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Page 2 - Major Features of this Camera

2 EN MasterPage: Safty_Left Removable hard disk In contrast to conventional digital video cameras that record to DV tapes, the removable hard disk is a new type of card media that enables extended hours of high-resolution, MPEG2 video recording. ( 墌 pg. 5) Various Recording Media and Modes Video and...

Page 3 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; CAUTION

EN 3 MasterPage: Safty_Right SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital media camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 – 4 to ensure safe use of this product. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE T...

Page 5 - Removable Hard Disk

EN 5 MasterPage: Safty_Right ● Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ● Microdrive ® is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. ● MascotCapsule is r...

Page 6 - GETTING STARTED; Index

6 EN MasterPage: Heading0_Left GETTING STARTED Index ATTENTION: ● Be careful not to cover V , Z , b , c and d during shooting. ● Be careful not to cover W during playback. The top, buttom, left or right sides of the 49rtwe button can be pressed to operate like a lever. The explanation “pressing r ” ...

Page 7 - ETT; Controls

GETTING STARTED EN 7 G ETT ING ST AR TE D MasterPage: Start_Right Controls A Delete Button [ ] ( 墌 pg. 21, 23, 24) B Information Button [INFO] (Used to display the file information. Refer to the advanced operation manual. 墌 pg. 32) C Mode Button [MODE] ( 墌 pg. 19) D Recording Start/Stop Button ( 墌 p...

Page 8 - Indications on LCD Monitor; During both Video and Still Image Recording

8 EN GETTING STARTED MasterPage: Body_Left Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording A Manual Mode Indicator ( 墌 pg. 19) B Tele Macro Mode Indicator ( 墌 pg. 28) C Approximate Zoom Ratio ( 墌 pg. 20, 28) D Zoom Indicator ( 墌 pg. 20, 28) E Iris Lock Indicator (Appears when ...

Page 9 - During Still Image Recording only

GETTING STARTED EN 9 G ETT ING ST AR TE D MasterPage: Start_Right During Still Image Recording only A Mode Indicator ( 墌 pg. 19) B : Focus Icon ( 墌 pg. 22) C Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280 (1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x 768), 640 (640 x 480) ( 墌 pg. 29) D Picture Quality: FINE (fine) and STANDARD ...

Page 10 - During Video Playback

10 EN GETTING STARTED MasterPage: Body_Left During Video Playback A Mode Indicator ( 墌 pg. 19) B Play List Playback Indicator (Appears when play list is played back. Refer to the advanced operation manual. 墌 pg. 32) C Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), [E] (economy) ( 墌 pg....

Page 11 - Provided Accessories

GETTING STARTED EN 11 G ETT ING ST AR TE D MasterPage: Start_Right A AC Adapter AP-V14U B Battery Pack BN-VM200U C S-Video/Audio/Video Cable D USB Cable E Removable Hard Disk (4 GB) F Protective Case for Removable Hard Disk G Hand Strap (See page 12 for attachment) H Lens Cap (See page 12 for attach...

Page 12 - Attaching the Hand Strap; Attaching the Lens Cap

12 EN GETTING STARTED MasterPage: Body_Left Attaching the Hand Strap 1 Thread the end of the strap through the eyelet. 2 Pass the other end through the loop. NOTE: When carrying the camera, pass your arm through the strap to prevent dropping the camera. Tighten the strap at your wrist by sliding the...

Page 13 - Attaching the Core Filter; How to Use the Audio Extension Cable

GETTING STARTED EN 13 G ETT ING ST AR TE D MasterPage: Start_Right Attaching the Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. 2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable bet...

Page 14 - Charging the Battery Pack; OFF; Power

14 EN GETTING STARTED MasterPage: Body_Left This camera’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. Charging the Battery Pack 1 Set the power switch to OFF while pressing down the lock button located o...

Page 15 - Using the Battery Pack; Maximum continuous recording time; Using AC Power; The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

GETTING STARTED EN 15 G ETT ING ST AR TE D MasterPage: Start_Right NOTES: ● It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camera. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. ● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove ...

Page 16 - OPEN; Inserting/Removing a CF Card

16 EN GETTING STARTED MasterPage: Body_Left You can use a CF card (CompactFlash card) as a recording medium in the CF slot.The removable hard disk (provided) or Microdrive is a type of CF cards. See page 42 for the recommended media. 1 Make sure the camera’s power is off. 2 Open the LCD monitor full...

Page 17 - To protect valuable files; MENU; Selecting Recording Medium

GETTING STARTED EN 17 G ETT ING ST AR TE D MasterPage: Start_Right 2 To insert a SD card , firmly insert it with its clipped edge first. To remove a SD card , push it once. After the SD card comes out of the camera, pull it out. ● Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. 3 Close t...

Page 18 - LCD Monitor Adjustment

18 EN GETTING STARTED MasterPage: Body_Left The date/time is recorded on the picture at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback. ( 墌 pg. 26, 27) 1 Open the LCD monitor fully. 2 Set the power switch to or while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. 3 Press ME...

Page 19 - BASIC OPERATIONS; Power Switch Position; MODE; Power-Linked Operation; Operation Mode

EN 19 BASIC OPERA T ION S MasterPage: Heading0_Right BASIC OPERATIONS To turn on the camera, set the power switch to or while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. ● The power/charge lamp turns on. To turn off the camera, set the power switch to OFF . Set the appropriate operation mod...

Page 20 - Zooming; Zoom In; Deleting Files; Video Recording

20 EN BASIC OPERATIONS MasterPage: Body_Left 1 Set the power switch to while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. 2 Press MODE to select . ● The camera is programmed to record videos on the medium in the CF slot by the factory preset. To switch the recording medium, see pages 26 and ...

Page 21 - BASIC OPERA; Various Playback Operations; Video Playback

BASIC OPERATIONS EN 21 BASIC OPERA T IONS MasterPage: Basic_Right 1 Set the power switch to while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. 2 Press MODE to select . ● The index screen for videos appears. The image appears on the index screen shows the first part of the shooting. ● To swit...

Page 22 - Continuous Shooting; Still Image Recording

22 EN BASIC OPERATIONS MasterPage: Body_Left 1 Set the power switch to while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. 2 Press MODE to select . ● The camera is programmed to record still images on the medium in the SD slot by the factory preset. To switch the recording medium, see pages 2...

Page 23 - How to use INFO button; Deleting Still Image Files; Still Image Playback

BASIC OPERATIONS EN 23 BASIC OPERA T IONS MasterPage: Basic_Right 1 Set the power switch to while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. 2 Press MODE to select . ● A still image is displayed. ● To switch the medium to be played back, see pages 26 and 27. 3 Press 3 to display the previo...

Page 24 - To adjust the speaker volume; Playback Operations; Locating the start point of the file or skip the file; Deleting Voice Files; Voice Recording; Voice Playback

24 EN BASIC OPERATIONS MasterPage: Body_Left 1 Set the power switch to while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. 2 Press MODE to select . ● The camera is programmed to record voice on the medium in the SD slot by the factory preset. To switch the recording medium, see pages 26 and 2...

Page 25 - If using a VCR; Dubbing to a VCR; Connecting to a TV or VCR

BASIC OPERATIONS EN 25 BASIC OPERA T IONS MasterPage: Basic_Right A Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.) B Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input connector...

Page 26 - MENU SETTINGS; BASIC SETTING; Changing the Menu Settings; Common Menus for All Modes; PRESET

26 EN MasterPage: Heading0_Left MENU SETTINGS You can change the menu settings to customize your camera. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below, then change the various settings. 1 Select the operation mode. For Recording Menus: Set the power switch to while pressing down the lo...

Page 27 - NU SE; ON

MENU SETTINGS EN 27 M E NU SE TT ING S MasterPage: Menu_Right MEMORY CARD SETTING [CF SLOT] / SD SLOT You can format (initialize) a recording medium in the CF or SD slot. [CF SLOT] / SD SLOT Writing speed of recording media tends to become slow after long period of repeated use. To regain the speed,...

Page 28 - CAMERA SETTING; Video Recording Menus

28 EN MENU SETTINGS MasterPage: Body_Left [ ] = Factory-preset Select the desired picture quality. [OFF] : Disables the function. D.WIDE : The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical zoom wide angle range. [OFF] : Disables the function. ON : Helps cut down on noise created by wind. OFF : T...

Page 29 - Video Playback Menus

MENU SETTINGS EN 29 M E NU SE TT ING S MasterPage: Menu_Right For the actual operations and details, refer to the advanced operation manual. [ ] = Factory-preset PLAY LIST CONTENTS / EDIT / RENAME / DELETE You can create a play list and view your original video clips. [OFF] / FADER-WHITE / FADER-BLA...

Page 30 - Still Image Playback Menus; DPOF; Voice Recording Menus; QUALITY; Voice Playback Menus

30 EN MENU SETTINGS MasterPage: Body_Left [ ] = Factory-preset 墌 Advanced operation manual 墌 Advanced operation manual [OFF] / SEPIA / MONOTONE You can view still images with special image effects. NOTE: The menu items of PROTECT and DELETE are the same as in the description on page 29. [ ] = Factor...

Page 31 - FOCUS

MENU SETTINGS EN 31 M E NU SE TT ING S MasterPage: Menu_Right 1 Set the power switch to while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. 2 Press MODE to select or . 3 Press e ( ) so that is displayed. 4 Press t ( SET ). The menu screen appears. 5 Press w e to select the desired sub menu. 6...

Page 32 - REFERENCES; To clean the exterior; For Advanced Operations

32 EN MasterPage: Heading0_Left REFERENCES Read the advanced operation manual provided as HTML format in the CD-ROM for more information. To access to the HTML files, follow the procedure below. 1 Load the provided CD-ROM onto your PC. 2 Right-click on the CD-ROM icon in the [My Computer] window, th...

Page 33 - RE; Recording; Playback; Advanced features; Troubleshooting

REFERENCES EN 33 RE FE RE N C ES MasterPage: Reference_Right If the problem still exists after following the instructions below, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Power No power is supplied. ● The power is not connected properly. H Connect the AC Adapter securely. ( 墌 pg. 14) ● The battery pac...

Page 34 - Other problems

34 EN REFERENCES MasterPage: Body_Left The recorded image is too dark. ● Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. H Try backlight compensation. (Refer to the advanced operation manual in CD-ROM. 墌 pg. 32) The recorded image is too bright. ● The subject is too bright. H Set [P. AE] to [SPOTLI...

Page 35 - Warning Indications

REFERENCES EN 35 RE FE RE N C ES MasterPage: Reference_Right The following indications appear on the screen. (Battery indicator) Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level ● As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, p...

Page 36 - NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW

36 EN REFERENCES MasterPage: Body_Left NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW Appears when the number of folders exceeds the limit for file copy/move operation. MEMORY CARD ERROR!REINSERT CARD OR CHANGE CARD Appears when the camera does not recognize the loaded recording medium. Remove the medium once and inser...

Page 37 - AC Adapter; Battery Packs; Cautions

REFERENCES EN 37 RE FE RE N C ES MasterPage: Reference_Right AC Adapter When using the AC adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit’s power cord ...

Page 38 - Recording Medium; Main Unit

38 EN REFERENCES MasterPage: Body_Left Recording Medium ● Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data. • Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations. • Do not splash the disk with water.• Do not use,...

Page 39 - How to Handle a CD-ROM; Serious malfunctioning

REFERENCES EN 39 RE FE RE N C ES MasterPage: Reference_Right How to Handle a CD-ROM ● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a sof...

Page 40 - Camera; Specifications; For general

40 EN REFERENCES MasterPage: Body_Left Camera Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 4.9 WApprox. 7.7 W (Maximum; when charging a battery) Dimensions (W x H x D) 41 mm x 103 mm x 71 mm (1-11/16" x 4-1/16" x 2-13/16") Weight Approx. ...

Page 41 - Power requirement

REFERENCES EN 41 RE FE RE N C ES MasterPage: Reference_Right AV S-Video output:Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω , analog C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω , analog Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω , analog Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k Ω , analog, stereo Headphone output ø2.5 mm, stereo USB Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1/2.0 co...

Page 42 - Recording Time and Number of Images; : Approximate number of storable images (for still

42 EN REFERENCES MasterPage: Body_Left Recording Time and Number of Images The tables below show the approximate recording time and number of storable images. ● The number increases or decreases depending on the image size, picture quality and other conditions ( 墌 pg. 28, 29, 30). The first column i...