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GR-D320E/EK

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Dear Customer,Thank you for purchasing this digitalvideo camera. Before use, pleaseread the safety information andprecautions contained in the pages2 5 and 11 to ensure safe use ofthis product.

Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web forDigital Video Camera:

For Accessories:

http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/

http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/

INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERAGETTING STARTED 8

VIDEO RECORDING &

PLAYBACK 18

ADVANCED FEATURES 23

REFERENCES 36

TERMS

To deactivate the demonstration,

set DEMO MODE to OFF.( pg. 23, 25)

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Before recording important video, be sure tomake a trial recording.Play back your trial recording to make sure the

video and audio have been recorded properly. We recommend cleaning your video heads

before use.If you havent used yourcamcorder for a while, the

heads may be dirty. Werecommend periodically

cleaning the video headswith a cleaning cassette

(optional). Be sure to store your cassette tapes and

camcorder in the proper environment.

Video heads can become dirty more easily if yourcassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a

dusty area. Cassette tapes should be removed

from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases.

Store the camcorder in a bag or other container. Use SP (Standard) mode for important video

recordings.LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more

video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may

experience mosaic-like noise during playback

depending on the tape characteristics and the

usage environment.So, for important recordings, we recommend

using SP mode. For safety and reliability.

It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries

and accessories are used in this camcorder. This product includes patented and other

proprietary technology and will operate onlywith JVC Data Battery. Use the JVCBNVF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs.Using generic non-JVC batteries can causedamage to the internal charging circuitry.

Make sure you only use cassettes with theMini DV mark .

Remember that this camcorder is intended forprivate 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 personalenjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you

obtain permission beforehand). DO NOT leave the unit

- in place of over 50C (122F)

- in place where humidity is extremely low (below

35%) or extremely high (80%).

- in direct sunlight.

- in a closed car in summer.

- near a heater.

The LCD monitor is made with high-precisiontechnology. However, black spots or bright spots

of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly

on the LCD monitor. These spots are not

recorded on the tape. This is not due to any

defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than99.99%)

Do not leave the battery pack attached when thecamcorder is not in use and check the unitregularly whether it is working or not.

READ THIS FIRST !

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EN3SAFETY PRECAUTIONSIMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)Connection to the mains supply in the UnitedKingdom.DO NOT cut off the mains plug from thisequipment.If the plug fitted is not suitable for the powerpoints in your home or the cable is too short toreach a power point, then obtain an appropriatesafety approved extension lead or consult yourdealer.BE SURE to replace the fuse only with anidentical approved type, as originally fitted,and to replace the fuse cover.If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure toremove the fuse and dispose of the plugimmediately, to avoid possible shock hazard byinadvertent connection to the mains supply.If this product is not supplied fitted with a mainsplug then follow the instructions given below:DO NOTmake any connection to the LargerTerminal coded E or Green.The wires in the mains lead are coloured inaccordance with the following code:

If these colours do not correspond with theterminal identifications of your plug, connect as

follows:Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) orcoloured black.Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or colouredRed.If in doubt consult a competent electrician.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TORAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. Nouser serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing toqualified personnel.

When you are not using the AC Adapter for along period of time, it is recommended that youdisconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

Blue to N (Neutral)or Black

Brown to L (Live)or Red

CAUTION:

To avoid electricshock or damage tothe unit, first firmlyinsert the small endof the power cord intothe AC Adapter until it

is no longer wobbly,and then plug thelarger end of thepower cord into anAC outlet.

CAUTIONS:

This camcorder is designed to be used withPAL-type colour television signals. It cannot beused for playback with a television of a differentstandard. However, live recording and LCDmonitor/viewfinder playback are possibleanywhere.

This product includes patented and otherproprietary technology and will operate onlywith JVC Data Battery. Use the JVCBN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packsand, to recharge them or to supply power to thecamcorder from an AC outlet, use the providedmulti-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriateconversion adapter may be necessary toaccommodate different designs of AC outlets indifferent countries.)

NOTES: The rating plate (serial number plate) and

safety caution are on the bottom and/or theback of the main unit.

The rating information and safety caution of theAC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or ona shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space onall sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more onboth sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.(If the ventilation holes are blocked by anewspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be ableto get out).

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmentalproblems must be considered and the local rulesor laws governing the disposal of these batteriesmust be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping orsplashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom orplaces with water.Also do not place any containers filled with water

or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flowervases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.(If water or liquid is allowed to enter thisequipment, fire or electric shock may be caused).

Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly intothe sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well aslead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry.There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physicaldamage to the camcorder and to the user.

When carrying, be sure to always securely attachand use the provided strap. Carrying or holdingthe camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCDmonitor can result in dropping the unit, or in amalfunction.

Take care not to get your finger caught in thecassette holder cover. Do not let children operatethe camcorder, as they are particularlysusceptible to this type of injury.

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevelsurfaces. It could tip over, causing seriousdamage to the camcorder.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) tothe camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV isnot recommended, as tripping on the cables willcause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

[European Union]

This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed asgeneral household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to theapplicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for propertreatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will helpprevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which couldotherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more informationabout collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal office,your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with nationallegislation.

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com toobtain information about the take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable nationallegislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronicequipment.

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

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EN5SOME DOS AND DONTS ON THE SAFE USEOF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed andmanufactured to meet international safetystandards but, like any electrical equipment,care must be taken if you are to obtain thebest results and safety is to be assured.DOread the operating instructions before youattempt to use the equipment.

DOensure that all electrical connections (includingthe mains plug, extension leads andinterconnections between pieces of equipment) areproperly made and in accordance with themanufacturers instructions. Switch off and withdrawthe mains plug when making or changingconnections.

DOconsult your dealer if you are ever in doubtabout the installation, operation or safety of your

equipment.DO be careful with glass panels or doors onequipment.

DONT continue to operate the equipment if you arein any doubt about it working normally, or if it isdamaged in any way switch off, withdraw themains plug and consult your dealer.

DONT remove any fixed cover as this may exposedangerous voltages.

DONT leave equipment switched on when it isunattended unless it is specifically stated that it isdesigned for unattended operation or has a standbymode. Switch off using the switch on the equipmentand make sure that your family knows how to dothis. Special arrangements may need to be madefor infirm or handicapped people.

DONT use equipment such as personal stereos orradios so that you are distracted from therequirements of road safety. It is illegal to watchtelevision whilst driving.

DONT listen to headphones at high volume, assuch use can permanently damage your hearing.

DONT obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, forexample with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the lifeof the equipment.

DONT use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legswith wood screws to ensure complete safetyalways fit the manufacturers approved stand or legswith the fixings provided according to theinstructions.

DONT allow electrical equipment to be exposed torain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push

anything into holes, slots or any other opening in

the case this could result in a fatal electricalshock;

NEVER guess or take chances with electricalequipment of any kind it is better to be safethan sorry!

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Wipe/Fader EffectsYou can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make

pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 31)

Program AE, Effects and Special EffectsFor example, SPORTS mode allows fast-

moving images to be captured one frame at a

time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. ( pg. 31)

Auto ButtonYou can change the recording mode between

manual setting to the standard mode settingof the camcorder by pressing the AUTObutton. ( pg. 14)

Backlight CompensationSimply pressing the BACKLIGHTbuttonbrightens the image darkened by backlight.

( pg. 29)

You can also select a spot metering area so

that more precise exposure compensation

is available. ( pg. 29, Spot Exposure

Control)

Data BatteryYou can check the battery status by simply

pressing the DATAbutton. ( pg. 13)

Major Features of this Camcorder

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EN7CONTENTSGETTING STARTED 8

Index................................................................. 8Provided Accessories ..................................... 11Power.............................................................. 12Operation Mode.............................................. 14

Auto/Manual Mode ..................................... 14Power-Linked Operation............................. 15

Language Settings.......................................... 15Date/Time Settings ......................................... 15Grip Adjustment .............................................. 15Viewfinder Adjustment.................................... 16Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........... 16Tripod Mounting.............................................. 16Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................... 17

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18

VIDEO RECORDING ........................................... 18Basic Recording.............................................. 18Tape Remaining Time ................................ 18LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................... 18Zooming...................................................... 19Journalistic Shooting .................................. 19Time Code.................................................. 19Quick Review.............................................. 20Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 20

VIDEO PLAYBACK ............................................. 21Normal Playback............................................. 21

Still Playback .............................................. 21Shuttle Search ............................................ 21Blank Search .............................................. 21Playback Snapshot..................................... 21

Connections To A TV Or VCR........................ 22

ADVANCED FEATURES 23

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 23Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 23Recording Menus............................................ 24Playback Menus ............................................. 26

FEATURES FOR RECORDING............................... 27Wide Mode...................................................... 27Night-Scope.................................................... 27Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape)......... 27Manual Focus ................................................. 28Exposure Control............................................ 28Iris Lock .......................................................... 29Backlight Compensation ................................. 29Spot Exposure Control.................................... 29White Balance Adjustment.............................. 30Manual White Balance Adjustment................. 30Wipe Or Fader Effects .................................... 31

Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects........ 31EDITING............................................................ 33Dubbing To A VCR ......................................... 33Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV

Connector (Digital Dubbing) ....................... 34Connection To A Personal Computer ............. 35

REFERENCES 36

TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................... 36USER MAINTENANCE......................................... 39CAUTIONS ........................................................ 40SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 42

TERMS 43

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ControlsA Rewind Button [3] ( pg. 21)

Left Button [ ] ( pg. 15)Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW]( pg. 20)

B Set Button [SET] ( pg. 15)Data Battery Button [DATA] ( pg. 13)

C Stop Button [8] ( pg. 21)Backlight Compensation Button[BACKLIGHT] ( pg. 29)Down Button [ ] ( pg. 15)

D Play/Pause Button [4/9] ( pg. 21)Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( pg. 28)Up Button [ ] ( pg. 15)

EWide 16:9 Button [16:9] ( pg. 27)Blank Search Button [BLANK] ( pg. 21)

FMenu Button [MENU] ( pg. 23)G Fast-Forward Button [5] ( pg. 21)

Right Button [ ] ( pg. 15)Night Button [NIGHT] ( pg. 27)

H Dioptre Adjustment Control ( pg. 16)I Auto Button [AUTO] ( pg. 14)J Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( pg. 27)K Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 19)

Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, ]( pg. 21)

L Battery Release Button [PUSH BATT.]( pg. 12)

M Recording Start/Stop Button ( pg. 18)N Power Switch [REC, OFF, PLAY] ( pg. 14)O Lock Button ( pg. 14)P Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]

( pg. 17)

ConnectorsThe connectors are located beneath the covers.Q Audio/Video Output Connector

[AV] ( pg. 22, 33)R DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 12)

S Digital Video Connector [DV OUT] (i.LINK*)( pg. 34, 35)

* i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industryspecification and extensions thereof. The logois used for products compliant with the i.LINKstandard.

IndicatorsT POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 12, 18)

Other PartsU LCD Monitor ( pg. 18)V Viewfinder ( pg. 16)W Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 13)X Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( pg. 12)Y Speaker ( pg. 21)Z Grip Strap ( pg. 15)

a Lensb Camera Sensor

(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensornecessary for shooting is built-in here.)

c Stereo Microphoned Stud Hole ( pg. 16)e Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 16)f Cassette Holder Cover ( pg. 17)

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GETTING STARTED10 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsDuring Video Recording

a Auto/Manual Mode Indicator

A: Auto ModeM: Manual Mode

B : Night-Scope Indicator ( pg. 27): Gain Up Mode ( pg. 24)

C Shutter Speed ( pg. 32)DWhite Balance Indicator ( pg. 30)E Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 31)F Program AE Mode Indicator ( pg. 32)G SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator

( pg. 24) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds

after turning on the camcorder).H Battery Remaining Power Indicator( pg. 38)

I Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 19)J Zoom Indicator ( pg. 19)K Digital Image Stabiliser ( pg. 24)LWide16:9 Mode Indicator ( pg. 27)M Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( pg. 24)

(Only LP Indicator is displayed)N Tape Running Indicator ( pg. 18)

(Rotates while tape is running).

O Tape Remaining Time ( pg. 18)P REC: (Appears during recording). ( pg. 18)

PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standbymode). ( pg. 18)PHOTO: (Appears when taking snapshot).( pg. 27)

Q : Spot Exposure Control Indicator( pg. 29)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator( pg. 29)

: Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 29): Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 28)

RWipe/Fader Mode Indicator ( pg. 31)SWind Cut Indicator ( pg. 25)T Time Code ( pg. 25)UManual Focus Adjustment Indicator

( pg. 28)Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) ( pg. 16)

V Date/Time ( pg. 15)

During Video Playback

a Battery Remaining Power Indicator( pg. 38)

B Blank Search Indicator ( pg. 21)C Tape Speed (SP/LP) ( pg. 26)

(Only LP Indicator is displayed)d Cassette IndicatorE4: Playback5: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

3: Rewind/Shuttle Search9: Pause

F Date/Time ( pg. 15)G VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator ( pg. 21)

BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCDmonitor/Viewfinder) ( pg. 16)

H Time Code ( pg. 26)I Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 26)

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Before Using This Camcorder

Make sure you only use cassettes with the MiniDV mark .This camcorder is designed exclusively for thedigital video cassette. Only cassettes marked can be used with this unit.

Remember that this camcorder is notcompatible with other digital video formats.Remember that this camcorder is intended forprivate consumer use only.Any commercial use without proper permission isprohibited. (Even if you record an event such as ashow, performance or exhibition for personalenjoyment, it is strongly recommended that youobtain permission beforehand).

Before recording important video, be sure tomake a trial recording.Play back your trial recording to make sure the

video and audio have been recorded properly.We recommend cleaning your video headsbefore use.If you havent used your camcorder for a while, theheads may be dirty. We recommend periodicallycleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette(optional).

Be sure to store your cassette tapes andcamcorder in the proper environment.Video heads can become dirty more easily if yourcassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dustyarea. Cassette tapes should be removed from thecamcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store thecamcorder in a bag or other container.

Use SP (Standard) mode for important videorecordings.LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% morevideo than SP (Standard) mode, but you mayexperience mosaic-like noise during playbackdepending on the tape characteristics and theusage environment.So, for important recordings, we recommend usingSP mode.

It is recommended that you use JVC brandcassette tapes.Your camcorder is compatible with all brands ofcommercially available cassette tapes complyingwith the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassettetapes are designed and optimized to maximize theperformance of your camcorder.

Also read CAUTIONS on pages 40 41.

a AC Adapter AP-V17E or AP-V14Eb Power Cord (only for AP-V14E)c Battery Pack BN-VF707Ud Audio/Video Cable(3.5mini-plug to RCA

plug)e Shoulder Strap ( pg. 12 for attachment)f Lens Cap ( pg. 12 for attachment)

NOTES:

In order to maintain optimum performance of thecamcorder, provided cables may be equipped withone or more core filter. If a cable has only one corefilter, the end that is closest to the filter should beconnected to the camcorder.

Make sure to use the provided cables forconnections. Do not use any other cables.

Provided Accessories

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GETTING STARTED12 ENHow To Attach The Lens CapTo protect the lens, attachthe provided lens cap to thecamcorder as shown in theillustration.

NOTE:

To confirm the lens cap is oncorrectly make sure the cap isflush to the camcorder.

How To Attach The Shoulder StrapFollow the illustration.

1 Thread the strap through the eyelet.

2 Fold it back and thread it through the strapguide and the buckle. To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then

tighten the strap in the buckle.

3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.

This camcorders 2-way power supply systemlets you choose the most appropriate source ofpower. Do not use provided power supply unitswith other equipment.

Charging The Battery Pack

1 Set the Power Switch to OFF.

2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointingdownward, push the battery pack slightly againstthe battery pack mount a.

3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks inplace b.

4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.5 Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.(AP-V14E only)

6 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. ThePOWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorderblinks to indicate charging has started.

7 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapterfrom the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter

from the camcorder.

Place here duringshooting.

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Buckle

Eyelet

Power

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To AC outlet

Battery pack

Power

switch

Battery pack mount

POWER/CHARGlamp

PUSH

BATT.

Arrow

AC Adapter (ex. AP-V17E)

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To detach the battery packSlide the battery pack upward while pressingPUSH BATT.to detach it.

* Provided

NOTES: It is recommended that only genuine JVC

batteries are used in this camcorder. Usinggeneric non-JVC batteries can cause damageto the internal charging circuitry.

If the protective cap is attached to the batterypack, remove it first.

During charging, the camcorder cannot be

operated. Charging is not possible if the wrong type of

battery is used.When charging the battery pack for the first time

or after a long storage period, the POWER/CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, removethe battery pack from the camcorder, then trycharging again.

If the battery operation time remains extremelyshort even after having been fully charged, thebattery is worn out and needs to be replaced.

Please purchase a new one. Since the AC Adapter processes electricityinternally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure touse it only in well-ventilated areas.

Using the optional AA-VF7 Battery Charger, youcan charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733Ubattery pack without the camcorder.

After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standbymode with the cassette inserted, and no operationis performed (T PAUSE indicator may notappear), the camcorder will automatically turn offits power supplied from the AC adapter. In this

case, the battery charge starts if the battery isattached to the camcorder.

Using The Battery PackPerform steps 2 3in Charging The BatteryPack.

Maximum continuous recording time

* Provided

NOTES: Recording time is reduced significantly under the

following conditions: Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

repeatedly.

The LCD monitor is used repeatedly. The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

Before extended use, it is recommended that youprepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times theplanned shooting time.

ATTENTION:Before detaching the power source, make sure thatthe camcorders power is turned off. Failure to do socan result in a camcorder malfunction.

Data Battery SystemYou can check the remaining battery power andthe recordable time.1) Make sure the battery is attached and thePower Switch is set to OFF.2) Open the LCD monitor fully.3) Press DATA, and the battery status screenappears. It is displayed for 5 seconds if the button is

pressed and released quickly, and for 15seconds if the button is pressed and hold for

several seconds. If COMMUNICATION ERROR appears

instead of the battery status even though youtried to press DATAseveral times, there maybe a problem on the battery. In such a case,consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Battery pack Charging time

BN-VF707U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hr. 40 min.

BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hr. 40 min.

Battery packLCD monitor

onViewfinder on

BN-VF707U* 1 hr. 30 min. 1 hr. 40 min.

BN-VF714U 3 hr. 3 hr. 25 min.

BN-VF733U 7 hr. 8 hr.

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GETTING STARTED14 ENUsing AC PowerPerform steps 4 6in Charging The BatteryPack.

NOTE:

The provided AC Adapter features automaticvoltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to240 V.

About BatteriesDANGER!Do not attempt to take the batteriesapart, or expose them to flame or excessiveheat, as it may cause a fire or explosion.WARNING!Do not allow the battery or itsterminals to come in contact with metals, as thiscan result in a short circuit and possibly start afire.To resume the original function of the

accurate battery power indicationIf the battery power indication differs from theactual operating time, fully charge the battery,and then run it down. However this function maynot turn back if the battery was used for a longperiod of time under extremely high/lowtemperature condition or charged too manytimes.

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switchto any operation mode except OFF whilepressing down the Lock Button located on theswitch.

Choose the appropriate operation modeaccording to your preference using the PowerSwitch.

Auto/Manual ModePress AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto/

manual recording mode. When manual mode isselected, the indicator M appears on the LCDmonitor.Auto Mode:AYou can record using no special effects ormanual adjustments.Manual Mode: MManual recording is possible by setting variousfunctions.

Operation Mode

Power Switch Position

REC: Allows you to perform recording on the tape. Allows you to set various recording functions

using the Menus. ( pg. 23)

OFF:Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:Allows you to play back a recording on the

tape.Allows you to set various playback functions

using the Menus. ( pg. 23)

POWER/

CHARGElampLock Button

MENUAUTO

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Power-Linked OperationWhen the Power Switch is set to REC, you canalso turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing inthe viewfinder.

INFORMATION:

The following explanations in this manualsupposes the use of LCD monitor in youroperation. If you want to use the viewfinder,close the LCD monitor and pull out theviewfinder fully.

The language on the display can be changed.( pg. 25)

1 Set the Power Switch to"REC" while pressingdown the Lock Buttonlocated on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitorfully. ( pg. 18) Set therecording mode to M.( pg. 14)

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

4 Press or to select DISPLAY, andpress SETor . The DISPLAY Menu appears.5 Press or to select LANGUAGE, andpress SETor .

6 Press or to selectthe desired language, andpress SETor .

7 Press MENU. TheMenu Screen closes.

NOTES: Press whenever you want to return to the

previous menu screen. You cannot enter menu screen during recording.

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at alltimes, but its display can be turned on or offduring playback. ( pg. 23, 25)

1 Perform steps 1 4in Language Settingson the left column.

2 Press or to selectCLOCK ADJ., and pressSETor . The datedisplay format ishighlighted.

3 Press or to selectthe desired date displayformat, and then press SETor . Select fromMONTH.DATE.YEAR, DATE.MONTH.YEAR

or YEAR.MONTH.DATE.4 Press or to select the time displayformat, then press SETor . Select from 24hor 12h.

5 Set the year, month, date, hour and minute.Press or to select the value, then pressSETor . Repeat this step until you have inputall the settings.

NOTE:Press to return to the previous setting.

6 Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.

1 Adjust the velcro strip.

2 Pass your right handthrough the loop and graspthe grip.

3 Adjust your thumb andfingers through the grip to

easily operate theRecording Start/StopButton, Power Switch andPower Zoom Lever. Besure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference.

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1 Set the Power Switch to REC while pressingdown the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed andlocked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust itmanually for best viewability.

3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until theindications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

CAUTION:When retracting the viewfinder, take care not topinch your fingers.

1 Set the Power Switchto REC or PLAY whilepressing down the Lock

Button located on theswitch.

2 Open the LCD monitorfully. ( pg. 18) To adjust the brightness of

the viewfinder, pull out theviewfinder fully and setPRIORITY to FINDER( pg. 23, 25).

3 Press MENU. TheMenu Screen appears.If you are in Playback mode, please proceed tostep 5.

4 Press or to select DISPLAY, andpress SETor . The DISPLAY Menu appears.

5 Press or to select BRIGHT, and pressSETor . The Menu Screen closes and thebrightness control MENU appears.

6 Press or until the appropriatebrightness is reached and press SETor .

7 Press MENU. The Menu screen closes.

To attach the camcorderto a tripod, align thedirection stud and screwto the mounting socketand stud hole on thecamcorder. Then tighten

the screw clockwise.Some tripods are not

equipped with studs.

Viewfinder Adjustment

Dioptre Adjustment Control

Example:

Brightness Adjustment Of TheDisplay

Tripod Mounting

BRIGHT

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The camcorder needs to be powered up to loador eject a cassette.

1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECTin the directionof the arrow, then pull the cassette holder coveropen until it locks. The cassette holder opensautomatically. Do not touch internal components.

2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH toclose the cassette holder. Be sure to press only the section labelled PUSH

to close the cassette holder; touching other partsmay cause your finger to get caught in thecassette holder, resulting in injury or productdamage.

Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedesautomatically. Wait until it recedes completelybefore closing the cassette holder cover.

When the battery packs charge is low, you maynot be able to close the cassette holder cover. Donot apply force. Replace the battery pack with afully charged one or use AC power beforecontinuing.

3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until itlocks into place.

To protect valuable recordingsSlide the erase protection tab on the back of thetape in the direction of SAVE. This prevents thetape from being recorded over. To record on thistape, slide the tab back to REC before loadingit.

NOTES:

If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holderdoes not open, close the cassette holder coverand try again. If the cassette holder still does notopen, turn the camcorder off then on again.

If the tape does not load properly, open thecassette holder cover fully and remove thecassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.

When the camcorder is suddenly moved from acold place to a warm environment, wait a shorttime before opening the cassette holder cover.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

Make sure the window sideis facing out.

Cassette holdercover

Cassette holder

PUSHOPEN/EJECT

Eraseprotection tab

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NOTE:Before continuing, perform the procedures listedbelow: Power ( pg. 12) Loading A Cassette ( pg. 17)

1 Remove the lens cap. ( pg. 12)

2 Open the LCD monitor fully.

3 Set the Power Switch to REC while pressingdown the Lock Button located on the switch. The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the

camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.T PAUSE is displayed.

To record in LP (Long Play) mode, pg. 24.

4 To start recording, press the Recording Start/

Stop Button. T REC appears on the displaywhile recording is in progress.

5 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button again. The camcorder re-enters theRecord-Standby mode.

Approximate recording time

NOTES: If the Record-Standby mode continues for

5 minutes and no operation is performed(T PAUSE indicator may not appear), thecamcorders power shuts off automatically. To turnthe camcorder on again, push back and pull outthe viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCDmonitor.

When a blank portion is left between recordedscenes on the tape, the time code is interruptedand errors may occur when editing the tape. Toavoid this, refer to Recording From The Middle OfA Tape ( pg. 20).

To turn the melody sounds off, pg. 23, 25.

Tape Remaining TimeApproximate tape remainingtime appears on the display.---min means thecamcorder is calculating theremaining time. When theremaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication

starts blinking. The time required to calculate and display the

remaining tape length, and the accuracy of thecalculation, may vary according to the type of tapeused.

LCD Monitor And ViewfinderWhile using the LCD monitor:Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pullon the end of the LCD monitor and open the

LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270 (90downward, 180 upward).

While using the viewfinder:Make sure the LCD monitor is closed andlocked. Pull out the viewfinder fully.

NOTES: The image will not appear simultaneously on the

LCD monitor and the viewfinder. When theviewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor isopened, you can select which one to use. SetPRIORITY to the desired mode in SYSTEMMenu. ( pg. 23, 25)

Coloured bright spots may appear all over theLCD monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is nota malfunction. ( pg. 37)

Basic Recording

TapeRecording mode

SP LP

30 min. 30 min. 45 min.

60 min. 60 min. 90 min.80 min. 80 min. 120 min.

POWER/CHARGE Lamp

Recording Start/Stop Button

Power Switch

Power Zoom Lever

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ZoomingProduces the zoom in/out effect, or aninstantaneous change in image magnification.

Zoom InSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T.

Zoom OutSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards W. The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the

quicker the zoom action.

NOTES: Focusing may become unstable during zooming.

In this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus( pg. 28), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

Zooming is possible to a maximum of 800X, or itcan be switched to 25X magnification using theoptical zoom. ( pg. 24)

Zoom magnification of over 25X is done throughdigital image processing, and is therefore calledDigital Zoom.

During Digital Zoom, the quality of image maysuffer.

Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to thesubject) is possible when the Power Zoom Leveris set all the way to W. Also see TELE MACROin FUNCTION Menu on page 24.

When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoomout first. If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, thecamcorder may automatically zoom outdepending on the distance between thecamcorder and the subject. This will not occurwhen TELE MACRO is set to ON. ( pg. 24)

Journalistic ShootingIn some situations,different shootingangles may providemore dramatic results.Hold the camcorder inthe desired position

and tilt the LCDmonitor in the mostconvenient direction. Itcan rotate 270 (90downward, 180upward).

Time CodeDuring recording, a time code is recorded on thetape. This code is to confirm the location of the

recorded scene on the tape during playback.

* Frames are not displayed during recording.

If recording starts from a blank portion, the timecode begins counting from 00:00:00(minute:second:frame). If recording starts fromthe end of a previously recorded scene, the timecode continues from the last time code number.If during recording a blank portion is left partwaythrough the tape, the time code is interrupted.When recording is resumed, the time code startscounting up again from 00:00:00. This meansthe camcorder may record the same time codesas those existing in a previously recorded scene.

To prevent this, perform Recording From TheMiddle Of A Tape ( pg. 20) in the followingcases;When shooting again after playing back a

recorded tape.When power shuts off during shooting.When a tape is removed and re-inserted during

shooting.When shooting using a partially recorded tape.When shooting on a blank portion located partway

through the tape.

When shooting again after shooting a scene thenopening/closing the cassette holder cover.

10 x

1x

10 x

4

Digital zoom zone

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

25X (optical) zoom zone

Approximate zoom ratio1 2 : 3 4 : 2 4

Minutes

Seconds

Frames*(25 frames = 1 second)

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code indication does not move smoothly. The time code is displayed only when TIME

CODE is set to ON. ( pg. 25)

Quick ReviewEnables to check the end of the last recording.1) Press QUICK REVIEW during theRecording-Standby mode.2) Tape is rewound for about several secondsand played back automatically, then pauses inthe Recording-Standby mode for the next shot. Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is

normal.

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search( pg. 21) to find the spot at which you want tostart recording, then engage the Still Playbackmode. ( pg. 21)2) Set the Power Switch to REC while pressingdown the Lock Button located on the switch,then start recording.

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1 Load a cassette. ( pg. 17)

2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY whilepressing down the Lock Button located on theswitch.

3 To start playback, press4/9.4 To stop playback, press 8. During Stop mode, press3to rewind, or5

to fast-forward the tape.

To control the speaker volumeSlide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL. +/) towards+to turn up the volume, or towards to turndown the volume.

NOTES:

The playback picture can be viewed in the LCDmonitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.( pg. 22)

If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when poweris supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts offautomatically. To turn on again, set the PowerSwitch to OFF, then to PLAY.

When a cable is connected to the AV connector,the sound is not heard from the speaker.

Still Playback

Pauses during video playback.1) Press4/9during playback.2) To resume normal playback, press4/9again. If still playback continues for more than about

3 minutes, the camcorders Stop mode isautomatically engaged.

Shuttle SearchAllows high-speed search in either direction

during video playback.1) During playback, press5for forwardsearch, or3for reverse search.2) To resume normal playback, press4/9. During playback, press and hold5or3. The

search continues as long as you hold the button.

Once you release the button, normal playbackresumes.

A slight mosaic effect appears on the displayduring Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.

ATTENTION:During Shuttle Search, partsof the picture may not be

clearly visible, particularly onthe left side of the screen.

Blank SearchHelps you find where you should start recordingin the middle of a tape to avoid time codeinterruption. ( pg. 19)

1 Load a cassette. ( pg. 17)

2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY whilepressing down the Lock Button located on theswitch.

3 Press BLANK. The BLANK SEARCH indication appears and

the camcorder automatically starts reverse orforward search, then stops at the spot which isabout 3 seconds of tape before the beginning ofthe detected blank portion.

To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8or

BLANK.NOTES: Before starting Blank Search, if the current

position is at a blank portion, the camcordersearches in the reverse direction. If the currentposition is at a recorded portion, the camcordersearches in the forward direction.

If the beginning or end of the tape is reachedduring Blank Search, the camcorder stopsautomatically.

A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds oftape may not be detected.

The detected blank portion may be locatedbetween recorded scenes. Before you startrecording, make sure there is no recorded sceneafter the blank portion.

Playback SnapshotThis camcorder allows you to take snapshotsduring video playback.Press SNAPSHOT.

Normal Playback

VOL. +/

3

Speaker

5

Lock Button

MENU

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This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,on-screen menu system that simplifies many ofthe more detailed camcorder settings.( pg. 23 26)

1 For Video Recording Menus:Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.Set the recording mode to M. ( pg. 14)

For Video Playback Menus:Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressingdown the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 18)

3Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.4 Press or to select the desired function,

and press SETor . The selected functionmenu appears.

5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on theselected function.

NOTES: Press whenever you want to cancel or return to

the previous Menu Screen. You cannot enter Menu screen during recording.

Video Recording MenusFUNCTION ( pg. 24)SETTING ( pg. 24)SYSTEM ( pg. 25)DISPLAY ( pg. 25)

1) Press or to select

the desired selection andpress SETor . The SubMenu appears. Example: FUNCTION

Menu

2) Press or . Select the desired parameterand press SETor . Selection is complete. Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other

function menus. The indicator shows the setting that is

currently saved inside the camcorders

memory.3) Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.

Video Playback MenusREC MODE ( pg. 26)SOUND MODE( pg. 26)NARRATION ( pg. 26)BRIGHT ( pg. 26)DATE/TIME ( pg. 26)

ON SCREEN (

pg. 26)TIME CODE ( pg. 26)1) The Sub Menu appears. Example: REC MODE Menu.

Press or to select the desired parameterand press SETor . Selection is complete. Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other

function menus. The indicator shows the setting that is

currently saved inside the camcorders memory.2) Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.

Changing The Menu Settings

MENU

Lock button

FUNCTION

DISPLAY

SETTING

SYSTEM

REC MODESOUND MODENARRATI ONBRIGHT

T I M E COD EON S RC EENDA ET T/ I ME

Screen for VideoRecording Menu

Screen for VideoPlayback Menu

WIPE/FADER

EFFECT

PROGRAM AE

SHUTTEREXPOSUREW.BALANCE

TELE MACRO

FUNCTION

WHITEBLACK

SCROLL

SLIDE

OFF

Selectedparameter

Indicator

REC MODESOUND MODENARRATIONBRIGHTDATE / TIMEON SCREEN

TIME CODE

Sub Menu

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FUNCTIONThe menu settings can be changed only whenthe Power Switch is set to REC.[ ]= Factory-preset

( pg. 31), Wipe or Fader Effects

( pg. 31), Program AE, Effects and Shutter

Effects


Effects


Effects

( pg. 28), Exposure Control

( pg. 30), White Balance Adjustment

[OFF]: Disables the function.ON: When the distance to the subject is lessthan 1 m (3.3 ft), set TELE MACRO to ON.You can shoot a subject as large as possible at adistance of approx. 40 cm. Depending on thezoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

SETTINGThe menu settings can be changed only whenthe Power Switch is set to REC.[ ]= Factory-preset

[SP*]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) modeLP: Long Playmore economical, providing 1.5times the recording time.* SP indicator does not appear on the screen.

NOTES: If the recording mode is switched, the playback

picture will be blurred at the switching point.

It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LPmode on this camcorder be played back on thiscamcorder.

During playback of a tape recorded on anothercamcorder, blocks of noise may appear or theremay be momentary pauses in the sound.

[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereosound on four separate channels, (Equivalent tothe 32 kHz mode of previous models)16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo soundon two separate channels. (Equivalent to the48 kHz mode of previous models)

OFF: Disables the function.[ON ]: To compensate for unstable images

caused by camera-shake, particularly at highmagnification.

NOTES: Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand

shake is excessive, or depending on the shootingcondition.

The indicator blinks or goes out if theStabiliser cannot be used.Switch off this mode when recording with the

camcorder on a tripod.

[25X]: When set to 25X while using DigitalZoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 25Xsince Digital Zoom will be disengaged.50X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. Bydigitally processing and magnifying images,zooming is possible from 25X(the optical zoomlimit), to a maximum of 50X digital magnification.800X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. Bydigitally processing and magnifying images,

zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoomlimit), to a maximum of 800X digitalmagnification.

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with nopicture brightness adjustment.[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy,but the image is bright.AUTO : The shutter speed is automaticallyadjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poorlighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighterimage than in the AGC mode, but the subjectsmovements are not smooth or natural. Theoverall appearance may be grainy. While the

Recording Menus

WIPE/FADER

EFFECT

PROGRAM AE

SHUTTER

EXPOSURE

W. BALANCE

TELE MACRO

REC MODE

SOUND MODE

DIS

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shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, is displayed.

[OFF]: Disengages the function.ON : Helps cut down on noise created bywind. The indicator appears. The quality of

the sound will change. This is normal.SYSTEM

The SYSTEMfunctions which are set when thePower Switch is set to RECare also appliedwhen the Power switch is set to PLAY.[ ]= Factory-preset.

OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,shutter sound is recorded on the tape.

[ON]: A melody sounds when any operation isperformed. It also activates the shutter soundeffect. ( pg. 27)

EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.[RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to thefactory-preset.

[LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCDmonitor when the viewfinder is pulled out whilethe LCD monitor is opened.FINDER: The image is displayed in theviewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled outwhile the LCD monitor is opened.

DISPLAY The menu settings can be changed only when the

Power Switch is set to REC. The DISPLAYsettings except BRIGHT andLANGUAGE are effective only for shooting.

[ ]= Factory-preset

pg. 16, Brightness Adjustment Of TheDisplay

pg. 15, Date/Time Settings

[ENGLISH]/FRANAIS/ESPAOL/ITALIANO/NEDERLANDSThe language setting can be changed.( pg. 15)

[OFF]: The date/time does not appear.ON: The date/time is always displayed.

LCD: Keeps the camcorders display (except thedate, time and time code) from appearing on theconnected TV screen.[LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorders displayappear on screen when the camcorder isconnected to a TV.

[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorderand on the connected TV. Frame numbers arenot displayed during recording ( pg. 19).

OFF: Automatic demonstration will not takeplace.[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such asWipe/Fader and Effect, etc., and can be used toconfirm 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 PowerSwitch is set to REC.

Performing any operation during thedemonstration stops the demonstrationtemporarily. If no operation is performed for more

than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration willresume.

NOTES: If a cassette 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 toOFF.

WIND CUT

MELODY

CAM RESET

PRIORITY

BRIGHT

CLOCK ADJ.

LANGUAGE

DATE/TIME

ON SCREEN

TIME CODE

DEMO MODE

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[ ]= Factory-preset

SOUND MODE and NARRATIONDuring tape playback, the camcorder detects thesound mode in which the recording was made,and plays the sound back. Select the type ofsound to accompany your playback picture.

According to the menu access explanation onpage 23, select SOUND MODE orNARRATION from the Menu Screen and set itto the desired parameter.

The settings below are effective only for videoplayback except BRIGHT and REC MODE.The parameters (except OFF in ON SCREEN,SOUND MODE and NARRATION settings) are

the same as in the description on ( pg. 24).

Allows you to set the video recording mode (SPor LP) depending on your preference.* SP indicator does not appear on the screen.

[STEREO ]: Sound is output on both L andR channels in stereo.SOUND L : Sound from the L channel isoutput.SOUND R : Sound from the R channel isoutput.

Although it is not possible to perform audiodubbing with this camcorder, you can hearsound from an audio-dubbed tape duringplayback using this function.[OFF]: Original sound is output on both L and

R channels in stereo.ON: Dubbed sound is output on both L and Rchannels in stereo.MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combinedand output in stereo on both L and Rchannels.

pg. 16, Brightness Adjustment Of TheDisplay.

[OFF]: The date/time does not appear.ON: The date/time is always displayed.

When set to OFF, the camcorders displaydisappears.

pg. 19, Time Code

Playback Menus

REC MODE [SP*]/LP

SOUND MODE

NARRATION

BRIGHT

DATE/TIME [OFF]/ON

ON SCREEN OFF/[LCD]/LCD/TV

TIME CODE [OFF]/ON

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The camcorders Full Range AF system offerscontinuous shooting ability from close-up (asclose as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.However, correct focus may not be obtaineddepending on the shooting condition. In this

case, use the manual focus mode.

1 Set the Power Switch to REC.

2 Set the recording modeto M ( pg. 14)

3 Press FOCUS. Themanual focus indicatorappears.

4 Press or to focuson a subject. When the focus level

cannot be adjusted anyfurther or closer, or will blink.

5 Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto FocusPress FOCUStwice.

Manual focus is recommended in situationslisted below. When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

When illumination is low.* When the subject has no contrast (difference inbrightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

When a dark object is barely visible in the LCDmonitor or the viewfinder.*

When the scene contains minute patterns oridentical patterns that are regularly repeated.

When the scene is affected by sunbeams or lightreflecting off the surface of a body of water.

When shooting a scene with a high-contrastbackground.

* The following low-contrast warnings appearblinking: , , and .

Manual exposure control is recommended in thefollowing situations:When shooting using reverse lighting or when the

background is too bright.When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.When the background is overly dark or the subject

is bright.


2 Set the recording mode to M ( pg. 14).

3 Set EXPOSURE to MANUAL inFUNCTION Menu ( pg. 24) The exposure control Menu appears.

4 To brighten the image, press . To darken

the image, press . (maximum 6) +3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight

compensation. ( pg. 29) 3 exposure has the same effect as when

PROGRAM AE is set to SPOTLIGHT.( pg. 32)

5 Press SETor . Exposure adjustment iscomplete.

To return to automatic exposure controlSelect AUTO in step 3.

NOTES: You cannot use the manual exposure control at

the same time when PROGRAM AE is set toSPOTLIGHT or SNOW ( pg. 32), or with thebacklight compensation.

If the adjustment does not cause any visiblechange in brightness, set GAIN UP to AUTO.( pg. 23, 24)

Manual Focus

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Like the pupil of the human eye, the iriscontracts in well-lit environments to keep toomuch light from entering, and dilates in dimenvironments to allow in more light.Use this function in the following situations:

When shooting a moving subject.When the distance to the subject changes (so its

size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinderchanges), such as when the subject is backingaway.

When shooting on a reflective natural backgroundsuch as at the beach or when skiing.

When shooting objects under a spotlight.When zooming.


2 Set the recording mode to M ( pg. 14).3 Set EXPOSURE to MANUAL inFUNCTION Menu. ( pg. 24) The exposure control menu appears.

4 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCDmonitor or the viewfinder, then press and holdSETfor over 2 seconds. The indicationappear.

5 Press SETor .The iris is locked.

6 Press MENU. The Menu screen closes. The indication appears.

To return to automatic iris controlSelect AUTO in step 3. The exposure control indicator and

disappear.

To lock the exposure control and the irisAfter step 3, adjust the exposure by pressingor . Then lock the iris in steps 4- 6. Forautomatic locking, select AUTO in step 3. The

exposure control and the iris become automatic.

Backlight compensation brightens the subjectquickly.With simple operation, backlight compensationfeature brightens the dark subject portion byincreasing the exposure.



3 Press BACKLIGHTso that the BacklightCompensation indicator appears.

To cancel Backlight CompensationPress BACKLIGHTtwice so that the indicator disappears.

NOTE:Using Backlight Compensation may cause the lightaround the subject to become too bright and thesubject to become white.

Selection of a spot metering area enables moreprecise exposure compensation. You can selectone of the three metering areas on the LCDmonitor/viewfinder.



3 Press BACKLIGHTtwice so that the SpotExposure Control indicator appears.A spot metering area frame appears at the

centre of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.

4 Press or to select the desired spotmetering area frame.

5 Press SET.Spot Exposure Control is engaged.Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of

the selected area most appropriate.

To lock the irisAfter step 4, press and hold SETover 2seconds. The indication appears and theiris is locked.

To cancel Spot Exposure ControlPress BACKLIGHTonce so that the indicator disappears.

NOTES: You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the

same time with following functions.

16:9in WIDE MODE ( pg. 27) STROBE in EFFECT ( pg. 31)Digital Zoom ( pg. 19)

Depending on the shooting location and condition,optimum result may not be attained.

Iris Lock

Backlight Compensation

Spot Exposure Control

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The white balance refers to the correctness ofcolour reproduction under various lighting. If thewhite balance is correct, all other colours will beaccurately reproduced.The white balance is usually adjusted

automatically. However, more advancedcamcorder operators control this functionmanually to achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction.

To change the settingSet W.BALANCE in FUNCTION Menu( pg. 24) The selected mode indicator except AUTO

appears.

[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted

automatically.MWB: Adjust the white balance manually

when shooting under various types of lighting.( Manual White Balance Adjustment)

FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.

[ ]= Factory-preset

To return to automatic white balanceSet W.BALANCE to AUTO. ( pg. 24)

Adjust the white balancemanually when shootingunder various types oflighting.

1 Set the Power Switchto REC.

2 Set the recordingmode to M ( pg. 14).

3 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front ofthe subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself sothat the white paper fills the screen.

4 Select FUNCTION Menu. ( pg. 24)

5 Select MWB in W.BALANCE menu.

(

pg. 24), then press and hold SETor untilbegins blinking.When the setting is completed, stops

blinking.

6 Press SETor to engage the setting.

7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes andthe Manual White Balance indicator isdisplayed.

NOTES: In step 3, it may be difficult to focus on the white

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.( pg. 28)

A subject can be shot under various types oflighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperatureis different depending on the light source, thesubject tint will differ depending on the whitebalance settings. Use this function for a morenatural result.

Once you adjust white balance manually, thesetting is retained even if the power is turned off or

the battery removed.

White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Adjustment

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These effects let you make pro-style scenetransitions. Use them to spice up the transitionfrom one scene to the next.

Wipe or Fader works when video recording isstarted or stopped.



3 Set WIPE/FADER ( pg. 24) The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the

effect is reserved. The selected effect indicator appears.

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button toactivate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.

To deactivate the selected effectSelect OFF in step 3. The effect indicatordisappears.

NOTE:You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader bypressing and holding the Recording Start/StopButton.

WIPE/FADER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

WHITE : Fade in or out with a white screen.

BLACK : Fade in or out with a black screen.

SLIDE : Wipe in from right to left, or wipe outfrom left to right.

SCROLL : The scene wipes in from thebottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes outfrom top to bottom, leaving a black screen.


2 Set EFFECT, PROGRAM AE orSHUTTER in FUNCTION Menu. ( pg. 24) The EFFECT, PROGRAM AE or SHUTTER menu

disappears and the selected effect is activated. The selected effect indicator appears.

To deactivate the selected effectSelect OFF in step 2. The effect indicatordisappears.

NOTES: Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects can be

changed during Record-Standby. Some modes of Program AE and Shutter Effects

cannot be used during Night-Scope.When a subject is too bright or reflective, a vertical

streak may appear (smear phenomenon). Smearphenomenon tends to occur when SPORTS ormode of SHUTTER 1/500 and 1/4000 isselected.

EFFECTOFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

SEPIA : Recorded scenes have a brownishtint like old photos. Combine this with theCinema mode for a classic look.

MONOTONE : Like classic black and whitefilms, your footage is shot in B/W.

CLASSIC : Gives recorded scenes a strobeeffect.

STROBE : Your recording looks like aseries of consecutive snapshots.

Wipe Or Fader Effects Program AE, Effects and ShutterEffects

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SPORTS(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 1/4000):This setting allows fast-moving images to becaptured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable

slow-motion playback. The faster the shutterspeed, the darker the picture becomes. Use theshutter function under good lighting conditions.

SNOW : Compensates for subjects that mayotherwise appear too dark when shooting inextremely bright surroundings such as in thesnow.

SPOTLIGHT : Compensates for subjectsthat may otherwise appear too bright whenshooting under extremely strong direct lighting

such as spotlights.TWILIGHT : Makes evening scenes lookmore natural. White Balance ( pg. 30) isautomatically set to , but can be changed toyour desired setting. When Twilight is chosen,the camcorder automatically adjusts the focusfrom approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10m, adjust the focus manually.

SHUTTER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)SHUTTER 1/50: The shutter speed is fixed

at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usuallyappear when shooting a TV screen becomenarrower.

SHUTTER 1/120: The shutter speed isfixed at 1/120th of a second. The flickering thatoccurs when shooting under a fluorescent lightor mercury-vapour lamp is reduced.

SHUTTER 1/500 / SHUTTER 1/4000:Thesesettings allow fast-moving images to becaptured one frame at a time, for vivid, stableslow-motion playback by fixing shutter speedvariables. Use these settings when an automaticadjustment does not work well, using SPORTS

mode. The faster the shutter speed, the darkerthe picture becomes. Use the shutter functionunder good lighting conditions.

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A Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input connectors).

B Red to AUDIO R IN*

CWhite to AUDIO L IN** Not required for watching still images only.

1 Following the illustrations, connect thecamcorder and the VCRs input connectors.

2 Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 21)

3 At the point you want to start dubbing, startrecording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCRsinstruction manual).

4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR,then stop playback on the camcorder.

NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack.( pg. 14)

To choose whether or not the following displaysappear on the connected TVDate/time

Set DATE/TIME to ON or OFF.( pg. 23, 26)

Time codeSet TIME CODE to OFF or ON.( pg. 23, 26)

Indications other than date/time and time codeSet ON SCREEN to OFF, LCD or LCD/

TV. ( pg. 23, 26)

Dubbing To A VCR

21 3

TVVCR

Audio/Videocable

(provided)

To AVconnector

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It is also possible to copy recorded scenes fromthe camcorder onto another video unit equippedwith a DV connector. Since a digital signal issent, there is little, if any, image or sounddeterioration.

1 Make sure all units are turned off.

2 Connect this camcorder to a video unitequipped with a DV input connector using a DVcable as shown in the illustration.

3 Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 21)

4 At the point you want to start dubbing, startrecording on the video unit. (Refer to the videounits instruction manual.)

5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the videounit, then stop playback on this camcorder.



If a blank portion or disturbed image is playedback on the player during dubbing, the dubbingmay 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. Ifthis occurs, turn off the power and makeconnections again.

When using a DV cable, be sure to use theoptional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

Dubbing To A Video Unit EquippedWith A DV Connector (DigitalDubbing)

Core filter

To DV OUT

DV cable (optional)

To DV IN

Video unit equipped with DV connector

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It is also possible to transfer still/moving imagesto a PC with a DV connector by using thesoftware equipped with the PC or commerciallyavailable software.If you are using a Windows XP, you can use

Windows Messenger to conduct videoconferences over the Internet, using acamcorder. For details, refer to the help for theWindows Messenger.



When using a DV cable, be sure to use theoptional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DVcable depending on the type of DV connector(4 or 6 pins) on the PC.

The date/time information cannot be captured intothe PC.

Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC andSoftware.

The still images can also be transferred to a PCwith a DV connector-equipped capture board.

The system may not work properly depending onthe PC or capture board you are using.

Connection To A Personal Computer

PC with DV connector

To DV OUT

To DV connector

Core filter

Core filter

DV cable(optional)

When connecting the camcorder to a PCusing a DV cable, make sure to follow the

procedure below. Connecting the cableincorrectly may cause malfunctions to thecamcorder and/or the PC. Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and then

to the camcorder. Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly

according to the shape of the DV connector.

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36 EN TROUBLESHOOTINGIf, after following the steps in the chart below, theproblem still exists, please consult your nearestJVC dealer.

Power

The power is not connected properly.HConnect the AC Adapter securely. ( pg. 14)

The battery pack is not attached firmly.HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach

it firmly. ( pg. 12) The battery is dead.HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged

one. ( pg. 12)

Video Recording

The tapes erase protection tab is set to SAVE.

HSet the tapes erase protection tab to REC.( pg. 17)

TAPE END appears.HReplace with new cassette. ( pg. 17) The cassette holder cover is open.HClose the cassette holder cover.

This is not a malfunction.

This is not a malfunction.

DATE/TIME is set to OFF.HSet DATE/TIME to ON. ( pg. 23, 25)

Effect and DIS functions that cannot be usedtogether are selected at the same time.

HRe-read the sections Effects and DIS.( pg. 23, 24)

25X optical zoom is selected.HSet ZOOM to 50X or 800X. ( pg. 24)

Video Playback

Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set toits VIDEO mode.

HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate forvideo playback. ( pg. 22)

The cassette holder cover is open.HClose the cassette holder cover. ( pg. 17)

HClean the video heads with an optional cleaningcassette. ( pg. 41)

Advanced features

Focus is set to the Manual mode.HSet Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 28) The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.HClean the lens and check the focus again.

( pg. 39)

The 16:9 wide mode ( 16:9 indicator) isselected.

HDisengage the ( 16:9 indicator) 16:9 widemode. ( pg. 27)

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlleddevice. External noise and interference (from aTV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it fromfunctioning properly. In such cases, first

disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack,AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; andthen re-connect it and proceed as usual fromthe beginning.

No power is supplied.

Recording cannot be performed.

When shooting a subject illuminated bybright light, vertical lines appear.

When the screen is under direct sunlightduring shooting, the screen becomes red orblack for an instant.

During recording, the date/ time does notappear.

The LCD monitor or viewfinder indicationsblink.

Digital Zoom does not work.

The tape is moving, but there is no picture.

Blocks of noise appear during playback, orthere is no playback picture and the screenbecomes blue.

The focus does not adjust automatically.

Snapshot mode cannot be used.

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The light source or the subject does not includewhite. Or there are various different light sourcesbehind the subject.

HFind a white subject and compose your shot sothat it also appears in the frame. ( pg. 27)

Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.HPress BACKLIGHT. ( pg. 29)

The subject is too bright.HSet PROGRAM AE to SPOTLIGHT.

( pg. 32)

The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE)mode is activated.

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone(MONOTONE) mode before setting WhiteBalance. ( pg. 31)

When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes

highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set toAUTO.HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set

GAIN UP to AGC or OFF. ( pg. 23, 24)

Other problems

Charging is difficult in places subject to extremelyhigh/low temperatures.

HTo protect the battery, it is recommended tocharge it in places with a temperature of 10C to35C. ( pg. 40)

The battery pack is not attached firmly.HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach

it firmly. ( pg. 12)

The date/time is not set.HSet the date/time. ( pg. 15) The built-in clock battery has run out and the

previously set date/time has been erased.HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

This is not a malfunction.HBy recording with DIS de-activated

( pg. 23, 24) this can be avoided.

The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with powerturned on.

HTurn the camcorders power off and on again,then operate it.

In places subject to low temperature, imagesbecome dark due to the characteristics of theLCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.

HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCDmonitor. ( pg. 16, 18)

When the LCD monitors fluorescent light reachesthe end of its service life, images on the LCDmonitor become dark.

HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.

The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are madewith high-precision technology. However, blackspots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue)

may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or theviewfinder. These spots are not recorded on thetape. This is not due to any defect of the unit.(Effective dots: more than 99.99 %)

The batterys charge is low.HInstall a fully charged battery. ( pg. 12)

The colour of Snapshot looks strange.

The image taken using Snapshot is toodark.

The image taken using Snapshot is toobright.

White Balance cannot be activated.

The image looks like the shutter speed istoo slow.

The POWER/CHARGE lamp on thecamcorder does not light during charging.

SET DATE/TIME! appears.

When the image is printed from the printer,a black bar appears at the bottom of thescreen.

When the camcorder is connected via theDV connector, the camcorder does notoperate.

Images on the LCD monitor appear dark orwhitish.

Coloured bright spots appear all over theLCD monitor or the viewfinder.

The cassette will not load properly.

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The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITY isset to FINDER.

HPush the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITY toLCD. ( pg. 23, 25)

The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark.

HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.( pg. 16)H If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open

the monitor fully. ( pg. 18)

A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In thiscase the camcorders functions becomeunusable. ( pg. 38)

Warning Indications

Displays the battery remaining power.Remaining power level

As the battery power comes close to nil, thebattery remaining power indicator blinks.When the battery power is exhausted, powerturns off automatically.

Appears if a tape is loaded. ( pg. 17) Blinks when no tape is loaded. ( pg. 17)

Appears when the erase protection tab is set toSAVE while the Power Switch is set to REC.( pg. 14)

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads duringrecording. Use an optional cleaning cassette.( pg. 41)

Appears if condensation occurs. When thisindication is displayed, wait more than 1 houruntil condensation disappears.

Appears if a tape is not loaded when theRecording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOTButton is pressed while the Power Switch is setto REC.

Appears when the tape ends during recording orplayback.

Appears when the date/time is not set.( pg. 15) The built-in clock battery has run out and the

previously set date/time has been erased.Consult your nearest JVC dealer forreplacement.

Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on ifthe lens cap is attached or when it is dark.

Appears when pictures recorded in the HDVformat are detected. The pictures in the HDVformat cannot be played back with thiscamcorder .

The error indications (01, 02 or 06) show whattype of malfunction has occurred. When an errorindication appears, the camcorder turns offautomatically. Remove the power supply(battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for theindication to clear. When it does, you canresume using the camcorder. If the indication

remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

The error indications (03 or 04) show what typeof malfunction has occurred. When an errorindication appears, the camcorder turns offautomatically. Eject the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears.When it does, you can resume using the

camcorder. If the indication remains, consultyour nearest JVC dealer.

Picture does not appear on the LCDmonitor.

An error indication (01 04 or 06) appears.

CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB

USE CLEANING CASSETTE

CONDENSATION, OPERATIONPAUSED PLEASE WAIT

ExhaustedHigh

TAPE!

TAPE END

SET DATE/TIME!

LENS CAP

HDV

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODEREMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERYOR DC PLUG

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODEEJECT AND REINSERT TAPE

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Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder andremove the battery pack and AC Adapter.

To clean the exteriorWipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in

diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe offheavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.

To clean the LCD monitorWipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not todamage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

To clean the lensBlow it with a blower brush, then wipe gentlywith lens cleaning paper.

To clean the viewfinder lensRemove dust from the viewfinder using a blowerbrush.

NOTES: Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as

benzine or alcohol. Cleaning should be done only after the battery

pack has been removed or other power units havebeen disconnected.

Mould may form if the lens is left dir ty.When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth

refer to the cautions of each product.

To clean the viewfinder, please consult yournearest JVC dealer.

Cleaning The Camcorder

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Main Unit For safety, DO NOT...open the camcorders chassis....disassemble or modify the unit....short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not inuse.

...allow inflammables, water or metallic objects toenter the unit.

... remove the battery pack or disconnect the powersupply while the power is on.

...leave the battery pack attached when thecamcorder is not in use.

Avoid using the unit...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a

cooking stove.... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

...near a television set....near appliances generating strong magnetic orelectric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,etc.).

... in places subject to extremely high (over 40C) orextremely low (under 0C) temperatures.

DO NOT leave the unit...in places of over 50C....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. To protect the unit, DO NOT...allow it to become wet....drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects

for long periods....expose the lens and viewfinders lens to direct

sunlight....carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder.... swing it excessively when using the hand strap or

the grip.... swing the soft camera case excessively when the

camcorder is inside it. Dirty heads can cause the following

problems:

...No picture during playback.

...Blocks of noise appear during playback.

...During recording or playback, the Head ClogWarning indicator appears.

...Recording cannot be performed properly.In such cases, use an optional cleaningcassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassetteis used more than once consecutively, damageto the video heads may result. After thecamcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it

stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaningcassettes instructions.If, after using the cleaning cassette, theproblems still exist, consult your nearest JVCdealer.Mechanical moving parts used to move thevideo heads and video tape tend to becomedirty and worn out over time. In order to maintaina clear picture at all times, periodic check-upsare recommended after using the unit for about

1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups pleaseconsult your nearest JVC dealer.

Serious malfunctioning

About moisture condensation You have observed that pouring a cold liquid

into a glass will cause drops of water to form onthe glass outer surface. This samephenomenon occurs on the head drum of acamcorder when it is moved from a cool placeto a warm place, after heating a cold room,under extremely humid conditions or in a placedirectly subjected to the cool air from an air

conditioner. Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

damage to the video tape, and can lead tointernal damage to the camcorder itself.

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unitimmediately and consult your local JVCdealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlleddevice. External noise and interference (froma TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it fromfunctioning properly. In such cases, firstdisconnect its power supply unit (battery pack,AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes andthen re-connect it and proceed as usual fromthe beginning.

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AAC Adapter .................................................... 14Auto/Manual Mode ......................................... 14

BBacklight Compensation ................................ 29Battery Pack ...................................... 12, 14, 40

Blank Search ................................................. 21CChanging The Menu Settings ........................ 23Charging The Battery Pack ............................ 12Connection To A Personal Computer ............ 35Connections To A TV Or VCR ....................... 22

DData Battery ................................................... 13Date/Time Settings ........................................ 15

Demonstration Mode ..................................... 25Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) .................... 24Dubbing ................................................... 33, 34

EEffect Mode .................................................... 31Exposure Control ........................................... 28

IIris Lock ......................................................... 29

LLCD Monitor and Viewfinder .................... 16, 18Loading A Cassette ....................................... 17

MManual Focus ................................................ 28Melody ........................................................... 25Motor Drive Mode .......................................... 27

NNight-Scope ................................................... 27

PPlayback Sound ............................................. 26Power-Linked Operation ................................ 15Priority ............................................................ 25Program AE ................................................... 32

QQuick Review ................................................. 20

RRecording Capacity

Tape ........................................................ 18

SShutter Effect ................................................. 32Snapshot Mode .............................................. 27Sound Mode ............................................ 24, 26Speaker Volume ............................................ 21Specifications ................................................. 42Spot Exposure Control ................................... 29

TTape Speed (REC MODE) ...................... 24, 26Tele Macro ..................................................... 24Time Code ............................................... 19, 25Tripod Mounting ............................................. 16Troubleshooting ............................................. 36

WWarning Indications ....................................... 38White Balance ................................................ 30

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