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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DVM50 ENGLISH
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Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which is located on the bottom of
cabinet. Retain this information for
future reference.
INSTRUCTIONS Model No.
Serial No.
LYT0372-001B EN
2 EN
Dear Customer, WARNING:

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera.
Before use, please read the safety information and TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
precautions contained in the following pages to
ensure safe use of this product.
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
Using This Instruction Manual MOISTURE.
• All major sections and subsections are listed in the
Table Of Contents (Z pg. 7).
• Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read Warning on lithium cell battery
these as well.
• Basic and advanced features/operation are separated (for remote control unit)
for easier reference. The battery used in this device may present a fire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not
It is recommended that you . . . recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F)
..... refer to the Index (Z pgs. 69 – 74) and familiarize
or incinerate.
yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic
Instructions that follow. They contain extremely (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use
important information regarding the safe use of this of another battery may present a risk of fire or
product. explosion.
n Dispose of used battery promptly.
n Keep away from children.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
on pages 75 through 77 before use. fire.
SAFETY NOTES:
● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
PRECAUTIONS caution are on the bottom and/or the back of
the main unit.
● The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC
CAUTION Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
● The rating plate (serial number plate) of the
Docking Station is on its bottom.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important
This camcorder is designed to be used with
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be
the literature accompanying the appliance. used for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and LCD
monitor/ viewfinder playback are possible
The AA-V50U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be
anywhere. Use the BN-V507U/V514U battery
used with:
AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada, packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-
AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz in other countries.
voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An
appropriate conversion adapter may be
CAUTION (applies to the AA-V50U) necessary to accommodate different designs of
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE AC outlets in different countries.)
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION (s’applique à l’AA-V50U)
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE
LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
EN 3
IMPORTANT PRODUCT 5. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product

and to protect it from overheating, these openings must
not be blocked or covered.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. • Do not block the openings by placing the product on a
But improper use can result in potential electrical bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
shock or fire hazards. This product has been • Do not place the product in a built-in installation such
engineered and manufactured to assure your as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its
installation, use and servicing. 6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
ATTENTION: as recommended by the manufacturer.
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions
marked on your product and its operating instruc-
tions. For your safety, please read all the safety and ANTENNA INSTALLATION
operating instructions before you operate this
product and keep this manual for future reference.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
INSTALLATION product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
1. Grounding or Polarization voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade information with regard to proper grounding of the mast
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your for the grounding electrode.
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of 2. Lightning
the polarized plug.
For added protection for this product during a lightning
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (ground- periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
ing) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
power outlet. This is a safety feature. prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, power-line surges.
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 3. Power Lines
grounding-type plug. An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
2. Power Sources power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
Operate your product only from the type of power or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult such power lines or circuits as contact with them might
your product dealer or local power company. If your be fatal.
product is intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
ANTENNA
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire LEAD IN WIRE
or electric shock.
4. Power Cord Protection GROUND CLAMP
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are ANTENNA
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
upon or against them, paying particular attention to ELECTRIC SERVICE 810-20)
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point EQUIPMENT
where they exit from the product. GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
4 EN
USE SERVICING
1. Accessories 1. Servicing
To avoid personal injury: If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a
•Do not place this product on an unstable cart, marked change in performance and you are unable
stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing to restore normal operation by following the detailed
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious procedure in its operating instructions, do not
damage to the product. attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing
•Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
product. personnel.
•Use a mounting accessory recommended by the 2. Damage Requiring Service
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
instructions for any mounting of the product. servicing to qualified service personnel under the
•Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across following conditions:
thresholds or deep-pile carpets. a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
2. Product and Cart PORTABLE CART WARNING b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
Combination into the product.
A product and cart c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
combination should be d. If the product does not operate normally by
moved with care. Quick following the operating instructions. Adjust only
stops, excessive force, and those controls that are covered by the operating
uneven surfaces may cause instructions as an improper adjustment of other
the product and cart controls may result in damage and will often
combination to overturn. require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation.
3. Water and Moisture e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in
Do not use this product near water—for example,
any way.
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and
performance—this indicates a need for service.
the like.
3. Replacement Parts
4. Object and Liquid Entry When replacement parts are required, be sure the
Never push objects of any kind into this product
service technician has used replacement parts
through openings as they may touch dangerous
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
on the product.
hazards.
5. Attachments 4. Safety Check
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
manufacturer of this product as they may cause
product, ask the service technician to perform safety
hazards.
checks to determine that the product is in safe
6. Cleaning operating condition.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
EN 5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
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.
•Docking Station •AC Power
When carrying, be sure to always attach and use CU-V501U Adapter/Charger
the provided hand strap. Hold the camcorder firmly AA-V50U
in your hand, with the strap securely around your
wrist. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the T W
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

cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as
they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury. •Remote Control Unit •Battery Pack
RM-V713U BN-V507U
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 (Audio/Video, S-Video, Editing, •Audio/Video Cable •Editing Cable
DC, 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.
• DC Cord •Audio Cable (for

connection of an
optional external
microphone)
•Cleaning Cloth
•PC Connection Cable
n This camcorder is designed exclusively for
the digital video cassette. Only cassettes
marked can be used with this unit. • JLIP Cable
•CD-ROM
Before recording an important scene . . . The CD ROM contains
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini the following 5
DV mark . software programs:
.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible •JLIP Video Capture •Lithium Battery
with other digital video formats. •JLIP Video Producer CR2025
.... remember that this camcorder is intended for Presto! (for remote
private consumer use only. Any commercial use •Mr. Photo control unit)
without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if •PhotoAlbum
you record an event such as a show, perform- •ImageFolio
ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is
strongly recommended that you obtain permis-
sion beforehand.)
6 EN ABOUT DV
The digital camcorder converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording.
A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and color signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are
identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analog to Digital) converter
samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 3.375 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum
signal.
Sound sampled at 48 kHz is changed to a 16-bit quantum signal, and sound sampled at 32 kHz is converted to
a 12-bit signal.
NOTE:
The data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of this camcorder is analog.
VIDEO
Luminance Signal (Y)
A/D
Lens conversion Recording by
Color Difference rotating head
Signal (R-Y) helical scan
A/D
conversion
Chrominance (C) Chromatic Signal
Analysis compression
A/D
conversion
AUDIO Color Difference
Signal (B-Y)
A/D
Mic
conversion
This camcorder separates the data into blocks, writing one block of each data type on each track of the tape.
Tape direction
Sub-Code Area
5.24 mm / 1/5"
6.35 mm / 1/4"
Video Area
Audio Area
ITI Area
Head tracking direction
10 tracks/frame
1 Sub-Code Area 3 Audio Area

The Time Code and Date/Time data are The digital audio signal is recorded here.
written here, separate from the video data. 4 ITI (Insert and Tracking
This enables you to display the date and
time during playback, even if they were Information) Area
not displayed while recording. Insert editing and post-recording editing
tracking signals are recorded here.
2 Video Area
The digital video signal is recorded here.
CONTENTS EN 7
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 5
ABOUT DV 6
GETTING STARTED 8 – 15
Power ......................................................................................................................... 8
Date/Time Settings ....................................................................................................... 10
Loading/Unloading A Cassette .......................................................................................... 11
Recording Mode Setting .................................................................................................. 12
Grip Adjustment ........................................................................................................... 13
Viewfinder Adjustment ................................................................................................... 13
Tripod Mounting ........................................................................................................... 14
Operation Mode ........................................................................................................... 15
RECORDING 16 – 41
Basic Recording ............................................................................................................ 16
Advanced Features ........................................................................................................ 22
PLAYBACK 42 – 49
Basic Playback ............................................................................................................. 42
Advanced Features ........................................................................................................ 44
Basic Connections .......................................................................................................... 46
Advanced Connections .................................................................................................... 48
TAPE DUBBING 50 – 51
Tape Dubbing ............................................................................................................... 50
Digital Dubbing ............................................................................................................ 51
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 52 – 62
Random Assemble Editing ................................................................................................ 56
For More Accurate Editing ............................................................................................... 60
Audio Dubbing ............................................................................................................. 62
TROUBLESHOOTING 63 – 67
USER MAINTENANCE 68
INDEX 69 – 74
Docking Station ............................................................................................................ 69
Controls, Connectors And Indicators .................................................................................... 70
Indications .................................................................................................................. 72
Terms ........................................................................................................................ 74
CAUTIONS 75 – 77
SPECIFICATIONS 78 – 79
8 EN GETTING STARTED
Power CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets
you choose the most appropriate source of power.
NOTES:
1 SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER
Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from the
AC Power Adapter/Charger.
● No function is available without power supply. Plug the AC Adapter/Charger’s power cord into an AC
● Use only specified power supply. outlet. The power lamp comes on.
● Do not use provided power supply units with other
equipment.
2 ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES
Attach the battery pack while making sure its terminal
side 1 is in contact with the indicator side of the battery
To AC outlet pack mount on the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
Power cord
Battery pack • The Charger Indicator (1 or 2) begins blinking to indicate
BN-V507U or charging has started.
BN-V514U
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
1 3 CONFIRM STATUS
When the charger indicator stops blinking but stays lit,
charging is finished.
AA-V50U
• If two batteries are attached to the charger, they will be
charged in the order that they were attached.
Charger
indicator 1
4 DETACH BATTERY/BATTERIES
Slide the battery or batteries in the opposite direction of
the arrow and lift off. Remember to unplug the AC
Power lamp
DC OUT terminal Adapter/Charger’s power cord from an AC outlet.
Charging time
Charger indicator 2 Battery pack ONE TWO
BN-V507U approx. 1 hr. 30 min. approx. 3 hrs.
BN-V514U approx. 3 hrs. approx. 6 hrs.
NOTES:
● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10° and 30°C (50°F and 86°F). 20° to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal
temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.
● Charging times noted above are for fully discharged battery pack.
● Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.
● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.
● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and
charging stops.
● Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in
well-ventilated areas.
● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the charger 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.
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
temperatures. Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power
capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures
(below 10° C/50° F), 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.)
EN 9
USING THE BATTERY PACK
1 ATTACH BATTERY1PACK
Insert the terminal end 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.
GETTING STARTED
1 •If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position,
a malfunction may occur.
To Detach The Battery Pack. . .
2 .... while sliding down BATT. RELEASE, detach it.
NOTES:
● Continuous shooting is possible when the temperature is
approx. 20˚C/68˚F.
● However, continuous shooting capability is reduced
significantly under the following conditions:
BATT. RELEASE • The temperature is below 10˚C/50˚F.
Switch • Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source, Approximate recording time
make sure that the camcorder’s power Batterypack
LCD monitor on/ LCD monitor off/
is turned off. Failure to do so can result Viewfinder off Viewfinder on
in a camcorder malfunction. BN-V507U 55 min. 65 min.
BN-V514U 115 min. 130 min.
BN-V856U 7 hrs. 30 min. 8 hrs. 30 min.
To AC outlet Power cord INFORMATION:

VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery
pack and AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.
Also read thoroughly the VU-V856KIT's instruction
AC Power manuals.
Adapter/ It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack
Charger using the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger. Use the
AA-V50U optional AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.
USING AC POWER
To DC OUT
terminal
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
DC cord to 240 V.
● For other notes, Z pg. 8.
To battery
pack mount
10 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Date/Time Settings
A M Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at
all times. It is your choice to display it or not during
playback (Z pg. 45).
Operation Switch
1 SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Operation Switch to “ ”. Then, set the
Power Switch to “ ” or “5S” while pressing
down the Lock Button. Open the LCD monitor fully
or pull out the viewfinder fully.
•The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is
turned on.
Lock Button
2 ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.
YO
FF CAME
Power lamp 3 ACCESS MODE MENU
PLA
RA
Move the highlight bar to “TO MODE MENU” by

5S
rotating MENU/SET. Press it and the Mode Menu

appears.
MENU/SET Dial Power Switch

4 ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU
Move the highlight bar to “TO DATE/TIME MENU”
by rotating MENU/SET. Press it and the Date/Time
Display Menu appears.
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
W. BALANCE
FADER
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
Recording Menu
5 INPUT DATE AND TIME
Move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME” by rotating
MENU/SET. Press it and “month” is highlighted and
/ WIPE
P. AE OFF begins blinking.
/ EFFECT
4 TO MODE MENU 0
Rotating MENU/SET, input the month. Press it. Repeat
the procedure to input the day, year, hour and minute.
END
•Press MENU/SET twice when the highlight bar is set

to “RETURN” to exit.
REC MODE SP Mode Menu
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
OFF
40X
Regarding Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery
DIS OFF To store the date/time in memory, the clock’s rechargeable
GAIN UP AGC
SELF-TIMER OFF lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder. While the
4 TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC Power
Adapter/Charger, or while the battery pack attached to the
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camcorder continues to supply power to the camcorder, the
clock’s rechargeable lithium battery is always charged.
DATE/TIME However, if the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months,
INDICATION ON
Date/Time Menu the clock lithium battery will become discharged and the
ON SCREEN OFF date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs,
DISPLAY ON
4 DATE / TIME DEC 25 ’ 99 first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC
PM 5 : 30 Power Adapter/Charger for over 24 hours to charge the
clock’s rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the date/
RETURN time setting before using the camcorder.
It is also possible to use the camcorder without the date/
time setting.
NOTE:
Even if you select “DATE/TIME”, 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 (month), the clock stops. When you
finish setting the minute and press MENU/SET, the date and time begin operation from the date and time you
just set.
EN 11
Cassette holder Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a
cassette.
Make sure the

window side is
1 OPEN CASSETTE COVER
Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then
GETTING STARTED
facing out. swing the cover open until it locks. The holder opens
automatically.
•Do not touch internal components.
2 INSERT/REMOVE TAPE
Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to
close the cassette holder.
PUSH HERE •Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
before closing the cassette cover.
OPEN/EJECT Switch •When the battery’s charge is low, you may not be
able to close the cover. Do not apply force. Replace
Erase protection Cassette cover the battery with a fully charged one before
switch* continuing.
* To Protect Valuable Recordings . . .

3 CLOSE CASSETTE COVER
Close the cassette cover firmly until it locks into
place.
.... slide the erase protection switch on the
back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. Approximate recording time
This prevents this tape from being recorded
over. If you decide later that you do want Recording mode
to record on this tape, slide the switch back Tape
SP LP
to “REC” before loading the tape.
DVM-30 30 min. 45 min.
DVM-60 60 min. 90 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 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 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 cover.
● Closing the cassette 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 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 21 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.
Recording Mode Setting
A M Set depending on your preference.

Set the Operation Switch to “ ”. Then, set the Power
Switch to “ ” or “5S” while pressing down the
Lock Button. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out
Operation Switch
the viewfinder fully.
•The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is
turned on.
Lock Button
YO
FF CAME
3 ACCESS MODE MENU
Power lamp
PLA
RA
appears.
5S
4 SET RECORDING MODE

First move the highlight bar to “REC MODE” by
rotating MENU/SET. Press it and the parameter “SP”
or “LP” is highlighted. Select “SP” or “LP” by rotating
MENU/SET. Press it twice to exit from the Recording
Display
Menu.
FOCUS AUTO Recording Menu •Audio Dubbing is impossible on a tape recorded in
EXPOSURE AUTO
W. BALANCE AUTO the LP mode.
FADER OFF
/ WIPE •“LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing
P. AE OFF
/ EFFECT 1.5 times the recording time.
4 TO MODE MENU 0
END 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
4 REC MODE SP Mode Menu
WIDE MODE OFF on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.
ZOOM 40X
DIS OFF ● During playback of a tape recorded on another
GAIN UP AGC
SELF-TIMER OFF
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
momentary pauses in the sound.
END – – – – –6 – – – – –
4 REC MODE SP
WIDE MODE OFF
ZOOM 40X
DIS OFF
GAIN UP AGC
SELF-TIMER OFF
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
END – – – – –6 – – – – –
Recording mode indicator
SP SP LP
– – – – –6 – – – – –
EN 13
START/STOP Button Grip Adjustment
Power Zoom Lever
1 EXPAND LOOP
Separate the Velcro strip.
2 INSERT HAND
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
GETTING STARTED
grip.
3 ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily
operate START/STOP and Power Zoom Lever.
Refasten the Velcro strip.
NOTE:
When carrying the camcorder inside a bag, etc., the grip
belt’s metal buckle may damage the camcorder. It is
recommended that you place it inside the Velcro strip.
2 Viewfinder Adjustment

Set the Power Switch to “
pressing down the Lock Button .
” or “5S” while
2 POSITION VIEWFINDER
Pull out the viewfinder fully.
3 •The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is

turned on.
Lock Button
3 ADJUST DIOPTER
Slide the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
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Set to “ ”
or “5S”.
PAUSE
Tripod Mounting
1 ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

Align the screw on the tripod with the camera’s
mounting socket. Then tighten the screw.
CAUTION:
When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend
its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To
prevent damage to the unit caused by falling
over, do not use a small-sized tripod.
EN 15
To turn on the camcorder, first set the Power
Switch to any operation mode except “OFF”,
Operation Mode
then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the Turning the Power Switch and Operation Switch allows
LCD monitor. When setting the Power Switch, you to choose the appropriate operation mode among the
press and hold the Lock Button. following table:
Power Switch/
GETTING STARTED
Operation Function
Switch Position
Suitable for standard recording.
5 second Allows you to record in 5-second
recording clips to keep the action moving.
mode: Enables shooting in Manual
5S mode. However, Focus and
Power Switch Position

Exposure are the same as in the
Full Auto mode, and it is not
possible to change menu settings
using the MENU/SET Dial.
Lock Button Playback: Allows you to play back a
recording. Z pg. 42 – 49.
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position, Manual Focus and
Exposure Control are automati-
cally reset to “AUTO”.
Operation Switch Power Switch
Allows you to record using NO
Operation Switch Position
Full Auto:
special effects or manual
adjustments. Suitable for standard
According to the Operation Switch position recording.
you have selected, “F.AUTO” or “MANUAL”
appears in the upper left corner. Manual: Allows you to set various
recording functions using the
F . AUTO
When set to “ ” Menus. If you want more creative
PAUSE capabilities than Full Auto
recording, try this mode.
MANUAL
When set to “ ”
PAUSE (When the Power
Switch is set to “5S”,
“MANUAL” blinks.)
If the Power Switch is set to “ ”, these

indications do not appear.
16 EN RECORDING Basic Recording
NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
● Power ( Z pg. 8)
● Recording Mode Setting ( Z pg. 12)
● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 13)
● Viewfinder Adjustment ( Z pg. 13)
1 LOAD A CASSETTE
Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then
swing the cover open until it locks. The holder opens
automatically.
Insert a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to close the
cassette holder.
Lock Button
•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
OPEN/EJECT Switch
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
before closing the cassette cover.
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Power lamp
Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder
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2 ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE

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START/STOP Button Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Set
the Operation Switch to “ ” or “ ”. Then, set the
Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the
Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully.
•The lens cover opens, the power lamp lights and the
camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.
•The scene you are aimed at appears on the
viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”
superimposed upon it.
Tally lamp
(lights while
recording is
in progress)
3 START SHOOTING
Press START/STOP.
•“ ” appears in the viewfinder while recording is
in progress.
EN 17
4 STOP RECORDING
Press START/STOP again to stop recording.
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
NOTES:
● The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder. No image appears on the
LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out. It is not
possible to shoot using both LCD monitor and
viewfinder.
● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power
supply is attached.
● There may be a delay after you open the cassette cover
START/STOP Button until the holder opens. Do not use force.
● The indicated tape remaining time is approximate.
● The time required to calculate and to display the
remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calcula-
Tape remaining time indicator
tion, may vary according to the type of tape used.
● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and
RECORDING
25 min min
(Now calculating) the power goes off automatically if left in this condition
for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette
whose tape is already at its end is loaded.
90 min
● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the
89 min 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
3 min on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may
occur when editing the tape. Continue recording from
2 min where you stop so that there are no gaps by following
(Blinking) “Recording from the middle of a tape” ( Z pg. 21).
● During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. If
you want to hear the sound, connect optional head-
1 min phones to the headphones connector. The sound
(Blinking)
volume at this point is the same as the level it was
adjusted during playback.
0 min ● To turn the tally lamp off during recording, refer to
(Blinking) pgs. 28 and 30.
18 EN RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)
180° 90°
Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor
Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 16).
2 ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Set the
Operation Switch to “ ” or “ ”. Then, set the
Lock Button.
Open the LCD monitor fully.
•The lens cover opens, the power lamp lights and the
camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.
•The scene you are aimed at appears in the LCD
monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed
upon it.
3 START SHOOTING
Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best
Z
viewability ( pg. 19) and press START/STOP.
•“ ” appears in the LCD monitor while recording
is in progress.
4 STOP RECORDING
Press START/STOP again to stop recording.
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
NOTES:
Lock Button ● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct
sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this
happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder
( Z pg. 16).
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Power lamp ● To turn the tally lamp off during recording, refer to
pgs. 28 and 30.
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START/STOP Button
Tally lamp
(lights while
recording is
in progress)
EN 19
Journalistic Shooting
In some situations different angles of shooting may be
required for more dramatic results.
1 OPEN LCD MONITOR

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.
2 TILT LCD MONITOR

Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient
direction.
•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°:
90° downward, 180° upward).
Self-Recording
You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in
the LCD monitor.
RECORDING
1 TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD
Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180
degrees so that it faces forward.
2 START RECORDING
Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self-
recording) and start recording.
•During Self-Recording, the “Tape Running”
indicator and warning indications (Z pg. 72, 73)
are the only ones that are shown; they appear
reversed in the display as they would when viewing
a mirror, but are not reversed in the recording.
Self-Recording
NOTE:
The tape remaining indicator does not appear during Self-
Recording. However, when the remaining time reaches 2
minutes, the indicator appears showing the remaining
time: (blinking) (blinking)
(blinking)
Brightness Control
MENU/SET Dial You can adjust the brightness of the display by rotating
MENU/SET.
1 ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
Rotate MENU/SET until the brightness indicator moves
and the display reaches its appropriate brightness.
•The brightness indication appears on the display.
•If the viewfinder is pulled out, it is also possible to
adjust its brightness.
BRIGHT – – – – –6 – – – – –
20 EN RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)
T
Zoom in (T: Telephoto) FEATURE: Zooming
D
T D W
PURPOSE:
1X T D
T
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
10X D
W 20X T change in image magnification.
W 40X
T
W
W
OPERATION:
Zoom In
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
W Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom Out
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
n The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the
Zoom display quicker the zoom action.
Digital NOTES:
zoom zone D
T ● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In
this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby,
10X (optical) lock the focus by using the manual focus
zoom zone 10X
( Z pg. 37), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
W ● In Full Auto mode (when the Operation Switch is
set to “ ”), zoom magnification of up to 40X is
possible. In Manual mode (when the Operation
Approximate zoom ratio Switch is set to “ ”), zooming is possible to a
maximum of 200X or can be switched to 10X
magnification offered by optical zoom.
Power Zoom Lever ● 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 while functions done
through Digital image processing (Picture Wipe/
Dissolve function, Z pg. 32, Video Echo,
Z pg. 35, etc.) are activated.
● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2”) to the
subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is
set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in
the System Menu on page 30.
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EN 21
NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
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 (Z pg. 56 – 61), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank
portion is recorded 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 leaving a blank portion on a tape,
perform the procedure in “Recording From The Middle of A Tape” (see below) in the following cases;
•After playing back the recorded tape, when you
Display
shoot again.
•When power shuts off during shooting.
Time code is displayed
•When a tape is removed and re-inserted during during playback.
shooting.
RECORDING
•When shooting using a partially recorded tape. Minutes
•When shooting on a blank portion located
Seconds
partway through the tape.
•When shooting again after already shooting a TC 12 : 34 : 24 Frames
scene and opening/closing the cassette cover. (30 frames = 1 second)
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1. Play back a tape to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback
mode (Z pg. 43).
2. Set the Operation Switch to “ ” or “ ”. Then, set the Power Switch to “ ” or “5S” while
pressing down the Lock Button and start recording.
NOTES:
● The Time Code cannot be reset.
● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, time code indication does not move smoothly.
When blank portion is recorded on a tape

Time code Time code Time code
00:00:00 05:43:21 00:00:00
Tape Already recorded scene Blank Newly recorded scene
Shooting start point Shooting stop point Shooting start point
Proper recording
Time code Time code Time code
00:00:00 05:43:21 05:44:00
Tape Already recorded scene New scene Latest scene
Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point

22 EN RECORDING Advanced Features
Displaying The Date And
RECORDING Time During
Advanced Features
A M Recording
When the Operation Switch is set to “ ”, you can choose
whether to display the date and time during recording or
not. You must first set the date and time (“Date/Time
Settings”, Z pg. 10). Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in the Date/
Operation Switch Time Menu. The Date/Time is always displayed when the
Operaton Switch is set to “ ”.

down the Lock Button.
Lock Button
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3 ACCESS MODE MENU
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appears.
Display
Menu appears.
Recording Menu
5 SELECT FUNCTION
FOCUS AUTO
EXPOSURE AUTO
W. BALANCE AUTO
FADER OFF Move the highlight bar to “DISPLAY” by rotating
/ WIPE
P. AE OFF MENU/SET, then press it.
/ EFFECT
6 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS

4 TO MODE MENU 0
END
Cycle through the available settings of the selected
functions by rotating MENU/SET and stop when the
one you want is displayed. Then press it and the
REC MODE SP Mode Menu highlight bar automatically moves to “RETURN”.
WIDE MODE OFF
ZOOM 40X
DIS
GAIN UP
SELF-TIMER
OFF
AGC
OFF
4 TO DATE / TIME MENU
7 CLOSE RECORDING MENU
Press MENU/SET twice. Selection is complete and the
menu disappears.
TO SYSTEM MENU
END – – – – –6 – – – – –
NOTES:
● Connect the camcorder to a TV and set “ON SCREEN”
DATE/TIME to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The display appears on
Date/Time Menu the connected TV .
INDICATION ON
ON SCREEN
DISPLAY
OFF
ON
● Even if “ON SCREEN” is set to “ON”, the indications are
DATE / TIME DEC 25 ’ 99 removed from the TV if “INDICATION” is set to “OFF”
PM 5 : 30
( Z pg. 23).
4 RETURN
EN 23
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
A M You can make the LCD monitor/Viewfinder indications
appear/disappear.

Operation Switch

Lock Button
3 ACCESS MODE MENU
appears.
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RECORDING
Menu appears.

5 SELECT FUNCTION
Move the highlight bar to “INDICATION” by rotating
MENU/SET, then press it.
Display
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
AUTO
AUTO
Recording Menu 6 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
Cycle through the available settings of the selected
functions by rotating MENU/SET and stop when the
W. BALANCE AUTO
FADER OFF
/ WIPE
one you want is displayed.
P. AE OFF OFF: To make the indications disappear.
/ EFFECT
4 TO MODE MENU 0 ON: To make the indications appear.
END Then press it and the highlight bar automatically
moves to “RETURN”.
REC MODE
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
SP
OFF
40X
Mode Menu 7 CLOSE RECORDING MENU
Press MENU/SET twice. Selection is complete and the
menu disappears.
DIS OFF
GAIN UP AGC
SELF-TIMER OFF
4 TO DATE / TIME MENU NOTES:
TO SYSTEM MENU ● It is impossible to make the tape running indicator
END – – – – –6 – – – – – “ 444” and warnings etc. disappear from the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder. For the indications that can
be removed, Z pg. 72.
DATE/TIME
Date/Time Menu ● If “INDICATION” is set in the Date/Time Menu,
INDICATION ON “INDICATION” in the Playback Menu will also be set to
the same setting (Z pg. 45).
ON SCREEN OFF
DISPLAY ON
DATE / TIME DEC 25 ’ 99
PM 5 : 30
4 RETURN
24 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
Operation Switch Scene (5-second recording)
A M Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips
to keep the action moving.
START/STOP Button
Set the Operation Switch to “ ” or “ ”, then set
the Power Switch to “5S” while pressing down the
Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the
LCD monitor fully.
Power Switch •“5S MODE” appears.
Power lamp
2 ENGAGE 5S MODE
Press START/STOP. The tally lamp lights and beep
sounds to indicate the start of recording, and after 5
MERA 5S
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seconds the camcorder enters Record-Standby mode.
PLAY OFF
•If you press START/STOP again within 5 seconds

after recording starts, Record-Standby mode is not
engaged.
Lock Button •If you press and hold START/STOP, recording
continues until START/STOP is released.
SNAPSHOT Button
Display
3 END 5S MODE
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “OFF”.
MANUAL
REC To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Recording Mode . . .
PAUSE 444
.... instead of pressing START/STOP in step 2, press
SNAPSHOT MODE as many times as necessary until
5S MODE
the desired snapshot indicator is displayed, then press
SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5-second still
(Z pg. 26). When “SCENE” is set to “ANIM.”
(Z pg. 28, 30) this function is not available.
After 5 sec.
MANUAL
Record-Standby
NOTES:
REC
PAUSE 444 ● When “SCENE” is set to “ANIM.” in the System Menu,
the 5-second recording mode is not available. Anima-
tion recording of a 1/3-second clip is taken instead
5S MODE ( Z pg. 28, 30).
● While the 5-second recording mode is activated, Fade/
Wipe effects ( Z pg. 33) and Program AE with special
effects ( Z pg. 35) cannot be performed. However,
when “SCENE” is set to “5SD” in the System Menu
( Z pg. 30), the Dissolve function is available (see
below).
Dissolves during 5 second recording mode
Set “SCENE” to “5SD” in the System Menu (Z pg. 28, 30).
“5SD MODE” appears in step 1. Record one 5-second
clip, and the image at the end of the clip is stored. If you
record the next clip within 5 minutes, the previous scene
dissolves as the new scene appears.
•If you turn the power off, the stored image will be lost.
Dissolves during 5 second recording mode

EN 25
Operation Switch Self-Timer
START/STOP Button MENU/SET Dial 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.

Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the
LCD monitor fully.
Power lamp
•You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180
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back.
Lock Button
Power Switch 2 ACCESS RECORDING MENU

Display
3 ACCESS MODE MENU
RECORDING
FOCUS AUTO Recording Menu Move the highlight bar to “TO MODE MENU” by
EXPOSURE AUTO
W. BALANCE AUTO rotating MENU/SET. Press it. The Mode Menu
FADER OFF
/ WIPE appears.
P. AE OFF
4 SET SELF-TIMER
/ EFFECT
4 TO MODE MENU 0
END Move the highlight bar to “SELF-TIMER” by rotating

MENU/SET. Press it and the parameter is highlighted.
Rotate MENU/SET until “ON” appears. Press it twice
to exit from the Recording Menu.
REC MODE SP Mode Menu
WIDE MODE OFF
ZOOM
DIS
GAIN UP
4 SELF-TIMER
40X
OFF
AGC
ON
5 ENGAGE SELF-TIMER MODE
Press START/STOP.
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU •After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and recording
END – – – – –6 – – – – – starts.
MANUAL
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6 STOP SELF-TIMER RECORDING
Press START/STOP.
PAUSE
•The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.
Self-Timer
indication
7 END SELF-TIMER RECORDING
Set the Operation Switch to “ ” or set the Power
Switch to “OFF”. “SELF-TIMER” is automatically set
back to “OFF”.
After 15 sec.
MANUAL 35 min To Take A Snapshot In The Self-Timer Mode. . .
PS REC During recording
444 .... in step 5, press SNAPSHOT instead of START/STOP.
6w
After that, the camcorder enters the Record-Standby
mode.
DEC 25 ’ 99
PM 5 : 30
When START/STOP
is pressed, the tally
lamp changes as shown: Begins blinking
(Self-Timer starts)
¥ Blinks quickly
(Self-Timer shoot-
¥ Stops blinking
and stays on
ing starts soon) (Self-Timer
4 shooting starts)
After approx. 15 sec.
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Snapshot
Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a
snapshot, or several of them in succession.
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

Operation Switch

Set the Operation Switch to “ ” or “ ”. Then, set
the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down
Power lamp
the Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open
CA
MERA 5S Lock Button the LCD monitor fully.
PLAY OFF
SNAPSHOT Button
Display 2 SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE

Choose the appropriate mode from among the 5
Snapshot modes by pressing SNAPSHOT MODE.
Power Switch Press SNAPSHOT MODE as many times as necessary
FULL until the desired snapshot mode indicator is displayed.
SNAPSHOT RECORDING
Snapshot mode 1 TAKE SNAPSHOT

Press SNAPSHOT.
If you press during Record-Standby . . .
PHOTO
.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
If you press during Recording . . .
SNAPSHOT MODE
.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be
,,
Button During snapshot
recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then the normal
recording resumes.
,,,
,,,
Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to
serial photography. (The interval between the still images:
approx. 1 second.)
PIN-UP MULTI-4
Pin-Up mode Multi-Analyzer 4 To Remove The Shutter Sound. . .
.... when you don’t want to hear the shutter sound, set
,,,
BEEP/TALLY to “OFF” in the System Menu (Z pg. 28,
,,,,
30). Though the sound is not heard from the speaker, it
is recorded on the tape.
,,,
NOTES:
● Even if “MULTI-4” or “MULTI-9” is engaged, Snapshot
recording will be performed in the FULL mode during
FRAME Digital Zoom.
Snapshot mode with MULTI-9
● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “PHOTO” blinks
,,,,
frame* Multi-Analyzer 9
when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
● Even if Program AE with special effects ( Z pg. 34) is
,,,,
* :There is a momentary engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special
camera shutter-type
,,,
effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a
blackout together with case, the icon blinks.
,,,,
the sound effect of a ● During playback as well, all Snapshot modes are
shutter closing, which available. The shutter sound is not heard.
is recorded together ● When a cable or headphone set is connected to the AV
FULL with the image. OUT connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the
Snapshot mode with
no frame* speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape.
EN 27
Multi Screen Mode
The screen is divided into 9 quadrangles, with the scene
you are aiming at appearing in each one. This 9-quadran-
gle image can be recorded onto a tape.

Set the Operation Switch to “ ” or “ ”. Then, set
the Power Switch to “ ” or “5S” while pressing
2 ACTIVATE MULTI SCREEN

Press MULTI SCREEN.
Lock Button
If you press MULTI SCREEN during recording. . .
.... the screen will be divided into 9 quadrangles and
they will be recorded onto a tape.
A M If you press MULTI SCREEN during Record-Standby . . .

Power lamp .... the screen will be divided into 9 quadrangles.
Press START/STOP to start recording with 9
RECORDING
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To Return To The Normal Screen . . .

START/STOP Button
.... press MULTI SCREEN again.
NOTES:
Operation Switch Power Switch ● In the Multi Screen mode, it is not possible to bring up
the Menu Screen.
● During Digital Zoom, the Multi Screen mode is not
available.
● The Multi Screen mode is available during playback as
well.
MULTI SCREEN Button
Multi Screen mode

Operation Switch
MENU/SET Dial
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more
detailed camcorder settings.

down the Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or
Power lamp open the LCD monitor fully.
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Lock Button
3 SELECT FUNCTION
Rotate MENU/SET to move the highlight bar to the
desired function.
Display Power Switch
4 FOCUS MANUAL • If the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu
EXPOSURE
W. BALANCE
AUTO
AUTO
Recording Menu Screen, place the highlight bar on “END”, then go to
FADER OFF
/ WIPE step 7.
P. AE OFF
/ EFFECT
TO MODE MENU
END
0
4 MAKE SETTING
Press MENU/SET. The setting procedure depends on
the function you select.
4 REC MODE
WIDE MODE
SP
OFF Mode Menu If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”, “W.BALANCE”,
ZOOM 40X “FADER/WIPE” or “P.AE/EFFECT” . . .
..... see respective pages (FOCUS: Z pg. 37,
DIS OFF
GAIN UP AGC
EXPOSURE: Z pg. 38, W.BALANCE: Z pg. 40,

SELF-TIMER OFF
TO DATE / TIME MENU
FADER/WIPE: Z pg. 31, P.AE/EFFECT: Z pg. 34)

TO SYSTEM MENU
END – – – – –6 – – – – –
and do each procedure from step 4.
If you select “TO MODE MENU” . . .
DATE/TIME ..... the Mode Menu appears. Go to step 5.
INDICATION ON
5 SELECT
4 ON SCREEN OFF
DISPLAY
DATE / TIME
ON
DEC 25 ’ 99
FUNCTION PARAMETERS IN
PM 5 : 30
MODE MENU
RETURN
desired function and press it.
Date/Time Menu If you select a function other than “TO DATE/TIME
SYSTEM MENU MENU” or “TO SYSTEM MENU” . . .
4 TELE MACRO OFF ..... each function’s parameter starts blinking. Rotate
SCENE 5S
BEEP / TALLY ON MENU/SET until the desired parameter appears. Go
WIND CUT OFF
SOUND MODE 32kHz to step 7.
ID NUMBER 06
DEMO. MODE OFF If you select “TO DATE/TIME MENU” . . .
RETURN ..... the Date/Time Menu appears. Go to step 6.
System Menu If you select “TO SYSTEM MENU” . . .
..... the System Menu appears. Go to step 6.
6 SELECT FUNCTION PARAMETERS IN

DATE/TIME MENU OR SYSTEM MENU
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
MANUAL
AUTO
REC MODE
WIDE MODE
SP
OFF
desired function, then press it.
If you select “DATE/TIME” . . . Z pg. 10
W. BALANCE AUTO ZOOM 40X
FADER OFF DIS OFF
/ WIPE GAIN UP AGC
P. AE
/ EFFECT
OFF SELF-TIMER OFF
TO DATE / TIME MENU If you select other functions . . .
TO MODE MENU 0 TO SYSTEM MENUDEC 25 ’ 98
: 30
..... rotate MENU/SET until the desired parameter
4 END 4 END – – – – –6– – – – – appears, then press it. The highlight bar automati-
cally moves to “RETURN”. Go to step 7.
Normal Screen 7 CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press MENU/SET as many times as necessary to
return to the normal screen.
EN 29
Recording Menu Explanations
FOCUS Refer to “Focusing” (Z pg. 36, 37).
EXPOSURE Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” (Z pg. 38, 39).
W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” (Z pg. 40, 41).
FADER/WIPE Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” (Z pg. 31 – 33).
P.AE/EFFECT Refer to “Program AE With Special Effects” (Z pg. 34, 35).
TO MODE MENU Refer to “Mode Menu Explanations” below.
Mode Menu Explanations

REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference ( Z pg. 12).
WIDE MODE OFF Select “OFF” when you want to use neither “SQUEEZE” nor “CINEMA”.
SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image
to fit the screen without distortion.
appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV's instruction
manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the
RECORDING
image is elongated vertically.
CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on
wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut
and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide-
screen TV's instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD
monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the
screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie.
ZOOM 10X When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset
to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.
40X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying
images, zooming is possible from 10 times (the optical zoom limit), to a
maximum of 40 times digital magnification.
200X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying
images, zooming is possible from 10 times (the optical zoom limit), to a
maximum of 200 times digital magnification.
DIS OFF To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at
high magnification.
NOTES:
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or
under the following conditions:
• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
• When shooting dark or dim subjects.
ON • When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
• When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.
• When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
● Switch off the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) when recording with the
camcorder on a tripod.
● The “ ” indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used.
AGC This is automatically activated during Full Auto mode. The overall appearance
GAIN UP may be grainy, but the image is bright.
AUTO The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/30 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a
subject in low or poor lighting at 1/30 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter
image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or
natural. When set to this mode, “ ” is displayed.
OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.
SELF-TIMER Refer to “Self-Timer” (Z pg. 25).
TO DATE/TIME MENU Refer to “Date/Time Menu Explanations” (Z pg. 30).
TO SYSTEM MENU Refer to “System Menu Explanations” (Z pg. 30).
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Date/Time Menu Explanations
INDICATION ON Makes all the indications appear in the camcorder (Z pg. 23).
OFF Keeps all the indications (except the tape running indicator, warnings,
etc.) from appearing in the camcorder (Z pg. 23).
ON SCREEN OFF Keeps the camcorder’s display from appearing on the connected TV
screen.
ON Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is
connected to a TV.
DISPLAY ON Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder (Z pg. 22).
OFF Keeps the date/time settings from appearing in the camcorder.
DATE/TIME Allows you to set the current date and time (Z pg. 10).
System Menu Explanations

TELE MACRO OFF Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the
zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m (3.3 ft.) to
the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting.
When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a
ON distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft.).
• Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
SCENE 5S Z pg. 24.
5SD Z pg. 24.
ANIM. Allows you to record a 1/3-second clip. By using an inanimate object and
changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though
it is moving (Z pg. 24).
BEEP/TALLY ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning
and end of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect (Z pg. 26).
OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times.
Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the
tape.
WIND CUT OFF Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.
ON Helps cut down on noise created by wind.
•“ ” appears.
• The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.
SOUND MODE 32 kHz Enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is
recommended for use when performing audio dubbing.
48 kHz Enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels.
ID NUMBER This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer
using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.
DEMO. MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place.
ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects,
etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When
“DEMO. MODE” is set to “ON” and the Recording Menu is closed,
demonstration starts.
NOTES:
● If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.
● By turning off the camcorder, “DEMO. MODE” is set to “OFF”
automatically.
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EN 31
A M
Fade/Wipe Effects
IMPORTANT:
If certain modes of Program AE with special effects
( Z pg. 34) are activated, some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot
START/STOP be used. If you select a Fade/Wipe Effect that is unusable
Button in the current situation, the indication blinks.
These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use
Operation Switch these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next.
You can also vary transitions from scene to scene.
Lock Button
EFFECT SELECTION
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Set the Operation Switch to “ ”. Then set the Power
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Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock

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Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD

monitor fully.
RECORDING
Power Switch MENU/SET Dial 2 ACCESS RECORDING MENU
FOCUS
Display
AUTO Recording Menu

3 ACCESS “FADER/WIPE” MENU
Rotate MENU/SET to move the highlight bar to
“FADER/WIPE”, then press it.
EXPOSURE AUTO
W. BALANCE AUTO
4 FADER OFF
/ WIPE
P. AE
/ EFFECT
TO MODE MENU
OFF
0
4 SELECT EFFECT
desired function, then press it.
END
•The FADER/WIPE Menu disappears and the effect is
reserved. The indicator representing the selected
FADER / WIPE effect appears.
P WIPE – SHUTTER
RANDOM
?R FADER/WIPE Menu
OFF
SEL. 4 WH FADER – WHITE
BK FADER – BLACK
FADER –MOSAIC
FADE/WIPE SELECTION
BW FADER – B.W ( , , , , , , , ,
, and )
A scene gradually appears on a black, white, or black-and-
MANUAL white screen (Fade-in or Wipe-in); or disappears, leaving a
WH
PAUSE black, white, or black-and-white screen (Fade-out or
Wipe-out).
Fade or Wipe works when recording is started or when
you stop recording.
Before the following step, perform the above steps 1
through 4.
[Ex.: FADER – WHITE] 5 START OR END RECORDING

Press START/STOP to activate Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/
out.
Fade-in
NOTE:
Z pg. 32.
Fade-out
PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION
( , , , , , and
)
Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a
professional transition effect. There are 6 Picture Wipe
START/STOP Button effects and 1 Dissolve effect. The Picture Wipe or Dissolve
works when recording is started.
Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 on
pg. 31.
5 STORE SCENE IN MEMORY

Engage the Record-Standby mode.
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during
recording . . .
.... press START/STOP when one scene is finished.
,,,
The point at which the scene ended is stored in
Previous scene end
,,,,
memory.
,,,,
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-
[Ex.: WIPE – SCROLL]
,,,,
Standby mode . . .
.... press START/STOP to start recording and press it
,,,, Within 5 minutes . . .

again when one scene is finished. The point at
which the scene ended is stored in memory.
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-
,,, ,,,,
,,,, ,,, Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe/
Dissolve . . .
,,,,
,,,, ,,,,
,,,,
.... the point at which the scene ended is already
stored in memory.
,,,, ,,,, 6 START RECORDING

If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of
the end of the previous recording (without having
Wipe-in
turned the camcorder’s power off), the previous scene
wipes out, revealing the new scene.
NOTES:
● You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing
and holding START/STOP .
● If the power is turned off after a scene is finished
recording, the stored point is erased.
This disables the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combination.
When this happens, the Picture Wipe/Dissolve indicator
blinks. Try recording again, but do not turn the power off
when you are finished. Please be advised that power
also shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the
Record-Standby mode.
● The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not
stored.
EN 33
Fader And Wipe Menu
Menu Effect
Fade in or out with a white screen.

FADER — WHITE
Fade in or out with a black screen.

FADER — BLACK
Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect.

FADER — MOSAIC
Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out
FADER — B.W
from color to black and white.
Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner,
WIPE — CORNER or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward
RECORDING
WIPE — WINDOW the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the
center.
Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.

WIPE — SLIDE
Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right,
WIPE — DOOR revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from
left and right to cover the scene.
The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or
WIPE — SCROLL wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.
Wipe in toward the center of a black screen from the top and bottom,
WIPE — SHUTTER or wipe out from the center toward the top and bottom, leaving a
black screen.
The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears.
DISSOLVE
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right
WIPE — CORNER corner to the lower left corner.
The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen
WIPE — WINDOW
toward the corners, covering the previous scene.
The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to
WIPE — SLIDE left.
The previous scene wipes out from the center to the right and left, like
WIPE — DOOR a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.
The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the
WIPE — SCROLL screen to the top.
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward
WIPE — SHUTTER the top and bottom of the screen.
When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the

RANDOM effect used in scene transition (from , , , , , ,
, and ). The Picture Wipe/Dissolve function is not available.
Program AE With Special Effects
A M
IMPORTANT:
If certain Fades or Wipes ( Z pg. 33) are activated, some
modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used.
If you select a mode that is unusable in the current
situation, the mode's symbol blinks.
Operation Switch
You can choose any one of the effects from the P.AE/
EFFECT Menu.

Set the Operation Switch to “ ”. Then set the Power
Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock
Lock Button Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD
monitor fully.
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Power lamp 2 ACCESS RECORDING MENU
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3 ACCESS “P.AE/EFFECT” SELECT MENU

Rotate MENU/SET to move the highlight bar to “P.AE/
EFFECT”, then press it.
Display
4 SELECT MODE
Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by
rotating MENU/SET, then press it.
FOCUS AUTO Recording Menu
EXPOSURE AUTO •The P.AE/EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected
W. BALANCE AUTO
FADER OFF mode is activated. The symbol of the selected mode
/ WIPE
4 P. AE OFF
appears.
/ EFFECT
5 DISABLE MODE
TO MODE MENU 0
END
To turn off the selected mode, re-access the P.AE/
EFFECT Menu and move the highlight bar to “OFF”
P. AE / EFFECT
by rotating MENU/SET. Then press it.
TWILIGHT P.AE/EFFECT Menu
SEPIA NOTE:
B/W MONOTONE Program AE with special effects can be changed during
SEL. 4 CLASSIC FILM
STROBE
recording or during Record-Standby.
1 SLOW 4X
2 SLOW 10X
PAUSE
The indicator for the selected mode appears, and the

selected mode is engaged.
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,,,,
EN
SHUTTER
(Variable Shutter
,,,,
,,,,
,,,,
Speed)
CLASSIC FILM
1/60–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.
second. Black bands that usually appear when
shooting a TV screen become narrower.
1/100–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a
second. The flickering that occurs when shooting
under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is STROBE
reduced.
1/250, 1/500–These settings allow fast-moving
images to be captured one frame at a time, for
vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the Your recording looks like a series of consecutive
shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use snapshots.
RECORDING
the shutter function under good lighting condi-
tions.
SLOW (Slow Shutter)
You can light dark subjects or areas even brighter
than they would be under good natural lighting.
TWILIGHT SLOW 4X
The Shutter Speed is set to 1/15th of a second to
quadruple the sensitivity.
Makes evening scenes look more natural.
White Balance (Z pg. 40) is initially set to , SLOW 10X
but can be changed to your desired setting. When
Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically The Shutter Speed is set to 1/6th of a second to
adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (33 ft) to provide 10 times the sensitivity.
infinity. From less than 10 m (33 ft), adjust the
focus manually. NOTES:
● When using “SLOW”, the image takes on a
strobe-like effect.
● Use “SLOW” only in dark areas.
SEPIA ● The Manual Focus indication may appear and
flash when “SLOW” is in use.
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old
● If the image is out of focus, adjust manually. It is
photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a
also recommended that you use a tripod, if
classic look.
possible.
MONOTONE
Like classic black and white films, your footage is
shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, VIDEO ECHO
it enhances the “classic film” effect.
Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your

recording a “fantasy” feeling.
Focus detection zone Focusing
AUTO FOCUS
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous
shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm
(2”) to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may
not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these
cases use manual focusing):
•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
•When illumination is low.*
•When the subject has no contrast (difference in bright-
ness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a
clear, blue sky.*
•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*
•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical
patterns that are regularly repeated.
•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking:
, , and
NOTES:
● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not
possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft
cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe
with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.
● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out first
( Z pg. 20). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the
camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on
the distance between the camcorder and the subject.
When “TELE MACRO” ( Z pg. 30) is activated, the
camcorder will not zoom out automatically.
EN 37
MANUAL FOCUS
A M
NOTE:
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder
adjustments ( Z pg. 13). If you have not, do so before
continuing.
Operation Switch
open the LCD monitor fully.
Lock Button 2 ACCESS RECORDING MENU

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3 ACCESS “FOCUS”
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“FOCUS”, then press it.

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RECORDING
4 ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS
Rotate MENU/SET to display “MANUAL”, then press
it. The Recording Menu disappears and “FOCUS” is
displayed in the upper left corner. The focus is locked
at this point.
4 FOCUS
Display
MANUAL Recording Menu

5 ADJUST FOCUS
To farther subject . . .
EXPOSURE AUTO .... rotate MENU/SET upward. “ ” appears and
W. BALANCE AUTO
FADER OFF blinks. Go to step 6.
/ WIPE
P. AE OFF To nearer subject . . .
/ EFFECT
TO MODE MENU 0 .... rotate MENU/SET downward. “ ” appears and
END
blinks. Go to step 6.
FOCUS
6 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS
Press MENU/SET. Focus adjustment is complete. The
indication changes from “FOCUS” to “MANUAL”.
•If you want to reset the focus, repeat from step 2.
To Change To Auto Focus . . .

.... rotate MENU/SET to display “AUTO” then press it in
step 4. The manual focus indicators disappear. Or, set
the Operation Switch to “ ”.
NOTES:
● After the Power Switch is set to “OFF”, Manual Focus is
FOCUS reset to “AUTO”.
● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto
position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you
focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,
sharply focused images cannot be obtained when
zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at
longer focal lengths.
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or
closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
Exposure Control
A M This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best
available picture quality, but you can override and make
the adjustment manually.
Operation Switch
BACK LIGHT Button
Lock Button
3 ACCESS “EXPOSURE”
“EXPOSURE”, then press it.
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4 ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL

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it. The Recording Menu disappears. “EXP.” and the
highlight bar on the exposure control indicator are
displayed.
Power Switch MENU/SET Dial
5 ADJUST EXPOSURE
To brighten the image . . .
.... rotate MENU/SET upward. The exposure control
Display indicator increases (maximum +6).
Go to step 6.
4 EXPOSURE MANUAL To darken the image . . .
W. BALANCE AUTO
FADER OFF .... rotate MENU/SET downward. The exposure
/ WIPE control indicator decreases (maximum –6).
P. AE OFF
/ EFFECT Go to step 6.
TO MODE MENU 0
END
6 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE
Press MENU/SET. Exposure adjustment is complete. The
indication “EXP.” changes to “MANUAL” and the
EXP. highlight bar on the exposure control indicator goes out.
To darken the image •If you want to reset the exposure, repeat step 2.
6
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .
.... rotate MENU/SET to display “AUTO” then press it in
step 4. The exposure control indicator disappears. Or
set the Operation Switch to “ ”.
EXP. NOTES:
● After the Power Switch is set to “OFF”, Exposure Control is reset
0
to “AUTO”.
● Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following
situations:
• When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background
is too bright.
• When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at
the beach or when skiing.
EXP. • When the background is overly dark or the subject light.
To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .

6 .... press BACK LIGHT. is displayed and the subject is
brightened. If pressed again, disappears and the
To brighten the image brightness returns to the previous level. The value shown
by the exposure control indicator plus 2 is the back light
compensation level. The maximum compensation level
is +6. Back light compensation is also available when the
Exposure control indicator Operation Switch is set to “ ”.
EN 39
Operation Switch Iris Lock
Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when
A M 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 or brighten.


3 ACCESS “EXPOSURE”
RECORDING
“EXPOSURE”, then press it.
Lock Button
4 ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL
it. “EXP.” is displayed.
FF CAME
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5 CENTER SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS

5S
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor

or the viewfinder, then press and hold MENU/SET for
over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and
MENU/SET Dial Power Switch “ ” appear, indicating that the iris is locked.
Press MENU/SET. The indication displayed in the
upper left corner changes from “EXP.” to “MANUAL”.
Display
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .
FOCUS AUTO Recording Menu .... rotate MENU/SET to display “AUTO” then press it in
EXPOSURE MANUAL
W. BALANCE
FADER
AUTO
OFF
step 4. The exposure control indicator and “ ”
/ WIPE disappear. Or, set the Operation Switch to “ ”.
P. AE OFF
/ EFFECT
TO MODE MENU 0 NOTE:
4 END Iris lock is recommended in the following situations:
● When shooting on a reflective natural background such
as at the beach or when skiing.
EXP. ● When shooting objects under a spotlight.
● When the subject is backing away.
0L ● When zooming.
To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .

.... after step 4, adjust the exposure rotating MENU/SET.
Then lock the iris in step 5. For automatic locking,
rotate MENU/SET to display “AUTO”, then press it in
Iris lock indicator
step 4. The iris becomes automatic after about 2
seconds.
Iris
Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lit
environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too much
light from entering. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to
allow more light in.
White Balance Adjustment
A M 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
Operation Switch
more professional color/tint reproduction.

Lock Button open the LCD monitor fully.
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3 ACCESS “W.BALANCE”
5S

“W.BALANCE”, then press it.

4 ACCESS
MENT
WHITE BALANCE ADJUST-
The Recording Menu disappears. “W.BAL.” appears

Display in the upper left corner and the currently selected
mode indication is also displayed.

EXPOSURE AUTO
W. BALANCE AUTO
FADER OFF
/ WIPE Cycle through the available settings of the selected
P. AE
/ EFFECT
OFF functions by rotating MENU/SET, and stop when the
TO MODE MENU 0 one you want is displayed.
4 END
“AUTO” – The white balance is adjusted automati-
cally. This is the factory preset position.
“ ” – When shooting with the white balance
FOCUS AUTO already having been set on the subject
(Z pg. 41).
EXPOSURE AUTO
4 W. BALANCE AUTO
FADER OFF
/ WIPE “ ” – When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.
P. AE OFF “ ” – When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.
/ EFFECT
TO MODE MENU 0 “ ” – When using a video light or other similar
END
type of lighting.
W . BAL .
White Balance
6 CLOSE WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
Press MENU/SET again. Selection is complete. The
indication “W.BAL.” changes to “MANUAL”.
Adjustment
AUTO
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

.... select “AUTO” in step 5. Or, set the Operation Switch
to “ ”.
NOTE:
White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone
( Z pg. 35) is activated.
EN 41
Manual White Balance Operation
White paper
If the camera is operating in Manual mode “ ”, perform
Manual White Balance when shooting under various types
of lighting.
1 SELECT OPERATION
Z
MODE
Follow steps 1 through 5 of the white balance
adjustment ( pg. 40), and select “ MAN.”.
2 SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the
subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the
white paper fills the screen.
Lock Button
3 ENTER SETTING
Press MENU/SET until begins blinking.
•When the setting is completed, stops blinking.
4 EXIT MANUAL WHITE BALANCE
RECORDING
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Press MENU/SET. The indication “W.BAL.” changes

to “MANUAL” and only the Manual White Balance
indicator is displayed.
MENU/SET Dial Power Switch To Change The Tint For Recording . . .
.... in step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The white
balance is adjusted based on the color, changing the
Display tint. Red paper — deeper green; blue paper — orange;
yellow paper — deeper purple.
EXPOSURE
4 W. BALANCE
FADER
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
NOTES:
/ WIPE ● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper
P. AE OFF
/ EFFECT in some circumstances. In such a case, adjust focus
TO MODE MENU 0 manually ( Z pg. 37).
END ● A subject can be shot under various types of lighting
conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight,
etc.). Because the color temperature is different
MANUAL
Manual White depending on the light source, the tint of the subject will
Balance Adjustment differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this
function for a more natural result.
● Once you adjust white balance during Manual White
Balance operation, the setting is retained even if the
power is turned off or the battery removed.
42 EN PLAYBACK Basic Playback
1 LOAD A CASSETTE
Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then
swing the cassette cover open until it locks. The
holder opens automatically.
Insert a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to close the
OPEN/EJECT
Switch cassette holder.

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down
the Lock Button. The power lamp lights.
Lock Button
3 PLAY BACK
Press 4/6. The playback picture appears.
Play/Pause (4/6) Button 4 STOP PLAYBACK

Press 5.
Power lamp
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Rewind or Fast-forward the tape

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Rewind (2) Fast-Forward

Button RA (3) Button
Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during
5S
Stop mode.
Stop (5) Button
NOTES:
Power Switch ● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when the power
supply is a battery pack, the camcorder shuts off
automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to
“OFF”, then to “ ”.
● The playback picture can also be viewed in the
viewfinder (with the viewfinder pulled out) or on a
connected TV ( Z pg. 46, 47). Camcorder operation is
Power Zoom
Lever (VOL.) the same as described in this section.
● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD
monitor with it flipped over and retracted.
● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
• When power is supplied from the battery pack: the
Speaker “ ” battery pack remaining power indicator is
displayed on the LCD monitor when it is turned on.
When power is supplied through the DC cord: “ ”
does not appear.
• During Stop mode, none of the indications are
displayed in the viewfinder.
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indication ● Copyguarded tapes cannot be played back. The screen
displays a blue background.
Tape running
Speaker (or Headphones) Volume Control
indicator You can adjust the speaker (or headphones connected to
the headphones connector) volume by pushing the Power
Zoom Lever.
1 ADJUST VOLUME
If you want to turn up the volume . . .
.... slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards “+”.
If you want to turn down the volume . . .
.... slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards “–”.
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Play/Pause (4/6) Button FEATURE: Still Playback
PURPOSE:
Rewind (2) Fast-Forward To pause during playback.
Button (3) Button
OPERATION:
Stop (5) Button 1) Press 4/6 during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again.
NOTES:
● If still playback continues for more than about 3
minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automati-
cally 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 so that the camcorder can stabilize the
still image. During this time, if PAUSE (6) on the
remote control is pressed, Slow-Motion Playback
will start. This is not a malfunction.
FEATURE: Shuttle Search

PURPOSE:
To allow high-speed search in either direction.
Lock Button
OPERATION:
PLAYBACK
1) Press 3 to forward or press 2 to reverse during
playback.
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Power lamp 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6.
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NOTES:
● During playback, press and hold 2 or 3. The
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5S
search continues as long as you hold the button.

Once you release it, normal playback resumes.
Power Switch ● A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during
Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.
FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback

Available only with the RM-V713U remote control
(provided) (Z pg. 54).
FEATURE: Frame-By-Frame Playback

FEATURE: Playback Zoom

FEATURE: Playback Special Effects

44 EN PLAYBACK Advanced Features
Playback Menu
The Playback Menu allows you to set the following
functions:
Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp,
Indication, Display and Time Code. The following
procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( Z pg. 60,
61).

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down
the Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open
the LCD monitor fully.
Lock Button
2 ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU
Press MENU/SET. The Playback Menu appears.
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Power lamp 3 SELECT FUNCTION
Move the highlight bar to the desired function by
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rotating MENU/SET. Press it to activate.
5S

Rotate MENU/SET to cycle through the available
settings for the selected function, and stop when the
desired setting appears. Then press MENU/SET, and
the highlight bar automatically moves to “END”.
Display FULL SOUND •To set parameters for other functions, repeat steps 3
SOUND1 and 4.
SOUND2
FULL SOUND
5 CLOSE MENU
48kHz MODE FULL SOUND
32kHz MODE SOUND1 SOUND1
SYNCHRO 0.0
INDICATION ON
SOUND2 Press MENU/SET again, and the menu disappears.
DISPLAY ON ON
TIMECODE OFF OFF
ON
4 END OFF
ON
Playback Menu OFF
4 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND

32kHz MODE SOUND1
SYNCHRO 0.0
INDICATION ON
DISPLAY ON
TIMECODE OFF
END
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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”.)
Recording sound Display Output sound
32 kHz FULL SOUND
SOUND 1 Stereo sound
SOUND 2
48 kHz FULL SOUND Stereo sound
SOUND 1 “L” sound is output on both channels
SOUND 2 “R” sound is output on both channels
When watching a tape recorded at 32 kHz, if you want to change the output sound, access the Playback Menu
and, in step 3 on page 44, select “32 kHz MODE” and set it for “FULL SOUND”, “SOUND 1” or “SOUND 2”.
When playing back a tape recorded at 48 kHz, set in the same manner.
NOTES:
● You can also use the provided RM-V713U remote control’s AUDIO MONITOR button to change the output sound
(without having to access the Playback Menu). Make sure you point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote
sensor.
● During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made. This detection cannot
be made during fast-forward or rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner.
PLAYBACK
Display
TIME CODE (Displaying The Time Code During Playback)
You can display the Time Code on screen during playback. This is especially
useful for editing. This function is preset to “OFF”. To turn it on, select “TIME
CODE” at the Playback Menu and change the setting (Z pg. 44).
ON– The Time Code is displayed on the playback screen.
DEC 25 ’ 98
TC 12 : 34 : 24 PM 5 : 30 OFF– The Time Code does not appear.
Frames* DISPLAY (Displaying the Date During Playback)

Seconds If the time has been set, the date is automatically recorded separately from
Minutes the recorded video signal. You can display or remove the date anytime
during playback. This function is preset to “ON”. To turn it off, select
*30 frames = 1 second
“DISPLAY” at the Playback Menu and change the setting (Z pg. 44).
ON– The date is displayed on the playback screen.
OFF– The date is not displayed.
INDICATION
You can make the Playback Sound, Time Code and Date indications
DEC 25 ’ 99 disappear. This function overrides the “TIME CODE” and “DISPLAY”
TC 12 : 34 : 24 PM 5 : 30
settings in the Playback Menu. The factory-preset is “ON”. To activate this
function, select “INDICATION” in the Playback Menu and change the
setting (Z pg. 44).
OFF– The Playback Sound, Time Code and Date indications do not appear
32kHz/SOUND1 on the Playback Screen.
ON– The Playback Sound, Time Code and Date indications are displayed
according to how “TIME CODE” and “DISPLAY” are set in the
Playback Menu.
TC 12 : 34 : 24
DEC 25 ’ 99
PM 5 : 30
NOTE:
If “INDICATION” is set in the Mode Menu, “INDICATION” in the Playback
Menu will also be set to the same setting ( Z pg. 28, 30).
46 EN PLAYBACK Basic Connections
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV
instruction manuals.
A.A.Connection
Connection toVCR
to a TV or a TV or VCR
equipped withequipped
an S-VIDEO with
IN andan
A/VS-VIDEO
input
IN and A/V
connectors input connectors
When connecting to a TV or VCR, use the provided Docking Station, an optional Audio/Video cable and
S-Video cable.
Docking Station Attachment

First align the camcorder direction stud and screw on the Docking Station with the camcorder’s stud
hole and tripod mounting socket and tighten the screw.
When removing the camcorder, loosen the screw and detach the camcorder.
Stud hole
Tripod mounting socket
Screw
Bottom of
Stud Docking Station
Screw Knob
To TV or VCR Yellow:
Audio/Video cable Not connected
[RCA plug to RCA
Yellow: Not connected plug] (optional)
TV
Red to AUDIO R IN Red to AUDIO R OUT
White to AUDIO L IN White to AUDIO L OUT
VCR To S-VIDEO IN S-Video cable To S-VIDEO OUT

(optional)
B.
A.Connection to a TV or
Connection toVCR equipped
a TV or VCRonlyequipped
with A/V input
withconnectors
an S-VIDEO
Use the provided Audio/Video cable.
Yellow to VIDEO IN To AV OUT

TV
Red to AUDIO R IN Audio/Video cable
[mini-plug to RCA plug]
White to AUDIO L IN (provided)
To TV or VCR
VCR Connector
cover*
* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

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NOTES:
1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS
Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. ● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery
pack. ( Z pg. 9)
2 CONNECT
VCR
CAMCORDER TO TV OR
● The S-Video cable and Audio/Video cable (RCA
Connect as shown in the illustration (Z pg. 46). plug to RCA plug) are optional. Be sure to use the
following:
If Using A VCR . . . go to step 3. • S-Video cable: YTU94146A
If not . . . go to step 4. • Audio/Video cable (RCA plug to RCA plug):
YTU94147A
3 CONNECT
INPUT
VCR OUTPUT TO TV Consult the JVC Service Center described on the
sheet included in the package for details on their
availability.
Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.
● Never connect any other Audio/Video cable than
4 SUPPLY POWER
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
the provided Audio/Video cable (mini-plug to RCA
plug) to the camcorder’s AV OUT connector.
● When using the cables, make sure you connect the
5 SELECT MODE
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the
TV to its VIDEO mode.
end of the cable with the core filter to the
camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.
● To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the
To choose whether or not the following displays camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” or “5S”,
appear on the connected TV . . . then set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
•Date/Time, Time Code ● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its
.... set to “ON” or “OFF” in the Playback Menu minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
PLAYBACK
(Z pg. 44). when the camcorder is turned on.
•Playback Sound Mode Display ● If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially
.... set the Operation Switch to “ ”, then set the shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the
Power Switch to the camera position TV as interference will occur in the camcorder
(“ ” or “5S”) while pressing down the playback picture.
Lock Button. Press MENU/SET and set “ON ● To keep the camcorder’s display from appearing on
SCREEN” in the Date/Time Menu (Z pg. 10) to the TV screen during playback, set “INDICATION”
“ON” or “OFF”. Then, set the Power Switch to “OFF” in the Playback Menu ( Z pg. 44) and
back to “ ”. press DISPLAY on the remote control.
● While the Audio/Video cable is connected to the
AV OUT connector, sound cannot be heard from
the speaker.
48 EN PLAYBACK Advanced Connections
PC with DV connector- Connection To A Personal Computer
equipped capture board PC
This camcorder can transfer still images to a personal
computer by using the provided software when connected
as shown in the illustration. It is also possible to transfer
still images to a personal computer with a DV connector-
equipped capture board installed.

Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.
To DV
connector
To
RS-232C 2 CONNECT TO PC
Connect the camcorder or Docking Station to your
PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the
illustration.
•To attach the camcorder to Docking Station, refer to
PC “Docking Station Attachment” on pg. 46.
connection
DV cable
(optional)
cable
(provided) 3 TURN ON POWER
Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while
pressing down the Lock Button and turn on the PC.
NOTES:
Core filter Core filter ● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack
To PC ( Z pg. 9).
To DV
IN/OUT (DIGITAL ● Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV
STILL) cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only
the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.
Open the ● The date/time information cannot be captured into PC.
connector ● Also refer to the instruction manuals of the provided
cover.
Software and the DV connector-equipped capture
board.
● Be sure to use a DV cable with the core filter.
Lock Button Power Switch

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Power Switch Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With
Power lamp A DV Connector
PLA Connection to the Digital Printer GV-DT3 (optional) allows
you to print out the images or to transfer the captured
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image from the Digital Printer to a personal computer. It is

also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder
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5S
onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector.

This function is called Digital Dubbing (Z pg. 51), which
offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.

Make sure all the units are turned off.
Lock Button
2 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO PRINTER
OR VIDEO UNIT EQUIPPED WITH DV
INPUT CONNECTOR
Open the Make connections to the device you want to connect
connector cover. to using the DV cable, as shown in the illustration.
To DV IN/OUT
3 CONNECT PRINTER TO PC
(IF NECESSARY)
Connect the PC connection cable (provided) to the
printer's PC connector and the PC’s RS-232C
PLAYBACK
connector.
DV cable (optional)
4 TURN ON POWER
Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while
pressing down the Lock Button and turn on the other
units.
To DV
NOTES:
To DV IN
connector connector ● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery
pack. ( Z pg. 9)
Video unit equipped ● For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected
with a DV input only to one device at a time. This camcorder can also be
connector used as a recorder ( Z pg. 51).
● If Still Playback, Slow-Motion Playback, Fast-Forward or
Rewind is attempted with the camcorder connected to a
video unit via the DV connector, the image will take on
To PC an effect similar to a colored mosaic pattern or it will
connector become black.
● Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected
units.
Core filter ● Be sure to use a DV cable with the core filter.
Digital Printer
PC
connection
cable
(provided)
To RS-232C
PC
50 EN TAPE DUBBING
Tape Dubbing
Play/Pause (4/6) Button
1 CONNECT EQUIPMENT
Following the illustration at left, connect the
camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 46 and 47.
2 PREPARE FOR DUBBING

Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ”, turn on
the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes
in the camcorder and the VCR.
3 SELECT VCR MODE

Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.
Power Switch
4 FIND EDIT-IN POINT
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot just
before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press 4/6
on the camcorder.
5 START EDITING
Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s
Record mode.
Red to Yellow to To
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
R OUT OUT* OUT
6 STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press 4/6
on the camcorder.
White to
AUDIO
L OUT 7 EDIT MORE SEGMENTS
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.
Audio/
Video cable S-Video cable NOTES:
[RCA plug to (optional) ● The S-Video cable and Audio/Video cable (RCA plug to
RCA plug]
(optional) RCA plug) are optional. Be sure to use the following:
• S-Video cable: YTU94146A
• Audio/Video cable (RCA plug to RCA plug):
White to
AUDIO L IN
YTU94147A
Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet
included in the package for details on their availability.
Red to To ● You can use the AV OUT connector on the camcorder
Yellow to S-VIDEO for connection.
AUDIO VIDEO IN*
R IN IN ● You can use Playback Zoom ( Z pg. 54) or Playback
Special Effects ( Z pg. 55) in step 5.
● Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications
VCR (Recording deck) do not appear on the connected TV. If they do appear
during dubbing, they are being recorded onto the new
tape.
To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display, press
DISPLAY on the RM-V713U remote control (provided).
● Select “DISPLAY” and “TIME CODE” from the Playback
TV Menu ( Z pg. 44) to show or hide the Date/Time and
the Time Code on the recording.
● To keep all the camcorder’s indications from appearing
on the VCR, set “INDICATION” to “OFF” in the
Playback Menu ( Z pg. 44) and press DISPLAY on the
*Connect when the S-Video cable is not used. remote control.
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Digital Dubbing
PLA
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the
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camcorder onto other video unit equipped with a DV
connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any
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image or sound deterioration.

Power Switch
Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
Lock Button
2 MAKE CONNECTIONS
Connect the camcorder to your video unit equipped
with a DV connector using the DV cable (optional) as
Open the shown in the illustration.
connector cover.
3 START PLAYBACK
Press 4 to play back the source tape.
To DV
4 START RECORDING
While watching the playback on the monitor, engage
the DV connector-equipped video unit’s record mode
IN/OUT
from the spot on the source tape you want to begin
recording.
NOTES:
DV cable ● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
(optional) Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack
( Z pg. 9).
● If the remote control is used when both the player and
To DV recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the
IN/OUT Video unit equipped same operation. To prevent this from happening, press
with DV connector the buttons on both units.
● For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected
only to one device at a time. This camcorder can also be
used as a recorder.
● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on
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the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that
an unusual image is not dubbed.
● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,
sometimes the image may not appear in step 3. If the
PLAY (4) above occurs, turn off power and make connections
STOP (5) again.1
● If “Playback Zoom” ( Z pg. 54), “Playback Special
Effects” ( Z pg. 55) or “Snapshot” is attempted during
RM-V713U playback, only the original playback image recorded on
(provided) the tape is output from the DV IN/OUT connector.
● Be sure to use a DV cable with the core filter.
To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . .

1. Turn the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button.
2. Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on.
3. Press START/STOP to engage the Record-Pause mode. “DV IN” appears on the screen.
4. Press START/STOP to start recording. “DV IN” changes to “ DV IN ”.
5. Press START/STOP again to engage the Record-Pause mode. “ DV IN ” returns to “DV IN”.
NOTES:
● During Digital Dubbing, the image is dubbed using the recording mode selected in the Mode Menu
( Z pg. 12).
● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current
“SOUND MODE” setting ( Z pg. 30).
● During Digital Dubbing, no signal is output from the AV OUT connector.
52 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this
camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations
(Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your
VCR. This remote control unit makes additional playback
functions possible.
Installing The Battery

2 The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).
3
1
1 PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
Pull out the battery holder while pressing the knob as
1 shown.
Knob
2 INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER
Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have
the “+” mark visible.
3 RE-INSERT HOLDER
Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
•Read the caution concerning lithium batteries
(Z pg. 2).
When using the remote control, be sure to

point it at the remote sensor. The illustra-
tion shows the approximate transmitted
beam effective area for indoor use.
The transmitted beam may not be effective
Transmitted beam or may cause incorrect operation outdoors
effective area or when the remote sensor is directly
exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
ft)
(16.4
15° 5m
30
°
30
° Remote sensor
15°
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1 0
2 !
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3 @
4 #
$
5 %
6 ^
7 &
8 *
9 (
)
RM-V713U (provided)
Functions
Buttons With the camcorder’s Power With the camcorder’s Power
Switch set to the camera position Switch set to “ ”.
(“ ” or “5S”) .
1 PAUSE IN Connector — Z pg. 57
2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (Z pg. 20) Zoom in/out (Z pg. 54)
3 DISPLAY Button — Z pg. 50
4 SHIFT Button — Z pg. 54
5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons — Z pg. 54
Left/Right Buttons — Z pg. 54
6 FADE/WIPE Button — Z pg. 57
7 REW Button — Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search
(Z pg. 42, 43)
8 EFFECT Button — Z pg. 55
9 EFFECT ON/OFF Button — Z pg. 55
0 Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal.
! START/STOP Button Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder.
@ AUDIO MONITOR Button — Z pg. 45
# MBR SET Button — Z pg. 56
$ Down Button — Z pg. 54
A. DUB Button — Z pg. 62
% Up Button — Z pg. 54
^ FF Button — Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle
Search (Z pg. 42, 43)
& PLAY Button — Playback start (Z pg. 42)
* PAUSE Button — Pause (Z pg. 43)
( STOP Button — Stop (Z pg. 42)
) R.A.EDIT Buttons — Z pg. 56 – 61
54 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback
PURPOSE:
To allow slow-speed search in either direction.
Power Switch OPERATION:
1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press
PLA PAUSE (6) at the point where you want to start
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2) Press SLOW (9 or 0). After playing back for approx.

1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx. 2 minutes in Slow
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5S
Forward, normal playback resumes.

n To stop Slow-Motion Playback in progess, press PLAY (4).
NOTES:
● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image
processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.
Play (4) Button
● After SLOW (9 or 0) is pressed, the still image may be
displayed for a few seconds, then the screen may become
blue back for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.
● There may be a small margin between the slow-motion
Stop (5) Button playback start point you chose and the start point at which
the camcorder actually begins playback in slow motion.
● During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be distur-
bances in video and the picture may seem unstable,
especially with steady images. This is not a malfunc-
tion.
● During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE (6) to
pause playback.
FEATURE: Frame-By-Frame Playback

Remote sensor
PURPOSE:
To allow frame-by-frame search.
OPERATION:
1) To change from normal to Frame-By-Frame Playback,
press PAUSE (6) at the point where you want to start
Frame-By-Frame Playback.
2) Press PAUSE (6) repeatedly. Each time it is pressed, the
frame is played back.
Zoom Buttons
T W
Up Button FEATURE: Playback Zoom
SHIFT
Left or SLOW Down Button PURPOSE:
Rewind Button To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time
PLAY
during playback.
Right or SLOW PAUSE
Forward Button STOP OPERATION:
1) Press PLAY (4) to find the scene of interest.
RM-V713U 2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control.
(provided) Make sure the remote control is pointed at the
camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in.
3) You can move the image on screen around to find a
Normal playback Press T particular portion of the picture. While holding down
SHIFT, press (Left), (Right), (Up) and
(Down).
n To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns
to normal. Or, press STOP (5) and then press PLAY (4).
NOTES:
To move image, ● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still
press (Right) playback.
while keeping ● During digital image processing, the quality of the
SHIFT held down image may suffer.
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FEATURE: Playback Special Effects
PURPOSE:
To allow you to add creative effects to the playback
Power Switch image. You can use any one of the 5 effects.
OPERATION:
PLA 1) To start playback, press PLAY (4).
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2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote

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5S
sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT
Select Menu appears.
3) Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by
pressing EFFECT. The selected function is activated
and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.
n To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/
Play (4) Button OFF on the remote control. Pressing it again re-
activates the selected effect.
n To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2 of
the above “OPERATION”.
NOTES:
● When some Playback Special Effects are used, the
Multi-Analyzer 4 and Multi-Analyzer 9 Snapshot
PLAYBACK EFFECT
modes ( Z pg. 26) are not available.
PLAYBACK EFFECT ● The effects that can be used during playback are
4 OFF Select Menu Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video
1 CLASSIC FILM
2 B/W MONOTONE
Echo. The effects work the same in playback as they
3 SEPIA did in recording. Refer to page 35 for more
4 STROBE
5 VIDEO ECHO information.
Remote sensor
T W
PLAY
EFFECT
EFFECT ON/OFF
RM-V713U
(provided)
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the
source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic
VCR (Recording deck) editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily
performed when the RM-V713U MBR (Multi-Brand
Remote, Z pg. 52) is set to operate with your brand of
VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by
operating the VCR manually.
Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is installed
in the remote control RM-V713U (Z pg. 52).
T W
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
3
SHIFT
1
MBR SET
2
1 SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote
towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to
6 4 the VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBR
SET, and press button (A) and then (B).
5
•The code is automatically set once you release MBR
RM-V713U SET, and the VCR’s power comes on.
(provided) 789`
2 OPERATE VCR
Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while
holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote for the
desired function. The functions the remote can
VCR CODE LIST control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR
VCR BRAND BUTTONS VCR BRAND BUTTONS REC STBY (you do not need to press SHIFT for this
NAME (A) (B) NAME (A) (B) one).
GE 1 1 PHILIPS 3 3 You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
9 2 7 2
9 `
9 4
PANASONIC 1 3 IMPORTANT
1 7 Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and
HITACHI 6 6 1 1 those of many other makers, it may not work with yours
6 3 9 4
or may offer limited functions.
JVC A 9 1 1 8
B 9 6 RCA 9 2 NOTES:
C 9 3 9 4 ● If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try
MAGNAVOX 9 5 6 6 another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
1 1 6 3 ● Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically. In
7 1 9 ` this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.
7 6 SANYO 3 6 ● If the remote control is not able to control the VCR, use
MITSUBISHI 6 7 3 5 the controls on the VCR.
6 8 SHARP 1 5 ● When the remote control's battery runs out, the VCR
NEC 3 7 1 ` brand you have set will be erased.
3 8 In that case, replace the old battery with a new one to
SONY 6 5 reset the VCR brand.
PHILIPS 1 9 6 `
9 5 3 9
1 1 3 1
9 4
9 1 TOSHIBA 6 9
9 6 6 1
1 2 ZENITH 1 6
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MAKE CONNECTIONS
Also refer to pg. 46, 47 and 49.
1 CONNECT TO . . .
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE
TERMINAL
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE
terminal.
To JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE
EDIT
PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH
R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR
Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT
connector.
Red to Yellow to To VCR OTHER THAN TYPE OR
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
R OUT OUT* OUT Connect the editing cable to the RM-V713U’s
PAUSE IN connector.
White to
AUDIO
L OUT
S-Video
2 PREPARE CAMCORDER
Insert a recorded tape and set the Power Switch to
“ ” while pressing down the Lock Button.
Audio/ cable
Video cable (optional)
White to
[RCA plug to
RCA plug]
(optional)
Editing
cable
3 PREPARE VCR
Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and
engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).
AUDIO L IN (provided)
SELECT SCENES
Red to Yellow to To S-VIDEO
AUDIO
R IN
VIDEO
IN*
IN
4 START SOURCE PLAYBACK
Press PLAY (4) and then press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF on
the remote control. Make sure to point the remote
To Remote
PAUSE or control at the camcorder’s remote sensor.
VCR R.A. EDIT
•The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.
TV
To PAUSE IN 5 EXECUTE FADE/WIPE IN
(IF NECESSARY)
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Press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.
DISPLAY •Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,
PLAY and stop when the one you want is displayed.
•You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the
FADE/WIPE R.A.EDIT
ON/OFF beginning of Program 1.
RM-V713U (provided)
*Connect when the S-Video cable is not used.
NOTES:
● The S-Video cable and Audio/Video cable (RCA plug to RCA plug) are optional. Be sure to use the following:
• S-Video cable: YTU94146A
• Audio/Video cable (RCA plug to RCA plug): YTU94147A
Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on their availability.
● You can use the AV OUT connector on the camcorder for connection.
● Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If they appear during
Random Assemble Editing, they will be recorded onto the new tape. To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display, press
DISPLAY on the remote control. Select “DISPLAY” and “TIME CODE” from the Playback Menu ( Z pg. 44) to show or
hide the Date/Time and the Time Code on the recording. To show or hide all indications except for the Random
Assemble Editing Menu, set “INDICATION” to “OFF” in the Playback Menu ( Z pg. 44) and press DISPLAY on the
remote control. When Random Assemble Editing starts, its indications disappear and are not recorded on the new tape.
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Program SELECT SCENES (cont.)
2
3
IN
1 –– –– : –– ~
~
OUT MODE
6 SET EDIT-IN POINT
At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT on
the remote control. The Edit-In position appears on
4 ~
5 ~
6 ~ the Random Assemble Editing Menu.
7 ~
7 SET EDIT-OUT POINT

Power Switch 8 ~
TIME CODE –– : –– 4
TOTAL 00 : 00
At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The
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Random Assemble Edit-Out position appears on the Random Assemble
YO
Editing Menu Editing Menu.

FF CAME
RA
8 USE FADE/WIPE ON SCENE

5S
TRANSITION (IF NECESSARY)

Press FADE/WIPE.
•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,
and stop when the one you want is displayed.
•If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an Edit-Out
point, the effect is automatically applied to the
following Edit-In point.
•You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the end
of the last scene.
•When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is
Remote sensor included in the total time (this does not apply to
Picture Wipe/Dissolve).1
RM-V713U
9 USE PLAYBACK SPECIAL EFFECTS
(IF NECESSARY, Z pg. 55)
(provided) T W Press EFFECT.
FADE/WIPE
PLAY
10 REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES
Repeat steps 6 through 9.
EFFECT •To change previously registered points, press
EDIT IN/OUT R.A.EDIT CANCEL on the remote control. The registered
ON/OFF
points disappear, one at a time, from the most
recently registered point.
CANCEL •If you are not using Fade/Wipe or Program AE with
special effects, repeat steps 6 and 7 only.
NOTES:
● When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes ( Z pg. 21), the camcorder may not find the
Edit-In point you chose and a malfunction may occur.
● When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between
them.
● If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the recording deck’s Record-Standby mode will be
cancelled and editing will not take place.
● If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and Edit-Out points, a blue-backed screen may be
included in the edited version.
● 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 select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE with special effects, you cannot use the Dissolve or
Black & White Fader. In this case the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins blinking. Once the next
Edit-In point is registered, the effect is turned off. To combine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during
recording, then use Dissolve or Black & White Fader during Random Assemble Editing.
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AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
11 PREPARE SOURCE TAPE

Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of
the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).
START/STOP
12 ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE MODE
Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote
sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually
Button engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
13 START EDITING
Press START/STOP on the camcorder. Editing
proceeds as programed, right through to the end of
the last registered scene.
Pause (6) Button
•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does
not start editing.
Rewind (2) •When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters
Button the Pause mode, and the recording deck enters its
Record-Standby mode.
Stop (5) Button •If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will
be dubbed all the way to the end automatically.
1
IN
1 WH 0 0 : 2 5 ~
OUT
02 : 05
MODE
P –– Random Assemble
14 STOP EDITING
Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the
VCR.
2 P 07 : 18 ~ 08 : 31 –– Editing Menu
3 –– 03 : 33 ~ 05 : 53 B/W
4 09 : 30 ~ 13 : 15 To make the R.A. Edit counter display disappear, press
5 15 : 55 ~ 16 : 20 –– ––
6 –– –– : –– ~ R.A. EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.
7 ~
8
TIME CODE
~
16 : 30 4 NOTES:
TOTAL 9 : 39
● Pressing R.A. EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control
clears all settings registered during Random Assemble
Editing.
● 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.
● Random Assemble Editing may not function properly
Remote Sensor
when using a tape including several duplicated Time
Codes ( Z pg. 21).
RM-V713U
T W
(provided)
FADE/WIPE
EFFECT PAUSE
EDIT IN/OUT R.A. EDIT
ON/OFF
CANCEL VCR REC
STBY
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 have
recorded scenes you did not want. For a cleanly edited
tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder
against your VCR.
DIAGNOSING VCR’S AGAINST

CAMCORDER TIMING
Program 1
IN OUT MODE
1 PREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT
Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the
remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and
1 –– –– : –– ~ PLA
2 ~ press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF.
YO
3 ~
FF CAME
4 ~
5 ~ RA •“Random Assemble Editing Menu” appears.
6 ~ 5S
7 ~
8
TIME CODE
TOTAL
~
–– : ––
00 : 00
4
Power Switch 2 CHOOSE A SCENE
Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1
only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing,
Random Assemble
Editing Menu select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-
In point.
3 PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE

•If any images from the scene prior to the transition
VCR
TV (Recording deck) you chose for your Edit-In point were recorded, that
means your VCR moves quickly from Record-Pause
to Record mode.
•If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the
VCR is slow to start recording.
Remote sensor
RM-V713U
T W
(provided)
R.A.EDIT
ON/OFF
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ADJUSTMENT OF VCR’S AGAINST
CAMCORDER TIMING
4 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/SET. The Playback Menu appears.
5 SELECT FUNCTION
Move the highlight bar to “SYNCHRO” by rotating
MENU/SET, then press it. The value for “SYNCHRO”
is highlighted.
PLA
6 INPUT CORRECTION DATA Z
Based on the diagnostics performed ( pg. 60), you
can now increase the VCR’s speed by rotating
YO
FF CAME
RA
MENU/SET upward. You can also slow down the
5S
VCR’s speed by rotating MENU/SET downward. The
adjustment range is from –1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in
0.1-second increments.
Display
7 CLOSE MENU
Press MENU/SET twice.
•Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning
Playback Menu
48kHz MODE FULL SOUND with step 4 on page 57.
32kHz MODE SOUND1
4 SYNCHRO 0.0
INDICATION
DISPLAY
ON
ON
NOTES:
TIMECODE OFF ● Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do
a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check
END
whether the value you have input is appropriate or not,
and make adjustments accordingly.
● Depending on the recorder, there may be situations
where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.
48kHz MODE FULL SOUND
32kHz MODE SOUND1
4 SYNCHRO 0.0
INDICATION ON
DISPLAY ON
TIMECODE OFF
END
TV
VCR
(Recording deck)
Audio Dubbing
The audio track can be customized only when recorded
on the 32 kHz mode (Z pg. 30).
NOTES:
● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at
Lock Button
48 kHz, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank
portion of a tape.
● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching in the television,
Speaker
make connections ( Z pg. 46).
Display
1 FIND EDIT-IN POINT
Play back the tape to locate the point where editing
will start, then press PAUSE (6).
PLA
YO
2 ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY

FF CAME
While holding A.DUB (e) on the remote control,

RA
5S
press PAUSE (6). “6e” appears.

Power Switch
Audio Dub Standby mode
3 BEGIN DUBBING
Press PLAY (4) , then begin “narrating”.
•Speak into the microphone.
Stereo microphone
Remote sensor
4 PAUSE DURING DUBBING
Press PAUSE (6).
5 STOP DUBBING
Press STOP (5).
AV OUT
(headphones)
connector
NOTES:
● Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional microphone,
which should be connected to the provided Audio cable, with
the Audio Cable connected to the external microphone input
connector (MIC) on the Docking Station. The provided Audio
cable reduces interference.
Located ● While an optional microphone is connected, the built-in
beneath microphone is disabled.
the cover. ● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 32 kHz, the old
and new soundtracks are recorded separately.
External ● To select the desired sound for playback, press AUDIO
microphone MONITOR on the remote control.
input connector ● If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may be
disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.
AUDIO ● If feedback or howling occurs during TV Playback, move the
MONITOR camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down the
T W
TV’s volume.
DISPLAY ● Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing. To
A.DUB hear sound, connect optional headphones to the AV OUT
(headphones) connector.
PLAY ● If you change from 32 kHz to 48 kHz in mid-recording and then
PAUSE
use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from the point
RM-V713U where 48 kHz recording began.
STOP
(provided) ● During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded
in the LP mode, scenes recorded at 48 kHz or a blank portion,
Audio Dubbing stops and “ERROR! REFER MANUAL” appears.
Recording sound Display Output sound

32 kHz FULL SOUND Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereo.
SOUND 2 New track is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
SOUND 1 Original track is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 63
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery
pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed
as usual from the beginning.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. No power is supplied. 1. • The power is not connected 1. • Connect the AC Power
properly. Adapter/Charger securely
• The battery is dead. (Z pg. 9).
• The LCD monitor is not open • Replace the dead battery with a
fully or the viewfinder is not fully charged one (Z pg. 8, 9).
pulled out when recording. • Open the LCD monitor fully or
pull out the viewfinder. The
LCD monitor turns on/off
when it is opened/closed at
approx. 90° while the Power
Switch is set to any position
except “OFF” if the viewfinder
is not fully pulled out.
2. “SET DATE/TIME!” appears. 2. • The built-in clock’s recharge- 2. • Connect the camcorder to an
able lithium battery is AC outlet using the AC Power
discharged. Adapter/Charger for over
• The previously set date/time is 24 hours to charge the clock’s
erased. lithium battery (Z pg. 10).
3. Recording cannot be 3. • The tape’s erase protection 3. • Set the tape’s erase protection
performed. switch is set to “SAVE”. switch to “REC” (Z pg. 11).
• The Power Switch is set to • Set the Power Switch to any
“ ”. position except “ ” or
• “TAPE END” appears. “OFF” (Z pg. 15).
• The cassette’s cover is open. • Replace with new cassette
(Z pg. 11).
• Close the cassette’s cover.
4. There is no picture. 4. • The camcorder is not getting 4. • Turn the camcorder’s power
power, or some other off and on again (Z pg. 16).
malfunction exists.
5. Some functions are not 5. • The Operation Switch is set to 5. • Set the Operation Switch to
available using MENU/SET. “ ”. “ ” (Z pg. 15).
6. The focus does not adjust 6. • Focus is set to “MANUAL”. 6. • Set Focus to “AUTO”
automatically. • The recording was done in a (Z pg. 37).
dark place, or the contrast was • Clean the lens and check the
low. focus again (Z pg. 68).
• The lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.
7. The cassette will not load 7. • The cassette is in the wrong 7. • Set it in the right position
properly. position. (Z pg. 11).
• The battery’s charge is low. • Install a fully charged battery
(Z pg. 8, 9).
8. In the 5-Second mode, 8. • The 5-Second mode in the 8. • Select “5S” or “5SD” in the
recording ends before System Menu is set to System Menu (Z pg. 28, 30).
5 seconds have elapsed. “ANIM.”.

64 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
9. Snapshot mode cannot be 9. • The Squeeze mode is 9. • Disengage the Squeeze mode
used. selected. (Z pg. 29).
• Digital Zoom is used.
10. The color of Snapshot looks 10. • The light source or the subject 10. • Find a white subject and
strange. does not include white. Or compose your shot so that it
there are various different light also appears in the frame
sources behind the subject. (Z pg. 26).
11. Digital Zoom does not work. 11. • 10X optical zoom is selected. 11. • Turn off the Video Echo mode
• The Video Echo mode is (Z pg. 35).
activated. • Wait until the Picture Wipe or
• Picture Wipe or Dissolve are Dissolve effects are
being used in a scene completed (Z pg. 31 – 33).
transition. • Change the setting of either
• 5-Second recording was the System Menu or the
done with the Power Switch Power Switch (Z pg. 24).
set to “5S”, and with “5SD”
selected in the System Menu.
12. Program AE with special 12. • The Operation Switch is set to 12. • Set the Operation Switch to
effects and Fade/Wipe Effects “ ” and/or the Power Switch “ ” and/or set the Power
do not work. is set to “5S”. Switch to “ ”.
13. The Black & White Fader 13. • The Sepia or Monotone mode 13. • Turn off Sepia and Monotone
does not work. is activated. (Z pg. 34).
14. The Dissolve function does 14. • The Sepia, Monotone or Slow 14. • Turn off Sepia, Monotone or
not work. Shutter mode of Program AE Slow Shutter before adding
with special effects is Dissolve to a scene transition
activated. (Z pg. 34).
• The Squeeze mode is • Make sure that the Squeeze
selected. mode in the Recording Menu
• The previously selected mode is set to “OFF” (Z pg. 29).
of Program AE with special • Make sure you have selected
effects was changed after the the mode of Program AE with
last selected scene for editing special effects you want before
was registered. starting editing (Z pg. 34).
15. The Picture Wipe and 15. • The last selected editing scene 15. • Select Picture Wipe or
Dissolve functions do not is ending. Dissolve before beginning
work. • At the end of the last selected recording. The effects are
scene for editing, the Power then automatically activated
Switch was set to “OFF”. (Z pg. 32).
• The power is off. • Do not turn off the
camcorder’s power after
setting Edit-In and Edit-Out
points, as they will all be
erased (Z pg. 32).
• The camcorder automatically
shuts off after 5 minutes have
elapsed in the Record-
Standby mode. Make sure
you continue operations
within 5 minutes after
engaging Record-Standby
mode (Z pg. 32).
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16. The picture wipe function 16. • The Slow Shutter mode is 16. • Make sure the Squeeze mode,
doesn’t work. activated. Cinema mode, or Slow
• The Squeeze or Cinema mode Shutter mode is not activated
is selected in the Recording when preparing to use the
Menu. Picture Wipe function (Z pg.
29, 35).
17. Scene transition does not go 17. • When using “Picture Wipe/ 17.
as expected. Dissolve” (Z pg. 32) or
“Dissolves during 5 second
recording mode” (Z pg. 24),
there is a delay of a fraction of
a second between the
previous record stop-point ————
and the Dissolve start-point.
This is normal, but this slight
delay becomes especially
noticeable when shooting
fast-moving subject or during
rapid panning.
18. The Video Echo mode does 18. • The Picture Wipe or 18. • Make sure the Squeeze mode
not work. Dissolve functions are in use. is set to “OFF” (Z pg. 28, 29).
• The Squeeze mode is selected • Do not try to use the Video
in the Recording Menu. Echo mode during a Fade-In
• A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in or Fade-Out or when Dissolve
progress (White Fader, Black is activated during 5-second
Fader or Black & White Fader). mode recording (Z pg. 34,
• Dissolve during 5-second 35).
mode recording is in use.
19. Even when Slow Shutter is 19. • When shooting in the dark, 19. • If you want the lighting to
not selected, the image looks the unit becomes highly look more natural, set GAIN
like it is activated. sensitive to light and the UP to “AGC” or “OFF” in the
image takes on an effect Mode Menu (Z pg. 28, 29).
similar to Slow Shutter.
20. There is no strobe when the 20. • The Picture Wipe or Dissolve 20. • Do not try to use the Classic
Classic Film or Strobe mode function is in use. Film or Strobe mode during a
is activated. • Dissolve during 5-second scene transition (Z pg. 34,
mode recording is in use. 35).
21. White Balance cannot be 21. • The Sepia or Monotone mode 21. • Turn off Sepia or Monotone
activated. is activated. before setting White Balance
(Z pg. 34, 35).
22. When shooting a subject 22. • This is a result of exceedingly 22.
illuminated by bright light, high contrast, and is not a ————
vertical lines appear. malfunction.
23. When the screen is under 23. • This is not a malfunction. 23.
direct sunlight during
shooting, the screen becomes ————
red or black for an instant.
24. During recording, the date/ 24. • “DISPLAY” is set to “OFF” in 24. • Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in the
time does not appear. the Date/Time Menu. Date/Time Menu (Z pg. 22).
• Self-Recording is performed. • During Self-Recording, the
date/time does not appear
(Z pg. 19).
• Set “INDICATION” to “ON”
in the Date/Time Menu
(Z pg. 23).

66 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
25. The indicators and messages 25. • “ON SCREEN” is set to “OFF” 25. • Set “ON SCREEN” to “ON” in
do not appear. in the Date/Time Menu. the Date/Time Menu
• You have made the indicators (Z pg. 22).
disappear. • Set “INDICATION” to “ON”
in the Date/Time Menu
(Z pg. 23).
26. Images on the LCD monitor 26. • In places subject to low 26. • Adjust the brightness and
appear dark or whitish. temperature, images become angle of the LCD monitor
dark due to the characteristics (Z pg. 19).
of the LCD monitor. When this
happens, the displayed colors
differ from those that are
actually recorded. This is not a
defect of the camcorder.
• When the LCD monitor's
fluorescent light reaches the
end of its service life, images
on the LCD monitor become
dark. Consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
27. The rear of the LCD monitor 27. • The light used to illuminate 27. • Close the LCD monitor to turn
is hot. the LCD monitor causes it to it off or set the Power Switch
become hot. to “OFF”, and let the unit cool
down.
28. The indicators and the image 28. • This may occur when the 28.
color on the LCD monitor surface or the edge of the LCD ————
are not clear. monitor is pressed.
29. The LCD monitor or 29. • Certain Fade/Wipe effects, 29. • Re-read the sections covering
viewfinder indications blink. certain modes of Program AE Fade/Wipe effects, Program
with special effects, “DIS” and AE with special effects and
other functions that cannot be “DIS” (Z pg. 29, 31–35).
used together are selected at
the same time.
30. Colored bright spots appear 30. • The LCD monitor or the 30.
all over the LCD monitor or viewfinder is made with high-
the viewfinder. precision technology. However,
black spots or bright spots of
light (red, green or blue) may
appear constantly on the LCD ————
monitor or the viewfinder.
These spots are not recorded on
the tape. This is not due to any
defect of the unit. (Effective
dots: more than 99.99 %)
31. During recording, sound 31. • The optional headphones are 31. • Connect the optional
cannot be heard. not connected to the headphones to the head-
headphones connector. phones connector (Z pg. 62).
• The sound volume of the • Adjust the sound volume
headphones connector was not during playback (Z pg. 42).
adjusted appropriately. The
sound volume at this point is
the same as the level it was
adjusted to during playback.
32. Play, Rewind and Fast- 32. • The Power Switch is not set to 32. • Set the Power Switch to
Forward functions do not “ ”. “ ” (Z pg. 42).
work.
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33. The tape is moving, but 33. • Your TV has AV input terminals, 33. • Set the TV to the mode or
there is no picture. but is not set to its VIDEO mode. channel appropriate for video
• The cassette’s cover is open. playback (Z pg. 46, 47).
• Close the cassette’s cover
(Z pg. 11).
34. The LCD monitor indications 34. • During playback of the 34.
are distorted. unrecorded portion, High-
speed Search and still
playback, LCD monitor ————
indications appear distorted.
This is not a defect.
35. Images on the LCD monitor 35. • The speaker volume is too 35. • Turn the speaker volume
are jittery. great. down (Z pg. 42).
36. The LCD monitor, the 36. 36. • Wipe them gently with soft
viewfinder and the lens have ———— cloth. Wiping strongly can
become dirty (ex. fingerprints). cause damage.
37. An unusual mark appears. 37. 37. • Check the section of the
manual that explains LCD
————
monitor/viewfinder
indications (Z pg. 72, 73).
38. An error indication 38. • A malfunction of some kind 38. • Remove the power supply
(E01 — E06) appears. has occurred. In this case the (battery pack, etc.) and wait a
camcorder’s functions few minutes for the indication
become unusable. to clear. When it does, you can
resume using the camcorder.
If the indication remains even
though you repeat the above
two or three times, please
consult your nearest JVC dealer.
39. The charger indicator on the 39. • The temperature of the battery 39. • To protect the battery, it is
AC Power Adapter/Charger is extremely high/low. recommended to charge it in
does not light. • Charging is difficult in places places with a temperature of
subject to extremely high/low 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
temperatures. (Z pg. 75).
40. The recording mode 40. • This occurs when recording in 40.
indicator “LP” blinks. the LP mode is not available.
After the indicator blinks, the ————
recording mode switches to
“SP” and recording goes on.
41. Picture does not appear on 41. • The viewfinder is pulled out. 41. • Push the viewfinder back in.
the LCD monitor. • The LCD monitor's brightness • Adjust the brightness of the
setting is too dark. LCD monitor (Z pg. 19).
• If the monitor is tilted upward
180 degrees, open the
monitor fully (Z pg. 18).
42. When the image is printed 42. • This is not a malfunction. 42. • By recording with “DIS”
from the printer, a black bar activated (Z pg. 29) this can
appears at the bottom of the be avoided.
screen.
43. When the camcorder is 43. • The DV cable was plugged/ 43. • Turn the camcorder’s power
connected via the DV unplugged with power turned off and on again, then operate
connector, the camcorder on. it.
does not operate.
68 EN USER MAINTENANCE
After Use
Cassette holder
PUSH HERE 1 Turn off the camcorder.
2 Slide down OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the

arrow, then swing the cover open until it locks. The
cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the
cassette.
3 Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette cover.
Remove.
OPEN/EJECT Switch
4 Slide down BATT. RELEASE and remove the battery
pack.
Cleaning The Camcorder
1 CLEAN EXTERIOR
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
•Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to
wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry
cloth.
2 CLEAN LCD MONITOR

Wipe gently with the provided cleaning cloth or a
commercially available soft cloth. Be careful not to
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
BATT. RELEASE
Switch
3 CLEAN LENS
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with
lens cleaning paper.
4 PULL OUT VIEWFINDER FULLY

5 CLEAN VIEWFINDER
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow 1. Insert
a lens blower or a soft cloth into the gap at the
Bottom of viewfinder
bottom of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the
Blower brush viewfinder with it 2.
1 6 PUSH VIEWFINDER BACK IN

Close the cover until it locks in place. Tilt the
viewfinder horizontally, and push it back in.
Gap 2
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.
● Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.
● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product.
INDEX Docking Station EN 69
1 JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector
4 5 6 Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR
to control it from the computer using JLIP Player
Pack (optional) etc.
NOTE:
Make sure that the camcorder is turned on while
connecting the camcorder to a PC using the
1 Docking Station’s JLIP connector. If the camcorder
is turned off (because the Power Switch is set to
2 “OFF” or due to Auto Shut Off* etc.) while the
JLIP program software is used, it will be impossi-
3 ble to control the connected devices from the
computer. In such a case, first try turning the
camcorder on again, or unplug the JLIP connec-
tion cable from the Docking Station’s JLIP
connector. Then, initialize or run the software
again.
* Auto Shut Off:
If 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode
or in the Pause mode, the camcorder’s power
shuts off automatically to conserve energy.
7
2 PC Connector [DIGITAL STILL] ........... Z pg. 48
8 3 Edit Connector [EDIT] ......................... Z pg. 57
Connect the editing cable when performing
9 Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 56 – 61).
4 Stud .................................................... Z pg. 46
0 5 Screw ................................................. Z pg. 46
6 Multi Connector
The Docking Station can be connected with this
camcorder through this connector. Never touch it
with your hand or hit it with a hard object; if the
pins are damaged, the connectors will become
unusable due to contact failure.
7 S-Video Output Connector
[S OUT] ....................................... Z pg. 46, 57
8 Video Output Connector
[VIDEO] ....................................... Z pg. 46, 57
9 Audio Output Connector
[AUDIO L/R] ................................ Z pg. 46, 57
0 External Stereo Microphone Input
! Connector [MIC] ................................. Z pg. 62
! Screw Knob ........................................ Z pg. 46
To attach the camcorder, tighten this clockwise.
70 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators
12 3 e t y
r
4
5 q
6
u
7
i o
Q
p 89 ( *
!
@
0 PLAY O
w
FF
%
CAMERA
# 5S
W
&
E
)
EN 71
Controls Connectors
1 Snapshot Mode Button The connectors * to ) are located beneath the cover.
[SNAPSHOT MODE] .......................... Z pg. 26 * Digital Video Connector
2 Multi Screen Button [DV IN/OUT] (i.link*) ................... Z pg. 49, 51
[MULTI SCREEN] ................................ Z pg. 27 * i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry
3 Operation Switch [ , ] ................. Z pg. 15 specification and extensions thereof. The logo
is used for products compliant with the i.Link
4 •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ................. Z pg. 20 standard.
•Speaker/Headphone Volume
Control [VOL.] ................................. Z pg. 42 ( •Audio/Video Output Connector
[AV OUT] ........................................ Z pg. 46
5 START/STOP Button ............................ Z pg. 16 • Headphones Connector [ ] ............ Z pg. 62
6 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ............ Z pg. 26 ) Multi Connector
7 Back Light Button [BACK LIGHT] ........ Z pg. 38 When attached to the Docking Station, this part is
8 OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................ Z pg. 11 connected.
9 Battery Release Switch Indicators
[BATT. RELEASE] ................................. Z pg. 9
0 •MENU/SET Dial [+, –, PUSH] ..... Z pg. 10, 28 q Tally Lamp .......................................... Z pg. 16
•LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Brightness w Power Lamp ....................................... Z pg. 16
Control ............................................ Z pg. 19
! Power Switch ..................................... Z pg. 15 Other Parts
@ Play/Pause Button [4/6] ..................... Z pg. 42 e Camera Sensor
# Rewind Button [2] ........................... Z pg. 42 Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.
$ Stop Button [5] .................................. Z pg. 42
r Lens Cover
% Fast-Forward Button [3] ................... Z pg. 42 Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out or the
^ Lock Button ........................................ Z pg. 15 LCD monitor is opened fully.
& Diopter Adjustment Control ................ Z pg. 13 t Stereo Microphone ............................. Z pg. 62
y Viewfinder .......................................... Z pg. 13
u Remote Sensor .................................... Z pg. 52
i LCD Monitor ...................................... Z pg. 19
o Speaker .............................................. Z pg. 42
p Battery Pack Mount ............................ Z pg. 9
Q Grip Strap ........................................... Z pg. 13
W Stud Hole ........................................... Z pg. 46
E Tripod Mounting Socket ................ Z pg. 14, 46
72 EN INDEX Indications
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording
1* 2 3 4 5 6* 7* 8*
r
e MANUAL LP 35 min
D
w
WH A PS REC 9
T 1/250 PAUSE 444 0
q 0 6w
a 0 L PHOTO E01 !
) TAPE ! @
200X b ( 160 X SET DATE / TIME ! #
* 5S MODE $
W SOUND 32kHz DEC 25 ’ 99
& TC 12 : 34 : 24 PM 5 : 30 %*
BRIGHT – – – – –6 – – – – – ^
No. Function
1* Displays the operation mode position. (Z pg. 15)
2 Appears when backlight compensation is used. (Z pg. 38)
3 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. (Z pg. 29)
4 Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) is engaged. (Z pg. 29)
5 Appears when Auto Slow Shutter is engaged (“GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO”). (Z pg. 29)
6* Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). (Z pg. 12)
7* Appears when in the Record-Standby mode. (Z pg. 16)
8* Displays the tape remaining time. (Z pg. 17)
9 Appears during recording. (Z pg. 16)
0 Appears while the tape is running. (Z pg. 16)
! Appears when taking a Snapshot. (Z pg. 26)
@ Appears during Self-Timer recording. (Z pg. 25)
# Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind. (Z pg. 30)
$ 5S MODE/5SD MODE/ANIM. MODE: Displays the 5 second recording mode, Dissolve during
5 second recording mode or Animation recording mode. (Z pg. 24, 30)
%* Displays the date/time. (Z pg. 22)
^ Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. (Z pg. 19)
& Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder. (Z pg. 30)
* Appears when the iris is locked. (Z pg. 39)
( Appears when the focus is adjusted manually. (Z pg. 37)
) Appears when the exposure is adjusted. (Z pg. 38)
q Appears when the white balance is adjusted. (Z pg. 41)
w Displays the selected Program AE with special effects. (Z pg. 34)
e Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. (Z pg. 31)
r Appears during zooming. (Z pg. 20)
Zoom level indicator
Approximate zoom ratio
* : Setting “INDICATION” to “OFF” in the Date/Time Menu lets you remove indications marked with * from the screen
(Z pg. 23).
EN 73
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback
No. Function
1 2 3 1 Displays the sound mode. (Z pg. 45)
2 Displays the tape speed.
32kHz SOUND1 LP 4 3 Appears while a tape is running.
4 : Playback
PS WIDE 3 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle search
2 : Rewind/Shuttle search
6e 6 : Pause
64 : Forward slow-motion
16 : Reverse slow-motion
e : Audio Dubbing
6e : Audio Dubbing Pause
HIGH SPEED
DEC 25 ’ 99 4 Displays the date/time. (Z pg. 45)
TC 01 : 28 : 15 PM 5 : 30 5 BRIGHT: Displays the brightness of the LCD
VOLUME – – – – –6– – – – – monitor or the viewfinder. (Z pg. 19)
VOLUME: Displays the speaker or headphone
volume. (Z pg. 42)
6 5 4 6 Displays the time code. (Z pg. 45)
Warning Indications
Indications Function
Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level: high
Remaining power level: exhausted
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks.
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.
Appears when no tape is loaded, or when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
(Z pg. 11)
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. (Z pg. 76)
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, the camcorder turns
off automatically.
TAPE! Appears for 10 seconds after power is turned on if there is no tape loaded.
TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. (Z pg. 17)
● Appears when the date/time is not set. (Z pg. 10)
SET DATE/TIME! ● Appears when the clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the previously set date/
time is erased. (Z pg. 10)
ERROR! Appears when Audio Dubbing is unavailable. (Z pg. 62)
REFER MANUAL
The error indications (E01 — E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. When
an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove the power
E01 — E06 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. (Z pg. 67)
74 EN INDEX Terms
A M
AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... Z pg. 8, 9 Manual Focus ........................................... Z pg. 37
Animation ................................................ Z pg. 30 Mode Menu ............................................. Z pg. 29
Audio Dubbing ........................................ Z pg. 62 Monotone ................................................ Z pg. 35
Auto Focus ............................................... Z pg. 36 Motor Drive Mode .................................... Z pg. 26
Auto Shut off ...................................... Z pg. 17, 42 Multli Screen Mode .................................. Z pg. 27
B O
Back Light Compensation ......................... Z pg. 38 Operation Switch Position ........................ Z pg. 15
Battery Low .............................................. Z pg. 73
Battery Pack ..................................... Z pg. 8, 9, 75 P
Beep/Tally ................................................ Z pg. 30 Picture Wipe/Dissolve ............................... Z pg. 32
Brighten The LCD Monitor ........................ Z pg. 19 Playback Menu ........................................ Z pg. 44
Built-in Clock's Lithium Battery ................. Z pg. 10 Playback Special Effects ............................ Z pg. 55
Playback Zoom ........................................ Z pg. 54
C Power Switch Position .............................. Z pg. 15
Charge The Battery Pack ............................. Z pg. 8 Program AE With Special Effects ................ Z pg. 34
Cinema .................................................... Z pg. 29 Provided Accessories .................................. Z pg. 5
Classic Film .............................................. Z pg. 35
Clean The Camcorder ............................... Z pg. 68 R
Connections ............................ Z pg. 9, 46 – 51, 57 Random Assemble Editing ................. Z pg. 56 – 61
Record-Standby ........................................ Z pg. 16
D Recording Format ....................................... Z pg. 6
Darken The LCD Monitor ......................... Z pg. 19 Recording Menu ....................................... Z pg. 29
Date/Time Display .............................. Z pg. 22, 45 Recording Mode ....................................... Z pg. 12
Date/Time Settings .................................... Z pg. 10 Remote Control ........................................ Z pg. 52
Demonstration Mode ................................ Z pg. 30 Rewind The Tape ...................................... Z pg. 42
Digital Dubbing ........................................ Z pg. 51
Digital Zoom ...................................... Z pg. 20, 29 S
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) .................... Z pg. 29 Self-Recording .......................................... Z pg. 19
Diopter Adjustment .................................. Z pg. 13 Self-Timer ................................................. Z pg. 25
Dissolve During 5-second Recording Sepia ........................................................ Z pg. 35
Mode ..................................................... Z pg. 24 Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. Z pg. 56
Dubbing ................................................... Z pg. 50 Shuttle Search ........................................... Z pg. 43
Shutter Speed ........................................... Z pg. 35
E Slow-Motion Playback .............................. Z pg. 54
Erase Protection ........................................ Z pg. 11 Slow Shutter ............................................. Z pg. 35
Exposure Control ...................................... Z pg. 38 Snapshot Mode ........................................ Z pg. 26
Sound Mode ............................................. Z pg. 45
F Specifications ..................................... Z pg. 78, 79
Fade-In/Out .............................................. Z pg. 31 Squeeze ................................................... Z pg. 29
Fast-Forward The Tape .............................. Z pg. 42 Still Playback ............................................ Z pg. 43
5-second recording mode ......................... Z pg. 24 Strobe ...................................................... Z pg. 35
System Menu ............................................ Z pg. 30
G
Gain Up ................................................... Z pg. 29 T
Grip Adjustment ....................................... Z pg. 13 Tele Macro ............................................... Z pg. 30
Time Code ............................................ Z pg. 6, 21
I Tripod Mounting ....................................... Z pg. 14
Iris ............................................................ Z pg. 39 Twilight .................................................... Z pg. 35
Iris Lock ................................................... Z pg. 39 U
J Unload A Tape ......................................... Z pg. 11
Journalistic Shooting ................................. Z pg. 19
V
L Video Echo ............................................... Z pg. 35
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications ... Z pg. 72, 73
Load A Tape ............................................. Z pg. 11
W
White Balance .................................... Z pg. 40, 41
Wide Mode .............................................. Z pg. 29
Wind Cut ................................................. Z pg. 30
Wipe In/Out ............................................. Z pg. 31
Z
Zooming .................................................. Z pg. 20
CAUTIONS EN 75
When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in NOTES:
areas other than the USA ● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
n The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features charging, or after use.
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
Temperature Range Specifications
110 V to 240 V.
Charging ............... 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER Operation ............. 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an Storage ................. –10°C to 30°C (–14°F to 86°F)
AC wall outlet other than American National ● Recharging time is based on room temperature of
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, 20°C (68°F).
called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. ● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC takes.
dealer.
Plug adapter Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
read the following cautions:
1. During use . . .
.... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV
mark.
.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded
tapes automatically erases the previously
Battery Packs recorded video and audio signals.
The supplied battery pack is .... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
a lithium-ion battery. Before when inserting.
using the supplied battery .... do not load and unload the cassette
pack or an optional battery repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at
pack, be sure to read the Terminals all. This slackens the tape and can result in
following cautions: damage.
.... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
1. To avoid hazard . . .
the tape to fingerprints and dust.
.... do not burn.
.... do not short-circuit the terminals. 2. Store cassettes . . .
.... do not modify or disassemble. .... away from heaters or other heat sources.
.... do not expose the battery to temperatures .... out of direct sunlight.
exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the .... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
battery to overheat, explode or catch fire. shock or vibration.
.... use only specified chargers. .... where they won’t be exposed to strong
magnetic fields (such as those generated by
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
motors, transformers or magnets).
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
.... vertically, in their original cases.
.... charge in an environment where temperatures
are within the tolerances shown in the chart
below. This is a chemical reaction type LCD Monitor
battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical
reaction, while warmer temperatures can 1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,
prevent complete charging. DO NOT . . .
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure .... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
to high temperatures will increase natural .... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on
discharge and shorten service life. the bottom.
.... fully charge and then fully discharge the 2. To prolong service life . . .
battery every 6 months when storing the .... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
battery pack over a long period time. 3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD
.... remove from charger or powered unit when monitor use.
not in use, as some machines use current even These are not malfunctions. . . .
when switched off. •While using the camcorder, the surface around the
LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor
may heat up.
•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
76 EN CAUTIONS (cont.)
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
.... open the camcorder’s chassis.
.... disassemble or modify the unit.
.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
use.
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects • No picture during playback.
to enter the unit. • Blocks of noise appear during playback.
.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the • During recording, the Head Clog Warning
power supply while the power is on. indicator “ ” appears.
.... leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use. In such cases, use the optional Cleaning
2. Avoid using the unit . . . Cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. used more than once consecutively, damage to
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near the video heads may result. After the camcorder
a cooking stove. plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops
.... in places subject to excessive shock or automatically. Also refer to the Cleaning
vibration. Cassette’s instructions.
.... near a television set. If, after using the Cleaning Cassette, the
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten- dealer.
nas, etc.). Mechanical moving parts used to move the
.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C video heads and video tape tend to become dirty
or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) and worn out over time. In order to maintain a
temperatures. clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are
recommended after using the unit for about
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . . 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please
.... in places of over 50°C (122°F). consult your nearest JVC dealer.
.... in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
.... in direct sunlight. How To Handle A CD-ROM
.... in a closed car in summer.
•Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface
.... near a heater.
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . . anything or put a sticker on either the front or
.... allow it to become wet. back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently
.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center
.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration hole using a circular motion.
during transportation. •Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning
.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright spray.
objects for long periods. •Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror
.... expose the lens to direct sunlight. surface.
.... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the
•Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or
viewfinder.
humid environment. Keep it away from direct
.... swing it excessively when using the hand strap
sunlight.
or the grip.
.... swing the soft camera case excessively when
the camcorder is inside it.
EN 77
Declaration of Conformity About moisture condensation . . .
Model Number : CU-V501U ● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid
Trade Name : JVC into a glass will cause drops of water to form
Responsible party : US JVC CORP. on the glass‘ outer surface. This same
Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a
N. J. 07470 camcorder when it is moved from a cool
Telephone Number : 973-315–5000 place to a warm place, after heating a cold
room, under extremely humid conditions or
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
in a place directly subjected to the cool air
Operation is subject to the following two
from an air conditioner.
conditions:
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
(1) This device may not cause harmful
damage to the video tape, and can lead to
interference, and (2) this device must accept
internal damage to the camcorder itself.
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Serious malfunctioning
Change or modifications not approved by the If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
party responsible for compliance could void the immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
user’s authority to operate the equipment. This
equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. device. External noise and interference (from a
These limits are designed to provide reasonable TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function-
protection against harmful interference in a ing properly. In such cases, first disconnect its
residential installation. This equipment power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few
energy and, if not installed and used in minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as
accordance with the instructions, may cause usual from the beginning.
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equip-
ment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
78 EN SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder
General
Power supply : DC 6.3 V (Using the AC Power Adapter/Charger)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Power consumption
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.5 W
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.4 W
Format : DV Format (SD mode)
Signal format : NTSC Standard
Video signal recording format : Digital Component Recording
Cassette : Mini DV Cassette
Tape Speed : SP: 18.8 mm/s
LP: 12.5 mm/s
Maximum recording time : SP: 60 min.
LP: 90 min. (using M-DV60ME cassette)
Pickup : 1/4" CCD
Lens : F 1.8, f = 3.6 to 36 mm, 10:1 Power Zoom Lens
Filter diameter : ø27 mm
LCD monitor : 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system
Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.55" color LCD
Speaker : Monaural
Operating temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity : 35% to 80%
Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
Dimensions : 48 (W) x 119 (H) x 89 (D) mm (1-15/16" x 4-11/16" x 3-9/16")
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)
Weight : Approx. 420 g (0.93 lbs) (without grip strap, cassette and battery)
Approx. 505 g (1.2 lbs) (incl. grip strap, cassette and battery)
Connectors
Video output : 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, analog output (via AV OUT connector)
Audio output : –8 dBs, 1 kΩ analog output, stereo (via AV OUT connector)
Headphone output : ø3.5 mm, stereo (via AV OUT connector)
DV input/output : 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V50U

Power requirement
U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz
Other countries : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption : 20 W
Output
Charge : DC 7.2 V , 0.63 A
VTR : DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A
Dimensions : 122 (W) x 39 (H) x 92 (D) mm (4-13/16" x 1-9/16" x 3-5/8")
Weight : Approx. 320 g (0.71 lbs)
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change
without notice.
EN 79
Docking Station
General
Dimensions : 115 mm (W) x 31 mm (H) x 55 mm (D) (4-9/16" x 1-1/4" x 2-3/16")
Weight : Approx. 90 g (0.2 lbs)
Connectors
S-Video : Y: 1Vp-p, 75 Ω, analog output
C: 0.29 Vp-p, 75 Ω, analog output
Video : 1Vp-p, 75 Ω, analog output
Audio : –8 dBs, 1 kΩ, analog output
JLIP : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack (compatible with RC-5325 plug)
Editing : ø3.5 mm diameter, 2-pole
PC : ø2.5 mm, 3-pole
External microphone input : –68 dBs, high impedance unbalanced with ø3.5 mm (stereo)
E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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GR-DVM50
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
U Printed in Japan
COPYRIGHT© 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0299HOV UN YP
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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the

For Customer Use:

INSTRUCTIONS Model No.

Dear Customer, WARNING:

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

CAUTION! The following notes concern possible

viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in

Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette

CAUTION! Attaching the camcorder to the Docking

• DC Cord •Audio Cable (for

1 Sub-Code Area 3 Audio Area

To AC outlet Power cord INFORMATION:

Move the highlight bar to “TO MODE MENU” by

rotating MENU/SET. Press it and the Mode Menu

MENU/SET Dial Power Switch

•Press MENU/SET twice when the highlight bar is set

Make sure the

PUSH HERE •Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

* To Protect Valuable Recordings . . .

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

4 SET RECORDING MODE

Recording mode indicator

3 ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

3 •The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is

1 ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

Power Switch Position

camcorder. After setting to this

If the Power Switch is set to “ ”, these

2 ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE

2 ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Operation Switch Power Switch

1 OPEN LCD MONITOR

2 TILT LCD MONITOR

Operation Switch Power Switch

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

When blank portion is recorded on a tape

Tape Already recorded scene Blank Newly recorded scene

Shooting start point Shooting stop point Shooting start point

Tape Already recorded scene New scene Latest scene

Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

Move the highlight bar to “TO MODE MENU” by

6 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

2 ACCESS RECORDING MENU

Move the highlight bar to “TO DATE/TIME MENU”

MENU/SET Dial Power Switch

•If you press START/STOP again within 5 seconds

Dissolves during 5 second recording mode

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

while self-recording with the viewfinder pushed

Power Switch 2 ACCESS RECORDING MENU

END Move the highlight bar to “SELF-TIMER” by rotating

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

Display 2 SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE