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CONTENTS

6 ADVANCED FEATURES
Index... 6 Provided Accessories.. 11 Power.. 13 Operation Mode... 14 Language Settings.. 15 Date/Time Settings... 15 Grip Adjustment... 15 Viewfinder Adjustment. 16 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display. 16 Tripod Mounting... 16 Loading/Unloading A Cassette.. 16 Loading/Unloading A Memory Card. 17
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT. 31
Changing The Menu Settings.. 31 Recording Menus.. 32 Playback Menus.. 35
FEATURES FOR RECORDING. 37
LED Light... 37 Live Slow... 37 5-Second Recording.. 37 Night-Alive.. 38 Snapshot (For Video Recording).. 38 Manual Focus.. 38 Exposure Control.. 39 Iris Lock... 39 Backlight Compensation.. 40 Spot Exposure Control. 40 White Balance Adjustment.. 40 Manual White Balance Adjustment.. 41 Wipe Or Fader Effects. 41 Program AE With Special Effects. 42
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

VIDEO RECORDING.. 18

Basic Recording... 18 Tape Remaining Time.. 18 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder.. 18 Zooming.. 19 Journalistic Shooting.. 19 Time Code.. 19 Quick Review... 20 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape. 20

EDITING.. 43

Dubbing To A VCR... 43 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing). 44 Connection To A Personal Computer. 45 Audio Dubbing.. 46 Insert Editing... 46

VIDEO PLAYBACK.. 20

Normal Playback.. 20 Still Playback... 20 Shuttle Search.. 21 Blank Search... 21 Connections To A TV Or VCR. 22 Playback Using The Remote Control. 23
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 25

D.S.C. RECORDING.. 25

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot). 25 Interval Shooting... 25
TROUBLESHOOTING.. 47 USER MAINTENANCE... 51 CAUTIONS... 52 SPECIFICATIONS.. 55

D.S.C. PLAYBACK... 26

Normal Playback Of Images.. 26 Auto Playback Of Images. 27 Index Playback Of Files.. 27 Removing On-Screen Display. 27
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.. 28
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card... 28 Resetting The File Name.. 28 Protecting Files.. 28 Deleting Files.. 29 Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting). 29 Initializing A Memory Card.. 30
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Controls

A Stop Button [8] ( pg. 20)
Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 27) Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] ( pg. 40) B Play/Pause Button [4/9] ( pg. 20) Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( pg. 38) C Rewind Button [3] ( pg. 20) Menu select Button [] ( pg. 15) Quick Review Button [ ] ( pg. 20) D Fast-Forward Button [5] ( pg. 20) Menu select Button [+] ( pg. 15) Night Button [NIGHT] ( pg. 38) E Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 31) Data Battery Button [DATA] ( pg. 14) F VIDEO/MEMORY Switch ( pg. 14) G LED Light Button [LIGHT] ( pg. 37) H Diopter Adjustment Control ( pg. 16) I Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( pg. 25, 38) Live Slow Button [SLOW] ( pg. 31, 37) J Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 19) Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, ] ( pg. 20) K Battery Release Button [PUSH BATT.] ( pg. 13) L Recording Start/Stop Button ( pg. 18) M Power Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] ( pg. 14) N Lock Button ( pg. 14) O Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT] ( pg. 16)

Other Parts

U Monitor Latch ( pg. 18) V LCD Monitor ( pg. 18, 19) W Viewfinder ( pg. 16) X Card Cover [MEMORY CARD] ( pg. 17) Y Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 13) Z Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( pg. 11) a Speaker ( pg. 20) b Grip Strap ( pg. 15) c Lens d LED Light ( pg. 37)
(When using an optional conversion lens, it may cover this area and block the light.) e Remote Sensor ( pg. 23) f Camera Sensor (Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here.) g Stereo Microphone ( pg. 46) h Stud Hole ( pg. 16) i Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 16) j Cassette Holder Cover ( pg. 16)

Connectors

The connectors are located beneath the covers. P USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector ( pg. 45) Q Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] ( pg. 22, 43) R DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 13) S Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*) ( pg. 44, 45)
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard.

Indicators

T POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 13, 18)
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8 EN GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
During Video Recording Only

1h40m REC

During D.S.C. Recording Only

1024 INTERVAL

a Image Size: 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640

(640 x 480) ( pg. 34)

B Interval Shooting Icon ( pg. 25) C Shooting Icon ( pg. 25)
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)

SOUND 12 B I T

D Card Icon ( pg. 25)
: Appears during shooting. : Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded. : Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading the data in the memory card. E Picture Quality: (FINE) and (STANDARD) (in order of quality) ( pg. 34) F Remaining Number Of Shots ( pg. 25) (Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D.S.C. recording.) G Clock Icon ( pg. 25)
a Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator

( pg. 41)

B Tape Running Indicator ( pg. 18)
(Rotates while tape is running.)
C Selected Wide Mode Indicator ( pg. 33) D : Live Slow Indicator ( pg. 37)
: Snapshot Indicator ( pg. 38)
E Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( pg. 32) F Tape Remaining Time ( pg. 18) G REC: (Appears during recording.) ( pg. 18)
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.)

1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 18) 3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Press + or to select CAMERA D I S PLAY
n, and press MENU. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.

5 Press + or to select

LANGUAGE, and press MENU.
BRIGHT ON S CRE E N DA T E / T I ME T I ME CODE LANGUAGE CL OCK AD J. RETURN
LCD / T V AU T O OF F ENGLISH DEC '5: PM

6 Press + or to select

the desired language, and press MENU.

CAMERA D I S PLAY

7 Press + or to select

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH FRANAIS ESPAOL

3 Press + or to input

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Viewfinder Adjustment

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

Example:

6 Press + or until the appropriate brightness is reached. 7 Press MENU to clear the brightness control indicator from the display.

Tripod Mounting

To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw clockwise. Some tripods are not equipped with studs.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.

Cassette holder

Diopter Adjustment Control

PUSH HERE

Cassette holder cover
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your fingers.
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. 18)
To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder fully and set PRIORITY to FINDER ( pg. 31, 34). +
OPEN/EJECT Make sure the window side is facing out.

Erase protection tab

1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder.
Do not touch internal components.
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Shuttle Search

Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.
During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release the button, normal playback resumes. A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.
During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on the left side of the screen.
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. 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)
4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 5 Press MENU to select t. The VIDEO

Menu appears.

6 Press + or to select BLANK SRCH, and
press MENU. The Sub Menu appears.
7 Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press
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, press 8.
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Connections To A TV Or VCR
1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as
shown in the illustration. If using a VCR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4.
3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,
To AV connector Open the cover. Audio/Video cable (provided)
referring to your VCRs instruction manual.
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set

the TV to its VIDEO mode.
6 Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 20)
To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV
Date/Time Set DATE/TIME to AUTO, ON or OFF. ( pg. 31, 36) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication. Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF. ( pg. 31, 36) Indications other than date/time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF, LCD or LCD/TV. ( pg. 31, 36)
A Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/
VCR has only A/V input connectors.)
B Red to AUDIO R IN* C White to AUDIO L IN*
* Not required for watching still images only.
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 14) To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, set the camcorders Power Switch to A or M, then set your TV to the appropriate input mode. Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on.
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Playback Using The Remote Control
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. ( pg. 24)
The following buttons are available only when the camcorders Power Switch is set to PLAY. B PAUSE Button
Pauses the tape ( pg. 24)

Up Button ( pg. 24)

C SLOW Rewind Button ( pg. 24) D REW Button
Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape ( pg. 21) Displays previous file in a memory card ( pg. 26)

Installing The Battery

The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).

Left Button ( pg. 24)

Lock tab

1 Pull out the battery

holder by pushing the lock tab.
2 Insert the battery in the
holder, and be sure to have the + mark visible.

J FF Button

3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
Beam Effective Area (indoor use)
When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beams approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m (16 ft).
Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on a tape ( pg. 21) Displays next file in a memory card ( pg. 26)

Example: m CAMERA Menu

For Video Playback Menus:
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 18) 3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Press + or to select the desired function,
and press MENU. The selected function menu appears.
Screen for Video and Screen for Video D.S.C. Recording Menu Playback Menu
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. 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.
[ ] = Factory-preset QUALITY [FINE] / STANDARD The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE ( ) and STANDARD ( ) (in order of quality).

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 except BRIGHT and LANGUAGE are effective only for shooting.

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.
4 Press MENU. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to A. Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below.
Snapshot (For Video Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. 2 Set the Power Switch to M. 3 Set SNAP/SLOW to the desired mode.
( pg. 31, 32) The Snapshot indicator appears.
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 re-enters 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.
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, onecolor 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.
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Exposure Control

Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations:
When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright.

engage the Record-Pause mode.
The DV IN indication appears on the screen.
6 Start playback on the player. 7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press
the Recording Start/Stop Button to start dubbing. The indication rotates.
8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop dubbing. The indication stops rotating.
Video unit equipped with DV connector
9 Press 8 to return to the normal playback mode.
Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting. ( pg. 32)
equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.
3 Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 20) 4 At the point you want to start dubbing, start
recording on the video unit. (Refer to the video units instruction manual.)
5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video unit, then stop playback on this camcorder.
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Connection To A Personal Computer [A] Using USB cable
[A] Using USB cable [B] Using DV cable
It is possible to do the following thing: Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC.

[B] Using DV cable

It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the software equipped with the PC or commercially available software. If you are using a Windows XP, you can use Windows Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet, using a camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the Windows Messenger.

To USB

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

PC with DV connector

When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below. Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and/or the PC.
Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and then to the camcorder. Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according to the shape of the DV connector.
USB and/or appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC. NEVER disconnect the USB cable while is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage.

To DV connector

Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC CONNECTION GUIDE for the bundled software and drivers. It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 14) Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode. The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board. The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using.

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.
MEMORY CARD! Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card. PLEASE FORMAT Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialized. Initialize the memory card. ( pg. 30) NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback. CARD ERROR! Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is corrupted. CHECK CARDS WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the LOCK position.
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USER MAINTENANCE

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications (01, 02 or 06) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications (03 or 04) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject the cassette once and reinsert it, then check if the indication clears. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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

Store cassettes

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Memory Cards

To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions: During use
. make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark. make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting.

DO NOT leave the unit

. 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 104F) or extremely low (under 0C or 32F) temperatures.
While the memory card is being accessed (during recording, playback, deletion, initialization, etc.) Store memory cards
. never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder.
To protect the unit, DO NOT
. in places of over 50C (122F). 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.

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