Page 2 - EN; Using This Instruction Manual; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
2 EN This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used forplayback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinderplayback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge t...
Page 4 - PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
4 EN PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V40EG • Remote Control Unit RM-V716U • DC Cord • CD-ROM The CD ROM contains the following3 software programmes: • JLIP Video Capture • JLIP Video Producer • Picture Navigator • PC Connection Cable • Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug toRCA plug...
Page 5 - AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION; How To Attach The Core Filter
EN 5 1 RS Z G T I D S REOOAAD E I ECU O I L M D C T N M N L N O E AU M D YU . M RO U M M L END M P B O E R E O E D D A D R E E ME O O N N F U F AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when“DEMO. MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). Available when the Power Switch is set to “ ” ...
Page 6 - GETTING STARTED; Power; CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK; About Batteries
6 EN GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets youchoose the most appropriate source of power. Do not useprovided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord fromthe AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the A...
Page 7 - USING THE BATTERY PACK; BATTERY RELEASE; Approximate recording time; USING AC POWER
EN 7 1 3 2 To DC Inputconnector To DC OUTconnector To AC outlet AC PowerAdapter/Charger DC cord ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source,make sure that the camcorder’s poweris turned off. Failure to do so can resultin a camcorder malfunction. USING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Tilt the viewfinder upward 1...
Page 8 - Grip Adjustment; Shoulder Strap Attachment
8 EN PAUS E 3 1 2 Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the Velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and graspthe grip. 3 Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easilyoperate the Recording Start/Stop Button andPower Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Sw...
Page 10 - Loading/Unloading A Cassette
10 EN Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject acassette. 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until itlocks. The cassette holder opens automatically.• Do not touch internal components. 2 Insert o...
Page 11 - Loading A MultiMediaCard; MEMORY CARD
EN 11 MultiMediaCard Clipped edge Card Cover Loading A MultiMediaCard The provided MultiMediaCard is already inserted in thecamcorder when you receive the camcorder. 1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 2 Push the latch upward to open the card cover( MEMORY CARD ). 3 Insert the MultiMediaCard c...
Page 12 - Picture Quality Mode Setting; BRIGHT; Recording Mode Setting; Approximate Number of Storable Images
12 EN P LA Y O FF 1 Q R R U E E A C T L DU I S SR T E CN Y L E M C E T NU S F T I A N N E DARD 1 R SZ G T I DS R E OOAAD E I E C UO I L M D C T N M N L NOE AU M D YU . M R O U MM L EN D M P BOE R E O EDD A D RE E MEN S L U P P Picture Quality Mode Setting The Picture Quality mode can be selected to ...
Page 13 - Operation Mode
EN 13 P L A Y O FF F . AU TO Operation Mode Choose the appropriate operation mode according to yourpreference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/DSC Switch. When the Power Switch is set to “ ”, “F. AUTO” appears. When set to “ ” or “ ”, there is no indication. To turn on the camcorder, set the PowerSw...
Page 14 - RECORDING; Basic Recording For Video; PUSH OPEN
14 EN 2 5 90 min 89 min 3 min 2 min 1 min 0 min min 180 ° 90 ° BR I GH T – + P L A Y O FF RECORDING Basic Recording For Video Tally lamp(lights while recordingis in progress) Lock Button Tape remainingtime indicator(Approximate) (Now calculating) (Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking) Display MENU/ BRIGHT...
Page 15 - JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING; To turn the tally lamp off during recording,
EN 15 Self-Recording JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations, different shooting angles mayprovide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorderin the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor inthe most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90°downward, 180° upward). NOTES: ● When you use the LCD ...
Page 16 - SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION; Motor Drive Mode
16 EN P L A Y O FF F U L L MULTI-9Multi-Analyser 9 FRAMESnapshot mode withframe* FULLSnapshot mode with noframe* MULTI-4Multi-Analyser 4 * There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. RECORDING Basic Recording For Video (cont.) Snapshot (For Video Recording) This feature lets you record still ima...
Page 17 - MODE; SNAPSHOT RECORDING; SNAPSHOT
EN 17 P L A Y O FF RECORDING Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) Basic Shooting (Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera fortaking snapshots. NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listedbelow. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 6) ● G...
Page 18 - Zooming; Zoom In; Zoom Out
18 EN 1 0 xW T 1 xW T 1 0 xW T 20xW T 40xW T RECORDING Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. Zoom in (T: Telephoto) Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Power Zoom Lever Zoom display FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneouschange in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom In ...
Page 19 - NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape; Time Code; When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
EN 19 NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recordedscene on the tape during playback.If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00”(minute:second...
Page 20 - DANGER; OFF
20 EN RECORDING Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) DANGER The video light can becomeextremely hot. Do not touchit either while in operation orsoon after turning it off,otherwise serious injury mayresult. Do not place the camcorder into thecarrying case immediately after using thevideo ligh...
Page 21 - FOCUS
EN 21 While focusing on a nearersubject While focusing on a furthersubject FEATURE: Auto Focus PURPOSE: The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx.5 cm to the subject) to infinity.However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situa...
Page 22 - Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment; If you have selected “
22 EN END 1 R SZ G T I DS R E OOAAD E I E C UO I L M D C T N M N L NOE AU M D YU . M R O U MM L EN D M P BOE R E O EDD A D RE E MEN S L U P P 1 D T WW C R I E II A E S L DN M M T EED AU R NR MM CE UN AOUS A CD TE L RE T O ME O O N N F U F 1 OD T C RNA I L DE T M O I TSEE C SUC / K PRRTC L NE I O A A...
Page 23 - Menu Screen Explanations; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
EN 23 Menu Screen Explanations : Factory-preset Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 26, 27). Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 28). Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” ( pg. 29). Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation”( pg. 30). Allows you to ...
Page 24 - CAMERA MENU
24 EN : Factory-preset Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) DIS TELEMACRO Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects,etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “DEMO.MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts.Performing ...
Page 26 - and
26 EN Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scenetransitions. Use them to spice up the transitionfrom one scene to the next. You can also varytransitions from scene to scene. IMPORTANT: Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used withcertain modes of Programme AE with specialeffects ( pg....
Page 27 - Fader And Wipe Menu; Menu
EN 27 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade outfrom colour to black and white. Wipe in on a black screen from the upper...
Page 28 - Programme AE With Special Effects
28 EN 1/501/1001/250 1/501/1001/250 4 P . A SSV SSS E LL I O HHH / OOD F UUU E WW E F TTT F O TTT F 1 EEE E 40E RRR C xx C T HO RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Programme AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the ...
Page 29 - Exposure Control; Iris Lock
EN 29 E X 0 P . Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in thefollowing situations:• When shooting using reverse lighting or when thebackground is too bright. • When shooting on a reflective natural backgroundsuch as at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is overly dar...
Page 30 - White Balance Adjustment; AUTO; Manual White Balance Operation
30 EN White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colourreproduction under various lighting. If the whitebalance is correct, all other colours will be accu-rately reproduced.The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.However, more advanced camcorder operatorscontrol th...
Page 31 - PLAYBACK; Basic Playback For Video; Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects
EN 31 PLAYBACK Basic Playback For Video PL AY OFF Power Switch Rewind Button ( 2 ) Fast-Forward Button( 3 ) Play/Pause Button( 4 / 6 ) Stop Button ( 5 ) 1 Load a tape ( pg. 10). 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the...
Page 32 - ON; DISPLAY; Advanced Features For Video
32 EN PL AY OFF 1 S 1S R R O 2YE E U BNC VT N I C I U D T H M DR RO EN M MODC O O O E O D D P M E E Y ENU S SS T OO E UU R NN E DD O L R 1 OD T RNA I DE T M I TSE E SUC / PRRT C L NE I O A E M D Y NE E MEN O O U N F F Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment The following procedure applies to all except ...
Page 33 - Playback Sound
EN 33 1 2 B I T / SOUND 1 S P 4 2 5 . 1 1 27 . : 03 00 T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 2 4 Playback Sound During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays thesound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu accessexplanati...
Page 34 - Normal Playback
34 EN PL AY OFF 13 / 50 100 – 0013 12 / 50 100 – 0012 11 / 50 100 – 0011 10 / 50 100 – 0010 Power Switch Lock Button Normal Playback Images shot with the camcorder are automaticallynumbered, then stored in numerical order in theMultiMediaCard. You can view the stored images, one at atime, much like ...
Page 35 - E X I T; INDEX Screen; Selected Image; Index Playback
EN 35 PL AY OFF 1 I SPDF R N L REO E D I O L R T E D TE M DU X EETA SR CE T CN ST H M O E W NU 0 0 1 F 0 0 2 S 0 0 3 S 0 0 5 F 0 0 4 F E X I T 0 0 6 F < I N D E X > Lock Button Power Switch Menu Screen INDEX Screen The images you shot can be displayed together with theirindex information. Conv...
Page 36 - Slide Show
36 EN Slide Show You can run through all the images stored in memoryautomatically in numerical order. 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ ”, then set the Power Switch to “ ”, while pressing down the Lock Button. 2 Press MENU/BRIGHT . The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ” and press ...
Page 37 - Protecting Images; TO PROTECT AN IMAGE
EN 37 1 I S P D F RN L R E O ED I O L R TE D T E M DUXE E T A SR C ET CN S T H M O E W NU PL AY OFF 0 0 1 F 0 0 2 S 0 0 3 S 0 0 5 F 0 0 4 F E X I T 0 0 6 F < P R O T E C T > 0 0 1 F 0 0 2 S 0 0 3 S 0 0 5 F 0 0 4 F E X I T 0 0 6 F < P R O T E C T > Display Power Switch MENU/BRIGHT Wheel L...
Page 38 - Deleting Images; TO DELETE ALL IMAGES
38 EN C E A X N E C C D E U S L T C E MENU PL AY OFF 0 0 1 FX 0 0 2 SX 0 0 3 S 0 0 5 F 0 0 4 F E X I T 0 0 6 F < D E L E T E > Deleting Images Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a timeor all at once. 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ ”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pre...
Page 39 - Initialising A MultiMediaCard
EN 39 PL AY OFF 1 I SPD F RN L RE O ED I O L R TE D TE M DUXEE T A SR CE T CN ST H M O E W NU C E A X N E C C E U L T E MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Power Switch Display Initialising A MultiMediaCard You can initialise a MultiMediaCard anytime. After initialising, all images and data stored in theM...
Page 40 - CONNECTIONS; Basic Connections; signal
40 EN CONNECTIONS Basic Connections These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TVinstruction manuals. TV VCR Audio/Video cable[mini-plug to RCA plug](provided) Yellow to VIDEO White toAUDIO L IN** Red toAUDIO R IN** To TV or VCR Set to CVBS Cab...
Page 42 - Advanced Connections
42 EN CONNECTIONS Advanced Connections Connection To A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by usingthe provided software when connected as shown in theillustration. It is also possible to transfer still images to a PCwith a DV connector-equipped capture board installed...
Page 44 - DUBBING; Dubbing To A VCR
44 EN DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder andthe VCR. Also refer to pg. 40 and 41. 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn onthe VCR’s power, and inser...
Page 48 - Installing The Batteries; USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
48 EN 5m 30 ° 30 ° 1 3 2 + – + – The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate thiscamcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations(Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of yourVCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. Installing The Batteries The remote contr...
Page 50 - Playback Zoom
50 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) SHIFT PAUSE PLAY STOP Press T Normal playback Left or SLOW Rewind Button To move image,press (Right) while keepingSHIFT held down. Zoom Buttons Remote sensor Right or SLOW Forward Button Up Button DownButton FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: To allow ...
Page 51 - Playback Special Effects; PLAY
EN 51 P 4 L O A F12345 Y F BACK CMSSV L O ET I E ANPRD F S O I O E F STAB O E I O E C CN E T E C F H I O LM EFFECT PLAY EFFECT ON/OFF PLAYBACKEFFECT SelectMenu Remote sensor FEATURE: Playback Special Effects PURPOSE: To allow you to add creative effects to the videoplayback image. OPERATION: 1) To s...
Page 52 - MBR SET
52 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) VCR CODE LIST 6 26 47 7 MITSUBISHI 6 76 8 NEC 3 73 8 GRUNDIG 1 43 4 HITACHI 6 66 3 PANASONIC 1 31 71 19 41 8 JVC 9 19 69 3 BLAUPUNKT AKAI 9 79 83 2 FERGUSON 1 3 ABC VCR BRANDNAME BUTTONS (A) (B) SANYO 3 63 5 SHARP 1 51 ` TOSHIBA 6 96 1 SONY 6 56 `3 93 1 TH...
Page 53 - MAKE CONNECTIONS; ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE
EN 53 DISPLAY MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 40 and 41. 1 A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pauseconnector . . . ... connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. A JVC VCR not equipped with a remotepause connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector . . . ... connect the editing c...
Page 54 - SELECT SCENES
54 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 1 2345678 – – TT I O M T – EA I – L N : C – O – D ~~~~~~~~ E O –0 U –0 T :: –0 –0 MODE PLAY R.A.EDITON/OFF EFFECT FADE/WIPE EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL SELECT SCENES 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remotesensor. Press PLAY ( 4 ) and then press R.A.EDI...
Page 55 - AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR; PAUSE
EN 55 12345 6 78 – – – – TT I O M T 00001– EA I 07395– L N :::::: C 21335– O 58305– D ~~~~~~~~ E O 00011 1 U 28536 69 T ::::: :: 03512 33 51350 09 M – – O – – DE –– – –– – STOP PAUSER.A.EDITON/OFF VCR RECSTBY FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL REW AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 11 Rewind the tape in the ...
Page 56 - For More Accurate Editing; DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING; VCR; TV
56 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 1 2345678 – – TT I O M T – EA I – L N : C – O – D ~~~~~~~~ E O –0 U –0 T :: –0 –0 MODE R.A.EDITON/OFF For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause toRecord mode faster than others. Even if you begin editingfor the camcorder and...
Page 58 - Audio Dubbing
58 EN 6e PAUSE A.DUB STOP PLAY Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded inthe 12-bit mode ( pg. 23). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on ablank portion of a tape. ● To perform Audio Dubbing while ...
Page 59 - TROUBLESHOOTING
EN 59 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION TROUBLESHOOTING 1. No power is supplied. 2. “SET DATE/TIME!”appears. 3. Recording cannot beperformed. 4. There is no picture. 5. Some functions are notavailable using MENU/ BRIGHT . 6. The focus does not adjustautomatically. 1. • The power is not conne...
Page 60 - SYMPTOM; BACKLIGHT
60 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 7. The cassette will not loadproperly. 8. The MultiMediaCard willnot load properly. 9. Snapshot mode cannot beused. 10. The colour of Snapshotlooks strange. 11. The image taken usingSnapshot is too dark. 12. Digital Zoom does no...
Page 65 - USER MAINTENANCE; Cleaning The Camcorder; After Use
EN 65 2 1 USER MAINTENANCE Cassette holdercover OPEN/EJECTSwitch PUSH HERE Cassette holder Cover Cleaning The Camcorder 1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a softcloth.Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring itwell to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe againwith a dry cloth. 2 Press PUSH OPEN...
Page 66 - INDEX; Controls, Connectors And Indicators; U I
66 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators PL AY OF F 1 r p o t u i w q e 3 4 5 6 7 8 W y $ % # Y R U I T E & ^ * ( ) ! @ 9 0 Q 2
Page 68 - Indications; T C
68 EN INDEX Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 1 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. ( 墌 pg. 26, 27) 2 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinemamode. ( 墌 pg. 24) 3 * Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). ( 墌 pg. 12) 4 * Displays the tape remaining time. ( 墌 ...
Page 70 - LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback; I T
70 EN INDEX Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 1 Displays the sound mode. ( 墌 pg. 32, 33) 2 Displays the tape speed. ( 墌 pg. 12) 3 Appears while a tape is running. 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle search 2 : Rewind/Shuttle search 6 : Pause 64 : Forward ...
Page 71 - Warning Indications; TAPE END
EN 71 Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is loaded. ( 墌...
Page 72 - COPYING FAILED
72 EN INDEX Indications (cont.) Indications Function ● Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while thiscamcorder is being used as a recorder (GR-DVL309/DVL109 only). ( 墌 pg. 45) ● Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to aMultiMediaCard:– when no MultiMediaCard is ...
Page 73 - Video Light; General Battery Precautions; CAUTIONS; Battery Packs
EN 73 Video Light DANGER 䡲 The video light can become extremelyhot. Do not touch it either while inoperation or soon after turning it off,otherwise serious injury may result. 䡲 Do not place the camcorder into the carrying caseimmediately after using the video light, since itremains extremely hot for...
Page 74 - Cassettes; While the MultiMediaCard is being accessed (during; LCD Monitor; Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD; Main Unit
74 EN CAUTIONS (cont.) Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure toread the following cautions: 1. During use . . . .... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark. .... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previouslyrecorded video and audio si...
Page 75 - Serious malfunctioning; How To Handle A CD-ROM; Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
EN 75 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unitimmediately and consult your local JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlleddevice. External noise and interference (from aTV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function-ing properly. In such cases, first disc...
Page 76 - TERMS
76 EN TERMS F Fade-In/Out ........................................ 墌 pg. 26, 27 Fast-Forward The Tape .............................. 墌 pg. 31 Frame-By-Frame Playback .................. 墌 pg. 31, 50 G Gain Up ................................................... 墌 pg. 23 Grip Adjustment ..................
Page 78 - SPECIFICATIONS; Camcorder; For General; For Digital Video Camera
78 EN SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For General Power supply : DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.3 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.3 W Video light : Approx. 3.5 W Dimensions (W x H x D) : 80 mm...
