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... 18 VIDEO RECORDING 18 Basic Recording 18 Tape Remaining Time 18 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder 18 Zooming 19 Journalistic Shooting 19 Time Code 19 Quick Review 20 Recording From The Middle Of A ... VCR 22 Playback Using The Remote Control 23 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 25 D.S.C. Snapshot 25 Interval Shooting 25 D.S.C. PLAYBACK 26 Normal Playback Of Images 26 Auto Playback Of Images 27 Index Playback ...37 Night-Scope 38 Snapshot (For Video Recording 38 Manual Focus 38 Exposure Control 39 Iris Lock 39 Backlight Compensation 40 Spot Exposure Control 40...
... 18 VIDEO RECORDING 18 Basic Recording 18 Tape Remaining Time 18 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder 18 Zooming 19 Journalistic Shooting 19 Time Code 19 Quick Review 20 Recording From The Middle Of A ... VCR 22 Playback Using The Remote Control 23 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 25 D.S.C. Snapshot 25 Interval Shooting 25 D.S.C. PLAYBACK 26 Normal Playback Of Images 26 Auto Playback Of Images 27 Index Playback ...37 Night-Scope 38 Snapshot (For Video Recording 38 Manual Focus 38 Exposure Control 39 Iris Lock 39 Backlight Compensation 40 Spot Exposure Control 40...
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...; pg. 20) Index Button [INDEX] (੬ pg. 27) Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] (੬ pg. 40) B Play/Pause Button [4/9] (੬ pg. 20) Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (੬ pg. 38) C Rewind Button [3] (੬ pg. 20) Menu select Button [-] (੬ pg. 15) Quick Review Button [ ] (੬... [LIGHT] (੬ pg. 37) H Dioptre Adjustment Control (੬ pg. 16) I Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (੬ pg. 25, 38) Live Slow Button [SLOW] (੬ pg. 31, 37) J Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (੬ pg. 19) Speaker Volume Control [VOL pg. 20) K Battery Release Button [PUSH BATT.] (੬ pg....
...; pg. 20) Index Button [INDEX] (੬ pg. 27) Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] (੬ pg. 40) B Play/Pause Button [4/9] (੬ pg. 20) Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (੬ pg. 38) C Rewind Button [3] (੬ pg. 20) Menu select Button [-] (੬ pg. 15) Quick Review Button [ ] (੬... [LIGHT] (੬ pg. 37) H Dioptre Adjustment Control (੬ pg. 16) I Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (੬ pg. 25, 38) Live Slow Button [SLOW] (੬ pg. 31, 37) J Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (੬ pg. 19) Speaker Volume Control [VOL pg. 20) K Battery Release Button [PUSH BATT.] (੬ pg....
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...Zoom Indicator (੬ pg. 19) J O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) (੬ pg. 25, 38) SLOW: (Appears when using Live Slow.) (੬ pg. 37) K Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ Viewfinder) (੬ pg. 16) L Battery Remaining Power Indicator (੬ pg. 49) M Date/Time (੬ pg. 15) N Manual ...Focus Adjustment Indicator (੬ pg. 38) During Video Playback 1 2 345 6 12B I T/MI X L MIC BLANK SEARCH PUSH "STOP" BUTTON TO CANCEL q L R VOLUME 50m 7 10. 11. 05 20 : 21 : 25 10: 00 0 9 8 a Sound Mode Indicator (੬ pg...
...Zoom Indicator (੬ pg. 19) J O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) (੬ pg. 25, 38) SLOW: (Appears when using Live Slow.) (੬ pg. 37) K Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ Viewfinder) (੬ pg. 16) L Battery Remaining Power Indicator (੬ pg. 49) M Date/Time (੬ pg. 15) N Manual ...Focus Adjustment Indicator (੬ pg. 38) During Video Playback 1 2 345 6 12B I T/MI X L MIC BLANK SEARCH PUSH "STOP" BUTTON TO CANCEL q L R VOLUME 50m 7 10. 11. 05 20 : 21 : 25 10: 00 0 9 8 a Sound Mode Indicator (੬ pg...
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... automatic voltage selection in contact with metals, as it may not turn on the camcorder, set various recording functions using the Menus. (੬ pg. 31) To resume... enough battery packs to your nearest JVC dealer. 14 EN GETTING STARTED NOTES: ● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: • Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged ... down . In such a case, consult your preference using NO special effects or manual adjustments. WARNING! M (Manual Recording): Allows you to flame or excessive heat, as this function may cause ...
... automatic voltage selection in contact with metals, as it may not turn on the camcorder, set various recording functions using the Menus. (੬ pg. 31) To resume... enough battery packs to your nearest JVC dealer. 14 EN GETTING STARTED NOTES: ● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: • Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged ... down . In such a case, consult your preference using NO special effects or manual adjustments. WARNING! M (Manual Recording): Allows you to flame or excessive heat, as this function may cause ...
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... to "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the display can be turned on or off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in this manual supposes the use the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully. to easily operate ...the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Grip Adjustment 1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your...
... to "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the display can be turned on or off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in this manual supposes the use the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully. to easily operate ...the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Grip Adjustment 1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your...
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... or remove a tape and press "PUSH HERE" to close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause your fingers. Wait until it manually for best viewability. 3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the appropriate brightness is facing out. until the indications in injury or product damage... recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears. Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the switch. 2 Open the LCD ...
... or remove a tape and press "PUSH HERE" to close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause your fingers. Wait until it manually for best viewability. 3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the appropriate brightness is facing out. until the indications in injury or product damage... recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears. Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the switch. 2 Open the LCD ...
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... the manual focus (੬ pg. 38), then zoom in or out in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may provide more dramatic results. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T". This will not occur when "TELE MACRO" is to "ON". (੬ pg. 33) Minutes Seconds Frames* (25 frames ... counting from "00:00:00" (minute:second:frame). If zoomed-in in Record mode. ● Zooming is possible to a maximum of the recorded scene on the tape. Display 10 x W T Digital zoom zone 25X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES: ● Focusing may record the same time codes...
... the manual focus (੬ pg. 38), then zoom in or out in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may provide more dramatic results. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T". This will not occur when "TELE MACRO" is to "ON". (੬ pg. 33) Minutes Seconds Frames* (25 frames ... counting from "00:00:00" (minute:second:frame). If zoomed-in in Record mode. ● Zooming is possible to a maximum of the recorded scene on the tape. Display 10 x W T Digital zoom zone 25X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES: ● Focusing may record the same time codes...
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...to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to 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...(੬ pg. 31, 36) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off . 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as required: Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an...required for watching still images only. NOTE: Set the video out select switch of sound when the camcorder is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.) B Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your ...
...to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to 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...(੬ pg. 31, 36) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off . 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as required: Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an...required for watching still images only. NOTE: Set the video out select switch of sound when the camcorder is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.) B Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your ...
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... Menu 2) Press + or - AGC 4) Press MENU. MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN 31 Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with Sub Menus m CAMERA (੬ pg. 32) Selected menu icon q MANUAL blinks. (੬ pg. 32) s SYSTEM (੬ pg. 33) Selected function n CAMERA DISPLAY (੬ pg....on the selected function. to set other function menus. 3) Press MENU. to set other function menus. SOUND MODE - 1 2B I T ZOOM - 25x SNAP/SLOW - The Sub Menu appears. Selection is complete. Lock Button + MA Power Switch VIDEO/MEMORY MENU 1 For Video and...
... Menu 2) Press + or - AGC 4) Press MENU. MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN 31 Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with Sub Menus m CAMERA (੬ pg. 32) Selected menu icon q MANUAL blinks. (੬ pg. 32) s SYSTEM (੬ pg. 33) Selected function n CAMERA DISPLAY (੬ pg....on the selected function. to set other function menus. 3) Press MENU. to set other function menus. SOUND MODE - 1 2B I T ZOOM - 25x SNAP/SLOW - The Sub Menu appears. Selection is complete. Lock Button + MA Power Switch VIDEO/MEMORY MENU 1 For Video and...
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... MANUAL" settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to "M". [ ] = Factory-preset SNAP/SLOW [FULL]: Snapshot mode with no picture brightness adjustment. [AGC]: The overall appearance may be used. ● Switch off this camcorder. ● During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder...MODE [SP]: To record in low or poor lighting at high magnification. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for unstable images caused ...
... MANUAL" settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to "M". [ ] = Factory-preset SNAP/SLOW [FULL]: Snapshot mode with no picture brightness adjustment. [AGC]: The overall appearance may be used. ● Switch off this camcorder. ● During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder...MODE [SP]: To record in low or poor lighting at high magnification. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for unstable images caused ...
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..."ON", if there is no operation for more than 1 m, set to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN 33 5S [OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording. 5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. (...If "DEMO MODE" remains "ON", some functions will change in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on the zoom position, the lens may go out of recording. The indicator appears. ON...to fit the screen without distortion. It also activates the shutter sound effect. (੬ pg. 25, 38) [MELODY]: Instead of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16...
..."ON", if there is no operation for more than 1 m, set to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN 33 5S [OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording. 5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. (...If "DEMO MODE" remains "ON", some functions will change in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on the zoom position, the lens may go out of recording. The indicator appears. ON...to fit the screen without distortion. It also activates the shutter sound effect. (੬ pg. 25, 38) [MELODY]: Instead of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16...
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... mode. 1 Set the Power Switch to 25 times sensitivity. ● " " appears beside " " while the shutter speed is complete. To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set to " / ". (੬ pg. 35) Manual Focus The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from ...it may not be obtained depending on a subject. ● When the focus level Manual focus indicator cannot be difficult to infinity. A still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. ● You can perform Snapshot also during recording...
... mode. 1 Set the Power Switch to 25 times sensitivity. ● " " appears beside " " while the shutter speed is complete. To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set to " / ". (੬ pg. 35) Manual Focus The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from ...it may not be obtained depending on a subject. ● When the focus level Manual focus indicator cannot be difficult to infinity. A still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. ● You can perform Snapshot also during recording...
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... "M". 2 Set "p" to automatic exposure control Select "AUTO" in step 2. ADVANCED FEATURES To return to "MANUAL". (੬ pg. 31) ● The exposure control indicator appears. 3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold MENU for over 2 seconds... exposure control and the iris After step 2, adjust the exposure by pressing + or -. FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 39 Exposure Control Iris Lock Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations: ● When shooting a moving subject. ● When the distance to the subject changes...
... "M". 2 Set "p" to automatic exposure control Select "AUTO" in step 2. ADVANCED FEATURES To return to "MANUAL". (੬ pg. 31) ● The exposure control indicator appears. 3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold MENU for over 2 seconds... exposure control and the iris After step 2, adjust the exposure by pressing + or -. FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 39 Exposure Control Iris Lock Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations: ● When shooting a moving subject. ● When the distance to the subject changes...
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... "WIDE MODE" (੬ pg. 33) • "STROBE" in "PROGRAM AE" (੬ pg. 42) • Digital Zoom (੬ pg. 19) • Manual Exposure Control ● Depending on the LCD monitor/viewfinder. 1 Set the Power Switch to "A". 40 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Backlight Compensation... cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the centre of a spot metering area enables more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to make the brightness of lighting. (੬ "Manual White Balance Adjustment") FINE: Outdoors on a cloudy day. Spot Exposure Control Selection of the LCD...
... "WIDE MODE" (੬ pg. 33) • "STROBE" in "PROGRAM AE" (੬ pg. 42) • Digital Zoom (੬ pg. 19) • Manual Exposure Control ● Depending on the LCD monitor/viewfinder. 1 Set the Power Switch to "A". 40 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Backlight Compensation... cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the centre of a spot metering area enables more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to make the brightness of lighting. (੬ "Manual White Balance Adjustment") FINE: Outdoors on a cloudy day. Spot Exposure Control Selection of the LCD...
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...menu (੬ pg. 31), then press and hold MENU until begins blinking. ● When the setting is turned off or the battery removed. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. 3 Select "MWB" in step 3. Wipe Or Fader Effects These effects let you adjust ...white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is completed, stops blinking. 4 Press MENU twice. FADER-B.W: Fade in on the white balance settings....
...menu (੬ pg. 31), then press and hold MENU until begins blinking. ● When the setting is turned off or the battery removed. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. 3 Select "MWB" in step 3. Wipe Or Fader Effects These effects let you adjust ...white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is completed, stops blinking. 4 Press MENU twice. FADER-B.W: Fade in on the white balance settings....
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... the selected effect is fixed at 1/120th of Program AE with special effects cannot be changed during Night-Scope. ● When a subject is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to your footage is reduced. PROGRAM AE OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) SHUTTER 1/50: The shutter speed...
... the selected effect is fixed at 1/120th of Program AE with special effects cannot be changed during Night-Scope. ● When a subject is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to your footage is reduced. PROGRAM AE OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) SHUTTER 1/50: The shutter speed...
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... IN " or " S IN " indication appears on the screen. 6 Start playback on the player. 7 At the point you want to start recording on the camcorder. ADVANCED FEATURES CVBS: When connecting to stop playback on the VCR. (Refer to connect the yellow video cable. The indication rotates. 8 Press the Recording Start...OUT C Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT D White to dub from this procedure. ● It is not necessary to the VCR's instruction manual.) EDITING EN 43 4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop dubbing. To use this case, it is also possible to AUDIO...
... IN " or " S IN " indication appears on the screen. 6 Start playback on the player. 7 At the point you want to start recording on the camcorder. ADVANCED FEATURES CVBS: When connecting to stop playback on the VCR. (Refer to connect the yellow video cable. The indication rotates. 8 Press the Recording Start...OUT C Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT D White to dub from this procedure. ● It is not necessary to the VCR's instruction manual.) EDITING EN 43 4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop dubbing. To use this case, it is also possible to AUDIO...
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... DV connector. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again. ● If "Playback Zoom" (੬ pg. 24) or "Playback Special Effects" (੬ pg. 24) is attempted or SNAPSHOT ...be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. To use this camcorder as a player 1 Make sure all units are turned off . 2 Connect this camcorder. To DV IN/OUT Core filter... a DV cable as a recorder 1 Make sure all units are turned off . 2 Connect this camcorder to the video unit's instruction manual.) 5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the LCD monitor, set "S/AV INPUT" to "OFF"....
... DV connector. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again. ● If "Playback Zoom" (੬ pg. 24) or "Playback Special Effects" (੬ pg. 24) is attempted or SNAPSHOT ...be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. To use this camcorder as a player 1 Make sure all units are turned off . 2 Connect this camcorder. To DV IN/OUT Core filter... a DV cable as a recorder 1 Make sure all units are turned off . 2 Connect this camcorder to the video unit's instruction manual.) 5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the LCD monitor, set "S/AV INPUT" to "OFF"....
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... to follow the procedure below. ADVANCED FEATURES If you are using a Windows® XP, you wish to use to the camcorder. ● 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 a memory card..., using a DV cable, make sure to the PC. Connect only the cable you can also be captured into the PC. ● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. ● The still images can use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the DV connector. NEVER disconnect...
... to follow the procedure below. ADVANCED FEATURES If you are using a Windows® XP, you wish to use to the camcorder. ● 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 a memory card..., using a DV cable, make sure to the PC. Connect only the cable you can also be captured into the PC. ● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. ● The still images can use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the DV connector. NEVER disconnect...
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... Blocks of Program AE with special effects and "DIS". (੬ pg. 31, 32, 41, 42) Digital Zoom does not work. ● 25X optical zoom is selected. Recording Recording cannot be used together are selected at the same time. HSet "DATE/TIME" to .... External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from the beginning. The camcorder is set to "5S" in MANUAL Menu. (੬ pg. 31, 37) Snapshot mode cannot be performed. ● The tape's erase protection .... in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
... Blocks of Program AE with special effects and "DIS". (੬ pg. 31, 32, 41, 42) Digital Zoom does not work. ● 25X optical zoom is selected. Recording Recording cannot be used together are selected at the same time. HSet "DATE/TIME" to .... External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from the beginning. The camcorder is set to "5S" in MANUAL Menu. (੬ pg. 31, 37) Snapshot mode cannot be performed. ● The tape's erase protection .... in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.