JVC GR-D244U Camcorder

GR-D244US.
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please
read the safety information and
precautions contained in the pages
3 – 4 and 9 to ensure safe use of this
product.
ENGLISH
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GETTING STARTED 6
GR-D244 VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 17
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for
Digital Video Camera:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/
For Accessories: ADVANCED FEATURES 22
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/
REFERENCES 38
TERMS 47
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.
To deactivate the demonstration,

set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 22, 25)
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT1484-001A EN
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2 EN
Major Features of this Camcorder
Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation

You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button
pro-style scene transitions. (墌 pg. 33) brightens the image darkened by backlight.
(墌 pg. 31)
Fade in ● You can also select a spot metering area so
that more precise exposure compensation
is available. (墌 pg. 31, Spot Exposure
Control)
Fade out
Program AE with Special Effects

For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fast-
Data Battery
moving images to be captured one frame at a You can check the battery status by simply
time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. (墌 pg. 34) pressing the DATA button. (墌 pg. 12)
BATTERY CONDITION
LEVEL MAX TIME

100% LCD
60min
50
FINDER
0 80min
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EN 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NOTES:
● The rating plate (serial number plate) and
safety caution are on the bottom and/or the
CAUTION back of the main unit.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN ● The rating information and safety caution of the
AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these
materials may be regulated in your community
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an due to environmental considerations.
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the For disposal or recycling information please
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
contact your local authorities, or the Electronics
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Industries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org>
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
● This camcorder is designed to be used with
NTSC-type color 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.
● This product includes patented and other
proprietary technology and will operate only
with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC
BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs
and, to recharge them or to supply power to the
camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided
multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate
conversion adapter may be necessary to
accommodate different designs of AC outlets in
different countries.)
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C
(212°F) or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita
Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.
● Dispose of used battery promptly.
● Keep away from children.
● Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
fire.
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4 EN
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on
all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3–15/16") 1. Read these instructions.
or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). 2. Keep these instructions.
Do not block the ventilation holes. 3. Heed all warnings.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a 4. Follow all instructions.
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able 5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
to get out.) 6. Clean only with dry cloth.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
should be placed on the apparatus. accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
When discarding batteries, environmental 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
problems must be considered and the local rules radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
must be followed strictly. heat.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or 9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
splashing. the manufacturer.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or 10. Use only with the
places with water. cart, stand, tripod,
Also do not place any containers filled with water bracket, or table
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower specified by the
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. manufacturer, or
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this sold with the
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.) apparatus. When a
cart is used, use
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into caution when
the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as moving the cart/
lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry.
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-
There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.
over.
CAUTION! 11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
The following notes concern possible physical when unused for long periods of time.
damage to the camcorder and to the user. 12. Refer all servicing to qualified service
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach personnel. Servicing is required when the
and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
malfunction. apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
Take care not to get your finger caught in the rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate has been dropped.
the camcorder, as they are particularly
susceptible to this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious
damage to the camcorder.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, 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.
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CONTENTS EN 5
GETTING STARTED 6 ADVANCED FEATURES 22
Index ................................................................. 6 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 22
Provided Accessories ..................................... 10 Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 22
Power.............................................................. 11 Recording Menus............................................ 23
Operation Mode .............................................. 13 Playback Menus ............................................. 26
Language Settings.......................................... 14 FEATURES FOR RECORDING............................... 28
Date/Time Settings ......................................... 14 5-Second Recording ....................................... 28
Grip Adjustment .............................................. 14 Night-Alive ...................................................... 28
Viewfinder Adjustment .................................... 15 Snapshot (For Video Recording) .................... 29
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ........... 15 Manual Focus ................................................. 29
Tripod Mounting.............................................. 15 Exposure Control ............................................ 30
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................... 16 Iris Lock .......................................................... 30
Backlight Compensation ................................. 31
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17 Spot Exposure Control.................................... 31
White Balance Adjustment.............................. 32
VIDEO RECORDING ........................................... 17 Manual White Balance Adjustment................. 32
Basic Recording.............................................. 17
Wipe Or Fader Effects .................................... 33
Tape Remaining Time ................................ 17
Program AE With Special Effects ................... 34
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................... 18
Zooming...................................................... 18 EDITING............................................................ 35
Journalistic Shooting .................................. 19 Dubbing To A VCR ......................................... 35
Time Code .................................................. 19 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With
Quick Review.............................................. 19 A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing).............. 36
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 19 Connection To A Personal Computer ............. 37
VIDEO PLAYBACK ............................................. 20 REFERENCES 38
Normal Playback............................................. 20
Still Playback .............................................. 20 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 38
Shuttle Search ............................................ 20 USER MAINTENANCE......................................... 42
Blank Search .............................................. 20
Connections To A TV Or VCR ........................ 21
CAUTIONS ........................................................ 43
SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 46
TERMS 47
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6 EN GETTING STARTED
Index
1 B CDE
R S
6 O
N P
78
Z
a
U I J KQ V L W X
b c M
d
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Controls Other Parts
A Stop Button [8] (墌 pg. 20) R Monitor Latch (墌 pg. 18)
Backlight Compensation Button [BACK S LCD Monitor (墌 pg. 18, 19)
LIGHT] (墌 pg. 31) T Viewfinder (墌 pg. 15)
B Play/Pause Button [4/9] (墌 pg. 20) U Battery Pack Mount (墌 pg. 12)
Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (墌 pg. 29) V Shoulder Strap Eyelet (墌 pg. 11)
C Rewind Button [3] (墌 pg. 20) W Speaker (墌 pg. 20)
Menu select Button [–] (墌 pg. 14) X Grip Strap (墌 pg. 14)
Quick Review Button [ ] (墌 pg. 19) Y Lens
D Fast-Forward Button [5] (墌 pg. 20) Z Camera Sensor
Menu select Button [+] (墌 pg. 14) (Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor
Night Button [NIGHT] (墌 pg. 28) necessary for shooting is built-in here.)
GETTING STARTED
E Menu Button [MENU] (墌 pg. 22) a Stereo Microphone
Data Battery Button [DATA] (墌 pg. 12) b Stud Hole (墌 pg. 15)
F Dioptre Adjustment Control (墌 pg. 15) c Tripod Mounting Socket (墌 pg. 15)
G Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (墌 pg. 29) d Cassette Holder Cover (墌 pg. 16)
H Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌 pg. 18)
Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –]
(墌 pg. 20)
I Battery Release Button [PUSH BATT.]
(墌 pg. 11)
J Recording Start/Stop Button (墌 pg. 17)
K Power Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] (墌 pg. 13)
L Lock Button (墌 pg. 13)
M Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]
(墌 pg. 16)
Connectors
The connectors are located beneath the covers.
N Audio/Video Output Connector [AV]
(墌 pg. 21, 35)
O DC Input Connector [DC] (墌 pg. 11)
P Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*)
(墌 pg. 36, 37)
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry
specification and extensions thereof. The logo
is used for products compliant with the i.Link
standard.
Indicators
Q POWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌 pg. 11, 17)
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications U Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/
Viewfinder) (墌 pg. 15)
During Video Recording V Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
(墌 pg. 29)
9 0 q we r t W Time Code (墌 pg. 26, 27)
1 1h40m
2 22 x W T
REC y
3 u
4
5 i
6 BRIGHT 50m
7 SOUND 12 B I T o
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a Operation Mode (墌 pg. 13)
B : Night-Alive Indicator (墌 pg. 28)
: Gain Up Mode (墌 pg. 23)
C White Balance Indicator (墌 pg. 32)
D : Spot Exposure Control Indicator
(墌 pg. 31)
: Backlight Compensation Indicator
(墌 pg. 31)
±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌 pg. 30)
E Selected Program AE With Special Effects
Indicator (墌 pg. 34)
F Iris Lock Indicator (墌 pg. 30)
G SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator
(墌 pg. 23) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds
after turning on the camcorder.)
H Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) (墌 pg. 24)
I Approximate Zoom Ratio (墌 pg. 18)
J Zoom Indicator (墌 pg. 18)
K Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator
(墌 pg. 33)
L Tape Running Indicator (墌 pg. 17)
(Rotates while tape is running.)
M Selected Wide Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 24)
N Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌 pg. 23)
O Tape Remaining Time (墌 pg. 17)
P REC: (Appears during recording.) (墌 pg. 17)
PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby
mode.) (墌 pg. 17)
O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)
(墌 pg. 29)
Q 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording
mode or Animation recording mode.
(墌 pg. 24)
R Wind Cut Indicator (墌 pg. 24)
S Battery Remaining Power Indicator
(墌 pg. 40)
T Date/Time (墌 pg. 14)
During Video Playback Before Using This Camcorder
1 2 3 4 Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini
12 B I T / M I X DV mark .
L This camcorder is designed exclusively for the
digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked
“ ” can be used with this unit.
BLANK SEARCH Remember that this camcorder is not
PUSH "STOP" BUTTON compatible with other digital video formats.
TO CANCEL Remember that this camcorder is intended for
50m private consumer use only.
VO LUME 5 Any commercial use without proper permission is
NOV 10 ' 0 5 prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a
GETTING STARTED
2 0 : 2 1 : 25 1 0 : 00 AM show, performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you
8 7 6 obtain permission beforehand.)
a Sound Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 26) Before recording important video, be sure to
B Blank Search Indicator (墌 pg. 20) make a trial recording.
C Tape Speed (墌 pg. 23) Play back your trial recording to make sure the
D 4: Playback video and audio have been recorded properly.
5: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search We recommend cleaning your video heads
3: Rewind/Shuttle Search before use.
9: Pause If you haven’t used your camcorder for a while, the
heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically
9 U: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/ cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette
Slow-Motion (optional).
Y 9: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/
Be sure to store your cassette tapes and
Slow-Motion camcorder in the proper environment.
E Battery Remaining Power Indicator Video heads can become dirty more easily if your
(墌 pg. 40) cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty
F Date/Time (墌 pg. 26, 27) area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the
G VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (墌 pg. 20) camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the
BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD camcorder in a bag or other container.
monitor/Viewfinder) (墌 pg. 15) Use SP (Standard) mode for important video
H Time Code (墌 pg. 26, 27) recordings.
LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more
video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may
experience mosaic-like noise during playback
depending on the tape characteristics and the
usage environment.
So, for important recordings, we recommend using
SP mode.
It is recommended that you use JVC brand
cassette tapes.
Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of
commercially available cassette tapes complying
with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette
tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the
performance of your camcorder.
Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 43 – 45.
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Provided Accessories How To Attach The Lens Cap

To protect the lens, attach
the provided lens cap to the
camcorder as shown in the
illustration.
OR NOTE:
To confirm the lens cap is on
correctly make sure the cap is
flush to the camcorder.
Place here during

shooting.
a AC Adapter AP-V16U or AP-V14U
b Battery Pack BN-VF707U
c Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA
plug)
d Shoulder Strap (墌 pg. 11 for attachment)
e Lens Cap (see the right column for
attachment)
NOTES:
● In order to maintain optimum performance of the
camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with
one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core
filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be
connected to the camcorder.
● Make sure to use the provided cables for
connections. Do not use any other cables.
How To Attach The Shoulder Strap Power
Follow the illustration.
This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system
1 Thread the strap through the eyelet. lets you choose the most appropriate source of
2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap power. Do not use provided power supply units
guide and the buckle. with other equipment.
● To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then
tighten the strap in the buckle.
Charging The Battery Pack
3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet. Power switch
Buckle M A
POWER/CHARGE lamp
POWER/
CHARGE
Strap guide
GETTING STARTED
2 Battery pack mount
2 PUSH BATT.
Battery pack
Arrow
mark
3 To DC connector
1
Eyelet Open the cover.
AC Adapter To AC outlet
1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.

2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing
downward, push the battery pack slightly against
the battery pack mount a.
3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in
place b.
4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.
5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The
POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder
blinks to indicate charging has started.
6 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,
charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter
from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter
from the camcorder.
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To detach the battery pack Using The Battery Pack
Slide the battery pack upward while pressing
PUSH BATT. to detach it. Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery
Pack”.
Battery pack Charging time
Maximum continuous recording time
BN-VF707U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
LCD monitor
BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hr. 40 min. Battery pack Viewfinder on
on
BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hr. 40 min. BN-VF707U* 1 hr. 5 min. 1 hr. 25 min.
* Provided BN-VF714U 2 hr. 20 min. 3 hr.
NOTES: BN-VF733U 5 hr. 25 min. 7 hr. 5 min.
● This product includes patented and other
proprietary technology and will operate only * Provided
with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN- NOTES:
VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using ● Recording time is reduced significantly under the
generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage following conditions:
to the internal charging circuitry. • Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery repeatedly.
pack, remove it first. • The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
● During charging, the camcorder cannot be • The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
operated. ● Before extended use, it is recommended that you
● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
battery is used. planned shooting time.
● When charging the battery pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the POWER/ ATTENTION:
CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove Before detaching the power source, make sure that
the battery pack from the camcorder, then try the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so
charging again. can result in a camcorder malfunction.
● If the battery operation time remains extremely Data Battery System
short even after having been fully charged, the
battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. You can check the remaining battery power and
Please purchase a new one. the recordable time.
● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity 1) Make sure the battery is attached and the
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to Power Switch is set to “OFF”.
use it only in well-ventilated areas. 2) Open the LCD monitor fully.
● Using the optional AA-VF7 Battery Charger, you 3) Press DATA, and the battery status screen
can charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U appears.
battery pack without the camcorder.
● It can be displayed on the viewfinder when the
● After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standby
mode with the cassette inserted, the camcorder LCD monitor is closed.
will automatically turn off its power supplied from ● It is displayed for approx. 5 seconds if the
the AC adapter. In this case, the battery charge button is pressed and released quickly, and for
starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder. approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed
and hold for several seconds.
● If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears
instead of the battery status even though you
tried to press DATA several times, there may
be a problem with your battery. In such a case,
consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Using AC Power Operation Mode
Perform step 4 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch
NOTE: to any operation mode except “OFF” while
The provided AC Adapter features automatic pressing down the Lock Button located on the
voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to switch.
240 V.
MENU/DATA Power Switch
About Batteries Lock Button
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries
apart, or expose them to flame or excessive
heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion. M A
GETTING STARTED
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its POWER/
terminals to come in contact with metals, as this CHARGE
can result in a short circuit and possibly start a POWER/

fire. CHARGE lamp
To resume the original function of the
accurate battery power indication
If the battery power indication differs from the Choose the appropriate operation mode
actual operating time, fully charge the battery, according to your preference using the Power
and then run it down. However this function may Switch.
not turn back if the battery was used for a long
period of time under extremely high/low Power Switch Position
temperature condition or charged too many A (Full Auto Recording):
times. Allows you to record using NO special effects
or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard
recording.
The “A” indicator appears on the display.
M (Manual Recording):
Allows you to set various recording functions
using the Menus. (墌 pg. 22)
If you want more creative capabilities than Full
Auto Recording, try this mode.
OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
PLAY:
● Allows you to play back a recording on the
tape.
● Allows you to set various playback functions
using the Menus. (墌 pg. 22)
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Power-Linked Operation Date/Time Settings
When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you
can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/ The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all
closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in times, but its display can be turned on or off
the viewfinder. during playback. (墌 pg. 22, 27)
INFORMATION: 1 Perform steps 1 – 4 in “Language Settings”

The following explanations in this manual on the left column.
supposes the use of LCD monitor in your 2 Press + or – to select “CLOCK ADJ.”, and
operation. If you want to use the viewfinder, press MENU. The parameter for “Month” is
close the LCD monitor and pull out the highlighted.
viewfinder fully.
3 Press + or – to input CAMERA D ISPLAY
the month, and press
Language Settings MENU. Repeat to input
the day, year, hour and
The language on the display can be changed. CL OCK DEC 2 0 '0 5
minute. AD J . 5: 0 0 PM
(墌 pg. 22, 26, 27)
4 Press + or – to select
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing “BRETURN”, and press
down the Lock Button located on the switch. MENU twice. The Menu Screen closes.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌 pg. 18)
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Grip Adjustment
4 Press + or – to select CAMERA D I S PLAY 1 Adjust the velcro strip.
“n”, and press MENU. BRIGHT
The CAMERA DISPLAY

ON S CRE E N
DA T E / T I ME
–
–
LCD / T V
AU T O 2 Pass your right hand
T I ME CODE – OF F
Menu appears. LANGUAGE – ENGLISH through the loop and grasp
CL OCK DEC 2 0 '0 5 the grip.
5 Press + or – to select AD J . 5: 0 0 PM
“LANGUAGE”, and press RETURN

3 Adjust your thumb and
MENU. fingers through the grip to
easily operate the
6 Press + or – to select CAMERA D I S PLAY Recording Start/Stop
the desired language, and Button, Power Switch and
press MENU. Power Zoom Lever. Be
7 Press + or – to select LANGUAGE – ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference.
“BRETURN”, and press
MENU twice. The Menu
Screen closes.
Viewfinder Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Of The
1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while Display
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
1 Set the Power Switch +
to “M” or “PLAY” while
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and pressing down the Lock –
locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it Button located on the
manually for best viewability. switch.
3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the 2 Open the LCD monitor
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused. fully. (墌 pg. 18) MENU
Example: ● To adjust the brightness of
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the viewfinder, pull out the
viewfinder fully and set
“PRIORITY” to “FINDER”
(墌 pg. 22, 25).
3 Press MENU. The
BRIGHT
Menu Screen appears.

4 Press + or – to select “n”, and press MENU.
PAUSE The CAMERA DISPLAY or VIDEO DISPLAY
Menu appears.
5 Press + or – to select “BRIGHT”, and press
Dioptre Adjustment Control MENU. The Menu Screen closes and the
brightness control indicator appears.
CAUTION:
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to 6 Press + or – until the appropriate brightness
pinch your fingers. is reached.
7 Press MENU to clear the brightness control
indicator from the display.
Tripod Mounting
To attach the camcorder
to a tripod, align the
direction stud and screw
to the mounting socket
and stud hole on the
camcorder. Then tighten
the screw clockwise.
● Some tripods are not
equipped with studs.
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Loading/Unloading A Cassette NOTES:

● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load does not open, close the cassette holder cover
or eject a cassette. and try again. If the cassette holder still does not
Cassette holder open, turn the camcorder off then on again.
Cassette holder ● If the tape does not load properly, open the
PUSH HERE cover
cassette holder cover fully and remove the
cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.
● When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a
cold place to a warm environment, wait a short
time before opening the cassette holder cover.
Erase
OPEN/EJECT protection tab
Make sure the window side
is facing out.
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” to close the cassette holder.
● Be sure to press only the section labelled “PUSH
HERE” to close the cassette holder; touching
other parts may cause your finger to get caught in
the cassette holder, resulting in injury or product
damage.
● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
before closing the cassette holder cover.
● When the battery pack’s charge is low, you may
not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do
not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a
fully charged one or use AC power before
continuing.
3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it
locks into place.
To protect valuable recordings
Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the
tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the
tape from being recorded over. To record on this
tape, slide the tab back to “REC” before loading
it.
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Tape Remaining Time
Basic Recording
Approximate tape remaining
NOTE: time appears on the display.
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed “– h – – m” means the
below: camcorder is calculating the
● Power (墌 pg. 11) remaining time. When the
● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 16) remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication
starts blinking.
Power Zoom Lever ● The time required to calculate and display the
remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the
Power Switch calculation, may vary according to the type of tape
used.
Lock Button
POWER/CHARGE Lamp
Recording Start/Stop Button
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1 Remove the lens cap. (墌 pg. 10)
2 Open the LCD monitor fully.
3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
● The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the
camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.
“PAUSE” is displayed.
● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, 墌 pg. 23.
4 To start recording, press the Recording Start/
Stop Button. “T REC” appears on the display
while recording is in progress.
5 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/
Stop Button again. The camcorder re-enters the
Record-Standby mode.
Approximate recording time
Recording mode
Tape
SP LP
30 min. 30 min. 45 min.
60 min. 60 min. 90 min.
80 min. 80 min. 120 min.
NOTES:
● 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.
● 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. To
avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle Of
A Tape” (墌 pg. 19).
● To turn the beep sounds off, 墌 pg. 22, 25.
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18 EN VIDEO RECORDING
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder Zooming
While using the LCD monitor: Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pull instantaneous change in image magnification.
on the end of the LCD monitor and open the
Zoom In
LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270° (90°
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
downward, 180° upward).
Zoom Out
While using the viewfinder:
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and ● The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the
locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully. quicker the zoom action.
180˚
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
1 xW T
1 0 xW T
20xW T
40xW T
90˚
NOTES:
● The image will not appear simultaneously on the Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
LCD monitor and the viewfinder. When the
10 x W T
viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is
Digital zoom zone
opened, you can select which one to use. Set
“PRIORITY” to the desired mode in SYSTEM 22X (optical) zoom zone
Menu. (墌 pg. 22, 25)
Approximate zoom ratio
● Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a
malfunction. (墌 pg. 39) 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
(墌 pg. 29), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 800X, or it
can be switched to 22X magnification using the
optical zoom. (墌 pg. 23)
● Zoom magnification of over 22X is done through
Digital image processing, and is therefore called
Digital Zoom.
● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may
suffer.
● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to
the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom
Lever is set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE
MACRO” in MANUAL Menu on page 24.
● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom
out first. If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the
camcorder may automatically zoom out
depending on the distance between the
camcorder and the subject. This will not occur
when “TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 24)
VIDEO RECORDING EN 19
Journalistic Shooting NOTES:
In some situations, ● The time code cannot be reset.
● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time
different shooting
code indication does not move smoothly.
angles may provide ● The time code is displayed only when “TIME
more dramatic results. CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 26)
Hold the camcorder in
the desired position Quick Review
and tilt the LCD
monitor in the most Enables to check the end of the last recording.
convenient direction. It 1) Press during the Recording-Standby
can rotate 270° (90° mode.
downward, 180° 2) Tape is rewound for about several seconds
upward). and played back automatically, then pauses in
the Recording-Standby mode for the next shot.
Time Code ● Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is
normal.
During recording, a time code is recorded on the
tape. This code is to confirm the location of the Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

recorded scene on the tape during playback.
Display 1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search
(墌 pg. 20) to find the spot at which you want to
start recording, then engage the Still Playback
Minutes mode. (墌 pg. 20)
Seconds 2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
Frames* pressing down the Lock Button located on the
(30 frames = 1 second) switch, then start recording.
12 : 34 : 24
* Frames are not displayed during recording.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time
code begins counting from “00:00:00”
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from
the end of a previously recorded scene, the time
code continues from the last time code number.
If during recording a blank portion is left partway
through the tape, the time code is interrupted.
When recording is resumed, the time code starts
counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means
the camcorder may record the same time codes
as those existing in a previously recorded scene.
To prevent this, perform Recording From The
Middle Of A Tape (墌 pg. 19) in the following
cases;
● When shooting again after playing back a
recorded tape.
● 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 shooting a scene then
opening/closing the cassette holder cover.
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20 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK
● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The
Normal Playback search continues as long as you hold the button.
Once you release the button, normal playback
5 VOL. +/–
resumes.
3
Lock Button ● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display
4/9 during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.
8
ATTENTION:
Speaker M A
During Shuttle Search, parts
of the picture may not be
Power clearly visible, particularly on
Switch the left side of the screen.
MENU
1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)
Blank Search
2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the Helps you find where you should start recording
switch. in the middle of a tape to avoid time code
interruption. (墌 pg. 19)
3 To start playback, press 4/9.
4 To stop playback, press 8. 1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)
● During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while
to fast-forward the tape. pressing down the Lock Button located on the
To control the speaker volume switch.
Slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL. +/–) towards 3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
“+” to turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn
down the volume. 4 Press MENU to select “t”. The VIDEO
Menu appears.
NOTES: 5 Press + or – to select “BLANK SRCH”, and
● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD
press MENU. The Sub Menu appears.
monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.
(墌 pg. 21) 6 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press
● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power MENU.
is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off ● The “BLANK SEARCH” indication appears and
automatically. To turn on again, set the Power the camcorder automatically starts reverse or
Switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”. forward search, then stops at the spot which is
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, about 10 seconds of tape before the beginning of
the sound is not heard from the speaker. the detected blank portion.
● To cancel Blank Search, press 8.
Still Playback NOTES:
Pauses during video playback. ● Before starting Blank Search, if the current
1) Press 4/9 during playback. position is at a blank portion, the camcorder
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 searches in the reverse direction. If the current
again. position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder
● If still playback continues for more than about searches in the forward direction.
3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is ● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached
automatically engaged. during Blank Search, the camcorder stops
automatically.
Shuttle Search ● A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of
tape may not be detected.
Allows high-speed search in either direction ● The detected blank portion may be located
during video playback. between recorded scenes. Before you start
1) During playback, press 5 for forward recording, make sure there is no recorded scene
search, or 3 for reverse search. after the blank portion.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.
VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 21
1 Make sure all units are turned off.
Connections To A TV Or VCR 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as
shown in the illustration.
If using a VCR, go to step 3.
If not, go to step 4.
3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,
To AV referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.
connector
Open the cover.
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
Audio/Video
cable 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set
(provided) the TV to its VIDEO mode.
6 Start playback on the camcorder. (墌 pg. 20)
To choose whether or not the following
1 2 3 displays appear on the connected TV
● Date/Time
TV Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 22, 27)

● Time Code
VCR Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 22, 27)
● Indications other than date/time and time code
A Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/ Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(墌 pg. 22, 27)
VCR has only A/V input connectors.)
B Red to AUDIO R IN* NOTES:
C White to AUDIO L IN* ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as
* Not required for watching still images only. the power supply instead of the battery pack.
(墌 pg. 13)
● To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape, 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 to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.
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22 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

Menus without Sub Menus
Changing The Menu Settings
v WIPE/FADER Selected menu icon
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, (墌 pg. 33) blinks.
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of r PROGRAM AE Selected
the more detailed camcorder settings. (墌 pg. 34) parameter
(墌 pg. 23 – 27) p EXPOSURE P ROGRAM AE
– Lock Button (墌 pg. 30) SPOR T S
SNOW
+ u W. BALANCE SPOT L I GHT
TWILIGHT
(墌 pg. 32) SEPIA
M A MONOTONE
1) Press + or – to select CLASSIC FILM
STROBE
the desired parameter.
Power Switch ● Example: r PROGRAM
AE Menu
2) Press MENU. Selection is complete. The
Menu Screen returns.
● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other
MENU function menus.
3) Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.
1 For Video Recording Menus: Menus with Sub Menus
Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch. m CAMERA (墌 pg. 23) Selected menu icon
For Video Playback Menus: q MANUAL blinks.
Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing (墌 pg. 24)
down the Lock Button located on the switch. s SYSTEM (墌 pg. 25) Selected function
n CAMERA DISPLAY
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌 pg. 18) (墌 pg. 26)
CAME RA
RE C MOD E –
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

SOUND MOD E – 1 2 B I T
t VIDEO (墌 pg. 26) ZOOM – 22x
SNAP SHOT – FU L L
4 Press + or – to select the desired function, n VIDEO DISPLAY GA I N UP – AGC
and press MENU. The selected function menu (墌 pg. 27)

appears. 1) Press + or – to select
RETURN
Screen for Video Screen for Video the desired function,
Recording Menu Playback Menu and press MENU. The Sub Menu
W I PE / F AD E R V I D EO
Sub Menu appears.
CAME RA
OF F
FADE R –WH I T E
SOUND MOD E – ST E REO
NARRAT I ON – OF F
● Example: m CAMERA RE C MOD E –
FADE R – B LAC K
FADE R – B .W
RE C MOD E –
BL ANK S RCH
Menu
W I PE – CO RNE R
W I P E –W I NDOW
2) Press + or – to select
W I P E– S L I DE
W I PE – DOOR
the desired parameter.
W I PE – S C ROL L
W I PE – S H UT T E R RETURN
3) Press MENU.
Selection is complete.
5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the ● Repeat the procedure if CAME RA
selected function. you wish to set other RE C MOD E –
SOUND MOD E – 1 2B I T
function menus. ZOOM
SNAP SHOT –
– 22x
FU L L
4) Press MENU. The GA I N UP – AGC
Menu Screen returns.

● Repeat the procedure if
RETURN
you wish to set other
function menus.
5) Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.
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SNAP SHOT
Recording Menus
[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame
CAMERA NEGA: Nega mode
PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode
The “m CAMERA” settings are effective when FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame
the Power Switch is set to both “A” and “M”.
However, the menu settings can be changed
only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
[ ] = Factory-preset
[FULL] NEGA PIN-UP FRAME
REC MODE For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot
[SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode (For Video Recording)” (墌 pg. 29).
LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5
times the recording time. GAIN UP
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no
NOTES: picture brightness adjustment.
● If the recording mode is switched, the playback
[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy,
picture will be blurred at the switching point.
● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP
but the image is bright.
mode on this camcorder be played back on this AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically
camcorder. adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor
● During playback of a tape recorded on another lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s
may be momentary pauses in the sound. movements are not smooth or natural. The
ADVANCED FEATURES
overall appearance may be grainy. While the
SOUND MODE shutter speed is being automatically adjusted,
[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo “ ” is displayed.
sound on four separate channels, and is
recommended for use when performing Audio
Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of
previous models)
16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound
on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the
48 kHz mode of previous models)
ZOOM
22X: When set to “22X” while using digital zoom,
the zoom magnification will reset to 22X since
digital zoom will be disengaged.
[88X]: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By
digitally processing and magnifying images,
zooming is possible from 22X (the optical zoom
limit), to a maximum of 88X digital magnification.
800X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By
digitally processing and magnifying images,
zooming is possible from 22X (the optical zoom
limit), to a maximum of 800X digital
magnification.
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MANUAL WIDE MODE
The “q MANUAL” settings are effective only [OFF]: Records with no change in the screen
when the Power Switch is set to “M”. ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen
[ ] = Factory-preset ratio.
CINEMA : Inserts black bands at the top and
DIS bottom of the screen. The indicator appears.
OFF: Disables the function. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black
[ON ]: To compensate for unstable images bands at the top and bottom of the screen are
caused by camera-shake, particularly at high cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When
magnification. using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s
instruction manual. During playback/recording
NOTES: on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen
shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9
condition.
movie.
● The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the
SQUEEZE : For playback on TVs with an
Stabilizer cannot be used.
● Switch off this mode when recording with the aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the
camcorder on a tripod. image to fit the screen without distortion. The
indicator appears. When using this mode,
5S refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction
[OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording. manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/
LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated
5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. (墌 pg. 28)
Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only. vertically.
By using an inanimate object and changing its WIND CUT
position between shots, you can record the
subject as though it is moving. [OFF]: Disengages the function.
ON : Helps cut down on noise created by
TELE MACRO wind. The “ ” indicator appears. The quality of
[OFF]: Disables the function. the sound will change. This is normal.
ON: When the distance to the subject is less
than 1 m (3.3 ft), set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”.
You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a
distance of approx. 40 cm (1.4 ft).
NOTE:
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out
of focus.

SYSTEM PRIORITY
The “s SYSTEM” functions which are set when [LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD
the Power Switch is set to “M” are also applied monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while
when the Power Switch is set to “PLAY”. the LCD monitor is opened.
[ ] = Factory-preset FINDER: The image is displayed in the
viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out
BEEP while the LCD monitor is opened.
OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,
CAM RESET
shutter sound is recorded on the tape.
BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-
turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of preset.
recording. It also activates the shutter sound [RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the
effect. (墌 pg. 29) factory-preset.
[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds
when any operation is performed. It also
activates the shutter sound effect. (墌 pg. 29)
REMOTE
OFF: Disables the remote control operations.
[ON]: Enables the remote control operations.
It is recommended that this function be set to
“OFF” to prevent improper operation.
ADVANCED FEATURES
DEMO MODE
OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take
place.
[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as
Program AE with special effects, etc., and can
be used to confirm how these functions operate.
Demonstration starts in the following cases:
● When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO
MODE” is turned “ON”.
● With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power
Switch is set to “A” or “M”.
● Performing any operation during the
demonstration stops the demonstration
temporarily. If no operation is performed for more
than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will
resume.
NOTES:
● If a cassette is in the camcorder, the
demonstration cannot be turned on.
● “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the
camcorder power is turned off.
● If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions
will not be available. After viewing demo, set to
“OFF”.
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CAMERA DISPLAY
Playback Menus
● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are
effective even when the Power Switch is set to VIDEO
“A”. However, the menu settings can be changed
only when the Power Switch is set to “M”. [ ] = Factory-preset
● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings except
“BRIGHT” and “LANGUAGE” are effective only for SOUND MODE and NARRATION
shooting. During tape playback, the camcorder detects the
[ ] = Factory-preset sound mode in which the recording was made,
and plays the sound back. Select the type of
BRIGHT sound to accompany your playback picture.
墌 pg. 15, “Brightness Adjustment Of The According to the menu access explanation on
Display” page 22, select “SOUND MODE” or
“NARRATION” from the Menu Screen and set it
ON SCREEN to the desired parameter.
LCD: Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the SOUND MODE
date, time and time code) from appearing on the
connected TV screen. [STEREO ]: Sound is output on both “L” and
[LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder’s display “R” channels in stereo.
appear on screen when the camcorder is SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is
connected to a TV. output.
SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is
DATE/TIME output.
OFF: The date/time does not appear. NARRATION
[AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5
seconds when the Power Switch is set from [OFF]: Original sound is output on both “L” and
“OFF” to “A” or “M”. “R” channels in stereo.
ON: The date/time is always displayed. ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R”
channels in stereo.
TIME CODE MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined
and output in stereo on both “L” and “R”
[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.
channels.
ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder
and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are REC MODE [SP] / LP
not displayed during recording. (墌 pg. 19)
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP
LANGUAGE or LP) depending on your preference. It is
recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO
[ENGLISH] / ESPAÑOL
Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder
The language setting can be changed.
during dubbing. (墌 pg. 35, 36)
(墌 pg. 14)
BLANK SRCH
CLOCK ADJ.
墌 pg. 20, “Blank Search”
墌 pg. 14, “Date/Time Settings”
SYSTEM
Each setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which
appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
(墌 pg. 22)
● The parameters are the same as in the
description on page 25.

VIDEO DISPLAY
The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are
effective only for video playback except
“BRIGHT” and “LANGUAGE”.
● The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN
settings) are the same as in the description
(CAMERA DISPLAY) on page 26.
[ ] = Factory-preset
BRIGHT
墌 pg. 15, “Brightness Adjustment Of The
Display”
ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV

When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display
disappears.
DATE/TIME [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.
ADVANCED FEATURES
TIME CODE [OFF] / ON
墌 pg. 19, “Time Code”
LANGUAGE
[ENGLISH] / ESPAÑOL
The language setting can be changed.
(墌 pg. 14)
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5-Second Recording Night-Alive

Record a vacation or an important event in 5- Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than
second clips to keep the action moving. This they would be under good natural lighting.
function is available only for video recording. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may
look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter
1 Set “5S” to “5S”. (墌 pg. 24) speed.
● The “5S” indicator appears.
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to 1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.
start recording, and after 5 seconds the 2 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Alive indicator
camcorder enters Record-Standby mode “ ” appears.
automatically. ● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to
● Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button provide up to 30 times sensitivity.
again within 5 seconds after recording starts, ● “ ” appears beside “ ” while the shutter speed
Record-Standby mode is not engaged. is being automatically adjusted.
3 To exit the 5S mode, select “OFF” in step 1. To deactivate Night-Alive
To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Alive
mode indicator disappears.
Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop NOTES:
Button in step 2, select the desired Snapshot ● During Night-Alive, the following functions or
mode in CAMERA Menu (墌 pg. 23), then press settings cannot be activated and its indicator
SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5- blinks or goes out:
second still. When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, this • Some modes of “Program AE With Special
function is not available. Effects” (墌 pg. 34).
• “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu (墌 pg. 23).
NOTE: • “DIS” in MANUAL Menu (墌 pg. 24).
When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, the 5-Second ● During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the
Recording mode is not available. Animation camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a
recording of a few frames only is taken instead. tripod is recommended.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 29

Snapshot (For Video Recording) Manual Focus
This feature lets you record still images that look The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers
like photographs onto a tape. continuous shooting ability from close-up (as
close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”. infinity.
2 Set “SNAP SHOT” to the desired mode. However, correct focus may not be obtained
(墌 pg. 22, 23) depending on the shooting condition. In this
3 Press SNAPSHOT. case, use the manual focus mode.
● There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. 1 Set the Power Switch to
● The “O” indication appears and a still image “M”.
will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. 2 Press FOCUS. The
● You can perform Snapshot also during recording. manual focus indicator
A still image will be recorded for approx. appears.
6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.
● Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A” or
3 Press + or – to focus on
a subject. Manual focus
“M”), Snapshot recording takes place using the
● When the focus level indicator
selected Snapshot mode.
cannot be adjusted any
further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
Motor Drive Mode
4 Press MENU. Focus adjustment is complete.
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 3 provides
an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval To reset to Auto Focus
ADVANCED FEATURES
between still images: approx. 1 second) Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to
“A”.
Manual focus is recommended in situations
listed below.
● When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
● When illumination is low.*
● When the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-
color wall, or a clear, blue sky.*
● When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.*
● When the scene contains minute patterns 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 .
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Exposure Control Iris Lock

Manual exposure control is recommended in the Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris
following situations: contracts in well-lit environments to keep too
● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the much light from entering, and dilates in dim
background is too bright. environments to allow in more light.
● When shooting on a reflective natural background Use this function in the following situations:
such as at the beach or when skiing. ● When shooting a moving subject.
● When the background is overly dark or the subject ● When the distance to the subject changes (so its
is bright. size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder
changes), such as when the subject is backing
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”. away.
2 Set “p” to “MANUAL”. (墌 pg. 22) ● When shooting on a reflective natural background
● The exposure control indicator appears. such as at the beach or when skiing.
● When shooting objects under a spotlight.
3 To brighten the image, press +. To darken the ● When zooming.
image, press –. (maximum ±6)
● +3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight 1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.
compensation. (墌 pg. 31)
● –3 exposure has the same effect as when “r” is 2 Set “p” to “MANUAL”. (墌 pg. 22)
set to “SPOTLIGHT”. (墌 pg. 34) ● The exposure control indicator appears.
4 Press MENU. Exposure adjustment is 3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD
complete. monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold
MENU for over 2 seconds. The exposure control
To return to automatic exposure control indicator and the “ ” indication appear.
Select “AUTO” in step 2. Or, set the Power
Switch to “A”. 4 Press MENU. The “ ” indication changes to
“ ” and the iris is locked.
NOTES:
● You cannot use the manual exposure control at
To return to automatic iris control
the same time when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” Select “AUTO” in step 2. Or, set the Power
or “SNOW” (墌 pg. 34), or with the backlight Switch to “A”.
compensation. ● The exposure control indicator and “ ”
● If the adjustment does not cause any visible disappear.
change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”. To lock the exposure control and the iris
(墌 pg. 22, 23) After step 2, adjust the exposure by pressing +
or –. Then lock the iris in steps 3 and 4. For
automatic locking, select “AUTO” in step 2. The
exposure control and the iris become automatic.

Backlight Compensation Spot Exposure Control
Backlight compensation brightens the subject Selection of a spot metering area enables more
quickly. precise exposure compensation. You can select
With simple operation, backlight compensation one of the three metering areas on the LCD
feature brightens the dark subject portion by monitor/viewfinder.
increasing the exposure.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”. 2 Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot
2 Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight Exposure Control indicator “ ” appears.
Compensation indicator “ ” appears. ● A spot metering area frame appears at the
centre of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.
To cancel Backlight Compensation
Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the “ ” 3 Press + or – to select the desired spot
indicator disappears. metering area frame.
NOTE: 4 Press MENU.
Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light ● Spot Exposure Control is engaged.
around the subject to become too bright and the ● Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of
subject to become white. the selected area most appropriate.
To lock the iris
After step 3, press and hold MENU over 2
seconds. The “ ” indication appears and the
iris is locked.
ADVANCED FEATURES
To cancel Spot Exposure Control
Press BACK LIGHT once so that the “ ”
indicator disappears.
NOTES:
● You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the
same time with following functions.
• “SQUEEZE” in “WIDE MODE” (墌 pg. 24)
• “STROBE” in “PROGRAM AE” (墌 pg. 34)
• Digital Zoom (墌 pg. 18)
• Manual Exposure Control
● Depending on the shooting location and condition,
optimum result may not be attained.
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White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Adjustment

The white balance refers to the correctness of Adjust the white balance
color reproduction under various lighting. If the manually when shooting
white balance is correct, all other colors will be under various types of
accurately reproduced. lighting.
The white balance is usually adjusted
automatically. However, more advanced 1 Set the Power Switch
camcorder operators control this function to “M”. White paper
manually to achieve a more professional color/ 2 Hold a sheet of plain
tint reproduction. white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom
To change the setting or position yourself so that the white paper fills
Set “u” to the desired mode. (墌 pg. 22) the screen.
● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO” 3 Select “MWB” in “u W.BALANCE” menu
appears. (墌 pg. 22), then press and hold MENU until
[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted begins blinking.
automatically. ● When the setting is completed, stops blinking.
MWB: Adjust the white balance manually 4 Press MENU twice. The Menu Screen closes
when shooting under various types of lighting. and the Manual White Balance indicator is
(墌 “Manual White Balance Adjustment”) displayed.
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day. NOTES:
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day. ● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.
(墌 pg. 29)
lighting is used.
● A subject can be shot under various types of
[ ] = Factory-preset lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,
To return to automatic white balance candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature
Set “u” to “AUTO”. (墌 pg. 22) is different depending on the light source, the
Or, set the Power Switch to “A”. subject tint will differ depending on the white
balance settings. Use this function for a more
natural result.
● Once you adjust white balance manually, the
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or
the battery removed.

WIPE–SCROLL: The scene wipes in from
Wipe Or Fader Effects the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes
out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.
These effects let you make pro-style scene
transitions. Use them to spice up the transition WIPE–SHUTTER: Wipe in from the centre
from one scene to the next. of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or
wipe out from the top and bottom toward the
Wipe or Fader works when video recording is
centre leaving a black screen.
started or stopped.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2 Set “v” to the desired mode. (墌 pg. 22)
● The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the
effect is reserved.
● The selected effect indicator appears.
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to
activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.
To deactivate the selected effect
Select “OFF” in step 2. The effect indicator
disappears.
NOTES:
● You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by
pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop
Button.
ADVANCED FEATURES
● Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with
certain modes of Program AE with special effects.
(墌 pg. 34) In this case, the selected indicator
blinks or goes out.
WIPE/FADER
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)
FADER–WHITE: Fade in or out with a white
screen.
FADER–BLACK: Fade in or out with a black
screen.
FADER–B.W: Fade in to a color screen
from a black and white screen, or fade out from
color to black and white.
WIPE–CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen
from the upper right to the lower left corner, or
wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a
black screen.
WIPE–WINDOW: The scene starts in the
centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the
corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually
wiping out to the centre.
WIPE–SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or
wipe out from left to right.
WIPE–DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of
a black screen open to the left and right,
revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black
screen reappears from left and right to cover the
scene.
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SPORTS
Program AE With Special Effects (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000):
This setting allows fast-moving images to be
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”. captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable
2 Set “r” to the desired mode. (墌 pg. 22) slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter
● The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the
selected effect is activated. shutter function under good lighting conditions.
● The selected effect indicator appears. SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may
To deactivate the selected effect otherwise appear too dark when shooting in
Select “OFF” in step 2. The effect indicator extremely bright surroundings such as in the
disappears. snow.
SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects
NOTES: that may otherwise appear too bright when
● Program AE with special effects can be changed
during recording or during Record-Standby.
shooting under extremely strong direct lighting
● Some modes of Program AE with special effects such as spotlights.
cannot be used during Night-Alive. TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look
● When a subject is too bright or reflective, a vertical more natural. White Balance (墌 pg. 32) is
streak may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to
phenomenon tends to occur when “SPORTS” or your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen,
any mode of “SHUTTER 1/250 – 1/4000” is the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus
selected. from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less
● Some modes of Program AE with special effects than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.
cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects.
(墌 pg. 33) In this case, the selected indicator SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish
blinks or goes out. tint like old photos. Combine this with the
Cinema mode (墌 pg. 24, “WIDE MODE” ) for a
PROGRAM AE classic look.
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together
SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is fixed with the Cinema mode (墌 pg. 24, “WIDE
at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually MODE” ), it enhances the “classic film” effect.
appear when shooting a TV screen become CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a
narrower. strobe effect.
SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is STROBE: Your recording looks like a series
fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that of consecutive snapshots.
occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light
MIRROR: Creates a mirror image on the
or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced.
right half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal
SHUTTER 1/250/ SHUTTER 1/500/ image on the other half.
SHUTTER 1/1000/ SHUTTER 1/2000/
SHUTTER 1/4000: These settings allow fast-
moving images to be captured one frame at a
time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback by
fixing shutter speed variables. Use these
settings when an automatic adjustment does not
work well, using SPORTS mode. The faster the
shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes.
Use the shutter function under good lighting
conditions.
EDITING EN 35
1 Following the illustrations, connect the
Dubbing To A VCR camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors.
3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start
recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s
instruction manual.)
To AV connector 4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR,
then stop playback on the camcorder.
Audio/Video Open the cover. NOTES:
cable ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as
(provided) the power supply instead of the battery pack.
(墌 pg. 13)
● To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV
• Date/time
1 2 3 Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
TV
(墌 pg. 22, 27)
• Time code
Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”.
VCR (墌 pg. 22, 27)
• Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/
TV”. (墌 pg. 22, 27)
A Yellow to VIDEO IN
ADVANCED FEATURES
B Red to AUDIO R IN
C White to AUDIO L IN
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36 EN EDITING
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as
Equipped With A DV Connector the power supply instead of the battery pack.
(墌 pg. 13)
(Digital Dubbing) ● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played
back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.
the camcorder onto another video unit equipped ● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,
with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If
sent, there is little if any image or sound this occurs, turn off the power and make
deterioration. connections again.
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.
To use this camcorder as a recorder
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit
equipped with a DV output connector using a DV
cable as shown in the illustration.
3 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”.
To DV IN/OUT
4 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (墌 pg. 26)
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to
engage the Record-Pause mode.
● The “ DV IN ” indication appears on the screen.
6 Start playback on the player.
7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press
Core filter DV cable (optional) the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
dubbing. The indication rotates.
8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again
to stop dubbing. The indication stops
rotating.
To DV IN/OUT 9 Press 8 to return to the normal playback
mode.
NOTE:
Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode
Video unit equipped with DV connector recorded on the original tape, regardless of the
current “SOUND MODE” setting. (墌 pg. 23)
To use this camcorder as a player
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit
equipped with a DV input connector using a DV
cable as shown in the illustration.
4 At the point you want to start dubbing, start
recording on the video unit. (Refer to the video
unit’s instruction manual.)
5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video
unit, then stop playback on this camcorder.
EDITING EN 37
Connection To A Personal Computer
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images
to a PC with a DV connector by using the
software equipped with the PC or commercially
available software.
If you are using a Windows® XP, you can use
Windows® Messenger to conduct video
conferences over the Internet, using a
camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the To DV IN/OUT
Windows® Messenger.
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as
Core filter
the power supply instead of the battery pack.
(墌 pg. 13)
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the DV cable
optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV (optional)
cable depending on the type of DV connector
(4 or 6 pins) on the PC.
● The date/time information cannot be captured into
Core filter
the PC.
● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and
Software.
● The still images can also be transferred to a PC
ADVANCED FEATURES
To DV connector
with a DV connector-equipped capture board.
● The system may not work properly depending on
the PC or capture board you are using.
When connecting the camcorder to a PC

using a DV cable, make sure to follow the
procedure below. Connecting the cable
incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the
camcorder and/or the PC. PC with DV connector
● Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and then
to the camcorder.
● Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly
according to the shape of the DV connector.
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38 EN TROUBLESHOOTING
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications
problem still exists, please consult your nearest blink.
JVC dealer.
● Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled Program AE with special effects, “DIS” and other
device. External noise and interference (from a functions that cannot be used together are
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from selected at the same time.
functioning properly. In such cases, first HRe-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader
disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, effects, Program AE with special effects and
“DIS”. (墌 pg. 22, 24, 33, 34)
AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from Digital Zoom does not work.
the beginning.
● 22X optical zoom is selected.
Power HSet “ZOOM” to “88X” or “800X”. (墌 pg. 23)
Video Playback
No power is supplied.
● The power is not connected properly. The tape is moving, but there is no picture.
HConnect the AC Adapter securely. (墌 pg. 13)
● Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to
● The battery pack is not attached firmly.
its VIDEO mode.
HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach
HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for
it firmly. (墌 pg. 11)
video playback. (墌 pg. 21)
● The battery is dead.
● The cassette holder cover is open.
HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged
HClose the cassette holder cover. (墌 pg. 16)
one. (墌 pg. 11)
Video Recording Blocks of noise appear during playback, or

there is no playback picture and the screen
becomes blue.
Recording cannot be performed.
HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning
● The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. cassette. (墌 pg. 44)
HSet the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”.
(墌 pg. 16) Advanced features
● “TAPE END” appears.
HReplace with new cassette. (墌 pg. 16) The focus does not adjust automatically.
● The cassette holder cover is open.
HClose the cassette holder cover. ● Focus is set to the Manual mode.
HSet Focus to the Auto mode. (墌 pg. 29)
When shooting a subject illuminated by ● The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.
bright light, vertical lines appear. HClean the lens and check the focus again.
(墌 pg. 42)
● This is not a malfunction.
When the screen is under direct sunlight In the 5-Second mode, recording ends
during shooting, the screen becomes red or before 5 seconds have elapsed.
black for an instant. ● The 5-Second mode is set to “Anim.” in MANUAL
Menu.
● This is not a malfunction.
HSet “5S” to “5S” in MANUAL Menu.
During recording, the date/ time does not (墌 pg. 22, 28)
appear. Snapshot mode cannot be used.
● “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”. ● The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.
HSet “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. (墌 pg. 22, 26) HDisengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode.
(墌 pg. 22, 24)
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 39
The color of Snapshot looks strange. “SET DATE/TIME!” appears.
● The light source or the subject does not include ● The date/time is not set.
white. Or there are various different light sources HSet the date/time. (墌 pg. 14)
behind the subject. ● The built-in clock battery has run out and the
HFind a white subject and compose your shot so previously set date/time has been erased.
that it also appears in the frame. (墌 pg. 29) HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
The image taken using Snapshot is too When the image is printed from the printer,
dark. a black bar appears at the bottom of the
● Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. screen.
HPress BACK LIGHT. (墌 pg. 31) ● This is not a malfunction.
HBy recording with “DIS” activated (墌 pg. 22, 24)
The image taken using Snapshot is too this can be avoided.
bright.
When the camcorder is connected via the
● The subject is too bright.
HSet “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”. (墌 pg. 34) DV connector, the camcorder does not
operate.
White Balance cannot be activated. ● The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power
● The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) turned on.
mode is activated. HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again,
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone then operate it.
(MONOTONE) mode before setting White
Balance. (墌 pg. 34) Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or
whitish.
The Black & White Fader does not work. ● In places subject to low temperature, images
● The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) become dark due to the characteristics of the
mode is activated. LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD
(MONOTONE). (墌 pg. 34) monitor. (墌 pg. 15, 18)
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● When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light reaches
The image looks like the shutter speed is the end of its service life, images on the LCD
too slow. monitor become dark.
HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.
● When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes
highly sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to Colored bright spots appear all over the
“AUTO”. LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set
“GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 22, 23) ● The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made
with high-precision technology. However, black
Other problems spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue)
may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the
The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the
camcorder does not light during charging. tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit.
(Effective dots: more than 99.99 %)
● Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely
high/low temperatures. The cassette will not load properly.
HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to
● The battery’s charge is low.
charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to
HInstall a fully charged battery. (墌 pg. 11)
35°C (50°F to 90°F). (墌 pg. 43)
● The battery pack is not attached firmly.
HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach
it firmly. (墌 pg. 11)
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40 EN TROUBLESHOOTING
Picture does not appear on the LCD Warning Indications
monitor.
● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is
set to “FINDER”. Displays the battery remaining power.
HPush the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to Remaining power level
“LCD”. (墌 pg. 18, 22, 25)
● The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark. High Exhausted
HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.
As the battery power comes close to nil, the
(墌 pg. 15)
HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open
battery remaining power indicator blinks.
the monitor fully. (墌 pg. 18) When the battery power is exhausted, power
turns off automatically.
An error indication (01 – 04 or 06) appears.
● A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this
case the camcorder’s functions become Appears when no tape is loaded. (墌 pg. 16)
unusable.
H墌 pg. 41. CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to
“SAVE” while the Power Switch is set to “A” or
“M”. (墌 pg. 13)
USE CLEANING CASSETTE

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during
recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette.
(墌 pg. 44)
CONDENSATION, OPERATION
PAUSED PLEASE WAIT
Appears if condensation occurs. When this
indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour
until condensation 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”.
TAPE END
Appears when the tape ends during recording or
playback.
SET DATE/TIME!
● Appears when the date/time is not set.
(墌 pg. 14)
● The built-in clock battery has run out and the
previously set date/time has been erased.
Consult your nearest JVC dealer for
replacement.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 41
LENS CAP
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if
the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.
HDV
Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV
format are detected. The pictures in the HDV
format cannot be played back with this
camcorder.
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE

REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY
The error indications (01, 02 or 06) show what
type of malfunction has occurred. When an error
indication appears, the camcorder turns off
automatically. Remove the power supply
(battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the
indication to clear. When it does, you can
resume using the camcorder. If the indication
remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE

EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE
The error indications (03 or 04) show what type
of malfunction has occurred. When an error
indication appears, the camcorder turns off
automatically. Eject the cassette once and re-
insert it, then check if the indication clears.
REFERENCES
When it does, you can resume using the
camcorder. If the indication remains, consult
your nearest JVC dealer.
42 EN USER MAINTENANCE
Cleaning The Camcorder

Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and
remove the battery pack and AC Adapter.
To clean the exterior
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in
diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off
heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.
To clean the LCD monitor
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
To clean the lens
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently
with lens cleaning paper.
NOTES:
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as
benzine or alcohol.
● Cleaning should be done only after the battery
pack has been removed or other power units have
been disconnected.
● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth
refer to the cautions of each product.
● To clean the viewfinder, please consult your
nearest JVC dealer.
CAUTIONS EN 43
AC Adapter ... remove from charger or powered unit when not in
use, as some machines use current even when
When using the AC Adapter in areas other than switched off.
the USA
The provided AC Adapter features automatic The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a
240 V. large power capacity. However, when one is
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER exposed to cold temperatures (below 10°C/
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an 50°F), its usage time becomes shorter and it
AC wall outlet other than American National may cease to function. If this happens, place
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, the battery pack in your pocket or other warm,
called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. protected place for a short time, then re-
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC attach it to the camcorder.
dealer.
Plug adapter NOTES:
● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Operation: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Battery Packs Storage: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
The supplied battery Terminals takes.
pack is a lithium-ion ● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery
battery. Before using the pack.
supplied battery pack or
an optional battery pack, Cassettes
be sure to read the
To properly use and store your cassettes, be
following cautions:
sure to read the following cautions:
● To avoid hazards
● During use
... do not burn.
REFERENCES
... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.
... do not short-circuit the terminals. When
... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes
transporting, make sure the provided battery cap
automatically erases the previously recorded
is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is
video and audio signals.
misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.
... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
... do not modify or disassemble.
when inserting.
... do not expose the battery to temperatures
... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly
exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the
without allowing the tape to run at all. This
battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.
slackens the tape and can result in damage.
... use only specified chargers.
... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
● To prevent damage and prolong service the tape to fingerprints and dust.
life ● Store cassettes
... do not subject to unnecessary shock. ... away from heaters or other heat sources.
... charge in an environment where temperatures ... out of direct sunlight.
are within the tolerances shown in the chart ... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
below. This is a chemical reaction type battery — shock or vibration.
cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, ... where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic
while warmer temperatures can prevent fields (such as those generated by motors,
complete charging. transformers or magnets).
... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to ... vertically, in their original cases.
high temperatures will increase natural discharge
and shorten service life.
... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery
every 6 months when storing the battery pack
over a long period time.
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44 EN CAUTIONS
LCD Monitor ● To protect the unit, DO NOT
... allow it to become wet.
● To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO ... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
NOT ... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
... push it strongly or apply any shocks. transportation.
... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the ... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects
bottom. for long periods.
● To prolong service life ... expose the lens and viewfinder’s lens to direct
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. sunlight.
● Be aware of the following phenomena for ... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the
LCD monitor use. These are not viewfinder.
malfunctions ... swing it excessively when using the hand strap or
... While using the camcorder, the surface around the grip.
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD ... swing the soft camera case excessively when the
monitor may heat up. camcorder is inside it.
... If you leave power on for a long time, the surface ● Dirty heads can cause the following
around the LCD monitor becomes hot. problems:
Main Unit
● For safety, DO NOT
... open the camcorder’s chassis.
... disassemble or modify the unit. ... No picture during playback.
... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. ... Blocks of noise appear during playback.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in ... During recording or playback, the Head Clog
use. Warning indicator “ ” appears.
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to ... Recording cannot be performed properly.
enter the unit. In such cases, use an optional cleaning
... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette
supply while the power is on. is used more than once consecutively, damage
... leave the battery pack attached when the
to the video heads may result. After the
camcorder is not in use.
camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it
● Avoid using the unit
... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning
... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cassette’s instructions.
cooking stove. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the
... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC
... near a television set. dealer.
... near appliances generating strong magnetic or Mechanical moving parts used to move the
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, video heads and video tape tend to become
etc.). dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups
104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) are recommended after using the unit for about
temperatures. 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please
● DO NOT leave the unit consult your nearest JVC dealer.
... in places of over 50°C (122°F).
... in places where humidity is extremely low (below
35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
... in direct sunlight.
... in a closed car in summer.
... near a heater.
CAUTIONS EN 45
About moisture condensation Declaration of Conformity
● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid Model Number : GR-D244U
into a glass will cause drops of water to form on Trade Name : JVC
the glass’ outer surface. This same Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS
phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a CORP.
camcorder when it is moved from a cool place Address : 1700 Valley Road
to a warm place, after heating a cold room, Wayne, N. J. 07470
under extremely humid conditions or in a place Telephone Number : 973–317–5000
directly subjected to the cool air from an air
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC
conditioner.
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
damage to the video tape, and can lead to two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
internal damage to the camcorder itself. harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
Serious malfunctioning interference that may cause undesired
operation.
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC
dealer. Changes or modifications not approved by
JVC could void the user’s authority to operate
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled the equipment. This equipment has been
device. External noise and interference (from tested and found to comply with the limits for a
a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
functioning properly. In such cases, first the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, provide reasonable protection against harmful
AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and interference in a residential installation. This
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
the beginning. radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
REFERENCES
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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46 EN SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder For Digital Video Camera
Format
For General DV format (SD mode)
Power supply Signal format
DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) NTSC standard
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Recording/Playback format
Power consumption Video: Digital component recording
Approx. 3.2 W (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel
Approx. 4.2 W (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) (12-BIT), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-BIT)
Approx. 6.5 W (Maximum; when charging the Cassette
battery pack) Mini DV cassette
Dimensions (W x H x D) Tape speed
56 mm x 94 mm x 112 mm SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s
(2-1/4" x 3-3/4" x 4-7/16") Maximum recording time (using 80 min.
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder cassette)
pushed back in) SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.
Weight
Approx. 430 g (0.95 lbs) (without battery, cassette For Connectors
and lens cap)
Approx. 510 g (1.2 lbs) (incl. battery, cassette and AV
lens cap) Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
Operating temperature Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) DV
Operating humidity Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant
35% to 80%
Storage temperature
AC Adapter
–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F) Power requirement
Pickup AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz
1/6" CCD Output
Lens DC 11 V G, 1 A
F 1.8, f = 2.2 mm to 55 mm, 22:1 power zoom lens
Filter diameter Specifications shown are for SP mode unless
ø27 mm otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and
LCD monitor specifications subject to change without notice.
2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active
matrix system
Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder with 0.16" black-and-white
LCD
Speaker
Monaural
TERMS EN 47
A T
AC Adapter .................................................... 13 Tape Speed (REC MODE) ...................... 23, 26
Animation ....................................................... 24 Telephoto Setting ........................................... 24
Time Code ............................................... 19, 26
B Tripod Mounting ............................................. 15
Backlight Compensation ................................ 31 Troubleshooting ............................................. 38
Battery Pack ...................................... 11, 13, 43
Beep .............................................................. 25 W
Blank Search ................................................. 20 Warning Indications ....................................... 40
White Balance ................................................ 32
C Wide Mode ..................................................... 24
Changing The Menu Settings ................ 22 – 27 Wipe Or Fader Effects ................................... 33
Charging The Battery Pack ............................ 11
Connection To A Personal Computer ............ 37 Z
Connections To A TV Or VCR ....................... 21 Zooming ................................................... 18, 23
D
Data Battery ................................................... 12 5-Second Recording ...................................... 28
Date/Time Settings ........................................ 14
Demonstration Mode ..................................... 25
Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) .................... 24
Dubbing ................................................... 35, 36
E
Exposure Control ........................................... 30
I
Iris Lock ......................................................... 30
L
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder .................... 15, 18
Loading A Cassette ....................................... 16
M
Manual Focus ................................................ 29
Motor Drive Mode .......................................... 29
TERMS
N
Night-Alive ..................................................... 28
P
Playback Sound ............................................. 26
Power-Linked Operation ................................ 14
Program AE With Special Effects .................. 34
Q
Quick Review ................................................. 19
R
Recording Capacity
Tape ........................................................ 17
S
Snapshot Mode .............................................. 23
Sound Mode ............................................ 23, 26
Speaker Volume ............................................ 20
Specifications ................................................. 46
Spot Exposure Control ................................... 31
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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

For Customer Use:

To deactivate the demonstration,

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Major Features of this Camcorder

Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation

Program AE with Special Effects

LEVEL MAX TIME

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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

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Provided Accessories How To Attach The Lens Cap

Place here during

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1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.

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can result in a short circuit and possibly start a POWER/

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INFORMATION: 1 Perform steps 1 – 4 in “Language Settings”

The CAMERA DISPLAY

“LANGUAGE”, and press RETURN

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Menu Screen appears.

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Loading/Unloading A Cassette NOTES:

1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction

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Recording Start/Stop Button

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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22 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

and press MENU. The selected function menu (墌 pg. 27)

Menu Screen returns.

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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN 23

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24 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN 25

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26 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN 27

ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV

DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON