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TO SYSTEM MENU

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Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

1

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

•The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is

turned on.

2

ACCESS RECORDING MENU

Press 

MENU

. The Recording Menu appears.

3

SET RECORDING MODE

First move the highlight bar to “REC MODE” by
rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial and the
parameter “SP” or “LP” is highlighted. Select “SP” or
“LP” by rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial
twice to exit from the Recording Menu.

•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing 1.5

times the recording time.

•Audio Dubbing is impossible on a tape recorded in

the LP mode.

NOTES:

If the recording mode is switched during recording, the
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode
on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

During playback of a tape recorded on another
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be
momentary pauses in the sound.

Power lamp

Recording Menu

Display

Recording mode indicator

Select Dial

MENU Button

Power Switch

Summary of Contents for LYT0275-001A

Page 1: ...GITAL CAMCORDER LYT0275 001A INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH EN GR DVF3 Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey in English only http www jvc victor co jp index e html ...

Page 2: ...eat above 100 C or incinerate Replace the battery with Maxell Panasonic 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 CAUTIONS n To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualifie...

Page 3: ...e About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as there is a risk of fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery terminals or the battery itself to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire n This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette Only cassettes mar...

Page 4: ...ital audio signal is recorded here 4 ITI Insert and Tracking Information Area Insert editing and post recording editing tracking signals are recorded here 1 Sub Code Area The Time Code and Date Time data are written here separate from the video data This enables you to display the date and time during playback even if they weren t displayed while recording 2 Video Area The digital video signal is ...

Page 5: ...rap Attachment 13 Tripod Mounting 13 RECORDING 14 35 Basic Recording 14 Advanced Features 19 PLAYBACK 36 41 Basic Playback 36 Advanced Features 38 Connections 40 TAPE DUBBING 42 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 43 55 Random Assemble Editing 48 For More Accurate Editing 52 Audio Dubbing 54 TROUBLESHOOTING 56 60 USER MAINTENANCE 61 INDEX 62 66 Controls Connectors And Indicators 62 Indications 64 Terms ...

Page 6: ...ilure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction REFRESH The AC Power Adapter 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 ...

Page 7: ...ing part way through make sure 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...

Page 8: ...r 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 NOTES See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Z pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries To avoid losing the battery and or battery holder place the camcorder with the grip side up as shown in the illustration when inserti...

Page 9: ... Select Dial and the Date Time Menu appears 4 INPUT DATE AND TIME Move the highlight bar to DATE TIME by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial and day is highlighted and begins blinking Rotating the Select Dial input the day Press the Select Dial Repeat the procedure to input the month year hour and minute Press the Select Dial twice when the highlight bar is set to RETURN to exit NOTE Ev...

Page 10: ...ll does not open turn the camcorder off then on again When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cover Closing the cassette cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder Even when the camcorder is switched off a cassette can be loaded or unloaded After the cassette holder is closed with the camcor...

Page 11: ...t move the highlight bar to REC MODE by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial and the parameter SP or LP is highlighted Select SP or LP by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial twice to exit from the Recording Menu LP Long Play is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time Audio Dubbing is impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode NOTES If the recording mode is swi...

Page 12: ... the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip 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 on left 3 ADJUST DIOPTRE Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Power Zoom Lever Re...

Page 13: ...other eyelet 3 making sure the strap is not twisted 2 ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration on left 4 CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod 2 1 4 3 Tripod Mounting 1 ALIGN AND TIGHTEN Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with...

Page 14: ...rd 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 REC appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress Power lamp Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress Power Switch Position According to the Power Switch position you have selected the following functions are ...

Page 15: ... the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape Continue recording from where you stop so that there are no gaps by following Recording from the middle of a tape Z pg 18 The L...

Page 16: ... Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer Digital zoom cannot be used while functions done through Digital image processing Picture Wipe Dissolve function Z pg 26 Snapshot Z pg 20 etc are activated Macro shooting as close as approx 1 5 cm to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W FEATURE Picture Stabilizer PURPOSE To compensate for unstabl...

Page 17: ...y turns on the light when 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 34 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 indica...

Page 18: ... recorded tape when you shoot again When power shuts off during shooting When a tape is removed and re inserted during shooting When shooting using a partially recorded tape When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape When shooting again after already shooting a scene and opening closing the cassette cover Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape to find the spo...

Page 19: ...and the Date Time Menu appears 4 SELECT FUNCTION Move the highlight bar to DISPLAY by rotating the Select Dial then press it 5 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Cycle through the available settings of the selected functions by rotating the Select Dial and stop when the one you want is displayed Then press it and the highlight bar automatically moves to RETURN 6 CLOSE RECORDING MENU Press the Select Dial twi...

Page 20: ...OTO MODE by rotating the Select Dial Press it and choose the appropriate mode among the five Snapshot modes Z pg 21 by rotating it Stop when the one you want is displayed and press it again The highlight bar automatically moves to RETURN Press the Select Dial twice Selection is complete and the menu disappears SNAPSHOT RECORDING 1 TAKE SNAPSHOT Press SNAPSHOT Regardless of the Power Switch positio...

Page 21: ...ect Z pg 47 is selected The Snapshot mode except FULL mode is not possible while Digital Zoom zoom magnification of over 16X Z pg 23 is activated If certain modes of Programme AE with special effects Z pg 28 are activated some Snapshot modes cannot be used If you select a Snapshot mode that is unusable in the current situation the PHOTO indication blinks when you press SNAPSHOT FULL Snapshot mode ...

Page 22: ...ht bar on END then go to step 6 3 MAKE SETTING Press the Select Dial The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP or TELE MACRO each function s parameter starts blinking Rotate the Select Dial until the desired parameter appears Go to step 5 If you select TO DATE TIME MENU the Date Time Menu appears Go to step 4 If you select TO SYSTEM MENU...

Page 23: ... Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16 times the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 128 times digital magnification Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16 times the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 320 times digital magnification This is automatically activated during Full Auto ...

Page 24: ...a computer using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 07 Automatic demonstration will not take place 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 Recording Menu is closed demonstration starts NOTES If a tape is in the camcorder the demonstrati...

Page 25: ...FECT Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired function then press it The Fade Wipe Menu disappears and the effect is reserved The indicator representing the selected effect appears Fade in Recording Start Stop Button Manual Mode Item Menu Fader Wipe Menu Ex WH FADER WHITE Select Dial Display Fade out FADE WIPE SELECTION WH BK B W and R A scene gradually appears on a black wh...

Page 26: ...you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during Record Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe Dissolve the point at which the scene ended is already stored in memory 5 START RECORDING If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording without having turned the camcorder s power off the previous scene wipes out revealing the new scene NOTES You can extend the len...

Page 27: ...r wipe out from the centre towards the top and bottom leaving a black screen The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen towards the corners covering the previous scene The next scene gradually wipes in over the pr...

Page 28: ... and move the highlight bar to P AE EFFECT by rotating the Select Dial 3 ACCESS P AE EFFECT SELECT MENU Press the Select Dial The P AE EFFECT Menu appears 4 SELECT MODE Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by rotating the Select Dial then press it The P AE EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated The symbol of the selected mode appears 5 DISABLE MODE To turn off the selected...

Page 29: ...rrower 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced 1 250 1 500 These settings allow fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting condi ...

Page 30: ...ns or identical 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 following low contrast warnings appear blinking and 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 dirt...

Page 31: ...pears and blinks Go to step 5 To nearer subject rotate the Select Dial downward appears and blinks Go to step 5 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS Press the Select Dial Focus adjustment is complete The indication changes from FOCUS to PRO If you want to reset the focus repeat from step 2 To Change To Auto Focus rotate the Select Dial to display AUTO then press it in step 3 The manual focus indicators disap...

Page 32: ... Go to step 5 To darken the image rotate the Select Dial downward The exposure control indicator decreases maximum 6 Go to step 5 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE Press the Select Dial Exposure adjustment is complete The indication EXP changes to PRO and the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator goes out If you want to reset the exposure repeat step 2 To Return To Automatic Exposure Control ...

Page 33: ...rol indicator and L appear indicating that the iris is locked Press the Select Dial The indication displayed in the upper left corner changes from EXP to PRO To Return To Automatic Iris Control rotate the Select Dial to display AUTO then press it in step 3 The exposure control indicator and L disappear Or set the Power Switch to AUTO NOTE Iris lock is recommended in the following situations When s...

Page 34: ... Dial Then press it The Manual Mode Item menu disappears and W BAL appears in the upper left corner and AUTO appears on the screen 4 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Cycle through the available settings of the selected functions by rotating the Select Dial and stop when the one you want is displayed AUTO The white balance is adjusted automati cally This is the factory preset position When shooting with the...

Page 35: ...al White Balance indicator is displayed To Change The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute coloured paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the colour 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 manually Z pg 31 A subject can ...

Page 36: ...CK Press PLAY PAUSE 4 6 The playback picture appears 4 STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP 5 Rewind or Fast forward the tape Press REW 2 to rewind or FF 3 to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTES The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY Copy guarded tapes cannot be played back The screen becomes blue back P...

Page 37: ...rd or press REW 2 to reverse during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE 4 6 NOTES During playback press and hold REW 2 or FF 3 The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction FEATURE Slow Motion Playback Available only with the RM V712U remote c...

Page 38: ...ODE Set the Power Switch to PLAY 2 ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Press MENU The Playback Menu appears 3 SELECT FUNCTION Move the highlight bar to the desired function by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial to activate 4 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Rotate the Select Dial to cycle through the available settings for the selected function and stop when the desired setting appears Then press the Select D...

Page 39: ...e is displayed on the playback screen OFF The date is not displayed Display Minutes Seconds Frames 25 frames 1 second Recording sound Display Output sound 32 kHz FULL SOUND SOUND 1 Stereo sound SOUND 2 48 kHz FULL SOUND Stereo sound SOUND 1 L sound is output on both channels SOUND 2 R sound is output on both channels When watching a tape recorded at 32 kHz if you want to change the output sound ac...

Page 40: ...not connect A V cable provided Yellow not connect To S VIDEO OUT S Video cable provided TV VCR To S VIDEO IN To TV or VCR To TV or VCR White to Audio Output L White to AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN Connector cover B Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A V input connectors Use the provided Audio Video A V cable A Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors...

Page 41: ... the Power Switch to PRO press MENU and set ON SCREEN in the Date Time Menu Z pg 9 to ON or OFF Then set the Power Switch back to PLAY NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack Z pg 7 To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to CAMERA then set your TV to the approp...

Page 42: ...ps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished NOTES You can use Playback Zoom Z pg 46 or Playback Special Effects Z pg 47 in step 5 Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV If they do appear during dubbing they are being recorded onto the new tape To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display press DISPLAY on the RM ...

Page 43: ...ssing the knob as shown 2 INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible 3 RE INSERT HOLDER Slide the holder back in until you hear a click Read the caution concerning lithium batteries Z pg 2 Knob 5m 30 30 When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for...

Page 44: ... DUB Button Up Button FF Button PLAY Button PAUSE Button STOP Button R A EDIT Buttons Functions With the camcorder s Power Switch set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO Zoom in out Z pg 16 Transmits the beam signal Functions same as the Recording Start Stop button on the camcorder With the camcorder s Power Switch set to PLAY Z pg 49 Zoom in out Z pg 46 Z pg 42 Z pg 46 Z pg 45 Z pg 46 Z pg 49 Rewind Reverse Sh...

Page 45: ...rmal playback resumes n To stop Slow Motion Playback in progess press PLAY 4 NOTES During slow motion playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect After SLOW 9 or 0 is pressed the still image may be displayed for a few seconds then the screen may become blue back for a few seconds This is not a malfunction There may be a small margin between the slow motion play...

Page 46: ... normal Or press STOP 5 and then press PLAY 4 NOTES Zoom can also be used during Slow Motion and Still Playback During digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Press T Normal playback Left Right Up Down Buttons To move image press Right while keeping SHIFT held down RM V712U provided INFORMATION You can move the image on screen around to find ...

Page 47: ...g EFFECT The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears NOTES To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect Repeat from step 2 when you want to change the selected effect When MONOTONE or SEPIA is activated the MULTI 4 and MULTI 9 Snapshot modes Z pg 21 are not available The effects that ca...

Page 48: ...PAUSE FF REW 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 automat...

Page 49: ...essing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the beginning of Programme 1 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE NOTE Before Random Assemble Editing make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor If they appear during Random Assemble Editing they will be recorded onto the new tape To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display press DISPLAY on the re...

Page 50: ...gistered point If you are not using Fade Wipe or Programme AE with special effects repeat steps 6 and 7 only USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont PLAY R A EDIT ON OFF EFFECT Random Assemble Editing Menu Programme Power Switch Remote sensor CANCEL RM V712U provided EDIT IN OUT FADE WIPE NOTES When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes Z pg 18 the camcorder may not find the Edit In poin...

Page 51: ... recording deck enters its Record Standby mode If you do not register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically 1 14 STOP EDITING Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control NOTES Pressing R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during...

Page 52: ...back the tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF Random Assemble Editing Menu appears 2 CHOOSE A SCENE Perform Random Assemble Editing on Programme 1 only In order to check VCR and camcorder timing select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit In point 3 PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE If any images from the scene prior to the...

Page 53: ...ON DATA Based on the diagnostics performed Z pg 52 you can now increase the VCR s speed by rotating the Select Dial upward You can also slow down the VCR s speed by rotating the Select Dial downward The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments 7 CLOSE MENU Press the Select Dial twice Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 3 on page 49 NOTES Before perfo...

Page 54: ...he tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE 6 2 ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY While holding A DUB e on the remote control press PAUSE 6 6e appears 3 BEGIN DUBBING Press PLAY 4 then begin narrating Speak into the microphone 4 PAUSE DURING DUBBING Press PAUSE 6 5 STOP DUBBING Press STOP 5 Audio Dub Standby Mode Stereo microphone Remote sensor External stereo microphone input con...

Page 55: ... the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately To select the desired sound for playback press AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control If you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas If feedback or howling occurs during TV Playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume If you change from 32 kHz to ...

Page 56: ...eviously set date time is erased 3 The tape s record safety tab is set to SAVE The Power Switch is set to PLAY TAPE END appears The cassette s cover is open 4 The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists 5 The Power Switch is set to AUTO 6 The Power Switch is set to AUTO 7 Focus is set to MANUAL The recording was done in a dark place or the contrast was low The lens is dirty...

Page 57: ...ted mode of Programme AE with special effects was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered 16 When using Picture Wipe Dissolve Z pg 26 there is a delay of a fraction of a second between the previous record stop point and the Dissolve start point This is normal but this slight delay becomes especially notice able when shooting fast moving subject or during rapid panning 10 S...

Page 58: ...ge takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter 20 The Picture Wipe or Dissolve function is in use 21 The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated 22 This is a result of exceedingly high contrast and is not a malfunction 23 This is not a malfunction 17 Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording The effects are then automatically activated Z pg 26 Do not turn off the camcorder s power afte...

Page 59: ...me time 29 The viewfinder is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly in the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 30 24 Set DISPLAY to ON in the Date Time Menu Z pg 9 Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indicators app...

Page 60: ...icator blinks the recording mode switches to SP and recording goes on 34 The lens cover is closed 35 This is not a malfunction 36 The camcorder was turned on when the battery power was almost gone 37 If Audio Dubbing has been performed repeatedly on the same portion of the tape disturbance to the sound may result 31 Remove the power supply battery pack etc clock battery and wait a few minutes for ...

Page 61: ...in with a dry cloth 2 CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper 3 REMOVE EYEPIECE Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 4 CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove dust using a blower brush 5 RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise Remove OPEN EJECT switch LENS COVER Open Close Ring PUSH HERE Set to POWER OFF BATTERY RELEASE NOTES Avoid usi...

Page 62: ...62EN INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators R T E 1 u i y r q 2 o p Q 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 0 t e w W ...

Page 63: ...io Output Connector R Z pg 40 q External Stereo Microphone Input Connector MIC Z pg 54 w S Video Output Connector S OUT Z pg 40 e J Terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector Z pg 49 Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing Z pg 48 53 It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer ...

Page 64: ...9 Displays the sound mode for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder Z pg 24 Appears when the iris is locked Z pg 33 Appears when the focus is adjusted manually Z pg 31 Appears when the exposure is adjusted Z pg 32 Appears when the white balance is adjusted Z pg 35 Displays the selected Programme AE with special effects Z pg 29 Displays the selected Fade Wipe effect Z pg 27 Appears during...

Page 65: ...ing or playback Z pg 15 Appears when the date time is not set Z pg 9 Appears when the clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased Z pg 9 The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Remove the power supply battery etc clock battery and wait a few minutes for the indi...

Page 66: ...pg 23 Time Code Z pg 4 18 Tripod Mounting Z pg 13 Twilight Z pg 29 U Unload A Tape Z pg 10 V Video Light Z pg 17 Viewfinder Indications Z pg 64 65 W White Balance Z pg 34 35 Wide Mode Z pg 23 Wind Cut Z pg 24 Wipe In Out Z pg 25 26 Z Zooming Z pg 16 A AC Power Adapter Charger Z pg 6 7 Audio Dubbing Z pg 54 Auto Focus Z pg 30 Auto Shut off Z pg 15 36 B Battery Low Z pg 65 Battery Pack Z pg 6 7 67 C...

Page 67: ...mperatures CAUTIONS DANGER Video Light The video light becomes extremely hot Do not touch it either 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 between the video light and people ...

Page 68: ...ay result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the Cleaning Cassette s instructions If after using the Cleaning Cassette the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic...

Page 69: ...x 198 D mm with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Weight Approx 640 g Connectors S Video Y 1Vp p 75 Ω analogue output C 0 29 Vp p 75 Ω analogue output JLIP ø3 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack compatible with RC 5325 plug Video 1 Vp p 75 Ω unbalanced analogue output via Video output connector Audio 8 dBs 1 kΩ analogue output via Audio output connector External microphone input 68 dBs high impedance un...

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Page 72: ...GR DVF3 COPYRIGHT 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED EN A Printed in Japan 1298AYV UN SN ...

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