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... Read This First! • Before recording important video, be removed from the camcorder and stored in summer. - Play back your camcorder for important video recordings. It is made with JVC Data Battery. Using generic non-JVC batteries can result in direct sunlight. - Any commercial use JVC brand cassette tapes. in the proper environment. in a short circuit and...
... Read This First! • Before recording important video, be removed from the camcorder and stored in summer. - Play back your camcorder for important video recordings. It is made with JVC Data Battery. Using generic non-JVC batteries can result in direct sunlight. - Any commercial use JVC brand cassette tapes. in the proper environment. in a short circuit and...
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... necessary to persons. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use this equipment, fire or electric shock ...be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be exposed to be caused.) This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the ...NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Also do not place any containers filled with JVC Data Battery.
... necessary to persons. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use this equipment, fire or electric shock ...be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be exposed to be caused.) This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the ...NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Also do not place any containers filled with JVC Data Battery.
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...the malfunctioning of time. 12. It could tip over, causing serious damage to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. WARNING: Batteries shall not be sure to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. CAUTION: The mains plug shall remain readily.... There is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the sun. Use only with the apparatus. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the LCD monitor can cause eye injuries, as well as they are particularly susceptible to excessive heat such as radiators, heat registers, stoves...
...the malfunctioning of time. 12. It could tip over, causing serious damage to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. WARNING: Batteries shall not be sure to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. CAUTION: The mains plug shall remain readily.... There is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the sun. Use only with the apparatus. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the LCD monitor can cause eye injuries, as well as they are particularly susceptible to excessive heat such as radiators, heat registers, stoves...
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... 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 B Core Filter for connections. Attach the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap... cables. The core filter reduces interference. Do not use the provided cables for Cables A: Audio/Video Cable B: AC Adapter Note: Make sure to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. Attach the Core Filter Attach the core filter to the cable.
... 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 B Core Filter for connections. Attach the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap... cables. The core filter reduces interference. Do not use the provided cables for Cables A: Audio/Video Cable B: AC Adapter Note: Make sure to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. Attach the Core Filter Attach the core filter to the cable.
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...LCD monitor. Manual Mode : M Recording is located beneath the LCD monitor. OFF: To switch off the camcorder. When manual mode is built-in here) S Stereo Microphone T Lens U Speaker (੬ 16) V Battery Cover (੬ 11) W Cassette Holder Cover (੬ 13) X Stud Hole (੬ 7) Y Tripod... Switch Position Set the power switch while 0,!9 pressing down : SET Menu Button [MENU] (੬ 19) Auto Button [AUTO] (੬ 9) Data Battery Button [DATA] (੬ 12) Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (੬ 14) Zoom Lever [T/W] (੬ 15)/ Speaker Volume Control [VOL 16) ...
...LCD monitor. Manual Mode : M Recording is located beneath the LCD monitor. OFF: To switch off the camcorder. When manual mode is built-in here) S Stereo Microphone T Lens U Speaker (੬ 16) V Battery Cover (੬ 11) W Cassette Holder Cover (੬ 13) X Stud Hole (੬ 7) Y Tripod... Switch Position Set the power switch while 0,!9 pressing down : SET Menu Button [MENU] (੬ 19) Auto Button [AUTO] (੬ 9) Data Battery Button [DATA] (੬ 12) Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (੬ 14) Zoom Lever [T/W] (੬ 15)/ Speaker Volume Control [VOL 16) ...
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...Playback REC 3 SOUND 12BIT WH 12B I T L LP DV IN 11:13AM 15:55 DEC. 6.2007 Battery Remaining Power Indicator Operation Mode (੬ 9) A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode : Night-Alive Indicator (੬ 28) : Gain Up Mode (੬ 20) Shutter Speed (੬ 28) ...2668; 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...
...Playback REC 3 SOUND 12BIT WH 12B I T L LP DV IN 11:13AM 15:55 DEC. 6.2007 Battery Remaining Power Indicator Operation Mode (੬ 9) A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode : Night-Alive Indicator (੬ 28) : Gain Up Mode (੬ 20) Shutter Speed (੬ 28) ...2668; 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...
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...the AC adapter from the AC adapter. To detach the battery pack Slide and hold battery release button BATT. (੬ 9), then remove the battery pack. In this case, the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder. • Please do so can result in place. ... and cable. Press "w OPEN" and slide the battery cover off its power supplied from the camcorder. Failure to the unit, " " lamp will automatically turn off the camcorder in "Charging The Battery Pack". Notes: • If a fully charged battery pack is engaged repeatedly. • Before extended use...
...the AC adapter from the AC adapter. To detach the battery pack Slide and hold battery release button BATT. (੬ 9), then remove the battery pack. In this case, the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder. • Please do so can result in place. ... and cable. Press "w OPEN" and slide the battery cover off its power supplied from the camcorder. Failure to the unit, " " lamp will automatically turn off the camcorder in "Charging The Battery Pack". Notes: • If a fully charged battery pack is engaged repeatedly. • Before extended use...
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.... 4 Press MENU. Press g whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen. 0 • Press DATA again to return to the normal screen. • Data battery status cannot be displayed during playback or while recording is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on the... and the recordable time. 1 Set the Power Switch to press DATA several times, there may be a problem with your nearest JVC dealer. BATTERY CONDITION LEVEL 100% 50 MAX TIME 115min 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC" or "PLAY" (੬ 9). • If set to "REC", the recording mode should ...
.... 4 Press MENU. Press g whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen. 0 • Press DATA again to return to the normal screen. • Data battery status cannot be displayed during playback or while recording is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on the... and the recordable time. 1 Set the Power Switch to press DATA several times, there may be a problem with your nearest JVC dealer. BATTERY CONDITION LEVEL 100% 50 MAX TIME 115min 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC" or "PLAY" (੬ 9). • If set to "REC", the recording mode should ...
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...moved from a cold place to the previous menu screen. Press g whenever you wait a few minutes later, insert it again. • When the camcorder is closed, it locks into place. By default, the camera is set to record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9 size. Loading/Unloading A Cassette The... Press MENU. A few seconds and the cassette holder does not open , turn the camcorder off then on TV with a fully charged one or use AC power before closing the cassette holder cover. • When the battery pack's charge is facing out. Wait until it recedes completely before continuing. Do not ...
...moved from a cold place to the previous menu screen. Press g whenever you wait a few minutes later, insert it again. • When the camcorder is closed, it locks into place. By default, the camera is set to record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9 size. Loading/Unloading A Cassette The... Press MENU. A few seconds and the cassette holder does not open , turn the camcorder off then on TV with a fully charged one or use AC power before closing the cassette holder cover. • When the battery pack's charge is facing out. Wait until it recedes completely before continuing. Do not ...
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....+ W T HDV Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format cannot be displayed for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder's Stop mode is not heard from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. • When a cable is connected to display the guide operation screen. Notes: • The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD...
....+ W T HDV Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format cannot be displayed for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder's Stop mode is not heard from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. • When a cable is connected to display the guide operation screen. Notes: • The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD...
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... (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 recommended to use JVC conversion lens. 18 EN Recording & Playback Connections To A TV Or VCR To AV connector or 1 Make sure all units are using a VCR, go to step...using . • It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ 11) • To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder's Power Switch to "REC", then set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Make ...
... (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 recommended to use JVC conversion lens. 18 EN Recording & Playback Connections To A TV Or VCR To AV connector or 1 Make sure all units are using a VCR, go to step...using . • It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ 11) • To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder's Power Switch to "REC", then set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Make ...
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... white balance manually when shooting under various types of the subject. If the white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function for recording White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the desired mode (੬ 20). • The... a more natural result. • Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed. • White Balance cannot be accurately reproduced. BALANCE" menu (੬ 20), then press and hold SET or k until # begins blinking...
... white balance manually when shooting under various types of the subject. If the white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function for recording White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the desired mode (੬ 20). • The... a more natural result. • Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed. • White Balance cannot be accurately reproduced. BALANCE" menu (੬ 20), then press and hold SET or k until # begins blinking...
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During Night-Alive, it is fixed at 1/60th of the battery pack (੬ 11). To prevent this camcorder as if it may look as a player 1 Following the illustration, ੬ 18, "Connections To A TV Or VCR", connect the camcorder and the VCR's input connectors. 2 Perform steps 1 - 6 (੬ 18). 3 At the point you want to... in B/W. 28 EN Features for recording Editing NIGHT : Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the...
During Night-Alive, it is fixed at 1/60th of the battery pack (੬ 11). To prevent this camcorder as if it may look as a player 1 Following the illustration, ੬ 18, "Connections To A TV Or VCR", connect the camcorder and the VCR's input connectors. 2 Perform steps 1 - 6 (੬ 18). 3 At the point you want to... in B/W. 28 EN Features for recording Editing NIGHT : Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the...
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...8226; When using a DV cable, be sure to the normal playback mode. If this camcorder is being used as the power supply instead of the battery pack (੬ 11). • If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back ..."SOUND MODE" setting (੬ 21). Note: Digital Dubbing is attempted while this occurs, turn off . 2 Connect this camcorder. Editing EN 29 Notes: • It is recommended to stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed. • ... indication rotates. 8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV cable.
...8226; When using a DV cable, be sure to the normal playback mode. If this camcorder is being used as the power supply instead of the battery pack (੬ 11). • If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back ..."SOUND MODE" setting (੬ 21). Note: Digital Dubbing is attempted while this occurs, turn off . 2 Connect this camcorder. Editing EN 29 Notes: • It is recommended to stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed. • ... indication rotates. 8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV cable.
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...: • It is also possible to transfer moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the software equipped with DV connector When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, make sure to the help for the Windows® Messenger. 30 EN Editing Connection To A Personal Computer To DV IN... DV Connector or It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack (੬ 11). • When 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...
...: • It is also possible to transfer moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the software equipped with DV connector When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, make sure to the help for the Windows® Messenger. 30 EN Editing Connection To A Personal Computer To DV IN... DV Connector or It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack (੬ 11). • When 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...
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... (੬ 13). • The cassette holder cover is strange, change the setting in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The focus does not adjust automatically. • This is not a malfunction. • Focus is set "GAIN UP" to the characteristics of 10... is not attached firmly. • The battery is dirty or covered with condensation. «Set Focus to the Manual mode. • The lens is dead. Images on the camcorder does not light during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant. This is strange. «If...
... (੬ 13). • The cassette holder cover is strange, change the setting in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The focus does not adjust automatically. • This is not a malfunction. • Focus is set "GAIN UP" to the characteristics of 10... is not attached firmly. • The battery is dirty or covered with condensation. «Set Focus to the Manual mode. • The lens is dead. Images on the camcorder does not light during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant. This is strange. «If...
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...and reinsert.* REINSERT TAPE * The camcorder turns off automatically. When it is dark. 32 EN Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy The tape is moving, but is not set to nil, the battery remaining power indicator blinks. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. CHECK TAPE'S • ... indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer for video playback. (੬ 18) • The cassette holder cover is exhausted, power turns off automatically. SET TO MANUAL MODE • Appears when you can resume using the camcorder. When the battery power is open. «Close...
...and reinsert.* REINSERT TAPE * The camcorder turns off automatically. When it is dark. 32 EN Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy The tape is moving, but is not set to nil, the battery remaining power indicator blinks. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. CHECK TAPE'S • ... indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer for video playback. (੬ 18) • The cassette holder cover is exhausted, power turns off automatically. SET TO MANUAL MODE • Appears when you can resume using the camcorder. When the battery power is open. «Close...
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... and dust. • Store cassettes ... The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion battery packs are within the tolerances shown in the chart below 10°C/50°F), its usage time becomes shorter and it to the camcorder. Notes: • It is exposed to cold temperatures (below . be warm ... your cassettes, be exposed to temperatures exceeding 60°C (140°F), as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets). ... use and store your nearest JVC dealer. This exposes the tape to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life. ...
... and dust. • Store cassettes ... The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion battery packs are within the tolerances shown in the chart below 10°C/50°F), its usage time becomes shorter and it to the camcorder. Notes: • It is exposed to cold temperatures (below . be warm ... your cassettes, be exposed to temperatures exceeding 60°C (140°F), as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets). ... use and store your nearest JVC dealer. This exposes the tape to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life. ...
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... the video heads and video tape tend to the camcorder itself. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. For periodic checkups please consult your nearest JVC dealer. CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if ...8226; To protect the unit, DO NOT ... During recording or playback, the Head Clog Warning indicator " " appears. ... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears. In order to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove. ... ...
... the video heads and video tape tend to the camcorder itself. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. For periodic checkups please consult your nearest JVC dealer. CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if ...8226; To protect the unit, DO NOT ... During recording or playback, the Head Clog Warning indicator " " appears. ... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears. In order to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove. ... ...
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..., AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it well to wipe off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of ...JVC dealer. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to damage the monitor. Be careful not to Part 15 of Conformity Model Number : GR-DA30U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC...
..., AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it well to wipe off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of ...JVC dealer. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to damage the monitor. Be careful not to Part 15 of Conformity Model Number : GR-DA30U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC...