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EN 5 Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 30) Fade in Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the ... the DATA button. ( pg. 12) BATTERY CONDITION LEVEL MAX TIME 100% 50 0 LCD 90min FINDER 100min Auto Button You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO button.( pg. 13) AUTO...
EN 5 Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 30) Fade in Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the ... the DATA button. ( pg. 12) BATTERY CONDITION LEVEL MAX TIME 100% 50 0 LCD 90min FINDER 100min Auto Button You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO button.( pg. 13) AUTO...
Instruction Manual
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... Settings 22 Recording Menus 23 Playback Menus 25 FEATURES FOR RECORDING 26 Wide Mode 26 Night-Alive 26 Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) .........26 Manual Focus 27 Exposure Control 27 Iris Lock 28 Backlight Compensation 28 Spot Exposure Control 29 White Balance Adjustment 29... Manual White Balance Adjustment 30 Wipe Or Fader Effects 30 Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects .......31 EDITING 32 Dubbing To A VCR 32 Dubbing To Or ...
... Settings 22 Recording Menus 23 Playback Menus 25 FEATURES FOR RECORDING 26 Wide Mode 26 Night-Alive 26 Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) .........26 Manual Focus 27 Exposure Control 27 Iris Lock 28 Backlight Compensation 28 Spot Exposure Control 29 White Balance Adjustment 29... Manual White Balance Adjustment 30 Wipe Or Fader Effects 30 Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects .......31 EDITING 32 Dubbing To A VCR 32 Dubbing To Or ...
Instruction Manual
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...) Data Battery Button [DATA] ( pg. 12) 3Stop Button [7] ( pg. 20) Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT] ( pg. 28) Down Button [4] ( pg. 22) 4Play/Pause Button [6] ( pg. 20) Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( pg. 27) Up Button [3] ( pg. 22) 5Wide 16:9 Button [16:9] ( pg. 26) Blank Search Button [BLANK] ( pg. 20) 6Menu Button [MENU] ( pg...
...) Data Battery Button [DATA] ( pg. 12) 3Stop Button [7] ( pg. 20) Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT] ( pg. 28) Down Button [4] ( pg. 22) 4Play/Pause Button [6] ( pg. 20) Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( pg. 27) Up Button [3] ( pg. 22) 5Wide 16:9 Button [16:9] ( pg. 26) Blank Search Button [BLANK] ( pg. 20) 6Menu Button [MENU] ( pg...
Instruction Manual
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...Manual Mode 2 : Night-Alive Indicator ( pg. 26) : Gain Up Mode ( pg. 24) 3Shutter Speed ( pg. 31) 4White Balance Indicator ( pg. 29) 5Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 31) 6Program AE Mode Indicator ( pg. 31) 7SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 23) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder...pg. 27) EXPOSURE -1 ~Wipe/Fader Mode indicator ( pg. 30) +Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 24) ,Time Code ( pg. 24, 25) -Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 27) Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ Viewfinder)( pg. 15) .Date/Time ( BRIGHT -1 pg. 14) During ...
...Manual Mode 2 : Night-Alive Indicator ( pg. 26) : Gain Up Mode ( pg. 24) 3Shutter Speed ( pg. 31) 4White Balance Indicator ( pg. 29) 5Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 31) 6Program AE Mode Indicator ( pg. 31) 7SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 23) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder...pg. 27) EXPOSURE -1 ~Wipe/Fader Mode indicator ( pg. 30) +Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 24) ,Time Code ( pg. 24, 25) -Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 27) Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ Viewfinder)( pg. 15) .Date/Time ( BRIGHT -1 pg. 14) During ...
Instruction Manual
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...extremely high/low temperature condition or charged too many times. Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to switch off the camcorder. Power Switch Position REC: ● Allows you to perform recording on the tape. ● Allows you to flame or excessive heat...range from the actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and then run it may not turn on the camcorder, set various playback functions using the Menus. ( pg. 22) Auto/Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to your preference using the Power Switch. PLAY: ● Allows you...
...extremely high/low temperature condition or charged too many times. Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to switch off the camcorder. Power Switch Position REC: ● Allows you to perform recording on the tape. ● Allows you to flame or excessive heat...range from the actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and then run it may not turn on the camcorder, set various playback functions using the Menus. ( pg. 22) Auto/Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to your preference using the Power Switch. PLAY: ● Allows you...
Instruction Manual
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... want to return to the previous menu screen. Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all the settings. Repeat this manual supposes the use the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully. MONTH . The DISPLAY Menu appears. 5 ... Settings The language on the display can be turned on or off during playback. ( pg. 22, 24) 1 Perform steps 1 - 4 in "Language Settings" on /off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in this step until you have input all times, but its display can be changed...
... want to return to the previous menu screen. Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all the settings. Repeat this manual supposes the use the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully. MONTH . The DISPLAY Menu appears. 5 ... Settings The language on the display can be turned on or off during playback. ( pg. 22, 24) 1 Perform steps 1 - 4 in "Language Settings" on /off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in this step until you have input all times, but its display can be changed...
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... to Step 5. 4 Press 3 or 4 to select "DISPLAY", and press SET or 2. The menu screen closes. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability. 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the appropriate brightness is closed and locked. GETTING STARTED EN 15 GETTING STARTED Viewfinder... and press SET or 2. 7 Press MENU. If BRIGHT -1 you are in the viewfinder are not equipped with studs. Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the...
... to Step 5. 4 Press 3 or 4 to select "DISPLAY", and press SET or 2. The menu screen closes. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability. 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the appropriate brightness is closed and locked. GETTING STARTED EN 15 GETTING STARTED Viewfinder... and press SET or 2. 7 Press MENU. If BRIGHT -1 you are in the viewfinder are not equipped with studs. Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the...
Instruction Manual
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..., you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action. Set "PRIORITY" to the desired mode in FUNCTION Menu on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. Also see "TELE MACRO" in SYSTEM Menu. ( pg. 22, 24) ● Colored bright spots may appear all the way to 32X magni... out while the LCD monitor is set the zoom while in RecordStandby, lock the focus by using the manual focus ( pg. 27), then zoom in or out in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may become unstable during Zooming. This will not appear simultaneously on the end A of over the LCD monitor...
..., you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action. Set "PRIORITY" to the desired mode in FUNCTION Menu on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. Also see "TELE MACRO" in SYSTEM Menu. ( pg. 22, 24) ● Colored bright spots may appear all the way to 32X magni... out while the LCD monitor is set the zoom while in RecordStandby, lock the focus by using the manual focus ( pg. 27), then zoom in or out in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may become unstable during Zooming. This will not appear simultaneously on the end A of over the LCD monitor...
Instruction Manual
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... 3. Connections To A TV Or VCR To AV connector Audio/Video cable (provided) TV VCR 1Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your VCR's instruction manual. 4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set your TV to the appropriate input mode. ● ...the battery pack. ( pg. 13) ● To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder's Power Switch to "REC", then set the TV to its VIDEO mode. 6 Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 20) To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV...
... 3. Connections To A TV Or VCR To AV connector Audio/Video cable (provided) TV VCR 1Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your VCR's instruction manual. 4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set your TV to the appropriate input mode. ● ...the battery pack. ( pg. 13) ● To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder's Power Switch to "REC", then set the TV to its VIDEO mode. 6 Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 20) To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV...
Instruction Manual
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Naturally expands the image to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. 26 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Wide Mode This camcorder allows you record still images that the Night-Alive indicator " " appears. ● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to...aspect ratio of a shutter closing. ● The "PHOTO" indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. ● You can perform Snapshot also during recording. During playback/recording on a TV with no change in SETTING ...
Naturally expands the image to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. 26 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Wide Mode This camcorder allows you record still images that the Night-Alive indicator " " appears. ● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to...aspect ratio of a shutter closing. ● The "PHOTO" indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. ● You can perform Snapshot also during recording. During playback/recording on a TV with no change in SETTING ...
Instruction Manual
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...with the backlight compensation. ● If the adjustment does not cause any further or closer, " " or " " will blink. 5 Press SET. Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below. ● When two subjects overlap in the same scene. ● When illumination is low.* ● When the... in brightness and darkness), such as a flat the same time when "PROGRAM AE" is complete. FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 27 Manual Focus Exposure Control The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to "...
...with the backlight compensation. ● If the adjustment does not cause any further or closer, " " or " " will blink. 5 Press SET. Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below. ● When two subjects overlap in the same scene. ● When illumination is low.* ● When the... in brightness and darkness), such as a flat the same time when "PROGRAM AE" is complete. FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 27 Manual Focus Exposure Control The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to "...
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...) 3 Set "EXPOSURE" to " ". ( pg. 13) 3 Press BACKLIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator " " appears. M 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC". 2 Set the recording mode to "MANUAL" in FUNCTION Menu. ( pg. 22) ● The exposure control menu appears. 4 Adjust zoom so that the " " indicator disappears. 28 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Iris Lock...
...) 3 Set "EXPOSURE" to " ". ( pg. 13) 3 Press BACKLIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator " " appears. M 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC". 2 Set the recording mode to "MANUAL" in FUNCTION Menu. ( pg. 22) ● The exposure control menu appears. 4 Adjust zoom so that the " " indicator disappears. 28 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Iris Lock...
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...SET over 2 seconds. The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various types of lighting. ( pg.30, "Manual White Balance Adjustment") FINE : Outdoors on a sunny day. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be attained....twice so that the " " indicator disappears. The " " indication appears and the iris is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to select the desired spot metering area frame. 5 Press SET. ● Spot Exposure Control is engaged. ● Exposure is adjusted...
...SET over 2 seconds. The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various types of lighting. ( pg.30, "Manual White Balance Adjustment") FINE : Outdoors on a sunny day. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be attained....twice so that the " " indicator disappears. The " " indication appears and the iris is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to select the desired spot metering area frame. 5 Press SET. ● Spot Exposure Control is engaged. ● Exposure is adjusted...
Instruction Manual
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...the function. (Factory-preset) WHITE : Fade in from right to left to bottom, leaving a black screen. These effects let you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white paper.... The effect indicator disappears. SLIDE : Wipe in or out with a black screen. SCROLL : The scene wipes in /out. In such a case, adjust focus manually. ( pg. 27) ● A subject can extend the length of a black screen, or wipes out from the bottom to the top of a Wipe or ...
...the function. (Factory-preset) WHITE : Fade in from right to left to bottom, leaving a black screen. These effects let you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white paper.... The effect indicator disappears. SLIDE : Wipe in or out with a black screen. SCROLL : The scene wipes in /out. In such a case, adjust focus manually. ( pg. 27) ● A subject can extend the length of a black screen, or wipes out from the bottom to the top of a Wipe or ...
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... AE or SHUTTER menu disappears and the selected effect is selected. STROBE : Your recording looks like old photos. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects M 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC". 2 Set the recording mode to " ". ( pg. 13) 3 Set "EFFECT", "...pg. 29) is automatically set to be changed during Night-Alive. ● When a subject is shot in step 3. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to be changed to your footage is too bright or reflective, a vertical streak ...
... AE or SHUTTER menu disappears and the selected effect is selected. STROBE : Your recording looks like old photos. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects M 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC". 2 Set the recording mode to " ". ( pg. 13) 3 Set "EFFECT", "...pg. 29) is automatically set to be changed during Night-Alive. ● When a subject is shot in step 3. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to be changed to your footage is too bright or reflective, a vertical streak ...
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...cable (provided) VCR 1Yellow to VIDEO IN 2Red to AUDIO R IN 3White to AUDIO L IN 1 Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and the VCR's input connectors. 2 Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 20) 3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR...'s instruction manual.) 4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop playback on the connected TV ● Date/time Set "DATE...
...cable (provided) VCR 1Yellow to VIDEO IN 2Red to AUDIO R IN 3White to AUDIO L IN 1 Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and the VCR's input connectors. 2 Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 20) 3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR...'s instruction manual.) 4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop playback on the connected TV ● Date/time Set "DATE...
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...you want 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 the player during dubbing, the dubbing may not appear ... the power supply instead of the current "SOUND MODE" setting. ( pg. 23) NOTES: ÷ It is played back on this camcorder to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. The indication rotates. 8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to the normal playback mode. The indication stops rotating. 9...
...you want 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 the player during dubbing, the dubbing may not appear ... the power supply instead of the current "SOUND MODE" setting. ( pg. 23) NOTES: ÷ It is played back on this camcorder to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. The indication rotates. 8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to the normal playback mode. The indication stops rotating. 9...
Instruction Manual
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... the PC. ● The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. ● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. ● The still images 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... to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board. ● The system may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and/or the PC. ● Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and then to the camcorder. ● Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according to the shape of the DV connector. For...
... the PC. ● The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. ● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. ● The still images 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... to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board. ● The system may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and/or the PC. ● Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and then to the camcorder. ● Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according to the shape of the DV connector. For...
Instruction Manual
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The camcorder is not a malfunction. During recording, the date/ time does not appear. ● "DATE/TIME" ... optional cleaning cassette. ( pg. 40) Advanced features The focus does not adjust automatically. ● Focus is set to the Manual mode. ➜Set Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 27) ● The lens is dirty or covered with ...indicator) is not a malfunction. If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from the beginning. In such cases, ...
The camcorder is not a malfunction. During recording, the date/ time does not appear. ● "DATE/TIME" ... optional cleaning cassette. ( pg. 40) Advanced features The focus does not adjust automatically. ● Focus is set to the Manual mode. ➜Set Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 27) ● The lens is dirty or covered with ...indicator) is not a malfunction. If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from the beginning. In such cases, ...
Instruction Manual
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A AC Adapter 13, 39 Auto / Manual Mode 13 B Backlight Compensation 28 Battery Pack 11, 12, 39 Blank Search 20 C Changing The Menu Settings 22 - 25 Charging The Battery Pack 11 Connection ... Image Stabilization (DIS 23 Dubbing 32, 33 E Effect Mode 31 Exposure Control 27 I Iris Lock 28 L LCD Monitor and Viewfinder 16, 18 Loading A Cassette 16 M Manual Focus 27 Melody 24 Motor Drive Mode 26 N Night-Alive 26 TERMS EN 43 P Playback Sound 25 Power-Linked Operation 14 Priority 24 Program AE...
A AC Adapter 13, 39 Auto / Manual Mode 13 B Backlight Compensation 28 Battery Pack 11, 12, 39 Blank Search 20 C Changing The Menu Settings 22 - 25 Charging The Battery Pack 11 Connection ... Image Stabilization (DIS 23 Dubbing 32, 33 E Effect Mode 31 Exposure Control 27 I Iris Lock 28 L LCD Monitor and Viewfinder 16, 18 Loading A Cassette 16 M Manual Focus 27 Melody 24 Motor Drive Mode 26 N Night-Alive 26 TERMS EN 43 P Playback Sound 25 Power-Linked Operation 14 Priority 24 Program AE...