ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 5 GETTING STARTED 6 – 15 RECORDING DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DV2000 16 – 37 Basic Recording For Video ........................ Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) ............................................ Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. .......... Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. ...... PLAYBACK 16 19 20 22 38 – 51 Basic Playback For Video ......................... Advanced Features For Video ...................
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 . . . ....
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 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.
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES EN • AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V40EA, AA-V40A, AA-V40A-S, AA-V40SH or AA-V40ED • DC Cord • S-Video Cable • Remote Control Unit RM-V716U • Core Filter (for an optional external microphone) • Editing Cable • Lens Hood (See below for attachment) • Audio/Video Cable (ø3.
EN 5 How To Attach Core Filter Attach the provided Core Filter to an optional external microphone. Core Filter reduces interference. 1 2 3 3 cm Stopper wind once Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter. Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter. Wind the cable around the outside of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration. •Wind the cable so that it is not slack. NOTE: Take care not to damage the cable.
GETTING STARTED EN Power Battery pack BN-V408U, BN-V416U or BN-V428U To AC outlet 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 equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK POWER indicator AC Power Adapter/ Charger 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.
EN 7 USING THE BATTERY PACK 1 2 1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 1. 2 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place 2. •If the battery pack is attached with its mark set in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur. To Detach The Battery Pack . . . .... slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding down BATT. RELEASE to detach it. BATT.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Lever 1 2 3 Recording Start/Stop button Power Switch Shooting Mode Switch Dioptre Adjustment Control PAUSE Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
EN Date/Time Settings Power Switch The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback ( pg. 39). Power Lamp Lock Button MENU Wheel Display FADER / W I PE PROGRAM AE W. BAL ANC E CAMERA MANUA L SYSTEM D I SPL AY DSC F . WH I TE END ON SCRE E N DATE / T I ME T I ME CODE CLOCK ADJ . – LCD / TV – AUTO – OF F 25 . 12 . 01 17 : 30 RETURN CLOCK ADJ . 9 25 . 12 .
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN 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 facing out. PUSH HERE Cassette holder cover 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. •Do not touch internal components. 2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.
EN 11 Loading A Memory Card Card Cover The provided MultiMediaCard is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder. 1 2 3 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 4 To close the card cover, push it until you hear a click. Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). Insert the memory card clipped edge first. •Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. Memory card Clipped edge Label To Unload A Memory Card . . . ....
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN To turn on the camcorder, first set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and Shooting Mode Switch.
EN 13 Recording Mode Setting Power Switch Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Power Lamp Lock Button MENU Wheel Display REC MODE – SP LP Menu Screen Sub Menu 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 3 4 Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ CAMERA” and press it.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Picture Mode Setting Power Switch The Picture mode can be selected to best match your needs. Power Lamp Lock Button MENU Wheel Display QUAL I TY S I ZE UXGA – F I NE – XGA – AUTO Menu Screen 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder turns on. 2 3 4 Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
EN 15 STORAGE CAPACITY The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality and size as well as the composition of the subjects in the images.
RECORDING Basic Recording For Video EN Power Switch Shooting Mode Switch Power lamp NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 6) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Load A Cassette ( pg. 10) ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 13) 1 90 min 89 min 3 min Set the Shooting Mode Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
EN 17 NOTES: ● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead. ● The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface Shooting. ● 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.
RECORDING Basic Recording For Video (cont.) EN Power Switch Shooting Mode Switch SNAPSHOT Button This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION Lock Button Display Menu Screen SNAP MODE Snapshot (For Video Recording) – P I N–UP FRAME FUL L MUL T I – 4 MUL T I – 9 NEGA POS I 1 Set the Shooting Mode Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
RECORDING Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) Power Switch Shooting Mode Switch SNAPSHOT Button 19 Basic Shooting (Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 6) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Loading A Memory Card ( pg. 11) ● Picture Mode Setting ( pg.
RECORDING Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. EN Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 1x W FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T 10 x W T 20 x W T 40 x W T To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display 10 x W T Digital zoom zone 10X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever Power Switch MENU Wheel Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
EN 21 NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 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. To perform Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 65 – 70), time code is necessary.
EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button Shooting Mode Switch Progressive Mode Recording This mode lets you record moving images (successive jitter-free still images) onto a tape. Images can then played back jitter-free, with superior quality. High-resolution still images can also be processed on a personal computer or can be printed out ( pg. 55).
EN 23 Description of Progressive Scan CCD Progressive Scan is a special image sensing method which, unlike conventional interlace scanning, is able to pick up all the lines of picture information in one Scan. Since the Progressive Scan CCD is capable of outputting 50 full Frames* per second — twice the amount of conventional systems — it is able to deliver a high quality picture even when its output signal is converted to a format that can be viewed on a TV screen.
EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Power Switch Shooting Mode Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button Dual Shooting Lets you record images on a tape and store still images in a memory card simultaneously. In other words, it is possible to store still images in the memory card without interrupting image recording on the tape. 1 Set the Shooting Mode Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
EN Focus detection zone While focusing on a further subject 25 While focusing on a nearer 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 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.
RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) EN Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment Power Switch This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( pg. 27 – 29) . Lock Button MENU Wheel Display FADER / W I PE PROGRAM AE W.
EN 27 Menu Screen Explanations FADER/WIPE Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 32, 33). PROGRAM AE Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 34, 35). W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” ( pg. 37). REC MODE Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your pre-ference ( pg. 13).
RECORDING Advanced EN Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) SELF-TIMER 5S TELE MACRO Refer to “Self-Timer” ( pg. 30). OFF 5S Refer to “5-Second Recording” ( pg. 31). ANIM. Allows you to record a few frames only. By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving ( pg. 31). OFF Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification.
EN BEEP DISPLAY SYSTEM TALLY OFF Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect ( pg. 18, 19). MELODY Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect ( pg. 18, 19). OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times.
RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) EN Power Switch Shooting Mode Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button Display Menu Screen SEL F – T I MER – OF F ON Self-Timer Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding the final touch to a memorable picture. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
EN Power Switch Shooting Mode Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button 5-Second Recording Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for video recording. 1 Set the Shooting Mode Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene. IMPORTANT: Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects ( pg. 34, 35). If an unusable Fade/ Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.
EN 33 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. FADER — B.W Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white. WIPE — CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) IMPORTANT: Some modes of Programme AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects ( pg. 33). If an unusable mode is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. Power Switch Shooting Mode Switch Lock Button PROG.AE Button Programme AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.
EN SHUTTER 1/50–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/120–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced. SPORTS (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000)*1 This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback.
EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Exposure Control Iris Lock Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following 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 light. Use this function in the following situations: • When shooting a moving subject.
EN 37 White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction. Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback For Video EN Power Zoom Lever (VOLUME) Power Switch Lock Button Speaker Fast-Forward Button (3) Rewind Button (2) Stop Button (5) Play/Pause Button (4/6) 1 2 Load a tape ( pg. 10). Set the Power Switch to “ ” 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 . . . ....
PLAYBACK Advanced Features For Video EN 39 Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment Power Switch The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( pg. 69, 70). 1 2 3 4 5 6 Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function menu, and press it. The selected function menu appears.
PLAYBACK Advanced Features For Video (cont.) EN Playback Sound During video 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. 39, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE STEREO Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
EN Power Switch 41 Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( pg. 21). Lock Button Stop Button (5) 1 Load a tape ( pg. 10) and set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Press BLANK SEARCH.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback For D.S.C. EN Normal Playback Stop Button (5) Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album. Rewind Button (2) Play Button (4/6) Fast-Forward Button (3) Power Switch MEMORY PLAY Button Lock Button [For Normal Playback] To display the next image [For Auto Playback] Display 100 – 0010 10 / 24 25 . 12 .
EN Picture quality Directory and file names Index number EXIT File size Selected image IMAGE 100-DVC00003 VGA 001 F 002 S 003 S 004 F 005 F 006 F Protect icon MEMORY PLAY Button 43 Index Screen The images you shot can be displayed together with their index information. Convenient for checking images shot beforehand, the Index Screen also shows the Picture quality, directory and file names as well as which images are protected against accidental erasure.
PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. EN Protecting Images The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of images. When a padlock mark is displayed next to the Picture Quality indication, that image cannot be deleted. Power Switch Lock Button MEMORY PLAY Button 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. 2 3 Press MEMORY PLAY. •A stored image is displayed.
EN MEMORY PLAY Button 45 Deleting Images Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. 1 2 MENU Wheel DELETE 001 F 002 S 003 S 004 F 005 F 006 F I MAGE D E L . SE L ECT Rotate the MENU wheel to select “IMAGE DEL.” and press it. The Sub Menu appears. TO DELETE THE DISPLAYED IMAGE Display EXIT Perform steps 1 through 3 of “Protecting Images” on pg. 44.
PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.) EN Superimposing A Print Frame A selection of print frames are stored in the camcorder. A frame can be superimposed over a still image. MENU Wheel PRINT FRAME Button Display EXIT FRAME FRAME 3 001 002 003 004 005 006 Print Frame Index Screen 1 2 3 Play back an image stored in the memory card. Press PRINT FRAME. The Print Frame Index Screen appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired print frame and press it.
EN 47 Initialising A Memory Card Power Switch You can initialise a memory card anytime. After initialising, all images and data stored in the memory card, including those which have been protected, are cleared. Lock Button MEMORY PLAY Button MENU Wheel Display PROTE CT I MAGE D E L . FRAME D E L . DPOF FORMAT Menu Screen CANCEL EXECUTE RETURN FORMAT FORMAT – CANCEL EXECUTE ERASE AL L EX I ST I NG DATA? 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ”, while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.) EN Print Frame Deletion Power Switch A print frame created on a PC can be transferred to a memory card using the provided software. Print frames that have been transferred to a memory card can be deleted when they are no longer needed. There are 2 ways of deleting previously created print frames: by browsing through print frames individually or by deleting them all at once.
EN MEMORY PLAY Button Display Menu Screen FRAME D E L . – CANCEL SE L ECT AL L FRAME D E L . AL L – CANCEL EXECUTE TO DELETE ALL PRINT FRAMES 1 2 3 MENU Wheel Deletion Confirmation Screen 49 Perform steps 1 through 5 on pag. 48. Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ALL” and press it. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select “EXECUTE” and press it. All the print frames are deleted. •To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU wheel to select “CANCEL” and press it.
PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.) EN Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) Power Switch This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing, which records information about the still images you wish to print (such as the number of prints to make).
MEMORY PLAY Button MENU Wheel Display EXIT DPOF 100-DVC00021 DPOF Screen VGA 019 00 020 00 021 03 022 00 023 00 024 00 DPOF SE L ECT – CANCEL EXECUTE Confirmation Screen EN TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS 1 2 Perform steps 1 through 5 on pg. 50. 3 4 Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the image you wish to print and press it. 5 Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select “EXIT” and press it. Selection is complete. The Confirmation Screen appears.
CONNECTIONS Basic Connections EN These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A.
EN 1 2 Make sure all units are turned off. 3 4 5 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( pg. 52). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode. To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV . . . •Date/Time ....
CONNECTIONS Advanced Connections EN Connection To A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC via DV or USB connection as shown in the illustration. Power Switch MEMORY PLAY Button To USB To DV OUT 1 2 3 Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off. 4 Press MEMORY PLAY. •“USB MODE ACCESSING FILE” appears on the LCD monitor. •If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.
EN 55 Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Power Switch Connection to the GV-DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This function is called Digital Dubbing ( pg. 58), which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.
DUBBING EN Dubbing To A VCR Power Switch [To use this camcorder as a player] To AV Connector cover** To S-VIDEO Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) S-Video cable (provided) To AUDIO, VIDEO* and S-VIDEO IN connectors VCR TV * Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. ** When connecting the cables, open this cover. 1 2 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 52 and 53. 3 4 5 Set “S/AV INPUT” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 39).
EN 57 Dubbing From A VCR Power Switch [To use this camcorder as a recorder] To AV Connector cover** To S-VIDEO Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) S-Video cable (provided) To AUDIO, VIDEO* and S-VIDEO OUT connectors VCR (Playback deck) TV * Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. ** When connecting the cables, open this cover. 1 Make sure all units are turned off, then connect the camcorder and the VCR as shown in the illustration. Also refer to pg. 52 and 53.
DUBBING (cont.) EN Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) Power Switch It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the 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 use this camcorder as a player] To DV OUT 1 Make sure all units are turned off.
EN 59 Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) Power Switch [To use this camcorder as a recorder] NOTE: Before the following steps, make sure that “S/AV INPUT” is set to “OFF” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 39). To DV IN Core filter DV cable (optional) Core filter To DV OUT Video unit equipped with DV output connector 1 Make sure all units are turned off.
DUBBING (cont.) EN Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card . Lock Button COPY Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card – OF F ON Play/Pause Button (4/6) 1 2 Load a memory card ( pg. 11) and cassette ( pg. 10). 3 Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate it to select “ VIDEO” and press it. The VIDEO Menu appears. 4 Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ COPY” and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate it to select “ON” and press it.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 EN 61 The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. 3 Tab Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size batteries. See “General Battery Precautions” ( pg. 89). 2 – 1 2 3 + + Insert two “AAA (R03)” size batteries in the correct direction.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN 2 4 6 8 1 0 3 5 7 9 @ $ ^ * ) ! # % & ( Functions Buttons 1 Infrared beam transmitting window 2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons 3 DISPLAY Button 4 SHIFT Button 5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons Left/Right Buttons 6 REW Button 7 FADE/WIPE Button 8 EFFECT ON/OFF Button 9 EFFECT Button 0 PAUSE IN Connector ! START/STOP Button @ MBR SET Button # SNAPSHOT Button $ Up Button INSERT Button % Down Button A. DUB Button ^ PLAY Button & FF Button * STOP Button ( PAUSE Button ) R.A.
EN 63 FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: To allow slow-speed search in either direction during video playback. OPERATION: Remote sensor Zoom Buttons Up Button SHIFT Left or SLOW Rewind Button Down Button PLAY PAUSE STOP Right or SLOW Forward Button Normal playback Press T 1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press SLOW (9 or 0) more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 5 minutes (approx. 20 seconds with a 80minute cassette) in Slow Rewind or Forward, normal playback resumes.
EN PLAYBACK EF FEC T OF F 1 2 3 4 5 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu PURPOSE: CLASS I C F I LM MONOTONE SEP I A STROBE V I DEO ECHO To allow you to add creative effects to the video playback image. OPERATION: Remote sensor EFFECT FEATURE: Playback Special Effects PLAY EFFECT ON/OFF 1) To start playback, press PLAY (4). 2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears.
EN 65 Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually. Before operation, make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control ( pg. 61).
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 52 and 53. 1 To AV Connector cover** A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector . . . ... connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector . . . To S-VIDEO ... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector. To EDIT A VCR other than above . . . ...
EN SELECT SCENES Programme IN 1–– –– : –– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 T I ME CODE TOTAL 67 MODE OUT ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Random Assemble Editing Menu –– : –– 0 0 : 00 Remote sensor PLAY FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT R.A.EDIT ON/OFF CANCEL 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/ OFF on the remote control. The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears. 5 If using a Fade/Wipe at the beginning of the scene, press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 11 12 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). 13 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed, right through to the end of the last registered scene. •Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does not start editing. •When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its RecordPause mode.
EN For More Accurate Editing Programme 1 IN 1–– –– : –– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 T I ME CODE TOTAL TV OUT ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 69 MODE Random Assemble Editing Menu –– : –– 0 0 : 00 Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING Display SYNCHRO TV – O. 1 VCR (Recording deck) MENU Wheel 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears. 5 Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ VIDEO” and press it. The VIDEO Menu appears. Then, rotate it to “SYNCHRO” and press it. The value for “SYNCHRO” is highlighted.
EN 71 Audio Dubbing Display 6e Audio Dub Standby mode The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode (墌 pg. 27). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16bit 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 ( 墌 pg. 52). Power Switch PHONE (headphone) connector* MIC (external microphone input) connector* Stereo microphone DISPLAY A.
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert Editing Display 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. 6w NOTES: ● Before performing the following steps, make sure that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON” in the Menu Screen ( 墌 pg. 39). ● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 73 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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 7. The cassette will not load properly. 7. •The cassette is in the wrong position. •The battery’s charge is low. 7. •Set it in the right position (墌 pg. 10). •Install a fully charged battery (墌 pg. 6, 7). 8. The memory card will not load properly. 8. •The memory card is in the wrong position. 8. •Set it in the right position (墌 pg. 11). 9. In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed. 9.
EN 75 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 17. The Dissolve function does not work. 17. •The Sepia, Monotone or Slow Shutter mode of Programme AE with special effects is activated. •“WIDE MODE” is set to “SQUEEZE” or “PS-WIDE” in the Menu Screen. •The previously selected mode of Programme AE with special effects was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered. 17. •Turn off Sepia, Monotone or Slow Shutter before adding Dissolve to a scene transition (墌 pg. 32, 34).
EN SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 21. The Video Echo mode does not work. 21. •The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use. •“WIDE MODE” is set to “SQUEEZE” or “PS-WIDE” in the Menu Screen. •A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in progress. 21. •Set “WIDE MODE” to “CINEMA” or “OFF” mode (墌 pg. 28). •Do not try to use the Video Echo mode during a Fade-In or Fade-Out (墌 pg. 32, 34). 22. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated. 22.
EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 77 CORRECTIVE ACTION 30. Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish. 30. •In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this happens, the displayed colours differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder. •When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. 30.
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 35. During recording, sound cannot be heard. 35. •The optional headphones are not connected to the headphone connector. •The sound volume of the headphone connector was not adjusted appropriately. The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted to during playback. 35. •Connect the optional headphones to the headphone connector (墌 pg. 82, 83). •Adjust the sound volume during playback (墌 pg. 38). 36.
EN SYMPTOM 44. An unusual mark appears. 79 POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION ———— 44. •Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor/viewfinder indications (墌 pg. 84 – 88). 44. 45. An error indication (E01 — E06) appears. 45. •A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorder’s functions become unusable. 45. •Remove the power supply (battery pack, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder.
USER MAINTENANCE EN After Use Cleaning The Camcorder 1 2 1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. 2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor. 3 4 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
INDEX Jack Box EN 81 5 1 3 1 DC Input Connector [DC IN] ................. 墌 pg. 7 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector ... 墌 pg. 54 3 S-Video Input/Output Connector [S-VIDEO] .................... 墌 pg. 52, 53, 56, 57, 66 4 Edit Connector [EDIT] .......................... 墌 pg. 66 Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing ........... 墌 pg. 65 – 70 2 4 5 Multi Connector The Jack Box can be connected with this camcorder through this connector.
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators EN 12 3 o 4 e Q W 8 R 5 rty E 6 OFF 90!@# $ 7 PLAY 82 i T Y %^& fg q uE O p P a I U) * h s w d (
Controls 1 FOCUS Button ..................................... 墌 pg. 25 2 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ................ 墌 pg. 18, 19, 22, 24, 60 3 •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. 墌 pg. 20 •Speaker/Headphone Volume Control [VOLUME] ........................................ 墌 pg. 38 4 Shooting Mode Switch [VIDEO, XGA/VGA, UXGA] ................ 墌 pg. 12 5 Power Switch [ , , , OFF] ...... 墌 pg. 12 6 Recording Start/Stop Button .................. 墌 pg. 16 7 Lock Button .................................
INDEX Indications EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 1 2 1 3 4 P 5 6 LP100 min REC 6w Anim. 2 3 4 5 6 7 SOUND 1 2 B I T 8 15 : 5 5 ! 0 9 8 7 9 0 ! Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. (墌 pg. 32, 33) Appears when in the Squeeze, Cinema or PS Wide mode. (墌 pg. 28) Rotates while the tape is running. (墌 pg. 16) Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). (墌 pg. 13) Displays the tape remaining time. (墌 pg. 16) • “REC” appears during recording.
EN 85 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 8 9 1 2 4 40 x W 0 T PHOTO 3 5 6 3 BR I GHT 1 . 1 . 01 10 : 00 7 $ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ! Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”. (墌 pg. 12) Appears when the optional flash attached to the info-shoe is ready. Appears when the white balance is adjusted. (墌 pg. 37) • “ⴣ”: Appears when the exposure is adjusted. (墌 pg. 36) • : Appears when backlight compensation is used. (墌 pg.
INDEX Indications (cont.) EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 1 2 3 4 S P 64 1 2B I T / SOUND 1 L 1 2 3 4 B L ANK SEARCH VO L UME 1 . 1 . 00 10 : 00 16 : 21 : 20 7 6 5 6 5 7 Displays the sound mode. (墌 pg. 39, 40) Displays the Blank Search mode. (墌 pg. 41) Displays the tape speed. (墌 pg. 13) Appears while a tape is running.
EN 87 Warning Indications Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted blinks. As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. (墌 pg. 10) Appears when no tape is loaded. CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”.
EN Indications INSERT ERROR! INDEX Indications (cont.) Function ● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. (墌 pg. 72) ● Appears if INSERT (w) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. (墌 pg. 72) ● Appears if the Shooting Mode Switch is set to “XGA/VGA” or “UXGA”. (墌 pg.
CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions EN 89 .... 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.
CAUTIONS (cont.) EN Memory Cards Main Unit To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use . . . .... make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark. .... make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting. 2. While the memory card is being accessed (during recording, playback, deletion, initialisation, etc.) . . . .... never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder. 3. Store memory cards . . . ....
EN 5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems: •No picture during playback. •Blocks of noise appear during playback. •During recording, the Head Clog Warning indicator “ ” appears. In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions.
TERMS EN A F AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... 墌 pg. 6, 7 Analogue Input ................................... 墌 pg. 39, 57 Animation ................................................ 墌 pg. 28 Audio Dubbing ........................................ 墌 pg. 71 Auto Date ................................................. 墌 pg. 29 Auto Focus ............................................... 墌 pg. 25 Auto Playback .......................................... 墌 pg. 42 Auto Shut off ....................
EN 93 P T Picture Mode ............................................ 墌 pg. 14 Picture Wipe/Dissolve ......................... 墌 pg. 32, 33 Playback Special Effects ............................ 墌 pg. 64 Playback Zoom ........................................ 墌 pg. 63 Power Switch Position .............................. 墌 pg. 12 Print Frame Deletion ........................... 墌 pg. 48, 49 Printer ...................................................... 墌 pg. 55 Programme AE With Special Effects ..... 墌 pg.
SPECIFICATIONS EN Camcorder For General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker : DC 6.3 V DC 7.2 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger) (Using battery pack) : Approx. 4.4 W : Approx. 5.
EN 95 For Connectors AV Video output Video input Audio output Audio input DV Output Input PHONE Headphone output MIC External microphone input PRINTER : : : : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue 0.5 V (p-p) – 2.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue 308 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo 308 mV (rms), 50 kΩ, analogue, stereo : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant : ø3.5 mm, stereo : 459 µV (rms), high impedance unbalanced, ø3.
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