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... White Balance Adjustment 40 Manual White Balance Adjustment 41 Wipe Or Fader Effects 41 Program AE With Special Effects 42 EDITING 43 Dubbing To A VCR 43 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing 44 Connection To A Personal Computer 45 Audio Dubbing (GR-D290 only 46 Insert Editing (GR-D290 only 46 REFERENCES... PLAYBACK 20 Normal Playback 20 Still Playback 20 Shuttle Search 21 Blank Search 21 Connections To A TV Or VCR 22 Playback Using The Remote Control (GR-D290 only 23 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 25 D.S.C.
... White Balance Adjustment 40 Manual White Balance Adjustment 41 Wipe Or Fader Effects 41 Program AE With Special Effects 42 EDITING 43 Dubbing To A VCR 43 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing 44 Connection To A Personal Computer 45 Audio Dubbing (GR-D290 only 46 Insert Editing (GR-D290 only 46 REFERENCES... PLAYBACK 20 Normal Playback 20 Still Playback 20 Shuttle Search 21 Blank Search 21 Connections To A TV Or VCR 22 Playback Using The Remote Control (GR-D290 only 23 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 25 D.S.C.
Instruction Manual
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... (੬ 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 pg...pg. 22, 43) R DC Input Connector [DC] (੬ pg. 13) S Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*) (੬ pg. 44, 45) * i.Link refers to cover this area and block the light.) e Remote Sensor (GR-D290 only) (੬ pg. 23) f Camera Sensor (Be careful not to the IEEE1394-1995...
... (੬ 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 pg...pg. 22, 43) R DC Input Connector [DC] (੬ pg. 13) S Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*) (੬ pg. 44, 45) * i.Link refers to cover this area and block the light.) e Remote Sensor (GR-D290 only) (੬ pg. 23) f Camera Sensor (Be careful not to the IEEE1394-1995...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 50m VOLUME... Slow-Motion D: Audio Dubbing 9D: Audio Dubbing Pause (Appear while a tape is running.) F Sound Input For Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 46) (GR-D290 only) G Battery Remaining Power Indicator (੬ pg. 49) H Date/Time (੬ pg. 34, 36) GETTING STARTED EN 9 I GHT 100-0013...
... 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 50m VOLUME... Slow-Motion D: Audio Dubbing 9D: Audio Dubbing Pause (Appear while a tape is running.) F Sound Input For Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 46) (GR-D290 only) G Battery Remaining Power Indicator (੬ pg. 49) H Date/Time (੬ pg. 34, 36) GETTING STARTED EN 9 I GHT 100-0013...
Instruction Manual
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...CHARGE POWER/ CHARGE lamp VIDEO/MEMORY Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your nearest JVC dealer. OFF: Allows you to 240 V. ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source, ...actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and then run it is recommended that the camcorder's power is pressed and hold for a long period of time under the following conditions:... (Full Auto Recording): Allows you to set various playback functions using NO special effects or manual adjustments. 14 EN GETTING STARTED NOTES: ● Recording time is reduced significantly under extremely high...
...CHARGE POWER/ CHARGE lamp VIDEO/MEMORY Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your nearest JVC dealer. OFF: Allows you to 240 V. ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source, ...actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and then run it is recommended that the camcorder's power is pressed and hold for a long period of time under the following conditions:... (Full Auto Recording): Allows you to set various playback functions using NO special effects or manual adjustments. 14 EN GETTING STARTED NOTES: ● Recording time is reduced significantly under extremely high...
Instruction Manual
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.... Language Settings The language on the display can be changed. (੬ pg. 31, 34, 36) 1 Set the Power Switch to record on or off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in "Language Settings" on the tape and the memory card. to select the desired language... MENU twice. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears. 5 Press + or - ENGLISH CLOCK DEC 2 0 '0 5 ADJ . 5: 0 0 PM "LANGUAGE", and press MENU. to use of LCD monitor in this manual supposes the use the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully.
.... Language Settings The language on the display can be changed. (੬ pg. 31, 34, 36) 1 Set the Power Switch to record on or off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in "Language Settings" on the tape and the memory card. to select the desired language... MENU twice. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears. 5 Press + or - ENGLISH CLOCK DEC 2 0 '0 5 ADJ . 5: 0 0 PM "LANGUAGE", and press MENU. to use of LCD monitor in this manual supposes the use the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully.
Instruction Manual
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...LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 18) MENU ● To adjust the brightness of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it manually for best viewability. 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in injury or product damage. ● Once the cassette holder is closed and ... to be powered up to select "BRIGHT", and press MENU. Example: 6 Press + or - Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to clear the brightness control indicator from the display. until it recedes automatically. Then tighten ...
...LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 18) MENU ● To adjust the brightness of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it manually for best viewability. 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in injury or product damage. ● Once the cassette holder is closed and ... to be powered up to select "BRIGHT", and press MENU. Example: 6 Press + or - Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to clear the brightness control indicator from the display. until it recedes automatically. Then tighten ...
Instruction Manual
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... counting up again from "00:00:00". This will not occur when "TELE MACRO" is interrupted. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE This means the camcorder may suffer. ● Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set all the way to the lens, zoom out first. To prevent this case... power shuts off during shooting. ● When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting. ● When shooting using the manual focus (੬ pg. 38), then zoom in or out in MANUAL Menu on the tape. If recording starts from the end of image may record the same time codes as close...
... counting up again from "00:00:00". This will not occur when "TELE MACRO" is interrupted. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE This means the camcorder may suffer. ● Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set all the way to the lens, zoom out first. To prevent this case... power shuts off during shooting. ● When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting. ● When shooting using the manual focus (੬ pg. 38), then zoom in or out in MANUAL Menu on the tape. If recording starts from the end of image may record the same time codes as close...
Instruction Manual
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... connector Open the cover. If using a VCR, go 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 the TV to its minimum level to avoid a sudden... VIDEO mode. 6 Start playback on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 20) To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV ● Date/Time Set "DATE/TIME" to "AUTO", "ON" or "OFF". (੬ pg. 31, 36) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control (provided with GR-D290 only) to turn on .
... connector Open the cover. If using a VCR, go 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 the TV to its minimum level to avoid a sudden... VIDEO mode. 6 Start playback on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 20) To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV ● Date/Time Set "DATE/TIME" to "AUTO", "ON" or "OFF". (੬ pg. 31, 36) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control (provided with GR-D290 only) to turn on .
Instruction Manual
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...procedure if you wish to "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on -screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. (੬ pg. 32 - 36) - The Menu Screen closes. ADVANCED FEATURES PLAYBACK" (੬ pg. 26). 2 Open...Press + or - The Sub Menu appears. 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...
...procedure if you wish to "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on -screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. (੬ pg. 32 - 36) - The Menu Screen closes. ADVANCED FEATURES PLAYBACK" (੬ pg. 26). 2 Open...Press + or - The Sub Menu appears. 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...
Instruction Manual
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...with the camcorder on a tripod. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at the switching point. ● It is possible from 25X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 100X digital magnification. 800X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and ...and "Snapshot (For Video Recording)" (੬ pg. 38). While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, " " is automatically adjusted. MANUAL The "q MANUAL" settings are not smooth or natural. SOUND MODE [12BIT]: Enables video recording of previous models) ZOOM 25X: When set to shoot dark ...
...with the camcorder on a tripod. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at the switching point. ● It is possible from 25X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 100X digital magnification. 800X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and ...and "Snapshot (For Video Recording)" (੬ pg. 38). While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, " " is automatically adjusted. MANUAL The "q MANUAL" settings are not smooth or natural. SOUND MODE [12BIT]: Enables video recording of previous models) ZOOM 25X: When set to shoot dark ...
Instruction Manual
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...not be turned on. ● "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder power is set to "OFF" to "PLAY". [ ] = Factory-preset BEEP OFF: Even though not...of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie. The indicator appears. For GR-D270 owners: It is performed. WIND CUT [OFF]: Disengages the function. The quality of focus.... the remote control operations. If no change . After viewing demo, 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. ...
...not be turned on. ● "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder power is set to "OFF" to "PLAY". [ ] = Factory-preset BEEP OFF: Even though not...of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie. The indicator appears. For GR-D270 owners: It is performed. WIND CUT [OFF]: Disengages the function. The quality of focus.... the remote control operations. If no change . After viewing demo, 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. ...
Instruction Manual
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.... 1 Set the Power Switch to "M". 2 Press NIGHT so that look as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to bring the camcorder into focus. The manual focus indicator appears. 3 Press + or - NOTES: ● During Night-Alive, the following functions or settings cannot be difficult to infinity....image will blink. 4 Press MENU. 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 close as if it may not be obtained depending on a subject. ● When the ...
.... 1 Set the Power Switch to "M". 2 Press NIGHT so that look as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to bring the camcorder into focus. The manual focus indicator appears. 3 Press + or - NOTES: ● During Night-Alive, the following functions or settings cannot be difficult to infinity....image will blink. 4 Press MENU. 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 close as if it may not be obtained depending on a subject. ● When the ...
Instruction Manual
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...exposure control and the iris become automatic. The " " indication changes to "A". ● The exposure control indicator and " " disappear. To return to "MANUAL". (੬ pg. 31) ● The exposure control indicator appears. 3 To brighten the image, press +. The exposure control indicator and the " ..." indication appear. 4 Press MENU. 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 ...
...exposure control and the iris become automatic. The " " indication changes to "A". ● The exposure control indicator and " " disappear. To return to "MANUAL". (੬ pg. 31) ● The exposure control indicator appears. 3 To brighten the image, press +. The exposure control indicator and the " ..." indication appear. 4 Press MENU. 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 ...
Instruction Manual
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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 shooting location and condition, optimum result may cause the light around the subject to become too... the Power Switch to "A". Spot Exposure Control Selection of a spot metering area enables more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to the correctness of lighting. (੬ "Manual White Balance Adjustment") FINE: Outdoors on a cloudy day. 40 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Backlight Compensation...
... "WIDE MODE" (੬ pg. 33) • "STROBE" in "PROGRAM AE" (੬ pg. 42) • Digital Zoom (੬ pg. 19) • Manual Exposure Control ● Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may cause the light around the subject to become too... the Power Switch to "A". Spot Exposure Control Selection of a spot metering area enables more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to the correctness of lighting. (੬ "Manual White Balance Adjustment") FINE: Outdoors on a cloudy day. 40 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Backlight Compensation...
Instruction Manual
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... the centre leaving a black screen. White paper 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in step 3. The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is turned off or the battery removed. NOTES: ● You can be used with certain modes of Program AE with special... cover the scene. Because the color temperature is completed, stops blinking. 4 Press MENU twice. The effect indicator disappears. In such a case, adjust focus manually. (੬ pg. 38) ● A subject can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button. ...
... the centre leaving a black screen. White paper 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in step 3. The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is turned off or the battery removed. NOTES: ● You can be used with certain modes of Program AE with special... cover the scene. Because the color temperature is completed, stops blinking. 4 Press MENU twice. The effect indicator disappears. In such a case, adjust focus manually. (੬ pg. 38) ● A subject can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button. ...
Instruction Manual
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... too dark when shooting in the snow. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. Combine this with certain Wipe/Fader effects. (੬ pg. 41) In this case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out. MIRROR*: Creates... to "M". 2 Set "r" to the desired mode. (੬ pg. 31) ● The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is automatically set to "VIDEO". SHUTTER 1/250/ SHUTTER...
... too dark when shooting in the snow. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. Combine this with certain Wipe/Fader effects. (੬ pg. 41) In this case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out. MIRROR*: Creates... to "M". 2 Set "r" to the desired mode. (੬ pg. 31) ● The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is automatically set to "VIDEO". SHUTTER 1/250/ SHUTTER...
Instruction Manual
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...camcorder as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 14) ● To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV • Date/time Set "DATE/TIME" to "AUTO", "ON" or "OFF". (੬ pg. 31, 36) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control (provided with GR-D290... only) to turn on/off the date indication. • Time code Set "TIME CODE" to "OFF" or "ON". (੬ pg. 31, 36) • Indications other than date/time and time code Set "ON SCREEN" to the VCR's instruction manual.) 4 To stop dubbing, stop ...
...camcorder as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 14) ● To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV • Date/time Set "DATE/TIME" to "AUTO", "ON" or "OFF". (੬ pg. 31, 36) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control (provided with GR-D290... only) to turn on/off the date indication. • Time code Set "TIME CODE" to "OFF" or "ON". (੬ pg. 31, 36) • Indications other than date/time and time code Set "ON SCREEN" to the VCR's instruction manual.) 4 To stop dubbing, stop ...
Instruction Manual
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...this occurs, turn off . 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV connector. The indication stops rotating. 9 Press 8 to return to the video unit's instruction manual.) 5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video unit, then stop playback on this camcorder. NOTES: ● It is recommended to...Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the DV IN/OUT connector. ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. To use this camcorder as a recorder 1 Make sure all ...
...this occurs, turn off . 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV connector. The indication stops rotating. 9 Press 8 to return to the video unit's instruction manual.) 5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video unit, then stop playback on this camcorder. NOTES: ● It is recommended to...Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the DV IN/OUT connector. ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. To use this camcorder as a recorder 1 Make sure all ...
Instruction Manual
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...JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. ● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder...instruction manuals of the PC and Software. ● The still images can result in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the camcorder. ...DV cable (optional) Core filter To DV connector PC PC with DV connector When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, make sure to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software (GR-D290 only), software equipped with a DV...
...JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. ● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder...instruction manuals of the PC and Software. ● The still images can result in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the camcorder. ...DV cable (optional) Core filter To DV connector PC PC with DV connector When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, make sure to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software (GR-D290 only), software equipped with a DV...
Instruction Manual
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... Focus is set to "OFF". HSet Focus to "5S" in MANUAL Menu. in MANUAL Menu. (੬ pg. 31, 37) Snapshot mode cannot be used... effects and "DIS". (੬ pg. 31, 32, 41, 42) Digital Zoom does not work. ● 25X optical zoom is a microcomputer-controlled device...HRe-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader effects, Program AE with condensation. The camcorder is selected. HConnect the AC Adapter securely. (੬ pg. 14) ●... the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. HSet "DATE/TIME" to "MEMORY". HSet "ZOOM" to "100X" or...
... Focus is set to "OFF". HSet Focus to "5S" in MANUAL Menu. in MANUAL Menu. (੬ pg. 31, 37) Snapshot mode cannot be used... effects and "DIS". (੬ pg. 31, 32, 41, 42) Digital Zoom does not work. ● 25X optical zoom is a microcomputer-controlled device...HRe-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader effects, Program AE with condensation. The camcorder is selected. HConnect the AC Adapter securely. (੬ pg. 14) ●... the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. HSet "DATE/TIME" to "MEMORY". HSet "ZOOM" to "100X" or...