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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages to ensure safe use of this product.

ENGLISH

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GETTING STARTED

GR-DX307
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/

For Accessories:

http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK

ADVANCED FEATURES

REFERENCES

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. Serial No.

INSTRUCTIONS

To deactivate the demonstration, set DEMO MODE to OFF. ( pg. 27, 29)

LYT1309-001A

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2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder

Wipe/Fader Effects

You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make prostyle scene transitions. ( pg. 34)

Fade in

Backlight Compensation
Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 33) You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 33, Spot Exposure Control)

Fade out

Program AE with Special Effects
For example, SPORTS mode allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. ( pg. 35)

Navigation Function

The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card. ( pg. 35)
NAV I GA T I ON DATE : MAY TC : : : 1 5

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LED Light
You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the LED Light. ( pg. 31)

E-Mail Clip Recording

You can record video clips on the memory card as files which can be sent via e-mail. ( pg. 24)

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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:

This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org> 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.) 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. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury. Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder. CAUTION! Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

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CONTENTS

6 ADVANCED FEATURES
Index...6 Provided Accessories..9 Power...11 Operation Mode...12 Date/Time Settings..12 Grip Adjustment...13 Viewfinder Adjustment..13 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display.13 Tripod Mounting...13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette.14 Loading/Unloading A Memory Card..14
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.. 27
Changing The Menu Settings.. 27 Recording Menus... 28 Playback Menus... 30
FEATURES FOR RECORDING.. 31
LED Light... 31 Self-Timer... 31 5-Second Recording... 32 Night-Alive.. 32 Snapshot (For Video Recording).. 32 Manual Focus.. 32 Exposure Control... 33 Iris Lock... 33 Backlight Compensation.. 33 Spot Exposure Control.. 33 White Balance Adjustment.. 34 Manual White Balance Adjustment.. 34 Wipe Or Fader Effects.. 34 Program AE With Special Effects.. 35 Navigation Function.. 35

VIDEO RECORDING...15

Basic Recording...15 Tape Remaining Time..15 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder..15 Zooming..16 Journalistic Shooting..16 Interface Shooting...16 Time Code...17 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape.17

EDITING.. 37

Dubbing To Or From A VCR.. 37 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing). 38 Connection To A Personal Computer.. 39 Audio Dubbing... 40 Insert Editing... 40 Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]. 41

VIDEO PLAYBACK...17

Normal Playback...17 Still Playback...17 Shuttle Search..18 Blank Search...18 Connections To A TV Or VCR..18 Playback Using The Remote Control..19
REFERENCES 45 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & TROUBLESHOOTING.. 45 PLAYBACK 21 USER MAINTENANCE... 48
CAUTIONS... 49 Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot).21 SPECIFICATIONS.. 51 D.S.C. RECORDING..21

Interval Shooting..21

D.S.C. PLAYBACK...22
Normal Playback Of Images..22 Auto Playback Of Images..22 Playback Of Video Clips...22 Index Playback Of Files..23 Viewing File Information...23 Removing On-Screen Display..23
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C..24
E-Mail Clip Recording..24 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card...24 Resetting The File Name..24 Protecting Files..25 Deleting Files...25 Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting).26 Initializing A Memory Card..26
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H NIG T

To open the connector cover, pull the bottom end of the cover, then open it.

C K LI G H

Bottom end
When Using the LCD Monitor

4 To start playback, press 4/9. 5 To stop playback, press 8.
When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape. When power shuts off during shooting. When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting. When shooting using a partially recorded tape. When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape. When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/ closing the cassette holder cover.
During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fastforward the tape.
To control the speaker volume Press VOL. + to turn up the volume, or VOL. to turn down the volume.
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV. ( pg. 18) If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to OFF, then to PLAY. When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.
The time code cannot be reset. During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly. The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON. ( pg. 30)
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 18) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. ( pg. 17) 2) Set the Power Switch to A or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start recording.

Still Playback

Pauses during video playback. 1) Press 4/9 during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.
If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorders Stop mode is automatically engaged.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from 00:00:00 (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number. To perform Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 41 44), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from 00:00:00. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform Recording From The Middle Of A Tape (see below) in the following cases;

1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in
the illustration. If using a VCR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4.
3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to
your VCRs instruction manual.
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.

6 Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 17)
Date/Time Set DATE/TIME to AUTO, ON or OFF. ( pg. 27, 31) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication. Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF. ( pg. 27, 31) Indications other than date/time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF, LCD or LCD/TV. ( pg. 27, 31)
To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV

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It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 11) To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, 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.

Buttons And Functions

Playback Using The Remote Control
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. ( pg. 20)
A Infrared beam transmitting window
Transmits the beam signal.
The following buttons are available only when the camcorders Power Switch is set to PLAY. B PAUSE Button Up Button ( pg. 20)

Installing The Battery

The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).
C SLOW Rewind Button ( pg. 20) D REW Button
1 Pull out the battery holder by pushing the lock tab. 2 Insert the battery in the
holder, and be sure to have the + mark visible.
Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape ( pg. 18) Displays previous file in a memory card ( pg. 22)

Left Button ( pg. 20)

3 Slide the holder back in until Lock tab 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 (16 ft).
E INSERT Button ( pg. 40) F SHIFT Button ( pg. 20, 41) G DISPLAY Button ( pg. 18, 37, 42) H SLOW Forward Button ( pg. 20) I PLAY Button

STOP or (Down)

Slow-Motion Playback

During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.
After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback resumes. To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9). To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).
You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds. During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect. After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still image may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction. During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with steady images. This is not a malfunction.

Frame-By-Frame Playback

During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the frame is played back.

Playback Zoom

Magnifies the recorded image up to 50X at any time during video playback and D.S.C. playback. 1) Press PLAY (U) to start video playback. Or perform normal playback of images. 2) At the point you want to zoom in, press the Zoom Button (T).
To zoom out, press the Zoom Button (W).
3) You can move the image on the screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding down SHIFT, press (Left), (Right), (Up) and (Down).
To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U) during video playback.
Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback. Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.
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D.S.C. RECORDING EN

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)
You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card.
Image Size/Picture Quality 640 x 480/FINE 640 x 480/STANDARD 1024 x 768/FINE 1024 x 768/STANDARD 1280 x 960/FINE 1280 x 960/STANDARD 1600 x 1200/FINE 1600 x 1200/STANDARD * Optional ** Provided
MultiMediaCard 8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB* 65 135
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Power ( pg. 11) Loading a Memory Card ( pg. 14) SNAPSHOT Power Switch

Interval Shooting

Lock Button VIDEO/MEMORY
1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 15) 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY. 4 Set the Power Switch to A or M while pressing
To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality, pg. 27, 30.

During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder continues to take snapshots automatically with an interval of your desired setting.
1 Set INT.SHOT to ON. ( pg. 27, 30)

INTERVAL and appears.

2 Set INT.TIME to the desired shooting interval. 3 Set the Power Switch to A or M while pressing
5 Press SNAPSHOT. The O indication appears
while the snapshot is being taken.
To check how the image looks before recording it in the memory card, press SNAPSHOT halfway and hold. The indicator appears and stops blinking when the captured image is focused. To cancel the recording, release SNAPSHOT. To record it in the memory card, press SNAPSHOT fully. Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame. To delete unwanted still images, refer to Deleting Files ( pg. 25). When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set BEEP to OFF. ( pg. 27, 29)

4 Press SNAPSHOT.

First shot is taken after 2 seconds. The O indicator appears while the snapshot is being taken. The clock icon turns while waiting for the next shot is being taken. The next shot is being taken automatically when the shooting interval set in step 2 has passed.
5 Press SNAPSHOT to stop Interval Shooting.
To cancel Interval Shooting mode Set INT.SHOT to OFF in step 1.
If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to A or M and power is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. To perform shooting again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.
Approximate Number of Storable Images
The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality/Image Size, etc. Image Size/Picture Quality SD Memory Card
To distinguish between still images taken in Interval Shooting mode and other still images, it is recommended that you reset the file names before shooting. ( pg. 24) Interval Shooting will stop if the battery runs out of power or the Memory Card becomes full. The function Animation in the provided software Digital Photo Navigator can be used to create movie files from the captured still images (Windows only). To create movie files with the Macintosh, it is recommended that you use the function Creating a Slideshow From Still Images in the commercial software QuickTime Pro.
8 MB** 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB* 640 x 480/FINE 640 x 480/STANDARD 1024 x 768/FINE 1024 x 768/STANDARD 1280 x 960/FINE 1280 x 960/STANDARD 1600 x 1200/FINE 1600 x 1200/STANDARD 130 275

1 To reset the file name.
.for images, display its playback screen. ( pg. 22).for video clips, display its playback screen. ( pg. 22)
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press or to select NO. RESET, and press
SET. The NO. RESET screen appears.
7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button to start E-Mail Clip Recording.
4 Press or to select EXECUTE, and press SET. The new folder (such as 101JVCGR) will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001.
If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder (such as 101JVCGR) will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001.
8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop E-Mail

Clip Recording.

9 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording.
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Protecting Files

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files.
To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card

4 Press 5 Press

or to select CANC.ALL, and press SET. The PROTECT screen appears. or to select EXECUTE, and press SET.
1 To protect the file..for images, display its playback screen. ( pg. 22).for video clips, display its playback screen. ( pg. 22) 2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press or to select PROTECT, and press SET.
The Sub Menu appears. To protect the currently displayed file
To cancel selection, select RETURN.

Deleting Files

Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once.
4 Press or to select CURRENT, and press SET. The PROTECT screen appears. 5 Press or desired file. 6 Press

to select the

1 To delete the file.
ME NU PROTECT CURRENT PROT. AL L CANC. AL L RETURN
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press or to select DELETE, and press SET.
The Sub Menu appears. To delete the currently displayed file
or to select EXECUTE, and press SET.

P ROTECT

To protect all files stored in the memory card

desired file.

4 Press or to select PROT.ALL, and press SET. The PROTECT screen appears. 5 Press
To cancel protection, select RETURN.

D ELETE

To cancel deletion, select RETURN. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to delete.

DELETE? EXECUTE RETURN

If the mark appears, the currently displayed file is protected. When the memory card is initialized or corrupted, even protected files are deleted. If you do not want to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and save them.

Audio Dubbing ( pg. 40) and Insert Editing ( pg. 40) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode. If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder. During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.
SOUND MODE [12 BIT]: Enables video 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) 16 BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models) ZOOM 10X: When set to 10X while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged. [40X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification. 500X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 500X digital magnification.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO.

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 stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition. may change color from white to blue and start The blinking or go out completely if the Stabilizer cannot be used. Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

SELF-TIMER 5S

[OFF] / ON
pg. 31, Self-Timer [OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording. 5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. ( pg. 32) 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 (3.3 ft), set TELE MACRO to ON. You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft).

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.

CAMERA DISPLAY

The n (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to A. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to M. The n (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings except BRIGHT and AUX MIC are effective only for shooting.

SYSTEM

The s SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to M are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY. [ ] = Factory-preset BEEP OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. It also activates the shutter sound effect. ( pg. 21, 32) [MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect. ( pg. 21, 32) TALLY OFF: The tally lamp remains off at all times. [ON]: The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording. REMOTE OFF: Disables the remote control operations. [ON]: Enables the remote control operations. DEMO MODE OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place. [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the following cases:
[ ] = Factory-preset BRIGHT pg. 13, 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.
The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided). ( pg. 18, 37, 42)
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30 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.
4 Press and hold SET until
When the setting is completed, blinking.

begins blinking rapidly.

resumes normal
5 Press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes and the
Manual White Balance indicator is displayed.
In step 3, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually. ( pg. 32) A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, 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.
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Program AE With Special Effects
1 Set the Power Switch to M. 2 Set r to the desired mode. ( pg. 27)
The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated. The selected effect indicator appears.
To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 2. The effect indicator disappears.
Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby. Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night-Alive. When a subject is too bright or reflective, a vertical streak may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear phenomenon tends to occur when SPORTS or any mode of SHUTTER 1/250 1/4000 is selected. Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects. ( pg. 34) In this case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look. MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the classic film effect. CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. MIRROR*: Creates a mirror image on the right half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half.
The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card. Before continuing To use Navigation functions, load a cassette and memory card, then set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.

PROGRAM AE

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced. SHUTTER 1/250/ SHUTTER 1/500/ SHUTTER 1/1000*/ SHUTTER 1/2000*/ SHUTTER 1/4000*: These settings allow fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback by fixing shutter speed variables. Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well, using SPORTS mode. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions. SPORTS (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 1/4000): This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions. SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow. SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights. TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance ( pg. 34) is automatically set to , but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.

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

To DV connector

When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below. Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and/or the PC.
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.
Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and then to the camcorder. Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according to the shape of the DV connector.
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40 EN EDITING Audio Dubbing
The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. ( pg. 28)
Use the provided remote control or an optional remote control kit RM-V717KITU. Stereo Microphone Speaker

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 or an optional remote control kit RM-V717KITU.

REW INSERT

START/ STOP PAUSE PLAY STOP A.DUB

Microphone Connector

Before performing the following steps, make sure that TIME CODE is set to ON. ( pg. 27, 31) Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at this point. ( pg. 17)
1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing
will start, then press PAUSE (9).
2 Press REW (3) until the Edit-In point is located,

then press PAUSE (9).

2 While holding A. DUB (D) on the remote control,
press PAUSE (9). The 9D and MIC indicators appear.
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.
3 Press PLAY (U), then begin narrating. Speak into

Also refer to page 18.

1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE
connector Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector. C A VCR other than above Connect the editing cable to the remote controls PAUSE IN connector.

Open the cover.

To AV mark
2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. 4 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down
S/AV/Editing cable (provided)
5 Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and

engage the AUX mode.

Refer to the VCRs instructions.
Editing extension cable (optional)** AB To Remote PAUSE or R.A.EDIT
Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If they do, they will be recorded onto the new tape. To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date/time Set DATE/TIME to AUTO, ON or OFF. ( pg. 27, 31) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication. Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON. ( pg. 27, 31) Indications other than date/time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF, LCD or LCD/TV. ( pg. 27, 31) When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input connector, an optional DV cable can be connected instead of the S/AV/Editing cable. However, it is necessary to connect the editing cable of the S/AV/Editing cable to the VCR. (For details, see step 1.)

VCR C To PAUSE IN

A Black to S-VIDEO IN* B Yellow to VIDEO IN C Red to AUDIO R IN D White to AUDIO L IN
* Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable. ** If necessary, use this cable provided with the remote control kit RM-V717KITU for connections.
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Select Scenes

RM-V717U (optional)
FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT
PLAY PAUSE R.A.EDIT ON/OFF CANCEL VCR REC STBY
6 Press PLAY (U) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears. Selected parameter
IN 1 : 8 T I ME CODE TOTAL OUT ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ MODE

USER MAINTENANCE

Cleaning The Camcorder
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter. To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor. To clean the lens Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected. Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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CAUTIONS 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

Store cassettes
. 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. away from heaters or other heat sources. out of direct sunlight. where they wont be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration. where they wont be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets). vertically, in their original cases.
Memory Cards Battery Packs
The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: To avoid hazards To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions: During use
. make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark. make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting. never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder. away from heaters or other heat sources. out of direct sunlight. where they wont be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration. where they wont be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).