DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DF428

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INSTRUCTIONS

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 ??? 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of this product.

To deactivate the demonstration, set ???DEMO MODE??? to ???OFF???. (
pg. 27, 30)

LYT1462-001A EN

Wipe/Fader Effects

You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (
pg. 38)

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. 38)

Backlight Compensation

Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. (
pg. 36)

???You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. (
pg. 36, Spot Exposure Control)

Data Battery

You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button. (
pg. 14)

BATTERY CONDITION

LEVEL MAX TIME

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

???If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it down and unplug it immediately. Continue using the camcorder or AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself.

???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.

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.)

EN 3

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.

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.)

Controls

A Menu Button [MENU] (??? pg. 27)

Data Battery Button [BATT. DATA] (??? pg. 14) B Set Button [SET] (??? pg. 27)

C Fast-Forward Button [5] (??? pg. 22) LED Light Button [LIGHT] (??? pg. 33) Right Button [>] (??? pg. 27)

D Stop Button [8] (??? pg. 22)

Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] (??? pg. 36)

Down Button [] (??? pg. 27)

E Rewind Button [3] (??? pg. 22)

Quick Review Button [Q.REVIEW] (??? pg. 21) Left Button [<] (??? pg. 27)

FPlay/Pause Button [4/9] (??? pg. 22) Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (??? pg. 35) Up Button [] (??? pg. 27)

GDioptre Adjustment Control (??? pg. 16)

HBattery Release Button [BATT. RELEASE] (??? pg. 14)

ISnapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (??? pg. 34)

JPower Zoom Lever [T/W] (??? pg. 20) Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, ???] (??? pg. 22)

KCassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT] (??? pg. 17)

LRecording Start/Stop Button (??? pg. 19)

MPower Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] (??? pg. 15)

NLock Button (??? pg. 15)

Connectors

The connectors are located beneath the covers. O S-Video Output Connector [S] (??? pg. 23, 40) P Microphone connector [MIC] (??? pg. 43)

Q Digital Video (i.Link) Connector [DV OUT] (??? pg. 41, 42)

i.Link: i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard.

R Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] (??? pg. 23, 40)

S DC Input Connector [DC] (??? pg. 13)

Indicators

T POWER/CHARGE Lamp (??? pg. 13, 19)

Other Parts

U LCD Monitor (??? pg. 19, 20)

VShoe

(Before you purchase optional shoe accessories, make sure the items are compatible and can attach to the shoe on your camcorder. There may be cases where a part of an accessory item obtrudes onto the camcorder???s body, preventing attachment to your unit.)

WViewfinder (??? pg. 16)

XSpeaker (??? pg. 22)

YBattery Pack Mount (??? pg. 14)

ZCassette Holder Cover (??? pg. 17)

aLens

bLED Light (??? pg. 33)

(When using an optional conversion lens, it may cover this area and block the light.)

cRemote Sensor (??? pg. 24)

dCamera Sensor

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

eStereo Microphone (??? pg. 43)

fShoulder Strap Eyelet (??? pg. 12)

gGrip Strap (??? pg. 16)

hTripod Mounting Socket (??? pg. 17)

iStud Hole (??? pg. 17)

GETTING STARTED

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

During Video Recording

a Operation Mode (
pg. 15)

B: Gain Up Mode (
pg. 28) C White Balance Indicator (
pg. 37)

D : Spot Exposure Control Indicator (
pg. 36)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator (
pg. 36)

??: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (
pg. 35)

ESelected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator (
pg. 38)

: Night-Scope Indicator (
pg. 34)

FIris Lock Indicator (
pg. 36)

GSOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator (
pg. 28) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.)

L : Auxiliary Microphone Level R Indicator

(Appears when an optional microphone is connected.
pg. 30, ???AUDIO LEV.???)

HDigital Image Stabiliser (???DIS???) (
pg. 29)

IApproximate Zoom Ratio (
pg. 20)

JZoom Indicator (
pg. 20)

KSelected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (
pg. 38)

LTape Running Indicator (
pg. 19) (Rotates while tape is running.)

MSelected Wide Mode Indicator (
pg. 29)

NRecording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (
pg. 28)

OTape Remaining Time (
pg. 19)

PREC: (Appears during recording.) (
pg. 19)

PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.) (
pg. 19)

O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) (
pg. 34)

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

(
pg. 29)

RWind Cut Indicator (
pg. 29)

S Battery Remaining Power Indicator (
pg. 47)

T Date/Time (
pg. 16)

U Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ Viewfinder) (
pg. 17)

V Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (
pg. 35)

W Time Code (
pg. 30, 32)

During Video Playback

12/ M I X

L

BLANK SEARCH

PUSH "STOP" BUTTON

TO CANCEL

a Sound Mode Indicator (
pg. 31) B Blank Search Indicator (
pg. 22) C Tape Speed (
pg. 28)

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

D: Audio Dubbing

9D: Audio Dubbing Pause (Appear while a tape is running.)

E Battery Remaining Power Indicator (
pg. 47)

F Date/Time (
pg. 30, 32)

G VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (
pg. 22) BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) (
pg. 17)

H Time Code (
pg. 30, 32)

GETTING STARTED EN 9

GETTING STARTED

aAC Adapter AP-V14E

bPower Cord

cBattery Pack BN-VF707U

dAV Cable

eAudio Extension Cable

(for optional microphone,
pg. 12 for connection)

fCore Filter [small] x 2

(for Audio extention cable
pg. 13 for attachment)

gCore Filter

(for AV cable
pg. 13 for attachment)

hRemote Control Unit RM-V720U

iLithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control unit)

jShoulder Strap (
pg. 12 for attachment)

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.

To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.

NOTE:

To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder.

Place here during shooting.

GETTING STARTED

Follow the illustration.

1 Thread the strap through the eyelet.

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.

Buckle

Strap guide

2

When using an optional external microphone, connect to the provided Audio extension cable (with a core filter attached), then connect the Audio extension cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. (
pg. 13)

Open the

cover.

To MIC

Stopper

2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug

BATT. RELEASE

Battery pack

Open the cover.

GETTING STARTED

Operation Mode

GETTING STARTED

highlighted.

PAUSE

3 Press or to input the day, and press SET. Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute.

4 Press or to select ???BRETURN???, and press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes.

CAMERA DISPLAY

CAUTION:

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

Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.

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. 19)

???To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder fully and set ???PRIORITY??? to ???FINDER??? (
pg. 27, 30).

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

MENU

<

SET

>

BRIGHT

Cassette holder cover

PUSH HERE

OPEN/EJECT

Erase protection tab

GETTING STARTED

4 Pressorto select ???n???, and press SET. The CAMERA DISPLAY or VIDEO DISPLAY Menu appears.

5 Press or to select ???BRIGHT???, and press SET. 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.

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.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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

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. 27, 30)

???Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction. (
pg. 46)

???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 29.

???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. 29)

Zooming

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

15X (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. 35), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

???Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can be switched to 15X magnification using the optical zoom. (
pg. 28)

???Zoom magnification of over 15X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom.

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

Journalistic Shooting

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).

Self Recording

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

* 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 (See the right column.) 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.

Enables to check the end of the last recording.

1)Press Q.REVIEW 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. 22) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. (
pg. 22)

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

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Normal Playback

3 8/ 5 SET

Speaker

1 Load a cassette. (
pg. 17)

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

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

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. 23)

???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 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.

Shuttle Search

Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback.

1)During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search.

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

???During playback, press and hold 5or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release the button, normal playback resumes.

???A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.

ATTENTION:

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

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption. (
pg. 21)

1 Load a cassette. (
pg. 17)

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 SET to select ???t???. The VIDEO Menu appears.

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

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

SET.

???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.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).

1 Pull out the battery holder by pushing the lock tab.

1

2

13

A Infrared beam transmitting window

??? Transmits the beam signal.

The following buttons are available only when the camcorder???s Power Switch is set to ???PLAY???.

B PAUSE Button

2 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have the ???+??? mark visible.

Lock tab

??? Pauses the tape (
pg. 25)

Up Button (
pg. 26)

C SLOW Rewind Button (
pg. 25)

3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

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.

Remote sensor

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.

D REW Button

???Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape (
pg. 22)

Left Button (
pg. 26)

E INSERT Button (
pg. 44) F SHIFT Button (
pg. 26)

G DISPLAY Button (
pg. 23, 40) H SLOW Forward Button (
pg. 25) I PLAY Button

???Starts Playback of a tape (
pg. 22)

J FF Button

???Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on a tape (
pg. 22)

Right Button (
pg. 26)

K A. DUB Button (
pg. 43)

L STOP Button

??? Stops the tape (
pg. 22)

The following buttons are available when the camcorder???s Power Switch is set to ???A??? or ???M???. o Zoom (T/W) Buttons

Zoom in/out (
pg. 20, 26)

(Also available with the Power Switch set to ???PLAY???)

p START/STOP Button

Functions the same as the Recording Start/ Stop Button on the camcorder.

q S.SHOT Button

Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.

(Also available with the Power Switch set to ???PLAY???)

.

(Down)

SHIFT

Slow-Motion Playback

During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.

???After approx. 10 minutes, 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.

???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.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Magnifies the recorded image up to 47X at any time during video 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).

Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image.

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.

3) You can move the image on the screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding down SHIFT, press (Left), (Right), (Up) and (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.

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

1) To start playback,

press PLAY (U).

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.

1 For Video Recording Menus:

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

3) Press SET. 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. 19)

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

4 Pressorto select the desired function, and press SET. The selected function menu appears.

5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function.

mCAMERA (
pg. 28)

qMANUAL (
pg. 29)

sSYSTEM (
pg. 29)

nCAMERA DISPLAY

(
pg. 30)

t VIDEO (
pg. 31) n VIDEO DISPLAY (
pg. 32)

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

??? Example: m CAMERA Menu

2)Press or to select the desired parameter.

3)Press SET. Selection is complete.

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

4)Press SET. 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

ADVANCED FEATURES

Recording Menus

CAMERA

The ???m CAMERA??? settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both ???A??? and ???M???. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to ???M???.

[ ] = Factory-preset

SNAPSHOT

[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame

NEGA: Nega mode

PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode

FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame

REC MODE

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

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

NOTES:

???Audio Dubbing (
pg. 43) and Insert Editing

(
pg. 44) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.

???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. 34).

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.

NOTE:

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

ADVANCED FEATURES

OFF: Disables the remote control operations.

[ON]: Enables the remote control operations.

pg. 17, ???Brightness Adjustment Of The Display???

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 except ???BRIGHT???, ???LANGUAGE??? and ???AUDIO LEV.??? are effective only for shooting.

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. 23, 40)

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. 21)

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH / [ ]

The language setting can be changed. (
pg. 16)

NOTE:

Models for China, the factory-preset language is simplified Chinese.

AUDIO LEV.

OFF: Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not appear.

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

CLOCK ADJ.

pg. 16, ???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 27, 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. (
pg. 43)

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. 40, 41)

ADVANCED FEATURES

LED Light

LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D.S.C. shooting.

1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting.

OFF: Turns off the light.

ON: The light is on always. ( appears.)

AUTO: The light turns on automatically when dark. ( appears.)

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image.

NOTES:

???Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes.

???If the light does not reach the subject when the LED Light setting is ???ON???, the Night-Scope function will be activated, and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter.

???There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot between the centre area which is illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding areas (which will be darker).

???Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the LED Light setting is ???ON???, they will appear slightly blurred.

5-Second Recording

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. 29)

??? 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.

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. 28), 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.

ADVANCED FEATURES

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 Set ???r??? to ???NIGHTSCOPE???. (
pg. 38) 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.

To deactivate Night-Scope

Set ???r??? to ???OFF??? so that the Night-Scope indicator disappears.

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

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

2 Set ???SNAPSHOT??? to the desired mode. (
pg. 27, 28)

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.

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. 38).

??????GAIN UP??? in CAMERA Menu (
pg. 28).

??????DIS??? in MANUAL Menu (
pg. 29).

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

Motor Drive Mode

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

Manual Focus

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.

Exposure Control

Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations:

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.

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

2 Set ???p??? to ???MANUAL???. (
pg. 27)

??? The exposure control indicator appears.

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

4 Press SET. 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 .

4 Press SET. 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. 38), or with the backlight compensation.

???If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness, set ???GAIN UP??? to ???AUTO???. (
pg. 27, 28)

ADVANCED FEATURES

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.

Backlight Compensation

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 lock the iris

After step 3, press and hold SET 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. 29)

??????STROBE??? in ???PROGRAM AE??? (
pg. 38)

???Digital Zoom (
pg. 20)

???Manual Exposure Control

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

White Balance Adjustment

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. 27)

???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. 27)

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

Manual White Balance Adjustment

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

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

2 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.

3 Select ???MWB??? in ???u W.BALANCE??? menu (
pg. 27), then press and hold SET until begins blinking.

??? When the setting is completed, stops blinking.

4 Press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed.

NOTES:

???In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually. (
pg. 35)

???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.

ADVANCED FEATURES

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.

NOTES:

???Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night-Scope.

???When a subject is too bright or reflective, a vertical streak may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear phenomenon tends to occur when ???SPORTS??? or any mode of ???SHUTTER 1/250 ??? 1/4000??? is selected.

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

ADVANCED FEATURES

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. 22)

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. 15)

???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.

???If ???Playback Zoom??? (
pg. 26) or ???Playback Special Effects??? (
pg. 26) is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV OUT connector.

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

ADVANCED FEATURES

indicators appear.

3 Press PLAY (U), then begin ???narrating???. Speak into the microphone.

??? To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).

4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9), then STOP (8).

ADVANCED FEATURES

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. 15) ??? The battery pack is not attached firmly.

HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. (
pg. 13)

??? The battery is dead.

HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged one. (
pg. 13)

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. 17)

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

HReplace with new cassette. (
pg. 17) ??? 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. 27, 30)

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. 27, 29, 38)

Digital Zoom does not work.

??? 15X optical zoom is selected.

HSet ???ZOOM??? to ???60X??? or ???700X???. (
pg. 28)

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. 23)

??? The cassette holder cover is open. HClose the cassette holder cover. (
pg. 17)

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. 51)

Advanced features

The focus does not adjust automatically.

??? Focus is set to the Manual mode. HSet Focus to the Auto mode. (
pg. 35)

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

(
pg. 49)

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. 27, 33)

Snapshot mode cannot be used.

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

(
pg. 27)

REFERENCES

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. 34)

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

??? The date/time is not set. HSet the date/time. (
pg. 16)

???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. 36)

The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.

??? The subject is too bright.

HSet ???r??? to ???SPOTLIGHT???. (
pg. 39)

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. 39)

The Black & White Fader does not work.

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

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone

(MONOTONE). (
pg. 39)

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. 27, 28)

Other problems

The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging.

??? 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. (
pg. 49)

??? The battery pack is not attached firmly. HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach

it firmly. (
pg. 13)

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. 27, 29) 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.

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. This is not a malfunction.

HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor. (
pg. 17, 19)

???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.

Coloured 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. 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 cassette will not load properly.

??? The battery???s charge is low.

HInstall a fully charged battery. (
pg. 13)

???The viewfinder is pulled out and ???PRIORITY??? is set to ???FINDER???.

HPush the viewfinder back in or set ???PRIORITY??? to ???LCD???. (
pg. 19, 27, 30)

??? The LCD monitor???s brightness setting is too dark. HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

(
pg. 17)

HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the monitor fully. (
pg. 19)

An error indication (01 ??? 04 or 06) appears.

???A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorder???s functions become unusable.

H
pg. 48.

The remote control does not work.

??? ???REMOTE??? is set to ???OFF???.

HSet ???REMOTE??? to ???ON???. (
pg. 27, 30)

??? The remote control does not point at the remote sensor.

HPoint at the remote sensor. (
pg. 24)

??? The remote control batteries are exhausted. HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. (
pg. 24)

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level

As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery remaining power indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.

Appears when no tape is loaded. (
pg. 17)

CHECK TAPE???S ERASE PROTECTION TAB

Appears when the erase protection tab is set to ???SAVE??? while the Power Switch is set to ???A??? or ???M???. (
pg. 15)

USE CLEANING CASSETTE

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette. (
pg. 50)

CONDENSATION, OPERATION

PAUSED PLEASE WAIT

Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.

TAPE!

Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to ???A??? or ???M???.

TAPE END

REFERENCES

LENS CAP

Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.

A. DUB ERROR!

Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (
pg. 43)

A. DUB ERROR!

<CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>

<CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING>

<CHECK TAPE???S ERASE PROTECTION TAB>

???Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. (
pg. 43)

???Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-BIT audio. (
pg. 43)

???Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to ???SAVE???. (
pg. 43)

INSERT ERROR!

Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (
pg. 44)

INSERT ERROR!

<CANNOT EDIT ON A BLANK PORTION>

<CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>

<CHECK TAPE???S ERASE PROTECTION TAB>

???Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.

???Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. (
pg. 44)

???Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to ???SAVE???. (
pg. 44)

HDV

?

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.

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE

REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY

The error indications (01, 02 or 06) show what type of malfunction has occurred. 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.

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE

EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE

The error indications (03 or 04) show what type of malfunction has occurred. 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.

USER MAINTENANCE

Cleaning The Camcorder

Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter.

To clean the exterior

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.

To clean the LCD monitor

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

To clean the lens

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

NOTES:

???Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.

???Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected.

???Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

???When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product.

???To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

CAUTIONS EN 49

???To avoid hazards

... 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, as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.

... use only specified chargers.

???To prevent damage and prolong service

life

???It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging: 10??C to 35??C

Operation: 0??C to 40??C

Storage: ???20??C to 50??C

???The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

???Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

Cassettes

??? For safety, DO NOT

...open the camcorder???s chassis.

...disassemble or modify the unit.

...short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.

...allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit.

...remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on.

...leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use.

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions:

??? During use

...make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.

...be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals.

...make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting.

...do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and can result in damage.

...do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.

??? Store cassettes

...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).

...vertically, in their original cases.

LCD Monitor

??? To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO

NOT

...push it strongly or apply any shocks.

...place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom.

??? To prolong service life

...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

??? Avoid using the unit

...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

...in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove.

...in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

...near a television set.

...near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).

...in places subject to extremely high (over 40??C) or extremely low (under 0??C) temperatures.

???DO NOT leave the unit

...in places of over 50??C.

...in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

...in direct sunlight.

...in a closed car in summer.

...near a heater.

???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 or playback, the Head Clog Warning indicator ??? ??? appears.

... Recording cannot be performed properly.

In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette???s instructions.

If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

About moisture condensation

???You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass??? outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.

???Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local 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.

Camcorder

For General

Power supply

DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)

DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

Power consumption

Approx. 3.2 W (3.5 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 4.2 W (4.5 W*) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off)

* Using LED Light

Dimensions (W x H x D)

75 mm x 74 mm x 111 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)

Weight

Approx. 400 g (without battery, cassette and lens cap)

Approx. 480 g (incl. battery, cassette and lens cap)

Operating temperature

0??C to 40??C

Operating humidity

35% to 80%

Storage temperature

???20??C to 50??C

Pickup

1/6" CCD

Lens

F 1.2, f = 2.6 mm to 39 mm, 15:1 power zoom lens

Filter diameter

??30.5 mm

LCD monitor

2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

Viewfinder

Electronic viewfinder with 0.16" colour LCD

Speaker

Monaural

LED Light

Effective distance: 1.5 m

For Digital Video Camera

Format

DV format (SD mode)

Signal format

PAL standard

Recording/Playback format

Video: Digital component recording

Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-BIT), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-BIT)

Cassette

Mini DV cassette

Tape speed

SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s

Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette)

SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.

For Connectors

S

S-Video output:

Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 ???, analogue

C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 ???, analogue

AV

Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 ???, analogue

Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k???, analogue, stereo

Microphone input

??3.5 mm, stereo

DV

Output: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant

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.

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