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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DVL9500
INSTRUCTIONS
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LYT0291-001B
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Page 1: Digital Video Camera
World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/index-e.html For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. LYT0291-001B ENGLISH... - Page 2 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC- type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard.
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Page 3: Important Product Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. - Page 4 1. Accessories To avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
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Page 5: Provided Accessories
CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or holding... -
Page 6: About Dv
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
CONTENTS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES ABOUT DV GETTING STARTED Power ... 8 Date/Time Settings ... 10 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ... 11 Recording Mode Setting ... 12 Grip Adjustment ... 13 Viewfinder Adjustment ... 13 Shoulder Strap Attachment ... 14 Tripod Mounting ... 14 Operation Mode ... -
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: Using The Battery Pack
Battery Release Button 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: VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger. -
Page 10: Date/Time Settings
24 hours to charge the clock’s rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the date/time setting before using the camcorder. It is also possible to use the camcorder without the date/ time setting. NOTE: Even if you select “DATE/TIME”, if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder's internal clock continues to operate. -
Page 11: Loading/Unloading A Cassette
If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette 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 cover. -
Page 12: 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. (cont.) ”, “5S”... -
Page 13: Grip Adjustment
Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop Button Lock Button Set to “ ”, “ “5S” or “ PAUSE Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. -
Page 14: Shoulder Strap Attachment
Then tighten the screw. CAUTION: When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not use a small-sized tripod. (cont.) -
Page 15: Operation Mode
To turn on the camcorder, first set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF”, then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor. When setting the Power Switch from “OFF” to any other position, press and hold the lock button located on the switch. -
Page 16: Recording
•The lens cover opens, the power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. •The scene you are aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”... -
Page 17: Stop Recording
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 18: Stop Button [5, Stop]
STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. NOTES: When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder pg. -
Page 19: Journalistic Shooting
Self-Recording Select Dial BRIGHT – – – – – – – – – – Journalistic Shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. - Page 20 Zoom in (T: Telephoto) Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display Digital zoom zone 10X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever Power Switch RECORDING FEATURE: PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom In Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
- 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: 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 23 ENGAGE 5S MODE 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. •If you press and hold the Recording Start/Stop Button within 5 seconds after recording starts, Record-Standby mode is not engaged.
- Page 24 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The tally lamp lights. To End Progressive Video Recording . . . Lock Button ... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. NOTES: When an image recorded using the Progressive Mode is played back, the image may not look natural.
- Page 25 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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Page 26: Recording 16
During snapshot PHOTO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Pro Snapshot Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession. PRO SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to “ pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, and pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. -
Page 27: Motor Drive Mode
“Nega/Posi mode” will be disabled when “CLASSIC FILM”, “STROBE”, “SLOW” or “VIDEO ECHO” of Program AE with special effects ( If the camcorder is in a dark lit environment with “GAIN UP” set to “AUTO ” on the Recording Menu pg. -
Page 28: Red-Eye Reduction Button
Although images shot with a flash tend to look whiter than they actually are, to compensate for this camcorder automatically darkens the picture when using the flash. When shooting a subject at a distance where the flash light cannot reach (over approx. 2 m (6.6 ft) ), set the flash to “OFF” to prevent the picture from becoming too dark. -
Page 29: Flash Brightness Adjustment
Flash Adjustment Flash Brightness Adjustment When a snapshot ( pg. 26) is taken in the dark the camcorder flashes ( pg. 28) while adjusting the brightness automatically. You can also adjust the flash brightness manually. When you find that the snapshots you took look too bright or too dark, adjust it manually. -
Page 30: Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
– – – – – Normal Screen RECORDING Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ACCESS RECORDING MENU Set the Power Switch to“... - Page 31 • When shooting scenes with movement in various directions. • When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds. Switch off the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. The “ ” indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used.
- Page 32 WIND CUT SOUND MODE 32 kHz 48 kHz This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a ID NUMBER computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.
- Page 33 Recording Start/Stop Button Select Dial Power Switch Display Manual Mode Item FOCUS AUTO Menu EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. FADER / WIPE WIPE – SHUTTER FADER/WIPE Menu RANDOM SEL. FADER – WHITE FADER –...
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Page 34: Start Recording
START 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. NOTES: You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button. - Page 35 The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward the top and bottom of the screen. When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the effect used in scene transition (from , and...
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Page 36: Program Ae With Special Effects
Select Dial Power Switch Display Manual Mode Item FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO Menu W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. P. AE / EFFECT P.AE/EFFECT Menu TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE SEL. CLASSIC FILM STROBE SLOW 4X SLOW 10X PAUSE The indicator for the selected mode appears, and the... -
Page 37: Classic Film
42) 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 (33 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m (33 ft), adjust the focus manually. -
Page 38: Auto Focus
Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 1.5 cm to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): •When two subjects overlap in the same scene. -
Page 39: Manual Focus
Power lamp Lock Button Power Switch Select Dial Display Manual Mode Item FOCUS MANUAL Menu EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. FOCUS FOCUS MANUAL FOCUS NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. -
Page 40: Exposure Control
Power Switch Select Dial Display Manual Mode Item FOCUS AUTO Menu EXPOSURE MANUAL W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. EXP. To darken the image EXP. EXP. To brighten the image Exposure control indicator RECORDING Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make... -
Page 41: Iris Lock
Power lamp Lock Button Select Dial Power Switch Display Manual Mode Item FOCUS AUTO Menu EXPOSURE MANUAL W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. EXP. Iris lock indicator 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. -
Page 42: White Balance Adjustment
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. -
Page 43: Manual White Balance Operation
White paper Power lamp Lock Button Select Dial Power Switch Display Manual Mode Item FOCUS AUTO Menu EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. MANUAL Manual White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in Manual mode “... -
Page 44: High Speed Recording
•To release the High Speed Recording mode, press NOTES: During High Speed Recording, the image appears in the upper half of the camcorder's display as shown in the High Speed illustration. While the camcorder is connected to a monitor Recording... -
Page 45: Playback Basic Playback
Stop mode. NOTES: If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when the power supply is a battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automati- cally. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then to “ ”. -
Page 46: Shuttle Search
When PLAY/PAUSE (6/4) is pressed, the image may not pause immediately so that the camcorder can stabilize the still image. During this time, if PAUSE (6) on the remote control is pressed, Slow-Motion Playback will start. -
Page 47: [High Speed]
If images recorded in High Speed Recording mode are played screen back in a video unit other than this camcorder, the screen will appear divided into 2, and the images are displayed both in the upper and lower halves of the screen. -
Page 48: Advanced Features
Power Switch Power lamp Lock Button Select Dial Display 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO 0 . 0 DISPLAY TIMECODE Playback Menu 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO 0 . 0 DISPLAY TIMECODE Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions: Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display and Time Code. -
Page 49: Playback Sound
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”.) -
Page 50: Basic Connections
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO A.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input IN and A/V input connectors connectors Use the provided S-Video cable and Audio/Video cable. - Page 51 CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual. SUPPLY POWER Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
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Page 52: Advanced Connections
Never connect the JLIP-PC connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect RS-232C only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder. The date/time information cannot be captured into PC. Also refer to the instruction manuals of the provided Software and the DV connector-equipped capture board. - Page 53 For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected (provided) only to one device at a time. This camcorder can also be used as a recorder ( Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units. Be sure to use a DV cable with the noise filter.
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Page 54: Tape Dubbing
Connector CONNECT EQUIPMENT cover* Following the illustration at left, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 50 and 51. PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. -
Page 55: Digital Dubbing
( 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 56: 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. This remote control unit makes additional playback functions possible. - Page 57 — Zoom in/out ( pg. 20) — — — — — — — — Transmits the beam signal. Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder. — — — — — — — — — — — &...
- Page 58 There may be a small margin between the slow-motion playback start point you chose and the start point at which the camcorder actually begins playback in slow motion. During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be distur- bances in video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with steady images.
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Page 59: Playback Special Effects
You can use any one of the 5 effects. 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 60: Random Assemble Editing
( A ) ( B ) one). You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. IMPORTANT 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... - Page 61 48) to show or hide the Date/Time and the Time Code on the recording. To show or hide all indications except for the Random Assemble Editing Menu, press IND. ON/OFF on the camcorder for longer than 1 second. When Random Assemble Editing starts, its indications disappear and are not recorded on the new tape.
- Page 62 Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds, the time code total time may not match the total program 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 Program AE with special effects, you cannot use the Dissolve or Black &...
- Page 63 CANCEL AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR PREPARE SOURCE TAPE Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE MODE 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.
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Page 64: 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 have recorded scenes you did not want. - Page 65 (Recording deck) ADJUSTMENT OF VCR’S AGAINST CAMCORDER TIMING 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.
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Page 66: Audio Dubbing
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. AUDIO Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing. -
Page 67: Insert Editing
PAUSE DURING EDITING Press START/STOP. The camcorder re-enters Insert Pause mode. Press again to resume editing. STOP EDITING Press STOP (5) while the camcorder is in the Insert- Pause mode. NOTES: Program AE with special effects ( to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing. -
Page 68: 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 69 • The subject does not look at the first flash, which is an important part of Red-Eye Reduction. • The camcorder is too far from the subject. • The flash is not in Red-Eye Reduction mode.
- Page 70 20. • Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording. The effects are then automatically activated ( pg. 34). • Do not turn off the camcorder’s power after setting Edit-In and Edit-Out points, as they will all be erased ( pg. 34).
- Page 71 • 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. 32. • The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot.
- Page 72 If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. 44. • To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
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Page 73: User Maintenance
Mold may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. After Use Turn off the camcorder. Remove. Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then swing the cover open until it locks. -
Page 74: Index
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Page 75: Other Parts
It is used to connect the camcorder to a device pg. 9 such as a personal computer. pg. 16 For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer. pg. 15, 45 Edit Connector [EDIT] ... Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing ( S-Video Output Connector [S OUT] ... -
Page 76: Indications
Displays the date/time. & Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder. Appears when the iris is locked. Appears when the focus is adjusted manually. -
Page 77: Warning Indications
Remove the power E01 — E06 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. WIDE DEC 25 ’... -
Page 78: Terms
Brighten The LCD Monitor ... Built-in Clock's Lithium Battery ... Charge The Battery Pack ... Cinema ... Classic Film ... Clean The Camcorder ... Connections ... Darken The LCD Monitor ... Date/Time Display ... Date/Time Settings ... Demonstration Mode ... -
Page 79: Cautions
AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. -
Page 80: 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 81 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 function- ing properly.
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Page 82: Specifications
Camcorder General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 5.3 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 6.5 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder on : Approx. 7.1 W Format Signal format Video signal recording format... - Page 83 MEMO...
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