Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
2 EN Using This Instruction Manual ● All major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. ● Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. ● Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you… … refer to the ...
Page 3 - SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT
EN 3 SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.DO read the operating instructions ...
Page 5 - Provided Accessories
EN 5 NOTES: ● In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder. ● Make sure to use the provided cables for connectio...
Page 6 - How To Attach The Core Filter; How To Attach The Strap
6 EN How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. Types of core filters * Optional(If you have an optional JVC i.LINK cable VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U with core filters, it is not necessary to attach the provided core filter. If you are goi...
Page 7 - To detach; To attach; How To Attach The Lens Cap
EN 7 How To Detach/Attach The Lens Hood The provided lens hood helps block out glare when shooting under bright sunlight, the same way professional photographers do. To detach 1 Loosen the screw on the lens hood. 2 Turn the lens hood counterclockwise. To attach 1 While slanting the lens hood, align ...
Page 9 - CONTENTS; GETTING STARTED; VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
CONTENTS EN 9 GETTING STARTED 10 Power ....................................................................... 10Grip Adjustment ....................................................... 12Tripod Mounting ...................................................... 12LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ................
Page 10 - GETTING ST; Charging The Battery Pack; Using The Battery Pack; Power
10 EN GETTING ST ARTE D This camcorder’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 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger. 2 Plug the...
Page 11 - GETT
EN 11 Using AC Power 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger. 2 Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights. 3 Plug the DC cord jack with smaller diameter to the camcorder’s DC connector. 4 Plug the DC cord jac...
Page 12 - Grip Adjustment
12 EN 1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch, SNAPSHOT and Power Zoom Switch. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference. NOTE: ...
Page 13 - Viewfinder Adjustment
EN 13 NOTES: ● When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select whether you use the LCD monitor and the viewfinder simultaneously or individually. Set “PRIORITY” to the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu. ( 墌 pg. 33, 36) ● The image on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) and th...
Page 14 - Power-Linked Operation; Operation Mode
14 EN To turn on the camcorder, turn the Power Switch to align any operation mode except “OFF” to the Power Lamp while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using Power Switch and Recording Mode Switch for recording or...
Page 15 - Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery
EN 15 The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback. ( 墌 pg. 33, 40) 1 Set the Power Switch to “ M ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. 3 Press the ...
Page 18 - VIDEO RECORDING; Basic Recording
18 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLA Y B A CK VIDEO RECORDING NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power ( 墌 pg. 10) ● Loading A Cassette ( 墌 pg. 16) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. 3 Set the Recording M...
Page 19 - Recording Mode; VIDEO
EN 19 Recording Mode Following procedure is an example of the operation; to change the position of the Recording Mode Switch from “DV” to “MEMORY”. 1 Slide the Recording Mode Switch to right. ● The switch’s position is at “PS50”. 2 Slide the Recording Mode Switch upward. ● The switch’s position is a...
Page 20 - Journalistic Shooting
20 EN Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display. “– h – – m” means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time. When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts blinking. Zooming Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image...
Page 22 - VIDEO PLAYBACK; Still Playback; Normal Playback
22 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK 1 Load a cassette. ( 墌 pg. 16) 2 Set the Playback Mode Switch to “VIDEO”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “ P ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 4 To start playback, press 4 · 9 . 5 To stop playback, press 8 . ● During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fa...
Page 24 - To Connect A Conventional TV or VCR; Connections To A TV Or VCR
24 EN To Connect A Conventional TV or VCR * If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter. ** 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. *** Not required for watching still images only.***...
Page 27 - Playback Zoom; Normal Playback Of Images; DIGIT
EN 27 D.S.C. PLAYBACK Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album. 1 Load a memory card. ( 墌 pg. 17) 2 Set the Playback Mode Switch to “MEMORY”. 3...
Page 29 - To protect the currently displayed file; To Remove Protection; Protecting Files
EN 29 The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. 1 Load a memory card. ( 墌 pg. 17) 2 Set the Playback Mode Switch to “MEMORY”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “ P ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder full...
Page 30 - To delete the currently displayed file; Deleting Files
30 EN To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card 7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CANC.ALL”, and press it. The PROTECT screen appears. 8 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, and press it. ● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”. Previously stored files can be deleted either...
Page 31 - To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each); Resetting The File Name
EN 31 By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from previously made files. 1 Load a memory card. ( 墌 pg. 17) 2 Set the Playback Mode Switch to “MEMORY”. 3 Set the Power Swit...
Page 32 - To Reset The Number Of Prints; Initialising A Memory Card
32 EN To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints 1 Perform steps 1 – 6 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)” ( 墌 pg. 31). 2 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CURRENT”, and press it. The DPOF screen appears. 3 Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file. 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel ...
Page 33 - MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT; Changing The Menu Settings
EN 33 AD VA NCED FE A TURE S 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. 34 – 40) 1 For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus: Set the Power Switch to “ M ” while pressing down th...
Page 34 - RECORDING MENUS; Camera Menu
34 EN RECORDING MENUS CAMERA Recording mode Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. REC MODE (Factory-preset: SP ) SP : Standard Play LP : Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time. NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing ( 墌 pg. 58) and Insert Editing ( ...
Page 35 - Maximum telephoto setting; Manual Menu; AD
EN 35 MANUAL Optical Image Stabilisation To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. OIS (Factory-preset: ON ) OFF / ON NOTES: ● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:• When shooting ...
Page 36 - System Menu
36 EN Wide mode DV WIDE (Factory-preset: OFF ) OFF : Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. SQUEEZE * : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. The indicator appears. Whe...
Page 37 - Display Menu
EN 37 Component video output setting When connecting the camcorder to a TV or video unit equipped with component video inputs ( 墌 pg. 24), select the output picture size depending on the connected TV or video unit. Y/Pb/Pr (Factory-preset: 576/50P ) 576/50P : Signals are output in progressive scan m...
Page 38 - Recording media selection; DSC Menu
38 EN DSC Picture quality The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE ( ) and STANDARD ( ) (in order of quality). QUALITY (Factory-preset: FINE ) FINE / STANDARD NOTE: The number of storable images depends on the selected picture q...
Page 39 - PLAYBACK MENUS; Video Menu
EN 39 PLAYBACK MENUS VIDEO Playback sound 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 playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on page 33, select “SOUND MODE” or “DV...
Page 40 - SYSTEM; VIDEO DISPLAY
40 EN SYSTEM Each setting is linked with “ s ”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “ M ”. ( 墌 pg. 33) The parameters are the same as in the description on page 36. BEEP (Factory-preset: OFF ) OFF / BEEP / MELODY TALLY (Factory-preset: ON ) OFF / ON REMOTE (Factory-preset: ON ) OFF / ON PR...
Page 41 - FEATURES FOR RECORDING
EN 41 FEATURES FOR RECORDING Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding the final touch to a memorable picture. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ M ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully, o...
Page 42 - Motor Drive Mode; Exposure Control
42 EN This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. 1 Set the Recording Mode Switch to “HI-RES”, “PS50” or “DV”. 2 Set the Power Switch to “ A ” or “ M ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewf...
Page 45 - Manual Focus
EN 45 NOTE: If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have performed “Viewfinder Adjustment” ( 墌 pg. 13). 1 Set the Power Switch to “ M ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Press FOCUS . The manual focus indicator appears. 3 To focus on a further subject, rotate t...
Page 46 - White Balance Adjustment
46 EN The white balance that 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 control this function...
Page 47 - Manual White Balance Adjustment
EN 47 Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ M ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. 3 Press W.B . The WHITE BALANCE screen appears. 4 Rotate t...
Page 49 - Special Effects
EN 49 TWILIGHT : Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance ( 墌 pg. 46) is automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manu...
Page 50 - NAVIGATION Function
50 EN The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card. To make thumbnail images during video recording automatically 1 Load a cassette. ( 墌 pg. 16) 2 Load a memory card. ( 墌 pg. 17) 3 Set the Power Switch to “ A ” or “ M ” while pressing down the Loc...
Page 51 - To delete thumbnail images
EN 51 To add thumbnail images during video playback 1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in “To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search)”. 2 Press 4 · 9 to start video playback. 3 Press NAVI STORE at the desired point. ● The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the image of the point where NAVI...
Page 52 - DUBBING; To use this camcorder as a player; To use this camcorder as a recorder; Dubbing To Or From A VCR
52 EN DUBBING * If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter. ** Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable. *** When connecting the cable, open the cover. NOTE: Set the video out select switch of...
Page 56 - USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT; Installing The Batteries
56 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. ( 墌 pg. 57) Installing The Batterie...
Page 61 - Make Connections
EN 61 Make Connections Also refer to page 24. * If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter. ** Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable. *** When connecting the cable, open the cover.****If necess...
Page 62 - Select Scenes
62 EN Select Scenes 6 Press PLAY ( U ) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears. 7 If using a Wipe/Fader at the beginning of the scene, press FADE/WIPE on the remote control. ● Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and stop when the on...
Page 63 - Automatic Editing To VCR
EN 63 Picture Wipe And Dissolve Menu (available only for Random Assemble Editing) You can use not only the wipe/fader effects on page 48 but also the picture wipe and dissolve effects below. DISSOLVE : The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears. WIPE – CORNER : The new scene...
Page 64 - For More Accurate Editing; Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing
64 EN For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want. For a cleanly e...
Page 65 - SYSTEM CONNECTIONS; Connection To A Personal Computer
EN 65 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS [A] Using USB cable It is possible to do the following things: ● Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC. ● Use this camcorder as a WebCam. ( 墌 pg. 66) [B] Using i.LINK cable It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with an i.LINK connector b...
Page 67 - REFERENCES; DETAILS
EN 67 REFERENCES DETAILS ITEMS NOTES V Power ( 墌 pg. 10) ● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. ● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. ...
Page 68 - TROUBLESHOOTING
68 EN TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Power Video and D.S.C. Recording The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it f...
Page 69 - RE
EN 69 Video and D.S.C. Playback 7. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink. 7. • Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of Program AE, “OIS” and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. 7. • Re-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader effects, Program AE an...
Page 70 - Advanced features
70 EN Advanced features SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 15. The focus does not adjust automatically. 15. • Focus is set to the Manual mode. • The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was low. • The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. 15. • Set Focus to the Auto mode....
Page 71 - Other problems
EN 71 Other problems SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 26. The CHARGE indicator on the AC Power Adapter/Charger does not light. 26. • The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low. • Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low temperatures. 26. • To protect the batte...
Page 76 - CAUTIONS; General Battery Precautions; Cassettes
76 EN CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly, the batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones. Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When mi...
Page 78 - How To Handle A CD-ROM
78 EN 5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems: • No picture during playback.• Blocks of noise appear during playback.• During recording or playback, the Head Clog Warning indicator “ ” appears. • Recording cannot be performed properly.In such cases, use the provided cleaning cassette. Insert...
Page 79 - USER MAINTENANCE; After Use
EN 79 USER MAINTENANCE 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Loosen the grip strap. 3 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. Remove the cassette. 4 Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder...
Page 80 - SPECIFICATIONS; Camcorder
80 EN SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For GeneralPower 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. 6.8 W (DV)/8.0 W (HI-RES, PS50) LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 8.5 W (DV)/9.7 W (HI-RES, PS50) Dimensio...
Page 81 - AC Power Adapter/Charger
EN 81 Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. For ConnectorsS/AV S-Video input : Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω , analogue C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 Ω , analogue S-Video output : Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω ,...
Page 82 - INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators
82 EN IN DEX INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators
Page 83 - Indicators
EN 83 Controls a Power Switch [ A , M , P , OFF] ( 墌 pg. 14) b Recording Start/Stop Button ( 墌 pg. 18) c Lock Button ( 墌 pg. 14) d Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( 墌 pg. 26, 42) e Power Zoom Switch [T/W] ( 墌 pg. 20) f Information Button [INFO] ( 墌 pg. 28) g Index Button [INDEX] ( 墌 pg. 28) h Playback Mo...
Page 84 - INDEX Indications; During Video Recording Only
84 EN INDEX Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only a Recording Mode Indicator ( 墌 pg. 19) b Navigation Indicator ( 墌 pg. 50) (Appears when “NAVIGATION” is set to other than “MANUAL”.) c Operation Mode Indicator ( 墌 pg. 14) d Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator ( ...
Page 85 - During Video Playback
EN 85 j Self-Timer Recording Indicator ( 墌 pg. 41) k O : (Appears when taking Snapshot.) ( 墌 pg. 42) l BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) ( 墌 pg. 13) (The level indicator g moves.) m Battery Indicator ( 墌 pg. 73) n Date/Time ( 墌 pg. 15) o Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ...
Page 86 - TERMS
86 EN TERMS A AC Power Adapter/Charger ...........................10, 11Animation ...........................................................35Aspect ratio .........................................................34Audio Dubbing ...................................................58Auto Focus ..........
