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MAJOR FEATURES

REMEMBER

Program AE with Special
Effects (

pg. 32, 33)

Electronic Fog Filter

ND Effect

Sepia

Twilight

Sports

Nega/Posi

1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Cassettes marked

can be used with this

camcorder.

Digital Hyper Zoom
(

pg. 28)

Picture Stabilizer (

pg. 29)

Integrated Auto Light
(

pg. 30)

The Logical Choice

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

LCD Color Monitor
(

pg. 20)

Zoom in

Zoom out

Menu Adjustment
(

pg. 36, 37, 38)

Digital Still Camera Built-in
(PC communication capable)
(

pg. 22 – 25, 52 – 59)

Summary of Contents for GR-AXM917UM

Page 1: ...COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER LYT0299 001A INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH EN GR AXM917UM ...

Page 2: ...ic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Sony CR2025 use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion n Dispose of used battery promptly n Keep away from children n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger...

Page 3: ... instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult you...

Page 4: ...ing 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 qu...

Page 5: ...Shutter Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder Digital Hyper Zoom Z pg 28 Picture Stabilizer Z pg 29 Integrated Auto Light Z pg 30 The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR LCD Color Monitor Z pg 20 Zoom in Zoom out Menu Adjustment Z pg 36 37 38 Digital Still Camera Built in PC communication capable Z pg 22 25 52 59 ...

Page 6: ... Close Ring to open the lens cover 2 Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO The power lamp will light and an image will appear 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop Button once again For more details Z pgs 18 21 The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power whe...

Page 7: ...closed at approx 60 degrees 1 Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover 2 Set the System Select Switch to D S C 3 Set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO The power lamp will light and an image will appear 4 Press the SNAPSHOT Button A still image is shot and is stored in the camcorder s memory For more details Z pgs 22 25 The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when th...

Page 8: ...ic Recording 18 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C SHOOTING 22 25 Basic Shooting 22 RECORDING 26 45 Basic Features 26 Advanced Features 31 VIDEO PLAYBACK 46 49 Basic Playback 46 Features 47 Using The Cassette Adapter 49 PLAYBACK 50 51 Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing 50 D S C PLAYBACK 52 59 Basic Playback 52 Connection 53 Advanced Features 54 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 60 64 Insert Editing VIDEO 62 I...

Page 9: ...ATIONS 77 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 77 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Power Adapter Charger AA V15U Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak C P7U Shoulder Strap Battery Pack BN V20U DC Cord Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2 for clock operation and remote control unit CD ROM including two software programs Remote Control Unit RM V705U PC Connection Cable x 1 for Windows PC ...

Page 10: ...pter Charger features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharg ing Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings To discharge the battery attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the above illustration Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and goes out when discharging is complete CHARGE indicator...

Page 11: ...ure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack The CHARGE indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack or with one t...

Page 12: ...he power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc 2 REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER Pull out the battery holder 3 INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible 4 RE INSERT HOLDER Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a click NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Z pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries Slot Battery ...

Page 13: ...ress it When the setting begins blinking rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking Repeat this procedure until you re satisfied with the Date settings YEAR MONTH and DAY 5 SET TIME Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to TIME and then press it When the hour setting begins blinking rotate the Select Dial until the correct setti...

Page 14: ...NGTH Setting Menu Display Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used 1 ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the System Select Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to PRO Press MENU 2 SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears 3 SET TAPE LENGTH Rotate the Select Dial to move th...

Page 15: ...assette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor The cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab So...

Page 16: ...p Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Power Zoom Lever Recording Start Stop Button Set POWER to CAMERA AUTO or PRO GETTING STARTED cont Viewfinder Adjustment 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO 2 POSITION VIEWFINDER Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration at left 3 ADJUST DIOPTER Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until...

Page 17: ...t left thread the strap through the top of 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 making sure the strap is not twisted 2 ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 4 2 3 1 4 Tripod Mounting 1 ALIGN AND TIGHTEN Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the cam...

Page 18: ...Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode The scene you are aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it 3 START SHOOTING Press the Recording Start Stop Button appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress Power lamp Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress Power Switch Position Accor...

Page 19: ...r s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again If the Recording Start Stop button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately If you are recording on a cassette from the middle such as when a tape is removed and re inserted during recording use the Retake fu...

Page 20: ...HOOTING Tilt the LCD monitor upward downward for best viewability Z pg 21 and press the Recording Start Stop Button appears in the LCD monitor while recording is in progress 4 STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to ...

Page 21: ...nterface Shooting The person you shoot can view himself herself in the LCD monitor and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor 1 TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over approx 105 degrees the monitor image is inverted vertically and the viewf...

Page 22: ... to FINE or STANDARD in the Menu Screen as required There are two modes FINE allows you to shoot up to approx 30 still images with higher resolution and STANDARD allows you to shoot up to approx 60 still images with lower resolution 3 SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to SNAPSHOT and press it The SNAPSHOT Menu appears Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight...

Page 23: ...n the WIDE mode Z pg 37 the Snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen Pictrue mode display Remaining number of shots Blinking FULL Snapshot mode with no frame M DRIVE u Motor Drive mode PIN UP Pin Up mode MULTI 4 Multi Analyzer 4 MULTI 9 Multi Analyzer 9 There is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the image Continuous camera shutter t...

Page 24: ...is more suitable for post production on a PC STANDARD allows you to shoot up to approx 60 still images in a format based on JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group Since in this mode twice as many still images can be shot as in the FINE mode select this mode when you wish to shoot many still images OPERATION 1 Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover and set the System Select Switc...

Page 25: ...f this happens we recommend that you use the viewfinder When the remaining number indicator displays 0 blinking it is not possible to continue storing pictures until you delete some shots to make room for new ones Perform DELETE function in the Menu Screen to remove pictures you do not need Zpg 58 The Picture Mode can be switched to either FINE or STANDARD Since the remaining number of shots avail...

Page 26: ...SYSTEM AND MODE Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover and set the System Select Switch to VIDEO Set the Power Switch to PRO The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters Record Standby mode 2 SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to SNAPSHOT and press it SNAPSHOT Menu appears Rotate the Select Dial to move the...

Page 27: ...aining number indicator displays 0 blinking the still image will be recorded onto the tape but not in the built in memory If you wish to store a still image in the built in memory Z pg 58 The Picture Mode can be switched to either FINE or STANDARD Since the remaining number of shots available depends on the selected Picture Mode switching the Picture Mode will vary this number If SNAPSHOT is press...

Page 28: ...cker you push the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTES Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus Z pg 41 then zoom in or out in Record mode The zoom level indicator 5 moves during zoom Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is...

Page 29: ...ures may become monochrome or darken during Retake This is normal FEATURE Picture Stabilizer PURPOSE To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification OPERATION 1 Press P STABILIZER appears n To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears NOTES Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under ...

Page 30: ...n the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on n The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on n It is recommended to set the white balance Z pg 42 to when you use the video light n When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES Even if the battery indicator does not blink if th...

Page 31: ...out to a black screen MOSAIC Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern SHUTTER Wipe A black screen moves in from the top and bottom closing over the image like a shutter or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the center SLIDE Wipe A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image or a new image moves in from right to left RECORDING A...

Page 32: ...nd only the indication remains The mode is activated NOTES Only one mode can be engaged at a time The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe Z pg 31 is used in the Sepia mode The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture color may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by alternating dis...

Page 33: ...er Makes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look Display Mode Twilight TWILIGHT Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected Auto gain control is turned off White Balance is set to FINE day mode but can also be manually change...

Page 34: ...DATE TIME DISP Menu 4 SELECT THE DESIRED MODE Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by rotating the Select Dial then press it The desired mode is activated You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure Z pg 13 If you haven t do so first 5 CLOSE MENU SCREEN The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Then press the Select Dial to close the Menu Screen NOTES D...

Page 35: ...T OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO and set the Power Switch to PRO 2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen 3 ACCESS TITLE MENU Move the highlight bar to TITLE by rotating the Select Dial while in Record Standby Then press it to display the TITLE Menu 4 SELECT THE DESIRED MODE Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by rotating the Sel...

Page 36: ...d press it To go back to Menu Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2 rotate the Select Dial to BACK and press it If the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu Screen place the highlight bar on RETURN then go to step 6 4 MAKE SETTING Press the Select Dial The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select FOCUS EXPOSURE TITLE DATE TIME DISP DATE TIME PICTURE or SNAP SHOT see respecti...

Page 37: ...lable Only optical zoom maximum 16x magnification can function When set to OFF during Digital Zoom zoom magnification changes to 16x MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS AUTO FINE CLOUD HALOGEN MWB ON OFF TITLE DATE TIME DISP Adjusts focus automatically Allows you to adjust focus manually Z pg 40 41 Adjusts exposure automatically Allows you to adjust exposure manually Z pg 39 Does not display black bars Allow...

Page 38: ...he tape used Z pg 14 Allows you to select the image setting FINE or STD when storing in the camcorder s memory Z pg 24 Displayed with the System Select Switch set to either VIDEO Z pg 26 or D S C Z pg 23 Displayed only with the System Select Switch set to D S C Z pg 23 This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time Lapse recording Z pg 45 This feature allows you to set the pa...

Page 39: ...osure control level counter appears 5 ADJUST EXPOSURE To brighten the image rotate the Select Dial upward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 Go to step 6 To darken the image rotate the Select Dial downward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 Go to step 6 6 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on R...

Page 40: ...tical patterns that are regularly repeated When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The low contrast warning appears NOTES If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe w...

Page 41: ... upward appears and blinks Go to step 6 To nearer subject rotate the Select Dial downward appears and blinks Go to step 6 6 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN 7 CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen disppears and reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES To return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 4 To re...

Page 42: ...W B by rotating the Select Dial then press it The Menu Screen disap pears and the M W B Menu appears 4 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Move the highlight bar to the required white balance by rotating the Select Dial AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically This is the factory preset position FINE When shooting outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN When using ...

Page 43: ...OSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen To Change The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute colored paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the color changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper in some circumstances In such a case adjust focus manu...

Page 44: ... MENU SCREEN Press MENU 2 ACCESS INT TIME MENU Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2 Then move the highlight bar to INT TIME and press it 3 SET INTERVAL TIME Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN 4 CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press ...

Page 45: ...recording make sure the Animation or Time Lapse mode is deactivated Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected Time Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time NOTE Before performing the following steps make sure...

Page 46: ...rn on again set the Power Switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut or on a connected TV Z pg 50 51 Camcorder operation is the same as d...

Page 47: ...isplayed under the Date Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode Z pg 37 Tracking This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on screen during playback Initial setting is Auto Tracking Manual Tracking is also available 1 ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING Press P AE and EFFECT simultaneously Then press P AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the noise bars disap...

Page 48: ...nce you release it normal playback resumes Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search This is normal FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 1 second The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or...

Page 49: ...the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other 4 REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not attempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left and push up and remove the cassette NOTES During tape loading and unloading ...

Page 50: ...ions Video cable optional To VIDEO IN Audio cable optional To Video Output To Audio Output TV VCR Connector cover To TV or VCR To AUDIO IN Use optional Video and Audio cables Connection For Tape Dubbing When connecting the cables open this cover Power Switch PLAY PAUSE 4 6 Button Connector cover Audio cable optional To Video Output Video cable optional To VIDEO IN VCR Recording deck TV To AUDIO IN...

Page 51: ...pecially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture Tape Dubbing 1 CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration on pg 50 connect the camcorder and the VCR 2 PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR 3 SELECT VCR MODE En...

Page 52: ...page goes next Even if you shoot a new picture after playing back a still image with a low number this will not overwrite the existing picture because new pictures are automatically stored after the still image most recently stored in memory NOTES When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder swit...

Page 53: ...o the software s instruction manual on the provided CD ROM for details During transfer of the still image the camcorder s screen becomes blue and is dis played After transferring is finished the screen displays the same still image as in step 2 4 END TRANSFERRING Close the software then switch off the camcorder For Windows To COM Port RS 232C Set to D S C Display PC connection cable provided To DI...

Page 54: ...u Screen appears 3 SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar on the desired function If the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu Screen place the highlight bar on RETURN then press the Select Dial 4 MAKE SETTING Press the Select Dial The setting menu of the selected function appears The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select SLIDE SHOW 1 ...

Page 55: ...l twice Lets you protect selected still images from accidental erasure Select a still image for which you want to perform Protect to put a padlock mark next to it A still image with a padlock mark cannot be deleted When selecting a still image to protect you can check six still images stored in memory at a time Z pg 57 Allows you to delete some still images already stored in memory Z pg 58 CAUTION...

Page 56: ...he whole screen then the screen enters normal playback On the INDEX Menu 6 still images are displayed at a time When viewing the still images that follow the 6th one rotate the Select Dial to move the frame from Index No 1 to No 6 and then rotate it further downward The frame is placed on the 7th still image automatically Images after the 7th one can also be accessed in the same way If the desired...

Page 57: ...he Select Dial to move the frame from Index No 1 to No 6 then rotate it further downward The frame is placed automatically on the 7th still image Images after the 7th one can also be accessed in the same way To complete Protect go to step 5 5 CLOSE MENU SCREEN Rotate the Select Dial upward to place the highlight bar on EXIT then press it twice To remove Protect perform steps 1 through 3 rotate the...

Page 58: ...go to step 5 To delete all the still images stored in memory at once without checking them select ALL then go to step 6 To quit the Delete Mode rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar on EXIT then press it twice 5 SELECT ON DELETE SELECT MENU Rotate the Select Dial to move the frame to the desired still image then press it appears above the selected still image When you have finished sel...

Page 59: ...m Protect for the necessary ones Z pg 57 or save them on a PC so that you do not lose them accidentally Z pg 53 Even if ALL is selected on the DELETE Menu it is not possible to delete a still image with a padlock mark ALL only deletes all still images that are not protected After images are deleted from memory the remaining images are automatically moved up to fill in any gaps in the numerical seq...

Page 60: ...lder back in until you hear a click Read the caution concerning lithium batteries Z pg 2 The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR Slot Functions With the camcorder s Power Switch set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO Transmits the beam signal Zoom in out Z pg 28 Retake rewind Quick R...

Page 61: ...on pg 45 press REC TIME on the remote control until the Rec Time indicator disappears Time Lapse 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg 45 Time Lapse press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15S 30S 1MIN 5MIN and No indication off Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indic...

Page 62: ...nd press PAUSE exactly at the point where the new scene should start 5 ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert Editing standby mode is engaged The Insert Editing Indicator is displayed on the top left corner of the LCD monitor or viewfinder When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step 6 B...

Page 63: ...counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode To insert still images in sequential order onto the tape press REW 2 PAGE or FF 3 PAGE to move the page forward To insert still images at random onto the tape first record the still image you selected in step 1 onto the tape then press START STOP to engage the Insert Pause mode To select another stil...

Page 64: ...b Standby mode 4 END AUDIO DUBBING PressSTOP NOTES Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate If the microphone is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments or if the recording ...

Page 65: ...tor and wipe it gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper 4 REMOVE EYEPIECE Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 5 CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove dust using a blower brush 6 RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise Remove PUSH LENS COVER Open...

Page 66: ... then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still doesn t come on consult your nearest JVC dealer The Power Switch is set to AUTO Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indications appear Z pg 19 This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back ground and the object is great It is not a defect of...

Page 67: ...TO or PRO Z pg 18 The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel If A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO If the System Select Switch is set to D S C it is not possible to play back a tape Change the Switch position to VIDEO Z pg 46 The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement This is normal The Cou...

Page 68: ...E in the Menu Screen PLAYBACK OTHER When the System Select Switch is set to D S C Since the camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device external noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly For example when a still image you shot is stored in the camcorder s built in memory the above may cause the following Although the remaining number of shots indica...

Page 69: ...EN69 INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators O P 1 p Q w o u r e 2 W E R 3 4 5 6 i T Y I U t y 7 8 9 0 q ...

Page 70: ...tart Stop Button Z pg 18 Power Switch Z pg 18 22 46 52 Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE Z pg 10 q PUSH Button Z pg 15 Connectors w DC IN Jack Z pg 11 The connectors e to t are located beneath the cover e Video Output Connector Z pg 50 r Audio Output Connector Z pg 50 t J Terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal ...

Page 71: ...Date Time Display Z pg 34 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level When the power is almost gone the indicator blinks battery power warning then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Note The symbol containing 3 darkened squares does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged Focu...

Page 72: ...ngs pg 13 DELETE Menu pg 58 Delete Mode pg 58 Delete Select Menu pg 58 Demonstration Mode pg 38 Digital Zoom pg 37 Digital Still Camera pg 22 25 Diopter Adjustment pg 16 Discharge The Battery Pack pg 10 E Electronic Fog Filter Mode pg 33 Erase Protection pg 15 Exposure Control pg 39 F Fade In Out pg 31 Fast Forward Tape pg 46 FINE Mode pg 24 Full Image pg 23 27 G Grip Adjustment pg 16 H High Speed...

Page 73: ... Advanced Features D S C pg 32 36 44 Shooting D S C pg 22 25 Shoulder Strap Attachment pg 17 Shuttle Search pg 48 Slide Show Mode pg 55 Snapshot Mode pg 22 26 Snapshot VIDEO pg 26 27 Specifications pg 77 Sports Mode pg 33 STANDARD Mode pg 24 Star Mark On The Setting Menus pg 56 57 59 Still Image Data Transfer pg 53 Still Playback pg 48 Store A Still Image In The Built In Memory pg 22 Super LoLux S...

Page 74: ...ither while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 1 ft between the video light and people or object Do not use near flammable or explosive materials It is recommended that you con...

Page 75: ...inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a televisio...

Page 76: ...y or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunc tions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD mon...

Page 77: ... g 0 53 lbs Accessory AA R6 size battery x 1 Operating temperature 0 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 Weight Approx 870 g 2 0 lbs Dimensions 99 W x 119 H x 198 D mm 3 15 16 x 4 11 16 x 7 13 16 with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Pickup 1 4 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 3 9 to 62 4 mm 16 1 power zoom len...

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