Controls

A Rewind Button [3] ( pg. 23)
Left Button [ ] Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] ( pg. 22) B Set Button [SET] ( pg. 16) Data Battery Button [DATA] ( pg. 15) C Stop Button [8] ( pg. 23) Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT] ( pg. 39) Down Button [ ] D VIDEO/MEMORY Switch ( pg. 16) E Play/Pause Button [4/9] ( pg. 23) Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( pg. 37) Up Button [ ] F Blank Search Button [BLANK] ( pg. 23) G Tele Mode Button [1.3x TELE] ( pg. 21) H Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 32) I Fast-Forward Button [5] ( pg. 23) Right Button [ ] Night Button [NIGHT] ( pg. 37) J Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 28) LED Light Button [LIGHT] ( pg. 36) K Dioptre Adjustment Control ( pg. 17) L Auto Button [AUTO] ( pg. 16) M Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( pg. 37) Live Slow Button ( pg. 36) N Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 21) Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, ] ( pg. 23) O Battery Release Button [PUSH BATT.] ( pg. 14) P Recording Start/Stop Button ( pg. 20) Q Power Switch [REC, OFF, PLAY] ( pg. 15) R Lock Button ( pg. 15) S Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT] ( pg. 18) T Wide 16:9 Button [16:9] ( pg. 36)

Indicators

Z POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 14, 20)

Other Parts

a LCD Monitor ( pg. 20) b Viewfinder ( pg. 17) c Card Cover [ ]( pg. 19) d Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 14) e Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( pg. 13) f Grip Strap ( pg. 17) g Speaker ( pg. 23) h Lens i LED Light ( pg. 36) j Camera Sensor
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here.) k Stereo Microphone l Stud Hole ( pg. 17) m Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 17) n Cassette Holder Cover ( pg. 18) o Memory Card Slot ( pg. 19)

Connectors

The connectors are located beneath the covers. U Audio/Video Input**/Output Connector [AV] ( pg. 24, 42) V S-Video Input**/Output Connector [S] ( pg. 24, 42) W DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 14) X USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector ( pg. 44) Y Digital Video Connector [DV IN**/OUT] (i.LINK*) ( pg. 43, 44)
* i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.LINK standard. ** GR-D650E only
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10 EN GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

During Video Recording

During Both Video And D.S.C Recording

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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)
D Cassette Indicator E 4: Playback 5: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search 3: Rewind/Shuttle Search
9: Pause 9 4: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion Y 9: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion D: Audio Dubbing 9D: Audio Dubbing Pause F Date/Time ( pg. 35) G VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator ( pg. 23) BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) ( pg. 17) H Time Code ( pg. 22) I Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 35)

downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount a.
3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in

place b.

4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder. 5 Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.

(AP-V14E only)

6 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The
POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.
This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BNVF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first. During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated. Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used. When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the POWER/ CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then try charging again. If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one. Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas. Using the optional AA-VF7 Battery Charger, you can charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery pack without the camcorder. After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standby mode with the cassette inserted, and no operation is performed, ("PAUSE" indicator may not appear), the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC Adapter. In this case, the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.
7 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,
charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
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Using The Battery Pack

Perform steps in Charging The Battery Pack. Maximum continuous recording time
Battery pack BN-VF707U* BN-VF714U BN-VF733U * Provided LCD monitor on 1 hr. 30 min. 3 hrs. 5 min. 7 hrs. 20 min. Viewfinder on 1 hr. 40 min. 3 hrs. 25 min. 8 hrs.

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire 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 fire. 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.

Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. The LCD monitor is used repeatedly. The playback mode is engaged repeatedly. The LED Light is used. Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.

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 VIDEO/ MEMORY AUTO MENU POWER/ CHARGE lamp

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorders power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

Data Battery System

You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time. 1) Make sure the battery is attached and the Power Switch is set to OFF. 2) Open the LCD monitor fully. 3) Press DATA, and the battery status screen appears. It is displayed for 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly, and for 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds. If COMMUNICATION ERROR appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times, there may be a problem on the battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Power Switch

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch. Power Switch Position
Allows you to perform recording on the tape. Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. ( pg. 32)

Using AC Power

Perform steps in Charging The Battery Pack.
OFF: Allows you to switch off the camcorder. PLAY: Allows you to play back a recording on the tape. Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC. Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus. ( pg. 32)

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The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
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VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO: Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If REC SELECT is set to / ( pg. 35), still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card. MEMORY: Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card. When the Power Switch is set to REC, the currently selected image size appears.

Speaker VIDEO/ MEMORY 8

4 Press SET. The

selected file is displayed.

Index number

1 Load a memory card. ( pg. 19) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
Removing On-Screen Display
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while
A stored image is displayed.
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press , , or to select ON
SCREEN, and press SET. The ON SCREEN Menu appears.
to display the previous file. Press to display the next file.
Images shot and stored on the card with another device with resolutions other than 640 x 480 and 1024 x 768 will be displayed as thumbnails only. These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC.
or to select OFF, and press SET or , then press MENU. The operation mode indicator and folder/file number indicators disappear.
To display the indicators again, select ON. Folder/file number

ON SCREEN

Available only with the remote control. ( pg. 26)

Auto Playback Of Images

You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically.

Operation mode indicator

If you press during Auto Playback, files are displayed in descending order. If you press during Auto Playback, files are displayed in ascending order.
2 Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.
3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

Resetting The File Name

By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from previously made files.

Protecting Files

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files.
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press , , or to select PROTECT,
and press SET. The PROTECT Menu appears. To protect the currently displayed file
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press , , or to select NO.
RESET, and press SET. The NO. RESET screen appears.

4 Press 5 Press 6 Press

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.
Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition. The indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used.
Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. *Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO SNAP/SLOW*
ZOOM* [15X]: When set to 15X while using Digital Zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 15X since Digital Zoom will be disengaged. 60X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 15X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 60X digital magnification. 700X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 15X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 700X digital magnification. *Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO

SETTING

The menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to REC. [ ] = Factory-preset
[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.
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.
[SNAP]: Snapshot mode SLOW: Live Slow mode For details on the procedure, refer toLive Slow and Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) ( pg. 36, 37) *Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO
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REMOTE OFF: Disables the remote control operations. [ON]: Enables the remote control operations.

AGC 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.

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.
[ ] = Factory-preset BRIGHT pg. 17, Brightness Adjustment Of The Display CLOCK ADJ. pg. 16, Date/Time Settings LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] / FRANAIS / DEUTSCH / ESPAOL / ITALIANO / NEDERLANDS / PORTUGUS / / POLSKI / ETINA The language setting can be changed. ( pg. 16) 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. 22)
WIND CUT [OFF]: Disengages the function. : Helps cut down on noise created by ON wind. The indicator appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.
To enable your tv to display images in 16:9 wide mode, set the tv screen size correctly. [4:3TV]: For TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3 16:9TV: For TV with an aspect ratio of 16:9

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. 37) CAM RESET [RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset. EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factorypreset. 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.

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

selection.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to
start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image.

16 : 9

Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes. If the light does not reach the subject when the LED Light setting is ON, the Night-Scope function will be activated, and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter. There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot between the centre area which is illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding areas (which will be darker). Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the LED Light setting is ON, they will appear slightly blurred.
[4:3]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. When using this mode on a TV with a normal screen ratio, refer to your TVs instruction manual.
16:9: For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of
This feature is useful for recording or playing back precious or hard-to-see moments at a slow speed. Sound is recorded and played back in real time.

16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. The 16:9 indicator appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/ viewfinder, select 4:3TV in 16:9 ( pg. 34, 35) to prevent vertical elongated image.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. 2 Set the recording mode to M. ( pg. 16) 3 Select and set SNAP/SLOW to
SLOW. ( pg. 32, 33) The Live Slow indicator appears.
Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set toVIDEO. Still images are recorded at 4:3 mode. They cannot be recorded at 16:9 mode.
4 Press SNAPSHOT (SLOW) during recording
or playback. The moving pictures are divided into four frames. They are recorded or played back for 1.5 seconds, and then normal recording or playback resumes This feature is effective when the recording mode selection is set to both A or M.
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Night-Scope

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

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)
The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to /. ( pg. 35)
1 Set the Power Switch to REC. 2 Set the recording mode to M. ( pg. 16) 3 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Scope

indicator

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 25 times sensitivity. appears beside while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted.

Manual Focus

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

appears.

To deactivate Night-Scope Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Scope indicator disappears.
1 Set the Power Switch to

2 Set the recording mode

to M. ( pg. 16)
Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape)
This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.
To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice. Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. 2 Set the Power Switch to REC. 3 Set the recording mode to M. ( pg. 16) 4 Select and set SNAP/SLOW to

SNAP. ( pg. 32, 33)

There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. The O indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 5 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. 5 seconds, then the normal recording resumes. Snapshot is effective when the recording mode selection is set to both A or M, Snapshot mode cannot be used when the 16:9 Wide mode (16:9 indicator) is selected.

5 Press SNAPSHOT.

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, onecolour 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.
During Night-Scope, GAIN UP or DIS in SETTING Menu ( pg. 33, 34) cannot be activated. Night-Scope cannot be activated simultaneously with SNOW or SPORTS of PROGRAM AE, or all modes of SHUTTER. ( pg. 41) During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.

3 Press FOCUS. The

manual focus indicator appears.
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, or will blink.

or on a subject.

to focus

Manual focus indicator

5 Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.
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[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically. MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. ( Manual White Balance Adjustment ( pg. 40)) FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day. CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day. [ ] = Factory-preset
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The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved. The selected effect indicator appears.
Manual White Balance Adjustment
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to
activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out. To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 4. The effect indicator disappears.

to REC.

White paper

2 Set the recording

mode to M. ( pg. 16)
You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.
3 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of
the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.

WIPE/FADER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) WHITE BLACK : Fade in or out with a white screen. : Fade in or out with a black screen.
4 Select FUNCTION Menu. ( pg. 33) 5 Select MWB in W.BALANCE menu.
( pg. 33), then press and hold SET or until begins blinking. When the setting is completed, stops blinking.
SLIDE : Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right. SCROLL : The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.
6 Press SET or to engage the setting. 7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes and
the Manual White Balance indicator displayed. is
In step 3, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually. ( pg. 37) A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result. Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.
1 Set the Power Switch to REC. 2 Set the recording mode to M. ( pg. 16) 3 Set EFFECT, PROGRAM AE or
SHUTTER in FUNCTION Menu. ( pg. 33)
The EFFECT, PROGRAM AE or SHUTTER menu disappears and the selected effect is activated. The selected effect indicator appears.

Wipe Or Fader Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped.

A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable. ( pg. 50)
The remote control does not work.
REMOTE is set to OFF. HSet REMOTE to ON. ( pg. 32, 34) The remote control does not point at the remote sensor. HPoint at the remote sensor. ( pg. 25) The remote control batteries are exhausted. HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. ( pg. 25)
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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. 45) 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. 45) Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-BIT audio. ( pg. 45) Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE. ( pg. 45) INSERT ERROR! <CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB> <CANNOT EDIT ON A BLANK PORTION> Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ( pg. 45) Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE. ( pg. 45) Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( pg. 45) 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.
? Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder. COPY PROTECTED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder. MEMORY CARD! Appears if there is no memory card loaded when the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to REC and the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY PLEASE FORMAT Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialised. Initialise the memory card. ( pg. 31) 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 recognise 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.

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.