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... screen will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds. Playing Back 1 Set the Power Switch to "VIDEO". (੬ 13) MENU 16:9 WIDE SCREEN Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. 2 Set the Power Switch to "REC". (੬ 13) AUTO Set MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to "VIDEO". (੬ 13) 3. Charge the battery pack. (੬ 16) Bottom of purchase. Please charge the battery pack before use. • Use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/ VF823U battery packs. Video Recording 1 Open the LCD Monitor. 2 EN Easy Start Guide...
... screen will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds. Playing Back 1 Set the Power Switch to "VIDEO". (੬ 13) MENU 16:9 WIDE SCREEN Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. 2 Set the Power Switch to "REC". (੬ 13) AUTO Set MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to "VIDEO". (੬ 13) 3. Charge the battery pack. (੬ 16) Bottom of purchase. Please charge the battery pack before use. • Use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/ VF823U battery packs. Video Recording 1 Open the LCD Monitor. 2 EN Easy Start Guide...
Instruction Manual
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... cleaning the video heads with metals, as it is not compatible with JVC Data Battery. LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more easily if your camcorder for important video recordings. Using generic non-JVC batteries can result in cassette cases. in place of Microsoft Corporation in a dusty area. in summer. - These spots are stored in the United States and/or other countries. To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE...
... cleaning the video heads with metals, as it is not compatible with JVC Data Battery. LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more easily if your camcorder for important video recordings. Using generic non-JVC batteries can result in cassette cases. in place of Microsoft Corporation in a dusty area. in summer. - These spots are stored in the United States and/or other countries. To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE...
Instruction Manual
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... cannot be used with NTSC-type color television signals. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a cabinet or on top and at the rear). The lightning flash with a television of the power cord into an...
... cannot be used with NTSC-type color television signals. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a cabinet or on top and at the rear). The lightning flash with a television of the power cord into an...
Instruction Manual
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... the Shoulder Strap 9 Attach the Lens Cap 9 Grip Adjustment 10 Tripod Mounting 10 Using the SD Card 11 Index 12 LCD Monitor Indications 14 Power 16 Language Settings 17 Date/Time Settings 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ...... 18 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 18 16:9 Wide Mode 18 Recording & Playback 19 Basic Recording 19 Tape Remaining Time 19 Quick Review 19 Auto/Manual Mode 20 Time Code 20 Zoom 21 Dual Rec 21 Normal Playback 21 Variable Shuttle Search 22 Blank...
... the Shoulder Strap 9 Attach the Lens Cap 9 Grip Adjustment 10 Tripod Mounting 10 Using the SD Card 11 Index 12 LCD Monitor Indications 14 Power 16 Language Settings 17 Date/Time Settings 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ...... 18 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 18 16:9 Wide Mode 18 Recording & Playback 19 Basic Recording 19 Tape Remaining Time 19 Quick Review 19 Auto/Manual Mode 20 Time Code 20 Zoom 21 Dual Rec 21 Normal Playback 21 Variable Shuttle Search 22 Blank...
Instruction Manual
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... shooting.) a Cassette Holder Cover (੬ 18) b Stud Hole (੬ 10) c Tripod Mounting Socket (੬ 10) d Battery Pack Mount (੬ 16) e Connector Cover f Memory Card Slot g Card Cover Power Switch Position Set the Power Switch while pressing down : SET Menu Button [MENU] (੬ 21) Auto Button [AUTO] (੬ 20) Data Battery Button [DATA] (੬ 17) MEMORY/VIDEO Switch (੬ 13) Recording Start/Stop Button (੬ 19) Zoom Lever [T/W] (੬ 21)/ Speaker Volume Control [VOL 21) Power Switch [REC, OFF, PLAY] Lock Button Cassette Open/Eject...
... shooting.) a Cassette Holder Cover (੬ 18) b Stud Hole (੬ 10) c Tripod Mounting Socket (੬ 10) d Battery Pack Mount (੬ 16) e Connector Cover f Memory Card Slot g Card Cover Power Switch Position Set the Power Switch while pressing down : SET Menu Button [MENU] (੬ 21) Auto Button [AUTO] (੬ 20) Data Battery Button [DATA] (੬ 17) MEMORY/VIDEO Switch (੬ 13) Recording Start/Stop Button (੬ 19) Zoom Lever [T/W] (੬ 21)/ Speaker Volume Control [VOL 21) Power Switch [REC, OFF, PLAY] Lock Button Cassette Open/Eject...
Instruction Manual
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... (੬ 36) PHOTO: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) Remaining Number Of Shots (੬ 23) (Displays the approximate remaining number of quality) (੬ 23, 30) Recording M 10 x 640F 15 PHOTO 3 LCD 11:13AM DEC. 6.2007 Battery Remaining Power Indicator (੬ 45) Operation Mode (੬ 20) A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode LED Light Indicator (੬ 34) : Night-Alive Indicator (੬ 39) : Gain Up Mode (੬ 29) Shutter Speed (੬ 39) White Balance Indicator (੬ 37...
... (੬ 36) PHOTO: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) Remaining Number Of Shots (੬ 23) (Displays the approximate remaining number of quality) (੬ 23, 30) Recording M 10 x 640F 15 PHOTO 3 LCD 11:13AM DEC. 6.2007 Battery Remaining Power Indicator (੬ 45) Operation Mode (੬ 20) A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode LED Light Indicator (੬ 34) : Night-Alive Indicator (੬ 39) : Gain Up Mode (੬ 29) Shutter Speed (੬ 39) White Balance Indicator (੬ 37...
Instruction Manual
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... following conditions: • Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. • The playback mode is engaged repeatedly. • The LED Light is used. • Before extended use it locks in place. 3 Connect the AC adapter. • The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to cover 3 times the planned shooting time. In this case, the battery charge starts if the battery is performed, the camcorder will blink for approx. 10 seconds...
... following conditions: • Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. • The playback mode is engaged repeatedly. • The LED Light is used. • Before extended use it locks in place. 3 Connect the AC adapter. • The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to cover 3 times the planned shooting time. In this case, the battery charge starts if the battery is performed, the camcorder will blink for approx. 10 seconds...
Instruction Manual
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... Recording Start/Stop Button is normal. • Slide the Zoom lever repeatedly to change the sound to on the tape, the time code is calculating the remaining time. To stop recording, press the Recording Start/ Stop button again. • The accuracy of the calculation, may occur at 4:3 size or 16:9 (wide) size (੬ 18). NO TAPE! Zoom Lever MEMORY/ VIDEO Power Switch Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette (੬ 4). Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode...
... Recording Start/Stop Button is normal. • Slide the Zoom lever repeatedly to change the sound to on the tape, the time code is calculating the remaining time. To stop recording, press the Recording Start/ Stop button again. • The accuracy of the calculation, may occur at 4:3 size or 16:9 (wide) size (੬ 18). NO TAPE! Zoom Lever MEMORY/ VIDEO Power Switch Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette (੬ 4). Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode...
Instruction Manual
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... image is saved into the memory card while video is recorded onto the cassette tape. • "REC MEDIA" must be displayed for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder's Stop mode is set all the way to "W". • When you zoom into a subject close to "ON" (੬ 29). Set (ZOOM) to display the guide operation screen. Dual Rec. Press SNAPSHOT. 16:9 --- Zoom Zoom out n6/, 7 4 Zoom in W: Wide angle T: Telephoto • You can capture still images without disturbing the recording...
... image is saved into the memory card while video is recorded onto the cassette tape. • "REC MEDIA" must be displayed for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder's Stop mode is set all the way to "W". • When you zoom into a subject close to "ON" (੬ 29). Set (ZOOM) to display the guide operation screen. Dual Rec. Press SNAPSHOT. 16:9 --- Zoom Zoom out n6/, 7 4 Zoom in W: Wide angle T: Telephoto • You can capture still images without disturbing the recording...
Instruction Manual
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... start recording in the middle of a tape to the AV connector, the sound is reached during video playback. During Shuttle Search, parts of the screen. The pictures in the reverse direction. During playback, press 5 once or twice for forward search, or 3 once or twice for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. • When a cable is connected to avoid time code interruption...
... start recording in the middle of a tape to the AV connector, the sound is reached during video playback. During Shuttle Search, parts of the screen. The pictures in the reverse direction. During playback, press 5 once or twice for forward search, or 3 once or twice for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. • When a cable is connected to avoid time code interruption...
Instruction Manual
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... MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to "MEMORY". 2 Set the Power Switch to "REC" and power is pressed. Approximate Number of Storable Images • The number increases or decreases depending on your SD card by transferring the data from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to model . Recording & Playback EN 23 3 Press SNAPSHOT. The "PHOTO" indication appears while the snapshot is set to the "LOCK" position. CHECK CARD'S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt to shoot digital...
... MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to "MEMORY". 2 Set the Power Switch to "REC" and power is pressed. Approximate Number of Storable Images • The number increases or decreases depending on your SD card by transferring the data from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to model . Recording & Playback EN 23 3 Press SNAPSHOT. The "PHOTO" indication appears while the snapshot is set to the "LOCK" position. CHECK CARD'S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt to shoot digital...
Instruction Manual
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... Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset WIPE/FADER* (੬ 38), "Wipe or Fader Effects". Shooting a subject in the D.S.C Recording Menu. BALANCE (੬ 35), "Exposure Control". (੬ 37), "White Balance Adjustment". SHUTTER (੬ 38, 39), "Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects". ZOOM* [35X]: When set to "35X" while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 35X since digital zoom will be possible if hand shake is set to "VIDEO". By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming...
... Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset WIPE/FADER* (੬ 38), "Wipe or Fader Effects". Shooting a subject in the D.S.C Recording Menu. BALANCE (੬ 35), "Exposure Control". (੬ 37), "White Balance Adjustment". SHUTTER (੬ 38, 39), "Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects". ZOOM* [35X]: When set to "35X" while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 35X since digital zoom will be possible if hand shake is set to "VIDEO". By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming...
Instruction Manual
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... mode. CAMERA IMAGE QUALITY REC MODE [FINE ( )]/STANDARD ( ) The Image Quality mode can be momentary pauses in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). [ ](Card): Still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the sound. [12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models). 16BIT: Enables video recording of a tape recorded on noise created by wind. RECORDING SOUND MODE SNAP/SLOW REC MEDIA Note: During playback of...
... mode. CAMERA IMAGE QUALITY REC MODE [FINE ( )]/STANDARD ( ) The Image Quality mode can be momentary pauses in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). [ ](Card): Still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the sound. [12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models). 16BIT: Enables video recording of a tape recorded on noise created by wind. RECORDING SOUND MODE SNAP/SLOW REC MEDIA Note: During playback of...
Instruction Manual
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... is bright. 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC" (੬ 13). 2 Set the recording mode to "M" (੬ 20). 3 Press MENU. 4 Select "FUNCTION" ( ). 5 Select "EXPOSURE", press SET. 1 Select 2 SET 6 Select the appropriate exposure, press SET. • To brighten the image, press e. In this case, use the manual exposure control at the same time when "PROGRAM AE" is complete. The manual focus indicator appears. 4 Press k or g to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice. Focus adjustment is set to "SPOTLIGHT...
... is bright. 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC" (੬ 13). 2 Set the recording mode to "M" (੬ 20). 3 Press MENU. 4 Select "FUNCTION" ( ). 5 Select "EXPOSURE", press SET. 1 Select 2 SET 6 Select the appropriate exposure, press SET. • To brighten the image, press e. In this case, use the manual exposure control at the same time when "PROGRAM AE" is complete. The manual focus indicator appears. 4 Press k or g to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice. Focus adjustment is set to "SPOTLIGHT...
Instruction Manual
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... VCR. (Refer to the VCR's instruction manual.) 4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop playback on the camcorder (੬ 21). • Please set "WIDE TV" of the battery pack. (੬ 16) • To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, set the camcorder's Power Switch to "REC", then set the TV to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is recommended to use this camcorder...
... VCR. (Refer to the VCR's instruction manual.) 4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop playback on the camcorder (੬ 21). • Please set "WIDE TV" of the battery pack. (੬ 16) • To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, set the camcorder's Power Switch to "REC", then set the TV to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is recommended to use this camcorder...
Instruction Manual
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... connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is recommended to use Windows® Messenger to the help for the bundled software and drivers. • It is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode. • The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. • Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. • The still images can also be sure to use the optional JVC...
... connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is recommended to use Windows® Messenger to the help for the bundled software and drivers. • It is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode. • The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. • Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. • The still images can also be sure to use the optional JVC...
Instruction Manual
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... tape's erase protection tab set to the Manual mode. «Set Focus to the Auto mode (੬ 35). • The lens is dirty or covered with «Clean the lens and check the condensation. Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish. • In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to "SAVE". Picture does not appear on the camcorder does not light during shooting, the screen becomes red or black...
... tape's erase protection tab set to the Manual mode. «Set Focus to the Auto mode (੬ 35). • The lens is dirty or covered with «Clean the lens and check the condensation. Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish. • In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to "SAVE". Picture does not appear on the camcorder does not light during shooting, the screen becomes red or black...
Instruction Manual
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Troubleshooting EN 45 Warning Indication Meaning / Remedy High Exhausted • Displays the battery remaining power. • As the battery power comes close to "REC". • Blinks when no tape is loaded. SET DATE/TIME! • Appears when the date/time is not set date/time has been erased. Remedy: Eject the cassette and reinsert.* * The camcorder turns off automatically. Re-check if the indication clears. When the battery power is set to change "Menu Settings", "Backlight Compensation" or "Manual Focus" while in...
Troubleshooting EN 45 Warning Indication Meaning / Remedy High Exhausted • Displays the battery remaining power. • As the battery power comes close to "REC". • Blinks when no tape is loaded. SET DATE/TIME! • Appears when the date/time is not set date/time has been erased. Remedy: Eject the cassette and reinsert.* * The camcorder turns off automatically. Re-check if the indication clears. When the battery power is set to change "Menu Settings", "Backlight Compensation" or "Manual Focus" while in...
Instruction Manual
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... Maximum recording time (using 80 min. For Digital Still Camera Storage media SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compression system JPEG (compatible) File size Still image: 640 x 480 pixels Picture quality 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD) Approximate number of storable images ੬ 23 For Connectors AV Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo DV Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant USB Mini USB-B Type, USB 1.1 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to [STANDARD] mode. battery, cassette and lens cap) Operating temperature 0°...
... Maximum recording time (using 80 min. For Digital Still Camera Storage media SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compression system JPEG (compatible) File size Still image: 640 x 480 pixels Picture quality 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD) Approximate number of storable images ੬ 23 For Connectors AV Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo DV Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant USB Mini USB-B Type, USB 1.1 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to [STANDARD] mode. battery, cassette and lens cap) Operating temperature 0°...
Instruction Manual
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... Or VCR 40 Connection To A Personal Computer 42 Control Level 8 D Data Battery 17 Date/Time Settings 17 Demo Mode 32 Deleting Files 26 Digital Image Stabilization (DIS 29 Digital Still Camera 23 DPOF Setting (Digital Print Order Format 26 Dual Rec 21 E Effect 39 Exposure Control 35 G Gain Up 29 Image Quality 30 Initializing A Memory Card 27 Iris Lock 36 Index Playback 24 L Language 17, 32 LCD Monitor 12 Loading A Cassette .......... 18 LED Light 34 Live Slow 34 M Manual Focus 35 Melody 32 Memory Card...
... Or VCR 40 Connection To A Personal Computer 42 Control Level 8 D Data Battery 17 Date/Time Settings 17 Demo Mode 32 Deleting Files 26 Digital Image Stabilization (DIS 29 Digital Still Camera 23 DPOF Setting (Digital Print Order Format 26 Dual Rec 21 E Effect 39 Exposure Control 35 G Gain Up 29 Image Quality 30 Initializing A Memory Card 27 Iris Lock 36 Index Playback 24 L Language 17, 32 LCD Monitor 12 Loading A Cassette .......... 18 LED Light 34 Live Slow 34 M Manual Focus 35 Melody 32 Memory Card...
