ENGLISH CONTENTS DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 GR-DVL140 GETTING STARTED 7 – 14 BASIC RECORDING & PLAYBACK 15 – 23 BASIC RECORDING ............ 16 – 19 BASIC PLAYBACK .............. 20 – 23 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 ADVANCED FEATURES 24 – 52 FOR RECORDING ................ 25 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ...... 34 DUBBING .........................
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 3 CAUTIONS: ● 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 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.
EN PROVIDED ACCESSORIES •AC Adapter AP-V10EG •Battery Pack BN-V408U •Lens Cap (Already attached to the camcorder) •Power Cord • Cable Adapter •Shoulder Strap •Core Filter x 3 (for optional S-Video cable, Editing cable and PC Connection cable provided with optional HS-V16KIT software) 墌 pg. 6 for attachment •Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter.
EN How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the Core Filters to an optional cables (墌 pg. 5). 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. NOTE: Take care not to damage the cable.
GETTING STARTED EN GETTING STARTED CONTENTS Power .................................................. 8 – 9 Grip Adjustment ......................................... 10 Viewfinder Adjustment .................................. 10 Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................. 11 Tripod Mounting .......................................... 11 Date/Time Settings...................................... 12 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ......................... 13 Recording Mode Setting ....................
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN BAT. RELEASE Switch Power 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. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 2 3 Power Switch CHARGE Lamp Battery pack AC Adapter 5 Tilt the viewfinder upward 1.
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.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Power Zoom Lever Grip Adjustment 1 2 3 Recording Start/Stop button Power Switch PAUSE Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference. Viewfinder Adjustment 1 2 Dioptre Adjustment Control Separate the Velcro strip.
EN 11 Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 2 1 Make sure the battery pack is removed. Following the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 located under the Grip Strap . Confirm the strap is not twisted. 3 Tripod Mounting CAUTION: When attaching the camera to a tripod, extend its legs to stabilise the camcorder. It is not advised to use small sized tripods.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button Power Switch Display W I PE / FADER PROGRAM AE W. BAL ANC E CAMERA MANUA L SYSTEM D I SPL AY DSC OF F END ON SCRE E N DATE / T I ME T I ME CODE CLOCK ADJ . – LCD / TV – AUTO – OF F 25 . 12 . 01 17 : 30 RETURN CLOCK ADJ . 25 . 12 . 01 17 : 30 DISPLAY Menu Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback (墌 pg. 38, 39).
EN Erase protection tab* 13 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. PUSH HERE Cassette holder Cassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT Switch * To Protect Valuable Recordings . . . .... slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape from being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab back to “REC” before loading it.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button Power Switch Display REC MODE – SP LP Menu Screen Sub Menu Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 3 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “REC MODE” and press it.
BASIC RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN 15 BASIC RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS BASIC RECORDING ........................ 16 – 19 Basic Recording ...................................... 16 Journalistic Shooting ................................ 17 Self-Recording ....................................... 17 Operation Mode ..................................... 17 Zooming ............................................. 18 Time Code ............................................ 19 BASIC PLAYBACK ..........................
BASIC RECORDING EN 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. 13) ● Recording Mode Setting ( 墌 pg.
EN 17 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). Self-Recording 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.
BASIC RECORDING (cont.) EN Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 1x W FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T 10 x W T 20 x W T 40 x W T To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display 10 x W T Digital zoom zone 10X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
EN 19 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. 45 – 49), time code is necessary.
BASIC PLAYBACK EN Normal Playback 1 2 Lock Button Power Switch Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) Play/Pause Button (4/6) Rewind Button (2) Stop Button (5) Speaker Fast-Forward Button (3) Load a tape (墌 pg. 13). Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down 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 BLANK SEARCH Button 21 Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption (墌 pg. 19). Lock Button Power Switch Display 44 1 2 3 Load a tape (墌 pg. 13). Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press BLANK SEARCH.
BASIC PLAYBACK (cont.) EN Connections Use the provided Audio/Video cable and optional S-Video cable. Connector cover* S-Video cable (optional) To S To TV or VCR TV To S-VIDEO IN To AV Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) White to AUDIO L IN** Red to AUDIO R IN** Yellow to VIDEO IN p * When connecting the cables, open this cover. ** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only. VCR When the S-Video cable is not used.
EN 1 2 Make sure all units are turned off. 3 4 5 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration (墌 pg. 22). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 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 ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS FOR RECORDING ............................................ 25 – 33 Auto Focus/Manual Focus ............................................. 25 Night-Scope ............................................................. 26 Programme AE With Special Effects ........................... 26 – 27 Fade/Wipe Effects .............................................. 28 – 29 Snapshot ......................................................... 30 – 31 Exposure Control .......
FOR RECORDING Focus detection zone EN While focusing on a further subject 25 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.
FOR RECORDING (cont.) EN 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” ( 墌 pg. 26, 27), “Picture Wipe/Dissolve” ( 墌 pg. 28, 29). • “GAIN UP” in the CAMERA Menu ( 墌 pg. 35). • “DIS” in the MANUAL Menu ( 墌 pg. 35). ● During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of 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 slow-motion playback.
FOR RECORDING (cont.) EN 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. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene. IMPORTANT: Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects ( 墌 pg. 26, 27). If an unusable Fade/ Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.
EN 29 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK FADER — B.W MOSAIC Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. 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.
FOR RECORDING (cont.) EN Snapshot SNAPSHOT Button This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION Lock Button Power Switch Display Menu Screen SNAP MODE – P I N–UP FRAME FUL L MUL T I – 4 MUL T I – 9 1 2 3 4 5 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ CAMERA”. Press it and the CAMERA Menu appears.
EN PIN-UP Pin-Up mode* FRAME Snapshot mode with frame* FULL Snapshot mode with no frame* MULTI-4 Multi-Analyser 4 MULTI-9 Multi-Analyser 9 * There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. 31 NOTES: ● To remove the shutter sound, 墌 “BEEP” on pg. 34, 36. ● Even if “MULTI-4” or “MULTI-9” is engaged, Snapshot recording will be performed in the FULL mode during Digital Zoom or Night-Scope ( 墌 pg. 26). ● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “PHOTO” blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
FOR RECORDING (cont.) EN 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. Press EXPOSURE. The exposure control indicator appear. Use this function in the following situations: • When shooting a moving subject.
EN 33 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.
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN For Recording Menu MENU/BRIGHT Wheel This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings (墌 pg. 35 – 37) . Lock Button Power Switch Display W I PE / FADER PROGRAM AE W. BAL ANC E CAMERA MANUA L SYSTEM D I SPL AY DSC OF F 1 2 3 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 4 Function menu setting depends on the function.
EN 35 Menu Screen Explanations WIPE/FADER Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” (墌 pg. 28, 29). PROGRAM AE Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” (墌 pg. 26, 27). W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” (墌 pg. 33). REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference (墌 pg. 14). SOUND MODE 12 BIT Enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing audio dubbing.
EN USING MENUS Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) TELE MACRO OFF ON Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm. •Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus. OFF Records with no change in the screen ratio.
EN DEMO MODE 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. When “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) EN For Playback Menu MENU/BRIGHT Wheel The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( 墌 pg. 49). Recording Start/Stop Button Display V I DEO SYSTEM D I SPL AY SOUND MODE 12B I T MODE SYNCHRO REC MODE END SOUND MOD E 12B I T MOD E SYNCHRO REC MODE COPY S / AV I N P UT RETURN BEEP TAL LY I D NUMBER DEMO MODE CAM R E SET – – – – MELODY ON 06 ON – – – – – – STEREO SOUND 1 O.O SP OF F OF F Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in.
EN 39 PLAYBACK SOUND During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on pg. 38, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. SOUND MODE STEREO Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. SOUND L Sound from the “L” channel is output in stereo.
DUBBING EN Dubbing To A VCR Power Switch Connector cover** To AV To S Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) S-Video cable (optional) To AUDIO, VIDEO* -IN connectors and Cable Adapter (provided) If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter. “Y/C”/“CVBS” video out select switch VCR TV * Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. ** When connecting the cables, open this cover. 1 2 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR.
EN 41 Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the 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 DV OUT 1 Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.
EN USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full-Function Remote Control Unit (RM-V700U) can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. A 1 Installing The Battery 2 1 The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025). 3 1 Lock hole 2 3 B 2 1 1 : Pull out the battery holder while sliding the lock hole. : Pinch the release tab and pull out the battery holder.
EN 43 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 (“ ” or “ ”). 1 PAUSE IN Connector 2 MBR SET Button 3 INT. TIME Button* — With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “ ”. 墌 pg. 46 墌 pg. 45 — — SELF TIMER Button* 4 REC TIME Button* — ANIM. Button* 5 FF Button — Forward, Forward Shuttle Search (墌 pg. 20) 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 15X 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 45 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 RM-V700U 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. Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is installed in the remote control RM-V700U (墌 pg. 42).
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN MAKE CONNECTIONS Connector cover** To S Also refer to pg. 22 and 23. 1 To AV To JLIP Audio/Video cable (provided) S-Video cable (optional) Editing cable (optional) To AUDIO, VIDEO* -IN and connectors “Y/C”/“CVBS” video out select switch If your VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter. To Remote PAUSE or R.A.EDIT VCR To PAUSE IN TV RM-V700U (optional) * Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.
EN SELECT SCENES Programme IN 1–– –– : –– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 T I ME CODE TOTAL 47 OUT MODE ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Random Assemble Editing Menu –– : –– 0 0 : 00 Remote sensor FF REW PLAY IN/OUT ON/OFF CANCEL RM-V700U (optional) 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.
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR Recording Start/Stop Button IN 1 – – 00 : 2 5 2 – – 07 : 18 3 – – 0 3 : 33 4 – – 09 : 30 5 – – 15 : 55 6–– –– : –– 7 8 T I ME CODE TOTAL ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ OUT 02 : 05 08 : 31 05 : 53 13 : 15 16 : 29 MODE –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– 8 9 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). 10 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.
EN For More Accurate Editing Programme 1 IN 1–– –– : –– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 T I ME CODE TOTAL MODE OUT ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Random Assemble Editing Menu –– : –– 0 0 : 00 – 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.
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. 35). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-bit 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. 22).
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS EN 51 [A]Using PC connection cable To PC (DIGITAL PHOTO) PC connection cable (optional) To RS-232C OR [B] Using DV cable PC Power Switch Core filter To DV Core filter 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-V16KIT.
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) EN Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Power Switch To DV Core filter DV cable (optional) Core filter To DV IN connector To DV connector Video unit equipped with a DV connector To PC connector Digital Printer PC connection cable To RS-232C PC Connection to the GV-DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC.
REFERENCES EN 53 REFERENCES CONTENTS DETAILS ............................................. 54 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 55 – 59 INDEX ........................................ 60 – 64 Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 60 – 61 Indications .................................... 62 – 64 USER MAINTENANCE .............................. 65 CAUTIONS ................................... 66 – 67 TERMS ....................................... 68 – 69 SPECIFICATIONS ...........................
DETAILS EN ITEMS NOTES ➪ Power (墌 pg. 8) ❍ 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 55 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 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 9. The image taken using Snapshot is too dark. 9. •Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. 9. •Press the BACKLIGHT Button (墌 pg. 32). 10. The image taken using Snapshot is too bright. 10. •The subject is too bright. 10. •Set “PROGRAM AE” to “SPOTLIGHT” in the Menu Screen (墌 pg. 26). 11. Digital Zoom does not work. 11. •10X optical zoom is selected. •“PROGRAM AE” is set to “VIDEO ECHO” in the Menu Screen.
EN 57 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 15. The picture wipe function does not work. 15. •The Slow Shutter mode is activated. •“WIDE MODE” is not set to “OFF”. 15. •Disengage the Slow Shutter mode or set “WIDE MODE” to “OFF” before preparing to use the Picture Wipe (墌 pg. 26, 28, 36). 16. Scene transition does not go as expected. 16. •When using “Picture Wipe/ Dissolve” (墌 pg.
EN SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 24. The indicators and messages do not appear. 24. •“TIME CODE” is set to “OFF” in the Menu Screen. 24. •Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” in the Menu Screen (墌 pg. 37, 38). 25. Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish. 25. •In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this happens, the displayed colours differ from those that are actually recorded.
EN 59 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 32. The LCD monitor image is distorted. 32. •During playback of the unrecorded portion, Highspeed Search and still playback, LCD monitor indications appear distorted. This is not a defect. 32. 33. Images on the LCD monitor are jittery. 33. •The speaker volume is too great. 33. •Turn the speaker volume down (墌 pg. 20). 34. Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue. 34. ———— 34.
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators EN e w y ^ & * ( 1 u 2 345 67 r t PLAY O 60 FF @# $ p o i 890! R T W E q ) Q %
EN 61 Controls Indicators 1 Monitor Open Button w Tally Lamp ..................................... 墌 pg. 16, 36 e CHARGE Lamp ...................................... 墌 pg. 8 r Power Lamp .................................. 墌 pg. 16, 17 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % [PUSH OPEN] ..................................... 墌 pg. 16 Dioptre Adjustment Control ................. 墌 pg. 10 Battery Release Switch [BAT. RELEASE] ...................................... 墌 pg. 8 •MENU Wheel [+, –, PUSH] ...............
INDEX Indications EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 8 1 9 0!@ # P 40 x W L P 5 0 min T 2 4 REC 3 5 6 3 ^ BR I GH T 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 . 1 . 01 10 : 00 20 : 55 ) 1 $ % Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”. (墌 pg. 17) • : Appears when Night-Scope is engaged. (墌 pg. 26) • : Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted. (墌 pg. 35) Appears when the white balance is adjusted. (墌 pg.
EN 63 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback 1 2 3 4 1 2B I T / SOUND 1 L S P 64 B L ANK SEARCH VO L UME 1 . 1 . 01 10 : 00 20 : 21 : 25 7 1 2 3 4 6 Displays the sound mode. (墌 pg. 38, 39) Displays the Blank Search mode. (墌 pg. 21) Displays the tape speed. (墌 pg. 14) Appears while a tape is running.
INDEX Indications (cont.) EN 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.
USER MAINTENANCE EN 65 After Use Cleaning The Camcorder 1 2 1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. 2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor. 3 4 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
CAUTIONS EN 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 Terminals following cautions: 1. To avoid hazards . . . .... 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 .... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.). .... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures. 3. DO NOT leave the unit . . . .... in places of over 50°C. .... in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). .... in direct sunlight. .... in a closed car in summer. .... near a heater. 4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . . .... allow it to become wet. ....
TERMS EN A F AC Adapter ............................................ 墌 pg. 8, 9 Audio Dubbing ........................................ 墌 pg. 50 Auto Date ................................................. 墌 pg. 37 Auto Focus ............................................... 墌 pg. 25 Auto Shut off ...................................... 墌 pg. 16, 20 Fade-In/Out ........................................ 墌 pg. 28, 29 Fast-Forward The Tape .............................. 墌 pg. 20 Frame-By-Frame Playback ....
EN 69 P T Picture Wipe/Dissolve ......................... 墌 pg. 28, 29 Playback Zoom ........................................ 墌 pg. 44 Power Switch Position .............................. 墌 pg. 17 Printer ...................................................... 墌 pg. 52 Programme AE With Special Effects ..... 墌 pg. 26, 27 Provided Accessories .................................. 墌 pg. 5 Tally ......................................................... 墌 pg. 36 Tele Macro .....................................
SPECIFICATIONS EN Camcorder For 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 : 83 mm x 97 mm x 188 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down) : Approx.
EN 71 AC Adapter AP-V10EG Power requirement Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight : : : : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz DC 11 V ,1A 59 mm x 31 mm x 84 mm Approx. 140 g (not including Power Cord) Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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