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JVC GR-DV3000A Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DV3000
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web
and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only):
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html
For Accessories:
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
Recording On Tape ............................... 18
Recording On Memory Card ................... 21
Playback From Tape .............................. 25
Playback From Memory Card .................. 26
Basic Connections ................................ 54
Advanced Connections .......................... 56
Dubbing To A VCR ................................ 58
Dubbing From A VCR ............................ 59
On A Tape To A Memory Card ............... 61
Playback and Playback Zoom ............... 64
Playback Special Effects ........................ 65
Random Assemble Editing ..................... 66
For More Accurate Editing ...................... 70
Insert Editing ....................................... 71
Audio Dubbing ..................................... 72
Jack Box ............................................ 81
Indications ......................................... 84
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DV3000 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html For Accessories: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/ INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED BASIC RECORDING Recording On Tape ... 18 Recording On Memory Card ... 21 Recording On Tape And Memory Card ...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Continue using the camcorder or AC adapter/charger under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself. To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
  • Page 3 CAUTION! Attaching the Jack Box to the camcorder with cables (S-Video, Editing, DC, etc.) connected, then leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

  • Page 4: Provided Accessories

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

  • Page 5: How To Attach The Lens Cap

    How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera.
  • Page 6 How To Use Audio Cables When using an optional headphones, connect to the provided Audio cable (with a core filter attached), then connect the Audio cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. Headphones Audio cable To PHONE Core Filter...

  • Page 7: Automatic Demonstration

    Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume. “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off. To cancel Automatic Demonstration: 1.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack. To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio. If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops.
  • Page 9 BATT. RELEASE Switch ATTENTION Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. INFORMATION The extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/Charger: VU-V840 KIT : BN-V840U battery pack &...

  • Page 10: Grip Adjustment

    Tripod Mounting When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its legs to stabilise the camcorder. It is not advised to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage to the unit by falling over. To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder.

  • Page 11: Date/Time Settings

    ” 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. Press the MENU wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

  • Page 12: Loading/Unloading A Cassette

    If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again. When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover.

  • Page 13: Loading A Memory Card

    Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to FORMAT the card. Do not insert/remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed.

  • Page 14: Operation Mode

    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. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.)

  • Page 15: 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. CAMERA”...

  • Page 16: Picture Quality/Image Size Setting

    Set the Power Switch to “ 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. Press the MENU wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
  • Page 17 The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality and size as well as the composition of the subjects in the images. Approximate number of storable images IMAGE SIZE 640 x 480 1024 x 768 1280 x 960 1600 x 1200 * Since sound effects ( pg.

  • Page 18: Basic Recording

    LCD monitor is fully open and the viewfinder is pushed back in. Tilt the LCD monitor upward/ downward for best viewability. • The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed. (Now calculating) appears while recording is in progress.

  • Page 19: Journalistic Shooting

    If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape.

  • Page 20: Snapshot Recording

    If you press during Record-Standby ..“PHOTO” appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. If you press during Recording ..“PHOTO” appears and a still image will be recorded for approx.

  • Page 21: Recording On Memory Card

    There is the sound of a shutter closing. Basic Shooting (Snapshot) Power Switch 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.

  • Page 22: Recording On Tape And Memory Card

    Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 1x W 1 x W 2 x W Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display 1 x W Digital zoom zone 10X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever Power Switch MENU Wheel BASIC RECORDING FEATURE: PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instanta-...
  • Page 23 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 this, perform “Recording From The Middle of A Tape”...

  • Page 24: Basic Recording

    FEATURE: 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): •...

  • Page 25: Basic Playback

    Fast-Forward Button (3) NOTES: If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then to “ The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV ( You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body.

  • Page 26: Playback From Memory Card

    Stop Button (5) Rewind Button (2) Play/Pause Button (4/6) Fast-Forward Button (3) SELECT Button MENU VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the Wheel LCD monitor to access this switch.) [For Normal Playback: IMAGE] To display the next image Display [For Auto Playback: IMAGE] E - M A I L C L I P S O U N D BASIC PLAYBACK...

  • Page 27: Index Playback

    SELECT Button MENU Wheel INDEX Button INFO Button Selected file Index number Index Screen: IMAGE Info Screen: IMAGE : 1 0 0 - 0 0 1 0 DVC0 0 1 1 0 Operation mode indicator Battery indicator Playback Screen Menu Screen M E NU D I SPLAY OF F...

  • Page 28: Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment

    D I SPL Normal Screen USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT For Recording Menu This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( Set the Power Switch to “ the Lock Button located on the switch, then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.
  • Page 29 • When shooting scenes with movement in various directions. • When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds. Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used.
  • Page 30 NOTES: If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off. If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available. After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.
  • Page 31 The date/time is always displayed. TIME Time code is not displayed. CODE Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. CLOCK ADJ. Allows you to set the current date and time ( QUALITY Refer to “Picture Quality/Image Size Setting”...

  • Page 32: Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment

    “REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” ( pg. 15, 29). When “S/AV INPUT” is set to “ON”, camcorder playback cannot be viewed on the AV output. USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT For Playback Menu Power Switch...

  • Page 33: Playback Sound

    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 pg. 32, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.

  • Page 34: Advanced Features

    (Self-Timer starts) (Self-Timer shooting starts soon) 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. Set the Power Switch to “...
  • Page 35 • “5S” appears. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The tally lamp lights and beep sounds to indicate the start of recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record-Standby mode. • Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts, Record-Standby mode is not engaged.

  • Page 36: Fade/Wipe Effects

    IMPORTANT Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects ( 38, 39). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. Power Switch Recording Start/ Stop Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) MENU Wheel...
  • Page 37 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK FADER — B.W WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE — SLIDE WIPE — DOOR WIPE — SCROLL WIPE — SHUTTER Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen.

  • Page 38: Programme Ae With Special Effects

    • “GAIN UP” in the CAMERA Menu ( • “DIS” in the MANUAL Menu ( During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of manual focus and/or a tripod is recommended. Power Switch...
  • Page 39 White Balance ( pg. 41) is initially set to 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 40: Exposure Control

    Exposure Control 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. •...

  • Page 41: Manual White Balance Operation

    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. Set the Power Switch to “...

  • Page 42: Navigation Function

    : 1 1 3 : 2 3 : 1 5 CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion.
  • Page 43 IMPORTANT • Be sure to always use the same tape and memory card together as they were during recording; otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognize Tape and Memory Card IDs to perform NAVIGATION function properly. • Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are loaded when the following messages appear: “NO...

  • Page 44: Blank Search

    ... press 5. NOTES: In step 5, if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction.

  • Page 45: Digital Sound Effects

    Use a headphone set to hear the sound effect. To cancel recording the sound effect midway ..press D. SOUND again. The camcorder stops recording the sound effect and the sound effect indication disappears. NOTES: You can delete unwanted sound effects ( “Deleting Files”) or protect important ones from...

  • Page 46: E-Mail Clip Recording

    Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ VIDEO/MEMORY and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes. Switch (Open the LCD monitor to Press E-MAIL. The camcorder enters the E-Mail access this switch.) Clip Record-Standby mode. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start shooting.
  • Page 47 If the end of the tape is reached in step 4, the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode will be automatically cancelled. The video clip files made with this camcorder are MPEG4 compliant, however, some MPEG4 files made with other devices may not be played back with this camcorder.
  • Page 48 TITLE Button INDEX Button MENU Wheel Display Title Index Screen ADVANCED FEATURES Title Impose A selection of titles/frames stored on the provided memory card can be superimposed. TITLE SELECTION Load the provided memory card ( the Power Switch to “ ”...

  • Page 49: Protecting Files

    Power Switch VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Lock Button (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) MENU Wheel SELECT Button Display Menu MENU Screen PROTECT DELETE DPOF PR I NT NO . RESET FORMAT D I SPLAY M E NU PROTECT RENT PROT .

  • Page 50: Deleting Files

    RETURN CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion.

  • Page 51: Initialising A Memory Card

    • To cancel initialisation, rotate the MENU wheel to select “RETURN” and press it. Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during initialisation. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialisation.

  • Page 52: Setting Print Information (Dpof Setting)

    RETURN ADVANCED FEATURES Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) 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).
  • Page 53 Fast-Forward (3) Button Rewind Button (2) MENU Wheel SELECT Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Display DPOF Screen DPOF SHEETS RETURN DPOF SHEETS DPOF SAVE? EXECUTE CANCEL TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg.

  • Page 54: Connections

    ** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only. CONNECTIONS NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder.
  • Page 55 Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( pg. 54). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4.

  • Page 56: Advanced Connections

    • Refer to the instruction manual of the software on how to transfer a still image to the PC. • If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered on, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.

  • Page 57: Using The Camcorder As A Webcam

    Power Switch to “ on the PC. • “Web CAMERA” appears on the screen. • If the PC is not powered on, the camcorder does not enter the Web Camera mode. When finished, turn off the PC first, then the camcorder.

  • Page 58: Dubbing

    Repeat steps 5 through 7 for additional editing, then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished. NOTES: As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will appear on your TV. This will confirm the connections and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes.

  • Page 59: Dubbing From A Vcr

    [To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder] Make sure all units are turned off, then connect the camcorder and the VCR as shown in the illustration. Also refer to pg. 54 and 55. Set “SOUND MODE” to “12 BIT” or “16 BIT” and “REC MODE”...

  • Page 60: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector (Digital Dubbing)

    It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg. 9). 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.

  • Page 61: Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card

    Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button COPY – OF F I MA E NA GATION Play/Pause Button (4/6) MENU Wheel VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Display Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card.

  • Page 62: Using The Remote Control Unit

    Remote sensor 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.
  • Page 63 •Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on the tape ( •Displays previous page/file on the memory card ( — — — — Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder. — Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder. — — — — —...

  • Page 64: Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame Playback And Playback Zoom

    2) 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. 3) You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding down...

  • Page 65: Playback Special Effects

    To allow you to add creative effects to the tape playback image. OPERATION: 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. 3) Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT.

  • Page 66: Random Assemble Editing

    You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. BRAND CODE 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 does not come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

  • Page 67: Make Connections

    ..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 ..connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector.
  • Page 68 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 select Sepia or Monotone mode from Programme AE with special effects, you cannot use the Dissolve or Black &...
  • Page 69 EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

  • Page 70: For More Accurate Editing

    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. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR.

  • Page 71: Insert Editing

    PAUSE (6). Press and hold INSERT (w) on the remote control, then press PAUSE (6). “6w” and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode. Press START/STOP to begin editing. • Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1.

  • Page 72: Audio Dubbing

    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. If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where 16-bit recording began.

  • Page 73: Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects

    Display Audio Dub Standby mode D . SOUND LOS I Power Switch Lock Button D. SOUND Button INDEX Button MENU Wheel PLAY PAUSE EDIT IN/OUT STOP Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects Load the provided memory card ( perform step 1 and 2 of page 72. Press the MENU wheel in.

  • Page 74: 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/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes;...
  • Page 75 SYMPTOM The cassette will not load properly. The memory card will not load properly. In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed. Snapshot mode cannot be used. The colour of Snapshot looks strange. The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.
  • Page 76 • Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning editing. The effects are then automatically activated ( pg. 68). • Do not turn off the camcorder’s power after setting Edit-In and Edit- Out points, as they will all be erased ( pg. 68).
  • Page 77 LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. • The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot. • This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.
  • Page 78 High-speed Search and still playback, LCD monitor indications appear distorted. This is not a defect. • The speaker volume is too great. • Since the analogue input mode is engaged, the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. ———— ———— TROUBLESHOOTING CORRECTIVE ACTION •...
  • Page 79 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. • Eject the cassette once and re- insert it, then check if the indication clears.

  • Page 80: After Use

    After Use Turn off the camcorder. 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. Remove the cassette. Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.

  • Page 81: Index

    Multi Connector The Jack Box can be connected with this pg. 54, 67 camcorder through this connector. Never touch it with your hand or hit it with a hard object; if the pins are damaged, the connectors will become unusable due to contact failure.

  • Page 82: Controls, Connectors And Indicators

    INDEX r t y 7 8 9 0 Controls, Connectors And Indicators ) ( * &...
  • Page 83 * i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry pg. 25 pg. 38 pg. 25 Multi Connector pg. 38 When attaching the Jack Box to the camcorder, pg. 25 this part is connected. pg. 40 pg. 25 pg. 36 Power Lamp ...

  • Page 84: Indications

    Appears and blinks during shooting. • Appears during shooting. • Blinks in white when a memory card is not • Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading Displays the picture quality. There are 2 modes available: F (Fine) and S (Standard) (in order of quality).
  • Page 85 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Tape And Memory Card Recording Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ Appears when Night-Scope is engaged. Appears when the optional flash attached to the info-shoe is ready. Appears when the white balance is adjusted. •...
  • Page 86 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback SOUN BLANK SEARCH VOLUME 116 : 21 : 25 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Memory Card Playback BR I GHT Displays the sound mode. Displays the Blank Search mode. Appears while the captured image is being stored as a thumbnail image in the memory card.

  • Page 87: Warning Indications

    Appears when the date/time is not set. Appears when the built-in clock battery runs out and the previously set date/time is erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.

  • Page 88: Index

    Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the MODE REMOVE AND indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the REATTACH BATTERY indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

  • Page 89: Cautions

    CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly, the batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones. Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use.
  • Page 90 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 91 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local 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.

  • Page 92: Terms

    Blank Search ... Brighten The LCD Monitor ... Channels (Left/Right) ... Charge The Battery Pack ... Cinema ... Classic Film ... Clean The Camcorder ... Connections ... Darken The LCD Monitor ... Date/Time Display ... Date/Time Settings ... Deleting Files ...
  • Page 93 Picture Quality/Image Size ... Picture Wipe/Dissolve ... Playback Special Effects ... Playback Zoom ... Power Switch Position ... Programme AE With Special Effects ... Protecting Files ... Provided Accessories ... Random Assemble Editing ... Record-Standby ... Recording Mode ... Remote Control ... Reset ...

  • Page 94: Specifications

    Approximate number of storable images (with the provided memory card [8 MB]) FINE STANDARD For other memory cards, pg. 17. Camcorder General : DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) : Approx. 4.3 W : Approx.
  • Page 95 Video output Video input Audio output Audio input Input/output PHONE Headphone output PRINTER AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V40EA, AA-V40A, AA-V40SH or AA-V40ED Power requirement Power consumption Output Charge Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight AA-V40EA AA-V40A/SH/ED Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight S-VIDEO Output...
  • Page 96 ®Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. COPYRIGHT© 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan EA/A/SH/ED 0102FOV...

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