User manual JVC GR-DVP3

ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED 8 9 ­ 18 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 19 ­ 26 VIDEO RECORDING ............. 20 ­ 22 VIDEO PLAYBACK ............... 23 ­ 26 GR-DVP3 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 27 ­ 38 D.S.C. RECORDING .............. 28 ­ 29 D.S.C. PLAYBACK ................ 30 ­ 38 ADVANCED FEATURES 39 ­ 75 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ...... 40 ­ 46 FOR RECORDING ................ 47 ­ 57 DUBBING ......................... 58 ­ 61 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ................ 62 ­ 73 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........ 74 ­ 75 REFERENCES 76 ­ 99 DETAILS ................................... 77 TROUBLESHOOTING ............ 78 ­ 83 USER MAINTENANCE ................... 84 INDEX ............................. 85 ­ 92 CAUTIONS ........................ 93 ­ 95 TERMS ............................ 96 ­ 97 SPECIFICATIONS ................. 98 ­ 99 INSTRUCTIONS LYT0844-001A EN 2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual · All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. · Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. · Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . . . ..... refer to the Index ( pgs. 85 ­ 92) and familiarise yourself with button locations, etc. before use. ..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product. You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 93 through 95 before use. 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 Power Adapter/ Charger, shut it down and unplug it immediately. Continue using the camcorder or AC Power Adapter/Charger under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself. 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 Power Adapter/Charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet. NOTES: The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter /Charger is on its bottom. EN3 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. Use the JVC BN-V107U/V114U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter /Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.) 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.) 4 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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! Attaching the camcorder to the Docking Station with cables (S-Video, Editing, etc.) connected, then leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage. Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light, VL-F3U Video Flash or MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone to the camcorder's Info-Shoe. This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked " " and memory cards marked " " or " can be used with this unit. " Before recording an important scene . . . .... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark . or . .... make sure you only use memory cards with the mark .... remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. .... 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.) EN5 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES · Docking Station CU-V507U · AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V100A, AA-V100EA, AA-V100ED or AA-V100SH · Battery Pack BN-V107U · Remote Control Unit RM-V717U · DC Cord · AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) · Memory Card 8 MB (Already inserted in the camcorder) · CD-ROM · Editing Cable · Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) · Grip Belt ( pg. 6 for attachment) ·Strap ( pg. 7 for attachment) NOTE: 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. 6 EN How To Attach The Grip Belt 1 Remove the pad and separate the two straps. 2 Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet, then pass the other end through the loop. 3 Repeat the same procedure to attach the strap to the other eyelet. 4 Connect the strap and and thread the strap through the buckle, then adjust the grip ( pg. 12). 5 Attach the pad. 1 2 3 4 5 EN7 How To Attach The Strap 1 Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet, then pass the other end through the loop. 2 Attach the screw to the tripod mounting socket. To tighten the screw firmly, use a coin, etc. 3 Adjust the length with the adjuster. NOTES: You can use the strap as a shoulder strap by adjusting the length with the adjuster. Because a loose screw may cause damage to the camcorder, make sure to tighten the screw firmly to the tripod mounting socket when carrying the camcorder. Use the strap only with this camcorder. Do not grip the camcorder too firmly when the screw is attached. Doing so may cause damage to the tripod mounting socket. 1 2 3 8 EN AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when "DEMO MODE" is set to "ON" (factory-preset). Available when the Power Switch is set to " " or " " and no cassette is in the camcorder. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume. "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder power is turned off. To cancel Automatic Demonstration: 1. Set the Power Switch to " " while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 2. Press + or ­ to select " SYSTEM" and press SET/SELECT. The SYSTEM Menu appears. 3. Press + or ­ to select "DEMO MODE" and press SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears. 4. Press + or ­ to select "OFF" and press SET/ SELECT. 5. Press + or ­ to select " RETURN", and press SET/SELECT twice. The normal screen appears. NOTE: If you do not slide the lens cover down, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder. SET/SELECT Button MENU Button +, ­ Button Power Switch Lock Button Sub Menu DEMO MODE ­ OF F ON Lens Cover Slide down the lens cover while pressing down the Lock Button located on the cover. Slide up the lens cover to protect the lens when the camcorder is not in use. NOTE: When sliding down the lens cover, be sure not to touch the lens. Lock Button Lens Cover GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED CONTENTS EN9 Power ................................................................ 10 ­ 11 Grip Adjustment ............................................................. 12 Viewfinder Adjustment .................................................... 12 Tripod Mounting ............................................................. 12 Date/Time Settings ......................................................... 13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ........................................... 14 Recording Mode Setting ................................................... 15 Loading A Memory Card ................................................... 16 Picture Quality Mode Setting ............................................. 17 Image Size Mode Setting .................................................. 17 Operation Mode ............................................................. 18 10 EN Protruding part Battery pack CHARGE indicator To AC outlet GETTING STARTED (cont.) Power This camcorder's 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. POWER indicator CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 AC Power Adapter/Charger DC OUT connector Make sure you unplug the camcorder's DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger's power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights. Attach the battery pack with the mark aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE Indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started. When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished. Remove the battery by pushing up the protruding part. Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/Charger's power cord from the AC outlet. 2 3 Battery pack BN-V107U BN-V114U (optional) Charging time approx. 1 hr. 30 min. approx. 2 hr. NOTES: If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first. If you connect the camcorder's DC cord to the AC Power Adapter/Charger during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops. When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again. 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. 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. The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures (below 10°C), its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function. 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 performance. (If you're using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it.) Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures. For other notes, pg. 77 EN11 1 Notches USING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into the battery pack mount, then firmly push the end 2 of the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place as shown in the illustration. ·To attach the battery firmly, align its two notches with the tabs on the camcorder. 2 BATT. RELEASE Switch To Detach The Battery Pack. . . .... while sliding down BATT. RELEASE, detach it. Approximate recording time Battery pack BN-V107U BN-V114U (optional) BN-V840U (optional) BN-V856U (optional) LCD monitor on/ Viewfinder off 1 hr. 2 hr. 5 hr. 10 min. 7 hr. 40 min. LCD monitor off/ Viewfinder on 1 hr. 10min. 2 hr. 20 min. 6 hr. 20 min. 9 hr. 20 min. ATTENTION: 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. INFORMATION: The extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/Charger: VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15 AC Power Adapter/Charger VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80 AC Power Adapter/Charger Read the kit's instruction manual before using. Neither BN-V840U nor BN-V856U can be charged by using the AC Adapter provided with this camcorder. Use only the AA-V15 AC Power Adapter/Charger for BN-V840U battery pack and only AA-V80 AC Power Adapter/Charger for BN-V856U battery pack. To AC outlet Power cord AC Power Adapter/Charger 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. USING AC POWER Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in the illustration). NOTES: The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. For other notes, pg. 77. To DC OUT terminal DC cord To battery pack mount 12 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment 1 2 3 Loosen the belt. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring. Be sure to tighten the belt to your preference. Viewfinder Adjustment Power Switch Lock Button 1 2 3 Set the Power Switch to " " or " " while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder fully. Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused. PAUSE Tripod Mounting Dioptre Adjustment Control 1 Align the screw on the tripod with the camera's mounting socket. Then tighten the screw. ·Some tripods are not equipped with studs. CAUTION: When attaching the camera to a tripod, extend its legs to stabilise the camcorder. It is not advised to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage to the unit by falling over. EN13 SET/SELECT Button MENU Button +, ­ Button Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback ( pg. 44, 45). Power lamp Power Switch 1 2 3 4 Set the Power Switch to " " while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Press + or ­ to select " DISPLAY", and press SET/ SELECT. The DISPLAY Menu appears. Press + or ­ to select "CLOCK ADJ.", and press SET/ SELECT. "Day" is highlighted. Press + or ­ to input the day, and press SET/SELECT. Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute. Press + or ­ to select " RETURN", and press SET/ SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes. Lock Button Display W I PE / FADER PROGRAM AE W. BAL ANC E CAMERA MANUA L SYSTEM D I SPL AY DSC END OF F Built-in Clock's Rechargeable Lithium Battery DISPLAY Menu ON SCRE E N DATE / T I ME T I ME CODE CLOCK ADJ . ­ LCD / TV ­ AU T O ­ OF F 2 0 . 12 . 01 17 : 3 0 RETURN CLOCK ADJ . 2 0 . 12 . 01 17 : 3 0 To store the date/time in memory, the clock's rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder. While the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, or while the battery pack attached to the camcorder continues to supply power, the clock's rechargeable lithium battery is always charged. However, if the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the clock's lithium battery will become discharged and the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs, first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger for over 24 hours to charge the clock's rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the date/time setting before using the camcorder. Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the date/time. NOTE: Even if you select "CLOCK ADJ.", if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder's internal clock continues to operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/time parameter (day), the clock stops. When you finish setting the minute and press SET/SELECT, the date and time begin operation from the date and time you have just set. 14 EN Cassette holder cover Cassette holder GETTING STARTED (cont.) Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Make sure the window side is facing out. Slide down 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. Insert or remove a tape and press "PUSH HERE" to close the cassette holder. ·Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. ·When the battery's charge is low, you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing. Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place. 2 PUSH HERE OPEN/EJECT Switch Erase protection tab* 3 Approximate recording time * 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. Be sure to press only the section labeled "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. Tape 30 min. 60 min. 80 min. Recording mode SP 30 min. 60 min. 80 min. LP 45 min. 90 min. 120 min. NOTES: It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force. 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 not 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. Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder. Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not recede. It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading. When resuming recording, once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not. See page 22 for information about recording from the middle of a tape. EN15 SET/SELECT Button MENU Button +, ­ Button Power lamp Power Switch Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. 1 2 3 4 Set the Power Switch to " " while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Press + or ­ to select " CAMERA" and press SET/ SELECT. The CAMERA Menu appears. Press + or ­ to select "REC MODE" and press SET/ SELECT. The Sub Menu appears. Select "SP" or "LP" by pressing + or ­ and press SET/SELECT. Press + or ­ to select " RETURN", and press SET/SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes. ·Audio Dubbing ( pg. 66) and Insert Editing ( pg. 68) are impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ·"LP" (Long Play) is more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time. Lock Button Display REC MODE ­ SP LP CAMERA Menu Sub Menu NOTES: If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder. During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound. 16 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Loading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder. Card Cover 1 2 3 4 Make sure the camcorder's power is off. Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). Insert the memory card firmly clipped edge first. ·Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. Close the card cover. To Unload A Memory Card . . . .... in step 3 push the memory card, then the memory card comes out of the camcorder automatically. Pull it out and close the card cover. NOTES: Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked " " or MultiMediaCards marked " ". Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card, consult its manufacturer or dealer. Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to FORMAT the card. pg. 38 Clipped edge Memory card Label ATTENTION: Do not insert/remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognise whether or not the card is installed. To Protect Valuable Files (available only for SD Memory Card) . . . Write protection tab ... slide the write protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of "LOCK". This prevents the memory card from being recorded over. To record on this memory card, slide the tab back to the position opposite to "LOCK" before loading it. EN17 Picture Quality Mode Setting SET/SELECT Button MENU Button +, ­ Button The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE and STANDARD (in order of quality). 1 Power Switch Set the Power Switch to " " while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Press + or ­ to select " DSC" and press SET/ SELECT. The DSC Menu appears. Press + or ­ to select "QUALITY" and press SET/ SELECT. The Sub Menu appears. Press + or ­ to select the desired mode and press SET/SELECT. Press + or ­ to select " RETURN", and press SET/SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes. Lock Button 2 3 4 DSC Menu Display QUAL I TY S I ZE UXGA ­ F I NE STANDARD ­ VGA ­ AUTO Image Size Mode Setting The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Image Size modes are available: XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) and VGA (640 x 480 pixels) (in order of quality). I MAGE SIZE ­ VGA XGA ­ AUTO 1 2 3 4 Set the Power Switch to " " while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Press + or ­ to select " DSC" and press SET/ SELECT. The DSC Menu appears. Press + or ­ to select "IMAGE SIZE" and press SET/ SELECT. The Sub Menu appears. Press + or ­ to select the desired mode and press SET/SELECT. Press + or ­ to select " RETURN", and press SET/SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes. SD Memory Card 8MB** 16 51 37 105 8MB* 20 62 44 125 16MB* 46 140 100 290 32MB* 97 295 210 610 64MB* 195 610 435 1255 NOTES: The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used. In the XGA mode, images are shot in 720 x 576 pixels and they are converted and stored in the XGA mode file size (1024 x 768 pixels). Approximate Number of Storable Images Image Size/Picture Quality Mode XGA FINE XGA STANDARD VGA FINE VGA STANDARD MultiMediaCard 8MB* 24 74 53 150 16MB* 49 150 105 310 32MB* 100 305 215 630 * Optional ** Provided (12 sound effects pre-stored) 18 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Operation Mode Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch. Power Switch Position (Manual): Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode. (Full Auto): Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording. OFF: Allows you to switch off the camcorder. : · Allows you to play back a recording on the tape. · Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a computer. To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except "OFF" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power lamp Power Switch Lock Button When the Power Switch is set to " ", " " appears. When set to " " or " there is no indication. ", VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO: Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If / " in the DSC "REC SELECT" is set to " Menu Screen, still images are also recorded in the memory card. MEMORY: Allows you to record a still image or display a still image stored in the memory card. When the Power Switch is set to " " or " " and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to "MEMORY", the selected image size ("VGA" or "XGA") is displayed. When set to "VIDEO", there is no indication. VGA VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS EN19 VIDEO RECORDING ............................................ 20 ­ 22 Basic Recording .............................................................. 20 Journalistic Shooting ........................................................ 21 Interface Shooting .......................................................... 21 Zooming ...................................................................... 21 Time Code .................................................................... 22 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape .................................. 22 VIDEO PLAYBACK .............................................. 23 ­ 26 Normal Playback ............................................................ 23 Still Playback ................................................................ 23 Shuttle Search ............................................................... 23 Connections ......................................................... 24 ­ 25 Blank Search ................................................................. 26 20 EN VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Recording Start/ Stop Button Power Switch VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Power ( pg. 10) Grip Adjustment ( pg. 12) Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 12) Load A Cassette ( pg. 14) Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 15) Power Lamp Lock Button Display 25 min 1 2 Slide down the lens cover while pressing down the Lock Button located on the cover. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO", then set the Power Switch to " " or " " while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Open the LCD monitor fully. Shooting while using the viewfinder: Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully. ·Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click, otherwise it may be pushed back in during use. ·The Power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. "PAUSE" is displayed. Tape remaining time indicator (Approximate) min 90 min 0 min (Blinking) 89 min 1 min (Blinking) 3 min 2 min (Blinking) (Now calculating) Tally lamp (Lights while recording is in progress) 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. " appears while recording is in progress. " Lens Cover (Slide up the lens cover to protect the lens when the camcorder is not in use.) Lock Button To Stop Recording . . . .... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display .... press MONITOR BRIGHT + or ­ until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached. ·It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. NOTES: The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface Shooting. 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" ( pg. 22). When sliding down the lens cover, be sure not to touch the lens. To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off, pg. 40, 42. BR I GHT 180° 90° MONITOR BRIGHT +/­ Button For other notes, pg. 77 EN21 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. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180° so that it faces forward. When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over approx. 105°, the monitor image is inverted vertically. If the viewfinder is pulled out at that time, it also switches on. Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self-recording) and start Self-Recording recording. During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as they would when viewing a mirror. FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 1 xW T 1 0 xW T 20xW T 40xW T OPERATION: Zoom In Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring anticlockwise. Zoom Out Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring clockwise. The further you turn the Power Zoom Ring the quicker the zoom action. 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 ( pg. 53), then zoom in or out in Record mode. Zooming is possible to a maximum of 100X, or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom ( pg. 41). Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom. During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer. Digital zoom cannot be used in the following cases: ·When digital image processing, such as Picture Wipe/Dissolve ( pg. 50, 51) or Video Echo ( pg. 49), is activated. Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Ring is turned all the way clockwise. Also see "TELE MACRO" in the Menu Screen on page 41. Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display 10x W T Digital zoom zone 10X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Ring For other notes, pg. 77 22 EN VIDEO RECORDING (cont.) Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from "00:00:00" (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number. To perform Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 69 ­ 73), time code is necessary. 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" below in the following cases; ·When shooting again after playing back a Display Frames are not displayed recorded tape. during recording. ·When power shuts off during shooting. ·When a tape is removed and re-inserted during Minutes shooting. ·When shooting using a partially recorded tape. Seconds ·When shooting on a blank portion located Frames partway through the tape. 12 : 34 : 24 (25 frames = 1 second) ·When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/closing the cassette holder cover. Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1. Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 26) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode ( pg. 23). 2. Set the Power Switch to " " or " " while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start recording. 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" ( pg. 43, 44). When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code 00:00:00 Tape Already recorded scene Time code 05:43:21 Blank Time code 00:00:00 Newly recorded scene Shooting start point Shooting stop point Shooting start point Proper recording Time code 00:00:00 Tape Already recorded scene Time code 05:43:21 Time code 05:44:00 Latest scene New scene Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point VIDEO PLAYBACK Normal Playback VOL. +/­ VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Play/Pause Button (4/6) Power Switch EN23 1 2 Load a tape ( pg. 14). Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO", then set the Power Switch to " " while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. To start playback, press 4/6. ·To stop playback, press 5. ·Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring anti-clockwise (2) and release to rewind, or clockwise (3) and release to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. Lock Button Speaker Stop Button (5) SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring (2/3) To Control The Speaker Volume . . . .... press VOL. + to turn up the volume, or ­ to turn down the volume. NOTES: If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to "OFF", then to " ". The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV ( pg. 24, 25). You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body. LCD monitor/viewfinder indications: ·When power is supplied from a battery: the " " battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed. " When power is supplied from an AC outlet: " does not appear. ·During Stop mode, none of the indications are displayed. When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker. Still Playback: Pauses during playback. 1) Press 4/6 during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again. If still playback continues 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. When 4/6 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image. Shuttle Search: Allows high-speed search in either direction. 1) During playback, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring clockwise (3) and release for forward or anticlockwise (2) and release for reverse search. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6. During playback, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring clockwise (3) or anti-clockwise (2) and hold it. The search continues as long as you hold the ring. Once you release it, normal playback resumes. A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction. Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame Playback, Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects Available only with the remote control (provided) ( pg. 64, 65). 24 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.) Connections These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input (RCA type) connectors To TV or VCR TV White to AUDIO L IN* Red to AUDIO R IN* To AV OUT VCR Yellow to VIDEO IN Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) * The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only. B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors To TV or VCR White to AUDIO L IN* TV Red to AUDIO R IN* Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) Yellow: Not connected To AV OUT VCR To S-VIDEO IN S-Video cable (optional) To S-VIDEO Docking Station** * The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only. ** Refer to "Docking Station Attachment" ( pg. 25). EN25 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( pg. 24). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR's instruction manual. Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode. To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV . . . ·Date/Time .... set "DATE/TIME" to "AUTO", "ON" or "OFF" in the Menu Screen ( pg. 44, 45). ·Time Code .... set "TIME CODE" to "ON" or "OFF" in the Menu Screen ( pg. 44, 45). ·Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays for video playback Or Type of file, Directory/File Names and Image Number/Total Number of Images for D.S.C. Playback .... set "ON SCREEN" to "LCD" or "LCD/TV" in the Menu Screen ( pg. 44, 45). Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control. NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 11). To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, set the camcorder's Power Switch to " " or " ", 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. If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture. While the Audio/Video cable is connected to the AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the speaker. Docking Station Attachment First align the multi connector and screw on the Docking Station with the camcorder's multi connector and tripod mounting socket and tighten the screw. When removing the camcorder, loosen the screw and detach the camcorder. NOTE: While the Docking Station is attached to the camcorder, it is not possible to load and unload the memory card. Also, connecting and disconnecting the DV cable are not possible. Multi connector Tripod mouting socket Screw 26 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.) Blank Search VIDEO/MEMORY Switch FOCUS/BLANK Button Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( pg. 22). Power Switch 1 2 3 Load a tape ( pg. 14). Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO", then set the Power Switch to " " while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press FOCUS/BLANK. ·"BLANK SEARCH" appears blinking and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion. Lock Button Stop Button (5) To cancel Blank Search midway . . . .... press 5. NOTES: In step 3, if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction. Blank Search does not work if "HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE" has appeared with the tape. If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically. A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected. The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion. Display 44 BLANK SEARCH DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN27 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS D.S.C. RECORDING ............................................. 28 ­ 29 Basic Shooting (Snapshot) ........................................ 28 ­ 29 D.S.C. PLAYBACK ............................................... 30 ­ 38 Normal Playback (Of Images) ............................................ 30 Auto Playback (Of Images) ................................................30 Index Screen .................................................................31 Index Playback .............................................................. 32 Jump Playback ...............................................................32 Protecting Files .............................................................. 33 Deleting Files........................................................ 34 ­ 35 Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ...................... 36 ­ 37 Initialising A Memory Card ............................................ 38 28 EN VIDEO/MEMORY Switch D.S.C. RECORDING Basic Shooting (Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Power ( pg. 10) Grip Adjustment ( pg. 12) Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 12) Loading A Memory Card ( pg. 16) Picture Quality/Image Size Mode Setting ( pg. 17) Power Switch Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button Display CAMERA Menu SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 2 3 4 5 1 Slide down the lens cover while pressing down the Lock Button located on the cover. Set the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY", then set the Power Switch to " " while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Press + or ­ to select " CAMERA", then press SET/ SELECT. The CAMERA Menu appears. Press + or ­ to select "SNAP MODE", then press SET/SELECT. Press + or ­ to select the desired Snapshot mode, then press SET/SELECT. Press + or ­ to select " RETURN" and press SET/SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes. SNAP MODE ­ P I N­UP FRAME FUL L MUL T I ­ 4 MUL T I ­ 9 SNAPSHOT RECORDING Image Size mode Displays the Image Size mode of the stored image. There are 2 modes available: XGA and VGA ( pg. 17). Display VGA F I NE 10 / 100 Press SNAPSHOT. appears while the snapshot is being taken. The image is stored in the memory card. ·Regardless of the Power Switch position (" " or " "), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode. Picture Quality mode Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image. There are 2 modes available: FINE and STD (Standard) ( pg. 17). Total number of shots Displays the approximate total number of shots that can be stored, including those already taken. The number increases or decreases depending on the shots stored, the Picture Quality/Image Size mode, etc. Number of shots taken Displays the number of images that have already been shot. Card icon Appears during shooting and blinks when a memory card is not loaded. Shooting icon Appears and blinks during shooting. EN29 PIN-UP Pin-Up mode* To Delete Unwanted Still Images . . . .... when unwanted still images are stored in the memory card or its memory is full, refer to "Deleting Files" ( pg. 34) and delete unwanted still images. To Remove The Shutter Sound . . . .... when you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set "BEEP" to "OFF" in the Menu Screen ( pg. 40, 42). The sound is no longer heard from the speaker. FRAME Snapshot mode with frame* FULL Snapshot mode with no frame* MULTI-4 Multi-Analyzer 4 MULTI-9 Multi-Analyzer 9 NOTES: Even if "MULTI-4" or "MULTI-9" is engaged, Snapshot recording will be performed in the FULL mode during Digital Zoom or Night-Scope ( pg. 48). The image is stored in the VGA mode regardless of the image size mode setting ( pg. 17) if "MULTI-4" or "MULTI-9" is engaged. If SNAPSHOT is pressed when "DIS" is set to "ON" ( pg. 41), the Stabiliser will be disabled. If Snapshot recording is not possible, " " blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed. If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 48) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks. If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to " " or " " and power is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. To perform shooting again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. The Motor Drive mode ( pg. 52) is disabled when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to "MEMORY". When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape. Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design rules for Camera File systems). They do not have any compatibility with devices which are not compliant to DCF. In the XGA mode, images are shot in 720 x 576 pixels and they are converted and stored in the XGA mode file size (1024 x 768 pixels). * There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. 30 EN VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Play/Pause Button (4/6) Power Switch D.S.C. PLAYBACK Normal Playback (Of Images) Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album. 1 2 3 Load a memory card ( pg. 16). Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY", then set the Power Switch to " " while pressing down the Lock Button. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. ·A stored image is displayed. Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring clockwise (3) to display the next image. Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring anti-clockwise (2) to display the previous image. Lock Button Stop Button (5) SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring (2/3) [For Normal Playback] [For Auto Playback] To display the next image Display 100-0010 Auto Playback (Of Images) You can run through all the images stored in memory automatically. 10 / 24 10.10.01 100-0011 1 2 3 Perform steps 1 and 2 above. Press 4/6 to start Auto Playback. To end Auto Playback, press 5. 11 / 24 10.10.01 100-0012 12 / 24 10.10.01 100-0013 NOTES: Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low-numbered one, this will not overwrite an existing image, because new images are automatically stored after the last-recorded one. Images shot in a file size other than VGA/XGA with devices that are compatible with DCF (Design rules for Camera File systems) will be displayed as reduced-size thumbnail images. These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC. Images shot with devices that are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this camcorder; "Unsupported file!" will be displayed. 13 / 24 10.10.01 To display the previous image Total number of images Displays the total number of stored images. Directory and File names Displays the directory and file names ( pg. 31).