ENGLISH Automatic Demonstration DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED GR-DVP7 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in VIDEO RECORDING & English only): PLAYBACK http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html For Accessories: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING &...
(servicing) instructions in ● Use the JVC BN-V107U/V114U battery packs the literature accompanying the appliance. and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided The AA-V100U AC Power Adapter/Charger multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger.
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Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder. CAUTION! Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light, VL-F3U Video Flash or MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone to the camcorder’s Info-Shoe. This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.
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IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY 5. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for INSTRUCTIONS ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. ●...
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other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 1. Accessories To avoid personal injury: SERVICING ● Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing 1. Servicing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits damage to the product.
Provided Accessories ● AC Power Adapter/Charger ● Battery Pack ● DC Cord AA-V100U BN-V107U ● Remote Control Unit ● CD-ROM ● AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for RM-V717U remote control unit) ● USB Cable ● S/AV/Editing Cable ● Editing Extension Cable ●...
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How To Attach The Grip Belt How To Attach The Strap 1) Remove the pad and separate the two straps. 1) Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet, then pass the other end through the loop. 2) Thread one end of the strap g through the eyelet, then pass the other end through the loop.
Automatic Demonstration Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MENU Button MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). SET/SELECT Button Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no +, – Button operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and no cassette is in the camcorder. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily.
GETTING STARTED CONTENTS Power ....................10 Grip Adjustment ..................12 Viewfinder Adjustment ................12 Tripod Mounting ..................13 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ..............13 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ............13 Operation Mode ..................14 Date/Time Settings ................15 Loading A Cassette/Unloading A Cassette ..........16 Loading A Memory Card/Unloading A Memory Card ........17 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
GETTING STARTED ● If the battery operation time remains extremely Power short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets Please purchase a new one. ●...
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VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U Notches AC Power Adapter/Charger Read the kit’s instruction manual before using. Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and BATT. RELEASE supply power directly to the camcorder.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Loosen the belt. Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp switch. the grip. Pull out the viewfinder fully. Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the...
Tripod Mounting LCD Monitor And Viewfinder Align the screw on the tripod with the camcorder’s While using the LCD monitor: mounting socket. Then tighten the screw. Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Open ● Some tripods are not equipped with studs. the LCD monitor fully.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) Operation Mode VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO: To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to Allows you to record on a tape or play back a any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ ”...
Press + or – to select “CLOCK ADJ.”, and press Date/Time Settings SET/SELECT. The parameter for “Month” is highlighted. The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, Press + or – to input the month, and press SET/ but its display can be turned on or off during SELECT.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) To protect valuable recordings… Loading A Cassette Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape /Unloading A Cassette from being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab back to “REC”...
To protect valuable files (available only for SD Loading A Memory Card Memory Card)… /Unloading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the Write/erase protection camcorder at the time of purchase. Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of “LOCK”.
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS VIDEO RECORDING ..................19 Basic Recording ..................19 Tape Remaining Time ................19 Zooming ....................20 Journalistic Shooting ................20 Interface Shooting ................... 20 Time Code ....................21 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ............21 VIDEO PLAYBACK ..................
VIDEO RECORDING To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Basic Recording Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed Tape Remaining Time below: ● Power ( pg. 10) Approximate tape remaining time appears on the ●...
VIDEO RECORDING (cont.) ● Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/ Zooming MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”. ● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2”) to Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Ring is set all the way to “W”.
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).
VIDEO PLAYBACK To control the speaker volume… Normal Playback Press VOL. + to turn up the volume, or VOL. – to turn down the volume. Still Playback VOL. +/– VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Pauses during video playback. 1) Press 4/9 during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.
Blank Search NOTES: ● Before starting Blank Search, if the current position Helps you find where you should start recording in is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption. the reverse direction.
VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.) Connections To A TV Or VCR These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors To TV or VCR Red to AUDIO R IN* White to AUDIO L IN*...
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NOTES: Make sure all units are turned off. ● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown Charger as the power supply instead of the in the illustration. ( pg.
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS D.S.C. RECORDING ..................27 Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ............... 27 D.S.C. PLAYBACK ..................28 Normal Playback Of Images ..............28 Auto Playback Of Images ................. 28 Playback Of Video Clips ................29 Playback Of Digital Sound Effects ..............
D.S.C. RECORDING Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still 1024 Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power ( pg. 10) A Image Size ( pg.
These VIDEO/MEMORY Switch thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC. ● Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR- DVM70) that are not compatible with DCF cannot Play/Pause Button be viewed with this camcorder; “UNSUPPORTED (4/9) FILES”...
Playback Of Video Clips Playback Of Digital Sound Effects You can view video clips ( pg. 60) stored in the 12 sound effects are pre-stored in the provided memory card. memory card. You can listen to the sound effects stored in the memory card. The sound effects can be Load a memory card.
D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) Index Playback Of Files Viewing File Information You can view several different files stored in the You can get the relevant file information by pressing memory card at a time. This browsing capability the INFO Button during normal playback or Index makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.
Removing On-Screen Display Protecting Files Perform steps 1 – 6 of “Normal Playback Of The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental Images” ( pg. 28). erasure of files. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Press + or – to select “n DISPLAY”, and press SET/SELECT.
D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) To Remove Protection Press + or – to select MENU “PROTECT”, and press Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 8 in PROTECT SET/SELECT. The Sub DELETE “Protecting Files” ( pg. 31). Menu appears. DPOF NO . RESET To remove protection from the currently FORMAT D I SPLAY...
To delete the currently displayed file Deleting Files Press + or – to select “CURRENT”, and Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a M E NU press SET/SELECT. The time or all at once. DELETE RENT DELETE screen VIDEO/MEMORY Switch appears.
D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) Making A New Folder Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) New still pictures you are going to take can be separated from previously shot pictures by resetting This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF the file name to DVC00001; these new pictures will (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to be stored in a new folder.
To Reset The Number Of Prints Press + or – to select DPOF “EXECUTE”, and press SET/SELECT. The Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images normal playback (One Print For Each)” ( pg. 34). screen appears. AL L 1 ? Press + or –...
D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET/ Initializing A Memory Card SELECT. The memory card is initialized. ● When initialization is finished, “NO IMAGES You can initialize a memory card anytime. STORED”, “NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED” or After initializing, all files and data stored in the “NO SOUND FILES”...
ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ............38 Changing The Menu Settings ..............38 RECORDING MENUS ..................39 Wipe Or Fader Effects ................39 Program AE With Special Effects ............... 41 White Balance Adjustment ................ 42 PLAYBACK MENUS ..................50 FEATURES FOR RECORDING .................
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Setting procedure hereafter depends on the Changing The Menu Settings selected function. Menus without Sub Menus This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on- — v WIPE/FADER, r PROGRAM AE, screen menu system that simplifies many of the u W.
RECORDING MENUS 3) Press SET/SELECT. Selection is complete. Wipe Or Fader Effects ● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus. These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from REC M –...
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.) Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start or or stopped. stop recording. The selected Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out effect works. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. To deactivate the selected effect… Set the Power Switch to “M”...
Set “r PROGRAM AE” to the desired mode. Program AE With Special Effects pg. 38) ● The selected mode indicator appears. IMPORTANT: To deactivate the selected mode… Some modes of Program AE with special effects Select “OFF” in step 3. cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects.
RECORDING MENUS (cont.) Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance pg. 42, 56) is automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder TWILIGHT automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the focus manually.
Camera Menu CAMERA : Factory-preset) Recording mode Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing ( pg. 70) and Insert Editing ( pg. 72) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode. ●...
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.) Snapshot mode for video recording For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For Video Recording)” ( pg. 52). Snapshot mode with no frame SNAP MODE FULL Nega mode NEGA Pin-Up mode PIN-UP Snapshot mode with frame FRAME There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
Manual Menu MANUAL : Factory-preset) Digital Image Stabilization To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. NOTES: ● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions: • When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes. •...
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.) Maximum telephoto setting Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1 m (3.3 ft) to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. Disables the function.
System Menu SYSTEM : Factory-preset) Beep, melody and shutter sound Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the BEEP tape. The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the BEEP beginning and end of recording. It also activates the shutter sound effect. pg.
RECORDING MENUS (cont.) Sound input Enables sound input from camcorder’s stereo microphone, when Audio SOUND IN MIC/AUX Dubbing ( pg. 70) is executed. “MIC” or “AUX” appears on the Audio Dubbing screen depending on the sound input you use. Enables sound effect input recorded on the provided memory card, when D.SOUND Audio Dubbing ( pg.
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DSC Menu : Factory-preset) Picture quality The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two QUALITY FINE Picture Quality modes are available: FINE and STANDARD (in order of STANDARD quality). NOTE: The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used.
PLAYBACK MENUS Video Menu VIDEO : Factory-preset) Playback sound During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on page 38, select “SOUND MODE”...
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S-Video/AV input Enables audio and video signal output to a TV, VCR etc., via the S/AV or S/AV INPUT headphone connectors. Enables audio and video signal input from the S/AV connector. A/V IN pg. 62) Enables audio and S-video signal input from the S/AV connector. S IN pg.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING ● If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to Snapshot (For Video Recording) “ON” ( pg. 45), the Stabilizer will be disabled. ● During playback as well, all snapshot modes except Nega mode are available when MENU Button “...
Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator Self-Timer can become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding the final touch to a memorable picture. Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down VIDEO/MEMORY Switch the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) Auto Focus Manual Focus NOTE: The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close If you are using the viewfinder, you should already as approx. 5 cm (2”) to the subject) to infinity. have performed “Viewfinder Adjustment”...
Iris Lock SET/SELECT +, – Button Button BACKLIGHT Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in Button well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. Use this function in the following situations: ●...
FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) Backlight Compensation Manual White Balance Adjustment Backlight compensation brightens the subject Adjust the white balance manually when shooting quickly. under various types of lighting. Press BACKLIGHT. The indicator is displayed and the subject is brightened. If pressed again, disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level.
Site (see below for URL) and transfer them from your PC to the memory card using a USB cable to create D.SOUND Button more sound effects. http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/download/ d-sound/index.html Lock Button ● You can also use the PC card adapter CU-VPSD60, floppy adapter CU-VFSD50 or USB reader/writer CU-VUSD70 to transfer sound data from a PC to the memory card.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) of the point where the loaded memory card is NAVIGATION Function recognised is captured. ● If the recording time is over the navigation time The Navigation Function helps you check tape set in step 5, “ ”...
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To add thumbnail images during tape CAUTION: Do not remove the memory card or perform any playback other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided Perform steps 1 to 4 of “To find scenes on tape AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search)”.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) To make video clips from real-time camera E-Mail Clip Recording image You can make video clips from real-time camera Load a memory card. ( pg. 17) image or recorded video footage and store them in a Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
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To make video clips from recorded video To view video clips stored in a memory card… Refer to “Playback Of Video Clips” ( pg. 29). footage To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory card… Stop Button (8) Refer to “Deleting Files” ( pg.
DUBBING Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of Dubbing To Or From A VCR the source tape. At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the VCR’s Record mode. To pause dubbing, engage the VCR’s Record- Pause mode and press 4/9 on the camcorder. Repeat steps 8 –...
( pg. 11) ● If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the buttons on both units.
11) ● If the remote control is used when both the player To DV OUT and recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the buttons on both units.
To dub the image, Dubbing Still Images Recorded On press SNAPSHOT. ● The ” ” indication A Tape To A Memory Card blinks during dubbing. Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory ● The selected image card.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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. ( pg.
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Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s Power With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “A” or “M”. Switch set to “P”. A Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal. B Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out ( pg. 20) Zoom in/out ( pg.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Frame-By-Frame Playback Allows frame-by-frame search during video playback. During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the frame is played back.
Playback Special Effects Gives recorded scenes a CLASSIC FILM strobe effect. Like classic black and MONOTONE white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect. SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Play back the tape to locate the point where Audio Dubbing editing will start, then press PAUSE (9). While holding A. DUB The audio track can be customised only when (D) on the remote recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes.
Press INDEX to access the sound effects Index Audio Dubbing Using Digital Screen. Sound Effects Press + or – to select the desired sound effect and press SET/SELECT. Press PLAY (U) to begin Audio Dubbing. The selected sound effect is dubbed onto the tape. MENU Button ●...
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Press START/STOP to begin editing. Insert Editing ● Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1. ● To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original again to resume editing.
IMPORTANT Random Assemble Editing Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work [R.A.Edit] with yours or may offer limited functions. NOTES: Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as ● If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try the source player.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE Make Connections connector… Also refer to page 24 and 25. …Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector…...
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● To change previously registered points, press Select Scenes CANCEL on the remote control. The registered points disappear, one at a time, from the most recently registered point. ● If you are not using Wipe/Fader or Program AE Remote sensor with special effects, repeat steps 8 and 9 only.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Automatic Editing To VCR Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (9). Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (79), or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
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For More Accurate Editing Play back the dubbed scene. ● If any images from the scene prior to the Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause transition you chose for your Edit-In point were to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin recorded, that means your VCR moves too editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the quickly from Record-Pause to Record mode.
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the [A] Using USB cable optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 using the provided software.
Make sure all necessary software (provided) are Using The Camcorder As A installed in your PC and all units are turned off. WebCam Connect the camcorder to your PC using the USB cable. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection.
DETAILS ITEMS NOTES ● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and V Power ( pg. 10) 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. ●...
TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes;...
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6. During recording, sound 6. • The optional headphones are 6. • Connect the optional cannot be heard. not connected to the headphones to the headphones connector. headphone connector. • The sound volume of the pg. 95) headphones connector was •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) Advanced features SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 14. The focus does not adjust 14. • Focus is set to the Manual 14. • Set Focus to the Auto mode. automatically. mode. pg. 54) • The recording was done in a •...
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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. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) 34. Colored bright spots appear all 34. • The LCD monitor and the over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder are made with viewfinder. high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD —...
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If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Do not eject the cassette. This will cause damage to the tape. 45. An error indication (E03 or 45. • A malfunction of some kind 45.
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, below. This is a chemical reaction type called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. battery — cooler temperatures impede For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures dealer. can prevent complete charging.
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...allow inflammables, water or metallic objects If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still to enter the unit. exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer..remove the battery pack or disconnect the Mechanical moving parts used to move the video power supply while the power is on.
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If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
USER MAINTENANCE After Use Cleaning The Camcorder Turn off the camcorder. To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette well to wipe off heavy dirt.
SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For General Power supply DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.2 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.0 W Dimensions (W x H x D) 43 mm x 115 mm x 80 mm (1-3/4”...
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For Connectors S/AV Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog S-Video input C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog S-Video output C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Video input Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog...
Controls Indicators A Power Lamp [POWER]....a •E-Mail Clip Recording Button pg. 14, 19 B Tally Lamp ........[E-MAIL] ........pg. 60, 61 pg. 19, 47 •Information Button [INFO]....pg. 30 b Menu Button [MENU, +, –]....pg. 38 Other Parts c •+, –...
INDEX Indications Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only Anim. SOUND 12B IT 15:55 a Navigation Indicator pg. 58) (Appears when “NAVIGATION” is set to “ON”) b Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator pg. 39, 40) c Selected Wide Mode Indicator pg.
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only 3 4 5 1024 a Image Size: 1280 (1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480) pg. 49) b Shooting Icon pg. 27) (Appears and blinks during shooting.) c Card Icon pg.
INDEX Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 40 x EXPLOSION NOV 10 ' 02 10 : 00 AM a Operation Mode pg. 14) b • : Night-Alive Indicator pg. 41) (Appears when Night-Alive is engaged.) •...
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback a Sound Mode Indicator pg. 50) b Blank Search Indicator pg. 23) c Thumbnail storing indicator pg. 58) (Appears while the captured image is being 4 5 6 stored as a thumbnail image in the memory card) d Tape Speed pg.
INDEX Indications (cont.) Warning Indications Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is loaded.
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When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If REATTACH BATTERY the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occurred. E03 or E04 When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically.
TERMS AC Adapter ...........10, 11 Gain Up (GAIN UP) ..........44 Animation ............45 Grip Adjustment ..........12 Audio Dubbing ...........70 Auto Focus ............54 Image Size (IMAGE SIZE) ........49 Auto Playback Of Images ........28 Index Playback Of Files ........30 Auto Shut Off ..........19, 27 Indications on the LCD Monitor/ Viewfinder ..........
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Picture Quality (QUALITY) ........49 Unloading A Cassette .......... 16 Playback sound Unloading A Memory Card ......... 17 (SOUND MODE, 12BIT MODE) ......50 Playback Special Effects ........69 VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position ....... 14 Playback Zoom ...........68 Viewfinder Adjustment ........12 Power Switch Position .........14 Program AE With Special Effects (PROGRAM AE) Classic Film (CLASSIC FILM) ......42 WebCam ............