JVC GR-D770AA User manual

ENGLISH
GR-D770AA
EN
LYT1646-001A
TERMS
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please
read the safety information and
precautions contained in the pages,
3 – 6 to ensure safe use of this
product.
INSTRUCTIONS
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GETTING STARTED 8
RECORDING & PLAYBACK 19
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 27
ADVANCED FEATURES 33
REFERENCES 47
To deactivate the demonstration,
set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
(墌pg. 33, 36)
Back cover
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Wipe/Fader Effects
You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make
pro-style scene transitions. (墌pg. 41)
Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects
For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fast-
moving images to be captured one frame at a
time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. (墌pg. 42)
LED Light
You can brighten the subject in the dark place
with the LED Light. (墌pg. 38)
Backlight Compensation
Simply pressing the button brightens the
image darkened by backlight. (墌pg. 40)
Data Battery
You can check the battery status by simply
pressing the DATA button. (墌pg. 15)
Live Slow
You can record and play back precious or
hard-to-see moments at a slow speed. The
sound is recorded and played back in real
time. (墌pg. 38)
Auto Button
You can change the recording mode between
manual setting to the standard mode setting
of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO
button. (墌pg. 21)
Dual Rec.
You can capture and view still images without
disturbing the recording in progress.
(墌pg. 21)
Major Features of this Camcorder
Fade in
Fade out
MAX TIME
LCD
min
min
FINDER
100%
50%
0%
BATTERY CONDITION
min
13
640
F
16:9
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●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.
●For safety and reliability.
It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries
and accessories are used in this camcorder.
●This product includes patented and other
proprietary technology and will operate only
with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC
BN-VF808U/BN-VF815U/BN-VF823U battery
packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can
cause damage to the internal charging
circuitry.
●This camcorder is designed exclusively for the
digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked
and memory cards marked or
can be used with this unit.
●SDHC Memory Card cannot be used with this
camcorder.
●Remember that this camcorder is not
compatible with other digital video formats.
●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 optimised to maximise the
performance of your camcorder.
●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).
●DO NOT leave the unit
- in place of over 50°C (122°F).
- in place where humidity is extremely low (below
35%) or extremely high (80%).
- in direct sunlight.
- in a closed car in summer.
- near a heater.
●The LCD monitor is made with high-precision
technology. However, black spots or bright
spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear
constantly on the LCD monitor. These spots
are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to
any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more
than 99.99%).
●Do not leave the battery pack attached when
the camcorder is not in use and check the unit
regularly whether it is working or not.
Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 49- 50.
●Microsoft®and Windows®are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
●Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
●QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
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-VF808U/BN-VF815U/BN-VF823U 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.
WAR N I N G:
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
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.)
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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.
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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.
To clean the viewfinder lens
Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower
brush.
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.
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during
recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette.
(墌pg. 3)
Cleaning The Camcorder
USE CLEANING CASSETTE
USER MAINTENANCE
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CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED 8
Index................................................................. 8
Regarding This Manual................................... 12
Provided Accessories ..................................... 12
Power.............................................................. 14
Language Settings.......................................... 16
Date/Time Settings ......................................... 16
Viewfinder Adjustment.................................... 16
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........... 16
Tripod Mounting.............................................. 17
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................... 17
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card................ 18
16:9Wide Mode.............................................. 18
RECORDING & PLAYBACK 19
VIDEO RECORDING ........................................... 19
Basic Recording.............................................. 19
Tape Remaining Time ................................ 19
Quick Review.............................................. 19
Zooming...................................................... 20
Journalistic Shooting .................................. 20
Interface Shooting ...................................... 20
Time Code .................................................. 21
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 21
Dual Rec..................................................... 21
Auto/Manual Mode ..................................... 21
VIDEO PLAYBACK ............................................. 22
Normal Playback............................................. 22
Still Playback .............................................. 22
Variable Shuttle Search.............................. 22
Blank Search .............................................. 23
Playback Snapshot..................................... 23
Connections To A TV Or VCR........................ 23
Playback Using The Remote Control.............. 24
D.S.C. RECORDING............................................ 27
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot).................. 27
D.S.C. PLAYBACK .............................................. 28
Normal Playback Of Images........................... 28
Auto Playback Of Images ............................... 28
Index Playback Of Files.................................. 28
Removing On-Screen Display ........................ 28
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. 29
Resetting The File Name................................ 29
Protecting Files............................................... 29
Deleting Files.................................................. 30
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)* ...... 30
Initialising A Memory Card.............................. 32
ADVANCED FEATURES 33
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 33
Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 33
Recording Menus............................................ 34
Playback Menus ............................................. 37
FEATURES FOR RECORDING............................... 38
LED Light........................................................ 38
Live Slow ........................................................ 38
Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape)......... 38
Manual Focus ................................................. 39
Exposure Control............................................ 39
Iris Lock .......................................................... 40
Backlight Compensation................................. 40
Spot Exposure Control.................................... 40
White Balance Adjustment.............................. 40
Manual White Balance Adjustment................. 41
Wipe Or Fader Effects .................................... 41
Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects........ 41
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To
A Memory Card .......................................... 42
EDITING............................................................ 43
Dubbing To A VCR ......................................... 43
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With
A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing).............. 43
Connection To A Personal Computer............. 44
Audio Dubbing ................................................ 45
Insert Editing................................................... 46
REFERENCES 47
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................... 47
CAUTIONS ........................................................ 49
SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 51
TERMS Back cover
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Index
BATT.
142
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25
29
28
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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. (墌pg. 36)
●Coloured bright spots may appear all
over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
However, this is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
Power-linked operation
When the power switch is set to “REC”, you can
also turn the camcorder on/off by opening/
closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in
the viewfinder.
How to open the LCD monitor
Pull on the end aof the LCD monitor.
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Controls
a:Up / Play / Pause [4/9] (墌pg. 22)/
Manual Focus [FOCUS] (墌pg. 39)
:Down / Stop [8] (墌pg. 22)
Backlight Compensation (墌pg. 40)
Spot Exposure (墌pg. 40)
:Left / Rewind [ 3 ] (墌pg. 22) /
Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW]
(墌pg. 19)
:Right / Fast-Forward [ 5 ] (墌pg. 22) /
LED Light [LIGHT] (墌pg. 38)
Press down [SET]
BVIDEO/MEMORY Switch
C16:9Wide Screen Button [16:9] (墌pg. 18)
Blank Search [BLANK] (墌pg. 23)
Index Button [INDEX] (墌pg. 28)
DMenu Button [MENU] (墌pg. 33)
EData Battery Button [DATA] (墌pg. 15)
FAuto Button [AUTO] (墌pg. 21)
GDioptre Adjustment Control (墌pg. 16)
HSnapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (墌pg. 38)
Live Slow Button [SLOW] (墌pg. 38)
IPower Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌pg. 20)
Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –]
(墌pg. 22)
JRecording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP]
(墌pg. 19)
KPower Switch [REC, PLAY, OFF]
LLock Button
MBattery Release Button [BATT.] (墌pg. 14)
NCassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]
(墌pg. 17)
Connectors
OUSB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector
(墌pg. 44)
PDigital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.LINK*)
(墌pg. 43, 44)
* i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry
specification and extensions thereof. The logo
is used for products compliant with the i.LINK
standard.
QS-Video Output Connector [S] (墌pg. 23)
The connectors are located beneath the covers.
RAudio/Video Output Connector [AV]
(墌pg. 23, 43)
SDC Input Connector [DC] (墌pg. 14)
Indicators
TPOWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌pg. 14)
Other Parts
ULCD Monitor (墌pg. 8)
VViewfinder (墌pg. 16)
WCard Cover [ ] (墌pg. 18)
XBattery Pack Mount (墌pg. 14)
YShoulder Strap Eyelet (墌pg. 13)
ZGrip Strap (墌pg. 13)
aSpeaker (墌pg. 22)
bLens
cLED Light (墌pg. 38)
dCamera Sensor
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.)
eRemote Sensor
fStereo Microphone
gStud Hole (墌pg. 17)
hTripod Mounting Socket (墌pg. 17)
iCassette Holder Cover (墌pg. 17)
jMemory Card Slot (墌pg. 18)
kConnector Cover
Power Switch Position
REC:
●To perform recording on the tape or in the
memory card.
OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
PLAY:
●Allows you to play back a recording on the
tape.
●Allows you to display a still image stored in
the memory card or to transfer a still image
stored in the memory card to a PC.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position
VIDEO:
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a
tape.
MEMORY:
Allows you to record in a memory card or
access data stored in a memory card.
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
During Video Recording
aTape Running Indicator
(Rotates while tape is running.)
BSelected Wide Mode Indicator (墌pg. 18)
(only 16:9indicator is displayed)
CLive Slow Indicator (墌pg. 38)
DRecording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌pg. 35)
(only LP indicator is displayed)
ETape Remaining Time (墌pg. 19)
FREC: (Appears during recording.) (墌pg. 19)
SLOW: (Appears when using Live Slow.)
(墌pg. 38)
GI: Insert (墌pg. 46)
9I: Insert Pause
HSelected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator
(墌pg. 41)
IWind Cut Indicator (墌pg. 34)
JTime Code (墌pg. 36)
KDigital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (墌pg. 34)
(only indicator is displayed)
LSOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator
(墌pg. 35) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds
after turning on the camcorder.)
During Both Video And D.S.C Recording
aBattery Remaining Power Indicator
BOperation Mode (墌pg. 21)
A: Auto Mode
M: Manual Mode
CLED Light Indicator (墌pg. 38)
D: Night Indicator (墌pg. 42)
: Gain Up Mode (墌pg. 34)
EShutter Speed (墌pg. 42)
FWhite Balance Indicator (墌pg. 40)
GSelected Effect Indicator (墌pg. 42)
HSelected Program AE Indicator (墌pg. 42)
IApproximate Zoom Ratio (墌pg. 20)
JZoom Indicator (墌pg. 20)
KShooting Icon (墌pg. 27)
(Appears and blink during shooting)
LCard Icon (墌pg. 27)
: Appears during shooting.
: Blinks in white when a memory card is
not loaded.
MImage Size/Picture Quality:
640 x 480 F (FINE) and 640 x 480 S
(STANDARD) (in order of quality)
(墌pg. 35)
NRemaining Number Of Shots (墌pg. 27)
(Displays the approximate remaining number
of shots that can be stored during D.S.C.
recording.)
OPHOTO: (Appears when taking Snapshot).
(墌pg. 27, 38)
P: Spot Exposure Control Indicator
(墌pg. 40)
: Backlight Compensation Indicator
(墌pg. 40)
±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌pg. 39)
: Iris Lock Indicator (墌pg. 40)
QDate/Time (墌pg. 16)
RManual Focus Adjustment Indicator
(墌pg. 39)
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During Video Playback
aBattery Remaining Power Indicator
BSound L/R Indicator (墌pg. 37)
CBlank Search Indicator (墌pg. 23)
DTape Speed (SP/LP) (墌pg. 37)
(only LP indicator is displayed)
EVariable Search Speed Indicator: x-10, x-3,
x3 and x10 (墌pg. 22)
F4: Playback
5 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
3 : Rewind/Shuttle Search
9: Pause
94: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/
Slow-Motion
Y9: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/
Slow-Motion
D: Audio Dubbing
9D: Audio Dubbing Pause
GDate/Time (墌pg. 37)
HVOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (墌pg. 22)
ITime Code (墌pg. 21, 37)
During D.S.C. Playback
aBattery Remaining Power Indicator
BFolder/File Number
COperation Mode Indicator
DDate/Time
1
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BLANK SEARCH
PUSH "STOP" BUTTON
TO CANCEL
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Control Lever
There are two kinds of operation using the
control lever: moving the lever towards up/down/
left/right, or pressing down the lever.
They are described and illustrated as shown
below.
1. Move the control lever up/down/left/right
(///) to select:
2. Press down the control lever to select SET:
* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote
Control Unit at time of shipment (with insulation
sheet). To use the Remote Control Unit, remove
the insulation sheet.
NOTES:
●In order to maintain optimum performance of the
camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with
one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core
filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be
connected to the camcorder.
●Make sure to use the provided cables for
connections. Do not use any other cables.
Regarding This Manual
Operation To select
4/9FOCUS Move the control lever up.
8Move the control lever
down.
5 LIGHT Move the control lever right
3 QUICK
REVIEW Move the control lever left
LCD Monitor
Control lever
Select
SET
Provided Accessories
Shoulder Strap
( 墌 pg. 13 for
attachment)
Lens Cap
( 墌 pg. 13 for attachment)
Lithium Battery CR2025*
(for remote control unit)
Remote Control Unit
RM-V740U
CD-ROM
USB Cable
Battery Pack
BN-VF808U
AC Adapter AP-V14E
Audio/Video Cable
(Ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
Power Cord
Core Filter (USB cable)
( 墌 pg. 13 for attachment)
or
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How To Attach The Lens Cap
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.
How To Attach The Shoulder Strap
1Peel off the pad
and thread the end
of the strap through
the eyelet.
2Thread the strap
through the buckle,
adjust its length, and
use the strap guide
to fix it in place.
3Position the
buckle near the
eyelet and reattach
the pad.
How To Attach The Core Filter
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core
filter reduces interference. When connecting a
cable, attach the end with the core filter to the
camcorder.
1Release the stoppers on both ends of the
core filter.
2Run the cable through the core filter.
Close the core filter until it clicks shut.
Open the pad and make grip adjustments.
●Before making the adjustment, remove any
security tags that may be attached to the
velcro.
Place here during
shooting.
Eyelet
Strap Guide
Buckle
Grip Adjustment
Stopper
3 cm
Wind once
Core filter
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Charging The Battery Pack
1Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.
2With the arrow on the battery pack pointing
upward, push the battery pack slightly against
the battery pack mount a.
3Slide up the battery pack until it locks in
place b.
4Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.
5Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet.
6Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.
●The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder
blinks to indicate charging has started.
●When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,
charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from
the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the
camcorder.
To detach the battery pack
Slide the battery pack upward while pressing
BATT. to detach it.
* Provided
NOTES:
●If the protective cap is attached to the battery
pack, remove it first.
●During charging, the camcorder cannot be
operated.
●Charging is not possible if the wrong type of
battery is used.
●When charging the battery pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the POWER/
CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove
the battery pack from the camcorder, then try
charging again.
●If a fully charged battery pack is attached to the
unit, POWER/CHARGE lamp will blink for approx.
10 seconds before it turns off.
●If the battery operation time remains extremely
short even after having been fully charged, the
battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.
Please purchase a new one.
●Since the AC Adapter processes electricity
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to
use it only in well-ventilated areas.
●After 5 minutes have elapsed in Record-Standby
mode with the cassette inserted, and no operation
is performed, the camcorder will automatically turn
off its power supplied from the AC Adapter. In this
case, the battery charge starts if the battery is
attached to the camcorder.
●Please do not pull or bend the AC adaptor plug
and cable. This may damage the AC adaptor.
Power
1
2
To DC
connector
BATT
Battery
pack
Power switch
Battery pack mount
Arrow
To AC outlet
AC Adapter
POWER/
CHARGE lamp
Lock
Button
Battery pack Charging time
BN-VF808U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-VF815U Approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.
BN-VF823U Approx. 3 hrs. 50 min.
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About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries
apart, or expose them to flame or excessive
heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its
terminals to come in contact with metals, as this
can result in a short circuit and possibly start a
fire.
To resume the original function of the
accurate battery power indication
If the battery power indication differs from the
actual operating time, fully charge the battery,
and then run it down. However this method may
not work if the battery was used for a long period
of time under extremely high/low temperature
condition or charged too many times.
Using The Battery Pack
Perform steps 2– 3in “Charging The Battery
Pack”. (墌pg. 14)
Maximum continuous recording time
* Provided
NOTES:
●Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:
•Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged
repeatedly.
•The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
•The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
•The LED Light is used.
●Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
A
TTENTION:
Before detaching the power source, make sure that
the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so
can result in a camcorder malfunction.
Data Battery System
You can check the remaining battery power and
the recordable time.
When the battery is attached, press DATA.
●When the Power Switch is set to “OFF”, it is
displayed. for approx 3 seconds if the button is
pressed and released quickly, and for approx
15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold
for approx. several seconds.
●When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” or
“REC”, press DATA again to return to the
normal screen.
●Data battery status cannot be displayed during
playback or while recording is in progress.
●If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears
instead of the battery status even though you
tried to press DATA several times, there may
be a problem on the battery. In such a case,
consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Using AC Power
Perform steps 4– 6in “Charging The Battery
Pack”. (墌pg. 14)
NOTE:
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
INFORMATION:
The following explanations in this manual
supposes the use of LCD monitor in your
operation. If you want to use the viewfinder,
close the LCD monitor and pull out the
viewfinder fully.
Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on
BN-VF808U* 1 hr. 50 min. 2 hrs. 15 min.
BN-VF815U 3 hrs. 40 min. 4 hrs. 30 min.
BN-VF823U 5 hrs. 30 min. 6 hrs. 45 min.
MAX TIME
LCD
min
min
FINDER
100%
50%
0%
BATTERY CONDITION
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The language on the display can be changed.
(墌pg. 36)
1Open the LCD monitor fully.
2Set the Power Switch to “REC” or “PLAY”
while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch.
●If set to “REC”, the recording mode should be
set to “M”. (墌pg. 21)
3Press MENU.
4Select “SYSTEM”, press SET or .
5Select “LANGUAGE”, press SET or .
6Select the desired language, press SET or .
7Press MENU.
Press whenever you want to return to the
previous menu screen.
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all
times, but its display can be turned on or off.
(墌pg. 36, 37)
Perform steps 1–3in “Language Settings”.
(墌pg. 16)
1Select “DISPLAY”, press SET or .
2Select “CLOCK ADJ.” press SET or .
3Select the desired date display format, press
SET or .
●Repeat this step to input time display format
(Select from “24h” or “12h”), month, date, year,
hour and minutes.
4Press MENU.
Press whenever you want to return to the
previous menu screen/setting.
1Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and
locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully.
3Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
CAUTION:
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to
pinch your fingers.
Perform steps 1–3in “Language Settings”.
(墌pg. 16)
●To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, pull
out the viewfinder fully and set “PRIORITY” to
“FINDER” (墌pg. 33, 36).
1Select “DISPLAY”, press SET or .
2Select “BRIGHT”, press SET or .
3Select the appropriate brightness,
press SET or .
4Press MENU.
Press whenever you want to return to the
previous menu screen.
Language Settings
Date/Time Settings
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
1
2
SET
Select
CLOCK ADJ.
MONTH. DATE. YEAR 24 h
02 : 10 AM
01. 03. 2007
1
2
Select
SET
Viewfinder Adjustment
Brightness Adjustment Of The
Display
Dioptre Adjustment Control
Example:
BRIGHT
± 0
1
2SET
Select
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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.
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load
or eject a cassette.
1Slide 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.
2Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH” to
close the cassette holder.
●Be sure to press only the section labelled “PUSH”
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.
3Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it
locks into place.
NOTES:
●If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder
does not open, close the cassette holder cover
and try again. If the cassette holder still does
open, turn the camcorder off then on again.
●If the tape does not load properly, open the
cassette holder cover fully and remove the
cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.
●When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a
cold place to a warm environment, wait a short
time before opening the cassette holder cover.
●Appears if a tape is loaded while the Power
Switch is set to “REC”.
●Blinks when no tape is loaded.
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 “REC”and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set
to “VIDEO”.
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to
“SAVE” while the Power Switch is set to “REC”
and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to
“VIDEO”. (墌pg. 19)
Tripod Mounting
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Make sure the window
side is facing out.
Cassette
holder OPEN/EJECT
PUSH
Erase
protection tab
Cassette holder
cover TAPE!
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB
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1Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
2Open the card cover ( ).
3To load a memory card, firmly insert it with
its clipped edge first.
To unload a memory card, push it once. After
the memory card comes out of the camcorder,
pull it out.
●Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of
the label.
4Close the card cover.
NOTES:
●Some brands of memory cards are not compatible
with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory
card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.
●Before using a new memory card, it is necessary
to format the card. (墌pg. 32)
Appears when there is a problem with a memory
card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not
been initialised. Initialise the memory card.
(墌pg. 32)
Appears when the camcorder does not
recognize the loaded memory card. Remove the
memory card once and insert it again. Repeat
these procedures until no indication appears. If
the indication still appears, the memory card is
corrupted.
You can record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9size.
By default, the camera is set to record videos at
the 16:9size.
1Set the Power Switch to “REC”.
2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Each press 16:9 switches the screen size.
NOTE:
If you record videos in 16:9size, the image may
appear to be slightly vertically stretched when
playing back on TV with 4:3 screen.
(墌pg. 33, 36, 37)
Loading/Unloading A Memory
Card
PLEASE FORMAT
CARD ERROR!
Memory card
(optional)
Card Cover ( )
Clipped edge
16:9 Wide Mode
16:9
4 : 3
16 : 9
4 : 3
16 : 9
On the viewfinder :
On the LCD monitor:
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VIDEO RECORDING
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:
●Power. (墌pg. 14)
●Loading A Cassette. (墌pg. 17)
●Remove the lens cap. (墌pg. 13)
●Open the LCD monitor fully.
●Select videos at 4:3 size or 16:9(Wide) size.
(墌pg. 18)
1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
2Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
3Press START/STOP button to start recording.
“REC” appears on the display while recording is
in progress. To stop recording press START/
STOP again.
Approximate recording time
NOTES:
●If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5
minutes and no operation is performed, 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” (墌pg. 21).
●To record in LP (Long Play) mode. (墌pg. 35)
Tape Remaining Time
Approximate tape remaining
time appears on the display.
“---min” means the
camcorder is calculating the
remaining time. When the
remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication
starts blinking.
●The time required to calculate and display the
remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the
calculation, may vary according to the type of tape
used.
Quick Review
Enables to check the end of the
last recording.
1) Press QUICK 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.
●Slide the Power Zoom lever repeatedly to
change the sound setting to on/off.
Basic Recording
Tape Recording mode
SP LP
30 min. 30 min. 45 min.
60 min. 60 min. 90min.
80 min. 80 min. 120 min.
Recording Start/Stop
Button
Lock Button
Zoom Lever
VIDEO/MEMORY
62 min
RECORDING & PLAYBACK
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Zooming
While recording
●You can zoom in up to 34X by using the optical
zoom.
●Zoom magnification over 34X is done through
digital image Digital zooming is possible up to
800X. Set (ZOOM) to [68X] or [800X]. (墌pg. 34)
NOTES:
●Macro shooting is possible as close as approx.
5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set all
the way to W.
●When you zoom into a subject close to the lens,
the camera may automatically zoom out
depending on the distance to the subject. In this
case, set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. (墌pg. 34)
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).
Interface Shooting
The person you
shoot can view
himself/herself in
the LCD monitor,
and you can even
shoot yourself
while viewing your
own image in the
LCD monitor.
1) Open the LCD
monitor and tilt it
upward to 180° so
that it faces
forward. Then, pull
out the viewfinder
fully.
2) Point the lens
toward the subject (yourself when self-recording)
and start recording.
●During Interface Shooting, the monitor image
appears inverted as it would when viewing a
mirror. However, the actual recorded image does
not appear inverted.
●If the Quick Review (墌pg. 19) is executed
during the interface shooting, the LCD monitor
will be turned off. In such a case, check the
playback picture in the viewfinder.
●To check the playback picture in the LCD
monitor, close the viewfinder.
Zoom out Zoom in
T: TelephotoW: Wide angle
Optical zoom (up to 34X)
Digital zoom (up to 800X)
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