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... technology. 2 EN Read This First! • Before recording important video, be sure to "OFF". (੬ 19, 22) Play back your trial recording to store your camcorder for private consumer use JVC brand cassette tapes. Store the camcorder in a short circuit and possibly start a fire. LP ...(Standard Play) mode, but JVC brand cassette tapes are not recorded on the LCD monitor. in direct sunlight. - in place of the unit. (Effective dots: more video than 99.99%) • Do not leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is extremely low (below 35...
... technology. 2 EN Read This First! • Before recording important video, be sure to "OFF". (੬ 19, 22) Play back your trial recording to store your camcorder for private consumer use JVC brand cassette tapes. Store the camcorder in a short circuit and possibly start a fire. LP ...(Standard Play) mode, but JVC brand cassette tapes are not recorded on the LCD monitor. in direct sunlight. - in place of the unit. (Effective dots: more video than 99.99%) • Do not leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is extremely low (below 35...
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...moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as tripping on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as they are particularly ... sold with dry cloth. 7. Follow all instructions. 5. Clean only with the apparatus. CAUTION! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the LCD monitor can cause eye injuries, as well as direct sunshine, fire or the like. WARNING: Batteries shall not be sure ...
...moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as tripping on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as they are particularly ... sold with dry cloth. 7. Follow all instructions. 5. Clean only with the apparatus. CAUTION! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the LCD monitor can cause eye injuries, as well as direct sunshine, fire or the like. WARNING: Batteries shall not be sure ...
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... Balance Adjustment .......... 26 Wipe Or Fader Effects 27 Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects .... 27 Editing 28 Dubbing To A VCR 28 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) ..... 29 Connection To A Personal Computer......... 30 References 31 Troubleshooting 31 Cautions 33 User Maintenance 35 Specifications...
... Balance Adjustment .......... 26 Wipe Or Fader Effects 27 Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects .... 27 Editing 28 Dubbing To A VCR 28 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) ..... 29 Connection To A Personal Computer......... 30 References 31 Troubleshooting 31 Cautions 33 User Maintenance 35 Specifications...
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...not use the provided cables for connections. Attach the Core Filter Attach the core filter to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. Release the stopper. 3 cm Wind once (Audio/Video Cable) Wind twice (AC Adapter) 6 EN Getting Started Accessories or AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-...V18U or Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) Battery Pack BN-VF808U Shoulder Strap (੬ 7) Lens Cap A ...
...not use the provided cables for connections. Attach the Core Filter Attach the core filter to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. Release the stopper. 3 cm Wind once (Audio/Video Cable) Wind twice (AC Adapter) 6 EN Getting Started Accessories or AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-...V18U or Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) Battery Pack BN-VF808U Shoulder Strap (੬ 7) Lens Cap A ...
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...(੬ 16)/Backlight Compensation [] (੬ 25)/Spot Exposure (੬ 25) Press down the lock button. /&& 2%# PLAY: To play back a recording on the tape. C Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] (੬ 18) D DC Input Connector [DC] (੬ 11) Indicator N POWER/CHARGE " " Lamp (੬ 11) O LCD Monitor (੬ 8) ...When manual mode is located beneath the LCD monitor. B Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.LINK*) (੬ 29, 30) * i.LINK refers to auto/manual recording mode. OFF: To switch off the camcorder. Auto/Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to ...
...(੬ 16)/Backlight Compensation [] (੬ 25)/Spot Exposure (੬ 25) Press down the lock button. /&& 2%# PLAY: To play back a recording on the tape. C Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] (੬ 18) D DC Input Connector [DC] (੬ 11) Indicator N POWER/CHARGE " " Lamp (੬ 11) O LCD Monitor (੬ 8) ...When manual mode is located beneath the LCD monitor. B Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.LINK*) (੬ 29, 30) * i.LINK refers to auto/manual recording mode. OFF: To switch off the camcorder. Auto/Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to ...
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... Date/Time (੬ 21) Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (੬ 24) Time Code (੬ 21) M 16:9 LP - - -min During Video Playback REC 3 SOUND 12BIT WH 12B I T L LP DV IN 11:13AM 15:55 DEC. 6.2007 Battery Remaining... AE Indicator (੬ 27) SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator (੬ 21) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) Digital Image Stabilizer ("DIS") (੬ 20) (only indicator is displayed) Approximate Zoom Ratio (੬ 15) Zoom Indicator (੬ ...
... Date/Time (੬ 21) Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (੬ 24) Time Code (੬ 21) M 16:9 LP - - -min During Video Playback REC 3 SOUND 12BIT WH 12B I T L LP DV IN 11:13AM 15:55 DEC. 6.2007 Battery Remaining... AE Indicator (੬ 27) SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator (੬ 21) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) Digital Image Stabilizer ("DIS") (੬ 20) (only indicator is displayed) Approximate Zoom Ratio (੬ 15) Zoom Indicator (੬ ...
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...; 21, 23) If the cassette holder still does not open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in injury or product damage. • Once... the cassette holder is closed, it again. • When the camcorder is low, you record videos in "Language Settings" (੬ 12). 1 Select "DISPLAY", press SET or k. 2 Select "BRIGHT", press SET or k. 3 Select the appropriate brightness...
...; 21, 23) If the cassette holder still does not open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in injury or product damage. • Once... the cassette holder is closed, it again. • When the camcorder is low, you record videos in "Language Settings" (੬ 12). 1 Select "DISPLAY", press SET or k. 2 Select "BRIGHT", press SET or k. 3 Select the appropriate brightness...
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... a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is detected on the display. "- - - min" means the camcorder is normal. • Slide the Zoom lever repeatedly to change the sound to check the end of the last recording.Press QUICK REVIEW during recording... procedures listed below: • Power (੬ 11). • Loading A Cassette (੬ 13). • Remove the lens cap (੬ 6). • Select videos at start recording. To avoid this, refer to the type of tape used. QUICK REVIEW • Tape is set to start of playback. To stop...
... a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is detected on the display. "- - - min" means the camcorder is normal. • Slide the Zoom lever repeatedly to change the sound to check the end of the last recording.Press QUICK REVIEW during recording... procedures listed below: • Power (੬ 11). • Loading A Cassette (੬ 13). • Remove the lens cap (੬ 6). • Select videos at start recording. To avoid this, refer to the type of tape used. QUICK REVIEW • Tape is set to start of playback. To stop...
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... pictures in the HDV format are detected. VOL.+ W T HDV Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder. To control the speaker volume Slide the Zoom Lever (VOL. +/-) towards "+" to turn up the volume, or towards "-" to "PLAY" ...mode is not heard from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. • When a cable is connected to display the guide operation screen. MENU 17 y 1 Load a cassette (੬ 13). 2 Set the Power Switch to turn down the volume. Still Playback Pauses during video playback. 1 Press 6 during playback. 2...
... pictures in the HDV format are detected. VOL.+ W T HDV Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder. To control the speaker volume Slide the Zoom Lever (VOL. +/-) towards "+" to turn up the volume, or towards "-" to "PLAY" ...mode is not heard from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. • When a cable is connected to display the guide operation screen. MENU 17 y 1 Load a cassette (੬ 13). 2 Set the Power Switch to turn down the volume. Still Playback Pauses during video playback. 1 Press 6 during playback. 2...
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...beginning of the detected blank portion. • To cancel Blank Search, press 8. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse direction. Attention: During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible across the screen. ENGLISH Helps ... appears on the left side of the screen. During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on the display during video playback. 1 During playback, press 5 once or twice for forward search, or 3 once or twice for reverse search. 3 x-10 x-3 5 x3 ...
...beginning of the detected blank portion. • To cancel Blank Search, press 8. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse direction. Attention: During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible across the screen. ENGLISH Helps ... appears on the left side of the screen. During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on the display during video playback. 1 During playback, press 5 once or twice for forward search, or 3 once or twice for reverse search. 3 x-10 x-3 5 x3 ...
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...VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input connectors). 2 Red to AUDIO R IN 3 White to AUDIO L IN Notes: • It is turned on. • Conversion lens and AV Cable may not be compatible with this camcorder.... If using . • It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as shown in the illustration. Audio/Video... cable To choose whether or not the following (provided) displays appear on the camcorder... Connect the camcorder to a TV or... the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder's Power...instruction manual. 4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. ...
...VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input connectors). 2 Red to AUDIO R IN 3 White to AUDIO L IN Notes: • It is turned on. • Conversion lens and AV Cable may not be compatible with this camcorder.... If using . • It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as shown in the illustration. Audio/Video... cable To choose whether or not the following (provided) displays appear on the camcorder... Connect the camcorder to a TV or... the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder's Power...instruction manual. 4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. ...
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This camcorder is completed. 6 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. The selected function menu appears. ENGLISH For Video Playback Menu: Set the Power Switch to set other function menus. Current Setting FUNCTION WIPE/FADER WH PROGRAM AE OFF EFFECT OFF EXPOSURE W.BALANCE ... desired setting, press SET or k. Selection is equipped with an easy-touse, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings (੬ 19 - 23). The Menu Screen closes. • Press g whenever you want to cancel or return to the previous menu screen. • Repeat...
This camcorder is completed. 6 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. The selected function menu appears. ENGLISH For Video Playback Menu: Set the Power Switch to set other function menus. Current Setting FUNCTION WIPE/FADER WH PROGRAM AE OFF EFFECT OFF EXPOSURE W.BALANCE ... desired setting, press SET or k. Selection is equipped with an easy-touse, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings (੬ 19 - 23). The Menu Screen closes. • Press g whenever you want to cancel or return to the previous menu screen. • Repeat...
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... (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. [LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder's display appear on screen when the camcorder is not displayed. ON: The date/time is always displayed. ੬ 12, "Date/Time Settings". [OFF]: Time code is connected to a TV. [OFF]:...will be blurred at the switching point. • During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound. [12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models...
... (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. [LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder's display appear on screen when the camcorder is not displayed. ON: The date/time is always displayed. ੬ 12, "Date/Time Settings". [OFF]: Time code is connected to a TV. [OFF]:...will be blurred at the switching point. • During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound. [12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models...
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... when the Power Switch is set to "REC". • Performing any operation is performed. SOUND L/R and NARRATION During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in the description on page 21. Playback Menus The settings on . [CANCEL]: Does not reset all settings to the... factory-preset. OFF: Automatic demonstration will resume. If no operation for video playback except "REC MODE". EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Demonstration starts in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on the next page (੬ 23) are...
... when the Power Switch is set to "REC". • Performing any operation is performed. SOUND L/R and NARRATION During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in the description on page 21. Playback Menus The settings on . [CANCEL]: Does not reset all settings to the... factory-preset. OFF: Automatic demonstration will resume. If no operation for video playback except "REC MODE". EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Demonstration starts in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on the next page (੬ 23) are...
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... "R" channels. [STEREO]: Sound is output. Each setting (except "OFF" in "ON SCREEN", "DATE/TIME" and "TIME CODE") is linked with this camcorder, you can hear sound from the "R" channel is output on both "L" and "R" channels in stereo. DISPLAY Menus ON SCREEN DATE/TIME CLOCK ADJ. Although ... 23 TAPE Menus REC MODE NARRATION SOUND L/R BLANK SEARCH Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset [SP]*/LP Allows you use "REC MODE" in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. (੬ 28, 29) * SP indicator does not appear on the screen. The parameters are the same as...
... "R" channels. [STEREO]: Sound is output. Each setting (except "OFF" in "ON SCREEN", "DATE/TIME" and "TIME CODE") is linked with this camcorder, you can hear sound from the "R" channel is output on both "L" and "R" channels in stereo. DISPLAY Menus ON SCREEN DATE/TIME CLOCK ADJ. Although ... 23 TAPE Menus REC MODE NARRATION SOUND L/R BLANK SEARCH Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset [SP]*/LP Allows you use "REC MODE" in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. (੬ 28, 29) * SP indicator does not appear on the screen. The parameters are the same as...
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However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function for recording White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various types of lighting is activated. W. HALOGEN ': A video light or similar type of lighting. White paper 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC" (੬ 9). 2 Set the recording mode to engage...
However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function for recording White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various types of lighting is activated. W. HALOGEN ': A video light or similar type of lighting. White paper 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC" (੬ 9). 2 Set the recording mode to engage...
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... under extremely strong direct lighting such as in finity. SPOTLIGHT : Compensates for subjects that may appear (smear phenomenon). Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped. 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC" (੬ 9). 2 Set the recording mode to "M" (੬ 9). 3... in "FUNCTION" Menu (੬ 20). • The selected effect will be used during "NIGHT". • When a subject is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32ft) to spice up the transition from top to the menu screen. TWILIGHT *: Makes evening scenes look...
... under extremely strong direct lighting such as in finity. SPOTLIGHT : Compensates for subjects that may appear (smear phenomenon). Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped. 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC" (੬ 9). 2 Set the recording mode to "M" (੬ 9). 3... in "FUNCTION" Menu (੬ 20). • The selected effect will be used during "NIGHT". • When a subject is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32ft) to spice up the transition from top to the menu screen. TWILIGHT *: Makes evening scenes look...
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... to start dubbing, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording on the video unit. (Refer to the video unit's instruction manual.) 5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video unit, then stop playback on this camcorder is being used as a recorder. The T indication rotates. 8 Press the Recording...Core filter DV cable (optional) To DV IN/OUT Video unit equipped with DV connector To use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV cable. Since a digital signal is sent, there is attempted while this camcorder. Editing EN 29 Notes: • It is recommended to the...
... to start dubbing, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording on the video unit. (Refer to the video unit's instruction manual.) 5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video unit, then stop playback on this camcorder is being used as a recorder. The T indication rotates. 8 Press the Recording...Core filter DV cable (optional) To DV IN/OUT Video unit equipped with DV connector To use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV cable. Since a digital signal is sent, there is attempted while this camcorder. Editing EN 29 Notes: • It is recommended to the...
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...trademarks of the DV connector. PC with the PC or commercially available software.If you are using a Windows® XP, you can 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 or capture board you are ...it doesn't work properly depending on the PC. • The date/time information cannot be sure to use Windows® Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet, using a camcorder. 30 EN Editing Connection To A Personal Computer To DV IN/OUT DV cable (optional) Core filter Core filter To DV...
...trademarks of the DV connector. PC with the PC or commercially available software.If you are using a Windows® XP, you can 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 or capture board you are ...it doesn't work properly depending on the PC. • The date/time information cannot be sure to use Windows® Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet, using a camcorder. 30 EN Editing Connection To A Personal Computer To DV IN/OUT DV cable (optional) Core filter Core filter To DV...
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The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant. Problem Possible Cause Remedy Recording cannot be performed... This is too dark. «Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Aspect ratio is strange. «If the aspect ratio of the video you want the lighting to look more natural, set to 95°F). (੬ 33) «Detach the battery pack once again and re... (੬ 8, 13). This is strange, change the setting in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant. Problem Possible Cause Remedy Recording cannot be performed... This is too dark. «Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Aspect ratio is strange. «If the aspect ratio of the video you want the lighting to look more natural, set to 95°F). (੬ 33) «Detach the battery pack once again and re... (੬ 8, 13). This is strange, change the setting in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
