Power Switch Position

A (Full Auto Recording): Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording. The A indicator appears on the display. M (Manual Recording): Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. ( pg. 14) If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording, try this mode. There is no indication on the display. OFF: Allows you to switch off the camcorder. PLAY: Allows you to play back a recording on the tape. Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus. ( pg. 14)

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 Dioptre Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Power-Linked Operation

When the Power Switch is set to A or M, you can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder.

INFORMATION:

The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation. If you want to use the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully.
Dioptre Adjustment Control

CAUTION:

Date/Time Settings
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback. ( pg. 14, 17)
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your fingers.
1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 10)
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Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
1 Set the Power Switch to M or PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 10) 3 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select n, and press it. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.
OPEN/EJECT Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select BRIGHT, and press it. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears. 6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel until the appropriate brightness is reached. 7 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in.

10 EN VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Power ( pg. 6) Loading a Cassette ( pg. 9) To turn the beep sounds off, pg. 14, 16. For other notes, pg. 27.
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder
While using the LCD monitor: Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Press the Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270 (90 downward, 180 upward). While using the viewfinder: Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully.
Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click, otherwise it may be pushed back in during use.
POWER/CHARGE lamp Power Zoom Lever

Monitor Opening Button

Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button
The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which one to use. Set PRIORITY to the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu. ( pg. 14, 16) Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction. ( pg. 30)
1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (See the right column) 3 Set the Power Switch to A or M while pressing
The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. PAUSE is displayed. To record in LP (Long Play) mode, pg. 14, 15.

Tape Remaining Time

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

0h 25 m

4 To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The T REC appears on the display while recording is in progress. 5 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button again. The camcorder re-enters the RecordStandby mode.

1h 0m 0h 0m

0h59m 0h 1m

0h 3m 0h 2m

(Now calculating) (Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)
The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorders power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. LCD monitor/viewfinder indications: When power is supplied from a battery: the battery indicator is displayed. ( pg. 31) When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the battery indicator does not appear. When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ( pg. 11).

1 Load a cassette. ( pg. 9) 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
3 During Stop mode, press BLANK SEARCH.

3 Speaker 5

The BLANK 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 8.

Normal Playback

3 To start playback, press 4/9. 4 To stop playback, press 8.
During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fastforward the tape.
To control the speaker volume Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel towards + to turn up the volume, or towards to turn down the volume.
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 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.
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV. ( pg. 13) For other notes, pg. 27.

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. When 4/9 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image.
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VIDEO PLAYBACK EN

Connections To A TV Or VCR
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals.

[FULL]

PIN-UP
For details on the procedure, refer to Snapshot (For Video Recording) ( pg. 20). GAIN UP OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. [AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright. AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the
Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions: When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes. When shooting dark or dim subjects. When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting. When shooting scenes with movement in various directions. When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds. Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. The indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used.
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16 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

SYSTEM

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. [ ] = Factory-preset BEEP OFF: Turns off sounds when performing any operations. It also deactivates the shutter sound effect, however the shutter sound is recorded onto the tape during Snapshot for Video Recording ( pg. 20). BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. It also activates the shutter sound effect. ( pg. 20) [MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect. ( pg. 20) DEMO MODE OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place. [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the following cases:
When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON. With DEMO MODE set to ON, if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to A or M.

CAMERA DISPLAY

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 except BRIGHT.
[ ] = Factory-preset BRIGHT pg. 9, Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ON SCREEN LCD: Keeps the camcorders display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. [LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorders display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV. DATE/TIME OFF: The date/time does not appear. [AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from OFF to A or M. ON: The date/time is always displayed. 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. ( pg. 11) CLOCK ADJ. pg. 8, Date/Time Settings

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

PROGRAM AE

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) SHUTTER 1/50: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/ 50th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. SHUTTER 1/120: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/ 120th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced. SPORTS (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 1/4000) This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions.

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 colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white.
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20 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow. SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.
When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape.

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)
SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control. ( pg. 22)
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance ( pg. 23) is automatically set to , but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. 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.
Snapshot (For Video Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.

1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 10) 3 Set SNAP MODE to the desired mode.

( pg. 14, 15)

4 Press SNAPSHOT.
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. The O indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder reenters the Record-Standby mode. You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes. Regardless of the Power Switch position (A or M), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode. To remove the shutter sound, refer to BEEP on page 16. When WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE ( pg. 15), the O indication blinks in blue and Snapshot recording becomes impossible. If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 19) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks. If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON ( pg. 15), the Stabiliser will be disabled. During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is no effect in the recorded image.
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FOCUS SNAPSHOT

Manual Focus
If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have performed Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8).

Lock Button

1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator appears.

Power Switch

While focusing on a further subject
3 To focus on a further subject, rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel towards +. The indicator Manual focus indicator appears and blinks.
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel towards. The indicator appears and blinks. To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to A. If FOCUS is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.
While focusing on a nearer subject

Auto Focus

The camcorders Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed Focus detection zone below (in these cases perform Manual Focus):
When two subjects overlap in the same scene. When illumination is low.* When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.* When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.* When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated. When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water. When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background. * The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , and

Loading/Unloading A Cassette (pg. 9)
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. 11).

VIDEO RECORDING (pg. 10)

When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead. The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts. The T indicator starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording.
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28 EN TROUBLESHOOTING

If the problem still exists after following the steps below, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning. During recording, the date/ time does not appear.
DATE/TIME is set to OFF. HSet DATE/TIME to ON. ( pg. 14, 16)

Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. HPress BACKLIGHT. ( pg. 23)
The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.
The subject is too bright. HSet r to SPOTLIGHT. ( pg. 20)
When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
White Balance cannot be activated.
The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated. HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode before setting White Balance. ( pg. 20)
Wipe/Fader effects do not work.
The Black & White Fader does not work.
The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated. HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone (MONOTONE). ( pg. 14, 20)
Program AE with special effects does not work.
The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.
When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to AUTO. HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF. ( pg. 14, 15)
This is not a malfunction. HBy recording with DIS activated ( pg. 14, 15) this can be avoided.
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30 EN TROUBLESHOOTING

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 are jittery.
The speaker volume is too great. HTurn the speaker volume down. ( pg. 12)
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints).
HWipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage. ( pg. 34) To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.
The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot. HClose the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down.

Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level High Exhausted
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.
Appears when no tape is loaded. ( pg. 9) CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to A or M. ( pg. 8) USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette. ( pg. 33) CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs. (The two indications above swiches alternately every 3 seconds.) When this indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears. TAPE! Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/ Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to A or M. TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. ( pg. 27) SET DATE/TIME! Appears when the date/time is not set. ( pg. 8) Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the previously set date/time is erased. ( pg. 8) LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached. COPYING FAILED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder.
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32 EN CAUTIONS

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

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: During use
. make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark. be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. 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.

Avoid using the unit

About moisture condensation

DO NOT leave the unit

. in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove. in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. near a television set. near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.). in places subject to extremely high (over 40C) or extremely low (under 0C) temperatures.
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.
To protect the unit, DO NOT
. in places of over 50C. in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). in direct sunlight. in a closed car in summer. near a heater. allow it to become wet. drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation. keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods. expose the lens and viewfinders lens to direct sunlight. carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip. swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it.
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.
Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
. No picture during playback. Blocks of noise appear during playback. During recording, 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.

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34 EN USER MAINTENANCE After Use
1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 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. Remove the cassette.

Cleaning The Camcorder

1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put
the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.
2 Press the Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD
monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
3 Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder.
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.
3 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then
wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
4 Slide BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the battery pack
OPEN/EJECT Cassette holder cover

PUSH HERE

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected. Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Remove. Cassette holder

BATT.RELEASE
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SPECIFICATIONS EN

Camcorder
For General Power supply DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.3 W (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 4.6 W (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) Approx. 8.6 W (Maximum) Dimensions (W x H x D) 71 mm x 91 mm x 118 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in) Weight Approx. 500 g (without cassette and battery) Approx. 590 g (incl. cassette and battery) Operating temperature 0C to 40C Operating humidity 35% to 80% Storage temperature 20C to 50C Pickup 1/6" CCD Lens F 1.6, f = 2.7 mm to 43.2 mm, 16:1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 30.5 mm LCD monitor 2.37" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" colour LCD Speaker Monaural White LED Light Effective distance: 1.5 m

Indicators

U POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 8, 10)

Other Parts

V Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( pg. 5) W Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 6) X Grip Strap ( pg. 7) Y LCD Monitor ( pg. 10, 11) Z Speaker ( pg. 12) b Stud Hole ( pg. 9) c Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 9) d Cassette Holder Cover ( pg. 9) e Stereo Microphone f White LED Light ( pg. 18) g Viewfinder ( pg. 8) h Camera Sensor
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here.)
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38 EN INDEX LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

During Video Recording

I J g K LM N A B C D E F G H

40 x W T

During Video Playback

12 b i t / M I X L

1h40m REC

P Q g R S

BLANK SEARCH PUSH "STOP" BUTTON TO CANCEL
VO L UME 20 : 21 : 0. 11. : 00

3 BRIGHT SOUND 12 b i t

1 0. 11. : 00
a Operation Mode ( pg. 8) b : Night-Scope Indicator ( pg. 18)
(Appears when Night-Scope is engaged.) : Gain Up Mode ( pg. 15) (Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted.) c White LED Light Indicator ( pg. 18) d White Balance Indicator ( pg. 23) e : Backlight Compensation Indicator ( pg. 23) : Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 22) f Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator ( pg. 19) g Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 22) h Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) ( pg. 15) i Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 10) (Appears during zooming.) j Zoom Indicator ( pg. 10) (Appears during zooming.) (The level indicator g moves.) k Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator ( pg. 19) l Tape Running Indicator ( pg. 10) (Rotates while tape is running.) m Selected Wide Mode Indicator ( pg. 15) n Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( pg. 15) o Tape Remaining Time ( pg. 10) p REC: (Appears during recording.) ( pg. 10) PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.) ( pg. 10) O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) ( pg. 20) q BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ Viewfinder) ( pg. 9) (The level indicator g moves.) r Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 15) s Battery Indicator ( pg. 31) t Date/Time ( pg. 8, 16) u Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 15) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) v Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 21) w Time Code ( pg. 16, 17)