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GR-DVM70
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  • Page 1 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVM70 ENGLISH Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): Mini NTSC For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial which is located Oll the bottoln cabinet.
  • Page 2 WARNING: Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK Before use, please read the safety information precautions contained in the following pages to HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE ensure safe use of this product. THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT PRODUCT Ventilation Slots and openings h) the cabinet are provided SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS vei_tilatioi_. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Electrical energy caR1perform many usefnl function4, Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
  • Page 4 SERVICING 1. Accessories Servicing To avoid personal injury: If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, marl<ed change in performance you are unable stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fldl, causing to restore normal operation...
  • Page 5 ¸¸ EN5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.
  • Page 6 • Docking Station CU-V501 U • AC Power Adapter/Charger * Remote Control Unit AA-VSOU IRM-V713U DC Cord o Battery Pack BN-VS07U QCD-ROM The CD ROM contains following 7 software programs: JLIP Video Capture JLIP Video Producer Picture Navigator (for Windows_9 Picture Navigator (for Macintosh _) Presto! Mr.
  • Page 7 ¸¸¸ E NZ The digital camcorder converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording. A video signal is comprised of a luminance signal (Y) and color signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording).
  • Page 9 \ EN Dubbing Imges/Sounds Recorded OnA TapeToAnotherTape ........DigitalDubbingOf Recorded Images/Sounds BetweenTapes ........DubbingImugesStoredIn A MuhiMediuCard ToA Tape..........Dubbing ImugesRecorded OnA TapeToA MelfiMediuCard ........... Copying I mugesUsing Infrared (ommunkafio. [IrTrun-P] ......... Random AssemMe E difin 9 .................. ForMoreAccurufe E difin 9 .................. Audio Dubbing ....................
  • Page 10 10E. Power CHARGING THE BATTERYPACK This camcorder's 2-way power supply system lets SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER you choose the most appropriate source of power. Mal<e sure unplug the camcorder's DC cord from NOTES: AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plu_ the AC Adapter/Charger's power cord into...
  • Page 11 EN I 1 USING TIlE BATTERY PACK pack Insert tile terminal end _ of tile battery Jilt() tile battery pack mount, then firmly push the end _2_of the battery pacl< in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 12 12, EN ¸¸ i ii__i__i__i__i__i__i__i__i__i__i__i__i__i__ sTA.T/sToP GripAdiustmnt _.tto. EXPAND LOOP Power Zooln Lever Separate tile Velcro strip. INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through tile loop and grasp tile grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate START/STOP and Power...
  • Page 13 Date/Time Settings Operation Switch Date and time will _utomatically be recorded on tape at all times. It is your choice to display it or not during playback (_T_ pg. SSL SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Operation Switch to "_]". Then, set the Power Switch to "...
  • Page 14 Loading/llnioading A Cassette C+setto ho+der The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. OPEN CASSETTECOVER Make sure the Slide OPEN/EJECT in tile direction (>t the arrow then window side is swing the cover open until it locks. The holder opens facing out.
  • Page 15 EN]5 Recording M odeSettin 9 Operation Switch Set the tape recording mode accr)rding to your preterence. SELECTOPERATION MODE Set the Operation Switch to "[]". Then, set the Power Switch to "_" or "5S" while pressing down Lock Button. Open the L(D monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder...
  • Page 16 ] 6E. Loading A MuifiMediaCard CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS Make sure tile camcorder's power is off. OPEN THE CARD COVER iNSERT THE MULTiMEDIACARD Insert the MultiMedia( ard terminal end first with tile label t\lcing up (see the illustration on the left). •...
  • Page 17 Picture Quality Mode Setting Operation Switch The Picture Quality mrlde can be selected to best m_tch your needs. Three Picture Quality iT/odes are awilable: FINE, STANDARD and ECONOMY (in order of quality). SELECTOPEP_TION MODE Set the Operation Switch t_) "[]'. Then, set tile Power Switch to "_"...
  • Page 18 18 N Tripod Mounting Align the _cmw _llAL[G[_l_/<_kll/til/g AN[D _ocl<et.Th_n T[GHTIFNthe trip°dtightenWith camer_l'_tl.i e _cr_w. tile CAUTION: When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcordel: prevent damage to the unit caused by falling ovel? do not use a small-sized tripod.
  • Page 19 '_ ' _ _i _,ii ii i i/i/i/i/i/i/i/i/i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!i Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder, first set the Power Switch to any operation mode except "OFF", then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the Turning tile Power Switch dnd Operdtion Switch dlIows LCD monitor.
  • Page 20 NOTE: Y_u sh_uld alr_arly have perk_rmed the i_roceclur_s list_cl below. It not, do so befor_ c_*ntinuing, • P_>wer (_ / pg, I0) • (;rip Adjustment (m / lag. 12) • Wewfind_rAdjustn_er_t (_ / Hg. 12) • Recording Mode Seltin_ (_Z_ pg,: I_) START/STOP Slide OPEN/ElECT in the direction...
  • Page 21 Press START/STOP again to stop recording. STOP RECORDING • The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby male. NOTES: • The image will not appear simultane(_usly in the LCD monit_r and the viewfinde_ No image appear_ on the L CD monitor when the viewfincbr is pulled out.
  • Page 22 Shooting WhileWalchingTheL(DMonilor Before the follo'Mng steps, perform step 1 (_T_ pg. 20). ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE Make sure the vJewfinder is pushed back in. Set the Operation Switch to "D" or "[_". Then, set the Power Switch to " _" while pressing down Lock Button.
  • Page 23 Journalistic S hooting In some situations different angles of shooUng may be required for more dramatic results. Make sure the L(D monitor is fully open. Tff.TLCD MONITOR Tilt the L( D monitor in the most convenient direction. OPEN LCD MONITOR •...
  • Page 24 BasicShooting (Snapshot) You car/ use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera (D.S.(.) for taldng snapdlots. Still images shot in tile D.S.(. n/r)de (when tile Power Switch is set to "_ ") are recorded in the MultiMediaCard. NOTE: You should already perf_>nned tile procedures...
  • Page 25 To Record An Image With A Title/Frame... PIN-UP ..refer to "Superii_posing A Title/Frame" (_T_ pg. 69). Pin-Up mode* To Remove The Shutter Sound..when you don't want to hear tile shutter sound, BEEP/TALLY to "OFF" in the System Menu (_ ,_ pg.
  • Page 26 FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T". Zoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "W". mThe further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom...
  • Page 27 ? i? iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ¸' EN 2 7 NOTE: Recording FromTheMiddle Of A Tape TimeC0de During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm tile location of tile recorded scene on the tape durillg playback, If recording starts from a blanl<...
  • Page 28 Disp[a irgTheDate Ard TimeD.rirg Operation Switch Recording When the Opera,titan Switd/is set to "[]', you can choose whether to display the d_lte and time during recordil3g not. You must first set the date and time ("Date/Time Settings", _-z_ pg. 1/). Set "DISPLAY"...
  • Page 29 LCD Mo@or/Viewffnder[ndkafions Operation Switch Yrlu can m_ll<e the L(D monitor/Viewfinder indications appear/disappear. SELECT OPERATION MODE Set tile Operation Switch to "[_". Then, set the Power Switch to " _ ", "SS" or " [_" while pressing down the Lock Button. o o°...
  • Page 30 Scene (5-second recording) Operation Switch Record a vacation or an ilqqportant event in S-second clips to I<eep the action moving. This function is available only for video recrlrding. SELECT OPE_TION MODE Set the Operation Switch to "!_ " r)r "_ % then set the Power Switch t(! "5S"...
  • Page 31 Operation Switch Once tile camcorder is set, tile camcorder operator become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding the final touch to a memorable picture. SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Operation Switch to "[_". Them%set tile START/STOP Power Switch to "...
  • Page 32 Snapshot(For Video Recording) Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapslnot, or several of them in succession. Tlnis feature lets you record still images tlnat I(>(/1<like plnotograplns onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION SELECT OPERATION MODE Set fine (-)peratioin Switcln to "[] "...
  • Page 33 NOTES: PIN-UP Pin-Up mode* • Even it "MULTI-4" or "MULT!-_)" is engaged, Snapsh_;t recording will be pedbrmed irl the FULL mode during Digital Z_*om. Howeve# the flash will not fire. • If Srlapshot recording is not possible, "PHOTO" blinks when PHOTO (SNAPSHOT) is pressed.
  • Page 34 Snapshot Flash (AutoFlash) Operation Swlt( I1 In Full Auto or Manual mode, when "FLASH" is set to "AUTO" or "AUT() (_Y' in the Mode Menu, the flash automatically fires if it's darl< (_ appears) when a snapshot is tal<en in Record-Standby. By setting "FLASH"...
  • Page 35 i:[ash Brightness Adjustment Operation Swltch When a snapshr_t _ / pg. 24, _2) is taken in the d_lrl< the c_mcorder (ires :he flash (_T_ pg. _4) _nd _=djusts the brightness autom_ltic_dly. You c_m also _djust the fl_lsh brightness manually. When yrlu find that the snapshots you tool<...
  • Page 36 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirl i i i!i!!%! !!_i! iii_!!i _iii [iiii _iwiiiiii!!!!!iiii_i)iii Using MenuForDetated Adjustment Operation Switch This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen R/ellU system that siFnplifies many of the R/ore detailed camcorder settings (_-/pg. 39). SELECTOPERATION MODE Set the (JDeratJon Switch to "_'.
  • Page 37 '"iii'l'i 'i'ii, EN3 7 [Power Switch: [Power Switch: _] Power [amp Power lain Display Display Recording Menu Recording Menu Mode Menu Mode Menu Date/Time Menu Date/Thlle Menu System Menu System Menu Normal Screen Normal Screen NOTES: • "FADFR/WIPE" appear_ irl the Rec_rding Merlu orlly wherl the Power...
  • Page 38 Recording Menu E×planations FOCUS Refer to "Focusing" (_ 5= pg. 46, 47). EXPOSURE Refer to "Exposure Control" and "Ms Lock" (u"T pg. 48, 49). W.BALANCE Refer to "White Balance Adjustment" and "Manual White Balance Operation" (z _ pg. 50, 51 ). FADER/WIPE Refer to'Fade_Vipe Effects"...
  • Page 39 Date/Time Menu Explanations iNDiCATiON Makes all the indications aprlear in the carncorder (u" T pg. 29). Keeps all the indications (except the tape rurlning indicator, warnings, etc.) from appearing in the carncorder (;c_ pg. 29). ON SCREEN Keeps the carncorder's display from appearing on the connected...
  • Page 40 Multi ScreenMode Tile screen is divided into 9 quadrangles, with tile scene you are aiming at appearing in each one. This 9-quadran- gle image can be recorded onto a tape or into a MultiMediaCard. SELECTOPEP_TION MODE o o° Set the Operation Switch to "D "...
  • Page 41 Fade/Wipel:ffects Operation Swltcll iMPORTANT: lt certain modes orPros, ram AE with _pecial eflbcts (_- z_ pg. 44) are activated, some Fad_/Wipe Eflbcts cannot be used. Hyou select a FadegJVipe Eflbct that is unusable in the current situation, the indication blinks. START/STOP Button •...
  • Page 42 PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION (i-_--lp,K-IF,, Qp, F-IP, I_lp, i'='lpand r:-_p) Comhine the Picture Wipe _md DJssl!lve tunctJons for a proiessJonal transition effect. There are 6 Picture Wipe efiects and I Dissolve ef(ect. The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when recording is started.
  • Page 43 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 B.W FADER-- B.W from color to black and white.
  • Page 44 Program AFWithSpecial |:fleets Operation Switch IMPORTANT: lf c_rtain Fades <Jr Wipes (_ T_ Hg: 43) are actiw_ted, some modes of Program AE with _pecia/ effects cannot be used, If y_>u select a mode that is unusable in the current situatiorl, the n'lode's symbol blinks.
  • Page 45 Speed) r_ ..'\_';_-" _2_' ) I CLASSIC FILM* ..1/60 Tile 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 1/1 o0th of a...
  • Page 46 Focusing Focus detection zone AUTO FOCUS The Cal'Ncorder'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...
  • Page 47 iii ! i ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii EN 4 7 MANUAL FOCUS Operation Switch NOTE: Y_)u _h_mld alr_ndy the necessary viewfind_r have mad_ adjustmerlts iJ_, 12), If you have riot, cl_; so bef_*re continuing, SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the C_per,_tion Switch to "_".
  • Page 48 l:xposure Control Operation Switch This feature automatically ad usts tile iris for the best available )icture c uality, but you can override and mal<e t Le adjustment manua SELECTOPERATION MODE Set the ODeratirln Switch to "[]". Then, set the Power Switch to "...
  • Page 49 iris Lock Operation Switch Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance (thus its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder), or when you want to lock the brightness level. When the subject is close, keep the iris locked.
  • Page 50 WhiteBalance Adjustment Operation Switch A term that refers to tile correctness of color reproduction under varirlus lighting. If tile white balance is correct, other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. Howevel; the more advanced camcorder operator would...
  • Page 51 EN5 1 Wh.o,apor Manual W hiteBalance Operation If the camera is operating in Manual mode'[]', perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting. SELECT OPERATION MODE Follow steps 1 through 5 of the white balance adjustment (_-T_ pg. 5(I), and select "_x_ MAN.". SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE Hold _ sheet o( plain white...
  • Page 52 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide OPEN/ElECT ill tile direction of tlqe <iHOW, then swing the cassette cover open until it locks. The holder opens automatically. Insert a tape press "PUSH HERE" to close cassette hrflder. SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Swkch to - rmm_l- while...
  • Page 53 FEATURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: To pause during playbacl<. OPERATION: 1) Press I_/lll during playback. 2) To resume normal playbacl<, press I_/11 again. NOTES: • If still playback continues for more tharl about minutes, tile can?corder'_ St_;p mode is auton?ati- tally engaged.
  • Page 54 Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions: Playback S_und ( _2 kHz, 48 kHzJ, Synchrr_ ComH, Indicatk_n, Display and Time C_de. The following procedure applies to all except Synchn* (_*lnlJ (_ ,_H_4.88, 8_;). SELECT OPEP_TION MODE Set tile Power Switch to ,,@lrRF_I"...
  • Page 55 Playback Sound During playbacl<, the camcorder detect the sound mode in which tile recording was made, and plays tile sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playbacl< picture. (_2 kHz is preset to "SOUND 1" and 48 kHz is [)reset to "FULL SOUND".) Re_-ordlng sound...
  • Page 56 ,_5 6 Normal P layback Images shot with file camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the MultiMediaCard. You can view tile stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album. LOAD A MULT[MEDIACARD Open the card cover.
  • Page 57 You can run through all tile images stored in memory automatically in numerical order. Each still image wipes over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top. SELECTOPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to " _ ", while pressing down...
  • Page 58 [HDl:X Screen Picture Quality mode Selected image The images you shot can be displayed together with their index information. Convenient for checking images shot beforehand, the INDEX Screen also sh(iws the Picture Quality mode as well as which images are protected against accidental erasure.
  • Page 59 index Playback MENU/SET Dial Yr)u can view tile images stored in memory six at a time. Use this mode when lot)king for an image you wish to view. SELECT OPERATION MODE Set tile Power Switch to " _" while pressing down the Loci<...
  • Page 60 Multi-image S creen There are 3 MultJdmage screens that can be created: split screens composed ot the same image, 16-split screens composed of the same image and 4-split screens crlm- ¢1' posed of different, user-selected images. SELECTOPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to "_"...
  • Page 61 ¸¸¸EN 6 ] TO CREATE A MULTI-IMAGE SCREEN USING SELECTED iMAGES Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 (_7 _ pg. 60). SELECTMODE Rotate MENU/SET until "SELE( TED 4" appears press it. The Multiqmage Index Screen appears. SELECTiMAGES Rotate MENU/SET to mr)ve the green flame to the...
  • Page 62 Protecting Images The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of images. When a padlock marl< is displayed next to the Picture Quality Mode indication, that image cannot deleted. SELECTOPERATION MODE 0° Set the Power Switch to "_ " while pressing down the Lock Button.
  • Page 63 TO REMOVE PROTECTION Before doing the following, perform steps 1 dlrough 3 (_T _ pg. 62}. SELECT IMAGES Rotate MENU/SET t_ move tile green frame to tile desired image and press it. The "1_" padlocl< marl< located above the image disappears and the image is no longer protected.
  • Page 64 DeletingImages MENU/SET Dial Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. SELECT OPERATION MODE Set tile Power Switch to "_ " while pressing down the Lock Button. Open the LCD monitor fully pull out the viewfinder fully.
  • Page 65 TO DELETE ALL iMAGES Beiore doing the iollowing, periorm steps 1 through MENU/SET Dia[ (:7 _ pg. 64). Rotate MENU/SET to select "ALL" and press it. Tile Deletion Confirmation Screen appears. DELETE IMAGES Rotate MENU/SET to select "EXECUTE" and press it. All the im_ges _re deleted.
  • Page 66 Deleting T itles/Frames A title/frame created on a PC can be transferred to a MultiMediaCard using the provided software. Titles/frames that have been transferred to a MultiMedi,iC,ird can be deleted when they are no longer needed. There are 2 ways of deletinR previously created titles/frames: by browsing through titles/frames...
  • Page 67 TO DELETE ALL TITLES/FRAMES Before doing tile following, perform steps 1 through MENU/SET Dial (_7 _ 13g. 6(_). Rotate MENU/SET to select "ALL" and press it. Tile Deletion Confirmation Screen a[313ears. DELETE TITLE/FRAME Rot_lte MENU/SET to select "EXECUTE" and press it. All the titles/frames are cJeletecJ.
  • Page 68 TypesOf Titles/Frmes This camc_rder has 12 preset Utles/trarnesstored in Jt_memory, _lsshown in the followJn_ Jllus'Lra'LJon.
  • Page 69 Superimposing k TMe/Frme Operation Swltch A title/irame can be Sul)erimposed over the playback picture (image). START PLAYBACK Play back a tape or images in a MultiMediaCard. SUPERIMPOSE TITLE/FRAME START/STOP oO • • • Button Press TITLE (/Frame). A title/frame is superimposed over the playback picture (image).
  • Page 70 These are some basic types of connections. When mal<i,tg the connections, refer also tt:l your VCR and TV instruction manuals, When connecting to a TV or VCR, use the provided Docking Station, an Ol)tional Audio/Video cable and S-Video cable. D0¢kingStation Attachment First align the camct)rder direction stud and screw...
  • Page 71 NOTES: CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS • It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Make sure the camcorder's power is off. of the battery Charger as the power supply instead CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR pack. (_ / pg. • The S-Video cable and Audio/Vkleo cable...
  • Page 72 PC with DV connedor- Connection ToA Personal (0mpu|er equipped capture board This camcorder can transfer still images to a personal computer by using the provided software when connected as shown in die illustration. It is also possible to transfer still images to a personal computer with a DV connector- equipped...
  • Page 73 Connection ToA Video Unit [quippedWith Power SwitcJl A DV Connector Power lamp Connection to the Digital Printer GV-DT3 (optional) allows you to print ()Lit the images or to transfer the captured image from the Digital Printer to a personal computer. It is also possible to c(!py recorded...
  • Page 74 Dubbing i mges/Sounds Recorded O, A Button Tape ToAnother Tape CONNECT EQUIPMENT _Hay/Pause (_/11) Following tile illustration at left, connect camcorder and tile V(R. Also refer to pg. 70 and 71. PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder's Power Switch to ,, rllm_l,,, turn on the VCR's power, and insert the appropriate...
  • Page 75 Digi|dDubbing Of Recorded I mages/ Sounds llelwee. Tapes It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto other video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is senL there is little if any Power Switch image or sound...
  • Page 76 SELECTOPERATION MODE Set tile Prlwer Switch to " _" while pressing down the Lock Button. Open the L(D monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. SELECT IMAGE TO BE DUBBED Perfi_rm Index Playback t_ / pg. 59), Auto Pl_lybacl< _'_ / pg.
  • Page 77 Images can be dubbed from a tape to a MultiMedia( ard. LOAD CASSETTE AND MULTiMED[ACARD SELECTOPERATION MODE PHOTO (SNAPSHOT) Set tile Power Switch to ,, F2_Wa_I" while pressing Bu_on down the Lock Button. Open the LCD monitr)r fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.
  • Page 78 Copying imagesUsinginfrared Communication [kTran-P] Images stored in a MultiMediaCard can be coDied between this camcorder and another piece of equipment that supports IrDA (IrTran-P) infrared communication, regardless of its manufacturer. The following procedure is described using two II1¢ GR-DVM70 camcorders as an example.
  • Page 79 POSITION CAMCORDERS [For both receiving and transmitting camcorders] Position tile transnlitting callicorders receiving that their infrared transmitter and receiver face each other. • Tile distance between them should be less than ft. (SO cn/) and the transmitter receiver should be a/g ed lo more than I 5"...
  • Page 80 [::N _i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_il_l_l_l_l_l_l_l_l_lllllllll!!!!!!li_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ii The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as tile basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. This remote control unit mal<es additional playback functions possible. Installing TheBattery The remote control uses one lithium...
  • Page 81 EN 8 / RM-V713U (provide{[) Functions With the camcorder's Power With the camcorder's Power Switch Buttons Switch set to the camera position set to "_" or "_ (" _ ", "sS" or _ "). _[_ PAUSE IN Connector _c7"pg. 85 O Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zooln in/out (_- pg.
  • Page 82 FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: To allow slow-speed search in either direction during Power Switch video playback. OPERATION: 1) To d/ange from normal to Slow-Motion Playbadq press PAUSE (H) at the point where you want to start playbacl< in slow motion. 2) Press SLOW (-_l or _*_).
  • Page 83 FEATURE: Playback Special Effects PURPOSE: To allow you to add creative effects to the video Power Switch playback image. You can use any one of the 5 effects. OPERATION: 1) To start playback, press PLAY (1_). 2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote...
  • Page 84 You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. HITACHI IMPORTANT Jvc A Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions. MAGNAVOX NOTES: •...
  • Page 85 Be .sure to use the following: • S-Video cable: YTU94146A • Audio/Video cable (RCA plug to RCA plug): YTU94747A Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on their availability. • Car} []SO COf_T_tOF can]corder coi_i_ectioil.
  • Page 86 SELECTSCENES(cont.) SET EDIT-IN POINT At tile beginning of tile scene, press EDIT IN/OUT tile remote control. Tile Edit-In position appears the Random Assemble Editing Menu. Power Switch SET EDIT-OUT POINT At tile end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. Tile Edit-Out position appears...
  • Page 87 ¸¸eN87 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR PREPARESOURCE TAPE Rewind tile tape in the camcorder to tile beginning tile scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (Ill). ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE MODE Point tile remote control towards tile V(R's remote START/STOP sensor and press VCR REC STBY (@ Ill), or manuall, Button engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode.
  • Page 88 ForMoreAccurate @ ifin9 Some VCRs mal<e the transition from Record-Standby Record mode t\lster than others. Even if you begin editing for tile caiT_crlrder and tile VCR at exactly tile same tii-oe, you may lose scenes yrlu wanted, or find that yrlu have recorded scenes you did not want.
  • Page 89 ADJUSTMENT OF VCR'S AGAINST CAMCORDER TIMING ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Point the remote control at tile 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. SELECT |:UNCTION Move the highlight bar to "SYN(HR(-)"...
  • Page 90 AudioDubbing Tile ,ludio track can be customized only when recorded on the _2 kHz mode/_ / pg. )9). NOTES: Lock Bu_on • Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tapo r_orded kl4z, on a tape recorded in the LP rhode or on a blank portion of a tape.
  • Page 91 (@icm[izing A Mu[fiMediaCard If the MultiMedi_Card's memory is corrupt, "PLEASE INITIALIZE" will appear. In this ca_e, you will have to initialize the MultiMedi_( _rd. SELECTOPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to " _ ", while pressing down the Lock Button. Open the LCD monitor fully °...
  • Page 92 If, after following the steps in tile chart below, the problem still exists, ))lease cr)nsuh your nearest IVC dealer. etc.) might i)revent it from functioning properly. In sucln cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pacl<, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few rninutes;...
  • Page 93 10. Snapshot mode cannot be 10. o The Squeeze mode is 10. o Disengage the Squeeze mode used. selected. (iL_" pg. 38). 11. The color of Snapshot looks 11. o The light source or the subject 11. o Set "FLASH" to "ON"...
  • Page 94 17. Program AE with special lY'. * The Operation Switch is set to lY'. ,_Set the Operation Switch to effects and Fade/Wipe Effects - _'1" and/or the Power Switch "[]" and/or set the Power do not work. is set to "5S". Switch to "...
  • Page 95 T he Video Echo mode does 23. _ The Picture Wipe or 23. _ Make sure tile Squeeze mode not work. Dissolve functions are in use. is set to "OFF" (L_ _ pg. 3t_ 38). o The Squeeze mode is selected in the Mode Menu.
  • Page 96 i¸I ¸I ¸I ¸I¸I ¸I ¸I ¸I ¸I ¸I ¸I¸I ¸I ¸I ¸I ¸I ¸I ¸I¸I ¸I ¸I ¸I ¸I ¸i i ii ! i! i iE! i! ii ! it: ! 32. Images on the LCD monitor 32. * In places subjed to low 32.
  • Page 97 40. The LCD monitor indications 40. o During playback of tile are distolled. unrecorded portion, High- speed Search and still playbacl<, LCD monitor indications appear distorted. This is not a defect. 41. Images on tile LCD monitor 41. ,, TILe speal<er volume is too 41.
  • Page 98 After Use Turn (_ff the can/corder. Slide down OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then swing the cover open until it locks. The cassette hr)lder opens auton/atically. Remove cassette. Press "PUSH HERE" to close the cassette cover. Remove. OPEN/ElECT Switch Open the card cr)ver, then press EJECT.
  • Page 99 (_) JLIP (Joint Level Intert\lce Protocol) Connector (onnect to a JLIP-coFnpatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the provided Soft_vare. NOTE: Make sure that the camcorder is turned on while connecting the caFncorder to a PC using the Docl<ing Station's JLIP connector.
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  • Page 101 Controls Indicators Snapshot Mode Button Tally Lamp ........... _T_ pg. 20 [SNAPSHOT MODE] ..... _T_ pg. 24, 32 Power Lamp ........_-T _ pg. 20 Multi Screen Button Other Parts ]MULTI S( REEN] ......... _-T _ pg. 40 (_ Title/Frame ]TITLE] Button ....
  • Page 102 LCD Mo.itor/Viewfi.der i.dicatio.s Duri.gVideo Recordi.g O .ly Function Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. (iL_" pg. 38) _2_* Appears when in the Record-Standby mode. (z _ pg. 20) Displays the recording mode (SP or [P). (z_ pg. 15) Appears during recording.
  • Page 103 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder indicationsDuringBothVideoAndD.S.C.Recording ® _iii!iiiii¸_ili!i!:i¸IJ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'ii_i!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiill iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Function (Z)* Displays the operation mode position. (_ _" pg. 19) Appears when backlight compensation is used. (_-_" pg. 48) Appears when Auto Slow Shutter is engaged ("GAIN UP" is set to "AUTO"). (_-_"...
  • Page 104 LCD Mo@or/Viewfi.der [.dka|io.s Duri.g Video PIaybuck Function Displays the sound mode. (;_" pg. 55) Displays the tape speed. Appears while a tape is running. : Playback : Fast-Forward/Shuttle search : Rewind/Shuttle search : Pause ii=,, : Forward slow-motion : Reverse slow-motion : Audio Dubbing il@ : Audio Dubbing Pause Displays the date/time.
  • Page 105 Warning indications Indications Fundlon Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high. ._I'_I-C_]-_-CZZ3 Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator cz3 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".
  • Page 106 i 06 AC Power Adapter/Charger ....... RF" pg. 10, 11 Operation Switch Position ......LF" pg. 19 Anicnation ............. R_3"pg. 39 Audio Dubbing ..........L3" pg. 90 Picture Quality Mode ........L 3" pg. 17 Auto Focus ............ ['_ 3" pg. 46 Picture Wipe/Dissolve ........
  • Page 107 Plug", as shown..make sure the cassette is positioned properly For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC when inselling. dealer..do not load and unload the cassette Plug adapter repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all.
  • Page 108 ..in [)laces subject to excessive shocl< or If, after using the (leaning ( assette, tile problems vibration. still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer..near a television set. Mechanical moving parts used to move the vider! ..near appliances generating...
  • Page 109 Trade Name : JVC on the glass' outer surface. This same Responsible party : US JVC CORR on the head phenomenon occurs drum of a Address : 17(30 Valley Road Wayne, camcorder when it is moved from a cool N.
  • Page 110 ] ] Oe iiiilililililililililililililililililililililililililili:i?i!i!iiii!iii!i; For Genera[ Powersupply DE: 6.3 V _ (Using the AC Power Adapter/(harger) DE: 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 Dimensions 48 (W) x 119 (H) x 89 (D) rnm (1-15/16"...
  • Page 111 N] ] 1 Power requirement U.S.A. and Canada AC 120 V'N,, 60 Hz Other countries AC 110 V to 240 V,_, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Output DC 7.2 V ---'==, 0 .63 A Charge DC 6.3 V ---'==, 1 .8 A Dimensions 122 (W) x 39 (H) x 92 (D) mm 14-13/16"...
  • Page 112 VICTOR COMPANY JAPAN, UMITED Printed in Japan 0299HOV_UN COPYRIGHT© 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN. LTD.