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. 41)

Data Battery

You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button. ( pg. 15)

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. 36)

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. 36)

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. 16)
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4 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)
Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. If in doubt consult a competent electrician. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONS: To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

CAUTION: To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet. CAUTIONS: This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. 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.)
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. 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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EN When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.) Do not point the lens or the viewfinder 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 fire 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 viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. Take care not to get your finger 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.

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CONTENTS

8 ADVANCED FEATURES
Index... 8 Provided Accessories.. 12 Power.. 14 Operation Mode... 15 Language Settings.. 16 Date/Time Settings... 16 Grip Adjustment... 17 Viewfinder Adjustment. 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display. 17 Tripod Mounting... 17 Loading/Unloading A Cassette.. 18 Loading/Unloading A Memory Card. 19
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT. 32
Changing The Menu Settings.. 32 Recording Menus.. 33 Playback Menus.. 35
FEATURES FOR RECORDING. 36
LED Light... 36 Live Slow... 36 Wide Mode.. 36 Night-Scope.. 37 Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape). 37 Manual Focus.. 37 Exposure Control.. 38 Iris Lock... 38 Backlight Compensation.. 39 Spot Exposure Control. 39 White Balance Adjustment.. 39 Manual White Balance Adjustment.. 40 Wipe Or Fader Effects. 40 Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects. 40
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

VIDEO RECORDING.. 20

Basic Recording... 20 Tape Remaining Time.. 20 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder.. 20 Zooming.. 21 Tele Mode... 21 Journalistic Shooting.. 21 Interface Shooting.. 21 Time Code.. 22 Quick Review... 22 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape. 22

EDITING.. 42

Dubbing To A VCR... 42 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing). 43 Connection To A Personal Computer. 44 Audio Dubbing.. 45 Insert Editing... 45

VIDEO PLAYBACK.. 23

Normal Playback.. 23 Still Playback... 23 Shuttle Search.. 23 Blank Search... 23 Connections To A TV Or VCR. 24 Playback Using The Remote Control. 25
TROUBLESHOOTING.. 46 USER MAINTENANCE... 51 CAUTIONS... 52 SPECIFICATIONS.. 55
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING TERMS & PLAYBACK 27

D.S.C. RECORDING.. 27

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot). 27

D.S.C. PLAYBACK... 28

Normal Playback Of Images.. 28 Auto Playback Of Images. 28 Index Playback Of Files.. 28 Removing On-Screen Display. 28
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.. 29
Resetting The File Name.. 29 Protecting Files.. 29 Deleting Files.. 30 Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting). 30 Initialising A Memory Card.. 31
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Controls

A Rewind Button [3] ( pg. 23)

a Tape Running Indicator ( pg. 20)
(Rotates while tape is running.) B Tele Mode Indicator ( pg. 21) C Live Slow Indicator ( pg. 36) D Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( pg. 33) (only LP indicator is displayed) E Tape Remaining Time ( pg. 20) F REC: (Appears during recording.) ( pg. 20) PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.) ( pg. 20) SLOW: (Appears when using Live Slow.) ( pg. 36) G Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator ( pg. 40) H Date/Time ( pg. 34) I Time Code ( pg. 34) J Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) ( pg. 33) K SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 33) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.)
a Battery Remaining Power Indicator B Operation Mode
A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode C LED Light Indicator ( pg. 36) D : Night-Scope Indicator ( pg. 37) : Gain Up Mode ( pg. 34) E Shutter Speed ( pg. 41) F White Balance Indicator ( pg. 39) G Selected Effect Indicator ( pg. 41) H Selected Program AE Indicator ( pg. 41) I Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 21) J Zoom Indicator ( pg. 21) K Shooting Icon ( pg. 27) L Card Icon ( pg. 27) : 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. M PHOTO: (Appears when taking snapshot). ( pg. 37) N : Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( pg. 39) : Backlight Compensation Indicator ( pg. 39) : Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 38) : Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 38) O Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 34) P Date ( pg. 16) Q Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 37)
During D.S.C. Recording Only
a Image Size: 1280 (1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x
768) or 640 (640 x 480) ( pg. 27) (FINE) and (STANDARD) (in order of quality) ( pg. 35) C Remaining Number Of Shots ( pg. 27) (Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D.S.C. recording.)

B Picture Quality:

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During 16:9 Recording

Wide (16:9) mode Indicator 16:9

During D.S.C. Playback

100-0013

BRIGHT 5

PHOTO 120min
The lower side of the screen blackens when 16:9 is selected in Wide Mode ( pg. 36). Some of the indicators are displayed on the area.

Viewfinder) ( pg. 17)

During Video Playback

25min 12BIT

BLANK SEARCH PUSH "STOP" BUTTON TO CANCEL

VOLUME

15:29:03

1:15 PM 1.1.2006

( pg. 48)
a Battery Remaining Power Indicator B Blank Search Indicator ( pg. 23) C Tape Speed (SP/LP) ( pg. 35)
(Only LP Indicator is displayed)

LANGUAGE

7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.
ENGLISH FRANAIS DEUTSCH ESPAOL ITALIANO

Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback. ( pg. 34, 35)

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 viewfinder. INFORMATION: The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation. If you want to use the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully.
CLOCK ADJ. to select CLOCK ADJ., and press SET. The date DATE. M ONTH. YEAR 2 4h display format is 01. 0 1. highlighted. : Press or to select the desired date display format, and then press SET or. Select from MONTH.DATE.YEAR, DATE.MONTH.YEAR or YEAR.MONTH.DATE. 4 Press or to select the time display format, then press SET or. Select from 24h or 12h. 5 Set the year, month, date, hour and minute. Press or to select the value, then press SET or. Repeat this step until you have input all the settings. Press to return to the previous setting. 6 Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.
1 Perform steps in Language Settings. 2 Press , , or
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Grip Adjustment

1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand
through the loop and grasp the grip.
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

1 Set the Power Switch

to REC or PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. If you are in Recording mode, set the recording mode to M. ( pg. 16) fully. ( pg. 20)

3 Adjust your thumb

and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference.

Viewfinder Adjustment

1 Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.

To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder fully and set PRIORITY to FINDER ( pg. 32, 34).

BRIGHT

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
If you are in Playback mode, please proceed to step 5.
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and
locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability.

4 Press

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

Example:

, , or to select DISPLAY, and press SET. The DISPLAY Menu appears. , , or to select BRIGHT, and press SET. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control MENU appears. or until the appropriate brightness is reached and press SET or.

5 Press

6 Press
7 Press MENU. The Menu screen closes.

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.
Dioptre Adjustment Control

CAUTION:

When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your fingers.

2 Open the LCD monitor

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When the battery packs charge is low, you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.
OPEN/EJECT PUSH Cassette holder cover
3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it
locks into place. To protect valuable recordings Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE. This prevents the tape from being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab back to REC before loading it.
Cassette holder 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.
Do not touch internal components.
If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again. If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again. When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover.

To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U) during video playback. To end zoom during D.S.C. playback, press PLAY (U).
Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback. Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.
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.

Playback Special Effects

Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image. SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. CLASSIC: Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. STROBE: Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. 1) To start EFFECT ON/OFF playback, EFFECT press PLAY (U). 2) Press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears. 3) Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect.
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.

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 47X 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 1280 x 960/FINE 1280 x 960/STANDARD Image Size/Picture Quality SD Memory Card*

8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB

This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing. You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card: To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each) or To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints.

Deleting Files

Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once.
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press , , or to select DELETE,
and press SET. The Sub Menu appears. To delete the currently displayed file
If you load a memory card already set as shown below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will make prints of the selected still images automatically.
or to select CURRENT, and press SET or. The DELETE screen appears. or the desired file. to select
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
To cancel deletion, select RETURN. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to delete.
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3 Press 4 Press 5 Press

, , or to select DPOF, and press SET. The DPOF Menu appears. or to select ALL 1, and press SET or. The DPOF screen appears. or to select EXECUTE, and press SET. The normal playback screen appears.
To Reset The Number Of Prints
1 Perform steps in To Print All Still
Images (One Print For Each). ( pg. 30)

2 Press

SET or
or to select RESET, and press. The DPOF screen appears.

3 Press

or to select EXECUTE, and press SET. The normal playback screen appears.
To cancel selection, select RETURN. The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images.
While performing the above, never disconnect power, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted.
To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints
Initialising A Memory Card

2 Press 3 Press 4 Press

or to select CURRENT, and press SET or. The DPOF screen appears. or the desired file. to select
You can initialise a memory card any time. After initialising, all files and data stored in the memory card, including those which have been protected, are cleared.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while
or to select the number indication (00), and press SET.

5 Select the number of

prints by pressing to increase the number, or to decrease the number, and press SET.
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Press , , or
to select FORMAT, and press SET. The FORMAT screen appears.
Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the desired number of prints. The number of prints can be set up to 15. To correct the number of prints, select the image again and change the number.

Selected menu icon

REC MODE
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 20) 3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Press , , or to select the desired
function, and press SET. The selected function menu appears.
Screen for Video and Screen for Video D.S.C. Recording Menu Playback Menu

FUNCTION

4 indicator
5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the

selected function.

1) Press or to select the desired parameter and press SET or. Selection is complete.
You cannot enter Menu Screen during recording. Certain functions cannot be set in the Video or D.S.C. Recording Menus. These icons will be displayed in grey/white.
Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus. The 4 indicator shows the setting that is currently saved inside the camcorders memory. Press whenever you want to cancel or return to the previous Menu Screen.
2) Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.
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Recording Menus

The menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to REC. [ ] = Factory-preset WIPE/FADER ( pg. 40), Wipe or Fader Effects
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, (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) DIS* OFF: Disables the function. [ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

EFFECT

( pg. 41), Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects PROGRAM AE ( pg. 41), Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects SHUTTER ( pg. 41), Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects EXPOSURE ( pg. 38), Exposure Control W. BALANCE ( pg. 39), White Balance Adjustment 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. Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

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.
[ ] = 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).
The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used. ( pg. 27)

[SP*] / LP

Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. * SP indicator does not appear on the screen. SOUND MODE [STEREO ]: Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. SOUND L : Sound from the L channel is output. SOUND R : Sound from the R channel is output. NARRATION [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. 17, 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 When set to OFF, the camcorders display disappears. TIME CODE 16:9 [OFF] / ON pg. 22 Time Code
IMAGE SIZE 640 x 480 / 1024 x 768 / [1280 x 960] The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs. ( pg. 27)
The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY.
REC SELECT [ (TAPE)]: When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO, still images are recorded only onto the tape. / (TAPE/CARD): When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO, still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels).

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.
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING

Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set toVIDEO
LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D.S.C. shooting.

Wide Mode

This camcorder allows you to choose the type of image output format for recording. [ ] = Factory-preset
1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to
change the setting. LED Light OFF: Turns off the light. ON: The light is on always. ( appears.) AUTO: The light turns on automatically when dark. ( appears.)
1 Set the Power Switch to REC. 2 Press 16:9 button repeatedly to choose your

TWILIGHT : Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance ( pg. 39) is automatically set to , but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.
SPOTLIGHT : Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.
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EDITING

Dubbing To A VCR
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. 15) To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date/time Set DATE/TIME to ON or OFF. ( pg. 32, 35) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication. Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON. ( pg. 32, 35) Indications other than date/time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF, LCD or LCD/ TV. ( pg. 32, 35)
To use this camcorder as a recorder (GR-D650E only)
1 Following the illustrations, connect the
camcorder and the VCRs output connectors.
2 Set REC MODE to SP or LP. ( pg. 33) 3 Set the camcorders Power Switch to PLAY. 4 Set S/AV INPUT to A/V IN or S IN*.

( pg. 32)

* Select S IN when using S-VIDEO OUT connector on your TV/VCR.
VCR has only A/V input connectors). B Red to AUDIO R IN* or OUT** C White to AUDIO L IN* or OUT** D Black to S-VIDEO IN or OUT** (Connect when your TV/VCR/VDR has S-VIDEO IN/ OUT**. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.)
* Not required for watching still images only. ** GR-D650E only
engage the Record-Pause mode.
The A/V IN or S 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.

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

Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. Terminals

Battery Packs

Avoid using the unit

DO NOT leave the unit
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassettes instructions. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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About moisture condensation
You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner. Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.

How To Handle A CD-ROM

Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole. Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray. Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface. Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.
Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
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SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder

For General
Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 2.4 W (2.6 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 2.7 W (2.9 W*) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) * Using LED Light Dimensions (W x H x D) 59 mm x 97 mm x 112 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in) Weight Approx. 420 g (without battery, cassette and lens cap) Approx. 500 g (incl. battery, cassette and lens cap) Operating temperature 0C to 40C Operating humidity 35% to 80% Storage temperature 20C to 50C Pickup 1/5" CCD Lens F 1.2, f = 3.0 mm to 45 mm, 15:1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 30.5 mm LCD monitor 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0.33" colour LCD Speaker Monaural LED Light Effective distance: 1.5 m Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette) SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.