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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...
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... set various playback functions using the Menus. (੬ pg. 22) Auto/Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to . (੬ pg. 14) 3 Press MENU. A Auto Mode: You can also turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to switch off the camcorder by setting various functions. LANGUAGE DA T E / T I ME ON ...(੬ pg. 22) OFF: Allows you can record using the Power Switch. 14 EN GETTING STARTED Operation Mode To turn on/off the camcorder. Lock Button POWER/ CHARGE lamp MENU AUTO Power-Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to "REC", you to any operation mode except...
... set various playback functions using the Menus. (੬ pg. 22) Auto/Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to . (੬ pg. 14) 3 Press MENU. A Auto Mode: You can also turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to switch off the camcorder by setting various functions. LANGUAGE DA T E / T I ME ON ...(੬ pg. 22) OFF: Allows you can record using the Power Switch. 14 EN GETTING STARTED Operation Mode To turn on/off the camcorder. Lock Button POWER/ CHARGE lamp MENU AUTO Power-Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to "REC", you to any operation mode except...
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...through the grip to select the desired date display format, 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 appropriate brightness is reached and press SET or 2. 7 Press MENU. GETTING ...all the settings. The date display format is highlighted. 3 Press 3 or 4 to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC" or "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch...
...through the grip to select the desired date display format, 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 appropriate brightness is reached and press SET or 2. 7 Press MENU. GETTING ...all the settings. The date display format is highlighted. 3 Press 3 or 4 to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC" or "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch...
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...to 32X magnification using the manual focus (੬ pg. 27), then zoom in or out in (T: Telephoto) 1x 10x 20x 40x Journalistic Shooting In some situations, different shooting angles may become unstable during zooming. If zoomed-in in the most convenient direction. Hold the camcorder in...in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may suffer. ● Macro shooting (as approx. 5 cm to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to "W". Zoom out (W: Wide angle) 10 x Digital zoom zone 32X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES: ● Focusing may...
...to 32X magnification using the manual focus (੬ pg. 27), then zoom in or out in (T: Telephoto) 1x 10x 20x 40x Journalistic Shooting In some situations, different shooting angles may become unstable during zooming. If zoomed-in in the most convenient direction. Hold the camcorder in...in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may suffer. ● Macro shooting (as approx. 5 cm to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to "W". Zoom out (W: Wide angle) 10 x Digital zoom zone 32X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES: ● Focusing may...
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...VCR has only A/V input connectors.) 2Red to AUDIO R IN* 3White to AUDIO L IN* 4Black to the camera. Consult the JVC Service Centre described on its VIDEO mode. 6 Start playback on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 20) To choose whether or not the following displays appear on . VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 21 1 Make sure ...all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to step 3. 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...
...VCR has only A/V input connectors.) 2Red to AUDIO R IN* 3White to AUDIO L IN* 4Black to the camera. Consult the JVC Service Centre described on its VIDEO mode. 6 Start playback on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 20) To choose whether or not the following displays appear on . VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 21 1 Make sure ...all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to step 3. 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...
Instruction Manual
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... for recording. [ ] = Factory-preset 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC". 2 Press 16:9 button repeatedly to choose your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. The indicator appears. Snapshot (Record still Image on TVs with "SNOW" or "SPORTS" of "PROGRAM AE", or all models of "SHUTTER". (੬ pg...areas even brighter than they would be activated simultaneously with an aspect ratio of image output format for approx. 5 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. ● You can perform Snapshot also during recording. To deactivate Night-Scope Press NIGHT again ...
... for recording. [ ] = Factory-preset 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC". 2 Press 16:9 button repeatedly to choose your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. The indicator appears. Snapshot (Record still Image on TVs with "SNOW" or "SPORTS" of "PROGRAM AE", or all models of "SHUTTER". (੬ pg...areas even brighter than they would be activated simultaneously with an aspect ratio of image output format for approx. 5 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. ● You can perform Snapshot also during recording. To deactivate Night-Scope Press NIGHT again ...
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... FEATURES To reset to " ". (੬ pg. 14) 3 Press FOCUS. Exposure adjustment 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 to the subject) to in... the following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , and . NOTES: ● You cannot use the manual focus mode. 1 Set the Power ...
... FEATURES To reset to " ". (੬ pg. 14) 3 Press FOCUS. Exposure adjustment 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 to the subject) to in... the following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , and . NOTES: ● You cannot use the manual focus mode. 1 Set the Power ...
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... the iris in step 3. ● The exposure control indicator and " " disappear. M 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC". 2 Set the recording mode to "MANUAL" in more light. Use this function in the following situations: ● When shooting a moving subject. ● When the distance to the subject changes (so its... light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow 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 and hold SET for over 2 seconds. M 1 Set...
... the iris in step 3. ● The exposure control indicator and " " disappear. M 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC". 2 Set the recording mode to "MANUAL" in more light. Use this function in the following situations: ● When shooting a moving subject. ● When the distance to the subject changes (so its... light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow 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 and hold SET for over 2 seconds. M 1 Set...
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...optimum result may not be accurately reproduced. The white balance is locked. To change the setting Set "W.BALANCE" in "EFFECT" (੬ pg. 31) ● Digital Zoom (੬ pg. 18) ● Depending on a sunny day. M 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC". 2 Set the recording mode to " ". (... adjusted automatically. White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to achieve a more precise exposure compensation. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to the correctness of a spot metering area enables more professional colour/ tint reproduction.
...optimum result may not be accurately reproduced. The white balance is locked. To change the setting Set "W.BALANCE" in "EFFECT" (੬ pg. 31) ● Digital Zoom (੬ pg. 18) ● Depending on a sunny day. M 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC". 2 Set the recording mode to " ". (... adjusted automatically. White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to achieve a more precise exposure compensation. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to the correctness of a spot metering area enables more professional colour/ tint reproduction.
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...-preset) WHITE : Fade in or out with a white screen. BLACK : Fade in or out with a black screen. In such a case, adjust focus manually. (੬ pg. 27) ● A subject can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button. These ...effects let you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is completed, stops blinking. 6 Press SET or 2 to right. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. 4 Select ...
...-preset) WHITE : Fade in or out with a white screen. BLACK : Fade in or out with a black screen. In such a case, adjust focus manually. (੬ pg. 27) ● A subject can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button. These ...effects let you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is completed, stops blinking. 6 Press SET or 2 to right. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. 4 Select ...
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...CLASSIC effect. : Gives recorded scenes a strobe STROBE : Your recording looks like old photos. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. Black bands that occurs when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as in the snow. Combine this with the Cinema mode for subjects... Balance (੬ pg. 29) is automatically set to " ", but can be used during Night-Scope. ● When a subject is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to in step 2. SHUTTER 1/120: The shutter speed is activated. ● The selected effect indicator appears....
...CLASSIC effect. : Gives recorded scenes a strobe STROBE : Your recording looks like old photos. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. Black bands that occurs when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as in the snow. Combine this with the Cinema mode for subjects... Balance (੬ pg. 29) is automatically set to " ", but can be used during Night-Scope. ● When a subject is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to in step 2. SHUTTER 1/120: The shutter speed is activated. ● The selected effect indicator appears....
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...To S connector To AV connector Audio/Video cable (provided) S Cable (optional) 12 3 4 1 Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and the VCR's input connectors. 2 Start playback on the camcorder. (੬ 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 sheet included in and A/V input connectors. Consult the JVC Service ...
...To S connector To AV connector Audio/Video cable (provided) S Cable (optional) 12 3 4 1 Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and the VCR's input connectors. 2 Start playback on the camcorder. (੬ 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 sheet included in and A/V input connectors. Consult the JVC Service ...
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...manual.) 5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the player. 7 At the point you want to start recording on this camcorder...camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV connector. NOTE...camcorder. (੬ pg. 20) 4 At the point you want to start dubbing, start dubbing, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to use this camcorder... as a recorder 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect this camcorder ...camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV... illustration. 3 Set the camcorder's Power Switch to "PLAY...off . 2 Connect this camcorder. To DV IN/OUT Core ...
...manual.) 5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the player. 7 At the point you want to start recording on this camcorder...camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV connector. NOTE...camcorder. (੬ pg. 20) 4 At the point you want to start dubbing, start dubbing, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to use this camcorder... as a recorder 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect this camcorder ...camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV... illustration. 3 Set the camcorder's Power Switch to "PLAY...off . 2 Connect this camcorder. To DV IN/OUT Core ...
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...using a DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below. When connecting the camcorder to a PC using the software equipped with a DV connector-equipped capture board. ● The system may cause ...PC or commercially available software. If you are 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 Windows® XP, 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 ...
...using a DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below. When connecting the camcorder to a PC using the software equipped with a DV connector-equipped capture board. ● The system may cause ...PC or commercially available software. If you are 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 Windows® XP, 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 ...
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... Zoom does not work. ● 32X optical zoom is selected. ➜Set "ZOOM" to "64X" or "800X". (੬ pg. 23) Video Playback The tape is moving, but is selected. ➜Disengage the ( 16:9 indicator) 16:9 wide mode. (੬ pg. 26) REFERENCES The camcorder.... (੬ pg. 40) Advanced features The focus does not adjust automatically. ● Focus is set to the Manual mode. ➜Set Focus to "REC". (੬ pg. 16) ● "TAPE END" appears. ➜... below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. and then re-connect it from the beginning.
... Zoom does not work. ● 32X optical zoom is selected. ➜Set "ZOOM" to "64X" or "800X". (੬ pg. 23) Video Playback The tape is moving, but is selected. ➜Disengage the ( 16:9 indicator) 16:9 wide mode. (੬ pg. 26) REFERENCES The camcorder.... (੬ pg. 40) Advanced features The focus does not adjust automatically. ● Focus is set to the Manual mode. ➜Set Focus to "REC". (੬ pg. 16) ● "TAPE END" appears. ➜... below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. and then re-connect it from the beginning.
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