Page 2 - Simply pressing the; BACK LIGHT; button; Data Battery; DATA; Major Features of this Camcorder
2 EN Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( 墌 pg. 33) 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. ( 墌 pg. 34) LED Light You can brighten t...
Page 3 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
EN 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an app...
Page 5 - CONTENTS; GETTING STARTED
EN 5 CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 6 Index ................................................................. 6Provided Accessories ..................................... 10Power.............................................................. 11Operation Mode .............................................. 13...
Page 6 - Index; B C D E
6 EN GETTING STARTED Index 1 T U B C D E 8 9 K J L M S V 7 O P Q X W Y Z a d c e f N g R 6 b
Page 7 - GETTING; Controls
EN 7 GETTING STARTED GETTING ST AR TED Controls A Stop Button [ 8 ] ( 墌 pg. 20) Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] ( 墌 pg. 31) B Play/Pause Button [ 4 / 9 ] ( 墌 pg. 20) Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( 墌 pg. 29) C Rewind Button [ 3 ] ( 墌 pg. 20) Menu select Button [ – ] ( 墌 pg. 14) Quick Review...
Page 8 - LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications; During Video Recording; BRIGHT; w e
GETTING STARTED 8 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording a Operation Mode ( 墌 pg. 13) B : Night-Scope Indicator ( 墌 pg. 28) : Gain Up Mode ( 墌 pg. 23) C LED Light Indicator ( 墌 pg. 28) D White Balance Indicator ( 墌 pg. 32) E : Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( 墌 pg. 31) : Backl...
Page 9 - During Video Playback; Sound Mode Indicator (; Before Using This Camcorder; B I T; BLANK SEARCH
EN 9 GETTING STARTED GETTING ST AR TED During Video Playback a Sound Mode Indicator ( 墌 pg. 26) B Blank Search Indicator ( 墌 pg. 20) C Tape Speed ( 墌 pg. 23) D 4 : Playback 5 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search 3 : Rewind/Shuttle Search 9 : Pause 9 U : Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion Y 9 : Re...
Page 10 - Battery Pack BN-VF707U; How To Attach The Lens Cap; Provided Accessories
GETTING STARTED 10 EN a AC Adapter AP-V17E or AP-V14E b Power Cord (only for AP-V14E) c Battery Pack BN-VF707U d S/AV Cable e Cable Adapter f Shoulder Strap ( 墌 pg. 11 for attachment) g Lens Cap (see the right column for attachment) NOTES: ● In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder,...
Page 11 - How To Attach The Shoulder Strap; Power
EN 11 GETTING STARTED GETTING ST AR TED How To Attach The Shoulder Strap 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 ...
Page 12 - To detach the battery pack; Using The Battery Pack; Maximum continuous recording time; Data Battery System
GETTING STARTED 12 EN To detach the battery pack Slide the battery pack upward while pressing PUSH BATT. to detach it. * Provided NOTES: ● 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. U...
Page 13 - Using AC Power; Operation Mode; Power Switch Position
EN 13 GETTING STARTED GETTING ST AR TED Using AC Power Perform steps 4 – 5 in “Charging The Battery Pack”. NOTE: The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. About Batteries DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to fla...
Page 14 - Power-Linked Operation; Language Settings; Grip Adjustment
GETTING STARTED 14 EN Power-Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to “ A ” or “ M ”, you can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder. INFORMATION: The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in y...
Page 15 - Viewfinder Adjustment; Tripod Mounting
EN 15 GETTING STARTED GETTING ST AR TED 1 Set the Power Switch to “ A ” or “ M ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability. 3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Contr...
Page 16 - Slide and hold; Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH; To protect valuable recordings; Loading/Unloading A Cassette
GETTING STARTED 16 EN The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 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 ...
Page 17 - VIDEO RECORDING; Approximate recording time; Tape Remaining Time; Basic Recording
EN 17 VI DEO R E CO RD ING & PLA YBACK VIDEO RECORDING NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power ( 墌 pg. 11) ● Loading A Cassette ( 墌 pg. 16) 1 Remove the lens cap. ( 墌 pg. 10) 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. 3 Set the Power Switch to “ A ” or “ M ” while pressing down ...
Page 18 - LCD Monitor And Viewfinder; While using the LCD monitor:; of the LCD monitor and open the; While using the viewfinder:; Zooming; Zoom In; Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.; Zoom Out; Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
VIDEO RECORDING 18 EN LCD Monitor And Viewfinder While using the LCD monitor: Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward). While using the viewfinder: Make sure the LCD monitor is closed...
Page 19 - DEO R; Journalistic Shooting; Quick Review
EN 19 VIDEO RECORDING VI DEO R E CO RD ING & PLA YBACK 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, 18...
Page 20 - VIDEO PLAYBACK; To control the speaker volume; Still Playback; Blank Search; Normal Playback
20 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK 1 Load a cassette. ( 墌 pg. 16) 2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 3 To start playback, press 4 / 9 . 4 To stop playback, press 8 . ● During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fast-forward the tape. To control the speake...
Page 21 - If using a VCR; Connections To A TV Or VCR
EN 21 VIDEO PLAYBACK VI DEO R E CO RD ING & PLA YBACK ● The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion. A Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connec...
Page 22 - MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT; Menus without Sub Menus; Menus with Sub Menus; Changing The Menu Settings
22 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ( 墌 pg. 23 – 27) 1 For Video Recording Menus: Set the Power Switch to “ M ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switc...
Page 23 - ADV; LP; Recording Menus; REC MODE
EN 23 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES 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 [SP] : To record in the SP (St...
Page 24 - MANUAL; OFF; ON
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 24 EN MANUAL The “ q MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ M ”. [ ] = Factory-preset OFF : Disables the function. [ON ] : To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. NOTES: ● Accurate stab...
Page 25 - SYSTEM; BEEP
EN 25 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES SYSTEM The “ s SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ M ” are also applied when the Power Switch is set to “PLAY”. [ ] = Factory-preset OFF : Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on t...
Page 26 - CAMERA DISPLAY; VIDEO; Playback Menus
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 26 EN 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”, ...
Page 27 - VIDEO DISPLAY
EN 27 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES VIDEO DISPLAY The “ n ” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for video playback except “BRIGHT”, “LANGUAGE”, and “AUX MIC”. ● The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN settings) are the same as in the description (CAMERA DISPLAY) ...
Page 28 - FEATURES FOR RECORDING
28 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording. 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 Pr...
Page 29 - Motor Drive Mode; Manual Focus
EN 29 FEATURES FOR RECORDING ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ M ”. 2 Set “SNAP SHOT” to the desired mode. ( 墌 pg. 22, 23) 3 Press SNAPSHOT . ● There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. ● The...
Page 30 - Exposure Control
FEATURES FOR RECORDING 30 EN Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations: ● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. ● When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. ● When the background is overly dark o...
Page 31 - Backlight Compensation
EN 31 FEATURES FOR RECORDING ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES 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 ...
Page 32 - White Balance Adjustment
FEATURES FOR RECORDING 32 EN 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 con...
Page 33 - Wipe Or Fader Effects
EN 33 FEATURES FOR RECORDING ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next.Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ M ”. 2 Set “ v ” to the desired m...
Page 34 - PROGRAM AE; Program AE With Special Effects
FEATURES FOR RECORDING 34 EN 1 Set the Power Switch to “ M ”. 2 Set “ r ” to the desired mode. ( 墌 pg. 22) ● The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated. ● The selected effect indicator appears. To deactivate the selected effect Select “OFF” in step 2 . The effect indicator d...
Page 35 - EDITING; Dubbing To A VCR
EN 35 ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES EDITING A To S-VIDEO IN** B Yellow to VIDEO IN C Red to AUDIO R IN D White to AUDIO L IN * If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter. (The provided cable adapter accepts only output signals from this camcorder. To use this camcorder as a recor...
Page 36 - Make sure all units are turned off.
EDITING 36 EN 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. 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equip...
Page 37 - Windows; Connection To A Personal Computer
EN 37 EDITING ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the software equipped with the PC or commercially available software.If you are using a Windows ® XP, you can use Windows ® Messenger to conduct video conferences over th...
Page 38 - TROUBLESHOOTING
38 EN TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Power ● The power is not connected properly. H Connect the AC Adapter securely. ( 墌 pg. 13) ● The battery pack is not attached firmly. H Detach the battery pack o...
Page 39 - RE; Other problems; The colour of Snapshot looks strange.
EN 39 TROUBLESHOOTING RE FE REN C ES ● The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject. H Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame. ( 墌 pg. 29) ● Shooting was performed under backlit condit...
Page 40 - Warning Indications; Displays the battery remaining power.; ” or; SNAPSHOT; CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB
TROUBLESHOOTING 40 EN ● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to “FINDER”. H Push the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to “LCD”. ( 墌 pg. 18, 22, 25) ● The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark. H Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. ( 墌 pg. 15) H If the monitor is tilted...
Page 42 - USER MAINTENANCE; To clean the exterior; Cleaning The Camcorder
42 EN USER MAINTENANCE 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...
Page 43 - CAUTIONS; Battery Packs; To avoid hazards; Cassettes; During use; Store cassettes
EN 43 RE FE REN C ES CAUTIONS Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: ● To avoid hazards ... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, m...
Page 44 - LCD Monitor; To prolong service life; Main Unit; Avoid using the unit
CAUTIONS 44 EN 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. ● Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use....
Page 46 - SPECIFICATIONS; Camcorder; AC Adapter; For General
46 EN SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder 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) 56 mm x 94 mm x 112 mm (with th...
Page 47 - RMS; TERMS; Recording Capacity
EN 47 TE RMS TERMS A AC Adapter .................................................... 13Animation ....................................................... 24 B Backlight Compensation ................................ 31Battery Pack ...................................... 11, 13, 43Beep ....................
