DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA ENGLISH

CONTENTS
GR-DVL120 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
GETTING STARTED 7 – 13
6

RECORDING & PLAYBACK 14 – 22

RECORDING ................................ 15 – 18
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and
answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): PLAYBACK .................................. 19 – 22

http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html ADVANCED FEATURES 23 – 45

For Accessories: FOR RECORDING .......................... 24 – 31

USING MENUS FOR
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/ DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ............. 32 – 37
DUBBING .................................... 38 – 39
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT .......................... 40 – 44
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........................ 45
REFERENCES 46 – Back Cover
DETAILS ............................................ 47
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 48 – 52
USER MAINTENANCE ........................... 53
CAUTIONS ................................... 54 – 56
SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 57
INDEX ......................................... 58– 62
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.

Serial No.
INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0944-001A EN
2 EN
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 (墌 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 WARNING:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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 NOTES:
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the
intended to alert the user to the presence of important main unit.
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in ● The rating information and safety caution of the AC
the literature accompanying the appliance. 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.)
 EN 3
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.)

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>

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(1) Read these instructions. (10) Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or
(2) Keep these instructions.
table specified by the
(3) Heed all warnings. manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When
(4) Follow all instructions.
a cart is used, use
(5) Do not use this apparatus near water. caution when moving the
cart/apparatus
(6) Clean only with dry cloth.
combination to avoid
(7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in injury from tip-over.
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
(11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
(8) Do not install near any heat sources such as when unused for long periods of time.
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
(12) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
(9) Only use attachments/accessories specified by been damaged in any way, such as power-
the manufacturer. supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to
the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or
holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a
malfunction.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the
camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camcorder.

CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving the unit on top of the TV is
not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

䡲 This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked
“ ” can be used with this unit.

Before recording an important scene . . .

.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark .
.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.
.... remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without
proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or
exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission
beforehand.)
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES EN 5

AC Adapter AP-V10U, Battery Pack Lens Cap

AP-V11U or AP-V12U BN-V408U (墌 pg. 6 for
attachment)

Shoulder Strap Audio/Video Cable

(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

NOTE:
In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more
core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder.
6 EN
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset).
䡲 Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for
about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”
and no cassette is in the camcorder.
䡲 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.
䡲 “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is
turned off.
Lock Button
䡲 To cancel Automatic Demonstration:
Power Switch
1. Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock
Button located on the switch and press the MENU/BRIGHT Sub Menu
wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ SYSTEM”
and press it. The SYSTEM Menu appears. DEMO MODE – OF F
ON
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “DEMO MODE”
and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
4. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “OFF” and press
it.
5. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ RETURN”,
and press it twice. The normal screen appears.

NOTE:
If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on
the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

How To Attach The Lens Cap

To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera.

1 2 3
GETTING STARTED EN 7

GETTING STARTED
CONTENTS
Power .................................................. 8 – 9
Grip Adjustment ......................................... 10
Viewfinder Adjustment .................................. 10
Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................. 10
Tripod Mounting .......................................... 10
Date/Time Settings...................................... 11
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ......................... 12
Recording Mode Setting ................................. 13
8 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.)
BAT. RELEASE Button
Power
This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets
you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do
not use provided power supply units with other
1 equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

2 3
1 Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. With the arrow on
the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery
pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2, then
Power Switch slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 3.
2 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the AC
Battery pack Adapter to the camcorder 4.

CHARGE Lamp 3 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 5.

The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to
indicate charging has started.
4 When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays
lit, charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from
AC Adapter the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the
camcorder.

5 To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

..... Press BAT. RELEASE and pull out the battery
To AC outlet 4 To DC
connector
pack.

NOTES:
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack,
Battery pack Charging time remove it first.
● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.
BN-V408U approx. 1 hr. 30 min. ● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is
BN-V416U (optional) approx. 3 hrs. used.
● When charging the battery pack for the first time or
BN-V428U (optional) approx. 5 hrs. after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp may not
light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the
camcorder, then try charging again.
● 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.
● Using the optional AA-V40U AC Power Adapter/
Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U
battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot
be used as an AC adapter.

For other notes, 墌 pg. 47

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ATTENTION USING THE BATTERY PACK
Before detaching the power source, make sure that Perform step 1 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY
the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so PACK” (墌 pg. 8).
can result in a camcorder malfunction.
Approximate recording time
NOTES:
Battery
● Recording time is reduced significantly under the LCD monitor on Viewfinder on
pack
following conditions:
• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged BN-V408U 1 hr. 1 hr. 15 min.
repeatedly. BN-V416U
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly. 2 hrs. 2 hrs. 30 min.
(optional)
• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you BN-V428U
3 hrs. 30 min. 4 hrs. 20 min.
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the (optional)
planned shooting time. BN-V840U
5 hrs. 6 hrs. 10 min.
(optional)
BN-V856U
7 hrs. 8 hrs. 40 min.
(optional)

INFORMATION
The extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/Charger:
VU-V840 KIT : BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger
VU-V856 KIT : BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger
Read the kit's instruction manual before using.
Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or BN-V856U
battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder.

USING AC POWER
Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the
illustration).
NOTES:
AC Adapter
● The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
● For other notes, 墌 pg. 47.

To AC outlet To DC connector

About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart,
or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may
cause a fire 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 fire.
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures. Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large
power capacity. However, when one is exposed to
cold temperatures (below 10°C/50°F), its usage time
becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this
happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or
other warm, protected place for a short time, then re-
attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack
itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.
(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery
pack does not come in direct contact with it.)
10 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Power Zoom Lever Grip Adjustment
1 Separate the Velcro strip.
2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp
the grip.
Recording
Start/Stop 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to
button easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and
Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to
fasten the Velcro strip to your preference.
Power Switch

Viewfinder Adjustment
1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while
Diopter pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Adjustment Control
2 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

PAUSE

Shoulder Strap Attachment

1 Make sure the battery pack is removed. Following
the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelet 1,
then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2.
2 1 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the
strap to the other eyelet 3 located under the Grip
Strap . Confirm the strap is not twisted.

Tripod Mounting
CAUTION
When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its
legs to stabilize the camcorder. It is not advised to
use small sized tripods. This may cause damage to
the unit by falling over.
1 To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the
direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and
stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw
clockwise. Some tripods are not equipped with studs.
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MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Date/Time Settings
Power Lamp The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times,
but its display can be turned on or off during playback
(墌 pg. 36, 37).
1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch. The
power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.
2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in to access the
Menu Screen.
3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
“ DISPLAY”. Press it and the DISPLAY Menu
Lock Button appears.

Power Switch
4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
“CLOCK ADJ.”. Press it and “month” is highlighted.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to input the month.
Press it. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and
Display
minute.
W I PE / FADER OF F Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
PROGRAM AE “ RETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu Screen
EXPOSURE
W. BAL ANC E closes.
CAMERA
MANUA L NOTE:
SYSTEM Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is not
D I SPL AY
DSC highlighted the camcorder’s internal clock continues to
END operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/
time parameter (month), the clock stops. When you finish
setting the minute and press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel
in, the date and time begin operation from the date and
DISPLAY Menu time you just set.
ON SCRE E N – LCD / TV
DATE / T I ME – AU T O
T I ME CODE – OF F
CLOCK D E C 25 ’02
ADJ . 5 : 30 PM

RETURN

CLOCK D E C 25 ’02
ADJ . 5 : 30 PM
12 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Erase protection tab* Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or
eject a cassette.
Make sure the
window side is
1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of
the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open
facing out.
until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.
• Do not touch internal components.
PUSH HERE Cassette
holder 2 Insert or remove a tape and 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.
• When the battery’s charge is low, you may not be
able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply
force. Replace the battery with a fully charged one
before continuing.

Cassette holder cover 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it
locks into place.
OPEN/EJECT Switch
Approximate recording time

* To Protect Valuable Recordings . . . Recording mode

Tape
.... slide the erase protection tab on the back of the SP LP
tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the
tape from being recorded over. To record on this 30 min. 30 min. 45 min.
tape, slide the tab back to “REC” before loading it. 60 min. 60 min. 90 min.
Be sure to press only the section labeled “PUSH 80 min. 80 min. 120 min.
HERE” to close the cassette holder; touching other
parts may cause your finger to get caught in the
cassette holder, resulting in injury or product damage.

NOTES:
● It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force.
● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the
cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again.
● If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later,
insert it again.
● When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening the
cassette holder cover.
● Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder.
● Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed
with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not recede. It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or
unloading.
● When resuming recording, once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a
previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not.
See page 18 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.
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MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Recording Mode Setting
Power Lamp Set the tape recording mode depending on your
preference.
1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch. The
power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.
2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears.
3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
“ CAMERA” and press it. The CAMERA Menu
appears.
Lock Button
4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “REC
MODE” and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select
Power Switch “SP” or “LP” by rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel
and press it. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to
select “ RETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu
Screen closes.
• Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 43) and Insert Editing
Display

Menu Screen (墌 pg. 44) are possible on tapes recorded in the

REC MODE – SP SP mode.
LP
• “LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing
1.5 times the recording time.
Sub Menu
NOTES:
● If the recording mode is switched during recording, 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.
14 EN RECORDING & PLAYBACK

RECORDING
&
PLAYBACK
CONTENTS
RECORDING ................................. 15 – 18
Basic Recording ..................................... 15
Journalistic Shooting ............................... 16
Self-Recording ...................................... 16
Operation Mode .................................... 16
Zooming ............................................ 17
Time Code ........................................... 18

PLAYBACK ................................... 19 – 22
Normal Playback ................................... 19
Still Playback ....................................... 19
Shuttle Search ...................................... 19
Frame-By-Frame Playback ........................ 19
Connections .................................. 20 – 21
Blank Search ........................................ 22
RECORDING EN 15
Power lamp Basic Recording
Power Switch
NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures
listed below. If not, do so before continuing.
● Power (墌 pg. 8)
● Grip Adjustment (墌 pg. 10)
● Viewfinder Adjustment (墌 pg. 10)
● Load A Cassette (墌 pg. 12)
● Recording Mode Setting (墌 pg. 13)

Lock Button
During 1 Remove the lens cap.
shooting
2 Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while
Recording Start/Stop Button pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Make sure
the LCD monitor is fully open. Tilt it upward/
Display
downward for best viewability.
Shooting while using the viewfinder: Close the
25 min Tape remaining time LCD monitor.
indicator (Approximate) • The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the
Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “ ”
appears while recording is in progress.
min 90 min 89 min 3 min
(Now calculating) To Stop Recording . . .
..... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The
0 min 1 min 2 min
(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display . . .
..... rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel until the bright
level indicator on the display moves and the
appropriate brightness is reached.
BR I GHT
NOTES:
● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes,
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn
the camcorder on again, set the Power Switch to
“OFF”, then back to “ ” or “ ”.
● The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder. It will appear in the
viewfinder when the LCD monitor is in the lock position,
and it will appear on the LCD monitor when fully
extended.
● When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes
on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may
occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to
PUSH OPEN Button “Recording from the middle of a tape” (墌 pg. 18).
● To turn the beep sounds off, 墌 pg. 32, 34.

For other notes, 墌 pg. 47

16 EN RECORDING (cont.)
JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING
In some situations, different shooting angles may
Self-
Recording 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 “OFF”while pressing
Operation Mode
down the Lock Button located on the switch. Choose the appropriate operation mode according to
your preference using the Power Switch.
Power Switch
Power Switch Position
(Manual):
AY OFF

Power lamp Allows you to set various recording functions using the
PL

Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full

Auto recording, try this mode.
Lock Button
(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.
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Zoom in (T: Telephoto) FEATURE: Zooming

1x W T PURPOSE:
10x W T
20x W T
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instanta-
40x W T neous change in image magnification.
OPERATION:
Zoom In
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
Zoom Out
Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
䡲 The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the
quicker the zoom action.
Zoom display
NOTES:
16x W T
● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In
this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby,
Digital zoom zone lock the focus by using the manual focus
(墌 pg. 29), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it
16X (optical) can be switched to 16X magnification using the
zoom zone optical zoom (墌 pg. 33).
● Zoom magnification of over 16X is done through
Digital image processing, and is therefore called
Approximate zoom ratio 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
Power Zoom Lever MACRO” in the Menu Screen on page 34.
18 EN RECORDING (cont.)

Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded
scene on the tape during playback.
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.
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” below in the following cases;
• When shooting again after playing back a Display
recorded tape.
• When power shuts off during shooting. Frames are not displayed
• When a tape is removed and re-inserted during during recording.
shooting. Minutes
• When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
• When shooting on a blank portion located Seconds
partway through the tape.
Frames
• When shooting again after shooting a scene (30 frames = 1 second)
then opening/closing the cassette holder cover. 12 : 34 : 24

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1. Play back a tape or use Blank Search (墌 pg. 22) to find the spot at which you want to start recording,
then engage the Still Playback mode (墌 pg. 19).
2. Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then
start recording.
NOTES:
● 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” (墌 pg. 35, 37).

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Time code Time code Time code
00:00:00 05:43:21 00:00:00

Tape Already recorded scene Blank Newly recorded scene

Shooting start point Shooting stop point Shooting start point

Proper recording
Time code Time code Time code
00:00:00 05:43:21 05:44:00

Tape Already recorded scene New scene Latest scene

Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point

PLAYBACK EN 19
Play/Pause Button (4/6) Power Zoom Lever
(VOL.)
Normal Playback
Rewind Button (2) 1 Load a tape (墌 pg. 12).
Stop Button (5)
Fast-Forward
Button (3)
2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch. To start playback,
press 4/6.
• To stop playback, press 5.
• Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape
during Stop mode.
To Control The Speaker Volume . . .
..... slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards “+”
to turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn down
the volume.

Speaker

NOTES:
● 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”.
● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV (墌 pg. 20).
● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body.
● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
• When power is supplied from a battery: the “ ” battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed.
When power is supplied from an AC outlet: “ ” does not appear.
• During Stop mode, none of the indications are displayed.
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.

Still Playback: Pauses during playback.

1) Press 4/6 during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again.
● If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged.
After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the camcorder’s power is automatically turned off.
● When 4/6 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image.
Shuttle Search: Allows high-speed search in either direction.
1) Press 3 for forward or 2 for reverse search during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6.
● During playback, press and hold 2 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you
release it, normal playback resumes.
● A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.
Frame-By-Frame Playback: Allows frame-by-frame search.
1) Engage Still Playback.
2) Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+” for forward Frame-By-Frame Playback, or towards “–” for
reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback during Still Playback.
● To resume normal playback, press 4/6.

ATTENTION
During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on
the left side of the screen.
20 EN PLAYBACK (cont.)
Connections
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV
instruction manuals.

A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input

connectors

To TV or VCR
To AV
White to TV
AUDIO L IN**

Audio/Video cable Red to

(provided) AUDIO R IN**

Yellow:
Not connected
Connector VCR
cover*
To S-VIDEO S-Video cable To S-VIDEO IN
(optional)

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only.

B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors

To TV or VCR

To AV TV
White to
AUDIO L IN**

Audio/Video cable Red to

(provided) AUDIO R IN**

Yellow to VCR
VIDEO IN

Connector cover*

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only.
 EN 21
NOTES:
1 Make sure all units are turned off. ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the
2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown power supply instead of the battery pack (墌 pg. 9).
in the illustration (墌 pg. 20). ● The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the
YTU94146A S-Video cable.
If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.
Consult the JVC Service Center described on the
If not . . . go to step 4. sheet included in the package for details on its
3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring availability. Make sure to connect the end with a
core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces
to your VCR’s instruction manual.
interference.
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. ● To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder
without inserting a tape, set the camcorder’s Power
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the Switch to “ ” or “ ”, then set your TV to the
TV to its VIDEO mode. appropriate input mode.
● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its
To choose whether or not the following displays minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when
appear on the connected TV . . . the camcorder is turned on.
• Date/Time ● If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially
..... set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF” in the shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV
Menu Screen (墌 pg. 36). as interference will occur in the camcorder playback
• Time Code picture.
..... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu ● While the Audio/Video cable is connected to the AV
Screen (墌 pg. 36). connector, sound cannot be heard from the speaker.
• Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape
Running Displays for tape playback
..... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV” in the
Menu Screen (墌 pg. 36).
22 EN PLAYBACK (cont.)
BLANK SEARCLH Button
Blank Search
Helps you find where you should start recording in
the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption
(墌 pg. 18).
1 Load a tape (墌 pg. 12).
2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
3 Press BLANK SEARCH.
• “BLANK SEARCH” appears blinking and the
Lock Button camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward
shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about
Power Switch 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the
detected blank portion.
To cancel Blank Search midway . . .
Display ..... press 5.
44
NOTES:
● In step 3, if the current position is at a blank portion the
camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the
BLANK SEARCH current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder
searches in the forward direction.
● Blank Search does not work if “HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE” has
appeared with the tape.
● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during
Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically.
● A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape
Stop Button (5)
may not be detected.
● The detected blank portion may be located between
recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure
there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.
ADVANCED FEATURES EN 23

ADVANCED FEATURES
CONTENTS
FOR RECORDING ........................................... 24 – 31
Night-Alive ............................................................ 24
Program AE With Special Effects ............................. 24 – 25
Fade/Wipe Effects ............................................. 26 – 27
Snapshot ............................................................... 28
Auto Focus/Manual Focus ............................................ 29
Exposure Control ...................................................... 30
Iris Lock ................................................................ 30
White Balance Adjustment ........................................... 31
Manual White Balance Operation .................................... 31
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ............. 32 – 37
For Recording Menu............................................ 32 – 35
For Playback Menu ............................................ 36 – 37
DUBBING .................................................... 38 – 39
Dubbing To A VCR ..................................................... 38
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector .... 39
USING THE OPTIIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ........ 40 – 44
Installing The Battery ................................................. 40
Playback Zoom ........................................................ 42
Audio Dubbing ......................................................... 43
Insert Editing .......................................................... 44
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ............................................ 45
Connection To A Personal Computer ................................. 45
24 EN FOR RECORDING
NOTES:
● During Night-Alive, the following functions or settings
Night-Alive
cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out: Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they
• Some modes of “Program AE With Special Effects” would be under good natural lighting. Although the
(
pg. 24, 25). recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is
• “GAIN UP” in the CAMERA Menu (
pg. 33). strobing due to the slow shutter speed.
• “DIS” in the MANUAL Menu (
pg.33).
● During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing
camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of manual down the Lock Button located on the switch.
focus and/or a tripod is recommended.
2 Press NIGHT ALIVE so that the Night-Alive
indicator “ ”appears.
• The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to
provide up to 30 times sensitivity.
• “A” appears beside “ ” while the shutter speed is
being automatically adjusted.
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
To Deactivate Night-Alive . . .
..... press NIGHT ALIVE again so that the Night-Alive
indicator disappears.

Program AE With Special Effects

1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Lock Button 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears.
Power Switch
3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
“ PROGRAM AE”, then press it.
NIGHT ALIVE Button
4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired mode (
pg. 25), then press it. Selection is
complete. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again.
The Menu Screen closes.
• The PROGRAM AE Menu disappears and the
selected mode is activated. The selected mode
indicator appears.
To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .
..... select “OFF” in step 4.
NOTES:
Display ● Program AE with special effects can be changed during
 recording or during Record-Standby.
SNOW ● Some modes of Program AE special effects cannot be
SPOT L I GHT used during Night-Alive.
TW I L I GHT
SEP I A
MONOT ONE
CLASS I C F I LM IMPORTANT
STROB E
SL OW 4 X Some modes of Program AE with special effects
OF F
 cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects
(
pg. 26, 27). If an unusable mode is selected, its
indicator blinks or goes out.
 EN 25
SHUTTER SEPIA
1/60–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old
second. Black bands that usually appear when photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a
shooting a TV screen become narrower. classic look.
1/100–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a MONOTONE
second. The flickering that occurs when shooting Like black and white films, your footage is shot in
under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it
reduced. enhances the “classic film” effect.

SPORTS
(Variable
Shutter Speed:
1/250 – 1/4000) CLASSIC FILM
This setting allows fast-moving images to be Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.
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 STROBE
surroundings such as in the snow. Your recording looks like a series of consecutive
snapshots.
SPOTLIGHT
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise SLOW (Slow Shutter)
appear too bright when shooting under extremely Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than
strong direct lighting such as spotlights. they would be under good natural lighting. Use
“SLOW” only in dark areas.
NOTE:
“SPOTLIGHT” has the same effect as –3 with the SLOW 4X
exposure control (
pg. 30). Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow
shooting in dark environments.
NOTES:
● When using “SLOW”, the image takes on a strobe-
like effect.
● When using “SLOW”, it may be difficult to bring the
camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of manual
TWILIGHT focus and/or a tripod is recommended.
Makes evening scenes look more natural.
White Balance (
pg. 31) is initially 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 (32 ft), adjust the
focus manually.
26 EN FOR RECORDING (cont.)
IMPORTANT Fade/Wipe Effects
Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain These effects let you make pro-style scene
modes of Program AE with special effects (
pg. 24, transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from
25). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is selected, its one scene to the next.
indicator blinks or goes out.
Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or
when you stop recording.
1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Power Switch Screen appears.
3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “
WIPE/FADER”, then press it.
4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function, then press it. Selection is complete.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again.
• The WIPE/FADER Menu disappears and the effect
is reserved. The indicator representing the selected
effect appears.
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate
Lock Button the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.
To Deactivate The Selected Effect . . .
Recording Start/Stop Button ..... select “OFF” in step 4.
NOTE:
You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing
and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.
 EN 27
Fader And Wipe Menu

Menu Effect

FADER — WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen.

Fade in or out with a black screen.

FADER — BLACK

Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out
FADER — B.W
from color to black and white.

Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner,
WIPE — CORNER
or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.

The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward
WIPE — WINDOW the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the
center.

Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.

WIPE — SLIDE

Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right,
WIPE — DOOR revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from
left and right to cover the scene.

The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or
WIPE — SCROLL
wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.

Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom,
WIPE — SHUTTER or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black
screen.
28 EN FOR RECORDING (cont.)
SNAPSHOT Button
Snapshot
This feature lets you record still images that look like
photographs onto a tape.

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears.
Lock Button
3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
“ CAMERA”. Press it and the CAMERA Menu
Power Switch appears.

Display
4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
“SNAP MODE”, then press it.
Menu Screen 5 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired Snapshot mode, then press it.
SNAP MODE – FUL L
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
P I N–UP “ RETURN” and press it twice. The Menu Screen
FRAME closes.

SNAPSHOT RECORDING
1 Press SNAPSHOT. “PHOTO” appears while the
FULL snapshot is being taken.
Snapshot mode with no
frame 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.
PIN-UP • Regardless of the Power Switch position (“ ” or “ ”),
Pin-Up mode 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)
NOTES:
● To remove the shutter sound,
“BEEP” on pg. 32, 34.
FRAME ● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “PHOTO” blinks
Snapshot mode with when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
frame ● 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.
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
● 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.
 EN 29
Focus detection zone While focusing on a further While focusing on a nearer
subject subject

FEATURE: Auto Focus

PURPOSE:
The camcorder’s 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):
• When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
• When illumination is low.*
• When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color
wall, or a clear, blue sky.*
• When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*
• When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
• When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
• When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , and
NOTES:
● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft
cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.
● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first (
pg. 17). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the
camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This
will not occur when “TELE MACRO” (
pg. 34) is activated.

FEATURE: Manual Focus

PURPOSE:
To obtain correct focus.
OPERATION:
1) If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments
(
pg. 10).
2) Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then press
FOCUS (
pgs. 58 and 59, 7 FOCUS Button). The manual focus indicator appears.
3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+”. “ ” appears and blinks.
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “–”. “ ” appears and blinks.
4) Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to “ ”.
If FOCUS is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.
NOTES:
● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in
on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the
depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
30 EN FOR RECORDING (cont.)
Exposure Control Iris Lock
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the Use this function in the following situations:
following situations: • When shooting a moving subject.
• When shooting using reverse lighting or when the • When the distance to the subject changes (so its
background is too bright. size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes),
• When shooting on a reflective natural background such as when the subject is backing away.
such as at the beach or when skiing. • When shooting on a reflective natural background
• When the background is overly dark or the subject such as at the beach or when skiing.
light. • When shooting objects under a spotlight.
• When zooming.
1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
when the subject moves away from you, the image
2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu will not darken or brighten.
Before the following steps, perform steps 1
Screen appears.
through 4 of “Exposure Control”.
3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ 5 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD
EXPOSURE”, then press it.
monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold the
4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select MENU/BRIGHT wheel for over 2 seconds. The
“MANUAL”, then press it. The Menu Screen exposure control indicator and “ ” appear.
disappears. The exposure control indicator appears. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. “ ” changes to
5 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+” to
“ ” and the iris is locked.
brighten the image, or towards “–” to darken the
image. (maximum ±6) Iris lock indicator
6 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Exposure BACKLIGHT 3
adjustment is complete. Button (5)
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .
..... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power Switch MENU/BRIGHT
to “ ”. Wheel

To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .

..... press BACKLIGHT. is displayed and the
subject is brightened. If pressed again,

OFF
PLAY
disappears and the brightness returns to the
previous level.
• +3 exposure has the same effect as the Power Switch
BACKLIGHT Button.
• Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the
subject to become too bright and the subject to
become white.
• Backlight compensations is also available when the To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .
Power Switch is set to “ ”. ..... rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display “AUTO” then
press it in step 4. The exposure control indicator
NOTE: and “ ” disappear. Or, set the Power switch to
You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same
“ ”.
time with backlight, spotlight (
pg. 25) compensation
and “SNOW” (
pg. 25). To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .
..... after step 4 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the
exposure rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel.
Then lock the iris in step 5 of “Iris Lock”. For
automatic locking, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT
wheel to select “AUTO”, then press it in step 4.
The iris becomes automatic after about 2
seconds.
Iris
Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-lit
environments to keep too much light from entering,
and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.
 EN 31
White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation
A term that refers to the correctness of color Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under
reproduction under various lighting. If the white various types of lighting.
balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately
reproduced. 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. adjustment, and select “ MWB”.
However, more advanced camcorder operators
control this function manually to achieve a more
2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the
subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the
professional color/tint reproduction. white paper fills the screen.
1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing 3 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in until
down the Lock Button located on the switch. begins blinking rapidly.
2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu When the setting is completed,
blinking.
resumes normal
Screen appears.
3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select 4 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in twice. The
“ W.BALANCE”, then press it. The W.BALANCE Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance
Menu appears. indicator is displayed.

4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired mode. MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
“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. White paper
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
Power Switch
indicator except “AUTO” appears.
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .
..... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power Switch NOTES:
to “ ”. ● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper.
In such a case, adjust focus manually (
pg. 29).
NOTE: ● A subject can be shot under various types of lighting
White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight,
(
pg. 25) is activated. 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.
32 EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel 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).
1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” 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
Lock Button desired function menu, and press it. The selected
function menu appears.
Power Switch
4 Function menu setting depends on the function.
If you have selected “ WIPE/FADER”,
Display “ PROGRAM AE”, “ EXPOSURE” or
W I PE / FADER OF F
“ W. BALANCE” . . .
PROGRAM AE Menu Screen ..... see pg. 33.
EXPOSURE
W. BAL ANC E
CAMERA If you have selected “ CAMERA”, “
MANUA L
SYSTEM
REC MODE – SP MANUAL”, “ SYSTEM” or “ DISPLAY” . . .
SOUND MODE – 12B I T
D I SPL AY ZOOM – 40X ..... go to step 5.
DSC SNAP MODE – FUL L
END GA I N UP – AGC
5 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
RETURN Then, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
parameter, and press it. Selection is complete.
Sub Menu 6 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
“ RETURN” and press it twice. The Menu Screen
DIS – OF F closes.
ON • The icon represents “END”.
NOTE:
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
BEEP
DEMO MODE
– MELODY
– ON
the unit.
CAM R E SET

RETURN

ON SCRE E N – LCD / TV
DATE / T I ME – AU T O
T I ME CODE – OF F
CLOCK D E C 25 ’02
ADJ . 5 : 30 PM

RETURN

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

Normal Screen
 EN 33
Menu Screen Explanations
WIPE/FADER Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” (
pg. 26, 27).
PROGRAM AE Refer to “Program AE With Special Effects” (
pg. 24, 25).
EXPOSURE Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” (
pg. 30).
W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation”
(
pg. 31).
REC MODE Allows you to set the tape recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your
pre-ference (
pg. 13).
SOUND 12BIT Enables tape recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is
MODE recommended for use when performing audio dubbing. (Equivalent to the
32 kHz mode of previous models)
16BIT Enables tape recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent
to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)
ZOOM 16X When set to “16X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset
to 16X since digital zoom will be disengaged.
CAMERA

40X 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.
700X 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.
SNAP MODE Refer to “Snapshot” (
pg. 28).
GAIN UP OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.
AGC The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.
AUTO The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (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 subject’s movements are not smooth or
natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is
being automatically adjusted, “ ” is displayed.
DIS OFF 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
MANUAL

under the following conditions:

• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
ON • 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.

: Factory-preset
NOTES:
● Settings made in the “ CAMERA” Menu remain effective whether the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”. However,
the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.
● The “ MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

34 EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.)
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)
TELE OFF Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the
MACRO zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m (3.3 ft.) to the
subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to
“ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60
ON
cm (2 ft.).
• Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
WIDE OFF Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a
MODE normal screen ratio.
MANUAL

CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on
wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut
and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. appears. When using this mode, refer
to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3
TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of
the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie.
SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image
to fit the screen without distortion. appears. When using this mode, refer
to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3
TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.
WIND OFF Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.
CUT
ON Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “ ” appears. The quality of the
sound will change. This is normal.
BEEP OFF Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape.
SYSTEM

BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end
of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect (
pg. 28).
MELODY Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also
activates the shutter sound effect (
pg. 28).

: Factory-preset
NOTES:
● The “ MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.
●“ SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the Power Switch
is set to “PLAY” (
pg. 36).
 EN 35
DEMO OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place.
MODE
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:
• 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 “ ” or “ ” .
SYSTEM

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.
NOTES:
● If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.
● “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.
● If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available. After
viewing demo, set to “OFF”.
CAM CANCEL Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.
RESET
EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory-preset.
ON LCD Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from
SCREEN appearing on the connected TV screen.
LCD/TV Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is
connected to a TV.
DATE/ OFF The date/time does not appear.
TIME
AUTO Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases:
DISPLAY

• When the Power Switch is set from “OFF” to “ ” or “ ”.

• When tape playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when
scenes are recorded.
• When the date is changed during tape playback.
ON The date/time is always displayed.
TIME OFF Time code is not displayed.
CODE
ON Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame
numbers are not displayed during recording.
CLOCK ADJ. Allows you to set the current date and time (
pg. 11).

: Factory-preset
NOTES:
●“ SYSTEM” and “ DISPLAY” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied
when the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” (
pg. 36). “CLOCK ADJ.” only appears when the Power Switch is set to
“ ”.
● Settings made in the “ DISPLAY” Menu remain effective even when the Power Switch is set to “ ”. However, the
menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.
36 EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.)
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
For Playback Menu
Power Switch
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.
Lock Button 5 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete.
Recording Start/Stop Button 6 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “
RETURN” and press it twice to close the Menu Screen.

Display Menu Screen Explanations

SOUND MODE
pg. 37.
V I DEO SOUND MODE
SYSTEM 12B I T MODE
D I SPL AY REC MODE
12BIT MODE
pg. 37.
COPY REC MODE Allows you to set the tape
recording mode (SP or LP)
VIDEO

depending on your preference

(
pg. 13).
END It is recommended you use
“REC MODE” in the “
VIDEO” Menu when using this
camcorder as a recorder during
dubbing (
pg. 39).
SOUND MOD E – STEREO
12B I T MOD E – SOUND 1
SYSTEM

REC MODE – SP

COPY – OF F
Each setting is linked with “ DISPLAY” or
“ SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power
RETURN Switch is set to “ ” (
pg. 34, 35).
DISPLAY

The parameters are the same as in the

description on pg. 34, 35.
BEEP – MELODY
DEMO MODE – ON
CAM R E SET

NOTE:
“REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is set to
RETURN “PLAY” or “ ” (
pg. 13, 33).

ON SCRE E N – LCD / TV
DATE / T I ME – AU T O
T I ME CODE – OF F

RETURN
 EN 37
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 is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

SOUND L Sound from the “L” channel is output in stereo.

SOUND MODE

SOUND R Sound from the “R” channel is output in stereo.

MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both
“L” and “R” channels in stereo.
12BIT MODE
SOUND 1 Original sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
SOUND 2 Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

: Factory-preset
NOTES:
● 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.

Display

ON SCREEN setting:
For playback sound, tape DATE/TIME setting: TIME CODE setting:
speed and tape running. For date/time. For time code.

1 2 B I T / SOUND1 SP 4
L
6

DEC 2 5 ’ 0 2
5 : 3 0 PM 12 : 34 : 24

Frames*

Seconds

Minutes

*30 frames = 1 second

38 EN DUBBING
Power Switch Dubbing To A VCR
1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder
and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 20 and 21.
Connector cover*
2 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch, turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the
appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.
To AV 3 Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.
4 Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot
just before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press
4/6 on the camcorder.
5 Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the
To VCR’s Record mode.
S-VIDEO
Audio/Video
6 Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and
cable (provided) press 4/6 on the camcorder.
7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing,
then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.
NOTES:
S-Video cable ● As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will
(optional) appear on your TV. This will confirm the connections
and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes.
White to
AUDIO L IN ● Before you start dubbing, make sure that the
indications do not appear on the connected TV. If they
do, they are being recorded onto the new tape.
Yellow to Red to To choose whether or not the following displays
VIDEO** IN AUDIO R IN appear on the connected TV . . .
To S-VIDEO IN • Date/Time
..... set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF” in
the Menu Screen (
pg. 36).
VCR • Time Code
..... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu
Screen (
pg. 36).
• Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape
Running Displays
..... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV” in the
Menu Screen (
pg. 36).
TV
● The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the
YTU94146A S-Video cable.
Consult the JVC Service Center described on the
sheet included in the package for details on its
availability. Make sure to connect the end with a
* When connecting the cables, open this cover. core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces
** Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. interference.
 EN 39
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit
Equipped With A DV Connector
(Digital Dubbing)
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from this
camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a
DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is
little if any image or sound deterioration.
To DV [To use this camcorder as a player]
IN/OUT
1 Make sure all units are turned off. Connect this
Lock Button
camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input
Core filter connector using a DV cable as shown in the
AY
OFF illustration.
PL

2 Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”

while pressing down the Lock Button located on the
DV cable switch, turn on the video unit’s power, and insert the
(optional) Power Switch
appropriate cassettes in this camcorder and the video
unit.
3 Press 4 to play back the source tape.
Core filter 4 While watching the playback on the monitor,
engage the DV connector-equipped video unit’s
record mode from the spot on the source tape you
To DV
IN/OUT want to begin recording.
Video unit equipped
with DV connector NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the
power supply instead of the battery pack (
pg. 9).
● If the remote control is used when both the player and
recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the
same operation. To prevent this from happening, press
the buttons on both units.
● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on
the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that
an unusual image is not dubbed.
● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,
sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If this
occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.
● If “Playback Zoom” (
pg. 42) or “Snapshot” is
attempted during playback, only the original playback
image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN/
OUT connector.
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional
JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

[To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder]

1. Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2. Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP” in the Menu Screen (
pg. 36).
3. Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on.
4. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to engage the Record-Pause mode. “ DV. IN ” appears on the screen.
5. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start recording. rotates.
6. Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to engage the Record-Pause mode. stops rotating.
NOTES:
● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current “SOUND
MODE” setting (
pg. 33).
● During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output from the video or audio connectors.
40 EN USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate
this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic
A operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and
1 Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional
playback functions possible.

2
3 Installing The Battery
1 (RM-V700U, optional)
Lock hole
The remote control uses one lithium battery
(CR2025).
B 1 There are 2 ways to pull the battery holder out of
the RM-V700U.
: Pull out the battery holder while sliding the lock
hole.
2 : Pinch the release tab and pull out the battery
3 holder.
1
Knob
2 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to
have the “+” mark visible.
1
3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
• Read the caution concerning lithium batteries in the
RM-V700U instruction manual.

Remote sensor
When using the remote control, be sure to point it
at the remote sensor. The transmitted beam’s
approximate effective distance for indoor use is
5m (16ft).
The transmitted beam may not be effective or
may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when
the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight
or powerful lighting.
 EN 41
1 9
0
2 !
3
4 @
5 #
6 $
7 %
8 ^
&

RM-V700U
(optional)

Functions
Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to With the camcorder’s Power Switch
the camera position (“ ” or “ ”). set to “PLAY”.
1 PAUSE IN Connector* —
2 MBR SET Button* —
3 INT. TIME Button* —
SELF TIMER Button*
4 REC TIME Button* —
ANIM. Button*
5 FF Button — Forward, Forward Shuttle Search
(
pg. 19)
6 REW Button — Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search
(
pg. 19)
7 PAUSE Button — Pause (
pg. 19)
8 PLAY Button — Playback start (
pg. 19)
9 Infrared beam Transmits the beam signal.
transmitting window
0 START/STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.
! VISS Button* —
@ ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (
pg. 17) Zoom in/out (
pg. 42)
# VCR CTL Button* —
$ A.DUB Button —
pg. 43
% STOP Button — Stops (
pg. 19)
^ INSERT Button —
pg. 44
& R.A.EDIT Buttons* —

* This function is unavailable with this camcorder.

42 EN USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
Remote sensor
FEATURE: Playback Zoom
PURPOSE:
To magnify the recorded image up to 70X at any
time during playback.
OPERATION:
1) Press PLAY (4) to find the scene of interest.
2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote
control. Make sure the remote control is pointed
at the camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T
zooms in.
 To end zoom, press and hold W until
magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP
(5) and then press PLAY (4).
NOTES:
● Zoom can also be used during still playback.
RM-V700U ● Due to ditital image processing, the quality of the
(optional) image may suffer.
Zoom Buttons

STOP
PLAY

Normal playback

Press T
 EN 43
Display
Audio Dubbing
Audio Dub Standby The audio track can be customized only when
recorded in the 12-bit mode (
pg. 33).
mode
6e
NOTES:
● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-
bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a
blank portion of a tape.
● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the
television, make connections (
pg. 20).

Speaker
1 Play back the tape to locate the point where
editing will start, then press PAUSE (6).
Power Switch 2 While holding A.DUB (e) on the remote control,
press PAUSE (6). “6e” appears.
3 Press PLAY (4) , then begin “narrating”.
Speak into the microphone.
• To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6).
4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6), then
STOP (5).
To hear the dubbed sound during playback . . .
..... set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or “MIX” in the
Menu Screen (
pg. 36, 37).

Remote sensor
NOTES:
● Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio
Stereo Dubbing.
microphone ● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit,
the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.
● If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound
may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded
areas.
● If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback,
move the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV,
or turn down the TV’s volume.
● If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-recording and
then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective
from the point where 16-bit recording began.
● During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes
recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-bit
audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops
(
pg. 62).

RM-V700U
(optional)

A.DUB
PAUSE STOP
PLAY
44 EN USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
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.
NOTES:
● Before performing the following steps, make sure that
“TIME CODE” is set to “ON” in the Menu Screen
(
pg. 35, 37).
Lock Button
● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the
LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
Power Switch ● To perform Insert Editing while watching in the
television, make connections (
pg. 20).
1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
Display press PAUSE (6). Confirm the time code at this point
(
pg. 35, 37).
2 Press REW (2) until the Edit-In point is located,
6w then press PAUSE (6).
3 Press and hold INSERT (w) on the remote
control, then press PAUSE (6). “6w” and the Time
Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters
12 : 3 4 Insert-Pause mode.
4 Press START/STOP to begin editing.
• Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in
Remote sensor step 1.
• To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it
again to resume editing.
5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then
STOP (5).
NOTES:
● Program AE with special effects (
pg. 24, 25) can be
used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert
Editing.
● During Insert Editing, the date and time information
changes.
● If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the
tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure
you only edit recorded areas.
● During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes
recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert
Edting stops (
pg. 62).
START/STOP

REW
PAUSE STOP
PLAY INSERT

RM-V700U
(optional)
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS EN 45
Power Switch

Core filter Core filter

To DV DV cable (optional) To DV
IN/OUT connector
PC with DV
connector

Connection To A Personal Computer NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the
This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC with power supply instead of the battery pack (
pg. 9).
a DV connector by using software equipped with the ● The date/time information cannot be captured into the
PC or commercially available software. PC.
● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and
1 Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off. Software.
● The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a
2 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the DV connector-equipped capture board.
appropriate cable as shown in the illustration. ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional
3 Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY” JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable
depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins)
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the
on the PC, or use the DV cable provided with the
switch and turn on the PC.
capture board.
• Refer to the instruction manual of the software on ● The system may not work properly depending on the
how to transfer a still image to the PC. PC or capture board you are using.
4 When finished, turn off the PC first, then the
camcorder.
46 EN REFERENCES

REFERENCES
CONTENTS

DETAILS ............................................ 47
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 48 – 52
USER MAINTENANCE ............................. 53
CAUTIONS .................................. 54 – 56
SPECIFICATIONS .................................. 57
INDEX ....................................... 58 – 62
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ....... 58 – 59
Indications ................................... 60 – 62

TERMS ........................ 63 – Back Cover

DETAILS EN 47
ITEMS NOTES
❍ Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F
➪ Power and 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range for
(
pg. 8) 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 ❍ When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor
(
pg. 15, 16)
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.
48 EN 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 POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

1 No power is supplied. • The power is not connected • Connect the AC Adapter securely
properly. (
pg. 9).
• The battery is dead. • Replace the dead battery with a
fully charged one (
pg. 8, 9).

2 “SET DATE/TIME!” • The date/time is not set. • Set the date/time (
pg. 11).
appears. • The built-in clock battery has run • Consult your nearest JVC dealer
out and the previously set date/time for replacement.
has been erased.

3 Recording cannot be • The tape’s erase protection tab is • Set the tape’s erase protection tab
performed. set to “SAVE”. to “REC” (
pg. 12).
• The Power Switch is set to “PLAY” • Set the Power Switch to “ ” or
or “OFF”. “ ” (
pg. 16).
• “TAPE END” appears. • Replace with new cassette
• The cassette holder cover is open. (
pg. 12).
• Close the cassette holder cover.

4 There is no picture. • The camcorder is not getting • Turn the camcorder’s power off
power, or some other malfunction and on again (
pg. 16).
exists.

5 The focus does not adjust • Focus is set to the Manual mode. • Set Focus to the Auto mode
automatically. • The recording was done in a dark (
pg. 29).
place, or the contrast was low. • Clean the lens and check the focus
• The lens is dirty or covered with again (
pg. 53).
condensation.

6 The cassette will not load • The cassette is in the wrong • Set it in the right position
properly. position. (
pg. 12).
• The battery’s charge is low. • Install a fully charged battery
(
pg. 8, 9).

7 Snapshot mode cannot be • The Squeeze mode is selected. • Disengage the Squeeze mode
used. (
pg. 34).
 EN 49
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
8 The color of Snapshot looks • The light source or the subject does • Find a white subject and compose
strange. not include white. Or there are your shot so that it also appears in
various different light sources the frame (
pg. 28).
behind the subject. • Turn off Sepia and Monotone
• The Sepia or Monotone mode is (
pg. 24, 25).
activated.

9 The image taken using • Shooting was performed under • Press the BACKLIGHT Button
Snapshot is too dark. backlit conditions. (
pg. 30).

0 The image taken using • The subject is too bright. • Set “PROGRAM AE” to
Snapshot is too bright. “SPOTLIGHT” in the Menu Screen
(
pg. 24).

! Digital Zoom does not work. • 16X optical zoom is selected. • Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or “700X” in
the Menu Screen (
pg. 33).

@ The Black & White Fader • The Sepia or Monotone mode is • Turn off Sepia and Monotone
does not work. activated. (
pg. 24, 26).

# Even when Slow Shutter is • When shooting in the dark, the unit • If you want the lighting to look
not selected, the image becomes highly sensitive to light more natural, set GAIN UP to
looks like it is activated. and the image takes on an effect “AGC” or “OFF” in the Menu
similar to Slow Shutter. Screen (
pg. 33).

$ White Balance cannot be • The Sepia or Monotone mode is • Turn off Sepia or Monotone before
activated. activated. setting White Balance (
pg. 25,
31).

% When shooting a subject • This is a result of exceedingly high

illuminated by bright light, contrast, and is not a malfunction. ————
vertical lines appear.

^ When the screen is under • This is not a malfunction.

direct sunlight during
shooting, the screen ————
becomes red or black for an
instant.

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50 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
& During recording, the date/ • “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF” in the • Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” in the
time does not appear. Menu Screen. Menu Screen (
pg. 35).

* Time code does not appear. • “TIME CODE” is set to “OFF” in the • Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” in the
Menu Screen. Menu Screen (
pg. 35, 36).

( Images on the LCD monitor • In places subject to low tempera- • Adjust the brightness and angle of
appear dark or whitish. ture, images become dark due to the LCD monitor (
pg. 15, 16).
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 fluores-
cent light reaches the end of its
service life, images on the LCD
monitor become dark. Consult your
nearest JVC dealer.

) The rear of the LCD monitor • The light used to illuminate the LCD • Close the LCD monitor to turn it off
is hot. monitor causes it to become hot. or set the Power Switch to “OFF”,
and let the unit cool down.

q The indicators and the • This may occur when the surface or
image color on the LCD the edge of the LCD monitor is ————
monitor are not clear. pressed.

w The LCD monitor or • Certain Fade/Wipe effects, certain • Re-read the sections covering
viewfinder indications blink. modes of Program AE with special Fade/Wipe effects, Program AE
effects, “DIS” and other functions with special effects and “DIS”
that cannot be used together are (
pg. 24 – 27, 33).
selected at the same time.
 EN 51
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
e Colored bright spots appear • The LCD monitor and the view-
all over the LCD monitor or finder are made with high-precision
the viewfinder. 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 %)

r During recording, sound • This is normal.

cannot be heard. ————

t Play, Rewind and Fast- • The Power Switch is set to “ ” or • Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”
Forward functions do not “ ”. (
pg. 19).
work.

y The LCD monitor image is • During playback of the unrecorded

distorted. 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. • Turn the speaker volume down
are jittery. (
pg. 19).

i Blocks of noise appear • Clean the video heads with an

during playback, or there is optional cleaning cassette
————
no playback picture and the (
pg. 55).
screen becomes blue.

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52 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
o The LCD monitor, the • Wipe them gently with soft cloth.
viewfinder and the lens Wiping strongly can cause damage
have become dirty (ex. ———— (墌 pg. 53).
fingerprints).

p An unusual mark appears. • Check the section of the manual

that explains LCD monitor/
———— viewfinder indications
(墌 pg. 60 – 62).

Q An error indication • A malfunction of some kind has • Remove the power supply (battery
(E01, E02 or E06) appears. occurred. In this case the pack, etc.) and wait a few minutes
camcorder’s functions become for the indication to clear. When it
unusable. 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.

W An error indication • A malfunction of some kind has • Eject the cassette once and re-
(E03 or E04) appears. occurred. In this case the insert it, then check if the indication
camcorder’s functions become clears. When it does, you can
unusable. resume using the camcorder. If the
indication remains even though you
repeat the above two or three
times, please consult your nearest
JVC dealer.

E The charger indicator on • The temperature of the battery is • To protect the battery, it is
the camcorder does not extremely high/low. recommended to charge it in
light. • Charging is difficult in places places with a temperature of 10°C
subject to extremely high/low to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) (墌 pg. 54).
temperatures.

R When the image is printed • This is not a malfunction. • By recording with “DIS” activated
from the printer, a black bar (墌 pg. 33) this can be avoided.
appears at the bottom of
the screen.

T When the camcorder is • The DV cable was plugged/ • Turn the camcorder’s power off and
connected via the DV unplugged with power turned on. on again, then operate it.
connector, the camcorder
does not operate.
USER MAINTENANCE EN 53
After Use Cleaning The Camcorder
1 Turn off the camcorder. 1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to
2 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.
the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open
until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. 2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor.
Remove the cassette. 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 3 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
closing the cassette holder cover.
4 To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical
4 Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. Press BAT. position. Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the
RELEASE 2 and remove the battery pack 3 . 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.
NOTES:
Remove. Cassette ● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or
holder alcohol.
PUSH HERE ● 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.

Cassette holder
cover
OPEN/EJECT Switch

BAT. RELEASE Button

1 2
Hatch Lens blower
1
2
3
54 EN CAUTIONS
When using the AC Adapter in areas other than NOTES:
the USA ● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
䡲 The provided AC Adapter features automatic charging, or after use.
voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to Temperature Range Specifications
240 V. Charging ................ 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Operation ............... 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER Storage ................... –10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC
● Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C
wall outlet other than American National Standard
(68°F).
C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a ● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
“Siemens Plug”, as shown.
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC
dealer. Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
read the following cautions:
Plug adapter
1. During use . . .
... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.
... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes
automatically erases the previously recorded
Battery Packs video and audio signals.
... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
The supplied battery pack is when inserting.
a lithium-ion battery. Before ... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly
using the supplied battery without allowing the tape to run at all. This
pack or an optional battery slackens the tape and can result in damage.
pack, be sure to read the ... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
following cautions: the tape to fingerprints and dust.
1. To avoid hazards . . . Terminals 2. Store cassettes . . .
... do not burn. ... away from heaters or other heat sources.
... do not short-circuit the terminals. When ... out of direct sunlight.
transporting, make sure the provided battery cap ... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is shock or vibration.
misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag. ... where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic
... do not modify or disassemble. fields (such as those generated by motors,
... do not expose the battery to temperatures transformers or magnets).
exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the ... vertically, in their original cases.
battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.
... use only specified chargers.
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
... charge in an environment where temperatures
are within the tolerances shown in the chart
below. This is a chemical reaction type battery—
cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction,
while warmer temperatures can prevent
complete charging.
... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to
high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery
every 6 months when storing the battery pack
over a long period time.
... remove from charger or powered unit when not
in use, as some machines use current even
when switched off.
 EN 55
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
LCD Monitor ... allow it to become wet.
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, ... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
DO NOT . . . ... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
... push it strongly or apply any shocks. transportation.
... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on ... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
the bottom. objects for long periods.
2. To prolong service life . . . ... expose the lens to direct sunlight.
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. ... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD ... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
monitor use. strap or the grip.
These are not malfunctions:
• While using the camcorder, the surface around 5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD
monitor may heat up.
• If you leave power on for a long time, the surface
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
... open the camcorder’s chassis.
• No picture during playback.
... disassemble or modify the unit.
• Blocks of noise appear during playback.
... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
• During recording or playback, the Head Clog
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
Warning indicator “ ” appears.
use.
• Recording cannot be performed properly.
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to
enter the unit. In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.
... remove the battery pack or disconnect the Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more
power supply while the power is on. than once consecutively, damage to the video
... leave the battery pack attached when the heads may result. After the camcorder plays back
camcorder is not in use. for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also
2. Avoid using the unit . . . refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions.
... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems
... in places subject to soot or steam such as near still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
a cooking stove. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video
... in places subject to excessive shock or heads and video tape tend to become dirty and
vibration. worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear
... near a television set. picture at all times, periodic check-ups are
... near appliances generating strong magnetic or recommended after using the unit for about 1,000
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your
etc.). nearest JVC dealer.
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or
104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)
temperatures.
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
... in places of over 50°C (122°F).
... in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
... in direct sunlight.
... in a closed car in summer.
... near a heater.
56 EN CAUTIONS (cont.)
About moisture condensation . . . This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid Operation is subject to the following two
into a glass will cause drops of water to form conditions:
on the glass‘ outer surface. This same (1) This device may not cause harmful
phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a interference, and (2) this device must accept any
camcorder when it is moved from a cool place interference received, including interference that
to a warm place, after heating a cold room, may cause undesired operation.
under extremely humid conditions or in a place Change or modifications not approved by the
directly subjected to the cool air from an air party responsible for compliance could void the
conditioner. user’s authority to operate the equipment. This
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe equipment has been tested and found to comply
damage to the video tape, and can lead to with the limits for a Class B digital device,
internal damage to the camcorder itself. pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
Serious malfunctioning residential installation. This equipment gener-
ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit energy and, if not installed and used in accord-
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. ance 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
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled does cause harmful interference to radio or
device. External noise and interference (from a television reception, which can be determined by
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning turning the equipment off and on, the user is
properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power encouraged to try to correct the interference by
supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and one or more of the following measures:
wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
proceed as usual from the beginning. Increase the separation between the equip-
ment 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.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
SPECIFICATIONS EN 57
Camcorder
General
Power supply : DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Power consumption
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.3 W
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.3 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 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)
Weight : Approx. 630 g (1.4 lbs)
Operating temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity : 35% to 80%
Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
Pickup : 1/4" CCD
Lens : F 1.6, f = 3.9 mm to 62.4 mm, 16:1 power zoom lens
Filter diameter : ø40.5 mm
LCD monitor : 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system
Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" black/white LCD
Speaker : Monaural

Digital Video Camera

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

Connectors
S-Video
Output : Y: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
AV
Video output : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
Audio output : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo
DV
Output : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant
Input : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant

AC Adapter
Power requirement
U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz
Other countries : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Output : DC 11 V ,1A
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to
change without notice.
58 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators

& ^ ) e
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2 3 45 67 u q

FF

PLAY O

@# $
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890!
Q W %

i o (* p
 EN 59
Controls Indicators
1 Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] ...... 墌 pg. 15 ) CHARGE Lamp ........................................ 墌 pg. 8
2 Diopter Adjustment Control .................... 墌 pg. 10 q Power Lamp ..................................... 墌 pg. 15, 16
3 Battery Release Button
[BAT. RELEASE] ...................................... 墌 pg. 8 Other Parts
4 • MENU Wheel [+, –, PUSH] .................. 墌 pg. 32 w Stereo Microphone ................................. 墌 pg. 43
• LCD Monitor BRIGHT (Brightness)
Control [+, –] ........................................ 墌 pg. 15 e Viewfinder ............................................... 墌 pg. 10
5 Snapshot Button r Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch ..................... 墌 pg. 53
[SNAPSHOT] ......................................... 墌 pg. 28 t Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... 墌 pg. 10
6 • Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ..................... 墌 pg. 17 y Grip Strap ............................................... 墌 pg. 10
• Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ........... 墌 pg. 19 u • Remote Sensor .................................... 墌 pg. 40
7 • FOCUS Button ..................................... 墌 pg. 29 • Camera Sensor
• BLANK SEARCH Button ...................... 墌 pg. 22 Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.
8 • Stop Button [5] .................................... 墌 pg. 19
• BACKLIGHT Button ............................. 墌 pg. 30 i LCD Monitor ..................................... 墌 pg. 15, 16
9 • Rewind Button [2] ............................. 墌 pg. 19 o Speaker .................................................. 墌 pg. 19
• NIGHT ALIVE Button ........................... 墌 pg. 24 p Battery Pack Mount .................................. 墌 pg. 8
0 Play/Pause Button [4/6] ........................ 墌 pg. 19 Q Stud Hole ............................................... 墌 pg. 10
! Fast-Forward Button [3] ...................... 墌 pg. 19 W Tripod Mounting Socket ......................... 墌 pg. 10
@ Power Switch
[ , , PLAY, OFF] .............................. 墌 pg. 16
# Recording Start/Stop Button .................. 墌 pg. 15
$ Lock Button ............................................ 墌 pg. 16
% OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................. 墌 pg. 12

Connectors
The connectors ^ to * are located beneath a cover.
^ Audio/Video Output Connector
[AV] ................................................... 墌 pg. 20, 38
& S-Video Output Connector
[S-VIDEO] ........................................ 墌 pg. 20, 38
* DC Input Connector ............................. 墌 pg. 8, 9
( Digital Video Connector
[DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*) ........................ 墌 pg. 39, 45
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry
specification and extensions thereof.
The logo is used for products compliant with
the i.Link standard.
60 EN INDEX Indications
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording

890 ! @ # $

1 L P 5 0min
40 x W T
2 REC %
6w ^
3
4 3
5
&
6 BR I GHT *
JAN 1 0 ’ 0 2
7 15 : 55 1 0 : 0 0 AM

q ) (

1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”. ! Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode.
(墌 pg. 16) (墌 pg. 34)
2 • : Appears when Night-Alive is engaged. @ Rotates while the tape is running. (墌 pg. 15)
(墌 pg. 24) # Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).
• : Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to (墌 pg. 13)
“AUTO” and the shutter speed is being $ Displays the tape remaining time. (墌 pg. 15)
automatically adjusted. (墌 pg. 33)
% • “REC” appears during recording.
3 Appears when the white balance is adjusted. • “PAUSE” appears during Record-Standby
(墌 pg. 31) mode. (墌 pg. 15)
4 • “ⴣ”: Appears when the exposure is adjusted. • “PHOTO” appears when taking a Snapshot.
(墌 pg. 30) (墌 pg. 28)
• : Appears when backlight compensation is ^ Appears when the Insert Editing (w) or Insert
used. (墌 pg. 30) Editing Pause (6w) mode is engaged.(墌 pg. 44)
5 Displays the selected Program AE with special & Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to
effects. (墌 pg. 24) cut down on noise created by wind. (墌 pg. 34)
6 Appears when the iris is locked. (墌 pg. 30) * • BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD
7 Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) is monitor. (墌 pg. 15)
engaged. (墌 pg. 33) • SOUND : Displays the sound mode for approx.
5 seconds after turning on the
8 Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during camcorder. (墌 pg. 33)
zooming. (墌 pg. 17)
( Displays the date/time. (墌 pg. 11)
9 Appears during zooming.
) Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.
Zoom level indicator (墌 pg. 17)
(墌 pg. 29)
0 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.
(墌 pg. 26, 27) q Displays the Time Code. (墌 pg. 18, 35)
 EN 61
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback
1 Displays the sound mode. (墌 pg. 36, 37)
2 Displays the Blank Search mode. (墌 pg. 22)
1 2 3 4 3 Displays the tape speed. (墌 pg. 13)
4 Appears while a tape is running.
12 B I T / SOUND 1 SP 64 4 : Playback
L 3 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle search
6w 2 : Rewind/Shuttle search
6 : Pause
64 : Forward slow-motion
BLANK SEARCH 16 : Reverse slow-motion
e : Audio Dubbing
6e : Audio Dubbing Pause
VOLUME 5 Displays the date/time. (墌 pg. 36, 37)
DE C 2 5 ’ 0 2 6 • BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the
116 : 21 : 25 1 0 : 0 0 AM LCD monitor. (墌 pg. 15)
• VOLUME : Displays the speaker
volume. (墌 pg. 19)
7 6 5 The level indicator moves.
7 Displays the time code. (墌 pg. 36, 37)
62 EN INDEX Indications (cont.)
Warning Indications
Indications Function
Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level: high
Remaining power level: exhausted
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks.
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.
Appears when no tape is loaded. (墌 pg. 12)

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power
PROTECTION TAB Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”. (墌 pg. 12)

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording or playback.

Use an optional cleaning cassette. (墌 pg. 55)
HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED USE
CLEANING CASSETTE
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more
than 1 hour until condensation disappears.
CONDENSATION
OPERATION PAUSED
PLEASE WAIT
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or
TAPE! SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “ ” or
“ ”.

TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. (墌 pg. 47)

DIFFERENT Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.

FORMATTED TAPE
● Appears when the date/time is not set. (墌 pg. 11)
SET DATE/TIME! ● Appears when the built-in clock battery runs out and the previously set
date/time is erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

LENS COVER Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.

Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.

A. DUB ERROR! (墌 pg. 43)

A. DUB ERROR! ● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.
<CANNOT DUB (墌 pg. 43)
ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> ● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio.
<CANNOT DUB (墌 pg. 43)
ON A 16BIT ● Appears if A. DUB (e) on the remote control is pressed when the erase
RECORDING> protection tab is set to “SAVE”. (墌 pg. 43)
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE
PROTECTION TAB>
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.
INSERT ERROR! (墌 pg. 44)

INSERT ERROR! ● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.
<CANNOT EDIT (墌 pg. 44)
ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> ● Appears if INSERT (w) on the remote control is pressed when the erase
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE protection tab is set to “SAVE”. (墌 pg. 44)
PROTECTION TAB>

E01, E02 or E06 The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off
MODE REMOVE AND automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few
REATTACH BATTERY minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the
camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has
E03 or E04 occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD automatically. Eject the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the
MODE EJECT AND indication clears. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the
REINSERT TAPE indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
 Terms EN 63
A I
AC Adapter ................................................ 墌 pg. 8, 9 Icons ................................................... 墌 pg. 33 – 35
Audio Dubbing ............................................ 墌 pg. 43 Insert Editing ............................................... 墌 pg. 44
Auto Date .................................................... 墌 pg. 35 Iris ............................................................... 墌 pg. 30
Auto Focus .................................................. 墌 pg. 29 Iris Lock ....................................................... 墌 pg. 30
Auto Shut off ......................................... 墌 pg. 15, 19
J
B Journalistic Shooting ................................... 墌 pg. 16
Backlight Compensation ............................. 墌 pg. 30
L
Battery Low ................................................. 墌 pg. 62
Battery Pack ........................................ 墌 pg. 8, 9, 54 LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications .... 墌 pg. 60 – 62
Beep ............................................................ 墌 pg. 34 Load A Tape ................................................ 墌 pg. 12
Blank Search ............................................... 墌 pg. 22 M
Brighten The LCD Monitor .......................... 墌 pg. 15
Manual Focus ............................................. 墌 pg. 29
C Menu Screen, CAMERA ............................. 墌 pg. 33
Channels (Left/Right) .................................. 墌 pg. 37 Menu Screen, DISPLAY ........................ 墌 pg. 35, 36
Charge The Battery Pack .............................. 墌 pg. 8 Menu Screen, MANUAL ........................ 墌 pg. 33, 34
Cinema ........................................................ 墌 pg. 34 Menu Screen, SYSTEM ...................... 墌 pg. 34 – 36
Classic Film ................................................. 墌 pg. 25 Menu Screen, VIDEO ................................. 墌 pg. 36
Clean The Camcorder ................................. 墌 pg. 53 Monotone .................................................... 墌 pg. 25
Connections ...................... 墌 pg. 8, 9, 20, 21, 38, 45 Motor Drive Mode ....................................... 墌 pg. 28

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Darken The LCD Monitor ............................ 墌 pg. 15 Night-Alive ................................................... 墌 pg. 24
Date/Time Display ............................... 墌 pg. 35 – 37 P
Date/Time Settings ...................................... 墌 pg. 11
Playback Zoom ........................................... 墌 pg. 42
Demonstration Mode ............................... 墌 pg. 6, 35
Power Switch Position ................................ 墌 pg. 16
Digital Zoom .......................................... 墌 pg. 17, 33
Program AE With Special Effects .......... 墌 pg. 24, 25
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ...................... 墌 pg. 33
Provided Accessories .................................... 墌 pg. 5
Diopter Adjustment ...................................... 墌 pg. 10
Dubbing ................................................. 墌 pg. 38, 39 R
E Record-Standby .......................................... 墌 pg. 15
Recording Mode .......................................... 墌 pg. 13
Erase Protection ......................................... 墌 pg. 12 Remote Control ........................................... 墌 pg. 40
Exposure Control ........................................ 墌 pg. 30 Reset ........................................................... 墌 pg. 35
F Rewind The Tape ........................................ 墌 pg. 19
Fade-In/Out ........................................... 墌 pg. 26, 27
Fast-Forward The Tape ............................... 墌 pg. 19 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Frame-By-Frame Playback ......................... 墌 pg. 19

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Gain Up ....................................................... 墌 pg. 33
Grip Adjustment .......................................... 墌 pg. 10
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Self-Recording ............................................ 墌 pg. 16 Tally ............................................................. 墌 pg. 34
Sepia ........................................................... 墌 pg. 25 Tele Macro .................................................. 墌 pg. 34
Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. 墌 pg. 43 Time Code ..................................... 墌 pg. 18, 35 – 37
Shuttle Search ............................................ 墌 pg. 19 Tripod Mounting .......................................... 墌 pg. 10
Shutter Speed ............................................. 墌 pg. 25 Twilight ........................................................ 墌 pg. 25
Slow Shutter ................................................ 墌 pg. 25
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Snapshot ..................................................... 墌 pg. 28
Snapshot Mode ........................................... 墌 pg. 28 Unload A Tape ............................................. 墌 pg. 12
Snow ........................................................... 墌 pg. 25 W W
Sound Mode .................................... 墌 pg. 33, 36, 37
White Balance ............................................. 墌 pg. 31
Speaker Volume .......................................... 墌 pg. 19
Wide Mode .................................................. 墌 pg. 34
Specifications ........................................ 墌 pg. 60, 61
Wind Cut ..................................................... 墌 pg. 34
Sports .......................................................... 墌 pg. 25
Wipe In/Out ........................................... 墌 pg. 26, 27
Spotlight ...................................................... 墌 pg. 25
Squeeze ...................................................... 墌 pg. 34 Z
Still Playback ............................................... 墌 pg. 19 Zooming ...................................................... 墌 pg. 17
Strobe ......................................................... 墌 pg. 25
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