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Major Features of this Camcorder

Wipe/Fader Effects

You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 33)

Fade in

Fade out

Program AE with Special Effects

For example, ???SPORTS??? mode allows fast- moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. ( pg. 34)

Backlight Compensation

Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 31)

???You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 31, Spot Exposure Control)

Data Battery

You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button. ( pg. 12)

BATTERY CONDITION

LEVEL MAX TIME

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)

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 an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black

Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows:

Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.

Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.

If in doubt ??? consult a competent electrician.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

???To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

???When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

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CAUTION:

To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

CAUTIONS:

???This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere.

???This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100??C or incinerate.

Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

???Dispose of used battery promptly.

???Keep away from children.

???Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

NOTES:

???The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

???The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.

Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.

When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.

Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

SOME DO???S AND DON???TS ON THE SAFE USE

OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer???s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON???T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way ??? switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON???T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON???T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON???T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON???T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON???T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON???T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws ??? to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer???s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON???T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

???NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case ??? this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

???NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind ??? it is better to be safe than sorry!

Controls

A Stop Button [8] ( pg. 20)

Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] ( pg. 31)

B Play/Pause Button [4/9] ( pg. 20) Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( pg. 29)

CRewind Button [3] ( pg. 20) Menu select Button [???] ( pg. 14) Quick Review Button [] ( pg. 19)

DFast-Forward Button [5] ( pg. 20) Menu select Button [+] ( pg. 14) Night Button [NIGHT] ( pg. 28)

EMenu Button [MENU] ( pg. 22) Data Battery Button [DATA] ( pg. 12)

FDioptre Adjustment Control ( pg. 15)

GSnapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( pg. 29)

HPower Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 18) Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, ???] ( pg. 20)

IBattery Release Button [PUSH BATT.] ( pg. 11)

JRecording Start/Stop Button ( pg. 17)

KPower Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] ( pg. 13)

LLock Button ( pg. 13)

MCassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT] ( pg. 16)

Other Parts

S Monitor Latch ( pg. 18) T LCD Monitor ( pg. 18, 19) U Viewfinder ( pg. 15)

V Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 12) W Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( pg. 11) X Speaker ( pg. 20)

Y Grip Strap ( pg. 14) Z Lens

a Camera Sensor

(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here.)

b Stereo Microphone c Stud Hole ( pg. 15)

d Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 15) e Cassette Holder Cover ( pg. 16)

GETTING STARTED

Connectors

The connectors are located beneath the covers.

NS-Video/Audio/Video Output Connector [S/ AV] ( pg. 21, 35)

ODC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 11)

PDigital Video Connector [DV OUT] (i.Link*) ( pg. 36, 37)

QMicrophone connector [MIC] ( pg. 26)

(An optional microphone can be used during video recording and audio dubbing. To stabilise the microphone, use of an optional

shoe adapter is recommended.)

*i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry

specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard.

Indicators

R POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 11, 17)

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

During Video Recording

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a Operation Mode ( pg. 13)

B : Night-Scope Indicator ( pg. 28) : Gain Up Mode ( pg. 23)

C White Balance Indicator ( pg. 32)

D : Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( pg. 31)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator ( pg. 31)

??: Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 30)

ESelected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator ( pg. 34)

FIris Lock Indicator ( pg. 30)

GSOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 23) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.)

L : Auxiliary Microphone Level R Indicator

(Appears when an optional microphone is connected. pg. 26, ???AUX MIC??? )

HDigital Image Stabiliser (???DIS???) ( pg. 24)

IApproximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 18)

JZoom Indicator ( pg. 18)

KSelected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator ( pg. 33)

LTape Running Indicator ( pg. 17) (Rotates while tape is running.)

MSelected Wide Mode Indicator ( pg. 24)

NRecording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( pg. 23)

OTape Remaining Time ( pg. 17)

PREC: (Appears during recording.) ( pg. 17)

PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.) ( pg. 17)

O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) ( pg. 29)

Q5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording mode or Animation recording mode.

( pg. 24)

RWind Cut Indicator ( pg. 24)

S Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( pg. 40)

T Date/Time ( pg. 14)

U Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ Viewfinder) ( pg. 15)

V Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 29)

W Time Code ( pg. 26, 27)

12 B I T / M I X

BLANK SEARCH

PUSH "STOP" BUTTON

TO CANCEL

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a Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 26) B Blank Search Indicator ( pg. 20) C Tape Speed ( pg. 23)

D 4: Playback

5: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

3: Rewind/Shuttle Search

9: Pause

9 U: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion

Y 9: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion

E Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( pg. 40)

F Date/Time ( pg. 26, 27)

G VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator ( pg. 20) BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) ( pg. 15)

H Time Code ( pg. 26, 27)

Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark.

This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked ?????? can be used with this unit.

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.)

Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording.

Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.

We recommend cleaning your video heads before use.

If you haven???t used your camcorder for a while, the heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette (optional).

Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment.

Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the camcorder in a bag or other container.

Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings.

LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may experience mosaic-like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment.

So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode.

It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes.

Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder.

Also read ???CAUTIONS??? on pages 43 ??? 45.

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Place here during shooting.

aAC Adapter AP-V17E or AP-V14E

bPower Cord (only for AP-V14E)

cBattery Pack BN-VF707U

dS/AV Cable

eCable Adapter

fShoulder Strap ( pg. 11 for attachment)

gLens Cap (see the right column for attachment)

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.

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.

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GETTING STARTED EN 11

1 Set the Power Switch to ???OFF???.

2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount a.

3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in place b.

5 Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter. (AP-V14E only)

6 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.

7 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.

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Viewfinder Adjustment

1 Set the Power Switch to ???A??? or ???M??? while

Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability.

3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Example:

1 Set the Power Switch to ???M??? or ???PLAY??? while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 18)

???To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder fully and set ???PRIORITY??? to ???FINDER??? ( pg. 22, 25).

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

???

BRIGHT

GETTING STARTED

PAUSE

Dioptre Adjustment Control

CAUTION:

When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your fingers.

4 Press + or ??? to select ???n???, and press MENU. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.

5 Press + or ??? to select ???BRIGHT???, and press MENU. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears.

6 Press + or ??? until the appropriate brightness is reached.

7 Press MENU to clear the brightness control indicator from the display.

Tripod Mounting

To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw clockwise.

???Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

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Make sure the window side is facing out.

1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.

??? Do not touch internal components.

2 Insert or remove a tape and press ???PUSH HERE??? to close the cassette holder.

???Be sure to press only the section labelled ???PUSH HERE??? to close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in injury or product damage.

???Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.

???When the battery pack???s charge is low, you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing.

3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place.

To protect valuable recordings

Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of ???SAVE???. This prevents the tape from being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab back to ???REC??? before loading it.

1 Remove the lens cap. ( pg. 10)

2 Open the LCD monitor fully.

3 Set the Power Switch to ???A??? or ???M??? while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

???The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. ???PAUSE??? is displayed.

???To record in LP (Long Play) mode, pg. 23.

4 To start recording, press the Recording Start/ Stop Button. ???T REC??? appears on the display while recording is in progress.

5 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/ Stop Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

Approximate recording time

NOTES:

???If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder???s power shuts off

automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.

???When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to ???Recording From The Middle Of A Tape??? ( pg. 19).

???To turn the beep sounds off, pg. 22, 25.

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While using the LCD monitor:

Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270?? (90?? downward, 180?? upward).

While using the viewfinder:

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully.

180??

90??

NOTES:

???The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which one to use. Set ???PRIORITY??? to the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu. ( pg. 22, 25)

???Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction. ( pg. 39)

Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.

Zoom In

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards ???T???.

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards ???W???.

???The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action.

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

1 xWT

10 xWT

20xWT

40xWT

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

10 x WT

Digital zoom zone

25X (optical) zoom zone

Approximate zoom ratio

NOTES:

???Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record- Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus ( pg. 29), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

???Zooming is possible to a maximum of 800X, or it can be switched to 25X magnification using the optical zoom. ( pg. 23)

???Zoom magnification of over 25X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom.

???During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.

???Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to ???W???. Also see ???TELE MACRO??? in MANUAL Menu on page 24.

???When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first. 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. 24)

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VIDEO RECORDING EN 19

In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270?? (90?? downward, 180?? upward).

Time Code

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback.

Display

Minutes

Seconds

Frames*

(25 frames = 1 second)

12 : 34 : 24

???The time code cannot be reset.

???During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly.

???The time code is displayed only when ???TIME CODE??? is set to ???ON???. ( pg. 26)

Quick Review

Enables to check the end of the last recording.

1)Press during the Recording-Standby mode.

2)Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in the Recording-Standby mode for the next shot.

??? Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search

( pg. 20) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. ( pg. 20)

2) Set the Power Switch to ???A??? or ???M??? while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start recording.

RECORDING & PLAYBACK

* Frames are not displayed during recording.

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 code continues from the last time code number. If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from ???00:00:00???. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ( pg. 19) in the following cases;

???When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape.

???When power shuts off during shooting.

???When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting.

???When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

???When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape.

???When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

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1 Load a cassette. ( pg. 16)

2 Set the Power Switch to ???PLAY??? while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 To start playback, press 4/9.

4 To stop playback, press 8.

???During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fast-forward the tape.

ATTENTION:

During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on the left side of the screen.

Blank Search

To control the speaker volume

Slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL. +/???) towards ???+??? to turn up the volume, or towards ????????? to turn down the volume.

NOTES:

???The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.

( pg. 21)

???If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to ???OFF???, then to ???PLAY???.

???When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.

Still Playback

Pauses during video playback.

1)Press 4/9 during playback.

2)To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.

??? If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder???s Stop mode is automatically engaged.

Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption. ( pg. 19)

1 Load a cassette. ( pg. 16)

2 Set the Power Switch to ???PLAY??? while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

4 Press MENU to select ???t???. The VIDEO Menu appears.

5 Press + or ??? to select ???BLANK SRCH???, and press MENU. The Sub Menu appears.

6 Press + or ??? to select ???EXECUTE???, and press

MENU.

???The ???BLANK SEARCH??? indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search, then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion.

???To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.

NOTES:

???Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the forward direction.

???If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically.

???A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected.

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

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VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 21

???The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.

Connections To A TV Or VCR

To TV or VCR

VCR

A Black to S-VIDEO IN (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.)

B Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/ VCR has only A/V input connectors.)

C Red to AUDIO R IN** D White to AUDIO L IN**

*If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.

**Not required for watching still images only.

NOTE:

Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required:

Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable. CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/ video cable.

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.

5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

6 Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 20)

To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV

???Date/Time

Set ???DATE/TIME??? to ???AUTO???, ???ON??? or ???OFF???. ( pg. 22, 27)

???Time Code

Set ???TIME CODE??? to ???ON??? or ???OFF???. ( pg. 22, 27)

???Indications other than date/time and time code Set ???ON SCREEN??? to ???OFF???, ???LCD??? or ???LCD/TV???. ( pg. 22, 27)

NOTES:

???It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 13)

???To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder???s Power Switch to ???A??? or ???M???, then set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

???Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

22 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

Changing The Menu Settings

Menus without Sub Menus

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings.

( pg. 23 ??? 27)

v WIPE/FADER ( pg. 33)

r PROGRAM AE ( pg. 34)

p EXPOSURE ( pg. 30)

u W. BALANCE ( pg. 32)

1) Press + or ??? to select the desired parameter.

???Example: r PROGRAM AE Menu

Selected menu icon blinks.

Selected parameter

PROGRAM AE

SPORTS

SNOW

SPOTLIGHT

TWILIGHT

SEPIA

MONOTONE

CLASSIC FILM

STROBE

1 For Video Recording Menus:

Set the Power Switch to ???M??? while pressing

2)Press MENU. Selection is complete. The Menu Screen returns.

??? Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.

3)Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.

Menus with Sub Menus

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

For Video Playback Menus:

Set the Power Switch to ???PLAY??? while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 18)

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

4 Press + or ??? to select the desired function, and press MENU. The selected function menu appears.

5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function.

m CAMERA ( pg. 23) q MANUAL

( pg. 24)

s SYSTEM ( pg. 25) n CAMERA DISPLAY ( pg. 26)

t VIDEO ( pg. 26) n VIDEO DISPLAY ( pg. 27)

1)Press + or ??? to select the desired function, and press MENU. The Sub Menu appears.

??? Example: m CAMERA Menu

2)Press + or ??? to select the desired parameter.

3)Press MENU. Selection is complete.

??? Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.

4)Press MENU. The Menu Screen returns.

??? Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.

Selected menu icon blinks.

Selected function

RETURN

Sub Menu

CAMERA

REC MODE ???

RETURN

5) Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.

REC MODE

[SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode

LP: Long Play???more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.

NOTES:

???If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

???It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

???During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.

SOUND MODE

[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models)

16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)

ZOOM

For details on the procedure, refer to ???Snapshot (For Video Recording)??? ( pg. 29).

GAIN UP

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.

[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.

AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subject???s movements are not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted,

?????? is displayed.

ADVANCED FEATURES

25X: When set to ???25X??? while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 25X since digital zoom will be disengaged.

[100X]: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 100X digital magnification.

800X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 800X digital magnification.

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MANUAL

The ???q MANUAL??? settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to ???M???.

[ ] = Factory-preset

DIS

OFF: Disables the function.

[ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

NOTES:

???Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition.

???The ??? ??? indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used.

???Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

[OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording.

5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. ( pg. 28)

Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only. By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving.

TELE MACRO

[OFF]: Disables the function.

ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m, set ???TELE MACRO??? to ???ON???. You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 40 cm.

NOTE:

Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

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

During playback 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 without distortion. The

indicator appears. When using 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.

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.

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OFF: Disables the remote control operations.

[ON]: Enables the remote control operations. It is recommended that this function be set to ???OFF??? to prevent improper operation.

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.

ADVANCED FEATURES

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???.

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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 except ???BRIGHT??? and ???AUX MIC??? are effective only for shooting.

[ ] = Factory-preset

BRIGHT

pg. 15, ???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.

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. 19)

LANGUAGE

[ENGLISH] / ESPA??OL / ??????????????

The language setting can be changed. ( pg. 14)

AUX MIC

OFF: Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not appear.

[ON]: Displays auxiliary microphone level indicator when optional microphone is connected. ( pg. 8)

CLOCK ADJ.

pg. 14, ???Date/Time Settings???

Playback Menus

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 22, 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.

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. 35, 36)

BLANK SRCH

pg. 20, ???Blank Search???

SYSTEM

Each setting is linked with ???s SYSTEM???, which appears when the Power Switch is set to ???M???. ( pg. 22)

???The parameters are the same as in the description on page 25.

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VIDEO DISPLAY

The ???n??? (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for video playback except ???BRIGHT??? and ???AUX MIC???.

???The parameters (except ???OFF??? in ON SCREEN settings) are the same as in the description (CAMERA DISPLAY) on page 26.

[ ] = Factory-preset

BRIGHT

pg. 15, ???Brightness Adjustment Of The Display???

When set to ???OFF???, the camcorder???s display disappears.

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.

pg. 19, ???Time Code???

LANGUAGE

[ENGLISH] / ESPA??OL / ??????????????

The language setting can be changed. ( pg. 14)

pg. 26, ???AUX MIC???

ADVANCED FEATURES

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Record a vacation or an important event in 5- second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for video recording.

1 Set ???5S??? to ???5S???. ( pg. 24)

??? The ???5S??? indicator appears.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record-Standby mode automatically.

???Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts, Record-Standby mode is not engaged.

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed.

1 Set the Power Switch to ???M???.

2 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Scope indicator ??? ??? appears.

???The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 25 times sensitivity.

????????? appears beside ??? ??? while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted.

3 To exit the 5S mode, select ???OFF??? in step 1.

To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording mode

Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button in step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in CAMERA Menu ( pg. 23), then press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5- second still. When ???5S??? is set to ???Anim.???, this function is not available.

NOTE:

When ???5S??? is set to ???Anim.???, the 5-Second Recording mode is not available. Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead.

To deactivate Night-Scope

Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Scope indicator disappears.

NOTES:

???During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:

???Some modes of ???Program AE With Special Effects??? ( pg. 34).

??????GAIN UP??? in CAMERA Menu ( pg. 23).

??????DIS??? in MANUAL Menu ( pg. 24).

???During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.

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This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.

1 Set the Power Switch to ???M???.

2 Set ???SNAP SHOT??? to the desired mode. ( pg. 22, 23)

The camcorder???s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

3 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.

1 Set the Power Switch to ???M???.

2 Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator appears.

3 Press + or ??? to focus on a subject.

???When the focus level

cannot be adjusted any further or closer, ??? ??? or ???

Manual focus indicator

??? will blink.

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 3 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)

4 Press MENU. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus

Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to ???A???.

Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below.

???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- colour 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 .

ADVANCED FEATURES

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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.

1 Set the Power Switch to ???M???.

2 Set ???p??? to ???MANUAL???. ( pg. 22)

??? The exposure control indicator appears.

3 To brighten the image, press +. To darken the image, press ???. (maximum ??6)

???+3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation. ( pg. 31)

??????3 exposure has the same effect as when ???r??? is set to ???SPOTLIGHT???. ( pg. 34)

4 Press MENU. Exposure adjustment is complete.

To return to automatic exposure control

Select ???AUTO??? in step 2. Or, set the Power Switch to ???A???.

NOTES:

???You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when ???r??? is set to ???SPOTLIGHT??? or ???SNOW??? ( pg. 34), or with the backlight compensation.

???If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness, set ???GAIN UP??? to ???AUTO???. ( pg. 22, 23)

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.

1 Set the Power Switch to ???M???.

2 Set ???p??? to ???MANUAL???. ( pg. 22)

??? The exposure control indicator appears.

3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold MENU for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and the ?????? indication appear.

4 Press MENU. The ?????? indication changes to ?????? and the iris is locked.

To return to automatic iris control

Select ???AUTO??? in step 2. Or, set the Power Switch to ???A???.

???The exposure control indicator and ?????? disappear.

To lock the exposure control and the iris

After step 2, adjust the exposure by pressing + or ???. Then lock the iris in steps 3 and 4. For automatic locking, select ???AUTO??? in step 2. The exposure control and the iris become automatic.

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Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly.

With simple operation, backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure.

1 Set the Power Switch to ???M???.

2 Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator ?????? appears.

To cancel Backlight Compensation

Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the ?????? indicator disappears.

NOTE:

Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white.

Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation. You can select one of the three metering areas on the LCD monitor/viewfinder.

1 Set the Power Switch to ???M???.

2 Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator ??? ??? appears.

???A spot metering area frame appears at the centre of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.

3 Press + or ??? to select the desired spot metering area frame.

4 Press MENU.

???Spot Exposure Control is engaged.

???Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate.

To lock the iris

After step 3, press and hold MENU over 2 seconds. The ?????? indication appears and the iris is locked.

To cancel Spot Exposure Control

Press BACK LIGHT once so that the ??? ??? indicator disappears.

NOTES:

???You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions.

??????SQUEEZE??? in ???WIDE MODE??? ( pg. 24)

??????STROBE??? in ???PROGRAM AE??? ( pg. 34)

???Digital Zoom ( pg. 18)

???Manual Exposure Control

???Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may not be attained.

ADVANCED FEATURES

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The white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced.

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/ tint reproduction.

To change the setting

Set ???u??? to the desired mode. ( pg. 22)

???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. 22)

Or, set the Power Switch to ???A???.

Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.

1 Set the Power Switch

to ???M???.White paper

2 Select ???MWB??? in

???u W.BALANCE??? menu. ( pg. 22)

??? The indication blinks slowly.

3 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.

4 Press and hold MENU until begins blinking rapidly.

???When the setting is completed, resumes normal blinking.

5 Press MENU twice. The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed.

NOTES:

???In step 3, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually. ( pg. 29)

???A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result.

???Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.

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1 Set the Power Switch to ???M???.

2 Set ???v??? to the desired mode. ( pg. 22)

???The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved.

???The selected effect indicator appears.

3 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 2. The effect indicator disappears.

NOTES:

???You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.

???Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects. ( pg. 34) In this case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.

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 colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour 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 centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the centre.

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.

ADVANCED FEATURES

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PROGRAM AE

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

SHUTTER 1/50: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower.

SHUTTER 1/120: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced.

SHUTTER 1/250/ SHUTTER 1/500/ SHUTTER 1/1000/ SHUTTER 1/2000/ SHUTTER 1/4000: These settings allow fast- moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback by fixing shutter speed variables. Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well, using SPORTS mode. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions.

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.

CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

STROBE: Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.

MIRROR: Creates a mirror image on the right half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half.

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Dubbing To A VCR

1 2 3 4

To VCR

VCR

1 Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and the VCR???s input connectors.

2 Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 20)

3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR???s instruction manual.)

4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop playback on the camcorder.

NOTES:

???It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 13)

???To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV

???Date/time

Set ???DATE/TIME??? to ???AUTO???, ???ON??? or ???OFF???. ( pg. 22, 27)

???Time code

Set ???TIME CODE??? to ???OFF??? or ???ON???. ( pg. 22, 27)

???Indications other than date/time and time code Set ???ON SCREEN??? to ???OFF???, ???LCD??? or ???LCD/ TV???. ( pg. 22, 27)

FEATURES

ATo S-VIDEO IN**

BYellow to VIDEO IN

CRed to AUDIO R IN

DWhite to AUDIO L IN

*If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter. (The provided cable adapter accepts only output signals from this camcorder. To use this camcorder as a recorder, use a commercially available cable adapter.)

**Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.

ADVANCED

NOTE:

Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required:

Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable. CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/ video cable.

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Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped

With A DV Connector (Digital

Dubbing)

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration.

To DV OUT

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 Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 20)

4 At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the video unit. (Refer to the video unit???s instruction manual.)

5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video unit, then stop playback on this camcorder.

NOTES:

???It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 13)

???If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.

???Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.

???When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

Core filter DV cable (optional)

To DV IN

Video unit equipped with DV connector

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Connection To A Personal Computer

It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the software equipped with the PC or commercially available software.

If you are using a Windows?? XP, you can use Windows?? Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet, using a camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the Windows?? Messenger.

NOTES:

???It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 13)

???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.

???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.

When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below. Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and/or the PC.

???Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and then to the camcorder.

???Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according to the shape of the DV connector.

To DV OUT

Core filter

DV cable (optional)

Core filter

To DV connector

PC with DV connector

ADVANCED FEATURES

REFERENCES

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38 EN TROUBLESHOOTING

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, 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. 13) ??? The battery pack is not attached firmly.

HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. ( pg. 11)

??? The battery is dead.

HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged one. ( pg. 11)

Video Recording

Recording cannot be performed.

???The tape???s erase protection tab is set to ???SAVE???. HSet the tape???s erase protection tab to ???REC???.

( pg. 16)

??????TAPE END??? appears.

HReplace with new cassette. ( pg. 16) ??? The cassette holder cover is open. HClose the cassette holder cover.

When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.

??? This is not a malfunction.

When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.

??? This is not a malfunction.

During recording, the date/ time does not appear.

??? ???DATE/TIME??? is set to ???OFF???.

HSet ???DATE/TIME??? to ???ON???. ( pg. 22, 26)

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. 22, 24, 33, 34)

Digital Zoom does not work.

??? 25X optical zoom is selected.

HSet ???ZOOM??? to ???100X??? or ???800X???. ( pg. 23)

Video Playback

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. 21)

??? The cassette holder cover is open. HClose the cassette holder cover. ( pg. 16)

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. 44)

Advanced features

The focus does not adjust automatically.

??? Focus is set to the Manual mode. HSet Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 29)

??? The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. HClean the lens and check the focus again.

( pg. 42)

In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed.

???The 5-Second mode is set to ???Anim.??? in MANUAL Menu.

HSet ???5S??? to ???5S??? in MANUAL Menu. ( pg. 22, 28)

Snapshot mode cannot be used.

??? The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected. HDisengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode.

( pg. 22, 24)

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The colour 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. 29)

???SET DATE/TIME!??? appears.

??? The date/time is not set. HSet the date/time. ( pg. 14)

???The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased.

HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.

??? Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. HPress BACK LIGHT. ( pg. 31)

The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.

??? The subject is too bright.

HSet ???r??? to ???SPOTLIGHT???. ( pg. 34)

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. 34)

The Black & White Fader does not work.

???The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone

(MONOTONE). ( pg. 34)

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. 22, 23)