EN 3
IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS
1.Read these instructions.
2.Keep these instructions.
3.Heed all warnings.
4.Follow all instructions.
5.Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.Clean only with dry cloth.
7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer???s instructions.
8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
11.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked ???
??? and memory cards marked
??? 
??? or ???
??? can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene???
???make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark 
.
???make sure you only use memory cards with the mark 
or 
.
???remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.
???remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)
Thread the strap through the eyelet.
T
W
aAC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V15U
bBattery Pack BN-V408U-B
cAudio/Video Cable (??3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
dCore Filter (for USB Cable and optional S-Video Cable. pg. 6 for attachment)
eShoulder Strap (See the right column for attachment)
fCD-ROM
gMemory Card 16 MB (Already inserted in the camcorder)
hRemote Control Unit RM-V718U
iLithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control unit)
jUSB Cable
kLens Cap (See the right column for attachment)
*A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit at time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet.
NOTES:
???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.
???Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.
Place here during shooting.
How To Attach The Shoulder Strap
Follow the illustration.
1
2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and the buckle.
???To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle.
3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.
Strap guide
2
Buckle
3
1
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.
How To Attach The Core Filter (for USB Cable and optional S-Video Cable)
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference.
1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter.
Stopper
2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter. Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration.
??? Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
3 cm
Wind once.
3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.
NOTES:
???Take care not to damage the cable.
???When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter to the camcorder.
Power
Power Switch
POWER/CHARGE lamp
Lock Button 
Battery pack mount
Arrow
To DC connector
AC Adapter
To AC outlet
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 Battery Pack
1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount a.
2 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.
3 Set the Power Switch to ???OFF (CHARGE)???.
4
5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The POWER/ CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.
6 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
To detach the battery pack
Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding BATT. RELEASE to detach it.
NOTES:
???If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.
???During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.
???Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.
GETTING STARTED EN 7
Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder???s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.
Using AC Power
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder as shown in the illustration on page 6.
NOTES:
??? The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
???Do not allow the DC terminals of the AC Adapter to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and cause malfunction.
???For other notes, pg. 38.
About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire.
Remote sensor
Playback Using The Remote Control
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. ( pg. 16)
Installing The Battery
The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).
1 Pull out the battery holder by inserting a pointed instrument into the slot.
2 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have the ???+??? mark visible.
3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
2 
3
1
1
Slot
Beam Effective Area (indoor use)
When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beam???s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m (16 ft).
NOTE:
The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor
is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
The following buttons are available when the camcorder???s Power Switch is set to ???A??? or ???M???.
aS.SHOT (Snapshot) Button*
bSTART/STOP Button*
*Functions the same as each corresponding button on the camcorder. ( pg. 51)
**Functions when the camcorder???s Power Switch is set to ???PLAY??? as well.
16 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK
Playback Zoom
Slow-Motion Playback
Allows slow-speed search in either direction during video playback.
During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.
???After approx. 1 minute (approx. 20 seconds with an 80- minute cassette) in Slow Rewind or approx. 5 minutes in Slow Forward, normal playback resumes.
???To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9).
???To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).
NOTES:
???You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.
???During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.
???After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still image may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.
???There may be a small margin between the slow-motion playback start point you chose and the actual start point for Slow-Motion Playback.
???During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with steady images. This is not a malfunction.
Frame-By-Frame Playback
Allows frame-by-frame search during video playback.
During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the frame is played back.
Magnifies the recorded image up to 70X at any time during video playback and D.S.C. playback.
1) Press PLAY (U) to start video playback. Or perform normal playback of images.
2) At the point you want to zoom in, press 
the Zoom Button (T). 
??? To zoom out, press the Zoom Button (W).
3) You can move the image on the screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding down SHIFT, press L (Left), F (Right), U (Up) and E (Down).
??? To end zoom, press and hold W until 
magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U) during video playback.
NOTES:
???Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback.
???Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.
Playback Special Effects
Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image.
The effects that can be used during playback are CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA and STROBE. The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording. ( pg. 30)
CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the ???classic film??? effect.
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.
STROBE: Your recording looks like a series of
2)Press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears.
3)Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect.
???The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.
???To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON/OFF again.
???To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2 above.
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
Connections To A TV Or VCR
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals.
1 Make sure all units are turned off.
2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration.
If using a VCR, go to step 3.
If not, go to step 4.
3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR???s instruction manual.
4
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV
???Date/Time
Set ???DATE/TIME??? to ???AUTO???, ???ON??? or ???OFF???. ( pg. 25, 28) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication.
???Time Code
Set ???TIME CODE??? to ???ON??? or ???OFF???. ( pg. 25, 28)
???Indications other than date/time and time code Set ???ON SCREEN??? to ???OFF???, ???LCD??? or ???LCD/TV???. ( pg. 25, 28)
NOTES:
A White to AUDIO L IN*
B Red to AUDIO R IN*
C Yellow to VIDEO IN**
D To S-VIDEO IN***
*Not required for watching still images only.
**Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input connectors.
***Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.
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Snapshot mode with no frame
There is the sound of a shutter closing.
Selected file
Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.
Normal Playback Of Images
Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.
VIDEO/
MEMORY
1 Load a memory card. ( pg. 10)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to ???MEMORY???.
3 Set the Power Switch to ???PLAY??? while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
??? A stored image is displayed.
4 Press 3 to display the previous file. Press 5 to display the next file.
???Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file. ( pg. 21)
???You can also look for the desired file using Index Screen. (See the right column)
???You can turn off the on-screen playback display. ( pg. 21)
NOTES:
???Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low- numbered one, this will not overwrite an existing image, because new images are automatically stored after the last- recorded one.
???Images shot in a file size other than ???640 x 480???,
???1024 x 768???, ???1280 x 960??? and ???1600 x 1200??? with another devices will be displayed thumbnail images. These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC.
???Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-DVM70) that are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this camcorder; ???UNSUPPORTED FILE!??? will be displayed.
Auto Playback Of Images
You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically.
1 Perform steps 1 ??? 3 in ???Normal Playback Of Images???.
2
???If you press 3 during Auto Playback, files are displayed in descending order.
???If you press 5 during Auto Playback, files are displayed in ascending order.
3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.
Auto Playback
Index Playback Of Files
You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.
1 Perform steps 1 ??? 3 in ???Normal Playback Of Images???.
2 Press INDEX. The Index Screen appears.
???Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file. ( pg. 21)
Available only with the remote control (provided). ( pg. 16)
Viewing File Information
You can get the relevant file information by pressing the INFO Button during normal playback or Index Playback.
FOLDER: Folder name ( pg. 24)
FILE: File name ( pg. 24)
DATE: Date the file was made
SIZE: Image size
QUALITY: Picture quality
PROTECT: When set to ???ON???, the file is protected from accidental erasure. ( pg. 22)
2 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
3 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select ???DISPLAY???, and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select ???OFF???, and press it. The operation mode indicator, folder/file number and battery indicator (
) disappear.
???Press the INFO Button again to close the Information Screen.
NOTE:
With images shot with other devices or processed on a PC, ???QUALITY: ??? ??? ?????? will be displayed.
???To display the indicators again, select ???ON???.
Operation mode indicator
Folder/file number
100-0013
MENU
Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file.
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??? A stored file is displayed.
4 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
5 Make sure ???PROTECT??? is
Deleting Files
Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once.
VIDEO/MEMORY
7 Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file.
8 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select ???EXECUTE???, and press it.
???To cancel protection, select ???RETURN???.
???Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files you want to protect.
RETURN
PROTECT
PROTECTED
RETURN
To protect all files stored in the memory card
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select ???PROT.ALL???, and press it. The PROTECT screen appears.
7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select ???EXECUTE???, and press it.
??? To cancel protection, select ???RETURN???.
NOTES:
5
1 Load a memory card. ( pg. 10)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to ???MEMORY???.
3 Set the Power Switch to ???PLAY??? while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
??? A stored file is displayed.
4 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select ???DELETE???, and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
To delete the currently displayed file
To Remove Protection
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 ??? 5 in ???Protecting Files???.
To remove protection from the currently displayed file
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select ???CURRENT???, and press it. The PROTECT screen appears.
7
8 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select ???CURRENT???, and press it. The DELETE screen appears.
7 Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file.
8 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select ???EXECUTE???, and press it.
???To cancel deletion, select ???RETURN???.
???Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files you want to delete.
MENU
DELETE CURRENT
ALL
RETURN
DELETE
DELETE?
EXECUTE
RETURN
???EXECUTE???, and press it.
???To cancel selection, select ???RETURN???.
???Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files you want to remove protection.
NOTE:
If the ???
??? mark appears, the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted.
24 EN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.
Resetting The File Name
By resetting the file 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 made files.
1 Load a memory card. ( pg. 10)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to ???MEMORY???.
3 Set the Power Switch to ???PLAY??? while pressing down
Initializing A Memory Card
You can initialize a memory card anytime.
After initializing, all files and data stored in the memory card, including those which have been protected, are cleared.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to ???MEMORY???.
2 Set the Power Switch to ???PLAY??? while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
the Lock Button located on the switch.
??? A stored file is displayed.
4 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select ???NO. RESET???, and press it. The NO. RESET screen appears.
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
3 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg.
4 Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
12)
MENU
PROTECT
DELETE
DPOF
NO . RESET
FORMAT
D I SPLAY
BR I GHT
END
???EXECUTE???, and press it. The new folder (such as ???101JVCGR???) will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001.
Folder and File names
Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made using a number which is larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use. Even if you delete an image or video clip file with a number in the
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select ???FORMAT???, and press it. The FORMAT screen appears.
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select ???EXECUTE???, and press it. The memory card is initialized.
FORMAT
ERASE ALL
EX I ST I NG DATA?
EXECUTE
RETURN
middle of range, the number will not be used for a new shot; a gap will remain in the numerical sequence. If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder (such as ???101JVCGR???) will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001.
???When initialization is finished, ???NO IMAGES STORED??? appears.
???To cancel initialization, select ???RETURN???.
CAUTION:
Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during initialization. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization. If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it.
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN 25
Changing The Menu Settings
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on- screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ( pg. 26 ??? 28)
MMENU/VOL. 
Power Switch
Lock Button
v WIPE/FADER ( pg. 30) r PROGRAM AE ( pg. 30) p EXPOSURE ( pg. 32) u W. BALANCE ( pg. 33)
1)Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select the desired parameter.
??? Example: r PROGRAM AE Menu
2)Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in. Selection is complete. The Menu Screen returns.
Selected menu icon blinks.
Selected parameter
PROGRAM AE
SHUTTER
SHUTTER
SPORTS
SNOW
SPOTL IGHT
TWILIGHT
SEPIA
MONOTONE
???Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.
3) Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in again. The Menu Screen closes.
Menus with Sub Menus
VIDEO/MEMORY
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch and the Power Switch as follows.
For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:
???Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to ???VIDEO??? or ???MEMORY???.
???Set the Power Switch to ???M??? while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Selected menu icon blinks.
Selected function
RETURN
Sub Menu
For Video Playback Menus:
???Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to ???VIDEO???.
???Set the Power Switch to ???PLAY??? while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
???For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to ???D.S.C. PLAYBACK??? ( pg. 20).
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 12)
3 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select the desired function, and press it. The selected function menu appears.
Screen for Video and D.S.C. Screen for Video Playback
2)Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select the desired parameter.
3)Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in. Selection is complete.
??? Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.
4)Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in. The Menu Screen returns.
??? Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.
5)Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in again. The Menu Screen closes.
CAMERA
REC MODE ???
RETURN
RETURN
5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function.
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WIDE MODE
[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.
CINEMA*
: Inserts black bands at the top and bottom
on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide- screen TV???s instruction manual. During playback/ recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie. SQUEEZE*
: For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN 27
this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV???s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.
*Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to ???VIDEO???.
WIND CUT
[OFF]: Disengages the function.
ON 
: Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The ???
??? indicator appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.
SYSTEM
The ???s??? functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to ???M??? are also applied when the Power Switch is set to ???PLAY???.
[ ] = Factory-preset
BEEP
OFF: Turns off sounds when performing any operations. It also deactivates the shutter sound effect, however the shutter sound is recorded onto the tape during Snapshot for Video Recording ( pg. 31).
BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. It also activates the shutter sound effect. ( pg. 18, 31) [MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect. ( pg. 18, 31)
REMOTE
OFF: Disables the remote control operations.
[ON]: Enables the remote control operations.
DEMO MODE
OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place.
[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the following cases:
???When the Menu Screen is closed after ???DEMO MODE??? is turned ???ON???.
???With ???DEMO MODE??? set to ???ON???, if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to ???A??? or ???M???.
Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.
NOTES:
???If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.
??????DEMO MODE??? remains ???ON??? even if the camcorder power is turned off.
???If ???DEMO MODE??? remains ???ON???, some functions will not be available. After viewing demo, set to ???OFF???.
PRIORITY
[LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened.
FINDER: The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened.
CAM RESET
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.
RETURN: Does not reset all settings to the factory- preset.
CAMERA DISPLAY
???The ???n??? (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to ???A???. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to ???M???.
???The ???n??? (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective only for shooting except ???BRIGHT???.
[ ] = Factory-preset
BRIGHT
pg. 9, ???Brightness Adjustment Of The Display???
ON SCREEN
LCD: Keeps the camcorder???s display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen.
[LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder???s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV.
DATE/TIME
OFF: The date/time does not appear.
[AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from ???OFF??? to ???A??? or ???M???. ON: The date/time is always displayed.
???The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control. ( pg. 17, 34)
TIME CODE
[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.
ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. ( pg. 13)
CLOCK ADJ.
pg. 8, ???Date/Time Settings???
DSC
[ ] = Factory-preset
QUALITY
[FINE] / STANDARD
The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE ( 
) and STANDARD ( 
) (in order of quality).
NOTE:
The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used.
( pg. 18)
28 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
IMAGE SIZE
640 x 480 / 1024 x 768 / [1280 x 960] / 1600 x 1200
The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs. ( pg. 18)
NOTE:
The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set to ???MEMORY???.
REC SELECT
[ 
]: When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to ???VIDEO???, still images are recorded only onto the tape.
/
: When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to ???VIDEO???, still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the ???SNAP MODE??? selection in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording.
Playback Menus
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommended you use ???REC MODE??? in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. ( pg. 34, 35)
NOTE:
???REC MODE??? can be set when the Power Switch is set to ???PLAY??? or ???M???.
COPY
[OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during tape playback, the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds.
(The still image is not recorded.)
ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card. ( pg. 19)
S/AV INPUT
[OFF]: Disables audio/video signal input from the AV and S-Video connectors. ( pg. 34)
ON: Enables audio/video signal input from the AV and S- Video connectors. ( pg. 34)
VIDEO
[ ] = Factory-preset
SOUND MODE and NARRATION
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 page 25, select ???SOUND MODE??? or ???NARRATION??? from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.
SOUND MODE
[STEREO 
]: Sound is output on both ???L??? and ???R??? channels in stereo.
SOUND L 
: Sound from the ???L??? channel is output.
SOUND R 
: Sound from the ???R??? channel is output.
NARRATION
[OFF]: Original sound is output on both ???L??? and ???R??? channels in stereo.
ON: Dubbed sound is output on both ???L??? and ???R??? channels in stereo.
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both ???L??? and ???R??? channels.
NOTES:
???You can also use AUDIO button on the provided remote control ( pg. 15) to change the output sound (without having to access the Playback Menu).
???The ???SOUND MODE??? setting is available for both 12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models??? functions, ???12-bit??? is called ???32 kHz??? and ???16-bit??? is called ???48 kHz???.)
???The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast-forward or rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner.
SYSTEM
Each setting is linked with ???s???, which appears when the Power Switch is set to ???M???. ( pg. 25)
???The parameters are the same as in the description on page 27.
[ ] = Factory-preset
VIDEO DISPLAY
The ???n??? (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for video playback except ???BRIGHT???.
???The parameters (except ???OFF??? in ON SCREEN settings) are the same as in the description on page 27.
[ ] = Factory-preset
BRIGHT
pg. 9, ???Brightness Adjustment Of The Display???
ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV
When set to ???OFF???, the camcorder???s display disappears.
DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON
When set to ???AUTO???, the date/time are displayed in the following cases:
???When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/ time when scenes are recorded.
???When the date is changed during playback.
Set ???v??? to the desired mode. ( pg. 25)
Set ???r??? to the desired mode. ( pg. 25)
30 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING
SNAPSHOT Button
MMENU/VOL. 
Power Switch
Lock Button 
VIDEO/MEMORY
Wipe Or Fader Effects
IMPORTANT:
Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects. (See the right column) If an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out.
These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next.
Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to ???VIDEO???.
2 Set the Power Switch to ???M??? while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
3 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 12)
4
???The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved.
???The selected effect indicator appears.
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.
To deactivate the selected effect
Select ???OFF??? in step 4. The effect indicator disappears.
NOTE:
You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.
WIPE/FADER
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)
FADER???WHITE: Fade in or out with a white screen.
FADER???BLACK: Fade in or out with a black screen.
FADER???B.W: Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from color to black and white.
WIPE???CORNER: 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 screen.
WIPE???WINDOW: The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the center.
WIPE???SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.
WIPE???DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene.
WIPE???SCROLL: The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.
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.
Program AE With Special Effects
IMPORTANT:
Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects. (See the left column) If an unusable mode is selected, the indicator of Program AE with Special Effects blinks or goes out.
1 Set the Power Switch to ???M??? while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 12)
3
???The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated.
???The selected effect indicator appears.
To deactivate the selected effect
Select ???OFF??? in step 3. The effect indicator disappears.
NOTES:
???Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby.
???Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night-Alive.
PROGRAM AE
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)
SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/ 60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower.
SHUTTER 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-vapor lamp is reduced.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 31
SPORTS
(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 ??? 1/4000)
This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions.
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.
SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.
NOTE:
???SPOTLIGHT??? has the same effect as ???3 with the exposure control. ( pg. 32)
???When ???WIDE MODE??? is set to ???SQUEEZE 
??? ( pg. 26), the ???O??? indication blinks in blue and Snapshot recording becomes impossible.
???If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 30) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.
???If SNAPSHOT is pressed when ???DIS??? is set to ???ON??? ( pg. 26), the Stabilizer will be disabled.
???During playback as well, all snapshot modes are available
when ??? 
COPY??? is set to ???OFF??? in VIDEO Menu. ( pg. 28) However, the shutter sound is not heard.
???During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is no effect in the recorded image.
???When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape.
Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)
??? The Motor Drive mode is disabled when ???REC SELECT??? is set to ???
/
???. ( pg. 28)
Auto Focus
The camcorder???s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity.
However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed
Snapshot (For Video Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to ???VIDEO???.
2 Set the Power Switch to ???M??? while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
3 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 12)
4 Set ???SNAP MODE??? to the desired mode. ( pg. 25, 26)
5 Press SNAPSHOT.
???There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
???The ???O??? indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re- enters the Record-Standby mode.
???You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.
???Regardless of the Power Switch position (???A??? or ???M???), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode.
NOTES:
???When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
???When illumination is low.*
???When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a clear, blue sky.*
???When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.*
???When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
???When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
???When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background. * The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: 
,
, 
and
NOTES:
???If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean. ( pg. 48) When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.
???When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first. ( pg. 12) If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when ???TELE MACRO??? is set to ???ON???. ( pg. 26)
??? To remove the shutter sound, refer to ???BEEP??? on page 27.
32 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING
MMENU/VOL.
SNAPSHOT
FOCUS
1 Set the Power Switch to ???M??? while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 12)
3 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select ???p (EXPOSURE)???, and press it.
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select ???MANUAL???, and press it.
??? The exposure control indicator appears.
6 To brighten the image, rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel towards ???+???. To darken the image, rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel towards ?????????. (maximum ??6)
???+3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation. ( pg. 33)
??????3 exposure has the same effect as when ???r??? is set to ???SPOTLIGHT???. ( pg. 31)
7 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. Exposure adjustment is complete.
To return to automatic exposure control
Select ???AUTO??? in step 5. Or, set the Power Switch to ???A???.
NOTES:
1 Set the Power Switch to ???M??? while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator appears.
3 To focus on a further subject, rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel towards ???+???. The ???
??? indicator appears and blinks.
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel towards ?????????. The ???
??? indicator appears and blinks.
To reset to Auto Focus
Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to ???A???.
If FOCUS is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.
NOTES:
While focusing on a further subject
Manual focus indicator
While focusing on a nearer subject
Manual focus indicator
???You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when ???r??? is set to ???SPOTLIGHT??? or ???SNOW???
( pg. 30), or with the backlight compensation. ( pg. 33)
???If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness, set ???GAIN UP??? to ???AUTO???. ( pg. 25, 26)
Iris Lock
Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well- lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. Use this function in the following situations:
???When shooting a moving subject.
???When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the subject is backing away.
???When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.
???When shooting objects under a spotlight.
???When zooming.
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not darken or brighten.
???Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth- of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.
???When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or
closer, ??? 
??? or ???
??? will blink.
Exposure Control
Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations:
???When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright.
???When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.
???When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright.
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 ??? 5 in ???Exposure Control??? ( pg. 32).
6 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold the MMENU/VOL. Wheel for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and the ???
??? indication appear.
7 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The ???
??? indication changes to ??? ??? and the iris is locked.
3
???A???.
??? The exposure control indicator and ???
??? disappear.
??? The selected mode indicator except ???AUTO??? appears.
[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.
MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. ( ???Manual White Balance Adjustment???)
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting is used.
[ ] = Factory-preset
To return to automatic white balance
Set ???u??? to ???AUTO???. ( pg. 25)
Or, set the Power Switch to ???A???.
NOTE:
White balance cannot be used when ???r??? is set to ???SEPIA??? or ???MONOTONE???. ( pg. 31)
To use this camcorder as a recorder
1)Perform steps 1 to 3 in ???To use this camcorder as a player???.
2)Set ???S/AV INPUT??? to ???ON???. ( pg. 25, 28)
3)Set ???REC MODE??? to ???SP??? or ???LP???. ( pg. 25, 26)
4)Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.
5)Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the Record-Pause mode. The ??? A/V.IN ??? indication appears on the screen.
6)Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. The T indication rotates.
7)Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. The T indication stops rotating.
A White to AUDIO L IN or OUT
B Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT
C Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT
D To S-VIDEO IN or OUT*
*Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.
NOTES:
???After dubbing, set ???S/AV INPUT??? back to ???OFF???.
???Analog signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure.
???It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.
To use this camcorder as a player
1 Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to page 17.
2 Set the camcorder???s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to ???VIDEO???.
3 Set the camcorder???s Power Switch to ???PLAY??? while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Turn on the VCR???s power.
Insert the source cassette in the camcorder.
Insert the recording cassette in the VCR.
Engage the VCR???s AUX and Record-Pause modes.
??? Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR.
8 Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of the source tape.
9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the VCR???s Record mode.
10 To pause dubbing, engage the VCR???s Record- Pause mode and press 4/9 on the camcorder.
11 Repeat steps 8 ??? 10 for additional editing. Stop the VCR and camcorder.
NOTES:
???It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 7)
Turn on the video unit???s power.
Insert the source cassette in this camcorder. Insert the recording cassette in the video unit.
To DV IN/OUT
Core filter 
DV cable (optional)
To DV IN/OUT
Video unit equipped with DV connector
To use this camcorder as a recorder
1)Perform steps 1 to 4 in ???To use this camcorder as a player???.
2)Set ???REC MODE??? to ???SP??? or ???LP???. ( pg. 25, 26)
3)Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.
4)Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the Record-Pause mode.
??? The ??? DV. IN ??? indication appears on the screen.
5)Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. The T indication rotates.
6)Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. The T indication stops rotating.
NOTES:
???If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set ???S/AV INPUT??? to ???OFF???. ( pg. 25, 28)
???Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current ???SOUND MODE??? setting. ( pg. 26)
To use this camcorder as a player
1 Make sure all units are turned off.
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.
3 Set this camcorder???s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to ???VIDEO???.
4 Set this camcorder???s Power Switch to ???PLAY??? while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
5
6
7
8 Press 4/9 on this camcorder to start playback of the source cassette.
9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the video unit???s Record mode.
10 To pause dubbing, engage the video unit???s Record- Pause mode and press 4/9 on this camcorder.
11 Repeat steps 8 ??? 10 for additional editing. Stop the video unit and camcorder.
36 EN EDITING
??? Capture still/moving images in real-time. ??? Use this camcorder as a WebCam.
[B] Using DV cable
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software, software equipped with the PC or commercially available software.
To USB
USB cable (provided)
To USB connector
PC
To DV IN/OUT
Core filter
DV cable (optional)
Core filter
To DV
connector
PC with DV connector
NOTES:
???Refer to ???SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE??? for the installation of the bundled software and drivers.
???The software operation manual is provided as PDF file on the CD-ROM.
???It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 7)
???Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.
???When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC.
???If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.
???The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC.
???Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software.
???The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board.
???The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using.
???USB MODE??? and/or ???ACCESSING FILES??? appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC.
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while ???ACCESSING FILES??? is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage.
???Perform charging where the temperature is between 10??C and 35??C (50??F and 95??F). 20??C to 25??C (68??F to 77??F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.
???Charging time is based on room temperature of 20??C (68??F).
???Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.
???Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.
???To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a radio.
???Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well- ventilated areas.
???The following operation stops charging:
???Set the Power Switch to ???PLAY???, ???A??? or ???M???.
???Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
???Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.
???Detach the battery from the camcorder.
???Using the optional AA-V40U AC Power Adapter/Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an AC Adapter.
???When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead.
???The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.
???There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.
???Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.
???When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts. The ???T??? indicator starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording.
???The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.
??????TAPE END??? appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. ???TAPE END??? also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette (pg. 10)
???It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force.
???If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again.
???If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.
???When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover.
???Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder recedes may cause damage to the camcorder.
???Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not recede. It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading.
???When resuming recording, once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not. See ???Recording From The Middle Of A Tape??? ( pg. 13).
If the problem still exists after following the steps below, 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, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
Power
No power is supplied.
??? The power is not connected properly. HConnect the AC Adapter securely. ( pg. 7) ??? The battery is dead.
HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged one. ( pg. 6, 7)
???The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not pulled out when recording.
HOpen the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder.
The POWER/CHARGE lamp blinks in the Record- Standby mode.
???If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder???s power shuts off automatically.
Then, the POWER/CHARGE lamp will blink to indicate for charging if the battery pack is attached to the camcorder and its power is supplied from the AC Adapter.
HPush back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor to return to the Record-Standby mode.
Video and D.S.C. Recording
Recording cannot be performed.
??? The Power Switch is set to ???PLAY??? or ???OFF???. HSet the Power Switch to ???A??? or ???M???. ( pg. 11, 18)
??? For Video Recording ???
??? The tape???s erase protection tab is set to ???SAVE???.
HSet the tape???s erase protection tab to ???REC???. ( pg. 10)
???The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to ???MEMORY???. HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to ???VIDEO???.
??????TAPE END??? appears.
HReplace with new cassette. ( pg. 10)
???The cassette holder cover is open. HClose the cassette holder cover.
??? For D.S.C. Recording ???
???The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to ???VIDEO???. HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to ???MEMORY???.
During recording, the date/ time does not appear.
??? ???DATE/TIME??? is set to ???OFF???.
HSet ???DATE/TIME??? to ???ON???. ( pg. 25, 27)
During recording, sound cannot be heard.
??? This is normal.
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.
???Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of Program AE with special effects, ???DIS??? and other functions that cannot
be used together are selected at the same time. HRe-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader effects,
Program AE with special effects and ???DIS???. ( pg. 25 ??? 31)
Digital Zoom does not work.
??? 10X optical zoom is selected.
HSet ???ZOOM??? to ???40X??? or ???700X???. ( pg. 26)
??? The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to ???MEMORY???. HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to ???VIDEO???.
Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor.
???White spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear on the LCD monitor. This may occur when the Night-Alive function is activated during recording and is not a malfunction.
Video and D.S.C. Playback
Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward functions do not work.
??? The Power Switch is set to ???A??? or ???M???. HSet the Power Switch to ???PLAY???. ( pg. 14)
??? VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to ???MEMORY???. HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to ???VIDEO???.
The tape is moving, but there is no picture.
???Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO mode.
HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback. ( pg. 17)
??? The cassette holder cover is open. HClose the cassette holder cover. ( pg. 10)
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.
HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette. ( pg. 46)
A memory card cannot be played back.
When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.
???This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a malfunction.
??? The Power Switch is set to ???A??? or ???M???. HSet the Power Switch to ???PLAY???. ( pg. 20)
??? The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to ???VIDEO???. HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to ???MEMORY???.
When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.
??? This is not a malfunction.
The focus does not adjust automatically.
??? Focus is set to the Manual mode. HSet Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 31)
??? The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. HClean the lens and check the focus again. ( pg. 48)
???The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was low.
Snapshot mode cannot be used.
??? The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected. HDisengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode. ( pg. 25, 26)
The color of Snapshot looks strange.
???The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject.
HFind a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame. ( pg. 18, 31)
???The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone
(MONOTONE). ( pg. 25, 31)
The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.
??? Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. HPress BACKLIGHT. ( pg. 33)
The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light.
???The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low.
???Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low temperatures.
HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10??C to 35??C (50??F to 95??F). ( pg. 45)
???SET DATE/TIME!??? appears.
???The date/time is not set. HSet the date/time. ( pg. 8)
???The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set
date/time has been erased.
HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
There is no picture.
???The camcorder is not getting power, or some other malfunction exists.
HTurn the camcorder???s power off and on again. ( pg. 8)
Some functions are not available using the 
MENU/VOL. Wheel.
??? The Power Switch is set to ???A???.
HSet the Power Switch to ???M???. ( pg. 8)
The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.
??? The subject is too bright.
HSet ???r??? to ???SPOTLIGHT???. ( pg. 31)
White Balance cannot be activated.
??? The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode before setting White Balance. ( pg. 31)
Wipe/Fader effects do not work.
??? The Power Switch is set to ???A???.
HSet the Power Switch to ???M???. ( pg. 8)
The Black & White Fader does not work.
???The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone
(MONOTONE). ( pg. 25, 31)
Program AE with special effects does not work.
??? The Power Switch is set to ???A???.
HSet the Power Switch to ???M???. ( pg. 8)
Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted.
??? Files stored in the memory card are protected. HRemove protection from the files stored in the memory
card and delete them. ( pg. 22)
When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
??? This is not a malfunction.
HBy recording with ???DIS??? activated ( pg. 25, 26) this can be avoided.
When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate.
???The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned on.
HTurn the camcorder???s power off and on again, then operate it.
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.
??? The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot.
HClose the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to ???OFF???, and let the unit cool down.
The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.
???When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when ???GAIN UP??? is set to ???AUTO???.
HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set ???GAIN UP??? to ???AGC??? or ???OFF???. ( pg. 25, 26)
Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.
??? In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this happens, the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder.
HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor. ( pg. 9, 12)
??? When the LCD monitor???s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark.
HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.
An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears.
??? A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this case the camcorder???s functions become unusable.
H pg. 44.
An error indication (E03 or E04) appears.
???A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this case the camcorder???s functions become unusable.
H pg. 44.
Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
???The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high- precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder during recording or playback. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %)
The remote control does not work.
??? ???REMOTE??? is set to ???OFF???.
HSet ???REMOTE??? to ???ON???. ( pg. 25, 27)
???The remote control does not point at the remote sensor. HPoint at the remote sensor. ( pg. 15)
???The remote control batteries are exhausted.
HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. ( pg. 15)
The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear.
???This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.
The cassette will not load properly.
??? The battery???s charge is low.
HInstall a fully charged battery. ( pg. 6, 7)
The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder.
HPush in the memory card a few more times. ( pg. 10)
Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.
???The viewfinder is pulled out and ???PRIORITY??? is set to ???FINDER???.
HPush the viewfinder back in or set ???PRIORITY??? to ???LCD???. ( pg. 12, 25, 27)
??? The LCD monitor???s brightness setting is too dark. HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. ( pg. 9) HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the
monitor fully. ( pg. 12)
Images on the LCD monitor are jittery.
??? The speaker volume is too great.
HTurn the speaker volume down. ( pg. 14)
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints).
HWipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage. ( pg. 48) To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Time code does not appear.
??? ???TIME CODE??? is set to ???OFF???.
HSet ???TIME CODE??? to ???ON???. ( pg. 25, 27, 28)
44 EN TROUBLESHOOTING
CARD ERROR!
Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is corrupted.
UNSUPPORTED FILE!
Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder.
CHECK CARD???S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH
Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the ???LOCK??? position.
E01, E02 or E06
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND
REATTACH BATTERY
The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
E03 or E04
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT
TAPE
The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
... do not burn.
... do not short-circuit the
terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.
... do not modify or disassemble.
... do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60??C (140??F), as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.
... use only specified chargers.
??? To prevent damage and prolong service life???
... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
... charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type battery ??? cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging.
... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life.
... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time.
... remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.
To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions:
??? During use???
... make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark.
... make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting.
??? While the memory card is being accessed (during recording, playback, deletion, initialization, etc.)???
... never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder.
??? Store memory cards???
... away from heaters or other heat sources.
... out of direct sunlight.
... where they won???t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration.
... where they won???t be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).
NOTES:
???It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging: 10??C to 35??C (50??F to 95??F)
Operation: 0??C to 40??C (32??F to 104??F)
Storage: ???20??C to 50??C (???4??F to 122??F)
???The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
46 EN CAUTIONS
???To protect the unit, DO NOT???
... allow it to become wet.
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation.
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods.
... expose the lens and viewfinder???s lens to direct sunlight.
... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
... swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip.
... swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it.
???Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
... No picture during playback.
... Blocks of noise appear during playback.
... During recording, the Head Clog Warning indicator ???
??? appears.
... Recording cannot be performed properly.
AC Adapter
Power requirement
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Output
DC 11 V G, 1 A
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
Operation Mode
/
??? 
Date/Time Settings
Wheel to select ???
press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
Viewfinder Adjustment
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
Tripod Mounting
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card
???.
Basic Recording
Push.
1 h 0 m 
0 h 5 9 m 
0 h 3 m
0 h 1 m
0 h 2 m
T
12 : 34 : 24
Normal Playback
2 
3 
4
COPY??? to ???ON???. 
??? indication appears during dubbing.
Removing 
White LED Light
appears.)
appears.)
???, but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.
Manual Focus
2 
3 
4
Audio Dubbing
Insert Editing
??? battery indicator is displayed. 
??? battery indicator does not appear.
USE CLEANING CASSETTE
CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED
PLEASE WAIT
After Use
Cleaning The Camcorder
1h40m
REC 
SOUND 12 b i t 
15
: Appears during shooting.
: Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded.
(FINE) and 
(STANDARD) (in order of quality) 
40 x W
T
: 
: Gain Up Mode 
: Backlight Compensation Indicator 
