Page 2 - About Batteries
2 EN MasterPage: Left ● Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording. Playback 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 ...
Page 3 - Safety Precautions
EN 3 MasterPage: Star t_Right ENG L ISH Safety Precautions WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONS: ● If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it down and unplug it immediately. Continue using the ca...
Page 5 - Getting Started 6; Contents
MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_Right EN 5 ENG L ISH Regarding This Manual .......................... 6Accessories ........................................ 6 Attach The Lens Cap................................. 6Attach The Shoulder Strap ........................ 7Grip Adjustment...............................
Page 6 - Control Lever; Regarding This Manual; Press down the control lever to select; SET; Attach The Lens Cap; Getting Started
6 EN MasterPage: Left Control Lever ( 墌 9) There are two kinds of operation using the control lever. To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. Regarding This Manual Operation To select 4 / 9 FOCUS Move the control lever up. 8 Move the control le...
Page 7 - Open the pad and make grip adjustments.; Attach The Shoulder Strap; Grip Adjustment
EN 7 MasterPage: Start_Right Getting Started ENG L ISH Open the pad and make grip adjustments. ● Remove any security tags that may be attached to the velcro. Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw and lock it in place. Attach The Shoulder Strap Str...
Page 8 - Index
8 EN Getting Started Index Notes: ● The LCD monitor can rotate 270°C. ● Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor. However, this is not a malfunction. ● Power-linked operation You can also turn the camcorder on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor during the recording mode. 9 J Q M...
Page 9 - Controls; Power Switch Position
EN 9 MasterPage: Start_Right Getting Started ENG L ISH a Control Lever ( 墌 6) : Left / Rewind [ 3 ] ( 墌 16) / Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW] ( 墌 14) : Right / Fast-Forward [ 5 ] ( 墌 16) : Up / Play / Pause [ 4 / 9 ] ( 墌 16) / Manual Focus [FOCUS] ( 墌 23) : Down / Stop [ 8 ] ( 墌 16) / Backlight Compensa...
Page 10 - LCD Monitor Indications; During Video Recording; LCD; During Video Playback; BLANK SEARCH; DV IN
10 EN Getting Started a Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( 墌 33) B Operation Mode ( 墌 15) A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode C : Night-Scope Indicator ( 墌 27) : Gain Up Mode ( 墌 19) D Shutter Speed ( 墌 27) E White Balance Indicator ( 墌 25) F Selected Effect Indicator ( 墌 27) G Selected Program AE Indica...
Page 11 - “OFF”; Power; Charging The Battery Pack
EN 11 MasterPage: Start_Right Getting Started ENG L ISH Set the Power Switch to “OFF” ( 墌 9) . Attach the battery pack. ● With the “ ” (arrow) on the battery pack pointing at the correct direction, slide the battery pack until it locks in place. Connect the AC Adapter. ● The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the...
Page 12 - Using AC Power; Language Settings; LANGUAGE
12 EN Getting Started 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 ...
Page 13 - “REC”; Brightness Adjustment Of The
EN 13 MasterPage: Start_Right Getting Started ENG L ISH Perform steps – in “Language Settings” ( 墌 12). Select “DISPLAY”, ( ). Select “LCD BRIGHT”, press SET . Select the appropriate brightness, press SET . ● Press whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen. Press MENU . The camcorder n...
Page 14 - Set the Power Switch to; Basic Recording; USE CLEANING CASSETTE; Tape Remaining Time; Recording & Playback
14 EN MasterPage: Left Preparation: ● Power ( 墌 11). ● Load Cassette ( 墌 13). ● Remove the lens cap ( 墌 6). ● Open the LCD monitor fully ( 墌 8). ● Select videos at 4:3 size of 16:9 (wide) size ( 墌 13). Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 墌 9). Press recording start/stop button to start recording. “REC” ...
Page 15 - Recording from the middle of a tape; Time Code; AUTO
EN 15 MasterPage: Start_Right Recording & Playback ENG L ISH 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. 1 , 3 , & 4 , time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). 2 , time ...
Page 16 - Zoom; Normal Playback
16 EN MasterPage: Left Recording & Playback ● You can zoom in up to 35X by using the optical zoom. ● Zoom magnification over 35X is done through digital image processing, and is therefore called digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to 800X. Set (ZOOM) to [70X] or [800X]. ( 墌 19) Notes: ●...
Page 17 - BLANK; Variable Shuttle Search
EN 17 MasterPage: Start_Right Recording & Playback ENG L ISH Allows variable-speed search in either direction during video playback.During playback, press 5 once or twice for forward search, or 3 once or twice for reverse search. ● To resume normal playback, press 4 / 9 . ● During playback, pres...
Page 18 - Changing The Menu Settings; FUNCTION; PROGRAM AE
18 EN This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( 墌 18 – 22). Open the LCD monitor fully ( 墌 8). For Video Recording Menus: ● Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 墌 9). ● Set the recording mode to “ M ” ( 墌 15). For ...
Page 19 - Recording Menus; FUNCT; ON
EN 19 MasterPage: Start_Right Menus For Detailed Adjustment ENG L ISH The following menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “REC” . Recording Menus Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-Preset FUNCT IO N WIPE/FADER ( 墌 26), “Wipe Or Fader Effects”. PROGRAM AE ( 墌 27, 27), “Program ...
Page 20 - MERA; DISPL
20 EN Menus For Detailed Adjustment The “DISPLAY” settings except (“CLOCK ADJ.”, “WIDE TV” and “LCD BRIGHT”) are effective only for shooting. Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-Preset CA MERA WIND CUT [OFF] : Disengages the function. ON : Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The “ ” indicator appears...
Page 21 - TTING
EN 21 MasterPage: Start_Right Menus For Detailed Adjustment ENG L ISH The “SETTING” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “REC” are also applied when the Power switch is set to “PLAY” . Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-Preset SE TTING LANGUAGE / [ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / DEUTSCH / ESPAÑO...
Page 22 - Playback Menus; PLA; “REC MODE”
22 EN Menus For Detailed Adjustment The settings below are effective only for video playback except “REC MODE” . SOUND L/R and NARRATION During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your pl...
Page 23 - Snapshot (Record Still Image; Motor Drive Mode; Manual Focus; Features For Recording
EN 23 MasterPage: Start_Right Features For Recording ENG L ISH This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 墌 9). Press SNAPSHOT. Notes: ● The “ O ” indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then ...
Page 24 - Exposure Control; Iris Lock
24 EN Features For Recording 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 25 - Spot Exposure Control
EN 25 MasterPage: Start_Right Features For Recording ENG L ISH Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation. Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 墌 9). Set the recording mode to “ M ” ( 墌 15). Press twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator “ ” appears. ● A spot me...
Page 26 - Manual White Balance; Wipe Or Fader Effects
26 EN Features For Recording Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 墌 9). Set the recording mode to “ M ” ( 墌 15). Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white p...
Page 27 - SPORTS; Program AE, Effects And
EN 27 MasterPage: Start_Right Features For Recording ENG L ISH Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 墌 9). Set the recording mode to “ M ” ( 墌 15). Set “EFFECT”, “PROGRAM AE” or “SHUTTER” in “FUNCTION” Menu ( 墌 19). ● The selected effect will be shown for approx. 2 seconds before the camcorder returns to ...
Page 28 - If using a VCR; Connections To A TV Or VCR; Dubbing To A VCR
28 EN Features For Recording 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 connectors). C Red to AUDIO R IN*. D White to ...
Page 29 - To use this camcorder as a player; Dubbing To Or From A Video; COPY PROTECTED
EN 29 MasterPage: Start_Right Connections/Editing ENG L ISH It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little, if any, image or sound deterioration. To use this camcorder as a player Ma...
Page 30 - Connection To A Personal
30 EN Connections/Editing 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 the Internet, usi...
Page 31 - Problem; Aspect ratio is strange.
EN 31 ENG L ISH If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Problem Possible Cause Remedy Recording cannot be performed. ● The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. ● “TAPE END” appears. ● The cassette holder cover is op...
Page 32 - Troubleshooting
32 EN Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy The LCD monitor indications blink. ● Effects functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. H Re-read the sections covering Effects ( 墌 27). The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging. ● Charging is...
Page 33 - Warning Indication; SET TO MANUAL MODE; LENS CAP
EN 33 ENG L ISH * The camcorder turns off automatically. Re-check if the indication clears. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Warning Indication Meaning / Remedy ● Displays the battery remaining power. ● As the battery power...
Page 34 - To avoid hazards; During use; Store cassettes; Battery Packs; The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries; Cassettes; Cautions
34 EN 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 transpor ting, make sure the provided battery cap is ...
Page 35 - Avoid using the unit; Main Unit
EN 35 MasterPage: Start_Right Cautions ENG L ISH ● For safety, DO NOT ... open the camcorder’s chassis. ... disassemble or modify the unit. ... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. ... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to en...
Page 36 - Cleaning The Camcorder
36 EN Serious malfunctioning About moisture condensation ● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after he...
Page 37 - Specifications; Camcorder; For General; AC Adapter
EN 37 ENG L ISH Specifications Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption* Approx. 2.4 W * LCD Backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode. Dimensions (W x H x D) 68 mm x 74 mm x 118 mm Weight Approx. 418 g (without battery, cassette and lens cap)Approx. 484 g (in...
