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GETTING STARTED EN

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.
Charging The Battery Pack
Tabs Notches POWER/CHARGE lamp Power switch Open the cover.

Using The Battery Pack

Perform steps in Charging The Battery Pack.
Battery pack To DC connector
Maximum continuous recording time
Battery pack BN-V107U* LCD monitor on 1 hr. 15 min. 2 hr. 30 min. Viewfinder on 1 hr. 35 min. 3 hr. 10 min.

AC Adapter

BN-V114U * Provided

BATT. RELEASE

Power cord To AC outlet
1 Set the Power Switch to OFF. 2 Align the battery packs two notches with the tabs on
the camcorders battery pack mount.
3 Insert the terminal end a of the battery pack into the battery pack mount. 4 Firmly push the end b of the battery pack until it locks

into place.

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. The LED Light is used. Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.
Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorders power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.
5 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder. 6 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The POWER/
CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.

Using AC Power

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
7 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out, charging
is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
To detach the battery pack
While sliding BATT. RELEASE, remove the battery pack.
Battery pack BN-V107U* BN-V114U Charging time Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Approx. 3 hr.

About Batteries

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.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 15) 3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. CAMERA D I S PLAY 4 Press or to select n, BR I GHT
and press SET. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.

5 Press 6 Press

or to select CLOCK ADJ., and press SET. The parameter for Month is highlighted. or to input the month, and press SET. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and minute.
ON S CRE E N DA T E / T I ME T I ME CODE AU X M I C CL OCK AD J. RETURN
LCD / T V AU T O OF F ON DEC 2 5'5 : PM

CAMERA D ISPLAY

CL OCK AD J.

DEC 2 5'5 : PM

7 Press
or to select BRETURN, and press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes.

RETURN

Built-in Clocks Rechargeable Lithium Battery If the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the clocks lithium battery will become discharged and the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs, first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clocks rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the date/time setting before using the camcorder. Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the date/time.
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Grip Adjustment

1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
1 Set the Power Switch to M
or PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

MENU (Up) SET

3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully.
To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder fully and set PRIORITY to FINDER ( pg. 27, 29).

( pg. 15)

(Left)

3 Press MENU. The Menu

Screen appears.

(Right) (Down)

BRIGHT

4 Press 5 Press

or to select n, and press SET. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.
or to select BRIGHT, and press SET. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears. or until the appropriate brightness is reached.

Viewfinder Adjustment

1 Set the Power Switch to A or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability. 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

6 Press

7 Press SET.

Tripod Mounting

To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align screw to the mounting socket on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw clockwise.
Diopter Adjustment Control
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your fingers.
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14 EN GETTING STARTED Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.
PUSH HERE OPEN/EJECT Erase protection tab Cassette holder cover
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card
The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase. (GR-DX97 only)
Card Cover (MEMORY CARD) Memory card
Clipped edge Write/erase protection tab Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out. Label
1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the
arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.
Do not touch internal components.
1 Make sure the camcorders power is off. 2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). 3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its
clipped edge first. To unload a memory card, push it once. After the memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it out.
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.
2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to
close the cassette holder.
Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in injury or product damage. Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. When the battery packs charge is low, you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing.

4 Close the card cover.

To protect valuable files (available only for SD Memory Card) Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of LOCK. This prevents the memory card from being recorded over. To record on this memory card, slide the tab back to the position opposite to LOCK before loading it.
3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into
place. To protect valuable recordings Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE. This prevents the tape from being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab back to REC before loading it.

During Interface Shooting, the Self monitor image appears Recording inverted as it would when viewing a mirror. However, the actual recorded image does not appear inverted. During Interface Shooting, the Tape Running indicator and warning indications ( pg. 47, 48) are the only ones that are shown; they appear reversed in the display as they would when viewing a mirror, but are not reversed in the recording. The tape remaining indicator does not appear during interface shooting. However, when the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indicator appears showing the remaining time: (blinking) (blinking) (blinking)
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VIDEO PLAYBACK EN

Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback.
Display Minutes Seconds Frames* (30 frames = 1 second)

12 : 34 : 24

Normal Playback

4/Power Switch

Lock Button 3 8
* Frames are not displayed during recording.
the Lock Button located on the switch.
4 To start playback, press 4/9. 5 To stop playback, press 8.
When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape. When power shuts off during shooting. When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting. When shooting using a partially recorded tape. When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape. When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/ closing the cassette holder cover.
During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fastforward the tape.
To control the speaker volume Press VOL. + to turn up the volume, or VOL. to turn down the volume.
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV. ( pg. 18) 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 to OFF, then to PLAY. When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.
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. 30)
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 18) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. ( pg. 17) 2) Set the Power Switch to A or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start recording.

Still Playback

Pauses during video playback. 1) Press 4/9 during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.
If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorders Stop mode is automatically engaged.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from 00:00:00 (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number. To perform Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 41 44), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from 00:00:00. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform Recording From The Middle Of A Tape (see below) in the following cases;

MENU VOL. +/

Speaker
1 Load a cassette. ( pg. 14) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down
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18 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK

Shuttle Search
Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.
Connections To A TV Or VCR
During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release the button, normal playback resumes. A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.
During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on the left side of the screen.
To AV connector Open the cover. S/AV/Editing cable (provided)

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption. ( pg. 17)
4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 5 Press or to select t, and press SET. The

VIDEO Menu appears.

A Remote plug: Not connected (When not in use, keep
the Remote plug in its protective caddy.)
B Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has
S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.) C Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input connectors.) D Red to AUDIO R IN* E White to AUDIO L IN*
* Not required for watching still images only.

6 Press 7 Press

or to select BLANK SRCH, and press SET. The Sub Menu appears.

C SLOW Rewind Button ( pg. 20) D REW Button

Left Button ( pg. 20)

Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape ( pg. 18) Displays previous file in a memory card ( pg. 22)

Installing The Battery

The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).
E INSERT Button ( pg. 40) F SHIFT Button ( pg. 20, 41) G DISPLAY Button ( pg. 19, 37, 42) H SLOW Forward Button ( pg. 20) I PLAY Button
1 Pull out the battery holder by pushing the lock tab. 2 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have the + mark visible. 3 Slide the holder back in until

you hear a click.

Lock tab
Starts Playback of a tape ( pg. 17) Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory card ( pg. 22) Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on a tape ( pg. 18) Displays next file in a memory card ( pg. 22)

J FF Button

Right Button ( pg. 20)
K A. DUB Button ( pg. 40) L STOP Button

Down Button ( pg. 20)

Stops the tape ( pg. 17) Stops Auto Playback ( pg. 22)
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).
M EFFECT Button ( pg. 20) N EFFECT ON/OFF Button ( pg. 20)
The following buttons are available when the camcorders Power Switch is set to A or M. a Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out ( pg. 16, 20) (Also available with the Power Switch set to PLAY) b START/STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder. c S.SHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder. (Also available with the Power Switch set to PLAY)
Remote sensor The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
Pauses the tape ( pg. 20)
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Zoom (T/W) SLOW (YI) PLAY
PAUSE or (Up) SLOW (IU) (Right)

Playback Special Effects

Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image. 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. 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, EFFECT ON/OFF press PLAY (U). EFFECT 2) Press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears. 3) Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect.

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22 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK Normal Playback Of Images
Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.

Power Switch

Auto Playback Of Images
You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically.
1 Perform steps in Normal Playback Of Images. 2 Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.
If you press 3 during Auto Playback, files are displayed in descending order. If you press 5 during Auto Playback, files are displayed in ascending order.

Lock Button 3( MENU

3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.
To display the next image Normal Playback

100-0013 100-0014

To display the previous image

100-0015

SET 5( E-MAIL/INFO INDEX 8( SELECT VIDEO/MEMORY ) ) Auto Playback
1 Load a memory card. ( pg. 14) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY. 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down
The type of file (IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP) which has been played back at the last time is displayed.

Playback Of Video Clips

You can view video clips ( pg. 24) stored in the memory card.
1 Perform steps in Normal Playback Of Images. 2 If the image playback (IMAGE) screen appears, press
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
4 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP, 5 Press
see the right column) screen appears, press SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears. or to select IMAGE, and press SET. The image playback screen (IMAGE) appears.

3 Press 4 Press

or to select E-MAIL CLIP, and press SET. The video clip playback screen (E-MAIL CLIP) appears. file. Press to select the previous to select the next file.

E-MA I L C L I P

to display the previous file. Press display the next file.
5 To start playback, press 4/9. 6 To stop playback, press 8.
The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder. 240 x 176 size video clip files made with other devices or video clip files that are longer than 3 minutes cannot be played back with this camcorder. UNSUPPORTED FILE! is displayed. You can also view video clips on your PC by using Windows Media Player version 6.4 or later. Refer to the instructions of PC and software.
Images shot and stored on the card with another device with resolutions other than 640 x 480 and 1024 x 768 will be displayed as thumbnails only. These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC.
Available only with the remote control (provided). ( pg. 20)

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SOUND MODE [12 BIT]: Enables video 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) 16 BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models) ZOOM 12X: When set to 12X while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 12X since digital zoom will be disengaged. [40X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 12X (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 12X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 700X digital magnification.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO.

MANUAL

The q MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to M. [ ] = Factory-preset DIS OFF: Disables the function. [ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition. The indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used. Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.
TELE MACRO [OFF]: Disables the function. ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m (3.3 ft), set TELE MACRO to ON. You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft).
SNAP MODE [FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

[FULL]

PIN-UP
For details on the procedure, refer to Snapshot (For Video Recording) ( pg. 32).

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WIDE MODE [OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. CINEMA* : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. The indicator appears. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your widescreen TVs instruction manual. During playback/ recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie. SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. The indicator appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.

Wipe Or Fader Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. 2 Set the Power Switch to M. 3 Set v to the desired mode. ( pg. 27)
The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears.
[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically. MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. ( Manual White Balance Adjustment) FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day. CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day. HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting is used. [ ] = Factory-preset To return to automatic white balance Set u to AUTO. ( pg. 27) Or, set the Power Switch to A.
The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved. The selected effect indicator appears.
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the
Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out. To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 3. The effect indicator disappears.
You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button. Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects. ( pg. 35) In this case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.

WIPE/FADER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) 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.

White paper

Manual White Balance Adjustment
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.
1 Set the Power Switch to M. 2 Select MWB in
u W.BALANCE menu. ( pg. 27)
The indication blinks slowly.
WIPECORNER: 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. WIPEWINDOW: 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. WIPESLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right. WIPEDOOR: 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. WIPESCROLL: 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. WIPESHUTTER: 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.

36 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING
To make thumbnail images after video recording manually
6 Press SET. The NAVIGATION

screen appears.

NAV I GA T I ON DEL ETE CURRENT ?
1 Set NAVIGATION to MANUAL. ( pg. 27, 28) 2 Set the Power Switch to A or M. 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. 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.
EXECUTE Press to display the previous RETURN image. Press to display the next image. To cancel deletion, select RETURN. Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during video playback.

DEC 0 4

3 : PM
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.
To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images (Navigation Search)
1 Set the Power Switch to PLAY. 2 Press NAVI during video playback or stop mode.
The loaded cassettes Navigation thumbnail image screen appears.
/ / / to select the desired image, and press SET.
The NAVIGATION SEARCH indication appears blinking and the camcorder starts searching the tape for the relevant point of the selected thumbnail image.
To cancel Navigation search midway Press 4/9, 3, 5 or 8.
To add thumbnail images during video playback
1 Set the Power Switch to PLAY. 2 Press 4/9 to start video playback. 3 Press NAVI STORE at the desired point.
The indicator appears briefly and the image of the point where NAVI STORE is pressed is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image.
Be sure to always use the same tape and memory card together as they were during recording; otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognize Tape and Memory Card IDs to perform Navigation Function properly. Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are loaded when the following messages appear: UNABLE TO USE NAVIGATION, THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT COMPATIBLE. If you change the memory card while shooting on one tape, two memory cards will share the tapes thumbnail images. We recommend that you use one memory card for one tape. Navigation Search does not work if the current position is at a blank portion on the tape. Also, do not leave a blank portion partway through the tape when shooting; otherwise, Navigation Function does not work properly. Before shooting newly over a recorded tape, be sure to delete all thumbnail images of the previous recording from the relevant memory card. If you copy thumbnail images from one memory card to another via a PC, Navigation Search does not work with the copied memory card.

An error indication (E01 E04 or E06) appears.
A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable. H pg. 48.
The remote control does not work.
REMOTE is set to OFF. HSet REMOTE to ON. ( pg. 27, 29) The remote control does not point at the remote sensor. HPoint at the remote sensor. ( pg. 19) The remote control batteries are exhausted. HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. ( pg. 19)
Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted.
Files stored in the memory card are protected. HRemove protection from the files stored in the memory card and delete them. ( pg. 25)
When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
This is not a malfunction. HBy recording with DIS activated ( pg. 27, 28) this can be avoided.
When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate.
The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned on. HTurn the camcorders power off and on again, then operate it.
Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.
In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction. HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor. ( pg. 13, 15) When the LCD monitors fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.
Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with highprecision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %)
The cassette will not load properly.
The batterys charge is low. HInstall a fully charged battery. ( pg. 11)

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Warning Indications

Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level High Exhausted
A. DUB ERROR! <CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING> <CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB> Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ( pg. 40) Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-BIT audio. ( pg. 40) Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE. ( pg. 40) INSERT ERROR!

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CAUTIONS EN

When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the units power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a Siemens Plug, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Plug adapter

Store cassettes
. make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting. do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and can result in damage. do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.
. away from heaters or other heat sources. out of direct sunlight. where they wont be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration. where they wont be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets). vertically, in their original cases.
Memory Cards Battery Packs
The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: To avoid hazards To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions: During use
. make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark. make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting. never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder. away from heaters or other heat sources. out of direct sunlight. where they wont be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration. where they wont be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).
While the memory card is being accessed (during recording, playback, deletion, initialization, etc.)

Terminals

To prevent damage and prolong service life
. do not burn. do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag. do not modify or disassemble. do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60C (140F), as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch fire. use only specified chargers. do not subject to unnecessary shock. charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging. store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life. fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time. remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.

To protect the unit, DO NOT
Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
. No picture during playback. Blocks of noise appear during playback. During recording or playback, the Head Clog Warning indicator appears. Recording cannot be performed properly. In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassettes instructions. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic checkups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

How To Handle A CD-ROM

Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole. Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray. Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface. Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.
You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner. Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.
About moisture condensation
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SPECIFICATIONS EN

Camcorder
For General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.1 W (3.8W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 3.9 W (4.6W*) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) Approx. 6.4 W (Maximum; when charging a battery)

* Using LED Light

For Digital Still Camera Storage media SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compression system Still image: JPEG (compatible) Moving image: MPEG4 (compatible) File size Still image: 2 modes (1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels) Moving image: 1 mode (160 x 120 pixels) Picture quality 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD) Approximate number of storable images pg. 21 For Connectors AV S-Video input: Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analog C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 , analog S-Video output: Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analog C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analog Video input: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analog Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analog Audio input: 300 mV (rms), 50 k, analog, stereo Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analog, stereo Edit: 3.5 mm, 2-pole Microphone input 3.5 mm, stereo DV Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant USB 5-pin