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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. (੬ pg. 30) Fade in Backlight Compensation Simply pressing ... DATA button. (੬ pg. 13) BATTERY CONDITION LEVEL MAX TIME 100% 50 0 LCD 80min FINDER 90min Auto Button You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO button.(੬ pg. 14) AUTO...
EN 5 Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (੬ pg. 30) Fade in Backlight Compensation Simply pressing ... DATA button. (੬ pg. 13) BATTERY CONDITION LEVEL MAX TIME 100% 50 0 LCD 80min FINDER 90min Auto Button You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO button.(੬ pg. 14) AUTO...
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...16 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 16 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17 VIDEO RECORDING 17 Basic Recording 17 Tape Remaining Time 17 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder 17 Zooming 18 Journalistic Shooting 18 Time Code 18 Quick Review 19 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 19 VIDEO PLAYBACK 20 Normal Playback 20 Still ... Recording Menus 23 Playback Menus 25 FEATURES FOR RECORDING 26 Wide Mode 26 Night-Scope 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...
...16 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 16 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17 VIDEO RECORDING 17 Basic Recording 17 Tape Remaining Time 17 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder 17 Zooming 18 Journalistic Shooting 18 Time Code 18 Quick Review 19 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 19 VIDEO PLAYBACK 20 Normal Playback 20 Still ... Recording Menus 23 Playback Menus 25 FEATURES FOR RECORDING 26 Wide Mode 26 Night-Scope 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...
Instruction Manual
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... (੬ pg. 20) Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT] (੬ pg. 28) Down Button [4] (੬ pg. 22) 4Play/Pause Button [6] (੬ pg. 20) Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (੬ pg. 27) Up Button [3] (੬ pg. 22) 5Wide Button [WIDE] (੬ pg. 26) Blank Search [BLANK] (੬ pg...2668; pg. 26) 8Diopter Adjustment Control (੬ pg. 15) 9Auto Button [AUTO] (੬ pg. 14) !Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (੬ pg. 26) "Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (੬ pg. 18) Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, -] (੬ pg. 20) #Battery Release Button [PUSH BATT.] (੬ pg. 12) $Recording Start...
... (੬ pg. 20) Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT] (੬ pg. 28) Down Button [4] (੬ pg. 22) 4Play/Pause Button [6] (੬ pg. 20) Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (੬ pg. 27) Up Button [3] (੬ pg. 22) 5Wide Button [WIDE] (੬ pg. 26) Blank Search [BLANK] (੬ pg...2668; pg. 26) 8Diopter Adjustment Control (੬ pg. 15) 9Auto Button [AUTO] (੬ pg. 14) !Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (੬ pg. 26) "Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (੬ pg. 18) Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, -] (੬ pg. 20) #Battery Release Button [PUSH BATT.] (੬ pg. 12) $Recording Start...
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...;nder)(੬ pg. 15) 1/50 BRIGHT -1 B/W .Date/Time (੬ pg. 15) 1:15 PM 1. 1. 2006 During Video Playback 1Auto/Manual Mode Indicator A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode 2 : Night-Scope Indicator (੬ pg. 26) : Gain Up Mode (੬ pg. 23) 3Shutter Speed (੬ pg. 31) ...12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 23) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) 8Battery Remaining Power Indicator (੬ pg. 37) 9Approximate Zoom Ratio (੬ pg. 18) !Zoom indicator (੬ pg. 18) "Digital Image Stabilizer (੬ pg. 23) #Wide Mode Indicator (੬ pg...
...;nder)(੬ pg. 15) 1/50 BRIGHT -1 B/W .Date/Time (੬ pg. 15) 1:15 PM 1. 1. 2006 During Video Playback 1Auto/Manual Mode Indicator A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode 2 : Night-Scope Indicator (੬ pg. 26) : Gain Up Mode (੬ pg. 23) 3Shutter Speed (੬ pg. 31) ...12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 23) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) 8Battery Remaining Power Indicator (੬ pg. 37) 9Approximate Zoom Ratio (੬ pg. 18) !Zoom indicator (੬ pg. 18) "Digital Image Stabilizer (੬ pg. 23) #Wide Mode Indicator (੬ pg...
Instruction Manual
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... recording. Language Settings Choose the appropriate operation mode according to switch off the camcorder by setting various functions. When manual mode is set to "REC", you to your operation. M Manual Mode: Manual recording is possible by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in...various playback functions using the Menus. (੬ pg. 22) OFF: Allows you can also turn on the camcorder, set various recording functions using the Menus. (੬ pg. 22) Auto/Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to . (੬ pg. 14) 3 Press MENU. The DISPLAY ...
... recording. Language Settings Choose the appropriate operation mode according to switch off the camcorder by setting various functions. When manual mode is set to "REC", you to your operation. M Manual Mode: Manual recording is possible by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in...various playback functions using the Menus. (੬ pg. 22) OFF: Allows you can also turn on the camcorder, set various recording functions using the Menus. (੬ pg. 22) Auto/Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to . (੬ pg. 14) 3 Press MENU. The DISPLAY ...
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...press SET or 2. D I SPLAY CLOCK ADJ . The DISPLAY Menu appears. 5 Press 3 or 4 to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. YEAR 2 4h 1 . 1 . 2 006 13 : 00 Grip Adjustment 1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the...64257;nder fully and set "PRIORITY" to select the value, then press SET or 2. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability. 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in Playback mode, BRIGHT -1 please proceed to Step 5. 4 Press 3 or...
...press SET or 2. D I SPLAY CLOCK ADJ . The DISPLAY Menu appears. 5 Press 3 or 4 to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. YEAR 2 4h 1 . 1 . 2 006 13 : 00 Grip Adjustment 1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the...64257;nder fully and set "PRIORITY" to select the value, then press SET or 2. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability. 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in Playback mode, BRIGHT -1 please proceed to Step 5. 4 Press 3 or...
Instruction Manual
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... manual focus (੬ pg. 27), then zoom in or out in the most convenient direction. Zoom in image magnification. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in Record mode. ● Zooming is possible to 32X magnification using the optical zoom. (੬ pg. 23) ● Zoom magnification of over 32X...
... manual focus (੬ pg. 27), then zoom in or out in the most convenient direction. Zoom in image magnification. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in Record mode. ● Zooming is possible to 32X magnification using the optical zoom. (੬ pg. 23) ● Zoom magnification of over 32X...
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...NOTE: The S-Video cable is turned on its minimum level to step 3. Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the illustration. VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 21 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/ VCR/VCD has only A/V input connectors...VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 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 VIDEO mode. 6 Start playback on...
...NOTE: The S-Video cable is turned on its minimum level to step 3. Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the illustration. VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 21 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/ VCR/VCD has only A/V input connectors...VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 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 VIDEO mode. 6 Start playback on...
Instruction Manual
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...a tripod is elongated vertically. When using this mode on a TV with a normal screen ratio, refer to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. To deactivate Night-Scope Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Scope indicator " " appears. ● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to...is selected. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. The indicator appears. 26 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Wide Mode This camcorder allows you record still images that look as if it may look like photographs onto a tape. 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC...
...a tripod is elongated vertically. When using this mode on a TV with a normal screen ratio, refer to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. To deactivate Night-Scope Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Scope indicator " " appears. ● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to...is selected. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. The indicator appears. 26 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Wide Mode This camcorder allows you record still images that look as if it may look like photographs onto a tape. 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC...
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...Press SET. M 2 Set the recording mode to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice. The manual focus indicator appears. 4 Press 2 or 1 to focus Manual focus indicator on the shooting condition. NOTES: ● You cannot use the manual focus mode. 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC". Exposure adjustment is complete. Focus...pg. 28) ● -3 exposure has the same effect as when "PROGRAM AE" is bright. 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 to the subject) to...
...Press SET. M 2 Set the recording mode to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice. The manual focus indicator appears. 4 Press 2 or 1 to focus Manual focus indicator on the shooting condition. NOTES: ● You cannot use the manual focus mode. 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC". Exposure adjustment is complete. Focus...pg. 28) ● -3 exposure has the same effect as when "PROGRAM AE" is bright. 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 to the subject) to...
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... shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. ● When shooting objects under a spotlight. ● When zooming. The " " indication appears. To return to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when...contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to "MANUAL" in FUNCTION Menu. (੬ pg. 23) ● The exposure control menu appears. 4 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD L monitor or the viewfinder, then press ...
... shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. ● When shooting objects under a spotlight. ● When zooming. The " " indication appears. To return to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when...contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to "MANUAL" in FUNCTION Menu. (੬ pg. 23) ● The exposure control menu appears. 4 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD L monitor or the viewfinder, then press ...
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... of colour reproduction under various types of lighting. (☞ "Manual White Balance Adjustment") FINE : Outdoors on the LCD monitor/viewfinder. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate. To...● Exposure is correct, all other colours will be attained. To change the setting Set "W.BALANCE" in "EFFECT" (੬ pg. 31) ● Digital Zoom (੬ pg. 18) ● Depending on a cloudy day. [ ] = Factory-preset To return to automatic white balance Set "W.BALANCE" to " "....
... of colour reproduction under various types of lighting. (☞ "Manual White Balance Adjustment") FINE : Outdoors on the LCD monitor/viewfinder. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate. To...● Exposure is correct, all other colours will be attained. To change the setting Set "W.BALANCE" in "EFFECT" (੬ pg. 31) ● Digital Zoom (੬ pg. 18) ● Depending on a cloudy day. [ ] = Factory-preset To return to automatic white balance Set "W.BALANCE" to " "....
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Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. 4 Select FUNCTION ...the power is displayed. The effect indicator disappears. 30 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Manual White Balance Adjustment Wipe Or Fader Effects Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,...Stop Button. BLACK : Fade in from one scene to bottom, leaving a black screen. In such a case, adjust focus manually. (੬ pg. 27) ● A subject can extend the length of lighting. 1 Set the Power Switch to ...
Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. 4 Select FUNCTION ...the power is displayed. The effect indicator disappears. 30 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Manual White Balance Adjustment Wipe Or Fader Effects Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,...Stop Button. BLACK : Fade in from one scene to bottom, leaving a black screen. In such a case, adjust focus manually. (੬ pg. 27) ● A subject can extend the length of lighting. 1 Set the Power Switch to ...
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... but can be changed to your footage is activated. ● The selected effect indicator appears. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. SHUTTER 1/500/SHUTTER 1/4000: These settings allow fast-moving images to be used during RecordStandby. ● Some modes of consecutive snapshots. ... effect Select "OFF" in step 2. SHUTTER OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) SHUTTER 1/50: The shutter speed is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. SHUTTER 1/120: The shutter speed is selected. Use these settings when ...
... but can be changed to your footage is activated. ● The selected effect indicator appears. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. SHUTTER 1/500/SHUTTER 1/4000: These settings allow fast-moving images to be used during RecordStandby. ● Some modes of consecutive snapshots. ... effect Select "OFF" in step 2. SHUTTER OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) SHUTTER 1/50: The shutter speed is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. SHUTTER 1/120: The shutter speed is selected. Use these settings when ...
Instruction Manual
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... case, it is optional. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the VCR's instruction manual.) 4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop playback on the camcorder. NOTES: ● It is recommended to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/ VCR/VDR has S-VIDEO in ...the package for watching still images only. The core filter reduces interference. Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in and...
... case, it is optional. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the VCR's instruction manual.) 4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop playback on the camcorder. NOTES: ● It is recommended to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/ VCR/VDR has S-VIDEO in ...the package for watching still images only. The core filter reduces interference. Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in and...
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...the video unit. (Refer to the video unit's instruction manual.) 5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the player. 7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV output connector ... Start playback on the video unit, then stop dubbing. If this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable, be sure to use this camcorder as shown in step 4. To use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. EDITING EN 33 ADVANCED FEATURES Dubbing To Or...
...the video unit. (Refer to the video unit's instruction manual.) 5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the player. 7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV output connector ... Start playback on the video unit, then stop dubbing. If this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable, be sure to use this camcorder as shown in step 4. To use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. EDITING EN 33 ADVANCED FEATURES Dubbing To Or...
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... ● The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. ● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. ● The still images can also 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) ..., refer to follow the procedure below. Core filter DV cable (optional) Core filter To DV connector PC with DV connector When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, make sure to the help for the Windows® Messenger. 34 EN EDITING Connection To A Personal Computer It is...
... ● The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. ● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. ● The still images can also 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) ..., refer to follow the procedure below. Core filter DV cable (optional) Core filter To DV connector PC with DV connector When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, make sure to the help for the Windows® Messenger. 34 EN EDITING Connection To A Personal Computer It is...
Instruction Manual
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...the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. and then re-connect it from the beginning. The camcorder is not a malfunction. When shooting a subject illuminated by bright ...sections Effects and "DIS". (੬ pg. 22, 23, 31) Digital Zoom does not work. ● 32X optical zoom is selected. ➜Set "ZOOM" to "64X" or "800X". (੬ pg. 23) Video Playback...DATE/TIME" to the mode or channel appropriate for an instant. ● This is set to the Manual mode. ➜Set Focus to its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait...
...the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. and then re-connect it from the beginning. The camcorder is not a malfunction. When shooting a subject illuminated by bright ...sections Effects and "DIS". (੬ pg. 22, 23, 31) Digital Zoom does not work. ● 32X optical zoom is selected. ➜Set "ZOOM" to "64X" or "800X". (੬ pg. 23) Video Playback...DATE/TIME" to the mode or channel appropriate for an instant. ● This is set to the Manual mode. ➜Set Focus to its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait...
Instruction Manual
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42 EN TERMS A AC Adapter 13 Auto/Manual Mode 14 B Backlight Compensation 28 Battery Pack 11, 12, 39 Blank Search 20 C Changing The Menu Settings 22 - 25 Charging ... Dubbing 32, 33 E Effect Mode 31 Exposure Control 29 I Iris Lock 28 L LCD Monitor and Viewfinder 17, 19 Loading A Cassette 16 M Manual Focus 27 Melody 24 Motor Drive Mode 26 N Night-Scope 26 P Playback Sound 25 Power-Linked Operation 12 Priority 24 Program AE 31 Q Quick ..., 24 Tripod Mounting 16 Troubleshooting 35 W Warning Indications 37 White Balance 29 Wide Mode 26 Wipe Or Fader Effects 30 Z Zooming 18, 23
42 EN TERMS A AC Adapter 13 Auto/Manual Mode 14 B Backlight Compensation 28 Battery Pack 11, 12, 39 Blank Search 20 C Changing The Menu Settings 22 - 25 Charging ... Dubbing 32, 33 E Effect Mode 31 Exposure Control 29 I Iris Lock 28 L LCD Monitor and Viewfinder 17, 19 Loading A Cassette 16 M Manual Focus 27 Melody 24 Motor Drive Mode 26 N Night-Scope 26 P Playback Sound 25 Power-Linked Operation 12 Priority 24 Program AE 31 Q Quick ..., 24 Tripod Mounting 16 Troubleshooting 35 W Warning Indications 37 White Balance 29 Wide Mode 26 Wipe Or Fader Effects 30 Z Zooming 18, 23