/11111// JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVM50 ENGLISH Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): L_ITJWIA_;AyAyALTLo,_TJ [_ (t) li{e{t)li!IT_ Mini_lr _ _r '_o[@[_:_li11_i_! NTSC For Customer Use: EnteE below [he Modal No. and Sedal No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet. Retain thi_ information for tu[ure INSTRUCTIONS reteF_Rc_ Model No. Serial No.
• 1 WARNING: Dear Customer, Thank you fol pulchasing this digital video camera. Befole use, pleaseread the sal_ty infomlation dnd precautions contained in the following )agesto ensule safe use of this p_oduct. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Using This Instruction Manual • All majol sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents {_° pg. 7). • Notes appear afte_ most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
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USE SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a malked change in performance and you are unable to lestore normal operation by following tile detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it youlself as opening ol lemoving covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
¸ E.5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Do not point timelens or tile viewfinder direoly into the sun, This can cause eye injuries, as welt as lead to the maliunctioning of internal circuitry, There is also a risk of fhe or electric shock. CAUTION! Tile following notes conceln possible physical damage to tile camcorder and to the user. Whelm carrying, be sure to always attach and use the provided hand strap, Hold the camcorder firmly in yoLu hand, with tile stlap securely around youl wrist.
The digital camcorder converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for lecolding. A video signal is composed of a Mminance signal (Y) and color signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analog to Digital) converter samples tile Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 3.375 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum signal.
Power ......................................................................................................................... 8 Date/Time Settings ....................................................................................................... 10 Loadiag/UnloadlaB A Cassette .......................................................................................... 11 Recordla9 Mode Setting ..................................................................................................
Power CHARGING This camcotdeFs 2 way powel supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER Make sure you unplug the camcordeFs DC cord from the AC Power Adapted/Charger. Hug the AC Adapte_JCharger's power cord into an AC outlet. The powe_ lamp comes on. NOTES: • No tLm_ion is avaibbfu withoutpowe_ Sul,p_ • Use only _poc_ed/_wer su_/y. • Do not usep_vldedpowersupply units with other equipmc'n[.
EN9 USING _ THE BATTERY PACK Insert the tem_inal end _ of file battery pack into the battery pack mount, then fimlly push the end _2)of tile battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place as shown in the illustration. TTACH BATTERY PACK • If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a maffunction may occur. To Detach The Battery Pack;.. .... while s[kling down BATT. RELEASE,detach it, NOTES: -- Switch ATT.
] OEN Date/11meSettings Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at aletimes. It is your choi(e to display it or not during playback (_7 pg. 45). SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Operation Switch to "[M ", Then, set the Powel Switch to "_" or "5S" while plessing down the Lock Button, ()pen the LCD monitol fully ol pull out the viewfinder fully, • The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is turned On. ACCESS RECORDING MENU hess MENU/SET. The Recolding Menu appeals.
E,1 1 Ca se,,e .o,de L0ading/Unl0ading A Cassette The camco_del needs to be poweled up to load or eject a cassette. OPEN Make window facing sure the CASSETTE COVER S]ide OPEN/EJECT in timedilection ot the alrow then swing the covel open until it locks. The homer opens side is out. automatically. • DO Not touch _.
] 2EN Recording ModeSetting Set depending on youl prefelence. SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Operation Switch to "_ ". Then, set the Powel Switch to "_" ol "5S" while pressing down tile Lock Button, Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. • The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is turned o11. ACCESS RECORDING MENU hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears. ACCESS MODE MENU Move the highlight bar to "TO MODE MENU" by rotating MENU/SET. Press it and the Mode Menu appears.
EN13 START/STOP Button Power Zoom Lever GripAdjustment EXPAND LOOP Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND Passyour right hand through tile loop and glasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily opoate START/STOP and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Vdcro strip, NOTE: k_ When carrying the camcord_r insMe a bag, etc., the grip l;_tt's metal buckle may damage the camcorde_ It is reconlmend_d that you place it inside the V_luo strip.
. TripodMounting D Alignthe tile tripod with the camera's LIGN screw AND onTIGHTEN mounting socket. Then tighten the screw. CAUTION: When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its Iegs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not use a smaII sized tripod.
N15 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, press and hold the Lock Button. OperationMode Turning the Power Swit(h and Opelation Switch allows you to choose the appropriate operation mode among the following table: Power Switch/ Operation Switch Position Function Suitable for standald Do Allows you to record in 5 second clips to kee I) the action moving.
] 6EN NOTE: You should already have per_mled tile procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. • Power (_-s pg, 8) • Recording Mode S_l_ing ([_7 pg. 72) • Grip Adjustnlenl (_._ pg, 17) • Viewfind_r Adjustment (El pg. 17) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the anow then swing the covel open until it locks, The holdel opens automatica][y. Insert a tape and press "PUSH HERE" to close the cassette holder.
EN1T g hess START/STOP agah_to stop recordh/g, STOP RECORDING • The camcolder re-enters the Record-Standby mode, NOTES: • The image will not appear simuhaneousty in the LCD nlonitor and lhe viewfinder No inlage appears on lhe LCD monitor when tile vi_wfinder is pug_d out: It is not possibl_ lo shoot usitlg both LCD monitor and viewfind_r START/STOP Tape remaining Button lime indicator [ 3 min 2 min /Blir_king) I rain (Blinking) 1 0 rain (Blinking) • The casselle holder cannot be opened unless a p
Shooting WhileWatching TheLCDMonitor Before the following steps, perform step 1 (L-! pg. 16). ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE Make sule the viewfinder is pushed back in, Set the Operation Switch to "Q" or "[] ". Then, set tile Power Switch to "_" while pressing down the Lock Button, Open tile LCD monitor fully, • The lens cover opens, the power lamp lights and the camcolder enters the Recold-Standby mode, • The scene you are aimed at appears in the LCD monitor, with the wold "PAUSE" superimposed upon it.
E,]9 Journalistic Shooting In some situations diffelent angles of shooting may be required fol more dramatic results, Make sure the LCD monik_r is fully ol)en. TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monik_r in the most convenient direction. OPEN LCD MONITOR • The LCD monilol can iotate almost full circle (270°: 90 ° downward, 180 ° upward). Self-Recording You can shoot yourself while viewing youl own linage in the LCD monitor.
FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To p,oduce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom In Slide the Powe, Zoom Lever towards "T", Zoom Out Siide the Powe, Zoom Lever towards "W", • The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quickel the zoom action. Zoom display NOTES: Digital IOX (optical) Approximate Power Zoom zoom magnification oft_red by optfcal zoom.
EN2] NOTE:RecordingFromTheMiddleOf A Tape TimeCode During recording, a time code is lecolded on the tape. This code is to confiml the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If lecolding starts flom a blank portion, the thne code begins counting irom "00:00:00" (min_.tte:second:frameL If recolding starts from the end of a previously lecolded scene, the time code continues from the lasttime code numbel. To perform Random Assemble Editing (L'T pg. 56 61), time code is necessary.
EN Displaying TheDateAnd.timeDuring Recording When the Operation Switch is se[ to "[] ", you can choose whethel to display the date and time during recording or not. You must first set the date and time ("Date/Time Settings", _,_' pg, 10). Set "DISPLAY" to "ON" in the Date/ Time Menu. The Date/Time is always displayed when the Operaton Switch is set to "rl ,,.
liiiiiliiii i!:lii!ii:!iii!iii ¸E,23 LCDMonitor/Viewfinder Indications You car/make file LCD monitor/Viewfinder appear/disappeal. SELECT OPERATION Operation indications MODE Set the Operation Switch to "[M ". Then, set the Powel Switch to " _ " or "5S" while plessing down the Lock Button, Switch O0 01 ACCESS RECORDING MENU hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears. ACCESS MODE MENU Move the highlight bal to "TO MODE MENU" by rotating MENU/SET. Press it and the Mode Menu appears.
Operation _)- Switch start/stop Button I .A PowerSwitch 1 o Power lamp Scene(5-secondrecording) Recold a vacation ol an important event in 5 second clips to keep the action moving. SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Operation Switch to "Q" ol "_", then set the Powel Switch to "55" while pressing down the Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder lully or open the LCD monitol fully. • "5S MODE" appears. ENGAGE 5S MODE hess START/STOP.
EN2 5 Operation Self-Timer Switch START/STOPButton MENU/SETDial Once the camcorder is see the camcorder opelatOl calm become part of tile scene in a more natural way, adding the final touch to a memolable pictule. SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Operation Switch to "[M ". Then, set the Powel Switch to "_" while pressing down the Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.
en .............................................................................. ii Snapshot Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, OI several SNAPSHOT Operation of then_ MODE ill succession. SI:LECTION Switch SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Operation Switch to "Q" ol "_", Then, set the Powel Switch to "_" while pressing down the Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.
iiii ¸E,2 Z MultiScreen Mode The screen is divided into 9 quadrangles, with tile scene you are aiming at appearing in each one. This 9-quadrangle by,age can be recolded onto a tape. SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Operation Swit( h to "Q" or "[M ". Then, set tile Powel Switch to " _" or "5S" while pressing down the Lock Button. •• • • • • Ii• • e ACTIVATE • MULTI SCREEN hess MULTI SCREEN. • • If you press MULTI SCREEN during recording... ....
Operation Switch UsingMenuForDetailedAdjustment This camcorder is equdl)l)ed with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. SELECT OPERATION Power lamp MODE Set the Operation Switch to "_ ". Then, set tile Powel Switch to "_" or "5S" while plessing down the Lock Button, Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. ACCESS RECORDING MENU hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.
,29 Recording Menu Explanations FOCUS Refer to "Focusing" (_7 pg. _(_, _7). EXPOSURE Refer to "Exposure ControF and "iris Lock" (_7 pg. _8, _9). W.BALANCE Refer to "White Bahmce AdjustmL_nt" and "Manual FADER/WIPE Refer to "Fade/Wipe P.AE/EFFECT Refer to "Program AE With Special TO MODE MENU Refer to "Mod_ M_rlu Exp[arlatlorls" he[ow. Mode Menu Ex REC MODE WIDE MODE Effects" (_:7 pg _1 White Bahmce Operation" (_7 pg. 40, 41 ). 3_). Effects" (_:/pg. 34, _5).
3O Date/Time Menu Explanations INDICATION Makes OFF Keeps the camcorder's screen. ON display Makes the camcordel's connected to a TV. Makes DISPLAY the date/time in the camco_der you to set the current date from appearing disptay settings Keeps the date/time OFF Allows appear (_-7 pg. 23h Keeps all the indications {except the tape running indicator, etc.) from appearing in the camcorder (_7 pg. 23).
N31 Fade/WipeEffects IMPORTANT: If certain mod_s of Program AE with special effects (_-/ pg. 34) are activated, some Fade/Wipe Eflbcts cannot be used, If you select a Fade/kVipe Effect that is unusable in lhe current situation, tile indication blinks. START/STOP Button Operation These effects let you make plo-styJe scene transitions.
!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!_:i!!_!_iHi_;_i ¸ _• PICTURE (F_lP, WIPE I_p, OR r-lp, DISSOLVE I_lp, IolP, SELECTION r_-'lp and _--_p) Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve ffm(tions for a professional transition effect, Thele are 6 Pictule Wipe effects and ] Dissolve effect, The Pictule Wipe or Dissolve works when recording is started, Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 on pg. 31.
iiiiiii:!E,33 Fader And Wipe Menu Effect MeNu Fade in or out with a white screen. FADER--WHITE ] FADER-- [-_ FADER -- MOSAIC Fade in or out with a black scleem BLACK Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic efle(t. B.W FADER-B.W Fade in to a color scleen from a black and white screen, or fade out from color to black and white. ] WIPE-- Wipe in on a btack screen flora the upper right to the lower left comer, or wipe out from Iowel left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
Program AEWithSpecial Effects IMPORTANT: If certain Fad_s or Wipes _ fag.33) are activated, some mod_s of Program AE wilh special effects _annot be used. If you select a modP thai is unusable in the currenl sil_aI_on, lhe nlode_s symbol blinks. You can choose any one of the effects from the EAE/ EFFECTMenu. SELECT OPERATION ] MENU/SET Dial Power Switch MODE Set the Operation Switch to "[] ". Then set the Powel Switch to "_" while pressing down the Lock Button.
E,35 (Variable Shutter Speed) CLASSIC FILM SHUTTER 1/60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a second, Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become nanower, 1/100The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second, The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mer(ury vapol lamp is leduced. 1/250, 1/500 These settings allow last-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, lor vivid, stable slow-motion playback.
FOCUS deteclion zone Focusing AUTO FOCUS Tile cam_ordel's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as applox. 5 cm (2") to the subiect) to infinity. However, conect focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual iocusing): • When two subjects ovedap in the same scene. • When illumination is low.
MANUAL FOCUS NOTE: You shouM already have mad_ tile necessary vi_wfinder adjustments (E,r pg. t3), tf you have not; do so before continuing: SELECT OPERATION Operation Switch MODE Set the Operation Switch to "[] ". Then, sot tile Powel Switch to " _" or "5S" while plessing down the Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitol fully. ACCESS RECORDING MENU hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears. ACCESS "FOCUS" RotateMENU/SETto movethe highlight barto "FOCUS", then pressit.
ExposureControl This featule automatically ad usts the iris fol the best available )ictule quality, but you can override and make the a_justment manua ly. SELECT OPERATION OperationSwitch BACK LIGHT MODE Set tile Operation, Switch !o "_ ".,Then, set the Powel Switch to ' _ or 5S' while pressing down the Lock Button. Puff out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. Button ACCESS RECORDING MENU hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.
EN39 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 ol the viewfinder), ol when you want to lock the brightness level. When tile subject is close, keep the ins locked. Even when the subject moves away fiom you, the image will not darken or brighten. SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Operation Switch to "[M ". Then, set the Powel Switch to " _" or "5S" white plessing down the Lock Button.
EN WhiteBalance Adjustment A term that _efersto the correctness of colo_ _eproducfion under various lighting. If timewhite balance is colrect, all other colors will be acculatety reploduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, the inole advanced camcolder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a mole plol_ssional color/tint reproduction.
EN41 ManualWhiteBalanceOperation White paper If the camera is operating in Manual mode "[] ", perform Manual White Balance when shooting undel various types of lighting. SELECT OPERATION MODE Fo][ow steps 1 through 5 of the white balance adjustment (L'h_pg. 40), and select "_zJ MAN.'. SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen, ENTER SETTING hess MENU/SET until _"_ begins blinking.
4-2EN LOAD A CASSETTE Slide OPEN/EJECT in tile dkection of the anow, then swing the cassette cover open until it locks. The hoMel opens automatically. Insert a tape and press "PUSH HERE" to close the cassette holder, OPEN/EJECT Switch L SELECT OPERATION MODE Settile PowerSwitch to "_" while pressingdown the Lock Button.The power lamp lights. r Lock Button PLAY BACK hess I_/11,Theplayback picture appears. Play/Pause (_'/11) STOP PLAYBACK hess II.
EN43 Play/Pause (1_/11) Button Button Rewind (_) FEATURE:StillPlayback (I_1_ ) Button Fasl-Forward _ Stop(11)BultOn A PURPOSE: To pause dulh_g playback, OPERATION: 1) Press I_/11 during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press Ib/ll agah_. NOTES: • Ifsdll ptayhack continues tbr more than about 3 nlinutes, the camcordeKs Stop mod_ is autonlati_ cagy engaged. Afl_r 5 minutes in the Stop mode, lhe camcorder's power is automatically turned off.
PlaybackMenu The Playback Menu allows you to set the following fundions: P_ _und (32 kHz, 48 kHz), _ro Comp, Indication, Display and Time Cod_. The lol[owing procedme applies to all except Syndllo Comp (E,_' pg. 60, 61). SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch tu ,,r:Jl_ - while pressing down the Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. ACCESS ] MENU/SET Dial Display Power Switch PLAYBACK MENU hess MENU/SET. The Playback Menu appears.
EN45 PlaybackSound During playback, the camcorder detects tile sound mode in which the lecording was made, and plays the sound back. Select tile type of sound to accompany your playback picture. (32 kHz is preset to "SOUND 1" and 48 kHz is preset to "FULL SOUND".
These are some basic types of connections, When making the connections, refer also to youl VCR and TV instl uction manuals. When connecting to a TV or VCR, use the provided Docking Station, an optional Audio/Video S-Video cable, cable and DockingStation Attachment Fhst align the camcorder direction stud and screw on the Docking Station with the camcolder's hole and tripod mounting socket a_ld tighten the screw.
CONFIRM POWER-OFF Make sure the camcorder's CONNECT VCR Conne(t NOTES: STATUS powel is off, CAMCORDER TO 'IV as shown in the illustlation OR (EF pg. 46). If Using A VCR . . . go to step 3. tf not . . . go to stop 4. CONNECT INPUT VCR OUTPUT TO 'IV Refer to your VCR's instruction manual SUPP[T POWER Turn on the camcolder, the VCR and the TV. SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDE() mode.
PC with DV connectorequlpp,n] capture board PC Connection ToA Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images t(_a persona_ computel by using the provided software when connected as shown in the illustlation. It is also possible to transfer still images to a pelsonal computel with a DV connectorequipped capture boald installed, CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.
Connection ToA VideoUnitEquipped With A DVConnector PowerSwilch Connection to the Digital Plinter GVDT3 (optional) allows you to print out the images or to transf_l the captuled image from the Digital Printer to a personal computer. It is also possiNe to copy recolded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector, This function is called Digitat Dubbing (E_ pg. 51), which offers virtually no image ol sound deteriolation.
EN J TapeDubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Folk)wing the illustration at left, connect the camcolder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 46 and 47. PREPAREFOR DUBBING Set the camcorder's Powel Switch to "_", turn on the VCR's power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcoldel and the VCR. SELECT VCR m I Power MODE Engage the VCR's AUX and Recold-Pause modes. FIND Switch EDIT-IN POINT Engage the camcorder's Play mode to find a spot j_st beiole the edit-in point.
N51 DigitalDubbing It isalso possible to copy lecolded scenes from the camcorder onto other video unit equipped with a DV connectur. Since a digital signal is sent, thele is little if any image or sound deterioration, Power Switch CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorder's powel is off. MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect tile camcorder to you. video unit equipped with a DV connector using the DV cable (optional) as shown in the illustlation.
5 2, E. ¸''i '"'"" The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forwald and Rewind) of youl VCR. This remote contlol unit makes additional playback lunctions possible.
,:,53 .@ RM-V713U (provid,_J) Functions with the camcorder'sPower Switchset to the camera position (" _" or "5S"). Buttons O PAUSE IN Connector Zoom (T/W) With the camcorder's Power Switch set to "_ ". _ T pg. 57 Buttons Zoom in/_ut/_ _ pg. 20) 7c_om in/out (Lr T pg. 54) O DISPEAY Button _ T pg. 50 O SHIFT Button O SLOW Rewind/Forward Left!Right Buttons O FADE/WIPE O REW Button R_wind, Reverse Shuttle Search (_ _ pg. 42, 43) O EFFECT Button _ T pg. 55 O EFFECT ON/OFF _ T pg.
FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: Tv allow slow speed sea_cl_ in eithe_ dilection. OPERATION: 1 ) To change lion1 nomlal to Slow Motion Playback, pless PAUSE Ill) at the point whele you want to sta_t playback in slow motion. 2) Pless SLOW (_1 or I_). Aftel playing back for aH-_lox. I minute in Slow Rewind or approx. 2 minutes in Skew Folwald, normal playback lesumes. • To stop Stow Motion Pldyback in progess, press PLAY {_-).
EN55 FEATURE: Playback Special Effects PURPOSE: To allow you to add creative effects to tile playback image. You can use any one of tile 5 effects. PowerSwitch ] PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu PLAY-- EFFECT-- _ EFFECTON/OFF-- ........................... RM-V713U (provided) OPERATION: 1) To stalt playback, press PLAY (1_). 2) Point the remote control at the camcorde_'s remote sensol and press EFFECT.The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appeals.
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Qeate edited videos easily using your camcolder as tile source player. You can select Lip to 8 "cuts" foI automatic editing, in any order you like. R,A.Edit is mole easily perfornled when tile RM-V713U MBR (Multi-Brand Remote, _-/pg. 52) is set to opelate with youl brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating tile VCR manually.
EN 57 MAKE CONNECTIONS Atso refer to pg. 46, 47 and 49. CONNECT TO... [] EQUIPPED IVC VCR TERMINAL ( onnect terminal. EDIT WITH the edith_g cable [] JVCVCR NOT Connect the editing cot) nector_ I Yellow to I _ VIDEO AUDIO red to .OUTtjOUT, White to AUDIO L OUT White to AUDIO L IN To S-VIDEO OUT _udio/ Video cable [RCA plug to RCA plug] (optional) Editing cable (provided) cable [] VCR OTHER THAN WITH PAUSE PAUSE REMOTE EQUIPPED WITH to the R.A.
SELECTSCENES(cont.) pOINT of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT on tile remote control. The Edk-ln position appears on the Random Assemble Editing Menu. PowerSwitch ® ;IT EDIT-OUT random Assemble Editing Menu POINT _.tthe end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. Tile Edit-Out position appeals on the Random Assemble Editing Menu. USE FADE/WIPE ON SCENE TRANSITION (IF NECESSARY) hess FADE/WIPE. • Cycle through the effects by pressing r_peatedly, and stop when the one you want is displayed.
EN59 AUTOMATIC PREPARE EDITING TO VCR SOURCE TAPE Rewind the tape hmthe camcolder to the beginning of tile scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (11), ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE MODE Point timelemote control towards the VCR's remote [ START/STOP Button sensor and pless VCR RECSTBY (Q II), or manually engage the VCR's Recold-Pause mode. START EDITING hess START/STOP on the camcorder. proceeds as proglamed, right through the last registeled scene.
ForMoreAccurateEditing Some VCRs make the transition flom Recold-Standby to Record mode Iaster than others. Even if you begin editing lot the camcordel and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you have recorded scenes you did not wanL Fol a c[ean[y edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR. Program 1 DIAGNOSING CAMCORDER VCR'S AGAINST TIMING PREPAREFOR R.A.
E,61 ADJUSTMENT CAMCORDER OF VCR'S AGAINST TIMING ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Point timelemote control at the camcorder's remote sensor and press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF to make file Random Assemble [diting menu disappear, then .pressMENU/SET. The elay_ack Menu appeals. SELECT FUNCTION Mow the highlight bal to "SYNCHRO" by iotating MENU/SET, then press it, The value _r %YNCHRO" is highlighted. INPUT MENU/SET Dial CORRECTION DATA Based o_ the dJag_ostks perJommd/_, _ pg.
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E,63 li, affel following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. etc.) might plevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, filst disconnect its power supply unit (battery )ace AC Power Ada)teffBattery Charger, etc.) and wait a l_w minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed I The camcorder is a miclocomputer-conuolled device. External noise and intelfelence (flom a TV, a radio, as usua lrom the beginning. 1. No power is supplied. 1.
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EN65 iiiiiilliiiillliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i!i!iiiiilii!li!i iiiii i iiiilii!iiiiiiii iiii ii iiiiiiii I iii ii i iiiii! ii!i! iiii!Lji iiiiiiii!Ij i 16. The picture wipe function doesn't work. 16. • The Slow Shutter mode is activated. • The Squeeze or Cinema mode is selected in the Recording Menu. 16. • Make sure the Squeeze mode, Cinema mode, or Slow Shutter mode is not activated when preparing to use the Picture Wipe function (_ T pg. 29, 35). 17. Scene transition as expecled. 17.
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E,67 33. The tape is moving, there is no picture, but 33. * Y_ur TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDE() mc_le, • Tile cassette's cover is open. 33. • Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate k_r video playback (Lr_"pg. 46, 47). • Close the cassette's covel 34. • During playback of the unrecorded portion, Highspeed Search and still playback, LCD monitor indications appear distorted. This is not a defect. 34. 35. Images on the LCD monitor are jitters/, 35.
AfterUse Turn off the camcolder. Slide down OPEN/EJECT in tile direction of tile anow, then swing the cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette. hess "PUSH HERE" to close the cassette cover. %.._[ OPEN/EJECT Switch Slide down BATT. RELEASEand remove the battery pack, CleaningTheCamcorder with a soft cloth. • Put ck)th in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt.
EN69 _) JLIP (Joint Levet interface Protocol) ConnecJor Connect to a JLIP-compafible camcordel or VCR to control it from the computer using JLIP Hayer Pack (optional) etc. NOTE: Make sure that the camcorder is turned on while connecting tile cam(ordel to a PC using the Docking Station's JLIP connector, If the camcorder is turned ofi (because the Power Switch is set to "OFF" or due to Auto Shut Off* etc.
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EN71 Controls Connectors Tile connectols _) to _) ale located beneath the cover, (_0 Snapshot Mode Button [SNAPSHOT MODE] .......................... _,_' pg, 26 (_) Multi Screen Button [MULTI SCREEN] ................................ _ _) OperaBon Switch [ D, pg, 27 [] ] ................. _,_' pg, 15 _) • Power Zoom Level iT/W} ................. _,_' pg. 20 • Speaker/Headphone Volume Control [VOL,} ................................. _ pg. 42 (_) START/STOP Button ............................
Z2 EN LCDMonitor/Viewfinder Indications DuringRecording iiiiiiii_;_iil;!_ iiiii!i:ii:ii:ii:ii:ii:ii:ii:ii:ii:ii:ii:ii:ii:ii:il iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiL No. (1)* Function Displays the operation mode position. (_ F pg. 15) Appears when backlight compensation is used. (_ F pg. 38) Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer ("DIS") (_ F pg. 29) is engaged. (_ F pg.
LCDMonitor/Viewfinder Indications DuringPlayback No. _1_ Function Displays the sound mode. (a ;, pg. 45) Displays the tape speed. _3_ Appears • : : : II : II• : ,11 : : I1_ : while a tape is running. Playback Fast-Forward/Shuttle search Rewind/Shuttle search Pause Forward slow-motion Reverse slow-motion Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing Pause Displays the date/tlme. BRIGHT: VOLUME: (a T pg. 45) Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewllnder. (F;_ pg.
A M AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... _.' pg. B, 9 Animation ................................................ [[Y pg. 30 Audio Dubbing ........................................ _Y pg. 62 Auto Focus ............................................... _._ pg. 36 Auto Shut off ....................................... _ pg. 17, 42 Manual Focus ........................................... Mode Menu ............................................. Monotone ................................................
When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas other than the USA • The provided AC Powel Adaptel/Chalger features automatic voltage seledion in the AC lange from 110 V to 240 V. USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit's powel cold to an A( wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 sedes type called a "Siemens Plug", Fol this AC plug adapter, dealer. use an AC plug adapter, as shown.
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems: Main Unit 1. For safety, DO NOT... .... open the camcorder's chassis, .... disassemble or modify the unit, .... short-circuk 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 powel supply while the powel is on. .... leave the battery pack attached when the canicoldel is not in use. 2. Avoid using the unit..
EN77 Declaration of Conformity Model Number : CU-V50] U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : USJVC CORP, Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. L 07470 Telephone Number : 973-3155000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Opelation is subject to the iollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful intelference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation, About moisture condensation...
Camcorder General Power supply : DC 6,3 V z DC 7.2 V _ (Using tile AC Power Adapter/E-hargel) (Using battely pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewflnder on : Approx. 4.5 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.4 W : DV Format (5D mode) : NTSC Standard Format Signal format Video slgnal recording Cassette format Tape Speed Maximum recording Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor time : Digital Component Recolding Mini DV Cassette SP: 18.8 mm/s LP: 12.5 mm/s SP: 60 rain.
EN 79 Docking Station General Dimensions 115 mm (W) x 31 mm (H) x 55 mm (D) (4-9/16" x 1-1/4" x 2-3/16") Weight Approx. 90 g (0,2 Ibs) ConnectoF5 S-Video Y: 1Vp-p, 75 _, analog output C: 0.29 Vp-p, 75 _2, analog output Video 1Vp-p, 75 _2, analog output ..... 8 dBs, 1 k£_, anaiog output Audio JLIP 03,5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack (compatible with RC-5325 plug) 03,5 mm diameter, 2-pole Editing PC External microphone input 02,5 mm, 3-pole .....
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