JVC GR-D850AH User manual

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ᒦᆪENGLISH
EN CS
The camcorder illustrations appearing in this
instruction manual are of the GR-D870.
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INSTRUCTIONS
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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
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GR-D850AH
GR-D870AH
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this
digital video camera. Before
use, please read the safety
information and precautions
contained in pages 4 – 6 to
ensure safe use of this product.
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2EN Easy Start Guide
3. Playing Back
AUTO
16:9 BLANK/
INDEX
MENU
16:9 WIDE SCREEN
1. Preparation
11 Attach the battery pack.
Charge the battery pack. (16)
BATT.
2
11 Open the LCD Monitor.
2. Video Recording
22 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. (13)
Set MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to
“VIDEO”. (13)
11 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. (13) 22 The screen will be displayed for
approx. 3 seconds.
3
Set MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to
“VIDEO”. (13)
Bottom of the
camcorder
Notes:
• The battery pack is not charged at
the time of purchase. Please charge
the battery pack before use.
• Use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/
VF823U battery packs. Using
generic non-JVC batteries can cause
damage to the internal charging
circuitry.
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EN 3
PUSH
22 Load the cassette. (18)
2 33 Press the Recording Start/Stop button
to start recording.
2 33 Select U/ 9to start playback.
(8)
OPEN/
EJECT
Notes:
• Before the actual recording of
important data, make a trial
recording and play back the
recorded data to check that the
video and sound have been
recorded correctly.
• As a start, we recommend you
to use the AUTO mode setting
Afor recording. Note:
• To set the date and time. (17)
Note:
• To play back picture on a connected
TV. (41)
Note:
• We recommend
cleaning your video
heads before use.
If you haven’t used your
camcorder for awhile, the
heads may be dirty. We
recommend periodically
cleaning the video heads
with a cleaning cassette
(optional).
Make sure the window
side is facing out.
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4EN
• 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
awhile, 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 Play) mode for important
video recordings.
LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50%
more video than SP (Standard Play) 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/VF815U/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.
• 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.
- 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.
• Microsoft®and Windows®are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
Also read “Cautions” on pages 48 – 50.
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.
Read This First!
To deactivate the demonstration, set
“DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. (29, 33)
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EN 5
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Safety Precautions
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.)
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 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/VF815U/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.)
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6EN
Do not point the lens 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 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.
WARNING:
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as direct sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
If this symbol is shown,
it is only valid in the
European Union
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EN 7
ENGLISH
Contents
Getting Started 8
Regarding This Manual ......................... 8
Accessories....................................... 8
Attach the Shoulder Strap.........................9
Attach the Lens Cap..................................9
Grip Adjustment ...................................... 10
Tripod Mounting.......................................10
Using the SD Card ..................................10
Preparing the Remote Control ................ 11
Index..............................................11
LCD Monitor Indications .......................14
Power.............................................16
Language Settings..............................17
Date/Time Settings ............................. 17
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ......18
Loading/Unloading A Cassette................18
16:9 Wide Mode.................................18
Recording & Playback 19
Basic Recording................................. 19
Tape Remaining Time ............................. 19
Quick Review ..........................................19
Auto/Manual Mode .................................. 20
Time Code...............................................20
Zoom....................................................... 21
Dual Rec. ................................................21
Normal Playback................................21
Variable Shuttle Search........................... 22
Blank Search........................................... 22
Playback Using The Remote Control.........23
Slow-Motion Playback ............................. 23
Frame-By-Frame Playback......................23
Playback Zoom........................................ 23
Playback Special Effects......................... 23
D.S.C. Recording & Playback 24
D.S.C. Snapshot ................................24
Normal Playback Of Images...................25
Auto Playback Of Images ...................... 25
Index Playback Of Files ........................25
Removing On-Screen Display.................25
Resetting The File Name ......................26
Protecting Files .................................26
Deleting Files ................................... 27
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ...27
Initialising A Memory Card....................28
Advance Features 29
Menus For Detailed Adjustment ........29
Changing The Menu Settings ................. 29
Recording Menus ...............................30
Playback Menus................................. 33
Features For Recording..................35
LED Light.........................................35
Live Slow......................................... 35
Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) .....35
Manual Focus ................................... 36
Exposure Control................................36
Iris Lock ..........................................37
Backlight Compensation .......................37
Spot Exposure Control..........................37
White Balance Adjustment ....................38
Manual White Balance Adjustment ..........38
Wipe Or Fader Effects ..........................39
Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects ....39
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On
A Tape To A Memory Card .................40
Connections/Editing ......................41
Connections To A TV Or VCR ..................41
Dubbing To A VCR ..............................41
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit
Equipped With A DV Connector
(Digital Dubbing)............................42
Connection To A Personal Computer.........43
Audio Dubbing................................... 44
Insert Editing ....................................44
References 45
Troubleshooting ................................. 45
Cautions..........................................48
User Maintenance ..............................50
Specifications ...................................51
Terms ............................................. 52
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8EN Getting Started
Regarding This Manual
Control lever (13)
There are two kinds of operation using
the control lever.
Operation To select
¡6FOCUS Move the control lever up.
¢7-Move the control lever down.
¤yLIGHT* Move the control lever right.
£1QUICK
REVIEW
Move the control lever left.
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1Move the control lever towards up/down/
left/right to select.
2Press down the control lever to select SET.
SET
Accessories
AC Adapter AP-V14E Battery Pack
BN-VF808U
or
Audio/Video Cable
(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
Shoulder Strap
(9) Lens Cap
Note:
Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.
USB Cable CD-ROM
Remote Control Unit
RM-V740U Lithium Battery CR2025 (for remote control unit)
Icon
Icons such as indicate that the feature is applicable to the specified model only.
Power Cord
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EN 9
Getting Started
ENGLISH
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Attach the Lens Cap
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
Attach the Shoulder Strap
Peel off the pad and thread the
end of the strap through the
eyelet.
Thread the strap through the
buckle, adjust its length, and
use the strap guide to fix it in
place.
Position the buckle near the
eyelet and reattach the pad.
Place here during
recording.
Eyelet
Strap Guide
Buckle
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10 EN Getting Started
Tripod Mounting
Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod
stud, and the mounting socket with the screw
and lock it in place.
Grip Adjustment
Open the pad and make grip adjustments.
• Remove any security tags that may be
attached to the velcro.
Bottom of the
camcorder
Using the SD Card
Set the power switch to “OFF”.
11 Open the card cover.
22 Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge
first.
33 Close the Card cover.
To remove the SD Card
Push the SD Card once.
After the card comes out a little, pull it out.
• Do not touch the terminal on the reverse
side of the label.
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 ( 28).
PLEASE FORMAT
Appears when there is a problem with a
memory card and its memory is corrupt, or it
has not been initialised. Intialise the memory
card. (28)
CARD ERROR!
Appears when the camcorder does not
recognise 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.
Clipped edge
Card Cover
()
Memory Card
(optional)
Velcro Strip
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Getting Started
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Preparing the Remote Control
A battery is included inside the remote control
at the time of purchase.
Remove the insulation sheet before use.
Beam Effective Area
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.
To Reinsert the Battery
Pull out the battery holder by pressing the
lock tab.
Remote Sensor
Effective distance:
5 m
Lock Tab
Lithium Battery
(CR2025)
1
2
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Index
QInfrared beam transmitting window
RPAUSE Button/
Up Button (23)
SSLOW Rewind Button
TREW Button/
Left Button (23)
UINSERT Button (44)
VSHIFT Button (23)
WDISPLAY Button
XSLOW Forward Button (23)
YPLAY Button
ZFF Button/
Right Button (23)
aA. DUB Button (44)
bSTOP Button/
Down Button (23)
cEFFECT Button (23)
dON/OFF Button (23)
1Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out
(21, 23)
2START/STOP Button
Functions the same as the Recording Start/
Stop Button on the camcorder.
3S.SHOT Button
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the
camcorder.
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Notes:
• The LCD monitor can rotate 270˚.
• Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor. However, this is not a malfunction.
• Power-linked operation
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EN 13
Getting Started
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Controls
!Control Lever (8)
£: Left/Rewind ( 3 ) (21)/Quick Review
[QUICK REVIEW] (19)
¤: Right/Fast-Forward ( 5 ) (21)/
LED Light [LIGHT] (35)
¡: Up/Play/Pause (
U / 9 ) (21)/
Manual Focus [FOCUS] (36)
¢: Down/Stop ( 8 ) (21)/Backlight
Compensation [-] (37)/Spot Exposure
(37)
Press down : SET
#Menu Button [MENU] (21)
$Auto Button [AUTO] (20)
%Data Battery Button [DATA] (17)
& MEMORY/VIDEO Switch (13)
(Recording Start/Stop Button (19)
)Zoom Lever [T/W] (21, 23)/
Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] (21)
*Power Switch [REC, OFF, PLAY]
+Lock Button
,Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/
EJECT] (18)
-Battery Release Button [BATT.] (16)
.16:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] (18)/
Blank Search [BLANK] (22)/
Index Button [INDEX] (25)
/Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (21, 24)/
Live Slow Button [SLOW] (35)
Connectors
dUSB (Universal Serial Bus)
Connector (43)
eDigital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]
(i.LINK*) (42, 43)
* i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995
industry specification and extensions
thereof. The logo is used for products
compliant with the i.LINK standard.
fS-Video Output Connector [S] (41)
The connectors are located beneath the cover.
gAudio/Video Output Connector [AV] (41)
hDC Input Connector [DC] (16)
Indicator
SPOWER/CHARGE Lamp (16)
Other Parts
TLCD Monitor (12)
UShoulder Strap Eyelet (9)
VGrip Strap (10)
WCamera Sensor
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.)
XStereo Microphone
YLens
ZSpeaker (21)
aLED Light (35)
(Be careful not to cover this area during
shooting.)
bCassette Holder Cover (18)
cStud Hole (10)
dTripod Mounting Socket (10)
eBattery Pack Mount (16)
fConnector Cover
gMemory Card Slot
hCard Cover
iRemote Sensor (11)
Power Switch Position
Set the Power Switch while
pressing down the lock button.
REC:
• To perform recording on the tape.
• To perform recording in the
memory card.
OFF:
To switch off the camcorder.
PLAY:
• To play back a recording on the tape.
• To display a still image stored
in the memory card or to transfer a still
image stored in the memory card or PC.
MEMORY/VIDEO
Switch Position
VIDEO:
To record on a tape or play back a tape.
MEMORY:
To record in a memory card or access data
stored in a memory card.
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LCD Monitor Indications
During Video Recording Only
!Tape Running Indicator (19)
(Rotates while tape is running.)
#Selected Wide Mode Indicator (18)
$Live Slow Indicator (35)
%Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (31)
(only LP indicator is displayed)
&Tape Remaining Time (19)
(REC: (Appears during recording.) (19)/
SLOW: (Appears when using
Live Slow.) (35)
)I: Insert (44)
9I: Insert Pause
*Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator
+Wind Cut Indicator
,Time Code
-Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (30)
(only indicator is displayed)
.SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode
Indicator (31) (Appears for approx.
5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.)
During Both Video And
D.S.C. Recording
!Battery Remaining Power Indicator (47)
#Operation Mode (20)
A: Auto Mode
M: Manual Mode
$LED Light Indicator (35)
%: Night-Scope Indicator (40)
: Gain Up Mode (30)
&Shutter Speed (40)
(White Balance Indicator (38)
)Selected Effect Indicator (40)
*Selected Program AE Indicator (39)
+LCD D T/R: LCD Backlight Indicator
(32)
(Appears for approx. 5 seconds during
process of switching over to indoor/outdoor
brightness.)
,Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (36)
-Date/Time (17)
..: Spot Exposure Control Indicator (37)
-: Backlight Compensation Indicator (37)
± : Exposure Adjustment Indicator (36)
: Iris Lock Indicator (37)
/PHOTO: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)
0Remaining Number Of Shots
(24) (Displays the approximate remaining
number of shots that can be stored during
D.S.C. recording.)
1Image Quality: FINE and
STANDARD (in order of quality)
(24, 31)
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During Video Playback
!Battery Remaining Power Indicator (47)
#Sound Mode Indicator (31)
$Blank Search Indicator (22)
%Tape Speed (SP/LP) (31)
(only LP indicator is displayed)
&Variable Search Speed Indicator: x-10, x-3,
x3 and x10 (22)
(U: Playback
5: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
3: Rewind/Shuttle Search
9: Pause
9U: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/
Slow-Motion
Y9: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/
Slow-Motion
D: Audio Dubbing
9D: Audio Dubbing Pause
)DV IN : DV Input Indicator (42, 43)
*Date/Time (17)
+VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (21)
,Time Code (20, 32)
During D.S.C. Playback
!Battery Remaining Power Indicator (47)
#Folder/File Number
$Operation Mode Indicator
%Date/Time
2Card Icon (24)
: Appears during shooting.
: Blinks in white when a memory card is
not loaded.
3Shooting Icon
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)
4Zoom Indicator (21)
5Approximate Zoom Ratio (21)
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16 EN Getting Started
Power
Charging The Battery Pack
11 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. (13)
rArrow
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
Battery
Pack
Power Switch
22 Attach the battery pack.
• With the “r” (arrow) on the battery pack
pointing at the correct direction, slide
the battery pack until it locks in place.
33 Connect the AC adapter.
• 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 and disconnect
the AC adapter from the camcorder.
To Detach The Battery Pack
Slide the battery pack while pressing BATT. to
detach it.
Charging/Recording Time (approx.)
Battery Pack Required Charging
Time
Maximum
Continuous
Recording
Time
BN-VF808U
(Provided) 1hr. 30 min. 2 hrs.
BN-VF815U 2 hrs. 40 min. 4 hrs. 5 min.
BN-VF823U 3 hrs. 50 min. 6 hrs. 10 min.
Notes:
• 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 adapter plug
and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.
Using The Battery Pack
Perform step
22
in “Charging The Battery
Pack”.
Notes:
• Recording time is reduced significantly under
the following conditions:
• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged
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.
3
To DC
Connector
Power
Cord
BATT
POWER/
CHARGE Lamp
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EN 17
Getting Started
ENGLISH
DATA
BATTERY CONDITION
100%
LEVEL
MAX TIME
120min
50%
0%
24h
1Select
2SET
2
Checking the Remaining Battery
Power
Attach the battery pack.
• When the Power Switch is set to “OFF”, it is
displayed for approx. 5 seconds if the button
is pressed and released quickly, and for
approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed
and hold for 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 with your battery. In such
a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
• Battery data display may differ due to the
environmental change if the LCD Backlight
is set to “AUTO”.(32)
Using AC Power
Perform step
33
in “Charging The Battery Pack”
(16).
Attention:
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.
1Select
2SET
Language Settings
The language on the display can be changed
(29, 33).
11 Set the Power Switch to “REC” or “PLAY”.
(13)
• If set to “REC”, the recording mode should
be set to “M” (20).
2 Press MENU.
3 Select “SETTING” ( ).
44 Select “LANGUAGE”, press SET.
55 Select the desired language, press SET.
• Press £whenever you want to return to the
previous menu screen.
66 Press MENU.
Date/Time Settings
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all
times, but its display can be turned on or off
(29, 32).
Perform steps
1
–
33
in “Language Settings”.
11 Select “CLOCK ADJ.”, press SET.
22 Select the desired date display format,
press SET.
• Repeat this step to input time display
format (Select from “24h” or “12h”), month,
date, year, hour and minutes.
• Press £whenever you want to return to the
previous menu setting.
33 Press MENU.
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18 EN Getting Started
16:9 4:3
Brightness Adjustment Of
The Display
Perform steps
11
–
22
in “Language Settings”
(17).
1 Select “DISPLAY” ( ).
22 Select “LCD BRIGHT”, press SET.
1Select
2SET
33 Select the appropriate brightness, press
SET.
• Press £whenever you want to return to the
previous menu screen.
44 Press MENU.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to
load or eject a cassette.
11 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the
direction of the arrow, then pull the
cassette holder cover open until it locks.
22 Insert 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.
• 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.
PUSH
Cassette holder
OPEN/
EJECT
Cassette
holder
cover
Erase
protection
tab
33 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until
it locks into place.
16:9 Wide Mode
You can record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9
size. By default, the camcorder is set to record
videos at the 16:9 size.
11 Set the MEMORY/VIDEO
Switch to “VIDEO” (13).
2 Set the Power Switch to “REC” (13).
33 Each press 16:9 switches the screen size.
Note:
If you record videos in 16:9 size, the image may
appear to be slightly vertically stretched when
playing back on TV with the 4:3 screen.
(29, 32)
Notes:
• If you wait a few seconds and the cassette
holder does not open, close the cassette
holder cover and try again. 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.
Make sure the window
side is facing out.
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EN 19
Recording & Playback
ENGLISH
Basic Recording
Preparation:
• Power (16).
• Load A Cassette (18).
• Remove the lens cap (9).
• Open the LCD monitor fully (12).
• Select videos at 4:3 size or 16:9 (wide) size
(18).
11 Set the MEMORY/VIDEO
Switch to “VIDEO” (13).
2 Set the Power Switch to “REC” (13).
33 Press the Recording Start/Stop button
to start recording. “REC” appears on the
display while recording is in progress. To
stop recording, press the Recording Start/
Stop again.
Approximate recording time
Tape Recording mode
SP LP
30 min. 30 min. 45 min.
60 min. 60 min. 90 min.
80 min. 80 min. 120 min.
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, 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” (20).
• To record in LP (Long Play) mode, 31.
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 accuracy of the calculation, may vary
according to the type of tape used.
Quick Review
Enables you to check the end of the last
recording.
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 Zoom lever repeatedly to change the
sound to on/off.
NO TAPE!
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the
Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed.
USE CLEANING CASSETTE
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during
recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette
(4).
QUICK REVIEW
Zoom Lever
Recording Start/Stop Button
Power Switch
MEMORY/
VIDEO
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20 EN Recording & Playback
• 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 again after shooting a
scene then opening/closing the cassette
holder cover.
Notes:
• The time code cannot be reset.
• During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time
code indication does not move smoothly.
• The time code is displayed only when
“TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (32)
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1Play back a tape or use Blank Search
(22) to find the spot at which you want
to start recording, then engage the Still
Playback mode (21).
2Set the Power Switch to “REC” (13), then
start recording.
Auto/Manual Mode
Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to
auto/manual recording mode. When manual
mode is selected, the indicator “M” appears
on the LCD monitor.
Auto Mode : A
You can record using no special effects or
manual adjustments.
Manual Mode : M
Recording is possible by setting various
functions manually.
-!.5!,
!54/
Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on
the tape. This code is to confirm the location
of the recorded scene on the tape during
playback.
12:34:24
Display
Minutes
Seconds
Frames*
(25 frames
= 1 second)
* Frames are not displayed during recording.
Recording Start Point
1234
Recording portion
Blank portion
Recorded tape
1, 3& 4, time code begins counting from
“00:00:00” (minute:second:frame).
2, 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”.
To prevent this, perform Recording From
The Middle Of A Tape (20) in the following
cases:
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