DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

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GR-DVL120
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CONTENTS

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED RECORDING & PLAYBACK
RECORDING.. PLAYBACK.. 19 22
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ADVANCED FEATURES
FOR RECORDING. USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT. DUBBING. USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT. SYSTEM CONNECTIONS. 45
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REFERENCES

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DETAILS.. 47 TROUBLESHOOTING. USER MAINTENANCE.. 53 CAUTIONS.. SPECIFICATIONS.. 57 INDEX... TERMS.. 63 Back Cover

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this information for future reference. Model No.

INSTRUCTIONS

Serial No.

LYT0944-001A

Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.
Using This Instruction Manual
All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you.. refer to the Index ( pgs. 58 62) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
.. read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product. You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 54 through 56 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

CAUTION:

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

CAUTIONS:

This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U 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.)
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 (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked 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.)

SelfRecording

RECORDING (cont.)

JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING

In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270 (90 downward, 180 upward).

SELF-RECORDING

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180 so that it faces forward, then point the lens toward yourself and start recording.
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFFwhile pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Operation Mode

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch. Power Switch Position

Power lamp

(Manual): Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode. (Full Auto): Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording. OFF: Allows you to switch off the camcorder. PLAY: Allows you to play back a recording on the tape. Allows you to transfer a still image recorded on the tape to a computer.
When the Power Switch is set to , appears. When set to or PLAY, there is no indication.

AY OFF PL

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE:
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.
T 10x W T 20x W T 40x W T

OPERATION:

Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W. The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action.

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

Zoom display

16x W T

Digital zoom zone

16X (optical) zoom zone

Approximate zoom ratio
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus ( pg. 29), then zoom in or out in Record mode. Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can be switched to 16X magnification using the optical zoom ( pg. 33). Zoom magnification of over 16X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom. During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer. Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W. Also see TELE MACRO in the Menu Screen on page 34.

WIPE WINDOW

WIPE SLIDE

WIPE DOOR

WIPE SCROLL

WIPE SHUTTER

SNAPSHOT Button

Snapshot

This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

CAMERA. Press it and the CAMERA Menu appears.

Display Menu Screen

SNAP MODE, then press it.
5 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired Snapshot mode, then press it. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

SNAP MODE

FUL L P I NUP FRAME

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

1 Press SNAPSHOT. PHOTO appears while the
FULL Snapshot mode with no frame

snapshot is being taken.

If you press during Record-Standby.. PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. If you press during Recording.. PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes. Regardless of the Power Switch position ( or ), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode. Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second) To remove the shutter sound, BEEP on pg. 32, 34. If Snapshot recording is not possible, PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed. If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 24) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks. If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON ( pg. 33), the Stabilizer will be disabled. During playback as well, all Snapshot modes are available. The shutter sound is not heard. During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is no effect in the recorded image. When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape.

PIN-UP Pin-Up mode

FRAME Snapshot mode with frame
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
Focus detection zone While focusing on a further subject While focusing on a nearer subject
FEATURE: Auto Focus PURPOSE:
The camcorders Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

White Balance Adjustment

A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction. Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Manual White Balance Operation
Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.
1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance
adjustment, and select MWB.
2 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.
3 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in until
begins blinking rapidly. When the setting is completed, blinking. resumes normal
W.BALANCE, then press it. The W.BALANCE Menu appears.
4 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in twice. The
Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed.
desired mode. AUTO.. White balance is adjusted automatically (factory preset). MWB. White balance is set manually. FINE. Outdoors on a sunny day. CLOUD. Outdoors on a cloudy day. HALOGEN. A video light or similar type of lighting is used.
5 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Selection is
complete. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again. The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode indicator except AUTO appears. To Return To Automatic White Balance.. select AUTO in step 4. Or, set the Power Switch to .

White paper

White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone ( pg. 25) is activated.
In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually ( pg. 29). A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color 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.
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

For Recording Menu

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( pg. 33 35). Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function menu, and press it. The selected function menu appears. If you have selected PROGRAM AE, W. BALANCE.. see pg. 33. WIPE/FADER, EXPOSURE or
4 Function menu setting depends on the function.

REC MODE SOUND MODE ZOOM SNAP MODE GA I N UP

SP 12B I T 40X FUL L AGC

If you have selected CAMERA, MANUAL, SYSTEM or DISPLAY.. go to step 5.
5 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the 6 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
desired function and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Then, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the parameter, and press it. Selection is complete. RETURN and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes. The icon represents END. When the Menu Screen is left on for a couple of minutes, a residual image may be left on the screen and it may take several seconds for the residual image to disappear. This is not due to any defect of the unit.

DIS OF F ON

BEEP DEMO MODE CAM R E SET

MELODY ON

W I PE / FADER PROGRAM AE EXPOS URE W. BAL ANC E CAMERA MANUA L SYSTEM D I SPL AY DSC END

Normal Screen

Menu Screen Explanations
WIPE/FADER PROGRAM AE EXPOSURE W.BALANCE REC MODE SOUND MODE 12BIT Refer to Fade/Wipe Effects ( pg. 26, 27). Refer to Program AE With Special Effects ( pg. 24, 25). Refer to Exposure Control and Iris Lock ( pg. 30).
Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation ( pg. 31). Allows you to set the tape recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your pre-ference ( pg. 13). Enables tape recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing audio dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models) Enables tape recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models) When set to 16X while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 16X since digital zoom will be disengaged. Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification. Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 700X digital magnification. Refer to Snapshot ( pg. 28). Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/30 1/200 sec.). Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1/30 sec. 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. To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. NOTES: Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions: When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes. When shooting dark or dim subjects. When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting. When shooting scenes with movement in various directions. When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds. Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. The indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used.

For Playback Menu

1 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function menu, and press it. The selected function menu appears.
4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function, and press it to display the Sub Menu. 5 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete. 6 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen.
V I DEO SYSTEM D I SPL AY SOUND MODE 12B I T MODE REC MODE COPY
Menu Screen Explanations SOUND MODE pg. 37. 12BIT MODE pg. 37.
REC MODE Allows you to set the tape recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference ( pg. 13). It is recommended you use REC MODE in the VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing ( pg. 39).

SYSTEM DISPLAY

SOUND MOD E STEREO 12B I T MOD E SOUND 1 REC MODE SP
BEEP DEMO MODE CAM R E SET MELODY ON
Each setting is linked with DISPLAY or SYSTEM, which appears when the Power Switch is set to ( pg. 34, 35). The parameters are the same as in the description on pg. 34, 35.
REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to PLAY or ( pg. 13, 33).
ON SCRE E N DATE / T I ME T I ME CODE

LCD / TV AU T O OF F

Playback Sound
During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on pg. 36, select SOUND MODE or 12BIT MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. STEREO SOUND L SOUND R MIX 12BIT MODE SOUND 1 SOUND 2 : Factory-preset
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.
Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. Sound from the L channel is output in stereo. Sound from the R channel is output in stereo. Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels in stereo. Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo.

DETAILS.. 47 TROUBLESHOOTING.. USER MAINTENANCE.. 53 CAUTIONS.. SPECIFICATIONS.. 57 INDEX.. 58 62
Controls, Connectors And Indicators. Indications.. 60 62

TERMS. 63 Back Cover

DETAILS

ITEMS NOTES

Power ( pg. 8)
Perform charging where the temperature is between 10C and 35C (50F and 95F). 20C to 25C (68F to 77F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack. To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a radio. Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas. The following operation stops charging: Set the Power Switch to PLAY, or . Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder. Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet. Detach the battery from the camcorder.

RECORDING ( pg. 15, 16)

When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead. The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts. starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording. The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used. TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, 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.

SYMPTOM

1 No power is supplied.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

The power is not connected properly. The battery is dead. The date/time is not set. The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. The tapes erase protection tab is set to SAVE. The Power Switch is set to PLAY or OFF. TAPE END appears. The cassette holder cover is open. The camcorder is not getting power, or some other malfunction exists. Focus is set to the Manual mode. The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was low. The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. The cassette is in the wrong position. The batterys charge is low. The Squeeze mode is selected.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the AC Adapter securely ( pg. 9). Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one ( pg. 8, 9). Set the date/time ( pg. 11). Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. Set the tapes erase protection tab to REC ( pg. 12). Set the Power Switch to or ( pg. 16). Replace with new cassette ( pg. 12). Close the cassette holder cover. Turn the camcorders power off and on again ( pg. 16). Set Focus to the Auto mode ( pg. 29). Clean the lens and check the focus again ( pg. 53). Set it in the right position ( pg. 12). Install a fully charged battery ( pg. 8, 9). Disengage the Squeeze mode ( pg. 34).

2 SET DATE/TIME!

appears.

3 Recording cannot be

performed.

4 There is no picture.

5 The focus does not adjust

automatically.

6 The cassette will not load

properly.

7 Snapshot mode cannot be

strange.

not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject. The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. The subject is too bright.
your shot so that it also appears in the frame ( pg. 28). Turn off Sepia and Monotone ( pg. 24, 25). Press the BACKLIGHT Button ( pg. 30). Set PROGRAM AE to SPOTLIGHT in the Menu Screen ( pg. 24). Set ZOOM to 40X or 700X in the Menu Screen ( pg. 33). Turn off Sepia and Monotone ( pg. 24, 26). If you want the lighting to look more natural, set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 33). Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance ( pg. 25, 31).
8 The color of Snapshot looks The light source or the subject does Find a white subject and compose

9 The image taken using

Snapshot is too dark.

0 The image taken using

Snapshot is too bright.
! Digital Zoom does not work. 16X optical zoom is selected. @ The Black & White Fader
does not work. The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter. The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction.

# Even when Slow Shutter is
not selected, the image looks like it is activated.
$ White Balance cannot be

activated.

% When shooting a subject
illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.
^ When the screen is under
direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.
& During recording, the date/

time does not appear.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
DATE/TIME is set to OFF in the Menu Screen. Menu Screen.
Set DATE/TIME to ON in the Menu Screen ( pg. 35). Set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen ( pg. 35, 36). Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor ( pg. 15, 16).
* Time code does not appear. TIME CODE is set to OFF in the ( Images on the LCD monitor In places subject to low temperaappear dark or whitish. ture, 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. When the LCD monitor's fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. monitor causes it to become hot. This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed. Certain Fade/Wipe effects, certain modes of Program AE with special effects, DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.
) The rear of the LCD monitor The light used to illuminate the LCD Close the LCD monitor to turn it off
is hot. or set the Power Switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down. Re-read the sections covering Fade/Wipe effects, Program AE with special effects and DIS ( pg. 24 27, 33).

q The indicators and the

image color on the LCD monitor are not clear.

w The LCD monitor or

viewfinder indications blink.
all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
finder are made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %) This is normal. The Power Switch is set to . or
e Colored bright spots appear The LCD monitor and the view-
r During recording, sound

cannot be heard.

Set the Power Switch to PLAY ( pg. 19).
t Play, Rewind and FastForward functions do not work.
y The LCD monitor image is

distorted.

During playback of the unrecorded portion, High-speed Search and still playback, LCD monitor indications appear distorted. This is not a defect.
u Images on the LCD monitor The speaker volume is too great.

are jittery.

Turn the speaker volume down ( pg. 19). Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette ( pg. 55).

i Blocks of noise appear

during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.

o The LCD monitor, the

viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints).
POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage ( pg. 53). Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor/ viewfinder indications ( pg. 60 62). Remove the power supply (battery pack, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Do not eject the cassette. This will cause damage to the tape. Eject the cassette once and reinsert it, then check if the indication clears. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10C to 35C (50F to 95F) ( pg. 54). By recording with DIS activated ( pg. 33) this can be avoided.
p An unusual mark appears.

Q An error indication

(E01, E02 or E06) appears.
A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable.

W An error indication

(E03 or E04) appears.
E The charger indicator on
the camcorder does not light.
The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low. Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low temperatures. This is not a malfunction.
R When the image is printed
from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.

T When the camcorder is

connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate.
The DV cable was plugged/ unplugged with power turned on.
Turn the camcorders power off and on again, then operate it.

USER MAINTENANCE

After Use Cleaning The Camcorder
1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of
the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette.

1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.
2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor.
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
3 Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder.
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. RELEASE 2 and remove the battery pack 3.
3 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,
then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
4 Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. Press BAT.
4 To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical
position. Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the direction of the arrow 1.
5 Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at
the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it 2.
6 Close the hatch. Tilt the viewfinder back to the

horizontal position.

Remove. PUSH HERE Cassette holder
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected. Mold may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product.

Lens blower

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.

CAUTIONS

It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Temperature Range Specifications Charging. 10C to 35C (50F to 95F) Operation.. 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) Storage. 10C to 30C (14F to 86F) Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C (68F). The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

General

Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker : DC 11.0 V DC 7.2 V (Using AC Adapter) (Using battery pack)
: Approx. 4.3 W : Approx. 5.3 W : 83 mm x 94 mm x 223 mm (3-5/16" x 3-3/4" x 8-13/16") (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down) : Approx. 630 g (1.4 lbs) : 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) : 35% to 80% : 20C to 50C (4F to 122F) : 1/4" CCD : F 1.6, f = 3.9 mm to 62.4 mm, 16:1 power zoom lens : 40.5 mm : 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system : Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" black/white LCD : Monaural

Digital Video Camera

Format Signal format Recording/Playback format Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette) : : : : DV format (SD mode) NTSC standard Video: Digital component recording Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit) : Mini DV cassette : SP: 18.8 mm/s LP: 12.5 mm/s : SP: 80 min. LP: 120 min.

Connectors

S-Video Output AV Video output Audio output DV Output Input : Y: 1 V (p-p), 75 , analog C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analog : 1 V (p-p), 75 , analog : 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analog, stereo : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant
Power requirement U.S.A. and Canada Other countries Output : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz : DC 11 V ,1A
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators

PLAY O

EN Controls
1 Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN]. pg. Diopter Adjustment Control.. pg. Battery Release Button
[BAT. RELEASE].. LCD Monitor BRIGHT (Brightness) Control [+, ]..

Indicators

) CHARGE Lamp.. pg. 8 q Power Lamp.. pg. 15, 16
4 MENU Wheel [+, , PUSH]. pg. 32

pg. 8

Other Parts
w Stereo Microphone.. pg. 43 e Viewfinder.. pg. 10 r Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch. pg. 53 t Shoulder Strap Eyelets. pg. 10 y Grip Strap.. pg. 10 u Remote Sensor. pg. 40

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