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Make Connections

1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE

connector…

Also refer to page 24.

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…

Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

C A VCR other than above…

Connector Cover***

Connect the editing cable to the remote

control’s PAUSE IN connector.

To S /AV

2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder.

3 Set the Playback Mode Switch to “VIDEO”.

4 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

S/AV/Editing cable

5 Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape

(provided)

and engage the AUX mode.

Refer to the VCR’s instructions.

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NOTES:

Editing extension

Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the

cable (provided)****

indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If

they do, they will be recorded onto the new tape.

To choose whether or not the following displays

“Y/C”/“CVBS” Video Out

Select Switch

appear on the connected TV…

Cable

Date/time

Adapter*

ABTo Re mote PAUSE

Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.

or R.A.EDIT

( pg. 33, 40) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote

control to turn on/off the date indication.

VCR

Time code

CTo PAUSE IN

Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”.

( pg. 33, 40)

Indications other than date/time and time code

ADVANCED FEATURES

DISPLAY

TV

Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/

TV”. ( pg. 33, 40)

A Black to S-VIDEO IN**

B Yellow to VIDEO IN

C White to AUDIO L IN

D Red to AUDIO R IN

* If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the

provided cable adapter.

** Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN

connector. In this case, it is not necessary to

connect the yellow video cable.

*** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

****If necessary, use this cable for connections.

NOTE:

Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter

as required:

Y/C:

When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts

Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.

CVBS:

When connecting to a TV or VCR which does

not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Select Scenes

If the search time for an in-point exceeds

5 minutes, the recording deck’s Record-Standby

mode will be cancelled and editing will not take

place.

If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-

PLAY

In and Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be

FADE/WIPE

included in the edited version.

EFFECT

Since time codes register time only as accurately

EDIT IN/OUT

R.A.EDIT

as seconds, the time code total time may not

ON/OFF

match the total program time exactly.

CANCEL

Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all

registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.

6 Press PLAY (U) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from

on the remote control.

Special Effects, you cannot use the Dissolve or

The Random Assemble

Selected parameter

Black & White Fader. In this case the Dissolve or

Editing Menu appears.

Black & White indicator begins blinking. Once the

NIOUT

MODE

7 If using a Wipe/Fader at

1

––

–– : –– ~

next Edit-In point is registered, the effect is turned

2

~

the beginning of the

3

~

off. To combine these effects, use Sepia or

scene, press FADE/WIPE

4

~

5

~

Monotone during recording, then use the Dissolve

on the remote control.

6

~

7

~

or Black & White Fader during Random Assemble

Cycle through the

8

~

CODETIME

:

––

Editing.

effects by pressing

TOTAL

0

:

000

It is not possible to use Wipe/Fader effects,

repeatedly, and stop

Program AE and Special Effects during Random

when the one you want is displayed.

Assemble Editing using i.LINK cable.

You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the

beginning of Program 1.

8 At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/

OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position

appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.

9 At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The

Edit-Out position appears in the Random

Assemble Editing Menu.

10 If using a Wipe/Fader at the end of the scene,

press FADE/WIPE.

Cycle through the effects by pressing

repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is

displayed.

If you select a Wipe/Fader effect for an Edit-Out

point, the effect is automatically applied to the

following Edit-In point.

You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the

end of the last scene.

When you use Fader/Wipe effects, that time is

included in the total time (this does not apply

to Picture Wipe/Dissolve).

11 If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT.

( pg. 58)

12 Repeat steps 8 through 11 to register

additional scenes.

To change previously registered points, press

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

with special effects, repeat steps 8 and 9 only.

NOTES:

When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out

points so that there is a relatively large difference

between them.

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Picture Wipe And Dissolve Menu

Automatic Editing To VCR

(available only for Random Assemble Editing)

You can use not only the wipe/fader effects on page

48 but also the picture wipe and dissolve effects

below.

DISSOLVE: The new scene gradually appears

as the old one gradually disappears.

PAUSE

WIPE CORNER: The new scene wipes in

over the previous one from the upper right corner to

the lower left corner.

WIPE WINDOW: The next scene gradually

VCR REC STBY

wipes in from the centre of the screen toward the

13 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the

corners, covering the previous scene.

beginning of the scene you want to edit and press

WIPE SLIDE: The next scene gradually wipes

PAUSE (9).

in over the previous one from right to left.

14 Press VCR REC STBY (79), or manually

WIPE DOOR: The previous scene wipes out

engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

from the centre to the right and left, like a door

being pushed open to reveal the next scene.

15 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the

camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed,

WIPE SCROLL: The new scene wipes in over

right through to the end of the last registered

the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top.

scene.

WIPE SHUTTER: The new scene wipes in

When dubbing is complete, the camcorder

over the previous one from the centre toward the top

enters the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its

and bottom of the screen.

Record-Pause mode.

If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the

tape will be dubbed all the way to the end

automatically.

If you operate the camcorder during automatic

editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause

mode and automatic editing will stop.

16 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and

the VCR.

To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear,

press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.

ADVANCED FEATURES

NOTES:

Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control

clears all settings registered during Random

Assemble Editing.

When the editing cable is connected to the remote

control’s PAUSE IN connector during dubbing,

make sure the remote control is pointed at the

VCR’s sensor, and the path between the two is

unobstructed.

Random Assemble Editing may not function

properly when using a tape including several

duplicated time codes. ( pg. 21)

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

For More Accurate Editing

Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing

4 Press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random

Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press the

MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “t VIDEO”,

and press it. The VIDEO Menu appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “SYNCHRO”,

and press it. The value for “SYNCHRO” is

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

highlighted.

7 Based on the diagnostics performed, you can

now advance the VCR’s record timing by rotating

Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause

the MENU Wheel towards R. You can also delay

to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin

the VCR’s record timing by rotating the MENU

editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the

Wheel towards T.

same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find

The adjustment range is from –1.3 to +1.3

that you have recorded scenes you did not want. For

seconds, in 0.1-second increments.

a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing

Press the MENU Wheel in to finish the setting.

of the camcorder against your VCR.

8 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “BRETURN”,

Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing

and press it twice.

Now perform Random Assemble Editing

1 Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point

beginning with step 6 on page 62.

the remote control at the camcorders remote

sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.

NOTES:

Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

Before performing actual Random Assemble

Editing, do a few Random Assemble Editing trial

Program 1

runs to check whether the value you have input is

NIOUT

MOD E

appropriate or not, and make adjustments

Random Assemble

1

––

–– : –– ~

2

~

Editing Menu

accordingly.

3

~

4

~

Depending on the recorder, there may be

5

~

6

~

situations where the timing difference cannot be

7

~

8

~

fully corrected.

CODETIME

:

––

TOTAL

0

:

000

2 Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1

only. In order to check VCR and camcorder

timing, select the beginning of a scene transition

as your Edit-In point.

3 Play back the dubbed scene.

If any images from the scene prior to the

transition you chose for your Edit-In point were

recorded, that means your VCR moves too

quickly from Record-Pause to Record mode.

If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress,

the VCR is slow to start recording.

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

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Connection To A Personal Computer

[A] Using USB cable

To USB connector

USB cable (provided)

PC

To USB

OR

[B] Using i.LINK cable

i.LINK cable

To i. LINK

(optional)

connector

PC with i.LINK

To i.LINK IN/OUT

connector

When using an i.LINK cable, be sure to use the

[A] Using USB cable

optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U

It is possible to do the following things:

i.LINK cable depending on the type of i.LINK

Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a

connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC.

PC.

If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB

Use this camcorder as a WebCam. ( pg. 66)

cable is not powered, the camcorder does not

enter the USB mode.

The date/time information cannot be captured into

[B] Using i.LINK cable

the PC.

ADVANCED FEATURES

It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a

Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and

PC with an i.LINK connector by using the provided

Software.

software, software equipped with the PC or

The still images can also be transferred to a PC

commercially available software.

with an i.LINK connector-equipped capture board.

The system may not work properly depending on

NOTES:

the PC or capture board you are using.

Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB/

i.LINK CONNECTION GUIDE” for the installation

“USB MODE” and/or “ACCESSING FILES”

of the bundled software and drivers.

appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is

The software operation manual is provided as PDF

accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder

file on the CD-ROM.

is transferring a file to the PC.

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while

Charger as the power supply instead of the

ACCESSING FILES” is displayed on the LCD

battery pack. ( pg. 11)

monitor since this can result in product damage.

Never connect the USB cable and the i.LINK

cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect

only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)

1 Make sure all necessary software (provided) are

Using The Camcorder As A

installed in your PC.

2 Set the Recording Mode Switch to “MEMORY”.

WebCam

3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

connection.

switch.

4 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the USB

cable.

” appears on the screen.

If the PC is not powered on, the camcorder

does not enter the Web Camera mode.

5 When finished, turn off the PC first, then the

camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the

camcorder and PC.

Connector Cover*

NOTES:

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

To USB

Charger as the power supply instead of the

battery pack. ( pg. 11)

You can also use the camcorder for video

conference over the Internet by using Microsoft

®

®

Windows

Messenger

. For details, refer to the

USB cable

instruction manual of the provided software.

(provided)

In the Web Camera mode, the following buttons

cannot be operated: SNAPSHOT, INDEX, NAVI,

NAVI STORE, the Recording Start/Stop Button.

Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and

provided Software.

To USB connector

USB-equipped PC

* When connecting the cable, open the cover.

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DETAILS

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ITEMS NOTES

V Power ( pg. 10) Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C

is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold,

charging may be incomplete.

Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

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.

Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes

warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.

V VIDEO

When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may

RECORDING

be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead.

( pg. 18)

The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.

There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette

holder opens. Do not use force.

Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes

completely before closing the cassette holder cover.

When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds before

actual recording starts. The “T” indicator starts rotating when the camcorder

actually starts recording.

The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the

accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.

“TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off

automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears

when a cassette at its end is loaded.

During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To hear the sound, connect

optional headphones to the headphone connector. Adjust the sound volume by

rotating the MENU Wheel. ( pg. 22)

During Interface Shooting, the “Tape Running” indicator and warning indications

( pg. 73 – 75) are the only ones that are shown; they appear reversed in the

display as they would when viewing a mirror, but are not reversed in the

recording.

The tape remaining indicator does not appear during interface shooting. However,

when the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indicator appears showing the

remaining time: (blinking) (blinking) (blinking)

REFERENCES

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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; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual

from the beginning.

Power

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. No power is supplied. 1. The power is not connected

1. Connect the AC Power

properly.

Adapter/Charger securely.

The battery is dead.

( pg. 11)

The LCD monitor is not open

Replace the dead battery

fully or the viewfinder is not

with a fully charged one.

pulled out when recording.

( pg. 10, 11)

Open the LCD monitor fully

or pull out the viewfinder.

Video and D.S.C. Recording

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

2. Recording cannot be

2. The Power Switch is set to

2. Set the Power Switch to “A

performed.

P” or “OFF”.

or “M”. ( pg. 18, 26)

— For Video Recording —

— For Video Recording —

The tape’s erase protection

Set the tape’s erase

tab is set to “SAVE”.

protection tab to “REC”.

The Recording Mode Switch

( pg. 16)

is set to “MEMORY”.

Set the Recording Mode

“TAPE END” appears.

Switch to “VIDEO”.

The cassette holder cover is

Replace with new cassette.

open.

( pg. 16)

— For D.S.C. Recording —

Close the cassette holder

The Recording Mode Switch

cover.

is not set to “MEMORY”.

— For D.S.C. Recording —

Set the Recording Mode

Switch to “MEMORY”.

3. When shooting a subject

3. This is a result of exceedingly

3.

illuminated by bright light,

high contrast, and is not a

vertical lines appear.

malfunction.

4. When the screen is under

4. This is not a malfunction. 4.

direct sunlight during shooting,

the screen becomes red or

black for an instant.

5. During recording, the date/

5. “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”. 5. Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”.

time does not appear.

( pg. 33, 37)

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.

( pg. 83)

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7. The LCD monitor or

7. Certain Wipe/Fader effects,

7. Re-read the sections covering

viewfinder indications blink.

certain modes of Program

Wipe/Fader effects, Program

AE, “OIS” and other

AE and “OIS”. ( pg. 35, 48)

functions that cannot be used

together are selected at the

same time.

8. Digital Zoom does not work. 8. 10X optical zoom is selected.

8. Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or

The Recording Mode Switch

“200X”. ( pg. 34)

is set to “MEMORY”.

Set the Recording Mode

Switch to an appropriate

position except “MEMORY”.

Video and D.S.C. Playback

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

9. Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward

9. The Power Switch is set to

9. Set the Power Switch to

functions do not work.

A” or “M”.

P”. ( pg. 22)

The Playback Mode Switch is

Set the Playback Mode

set to “MEMORY”.

Switch to “VIDEO”.

10. The tape is moving, but there is

10. Your TV has AV input

10. Set the TV to the mode or

no picture.

terminals, but is not set to its

channel appropriate for

VIDEO mode.

video playback. ( pg. 24)

The cassette holder cover is

Close the cassette holder

open.

cover. ( pg. 16)

11. Blocks of noise appear during

11.

11. Clean the video heads with

playback, or there is no

an optional cleaning

playback picture and the

cassette.

screen becomes blue.

12. A memory card cannot be

12. The Power Switch is set to

12. Set the Power Switch to

played back.

A” or “M”.

P”. ( pg. 27)

The Playback Mode Switch is

Set the Playback Mode

set to “VIDEO”.

Switch to “MEMORY”.

13. The image on the 4:3 TV is

13. This occurs during recording

13. This is not a malfunction.

elongated vertically (squeeze).

in HI-RES or PS50 mode

Disconnect either of two

when a tape (its erase

cables.

protection tab is set to “REC”)

is loaded.

The component video cable

and S/AV/Editing cable are

connected simultaneously.

REFERENCES

14. The screen of the LCD monitor

14. The S/AV/Editing cable is

14. This is not a malfunction.

or viewfinder is blackened or

connected and “S/AV

After dubbing, set “S/AV

blocks of noise appear on its

INPUT” ( pg. 39) is set to

INPUT” back to “OFF”.

right side when the Power

A/V IN” or “S IN”.

Switch is set to “P” for

dubbing (but 4·9 is not

pressed).

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

Advanced features

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

15. The focus does not adjust

15. Focus is set to the Manual

15. Set Focus to the Auto mode.

automatically.

mode.

( pg. 44)

The recording was done in a

Clean the lens and check the

dark place, or the contrast

focus again. ( pg. 79)

was low.

The lens is dirty or covered

with condensation.

16. In the 5-Second mode,

16. The 5-Second mode is set to

16. Set “5S” to “5S” in MANUAL

recording ends before

Anim.” in MANUAL Menu.

Menu. ( pg. 33, 35)

5 seconds have elapsed.

17. Snapshot mode cannot be

17. The Squeeze mode

17. Disengage the Squeeze

used.

(SQUEEZE) is selected.

(SQUEEZE) mode.

( pg. 33, 36)

18. The colour of Snapshot looks

18. The light source or the

18. Find a white subject and

strange.

subject does not include

compose your shot so that it

white. Or there are various

also appears in the frame.

different light sources behind

( pg. 26, 42)

the subject.

Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)

The Sepia (SEPIA) or

and Monotone

Monotone (MONOTONE)

(MONOTONE). ( pg. 33,

mode is activated.

49)

19. The image taken using

19. Shooting was performed

19. Press BACK LIGHT.

Snapshot is too dark.

under backlit conditions.

( pg. 43)

20. The image taken using

20. The subject is too bright. 20. Press P.A E and set

Snapshot is too bright.

“PROGRAM AE” to

“SPOTLIGHT”. ( pg. 48)

21. White Balance cannot be

21. The Sepia (SEPIA) or

21. Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)

activated.

Monotone (MONOTONE)

or Monotone (MONOTONE)

mode is activated.

mode before setting White

Balance. ( pg. 49)

22. Wipe/Fader effects do not

22. The Power Switch is set to

22. Set the Power Switch to “M”.

work.

A”.

( pg. 14)

23. The Black & White Fader does

23. The Sepia (SEPIA) or

23. Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)

not work.

Monotone (MONOTONE)

and Monotone

mode is activated.

(MONOTONE).

( pg. 33, 49)

24. Program AE does not work. 24. The Power Switch is set to

24. Set the Power Switch to “M”.

A”.

( pg. 14)

25. Cannot record signals from a

25. The connected device is not

25. Dubbing from other devices

device which is connected to

compatible with this

in MPEG2 format is possible

the i.LINK IN/OUT connector.

camcorder.

if the connected device is

another same model of this

unit.

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Other problems

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

26. The CHARGE indicator on the

26. The temperature of the

26. To protect the battery, it is

AC Power Adapter/Charger

battery is extremely high/low.

recommended to charge it in

does not light.

Charging is difficult in places

places with a temperature of

subject to extremely high/

10°C to 35°C. ( pg. 76)

low temperatures.

27. “SET DATE/TIME!” appears. 27. The built-in clock’s

27. Connect the camcorder to an

rechargeable lithium battery

AC outlet using the AC Power

is discharged.

Adapter/Charger for over 24

The previously set date/time

hours to charge the clock’s

is erased.

lithium battery. ( pg. 15)

28. There is no picture. 28. The camcorder is not getting

28. Turn the camcorder’s power

power, or some other

off and on again. ( pg. 14)

malfunction exists.

29. Some functions are not

29. The Power Switch is set to

29. Set the Power Switch to “M”.

available using the MENU

A”.

( pg. 14)

Wheel.

30. Files stored in the memory

30. Files stored in the memory

30. Remove protection from the

card cannot be deleted.

card are protected.

files stored in the memory

card and delete them.

( pg. 29, 30)

31. When the image is printed

31. This is not a malfunction. 31. By recording with “OIS”

from the printer, a black bar

activated ( pg. 33, 35) this

appears at the bottom of the

can be avoided.

screen.

32. When the camcorder is

32. The i.LINK cable was

32. Turn the camcorder’s power

connected via the i.LINK

plugged/unplugged with

off and on again, then

connector, the camcorder does

power turned on.

operate it.

not operate.

33. The rear of the LCD monitor is

33. The light used to illuminate

33. Close the LCD monitor to

hot.

the LCD monitor causes it to

turn it off or set the Power

become hot.

Switch to “OFF”, and let the

unit cool down.

34. Images on the LCD monitor

34. In places subject to low

34. Adjust the brightness and

appear dark or whitish.

temperature, images become

angle of the LCD monitor.

dark due to the

( pg. 12, 13)

characteristics of the LCD

REFERENCES

monitor. When this happens,

the displayed colours differ

from those that are actually

recorded. 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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

35. Coloured bright spots appear

35. The LCD monitor and the

35.

all 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

monitor or the viewfinder.

These spots are not recorded

on the tape. This is not due to

any defect of the unit.

(Effective dots: more than

99.99 %)

36. The indicators and the image

36. This may occur when the

36.

colour on the LCD monitor are

surface or the edge of the

not clear.

LCD monitor is pressed.

37. The cassette will not load

37. The battery’s charge is low. 37. Install a fully charged battery.

properly.

( pg. 10, 11)

38. The memory card cannot be

38.

38. Push in the memory card a

removed from the camcorder.

few more times. ( pg. 17)

39. Picture does not appear on the

39. The viewfinder is pulled out

39. Push the viewfinder back in

LCD monitor.

and “PRIORITY” is set to

or set “PRIORITY” to “LCD”

“FINDER”.

or “BOTH”.

The LCD monitor’s brightness

( pg. 12, 33, 36)

setting is too dark.

Adjust the brightness of the

LCD monitor. ( pg. 13)

If the monitor is tilted

upward 180 degrees, open

the monitor fully. ( pg. 12)

40. Images on the LCD monitor

40. The speaker volume is too

40. Turn the speaker volume

are jittery.

great.

down. ( pg. 22)

41. The LCD monitor, the

41.

41. Wipe them gently with soft

viewfinder and the lens have

cloth. Wiping strongly can

become dirty (ex. fingerprints).

cause damage. ( pg. 79) To

clean the viewfinder, please

consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

42. Time code does not appear. 42. “TIME CODE” is set to

42. Set “TIME CODE” to “ON”.

“OFF”.

( pg. 33, 37, 40)

43. An error indication (E01, E02

43. A malfunction of some kind

43. pg. 75.

or E06) appears.

has occurred. In this case the

camcorder’s functions

become unusable.

44. An error indication (E03 or

44. A malfunction of some kind

44. pg. 75.

E04) appears.

has occurred. In this case the

camcorder’s functions

become unusable.

45. The remote control does not

45. “REMOTE” is set to “OFF”.

45. Set “REMOTE” to “ON”.

work.

The remote control does not

( pg. 33, 36)

point at the remote sensor.

Point at the remote sensor.

The remote control batteries

( pg. 56)

are exhausted.

Replace the batteries with

fresh ones. ( pg. 56)

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Warning Indications

Indications Meaning

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. ( pg. 16)

Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power Switch is

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

set to “A” or “M” and the Recording Mode Switch is set to any mode except

PROTECTION TAB

“MEMORY”. ( pg. 14)

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional

HEAD CLEANING

cleaning cassette.

REQUIRED USE

CLEANING CASSETTE

Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more

CONDENSATION

than 1 hour until condensation disappears.

OPERATION PAUSED

PLEASE WAIT

Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or

TAPE!

SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and

the Recording Mode Switch is set to any mode except “MEMORY”.

TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. ( pg. 67)

Appears when the date/time is not set. ( pg. 15)

SET DATE/TIME!

Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the

previously set date/time is erased. ( pg. 15)

LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.

CAN NOT PLAY BACK

Appears when you attempt to play back a tape that is not compatible with this

THIS TAPE

camcorder.

CAN NOT CHANGE

Appears when you attempt to change the recording mode during recording.

RECORDING MODE

( pg. 19)

RECORDING IS

STOPPED

INVALID DATA!

Appears when you attempt to record signals which are copygurded or not

CAN NOT RECORD

compatible with this camcorder.

COPY PROTECTED

CAN NOT RECORD

REFERENCES

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

Warning Indications

Indications Meaning

CAN NOT DISPLAY

Appears when dubbing a scene recorded in HI-RES mode through the

ON LCD MONITOR

component video connectors. ( pg. 53)

AND VIEWFINDER

IN THIS MODE

i.LINK CONNECTION

Appears when an i.LINK cable is connected but not detected. Disconnect the

ERROR! CHECK

cable once and connect it again, or disconnect other connected cables.

CABLE CONNECTION

( pg. 53)

TO CHANGE i.LINK

Appears when you attempt to change the i.LINK output mode while an i.LINK

OUTPUT SETTING,

cable is connected. ( pg. 53)

DISCONNECT i.LINK

CABLE, FIRST

INVALID DATA!

Appears when you attempt to dub signals which are copygurded or not

CAN NOT INPUT

compatible with this camcorder through an i.LINK cable.

COPY PROTECTED

CAN NOT INPUT

CAN NOT DECODE

VIDEO OR AUDIO

A. DUB ERROR! Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( pg. 58)

A. DUB ERROR!

Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in PS50 or HI-RES

<MPEG2 RECORDED>

mode.

<CANNOT DUB ON A

( pg. 58)

LP RECORDED TAPE>

Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.

<CANNOT DUB ON A

( pg. 58)

16bit RECORDING>

Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio.

<CHECK TAPE’S

( pg. 58)

ERASE PROTECTION

Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed when the erase

TAB>

protection tab is set to “SAVE”. ( pg. 58)

INSERT ERROR! Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( pg. 59)

INSERT ERROR!

Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in PS50 or HI-RES

<MPEG2 RECORDED>

mode.

<CANNOT EDIT ON A

( pg. 59)

LP RECORDED TAPE>

Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.

<CHECK TAPE’S

( pg. 59)

ERASE PROTECTION

Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is pressed when the erase

TAB>

protection tab is set to “SAVE”. ( pg. 59)

<CHANGE REC. MODE

TO DV>

CAN NOT R.A.E.

Appears if Random Assemble Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in PS50 or

THIS TAPE

HI-RES mode. ( pg. 60)

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Warning Indications

Indications Meaning

MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card’s memory is full and shooting is not possible.

Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is

being used as a recorder.

Appears in the following cases when dubbing still images from a tape to a

memory card:

COPYING FAILED

– when no memory card is loaded.

– when the memory card’s memory is full.

– when the memory card is not formatted.

– when a write-protected SD Memory Card is loaded. ( pg. 55)

Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a

MEMORY CARD!

memory card or access data on a memory card.

Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt,

PLEASE FORMAT

or it has not been initialised. Initialise the memory card. ( pg. 32)

Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt

NO IMAGES STORED

memory card playback.

Appears when the camcorder does not recognise the loaded memory card.

Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until

CARD ERROR!

no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is

corrupted.

Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a

UNSUPPORTED FILE!

size that is not compatible with this camcorder.

Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write

CHECK CARD’S WRITE

protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the “LOCK” position.

PROTECTION SWITCH

Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu operation with a write-

protected SD Memory Card loaded.

The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has

E01, E02 or E06

occurred. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD

automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for

MODE REMOVE AND

the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the

REATTACH BATTERY

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. Eject

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD

the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it

MODE EJECT AND

does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult

REINSERT TAPE

your nearest JVC dealer.

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CAUTIONS

General Battery Precautions

NOTES:

It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

If the remote control is not functioning even if it is

charging, or after use.

being operated correctly, the batteries are

Temperature Range Specifications

exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones.

Charging........10°C to 35°C

Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2

Operation ......0°C to 40°C

Storage ..........–20°C to 50°C

Please make note of the following rules for battery

Recharging time is based on room temperature of

use. When misused, the batteries can leak or

20°C.

explode.

The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 56.

takes.

2. Do not use any different size of batteries from

those specified.

3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct

Cassettes

direction.

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

read the following cautions:

5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as

1. During use…

they can leak or explode.

... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV

6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.

mark.

7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be

... be aware that recording onto prerecorded

stored for an extended period to avoid battery

tapes automatically erases the previously

leakage which can cause malfunctions.

recorded video and audio signals.

8. Do not recharge the provided batteries.

... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

Battery Packs

... do not load and unload the cassette

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at

The supplied battery pack

all. This slackens the tape and can result in

is a lithium-ion battery.

damage.

Before using the supplied

... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes

battery pack or an

the tape to fingerprints and dust.

optional battery pack, be

2. Store cassettes…

sure to read the following

Terminals

... away from heaters or other heat sources.

cautions:

... out of direct sunlight.

1. To avoid hazards…

... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary

... do not burn.

shock or vibration.

... do not short-circuit the terminals. When

... where they won’t be exposed to strong

transporting, make sure the provided battery

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap

motors, transformers or magnets).

is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

... vertically, in their original cases.

... do not modify or disassemble.

... do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery

to overheat, explode or catch fire.

... use only specified chargers.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service life…

... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

... charge in an environment where temperatures

are within the tolerances shown in the chart

below. This is a chemical reaction type

battery cooler temperatures impede

chemical reaction, while warmer

temperatures can prevent complete charging.

... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure

to high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life.

... fully charge and then fully discharge the

battery every 6 months when storing the

battery pack over a long period time.

... remove from charger or powered unit when

not in use, as some machines use current even

when switched off.

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... in places subject to excessive shock or

Memory Cards

vibration.

To properly use and store your memory cards, be

... near a television set.

sure to read the following cautions:

... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

1. During use…

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting

... make sure the memory card bears the SD or

antennas, etc.).

MultiMediaCard mark.

... in places subject to extremely high (over

... make sure the memory card is positioned

40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C)

properly when inserting.

temperatures.

2. While the memory card is being accessed

3. DO NOT leave the unit…

(during recording, playback, deletion,

... in places of over 50°C.

initialisation, etc.)…

... in places where humidity is extremely low

... never unload the memory card and never turn

(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

off the camcorder.

... in direct sunlight.

3. Store memory cards…

... in a closed car in summer.

... away from heaters or other heat sources.

... near a heater.

... out of direct sunlight.

4. To protect the unit, DO NOT…

... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary

... allow it to become wet.

shock or vibration.

... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

... where they won’t be exposed to strong

... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

during transportation.

motors, transformers or magnets).

... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods.

... expose the lens and viewfinder’s lens to direct

LCD Monitor

sunlight.

1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,

... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the

DO NOT…

viewfinder.

... push it strongly or apply any shocks.

... swing it excessively when using the hand strap

... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on

or the grip.

the bottom.

... swing the soft camera case excessively when

2. To prolong service life…

the camcorder is inside it.

... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD

monitor use.

These are not malfunctions:

While using the camcorder, the surface around

the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD

monitor may heat up.

If you leave power on for a long time, the

surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT…

... open the camcorder’s chassis.

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... disassemble or modify the unit.

... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not

in use.

... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

to enter the unit.

... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

2. Avoid using the unit…

... in places subject to excessive humidity or

dust.

... in places subject to soot or steam such as near

a cooking stove.

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CAUTIONS (cont.)

5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

How To Handle A CD-ROM

Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface

(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write

anything or put a sticker on either the front or back

surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it

with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole

using a circular motion.

No picture during playback.

Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning

Blocks of noise appear during playback.

spray.

During recording or playback, the Head Clog

Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror

Warning indicator “ ” appears.

surface.

Recording cannot be performed properly.

Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or

In such cases, use the provided cleaning cassette.

humid environment. Keep it away from direct

Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more

sunlight.

than once consecutively, damage to the video heads

may result. After the camcorder plays back for about

About moisture condensation...

20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the

You have observed that pouring a cold liquid

cleaning cassette’s instructions.

into a glass will cause drops of water to form on

If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still

the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon

exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when

Mechanical moving parts used to move the video

it is moved from a cool place to a warm place,

heads and video tape tend to become dirty and

after heating a cold room, under extremely

worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear

humid conditions or in a place directly

picture at all times, periodic check-ups are

subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.

recommended after using the unit for about 1,000

Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your

damage to the video tape, and can lead to

nearest JVC dealer.

internal damage to the camcorder itself.

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. In such cases, first disconnect its power

supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/

Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-

connect it and proceed as usual from the

beginning.

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After Use

Cleaning The Camcorder

1 Turn off the camcorder.

1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft

cloth.

2 Loosen the grip strap.

Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it

3 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of

well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with

the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover

a dry cloth.

open until it locks. The cassette holder opens

2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor.

automatically. Remove the cassette.

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to

4 Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.

damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

3 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely

then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

before closing the cassette holder cover.

4 To clean the viewfinder, raise the viewfinder to

5 Slide BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the battery

the vertical position.

pack 2 3.

5 Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the

Remove.

direction of the arrow A.

Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at

the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the

PUSH HERE

interior of the viewfinder with it B.

Cassette holder

6 Close the hatch. Tilt the viewfinder back to the

horizontal position and push it back in.

Cassette holder

cover

Lens blower

OPEN/EJECT Switch

Hatch

NOTES:

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as

benzine or alcohol.

Cleaning should be done only after the battery

REFERENCES

pack has been removed or other power units have

been disconnected.

Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

BATT.RELEASE Switch

When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth

refer to the cautions of each product.

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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. 6.8 W (DV)/8.0 W (HI-RES, PS50)

LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 8.5 W (DV)/9.7 W (HI-RES, PS50)

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 114.5 mm x 99 mm x 271.5 mm

(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)

Weight : Approx. 1270 g

(without cassette, memory card and battery)

Approx. 1490 g

(incl. cassette, memory card and battery)

Operating temperature : 0°C to 40°C

Operating humidity : 35% to 80%

Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C

Pickup : 1/3" CCD

Lens : F 1.8, f = 5.2 mm to 52 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens

Filter diameter : ø52 mm

LCD monitor : 3.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.44" colour LCD

Speaker : Monaural

For Digital Video Camera

Signal format : PAL standard

Cassette : Mini DV cassette

Tape speed : SP: 18.8 mm/s

LP: 12.5 mm/s

Maximum recording time

: SP: 80 min.

(using 80 min. cassette)

LP: 120 min.

For Digital Still Camera

Storage media : SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard

Compression system : JPEG (compatible)

File size : 2 modes (1280 x 960 pixels/640 x 480 pixels)

Picture quality : 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

Approximate number of storable images

: pg. 38