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Video Recording 1 Open the LCD Monitor. Notes: • The battery pack is not charged at the time of the camcorder BATT. 2. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. 2 Set the Power Switch to "REC". (੬ 13) AUTO Set MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to "VIDEO". (੬ 13) ...
Video Recording 1 Open the LCD Monitor. Notes: • The battery pack is not charged at the time of the camcorder BATT. 2. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. 2 Set the Power Switch to "REC". (੬ 13) AUTO Set MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to "VIDEO". (੬ 13) ...
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...permission is not compatible with high precision technology. in place where humidity is recommended only genuine JVC batteries and accessories are used your cassette tapes and camcorder are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and... in a closed car in cassette cases. These spots are either registered trademarks or trademarks of your camcorder. • Remember that you use JVC brand cassette tapes. About Batteries DANGER! To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to make a trial recording. We recommend ...
...permission is not compatible with high precision technology. in place where humidity is recommended only genuine JVC batteries and accessories are used your cassette tapes and camcorder are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and... in a closed car in cassette cases. These spots are either registered trademarks or trademarks of your camcorder. • Remember that you use JVC brand cassette tapes. About Batteries DANGER! To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to make a trial recording. We recommend ...
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... UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONS: • This camcorder is designed to be exposed to dripping or splashing. Use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use this equipment, fire or electric... liquid is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a bathroom or places with JVC Data Battery. Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are possible anywhere. • This product includes patented and other proprietary ...
... UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONS: • This camcorder is designed to be exposed to dripping or splashing. Use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use this equipment, fire or electric... liquid is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a bathroom or places with JVC Data Battery. Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are possible anywhere. • This product includes patented and other proprietary ...
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... table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to get your finger caught in the European Union IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Take care not to the user. If this apparatus near ... holder cover. Read these instructions. 3. Do not use this symbol is shown, it on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. CAUTION! WARNING: Batteries shall not be sure to always securely attach and use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over , ...
... table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to get your finger caught in the European Union IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Take care not to the user. If this apparatus near ... holder cover. Read these instructions. 3. Do not use this symbol is shown, it on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. CAUTION! WARNING: Batteries shall not be sure to always securely attach and use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over , ...
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... the specified model only. Accessories or AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U or Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) Battery Pack BN-VF808U Shoulder Strap (੬ 9) Lens Cap (੬ 9) USB Cable CD-ROM Note: Make sure to select. 8 EN Getting Started Regarding This Manual Control...
... the specified model only. Accessories or AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U or Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) Battery Pack BN-VF808U Shoulder Strap (੬ 9) Lens Cap (੬ 9) USB Cable CD-ROM Note: Make sure to select. 8 EN Getting Started Regarding This Manual Control...
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... [T/W] (੬ 21)/ Speaker Volume Control [VOL 21) Power Switch [REC, OFF, PLAY] Lock Button Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/ EJECT] (੬ 18) Battery Release Button [BATT.] (੬ 16) 16:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] (੬ 18)/ Blank Search [BLANK] (੬ 22)/ Index Button [INDEX] (੬ 24) ... The logo is built-in the memory card or PC. PLAY: • To play back a tape. ENGLISH OFF: To switch off the camcorder. MEMORY/VIDEO Switch Position VIDEO: To record on a tape or play back a recording on the tape. • To perform recording in a ...
... [T/W] (੬ 21)/ Speaker Volume Control [VOL 21) Power Switch [REC, OFF, PLAY] Lock Button Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/ EJECT] (੬ 18) Battery Release Button [BATT.] (੬ 16) 16:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] (੬ 18)/ Blank Search [BLANK] (੬ 22)/ Index Button [INDEX] (੬ 24) ... The logo is built-in the memory card or PC. PLAY: • To play back a tape. ENGLISH OFF: To switch off the camcorder. MEMORY/VIDEO Switch Position VIDEO: To record on a tape or play back a recording on the tape. • To perform recording in a ...
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Recording M 10 x 640F 15 PHOTO 3 LCD 11:13AM DEC. 6.2007 Battery Remaining Power Indicator (੬ 45) Operation Mode (੬ 20) A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode LED Light Indicator (੬ 34) : Night-Alive Indicator (... 39) Selected Program AE Indicator (੬ 38) LCD (੬ 31) : LCD Backlight Indicator (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) During Both Video And D.S.C. recording.) Image Quality: FINE and STANDARD (in order of shots that can be stored during process of switching over to indoor...
Recording M 10 x 640F 15 PHOTO 3 LCD 11:13AM DEC. 6.2007 Battery Remaining Power Indicator (੬ 45) Operation Mode (੬ 20) A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode LED Light Indicator (੬ 34) : Night-Alive Indicator (... 39) Selected Program AE Indicator (੬ 38) LCD (੬ 31) : LCD Backlight Indicator (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) During Both Video And D.S.C. recording.) Image Quality: FINE and STANDARD (in order of shots that can be stored during process of switching over to indoor...
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...Ratio (੬ 21) During Video Playback Getting Started EN 15 During D.S.C. Playback 100-0013 11:13AM DEC. 6.2007 12B I T L LP DV IN Battery Remaining Power Indicator (੬ 45) Folder/File Number Operation Mode Indicator Date/Time VOLUME 20 : 21 : 25 11:13AM DEC. 6.2007... Battery Remaining Power Indicator (੬ 45) Sound Mode Indicator (੬ 30) Blank Search Indicator (੬ 22) Tape Speed (SP/LP) (੬ ...
...Ratio (੬ 21) During Video Playback Getting Started EN 15 During D.S.C. Playback 100-0013 11:13AM DEC. 6.2007 12B I T L LP DV IN Battery Remaining Power Indicator (੬ 45) Folder/File Number Operation Mode Indicator Date/Time VOLUME 20 : 21 : 25 11:13AM DEC. 6.2007... Battery Remaining Power Indicator (੬ 45) Sound Mode Indicator (੬ 30) Blank Search Indicator (੬ 22) Tape Speed (SP/LP) (੬ ...
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...Connect the AC adapter. • The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to be replaced. Notes: • If a fully charged battery pack is finished. This may damage the AC adapter. Using The Battery Pack Perform step 2 in RecordStandby mode with the cassette inserted and ...no operation is performed, the camcorder will automatically turn off . • If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to indicate charging has started. • ...
...Connect the AC adapter. • The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to be replaced. Notes: • If a fully charged battery pack is finished. This may damage the AC adapter. Using The Battery Pack Perform step 2 in RecordStandby mode with the cassette inserted and ...no operation is performed, the camcorder will automatically turn off . • If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to indicate charging has started. • ...
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... Using AC Power Language Settings The language on the display can be a problem with your nearest JVC dealer. • Battery data display may be turned on or off . In such a case, consult your battery. DATA BATTERY CONDITION LEVEL 100% MAX TIME 50% 120min 0% • When the Power Switch is set... if the button is pressed and hold for several times, there may differ due to the environment change if the LCD Backlight is in a camcorder malfunction. 1 Select 2 SET ENGLISH 2 Select the desired date display format, press SET. • Repeat this step to input time display format...
... Using AC Power Language Settings The language on the display can be a problem with your nearest JVC dealer. • Battery data display may be turned on or off . In such a case, consult your battery. DATA BATTERY CONDITION LEVEL 100% MAX TIME 50% 120min 0% • When the Power Switch is set... if the button is pressed and hold for several times, there may differ due to the environment change if the LCD Backlight is in a camcorder malfunction. 1 Select 2 SET ENGLISH 2 Select the desired date display format, press SET. • Repeat this step to input time display format...
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...the cassette holder cover. • When the battery pack's charge is set to record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9 size. By default, the camcorder is low, you record videos in 16:9 size... BRIGHT", press SET. 1 Select PUSH Erase protection tab Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out. The camcorder needs to be able to a warm environment, wait a short time before continuing. 16:9 Wide Mode You can record ... a few minutes later, insert it again. • When the camcorder is closed, it recedes automatically. Replace the battery pack with the 4:3 screen. (੬ 28, 31)
...the cassette holder cover. • When the battery pack's charge is set to record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9 size. By default, the camcorder is low, you record videos in 16:9 size... BRIGHT", press SET. 1 Select PUSH Erase protection tab Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out. The camcorder needs to be able to a warm environment, wait a short time before continuing. 16:9 Wide Mode You can record ... a few minutes later, insert it again. • When the camcorder is closed, it recedes automatically. Replace the battery pack with the 4:3 screen. (੬ 28, 31)
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... reverse direction. During playback, press 5 once or twice for forward search, or 3 once or twice for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. • When a cable is connected to avoid time code interruption (੬ 20). 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Normal... Playback" (੬ 21). 2 Press BLANK. • The "BLANK SEARCH" indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search, then stops at the spot which is not heard from the speaker. Notes: • Before starting Blank Search,...
... reverse direction. During playback, press 5 once or twice for forward search, or 3 once or twice for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. • When a cable is connected to avoid time code interruption (੬ 20). 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Normal... Playback" (੬ 21). 2 Press BLANK. • The "BLANK SEARCH" indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search, then stops at the spot which is not heard from the speaker. Notes: • Before starting Blank Search,...
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...Note: If shooting is not performed for taking snapshots. Check the recording operation before use your SD card by transferring the data from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. Power [PLAY] U/ 9, e SNAPSHOT BLANK/ 16:9 INDEX Switch INDEX SET k g D.S.C. To perform... LCD monitor. CHECK CARD'S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set "MELODY" to model . ENGLISH The "PHOTO"...
...Note: If shooting is not performed for taking snapshots. Check the recording operation before use your SD card by transferring the data from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. Power [PLAY] U/ 9, e SNAPSHOT BLANK/ 16:9 INDEX Switch INDEX SET k g D.S.C. To perform... LCD monitor. CHECK CARD'S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set "MELODY" to model . ENGLISH The "PHOTO"...
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...Display 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in ascending order. 3 To end Auto Playback, press 8. Recording & Playback Normal Playback Of Images Index Playback Of Files Images shot with this camcorder. This browsing capability makes it easy to display the next file. The ON SCREEN menu appears. • Press g whenever you want to return to... Playback, files are displayed in the memory card. ON 6 Press MENU. • The operation mode indicator, folder/file number, date/time and battery remaining power indicator disappear. • To display the indicators again, select "ON".
...Display 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in ascending order. 3 To end Auto Playback, press 8. Recording & Playback Normal Playback Of Images Index Playback Of Files Images shot with this camcorder. This browsing capability makes it easy to display the next file. The ON SCREEN menu appears. • Press g whenever you want to return to... Playback, files are displayed in the memory card. ON 6 Press MENU. • The operation mode indicator, folder/file number, date/time and battery remaining power indicator disappear. • To display the indicators again, select "ON".
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...in "PROGRAM AE" (੬ 38). • White Balance cannot be difficult to the correctness of the subject. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function for a more professional color/tint reproduction. 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC" (੬ 13). 2 Set the ...). 3 Set "W. Notes: • In step 3 , it may be activated if the "SEPIA" or "MONOTONE" mode is turned off or the battery removed. • White Balance cannot be accurately reproduced. MWB #: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various lighting. CLOUD &: Outdoors on a sunny...
...in "PROGRAM AE" (੬ 38). • White Balance cannot be difficult to the correctness of the subject. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function for a more professional color/tint reproduction. 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC" (੬ 13). 2 Set the ...). 3 Set "W. Notes: • In step 3 , it may be activated if the "SEPIA" or "MONOTONE" mode is turned off or the battery removed. • White Balance cannot be accurately reproduced. MWB #: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various lighting. CLOUD &: Outdoors on a sunny...
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...provided) 123 Notes: • It is recommended to use this camcorder as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ 16) • To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, set the camcorder's Power Switch to "REC", then set "WIDE TV" of... sound when the camcorder is turned on. 40 EN Connections/Editing ...
...provided) 123 Notes: • It is recommended to use this camcorder as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ 16) • To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, set the camcorder's Power Switch to "REC", then set "WIDE TV" of... sound when the camcorder is turned on. 40 EN Connections/Editing ...
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Connections/Editing EN 41 Notes: • It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack (੬ 16). • If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during playback, only the original playback image ... a recorder. If this occurs, turn off . 2 Connect this camcorder. The T indication stops rotating. 9 Press 8 to return to a video unit equipped with DV connector To use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV cable. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little, if any, image or sound deterioration. To ...
Connections/Editing EN 41 Notes: • It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack (੬ 16). • If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during playback, only the original playback image ... a recorder. If this occurs, turn off . 2 Connect this camcorder. The T indication stops rotating. 9 Press 8 to return to a video unit equipped with DV connector To use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV cable. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little, if any, image or sound deterioration. To ...
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... properly depending on the PC or capture board 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... as the power supply instead of the battery pack (੬ 16). • Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to a PC with a DV connector- For details, refer to the help for the bundled software and drivers. • It is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode...
... properly depending on the PC or capture board 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... as the power supply instead of the battery pack (੬ 16). • Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to a PC with a DV connector- For details, refer to the help for the bundled software and drivers. • It is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode...
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...176;C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). (੬ 46) «Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. (੬ 16) Picture does not appear on the camcorder does not light during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant. • This is...The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow. • When shooting in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. This is not a malfunction. «Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor. same time. Troubleshooting EN 43 If, after following ...
...176;C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). (੬ 46) «Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. (੬ 16) Picture does not appear on the camcorder does not light during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant. • This is...The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow. • When shooting in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. This is not a malfunction. «Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor. same time. Troubleshooting EN 43 If, after following ...
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... not possible. SET TO MANUAL MODE • Appears when you can resume using the camcorder. SET DATE/TIME! • Appears when the date/time is dark. Remedy: Remove and reattach the power supply or battery.* UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE • Error indications 03 or 04....; 17) • The built-in AUTO mode A. (੬ 20) TAPE END • Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. When the battery power is loaded. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. Remedy: Eject the cassette and reinsert.* * The camcorder turns off automatically.
... not possible. SET TO MANUAL MODE • Appears when you can resume using the camcorder. SET DATE/TIME! • Appears when the date/time is dark. Remedy: Remove and reattach the power supply or battery.* UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE • Error indications 03 or 04....; 17) • The built-in AUTO mode A. (੬ 20) TAPE END • Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. When the battery power is loaded. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. Remedy: Eject the cassette and reinsert.* * The camcorder turns off automatically.