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IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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 amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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 tip-over. 11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 12. Refer all servicing to qualified 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.
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked and memory cards marked or can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene
make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark. make sure you only use memory cards with the mark or. 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.)
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CONTENTS

5 ADVANCED FEATURES
Provided Accessories..5 Power....6 Grip Adjustment...7 Operation Mode...8 Date/Time Settings...8 Viewfinder Adjustment...9 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display.9 Tripod Mounting...9 Loading/Unloading A Cassette.10 Loading/Unloading A Memory Card.. 10

A (Full Auto Recording): Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording. The A indicator appears on the display. M (Manual Recording): Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. ( pg. 25) If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording, try this mode. There is no indication on the display. 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. 25)
1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 12) 3 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select n, and press it. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.
CAMERA D I S PLAY BR I GHT ON S CRE E N LCD / T V DA T E / T I ME AU T O T I ME CODE OF F CL OCK DEC 2 5'AD J. 5 : PM

5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel to select CLOCK ADJ., and press it. The parameter for Month is highlighted.

RETURN

6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to input the month, and press it. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and minute.

CAMERA D ISPLAY

CL OCK AD J.

DEC 2 5'5 : PM

7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
RETURN Wheel to select BRETURN, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
Even if you select CLOCK ADJ., if the parameter is not highlighted, the camcorders internal clock continues to operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/ time parameter (month), the clock stops. When you finish setting the minute and press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in, the date and time begin operation from the date and time you have just set.
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Viewfinder Adjustment

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

MMENU/VOL.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully.

( pg. 12)

3 Press the MMENU/VOL. 4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.

BRIGHT

Wheel to select BRIGHT, and press it. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears.
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel until the appropriate

7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
to select EXECUTE to save the setting you have just made, and press it.
To cancel selection, select CANCEL.
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. To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a memory card. ( pg. 19)
To Reset The Number Of Prints
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)
2 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select RESET,
and press it. The DPOF screen appears.
3 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
To cancel selection, select RETURN. The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images.
4 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select DPOF, and press it. The Sub Menu appears. 6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select ALL 1, and press it. The DPOF screen appears. 7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select EXECUTE, and press it. The normal playback screen appears.
ME NU DPOF CURRENT AL L 1 RESET RETURN
EXECUTE, and press it. The normal playback screen appears.
While performing the above, never disconnect power, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted.

AL L 1 ? EXECUTE RETURN

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24 EN 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.
Initializing A Memory Card
You can initialize a memory card anytime. After initializing, all files and data stored in the memory card, including those which have been protected, are cleared.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY. 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down
3 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 12) 4 Press the MMENU/VOL.
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select NO.
RESET, and press it. The NO. RESET screen appears.
EXECUTE, and press it. The new folder (such as 101JVCGR) will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001. Folder and File names Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made using a number which is larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use. Even if you delete an image or video clip file with a number in the middle of range, the number will not be used for a new shot; a gap will remain in the numerical sequence. If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder (such as 101JVCGR) will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001.

MENU PROTECT DELETE DPOF NO. RESET FORMAT D I SPLAY BR I GHT END
F ORMAT ERASE AL L EX I ST I NG DATA?
Wheel to select FORMAT, and press it. The FORMAT screen appears.
Wheel to select EXECUTE, and press it. The memory card is initialized.

EXECUTE RETURN

When initialization is finished, NO IMAGES STORED appears. To cancel initialization, select RETURN.
Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during initialization. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization. If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it.
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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN
Changing The Menu Settings
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, onscreen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ( pg. 26 28)

Menus without Sub Menus

v WIPE/FADER ( pg. 30) r PROGRAM AE ( pg. 30) p EXPOSURE ( pg. 32) u W. BALANCE ( pg. 33) 1) Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select the desired parameter.
Selected menu icon blinks. Selected parameter
P ROGRAM AE SHUT T E R SHUT T E R SPOR T S SNOW SPOT L I GHT TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE

Power Switch Lock Button

Example: r PROGRAM AE Menu
2) Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. Selection is complete. The Menu Screen returns.
Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.
3) Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in again. The Menu Screen closes.

Menus with Sub Menus

m CAMERA ( pg. 26) Selected menu icon q MANUAL ( pg. 26) blinks. s SYSTEM ( pg. 27) Selected function n CAMERA DISPLAY ( pg. 27) CAME RA RE C MOD E o DSC ( pg. 27) SOUND MOD E b i t ZOOM 40x t VIDEO ( pg. 28) SNA P MODE FU L L GA I N UP AU TO A n VIDEO DISPLAY ( pg. 28) 1) Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select the desired RETURN function, and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Sub Menu

Example: m CAMERA Menu

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch and the Power

Switch as follows. For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO or MEMORY. Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
For Video Playback Menus:
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to D.S.C. PLAYBACK ( pg. 20).
2) Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select the desired parameter. 3) Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. Selection is complete. 4) Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen returns. 5) Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in again. The Menu Screen closes.

CAME RA RE C MOD E

RETURN CAME RA RE C MOD E SOUND MOD E ZOOM SNA P MODE GA I N UP
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select the desired function, and press it. The selected function menu appears.
Screen for Video and D.S.C. Screen for Video Playback Recording Menu Menu
W I PE / F AD E R OFF FADE R WH I T E FADE R B LAC K FADE R B.W W I PE CO RNE R W I PE W I NDOW W I PE S L I DE W I PE DOOR W I PE S C ROL L W I PE S H UT T E R
12b i t 40x FU L L AU TO A
V I D EO SOUND MOD E ST E REO NARRAT I ON OF F RE C MOD E COP Y OF F S / A V I N PU T OF F
5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected

function.

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26 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Recording Menus

CAMERA

The m settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both A and M. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to M. [ ] = Factory-preset REC MODE [SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP: Long Playmore economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time. 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.

Each setting is linked with s, which appears when the Power Switch is set to M. ( pg. 25)
The parameters are the same as in the description on page 27.
[ ] = Factory-preset BEEP REMOTE DEMO MODE PRIORITY CAM RESET OFF / BEEP / [MELODY] OFF / [ON] OFF / [ON] [LCD] / FINDER EXECUTE / RETURN

VIDEO DISPLAY

The n (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for video playback except BRIGHT.
The parameters (except OFF in ON SCREEN settings) are the same as in the description on page 27.
[ ] = Factory-preset BRIGHT pg. 9, Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV When set to OFF, the camcorders display disappears. DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON
You can also use AUDIO button on the provided remote control ( pg. 15) to change the output sound (without having to access the Playback Menu). The SOUND MODE setting is available for both 12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models functions, 12-bit is called 32 kHz and 16-bit is called 48 kHz.) The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast-forward or rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner.
When set to AUTO, the date/time are displayed in the following cases:
When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/ time when scenes are recorded. When the date is changed during playback.

TIME CODE

[OFF] / ON
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN
SNAPSHOT Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button

Night Alive

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 12) 3 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Alive indicator
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity. appears beside while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted.

NIGHT White LED Light

To deactivate Night-Alive Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Alive indicator disappears.

White LED Light

White LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D.S.C. shooting.
During Night-Alive, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out: Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects ( pg. 30). GAIN UP in CAMERA Menu. ( pg. 26) DIS in MANUAL Menu. ( pg. 26) During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.

The DV. IN indication appears on the screen.

Core filter

DV cable (optional)
5) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. The T indication rotates. 6) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. The T indication stops rotating.
Video unit equipped with DV connector
1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with
a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.
3 Set this camcorders VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
4 Set this camcorders Power Switch to PLAY while
5 Turn on the video units power. 6 Insert the source cassette in this camcorder. 7 Insert the recording cassette in the video unit. 8 Press 4/9 on this camcorder to start playback of the

source cassette.

9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the video units Record mode. 10 To pause dubbing, engage the video units Record11 Repeat steps for additional editing. Stop the
video unit and camcorder. Pause mode and press 4/9 on this camcorder.
If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set S/AV INPUT to OFF. ( pg. 25, 28) Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting. ( pg. 26)
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36 EN EDITING Connection To A Personal Computer

[A] Using USB cable

It is possible to do the following things: Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC. Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to a PC. Capture still/moving images in real-time. Use this camcorder as a WebCam.

[B] Using DV cable

It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software, software equipped with the PC or commercially available software.

To USB To DV IN/OUT

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

PC with DV connector

Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE for the installation of the bundled software and drivers. The software operation manual is provided as PDF file on the CD-ROM. It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 7) Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode. The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board. The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using.

USB MODE and/or ACCESSING FILES appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC. NEVER disconnect the USB cable while ACCESSING FILES is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage.
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Audio Dubbing

The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. ( pg. 26)
Use the provided remote control.

Insert Editing

You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The original audio remains unchanged.
Use the provided remote control. Stereo Microphone
PAUSE START/ STOP REW INSERT STOP
Before performing the following steps, make sure that TIME CODE is set to ON. ( pg. 25, 28) Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television, make connections. ( pg. 17)

PLAY A.DUB

Speaker
1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at this point. ( pg. 13)
2 Press REW (3) until the Edit-In point is located,

then press PAUSE (9).

1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing
will start, then press PAUSE (9).
3 Press and hold INSERT (I) on the remote control,
then press PAUSE (9). The 9I indicator and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode.
2 While holding A. DUB (D) on the remote control,
press PAUSE (9). The 9D and MIC indicators appear.
4 Press START/STOP to begin editing.
3 Press PLAY (U), then begin narrating. Speak into

the microphone.

4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9), then STOP (8).
To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set NARRATION to ON or MIX. ( pg. 25, 28)
To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).
Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1. To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it again to resume editing.
5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then

Program AE with special effects does not work.
The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.
When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to AUTO. HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF. ( pg. 25, 26)
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42 EN TROUBLESHOOTING

Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.
In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this happens, the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder. HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor. ( pg. 9, 12) When the LCD monitors fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.
An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears.
A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable. H pg. 44.
An error indication (E03 or E04) appears.
Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with highprecision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder during recording or playback. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %)
The remote control does not work.
REMOTE is set to OFF. HSet REMOTE to ON. ( pg. 25, 27) The remote control does not point at the remote sensor. HPoint at the remote sensor. ( pg. 15) The remote control batteries are exhausted. HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. ( pg. 15)
The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear.
This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.
The cassette will not load properly.
The batterys charge is low. HInstall a fully charged battery. ( pg. 6, 7)
The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder.
HPush in the memory card a few more times. ( pg. 10)
Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.
The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITY is set to FINDER. HPush the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITY to LCD. ( pg. 12, 25, 27) The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark. HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. ( pg. 9) HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the monitor fully. ( pg. 12)
Images on the LCD monitor are jittery.
The speaker volume is too great. HTurn the speaker volume down. ( pg. 14)

when no memory card is loaded. when the memory cards memory is full. when the memory card is not formatted. when a write-protected SD Memory Card is loaded. ( pg. 19)
MEMORY CARD! Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card. PLEASE FORMAT Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialized. Initialize the memory card. ( pg. 24) NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback.
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44 EN TROUBLESHOOTING

CARD ERROR! Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is corrupted. UNSUPPORTED FILE! Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder. 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. E01, E02 or E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. E03 or E04 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject the cassette once and re-insert 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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CAUTIONS EN

When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the units power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a Siemens Plug, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Plug adapter

Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: During use
. make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark. be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting. do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and can result in damage. do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.

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46 EN CAUTIONS

LCD Monitor
To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT To prolong service life
. push it strongly or apply any shocks. place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. 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 checkups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions
. While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up. If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

Main Unit

For safety, DO NOT
. open the camcorders chassis. disassemble or modify the unit. short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit. remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on. leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use. in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove. in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. near a television set. near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.). in places subject to extremely high (over 40C or 104F) or extremely low (under 0C or 32F) temperatures. in places of over 50C (122F). in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). in direct sunlight. in a closed car in summer. near a heater.

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 center 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.

Avoid using the unit

DO NOT leave the unit
To protect the unit, DO NOT
Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

For Digital Video Camera Format DV format (SD mode) Signal format NTSC standard Recording/Playback format Video: Digital component recording Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit) Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette) SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min. For Digital Still Camera Storage media SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compression system Still image: JPEG (compatible) File size Still image: 2 modes (1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels) Picture quality 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD) Approximate number of storable images pg. 18 For Connectors S S-Video input: Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analog C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 , analog S-Video output: Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analog C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analog AV Video input: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analog Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analog Audio input: 300 mV (rms), 50 k, analog, stereo Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analog, stereo DV Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant USB 5-pin
Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz Output DC 11 V G, 1 A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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50 EN INDEX

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INDEX EN

Controls
a Menu Wheel [MMENU/VOL.] ( pg. 25)
Speaker Volume Control [MMENU/VOL.] ( pg. 14) b Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( pg. 18, 31) c Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 12) d Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( pg. 32) Blank Search Button [BLANK SRCH] ( pg. 14) e Diopter Adjustment Control ( pg. 9) f Recording Start/Stop Button ( pg. 11) g Power Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] ( pg. 8) h Lock Button ( pg. 8) i Stop Button [8] ( pg. 14) j Rewind Button [3] ( pg. 14) Night Button [NIGHT] ( pg. 29) k Play/Pause Button [4/9] ( pg. 14) l Fast-Forward Button [5] ( pg. 14) Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT] ( pg. 33) m Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 20) n VIDEO/MEMORY Switch ( pg. 8) o Information Button [INFO] ( pg. 21) p Battery Release Switch [BATT.RELEASE] ( pg. 6) q Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT] ( pg. 10) r White LED Light Switch [LIGHT] ( pg. 29) s Monitor Opening Button ( pg. 12) For models without button, simply pull on bottom end of LCD monitor to open.

Connectors

T S-Video Input/Output Connector [S-VIDEO]

( pg. 17, 34)

U USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector ( pg. 36) V Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*)

( pg. 35, 36)

W Audio/Video Input/Output Connector [AV]