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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DLS1 For Customer U se: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of IN STRU CTION S cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. M odel N o. Serial N o.
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D ear Customer, IM PO RTAN T: Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Never use any AC Power Adapter/Battery Camera. Before use, please read the safety Charger other than the one provided with this information and precautions contained in the camcorder.
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IM PORTANT PRODUCT 5. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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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SERVICIN G 1. Accessories 1. Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a To avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, marked change in performance and you are unable to tripod, bracket or table.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS About Batteries D AN GER! Do not attempt to take the batteries Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead there is a risk of fire or explosion.
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Power Remote control unit Adapter/ Charger AA-V80U RM -V711U Lithium battery CR2025 for remote control unit M iniDV Cassette Tape 30 min (D VM -30) M -D V30M E Battery pack BN -V814U (X2) Battery pack BN -V856U Shoulder Strap Editing cable (ø...
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VID EO / AU D IO cable S-VID EO cable (camcorder to TV or VCR, ø 3.5 mini-plug RCA plug) D C cord Cleaning cloth Power pack CD -RO M The CD RO M contains the following 3 software programs: •...
ABOUT DV The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording. A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and color signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analog to Digital) converter samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 3.375 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum signal.
CONTENTS PRO VID ED ACCESSO RIES ABO U T D V GETTIN G STARTED ..............10 Charging The Battery Pack ..............11 Installing The Battery Pack ..................12 Indoor Use ............... 12 Using The Pow er Pack ................13 Date/ Time Settings .............
GETTING STARTED Charging The Battery Pack You can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively. ATTACH D ETACH Battery pack To AC outlet Power cord Power cord Charger AC Power indicator 1 Adapter/ Charger AA-V80U Power lamp D C O U T jack See the Additional Reference M anual for more information on charging the Battery Pack BN -V856U.
Charging Environment Perform charging where the temperature is between 10° and 30°C (50°F and 86°F). 20° 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. Continuous Shooting Continuous shooting is possible (See table below for recording time) under the following conditions: •...
GETTING STARTED (Cont.) Indoor Use When using the camcorder indoors, you can use the AC Power Adapter/Charger instead of a battery. Power cord To AC outlet Connector is under the cover DC-IN AC Power Adapter/ Charger Power lamp W hen power is Core supplied, the Filter...
Date/ Time Settings Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times. It is your choice to display it or not during playback ( pg. 56). LCD monitor REC MODE WIDE MODE Power lamp ZOOM GAIN UP Power D ial TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU...
GETTING STARTED (Cont.) Loading/ Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Cassette cover Cassette holder O PEN / EJECT PU SH -O PEN switch button Erase protection switch** M ake sure the window PU SH H ERE side is facing out.
Recording M ode Setting Set depending on your preference. LCD monitor Power lamp Recording M enu Power dial REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU Lock button REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM M EN U button Select D ial GAIN UP...
GETTING STARTED (Cont.) Grip Strap Attachment Tripod M ounting Align the tripod’s screw with the mounting socket on the bottom of the camcorder. The camcorder can be mounted on a tripod even Zoom switch with the Power Pack attached. Bottom of the camcorder START/ STO P ADJUST LEN GTH Open the pad...
Shoulder Strap Attachment When transporting the camcorder, it is convenient to use the shoulder strap. ATTACH SHO ULDER STRAP As shown in of the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelets and the buckles. Pull the strap to make sure it is attached to the camcorder firmly.
GETTING STARTED (Cont.) Remote Control Unit You can use the RM-V711U 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.
Operation M ode Tuning the Power Dial allows you to choose the appropriate operation mode among the following modes: Full Auto mode ( ), Manual mode ( ), 5 second mode recording (5S), Self-Timer mode ( ) and “ PLAY” . According to the Power Dial position you have selected, “...
RECORDING Basic Recording You should already have performed the necessary preparations ( pgs. 10 – 19). Set the Power Dial to “ ” and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features. N O TE: Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time ( pg.
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N O TES: SELECT O PERATIO N M O DE ● The image will not appear simultaneously in the Set the Power Dial to “ ” while pressing down LCD monitor and the viewfinder. No image the lock button located on the dial. appears on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder PULL O UT VIEW FIN DER O R O PEN is pulled out.
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RECORDING Basic Recording (Cont.) Recording From The M iddle 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.
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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).
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RECORDING Basic Recording (Cont.) Tape Remaining Indicator The time remaining on the tape is automatically monitored and displayed ( pg. 81). When the tape ends, “ TAPE END” appears. If the indications are turned off, the tape remaining indicator appears when remaining time reaches 2 minutes.
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Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. O PEN LCD M O N ITO R Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back and the LCD monitor is fully open (approx. 90°). TILT LCD M O N ITO R Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction.
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RECORDING Basic Recording (Cont.) Zoom Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “ closer” to the subject ( pg. 35). Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in (towards “ T” ) or zoom out (towards “ W” ). The zoom speed is variable —...
RECORDING Advanced Features Displaying The Date And Time During Recording When the Power Dial is set to “ ” , “ 5S” or “ ” , you can choose whether to display the date and time during recording or not. You must first set the date and time (see “ Date/Time Settings” pg.
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RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) Scene (5-second recording) Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. The 5-Second function may also be activated during Full Auto operation. But the White Balance remains in the previously adjusted condition.
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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. Begins blinking Blinks quickly Stops blinking and ¥ ¥ (Self-Timer starts) (Self-Timer shooting stays on W hen the START/ starts soon)
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RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) Pro Snapshot Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession. Progressive Button D isplay PHOTO Progressive D ial D uring snapshot Power D ial Lock button SELECT O PERATIO N M O DE TAKE PRO SN APSHO T (Ex cept for First turn the Power Dial to “...
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Pro Snapshot mode Pro Snapshot mode Pin-U p mode with frame* with no frame* M ulti-Analyzer 4** M ulti-Analyzer 9** Color bar (BAR)*** : There is a momentary camera shutter-type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing, which is recorded together with the image. ** : This will be disabled when P .AE/Effects other than “...
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RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) 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 60 full Frames* per second —...
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M enus The Recording M enu 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 .
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RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) REC MODE SQUEEZE CINEMA WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP 200X TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU REC M ODE (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 .
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ZOOM (Zoom magnification) You can select 10X, 40X, or 200X maximum zoom magnifications. 10X –Optical zoom that does not degrade the quality of the recording. 40X –Electronic processing (Digital zoom) that lets you get closer up. 200X –Electronically-processed images at 200-times magnification. N O TES: ●...
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RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) System M enu The System Menu allows you to set the following functions: Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut, Sound Mode and ID numbers. D isplay REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU Recording M enu Power D ial...
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ANIM. SCENE BEEP / TALLY WIND CUT SOUND MODE 32kHz ID NUMBER 32kHz 48kHz This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a computer [01 to 99]. RETURN SCEN E (5-Second M ode) ( pg. 28) W IN D CU T 5S –Pressing START/ STO P allows you to take a 5- When activated, this mode helps cut down on noise second “...
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RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) FADE/ W IPE Effects Use these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene. Refer to pages 38 – 43 for Fade/Wipe effects and techniques. Select any one effect from the Fader/ W ipe M enu.
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Fades and W ipes A scene gradually appears on a black or white screen (Fade In/Wipe In), or disappears, leaving a black or white screen (Fade Out/Wipe Out). Select Fade or Wipe at the Fader/Wipe Menu ( pg. 38). Select any one effect from of the Fader/ Wipe M enu.
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RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) Picture W ipe/ Dissolve Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. There are 6 Picture Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect. Select the Picture Wipe effect at the Fader/Wipe Menu ( pg.
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Random Variations When is selected, the camcorder chooses one of the fades/wipes at random. START RECO RDIN G Press START/ STO P . The camcorder does the rest, selecting an effect at random. • The recording starts with a Fade In or Wipe In.
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RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) FADER AND W IPE M ENU M EN U EFFECT Fade in or out with a white screen. FADER — WHITE Fade in or out with a black screen. FADER — BLACK Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade FADER —...
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M EN U EFFECT The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually DISSOLVE disappears. The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper WIPE — CORNER right corner to the lower left corner. The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen WIPE —...
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RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) P.AE/ Effects You can choose any one of the effects from the P .AE/Effect Menu. D isplay P. AE / EFFECT FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO SLOW SHUTTER 1/60 PAUSE W. BALANCE AUTO VIDEO ECHO FADER / WIPE SEL.
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SH U TTER (Variable Shutter (Speed) CLASSIC FILM 1/ 60 –The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/ 100 –The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second.
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RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) Progressive Video Recording If an image is recorded using the Progressive Mode, it is possible to play back a jitter-free still image with superior quality. A high-resolution still image can also be processed on a personal computer or can be printed out ( pg.
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M anual Focus Adjustment The camcorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from approx. 1.5 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.
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RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) 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” . D isplay Power D ial FOCUS AUTO...
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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.
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RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) W hite Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors 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 color/tint reproduction.
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M anual W hite Balance Operation If the camera is operating in manual mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting D isplay W hite paper FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback You can watch what you’ve recorded in the LCD monitor. Tape running indicator Volume switch VOL. Lock button Power lamp Power D ial LCD monitor Speaker SELECT O PERATIO N M O DE VIEW IN G RECO RDIN G Turn the Power Dial to “...
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To Perform H igh-Speed Search . . . Slow -M otion Playback ..press 2 or 3 after pressing 6 / 4 . The tape will ● To perform Slow-motion playback, the remote move at approximately 9 times the normal control is necessary.
PLAYBACK Advanced Features Playback Zoom The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10X at any time during playback. Stop button Zoom buttons RM -V711U (provided) Play button SH IFT Left/ Right/ U p/ D own buttons PLAY PAU SE STO P Lock button Power D ial...
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Playback Effects These effects allow you to be creative with the playback picture. You can use any one of the 5 effects. RM -V711U Play button (provided) PLAY EFFECT EFFECT O N / O FF Lock button Power D ial Remote sensor PLAY BACK / EFFECT P .AE/ EFFECT Select M enu...
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PLAYBACK Advanced Features (Cont.) Playback M enu The Playback M enu 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 ( pg.
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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” .) RECO RD IN G SO U N D D ISPLAY O U TPU T SO U N D...
PLAYBACK Basic Connections VCR/ TV Connection Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting. Connect when the S-VID EO cable is not used To VID EO IN connector VID EO / AU D IO Core filter cable (provided) Yellow to VID EO W hite to AU D IO L To AU D IO IN...
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N O TES: CO N FIRM PO W ER-O FF STATUS Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. ● N ever connect any other VID EO / AU D IO cable than the provided VID EO / AU D IO cable to the CON N ECT CAM CORDER TO TV OR VCR camcorder’s AV O U T connector.
PLAYBACK Advanced Connections Connection To A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a personal computer by using the provided software when connected as shown in the illustration below. It is also possible to transfer still images to a personal compu- ter with a DV connector-equipped capture board installed.
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Connection To A Video Unit Equipped W ith A DV Connector 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.
EDITING Dubbing You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual for details. Remote sensor Play button (Recording deck) Stop button Lock button D ISPLAY O N / O FF button PLAY STO P RM -V711U Power D ial...
Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto other video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. RM -V711U (provided) PLAY STO P To DV DV cable (optional)
9 2 9 ` 1 3 IM PO RTAN T PANASONIC 1 7 Although the M BR is compatible with JVC VCRs 6 6 HITACHI 1 1 and those of many other makers, it may not work 9 4 with yours or may offer limited functions.
Random Assemble Editing Using the RM-V711U remote control, you can use P .AE/Effects and make an original edited tape. To remote To ED IT jack pause connecter Editing cable Core filter (provided) Remote sensor PLAY To AU D IO IN R.A.
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EDITING (Cont.) Program MODE – – – – : – – ~ Remote sensor RM -V711U (provided) TIME CODE – – : – – TOTAL 0 0 : 0 0 FAD E/ W IPE Random Assemble PLAY EFFECT Editing M enu R.A.ED IT O N / O FF Power D ial...
EDITING (Cont.) For M ore 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.
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Adjustment of VCR‘ s against Camcorder Timing D isplay 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO 0 . 0 DISPLAY TIMECODE (Recording deck) Playback M enu Lock button 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 M EN U button Select D ial SYNCHRO 0 .
EDITING (Cont.) Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32 kHz mode ( pg. 37). N O TES: ● 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.
Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. N O TES: ● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. ●...
TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest J VC dealer. SYM PTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. No power is supplied. 1. • The power is not connected 1. • Connect the AC Adapter properly.
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SYM PTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 10. The tape is moving, but 10. • Your TV has AV input 10. • Set the TV to the mode or there’s no picture. terminals, but is not set to channel appropriate for its VIDEO mode.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.) SYM PTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 18. The Picture Wipe and 18. • The last selected editing 18. • Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions don’t scene is ending. Dissolve before beginning work. • At the end of the last recording.
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SYM PTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 26. There are disturbances in 26. • If Audio Dubbing or Insert 26. • Use a new, or infrequently audio and video. Editing have been performed used, tape for Audio repeatedly on the same Dubbing and Insert Editing portion of the tape, pg.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.) SYM PTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 35. The LCD monitor 35. • Certain FADE/WIPE, P.AE/ 35. • Re-read the sections indications blink. Effects, DIS and other functions covering FADE/WIPE, P .AE/ that cannot be used together Effects and DIS are selected at the same time.
AFTER USE Cleaning The Camcorder Battery cover O pen switch (BATTERY) Battery pack H ook Viewfinder eject knob LCD monitor REM O VE PO W ER SUPPL Y PUSH VIEW FIN DER BACK IN Return the viewfinder eject knob to its original Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC position and push the viewfinder back in.
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Zoom switch or volume switch (VO L.) Progressive D ial (PRO GRESSIVE) pg. 26, 52) pg. 30, 46) Adjusts zoom during recording or the sound Turn for Progressive Video Recording or Pro volume during playback. Snapshot Recording. & Progressive Button ( pg.
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CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS (Cont.) Bottom of the camcorder Connector cover Pull this out to open. LCD monitor ( pg. 24) D C IN jack ( pg. 12) The image appears during recording or playback. The DC cord of an AC Power Adapter can be connected.
MANUAL LP 35 min 1/250 PAUSE PHOTO & MODE SOUND 32kHz DEC 25 ’ 98 PM 5 : 30 LCD M onitor/ View finder Indications During Recording N o. FU N CTIO N D isplays the operation mode position. pg. 19) Appears when taking a Pro Snapshot.
Warning Indications IN D ICATIO N S FU N CTIO N D isplays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. W hen the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.
CAUTIONS W hen using the AC Power Adapter/ Charger in Cassettes areas other than the U SA To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features read the following cautions: automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
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5. D irty heads can cause the following problems: Main Unit 1. For safety, D O N OT ..open the camcorder’s chassis..disassemble or modify the unit..short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.
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CAUTIONS (Cont.) D eclaration of Conformity About moisture condensation . . . ● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid : VC-VJ 49WU M odel N umber into a glass will cause drops of water to form : J VC Trade N ame on the glass‘...
SPECIFICATIONS CAM CORDER Genera l : DC 6.3 V (using AC Adapter) Power DC 7.2 V (using Battery) : 6.3 W (viewfinder on), 8.2 W (LCD monitor on) Power consumption : DV Format (SD mode) Format : NTSC Standard Signal format : Digital Component Recording Video signal recording format : MINI DV Cassette...
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Iris Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lit environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too much light from entering. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to allow more light in. Color temperature A measurement in Kelvin degrees which indicates the color contents of a light source;...
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