IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 10)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 11)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 12)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury. Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder. CAUTION! Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked and memory cards marked or can be used with this unit. Before recording an important scene make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark. make sure you only use memory cards with the mark or. remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

DETAILS... 68 TROUBLESHOOTING... 69 CAUTIONS... 74 USER MAINTENANCE.. 77 SPECIFICATIONS... 78 INDEX... 80

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AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

Automatic Demonstration
Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON (factory-preset). Lock Button Power Switch
Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to A or M and no cassette is in the camcorder. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minute after that, the demonstration will resume. DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off.
To cancel Automatic Demonstration 5 6
SELECT/SET Button +/- Button MENU Button Sub Menu

SY ST EM

Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Press + or to select s, and press SELECT/ SET. The SYSTEM Menu appears. Press + or to select DEMO MODE, and press SELECT/SET. The Sub Menu appears. Press + or to select OFF, and press SELECT/ SET. Press + or to select BRETURN, and press SELECT/SET twice. The normal screen appears.
NOTE: Detach the lens cap to see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

DEMO MODE OFF ON

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This camcorders 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
9 Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. 10 Disconnect the AC Adapter from the

camcorder.

When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is finished.
Charging The Battery Pack

Lock Button Power Switch

To detach the battery pack. Slide the battery pack up slightly while pressing BATT. RELEASE to detach it. Battery pack BN-V408U BN-V416U (optional) Charging time Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Approx. 3 hr. Approx. 5 hr.
POWER/CHARGE Lamp BATT.RELEASE Button AC Adapter Arrow To DC connector c To AC outlet d

BN-V428U (optional)

NOTES: If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first. During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated. Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used. When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the POWER/ CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC Adapter, then try charging again. If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one. Using the optional AA-V40 AC Power Adapter/ Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/ V428U battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an AC Adapter. For other notes, pg. 68.

Using The Battery Pack

Perform steps 3 - 5 in Charging The Battery Pack in the left column. Maximum continuous recording time Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on BN-V408U* BN-V416U BN-V428U BN-V840U BN-V856U * Provided 1 hr. 5 min. 2 hr. 10 min. 3 hr. 55 min. 5 hr. 25 min. 7 hr. 50 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 40 min. 4 hr. 50 min. 6 hr. 40 min. 9 hr. 30 min.
Set the Power Switch to OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the Viewfinder fully and tilt it upward fully. With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount a. Slide down the battery pack until it locks in place b. Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder c. Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet d. The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.
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NOTES: Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. The LCD monitor is used repeatedly. The playback mode is engaged repeatedly. Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time. ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorders power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. INFORMATION: The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/ Charger: VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger Read the kits instruction manual before using. Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder.

About Batteries

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion. WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire. The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures (below 10C/50F), its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack itself is not cold, it should not affect performance. (If youre using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it.) For other notes, pg. 68.

Recording Start/ Stop Button

Power Switch Lock Button

Tape Remaining Time
Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display. h m means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time. When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts blinking.

0h 25 m

Tally Lamp (Lights while recording is in progress.)
Remove the lens cap. ( pg. 7) Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.
h m 1h 0m 0h 0m 0h59m 0h 1m 0h 3m 0h 2m
(Now calculating) (Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)
NOTES: The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface shooting ( pg. 18). If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorders power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. LCD monitor/viewfinder indications: When power is supplied from a battery: the battery indicator is displayed. ( pg. 84) When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the battery indicator does not appear. When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ( pg. 19). To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off, pg. 31, 37. To record in LP (Long Play) mode, pg. 31, 34. For other notes, pg. 68.
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Zooming

Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W. The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action. Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
1 xW T xW T 20xW T 40xW T

VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)

Journalistic Shooting
In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270 (90 downward, 180 upward).

Interface Shooting

The person you shoot Self Recording can view himself/ herself in the LCD monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. 1) Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 so that it faces forward. If the viewfinder is pulled out at that time, it also switches on. 2) Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self-recording) and start recording. During Interface Shooting, the monitor image appears inverted as it would when viewing a mirror. However, the actual recorded image does not appear inverted.

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

10x W T

MENU PROTECT DELETE DPOF NO. RESET FORMAT D I SPLAY END
Press REW (3) or FF (5) to select the desired file. Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press SELECT/SET. To cancel selection, select RETURN. Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all files you want to remove protection.

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To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card
Press + or to select DELETE, and press SELECT/SET. The Sub Menu appears. Press + or to select CURRENT, and press SELECT/SET. The DELETE screen appears.
Press + or to select CANC.ALL, and press SELECT/SET. The PROTECT screen appears. Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press SELECT/SET. To cancel selection, select RETURN.
To delete the currently displayed file
ME NU DELETE CURRENT ALL RETURN

Deleting Files

Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. Power Switch Lock Button Fast-Forward Button (FF (5)) Rewind Button (REW (3))
Press REW (3) or FF (5) to select the desired file. Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press SELECT/SET. To cancel deletion, select RETURN. Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all files you want to delete.

D ELETE

DELETE? EXECUTE RETURN
NOTE: If the mark appears, the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted.
To delete all files stored in the memory card
Press + or to select ALL, and press SELECT/ SET. The DELETE screen appears. Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press SELECT/SET. To cancel deletion, select RETURN.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch SELECT/SET Button
NOTES: Protected files ( pg. 27) cannot be deleted. To delete them, remove protection first. Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check files before deleting. CAUTION: Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it. ( pg. 30)
Press SELECT/SET. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears. Press + or to select the desired type of file, and press SELECT/SET. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
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Resetting The File Name

By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from previously made files. (Available only for Image and video clip files.)

WIPE/FADER

(Factory-preset: OFF) OFF: Disables effects. FADERWHITE: Fade in or out with a white screen. FADERBLACK: Fade in or out with a black screen. FADERB.W: Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from color to black and white.
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WIPE CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen. WIPE WINDOW: The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the center. WIPE SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right. WIPE DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene. WIPE SCROLL: The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen. WIPE SHUTTER: Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen.

PROGRAM AE

(Factory-preset: OFF) OFF: Disables effects. SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced. SPORTS (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 1/4000) This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slowmotion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions. SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow. SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights. NOTE: SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control. ( pg. 46) TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance ( pg. 34, 47) is automatically set to , but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the focus manually. The flash does not fire in this mode.

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Although images shot with a flash tend to look whiter than they actually are, to compensate for this the camcorder automatically darkens the picture when using the flash. When shooting a subject at a distance where the flash light cannot reach (over approx. 2 m (6.5 ft)), set the flash to OFF to prevent the picture from becoming too dark or becoming too tinted. The color tone changes depending on the background lighting conditions, such as under fluorescent or halogen lamps. While charging the flash, blinks and the flash will not fire. Although noise may appear, this is not a malfunction and is not recorded. It can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash.

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second) The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to /. ( pg. 39)
Flash Brightness Adjustment
When a snapshot ( pg. 23, 42) is taken in the dark the camcorder fires the flash and adjusts the brightness automatically. You can also adjust the flash brightness manually. When you find that the snapshots you took look too bright or too dark, adjust it manually.

Snapshot Flash

To intensify the flash, press +. To weaken the flash, press. Adjustment range: 3 to +3. Press SELECT/SET. Press + or to select BRETURN, and press SELECT/SET twice to close the Menu Screen.
The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in Record-Standby mode. ( pg. 23, 42) When the Power Switch is set to A, the flash automatically fires if it is dark ( appears). When the Power Switch is set to M, you can select the flash setting. ( pg. 31, 37) If AUTO C is selected. The C Red-Eye reduction indicator lights. Press SNAPSHOT. The flash fires twice. The first flash is for reduction of the human eyes red reflection and the second flash is for the actual recording. NOTES: Do not fire the flash at a person at short range. The flash does not fire when the flash is set to OFF or when Night-Alive mode ( pg. 42) is engaged, and also when the battery remaining power is low. The flash does not fire even when it is set to ON, if Program AE with special effects is set to SPORTS or SNOW.

Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.
Remove the lens cap. Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. Press SELECT/SET until begins blinking rapidly. When the setting is completed, resumes normal blinking. Press SELECT/SET twice. The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed.
NOTES: In step 5, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually. ( pg. 45) A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result. Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.
Set u to MWB. ( pg. 31, 34) The indication blinks slowly.
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NAVIGATION Function
The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card. Power Switch Lock Button Rewind Button (REW (3)) Fast-Forward Button (FF (5))
1h 0 m 1 When the recording time PAUSE is over the navigation time set in step 5, appears briefly, then the image of the point where recording is started is Displayed while the captured and stored in captured image is the memory card as a being stored in the memory card. thumbnail image. If the Recording Start/ Stop button is pressed before stops blinking, the image of the point where the loaded memory card is recognised is captured.
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch NAVI STORE Button NAVI Button
+/- Button SELECT/SET Button
To make thumbnail images after video recording manually. 1) Perform steps 1 to 4 above. 2) Set NAVIGATION to MANUAL. ( pg. 31, 35) 3) After the recording, press NAVI STORE. The indicator appears briefly and the captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image. NOTES: The remaining number of storable thumbnail images also appears on the screen when it reaches 10 or less. If REC SELECT is set to / in DSC Menu, the number shows how many 640 x 480 pixel images can be stored. If 5S is set to 5S or Anim. in MANUAL Menu, the NAVIGATION function will not work properly.

NOTES: If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory card is not loaded, the message COPYING FAILED is displayed. If an image recorded on the tape using WIDE MODE ( pg. 37) is dubbed to a memory card, the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it. To use Playback Special effects with a video image you wish to dub, perform up to step 8 using the remote control (provided). ( pg. 58) Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.
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The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. ( pg. 58) If you want to perform Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 60 65), use the optional RM-V717KITU Remote control kit. It is a set composed of the RMV717U remote control, the Editing cable* and the Editing extension cable. * The Editing cable is not required with this camcorder.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Beam Effective Area (indoor use)
When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beams approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m (16 ft). NOTE: The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

Remote sensor

Install The Battery RM-V718U (provided)
The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).
Pull out the battery holder by inserting a pointed instrument into the slot. Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have the + mark visible. Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
Installing The Batteries RM-V717U (optional)
The remote control uses two AAA (R03) size batteries.
Remove the battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated. Insert two AAA (R03) size batteries in the correct direction. Re-attach the battery compartment cover.
Insert the minus () end first.
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Buttons And Functions

RM-V718U (provided)

H I J K L M N O P Q

A Infrared beam transmitting window The following buttons are available only when the camcorders Power Switch set to PLAY. B AUDIO Button..( pg. 40) C PAUSE Button*..( pg. 58) Up Button...( pg. 58) D SLOW Rewind Button.( pg. 58) E REW Button*.( pg. 21, 24) Left Button..( pg. 58) F INSERT Button..( pg. 60) G STOP Button*..( pg. 20, 25) Down Button.( pg. 58) H SHIFT Button..( pg. 58, 61) I EFFECT ON/OFF Button.( pg. 58) J EFFECT Button..( pg. 58) K SLOW Forward Button..( pg. 58) L FF Button*..( pg. 21, 24) Left Button..( pg. 58) M PLAY Button*.( pg. 20, 25) N A. DUB Button..( pg. 59) O DISPLAY Button..( pg. 22, 52, 62) The following buttons are available when the camcorders Power Switch set to A or M. a S.SHOT (Snapshot) Button* b START/STOP Button* c Zoom (T/W) Buttons**..( pg. 18, 58) RM-V717U (optional)

RM-V718U (provided) Up Button Zoom Buttons SHIFT Left or SLOW Rewind Button Down Button PLAY PAUSE STOP RM-V717U (optional)
Right or SLOW Forward Button

Slow-Motion Playback

Allows slow-speed search in either direction during video playback. During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 1 minute (approx. 20 seconds with an 80-minute cassete) in Slow Rewind or approx. 5 minutes in Slow Forward, normal playback resumes. To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9). To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U). NOTES: You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds. During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect. After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still image may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction. There may be a small margin between the slowmotion playback start point you chose and the actual start point for Slow-Motion Playback. During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with steady images. This is not a malfunction.

Playback Special Effects

Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image. The effects that can be used during playback are CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA and STROBE. The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording. ( pg. 33) CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the classic film effect.
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SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look. STROBE: Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. 1) To start playback, press PLAY (U). 2) Press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears. 3) Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect. The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears. To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON/OFF again. To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2 above. To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set 12bit MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX. ( pg. 31, 40)

PAUSE R.A.EDIT ON/OFF VCR REC STBY
Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (9).
Press VCR REC STBY (79), or manually engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed, right through to the end of the last registered scene. When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record-Pause mode. If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically. If you operate the camcorder during automatic editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause mode and automatic editing will stop. Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR. To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.
NOTES: Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing. When the editing cable is connected to the remote controls PAUSE IN connector during dubbing, make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCRs sensor, and the path between the two is unobstructed. Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated time codes. ( pg. 19)
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For More Accurate Editing
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR.
Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing
Press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Press + or to select t VIDEO, and press SELECT/SET. The VIDEO Menu appears. Press + or to select SYNCHRO, and press SELECT/SET. The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted. Based on the diagnostics performed, you can now advance the VCRs record timing by pressing +. You can also delay the VCRs record timing by pressing. The adjustment range is from 1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments. Press SELECT/SET to finish the setting. Press + or to select BRETURN, and press SELECT/SET twice. Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 6 on page 63.
Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing
Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the remote control at the camcorders remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF. Random Assemble Editing Menu appears. Program 1
IN 1 : 8 T I ME CODE TOTAL OUT ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ : : 00 MODE

V VIDEO RECORDING ( pg. 17)
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TROUBLESHOOTING

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
SYMPTOM 1. No power is supplied. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. The power is not connected 1. Connect the AC Adapter securely. ( pg. 11) properly. Replace the dead battery The battery is dead. with a fully charged one. The LCD monitor is not open ( pg. 10, 11) fully or the viewfinder is not Open the LCD monitor fully pulled out when recording. or pull out the viewfinder.
Video and D.S.C. Recording
SYMPTOM 2. Recording cannot be performed. POSSIBLE CAUSES 2. The Power Switch is set to PLAY or OFF. For Video Recording The tapes erase protection tab is set to SAVE. The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY. TAPE END appears. The cassette holder cover is open. For D.S.C. Recording The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO. CORRECTIVE ACTION 2. Set the Power Switch to A or M. ( pg. 17, 23) For Video Recording Set the tapes erase protection tab to REC. ( pg. 15) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. Replace with new cassette. ( pg. 15) Close the cassette holder cover. For D.S.C. Recording Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.
4. This is not a malfunction. 4. When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant. 5. During recording, the date/ time does not appear. 6. During recording, sound cannot be heard. 7. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.
5. DATE/TIME is set to OFF. 5. Set DATE/TIME to ON. ( pg. 31, 38) 6. This is normal. 6.
7. Re-read the sections covering 7. Certain Wipe/Fader effects, Wipe/Fader effects, Program certain modes of Program AE AE with special effects and with special effects, DIS DIS. ( pg. 31 34, 36) and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
3. When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.
3. This is a result of exceedingly 3. high contrast, and is not a malfunction.
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8. Digital Zoom does not work.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

8. 10X optical zoom is selected. The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY. 8. Set ZOOM to 40X or 200X. ( pg. 35) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.

The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has E01, E02 or E06 occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off UNIT IN SAFEGUARD automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes MODE REMOVE AND for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If REATTACH BATTERY the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occured. E03 or E04 When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject UNIT IN SAFEGUARD the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it MODE EJECT AND does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult REINSERT TAPE your nearest JVC dealer.
Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the LOCK position. CHECK CARDS WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu operation with a writeprotected SD Memory Card loaded.
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Fade-In/Out... 32 Fast-Forward The Tape.. 20 Flash Brightness Adjustment (FLASH ADJ.). 37, 43 Flash (FLASH).. 37, 43 Frame-By-Frame Playback.. 58
AC Adapter..10, 11, 74 Animation...36 Audio Dubbing...59 Auto Focus...45 Auto Playback Of Images.25 Auto Shut Off..17, 23
Backlight Compensation..47 Battery Pack..10, 11, 74 Beep (BEEP)..37 Blank search...21 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display (BRIGHT) 13 Built-in Clocks Rechargeable Lithium Battery..14
Gain Up (GAIN UP).. 35 Grip Adjustment.. 12
Image Size (IMAGE SIZE). 39 Index Playback Of Files.. 26 Indications on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder. 82, 83 Indicators.. Initialising A Memory Card (FORMAT). 30 Insert Editing.. 60 Interface Shooting.. 18 Iris... 46 Iris Lock.. 46
Cautions.. Changing The Menu Settings.31 Channels (Left/Right)..40 Charging The Battery Pack..10 Cleaning The Camcorder..77 Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ.)..14 Connections Charging..10 Dubbing.. Random Assemble Editing. To A PC...66 To A TV Or VCR..22 WebCam..67