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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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.

During Video Playback

12 B I T / M I X L
BLANK SEARCH PUSH "STOP" BUTTON TO CANCEL
50m VO LUME : : 0. 11. 05 10: 0 0
a Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 29) B Blank Search Indicator ( pg. 21) C Tape Speed ( pg. 26) D 4: Playback 5: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search 3: Rewind/Shuttle Search
9: Pause 9 U: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion Y 9: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion D: Audio Dubbing 9D: Audio Dubbing Pause (Appear while a tape is running.)
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E Battery Remaining Power Indicator
( pg. 44) F Date/Time ( pg. 29, 30) G VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator ( pg. 20) BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) ( pg. 15) H Time Code ( pg. 29, 30)
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Before Using This Camcorder
Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark. This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked can be used with this unit. Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.) Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording. Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. We recommend cleaning your video heads before use. If you havent used your camcorder for a while, the heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette (optional). Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment. Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the camcorder in a bag or other container. Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings. LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may experience mosaic-like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment. So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode. It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes. Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder. Also read CAUTIONS on pages 47 49.

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Provided Accessories

How To Attach The Lens Cap
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder.

a b c d e f g h i j k l

AC Adapter AP-V14E Power Cord Battery Pack BN-VF707U AV Cable Audio Extension Cable (for optional microphone, pg. 11 for connection) Core Filter [small] x 2 (for Audio extension cable pg. 11 for attachment) Core Filter (for AV cable pg. 11 for attachment) Cable Adapter Remote Control Unit RM-V720U Lithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control unit) Shoulder Strap (see the right column for attachment) Lens Cap (see the right column for attachment)
Place here during shooting.
How To Attach The Shoulder Strap

Follow the illustration.

1 Thread the strap through the eyelet. 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap

guide and the buckle.

To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle.
3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.

Buckle Strap guide

* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit at time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet.

NOTES:

In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder. Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

Eyelet

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How To Use The Audio Extension Cable
When using an optional external microphone, connect to the provided Audio extension cable (with a core filter attached), then connect the Audio extension cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. (See the right column.)
How To Attach The Core Filter
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference.
1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the

core filter.

Stopper

To MIC

approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter. Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration.

4 Press

or to select BRETURN, and press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes.

CL OCK AD J.

2 0. 1 2. 17 : 30
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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 M or PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

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.

2 Open the LCD monitor

To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, pull out the < viewfinder fully and set SET PRIORITY to FINDER ( pg. 25, 28).

fully. ( pg. 18)

Viewfinder Adjustment
1 Set the Power Switch to A or M while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 Press MENU. The

Menu Screen appears.

BRIGHT

2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and
locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability.
or to select n, and press SET. The CAMERA DISPLAY or VIDEO DISPLAY Menu appears. or to select BRIGHT, and press SET. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears.
3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Example: Dioptre Adjustment Control

5 Press

6 Press < or > until the appropriate brightness

is reached.

7 Press MENU to clear the brightness control
indicator from the display.

CAUTION:

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

shown in the illustration. If using a VCR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4.

Lock tab

1 Pull out the battery
holder by pushing the lock tab.
3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,
referring to your VCRs instruction manual.
2 Insert the battery in the
holder, and be sure to have the + mark visible.
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set
the TV to its VIDEO mode.
3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
Beam Effective Area (indoor use)
When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beams approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m.
6 Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 20)
To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV
Date/time Set DATE/TIME to AUTO, ON or OFF. ( pg. 25, 30) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication. Time code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF. ( pg. 25, 30) Indications other than date/time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF, LCD or LCD/TV. ( pg. 25, 30)

Remote sensor

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 13) To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorders Power Switch to A or M, then set your TV to the appropriate input mode. Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on.
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Buttons And Functions

The following buttons are available when the camcorders Power Switch is set to A or M. o Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out ( pg. 18, 24) (Also available with the Power Switch set to PLAY) p START/STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start/ Stop Button on the camcorder. q S.SHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder. (Also available with the Power Switch set to PLAY)
A Infrared beam transmitting window
Transmits the beam signal.

SLOW (YI) PLAY

SLOW (IU) (Right)

Pauses the tape

Up Button ( pg. 24)
C SLOW Rewind Button D REW Button

Left Button

(Left) SHIFT

STOP or (Down)

Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape ( pg. 20)
E INSERT Button F SHIFT Button ( pg. 24) G DISPLAY Button ( pg. 22, 38) H SLOW Forward Button I PLAY Button J FF Button

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MANUAL

The q MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to M. [ ] = Factory-preset DIS OFF: Disables the function. [ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
Accurate 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.
5S [OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording. 5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. ( pg. 31) Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only. By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving. TELE MACRO [OFF]: Disables the function. ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m, set TELE MACRO to ON. You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.
WIDE MODE [OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. CINEMA : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. The indicator appears. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie. SQUEEZE : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. The indicator appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/ LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically. WIND CUT [OFF]: Disengages the function. ON : Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The indicator appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
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SYSTEM

PRIORITY [LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened. FINDER: The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened. CAM RESET EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factorypreset. [RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.

[ ] = Factory-preset BRIGHT pg. 15, Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 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. DATE/TIME OFF: The date/time does not appear. [AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from OFF to A or M. ON: The date/time is always displayed. TIME CODE [OFF]: Time code is not displayed. ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. ( pg. 19) LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] / ESPAOL / The language setting can be changed. ( pg. 14) AUDIO LEV. OFF: Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not appear. [ON]: Displays auxiliary microphone level indicator when optional microphone is connected. ( pg. 8) CLOCK ADJ. pg. 14, Date/Time Settings
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommended you use REC MODE in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. ( pg. 38, 39) BLANK SRCH pg. 21, Blank Search
Each setting is linked with s SYSTEM, which appears when the Power Switch is set to M. ( pg. 25)
The parameters are the same as in the description on page 28.
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VIDEO DISPLAY

The n (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for video playback except BRIGHT, LANGUAGE, and AUDIO LEV.
The parameters (except OFF in ON SCREEN settings) are the same as in the description (CAMERA DISPLAY) on page 29.
[ ] = Factory-preset BRIGHT pg. 15, Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV
When set to OFF, the camcorders display disappears. DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON
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
pg. 19, Time Code LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] / ESPAOL / The language setting can be changed. ( pg. 14) AUDIO LEV. OFF / [ON] pg. 29, AUDIO LEV.

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING

5-Second Recording
Record a vacation or an important event in 5second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for video recording.

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.
1 Set 5S to 5S. ( pg. 27)
The 5S indicator appears.
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to
start recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record-Standby mode automatically.
Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts, Record-Standby mode is not engaged.
1 Set the Power Switch to M. 2 Set r to NIGHTSCOPE. ( pg. 37) The
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 25 times sensitivity. appears beside while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted.

Night-Scope indicator

appears.
3 To exit the 5S mode, select OFF in step 1.
To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording mode Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button in step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in CAMERA Menu ( pg. 26), then press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5second still. When 5S is set to Anim., this function is not available.
To deactivate Night-Scope Set r to OFF so that the Night-Scope indicator disappears.
When 5S is set to Anim., the 5-Second Recording mode is not available. Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead.
During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out: Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects ( pg. 37). GAIN UP in CAMERA Menu ( pg. 26). DIS in MANUAL Menu ( pg. 27). During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.
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Snapshot (For Video Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.

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.

1 Set the Power Switch to M. 2 Set SNAP SHOT to the desired mode.

( pg. 25, 26)

3 Press SNAPSHOT.
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. The O indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes. Regardless of the Power Switch position (A or M), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode.
1 Set the Power Switch to

2 Press FOCUS. The

manual focus indicator appears.
3 Press < or > to focus on

a subject.

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

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 3 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)
4 Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to A. Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below.
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.
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Exposure Control

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

Iris Lock

[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically. MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. ( Manual White Balance Adjustment) FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day. CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day. HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting is used. [ ] = Factory-preset
( pg. 25), then press and hold SET until begins blinking.

stops blinking.

4 Press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes
and the Manual White Balance indicator displayed. is
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WIPESCROLL: 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. WIPESHUTTER: Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen.

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.
1 Set the Power Switch to M. 2 Set v to the desired mode. ( pg. 25)
The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved. The selected effect indicator appears.
3 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 2. The effect indicator disappears.
You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button. Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects. ( pg. 37) In this case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.

WIPE/FADER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) FADERWHITE: Fade in or out with a white screen. FADERBLACK: Fade in or out with a black screen. FADERB.W: Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white. WIPECORNER: Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen. WIPEWINDOW: The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the centre. WIPESLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right. WIPEDOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene.

When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.
In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed.
The 5-Second mode is set to Anim. in MANUAL Menu. HSet 5S to 5S in MANUAL Menu. ( pg. 25, 31)
During recording, the date/ time does not appear.
DATE/TIME is set to OFF. HSet DATE/TIME to ON. ( pg. 25, 29)
Snapshot mode cannot be used.
The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected. HDisengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode. ( pg. 25, 27)
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The colour of Snapshot looks strange.
The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject. HFind a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame. ( pg. 32)

SET DATE/TIME! appears.

The date/time is not set. HSet the date/time. ( pg. 14) The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.
Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. HPress BACK LIGHT. ( pg. 34)
When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
This is not a malfunction. HBy recording with DIS activated ( pg. 25, 27) this can be avoided.
The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.
The subject is too bright. HSet r to SPOTLIGHT. ( pg. 37)
When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate.
The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned on. HTurn the camcorders power off and on again, then operate it.
White Balance cannot be activated.
The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated. HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode before setting White Balance. ( pg. 37)
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. This is not a malfunction. HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor. ( pg. 15, 18) 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.
The Black & White Fader does not work.
The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated. HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone (MONOTONE). ( pg. 37)

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.
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 Digital Video Camera
Format DV format (SD mode) Signal format PAL 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 General

Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.2 W (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 4.2 W (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) Dimensions (W x H x D) 75 mm x 74 mm x 111 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in) Weight Approx. 400 g (without battery, cassette and lens cap) Approx. 480 g (incl. battery, cassette and lens cap) Operating temperature 0C to 40C Operating humidity 35% to 80% Storage temperature 20C to 50C Pickup 1/6" CCD Lens F 1.2, f = 2.6 mm to 39 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 0.16" colour LCD Speaker Monaural

For Connectors

S S-Video output: Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analogue C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analogue AV Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analogue Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analogue, stereo Microphone input

3.5 mm, stereo

DV Output: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant
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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AC Adapter.. 13 Animation.. 27 Audio Dubbing.. 41
Self Recording.. 19 Slow-Motion Playback.. 23 Snapshot Mode... 26 Sound Mode.. 26, 29 Speaker Volume.. 20 Specifications.. 50 Spot Exposure Control.. 34
Backlight Compensation.. 34 Battery Pack.. 12, 13, 47 Beep.. 28 Blank Search.. 21
Tape Speed (REC MODE).. 26, 29 Telephoto Setting.. 27 Time Code.. 19, 29 Tripod Mounting.. 16 Troubleshooting.. 42
Changing The Menu Settings. Charging The Battery Pack.. 12 Connection To A Personal Computer. 40 Connections To A TV Or VCR.. 21
Data Battery... 13 Date/Time Settings.. 14 Demonstration Mode.. 28 Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS).. 27 Dubbing... 38, 39
Warning Indications.. 44 White Balance.. 35 Wide Mode... 27 Wipe Or Fader Effects.. 36
Zooming.. 18, 24, 26 5-Second Recording.. 31

Exposure Control.. 33

Iris Lock.. 33
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder.. 15, 18 Loading A Cassette.. 16

Night-Scope... 31

Playback Sound.. 29 Playback Special Effects. 24 Power-Linked Operation.. 14 Program AE With Special Effects. 37

Quick Review.. 19

Recording Capacity Tape... 17 Remote Control... 22
Manual Focus.. 32 Motor Drive Mode.. 32
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