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JVC GR-DVM5 Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVM5
INSTRUCTIONS
Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on
the World Wide Web and answer our
Consumer Survey (in English only):
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/index-e.html
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which is located on the bottom of
cabinet. Retain this information for
future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
ENGLISH
EN
LYT0183-001B

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  • Page 1: Digital Video Camera

    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVM5 INSTRUCTIONS Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/index-e.html For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet.
  • Page 2 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 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.

  • Page 3: Important Product Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
  • Page 4 1. Accessories To avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack itself is not cold, it should not affect perform- ance.

  • Page 6: Provided Accessories

    PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Charger Station DC cord AA-V60U Grip/Hand strap Battery pack BN-V607U VIDEO/AUDIO cable VIDEO/AUDIO cable (AC Charger Station to TV or VCR, (camcorder to TV or VCR, RCA plug 4 RCA plug) ø 3.5 mini-plug 4 RCA plug)
  • Page 7 Remote control unit MiniDV Cassette Tape RM-V712U 30 min (DVM-30) M-DV30ME Lithium battery CR2025 Cleaning cloth (for remote control unit) S-VIDEO cable Editing cable (ø3.5 mini-plug, 2 poles)

  • Page 8: About Dv

    VIDEO Lens Chrominance (C) AUDIO This camcorder separates the data into blocks, writing one block of each data type on each track of the tape. Head tracking direction Sub-Code Area The Time Code and Date/Time data are written here, separate from the video data.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    For More Accurate Editing ... 68 TROUBLESHOOTING AFTER USE CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS Camcorder ... 76 AC Charger Station ... 78 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording ... 79 LCD Monitor Indications During Playback And Digital Dubbing ... 80 Warning Indications ... 81...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    AA-V60U Charger indicator Power lamp NOTES: If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the AC Charger Station during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops marks are When using the AC Charger Station, be sure to use the supplied power cord only.

  • Page 11: Installing The Battery Pack

    VU-V856KITU Extended-Use Battery Pack Kit. Installing The Battery Pack The battery pack has not been charged at the factory. Before installing it in the camcorder, be sure to charge it with the AC Charger Station ( camcorder ( pg.

  • Page 12: Indoor Use

    Indoor Use When using the camcorder indoors, you can use the AC Charger Station (provided) instead of a battery. Remove. Coupler CONNECT DC CORD TO CAMCORDER Insert the coupler of the provided DC cord into the camcorder. CONNECT DC CORD TO AC CHARGER STATION Connect the DC cord to the AC Charger Station’s...

  • Page 13: Date/Time Settings

    When this occurs, first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Charger Station etc. for over 24 hours to charge the clock lithium battery. Then perform the date/time setting before using the camcorder.

  • Page 14: Loading/Unloading A Cassette

    Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. OPEN/EJECT switch Make sure the window side is facing out. Erase protection switch** OPEN CASSETTE COVER Turn the power on, then slide the OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 15: Recording Mode Setting

    It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder. During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.

  • Page 16: Grip Strap Attachment

    Pull firmly to ensure secure attachment. •To use the strap as a hand strap, thread the strap through the length adjuster when attaching it to the camcorder. Sub hand strap eyelet GETTING STARTED START/STOP...

  • Page 17: Tripod Mounting

    Set the Power Dial to “ ” or “ ”. TURN ON CAMCORDER Pull out the viewfinder fully. Tripod Mounting Align the tripod’s screw with the mounting socket on the bottom of the camcorder. Diopter adjust lever ADJUST DIOPTER Slide the Diopter Adjust Lever located on the bottom of the viewfinder.

  • Page 18: Remote Control Unit

    Remote Control Unit You can use the RM-V712U to control the camcorder. When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beam effective area for indoor use is approx. 5 m. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation if the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

  • Page 19: Operation Mode

    White Balance Adjustment settings are effective. Allows you (camcorder operator) to become part of the scene once the Self-Timer: camcorder is set. This mode is similar to the Self-Timer on film cameras. Allows you to play back a recording, Playback: PLAY Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

  • Page 20: Recording

    You should already have performed the necessary preparations ( and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features. NOTE: Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time ( recording, you can display them during playback ( pg.

  • Page 21: Start Recording

    If 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode, power shuts off automatically to conserve energy and protect the heads. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. As long as you don’t take out the tape you were...
  • Page 22 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape When removing a tape on which you were recording, or when you resume recording on a tape after playing back the recording previously made (without taking the tape out between recordings), perform this proce- dure.
  • Page 23 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 leaving a blank portion on a tape, perform the procedure in “Recording From The Middle of A Tape”...

  • Page 24: Adjust Brightness

    Tape Remaining Indicator The time remaining on the tape is automatically monitored and displayed ( “TAPE END” appears. If the indications are turned off, the tape remaining indicator appears when remaining time reaches 2 minutes. Display – – – – – – – – – – BRIGHT Brightness Control You can adjust the brightness of the display by...
  • Page 25 Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back and the LCD monitor is fully open (approx. 90°). TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction.
  • Page 26 Zoom Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject ( Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in (towards “T”) or zoom out (towards “W”). The zoom speed is variable — the quicker you set the zoom switch, the quicker the zoom action. NOTES: In Full Auto mode (when the Power Dial is set to “...

  • Page 27: Advanced Features

    Press the Select Dial twice. Selection is complete and the menu disappears. NOTES: Connect the camcorder to a TV and set “ON SCREEN” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The display appears on the connected TV . The Indicator/Display function overrides these settings.
  • Page 28 ENGAGE 5S MODE Then press START/STOP. The tally lamp lights and beep sounds to indicate the start of recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record-Standby mode. • If you press and hold START/STOP within 5 seconds after recording starts, Record- Standby mode is not engaged.
  • Page 29 Self-Timer Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way adding the final touch to a memorable picture. SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to “ down the lock button located on the dial.
  • Page 30 Snapshot Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession. SNAPSHOT button Select Dial PHOTO During snapshot SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to “ ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial.
  • Page 31 FULL* (Snapshot mode with no frame) MULTI 4 (Multi-Analyzer 4) * : There is a momentary camera shutter-type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing, which is recorded together with the image. Motor Drive mode: Keeping the SNAPSHOT Button pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography.
  • Page 32 Menus The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions: Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnification, Digital Image Stabilizer, Gain Up, Date/Time Menu, System Menu . The following selection procedure applies to Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnifica- tion, Stabilization and Gain Up . Please refer to pages 33, 34 for details.
  • Page 33 REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU REC MODE (Recording mode) You can change the tape recording speed. LP tape speed is slower than SP, allowing LP to record 1.5 times longer than SP. NOTES: Tapes shot in LP mode are recommended to be played back on this unit.
  • Page 34 During Full-Auto mode, 40X is selected automatically. DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) When recording while holding the camcorder in your hand, or when shooting a subject with little or no contrast, subtle hand movements will cause shakiness in the recorded image.

  • Page 35: Select Function

    System Menu The System Menu allows you to set the following functions: Snapshot, Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut, Sound Mode, ID numbers and Demonstration Mode. Display REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU Recording Menu PHOTO MODE FRAME...

  • Page 36: Photo Mode

    P.AE/Effects ( confirm how these functions operate. When the camcorder is turned off, “DEMO. MODE” is set to “OFF”. NOTE: If a tape is in the camcorder, the Demo mode cannot be turned on. Advanced Features (Cont.) FULL MULTI 4 PIN-UP ANIM.
  • Page 37 FADE/WIPE Effects IMPORTANT: If certain P.AE/Effects ( pg. 44) are activated, some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used. If you select a Fade/ Wipe Effect that is unusable in the current situation, the indication blinks. Use these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene.
  • Page 38 Press START/STOP to start recording, and the Fade In or Wipe In occurs automatically. ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT When you want to stop recording the scene, press START/STOP. Before the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode, the Fade Out or Wipe Out occurs automatically. RECORDING...
  • Page 39 RESUME RECORDING If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording (without having turned the camcorder’s power off), the previous scene wipes out, revealing the new scene. Previous scene end Wipe In...
  • Page 40 Random Variations When is selected, the camcorder chooses one of the fades/wipes at random. RECORDING NOTE: The Picture Wipe/Dissolve feature is not available when Random Fader is activated. START/STOP button Advanced Features (Cont.) START RECORDING Press START/STOP. The camcorder does the rest, selecting an effect at random.
  • Page 41 FADER AND WIPE MENU MENU FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK FADER — MOSAIC FADER — B.W WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE — SLIDE WIPE — DOOR WIPE — SCROLL WIPE — SHUTTER Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen.
  • Page 42 The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward the top and bottom of the screen. When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the effect used in scene transition (from the Fade and Wipe effects).
  • Page 43 P.AE/Effects IMPORTANT: If certain Fades or Wipes ( pg. 41, 42) are activated, some P.AE/Effects cannot be used. If you select a P.AE/Effect that is unusable in the current situation, the effect’s symbol begins flashing. You can choose any one of the effects from the P.AE/Effect Menu. FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE...
  • Page 44 White Balance ( pg. 48) is initially set to but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.
  • Page 45 Manual Focus Adjustment The camcorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from approx. 5 cm to infinity automatically. However, when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, adjust the focus manually.
  • Page 46 Exposure Control Usually this is adjusted automatically. However, when the background is too bright or too dark in compari- son with the subject, the exposure could be corrected manually. Factory preset is “AUTO”. Display FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE MANUAL W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE...
  • Page 47 Iris Lock Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance (thus its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder), or when you want to lock the brightness level. When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not darken.
  • Page 48 A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction.
  • Page 49 Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in manual mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting Display FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN Manual Mode Item Menu MANUAL...

  • Page 50: Playback

    You can watch what you’ve recorded in the LCD monitor. Tape running indicator SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial. The Power lamp comes on. OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor.
  • Page 51 To temporarily stop playback, press 6/4. Press again to resume playback. If still playback contin- ues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged. After 5 minutes in the stop mode, the camcorder’s power is automatically turned off.

  • Page 52: Advanced Features

    Press the Play button to start playback. ACTIVATE ZOOM Press the zoom buttons (T/W) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder's remote sensor. • Pressing T zooms in. LOCATE PORTION OF MAGNIFIED SCENE You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture.
  • Page 53 START PLAYBACK Press the Play button (4). ACCESS PLAYBACK EFFECT SELECT MENU Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears. SELECT PLAYBACK EFFECT Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT.

  • Page 54: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions: Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display and Time Code . The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( Display 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO...
  • Page 55 Playback Sound During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. (32 kHz is preset to “SOUND 1” and 48 kHz is preset to “FULL SOUND”.)

  • Page 56: Basic Connections

    VCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder) Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting. To AV OUT connector Connector is under the cover. Core filter VIDEO/AUDIO cable (provided) PLAYBACK Basic Connections To VIDEO IN connector...
  • Page 57 AV OUT connector. When using the provided VIDEO/AUDIO cable, make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. The core filter improves performance of equipment. 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.
  • Page 58 CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. ATTACH AND LOCKS Align the mark on the camcorder with the one on the AC Charger Station and slide the camcorder to the AC Charger Station in the direction of the arrow. Slide the lock lever on the AC Charger Station in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
  • Page 59 The charging time for two BN-V607U battery packs is approx. 180 minutes. NOTES: To charge the battery pack installed in the camcorder, be sure to switch off the camcorder first. If it is not switched off, charging will not begin.

  • Page 60: Advanced Connections

    Connection to the Digital Printer GV-DT1 (optional) allows you to print out the images or to transfer the captured image from the Digital Printer to a personal computer. It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This function is called Digital Dubbing ( pg.
  • Page 61 NOTES: You cannot use the battery pack installed in the camcorder as the power supply since a digital signal is output from the DV OUT/IN connector only when using the AC Charger Station. For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time.

  • Page 62: Editing

    Dubbing You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual for details. DISPLAY PLAY STOP Recorder (Recording deck) MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the AC Charger Station to your VCR as shown in the illustration on page 58.

  • Page 63: Digital Dubbing

    Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto other video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. PLAY STOP To DV OUT/IN...

  • Page 64: Brand Setting

    BUTTONS NAME (A) (B) IMPORTANT PHILIPS Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work PANASONIC with yours or may offer limited functions. NOTES: If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

  • Page 65: Random Assemble Editing

    58). Charger Station to the VCR’s remote pause terminal using an editing cable. If you use a JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause terminal or a non-JVC VCR, connect the AC Charger Station’s EDIT connector to the remote control’s remote pause connector using an editing...
  • Page 66 Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds, the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly. Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points. If you use Sepia or Monotone P.AE/Effects, you can’t use the Dissolve or Black &...
  • Page 67 When the editing cable is connected to the Pause terminal during dubbing, make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR’s sensor, and that the path between the two is unobstructed. If, during Random Assemble Editing, you press any button on the camcorder, its Record-Standby mode is automatically engaged.

  • Page 68: For More Accurate Editing

    Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Standby to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you’ve recorded scenes you didn’t want. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR.
  • Page 69 0 . 0 DISPLAY TIMECODE ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press MENU. The Playback Menu appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. SYMPTOM 1. No power is supplied. 2. “SET DATE/TIME!” appears. 3. Recording cannot be performed. 4. There is no playback picture.
  • Page 71 SYMPTOM 10. The tape is moving, but there’s no picture. 11. In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed. 12. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 13. Digital Zoom doesn’t work. 14. P.AE/Effects and Fade/ Wipe Effects don’t work. 15.
  • Page 72 Edit-In and Edit-Out points, as they will all be erased ( pg. 39). • The camcorder automati- cally shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the Record-Standby mode. Make sure you continue operations within 5 minutes...
  • Page 73 LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. 30. •The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot. 31. •This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.
  • Page 74 If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. 39. • To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) (...

  • Page 75: After Use

    AFTER USE Cleaning The Camcorder Battery cover LCD monitor REMOVE POWER SUPPLY Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Charger Station ( pg. 10 – 12). CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth. •Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt.

  • Page 76: Controls, Indications And Connectors

    CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS Camcorder Connector cover Pull this out to open. Lens hood Turn this counterclockwise to release. Lens cover Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out or the LCD monitor is opened fully with the Power Dial set to any position except “PLAY” or “OFF”.
  • Page 77 17) Pull out when recording. & Power dial ( pg. 19) Turning the camcorder on/off, recording or playback is possible. START/STOP button ( Starts recording or stops recording to make the camcorder enter the record-standby mode. Volume switch (VOLUME) ( Adjusts the sound volume during playback.

  • Page 78: Ac Charger Station

    NOTE: Make sure that the camcorder is turned on while connecting the camcorder to a PC using the AC Charger Station’s JLIP connector. If the camcorder is turned off (because the Power Dial is set to “OFF” or due to Auto Shut Off* etc.) while the JLIP program software is used,...

  • Page 79: Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording

    Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind. ( Displays the 5 second mode recording or animation recording mode. Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder. Displays the date/time.

  • Page 80: Lcd Monitor Indications During Playback And Digital Dubbing

    Appears while in the digital dubbing mode.* Displays the date/time. Displays the brightness of the screen or the speaker volume. Displays the time code. * Appears during digital dubbing when this camcorder is used as a recorder ( 32kHz SOUND1 DEC 25 ’ 98 TC 01 : 28 : 15 –...

  • Page 81: Warning Indications

    Press the reset button after removing 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.

  • Page 82: Cautions

    AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery.

  • Page 83: Main Unit

    20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the Cleaning Cassette’s instructions. If, after using the Cleaning Cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time.
  • Page 84 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function- ing properly.

  • Page 85: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Power Power consumption Format Signal format Video signal recording format Cassette Tape Speed Maximum recording time Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions Weight Video Output DV output/input Audio Output...
  • Page 86 AC Charger Station General Power U.S.A. and Canada Other Countries Power consumption Output power Operating temperature Dimensions Weight Connectors S-Video Video Audio JLIP Editing Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. SPECIFICATIONS : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz : AC 110 to 240 V`, 50/60 Hz...

  • Page 87: Glossary Of Terms

    (See “White Balance”.) AC Charger Station Used when charging the battery. Or, when connected directly to the camcorder, it can be used as a power supply. Auto focus Focus can be set for automatic adjustment, for beginners who find the adjustment difficult.

  • Page 88: Index

    Auto Shut off ... Battery ... Battery Low ... Beep/Tally ... Charging ... Cinema ... Classic Film ... Cleaning The Camcorder ... Connections ... Date/Time Display ... Date/Time Settings ... Demonstration Mode ... Digital Dubbing ... Digital Image Stabilizer ...
  • Page 89 Random Assemble Editing ... Record Safety Tab ... Record-Standby ... Recording Format ... Recording Mode ... Recording Menu ... Remote Control ... Self-Timer ... Sepia ... Set VCR Brand ... Shutter Speed ... Slow-motion playback ... Slow Shutter ... Snapshot Mode ... Sound Mode ...
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  • Page 92 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0498HOV...

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