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Page 1: Digital Video Camera
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVM828 INSTRUCTIONS Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/index-e.html LYT0202-001A ENGLISH... -
Page 2: Safety Precautions
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Charger Station is on its bottom. This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL- type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. - Page 3 If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then re- attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack itself is not cold, it should not affect perform- ance.
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Page 4: Provided Accessories
AA-V60EK Grip/Hand strap Battery pack BN-V607U VIDEO/AUDIO cable VIDEO/AUDIO cable (AC Charger Station to TV or VCR, (camcorder to TV or VCR, RCA plug 4 RCA plug) ø3.5 mini-plug 4 RCA plug) S-VIDEO cable Editing cable (ø3.5 mini-plug, 2 poles) - Page 5 Remote control unit MiniDV Cassette Tape RM-V712U 30 min (DVM-30) M-DV30ME Lithium battery CR2025 Cleaning cloth (for remote control unit)
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Page 6: About Dv
VIDEO Luminance Signal (Y) Lens Chrominance (C) AUDIO This camcorder separates the data into blocks, writing one block of each data type on each track of the tape. Head tracking direction Sub-Code Area The Time Code and Date/Time data are written here, separate from the video data. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
For More Accurate Editing ... 66 Audio Dubbing ... 68 TROUBLESHOOTING AFTER USE CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS Camcorder ... 76 AC Charger Station ... 78 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording ... 79 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback ... 80 Warning Indications ... 81... -
Page 8: Getting Started
90 min. GETTING STARTED DETACH Power cord If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the AC Charger Station during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops pg. 10). When using the AC Charger Station, be sure to use the supplied power cord only. -
Page 9: Installing The Battery Pack
VU-V856KIT Extended-Use Battery Pack Kit. Installing The Battery Pack The battery pack has not been charged at the factory. Before installing it in the camcorder, be sure to charge it with the AC Charger Station ( camcorder ( pg. -
Page 10: Indoor Use
Indoor Use When using the camcorder indoors, you can use the AC Charger Station (provided) instead of a battery. Remove. Coupler CONNECT DC CORD TO CAMCORDER Insert the coupler of the provided DC cord into the camcorder. CONNECT DC CORD TO AC CHARGER STATION Connect the DC cord to the AC Charger Station’s... -
Page 11: Date/Time Settings
When this occurs, first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Charger Station etc. for over 24 hours to charge the clock lithium battery. Then perform the date/time setting before using the camcorder. -
Page 12: Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. OPEN/EJECT switch Make sure the window side is facing out. Erase protection switch** OPEN CASSETTE COVER Turn the power on, then slide the OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. -
Page 13: Recording Mode Setting
It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder. During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound. -
Page 14: Grip Strap Attachment
Pull firmly to ensure secure attachment. • To use the strap as a hand strap, thread the strap through the length adjuster when attaching it to the camcorder. Sub hand strap eyelet GETTING STARTED START/STOP... -
Page 15: Tripod Mounting
Set the Power Dial to “ ” or “ ”. TURN ON CAMCORDER Pull out the viewfinder fully. Tripod Mounting Align the tripod’s screw with the mounting socket on the bottom of the camcorder. Dioptre adjust lever ADJUST DIOPTRE Slide the Dioptre Adjust Lever located on the bottom of the viewfinder. -
Page 16: Remote Control Unit
Remote Control Unit You can use the RM-V712U to control the camcorder. When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beam effective area for indoor use is approx. 5 m. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation if the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting. -
Page 17: Operation Mode
White Balance Adjustment settings are effective. Allows you (camcorder operator) to become part of the scene once the Self-Timer: camcorder is set. This mode is similar to the Self-Timer on film cameras. Allows you to play back a recording, Playback: PLAY Allows you to switch off the camcorder. -
Page 18: Recording
You should already have performed the necessary preparations ( and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features. NOTE: Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time ( recording, you can display them during playback ( Tally lamp RECORDING pg. -
Page 19: Lcd Monitor
If 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode, power shuts off automatically to conserve energy and protect the heads. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. As long as you don’t take out the tape you were... - Page 20 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape When removing a tape on which you were recording, or when you resume recording on a tape after playing back the recording previously made (without taking the tape out between recordings), perform this proce- dure.
- Page 21 When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent leaving a blank portion on a tape, perform the procedure in “Recording From The Middle of A Tape”...
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Page 22: Adjust Brightness
Tape Remaining Indicator The time remaining on the tape is automatically monitored and displayed ( “TAPE END” appears. If the indications are turned off, the tape remaining indicator appears when remaining time reaches 2 minutes. Display – – – – – – – – – – BRIGHT Brightness Control You can adjust the brightness of the display by... - Page 23 Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back and the LCD monitor is fully open (approx. 90°). TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction.
- Page 24 Zoom Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject ( Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in (towards “T”) or zoom out (towards “W”). The zoom speed is variable — the quicker you set the zoom switch, the quicker the zoom action. NOTES: In Full Auto mode (when the Power Dial is set to “...
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Page 25: Advanced Features
Press the Select Dial twice. Selection is complete and the menu disappears. NOTES: Connect the camcorder to a TV and set “ON SCREEN” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The display appears on the connected TV . The Indicator/Display function overrides these settings. - Page 26 ENGAGE 5S MODE Then press START/STOP. The tally lamp lights and beep sounds to indicate the start of recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record-Standby mode. • If you press and hold START/STOP within 5 seconds after recording starts, Record- Standby mode is not engaged.
- Page 27 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. SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to “ down the lock button located on the dial.
- Page 28 Snapshot Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession. SNAPSHOT button Select Dial PHOTO During snapshot SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to “ ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial.
- Page 29 FULL* (Snapshot mode with no frame) MULTI 4 (Multi-Analyzer 4) * : There is a momentary camera shutter-type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing, which is recorded together with the image. Motor Drive mode: Keeping the SNAPSHOT Button pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography.
- Page 30 Menus The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions: Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnification, Digital Image Stabilizer, Gain Up, Date/Time Menu, System Menu . The following selection procedure applies to Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnifica- tion, Stabilization and Gain Up . Please refer to pages 31, 32 for details.
- Page 31 REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU REC MODE (Recording mode) You can change the tape recording speed. LP tape speed is slower than SP, allowing LP to record 1.5 times longer than SP. If you have shot in SP mode, Audio Dubbing will be possible later. NOTES: Tapes shot in LP mode are recommended to be played back on this unit.
- Page 32 During Full-Auto mode, 40X is selected automatically. DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) When recording while holding the camcorder in your hand, or when shooting a subject with little or no contrast, subtle hand movements will cause shakiness in the recorded image.
- Page 33 System Menu The System Menu allows you to set the following functions: Photo Mode, Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut, Sound Mode, ID numbers and Demonstration Mode ( Display REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU Recording Menu PHOTO MODE FRAME...
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Page 34: Photo Mode
P.AE/Effects ( confirm how these functions operate. When the camcorder is turned off, “DEMO. MODE” is set to “OFF”. NOTE: If a tape is in the camcorder, the Demo mode cannot be turned on. Advanced Features (Cont.) FULL MULTI 4 PIN-UP ANIM. -
Page 35: Start Recording
FADE/WIPE Effects IMPORTANT: If certain P.AE/Effects ( pg. 42) are activated, some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used. If you select a Fade/ Wipe Effect that is unusable in the current situation, the indication blinks. Use these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene. - Page 36 Press START/STOP to start recording, and the Fade In or Wipe In occurs automatically. ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT When you want to stop recording the scene, press START/STOP. Before the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode, the Fade Out or Wipe Out occurs automatically. RECORDING...
- Page 37 RESUME RECORDING If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording (without having turned the camcorder’s power off), the previous scene wipes out, revealing the new scene. Previous scene end Wipe In...
- Page 38 Random Variations When is selected, the camcorder chooses one of the fades/wipes at random. RECORDING NOTE: The Picture Wipe/Dissolve feature is not available when Random Fader is activated. START/STOP button Advanced Features (Cont.) START RECORDING Press START/STOP. The camcorder does the rest, selecting an effect at random.
- Page 39 FADER AND WIPE MENU MENU FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK FADER — MOSAIC FADER — B.W WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE — SLIDE WIPE — DOOR WIPE — SCROLL WIPE — SHUTTER Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen.
- Page 40 The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre toward the top and bottom of the screen. When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the effect used in scene transition (from the Fade and Wipe effects).
- Page 41 P.AE/Effects IMPORTANT: If certain Fades or Wipes ( pg. 39, 40) are activated, some P.AE/Effects cannot be used. If you select a P.AE/Effect that is unusable in the current situation, the effect’s symbol begins flashing. You can choose any one of the effects ( FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE...
- Page 42 White Balance ( pg. 46) is initially set to but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.
- Page 43 Manual Focus Adjustment The camcorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from approx. 5 cm to infinity automatically. However, when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, adjust the focus manually.
- Page 44 Exposure Control Usually this is adjusted automatically. However, when the background is too bright or too dark in compari- son with the subject, the exposure could be corrected manually. Factory preset is “AUTO”. Display FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE MANUAL W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE...
- Page 45 Iris Lock Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance (thus its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder), or when you want to lock the brightness level. When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not darken.
- Page 46 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, the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction.
- Page 47 Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in manual mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting Display FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN Manual Mode Item Menu MANUAL...
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Page 48: Playback
You can watch what you’ve recorded in the LCD monitor. Tape running indicator SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial. The Power lamp comes on. OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor. - Page 49 To temporarily stop playback, press 6/4. Press again to resume playback. If still playback contin- ues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged. After 5 minutes in the stop mode, the camcorder’s power is automatically turned off.
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Page 50: Advanced Features
Press the Play button to start playback. ACTIVATE ZOOM Press the zoom buttons (T/W) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder’s remote sensor. • Pressing T zooms in. LOCATE PORTION OF MAGNIFIED SCENE You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. - Page 51 START PLAYBACK Press the Play button (4). ACCESS PLAYBACK EFFECT SELECT MENU Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears. SELECT PLAYBACK EFFECT Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT.
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Page 52: Playback Menu
Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions: Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display and Time Code . The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( Display 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO... - Page 53 Playback Sound During 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. (32 kHz is preset to “SOUND 1” and 48 kHz is preset to “FULL SOUND”.)
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Page 54: Basic Connections
VCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder) Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting. Connector is under the cover. To AV OUT connector CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR Pull out the connector cover and open it. - Page 55 The charging time for two BN-V607U battery packs is approx. 190 minutes. NOTE: To charge the battery pack installed in the camcorder, be sure to switch off the camcorder first. If it is not switched off, charging will not begin.
- Page 56 VCR/TV connection (using the AC Charger Station) (Cont.) Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting. White Yellow To VIDEO OUT connector To S-VIDEO OUT connector PLAYBACK Yellow : VIDEO White : AUDIO L To AUDIO OUT connectors (L/R) VIDEO/AUDIO cable (provided)
- Page 57 When using the provided VIDEO/AUDIO cable, S-VIDEO cable or editing cable, make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. The core filter improves perform- ance of equipment. Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on.
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Page 58: Advanced Connections
Connection to the Digital Printer GV-DT1 (optional) allows you to print out the images or to transfer the captured image from the Digital Printer to a personal computer. 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. - Page 59 DV connector only when using the AC Charger Station. When using the camcorder for dubbing, be sure to use it as a player. The camcorder’s DV connector is only for output. Also refer to the instruction manuals of the...
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Page 60: Editing
Dubbing You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual for details. DISPLAY PLAY STOP Recorder (Recording deck) MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the AC Charger Station to your VCR as shown in the illustration on page 56. -
Page 61: Digital Dubbing
Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto other video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. To AC outlet Connector is under the cover. -
Page 62: Brand Setting
NAME (A) (B) IMPORTANT PHILIPS Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions. NOTES: If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST. -
Page 63: Random Assemble Editing
56). Charger Station to the VCR’s remote pause terminal using an editing cable. If you use a JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause terminal or a non-JVC VCR, connect the AC Charger Station’s EDIT connector to the remote control’s remote pause connector using an editing... - Page 64 Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds, the time code total time may not match the total programme time exactly. Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points. If you use Sepia or Monotone P.AE/Effects, you can’t use the Dissolve or Black &...
- Page 65 When the editing cable is connected to the Pause terminal during dubbing, make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR’s sensor, and that the path between the two is unobstructed. If, during Random Assemble Editing, you press any button on the camcorder, its Record-Standby mode is automatically engaged.
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Page 66: For More Accurate Editing
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Standby 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’ve recorded scenes you didn’t want. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR. - Page 67 0 . 0 DISPLAY TIMECODE ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU 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 MENU. The Playback Menu appears on the TV screen.
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Page 68: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32 kHz mode ( NOTES: Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. - Page 69 If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas. If feedback or howling occurs during TV Playback, move the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.
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Page 70: Troubleshooting
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. SYMPTOM 1. No power is supplied. 2. “SET DATE/TIME!” appears. 3. Recording cannot be performed. 4. There is no playback picture. - Page 71 SYMPTOM 10. The tape is moving, but there’s no picture. 11. In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed. 12. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 13. Digital Zoom doesn’t work. 14. P.AE/Effects and Fade/ Wipe Effects don’t work. 15.
- Page 72 Edit-In and Edit-Out points, as they will all be erased ( pg. 37). • The camcorder automati- cally shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the Record-Standby mode. Make sure you continue operations within 5 minutes...
- Page 73 LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. 31. •The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot. 32. •This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.
- Page 74 If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. 40. • To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 30°C ( pg.
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Page 75: After Use
AFTER USE Cleaning The Camcorder Battery cover LCD monitor REMOVE POWER SUPPLY Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Charger Station ( pg. 8 – 10). CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth. •Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. -
Page 76: Controls, Indications And Connectors
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS Camcorder Connector cover Pull this out to open. Lens hood Turn this counterclockwise to release. Lens cover Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out or the LCD monitor is opened fully with the Power Dial set to any position except “PLAY” or “OFF”. - Page 77 15) Pull out when recording. & Power dial ( pg. 17) Turning the camcorder on/off, recording or playback is possible. START/STOP button ( Starts recording or stops recording to make the camcorder enter the record-standby mode. Volume switch (VOLUME) ( Adjusts the sound volume during playback.
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Page 78: Ac Charger Station
NOTE: Make sure that the camcorder is turned on while connecting the camcorder to a PC using the AC Charger Station’s JLIP connector. If the camcorder is turned off (because the Power Dial is set to “OFF” or due to Auto Shut Off* etc.) while the JLIP program software is used,... -
Page 79: Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording
Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind. ( Displays the 5 second mode recording or animation recording mode. Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder. Displays the date/time. -
Page 80: Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback
Appears while in the digital dubbing mode.* Displays the date/time. Displays the brightness of the screen or the speaker volume. Displays the time code. * Appears during digital dubbing when this camcorder is used as a recorder ( 32kHz SOUND1 TC 01 : 28 : 15 –... -
Page 81: Warning Indications
Press the reset button after removing the power supply (battery, etc.), and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. -
Page 82: Cautions
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT ..push it strongly or apply any shocks..place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. 2. To prolong service life . . . -
Page 83: Main Unit
20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the Cleaning Cassette’s instructions. If, after using the Cleaning Cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. -
Page 84: Specifications
Camcorder General Power Power consumption Format Signal format Video signal recording format Cassette Tape Speed Maximum recording time Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions Weight Video Output DV output/input Audio Output Headphone output... - Page 85 AC Charger Station General Power Power consumption Output power Operating temperature Dimensions Weight Connectors S-Video Video Audio JLIP Editing Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. : AC 110 to 240 V`, 50/60 Hz : 20 W : DC 7.2 V , 0.77 A (charge)
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Page 86: Glossary Of Terms
(See “White Balance”.) AC Charger Station Used when charging the battery. Or, when connected directly to the camcorder, it can be used as a power supply. Auto focus Focus can be set for automatic adjustment, for beginners who find the adjustment difficult. -
Page 87: Index
Auto Shut off ... Battery ... Battery Low ... Beep/Tally ... Charging ... Cinema ... Classic Film ... Cleaning The Camcorder ... Connections ... Date/Time Display ... Date/Time Settings ... Demonstration Mode ... Digital Dubbing ... Digital Image Stabilizer ... - Page 88 ®Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan EG-SH 0698MKV...