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DIGITAL CAMCORDER
CONTENTS
GR-DVL9600 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
ABOUT DV
GETTING STARTED
4
5
6 13
GR-DVL9500 RECORDING 14 42
Basic Recording ................................ 14
Advanced Features ............................ 20
PLAYBACK 43 51
Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on Basic Playback ................................. 43
the World Wide Web and answer our Advanced Features ............................ 46
Consumer Survey (in English only): Basic Connections ............................. 48
Advanced Connections ........................ 50
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/index-e.html
TAPE DUBBING 52 53
Tape Dubbing ................................... 52
Digital Dubbing ................................ 53
USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT 54 65
Random Assemble Editing .................... 58
For More Accurate Editing .................... 62
Audio Dubbing ................................. 64
Insert Editing ................................... 65
TROUBLESHOOTING 66 70
USER MAINTENANCE 71
INDEX 72 76
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 72
Indications ...................................... 74
Terms ........................................... 76
CAUTIONS 77 78
SPECIFICATIONS 79
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT0331-001C
2 EN
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and
precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.
Using This Instruction Manual
· All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents ( cover page).
· Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
· Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
.... refer to the Index ( pgs. 72 76) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe
use of this product.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 77 and 78 before use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT WARNING:
Connection to the mains supply in the United TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
Kingdom. HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
points in your home or the cable is too short to MOISTURE.
reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate
safety approved extension lead or consult your
dealer. Warning on lithium cell battery
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an (for remote control unit)
identical approved type, as originally fitted, and The battery used in this device may present a fire
to replace the fuse cover. or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug incinerate.
immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic
inadvertent connection to the mains supply. (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains of another battery may present a risk of fire or
plug then follow the instructions given below: explosion.
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Dispose of used battery promptly.
Terminal coded E or Green. Keep away from children.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
accordance with the following code: fire.
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the CAUTIONS:
terminal identifications of your plug, connect as To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
follows: user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or qualified personnel.
coloured black. When you are not using the AC Power
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or Adapter/Charger for a long period of time, it is
coloured Red. recommended that you disconnect the power
If in doubt -- consult a competent electrician. cord from AC outlet.
EN 3
NOTES: This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-
The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety type colour television signals. It cannot be used
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of for playback with a television of a different
the main unit. standard. However, live recording and LCD
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC monitor/ viewfinder playback are possible
Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. anywhere. Use the BN-V607U/V615U battery
packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-
voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An
appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs of
AC outlets in different countries.)
This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.
SOME DO'S AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE
USE OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your
equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damaged in any way -- switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for
unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make
sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or
handicapped people.
DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of
road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating
will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws -- to ensure complete safety always fit the
manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
-- NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case --
this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
-- NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind -- it is better to be safe than sorry!
4 EN
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.
·AC Power Adapter/ ·MiniDV Cassette Tape
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and Charger AA-V68EK 30 Min (DVM-30)
use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or holding M-DV30ME
the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD T W
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 ·Remote Control · Battery Pack
they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury. Unit RM-V711U BN-V607U
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces.
It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camcorder.
· Shoulder Strap ·Cable Adapter
CAUTION! Connecting cables (Audio/Video,
S-Video, Editing, DC) to the camcorder and leaving
the unit on top of the TV is not recommended, as
tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to
fall, resulting in damage.
·S-Video Cable ·Editing Cable
·DC Cord ·Audio/Video
(A/V) Cable
· JLIP-PC Connection Cable
This camcorder is designed exclusively for · Core Filter
·DV Cable (for headphone
the digital video cassette. Only cassettes (GR-DVL9600 only) cable)
marked can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene . . .
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini ·Lithium Battery
DV mark . CR2025
· CD-ROM
.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible (for remote
with other digital video formats. The CD ROM contains control unit)
the following 3 software
.... remember that this camcorder is intended for
programmes:
private consumer use only. Any commercial use
JLIP Video Capture
without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if JLIP Video Producer
you record an event such as a show, perform- Presto!
ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is Mr. Photo/Photo- ·Cleaning Cloth
strongly recommended that you obtain permis- Album/ImageFolio
sion beforehand.)
ABOUT DV EN 5
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 colour signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are
identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analogue to Digital) converter
samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 6.75 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 analogue.
VIDEO
Luminance Signal (Y) A/D
Lens
conversion
Recording by
Colour Difference rotating head
Signal (R-Y/B-Y) helical scan
Chrominance (C) Chromatic A/D Signal
Analysis conversion compression
AUDIO
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
Video Area
5.24 mm
6.35 mm
Audio Area
Head tracking ITI Area
direction
12 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.
This enables you to display the date and
4 ITI (Insert and Tracking
time during playback, even if they weren't Information) Area
displayed while recording. Insert editing and post-recording editing
tracking signals are recorded here.
2 Video Area
The digital video signal is recorded here.
6 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.
1 SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER
Make sure you unplug the camcorder's DC cord from the
NOTES: AC Power Adapter/Charger.
Plug the AC Adapter/Charger's power cord into an AC
No function is available without power supply.
Use only specified power supply. outlet. The power lamp comes on.
Do not use provided power supply units with other
equipment.
Battery pack
2 ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES
Attach while making sure the marks are facing
down and aligned with the corresponding marks on the
BN-V607U AC Power Adapter/Charger.
To AC outlet Power cord · The Charger Indicator (1 or 2) begins blinking to indicate
charging has started.
3 CONFIRM STATUS
When the charger indicator stops blinking but stays lit,
charging is finished.
· If two batteries are attached to the charger, they will be
Charger charged in the order that they were attached.
indicator 1
Power lamp
AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V68EK
4 DETACH BATTERY/BATTERIES
Slide the battery or batteries in the opposite direction of
the arrow and lift off. Remember to unplug the AC
Adapter/Charger's power cord from an AC outlet.
DC OUT terminal
Charging time
Charger indicator 2
Battery pack ONE TWO
BN-V607U approx. 1 hr. 30 min. approx. 3 hrs.
BN-V615U approx. 3 hrs. approx. 6 hrs.
NOTES:
Perform charging where the temperature is between 10° and 30°C. 20° to 25°C 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), 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 7
USING THE BATTERY PACK
1 1 TILT VIEWFINDER UPWARD
2 2 ATTACH BATTERY PACK
With the arrow on the battery pack pointing
downward, push the battery pack slightly against the
battery pack mount 1, then slide down the battery
pack to attach it 2.
·If the battery pack is attached with its mark set
in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur.
To Detach The Battery Pack. . .
Battery Release Button .... tilt the viewfinder upward and slide the battery pack
up slightly while pressing the Battery Release Button to
2 detach it.
1 2 NOTES:
Continuous shooting is possible when the temperature is
approx. 20°C.
However, continuous shooting capability is reduced
significantly under the following conditions:
· The temperature is below 10°C.
· 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 Battery LCD monitor on/ LCD monitor off/ LCD monitor on/
is turned off. Failure to do so can result pack Viewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on
in a camcorder malfunction. BN-V607U 50 min. 65 min. 45 min.
BN-V615U 100 min. 130 min. 90 min.
BN-V856U 6 hrs. 7 hrs. 30 min. 5 hrs. 30 min.
INFORMATION:
VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger.
Also read thoroughly the VU-V856KIT's instruction manuals.
It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger. Use the
optional AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger.
USING AC POWER NOTES:
Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features
shown in the illustration). automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V
to 240 V.
For other notes, pg. 6.
To AC outlet
Power cord
To battery
AC Power pack mount
Adapter/Charger
AA-V68EK
DC Cord
DC OUT terminal
8 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Date/Time Settings
Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at
all times. It is your choice to display it or not during
playback ( pg. 47).
1 SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Switch to " ", "5S" or " " while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch,
and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
MENU Button ·The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is
turned on.
OF
F
Power lamp
2 ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
5S
PLAY
Lock Button 3 ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU
Move the highlight bar to "TO DATE/TIME MENU"
by rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial and
the Date/Time Menu appears.
Select Dial Power Switch
Display
4 INPUT DATE AND TIME
Move the highlight bar to "DATE/TIME" by rotating
the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial and "day" is
highlighted and begins blinking.
REC MODE SP Recording Menu
WIDE MODE OFF Rotating the Select Dial, input the day. Press the
ZOOM
DIS
40X
OFF
Select Dial. Repeat the procedure to input the month,
GAIN UP AGC year, hour and minute.
FLASH AUTO
4 TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU ·Press the Select Dial twice when the highlight bar is
END 6 set to "RETURN" to exit.
Regarding Built-in Clock's Rechargeable Lithium
Date/Time Menu
Battery
To store the date/time in memory, a clock's rechargeable
ON SCREEN OFF
DISPLAY ON lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder. While the
4 DATE / TIME 1 . 1 . 00
00 : 00
camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC
Power Adapter/Charger, or while the battery pack attached
to the camcorder continues to supply power to the
RETURN
camcorder, the clock's rechargeable lithium battery is
always charged. However, if the camcorder is not used for
approx. 3 months, the clock lithium battery will become
discharged and the date/time stored in memory will be
lost. When this occurs, first connect the camcorder to an
AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger etc. for
over 24 hours to charge the clock's rechargeable lithium
battery. Then perform the date/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 (day), the clock stops. When you finish
setting the minute and press the Select Dial, the date and
time begin operation from the date and time you just set.
EN 9
Erase Loading/Unloading A Cassette
protection
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a
switch*
cassette.
Make sure the
window side is
1 OPEN CASSETTE COVER
Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then
swing the cover open until it locks. The holder opens
facing out. Cassette holder
automatically.
·Do not touch internal components.
2 INSERT/REMOVE TAPE
Insert or remove a tape and press "PUSH HERE" to
close the cassette holder.
·Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
before closing the cassette cover.
·When the battery's charge is low, you may not be
OPEN/EJECT
Switch able to close the cover. Do not apply force. Replace
PUSH HERE the battery with a fully charged one before
Cassette cover
continuing.
* To Protect Valuable Recordings . . .
3 CLOSE CASSETTE COVER
.... 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
Tape
to record on this tape, slide the switch back 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 19 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.
10 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Recording Mode Setting
Set depending on your preference.
1 SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Switch to " ", "5S" or " " while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch,
and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
·The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is
turned on.
MENU Button
2 ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
Power lamp
OF
F
3 SET RECORDING MODE
5S
First move the highlight bar to "REC MODE" by
PLAY
rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial and the
Lock Button parameter "SP" or "LP" is highlighted. Select "SP" or
"LP" by rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial
twice to exit from the Recording Menu.
Select Dial Power Switch
·Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing is impossible on a
tape recorded in the LP mode.
Display ·"LP" (Long Play) is more economical, providing
1.5 times the recording time.
4 REC MODE SP Recording Menu
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
OFF
40X NOTES:
DIS
GAIN UP
OFF
AGC If the recording mode is switched during recording, the
FLASH AUTO
TO DATE / TIME MENU
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
TO SYSTEM MENU It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode
END 6 on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.
During playback of a tape recorded on another
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be
4 REC MODE
momentary pauses in the sound.
SP
WIDE MODE OFF
ZOOM 40X
DIS OFF
GAIN UP AGC
FLASH AUTO
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
END 6
Recording mode indicator
SP SP LP
6
EN 11
Power Zoom Lever Grip Adjustment
1 EXPAND LOOP
Separate the Velcro strip.
2 INSERT HAND
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
grip.
3 ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily
operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power
Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.
Recording Start/Stop Button
3 Viewfinder Adjustment
1 SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Switch to " ", " ", "5S"or " "
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the
2 switch.
2 POSITION VIEWFINDER
Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for
best viewability (see illustration on left).
3 ADJUST DIOPTRE
Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
1
F
OF
5S
PLAY
Lock Button
Set to " ", " ",
"5S" or " ".
PAUSE
12 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Shoulder Strap Attachment
1 ATTACH STRAP
Make sure the battery pack or DC cord is removed.
As shown in the illustration on left, thread the strap
through the low eyelet 1, then fold it back and
thread it through the buckle 2.
Buckle 1
2
2 ADJUST LENGTH 3
Adjust as shown in the illustration on left .
3
4
3 ATTACH TO THE OTHER EYELET
Repeat step 1 to attach the other end of the strap to
4
the other eyelet , making sure the strap is not
twisted.
Tripod Mounting
1 ALIGN AND TIGHTEN
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the
tripod with the camera's mounting socket and stud
hole. 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 13
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 Tuning the Power Switch allows you to choose the
LCD monitor. When setting the Power Switch appropriate operation mode among the following modes:
from "OFF" to any other position, press and Full Auto mode ( ), Manual mode ( ), 5 second
hold the lock button located on the switch. recording mode (5S), Progressive mode ( ) and
Playback mode ( ).
Power Switch
Function
Position
Full Auto: Allows you to record using NO
special effects or manual
adjustments. Suitable for standard
recording.
Manual: Allows you to set various
recording functions using the
Menus. If you want more creative
capabilities than Full Auto
recording, try this mode.
Camera Position
Power lamp
AY
OFF 5 second Allows you to record in 5-second
PL
recording clips to keep the action moving.
5S
Lock Button mode: Enables shooting in Manual
5S mode. However, Focus and
Exposure are the same as in the
Power Switch Full Auto mode, and it is not
possible to change menu settings
using the Select Dial.
According to the Power Switch position you
have selected, "F.AUTO" or "MANUAL" Progressive Allows you to record moving
appears in the upper left corner. mode: images (successive jitter-free still
images) with superior quality. A
F . AUTO high-resolution still image can
When set to " "
PAUSE also be processed on a personal
computer or can be printed out.
Playback: Allows you to play back a recording,
pg. 43 51.
OFF Allows you to switch off the
camcorder. After setting to this
MANUAL position, Manual Focus and
When set to
PAUSE " ", "5S" or " " Exposure Control are automati-
(When set to "5S", cally reset to "AUTO".
"MANUAL" blinks.)
If you have selected , then these
indications do not appear.
14 EN RECORDING Basic Recording
OPEN/EJECT Switch NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
Power ( pg. 6)
Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 10)
Grip Adjustment ( pg. 11)
Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 11)
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
Recording Start/Stop Button cassette holder.
·Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
Power lamp before closing the cassette cover.
OFF
AY
PL
5S
Lock Button Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder
Power Switch 2 ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Set
the Power Switch to the camera position (" ", " ",
"5S" or " ") while pressing down the Lock Button
located on the switch, then 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.
3 START SHOOTING
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
·" " appears in the viewfinder while recording is
Tally lamp
(lights while recording in progress.
is in progress)
EN 15
4 STOP RECORDING
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 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 view-
Recording Start/Stop Button finder. However, during Interface Shooting ( pg. 17)
the image appears simultaneously in the LCD monitor
and the viewfinder.
IND. ON/OFF Button The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power
supply is attached.
There may be a delay after you open the cassette cover
Tape remaining time indicator
until the holder opens. Do not use force.
The tape remaining time is only displayed in the
25 min min viewfinder as shown.
(Now calculating) The indicated tape remaining time is approximate.
The time required to calculate and to display the
90min remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calcula-
tion, may vary according to the type of tape used.
"TAPE END" appears when the tape reaches its end, and
89min 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.
3min If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the
camcorder's power shuts off automatically. To turn the
camcorder on again, push back and pull out the
2min viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.
(Blinking) When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes
on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may
1min occur when editing the tape. Continue recording from
(Blinking) where you stop so that there are no gaps by following
"Recording from the middle of a tape" ( pg. 19).
During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. If
0min
you want to hear the sound, connect optional head-
(Blinking)
phones to the headphones connector. The sound
volume at this point is the same as the level it was
adjusted during playback.
To turn the tally lamp off during recording, refer to pgs.
28 and 30.
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
You can make the LCD monitor/Viewfinder indications
appear/disappear.
1 PRESS IND. ON/OFF BUTTON
To turn off the indications, press IND. ON/OFF for
more than 1 second.
Press again for more than 1 second to make the
indications reappear.
NOTE:
It is impossible to make the tape running indicator " 444"
and warnings etc. disappear from the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder. For the indications that can be removed,
pg. 74 and 75.
16 EN RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)
180° 90°
Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor
Before the following steps, perform step 1 ( pg. 14).
2 ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE
Make sure the viewfinder is fully tilted downward
and pushed back in. Set the Power Switch to the
camera position (" ", " ", "5S" or " ") while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Press PUSH-OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully.
PUSH-OPEN Button ·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
viewability ( pg. 17) and press the Recording Start/
Stop Button.
·" " appears in the LCD monitor while recording
is in progress.
Recording Start/Stop Button
4 STOP RECORDING
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop
recording.
Power lamp
AY
OFF ·The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
PL
5S
Lock Button NOTES:
When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct
sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this
Power Switch
happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder
( pg. 14).
To turn the tally lamp off during recording, refer to
pgs. 28 and 30.
For other notes, refer to pg. 15.
Tally lamp
(lights while recording
is in progress)
EN 17
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).
Interface Shooting
A person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD
monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing
your own image in the LCD monitor.
1 TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD
Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180
degrees so that it faces forward.
·The monitor image is inverted vertically. If the
viewfinder is pulled out at that time, it will also
switch on.
2 START RECORDING
Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self-
recording) and start recording.
·During Interface Shooting, the "Tape Running"
indicator and warning indications ( pg. 75) 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
interface shooting. However, when the remaining time
reaches 2 minutes, the indicator appears showing the
remaining time: (blinking) (blinking)
(blinking)
Brightness Control