JVC GR-D750AA Getting Started Manual
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GR-D750AA
LYT1683-001A
EN
TERMS
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please read
the safety information and precautions
contained in the pages, 3 – 5 to ensure
safe use of this product.
INSTRUCTIONS
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GETTING STARTED
7
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
17
ADVANCED FEATURES
23
REFERENCES
35
To deactivate the demonstration,
set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 23, 26)
Back cover
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Wipe/Fader Effects
You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make
pro-style scene transitions. (墌 pg. 31)
Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects
For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fast-
moving images to be captured one frame at a
time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. (墌 pg. 32)
Backlight Compensation
Simply pressing the button brightens the
image darkened by backlight. (墌 pg. 29)
Data Battery
You can check the battery status by simply
pressing the DATA button. (墌 pg. 13)
Auto Button
You can change the recording mode between
manual setting to the standard mode setting
of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO
button. (墌 pg. 19)
Major Features of this Camcorder
Fade in
Fade out
MAX TIMELEVEL
LCD
110min
FINDER
135min
100%
50
0
BATTERY CONDITION
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● Before recording important video, be sure to
make a trial recording.
Play back your trial recording to make sure the
video and audio have been recorded properly.
● We recommend cleaning your video heads
before use.
If you haven’t used your
camcorder for awhile, the
heads may be dirty. We
recommend periodically
cleaning the video heads with
a cleaning cassette
(optional).
● Be sure to store your cassette tapes and
camcorder in the proper environment.
Video heads can become dirty more easily if your
cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a
dusty area. Cassette tapes should be removed
from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases.
Store the camcorder in a bag or other container.
● Use SP (Standard) mode for important video
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.
● For safety and reliability.
It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries
and accessories are used in this camcorder.
● This product includes patented and other
proprietary technology and will operate only
with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC
BN-VF808U/BN-VF815U/BN-VF823U battery
packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can
cause damage to the internal charging
circuitry.
● Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini
DV mark .
● Remember that this camcorder is not
compatible with other digital video formats.
● 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 optimised to maximised
the performance of your camcorder.
● Remember that this camcorder is intended for
private consumer use only.
Any commercial use without proper permission is
prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a
show, performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you
obtain permission beforehand).
● DO NOT leave the unit
- in place of over 50°C.
- in place where humidity is extremely low (below
35%) or extremely high (80%).
- in direct sunlight.
- in a closed car in summer.
- near a heater.
● The LCD monitor is made with high-precision
technology. However, black spots or bright spots
of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly
on the LCD monitor. These spots are not recorded
on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the
unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%).
● Do not leave the battery pack attached when
the camcorder is not in use and check the unit
regularly whether it is working or not.
Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 36 - 38.
READ THIS FIRST !
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
● If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming
from the camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it down
and unplug it immediately. Continue using the
camcorder or AC Adapter under these
conditions could lead to fire or electric shock.
Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to
repair the malfunction your self.
● To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
● When you are not using the AC Adapter for a
long period of time, it is recommended that you
disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
CAUTION:
To avoid electric
shock or damage to
the unit, first firmly
insert the small end
of the power cord into
the AC Adapter until it
is no longer wobbly,
and then plug the
larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
CAUTIONS:
● This camcorder is designed to be used with
PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be
used for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and LCD
monitor/viewfinder playback are possible
anywhere.
● This product includes patented and other
proprietary technology and will operate only
with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC
BN-VF808U/BN-VF815U/BN-VF823U 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.)
NOTES:
● The rating plate (serial number plate) and
safety caution are on the bottom and/or the
back of the main unit.
● The rating information and safety caution of the
AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on
all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on
both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or
places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into
the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as
lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry.
There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical
damage to the camcorder and to the user.
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach
and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding the
camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD
monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a
malfunction.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the
cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate
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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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.
To clean the viewfinder lens
Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower
brush.
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.
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during
recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette.
(墌 pg. 3)
Cleaning The Camcorder
USE CLEANING CASSETTE
USER MAINTENANCE
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CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED 7
Index .................................................................7
Regarding This Manual...................................10
Provided Accessories .....................................10
Grip Adjustment ..............................................11
Power..............................................................12
Language Settings..........................................14
Date/Time Settings .........................................14
Viewfinder Adjustment ....................................14
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ...........14
Tripod Mounting..............................................15
Loading/Unloading A Cassette .......................15
16:9 Wide Mode..............................................16
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17
VIDEO RECORDING ...........................................17
Basic Recording..............................................17
Tape Remaining Time.................................17
Quick Review..............................................17
Zooming......................................................18
Journalistic Shooting...................................18
Interface Shooting.......................................18
Time Code ..................................................19
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape......19
Auto/Manual Mode......................................19
VIDEO PLAYBACK..............................................20
Normal Playback.............................................20
Still Playback...............................................21
Variable Shuttle Search ..............................21
Blank Search ..............................................21
Playback Snapshot .....................................21
Connections To A TV Or VCR ........................22
ADVANCED FEATURES 23
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT..................23
Changing The Menu Settings .........................23
Recording Menus............................................24
Playback Menus..............................................26
FEATURES FOR RECORDING...............................28
Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) .........28
Manual Focus .................................................28
Exposure Control ............................................29
Iris Lock...........................................................29
Backlight Compensation .................................29
Spot Exposure Control....................................30
White Balance Adjustment..............................30
Manual White Balance Adjustment.................31
Wipe Or Fader Effects ....................................31
Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects........32
EDITING............................................................33
Dubbing To A VCR .........................................33
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With
A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) ..............33
Connection To A Personal Computer .............34
REFERENCES 35
TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................35
CAUTIONS.........................................................36
SPECIFICATIONS................................................39
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Index
BATT.
1
6
24
27
P
26
30
18
19
20
23
Q
8
e
b
g
O
N
25
31
3
28
29
w
4
5
21
22
9
0
q
s
NOTES:
● The image will not appear
simultaneously on the LCD monitor and
the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is
pulled out while the LCD monitor is
opened, you can select which one to
use. Set
“PRIORITY” to the desired
mode in
SYSTEM Menu. (墌 pg. 26)
● Coloured bright spots may appear all
over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
However, this is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
Power-linked operation
When the power switch is set to “REC”, you
can also turn the camcorder on/off by
opening/closing the LCD monitor or pulling
out/pushing in the viewfinder.
How to open the LCD monitor
Pull on the end a of the LCD monitor.
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Controls
a : Left / Rewind [
3
] (墌 pg. 20) / Quick
Review [QUICK REVIEW] (墌 pg. 17)
: Right / Fast-Forward [
5
] (墌 pg. 20)
: Up/Play/Pause [4/9] (墌 pg. 20) /
Manual Focus [FOCUS] (墌 pg. 28)
: Down / Stop [8] (墌 pg. 20) / Backlight
Compensation (墌 pg. 29) /
Spot Exposure (墌 pg. 30)
Press down: SET
B 16:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] (墌 pg. 16)
Blank Search [BLANK] (墌 pg. 21)
C Menu Button [MENU] (墌 pg. 23)
D Data Battery Button [DATA] (墌 pg. 13)
E Auto Button [AUTO] (墌 pg. 19)
F Dioptre Adjustment Control (墌 pg. 14)
G Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (墌 pg. 28)
H Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌 pg. 18)
Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –]
(墌 pg. 20)
I Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP]
(墌 pg. 17)
J Power Switch [REC, PLAY, OFF]
K Lock Button
L Battery Release Button [BATT.] (墌 pg. 12)
M Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]
(墌 pg. 15)
Connectors
N Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.LINK*)
(墌 pg. 33, 34)
* i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry
specification and extensions thereof. The logo
is used for products compliant with the i.LINK
standard.
O S-Video Output Connector [S] (墌 pg. 22)
The connectors are located beneath the covers.
P DC Input Connector [DC] (墌 pg. 12)
Q Audio/Video Output Connector
[AV] (墌 pg. 22)
Indicators
R POWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌 pg. 12)
Other Parts
S LCD Monitor (墌 pg. 7)
T Viewfinder (墌 pg. 14)
U Battery Pack Mount (墌 pg. 12)
V Shoulder Strap Eyelet (墌 pg. 11)
W Grip Strap (墌 pg. 11)
X Speaker (墌 pg. 20)
Y Lens
Z Camera Sensor
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.)
a Stereo Microphone
b Stud Hole (墌 pg. 15)
c Tripod Mounting Socket (墌 pg. 15)
d Cassette Holder Cover (墌 pg. 15)
e Connector Cover
Power Switch Position
REC:
To perform recording on the tape.
OFF:
To switch off the camcorder.
PLAY:
To play back a recording on the tape.
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
During Video Recording
a Battery Remaining Power Indicator
(墌 pg. 36)
B Operation Mode
A : Auto Mode
M : Manual Mode
C : Night Indicator (墌 pg. 32)
: Gain Up Mode (墌 pg. 24)
D Shutter Speed (墌 pg. 32)
E White Balance Indicator (墌 pg. 30)
F Selected Effect Indicator (墌 pg. 32)
G Selected Program AE Indicator (墌 pg. 32)
H SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator
(墌 pg. 25) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds
after turning on the camcorder.)
I Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (墌 pg. 24)
(only indicator is displayed)
J Time Code (墌 pg. 25)
K Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
(墌 pg. 28)
L Date/Time (墌 pg. 25)
M Wind Cut Indicator (墌 pg. 24)
N Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator
(墌 pg. 31)
O : Spot Exposure Control Indicator
(墌 pg. 30)
: Backlight Compensation Indicator
(墌 pg. 29)
±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌 pg. 29)
: Iris Lock Indicator (墌 pg. 29)
P PHOTO: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)
REC: (Appears during recording.)
Q Tape Running Indicator
(Rotates while tape is running.)
R Tape Remaining Time (墌 pg. 17)
S Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌 pg. 25)
(only LP indicator is displayed)
T Selected Wide Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 16)
(only 16:9 indicator is displayed)
U Zoom Indicator (墌 pg. 18)
V Approximate Zoom Ratio (墌 pg. 18)
During Video Playback
a Battery Remaining Power Indicator
(墌 pg. 36)
B Sound L/R Indicator (墌 pg. 26)
C Blank Search Indicator (墌 pg. 21)
D Tape Speed (SP/LP)
(only LP indicator is displayed)
E Variable Search Speed Indicator: x-10, x-3,
x3 and x10 (墌 pg. 21)
F 4: Playback
5
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
3
: Rewind/Shuttle Search
9: Pause
G Date/Time (墌 pg. 27)
H VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (墌 pg. 20)
I Time Code (墌 pg. 27)
3
10
x
M
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SOUND
12
BIT
15:55
9
0
q
11:13
12. 6. 2007
REC
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t
y
u
e
W
H
LP
– – –min
16:9
a
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p
s
L
2
0
:2
V
1
O
:
L
2
1
2
.
.
200
7
x3
6
U
5
M
E
11:13
21
3
4
65
7
8
9
12 BIT/MIX
LP
BLANK SEARCH
PUSH "STOP" BUTTON
TO CANCEL
L
2
0
:2
V
1
O
:
L
2
1
2
.
.
200
7
x3
6
U
5
M
E
11:13
21
3
4
6
5
7
8
9
12 BIT/MIX
LP
BLANK SEARCH
PUSH "STOP" BUTTON
TO CANCEL
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Control Lever
.
There are two kinds of operation using the
control lever: moving the lever towards up/down/
left/right, or pressing down the lever.
They are described and illustrated as shown
below.
1. Move the control lever up/down/left/right
(///) to select.
2. Press down the control lever to select SET.
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.
Regarding This Manual
Operation To select
4/9 FOCUS Move the control lever up.
8 Move the control lever
down.
5
Move the control lever right.
3
QUICK
REVIEW
Move the control lever left.
MENU
16:9 / BLANK
LCD Monitor
Control lever
Select
SET
Provided Accessories
Shoulder Strap
(墌
pg. 11)
Lens Cap
(墌
pg. 11)
Battery Pack
BN-VF808U
AC Adapter
AP-V14E
Audio/Video Cable
(Ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
or
Power Cord
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How To Attach The Lens Cap
To protect the lens, attach
the provided lens cap to the
camcorder as shown in the
illustration.
NOTE:
To confirm the lens cap is on
correctly make sure the cap is
flush to the camcorder.
How To Attach The Shoulder Strap
1 Peel off the pad
and thread the end
of the strap through
the eyelet.
2 Thread the strap
through the buckle,
adjust its length, and
use the strap guide
to fix it in place.
3 Position the
buckle near the
eyelet and reattach
the pad.
Open the pad and make grip adjustments.
● Before making the adjustment, remove any
security tags that may be attached to the velcro.
Place here
during shooting
Eyelet
Strap Guide
Buckle
Grip Adjustment
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Charging The Battery Pack
1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.
2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing
upward, push the battery pack slightly against
the battery pack mount a.
3 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in
place b.
4 Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.
5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet.
6 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.
● The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder
blinks to indicate charging has started.
● 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.
To detach the battery pack
Slide the battery pack upward while pressing
BATT. to detach it.
* Provided
NOTES:
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery
pack, remove it first.
● During charging, the camcorder cannot be
operated.
● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of
battery is used.
● When charging the battery pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the POWER/
CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove
the battery pack from the camcorder, then try
charging again.
● If a fully charged battery pack is attached to the
unit, POWER/CHARGE lamp will blink for approx.
10 seconds before it turns off.
● If the battery operation time remains extremely
short even after having been fully charged, the
battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.
Please purchase a new one.
● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to
use it only in well-ventilated areas.
● After 5 minutes have elapsed in Record-Standby
mode with the cassette inserted, and no operation
is performed, the camcorder will automatically turn
off its power supplied from the AC Adapter. In this
case, the battery charge starts if the battery is
attached to the camcorder.
● Please do not pull or bend the AC Adapter plug
and cable. This may damage the AC Adapter.
Power
1
2
To DC
connector
BATT
Battery
pack
Power switch
Battery pack mount
Arrow
To AC outlet
AC Adapter
POWER/
CHARGE lamp
Lock
button
Battery pack Charging time
BN-VF808U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-VF815U Approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.
BN-VF823U Approx. 3 hrs. 50 min.
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GETTING STARTED
About Batteries
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.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its
terminals to come in contact with metals, as this
can result in a short circuit and possibly start a
fire.
To restore the accuracy of the battery power
indicator
If the battery power indication differs from the
actual operating time, fully charge the battery,
and then run it down.
However this method may not work if the battery
was used for a long period of time under
extremely high/low temperature condition or
charged too many times.
Using The Battery Pack
Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery
Pack”. (墌 pg. 12)
Maximum continuous recording time
* Provided
NOTES:
● Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:
• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged
repeatedly.
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
A
TTENTION:
Before detaching the power source, make sure that
the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so
can result in a camcorder malfunction.
Data Battery System
You can check the remaining battery power and
the recordable time.
When the battery is attached, press DATA.
● When the Power Switch is set to “OFF”, it is
displayed. for approx 3 seconds if the button is
pressed and released quickly, and for approx.
15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold
for approx several seconds.
● When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” or
“REC”, press DATA again to return to the
normal screen.
● Data battery status cannot be displayed during
playback or while recording is in progress.
● If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears
instead of the battery status even though you
tried to press DATA several times, there may
be a problem on the battery. In such a case,
consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Using AC Power
Perform steps 4 – 6 in “Charging The Battery
Pack”. (墌 pg. 12)
NOTE:
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
INFORMATION:
The following explanations in this manual
supposes the use of LCD monitor in your
operation. If you want to use the viewfinder,
close the LCD monitor and pull out the
viewfinder fully.
Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on
BN-VF808U* 1 hr. 50 min. 2 hrs. 15 min.
BN-VF815U 3 hrs. 40 min. 4 hrs. 30 min.
BN-VF823U 5 hrs. 30 min. 6 hrs. 45 min.
MAX TIMELEVEL
LCD
110min
FINDER
135min
100%
50
0
BATTERY CONDITION
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The language on the display can be changed.
(墌 pg. 23, 26)
1 Open the LCD monitor fully.
2 Set the Power Switch to “REC” or “PLAY”
while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch.
● If set to “REC”, the recording mode should be
set to “M”. (墌 pg. 19)
3 Press MENU.
4 Select “SYSTEM”, press SET or .
5 Select “LANGUAGE”, press SET or .
6 Select the desired language, press SET or .
7 Press MENU.
Press whenever you want to return to the
previous menu screen.
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all
times, but its display can be turned on or off.
(墌 pg. 25, 27)
Perform steps
1 – 3 in “Language Settings”.
(墌 pg. 14)
1 Select “DISPLAY”, press SET or .
2 Select “CLOCK ADJ.” press SET or .
3 Select the desired date display format, press
SET or .
● Repeat this step to input time display format (Select
from “24h” or “12h”), month, date, year, hour and
minutes.
4 Press MENU.
Press whenever you want to return to the
previous menu screen/setting.
1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and
locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully.
3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
CAUTION:
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to
pinch your fingers.
Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Language Settings”.
(墌 pg. 14)
● To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, pull
out the viewfinder fully and set “PRIORITY” to
“FINDER”. (墌 pg. 26)
1 Select “DISPLAY”, press SET or .
2 Select “BRIGHT”, press SET or .
3 Select the appropriate brightness,
press SET or .
4 Press MENU.
Press whenever you want to return to the
previous menu screen/setting.
Language Settings
Date/Time Settings
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
FRANCAIS
NEDERLANDS
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
1
2
SET
Select
CLOCK ADJ.
DATE. MONTH. YEAR
24
h
2
:
26
6. 9. 2007
1
2
Select
SET
Viewfinder Adjustment
Brightness Adjustment Of The
Display
Dioptre Adjustment Control
Example:
BRIGHT
±
0
1
2
SET
Select
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GETTING STARTED
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.
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load
or eject a cassette.
1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction
of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover
open until it locks. The cassette holder opens
automatically.
● Do not touch internal components.
2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH” to
close the cassette holder.
● Be sure to press only the section labelled “PUSH”
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.
NOTES:
● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder
does not open, close the cassette holder cover
and try again. If the cassette holder still does
open, turn the camcorder off then on again.
● If the tape does not load properly, open the
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.
● Appears if a tape is loaded while the Power
Switch is set to “REC”.
● Blinks when no tape is loaded.
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 “REC”.
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to
“SAVE” while the Power Switch is set to “REC”.
(墌 pg. 8)
Tripod Mounting
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Make sure the window
side is facing out
Cassette holder
PUSH
Erase
protection tab
Cassette
holder cover
OPEN/EJECT
TAPE!
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB
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You can record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9 size.
By default, the camera is set to record videos at
the 16:9 size.
1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.
2 Each press 16:9 switches the screen size.
On the LCD monitor:
NOTE:
If you record videos in 16:9 size, the image may
appear to be slightly vertically stretched when
playing back on TV with the 4:3 screen.
(墌 pg. 25, 27)
16:9 Wide Mode
16:9
4 : 3
16 : 9
4 : 3
16 : 9
On the viewfinder :
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
VIDEO RECORDING
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:
● Power. (墌 pg. 12)
● Loading A Cassette. (墌 pg. 15)
● Remove the lens cap. (墌 pg. 11)
● Open the LCD monitor fully.
(墌 pg. 7)
● Select videos at 4:3 size of 16:9 (wide) size.
(墌 pg. 16)
1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
2 Press START/STOP button to start recording.
“REC” appears on the display while recording is
in progress. To stop recording press
START/STOP again.
Approximate recording time
NOTES:
● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5
minutes and no operation is performed, 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 record in LP (Long Play) mode.
(墌 pg. 25)
Tape Remaining Time
Approximate tape remaining
time appears on the display.
“---min” means the
camcorder is calculating the
remaining time. When the
remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication
starts blinking.
● The time required to calculate and display the
remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the
calculation, may vary according to the type of tape
used.
Quick Review
Enables to check the end of the
last recording.
1) Press QUICK REVIEW during
the Recording-Standby mode.
2) Tape is rewound for about
several seconds and played back automatically,
then pauses in the Recording-Standby mode for
the next shot.
● Distortion may occur at start of playback. This
is normal.
● Slide the Power Zoom lever repeatedly to
change the sound setting to on/off.
Basic Recording
Tape
Recording mode
SP LP
30 min. 30 min. 45 min.
60 min. 60 min. 90 min.
80 min. 80 min. 120 min.
Recording Start/Stop Button
Lock Button
Zoom Lever
62 min
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
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Zooming
While recording
● You can zoom in up to 34X by using the optical
zoom.
● Zoom magnification over 34X is done through
digital image Digital zooming is possible up to
800X. Set (ZOOM) to [68X] or [800X]. (墌 pg. 24)
NOTES:
● Macro shooting is possible as close as approx.
5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set all
the way to W.
● When you zoom into a subject close to the lens,
the camera may automatically zoom out
depending on the distance to the subject. In this
case, set
“TELE MACRO” to “ON”. (墌 pg. 24)
Journalistic Shooting
In some situations,
different shooting
angles may provide
more dramatic
results. Hold the
camcorder in the
desired position and
tilt the LCD monitor in
the most convenient
direction. It can
rotate 270°
(90° downward,
180° upward).
Interface Shooting
The person you
shoot can view
himself/herself in
the LCD monitor,
and you can even
shoot yourself
while viewing your
own image in the
LCD monitor.
1) Open the LCD
monitor and tilt it
upward to 180° so
that it faces
forward. Then, pull
out the viewfinder
fully.
2) Point the lens
toward the subject (yourself when self-recording)
and start recording.
● During Interface Shooting, the monitor image
appears inverted as it would when viewing a
mirror. However, the actual recorded image does
not appear inverted.
● If the Quick Review
(墌 pg. 17) is executed during
the interface- shooting, the LCD monitor will be
turned off. In such a case, check the playback
picture in the viewfinder.
● To check the playback picture in the LCD monitor,
close the viewfinder.
Zoom out
Zoom in
T: TelephotoW: Wide angle
800X
34X
Optical zoom (up to 34X)
Digital zoom (up to 800X)
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Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on the
tape. This code is to confirm the location of the
recorded scene on the tape during playback.
* 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.
NOTES:
● The time code cannot be reset.
● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time
code indication does not move smoothly.
● The time code is displayed only when “TIME
CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 19, 25)
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search
(墌 pg. 21) to find the spot at which you want to
start recording, then engage the Still Playback
mode. (墌 pg. 21)
2) Set the Power Switch to “REC” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch, then start recording.
Auto/Manual Mode
Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto/
manual recording mode. When manual mode is
selected, the indicator “M” appears on the LCD
monitor.
Auto Mode: A
You can record using no special effects or
manual adjustments.
Manual Mode: M
Manual recording is possible by setting various
functions.
12:34:24
Minutes
Seconds
Frames*
(25 frames = 1 second)
Display
M
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VIDEO PLAYBACK
1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 15)
2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
● The above screen (referring to the control lever
(墌 pg. 10)) will be displayed for approx. 3
seconds on the LCD Monitor.
3 To start playback, press 4/9.
4 To stop playback, press 8.
● During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5
to fast-forward the tape.
● Press SET to display the guide operation screen.
To control the speaker volume
Slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL. +/–) towards
“+” to turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn
down the volume.
NOTES:
● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD
monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.
(墌 pg. 22)
● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power
is supplied from a battery, the camcorder 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 cable is connected to the AV connector,
the sound is not heard from the speaker.
Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV
format are detected. The pictures in the HDV
format cannot be played back with this
camcorder.
Normal Playback
Operation To select
4/9 Move the control lever up
8 Move the control lever down
5 Move the control lever right
3 Move the control lever left
3
Speaker
5
Lock Button
MENU
4/9
8
VOL. +/–
Power
Switch
SET
HDV
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