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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-D347U

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

GETTING STARTED

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/

For Accessories:

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

REFERENCES

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. 22, 25)

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT1636-001B
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2 EN Read This First!

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 awhile, 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. For safety and reliability. It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries and accessories are used in this camcorder. This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/ VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark 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.) DO NOT leave the unit - in place of over 50C (122F) - in place where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (80%). - in direct sunlight. - in a closed car in summer. - near a heater. The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%) Do not leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use and check the unit regularly whether it is working or not.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

CAUTION:

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONS: This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewnder playback are possible anywhere. This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.) This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate 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.

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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufcient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (315/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers lled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, ower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, re or electric shock may be caused.) Do not point the lens or the viewnder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of re or electric shock. CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewnder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. Take care not to get your nger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury. Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder. CAUTION! Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat. 9. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer. 10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipover. 11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 12. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

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Major Features of this Camcorder

Wipe/Fader Effects

You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 30)

Fade in

Backlight Compensation
Simply pressing the BACKLIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 28) You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 27, Exposure Control)

Fade out

Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects
For example, SPORTS mode allows fastmoving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. ( pg. 31)

Data Battery

You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button. ( pg. 12)
BATTERY CONDITION LEVEL MAX TIME LCD

100% 50 0

FINDER 100min

Auto Button

You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO button.( pg. 13)

MANUAL

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CONTENTS

7 ADVANCED FEATURES
Index...7 Provided Accessories..10 Power..11 Operation Mode...13 Language Settings..14 Date/Time Settings...14 Grip Adjustment...14 Viewfinder Adjustment.15 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display. 15 Tripod Mounting...15 Loading/Unloading A Cassette..16
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.22
Changing The Menu Settings..22 Recording Menus..23 Playback Menus...25
FEATURES FOR RECORDING.26
Wide Mode..26 Night-Alive..26 Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape).26 Manual Focus..27 Exposure Control..27 Iris Lock...28 Backlight Compensation..28 Spot Exposure Control.29 White Balance Adjustment..29 Manual White Balance Adjustment..30 Wipe Or Fader Effects.30 Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects.31

VIDEO RECORDING..17

Basic Recording...17 Tape Remaining Time..17 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder..18 Zooming..18 Journalistic Shooting..19 Time Code..19 Quick Review...19 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape. 19

EDITING..32

Dubbing To A VCR...32 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing).33 Connection To A Personal Computer.34

During Video Recording

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: Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( pg. 29) : Backlight Compensation Indicator ( pg. 28) : Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 28) : Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 27)

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1Auto/Manual Mode Indicator : Auto Mode : Manual Mode 2 : Night-Alive Indicator ( pg. 26) : Gain Up Mode ( pg. 24) 3Shutter Speed ( pg. 31) 4White Balance Indicator ( pg. 29) 5Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 31) 6Program AE Mode Indicator ( pg. 31) 7SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 23) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) 8Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( pg. 37) 9Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 18) !Zoom indicator ( pg. 18) "Digital Image Stabilizer ( pg. 23) #Wide 16:9 Mode Indicator ( pg. 26) $Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( pg. 23) (Only LP indicator is displayed) %Tape Running Indicator ( pg. 17) (Rotates while tape is running.) &Tape Remaining Time ( pg. 17) (REC: (Appears during recording.) ( pg. 17) PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.) ( pg. 17) PHOTO: (Appears when taking snapshot.) ( pg. 26)

BRIGHT

.Date/Time ( pg. 14)

During Video Playback

BLANK SEARCH PUSH " STOP " BUTTON TO CANCEL VOLUME
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1Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( pg. 37) 2Blank Search Indicator ( pg. 20) 3Tape Speed (SP/LP) ( pg. 23) (Only LP indicator is displayed) 4Cassette Indicator 53: Playback : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search 1: Rewind/Shuttle Search 8: Pause 6Date/Time ( pg. 14) 7VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator ( pg. 20) BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewnder) ( pg. 15) 8Time Code ( pg. 24, 25) 9Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 23, 25)

62 min

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EXPOSURE 1

~Wipe/Fader Mode indicator ( pg. 30) +Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 24) ,Time Code ( pg. 24, 25) -Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 27) Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ Viewnder)( pg. 15)
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Before Using This Camcorder
Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark. This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked 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 39 41.

Provided Accessories

1 AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U 2 Battery Pack BN-VF707U 3 Audio/Video Cable (3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) 4 Shoulder Strap ( pg. 11 for attachment) 5 Lens Cap ( pg. 11 for attachment) In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core lter. If a cable has only one core lter, the end that is closest to the lter should be connected to the camcorder. Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.
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How To Attach The Lens Cap
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
This camcorders 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
To conrm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is ush to the camcorder.
Charging The Battery Pack

Battery pack mount

Battery pack

PUSH BATT.

Place here during shooting. Arrow
How To Attach The Shoulder Strap

Follow the illustration.

POWER/ CHARGE lamp
1 Thread the strap through the eyelet. 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap

guide and the buckle.

To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle.

To DC connector

Power switch AC Adapter To AC outlet
3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.

Buckle Strap guide

1 Set the Power Switch to OFF. 2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing
downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 1.
3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in

place 2.

4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder. 5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The

Eyelet

POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.
6 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,
charging is nished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
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To detach the battery pack
Slide the battery pack upward while pressing PUSH BATT. to detach it.
Battery pack BN-VF707U* BN-VF714U BN-VF733U * Provided Charging time Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. Approx. 5 hrs. 40 min.

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Using AC Power

Perform step 4 in Charging The Battery Pack.

Operation Mode

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Lock Button POWER/ CHARGE lamp MENU AUTO
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to ame or excessive heat, as it may cause a re or explosion. WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a re. To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and then run it down. However this function may not turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high/low temperature condition or charged too many times.
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch. Power Switch Position
Allows you to perform recording on the tape. Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. ( pg. 22)
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. 22)

Auto/Manual Mode

Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto/ manual recording mode. When manual mode is selected, the indicator appears on the LCD monitor.
Auto Mode : You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments. Manual Mode : Manual recording is possible by setting various functions.
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Power-Linked Operation

When the Power Switch is set to REC, you can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewnder. INFORMATION: The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation. If you want to use the viewnder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewnder fully.

SETTING

The menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to REC. [ ] = Factory-preset REC MODE [SP]*: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP: Long Playmore economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time. * SP indicator does not appear on the screen.
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DISPLAY

The menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to REC. The DISPLAY settings except BRIGHT and LANGUAGE are effective only for shooting.
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. 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.
[ ] = Factory-preset BRIGHT pg. 15, Brightness Adjustment Of The Display CLOCK ADJ. pg. 14, Date/Time Settings LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] / FRANAIS ESPAOL / PORTUGUS The language setting can be changed. ( pg. 14) DATE/TIME [OFF]: The date/time does not appear. ON: The date/time is always displayed. 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. 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. 19)

SYSTEM

The SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to REC are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY. [ ] = Factory-preset MELODY OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. [ON]: A melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect. ( pg. 26) CAM RESET EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factorypreset. [RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset. PRIORITY [LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewnder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened. FINDER: The image is displayed in the viewnder when the viewnder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened.

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DEMO MODE OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place. [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Wipe/Fader and Effects, etc., and can be used to conrm 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 REC. 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.
SOUND MODE ]: Sound is output on both L and [STEREO R channels in stereo. SOUND L : Sound from the L channel is output. SOUND R : Sound from the R channel is output. NARRATION Although it is not possible to perform audio dubbing with this camcorder, you can hear sound from an audio-dubbed tape during playback using this function. [OFF]: Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. ON: Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels. BRIGHT pg. 15, Brightness Adjustment Of The Display DATE/TIME [OFF]: The date/time does not appear. ON: The date/time is always displayed. ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV

Playback Menus

[ ] = Factory-preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on page 22, select SOUND MODE or NARRATION from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. The settings below are effective only for video playback except BRIGHT.
The parameters (except OFF in ON SCREEN, SOUND MODE and NARRATION settings) are the same as in the description on page 23, 24.
When set to OFF, the camcorders display disappears. TIME CODE [OFF] / ON pg. 19, Time Code

5 Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.
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Iris Lock

Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. Use this function in the following situations:
Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. With simple operation, backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure.
When shooting a moving subject. When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewnder changes), such as when the subject is backing away. When shooting on a reective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When shooting objects under a spotlight. When zooming.
1 Set the Power Switch to REC. 2 Set the recording mode to M. ( pg. 13) 3 Press BACKLIGHT so that the Backlight
Compensation indicator appears. To cancel Backlight Compensation Press BACKLIGHT twice so that the indicator disappears.
The exposure control menu appears.
Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white.
4 Adjust zoom so that the subject lls the LCD
monitor or the viewnder, then press and hold SET for over 2 seconds. The indication appears.
5 Press SET or 2. The iris is locked. 6 Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes. The
indicator appears. To return to automatic iris control Select AUTO in step 3.
The exposure control indicator and disappear.
To lock the exposure control and the iris After step 3, adjust the exposure by pressing 3 or 4. Then lock the iris in steps 4 6. For automatic locking, select AUTO in step 3. The exposure control and the iris become automatic.
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Spot Exposure Control

Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation. You can select one of the three metering areas on the LCD monitor/viewnder.

SHUTTER in FUNCTION Menu. ( pg. 22)

EFFECT

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) SEPIA : Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. MONOTONE : Like classic black and white lms, your footage is shot in B/W. CLASSIC : Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. STROBE : Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.

SHUTTER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is xed at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is xed at 1/100th of a second. The ickering that occurs when shooting under a uorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced. SHUTTER 1/500/SHUTTER 1/4000: These settings allow fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback by xing shutter speed variables. Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well, using SPORTS mode. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions.
Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects can be changed during Record-Standby. Some modes of Program AE and Shutter Effects cannot be used during Night-Alive. When a subject is too bright or reective, a vertical streak may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear phenomenon tends to occur when SPORTS or any mode of SHUTTER 1/500 1/ 4000 is selected.
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EDITING

Dubbing To A VCR
1 Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and the VCRs input connectors. 2 Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 20) 3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start
recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCRs instruction manual.)
4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop playback on the camcorder.
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 13) To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date/time Set DATE/TIME to ON or OFF. ( pg. 22, 25) Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON. ( pg. 22, 25) Indications other than date/time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF, LCD or LCD/ TV. ( pg. 22, 25)
1Yellow to VIDEO IN 2Red to AUDIO R IN 3White to AUDIO L IN
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engage the Record-Pause mode.
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It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 13) 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. 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.
Connection To A Personal Computer
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.
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 rst to the PC, and then to the camcorder. Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according to the shape of the DV connector.
Core lter DV cable (optional)

To DV connector

PC with DV connector
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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, rst 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 viewnder indications blink.
Effects and DIS functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. Re-read the sections covering Effects and DIS. ( pg. 22, 23, 31)
Digital Zoom does not work.
28X optical zoom is selected. Set ZOOM to 56X or 800X. ( pg. 23)

Video Playback

The tape is moving, but there is no picture.
Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO mode. Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback. ( pg. 21) The cassette holder cover is open. Close the cassette holder cover. ( pg. 16)

No power is supplied.

The power is not connected properly. Connect the AC Adapter securely. ( pg. 13) The battery pack is not attached rmly. Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach it rmly. ( pg. 12) The battery is dead. Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one. ( pg. 12)

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 REC. TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. SET DATE/TIME! Appears when the date/time is not set. ( pg. 14) The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark. HDV
An error indication (or 06) appears.
A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable. pg. 37.

Warning Indications

Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level High Exhausted
Appears if a tape is loaded. ( pg. 16) Blinks when no tape is loaded. ( pg. 16)
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY OR DC PLUG The error indications (01, 02 or 06) show what type of malfunction has occurred. 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 occurred. 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.
CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to REC. ( pg. 13) USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette. ( pg. 40) CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.
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 pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected. The pictures in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder.
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USER MAINTENANCE

Cleaning The Camcorder
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter. 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. To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor. To clean the lens Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper. To clean the viewnder lens Remove dust from the viewnder using a blower brush.