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ENGLISH AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-D200
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GETTING STARTED

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK

ADVANCED FEATURES

REFERENCES

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.

LYT1171-001C

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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual All major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you refer to the Index ( pg. 80 85) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use. read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product. You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 74 through 76 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION:

NOTES: The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. The rating information and safty caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides. CAUTIONS: This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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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 (3-15/16") 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.) This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org>

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. 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. Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place. Erase protection tab Make sure the window side is facing out. PUSH HERE
To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 31 and 34. NOTES: It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force. If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again. If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again. When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover. Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder recedes may cause damage to the camcorder. Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not recede. It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading. When resuming recording, once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not. See Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ( pg. 19).

Cassette holder cover

Cassette holder

OPEN/EJECT Switch

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.
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Loading A Memory Card /Unloading A Memory Card
The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase. Card Cover (MEMORY CARD) Clipped edge 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. Memory card NOTES: Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked or MultiMediaCards marked . Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card, consult its manufacturer or dealer. Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to FORMAT the card. ( pg. 30) ATTENTION: Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed. To protect valuable files (available only for SD Memory Card) Write/erase protection tab

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
Digital zoom zone 10X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio
NOTES: Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in RecordStandby, lock the focus by using the manual focus ( pg. 45), then zoom in or out in Record mode. Zooming is possible to a maximum of 200X, or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom. ( pg. 35) Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom. During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer. Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY. Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2) to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W. Also see TELE MACRO in MANUAL Menu on page 36. For other notes, pg. 68.
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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. 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. 60 65), 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 ( pg. 19) in the following cases; 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. Display Frames are not displayed during recording. Minutes Seconds

12 : 34 : 24

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 21) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. ( pg. 20) 2) Set the Power Switch to A or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start recording. NOTES: 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. 38, 41) When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code 00:00:00 Time code Time code 05:43:21 00:00:00 Newly recorded scene
Already Tape recorded scene Shooting start point
Proper recording Time code 00:00:00 Time code Time code 05:43:21 05:44:00 New scene
Frames (30 frames = 1 second)
Already Tape recorded scene

Latest scene

Shooting start Shooting start Shooting start point point point
Shooting stop Shooting start point point
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Normal Playback

Power Zoom Lever (VOL.)

VIDEO PLAYBACK

NOTES: Clean the video heads using an optional dry cleaning cassette when: No picture during playback. Blocks of noise appear during playback. For details, pg. 75. 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. The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV. ( pg. 22) You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camcorder body. 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 cable is connected to the S/AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker. To control the speaker volume Slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards + to turn up the volume, or towards to turn down the volume.

Speaker

Power Switch Lock Button Stop Button (STOP (8)) Rewind Button (REW (3)) Play/Pause Button (PLAY (4/9)) Fast-Forward Button (FF (5))

Still Playback

Pauses during video playback. 1) Press PLAY (4/9) during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4/9) again. If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorders Stop mode is automatically engaged. When PLAY (4/9) is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image.

+/- Button MENU Button

SELECT/SET Button
Load a cassette. ( pg. 15) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. To start playback, press PLAY (4/9). To stop playback, press STOP (8). During Stop mode, press REW (3) to rewind, or FF (5) to fast-forward the tape.
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Shuttle Search

Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press FF (5) for forward search, or REW (3) for reverse search. 2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4/9). During playback, press and hold FF (5) or REW (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. ATTENTION: During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on the left side of the screen.
NOTES: Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the forward direction. Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared with the tape. If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically. A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected. The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption. ( pg. 19)
Slow-Motion Playback Frame-By-Frame Playback Playback Zoom Playback Special Effects
Available only with the remote control (provided). ( pg. 58)
Load a cassette. ( pg. 15) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Press + or to select t VIDEO and press SELECT/SET. Press + or to select BLANK SRCH and press SELECT/SET. The Sub Menu appears. Press + or to select EXECUTE and press SELECT/SET. BLANK SEARCH The BLANK PUSH "STOP" BUTTON TO CANCEL SEARCH indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward 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 STOP (8).

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Auto Playback Of Images

You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically.

Playback Of Video Clips

You can view video clips ( pg. 50) stored in the memory card. Load a memory card. ( pg. 16) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY. Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. The type of file (IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP) which has been played back at the last time is displayed. If the image playback (IMAGE) screen appears, press SELECT/SET. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears. Press + or to select E-MAIL CLIP, and press SELECT/SET. The video clip playback screen (E-MAIL CLIP) appears.

E-MA I L C L I P

Perform steps in Normal Playback Of Images. Press PLAY (4/9) to start Auto Playback. If you press REW (3) during Auto Playback, files are displayed in descending order. If you press FF (5) during Auto Playback, files are displayed in ascending order.

100-0013

100-0014

100-0015

100-0016
Press REW (3) to select the previous file. Press FF (5) to select the next file. Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file. ( pg. 26) You can also look for the desired file using Index Screen. ( pg. 26) To start playback, press PLAY (4/9). To stop playback, press STOP (8).
To display the previous image
To end Auto Playback, press STOP (8). [For Normal Playback] [For Auto Playback] To display the next image Image playback screen (IMAGE)
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Index Playback Of Files

You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want. For Index Playback of image files, perform in Normal Playback Of Images ( pg. 24). For Index Playback of video clip files, perform in Playback Of Video Clips ( pg. 25). Press INDEX. The Index Screen of the selected type of file appears. Selected file Index number

MENU Button For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus: Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO or MEMORY. Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. For Video Playback Menus: Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to D.S.C. PLAYBACK ( pg. 24). Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Menu Screen for Video Menu Screen for Video Playback Menu and D.S.C. Recording Menu
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2) Press + or to select the desired parameter.

Sub Menu

CAME RA RE C MOD E
3) Press SELECT/SET. Selection is complete. Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.
CAME RA RE C MOD E SOUND MOD E ZOOM SNA P MODE GA I N UP NA V I GAT I ON
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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.)

RECORDING MENUS

4) Press SELECT/SET. The Menu Screen returns. Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus. 5) Press SELECT/SET again. The Menu Screen closes. NOTES: The m settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both A and M. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to M. The q settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to M. The s functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to M are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY. The n (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to A. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to M. The n (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective only for shooting. The n (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for video playback. The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided). ( pg. 22, 52, 62)

Wipe Or Fader Effects

IMPORTANT: Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects. ( pg. 33) If an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out. 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.

IMPORTANT: Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects. ( pg. 32) If an unusable mode is selected, the indicator of Wipe/Fader effects blinks or goes out.
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. Set r to the desired mode. ( pg. 31) The selected effect indicator appears.
To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 3. NOTES: Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby. Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night-Alive.
Program AE With Special Effects
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SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look. 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. CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. MIRROR*: Creates a mirror image on the right half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half. * Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO.

RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

Camera Menu

CAMERA Recording mode

Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. REC MODE (Factory-preset: SP) SP: Standard Play LP: Long Playmore economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time. NOTES: Audio Dubbing ( pg. 59) and Insert Editing ( pg. 60) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode. If the recording mode is switched during playback, 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.

White Balance Adjustment

W. BALANCE
(Factory-preset: AUTO) For details, refer to White Balance Adjustment ( pg. 47). AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically. MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day. CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day. HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting is used.

PLAYBACK MENUS

Synchro adjustment
For details, refer to For More Accurate Editing ( pg. 65). SYNCHRO (Factory-preset: 0.0)

Recording mode

Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommended you use REC MODE in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. ( pg. 52, 54) REC MODE SP / LP (Factory-preset: SP)
NOTE: REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to PLAY or M.
Dubbing from tape to memory card
COPY (Factory-preset: OFF) OFF: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during tape playback, the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds. (The still image is not recorded.) ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card. ( pg. 55)
Deleting thumbnail images
For details, refer to To delete thumbnail images ( pg. 49). NAVI.DEL. IMAGE SEL. / TAPE SEL. / ALL / RETURN

Blank search

Helps find a blank portion of tape when you want to record from the middle of a tape. For details, refer to Blank Search ( pg. 21). BLANK SRCH EXECUTE / RETURN

S-Video/AV input

S/AV INPUT (Factory-preset: OFF) OFF: Enables audio and video signal output to a TV, VCR, etc. via the S/AV connector. ( pg. 22, 52) A/V. IN: Enables audio/video signal input from the S/AV connector. ( pg. 52) S. IN: Enables S-video/audio signal input from the S/AV connector. ( pg. 52)
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SYSTEM
Each setting is linked with s, which appears when the Power Switch is set to M. ( pg. 31) The parameters are the same as in the description on page 37. BEEP (Factory-preset: MELODY) OFF / BEEP / MELODY TALLY OFF / ON REMOTE OFF / ON DEMO MODE OFF / ON PRIORITY LCD / FINDER CAM RESET EXECUTE / RETURN (Factory-preset: ON) (Factory preset: ON) (Factory-preset: ON) (Factory-preset: LCD)
NOTE: The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided). ( pg. 22, 52, 62) Display

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ON SCREEN Setting: For playback sound, tape speed and tape running during video playback.
DATE/TIME Setting: For date/time.

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TIME CODE Setting: For time code.

VIDEO DISPLAY

The parameters (except OFF in ON SCREEN settings) are the same as in the description on page 38. ON SCREEN (Factory-preset: LCD) OFF / LCD / LCD/TV When set to OFF, the camcorders display disappears. DATE/TIME (Factory-preset: OFF) OFF / AUTO / ON When set to AUTO, the date/time are displayed in the following cases: When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when scenes are recorded. When the date is changed during playback. TIME CODE OFF / ON (Factory-preset: OFF)

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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 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.
To make thumbnail images during video recording automatically 5
Load a cassette. ( pg. 15) Load a memory card. ( pg. 16) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. Set the Power Switch to A or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Set NAVIGATION to the desired navigation storing time. ( pg. 31, 35) If the indicator appears blinking on the screen, wait until it stops blinking. If it does not stop blinking after a while, check if a memory card is loaded. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.
To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search) 5

Load a cassette. ( pg. 15) Load a memory card. ( pg. 16) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to VIDEO. Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press NAVI during video playback or stop mode. The loaded cassettes NAV I GA T I ON DATE : MAY 3 : AM 3 NAVIGATION thumbnail TC : : : 3 image screen appears. Press REW (3) to 006 display the previous page. Press FF (5) to display the next page. Press + or to select the desired image, and press SELECT/SET.
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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 PLAY (4/9), REW (3), FF (5) or STOP (8).

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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. NOTE: Once images are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check images before deleting. IMPORTANT: 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: NO ID ON TAPE OR CARD, 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.
To add thumbnail images during video playback 3
Perform steps 1 to 4 in To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search). Press PLAY (4/9) to start video playback. 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.
To delete thumbnail images 7
Load a memory card. ( pg. 16) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to VIDEO. Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Press + or to select t, and press SELECT/ SET. The VIDEO Menu appears. Press + or to select NAVI.DEL., and press SELECT/SET. The Sub Menu appears. By pressing + or .

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 check-ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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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 using a circular motion. 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. About moisture condensation. 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. Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local 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.