Page 2 - EN; HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE; Using This Instruction Manual; SAFETY; CAUTION
2 EN WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Digital VideoCamera. Before use, please read the safetyinformation and precautions contained in thefollowing pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This In...
Page 3 - Wall or Ceiling Mounting; ANTENNA INSTALLATION; Outdoor Antenna Grounding; IMPORTANT PRODUCT; INSTALLATION; Grounding or Polarization
EN 3 5. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided forventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the productand to protect it from overheating, these openings mustnot be blocked or covered.• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surfa...
Page 4 - USE; Product and Cart Combination; SERVICING; Damage Requiring Service; Object and Liquid Entry
4 EN USE 1. Accessories To avoid personal injury:• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing seriousinjury to a child or adult, and serious damage to theproduct. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the man...
Page 5 - About Batteries; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.; digital video cassette. Only
EN 5 About Batteries DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteriesapart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, asthere is a risk of fire or explosion.WARNING! Do not allow the battery terminals, orthe battery itself, to come in contact with metals, asthis can result in a short circuit and possib...
Page 6 - PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
6 EN PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Hand strap S-VIDEO cable DC cord VIDEO/AUDIO cable (Docking Station to TV or VCR, RCA plug 4 RCA plug) Soft camera case AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V90U Battery pack BN-V907U VIDEO/AUDIO cable (camcorder to TV or VCR, ø 3.5 mini-plug 4 RCA plug) Editing cable (ø 3.5 mini-pl...
Page 7 - Docking Station
EN 7 T W Docking Station Remote control unit RM-V711U MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min (DVM-30) M-DV30ME Power Pack CU-V900U Cleaning cloth Lithium battery CR2025 (for remote control unit) Grip strap
Page 8 - ABOUT DV; Audio Area; The digital audio signal is recorded here.; Video Area; The digital video signal is recorded here.
8 EN ABOUT DV The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording. A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and color signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals areidentified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analog to...
Page 9 - CONTENTS
EN 9 CONTENTS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 6 ABOUT DV 8 GETTING STARTED 10 Charging The Battery Pack .................................................................. 10 Installing The Battery Pack ................................................................. 11 Indoor Use ................................
Page 10 - Charging The Battery Pack; GETTING STARTED; ATTACH; DETACH
10 EN Charging The Battery Pack You can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively. GETTING STARTED ATTACH 4 DETACH BATTERY/BATTERIES Slide the battery or batteries in the direction ofthe arrow and lift off. • Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/ Charger’s power cord from an AC outlet. BA...
Page 11 - Continuous Shooting; Installing The Battery Pack; OPEN BATTERY COVER; INSERT BATTERY; CLOSE BATTERY COVER
EN 11 NOTES: ● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to thecamcorder and charging stops. ● When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, be sure to use the supplied power cord only. ● The AC Power Adapter/Charger is for use with the BN-V907U Batt...
Page 12 - ATTACH TO CAMCORDER; SUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER; Indoor Use
12 EN 1 INSERT BATTERY Open the battery cover while pressing theknob and insert the end of the battery first. Close the battery cover. 2 ATTACH TO CAMCORDER Attach the camcorder to the Power Pack in thedirection of the arrow. Turn the spring-loadedscrew inward and turn it clockwise to attach. 3 SUPP...
Page 13 - SELECT OPERATION MODE; LCD monitor; Select Dial; Regarding Built-in Rechargeable Batter y
EN 13 ON SCREEN OFFON DISPLAY DATE / TIME DEC 25 ’ 97 PM 5 : 30 4 RETURN OFF PLA Y A M 5S MENU REC MODEWIDE MODE OFF AGCAUTO 20X SP ZOOMDISGAIN UPFLASH TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU 4 END OFF Date/Time Settings Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times. It is your choice...
Page 14 - Loading/Unloading A Cassette; OPEN CASSETTE COVER; RECORDING TIME
14 EN GETTING STARTED (Cont.) Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 OPEN CASSETTE COVER Turn on the power, then slide the OPEN/EJECTswitch in the direction of the arrow. Thecassette cover releases. Open the cover in thedirection of the arrow...
Page 15 - Recording Mode Setting
EN 15 SP SP LP OFF PLA Y A M 5S REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF AGCAUTO 20X SP ZOOMDISGAIN UPFLASHTO DATE / TIME MENUTO SYSTEM MENU 4 END OFF REC MODEWIDE MODE OFF AGCAUTO 20X SP ZOOMDISGAIN UPFLASHTO DATE / TIME MENUTO SYSTEM MENU 4 END OFF Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. 1 SELECT O...
Page 16 - ATTACH HAND STRAP; Hand Strap Attachment; OPEN FLAP
16 EN GETTING STARTED (Cont.) 1 ATTACH HAND STRAP Thread the strap through the eyelet 1 , then thread the loop through the end of the strap 2 . Pull firmly to ensure secure attachment. Hand Strap Attachment The provided Hand Strap helps you to keep a firmhold on the camcorder. Make sure you never ho...
Page 17 - Grip Strap Attachment; ADJUST LENGTH; Bottom of the camcorder
EN 17 1 2 3 Grip Strap Attachment Before attaching the grip strap, detach the hand strap from the camcorder ( Z pg. 16). Tripod Mounting Align the tripod’s screw with the mounting socket onthe bottom of the camcorder.The camcorder can be mounted on a tripod evenwith the Power Pack attached. 1 ATTACH...
Page 18 - Diopter Adjustment; TURN ON CAMCORDER; ADJUST DIOPTER
18 EN GETTING STARTED (Cont.) Diopter adjustlever OFF PLA Y A M 5S PAUSE Diopter Adjustment Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing. 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to “ A ”, or “ M ”. 2 TURN ON CAMCORDER Pull out the viewfinder fully. 3 ADJUST DIOPTER Slide the Diopter Adjust Leve...
Page 19 - Remote Control Unit; Installing The Battery; PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
EN 19 T W Remote Control Unit You can use the RM-V711U to control the camcorder. When using the remote control, be sure to point it atthe remote sensor. The transmitted beam effective area for indoor use is approx. 5 m. The transmitted beammay not be effective or may cause incorrect operation if the...
Page 20 - Power Dial Position; Operation Mode; second mode recording: 5S
20 EN Power Dial Position Function Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjust-ments. Suitable for standard recording. Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. Ifyou want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, trythis mode. Allows you to record ...
Page 21 - Basic Recording; OR; Display; RECORDING
EN 21 Basic Recording You should already have performed the necessary preparations ( Z pgs. 10 – 18). Set the Power Dial to “ A ” and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features. NOTE: Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time ( Z pg. 13). Even if they...
Page 22 - START SEARCH; ENGAGE STILL MODE; to engage the Still; START RECORDING; Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
22 EN MENU OFF P L A Y A M 5S OFF PLA Y A M 5S 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressingdown the lock button located on the dial. 2 PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPENLCD MONITOR Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCDmonitor to approx. 90° degrees. • The lens cover opens, t...
Page 23 - Time Code; When blank portion is recorded on a tape
EN 23 Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of therecorded scene on the tape during playback.If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00”(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end ...
Page 24 - LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications; ADJUST BRIGHTNESS; Tape Remaining Indicator
24 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications You can make the LCD monitor/Viewfinderindications appear/disappear. 1 PRESS IND.ON/OFF BUTTON When you do not want the indications toappear, press the IND.ON/OFF buttonfor longer than approximately 1 second.Certain indications disappear.Press again for longe...
Page 25 - Interface Shooting; TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD; Journalistic shooting; OPEN LCD MONITOR
EN 25 Interface Shooting You can shoot yourself while viewing your ownimage in the LCD monitor. 1 TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to180 degrees so that it faces forward. 2 START RECORDING Point the lens towards yourself and startrecording. • During Interface Shooting,...
Page 26 - Zoom
26 EN Zoom Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject ( Z pg. 34). Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in (towards “T”) or zoom out (towards “W”). The zoom speed isvariable — the quicker you set the zoom switch, the quicker the zoom action. NOTES: ● Zoo...
Page 27 - Advanced Features; Changing the Snapshot Setting:; Snapshot; SNAPSHOT
EN 27 RECORDING Advanced Features 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to any operationmode except “PLAY” and “OFF”, make surethe viewfinder is pulled out or the LCDmonitor is open fully. 2 TAKE SNAPSHOT Press SNAPSHOT.If you press during Record-Standby... .... “PHOTO” appears and a sti...
Page 28 - ENGAGE RECORD-STANDBY
28 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) 1 ENGAGE RECORD-STANDBY First turn the Power Dial to any operationmode except “PLAY” and “OFF”, make surethe viewfinder is pulled out or the monitor isopen fully. If the power dial is set to “ A ” ... go to step 5. If the power dial is set to “ M ”, “5S” or ...
Page 29 - Adjusting Flash Brightness; ACTIVATE BRIGHTNESS OF FLASH; ACCESS FLASH ADJUSTMENT
EN 29 Adjusting Flash Brightness When a snapshot ( Z pg. 27) is taken in the dark the camcorder flashes ( Z pg. 28) while adjusting the brightness automatically. You can also adjust the flash brightness manually. When you find that the snap-shots you took look too bright or too dark, adjust it manua...
Page 30 - END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING; • If you press and hold START/STOP within 5; Dissolves during 5 second mode recording
30 EN 4 END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING Set the Power Dial to the “ A ”, “ M ” or “OFF” position. To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Mode . . ...... instead of pressing, START/STOP in step 3, press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a5-second still with the shutter sound.( Z pg. 27). But when the Scene is ...
Page 32 - Menus; ACCESS RECORDING MENU; SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS; repeat steps 3 and 4.; CLOSE RECORDING MENU
32 EN OFF PLA Y A M 5S MENU REC MODEWIDE MODE OFF AGCAUTO 20X SP ZOOMDISGAIN UPFLASHTO DATE / TIME MENUTO SYSTEM MENU 4 END OFF REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF AGCAUTO 20X SP ZOOMDISGAIN UPFLASHTO DATE / TIME MENUTO SYSTEM MENU 4 END OFF Menus The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions:Recording Mo...
Page 33 - WIDE MODE
EN 33 REC MODE (Recording mode) You can change the tape recording speed. LP tape speed is slower than SP, allowing LP to record 1.5 timeslonger than SP. If you have shot in SP mode Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing will be possible later. NOTE: Tapes shot in LP mode are recommended to be played back ...
Page 34 - GAIN UP
34 EN ZOOM (Zoom magnification) You can select 10X, 20X, or 100X maximum zoom magnifications.10X–Optical zoom that does not degrade the quality of the recording.20X–Electronic processing (Digital zoom) that lets you get closer up.100X–Electronically-processed images at 100-times magnification. NOTES...
Page 35 - Displaying The Date And Time During Recording
EN 35 Displaying The Date And Time During Recording When the Power Dial is set to “ M ”, “5S” or “ ”, you can choose whether to display the date and time during recording or not. You must first set the date and time (see “Date/Time Settings” Z pg. 13). Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. Th...
Page 37 - WIND CUT
EN 37 PHOTO FRAME ONOFF32kHz06 5S ON SCENEBEEP / TALLYWIND CUTSOUND MODEID NUMBER RETURN 4 32kHz 48kHz 5S ANIM. ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF 5SD PHOTO FRAME The snapshot function ( Z pg. 27) has two types of photo effects; with frame and without frame.ON–When engaged during recording, there will bea momenta...
Page 39 - Fades and Wipes; Select any one effect from; ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN; FADE; Example
EN 39 Fades and Wipes A scene gradually appears on a black or white screen (Fade In/Wipe In), or disappears, leaving a black orwhite screen (Fade Out/Wipe Out). Select Fade or Wipe at the Fader/Wipe Menu ( Z pg. 38). Select any one effect from W H , B K , B W , , , , , , , and of the Fader/Wipe Menu...
Page 40 - Picture Wipe/Dissolve; WIPE – SCROLL
40 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) P Picture Wipe/Dissolve Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. There are 6 PictureWipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect. Select the Picture Wipe effect at the Fader/Wipe Menu ( Z pg. 38). Select any one effect from...
Page 41 - Random Variations
EN 41 Random Variations When R ? is selected, the camcorder chooses one of the fades/wipes at random. 1 START RECORDING Press START/STOP. The camcorder does therest, selecting an effect at random. • The recording starts with a Fade In or Wipe In. If you press START/STOP during record-ing, Record-Sta...
Page 42 - FADER AND WIPE MENU
42 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) MENU EFFECT Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fadeout from color to black and white. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. Wipe in on a black screen ...
Page 44 - SELECT EFFECT
44 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) 5 DISABLE P.AE/EFFECT To turn off the selected effect, re-access theP.AE/Effects Menu and move the pointer andhighlighlt bar to “OFF” by rotating the SelectDial. Then press it. NOTES: ● P.AE/Effects can be changed during recordingor during Record-Standby. ● ...
Page 46 - Manual Focus Adjustment; END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS
46 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) FOCUS OFF PLA Y A M 5S FOCUSEXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO MANUAL W. BALANCEFADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. 0 RETURN 4 Manual Focus Adjustment The camcorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from approx. 3 cm to infinity automatically. However, whenfocusi...
Page 47 - Exposure Control
EN 47 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial,make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or theviewfinder is pulled out. 2 ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEMMENU Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode ItemMenu appears. 3 ACCESS EXPOSURE CO...
Page 48 - ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL; Iris Lock; Iris
48 EN 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial,make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or theviewfinder is pulled out. 2 ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEMMENU Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode ItemMenu appears. 3 ACCESS EXPOSURE CO...
Page 49 - White Balance Adjustment
EN 49 White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance iscorrect, all other colors will be accurately reproduced.The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, the more advanced camcorder operatorwould pr...
Page 50 - Manual White Balance Operation
50 EN OFF PLA Y A M 5S FOCUSEXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO AUTO W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. 0 RETURN 4 PAUSE MANUAL To Change The Tint For Recording . . . ..... In step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The white balance is adjusted based on the color,changing the tint. Red pa...
Page 51 - Playback Sound; PLAYBACK; Basic Playback; Volume switch
EN 51 OFF P L A Y A M 5S MENU 4 You can watch what you’ve recorded in the LCD monitor. Playback Sound You can hear sound from the speaker or usingheadphones connected to the headphones connectorduring playback. To adjust the sound volume, pressthe VOL. switch. The sound volume indication isdisplayed...
Page 52 - END ZOOM; FIND THE SCENE OF INTEREST; ACTIVATE ZOOM; • Pressing T zooms in.; Playback Zoom
52 EN 4 END ZOOM Press and hold W until magnification returns tonormal. Or, press STOP and then press PLAY. NOTES: ● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion andnormal playback. ● If the Video Echo effect ( Z pg. 53) is selected during playback zoom, playback zoom iscancelled. ● During digital image...
Page 53 - START PLAYBACK; Playback Effects
EN 53 1 START PLAYBACK Press the Play button. 2 ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU Point the remote control at the camcorder ’sremote sensor and press EFFECT. The P.AE/EFFECT Select Menu appears. 3 SELECT P.AE/EFFECT Move the pointer and highlight bar to thedesired effect by pressing EFFECT. The selecte...
Page 54 - Playback Menu; CLOSE MENU
54 EN PLAYBACK Playback Menu OFF P L A Y A M 5S SOUND10 . 0ONOFF ONOFF ONOFF FULL SOUND SOUND2SOUND1 FULL SOUND 48kHz MODE32kHz MODE DISPLAYTIMECODE SYNCHRO END 4 SOUND10 . 0ONOFF FULL SOUND 48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE DISPLAYTIMECODE SYNCHRO END 4 MENU Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to set th...
Page 56 - Basic Connections; VCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder); TURN ON POWER; VCR
56 EN PLAYBACK Basic Connections VCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder) MIC DC-IN 1 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV ORVCR Pull out the jack cover and open it. Connect asshown in the illustration. If using a VCR . . . go to step 2.If not . . . go to step 3. 2 CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TVIN...
Page 57 - SUPPLY POWER; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE; CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS; ATTACH AND LOCKS
EN 57 3 SUPPLY POWER The Docking Station must be powered by theAC adapter whether the battery is in thecamcorder or not. • The Docking Station cannot function using the camcorder’s battery. NOTES: ● When using the provided DC cord, make sureyou connect the end of the cable with the corefilter to the...
Page 60 - Dubbing; MAKE CONNECTIONS; EDITING
60 EN OFF P L A Y A M 5S T W MENU Dubbing You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manualfor details. NOTES: ● You can use Playback Zoom ( Z pg. 52) or Playback Effects ( Z pg. 53) in step 2. ● Before you start dubbing, make sure that theindic...
Page 61 - VCR CODE LIST; Brand Setting; SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR; OPERATE THE VCR; IMPORTANT
EN 61 T W 3 16 7 8 9 ` 5 4 2 VCR BRANDNAME BUTTONS (A) (B) GE 1 1 9 2 9 ` 9 4 MAGNAVOX 9 5 1 1 7 1 7 6 MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8 NEC 3 7 3 8 PHILIPS 1 9 9 5 1 1 9 4 9 1 9 6 JVC 9 1 9 6 9 3 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 VCR BRANDNAME BUTTONS (A) (B) PHILIPS 1 2 3 3 SANYO 3 6 3 5 SHARP 1 5 1 ` SONY 6 5 6 ` 3 9 3 1 TOSHIBA...
Page 62 - Random Assemble Editing
62 EN EDITING (Cont.) T W Random Assemble Editing Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” forautomatic editing, in any order you like.Using the RM-V711U remote control, you can use P.AE/Effects and make an original edited tape. 1 MAKE CONN...
Page 64 - REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES; PREPARE SOURCE TAPE; STOP EDITING
64 EN EDITING (Cont.) T W 4 1 0 0 : 2 5 ~ 0 2 : 0 5 – – 2 0 7 : 1 8 ~ 0 8 : 3 1 – – 3 – – 0 3 : 3 3 ~ 0 5 : 5 34 0 9 : 3 0 ~ 1 3 : 1 5 5 1 5 : 5 5 ~ 1 6 : 2 0 – – – – 6 – – – – : – – ~ 7 ~ 8 ~ TIME CODE IN OUT MODE 1 6 : 3 0 9 : 3 9 TOTAL W H B/W P P OFF P L A Y A M 5S 8 REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES R...
Page 65 - PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE; For More Accurate Editing; Diagnosing VCR’s against Camcorder Timing; CHOOSE A SCENE
EN 65 3 PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE • If any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit-In pointwere recorded, that means your VCR movesquickly from Record-Pause to Record mode. • If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the VCR is slow to start recording. CONTINUED ON...
Page 66 - beginning with step 2 on page 62.; ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU; Adjustment of VCR‘s against Camcorder Timing
66 EN EDITING (Cont.) 7 CLOSE MENU Press the Select Dial twice. • Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 2 on page 62. NOTES: ● Before performing actual Random AssembleEditing, do a few Random Assemble Editing trialruns to check whether the value you have input isappropriate or not,...
Page 67 - Audio Dubbing; ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY; BEGIN DUBBING; PAUSE DURING DUBBING
EN 67 Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32 kHz mode ( Z pg. 37). NOTE: Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on ablank portion of a tape. T W 6e MIC DC-IN 1 FIND EDIT-IN POINT Play back the tape to loc...
Page 68 - Insert Editing
68 EN T W TC 12 : 34 6w Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recordingwith minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTE: Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in ...
Page 69 - SYMPTOM; TROUBLESHOOTING
EN 69 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. No power is supplied. 2. Recording cannot be performed. 3. There is no playback picture. 4. Some functions are not available using the MENU button. 5. Some functions are not available using the Select Dial. 6. The focus does not adjust automatically...
Page 74 - AFTER USE; Cleaning The Camcorder
74 EN 1 REMOVE POWER SUPPLY Remove the battery pack or disconnect the ACPower Adapter/Charger. 2 CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth. • Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe againwith a dry cloth. 3 CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush, then wi...
Page 75 - CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS; Camcorder; White balance sensor
EN 75 1 2 4 3 6 8 0 ! @ 7 5 9 CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS Camcorder 8 Jack cover ( Z pg. 56) Pull this out to detach. 9 Hand strap eyelet ( Z pg. 16) Slide the strap through the eyelet. 0 External microphone input jack (MIC)(Stereo) ( Z pg. 67) An optional microphone can be connected. ! Vid...
Page 76 - Sub hand strap eyelet (
76 EN CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS (Cont.) $ % # ^ & * ) w r y ( q e t u i o Q p q Speaker ( Z pg. 51) During playback, the sound can be heard. w SNAPSHOT button ( Z pg. 27) Press this button to take a snapshot. e Function Navigator Dial (Select Dial)( Z pg. 24, 32) Adjusts the brightnes...
Page 77 - JLIP jack; DC output jack
EN 77 Docking Station 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Lock lever ( Z pg. 57) Connect the camcorder to the Docking Stationby sliding the lock lever in the direction of thearrow. When removing the camcorder, push therelease button attached on the middle of the locklever, then slide the lever in the oppositedirect...
Page 78 - FUNCTION; LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording
78 EN LP 35 min PAUSE MODE32kHz DEC 25 ’97 PM 5 : 30 0 5S SOUND 444 REC 0 L PHOTO W H 1/250 D T W 1 * 2 3 4 6 7 * 8 * 5 * 9 * 0 # * $ ! @ & ( * ) q w ^ * e % * MANUAL A No. FUNCTION 1 * Displays the operation mode position. ( Z pg. 20) 2 Appears when GAIN UP is set to “AUTO A ”. ( Z pg. 34) 3 Ap...
Page 79 - LP; LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback; Displays the sound mode.
EN 79 SOUND1 32kHz LP DEC 25 ’97 PM 5 : 30 – – – – – – – – – – TC 01 : 28 : 15 6 4 6w VOLUME 1 2 3 4 6 5 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback No. FUNCTION 1 Displays the sound mode. ( Z pg. 55) 2 Displays the recording mode of the tape being played back. 3 Appears while a tape is runni...
Page 80 - REFER MANUAL; Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. (; Warning Indications; TAPE END
80 EN ERROR! REFER MANUAL INDICATIONS FUNCTION Displays the battery remaining power.Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhaustedAs the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns offautomatically. Appears when no ta...
Page 81 - CAUTIONS; Battery Packs; Cassettes; Plug adapter
EN 81 CAUTIONS Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is alithium-ion battery. Before using thesupplied battery pack or an optionalbattery pack, be sure to read thefollowing cautions:1. To avoid hazard . . . .... do not burn..... do not short-circuit the terminals..... do not modify or disassemble....
Page 82 - Main Unit
82 EN CAUTIONS (Cont.) 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 a TV,a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioningproperly. In such ca...
Page 83 - SPECIFICATIONS; CAMCORDER; General; : Digital Component Recording; Video; unbalanced, analog output; Audio; analog output
EN 83 SPECIFICATIONS CAMCORDER General Power : DC 6.3 V (using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (using Battery) Power consumption : 6.2 W (viewfinder on), 7.0 W (LCD monitor on) Format : DV Format (SD mode) Signal format : NTSC Standard Video signal recording format : Digital Component Recording Cassette : MINI...
Page 84 - GLOSSARY OF TERMS
84 EN GLOSSARY OF TERMS Iris Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lit environment, the human pupil contracts to keep toomuch light from entering. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to allow more light in. Color temperature A measurement in Kelvin degrees which indicates the color content...
Page 85 - INDEX
EN 85 INDEX A Animation ............................................... Z pg. 37 Audio Dubbing ....................................... Z pg. 67 Auto Focus ............................................. Z pg. 46 Auto Shut off ........................................... Z pg. 21 B Battery ................
Page 88 - VX
G R-D VX COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. U Printed in Japan0997TOV * UN * YP VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN
