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...We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with JVC Data Battery. Only cassettes marked " " and memory cards marked " " or " " can be used with the MiniDV standard, but you use JVC brand cassette tapes. Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available... cassette tapes complying with this unit. ● SDHC Memory Card cannot be used your camcorder for awhile, the heads may appear constantly on ...
...We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with JVC Data Battery. Only cassettes marked " " and memory cards marked " " or " " can be used with the MiniDV standard, but you use JVC brand cassette tapes. Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available... cassette tapes complying with this unit. ● SDHC Memory Card cannot be used your camcorder for awhile, the heads may appear constantly on ...
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... FOR D.S.C. 26 Resetting The File Name 26 Protecting Files 26 Deleting Files 27 Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ....27 Initializing A Memory Card 28 6 EN CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 7 ADVANCED FEATURES 29 Regarding This Manual 7 Provided Accessories 7 Index 8 Grip Adjustment 12 Power 13... 15 Viewfinder Adjustment 15 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........15 Tripod Mounting 15 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 16 Loading/Unloading A Memory Card 17 16:9 Wide Mode 17 RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18 VIDEO RECORDING 18 Basic Recording 18 Tape Remaining Time 18 Quick Review...
... FOR D.S.C. 26 Resetting The File Name 26 Protecting Files 26 Deleting Files 27 Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ....27 Initializing A Memory Card 28 6 EN CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 7 ADVANCED FEATURES 29 Regarding This Manual 7 Provided Accessories 7 Index 8 Grip Adjustment 12 Power 13... 15 Viewfinder Adjustment 15 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........15 Tripod Mounting 15 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 16 Loading/Unloading A Memory Card 17 16:9 Wide Mode 17 RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18 VIDEO RECORDING 18 Basic Recording 18 Tape Remaining Time 18 Quick Review...
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... not to a PC. OFF: To switch off the camcorder. GETTING STARTED MEMORY: To record in a memory card or access data stored in the memory card. PLAY: ● To play back a tape. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO: To record on the tape or in a memory card. Controls 11 : Left/Rewind (1) (੬ pg. 21...239;Stud Hole (੬ pg. 15) ñTripod Mounting Socket (੬ pg. 15) óCassette Holder Cover (੬ pg. 16) òMemory Card Slot ôConnector Cover Power Switch Position REC: To perform recording on a tape or play back a recording on the tape. ● To display ...
... not to a PC. OFF: To switch off the camcorder. GETTING STARTED MEMORY: To record in a memory card or access data stored in the memory card. PLAY: ● To play back a tape. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO: To record on the tape or in a memory card. Controls 11 : Left/Rewind (1) (੬ pg. 21...239;Stud Hole (੬ pg. 15) ñTripod Mounting Socket (੬ pg. 15) óCassette Holder Cover (੬ pg. 16) òMemory Card Slot ôConnector Cover Power Switch Position REC: To perform recording on a tape or play back a recording on the tape. ● To display ...
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...(੬ pg. 30) (only indicator is displayed) !SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 31) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) 11 : 13 AM DEC . 6 . 2007 ~ ) 1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2Operation Mode (੬ pg. 20) A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode 3LED ... (੬ pg. 19) !Zoom Indicator (੬ pg. 19) "Shooting Icon (Appears and blinks during shooting.) #Card Icon (੬ pg. 24) : Appears during shooting. : Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded. $Image Size/Picture Quality: 640F 640 x 480 F 640F (FINE) and 640 x 480 S ...
...(੬ pg. 30) (only indicator is displayed) !SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 31) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) 11 : 13 AM DEC . 6 . 2007 ~ ) 1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2Operation Mode (੬ pg. 20) A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode 3LED ... (੬ pg. 19) !Zoom Indicator (੬ pg. 19) "Shooting Icon (Appears and blinks during shooting.) #Card Icon (੬ pg. 24) : Appears during shooting. : Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded. $Image Size/Picture Quality: 640F 640 x 480 F 640F (FINE) and 640 x 480 S ...
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Initialize the memory card. (੬ pg. 28) CARD ERROR! Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card. To unload a memory card, push it again. NOTES: ● Some brands of the label. 4 Close the card cover. Remove the memory card once and insert it once. After the memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it has not been initialized. On the LCD...
Initialize the memory card. (੬ pg. 28) CARD ERROR! Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card. To unload a memory card, push it again. NOTES: ● Some brands of the label. 4 Close the card cover. Remove the memory card once and insert it once. After the memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it has not been initialized. On the LCD...
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This code is to " (CARD)" only. Display Minutes Seconds 12 : 34 : 24 Frames* (30 frames = 1 second) * Frames are not displayed during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape. .... AUTO MANUAL This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in progress. Auto/Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to find the spot at which you the snapshot image. ● The Still image is saved into the memory card while video is recorded onto the...
This code is to " (CARD)" only. Display Minutes Seconds 12 : 34 : 24 Frames* (30 frames = 1 second) * Frames are not displayed during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape. .... AUTO MANUAL This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in progress. Auto/Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to find the spot at which you the snapshot image. ● The Still image is saved into the memory card while video is recorded onto the...
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... VCR as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 13) ● 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 your TV/ VCR has only A/V input connectors.) 2Red to AUDIO R IN* 3White to AUDIO L IN* * Not... when your TV to the appropriate input mode. ● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its VIDEO mode. 6 Start playback on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 21) ● Please set "16:9 OUTPUT" of Playback Menus so that the image may suit your TV (16:9 TV or 4:3 TV). (੬ ...
... VCR as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 13) ● 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 your TV/ VCR has only A/V input connectors.) 2Red to AUDIO R IN* 3White to AUDIO L IN* * Not... when your TV to the appropriate input mode. ● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its VIDEO mode. 6 Start playback on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 21) ● Please set "16:9 OUTPUT" of Playback Menus so that the image may suit your TV (16:9 TV or 4:3 TV). (੬ ...
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... increases or decreases depending on the SD Memory Card is set "MELODY" to "REC" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. ● To change the Picture Quality, ੬ pg. 29, 31. 3 Press SNAPSHOT. Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for approx.... 27). ● When you attempt to save power. Still images are stored in the memory card. The "PHOTO" indication appears while the snapshot is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the Picture Quality...
... increases or decreases depending on the SD Memory Card is set "MELODY" to "REC" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. ● To change the Picture Quality, ੬ pg. 29, 31. 3 Press SNAPSHOT. Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for approx.... 27). ● When you attempt to save power. Still images are stored in the memory card. The "PHOTO" indication appears while the snapshot is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the Picture Quality...
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... Switch 1 SET [STOP] 7, 4 MENU INDEX 1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY". 3 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the card with another device with the camcorder are displayed in descending order. ● If you attempt memory card playback. ? Normal Playback Of Images Images shot...
... Switch 1 SET [STOP] 7, 4 MENU INDEX 1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY". 3 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the card with another device with the camcorder are displayed in descending order. ● If you attempt memory card playback. ? Normal Playback Of Images Images shot...
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...Select "EXECUTE", press SET. ● To cancel selection, select "RETURN". ● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files stored in the memory card 4 Select "PROT.ALL", press SET or 2. The PROTECT screen appears. 5 Select "EXECUTE", press SET. ● To cancel protection, select "RETURN...PROTECT ? ● To cancel protection, select "RETURN". ● Repeat steps 5 and 6 EXECUTE RETURN for all files stored in the memory card 4 Select "CANC.ALL", press SET or 2. To remove protection from DVC00001. RESET screen appears. 4 Select "EXECUTE", press SET. Protecting Files The...
...Select "EXECUTE", press SET. ● To cancel selection, select "RETURN". ● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files stored in the memory card 4 Select "PROT.ALL", press SET or 2. The PROTECT screen appears. 5 Select "EXECUTE", press SET. ● To cancel protection, select "RETURN...PROTECT ? ● To cancel protection, select "RETURN". ● Repeat steps 5 and 6 EXECUTE RETURN for all files stored in the memory card 4 Select "CANC.ALL", press SET or 2. To remove protection from DVC00001. RESET screen appears. 4 Select "EXECUTE", press SET. Protecting Files The...
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... 25). 2 Press MENU. 1 Select DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 5 Press 1 or 2 to a maximum limit of 999 stored files in the memory card 4 Select "ALL", press SET or 2. Check files before deleting. 3 Select "DPOF", press SET or 2. DPOF ALL 1? ● To cancel selection,... 2 SET To delete the currently displayed file 4 Select "CURRENT", press SET or 2. Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) This camcorder is protected and cannot be deleted. The DELETE Menu appears. ● Press 1 whenever you 2 SET DPOF CURRENT ALL 1 RESET want...
... 25). 2 Press MENU. 1 Select DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 5 Press 1 or 2 to a maximum limit of 999 stored files in the memory card 4 Select "ALL", press SET or 2. Check files before deleting. 3 Select "DPOF", press SET or 2. DPOF ALL 1? ● To cancel selection,... 2 SET To delete the currently displayed file 4 Select "CURRENT", press SET or 2. Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) This camcorder is protected and cannot be deleted. The DELETE Menu appears. ● Press 1 whenever you 2 SET DPOF CURRENT ALL 1 RESET want...
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...NO IMAGES EXECUTE CANCEL STORED" appears. ● To cancel initialization, select "CANCEL". SHEETS ● The number of prints can initialize a memory card any settings in "To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)" (੬ pg. 27). 2 Select "RESET", press SET or ... be corrupted. Select 4 Press 4 or 3 to select the number indication (00), and press SET. 5 Select the number of prints. Initializing A Memory Card 2 SET ● Repeat steps 3 through 5, the DPOF EXECUTE CANCEL Menu reappears. 7 Select "EXECUTE", press SET. ● To cancel selection, select...
...NO IMAGES EXECUTE CANCEL STORED" appears. ● To cancel initialization, select "CANCEL". SHEETS ● The number of prints can initialize a memory card any settings in "To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)" (੬ pg. 27). 2 Select "RESET", press SET or ... be corrupted. Select 4 Press 4 or 3 to select the number indication (00), and press SET. 5 Select the number of prints. Initializing A Memory Card 2 SET ● Repeat steps 3 through 5, the DPOF EXECUTE CANCEL Menu reappears. 7 Select "EXECUTE", press SET. ● To cancel selection, select...
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... of quality). Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at the switching point. ● During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of memory card being automatically adjusted, " " is set to "MEMORY". ON : Helps cut down on the screen. NOTES: ● If the recording mode is set to "VIDEO". Select this setting to...
... of quality). Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at the switching point. ● During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of memory card being automatically adjusted, " " is set to "MEMORY". ON : Helps cut down on the screen. NOTES: ● If the recording mode is set to "VIDEO". Select this setting to...
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... playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds. (The still image is not recorded.) ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to "OFF", the camcorder's display disappears. NARRATION [OFF]: Original sound is output on the screen. ON: Dubbed sound is output on ੬ pg. 32. SOUND L : ... "OFF" in "ON SCREEN" setting) are the same as in stereo. ADVANCED FEATURES SOUND L/R [STEREO ]: Sound is recommended you to set to a memory card. (੬ pg. 39). It is output on your playback picture. ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV When set the video recording mode (...
... playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds. (The still image is not recorded.) ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to "OFF", the camcorder's display disappears. NARRATION [OFF]: Original sound is output on the screen. ON: Dubbed sound is output on ੬ pg. 32. SOUND L : ... "OFF" in "ON SCREEN" setting) are the same as in stereo. ADVANCED FEATURES SOUND L/R [STEREO ]: Sound is recommended you to set to a memory card. (੬ pg. 39). It is output on your playback picture. ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV When set the video recording mode (...
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..." indication appears during dubbing. Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. 1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16) 2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17) 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO". 4 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing ...VCR To use the AC Adapter as a player 1 Following the illustration, ੬ pg. 23, "Connections To A TV Or VCR" , connect the camcorder and the VCR's input connectors. 2 Perform steps 1 - 6 (੬ pg. 23) 3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start playback....
..." indication appears during dubbing. Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. 1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16) 2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17) 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO". 4 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing ...VCR To use the AC Adapter as a player 1 Following the illustration, ੬ pg. 23, "Connections To A TV Or VCR" , connect the camcorder and the VCR's input connectors. 2 Perform steps 1 - 6 (੬ pg. 23) 3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start playback....
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... to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software, software equipped with DV connector When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the ...PC is accessing data in product damage. If you are using a Windows® XP, you are using a camcorder. Connecting the cable incorrectly may not work , restart the camcoder. ● Do not remove memory card during USB connection between PC and set. NOTES: ● Refer to the camcoder and it doesn't work ...
... to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software, software equipped with DV connector When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the ...PC is accessing data in product damage. If you are using a Windows® XP, you are using a camcorder. Connecting the cable incorrectly may not work , restart the camcoder. ● Do not remove memory card during USB connection between PC and set. NOTES: ● Refer to the camcoder and it doesn't work ...
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... been erased. ➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer. MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card's memory is full and shooting is not set. (੬ pg. 15). ● The built-in "16:9 OUTPUT". (੬ pg. 32, 33) Displays the battery remaining power. In the above 2 error indications, the camcorder turns off automatically. If the indication remains...
... been erased. ➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer. MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card's memory is full and shooting is not set. (੬ pg. 15). ● The built-in "16:9 OUTPUT". (੬ pg. 32, 33) Displays the battery remaining power. In the above 2 error indications, the camcorder turns off automatically. If the indication remains...
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... generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.). ... never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder. ● Store memory cards ... where they won 't be exposed to the cleaning cassette's instructions. While using the hand strap... memory cards, be sure to read the following problems: ... Memory Cards To properly use and store your nearest JVC dealer. push it to shock or excessive vibration during recording, playback, deletion, initialization, etc.) ... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is...
... generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.). ... never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder. ● Store memory cards ... where they won 't be exposed to the cleaning cassette's instructions. While using the hand strap... memory cards, be sure to read the following problems: ... Memory Cards To properly use and store your nearest JVC dealer. push it to shock or excessive vibration during recording, playback, deletion, initialization, etc.) ... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is...
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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 pg. 24 ...;nder Electronic viewfinder with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in) Weight Approx. 410 g (0.90 lbs) (without notice. Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 2.2 W (2.3 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 2.7 W (2.8 W*) (LCD...
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 pg. 24 ...;nder Electronic viewfinder with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in) Weight Approx. 410 g (0.90 lbs) (without notice. Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 2.2 W (2.3 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 2.7 W (2.8 W*) (LCD...
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...G Gain Up 31 I Image Size 31 Index Playback 25 Initializing A Memory Card 28 Interface Shooting .........19 Iris Lock 36 J Journalistic Shooting ..... 19 L... 15 LED Light 34 Loading A Cassette ....... 16 Loading A Memory Card 17 M Manual Focus 35 Melody 32 Memory Card .......... 17, 45 Motor Drive Mode .......... 34 N Narration 33... Quick Review 18 R Rec Mode 31, 33 Recording Capacity Memory Card .......... 24 Tape 18 Recording Media Selection 31 Resetting The File ... Mounting 15 Troubleshooting ...... 42, 43 V Video/Memory Switch .. 9, 31 W White Balance 37 Wind Cut 31 Wipe Or Fader...
...G Gain Up 31 I Image Size 31 Index Playback 25 Initializing A Memory Card 28 Interface Shooting .........19 Iris Lock 36 J Journalistic Shooting ..... 19 L... 15 LED Light 34 Loading A Cassette ....... 16 Loading A Memory Card 17 M Manual Focus 35 Melody 32 Memory Card .......... 17, 45 Motor Drive Mode .......... 34 N Narration 33... Quick Review 18 R Rec Mode 31, 33 Recording Capacity Memory Card .......... 24 Tape 18 Recording Media Selection 31 Resetting The File ... Mounting 15 Troubleshooting ...... 42, 43 V Video/Memory Switch .. 9, 31 W White Balance 37 Wind Cut 31 Wipe Or Fader...