Zblienie..21 Zmiana ustawie menu.Zoom..30
Melodia.. 33 Menu nagrywania. 30 Menu odtwarzania. 34 Migawka.. 40 Mocowanie statywu.. 10
2007 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
Printed in Malaysia 1207MZR-YG-SE

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to ame or excessive heat, as it may cause a re or explosion. WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a re.
To deactivate the demonstration, set DEMO MODE to OFF. ( 28, 32)
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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:

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. 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.)
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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 playback are possible anywhere. This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U 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.) This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate

Features For Recording.34
LED Light... 34 Live Slow... 34 Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape).. 34 Manual Focus.. 35 Exposure Control.. 35 Iris Lock.. 36 Backlight Compensation.. 36 Spot Exposure Control. 36 White Balance Adjustment.. 37 Manual White Balance Adjustment.. 37 Wipe Or Fader Effects. 38 Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects. 38 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card.. 39
Index... 12 LCD Monitor Indications.. 14 Power.. 16 Language Settings.. 17 Date/Time Settings.. 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display. 18 Loading/Unloading A Cassette. 18 16:9 Wide Mode.. 18

Recording & Playback

Basic Recording.. 19
Tape Remaining Time.. 19 Quick Review.. 19 Auto/Manual Mode.. 20 Time Code.. 20 Zoom.. 21 Dual Rec.. 21

Connections/Editing..40

Connections To A TV Or VCR. 40 Dubbing To A VCR.. 40 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing).. 41 Connection To A Personal Computer. 42

Normal Playback.. 21

Variable Shuttle Search.. 22 Blank Search.. 22

References

D.S.C. Recording & Playback
D.S.C. Snapshot.. 23 Normal Playback Of Images. 24 Auto Playback Of Images.. 24 Index Playback Of Files. 24 Removing On-Screen Display.. 24 Resetting The File Name.. 25 Protecting Files.. 25 Deleting Files.. 26 Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting). 26 Initializing A Memory Card.. 27
Troubleshooting.. 43 Cautions.. 46 User Maintenance.. 49 Specications.. 50 Terms.. 51
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Regarding This Manual

Control lever ( 13) There are two kinds of operation using the control lever. Operation 6 FOCUS 7 y LIGHT QUICK 1 REVIEW To select Move the control lever up. Move the control lever down. Move the control lever right. Move the control lever left.
1 Move the control lever towards up/down/

left/right to select.

2 Press down the control lever to select SET.

Icon Icons such as

indicate that the feature is applicable to the specied model only.

Accessories

or or Audio/Video Cable (3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U

Battery Pack BN-VF808U

Shoulder Strap ( 9)

Lens Cap ( 9)

USB Cable
CD-ROM Note: Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.
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Attach the Shoulder Strap
Peel off the pad and thread the end of the strap through the eyelet. Thread the strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and use the strap guide to x it in place.

Strap Guide Buckle

Other parts

S LCD Monitor ( 12) T Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( 9) U Grip Strap ( 10) V Camera Sensor (Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here.) W Stereo Microphone X Lens Y Speaker ( 21) Z LED Light ( 34) (Be careful not to cover this area during shooting.) a Cassette Holder Cover ( 18) b Stud Hole ( 10) c Tripod Mounting Socket ( 10) d Battery Pack Mount ( 16) e Connector Cover f Memory Card Slot g Card Cover Power Switch Position Set the Power Switch while pressing down the lock button.

Connectors

USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector ( 42) Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.LINK*) ( 41, 42) * i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specication and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.LINK standard. The connectors are located beneath the cover. Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] ( 40) DC Input Connector [DC] ( 16)
REC: To perform recording on the tape. To perform recording in the memory card. OFF: To switch off the camcorder. PLAY: To play back a recording on the tape. To display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card or PC.
MEMORY/VIDEO Switch Position VIDEO: To record on a tape or play back a tape. MEMORY: To record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card.

Indicator

R POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( 16)
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LCD Monitor Indications
During Video Recording Only
During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording

15 PHOTO

SOUND 12 B I T

11:13AM DEC. 6.2007

Tape Running Indicator ( 19) (Rotates while tape is running.) Selected Wide Mode Indicator ( 18) Live Slow Indicator ( 34) Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( 30) (only LP indicator is displayed) Tape Remaining Time ( 19) REC: (Appears during recording.) ( 19)/ SLOW: (Appears when using Live Slow.) ( 34) Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator Wind Cut Indicator Time Code Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ( 29) (only indicator is displayed) SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator ( 30) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.)
Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( 45) Operation Mode ( 20) A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode LED Light Indicator ( 34) : Night-Alive Indicator ( 39) : Gain Up Mode ( 29) Shutter Speed ( 39) White Balance Indicator ( 37) Selected Effect Indicator ( 39) Selected Program AE Indicator ( 38) : LCD Backlight Indicator LCD ( 31) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds during process of switching over to indoor/outdoor brightness.) Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( 35) Date/Time ( 17) : Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( 36) : Backlight Compensation Indicator ( 36) : Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( 35) : Iris Lock Indicator ( 36) PHOTO: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) Remaining Number Of Shots ( 23) (Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D.S.C. recording.) Image Quality: FINE and STANDARD (in order of quality) ( 23, 30)

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Getting Started EN 15

Card Icon ( 23) : Appears during shooting. : Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded. Shooting Icon (Appears and blinks during shooting.) Zoom Indicator ( 21) Approximate Zoom Ratio ( 21)

During D.S.C. Playback

100-0013

During Video Playback

12 B I T L
Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( 45) Folder/File Number Operation Mode Indicator Date/Time
VO LUME 20 : : 11:13AM DEC. 6.2007
Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( 45) Sound Mode Indicator ( 30) Blank Search Indicator ( 22) Tape Speed (SP/LP) ( 30) (only LP indicator is displayed) Variable Search Speed Indicator: x-10, x-3, x3 and x10 ( 22) U : Playback 5 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search 3 : Rewind/Shuttle Search 9 : Pause DV IN : DV Input Indicator ( 41, 42) Date/Time ( 17) VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator ( 21) Time Code ( 20, 31)
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Charging The Battery Pack 1 Set the Power Switch to OFF ( 13).

To DC Connector

Charging/Recording Time (approx.)
Battery Pack BN-VF808U (Provided) BN-VF815U BN-VF823U Required Charging Time 1 hr. 30 min. 2 hrs. 40 min. 3 hrs. 50 min. Maximum Continuous Recording Time 2 hrs. 4 hrs. 5 min. 6 hrs. 10 min.
r Arrow Battery Pack BATT. POWER/ CHARGE Lamp
AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V)

Attach the battery pack.

With the r (arrow) on the battery pack pointing at the correct direction, slide the battery pack until it locks in place.
Connect the AC adapter. The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.
When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is nished. Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder.
Notes: If a fully charged battery pack is attached to the unit, POWER/CHARGE lamp will blink for approx. 10 seconds before it turns off. If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one. Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas. After 5 minutes have elapsed in RecordStandby mode with the cassette inserted and no operation is performed, the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case, the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder. Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.
To Detach The Battery Pack
Slide the battery pack while pressing BATT. to detach it.

Using The Battery Pack

Perform step 2 in Charging The Battery Pack.

Notes: Recording time is reduced signicantly under the following conditions: Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. The playback mode is engaged repeatedly. The LED Light is used. Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.
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Getting Started EN 17
Checking the Remaining Battery Power

BATTERY CONDITION LEVEL

Language Settings
The language on the display can be changed ( 28, 32).
Set the Power Switch to REC or PLAY.
( 13) If set to REC, the recording mode should be set to M ( 20).

100% 50% 0%

MAX TIME 120min
When the Power Switch is set to OFF, it is displayed for approx. 5 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds. When the Power Switch is set to PLAY or REC, press DATA again to return to the normal screen. Data battery status cannot be displayed during playback or while recording is in progress. If COMMUNICATION ERROR appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Battery data display may differ due to the environment change if the LCD Backlight is set to AUTO. ( 31)
Press MENU. Select SETTING ( ). Select LANGUAGE, press SET.

1 Select

Select the desired language, press SET.
Press whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen.

Press MENU.

Date/Time Settings
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off ( 28, 32). Perform steps in Language Settings.

Using AC Power

Perform step 3 in Charging The Battery Pack ( 16).
Attention: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorders power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

This operating instruction ( 23 - 27) is applicable to model.
Preparation: Power ( 16). Open the LCD monitor fully ( 12). Load a Memory Card ( 11). Remove the lens cap ( 9). Power Switch [PLAY] U/ 9, SNAPSHOT BLANK/
Press SNAPSHOT. The PHOTO indication appears while the snapshot is being taken.
To delete unwanted still images, refer to

Deleting Files ( 26).

When you do not want to hear the shutter
sound, set MELODY to OFF ( 32).
Note: If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes

INDEX SET

when the Power Switch is set to REC and power is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. To perform shooting again close and re-open the LCD monitor.
CHECK CARDS WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the LOCK position. MEMORY CARD! Appears if there is no memory card loaded when the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed.

MEMORY/VIDEO

[STOP] 8,

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.
Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to MEMORY. Set the Power Switch to REC ( 13). To change the Image Quality, ( 30).
Approximate Number of Storable Images
The number increases or decreases depending on the Image Quality, etc.
Image Quality 640 x 480/FINE 640 x 360/FINE 640 x 480/ STANDARD 640 x 360/ STANDARD 8 MB MB MB 205 SD Memory Card 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1GB 6800 2GB 12200
Image Quality 640 x 480/FINE 640 x 360/FINE 640 x 480/ STANDARD 640 x 360/ STANDARD
MultiMedia Card 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 215 645
Attention: When using a high-capacity SD card, it takes time to start recording after the power is turned on if the free space on the SD card is small. Check the recording operation before use, and if you still feel it takes too long to record, reduce the used area on your SD card by transferring the data from your SD card to a computer.
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Normal Playback Of Images
Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like ipping through a photo album.

Index Playback Of Files

You can view several different les stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular le you want.
Perform Preparation in D.S.C. Snapshot. ( 23) Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to MEMORY. ( 13) Set the Power Switch to PLAY. ( 13)
A stored image is displayed.
Perform steps in Normal Playback Of Images. Press INDEX. The Index Screen appears. Press , , or to move the frame to the desired le. Press SET. The selected le is displayed.

Selected le

Press to display the previous le. Press to display the next le.
Note: Images shot and stored on the card with another

Index number

device with resolutions other than 640 x 480 will be displayed as thumbnails only. These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC.
NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are no image les stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback. ? Appears when playing back a le that is not compatible with DCF or a le with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder.
Removing On-Screen Display
Perform steps in Normal Playback Of Images. Press MENU. Select DISPLAY ( ). Select ON SCREEN, press SET. The ON SCREEN menu appears.

Select OFF, press SET.

Auto Playback Of Images
You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically.
Perform steps in Normal Playback Of Images. Press 6 to start Auto Playback.
If you press during Auto Playback, les are displayed in descending order. If you press during Auto Playback, les are displayed in ascending order.
The operation mode indicator, folder/le
number, date/time and battery remaining power indicator disappear. To display the indicators again, select ON.
To end Auto Playback, press 8.
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D.S.C. Recording & Playback EN 25

Resetting The File Name

By resetting the le name, a new folder will be made. The new les you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate the new les from previously made les.
Select EXECUTE, press SET.
To cancel protection, select RETURN. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for all les you

want to protect.

Perform steps in Normal Playback Of Images ( 24). Press MENU. Select MEMORY CARD ( ). Select NO.RESET, press SET. The NO. RESET screen appears. Select EXECUTE, press SET. The new folder (such as 101JVCGR) will be made and the le name of the next shot starts from DVC00001.
To protect all les stored in the memory card

ALL 1?

If the mark appears, the selected le is protected and cannot be deleted. To delete all les stored in the memory card
Select ALL, press SET. The DELETE screen appears. Select EXECUTE, press SET.
To cancel deletion, select RETURN.
Notes: Protected les ( 25) cannot be deleted. To
delete them, remove protection rst.
Once les are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check les before deleting.
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D.S.C. Recording & Playback EN 27
To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints 1 Perform steps in To Print All Still
Images (One Print For Each) ( 26).
To Reset The Number Of Prints 1 Perform steps in To Print All Still
Select CURRENT, press SET. The DPOF screen appears.
Select RESET, press SET. The DPOF screen appears. Select EXECUTE, press SET.
To cancel selection, select RETURN. The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still

images.

Caution: While performing the above, never disconnect
Press or to select the number indication (00), and press SET. Select the number of prints by pressing to increase the number, or to decrease the number, and press SET.
power, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted.
Note: When the image is printed from the printer, a
black bar appears at the bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction. By recording with DIS deactivated ( 29) this can be avoided.
Initializing A Memory Card
Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the desired number of prints. The number of prints can be set up to 15. To correct the number of prints, select the image again and change the number.
You can initialize a memory card any time. After initializing, all les and data stored in the memory card, including those which have been protected, are cleared.
Select RETURN, press SET. The SAVE?

appears.

Perform steps in Normal Playback Of Images ( 24). Press MENU. Select MEMORY CARD ( ). Select FORMAT, press SET. The FORMAT menu appears.
If you did not change any settings in step 3 through 5 , the DPOF Menu reappears.
To cancel selection, select CANCEL.
Select EXECUTE, press SET. The memory card is initialized.
When initialization is nished, NO IMAGES STORED appears. To cancel initialization, select CANCEL.
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Notes: Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition. Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. DIS cannot be activated when NIGHT in PROGRAM AE, or STROBE in EFFECT is selected or when LIGHT is set to on or when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

TELE MACRO

CAMERA

GAIN UP

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. [AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright. AUTO: The shutter speed is automatically adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subjects movements are not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, is displayed.
Available only when the MEMORY/VIDEO switch is set to VIDEO.
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Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset [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. )]/STANDARD ( ) [FINE ( The Image Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. For the approx. number of storable images, ( 23) [SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode. (SP indicator does not appear on the screen.) LP: Long Playmore economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.
Note: During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.

WIND CUT* CAMERA

IMAGE QUALITY REC MODE

SOUND MODE RECORDING

REC MEDIA
[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models). 16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models). [SNAP ]: Snapshot mode. SLOW : Live Slow mode. For details on the procedure, refer to Live Slow ( 34) and Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) ( 34). When Snapshot recording is performed, (Tape): Still images are recorded only onto the tape. / (Tape/Card): Still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). [ ](Card): Still images are recorded into the Memory Card only. Select this setting to perform Dual Rec. ( 21)
(RECORDING) is available for Video Recording Menu only. Available only when the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch is set to VIDEO.
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Menus For Detailed Adjustment EN 31
The DISPLAY settings (except WIDE TV and LCD BRIGHT) are effective only for shooting. Menus ON SCREEN LCD: Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset 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. [OFF]: The date/time does not appear. AUTO: Display the date/time for approx. 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on. ON: The date/time is always displayed. [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. ( 20) To enable your tv to display images in 16:9 wide mode, set the tv screen size correctly. [ON] 16:9: For TV with an aspect ratio of 16:9. (only 16:9 indicator

appears on the screen.)

DATE/TIME

TIME CODE* DISPLAY

WIDE TV

LCD BRIGHT LCD BACKLIGHT

OFF 4:3: For TV with an aspect ratio 4:3. 18, Brightness Adjustment Of The Display. [AUTO]: Brightness of the LCD Backlight is automatically adjusted to compensate for the indoor/outdoor brightness of your surrounding. BRIGHT : Brightness of the LCD Backlight is increased. STANDARD : Standard brightness is maintained.
Available only when the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch is set to VIDEO.
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The SETTING functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to REC are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY. Menus LANGUAGE Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset / / [ENGLISH] / FRANCAIS / ESPAOL / / PORTUGUS The language setting can be changed. ( 17) 17, Date/Time Settings. OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. [ON]: A melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect. OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place. [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Wipe/Fader and Effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. Notes: Demonstration starts in the following cases:
When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON. With DEMO MODE set to ON, if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to REC. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.

CLOCK ADJ. MELODY

DEMO MODE

SETTING

Demonstration cannot be turned on in the following conditions;
If a cassette is in the camcorder.
If power is not supplied from the AC Adapter.
DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off.

CAM RESET

[CANCEL]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset. EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.
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Menus For Detailed Adjustment EN 33

Press SET.

Spot Exposure Control is engaged. Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate.
To cancel Spot Exposure Control Press once so that the indicator disappears. To lock the iris After step 3 , press and hold SET over 2 seconds. The indication appears and the iris is locked.
Notes: Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may not be attained. STROBE in EFFECT cannot be used with Spot Exposure Control.

Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure.
Set the Power Switch to REC ( 13). Set the recording mode to M ( 20). Press so that the Backlight Compensation indicator appears.
To cancel Backlight Compensation Press twice so that the indicator disappears.
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Features For Recording EN 37

White Balance Adjustment

The white balance 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.
Manual White Balance Adjustment
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.
Set the Power Switch to REC ( 13). Set the recording mode to M ( 20). Set W. BALANCE to the desired mode ( 29).
The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears.

White paper

Set the Power Switch to REC ( 13). Set the recording mode to M ( 20). Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper lls the screen. Select MWB in W. BALANCE menu ( 29), then press and hold SET until begins blinking.
When the setting is completed, blinking. stops

W. BALANCE

[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically. MWB : Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. ( 37, 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.

To use this camcorder as a recorder
Make sure all units are turned off. Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration. Set the camcorders Power Switch to PLAY. Set REC MODE to SP or LP ( 30). Start playback on the player. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the Record-Pause mode.
The screen. indication appears on the

DV cable (optional)

Core lter Core lter
At the point you want to start dubbing, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start dubbing. The T indication rotates. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop dubbing. The T indication stops rotating. Press 8 to return to the normal playback mode.
Video unit equipped with DV connector
Make sure all units are turned off. Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration. Start playback on the camcorder ( 21). At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the video unit. (Refer to the video units instruction manual.) To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video unit, then stop playback on this camcorder.
Note: Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting ( 30). COPY PROTECTED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder.
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Connection To A Personal Computer

DV connector

[B] Using DV cable
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software, software equipped with the PC or commercially available software. If you are using a Windows XP, you can use Windows Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet, using a camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the Windows Messenger.
Notes: Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE for the bundled software and drivers. It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( 16). Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode. The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connectorequipped capture board. The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using. If, after connecting a DV cable to the camcorder and it doesnt work, restart the camcorder. Do not remove memory card during USB connection between PC and set.

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.
CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.
Changes or modications not approved by JVC could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputercontrolled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, rst 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.