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Installing the driver for importing MPEG-format video stream

When you connect the camcorder to the PC with an i.LINK cable at first time, the driver is installed.

1

Click [Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)] and then click [Next].

The driver search dialog box appears.

2

Click [Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install], and then click [Next].

The [Hardware Update Wizard] dialog box appears.

3

Click [Sound, video and game controllers], and then click [Next].

The dialog box to select the manufacture and model appears.

4

Click [JVC] for manufacture and [JVC Tape Device] for model, and then click [Next].

The [Update Driver Warning] dialog box appears. If not, go to step 

6

.

5

Click [Yes].

The [Completing Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears.

6

Click [Finish].

Driver Installation

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Summary of Contents for 0503-FO-ID-VP

Page 1: ...ease visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera For Accessories http www jvc victor co jp english cyber http www jvc victor co jp english accessory INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of the camcorder Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No DIGITAL HD VIDEO CAMERA ...

Page 2: ...ENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated d...

Page 3: ...he disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric sh...

Page 4: ...paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other simil...

Page 5: ...ding amplifiers that produce heat SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to q...

Page 6: ...t could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Connecting cables S AV Editing USB etc to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage 䡲 This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked and memory cards mark...

Page 7: ... DC Cord Battery Pack BN V428U Memory Card 8 MB Already inserted in the camcorder Remote Control Unit RM V717U AAA R03 Battery x 2 for remote control unit CD ROM USB Cable Lens Hood Already attached to the camcorder 墌 pg 8 Lens Cap 墌 pg 8 for attachment Shoulder Strap 墌 pg 10 for attachment Handle 墌 pg 10 for attachment S AV Editing Cable Editing Extension Cable Component Video Cable Audio Extensi...

Page 8: ...ood align the lens hood with the camcorder s lens and then turn it clockwise 2 Tighten the screw on the lens hood NOTE Normally use the camcorder with the lens hood attached Remove the lens hood only when you use the optional wide or telephoto conversion lens How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the lens hood when camcorder is not in use NOTE You cannot at...

Page 9: ...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 3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut To attach the core filter to the component video cable 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter 2 Run the cable through the core filter ...

Page 10: ...e screw You can attach the optional Video Light or Stereo Microphone to the Shoe on the Handle or on the camcorder s Shoe When using the Microphone or Video Light refer also to its instruction manual How To Use The Audio Cable When using optional headphones or external microphone connect to the provided audio cable with a core filter attached then connect the audio cable to the camcorder The core ...

Page 11: ...les 31 Deleting Files 32 Resetting The File Name 33 Setting Print Information DPOF Setting 33 Initializing A Memory Card 34 ADVANCED FEATURES 35 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 35 Changing The Menu Settings 35 RECORDING MENUS 36 PLAYBACK MENUS 41 FEATURES FOR RECORDING 43 Self Timer 43 Snapshot For Video Recording 44 Exposure Control 44 Iris Lock 45 Backlight Compensation 45 Manual Shutter Speed Adj...

Page 12: ... to be replaced Please purchase a new one For other notes 墌 pg 69 Using The Battery Pack 1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount a 2 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b To detach the battery pack Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding BATT RELEASE to detach it NOTES Recording time is reduced sign...

Page 13: ... as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire The Benefits Of Lithium Ion Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C 50 F its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease...

Page 14: ...n the screw clockwise Some tripods are not equipped with studs While using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully It can rotate 270º 90º downward 180º upward While using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click otherwise it ...

Page 15: ...just it manually for best viewability 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused CAUTION When retracting the viewfinder take care not to pinch your fingers 1 Set the Power Switch to M or P while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 3 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu S...

Page 16: ...ou to set various recording functions using the Menus 墌 pg 35 If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording try this mode There is no indication on the display OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder P Allows you to play back a recording on the tape Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC Allo...

Page 17: ...argeable lithium battery is always charged However if the camcorder is not used for approx 3 months the clock s lithium battery will become discharged and the date time stored in memory will be lost When this occurs first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger for over 24 hours to charge the clock s rechargeable lithium battery Then perform the date time setting b...

Page 18: ... refer to pages 35 and 36 NOTES It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again If the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few mi...

Page 19: ...s the memory card from being recorded over To record on this memory card slide the tab back to the position opposite to LOCK before loading it NOTES Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked or MultiMediaCards marked Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a memory card consult its manufacturer or dealer Before using a new memory card it is necessary t...

Page 20: ...to the sound during recording connect the optional headphones to the Headphones jack If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor LCD monitor viewfinder indications When power is supplied from a battery the battery indicator is displaye...

Page 21: ...f a second for playback at one time The HD mode enables digital high definition recording that offers higher picture quality than a recording in SD or DV mode The image will be recorded in an aspect ratio of 16 9 The HD mode is suitable for playback on a wide screen TV or high definition TV Recording modes and features There are some features which are not available depending on the recording mode...

Page 22: ... set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in MANUAL Menu on page 37 For other notes 墌 pg 69 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 and the grip in the most convenient direction The LCD monitor can rotate 270º 90º downward 180º upward The grip can rotate 90º downward Int...

Page 23: ...tially recorded tape When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search 墌 pg 25 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode 墌 pg 24 2 Set the Power Switch to A or M while pre...

Page 24: ...is supplied from a battery the battery indicator is displayed 墌 pg 75 When power is supplied from an AC outlet the battery indicator does not appear When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker To control the speaker volume Rotate the MENU Wheel towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume Still Playback Pauses during video playback 1 Pr...

Page 25: ...The BLANK SEARCH indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion To cancel Blank Search midway press 8 NOTES Before starting Blank Search if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction If the current position i...

Page 26: ...nectors Not required for watching still images only When connecting the cable open the cover Connections To A TV Or VCR 1 2 3 4 5 TV VCR Connector Cover A Not required for connection B Black to S VIDEO IN C Yellow to VIDEO IN D White to AUDIO L IN E Red to AUDIO R IN S AV Editing cable provided To S AV 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 Wide screen TV or high definition TV VCR Connector Cover A To component video co...

Page 27: ...and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV 墌 pg 35 42 NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack 墌 pg 13 To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch to A or M then set your TV to the appropriate input mode Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume t...

Page 28: ...do not want to hear the shutter sound set BEEP to OFF 墌 pg 35 38 To change the Image Size and or Picture Quality 墌 pg 35 40 A Image Size 墌 pg 40 86 B Focus Icon 墌 pg 86 C Shooting Icon 墌 pg 86 D Card Icon 墌 pg 86 E Picture Quality 墌 pg 40 86 F Remaining Number Of Shots 墌 pg 86 NOTES Even if OIS is set to ON 墌 pg 37 the Stabilizer will be disabled If Special Effects 墌 pg 51 is engaged certain modes...

Page 29: ...e last recorded one Images shot in a file size other than 640 x 480 848 x 480 1280 x 720 and 1280 x 960 with another devices will be displayed thumbnail images These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC Images shot with devices such as JVC GR DVM70 that are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this camcorder UNSUPPORTED FILE will be displayed Playback Zoom Available only with th...

Page 30: ...e displayed 1 Perform steps 1 4 in Normal Playback Of Images 墌 pg 29 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DISPLAY and press it The Sub Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select OFF and press it The operation mode indicator folder file number and battery indicator disappear To display the indicators again select ON Index Playback Of Files Viewing ...

Page 31: ...he PROTECT screen appears 8 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it To cancel protection select RETURN NOTES If the mark appears the currently displayed file is protected When the memory card is initialized or corrupted even protected files are deleted If you do not want to lose important files transfer them to a PC and save them To Remove Protection Before doing the following perform...

Page 32: ...ate the MENU Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it To cancel deletion select RETURN Repeat steps 8 and 9 for all files you want to delete NOTE If the mark appears the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted To delete all files stored in the memory card 7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select ALL and press it The DELETE screen appears 8 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it To canc...

Page 33: ...00001 This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card To Print All Still Images One Print For Each or To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints NOTES If you load a memory card already set as shown belo...

Page 34: ...e normal playback screen appears To cancel selection select RETURN The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images You can initialize a memory card any time After initializing all files and data stored in the memory card including those which have been protected are cleared 1 Set the Playback Mode Switch to MEMORY 2 Set the Power Switch to P while pressing down the Lock Button located on t...

Page 35: ... menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to M The q settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to M The s functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to M are also applied when the Power Switch is set to P The n CAMERA DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to A However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Swit...

Page 36: ... previous models Zooming ZOOM Factory preset 40X 10X When set to 10X only the optical zoom magnification is engaged 40X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 40X digital magnification 200X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible...

Page 37: ...e automatically Even if you press the Recording Start Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts Record Standby mode is not engaged 3 To exit the 5S mode select OFF in step 1 To take a snapshot in the 5 second recording mode Instead of pressing the Recording Start Stop Button in step 2 press SNAPSHOT The camcorder records a 5 second still When 5S is set to Anim this function is not ...

Page 38: ...e indicator appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal SYSTEM Beep melody and shutter sound BEEP Factory preset OFF OFF Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording It also activates the shutter sound effect 墌 pg 28 44 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody so...

Page 39: ...the Switch setting i LINK OUT Factory preset SW SW Normally set to this position Outputs the DV or MPEG2 format signal selected with the i LINK OUT Switch AUTO For future use If the connected video unit automatically detects the input signal via an i LINK connector set to AUTO Resetting menu settings CAM RESET EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset RETURN Does not reset all settings to ...

Page 40: ... Recording media selection REC SELECT Factory preset When Snapshot recording is performed with the Recording Mode Switch set to HD SD or DV still images are recorded only onto the tape When Snapshot recording is performed with the Recording Mode Switch set to HD SD or DV still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card 1280 x 720 pixels in HD mode 848 x 480 pixels in SD...

Page 41: ...or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner Synchro adjustment For details refer to For More Accurate Editing 墌 pg 66 SYNCHRO Factory preset 0 0 Recording mode Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference It is recommended you use REC MODE in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing 墌 pg 54 56 REC MODE ...

Page 42: ...ls refer to Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 墌 pg 15 ON SCREEN Factory preset LCD OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorder s display disappears DATE TIME Factory preset OFF OFF AUTO ON When set to AUTO the date time are displayed in the following cases When playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when scenes are recorded When the date is changed during playback TIME CODE Facto...

Page 43: ...stop Self Timer recording press the Recording Start Stop Button again The camcorder re enters Record Standby mode OR 4 Press SNAPSHOT After 15 seconds the beep sounds and snapshot recording starts After that the camcorder re enters Record Standby mode 5 To end Self Timer recording select OFF in step 3 NOTE If BEEP and TALLY are set to OFF 墌 pg 38 the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not...

Page 44: ...heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to 墌 pg 40 Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background...

Page 45: ... so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold the EXPOSURE Wheel for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and the indication appear To return to automatic iris control Press the EXPOSURE Wheel in Or set the Power Switch to A The exposure control indicator and disappear To lock the exposure control and the iris Adjust the exposure by rotating the EXPOSURE...

Page 46: ...tic iris adjustment Press S A Or set the Power Switch to A The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases perform Manual Focus When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is low When the subject has n...

Page 47: ...n the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer or will blink Zooming manually using the Zoom Ring enables controlling the shooting angle or zooming speed to your preference 1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button loc...

Page 48: ...eo light or similar type of lighting is used 1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 3 Press W B The WHITE BALANCE screen appears 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode and press it The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears If you select MWB refer to Manual White Balance Ad...

Page 49: ...sumes normal blinking 7 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed NOTES In step 5 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually 墌 pg 47 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the...

Page 50: ...n appears 4 To activate the Fade in or Wipe in Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired effect and press it during Record Standby mode The selected effect indicator appears To activate the Fade out or Wipe out Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired effect and press it during recording The selected effect indicator appears 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out ...

Page 51: ...cial effects for your shooting SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Using this effect with DV WIDE set to SQUEEZE 墌 pg 38 provides classic film effect MONOTONE Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Using this effect with DV WIDE set to SQUEEZE 墌 pg 38 provides classic film effect CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect STROBE Your recording...

Page 52: ...ptured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image NOTES The remaining number of storable thumbnail images also appears on the screen when it reaches 10 or less If REC SELECT is set to in DSC Menu the number shows how many 640 x 480 pixel images can be stored If 5S is set to 5S or Anim in MANUAL Menu the NAVIGATION function will not work properly To find scenes on tape using thumbnail ...

Page 53: ...mory card or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter Charger as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it NOTE Once images are deleted they cannot be restored Check images before deleting IMPORTANT Be sure to always use t...

Page 54: ...or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF 墌 pg 35 42 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON 墌 pg 35 42 Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV 墌 pg 35 42 Playback images recorded in HD or SD mode with this camcorder will be conve...

Page 55: ...unit automatically detects the DV and MPEG2 formats set i LINK OUT to AUTO In this case proceed to step 7 6 Set the i LINK Output Select Switch on this camcorder to DV to output scenes recorded in DV mode or MPEG2 to output scenes recorded in HD or SD mode 7 Turn on the video unit s power 8 Insert the source cassette in this camcorder 9 Insert the recording cassette in the video unit 10 Press 4 9 ...

Page 56: ...ing Stop the video unit and camcorder NOTES DV to DV dubbing If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing unusual images may be dubbed or the dubbing may stop MPEG2 to MPEG2 dubbing It is not possible to dub signals in MPEG2 format from devices other than D VHS VCRs or another same model of this camcorder MPEG2 signals that are copy guarded may not be recorded ...

Page 57: ... is pressed in step 8 when a memory card is not loaded the message COPYING FAILED is displayed If an image recorded on the tape using DV WIDE 墌 pg 38 is dubbed to a memory card the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it To use Playback Special effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 8 using the remote control provided 墌 pg 60 Images are dubbed in the following ima...

Page 58: ... only when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to P B DISPLAY Button 墌 pg 27 54 63 C SHIFT Button 墌 pg 59 62 D SLOW Rewind Forward Buttons 墌 pg 59 Left Right Buttons 墌 pg 59 E REW Button Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape 墌 pg 25 Displays previous file in a memory card 墌 pg 29 F FADE WIPE Button 墌 pg 64 G EFFECT ON OFF Button 墌 pg 60 H EFFECT Button 墌 pg 60 I PAUSE IN Connector 墌 pg 63 J MBR ...

Page 59: ...o and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunction Frame By Frame Playback DV only Allows frame by frame search during video playback During normal or still playback press SLOW IU repeatedly for forward or SLOW YI repeatedly for reverse Each time SLOW YI or IU is pressed the frame is played back Playback Zoom DV only Magnifies the recorded image up to 20X a...

Page 60: ...ight bar to the desired effect The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF again To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above The audio track of a tape recorded in DV format can be customized only when recorded in the 12 bit and SP modes 墌 pg 36 1 Pla...

Page 61: ...at TIME CODE is set to ON 墌 pg 35 42 Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television make connections 墌 pg 26 1 Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE 9 Confirm the time code at this point 墌 pg 42 2 Press REW 3 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE 9 3 Pre...

Page 62: ...and VCR REC STBY you do not need to press SHIFT for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions NOTES If the VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically In thi...

Page 63: ...ressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 5 Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode Refer to the VCR s instructions NOTES Before Random Assemble Editing make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor If they do they will be recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date time Set DATE TIME...

Page 64: ...e remote control The registered points disappear one at a time from the most recently registered point If you are not using Wipe Fader or Program AE with special effects repeat steps 8 and 9 only NOTES When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them If the search time for an in point exceeds 5 minutes the recording deck s Record Sta...

Page 65: ...you want to edit and press PAUSE 9 14 Press VCR REC STBY 79 or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 15 Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Editing proceeds as programmed right through to the end of the last registered scene When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the VCR enters its Record Pause mode If you do not register an Edit Out point the tap...

Page 66: ...ustment Of VCR Camcorder Timing 4 Press R A EDIT ON OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear then press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select t VIDEO and press it The VIDEO Menu appears 6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select SYNCHRO and press it The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted 7 Based on the diagnostics performed you can now advance the VCR s rec...

Page 67: ...e sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV206U or VC VDV204U i LINK cable depending on the type of i LINK connector 4 or 6 pins on the PC If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode The date time information cannot be captured into the PC Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software The still images can also be transferred t...

Page 68: ...C first then the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack 墌 pg 13 You can also use the camcorder for video conference over the Internet by using Microsoft Windows Messenger For details refer to the instruction manual of the provided software In the Web Camera mode the fol...

Page 69: ...it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover When the Recording Start Stop button is pressed it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts The T indicator starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary accor...

Page 70: ... be performed 2 The Power Switch is set to P or OFF For Video Recording The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE The Recording Mode Switch is set to MEMORY TAPE END appears The cassette holder cover is open For D S C Recording The Recording Mode Switch is not set to MEMORY 2 Set the Power Switch to A or M 墌 pg 20 28 For Video Recording Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC 墌 pg 18 Set t...

Page 71: ...he TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback 墌 pg 26 Close the cassette holder cover 墌 pg 18 11 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue 11 11 Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette 12 A memory card cannot be played back 12 The Power Switch is set to A or M The Playback Mode Switch is set to VIDEO 12 Set the...

Page 72: ...shot is too dark 19 Shooting was performed under backlit conditions 19 Press BACK LIGHT 墌 pg 45 20 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright 20 The subject is too bright 20 Press P AE and set PROGRAM AE to SPOTLIGHT 墌 pg 50 21 White Balance cannot be activated 21 The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is activated 21 Disengage the Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode before setting White Ba...

Page 73: ...cted 30 Remove protection from the files stored in the memory card and delete them 墌 pg 31 32 31 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen 31 This is not a malfunction 31 By recording with OIS activated 墌 pg 35 37 this can be avoided 32 When the camcorder is connected via the i LINK connector the camcorder does not operate 32 The i LINK cable was pl...

Page 74: ...o LCD or BOTH 墌 pg 14 35 38 Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor 墌 pg 15 If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully 墌 pg 14 40 Images on the LCD monitor are jittery 40 The speaker volume is too great 40 Turn the speaker volume down 墌 pg 24 41 The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints 41 41 Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping stron...

Page 75: ...sation disappears TAPE Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to A or M and the Recording Mode Switch is set to any mode except MEMORY TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback 墌 pg 69 SET DATE TIME Appears when the date time is not set 墌 pg 17 Appears when the built in clock lithium ba...

Page 76: ...EG2 RECORDED CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE CANNOT DUB ON A 16bit RECORDING CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in SD or HD mode 墌 pg 60 Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode 墌 pg 60 Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio 墌 pg 60 Appears if A DUB D on the remote control is p...

Page 77: ... If the indication still appears the memory card is corrupted UNSUPPORTED FILE Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the LOCK position Appears when you at...

Page 78: ...C 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent ...

Page 79: ... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above...

Page 80: ...me JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 317 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications...

Page 81: ...e monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper 4 To clean the viewfinder raise the viewfinder to the vertical position 5 Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the direction of the arrow A Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it B 6 Clos...

Page 82: ... C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Pickup 1 3 CCD Lens F 1 8 f 5 2 mm to 52 mm 10 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter ø52 mm LCD monitor 3 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 44 color LCD Speaker Monaural For Digital Video Camera Signal format NTSC standard Cassette Mini DV ca...

Page 83: ...alog Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Ω analog Audio input 300 mV rms 50 kΩ analog stereo Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kΩ analog stereo Headphone output Stereo Microphone input Stereo i LINK Input output 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant USB 5 pin Y Pb Pr output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Ω analog Pb 0 7 V p p 75 Ω analog Pr 0 7 V p p 75 Ω analog AC Power Adapter Charger For General Power requirement U S A and Canada AC 120 ...

Page 84: ...84 EN INDEX INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators ...

Page 85: ...12 x Diopter Adjustment Control 墌 pg 15 Connectors The connectors are located beneath the covers g Microphone connector MIC 墌 pg 10 Open the connector cover and attach the optional microphone h S AV connector 墌 pg 26 54 63 i Headphone Connector 墌 pg 10 60 No sound is output from the speaker when headphones are connected to this connector j USB Universal Serial Bus Connector 墌 pg 67 k DC Input Conn...

Page 86: ...s being adjusted and stops blinking when the focus is locked c Shooting Icon 墌 pg 28 Appears and blinks during shooting d Card Icon 墌 pg 28 Appears during shooting Blinks when a memory card is not loaded e Picture Quality FINE and STANDARD in order of quality 墌 pg 40 f Remaining Number Of Shot 墌 pg 28 Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D S C recording or t...

Page 87: ...ind Shuttle Search 9 Pause 9 U Forward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion Y 9 Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion D Audio Dubbing 9D Audio Dubbing Pause Appear while a tape is running g Input Mode Indicator 墌 pg 54 56 h Battery Indicator 墌 pg 75 i Date Time 墌 pg 39 42 j VOLUME Volume Level Indicator Speaker or headphone 墌 pg 24 The level indicator g moves BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicat...

Page 88: ...l images NAVI DEL 41 Display 42 DPOF Setting Digital Print Order Format 33 34 Dubbing 54 57 Dubbing from tape to memory card COPY 41 57 E Erase Protection 18 19 Exposure Control EXPOSURE 44 F Fade In Out 50 Fast Forward The Tape 24 Frame By Frame Playback 59 G Gain Up GAIN UP 36 Grip Adjustment 14 I i LINK output setting i LINK OUT 39 Image Size IMAGE SIZE 40 Index Playback Of Files 30 Indications...

Page 89: ... RESET 39 Resetting The File Name 33 Rewind The Tape 24 S SD Memory Card 19 79 Self Timer SELF TIMER 37 43 Set Remote VCR Code 62 Shuttle Search 25 Slow Motion Playback 59 Snapshot 28 44 Sound Mode DV SOUND 36 Sound Mode SOUND MODE 41 Speaker Volume 24 Special Effects EFFECT Classic Film CLASSIC FILM 51 Monotone MONOTONE 51 Sepia SEPIA 51 Strobe STROBE 51 Specifications 82 83 Still Playback 24 S V...

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Page 93: ...nt according to the operating procedures described in this manual Use only the provided CD ROM Never use any other CD ROM to run this software Do not attempt to modify this software Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user s authority to operate the equipment How to handle a CD ROM Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write ...

Page 94: ...please fill out the following and have the appropriate information ready Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions depending on their subject matter JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC or questions regarding specifications or performance of the OS other applications or drivers Notice for Users Product Name Model Problem Error Message PC Manufa...

Page 95: ...which is compatible with ImageMixer DVD is required DVD RAM disc is not supported by ImageMixer DVD For details on compatible DVD recording drives visit the web site of Pixela Corporation http www imagemixer com System Requirements OS Windows XP Home Edition pre installed Windows XP Professional pre installed Connector USB connector OS Windows XP Home Edition pre installed Windows XP Professional ...

Page 96: ... 0 or later If you are using a dial up router or a broadband router refer to the router s instruction manual If you are using a firewall or a router with the dial up connection it is not possible to connect to the Internet properly Consult your Internet service provider whether Windows Messenger can be used or not The quality of images or sound during video conference may differ depending on the c...

Page 97: ...Reader 5 0 This application is used to read PDF files 1 Load the provided CD ROM in the PC After a moment the Important Notice dialog box appears If the Important Notice dialog box does not appear click My Computer from the Start menu and then double click the CD ROM icon 2 Confirm the contents and then click Next After a moment the Setup dialog box appears From the Setup dialog box you can instal...

Page 98: ...ls on how to use Windows Messenger refer to VIDEO CONFERENCE OVER THE INTERNET in the software instruction manual on the CD ROM If you perform installation of a software that is already installed uninstallation will start In this case perform the installation again after uninstallation is finished 7 Click Next The Customer Information dialog box appears 8 Input your information in all boxes and th...

Page 99: ...the PC with a USB cable On the camcorder s LCD monitor USB MODE appears To use the camcorder as a web camera and hold a videoconference over the Internet 1 Set the camcorder s Recording Mode Switch to MEMORY 2 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to A or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The camcorder turns on 3 Connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable The indicator a...

Page 100: ... driver for importing MPEG format video stream NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack Do not turn on or off the camcorder or switch the playback mode on the camcorder when the USB cable is connected If you connect the camcorder to the PC through a USB hub compatibility issues between the hub and the PC may result in instability i...

Page 101: ...rch I will choose the driver to install and then click Next The Hardware Update Wizard dialog box appears 3 Click Sound video and game controllers and then click Next The dialog box to select the manufacture and model appears 4 Click JVC for manufacture and JVC Tape Device for model and then click Next The Update Driver Warning dialog box appears If not go to step 6 5 Click Yes The Completing Foun...

Page 102: ... a list or specific location Advanced and then click Next The driver search dialog box appears 3 Click the next three items in the order below A Search for the best driver in these location B Include this location in the search C Browse 4 Double click the CD ROM drive icon and the XP folder and then click OK The driver search dialog box appears 5 Click Next The warning message appears 6 Click Cont...

Page 103: ...s or folders from a memory card can cause problems with the operation of the camcorder Delete unnecessary files by the operation on the camcorder If you are using a brand new memory card you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so The file extension may not appear depending on the setting Viewing ...

Page 104: ...uble click it 3 Select the file to be copied in the DCIM folder 4 Drag and drop the selected file in the destination folder created in step 2 The message ACCESSING FILES appears on the camcorder s LCD monitor and the file is copied from the memory card to the PC Still Images Playback Double click the still image file extension jpg to view a still image To print a still image Click the icon for pri...

Page 105: ...he Safely Remove Hardware icon in the status bar The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears if not wait a while then go to step 5 5 Disconnect the USB cable 6 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to OFF The camcorder turns off Disconnecting the USB Cable 3 Select USB Mass Storage Device and then click Stop The Stop a Hardware device dialog box appears 4 Click OK A message indicating that the device...

Page 106: ...re that the camcorder s model name is displayed If the model name is not displayed confirm the connection 墌 pg 8 or reinstall the driver 墌 pg 16 If a D VHS VCR is connected simultaneously select the camcorder s model name 5 Specify the file name and location and then click Save Make sure to select a folder on the local hard disk Approximately 150 MB 300 MB while importing of the hard disk space is...

Page 107: ...eo stream from other devices such as a D VHS VCR The HD Capture Utility is compatible only with MPEG format video stream To import DV format video stream use commercially available video edit software which is compatible with DV format It is recommended to import video stream a little longer including parts before and after the necessary part than that you actually need Unnecessary parts of the vi...

Page 108: ...ty window appears 2 Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears 3 Double click Sound video and game controllers 4 Right click JVC Tape Device and then click Delete If JVC Tape Device is not displayed delete AV C Tape Recorder Player in Other Devices The confirmation screen appears 5 Click OK 6 Disconnect the i LINK cable and connect it again After a momen...

Page 109: ...d in the SD mode can be dubbed using a D VHS VCR that supports the HS mode or another same model of this unit Use an i LINK cable for the connection Dubbing from other devices in MPEG2 format is possible if the connected device is another same model of this unit It is also possible to dub in MPEG2 format from a D VHS VCR if the source tape D VHS has been originally dubbed from this digital HD vide...

Page 110: ...bler défiler un peu plus rapidement par rapport aux images en mode SD ou DV C est parce qu elles sont filmées à raison de 30 images par seconde contre 60 images par seconde pour les images en mode SD ou DV Lors des prises de vue en mode HD sous un faible éclairage la vitesse de l obturateur commute sur un réglage plus bas afin d obtenir plus de lumière En conséquence il se peut que l image présent...

Page 111: ...cter le câble de composante vidéo lorsque le câble S AV de montage est utilisé pour la copie or lorsque vous visionnez les images sur l écran LCD du caméscope pendant leur lecture en mode HD Pour plus de détails sur les connexions et les procédures d opération reportez vous à la page 26 du mode d emploi Précautions à observer pour la lecture Etant donné les formats d enregistrement et de lecture u...

Page 112: ...das para asegurarse de que la pantalla no es expuesta a una luz fuerte Esto es aplicable no sólo al modo HD sino también a los modos SD y DV Las imágenes se pueden visualizar conectando la videocámara digital HD a un aparato de TV Esta videocámara digital HD dispone de una función que convierte imágenes HD en imágenes que se pueden visualizar en una pantalla de TV normal Las operaciones del proces...

Page 113: ...amiques rapides ou éviter de filmer un sujet qui se déplace rapidement avec le caméscope Pour obtenir des mouvements plus naturels sur l image enregistrée il est recommandé de régler l obturateur sur une vitesse plus lente ou de changer le mode d enregistrement sur SD ou DV ESPAÑOL Detalles sobre las imágenes en el modo de alta definición HD Es posible que las imágenes en el modo HD puedan dar la ...

Page 114: ...oîtier du CD ROM Lorsque vous entrez le numéro de série faites attention aux majuscules minuscules et à la différence entre les nombres et les lettres de l alphabet ESPAÑOL Nota sobre la instalación MPEG Edit StudioTM Pro LE Introduzca el número de serie que aparece impreso en la etiqueta de la carcasa del CD ROM Al introducir el número de serie tenga en cuenta las diferencias entre mayúsculas y m...

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