When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

CAUTION:

To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. If in doubt consult a competent electrician.

None None

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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.

Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch 8 is set to or 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 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume. DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off. To cancel Automatic Demonstration: 1. Set the Power Switch 8 to while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch and press MENU 2. The Menu Screen appears. 2. Press + or 3 to select (SYSTEM) and press SELECT/SET 1. 3. Press + or 3 to select DEMO MODE and press SELECT/SET 1. The Sub Menu appears. 4. Press + or 3 to select OFF and press SELECT/SET 1. 5. Press + or 3 to select RETURN, and press SELECT/SET 1 twice. The normal screen appears. NOTE:
If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

Sub Menu

S Y S TEM

D EMO MODE OF F ON

RETURN
Power CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
battery pack mount ), then firmly push the end of the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place as shown in the illustration. Set the Power Switch 8 to OFF. Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter. lamp 6 on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.
1 Insert the terminal end of the battery pack into the 2
To DC connector AC Adapter
3 Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet. The Power
To AC outlet Battery pack
4 When the Power lamp 6 goes off, charging is
finished. Unplug the Power Cord from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder. To Detach The Battery Pack: While sliding BATT. RELEASE y up, detach it. Battery pack BN-V107U BN-V114U (optional) Charging time approx. 1 hr. 30 min. approx. 3 hrs.

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.
Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

INFORMATION

The 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-V15EK AC Power Adapter/Charger VU-V856 KIT : BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger Read the kit's 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.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK. Approximate recording time

Battery pack BN-V107U BN-V114U (optional) BN-V840U (optional) BN-V856U (optional) LCD monitor on 1 hr. 5 min. 2 hrs. 10 min. 5 hrs. 50 min. 8 hrs. 20 min. Viewfinder on 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hrs. 55 min. 7 hrs. 50 min. 11 hrs. 10 min.
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 lamp 6 may not light. Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then try charging again. If a fully-charged batterys operation time remains extremely short, the battery is worn out. Please purchase a new one. Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor is used repeatedly. Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.

Continued on next page.

USING AC POWER
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder as shown in the following illustration. The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

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Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas. The following operation stops charging: , or . Set the Power Switch 8 to Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Detach the battery from the camcorder. This camcorder will be automatically turned off if its power is supplied from the AC adapter and about 5 minutes pass since it has entered into the recording standby mode with a cassette inserted. If, under those conditions, the battery is attached to the camcorder, its charging will start. Using the optional AA-V100EK AC Power Adapter/ Charger, you can charge the BN-V107U/V114U battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter. To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a radio. Perform charging where the temperature is between 10C and 35C. 20C to 25C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.

Grip Adjustment

1 Separate the Velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button 7 and Power Switch 8 and Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring 9. Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference.

while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The Power lamp 6 lights and the camcorder is turned on.
2 Press MENU 2. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or 3 to select (CAMERA) and press

SELECT/SET 1.

and press SELECT/SET 1.
2 Press MENU 2 to access the Menu Screen. 3 Press + or 3 to select (CAMERA DISPLAY) 4
4 Press + or 3 to select REC MODE and press
Press + or 3 to select CLOCK ADJ. Press SELECT/SET 1 and day is highlighted. Press + or 3 to input the day. Press SELECT/SET 1. Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute. Press + or 3 to select RETURN, and press SELECT/SET 1 twice. The Menu Screen closes.
SELECT/SET 1. The Sub Menu appears. Select SP or LP by pressing + or 3 and press SELECT/SET 1. Press + or 3 to select RETURN, and press SELECT/SET 1 twice. The Menu Screen closes. Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing ( pg. 29) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode. LP (Long Play) is more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder. During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.
Even if you select CLOCK ADJ., if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorders internal clock continues to operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/ time parameter (day), the clock stops. When you finish setting the minute and press SELECT/SET 1, the date and time begin operation from the date and time you just set. pg. 38, Built-in Clocks Rechargeable Lithium Battery.

10 GETTING STARTED

Basic Recording
Perform the procedures listed below before continuing. Power ( pg. 7) Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) Load A Cassette ( pg. 9) Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 10) Remove the lens cap. Pull on bottom end t of LCD monitor to open.

During shooting

180 90
2 Set the Power Switch 8 to
Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Open the LCD monitor fully. Shooting while using the viewfinder: Pull out the viewfinder fully. The Power lamp 6 lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. PAUSE ^ is displayed. The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. See PRIORITY in the SYSTEM Menu ( pg. 23).

Display Minutes Seconds Frames (25 frames = 1 second)

Normal Playback

while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch. To start playback, press 4/6 7. To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback), press 4/6 7. To stop playback, press 5 4. Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring 9 counterclockwise (2) and release to rewind, or clockwise (3) and release to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. High-speed picture search (Shuttle Search) is possible by turning the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring 9 counterclockwise (2) or clockwise (3) during playback (holding the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring 9 continues search until released). Press the Zoom Button T p on the remote control to zoom in (up to 44X), or W o to zoom out. You can also magnify a particular part of an image ( pg. 28). At any time, pressing 4/resumes normal playback. Slow-Motion Playback/Playback Special Effects/ Playback Zoom: Available only with the remote control ( pg. 28) To Control The Speaker Volume:.. press VOL. + * to turn up the volume, or & to turn down the volume.
1 Load a tape ( pg. 9). 2 Set the Power Switch 8 to
During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on the left side of the screen.

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Frames are not displayed during recording.
RECORDING FROM THE MIDDLE OF A TAPE
find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode ( pg. 13, Normal Playback).
1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 14) to 2 Set the Power Switch 8 to
The time code cannot be reset. During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly. The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON ( pg. 24).
or while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch, then start recording.
TAPE RECORDING TAPE PLAYBACK

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( pg. 13).
1 Load a tape ( pg. 9). 2 Set the Power Switch 8 to 3 Press BLANK SEARCH (.

Speaker

while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch.

8 &*

BLANK SEARCH r appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion. To cancel Blank Search midway.. press 5 4.
If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch 8 to OFF, then to . The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV ( pg. 15). You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body. LCD monitor/viewfinder indications: battery When power is supplied from a battery: the pack remaining power indicator is displayed. When power is supplied from an AC outlet: does not appear. When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector #, the sound is not heard from the speaker. If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorders Stop mode is automatically engaged. When 4/is pressed to engage still playback, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image.

press SELECT/SET 1.

4 Press + or 3 to select the desired function, then
press SELECT/SET 1. Selection is complete. Press SELECT/SET 1 again. The WIPE/FADER Menu disappears and the effect is reserved. The indicator representing the selected effect appears. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 7 to activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out. To Deactivate The Selected Effect.. select OFF in step 4.

WIPE WINDOW

The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the centre.

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.
Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects ( pg. 16). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.

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.
You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button 7.

WIPE SHUTTER

Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen.

FOR RECORDING

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Snapshot

This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

2 Press MENU 2. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or 3 to select (CAMERA), then
press SELECT/SET 1. Press + or 3 to select SNAP MODE, then press SELECT/SET 1. Press + or 3 to select the desired Snapshot mode, then press SELECT/SET 1. Press + or 3 to select RETURN and press SELECT/SET 1 twice. The Menu Screen closes.
To remove the shutter sound, BEEP on pg. 23. If Snapshot recording is not possible, PHOTO ^ blinks when SNAPSHOT 5 is pressed. If Programme AE with special effects ( pg. 16) is engaged, certain modes of Programme AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks. If SNAPSHOT 5 is pressed when DIS is set to ON ( pg. 22), the Stabiliser will be disabled. During tape playback as well, all snapshot modes are available. However, the shutter sound is not heard. During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is no effect in the recorded image. When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector #, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape.

3 To focus on a farther subject, press + 3.
appears and blinks. To focus on a nearer subject, press 3. appears and blinks. complete. q
4 Press SELECT/SET 1. Focus adjustment is
To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS ( twice or set the Power Switch 8 to . If FOCUS ( is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.
2 Press MENU 2. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or 3 to select (EXPOSURE), then 4 Press + or 3 to select MANUAL, then press
SELECT/SET 1. The Menu Screen disappears. The exposure control indicator appears.
5 Press + 3 to brighten the image, or 3 to darken

the image. (maximum 6)

Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths. When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, or will blink.
6 Press SELECT/SET 1. Exposure adjustment is
complete. To Return To Automatic Exposure Control.. select AUTO in step 4. Or, set the Power Switch 8 to . To Brighten The Subject Quickly. 4 is displayed and the.. press BACKLIGHT &. subject is brightened. If pressed again, 4 disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level. +3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT Button &. Using BACKLIGHT & may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white. Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch 8 is set to .

Focus detection zone

While focusing on a further subject
While focusing on a nearer subject
You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time with backlight, spotlight ( pg. 16) compensation and SNOW ( pg. 16).

Iris Lock

Use this function in the following situations: When shooting a moving subject. When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the subject is backing away. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When shooting objects under a spotlight. When zooming. When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not darken or brighten. Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 of Exposure Control ( pg. 19). or the viewfinder, then press and hold SELECT/SET 1 for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator 4 and 6 appear. Press SELECT/SET 1. 6 changes to and the iris is locked. To Return To Automatic Iris Control.. press + or 3 to display AUTO then press SELECT/SET 1 in step 4. The exposure control indicator 4 and 6 disappear. Or, set the Power Switch 8 to . To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris.. after step 4 of Exposure Control ( pg. 19), adjust the exposure pressing + or 3. Then lock the iris in step 5 of Iris Lock. For automatic locking, press + or 3 to select AUTO, then press SELECT/SET 1 in step 4. The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds. Iris Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.

Refer to Fade/Wipe Effects ( pg. 17).

PROGRAM AE

Refer to Programme AE With Special Effects ( pg. 16).

EXPOSURE

Refer to Exposure Control and Iris Lock ( pg. 19, 20).
2 Press MENU 2. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or 3 to select the desired function menu,
4 Function menu setting depends on the function.
If you have selected WIPE/FADER, PROGRAM AE, EXPOSURE or W. BALANCE.. see the column on the right. If you have selected CAMERA, MANUAL, SYSTEM or CAMERA DISPLAY.. go to step 5.

W.BALANCE

Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation ( pg. 20).

CAMERA

Settings made in the CAMERA Menu remain effective whether the Power Switch 8 is set to or . However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch 8 is set to .
CAMERA R EC MODE SOUND MODE 12b i t 40X Z OOM S NAP MODE FUL L AGC GA I N UP NAV I GAT I ON MANUAL
5 Press + or 3 to select the desired function and 6 Press + or 3 to select
press SELECT/SET 1. The Sub Menu appears. Then, press + or 3 to select the parameter, and press SELECT/SET 1. Selection is complete. RETURN and press SELECT/SET 1 twice. The Menu Screen closes. icon represents END.
When the Menu Screen is left on for a couple of minutes, a residual image may be left on the screen and it may take several seconds for the residual image to disappear. This is not due to any defect of the unit.
REC MODE Allows you to set the tape recording mode ([SP] or LP) depending on your preference ( pg. 10). SOUND MODE [12bit]: Enables tape recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing audio dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models) 16bit: Enables tape recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models) ZOOM 16X: When set to 16X while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 16X since digital zoom will be disengaged. [40X]: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification. 700X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 700X digital magnification.

If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off. If DEMO MODE remains ON, some functions will not be available. After viewing demo, set to OFF.
TIME CODE [OFF]: Time code is not displayed. ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. CLOCK ADJ. Allows you to set the current date and time ( pg. 10).
V I DEO SOUND MOD E STEREO 12b i t MOD E SOUND 1 O.O SYNCHRO REC MODE S / AV I NPUT OF F

For Playback Menu

The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( pg. 32). while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch.
SOUND MODE 12bit MODE SYNCHRO
. pg. 25, Playback Sound. pg. 25, Playback Sound. pg. 32, For More Accurate Editing.
2 Press MENU 2. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or 3 to select the desired function menu, 4 5
Press + or 3 to select the desired function, and press SELECT/SET 1 to display the Sub Menu. Press + or 3 to select the desired parameter and press SELECT/SET 1. Selection is complete.

6 Press + or 3 to select

RETURN and press SELECT/SET 1 twice to close the Menu Screen.
REC MODE Allows you to set the tape recording mode ([SP] or LP) depending on your preference ( pg. 10). It is recommended you use REC MODE in the VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing (GR-DX55/DX35 only, pg. 26, 27). REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch 8 is set to or ( pg. 10, 21). S/AV INPUT (GR-DX55/DX35 only) A/V IN: Enables audio/video signal input from the S/AV connector ( pg. 26). S IN: Enables S-Video/audio signal input from the S/ AV connector ( pg. 26). [OFF]: Enables audio/video signal output to a TV, VCR, etc. via the S/AV connector ( pg. 15, 26). When S/AV INPUT is set to A/V IN or S IN, camcorder playback cannot be viewed on the AV output.
Each setting is linked with SYSTEM, which appears when the Power Switch 8 is set to ( pg. 23). The parameters are the same as in the description on pg. 23. [ ] = Factory-preset
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VIDEO DISPLAY

Settings made in the VIDEO DISPLAY Menu are effective only for tape playback.

BRAND CODE

BLAUPUNKT DAEWOO FERGUSON
GRUNDIG HITACHI JVC A B C

LG/ GOLDSTAR

PHILIPS
3 SELECO, 9 REX 9 SHARP SONY THOMSON, 9 TELEFUNKEN, 9 SABA, 9 NORDMENDE 3 TOSHIBA 6 6
To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV. Date/Time. set DATE/TIME to AUTO, ON or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 23, 25). Or, press DISPLAY Q on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication. Time Code. set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 24, 25). Indications other than date/time and time code. set ON SCREEN to LCD, LCD/TV or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 23, 25).
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Make sure to set S/AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen (GR-DX55/DX35 only, pg. 24). Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required: Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable. CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable. When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input connector, an optional DV cable can be connected instead of an S-Video cable and audio/video cable.
5 If using a Fade/Wipe at the beginning of the scene,
press FADE/WIPE Y on the remote control. Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is displayed.
O on the remote control. The Edit-In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.
6 At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT
7 At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT O. The
Edit-Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.
8 If using a Fade/Wipe at the end of the scene, press
FADE/WIPE Y. Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is displayed. If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an Edit-Out point, the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit-In point. When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is included in the total time.
To S/AV # S-Video/Audio/Video/ Editing cable (provided)

Connector cover**

9 If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT I
( pg. 28). Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes.
Y/C/CVBS video out select switch Editing Extension cable (provided)
To AUDIO, VIDEO* -IN and connectors
To change previously registered points, press CANCEL P on the remote control. The registered points disappear, one at a time, from the most recently registered point. If you are not using Fade/Wipe or Programme AE with special effects, repeat steps 6 and 7 only.
When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them. If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the recording decks Record-Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place. If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be included in the edited version. Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds, the time code total time may not match the total programme time exactly. Turning off the camcorders power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points. If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Programme AE with special effects, you cannot use the Black & White Fader. In this case the Black & White indicator begins blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is registered, the effect is turned off. To combine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during recording, then use the Black & White Fader during Random Assemble Editing. It is not possible to use Fade/Wipe effects and Programme AE with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using a DV cable.

ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING
4 Point the remote control at the camcorders remote 5 Press + or 3 to select
sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF A to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press MENU 2. The Menu Screen appears. (VIDEO) and press SELECT/SET 1. Then, press + or 3 to select SYNCHRO and press SELECT/SET 1. The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted.
6 Based on the diagnostics performed, you can now
advance the VCRs record timing by pressing + 3. You can also delay the VCRs record timing by pressing 3. The adjustment range is from 1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments. Press SELECT/SET 1 to finish the setting.
7 Press + or 3 to to select

SELECT/SET 1 twice.

RETURN and press
Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 31.
Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not, and make adjustments accordingly. Depending on the recorder, there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.
32 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Connection To A Personal Computer [A] Using USB cable
It is possible to do the following things:
Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to a PC. Capture still/moving images in real-time. Use this camcorder as a WebCam.

[A] Using USB cable

[B] Using DV cable
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software, software equipped with the PC or commercially available software.
Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE for the installation of the bundled software and drivers. It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 7). Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder. If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode. The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to capture video in real-time. You can also use the camcorder for webconference by using Windows Microsoft Netmeeting and signing up for Microsoft Hotmail. Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board. 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 the PC. The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using. When using the DV connection refer to manufacturer instructions of your capture board for drivers installation and operation instructions.

To USB % To DV ^

Core filter USB cable (provided) DV cable (optional)
Core filter To USB connector To DV connector

PC with DV connector

* When connecting cables, open this cover.
ACCESSING FILES appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC. NEVER disconnect the USB cable while ACCESSING FILES is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage.

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to see it you can correct the problem yourself. 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.
The focus does not adjust automatically.
Focus is set to the Manual mode. Set Focus to the Auto mode ( pg. 19). The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was low. The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. Clean the lens and check the focus again ( pg. 39).
The cassette will not load properly.
The cassette is in the wrong position. Set it in the right position ( pg. 9). The batterys charge is low. Install a fully charged battery ( pg. 7, 8).

No power is supplied.

The power is not connected properly. Connect the AC Adapter securely ( pg. 7). The battery is dead. Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one ( pg. 7, 8).
Snapshot mode cannot be used.
The Squeeze mode is selected. Disengage the Squeeze mode ( pg. 22).

SET DATE/TIME! appears.

The date/time is not set. Set the date/time ( pg. 10). The built-in clocks rechargeable lithium battery is discharged. The previously set date/time is erased. Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clocks lithium battery ( pg. 38).
The colour of Snapshot looks strange.
The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject. Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame ( pg. 18). The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. Turn off Sepia and Monotone ( pg. 16).

Transmits the beam signal [BATT. RELEASE].. pg. 7 * Functions the same as each corresponding button on the camcorder.
The connectors # ^ are located beneath a cover.
BLANK SEARCH Button.. pg. 14

03.1.23, 3:41 PM

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

During Tape Recording

x W T REC 6w

% & *

SOUND b i t : 55 25. 12. : 30

During Tape Playback

12 b i t / SOUND 1 L

BLANK SEARCH

VOLUME 116 : 21 : 24 25. 12. : 30

42 INDEX

01 DX55/45/35/25EK_EN 34-03.1.23, 3:41 PM
1 Appears when the Power Switch

is set to

... pg. 12
y Appears while a tape is running
Playback Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search Rewind/Shuttle Search Pause Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/SlowMotion 16 : Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/SlowMotion e : Audio Dubbing 6e : Audio Dubbing Pause 64 : : : : :
: Appears when Night-Scope is engaged.. pg. 16 : Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted.. pg. 22
3 Appears when the white balance is
adjusted... pg. 20 adjusted.. pg. 19 : Appears when backlight compensation is used.. pg. 19
4 : Appears when the exposure is

u BRIGHT

5 Displays the selected Programme AE with special
6 Appears when the iris is locked.. pg. SOUND: Displays the sound mode for
approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.. pg. 21 BRIGHT: Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor.. pg. 11

effects... pg. 16

: Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor. pg. 11 VOLUME : Displays the speaker volume.. pg. 13 The level indicator moves.
8 Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) is 9 Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during 0 Appears during zooming
engaged.. pg. 22 zooming... pg. 12 Zoom level indicator.. pg. 12
! Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. pg. 17 @ Appears when in the Squeeze or # Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). pg. 10 $ Displays the tape remaining time. pg. 11 % Rotates while the tape is running. pg. 11 ^ REC appears during recording