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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 pages and 10 to ensure safe use of this product.

ENGLISH

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-D290 GR-D270

Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera:

GETTING STARTED

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/

For Accessories:

http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/

ADVANCED FEATURES

REFERENCES

Back cover

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. To deactivate the demonstration, set DEMO MODE to OFF. ( pg. 31, 33)

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT1354-001A
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2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder

Wipe/Fader Effects

You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 41)

Fade in

Backlight Compensation
Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 40) You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 40, Spot Exposure Control)

Fade out

Program AE with Special Effects
For example, SPORTS mode allows fastmoving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. ( pg. 42)

Data Battery

You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button. ( pg. 14)

BATTERY CONDITION

100% 50%
MAX TIME LCD min FINDER min

LED Light

You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the LED Light. ( pg. 37)

Live Slow

You can record and play back precious or hard-to-see moments at a slow speed. The sound is recorded and played back in real time. ( pg. 37)
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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 safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides. 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>
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.

PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.) ( pg. 18) H Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode ( pg. 46) I 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording mode or Animation recording mode. ( pg. 33) J Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 33) K Time Code ( pg. 34, 36) L Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ( pg. 32) M SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 32) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.)
During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording

25 x W

BRIGHT

50m NOV ' 10 :AM

: Gain Up Mode ( pg. 32)
a Operation Mode ( pg. 14) B : Night-Alive Indicator ( pg. 38) C LED Light Indicator ( pg. 37) D White Balance Indicator ( pg. 41) E : Spot Exposure Control Indicator
( pg. 40) : Backlight Compensation Indicator ( pg. 40) : Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 39) F Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator ( pg. 42) G Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 39)
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H Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 19) I Zoom Indicator ( pg. 19) J O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)
( pg. 25, 38) SLOW: (Appears when using Live Slow.) ( pg. 37) K Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ Viewfinder) ( pg. 16) L Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( pg. 49) M Date/Time ( pg. 15) N Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 38)
I VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator ( pg. 20)
BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) ( pg. 16) J Time Code ( pg. 34, 36)

During D.S.C. Playback

100-0013

BR I GHT 50m

During Video Playback

12 B I T / M I X L

a Operation Mode Indicator ( pg. 27) B Folder/File Number ( pg. 27) C Battery Remaining Power Indicator

( pg. 49)

BLANK SEARCH PUSH "STOP" BUTTON TO CANCEL

VO LUME : : 25

D Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/

Viewfinder) ( pg. 16)

NOV 10 ' : 00 AM
a Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 35) B Blank Search Indicator ( pg. 21) C : Live Slow Indicator ( pg. 37)
: Snapshot Indicator ( pg. 35, 38)
D Tape Speed ( pg. 32) E 4: Playback 5: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search 3: Rewind/Shuttle Search
9: Pause 9 U: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion Y 9: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion D: Audio Dubbing 9D: Audio Dubbing Pause (Appear while a tape is running.) F Sound Input For Audio Dubbing ( pg. 46) (GR-D290 only) G Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( pg. 49) H Date/Time ( pg. 34, 36)

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Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Before Using This Camcorder
Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark. Make sure you only use memory cards with the mark or. This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked and memory cards marked or can be used with this unit. Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.) Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording. Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. We recommend cleaning your video heads before use. If you havent used your camcorder for a while, the heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette (optional). Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment. Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the camcorder in a bag or other container. Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings. LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may experience mosaic-like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment. So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode. It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes. Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder. Also read CAUTIONS on pages 52 54.

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder
1 Remove the lens cap. ( pg. 11) 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. 4 Set the Power Switch to A or M while
The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. PAUSE is displayed. To record in LP (Long Play) mode, pg. 32.
While using the LCD monitor: Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pull on the end of the LCD monitor 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.
5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/
Stop Button. T REC appears on the display while recording is in progress.
6 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/
Stop Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. Approximate recording time
Tape 30 min. 60 min. 80 min. Recording mode SP 30 min. 60 min. 80 min. LP 45 min. 90 min. 120 min.
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. 31, 34) Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction. ( pg. 48)
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.
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Zooming

Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W.

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).
The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action. Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
1 xW T xW T 20xW T 40xW T

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.

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

10 x W T
Display Minutes Seconds Frames* (30 frames = 1 second)

12 : 34 : 24

Digital zoom zone 25X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in RecordStandby, lock the focus by using the manual focus ( pg. 38), then zoom in or out in Record mode. Zooming is possible to a maximum of 800X, or it can be switched to 25X magnification using the optical zoom. ( pg. 32) Zoom magnification of over 25X 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 33. When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first. If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when TELE MACRO is set to ON. ( pg. 33)

The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears. To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON/OFF again. To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2 above.
You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds. During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect. After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still image may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction. During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with steady images. This is not a malfunction.

Frame-By-Frame Playback

During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the frame is played back.

Playback Zoom

Magnifies the recorded image up to 32X at any time during video playback and D.S.C. playback. 1) Press PLAY (U) to start video playback. Or perform normal playback of images.
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D.S.C. RECORDING
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)
You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card.
Approximate Number of Storable Images
The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality/Image Size, etc. Image Size/Picture Quality 640 x 480/FINE 640 x 480/STANDARD 1024 x 768/FINE 1024 x 768/STANDARD Image Size/Picture Quality 640 x 480/FINE SD Memory Card
8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB*
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Power ( pg. 13) Loading a Memory Card ( pg. 17) SNAPSHOT Power Switch Lock Button VIDEO/ MEMORY

47 145

625 1285
MultiMediaCard 8 MB** 16 MB* 32 MB* 100 320
640 x 480/STANDARD 1024 x 768/FINE 1024 x 768/STANDARD

W I PE / F AD E R OF F FADE R WH I T E FADE R B LAC K FADE R B.W W I PE CO RNE R W I P E W I NDOW W I P E S L I DE W I PE DOOR W I PE S C ROL L W I PE S H UT T E R
V I D EO SOUND MOD E ST E REO NARRAT I ON OF F RE C MOD E COP Y OF F BL ANK S RCH
2) Press + or to select the desired parameter. 3) Press MENU. Selection is complete.

RETURN

5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the

selected function.

CAME RA RE C MOD E SOUND MOD E ZOOM SNAP/SLOW GA I N UP

1 2B I T 25x FU L L AGC

4) Press MENU. The Menu Screen returns.
5) Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.
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SNAP/SLOW [FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame NEGA: Nega mode PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame SLOW: Live Slow mode

Recording Menus

CAMERA
The m CAMERA 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. [ ] = Factory-preset REC MODE [SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP: Long Playmore economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.

[FULL]

PIN-UP
For details on the procedure, refer to Live Slow ( pg. 37) and Snapshot (For Video Recording) ( pg. 38). 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 AGC mode, but the subjects movements are not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, is displayed.
Audio Dubbing ( pg. 46) and Insert Editing ( pg. 46) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode. If the recording mode is switched, 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.

SOUND MODE [12BIT]: 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) 16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models) ZOOM 25X: When set to 25X while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 25X since digital zoom will be disengaged. [100X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 100X digital magnification. 800X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 800X 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.
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5S [OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording. 5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. ( pg. 37) Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only. By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving. 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. 40 cm (1.4 ft).

SYSTEM

The s SYSTEM 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: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. 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. 25, 38) [MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect. ( pg. 25, 38) REMOTE OFF: Disables the remote control operations. [ON]: Enables the remote control operations. For GR-D270 owners: It is recommended that this function be set to OFF to prevent improper operation. 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. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
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 wide-screen 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.
WIND CUT [OFF]: Disengages the function. ON : Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The indicator appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.
If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off. If DEMO MODE remains ON, some functions will not be available. After viewing demo, set to OFF.
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LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] / FRANAIS / ESPAOL / The language setting can be changed. ( pg. 15) CLOCK ADJ. pg. 15, Date/Time Settings
PRIORITY [LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened. FINDER: The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened. CAM RESET EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factorypreset. [RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.

This feature is useful for recording or playing back precious or hard-to-see moments at a slow speed. Sound is recorded and played back in real time.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. 2 Set SNAP/SLOW to SLOW.
( pg. 31, 32) The Live Slow indicator appears.
3 Press SLOW during recording or playback.
The moving pictures are divided into four frames. They are recorded or played back for 1.5 seconds, and then normal recording or playback resumes.
Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes. If the light does not reach the subject, the NightAlive function will be activated, and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter. There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot between the centre area which is illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding areas (which will be darker). Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the LED Light setting is ON, they will appear slightly blurred.
When 5S is set to Anim., the 5-Second Recording mode is not available. Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead.
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Night-Alive

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed.

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 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. 35)
1 Set the Power Switch to M. 2 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Alive indicator
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity. appears beside while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted.

Manual Focus

The camcorders Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

appears.

To deactivate Night-Alive Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Alive indicator disappears.
During Night-Alive, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out: Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects ( pg. 42). GAIN UP in CAMERA Menu ( pg. 32). DIS in MANUAL Menu ( pg. 32). During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.
1 Set the Power Switch to

2 Press FOCUS. The

manual focus indicator appears.

3 Press + or to focus on

a subject.
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, or Manual focus indicator will blink.

Exposure Control indicator appears. A spot metering area frame appears at the centre of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.
3 Press + or to select the desired spot

metering area frame.

4 Press MENU.
Spot Exposure Control is engaged. Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate. To lock the iris After step 3, press and hold MENU over 2 seconds. The indication appears and the iris is locked. To cancel Spot Exposure Control Press BACK LIGHT once so that the indicator disappears.
[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. 31) Or, set the Power Switch to A.
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Manual White Balance Adjustment
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.
To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 3. The effect indicator disappears.

White paper

2 Select MWB in
u W.BALANCE menu. ( pg. 31)
The indication blinks slowly.
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. 42) In this case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.
3 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of
the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.

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. 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.
4 Press and hold MENU until
When the setting is completed, normal blinking.

begins

resumes

blinking rapidly.

5 Press MENU twice. The Menu Screen closes
and the Manual White Balance indicator displayed. is
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 centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.
Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of Program AE with special effects, DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. HRe-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader effects, Program AE with special effects and DIS. ( pg. 31, 32, 41, 42)
Digital Zoom does not work.
25X optical zoom is selected. HSet ZOOM to 100X or 800X. ( pg. 32) The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY. HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.

No power is supplied.

The power is not connected properly. HConnect the AC Adapter securely. ( pg. 14) The battery pack is not attached firmly. HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. ( pg. 13) The battery is dead. HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged one. ( pg. 13)
Video and D.S.C. Playback
The tape is moving, but there is no picture.
Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO mode. HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback. ( pg. 22) The cassette holder cover is open. HClose the cassette holder cover. ( pg. 16)
Video and D.S.C. Recording
Recording cannot be performed.
The tapes erase protection tab is set to SAVE. HSet the tapes erase protection tab to REC. ( pg. 16) TAPE END appears. HReplace with new cassette. ( pg. 16) The cassette holder cover is open. HClose the cassette holder cover.
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.
HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette. ( pg. 53)

Advanced features

The focus does not adjust automatically.
Focus is set to the Manual mode. HSet Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 38) The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. HClean the lens and check the focus again. ( pg. 51)
When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.

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. 16, 18) 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.
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. 31, 32)

Other problems

The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging.
Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low temperatures. HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10C to 35C (50F to 95F). ( pg. 52) The battery pack is not attached firmly. HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. ( pg. 13)
Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-precision 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. 13)
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The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder.
HPush in the memory card a few more times. ( pg. 17)

Warning Indications

Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level High Exhausted
Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.
The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITY is set to FINDER. HPush the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITY to LCD. ( pg. 18, 31, 34) The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark. HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. ( pg. 16) HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the monitor fully. ( pg. 18)

As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery remaining power indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.
Appears when no tape is loaded. ( pg. 16) 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 and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO. ( pg. 14) USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette. ( pg. 53) CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs. 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 and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO. TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. SET DATE/TIME! Appears when the date/time is not set. ( pg. 15) The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
An error indication (or 06) appears.
A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable. H pg. 51.
The remote control does not work.
REMOTE is set to OFF. HSet REMOTE to ON. ( pg. 31, 33) The remote control does not point at the remote sensor. HPoint at the remote sensor. ( pg. 23) The remote control batteries are exhausted. HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. ( pg. 23)
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UNSUPPORTED FILE! Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder. COPYING FAILED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder. Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card:
when no memory card is loaded. when the memory cards memory is full. when the memory card is not formatted. when a write-protected SD Memory Card is loaded. ( pg. 28)
LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark. A. DUB ERROR! Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( pg. 46) 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. 46) Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-BIT audio. ( pg. 46) Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE. ( pg. 46) INSERT ERROR! Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( pg. 46) INSERT ERROR! <CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB> Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ( pg. 46) Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE. ( pg. 46) MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory cards memory is full and shooting is not possible. HDV Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected. The pictures in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder.