JVC GR-DVL105 manual

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    LYT0626-001A EN DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS G R-D VL 1 0 5 ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION 5 GETTING ST ARTED 6 – 11 RECORDING 12 – 28 Basic Recording ................................. 12 Advanced Features ............................ 19 PLA YBACK 29 – 35 Basic Playback .................................. 29 Advanced Features [...]

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    2 EN This camcorder is designed to be used with P AL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However , live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapt[...]

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    EN 3 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper , or cloth etc. heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame[...]

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    4 EN PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V40A/AS • Remote Control Unit RM-V716U • DC Cord • Audio/V ideo Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) • Editing Cable Both plugs have 1 ring around the pin. • Shoulder Strap • Battery Pack BN-V408U • Lens Cap (Already attached to the camcorder) • AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remo[...]

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    EN 5 AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “ DEMO. MODE ” is set to “ ON ” (factory-preset). 䡲 A vailable when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder . 䡲 Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily . If no operation is per -[...]

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    6 EN GETTING ST ARTED Power This camcorder ’ s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power . Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BA TTERY P ACK 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder ’ s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger . Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger ’ s power cor[...]

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    EN 7 1 3 2 T o DC Input connector T o DC OUT connector T o AC outlet AC Power Adapter/Charger DC cord A TTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder ’ s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. USING THE BA TTERY P ACK 1 T ilt the viewfinder upward 1 . 2 With the arrow on the batter[...]

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    8 EN PAUSE 3 1 2 Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the V elcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever . Refasten the V elcro strip. Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing dow[...]

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    EN 9 P L A Y O F F 4 FA D W W R O F F F E I I A F A A A R P P N F D D D / E E D E E E W – – O R R R I S S M – – – P C H W B M E R U H L O O T I A S L T T C A L E E K I R C 1 O D T C R N A I L D E T M O I T S E E C S U C / K P R R T C L N E I O A A E M D D Y N E E ME N 1 U . 1 1 2 . : 0 0 0 0 J. Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded[...]

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    10 EN Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically . • Do not touch internal components. 2 Insert or remove a tape and press “ PUSH HERE ” [...]

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    EN 11 P L A Y O F F 1 R S Z G T I D R E O O A A D E E C U O I L M C T N M N L N O A U M D Y U . M R O U M M E N D M P B O R E O E D A D R E E ME N S L U P P Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp ligh[...]

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    12 EN 25 90 min 89 min 3 min 2 min 1 min 0 min min 180 ° 90 ° BR I G H T – + P L A Y O F F RECORDING Basic Recording T ally lamp (lights while recording is in progress) Lock Button T ape remaining time indicator (Approximate) (Now calculating) (Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking) Display MENU/ BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch PUSH OPEN Button NOTE: Y ou s[...]

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    EN 13 Self-Recording JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270 ° (90 ° downward, 180 ° upward). SELF-RECORDING Y ou can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in[...]

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    14 EN P L A Y O F F F UL L RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) Snapshot This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Choose the appropriate Snapshot mode from the 5 available by repeate[...]

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    EN 15 MULTI-9 Multi-Analyser 9 FULL Snapshot mode with no frame* FRAME Snapshot mode with frame* MULTI-4 Multi-Analyser 4 * There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. PIN-UP Pin-Up mode* NOTES: ● Even if “ MUL TI-4 ” or “ MUL TI-9 ” is engaged, Snapshot recording will be performed in the FULL mode during Digital Zoom. ● If Snapshot[...]

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    16 EN 10 x W T 1 x W T 10 x W T 20 x W T 40 x W T RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) Zoom in (T : T elephoto) Zoom out (W: W ide angle) Power Zoom Lever Zoom display FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERA TION: Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “ T ” . Zoom[...]

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    EN 17 NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A T ape Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “ 00:00:00 ” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the en[...]

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    18 EN RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) DANGER 䡲 The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. 䡲 Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time. 䡲 Whe[...]

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    EN 19 While focusing on a nearer subject While focusing on a further subject FEA TURE: Auto Focus PURPOSE: The camcorder ’ s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity . However , correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use [...]

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    20 EN 1 D T W W C R I E I I A E S L D N M M T E E D A U R N R M M C E U N A O U S A C D T E L R E T O ME O O N N F U F P L A Y O F F END 1 O D T C R N A I L D E T M O I T S E E C S U C / K P R R T C L N E I O A A E M D D Y N E E ME N 1 U . 1 1 2 . : 0 0 0 0 J. 4 FA D W W R O F F F E I I A F A A A R P P N F D D D / E E D E E E W – – O R R R I S [...]

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    EN 21 Menu Screen Explanations : Factory-preset Refer to “ Fade/W ipe Effects ” ( 墌 pg. 24, 25). Refer to “ Programme AE W ith Special Effects ” ( 墌 pg. 26). Refer to “ Exposure Control ” and “ Iris Lock ” ( 墌 pg. 27). Refer to “ White Balance Adjustment ” and “ Manual White Balance Operation ” ( 墌 pg. 2 8). Allows y[...]

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    22 EN : Factory-preset Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) DIS TELE MACR O Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “ DEMO. MODE ” is set to “ ON ” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts. Performi[...]

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    EN 23 NOTES: ● The “ MANUAL MENU ” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ ” . ● “ DISPLA Y MENU ” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the Power Switch is set to “ ” ( 墌 pg. 30). “ CLOCK ADJ. ” only appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ” . ●[...]

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    24 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. Y ou can also vary transitions from scene to scene. IMPORT ANT: Some Fade/W ipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects ( 墌 pg. 2[...]

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    EN 25 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white. Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner , or wipe out fro[...]

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    26 EN 1/50 1/100 1/250 1/50 1/100 1/250 4 P . A S S V S S S E L L I O H H H / O O D F U U U E W W E F T T T F O T T T F 1 E E E E 4 0 E R R R C x x C T HO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Programme AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Press MENU/BRIGHT . The Menu S[...]

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    EN 27 EX 0 P. Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is overly dark or the subject light. 1 Set the Power Sw[...]

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    28 EN White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accu- rately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically . However , more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more pro[...]

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    EN 29 PLA YBACK Basic Playback P L A Y O F F Power Switch Rewind Button ( 2 ) Fast-Forward Button ( 3 ) Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Stop Button ( 5 ) 1 Load a tape (  pg. 10). 2 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. T o start playback, press 4 / 6 . • T o stop playback, press 5 . • Press 2[...]

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    30 EN PLA YBACK Advanced Features P L A Y O F F 1 S 1 S R R O 2 Y E E U B N C V T N I C I U D T H M D R R O E N M M O D O O O E D D M E E ENU S S S T O O E U U R N N E D D O L R 1 O D T R N A I D E T M I T S E E S U C / P R R T C L N E I O A E M D Y N E E M EN O O U N FF Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment The following procedure applies to all exc[...]

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    EN 31 12 BI T / SOUND 1 SP 4 25. 1 1 2 7 . : 0 3 0 0 TC 12 : 34 : 24 Playback Sound During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on pg. 30, select “ SOUND MODE ” or “ 12BIT M[...]

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    32 EN PLA YBACK Basic Connections These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. * When connecting the cables, open this cover . Core filter Y ellow: Not connected S-V ideo cable (optional) TV VCR T o S-VIDEO IN T o TV or VCR A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-[...]

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    EN 33 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration (  pg. 32). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR ’ s instruction manual. 4 T urn on the camcorder , the VCR and the TV . 5 Set the VCR to its AU[...]

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    34 EN PLA YBACK Advanced Connections Connection T o A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the image transfer software (optional software such as the HS-V14KIT) when connected as shown in the illustration. It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector -equipped capture board installe[...]

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    EN 35 V ideo unit equipped with a DV input connector Connection T o A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Connection to the GV -DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector . This functio[...]

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    36 EN DUBBING Dubbing T o A VCR 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 32 and 33. 2 Set the camcorder ’ s Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the VCR ’ s power , and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. 3 Engage the VCR ?[...]

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    EN 37 DV cable (optional) Video unit equipped with DV connector T o DV IN T o DV OUT Power Switch Core filter Connector cover* Dubbing T o A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector . Since a digital signal is sent, t[...]

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    38 EN V ideo unit equipped with DV output connector T o DV OUT T o DV IN Power Switch Core filter DV cable (optional) Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) [T o use this camcorder as a recorder] 1 Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a [...]

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    EN 39 5m 30 ° 30 ° 1 3 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. It also makes additional playback functions possible. Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two “ AAA (R03) ” size batter[...]

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    40 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 10 ) @ $ ! # % ^ & * ( 2 3 4 6 8 5 7 9 Buttons 1 Infrared beam transmitting window 2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons 3 DISPLA Y Button 4 SHIFT Button 5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons Left/Right Buttons 6 REW Button 7 FADE/WIPE Button 8 EFFECT ON/OFF Button 9 EFFECT Button 0 P AUSE IN Connector ! ST ART/STOP Button @ [...]

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    EN 41 SHIFT P AUSE PLA Y STOP Press T Normal playback Left or SLOW Rewind Button T o move image, press (Right) while keeping SHIFT held down. Zoom Buttons Remote sensor Right or SLOW Forward Button Up Button Down Button FEA TURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: T o allow slow-speed search in either direction during playback. OPERA TION: 1) T o change[...]

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    42 EN P 4 L O A F 1 2 3 4 5 Y F BACK C M S S V L O E T I E A N P R D F S O I O E F S T A B O E I O E C C N E T E C F H I O LM EFFECT PLA Y EFFECT ON/OFF PLA YBACK EFFECT Select Menu Remote sensor FEA TURE: Playback Special Effects PURPOSE: T o allow you to add creative effects to the playback image. OPERA TION: 1) T o start playback, press PLA Y ( [...]

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    EN 43 VCR CODE LIST 6 2 6 4 7 7 MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8 NEC 3 7 3 8 GRUNDIG 1 4 3 4 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 PANASONIC 1 3 1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8 JVC 9 1 9 6 9 3 BLAUPUNKT AKAI 9 7 9 8 3 2 FERGUSON 1 3 A B C VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) SANYO 3 6 3 5 SHARP 1 5 1 ` TOSHIBA 6 9 6 1 SONY 6 5 6 ` 3 9 3 1  [...]

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    44 EN DISPLA Y MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 32 and 33. 1 A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector . . . ... connect the editing cable to the Remote P AUSE connector . A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector . . . ... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector . A VCR other [...]

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    EN 45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 –– T T I O M T – E A I – L N : C – O – D ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ E O – 0 U – 0 T : : – 0 – 0 M OD E PLA Y R.A.EDIT ON/OFF EFFECT F ADE/WIPE EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL SELECT SCENES 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder ’ s remote sensor . Press PLA Y ( 4 ) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/ OFF on the remote control. The [...]

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    46 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 – – – – T T I O M T 0 0 0 0 1 – E A I 0 7 3 9 5 – L N : : : : : : C 2 1 3 3 5 – O 5 8 3 0 5 – D ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ E O 0 0 0 1 1 1 U 2 8 5 3 6 6 9 T : : : : : : : 0 3 5 1 2 3 3 5 1 3 5 0 0 9 M – – O – – DE – – – – – – STOP P AUSE R.A.EDIT ON/OFF VCR REC STBY F ADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL[...]

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    EN 47 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 –– T T I O M T – E A I – L N : C – O – D ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ E O – 0 U – 0 T : : – 0 – 0 M OD E R.A.EDIT ON/OFF For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may l[...]

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    48 EN 1 S 1 S R R O 2 Y E E U B N C V T N I C I U D T H M D R R O E N M M O D O O O E D D M E E ENU + 1 . 0 R.A.EDIT ON/OFF ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder ’ s remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear , then press MENU/BRIGHT . The Menu Screen appears[...]

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    EN 49 6e P AUSE A.DUB STOP PLA Y Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode (  pg. 21). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. ● T o perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make con[...]

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    50 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION TROUBLESHOOTING 1. No power is supplied. 2. “SET DA TE/TIME!” appears. 3. Recording cannot be performed. 4. There is no picture. 5. Some functions are not available using MENU/ BRIGHT . 6. The focus does not adjust automatically . 7. The cassette will not load properly . 1. • The power is not co[...]

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    EN 51 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 8. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 9. The colour of Snapshot looks strange. 10. The image taken using Snapshot is too dark. 11 . Digital Zoom does not work. 12. Programme AE with special effects and Fade/ Wipe Effects do not work. 13. The Black & White Fader does not work. 14. The Dissolve function [...]

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    52 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 15. The Picture W ipe and Dissolve functions do not work. 16. The picture wipe function does not work. 17. Scene transition does not go as expected. 18. The V ideo Echo mode does not work. 15. • The last selected editing scene is ending. • At the end of the last selected sc[...]

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    EN 53 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 19. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated. 20. There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated. 21. White Balance cannot be activated. 22. When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear . 23. When the screen is und[...]

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    54 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 26. • In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor . When this happens, the displayed colours differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder . • When the LCD monitor ’ s fluorescent light reaches the e[...]

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    EN 55 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 31. During recording, sound cannot be heard. 32. Play , Rewind and Fast- Forward functions do not work. 33. The tape is moving, but there is no picture. 34. The LCD monitor image is distorted. 35. Images on the LCD monitor are jittery . 36. Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playba[...]

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    56 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 39. An error indication (E01 — E06) appears. 40. The charger indicator on the AC Power Adapter/ Charger does not light. 41. Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor . 42. When the image is printed from the printer , a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen. 43. When [...]

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    EN 57 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording F. 2 T A C U P T H 2 O 4 O B 3 0 T R : x O I 2 W G 5 HT – T 1 S + . P 1 1 2 3 R 4 . : 5 E 4 6 0 0 C 4 w 0 0 q * ) & % # * ^ $ ( 0 @ 1 2 3 * 4 * 5 7 9 6 * 8 ! * * Setting “ ON SCREEN ” to “ SIMPLE ” in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with * from the screen ( 墌 pg. 2[...]

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    58 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback 1 L 2 T B C IT V 1 / O 0 S L : O U 0 U M 6 N E : D 2 1 0 1 L . P 1 1 2 . : 4 0 0 0 0 5 2 4 6 1 3 1 Displays the sound mode. ( 墌 pg. 30, 31) 2 Displays the tape speed. ( 墌 pg. 1 1) 3 Appears while a tape is running. 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle search 2 : Rewind/Shuttle search 6 :[...]

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    EN 59 Indications Function Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears. 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 “ ” or “ ” . Appears when the tape ends during recording or pla[...]

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    60 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators P L A Y O F F 1 e i u t y q ) w 3 4 5 6 7 8 p r $ % # R W T E Q ^ & * ( ! @ 9 0 o 2[...]

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    EN 61 Controls 1 Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] ... 墌 pg. 12 2 Dioptre Adjustment Control ................... 墌 pg. 8 3 Battery Release Button [BA TTERY RELEASE] .............................. 墌 pg. 7 4 • MENU Wheel [+, – , PUSH] ............... 墌 pg. 20 • LCD Monitor BRIGHT (Brightness) Control [+, – ] .................. 墌 pg. 1[...]

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    62 EN 2 1 USER MAINTENANCE Cassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT Switch PUSH HERE Cassette holder Cleaning The Camcorder 1 T o clean the exterior , wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. 2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor . W ipe gently with a [...]

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    EN 63 Video Light DANGER 䡲 The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. 䡲 Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time. 䡲 When operating, keep a di[...]

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    64 EN CAUTIONS (cont.) Cassettes T o properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use . . . .... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark. .... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. .... make sure the cassette is positione[...]

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    EN 65 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer . The camcorder is a microcomputer -controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV , a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function- ing properly . In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack[...]

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    66 EN TERMS F Fade-In/Out ........................................ 墌 pg. 24, 25 Fast-Forward The T ape .............................. 墌 pg. 29 Frame-By-Frame Playback .................. 墌 pg. 29, 41 G Gain Up ................................................... 墌 pg. 21 Grip Adjustment ......................................... 墌 pg. 8 I Ic[...]

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    EN 67 P Picture W ipe/Dissolve ......................... 墌 pg. 24, 25 Playback Special Effects ............................ 墌 pg. 42 Playback Zoom ........................................ 墌 pg. 41 Power Switch Position .............................. 墌 pg. 13 Printer ...................................................... 墌 pg. 35 Programme[...]

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    68 EN SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder For General Power supply : DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Char ger) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.3 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.3 W V ideo light : Approx. 3.5 W Dimensions (W x H x D) : 80 mm x 96 mm x 170 mm (with the LCD monitor closed [...]

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    EN 69 For Connectors S :Y:1 V ( p-p ) , 75 Ω , analogue output C : 0.29 V ( p-p ) , 75 Ω , analogue output AV Video output :1 V ( p-p ) , 75 Ω , analogue Audio output : 300 mV (rms), 1 k Ω , analogue, stereo DV Input/output : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant PC (DIGIT AL PHOTO) Digital still output : ø 2.5 mm, 3-pole JLIP/EDIT : ø 3.5 mm, 4-pol[...]

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    Printed in Japan 0500MKV * UN * SN EN G R -D V L105 A ® Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED[...]