DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVL155 ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 GETTING STARTED 7 – 13 RECORDING & PLAYBACK 14 – 22 RECORDING ................................ 15 – 18 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/ PLAYBACK .................................. 19 – 22 ADVANCED FEATURES 23 – 50 FOR RECORDING .......................
EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. • Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . . . .....
EN CAUTIONS: 3 ● This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. ● Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter and Power Cord.
EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. 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.
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES EN 5 or AC Adapter AP-V10EG, AP-V11EG or AP-V12EG Power Cord Shoulder Strap Battery Pack BN-V408U Cable Adapter Lens Cap (See below for attachment) Core Filter x 1 (for PC Connection cable provided with optional HS-V16KITE software; 墌 pg. 6 for attachment) Core Filter x 1 (for optional S-Video cable 墌 pg. 6 for attachment) Audio/Video Cable (ø3.
EN How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the Core Filter(s) (if provided with your model 墌 pg. 5) to an optional cable(s). The Core Filter reduces interference. 1 2 3 3 cm Stopper Wind once Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter. Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter. Wind the cable once around the outside of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration. • Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
GETTING STARTED EN GETTING STARTED CONTENTS Power .................................................. 8 – 9 Grip Adjustment ......................................... 10 Viewfinder Adjustment .................................. 10 Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................. 10 Tripod Mounting .......................................... 10 Date/Time Settings...................................... 11 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ......................... 12 Recording Mode Setting ....................
EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Power BATT. RELEASE Button This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. 1 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 2 3 1 Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2, then slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 3. 2 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.
EN 9 USING THE BATTERY PACK 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. NOTES: ● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: • Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. • The LCD monitor is used repeatedly. • The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the Velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp Power Zoom Lever the grip. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to Recording Start/Stop button easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference.
EN 11 Date/Time Settings MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback (墌 pg. 36, 37). 1 Set the Power Switch to “ MANUAL ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in to access the Menu Screen. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ DISPLAY”. Press it and the DISPLAY Menu appears.
EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Erase protection tab* Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Make sure the window side is facing out. 1 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. • Do not touch internal components. 2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.
EN 13 Recording Mode Setting MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ MANUAL ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ CAMERA” and press it. The CAMERA Menu appears.
EN RECORDING & PLAYBACK RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS RECORDING ................................. 15 – 18 Basic Recording ..................................... 15 Journalistic Shooting ............................... 16 Self-Recording ...................................... 16 Operation Mode .................................... 16 Zooming ............................................ 17 Time Code ........................................... 18 PLAYBACK ...................................
RECORDING EN 15 Basic Recording Power lamp Power Switch NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power (墌 pg. 8) ● Grip Adjustment (墌 pg. 10) ● Viewfinder Adjustment (墌 pg. 10) ● Load A Cassette (墌 pg. 12) ● Recording Mode Setting (墌 pg.
EN RECORDING (cont.) JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward). SelfRecording SELF-RECORDING You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180° so that it faces forward, then point the lens toward yourself and start recording.
EN Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 1x W 17 FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T 10x W T 20x W T 40x W T To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. 䡲 The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action.
EN RECORDING (cont.) Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number. To perform Random Assemble Editing (墌 pg. 43 – 47), time code is necessary.
PLAYBACK EN 19 Normal Playback Stop Button (5) 1 Load a tape (墌 pg. 12). 2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down Rewind Button (2) Play/Pause Button (4/6) Fast-Forward Button (3) Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) the Lock Button located on the switch. To start playback, press 4/6. • To stop playback, press 5. • Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. To Control The Speaker Volume . . . ..... slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.
EN PLAYBACK (cont.) Connections Use the provided Audio/Video cable and optional S-Video cable. To TV or VCR To AV p When the S-Video cable is not used. Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) Connector cover* Yellow to VIDEO IN TV White to AUDIO L IN** Red to AUDIO R IN** To S-VIDEO VCR S-Video cable (optional) To S-VIDEO IN * When connecting the cables, open this cover. ** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only.
EN 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( pg. 20). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual. 4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode. To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV . . . • Date/Time .....
EN PLAYBACK (cont.) BLANK Button Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( pg. 18). 1 Load a tape ( pg. 12). 2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 3 Press BLANK.
ADVANCED FEATURES EN 23 ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS FOR RECORDING ........................................... 24 – 31 Night-Scope ............................................................ 24 Programme AE With Special Effects .......................... 24 – 25 Fade/Wipe Effects ............................................. 26 – 27 Snapshot ............................................................... 28 Auto Focus/Manual Focus ............................................ 29 Exposure Control ..........
EN FOR RECORDING NOTES: ● During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out: • Some modes of “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 24, 25). • “GAIN UP” in the CAMERA Menu ( pg. 33). • “DIS” in the MANUAL Menu ( pg. 33). ● 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.
EN SHUTTER 1/50–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/120–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced. SPORTS (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000) This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slowmotion playback.
EN FOR RECORDING (cont.) IMPORTANT Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects ( pg. 24, 25). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or when you stop recording.
EN 27 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. FADER — B.W Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white. WIPE — CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
EN FOR RECORDING (cont.) SNAPSHOT Button Snapshot This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the Power Switch to “ MANUAL ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Power Switch 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ CAMERA”. Press it and the CAMERA Menu appears. Lock Button 4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “SNAP MODE”, then press it.
EN Focus detection zone While focusing on a further subject 29 While focusing on a nearer subject FEATURE: Auto Focus 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): • When two subjects overlap in the same scene. • When illumination is low.
EN FOR RECORDING (cont.) Exposure Control Iris Lock 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. • When the background is overly dark or the subject light. Use this function in the following situations: • When shooting a moving subject.
EN 31 White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. 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. Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.
EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT MENU/BRIGHT Wheel 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 ( pg. 33 – 35). Lock Button 1 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the Set the Power Switch to “ MANUAL ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Power Switch desired function menu, and press it.
EN 33 Menu Screen Explanations WIPE/FADER Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 26, 27). PROGRAM AE Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 24, 25). EXPOSURE Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” ( pg. 30). W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” ( pg. 31). REC MODE Allows you to set the tape recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference ( pg. 13).
EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) TELE MACRO OFF ON OFF Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual.
EN OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place. ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the following cases: • When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO MODE” is turned “ON”. • With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “ AUTO ” or “ MANUAL ” .
EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) Power Switch For Playback Menu The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( pg. 47). MENU/BRIGHT Wheel 1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function menu, and press it. The selected function menu appears.
EN 37 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. 36, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE STEREO Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. SOUND L Sound from the “L” channel is output in stereo.
EN DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR Connector cover* Power Switch 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 20 and 21. 2 To AV Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. 3 Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes. 4 Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit-in point.
EN 39 Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from this camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. [To use this camcorder as a player] To DV 1 Make sure all units are turned off.
EN USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT A 1 2 3 1 Lock hole B 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. Installing The Battery (RM-V700U, optional) The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025). 1 2 1 3 Knob 1 There are 2 ways to pull the battery holder out of the RM-V700U.
EN 41 9 1 0 2 ! 3 @ 4 6 8 5 # 7 % $ ^ & RM-V700U (optional) Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to the camera position (“ AUTO ” or “ MANUAL ”). 1 PAUSE IN Connector — 2 MBR SET Button — 3 INT. TIME Button* With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “PLAY”. 墌 pg. 44 墌 pg. 43 — SELF TIMER Button* 4 REC TIME Button* — ANIM. Button* 5 FF Button — Forward, Forward Shuttle Search (墌 pg. 19) 6 REW Button — Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search (墌 pg.
EN USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Remote sensor FEATURE: Playback Zoom PURPOSE: To magnify the recorded image up to 50X at any time during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY (4) to find the scene of interest. 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. 䡲 To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) and then press PLAY (4).
EN 43 Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually. Use the optional RM-V700U remote control. Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is installed in the remote control (墌 pg.
EN USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Connector cover** MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 20 and 21. 1 A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector . . . ..... connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. To JLIP To S-VIDEO To AV 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. A VCR other than above . . .
EN Programme IN 1–– –– : –– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 T I ME CODE TOTAL 45 SELECT SCENES MODE OUT ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Random Assemble Editing Menu 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press ON/ OFF on the remote control. The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears. 5 At the beginning of the scene, press IN/OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu. –– : –– 0 0 : 00 6 At the end of the scene, press IN/OUT.
EN USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 8 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). 9 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.
EN 47 For More Accurate Editing Programme 1 MODE IN OUT 1–– –– : –– ~ 2 ~ ~ 3 4 ~ 5 ~ 6 ~ ~ 7 ~ 8 –– : –– T I ME CODE 0 0 : 00 TOTAL Random Assemble Editing Menu 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.
EN USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Audio Dubbing Display 6e Audio Dub Standby mode The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode (墌 pg. 33). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. ● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make connections (墌 pg. 20).
EN 49 Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTES: ● Before performing the following steps, make sure that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON” in the Menu Screen (墌 pg. 35, 37). ● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS [A] Using PC connection cable PC connection cable (optional) To PC To RS-232C PC OR [B] Using DV cable Power Switch Core filter Core filter To DV DV cable (optional) To DV connector PC with DV connector Connection To A Personal Computer [A] Using PC connection cable This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the optional software HS-V16KITE.
REFERENCES EN 51 REFERENCES CONTENTS DETAILS ............................................ 52 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 53 – 56 USER MAINTENANCE ............................. 57 CAUTIONS .................................. 58 – 59 SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 60 – 61 INDEX ....................................... 62 – 66 Controls, Connectors And Indicators ....... 62 – 63 Indications ................................... 64 – 66 TERMS ........................
EN ITEMS ➪ Power (墌 pg. 8) DETAILS NOTES ❍ 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 Adapter near a radio.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 53 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 Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
EN SYMPTOM 9 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark. 0 The image taken using TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION • Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. • Press the BACKLIGHT Button (墌 pg. 30). • The subject is too bright. • Set “PROGRAMME AE” to “SPOTLIGHT” in the Menu Screen (墌 pg. 24). Snapshot is too bright. ! Digital Zoom does not work. • 10X optical zoom is selected. • Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or “500X” in the Menu Screen (墌 pg. 33).
EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 55 CORRECTIVE ACTION ) The rear of the LCD monitor • The light used to illuminate the LCD • Close the LCD monitor to turn it off is hot. q The indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear. w The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink. e Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. r During recording, sound monitor causes it to become hot. • This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.
EN SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES o The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints). ———— p An unusual mark appears. ———— Q An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears. W An error indication (E03 or E04) appears. E The charger indicator on the camcorder does not light. R When the image is printed connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate. • Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage (墌 pg. 57).
USER MAINTENANCE EN 57 After Use Cleaning The Camcorder 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of 1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette. 2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor. 3 Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder. • Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically.
EN CAUTIONS Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. To avoid hazards . . . Terminals ... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag. ... do not modify or disassemble. ...
EN Main Unit 1. For safety, DO NOT . . . ... open the camcorder’s chassis. ... disassemble or modify the unit. ... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. ... 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 . . . ...
EN SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker : DC 11.0 V DC 7.2 V (Using AC Adapter) (Using battery pack) : Approx. 4.3 W : Approx. 5.3 W : 79 mm x 89 mm x 167 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down) : Approx.
EN 61 Connectors S-Video Output AV Video output Audio output DV Output PC JLIP : Y:1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue C:0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant : ø2.5 mm, 3-pole : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole AC Adapter Power requirement Output : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz : DC 11 V , 1A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators 1 t 234 5e y 6 ^& w u 0!@# r 7 i MANUAL 8 9 AUTO OFF PLAY o $ p * % ( R T E Q W ) q
EN 63 Controls Connectors 1 OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................ 墌 pg. 12 2 • Stop Button [5] .................................... 墌 pg. 19 The connectors ^ to * are located beneath a cover. 3 & J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface 墌 pg. 30 • Rewind Button [2] ............................. 墌 pg. 19 • NIGHT Button ...................................... 墌 pg. 24 Play/Pause Button [4/6] ....................... 墌 pg. 19 Fast-Forward Button [3] ..................... 墌 pg.
EN INDEX Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 890 1 7 @ # $ L P 5 0min 40 x W 2 3 4 5 6 ! T REC 6w % ^ 3 BR I GHT 10 . 01 . 02 10 : 00 115 : 55 q ) & * ( 1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ AUTO ”. (墌 pg. 16) ! Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. (墌 pg. 34) 2 • @ # Rotates while the tape is running. $ % Displays the tape remaining time. • : Appears when Night-Scope is engaged. (墌 pg.
EN 65 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback 1 2 3 12 B I T / SOUND 1 L 4 SP 64 1 2 3 4 Displays the sound mode. 5 6 Displays the date/time. 7 Displays the time code. 6w BLANK SEARCH VOLUME 2 5 . 12 . 02 10 : 0 0 116 : 21 : 25 7 6 5 (墌 pg. 36, 37) (墌 pg. 22) Displays the Blank Search mode. (墌 pg. 13) Displays the tape speed. Appears while a tape is running.
EN INDEX Indications (cont.) Warning Indications Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is loaded. CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE (墌 pg.
Terms EN A I AC Adapter ................................................ 墌 pg. 8, 9 Audio Dubbing ............................................ 墌 pg. 48 Auto Date .................................................... 墌 pg. 35 Auto Focus .................................................. 墌 pg. 29 Auto Shut off ......................................... 墌 pg. 15, 19 B Backlight Compensation ............................. 墌 pg. 30 Battery Low ................................................. 墌 pg.
S T Self-Recording ............................................ 墌 pg. 16 Sepia ........................................................... 墌 pg. 25 Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. 墌 pg. 43 Shuttle Search ............................................ 墌 pg. 19 Shutter Speed ............................................. 墌 pg. 25 Slow Shutter ................................................ 墌 pg. 25 Snapshot ..................................................... 墌 pg. 28 Snapshot Mode ...........
