JVC Digital Camera GR DVF31 User Manual

ENGLISH  
CONTENTS  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
2 – 5  
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
GETTING STARTED  
5
6 – 11  
Power ............................................ 6  
Date/Time Settings ............................ 8  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ............... 9  
Recording Mode Setting ..................... 10  
Grip Adjustment .............................. 11  
Viewfinder Adjustment ...................... 11  
Shoulder Strap Attachment ................. 11  
Tripod Mounting............................... 11  
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA  
GR-DVF31  
RECORDING  
12 – 28  
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Basic Recording ............................... 12  
Advanced Features ........................... 17  
PLAYBACK  
29 – 35  
Basic Playback ................................ 29  
Advanced Features ........................... 30  
Basic Connections ............................. 32  
Advanced Connections ....................... 34  
TAPE DUBBING  
36 – 37  
Tape Dubbing .................................. 36  
Digital Dubbing ................................ 37  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL  
UNIT  
38 – 48  
Random Assemble Editing ................... 42  
For More Accurate Editing ................... 46  
Audio Dubbing ................................. 48  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
USER MAINTENANCE  
CAUTIONS  
49 – 53  
54  
55 – 57  
58 – 62  
INDEX  
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ....... 58  
Indications ..................................... 60  
Terms ........................................... 62  
INSTRUCTIONS  
For Customer Use:  
SPECIFICATIONS  
63  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the  
bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LYT0420-001B  
 
EN  
EN3  
5. Ventilation  
IMPORTANT PRODUCT  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for  
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product  
and to protect it from overheating, these openings must  
not be blocked or covered.  
Do not block the openings by placing the product on a  
bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.  
Do not place the product in a built-in installation such  
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is  
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been  
adhered to.  
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.  
But improper use can result in potential electrical  
shock or fire hazards. This product has been  
engineered and manufactured to assure your  
personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in  
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  
as recommended by the manufacturer.  
ATTENTION:  
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  
operating instructions before you operate this  
product and keep this manual for future reference.  
ANTENNA INSTALLATION  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the  
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is  
grounded so as to provide some protection against  
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of  
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides  
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast  
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire  
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding  
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,  
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements  
for the grounding electrode.  
INSTALLATION  
1. Grounding or Polarization  
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized  
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade  
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the  
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.  
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the  
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still  
fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your  
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of  
the polarized plug.  
2. Lightning  
For added protection for this product during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long  
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and  
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will  
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and  
power-line surges.  
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire  
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (ground-  
ing) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type  
power outlet. This is a safety feature.  
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,  
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete  
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
grounding-type plug.  
3. Power Lines  
An outside antenna system should not be located in the  
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or  
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines  
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,  
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching  
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might  
be fatal.  
2. Power Sources  
Operate your product only from the type of power  
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not  
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult  
your product dealer or local power company. If your  
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  
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire  
or electric shock.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN WIRE  
GROUND CLAMP  
4. Power Cord Protection  
ANTENNA  
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are  
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed  
upon or against them, paying particular attention to  
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the product.  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION  
ELECTRIC SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
810-20)  
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. Servicing  
1. Accessories  
To avoid personal injury:  
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a  
marked change in performance and you are unable  
to restore normal operation by following the detailed  
procedure in its operating instructions, do not  
attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing  
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other  
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
Do not place this product on an unstable cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing  
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious  
damage to the product.  
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the  
product.  
Use a mounting accessory recommended by the  
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s  
instructions for any mounting of the product.  
Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across  
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.  
2. Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen  
into the product.  
2. Product and Cart  
Combination  
A product and cart  
PORTABLE CART WARNING  
(Symbol provided by RETAC)  
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d. If the product does not operate normally by  
following the operating instructions. Adjust only  
those controls that are covered by the operating  
instructions as an improper adjustment of other  
controls may result in damage and will often  
require extensive work by a qualified technician  
to restore the product to its normal operation.  
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in  
any way.  
combination should be  
moved with care. Quick  
stops, excessive force, and  
uneven surfaces may cause  
the product and cart  
combination to overturn.  
3. Water and Moisture  
Do not use this product near water—for example,  
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry  
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and  
the like.  
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance—this indicates a need for service.  
3. Replacement Parts  
4. Object and Liquid Entry  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the  
service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer or have the same  
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized  
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other  
hazards.  
Never push objects of any kind into this product  
through openings as they may touch dangerous  
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a  
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind  
on the product.  
5. Attachments  
4. Safety Check  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
manufacturer of this product as they may cause  
hazards.  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this  
product, ask the service technician to perform safety  
checks to determine that the product is in safe  
operating condition.  
6. Cleaning  
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.  
 
EN5  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
PROVIDED  
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.  
ACCESSORIES  
CAUTION! The following notes concern possible  
physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.  
AC Power  
Adapter/Charger  
AA-V20U  
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach  
and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or  
holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the  
LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a  
malfunction.  
T
W
Remote Control Unit  
RM-V711U  
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.  
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces.  
It could tip over, causing serious damage to the  
camcorder.  
Battery Pack  
BN-V207U  
CAUTION! Connecting cables (Audio/Video,  
S-Video, Editing, DC, etc.) to the camcorder and  
leaving the unit on top of the TV is not recom-  
mended, as tripping on the cables will cause the  
camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.  
Lithium Battery CR2025  
(for remote control unit)  
Shoulder Strap  
Editing Cable  
DC Cord  
This camcorder is designed exclusively for  
the digital video cassette. Only cassettes  
marked  
can be used with this unit.  
PC Connection  
Cable  
Before recording an important scene . . .  
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini  
DV mark  
.
CD-ROM  
.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible  
with other digital video formats.  
The CD ROM contains the  
following 5 software programs:  
JLIP Video Capture  
JLIP Video Producer  
.... remember that this camcorder is intended for  
private consumer use only. Any commercial use  
without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if  
you record an event such as a show, perform-  
ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is  
strongly recommended that you obtain permis-  
sion beforehand.)  
Presto!  
Mr. Photo  
PhotoAlbum  
ImageFolio  
 
GETTING STARTED  
6
EN  
Battery pack BN-V207U or BN-V214U  
CHARGE indicator  
Power  
This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you  
choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use  
provided power supply units with other equipment.  
POWER indicator  
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from  
1
2
the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/  
Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER  
indicator lights.  
To AC outlet  
AC Power  
Adapter/Charger  
AA-V20U  
Remove the battery pack’s protective cap. Attach the  
battery pack with its long groove pointing toward the  
indicator side of the battery pack mount on the AC  
Power Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE Indicator  
begins blinking to indicate charging has started.  
DC OUT connector  
When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays  
lit, charging is finished.  
Battery pack  
BN-V207U  
Charging time  
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.  
approx. 3 hrs.  
3
4
Slide the battery in the opposite direction of the arrow  
and lift off. Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/  
Charger’s power cord from the AC outlet.  
BN-V214U (optional)  
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 a 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 CHARGE indicator may  
not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again.  
If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is  
worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.  
About Batteries  
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or  
expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire  
or explosion.  
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come  
in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and  
possibly start a fire.  
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder  
temperatures.  
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries  
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power  
capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures  
(below 10° C/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.)  
 
EN7  
USING THE BATTERY PACK  
BATTERY RELEASE Switch  
Hook the non-terminal end of the battery pack to the  
1
camcorder  
and push the battery pack in until it  
.
locks in place  
If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position,  
a malfunction may occur.  
To Detach The Battery Pack. . .  
.... slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.  
Approximate recording time  
Battery pack  
LCD monitor on/  
Viewfinder off  
LCD monitor off/  
Viewfinder on  
B
Push in.  
ATRED  
A
Hook on.  
BN-V207U  
50 min.  
(25 min.)  
1 hr.  
(30 min.)  
BN-V214U  
(optional)  
1 hr. 55 min.  
(1 hr.)  
2 hrs. 20 min.  
(1 hr. 10 min.)  
ENIGST  
BN-V856U  
(optional)  
7 hrs.  
8 hrs. 30 min.  
(4 hrs. 30 min.)  
ATTENTION:  
(4 hrs.)  
Before detaching the power source,  
make sure that the camcorder’s power  
is turned off. Failure to do so can result  
in a camcorder malfunction.  
(
) : when the video light is on.  
NOTES:  
Recording time is reduced significantly under the  
following conditions:  
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.  
INFORMATION:  
VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery  
pack and AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.  
Read the VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals before using.  
It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack  
using the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger. Use the  
optional AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.  
To DC IN  
connector  
Core filter  
USING AC POWER  
Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in  
the illustration).  
AC Power Adapter/Charger  
AA-V20U  
NOTES:  
To AC outlet  
The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features  
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V  
to 240 V.  
For other notes, pg. 6.  
DC cord  
To DC OUT connector  
 
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
8
EN  
Date/Time Settings  
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its  
display can be turned on or off during playback  
(pg. 31).  
MENU/BRIGHT  
Dial  
Set the Power Switch to “ ”. The power lamp lights  
1
2
3
and the camcorder is turned on.  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu appears.  
Move the highlight bar to “TO MODE MENU” by  
rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Press it and the Mode Menu  
appears.  
Move the highlight bar to “TO DATE/TIME MENU”  
by rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Press it and the Date/  
Time Menu appears.  
M
4
5
A
Power lamp  
Move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME” by rotating  
MENU/BRIGHT. Press it and “month” is highlighted  
and begins blinking.  
Rotating MENU/BRIGHT, input the month. Press it.  
Repeat to input the day, year, hour and minute.  
Press MENU/BRIGHT twice when the highlight bar is  
set to “RETURN” to exit.  
Power Switch  
Display  
Recording Menu  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
EXPOSURE  
W. BALANCE  
FADER  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery  
To store the date/time in memory, the clock’s rechargeable  
lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder. While the  
camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC  
Power Adapter/Charger, or while the battery pack attached  
to the camcorder continues to supply power, the clock’s  
rechargeable lithium battery is always charged. However,  
if the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the  
clock’s lithium battery will become discharged and the  
date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs,  
first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC  
Power Adapter/Charger for over 24 hours to charge the  
clock’s rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the  
date/time setting before using the camcorder.  
/ WIPE  
P. AE  
OFF  
/ EFFECT  
TO MODE MENU  
4
END  
Mode Menu  
REC MODE  
WIDE MODE  
ZOOM  
DIS  
GAIN UP  
SP  
OFF  
64X  
OFF  
AGC  
4
TO DATE / TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
END  
Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the  
date/time.  
DATE/TIME  
Date/Time Menu  
INDICATION  
ON SCREEN  
DISPLAY  
ON  
OFF  
NOTE:  
ON  
DEC 25 ’ 99  
PM 5 : 30  
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/BRIGHT, the date and  
time begin operation from the date and time you just set.  
4
DATE / TIME  
RETURN  
 
EN9  
Erase protection  
switch*  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a  
cassette.  
OPEN/EJECT Switch  
Cassette holder  
Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor.  
1
Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then  
2
swing the cover open until it locks. The holder opens  
automatically.  
•Do not touch internal components.  
Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to  
close the cassette holder.  
•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely  
before closing the cassette cover.  
ATRED  
3
PUSH OPEN  
Button  
Make sure the  
window side is  
facing out.  
•When the battery’s charge is low, you may not be  
able to close the cover. Do not apply force. Replace  
the battery with a fully charged one before  
continuing.  
ENIGST  
Cassette cover  
PUSH HERE  
Close the cassette cover firmly until it locks into  
place. Close the LCD monitor.  
4
Approximate recording time  
* To Protect Valuable Recordings . . .  
.... slide the erase protection switch on the  
back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”.  
This prevents the tape from being recorded  
over. To record on this tape, slide the  
Recording mode  
Tape  
SP  
LP  
DVM-30  
DVM-60  
30 min.  
60 min.  
45 min.  
90 min.  
switch back to “REC” before loading it.  
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 after opening 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 16 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.  
 
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
10  
EN  
Recording Mode Setting  
Set depending on your preference.  
Set the Power Switch to “ ”. The power lamp lights  
1
2
3
and the camcorder is turned on.  
MENU/BRIGHT  
Dial  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu appears.  
Move the highlight bar to “TO MODE MENU” by  
rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Press it and the Mode Menu  
appears.  
First move the highlight bar to “REC MODE” by  
rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Press it and the parameter  
“SP” or “LP” is highlighted. Select “SP” or “LP” by  
rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Press it twice to exit from  
the Recording Menu.  
•Audio Dubbing is impossible on a tape recorded in  
the LP mode.  
4
M
A
Power lamp  
•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing  
1.5 times the recording time.  
Power Switch  
Display  
NOTES:  
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the  
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.  
It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode  
on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.  
During playback of a tape recorded on another  
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be  
momentary pauses in the sound.  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
Recording Menu  
EXPOSURE  
W. BALANCE  
FADER  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
/ WIPE  
P. AE  
/ EFFECT  
TO MODE MENU  
OFF  
4
4
END  
Mode Menu  
REC MODE  
WIDE MODE  
ZOOM  
DIS  
GAIN UP  
SP  
OFF  
64X  
OFF  
AGC  
TO DATE / TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
END  
4
REC MODE  
SP  
WIDE MODE  
ZOOM  
OFF  
64X  
OFF  
AGC  
DIS  
GAIN UP  
TO DATE / TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
END  
SP  
SP  
LP  
Recording mode  
indicator  
 
EN11  
Power Zoom Lever  
Grip Adjustment  
Separate the Velcro strip.  
1
2
3
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the  
grip.  
Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily  
operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and the  
Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.  
Recording  
Start/Stop Button  
ATRED  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
Diopter  
Adjustment  
Control  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”.  
ENIGST  
1
2
The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is  
turned on.  
Slide the Diopter Adjustment Control until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
Power Switch  
Shoulder Strap Attachment  
Following the illustration, thread the strap through the  
1 eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the  
3
buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other  
end of the strap to the other eyelet 3, making sure  
the strap is not twisted.  
1
4
2
Adjust as shown in the illustration 4.  
2
Tripod Mounting  
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the  
tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud  
hole. Then tighten the screw.  
1
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.  
 
RECORDING Basic Recording  
Shooting While Watching The  
Viewfinder  
12  
EN  
NOTE:  
Recording  
Start/Stop Button  
You should already have performed the procedures listed  
below. If not, do so before continuing.  
Power (pg. 6)  
Load A Cassette (pg. 9)  
Recording Mode Setting (pg. 10)  
Grip Adjustment (pg. 11)  
Viewfinder Adjustment (pg. 11)  
Power Switch  
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.  
1
Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it, then set  
the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”. The power lamp  
lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby  
mode. “PAUSE” is displayed in the viewfinder.  
Display  
25 min  
During shooting  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “  
” appears  
2
3
in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.  
Tape remaining time  
indicator (Approximate)  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop  
recording. The camcorder re-enters the Record-  
Standby mode.  
min  
3 min  
90 min  
89 min  
(Now calculating)  
0 min  
(Blinking)  
1 min  
(Blinking)  
2 min  
(Blinking)  
Shooting While Watching The  
LCD Monitor  
90°  
180°  
MENU/  
BRIGHT Dial  
Before the following steps, perform the procedures listed  
in the above note.  
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Press in the  
1
tabs on the lens cap to remove it, then set the Power  
Switch to “ ” or “ ”. The power lamp lights and  
the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.  
“PAUSE” is displayed in the LCD monitor.  
Power Switch  
Recording Start/Stop  
Button  
Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best  
2
3
viewability and press the Recording Start/Stop Button.  
– – – – –6– – – – –  
BRIGHT  
” appears in the LCD monitor while recording is  
in progress.  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop  
recording. The camcorder re-enters the Record-  
Standby mode.  
To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display  
.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT until the brightness  
indicator on the display moves and the  
appropriate brightness is reached.  
It is also possible to adjust the brightness of  
the viewfinder.  
NOTE:  
When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct  
sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this  
happens, use the viewfinder instead.  
 
EN13  
NOTES:  
Power Switch Position  
The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD  
monitor and the viewfinder.  
(Full Auto mode):  
The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power  
supply is attached.  
There may be a delay after you open the cassette cover  
until the holder opens. Do not use force.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automati-  
cally. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the  
cassette cover.  
Suitable for standard recording  
using NO special effects or  
manual adjustments. When set  
to this mode, “F.AUTO”  
appears.  
(Manual mode):  
The time required to calculate and display the remaining  
tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may  
vary according to the type of tape used.  
“TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and  
the power goes off automatically if left in this condition  
for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette  
at its end is loaded.  
If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the  
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the  
camcorder on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”,  
then back to “ ” or “ ”.  
Allows you to set recording  
functions using the menus for  
more creative capabilities.  
When set to this mode,  
M
A
“MANUAL” appears.  
OFF:  
Switches off the camcorder.  
Setting to this position resets  
Manual Focus and Exposure  
Control to “AUTO”.  
When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes  
on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may  
occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to  
“Recording from the middle of a tape” (pg. 16).  
During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker.  
PLAY:  
Allows you to play back your  
recordings.  
EOCRDING  
JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING  
In some situations, different shooting angles may provide  
more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired  
position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient  
direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180  
upward).  
Self-Recording  
SELF-RECORDING  
You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in  
the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it  
upward 180° so that it faces forward, then point the lens  
toward yourself and start recording.  
 
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)  
14  
EN  
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)  
FEATURE: Zooming  
D
PURPOSE:  
T
D
T
D
T
1X  
To produce a zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous  
change in image magnification.  
10X  
D
T
W
16X  
W
64X  
W
OPERATION:  
Zoom In  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.  
W
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)  
Zoom display  
Zoom Out  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.  
The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the  
quicker the zoom action.  
NOTES:  
D
T
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In  
this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby,  
lock the focus by using the manual focus  
(pg. 25), then zoom in or out in Record mode.  
In Full Auto mode (when the Power Switch is set to  
Digital  
zoom zone  
16X  
W
16X (optical)  
zoom zone  
”), zoom magnification of up to 64X is possible.  
In Manual mode (when the Power Switch is set to  
”), zooming is possible to a maximum of 400X,  
Approximate zoom ratio  
Power Zoom Lever  
or 16X magnification offered by optical zoom.  
Zoom magnification of over 16X is done through  
digital image processing, and is therefore called  
Digital Zoom.  
During Digital Zoom, the quality of the image may  
suffer.  
Digital Zoom cannot be used while functions done  
through digital image processing (Picture Wipe/  
Dissolve function, pg. 22, Video Echo,  
pg. 24, 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”. See also “TELE MACRO” in  
the System Menu on page 20.  
Power Switch  
 
EN15  
FEATURE: Video Light  
PURPOSE:  
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.  
OPERATION:  
Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required:  
OFF : Turns off the light.  
AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the  
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the  
subject.  
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch  
ON  
: Always keeps the light on as long as the  
camcorder is turned on.  
The video light can only be used with the  
camcorder’s power on.  
It is recommended to set the white balance  
(pg. 28) to  
when you use the video light.  
When not using the video light, turn it off to save  
DANGER  
battery power.  
The video light can become extremely  
hot. Do not touch it either while in  
operation or soon after turning it off,  
otherwise serious injury may result.  
Do not place the camcorder into the  
carrying case immediately after using the  
video light, since it remains extremely  
hot for some time.  
When operating, keep a distance of  
about 30 cm (11-13/16") between the  
video light and people or objects.  
Do not use near flammable or explosive  
materials.  
NOTES:  
Even if the battery indicator (  
) does not blink  
due to low battery charge, the camcorder may turn  
off automatically when you turn on the video light,  
or when you start recording with the video light  
turned on.  
When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to “AUTO”:  
Depending on the lighting conditions, the video  
light may keep turning on and off. In this case,  
manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT  
OFF/AUTO/ON.  
While the “SHUTTER” mode (pg. 24) is  
engaged, the light is likely to stay on.  
While the “TWILIGHT” mode (pg. 24) is  
engaged, the light will not activate.  
EOCRDING  
It is recommended that you consult your  
nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video  
light.  
 
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)  
16  
EN  
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 (pg. 42 – 47), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank  
portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time  
code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time  
codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording From The  
Middle of A Tape” below in the following cases;  
•When shooting again after playing back a  
recorded tape.  
Display  
When power shuts off during shooting.  
When a tape is removed and re-inserted during  
shooting.  
When shooting using a partially recorded tape.  
When shooting on a blank portion located  
partway through the tape.  
Time code is displayed  
during playback.  
Minutes  
Seconds  
TC 12 : 34 : 24  
Frames  
(30 frames = 1 second)  
When shooting again after shooting a scene  
then opening/closing the cassette cover.  
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 (pg. 29).  
2. Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”, then start recording.  
NOTES:  
The time code cannot be reset.  
During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly.  
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Time code  
05:43:21  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Tape  
Already recorded scene  
Blank  
Newly recorded scene  
Shooting start point  
Shooting stop point  
Shooting start point  
Proper recording  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Time code  
05:43:21  
Time code  
05:44:00  
Tape  
Already recorded scene  
New scene  
Latest scene  
Shooting start point  
Shooting start point  
Shooting start point  
 
RECORDING Advanced Features  
EN17  
Snapshot  
SNAPSHOT  
Button  
Use your camcorder like a regular camera to take a  
snapshot, or several of them in succession.  
MODE Button  
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”.  
1
2
Choose the appropriate Snapshot mode from the 5  
available by repeatedly pressing MODE until the  
Power Switch  
Display  
desired snapshot mode indicator appears.  
SNAPSHOT RECORDING  
Press SNAPSHOT.  
1
If you press during Record-Standby . . .  
.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be  
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the  
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.  
FULL  
Snapshot mode  
During snapshot  
If you press during Recording . . .  
.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be  
recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then normal  
recording resumes.  
PHOTO  
EOCRDING  
Motor Drive Mode  
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to  
serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx.  
1 second)  
NOTES:  
Even if “MULTI-4” or “MULTI-9” is engaged, Snapshot  
recording will be performed in the FULL mode during  
Digital Zoom.  
If Snapshot recording is not possible, “PHOTO” blinks  
when SNAPSHOT is pressed.  
Even if Program AE with special effects (pg. 24) is  
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special  
effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a  
case, the icon blinks.  
PIN-UP  
Pin-Up mode*  
MULTI-4  
Multi-Analyzer 4  
During playback as well, all Snapshot modes are  
available. The shutter sound is not heard.  
FRAME  
Snapshot mode with  
frame*  
MULTI-9  
Multi-Analyzer 9  
* :There is a momentary  
camera shutter-type  
blackout together  
with the sound effect  
of a shutter closing,  
which is recorded  
together with the  
image.  
FULL  
Snapshot mode with  
no frame*  
 
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
18  
EN  
Using Menus For Detailed  
Adjustment  
MENU/BRIGHT  
Dial  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,  
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more  
detailed camcorder settings.  
Power Switch  
Set the Power Switch to “ ”.  
1
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu appears.  
Display  
2
3
4
FOCUS  
MANUAL  
Recording Menu  
Mode Menu  
EXPOSURE  
W. BALANCE  
FADER  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight bar to  
the desired function.  
•If the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu  
Screen, place the highlight bar on “END”, then go  
to step 7.  
/ WIPE  
P. AE  
OFF  
/ EFFECT  
TO MODE MENU  
END  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The setting procedure depends  
on the function you select.  
4
REC MODE  
WIDE MODE  
ZOOM  
SP  
OFF  
64X  
OFF  
AGC  
4
DIS  
GAIN UP  
If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”,  
TO DATE  
/
TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
“W.BALANCE”, “FADER/WIPE” or “P.AE/EFFECT” . . .  
.... see respective pages (FOCUS: pg. 25,  
EXPOSURE: pg. 26, W.BALANCE: pg. 28,  
FADER/WIPE: pg. 22, P.AE/EFFECT: pg. 24)  
and do each procedure from step 4.  
END  
DATE/TIME  
INDICATION  
ON SCREEN  
DISPLAY  
ON  
4
OFF  
If you select “TO MODE MENU” . . .  
.... the Mode Menu appears. Go to step 5.  
ON  
DATE / TIME  
DEC 25 ’ 99  
PM 5 : 30  
RETURN  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight bar to  
5
the desired function and press it.  
Date/Time Menu  
If you select a function other than “TO DATE/TIME  
MENU” or “TO SYSTEM MENU” . . .  
.... its parameter starts blinking. Rotate MENU/  
BRIGHT until the desired parameter appears. Go  
to step 7.  
SYSTEM MENU  
4
TELE MACRO  
WIND CUT  
SOUND MODE 32kHz  
ID NUMBER  
DEMO. MODE  
OFF  
OFF  
06  
OFF  
RETURN  
If you select “TO DATE/TIME MENU” . . .  
.... 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.  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight bar to  
6
7
the desired function, then press it.  
FOCUS  
MANUAL  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
REC MODE  
WIDE MODE  
ZOOM  
SP  
EXPOSURE  
W. BALANCE  
FADER  
OFF  
64X  
OFF  
AGC  
If you select “DATE/TIME” . . . pg. 8  
If you select other functions . . .  
.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT until the desired param-  
eter appears, then press it. The highlight bar  
automatically moves to “RETURN”. Go to step 7.  
DIS  
/ WIPE  
P. AE  
/ EFFECT  
TO MODE MENU  
GAIN UP  
TO DATE  
OFF  
/
TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
END  
4
END  
4
Press MENU/BRIGHT as many times as necessary to  
return to the normal screen.  
Normal Screen  
 
EN19  
Recording Menu Explanations  
FOCUS  
Refer to “Focusing” (pg. 25).  
Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” (pg. 26, 27).  
EXPOSURE  
W.BALANCE  
FADER/WIPE  
P.AE/EFFECT  
TO MODE MENU  
Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” (pg. 28).  
Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” (pg. 22, 23).  
Refer to “Program AE With Special Effects” (pg. 24).  
Refer to “Mode Menu Explanations” below.  
Mode Menu Explanations  
REC MODE  
WIDE MODE  
Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference (pg. 10).  
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 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.  
EOCRDING  
ZOOM  
16X  
64X  
When set to “16X” while using Digital Zoom, the zoom magnification will  
reset to 16X since Digital Zoom will be disengaged.  
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying  
images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a  
maximum of 64X digital magnification.  
400X  
OFF  
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying  
images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a  
maximum of 400X digital magnification.  
DIS  
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.  
GAIN UP  
This is automatically activated during Full Auto mode. The overall appear-  
ance may be grainy, but the image is bright.  
AGC  
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.  
TO DATE/TIME MENU Refer to “Date/Time Menu Explanations” (pg. 20).  
TO SYSTEM MENU Refer to “System Menu Explanations” (pg. 20).  
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
20  
EN  
Date/Time Menu Explanations  
INDICATION  
ON  
Makes all the indications appear in the camcorder (pg. 21).  
OFF  
Keeps all the indications (except the tape running indicator, warnings,  
etc.) from appearing in the camcorder (pg. 21).  
*
ON SCREEN  
OFF  
ON  
Keeps the camcorder’s display from appearing on the connected TV  
screen.  
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 (pg. 21).  
OFF  
Keeps the date/time settings from appearing in the camcorder.  
DATE/TIME  
Allows you to set the current date and time (pg. 8).  
* You can also change “ON SCREEN” to “ON” or “OFF” by pressing the DISPLAY button on the RM-V711U  
remote control.  
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 (3.25  
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 distance of approx. 60 cm (23-5/8”).  
ON  
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.  
WIND CUT  
Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.  
Helps cut down on noise created by wind.  
OFF  
ON  
•“  
” appears.  
The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.  
SOUND MODE  
Enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is  
recommended for use when performing audio dubbing.  
32 kHz  
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  
Automatic demonstration will not take place.  
OFF  
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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EN21  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
Date/Time Display During Recording  
You should already have set the date and time (“Date/Time  
Settings”, pg. 8).  
Set the Power Switch to “ ”.  
1
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu appears.  
2
3
Move the highlight bar to “TO MODE MENU” by  
rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Press it and the Mode Menu  
appears.  
Power Switch  
Move the highlight bar to “TO DATE/TIME MENU”  
by rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Press it and the Date/  
Time Menu appears.  
4
NOTES:  
The Date/Time is always displayed when the  
Power Switch is set to “ ”.  
Move the highlight bar to “DISPLAY” by rotating  
5
6
MENU/BRIGHT, then press it.  
Connect the camcorder to a TV and set “ON  
SCREEN” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu.  
The display appears on the connected TV .  
Even if “ON SCREEN” is set to “ON”, the  
indications are removed from the TV if  
“INDICATION” is set to “OFF”.  
Move the highlight bar to “ON” or “OFF” by rotating  
MENU/BRIGHT. Press it and the highlight bar  
automatically moves to “RETURN”.  
Press MENU/BRIGHT twice. Selection is complete  
and the menu disappears.  
EOCRDING  
7
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications  
You can make the LCD monitor/Viewfinder indications  
appear/disappear.  
Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4  
above.  
Move the highlight bar to “INDICATION” by rotating  
5
6
MENU/BRIGHT, then press it.  
NOTES:  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display the desired setting.  
OFF: To make the indications disappear.  
ON : To make the indications appear.  
Then press it and the highlight bar automatically  
moves to “RETURN”.  
It is impossible to make the tape running  
indicator 444”, warnings, etc. disappear  
from the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. For  
indications that can be removed, pg. 60.  
If “INDICATION” is set in the Date/Time  
Menu, “INDICATION” in the Playback Menu  
will also be set to the same setting  
(pg. 31).  
Press MENU/BRIGHT twice. Selection is complete  
and the menu disappears.  
7
 
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
22  
EN  
FADE/WIPE SELECTION (  
,
,
)
,
,
Fade/Wipe Effects  
,
,
,
,
,
and  
These effects let you make pro-style scene  
transitions. Use them to spice up the transition  
from one scene to the next. You can also vary  
transitions from scene to scene.  
Fade or Wipe works when recording is started or when  
you stop recording.  
Set the Power Switch to “ ”.  
IMPORTANT:  
1
Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with  
certain modes of Program AE with special  
effects (pg. 24). If an unusable Fade/Wipe  
Effect is selected, its indicator blinks.  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu appears.  
2
3
4
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight bar to  
“FADER/WIPE”, then press it.  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight bar to  
the desired function, then press it.  
•The FADER/WIPE Menu disappears and the effect is  
reserved. The indicator representing the selected  
effect appears.  
Power Switch  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the  
Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.  
5
PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION  
and  
(
,
,
,
,
,
)
The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when recording is  
started.  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
Follow steps 1 through 4 above.  
1
Engage the Record-Standby mode.  
2 If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during  
recording . . .  
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button 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 . . .  
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
recording and press it again when one scene is  
finished. The point at which the scene ended is  
stored in memory.  
NOTES:  
You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe  
by pressing and holding the Recording Start/  
Stop Button.  
If the power is turned off after a scene is  
finished recording, the stored point is erased,  
disabling the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combina-  
tion. When this happens, the Picture Wipe/  
Dissolve indicator blinks. Also note that  
power 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.  
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.  
If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of  
3
the end of the previous recording (without having  
turned the camcorder’s power off), the previous scene  
wipes out, revealing the new scene.  
 
EN23  
Fader And Wipe Menu  
Menu  
Effect  
Fade in or out with a white screen.  
FADER — WHITE  
FADER — BLACK  
FADER — MOSAIC  
FADER — B.W  
Fade in or out with a black screen.  
Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect.  
Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out  
from color to black and white.  
Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner,  
or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.  
WIPE — CORNER  
The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward  
the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the  
center.  
WIPE — WINDOW  
WIPE — SLIDE  
Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.  
Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right,  
revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from  
left and right to cover the scene.  
EOCRDING  
WIPE — DOOR  
The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or  
wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.  
WIPE — SCROLL  
WIPE — SHUTTER  
Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom,  
or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center 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  
corner to the lower left corner.  
WIPE — CORNER  
WIPE — WINDOW  
WIPE — SLIDE  
WIPE — DOOR  
WIPE — SCROLL  
WIPE — SHUTTER  
The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen  
toward the corners, covering the previous scene.  
The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to  
left.  
The previous scene wipes out from the center to the right and left, like  
a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.  
The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the  
screen to the top.  
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward  
the top and bottom of the screen.  
When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the effect  
used in scene transition (from  
, and  
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
RANDOM  
). The Picture Wipe/Dissolve function is not available.  
 
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
24  
EN  
IMPORTANT:  
Program AE With Special Effects  
Some modes of Program AE with special effects  
cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects  
(pg. 23). If an unusable mode is selected, its  
indicator blinks.  
Set the Power Switch to “ ”.  
1
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu appears.  
2
3
4
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight bar to  
MENU/BRIGHT  
Dial  
P.AE/EFFECT”, then press it.  
Power Switch  
Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by  
rotating MENU/BRIGHT, then press it.  
The P.AE/EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected  
mode is activated. The selected mode indicator  
appears.  
Display  
To turn off the selected mode, re-access the P.AE/  
EFFECT Menu and move the highlight bar to “OFF”  
by rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Then press it.  
P. AE / EFFECT  
5
1/500  
SHUTTER 1/500  
TWILIGHT  
SEPIA  
PAUSE  
B/W  
MONOTONE  
CLASSIC FILM  
STROBE  
NOTE:  
SEL.  
4
Program AE with special effects can be changed during  
recording or during Record-Standby.  
1
SLOW 4X  
P.AE/EFFECT Menu  
SHUTTER (Variable Shutter Speed)  
CLASSIC FILM  
1/60–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a  
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  
reduced.  
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.  
STROBE  
Your recording looks like a series of consecutive  
snapshots.  
SLOW (Slow Shutter)  
You can light dark subjects or areas even brighter  
than they would be under good natural lighting.  
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  
shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use  
the shutter function under good lighting condi-  
tions.  
SLOW 4X  
The Shutter Speed is set to 1/15th of a second to  
quadruple the sensitivity.  
SLOW 10X  
The Shutter Speed is set to 1/6th of a second to  
provide 10 times the sensitivity.  
TWILIGHT  
Makes evening scenes look more natural.  
NOTES:  
White Balance (pg. 28) is initially set to  
,
When using “SLOW”, the image takes on a  
strobe-like effect.  
but can be changed to your desired setting. When  
Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically  
adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to  
infinity. From less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the  
focus manually.  
Use “SLOW” only in dark areas.  
The Manual Focus indication may appear and  
flash when “SLOW” is in use.  
If the image is out of focus, adjust manually. It is  
also recommended that you use a tripod, if  
possible.  
SEPIA  
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old  
photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a  
classic look.  
VIDEO ECHO  
Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your  
recording a “fantasy” feeling.  
MONOTONE  
Like classic black and white films, your footage is  
shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema  
mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.  
 
EN25  
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.  
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 (pg. 14). If zoomed-in in  
the auto focus mode, the camcorder may  
automatically zoom out depending on the  
distance between the camcorder and the  
subject. This will not occur when “TELE  
MACRO” (pg. 20) is activated.  
* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking:  
,
,
and  
MANUAL FOCUS  
EOCRDING  
If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have  
made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (pg. 11).  
MENU/BRIGHT  
Dial  
Set the Power Switch to “ ”.  
1
Power Switch  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu appears.  
2
3
4
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight bar to  
“FOCUS”, then press it.  
FOCUS  
FOCUS  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT 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.  
To focus on a farther subject, rotate MENU/BRIGHT  
5
6
downward. “ ” appears and blinks.  
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate MENU/BRIGHT  
upward. “ ” appears and blinks.  
NOTES:  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. Focus adjustment is complete.  
The indication changes from “FOCUS” to  
“MANUAL”.  
When the power is turned off, Manual Focus  
will be 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 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.  
•If you want to reset the focus, repeat from step 2.  
To Change To Auto Focus . . .  
.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display “AUTO” then press  
it in step 4. The manual focus indicators disappear. Or,  
set the Power Switch to “ ”.  
When the focus level cannot be adjusted  
any further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
 
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
26  
EN  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
Exposure Control  
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best  
available picture quality, but you can override it and make  
the adjustment manually. 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.  
When the background is overly dark or the subject light.  
Set the Power Switch to “ ”.  
1
Power Switch  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu appears.  
2
3
4
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight bar to  
EXP.  
6
To darken  
the image  
“EXPOSURE”, then press it.  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display “MANUAL”, then  
press it. The Recording Menu disappears. “EXP.” and  
the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator  
are displayed.  
To brighten the image, rotate MENU/BRIGHT  
downward. The exposure control indicator increases  
(maximum +6).  
EXP.  
0
5
To darken the image, rotate MENU/BRIGHT upward.  
The exposure control indicator decreases (maximum  
–6).  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. Exposure adjustment is  
complete. The indication “EXP.” changes to  
“MANUAL” and the highlight bar on the exposure  
control indicator goes out.  
EXP.  
6
6
•If you want to reset the exposure, repeat step 2.  
To brighten  
the image  
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .  
.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display “AUTO” then press  
it in step 4. The exposure control indicator disappears.  
Or, set the Power Switch to “ ”.  
Exposure control indicator  
NOTE:  
When the power is turned off, Exposure Control will be  
reset to “AUTO”.  
 
EN27  
Iris Lock  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
Use this function in the following situations:  
When shooting a moving subject.  
When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in  
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as  
when the subject is backing away.  
When shooting on a reflective natural background such  
as at the beach or when skiing.  
When shooting objects under a spotlight.  
When zooming.  
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when  
the subject moves away from you, the image will not  
darken or brighten.  
Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4  
(pg. 26).  
Power Switch  
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor  
5
or the viewfinder, then press and hold MENU/  
BRIGHT for over 2 seconds. The exposure control  
indicator and “ ” appear, indicating that the iris is  
locked.  
EXP.  
0 L  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The indication displayed in  
the upper left corner changes from “EXP.” to  
“MANUAL”.  
EOCRDING  
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .  
Iris lock indicator  
.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display “AUTO” then press  
it in step 4. The exposure control indicator and “  
disappear. Or, set the Power Switch to “ ”.  
To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .  
.... after step 4, adjust the exposure rotating MENU/  
BRIGHT. Then lock the iris in step 5. For automatic  
locking, rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display “AUTO,  
then press it in step 4. The iris becomes automatic  
after about 2 seconds.  
Iris  
Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-lit  
environments to keep too much light from entering, and  
dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.  
 
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
28  
EN  
White Balance Adjustment  
Manual White Balance Operation  
A term that refers to the correctness of color  
reproduction under various lighting. If the white  
Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under  
various types of lighting.  
balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately  
reproduced.  
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.  
However, more advanced camcorder operators  
control this function manually to achieve a more  
professional color/tint reproduction.  
Follow steps 1 through 5 of the white balance  
adjustment, and select “ MAN.”.  
1
2
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.  
Set the Power Switch to “ ”.  
1
Press MENU/BRIGHT until  
When the setting is completed,  
blinking.  
begins blinking.  
stops  
3
4
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu  
2
3
4
appears.  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The indication “W.BAL.”  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight  
bar to “W.BALANCE”, then press it.  
changes to “MANUAL” and only the Manual  
White Balance indicator  
is displayed.  
The Recording Menu disappears. “W.BAL.”  
appears in the upper left corner and the  
currently selected mode indication is also  
displayed.  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display the desired  
5
setting.  
AUTO” – White balance is adjusted automati-  
cally (factory preset).  
” – White balance is set manually.  
” – Outdoors on a sunny day.  
” – Outdoors on a cloudy day.  
” – A video light or similar type of lighting  
is used.  
White paper  
Power Switch  
Press MENU/BRIGHT again. Selection is  
complete. The indication “W.BAL.” changes to  
“MANUAL”.  
6
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 tint. Red paper = deeper green;  
blue paper = orange; yellow paper = deeper  
purple.  
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .  
.... select “AUTO” in step 5. Or, set the Power  
Switch to “ ”.  
NOTE:  
White balance cannot be used when Sepia or  
Monotone (pg. 24) is activated.  
NOTES:  
In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white  
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually  
(pg. 25).  
A subject can be shot under various types of  
lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent,  
candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is  
different depending on the light source, the subject  
tint will differ depending on the white balance  
settings. Use this function for a more natural result.  
Once you adjust white balance manually, the  
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or  
the battery removed.  
 
PLAYBACK Basic Playback  
Power Zoom Lever (VOL.)  
EN29  
Load a tape (pg. 9).  
1
2
Set the Power Switch to “  
press 4/6.  
”. To start playback,  
Power lamp  
To stop playback, press 5.  
•Press  
2
to rewind, or  
3
to fast-forward the tape  
during Stop mode.  
To Control The Speaker Volume . . .  
.... slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards “+” to  
turn up the volume, or towards “” to turn down the  
volume.  
Power Switch  
Speaker  
Rewind Button  
Fast-Forward Button  
Play/Pause Button  
Stop Button  
Still Playback: Pauses during playback.  
1) Press 4/6 during playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again.  
YABCK  
If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically  
engaged. After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the camcorder’s power is automatically turned off.  
When 4/6 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes 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.  
PAL  
Shuttle Search: Allows high-speed search in either direction.  
1) Press  
3
for forward or  
2
for reverse search during playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6.  
During playback, press and hold  
2
or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button.  
Once you release it, normal playback resumes.  
A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.  
Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame Playback, Playback Zoom and  
Playback Special Effects  
Available only with the RM-V711U remote control (provided) (pg. 40, 41).  
NOTES:  
If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off  
automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then to “  
”.  
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV (pg. 32, 33).  
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 a battery: the “  
When power is supplied through the DC cord: “  
” battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed.  
” does not appear.  
During Stop mode, none of the indications are displayed.  
Copyguarded tapes cannot be played back. Only a blue screen is displayed.  
 
PLAYBACK Advanced Features  
30  
EN  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
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 (pg. 46,  
47).  
Set the Power Switch to “  
”.  
1
2
3
4
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Playback Menu appears.  
Power Switch  
Move the highlight bar to the desired function by  
rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Press it to activate.  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display the desired setting.  
Then press MENU/BRIGHT, and the highlight bar  
automatically moves to “END”.  
To set parameters for other functions, repeat steps 3  
and 4.  
Display  
Playback Menu  
4
48kHz MODE  
32kHz MODE  
SYNCHRO  
INDICATION  
DISPLAY  
TIME CODE  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND1  
0 . 0  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
Press MENU/BRIGHT again. The menu disappears.  
5
END  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND1  
48kHz MODE  
32kHz MODE  
SYNCHRO  
INDICATION  
DISPLAY  
TIME CODE  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND1  
0 . 0  
SOUND2  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND1  
SOUND2  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
4
END  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
 
EN31  
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  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND 1  
Output sound  
32 kHz  
Stereo sound  
Stereo sound  
SOUND 2  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND 1  
48 kHz  
“L” sound is output on both channels  
“R” sound is output on both channels  
SOUND 2  
If you want to change the output sound of a tape recorded at 32 kHz, access the Playback Menu and, in step 3  
on page 30, select “32 kHz MODE” and set it for “FULL SOUND”, “SOUND 1” or “SOUND 2”. For tapes  
recorded at 48 kHz, set in the same manner.  
NOTES:  
You can also use the provided RM-V711U 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.  
The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast-forward or  
rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner.  
YABCK  
INDICATION  
PAL  
Display  
You can make the playback sound, time code and date indications disappear.  
This function overrides the “TIME CODE” and “DISPLAY” settings in the Playback  
32kHz/SOUND1  
Menu. To change this setting, select “INDICATION” in the Playback Menu  
(pg. 30).  
OFF– The playback sound, time code and date indications do not appear on the  
Playback Screen.  
DEC 25 ’ 99  
PM 5 : 30  
ON– The playback sound, time code and date indications are displayed  
TC 12 : 34 : 24  
according to how “TIME CODE” and “DISPLAY” are set in the Playback  
Menu (factory preset).  
NOTE:  
If “INDICATION” is set in the Date/Time Menu, “INDICATION” in the Playback  
Menu will also be set to the same setting (pg. 18, 20).  
DISPLAY (Displaying the Date During Playback)  
If the time has been set, the date is automatically recorded separately from the  
recorded video signal. You can display or remove the date anytime during  
playback. To change this setting, select “DISPLAY” in the Playback Menu  
(pg. 30).  
DEC 25 ’ 99  
PM 5 : 30  
ON– The date is displayed on the playback screen (factory preset).  
OFF– The date is not displayed.  
TIME CODE (Displaying The Time Code During Playback)  
You can display the time code on screen during playback. This is especially useful  
for editing. To change this setting, select “TIME CODE” in the Playback Menu  
(pg. 30).  
TC 12 : 34 : 24  
ON– The time code is displayed on the playback screen.  
OFF– The time code does not appear (factory preset).  
Minutes Seconds  
Frames*  
*30 frames = 1 second  
 
PLAYBACK Basic Connections  
32  
EN  
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV  
instruction manuals.  
A.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input  
connectors  
Use optional S-Video and Audio cables.  
Yellow: Not connected  
Yellow: Not connected  
To TV or VCR  
TV  
White to  
Audio  
Output L  
White to  
AUDIO L IN  
Audio/Video  
cable (optional)  
Red to  
Audio Output R  
Red to  
AUDIO R IN  
VCR  
The connectors are located  
beneath the cover.  
S-Video cable  
(optional)  
To S-Video  
Output  
To S-VIDEO IN  
B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors  
Use optional Video and Audio cables.  
To Video Output  
To VIDEO IN  
TV  
To TV or VCR  
White to  
Audio  
Output L  
White to  
AUDIO L IN  
Audio/Video  
cable (optional)  
Red to  
Audio Output R  
Red to  
AUDIO R IN  
VCR  
The connectors are located beneath the cover.  
 
EN33  
NOTES:  
Make sure all units are turned off.  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery  
pack (pg. 7).  
1
2
Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as  
shown in the illustration (pg. 32).  
If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.  
If not . . . go to step 4.  
To monitor the picture and sound from the  
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the  
camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”, then  
set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its  
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound  
when the camcorder is turned on.  
If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially  
shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the  
TV as interference will occur in the camcorder  
playback picture.  
Connect the VCR output to the TV input,  
referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.  
3
4
5
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the  
TV to its VIDEO mode.  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV . . .  
Date/Time  
.... set “DISPLAY” to “ON” or “OFF” in the  
Playback Menu (pg. 30).  
Time Code  
.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the  
Playback Menu (pg. 30).  
Playback Sound Mode Display  
.... set the Power Switch to “ ”. Press MENU/  
BRIGHT and set “ON SCREEN” in the Date/  
Time Menu (pg. 18 – 20) to “ON” or  
“OFF”. Then, set the Power Switch back to  
YABCK  
PAL  
”.  
 
PLAYBACK Advanced Connections  
34  
EN  
Power Switch  
Connection To A Personal  
Computer  
This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using  
the provided software when connected as shown in the  
illustration. It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC  
with a DV connector-equipped capture board installed.  
Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.  
1
2
3
Connect the camcorder to your PC using the  
appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.  
Connector cover*  
To PC  
Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “  
turn on the PC.  
” and  
To DV  
IN/OUT  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack  
(pg. 7).  
Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV  
cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only  
the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.  
The date/time information cannot be captured into the  
PC.  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the provided  
Software.  
DV cable  
(optional)  
Also refer to the manufacturer’s instruction manual for  
the DV connector-equipped capture board.  
PC connection  
cable (provided)  
To DV  
connector  
To RS-232C  
PC with DV  
connector-equipped  
capture board  
PC  
* When connecting cables, open this cover.  
 
EN35  
Power Switch  
Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With  
A DV Connector  
Connection to the GV-DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows  
you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also  
possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto  
another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This  
function is called Digital Dubbing (pg. 37), which  
offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.  
Make sure all units are turned off.  
1
2
3
Make connections to the device you want to connect  
to using a DV cable, as shown in the illustration.  
Connector cover*  
If necessary, connect the PC connection cable  
(provided) to the printer’s PC connector and the PC’s  
RS-232C connector.  
To DV IN/OUT  
Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “  
turn on the other units.  
” and  
4
DV cable  
(optional)  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack  
(pg. 7).  
For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected  
only to one device at a time. This camcorder can also be  
used as a recorder (pg. 37).  
YABCK  
To DV IN  
connector  
To DV  
connector  
PAL  
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  
an effect similar to a colored mosaic pattern or it will  
become black.  
Video unit equipped with  
a DV input connector  
Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected  
units.  
To PC connector  
Digital Printer  
PC connection  
cable (provided)  
To RS-232C  
PC  
* When connecting cables, open this cover.  
 
36  
EN  
Tape Dubbing  
Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and  
1
2
the VCR. Also refer to pg. 32 and 33.  
Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “  
”, turn on  
the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes  
in the camcorder and the VCR.  
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.  
3
4
The connectors  
are located  
beneath the  
cover.  
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot just  
before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press  
6 on the camcorder.  
4/  
To Video  
Output*  
To S-Video  
Output  
Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s  
5
6
7
Record mode.  
White to Audio  
Output L  
Red to Audio  
Output R  
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press  
4/6 on the camcorder.  
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then  
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.  
Audio/Video  
cable (optional)  
S-Video cable  
(optional)  
NOTES:  
You can use Playback Zoom (pg. 40) or Playback  
Special Effects (pg. 41) in step 5.  
Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications  
do not appear on the connected TV. If they do, they are  
being recorded onto the new tape.  
White to  
Red to  
To choose whether or not the following displays appear  
on the connected TV . . .  
AUDIO L IN  
AUDIO R IN  
Date/Time  
To VIDEO IN*  
To S-VIDEO IN  
.... set “DISPLAY” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Playback  
Menu (pg. 30).  
Time Code  
VCR (Recording deck)  
.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Playback  
Menu (pg. 30).  
Playback Sound Mode Display  
.... set the Power Switch to “ ”. Press MENU/BRIGHT  
and set “ON SCREEN” in the Date/Time Menu (੬  
pg. 18 – 20) to “ON” or “OFF”. Then, set the Power  
TV  
Switch back to “  
”.  
* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.  
 
EN37  
Power Switch  
Digital Dubbing  
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the  
camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV  
connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any  
image or sound deterioration.  
Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.  
1
Connect the camcorder to your video unit equipped  
2
with a DV connector using a DV cable as shown in  
the illustration.  
To DV IN/OUT  
Press  
4
to play back the source tape.  
The connectors are  
located beneath  
the cover.  
3
4
While watching the playback on the monitor, engage  
the DV connector-equipped video unit’s record mode  
from the spot on the source tape you want to begin  
recording.  
DV cable (optional)  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger  
as the power supply instead of the battery pack (pg. 7).  
If the remote control is used when both the player and  
recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the  
same operation. To prevent this from happening, press  
the buttons on both units.  
To DV IN/OUT  
Video unit equipped  
with DV connector  
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  
the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that  
an unusual image is not dubbed.  
T
W
Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,  
sometimes the image may not appear in step 3. If this  
occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.  
If “Playback Zoom” (pg. 40), “Playback Special  
Effects” (pg. 41) or “Snapshot” is attempted during  
playback, only the original playback image recorded on  
the tape is output from the DV IN/OUT connector.  
PLAY (4  
STOP (5)  
)
RM-V711U (provided)  
To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . .  
1. Turn the Power Switch to “  
”.  
2. Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on.  
3. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to engage the Record-Pause mode. “DV IN” appears on the screen.  
DV IN  
DV IN  
4. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start recording. “DV IN” changes to “  
5. Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to engage the Record-Pause mode. “  
“DV IN”.  
”.  
” returns to  
NOTES:  
The image is dubbed using the recording mode selected in the Mode Menu (pg. 10).  
Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current  
“SOUND MODE” setting (pg. 20).  
During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output from the video or audio connectors.  
 
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
38  
EN  
Installing The Battery  
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. It also makes additional  
playback functions possible.  
The remote control uses one lithium battery  
(CR2025).  
2
3
1
Pull out the battery holder while pressing the  
1
2
3
knob as shown.  
1
Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to  
Knob  
have the “+” mark visible.  
Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.  
•Read the caution concerning lithium batteries  
(pg. 2).  
Remote sensor  
Transmitted beam  
effective area  
When using the remote control, be sure to point it  
at the remote sensor. The illustration shows the  
approximate transmitted beam effective area for  
indoor use.  
5m (16 ft)  
The transmitted beam may not be effective or may  
cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the  
remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or  
powerful lighting.  
30°  
30°  
 
EN39  
1
2
3
0
!
T
W
@
$
%
&
(
4
#
5
7
9
6
8
^
*
RM-V711U  
(provided)  
)
Functions  
With the camcorder’s Power  
With the camcorder’s Power  
Switch set to the camera position  
(“ ” or “ ”).  
Buttons  
Switch set to “  
”.  
pg. 43  
1 PAUSE IN Connector  
2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons  
3 DISPLAY Button  
4 SHIFT Button  
Zoom in/out (pg. 40)  
pg. 20  
Zoom in/out (pg. 14)  
pg. 40  
pg. 40  
pg. 40  
5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons  
Left/Right Buttons  
pg. 43  
6 FADE/WIPE Button  
7 REW Button  
Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search  
(pg. 29)  
pg. 41  
pg. 41  
8 EFFECT Button  
9 EFFECT ON/OFF Button  
0 Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal.  
! START/STOP Button  
@ AUDIO MONITOR Button  
# MBR SET Button  
Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder.  
pg. 31  
pg. 42  
pg. 40  
pg. 48  
$ Down Button  
A. DUB Button  
pg. 40  
% Up Button  
INSERT Button*  
Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle  
Search (pg. 29)  
^ FF Button  
Playback start (pg. 29)  
Pause (pg. 29)  
Stop (pg. 29)  
& PLAY Button  
* PAUSE Button  
( STOP Button  
) R.A.EDIT Buttons  
pg. 42 – 47  
* This function is unavailable.  
 
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
40  
EN  
Remote sensor  
FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback  
PURPOSE:  
To allow slow-speed search in either direction.  
OPERATION:  
1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press  
PAUSE (6) at the desired point.  
2) Press SLOW (9 or 0). After approx. 1 minute in Slow  
Rewind or approx. 2 minutes in Slow Forward, normal  
playback resumes.  
To stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (4).  
NOTES:  
During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image  
processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.  
After SLOW (9 or 0) is pressed, the still image may be  
displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue screen  
for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.  
There may be a small margin between the slow-motion  
playback start point you chose and the actual start  
point for Slow-Motion Playback.  
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.  
Zoom Buttons  
SHIFT  
Up Button  
T
W
Down Button  
Left or SLOW  
Rewind Button  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
Right or SLOW  
Forward Button  
RM-V711U  
(provided)  
FEATURE: Frame-By-Frame Playback  
Normal playback  
Press T  
PURPOSE:  
To allow frame-by-frame search.  
OPERATION:  
1) To change from normal to Frame-By-Frame Playback,  
press PAUSE (6) at the desired point.  
2) Press PAUSE (6) repeatedly. Each time it is pressed, the  
frame is played back.  
To move image,  
press  
(Right)  
while keeping  
SHIFT held down.  
FEATURE: Playback Zoom  
PURPOSE:  
To magnify the recorded image up to 4X at any time during  
playback.  
OPERATION:  
1) Press PLAY (4) to find the scene of interest.  
2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control.  
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  
particular portion of the picture. While holding down  
SHIFT, press  
(Down).  
(Left),  
(Right),  
(Up) and  
To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification  
returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) and then press  
PLAY (4).  
NOTES:  
Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still  
playback.  
Due to digital image processing, the quality of the  
image may suffer.  
 
EN41  
PLAYBACK EFFECT  
PLAYBACK EFFECT  
Select Menu  
FEATURE: Playback Special Effects  
4
OFF  
1
2
3
4
5
CLASSIC FILM  
MONOTONE  
SEPIA  
PURPOSE:  
B/W  
To allow you to add creative effects to the playback  
image.  
STROBE  
VIDEO ECHO  
OPERATION:  
1) To start playback, press PLAY (4).  
2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote  
sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT  
Select Menu appears.  
Remote sensor  
3) Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by  
pressing EFFECT. The selected function is activated  
and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.  
To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/  
OFF on the remote control. Pressing it again re-  
activates the selected effect.  
To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2  
above.  
NOTES:  
When some Playback Special Effects are used, the  
Multi-Analyzer 4 and Multi-Analyzer 9 Snapshot  
modes (pg. 17) are not available.  
The effects that can be used during playback are  
Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video  
Echo. The effects work the same in playback as they  
did in recording. Refer to page 24 for more  
information.  
T
W
PLAY  
EFFECT  
ON/OFF  
EFFECT  
RM-V711U  
(provided)  
 
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
42  
EN  
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 editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is  
more easily performed when the RM-V711U MBR  
(Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your  
brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be  
performed by operating the VCR manually.  
VCR (Recording deck)  
Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is  
installed in the remote control RM-V711U (pg. 38).  
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE  
T
W
3
SHIFT  
MBR SET  
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the  
1
2
remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,  
referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold  
MBR SET, and press button (A) and then (B).  
The code is automatically set once you release  
MBR SET, and the VCR’s power comes on.  
1
6
2
4
5
RM-V711U  
(provided)  
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 control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF,  
REW and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to  
press SHIFT for this one).  
7 8 9 `  
VCR CODE LIST  
VCR BRAND  
NAME  
BUTTONS  
(A) (B)  
VCR BRAND  
NAME  
BUTTONS  
(A) (B)  
You are now ready to try Random Assemble  
Editing.  
GE  
1 1ꢀ  
9 2ꢀ  
9 `ꢀ  
9 4  
PHILIPS  
3 3ꢀ  
7 2  
IMPORTANT  
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.  
PANASONIC  
1 3ꢀ  
1 7ꢀ  
1 1ꢀ  
9 4ꢀ  
1 8ꢀ  
HITACHI  
6 6ꢀ  
6 3  
NOTES:  
If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try  
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.  
Some brands of VCR do not come on  
automatically. In this case, turn the power on  
manually and try step 2.  
JVC  
A
B
C
9 1ꢀ  
9 6ꢀ  
9 3  
RCA  
9 2ꢀ  
9 4ꢀ  
6 6ꢀ  
6 3ꢀ  
9 `  
MAGNAVOX  
9 5ꢀ  
1 1ꢀ  
7 1ꢀ  
7 6  
If the remote control is not able to control the VCR,  
use the controls on the VCR.  
When the remote control’s battery runs out, the  
VCR brand you have set will be erased.  
In that case, replace the old battery with a new one  
to reset the VCR brand.  
SANYO  
SHARP  
SONY  
3 6ꢀ  
3 5  
MITSUBISHI  
NEC  
6 7ꢀ  
6 8  
1 5ꢀ  
1 `  
3 7ꢀ  
3 8  
6 5ꢀ  
6 `ꢀ  
3 9ꢀ  
3 1ꢀ  
PHILIPS  
1 9ꢀ  
9 5ꢀ  
1 1ꢀ  
9 4ꢀ  
9 1ꢀ  
9 6ꢀ  
1 2  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
6 9ꢀ  
6 1  
1 6  
 
EN43  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Also refer to pg. 32 and 33.  
To connect to:  
1
A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause  
connector . . .  
Connector  
cover**  
... connect the editing cable to the Remote  
PAUSE connector.  
A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote  
pause connector but equipped with an R.A.  
EDIT connector . . .  
Connector cover**  
To Video  
To S-Video  
Output  
To  
JLIP  
Output*  
... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT  
connector.  
Red to Audio  
Output R  
A VCR other than above . . .  
... connect the editing cable to the RM-V711U’s  
PAUSE IN connector.  
White to Audio  
Output L  
Insert a recorded tape and set the Power Switch to  
S-Video cable  
(optional)  
2
3
”.  
Audio/Video  
cable (optional)  
Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and  
engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR’s  
instructions).  
Editing cable  
(provided)  
White to  
AUDIO L IN  
SELECT SCENES  
Yellow to  
VIDEO IN*  
Red to  
Press PLAY (4) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on  
AUDIO R IN  
4
5
the remote control. Make sure to point the remote  
control at the camcorder’s remote sensor.  
To  
S-VIDEO IN  
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.  
To Remote  
PAUSE or  
R.A.EDIT  
If using a Fade/Wipe at the beginning of the scene,  
press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.  
•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,  
and stop when the one you want is displayed.  
You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the  
beginning of Program 1.  
VCR  
To PAUSE IN  
TV  
T
W
DISPLAY  
NOTE:  
FADE/WIPE  
Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the indications  
do not appear on the TV monitor. If they do, they will be  
recorded onto the new tape.  
PLAY  
RM-V711U  
(provided)  
R.A.EDIT  
ON/OFF  
To choose whether or not the following displays appear  
on the connected TV . . .  
* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.  
**When connecting cables, open this cover.  
Date/Time  
.... set “DISPLAY” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Playback  
Menu (pg. 30).  
Time Code  
.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Playback  
Menu (pg. 30).  
Playback Sound Mode Display  
.... set the Power Switch to “ ”. Press MENU/BRIGHT  
and set “ON SCREEN” in the Date/Time Menu  
(pg. 18 – 20) to “ON” or “OFF”. Then, set the  
Power Switch back to “  
”.  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
 
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
44  
EN  
SELECT SCENES (cont.)  
Program  
IN  
OUT  
MODE  
At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT on  
the remote control. The Edit-In position appears in  
the Random Assemble Editing Menu.  
1 – –– : ––  
~
Random Assemble  
2
6
7
8
Editing Menu  
3
~
~
~
~
~
~
4
5
6
At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The  
Edit-Out position appears in the Random Assemble  
Editing Menu.  
7
8
TIME CODE  
TOTAL  
–– : ––  
00 : 00  
If using a Fade/Wipe at the end of the scene, 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.  
Remote sensor  
You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the end  
of the last scene.  
•When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is  
included in the total time (this does not apply to  
Picture Wipe/Dissolve).  
1
If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT  
(pg. 41).  
9
Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes.  
RM-V711U  
(provided)  
10 To change previously registered points, press  
T
W
CANCEL on the remote control. The registered  
points disappear, one at a time, from the most  
recently registered point.  
FADE/WIPE  
EFFECT  
PLAY  
•If you are not using Fade/Wipe or Program AE with  
special effects, repeat steps 6 and 7 only.  
R.A.EDIT  
ON/OFF  
EDIT IN/OUT  
CANCEL  
NOTES:  
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  
canceled and editing will not take place.  
If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and Edit-Out points, a blue 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 the Dissolve or Black & White Fader during Random Assemble Editing.  
 
EN45  
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR  
Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of  
11 the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).  
Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote  
12 sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually  
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the  
13 camcorder. Editing proceeds as programed, right  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
through to the end of the last registered scene.  
•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does  
not start editing.  
•When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters  
the Pause mode, and the recording deck enters its  
Record-Standby mode.  
IN  
00 : 25  
07 : 18  
OUT  
MODE  
––  
Random Assemble  
Editing Menu  
W
H
1
2
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
02 : 05  
08 : 31 ––  
05 : 53  
13 : 15  
P
P
B/W  
3  03 : 33  
4
5
09 : 30  
15 : 55  
•If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will  
be dubbed all the way to the end automatically.  
1
16 : 20 –– ––  
6 – –– : ––  
7
8
TIME CODE  
TOTAL  
16 : 30  
9 : 39  
Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the  
14 VCR.  
To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press  
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.  
Remote Sensor  
NOTES:  
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 remote  
control’s Pause In connector during dubbing, make sure  
the remote control is pointed at the VCR’s sensor, and  
the path between the two is unobstructed.  
Random Assemble Editing may not function properly  
when using a tape including several duplicated time  
codes (pg. 16).  
RM-V711U  
(provided)  
T
W
STOP  
REW  
FADE/WIPE  
EFFECT  
PAUSE  
EDIT IN/OUT  
R.A.EDIT  
ON/OFF  
CANCEL  
VCR REC  
STBY  
 
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
46  
EN  
Program 1  
For More Accurate Editing  
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Standby to  
IN  
1 – –– : ––  
OUT  
MODE  
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
Random Assemble  
Editing Menu  
Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing  
for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time,  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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.  
TIME CODE  
TOTAL  
–– : ––  
00 : 00  
DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING  
Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the  
1
2
3
remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and  
press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.  
TV  
VCR  
(Recording deck)  
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.  
Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1  
only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing,  
select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-  
In point.  
Remote sensor  
Play back the dubbed scene.  
•If any images from the scene prior to the  
transition you chose for your Edit-In point were  
recorded, that means your VCR moves too quickly  
from Record-Pause to Record mode.  
•If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the  
VCR is slow to start recording.  
RM-V711U  
(provided)  
T
W
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF  
 
EN47  
ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER  
TIMING  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote  
4
sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the  
Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then  
press MENU/BRIGHT. The Playback Menu appears.  
Move the highlight bar to “SYNCHRO” by rotating  
MENU/BRIGHT, then press it. The value for  
“SYNCHRO” is highlighted.  
5
6
Based on the diagnostics performed (pg. 46), you  
can now increase the VCR’s speed by rotating  
MENU/BRIGHT downward. You can also slow down  
the VCR’s speed by rotating MENU/BRIGHT upward.  
The adjustment range is from –1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in  
0.1-second increments.  
Display  
Playback Menu  
48kHz MODE  
32kHz MODE  
SYNCHRO  
INDICATION  
DISPLAY  
TIMECODE  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND1  
0 . 0  
4
ON  
ON  
OFF  
Press MENU/BRIGHT twice.  
Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning  
with step 4 on page 43.  
7
END  
NOTES:  
Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do  
a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check  
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  
32kHz MODE  
SYNCHRO  
INDICATION  
DISPLAY  
TIMECODE  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND1  
0 . 0  
4
ON  
ON  
OFF  
END  
TV  
VCR  
(Recording deck)  
 
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
48  
EN  
Display  
Audio Dubbing  
The audio track can be customized only when recorded in  
Audio Dub Standby  
mode  
the 32 kHz mode (pg. 20).  
NOTES:  
Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at  
48 kHz, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a  
blank portion of a tape.  
To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the  
television, make connections (pg. 32).  
Play back the tape to locate the point where editing  
1
2
3
will start, then press PAUSE (6).  
While holding A.DUB (e) on the remote control,  
press PAUSE (6). “6e” appears.  
Press PLAY (4) , then begin “narrating”.  
Speak into the microphone.  
To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6).  
Power Switch  
To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6), then STOP  
(5).  
Speaker  
4
Remote sensor  
NOTES:  
When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 32 kHz,  
the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.  
To select the desired sound for playback, press AUDIO  
MONITOR on the remote control.  
If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound  
may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded  
areas.  
If feedback or howling occurs during TV Playback, move  
the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn  
down the TV’s volume.  
Stereo  
microphone  
Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio  
Dubbing.  
If you change from 32 kHz to 48 kHz in mid-recording  
and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not  
effective from the point where 48 kHz recording began.  
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.  
AUDIO  
T
W
MONITOR  
DISPLAY  
A.DUB  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
RM-V711U  
(provided)  
Recording sound  
32 kHz  
Display  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND 2  
Output sound  
Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereo.  
New track is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.  
Original track is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.  
SOUND 1  
 
TROUBLESHOOTING  
EN49  
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  
1. No power is supplied.  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. The power is not connected  
properly.  
1. Connect the AC Power  
Adapter/Charger securely  
(pg. 7).  
The battery is dead.  
Replace the dead battery  
with a fully charged one  
(pg. 6, 7).  
2. “SET DATE/TIME!”  
2. The built-in clock’s  
rechargeable lithium battery  
is discharged.  
2. Connect the camcorder to  
an AC outlet using the AC  
Power Adapter/Charger for  
over 24 hours to charge the  
clock’s lithium battery  
(pg. 8).  
appears.  
The previously set date/time  
is erased.  
3. Recording cannot be  
3. The tape’s erase protection  
switch is set to “SAVE”.  
3. Set the tape’s erase  
protection switch to “REC”  
(pg. 9).  
performed.  
The Power Switch is set to  
”.  
Set the Power Switch to any  
TAPE END” appears.  
position except “  
” or  
The cassette’s cover is open.  
“OFF” (pg. 13).  
Replace with new cassette  
(pg. 9).  
Close the cassette’s cover.  
4. There is no picture.  
4. The camcorder is not getting  
power, or some other  
4. Turn the camcorder’s power  
off and on again  
malfunction exists.  
(pg. 12).  
5. Some functions are not  
available using MENU/  
BRIGHT.  
5. The Power Switch is set to  
5. Set the Power Switch to  
”.  
” (pg. 13).  
6. The focus does not adjust  
6. Focus is set to “MANUAL”.  
The recording was done in a  
dark place, or the contrast  
was low.  
6. Set Focus to “AUTO”  
(pg. 25).  
automatically.  
Clean the lens and check  
the focus again (pg. 54).  
The lens is dirty or covered  
with condensation.  
7. The cassette will not load  
7. The cassette is in the wrong  
position.  
7. Set it in the right position  
(pg. 9).  
properly.  
The battery’s charge is low.  
Install a fully charged  
battery (pg. 6, 7).  
8. Snapshot mode cannot be  
8. The Squeeze mode is  
8. Disengage the Squeeze  
mode (pg. 19).  
used.  
selected.  
9. The Snapshot color looks  
9. The light source or the  
subject does not include  
white. Or there are various  
different light sources  
9. Find a white subject and  
compose your shot so that it  
also appears in the frame  
(pg. 17).  
strange.  
behind the subject.  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
 
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
50  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
10. Digital Zoom does not  
10. 16X optical zoom is  
selected.  
10. Turn off the Video Echo  
mode (pg. 24).  
work.  
The Video Echo mode is  
activated.  
Wait until the Picture Wipe  
or Dissolve effects are  
completed (pg. 22, 23).  
Picture Wipe or Dissolve are  
being used in a scene  
transition.  
11. Program AE with special  
effects and Fade/Wipe  
Effects do not work.  
11. The Power Switch is set to  
11. Set the Power Switch to  
”.  
”.  
12. The Black & White Fader  
12. The Sepia or Monotone  
12. Turn off Sepia and  
Monotone (pg. 24).  
does not work.  
mode is activated.  
13. The Dissolve function does  
13. The Sepia, Monotone or  
Slow Shutter mode of  
Program AE with special  
effects is activated.  
13. Turn off Sepia, Monotone or  
Slow Shutter before adding  
Dissolve to a scene  
not work.  
transition (pg. 24).  
Make sure that the Squeeze  
mode in the Mode Menu is  
set to “OFF” (pg. 19).  
Make sure you have  
selected the mode of  
The Squeeze mode is  
selected.  
The previously selected  
mode of Program AE with  
special effects was changed  
after the last selected scene  
for editing was registered.  
Program AE with special  
effects you want before  
starting editing  
(pg. 24).  
14. The Picture Wipe and  
Dissolve functions do not  
work.  
14. The last selected editing  
scene is ending.  
14. Select Picture Wipe or  
Dissolve before beginning  
recording. The effects are  
then automatically activated  
(pg. 22).  
At the end of the last  
selected scene for editing,  
the Power Switch was set to  
“OFF”.  
Do not turn off the  
The power is off.  
camcorder’s power after  
setting Edit-In and Edit-Out  
points, as they will all be  
erased (pg. 22).  
The camcorder automati-  
cally 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 (pg. 22).  
15. The picture wipe function  
15. The Slow Shutter mode is  
activated.  
15. Make sure the Squeeze  
mode, Cinema mode, or  
Slow Shutter mode is not  
activated when preparing to  
use the Picture Wipe  
doesn’t work.  
The Squeeze or Cinema  
mode is selected in the  
Mode Menu.  
function (pg. 19, 24).  
 
EN51  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
16. Scene transition does not  
16. When using “Picture Wipe/  
Dissolve” (pg. 22), there  
is a delay of a fraction of a  
second between the  
16.  
go as expected.  
previous record stop-point  
and the Dissolve start-point.  
This is normal, but this slight  
delay becomes especially  
noticeable when shooting a  
fast-moving subject or  
————  
during rapid panning.  
17. The Video Echo mode  
17. The Picture Wipe or  
Dissolve functions are in use.  
The Squeeze mode is selected  
in the Mode Menu.  
17. Make sure the Squeeze  
mode is set to “OFF”  
does not work.  
(pg. 18, 19).  
Do not try to use the Video  
Echo mode during a Fade-In  
or Fade-Out (pg. 24).  
•A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in  
progress.  
18. Even when Slow Shutter is  
not selected, the image  
18. When shooting in the dark,  
the unit becomes highly  
sensitive to light and the  
image takes on an effect  
similar to Slow Shutter.  
18. If you want the lighting to  
look more natural, set GAIN  
UP to “AGC” or “OFF” in  
the Mode Menu (pg. 18,  
19).  
looks like it is activated.  
19. There is no strobe when  
the Classic Film or Strobe  
mode is activated.  
19. The Picture Wipe or  
19. Do not try to use the Classic  
Film or Strobe mode during  
a scene transition  
Dissolve function is in use.  
(pg. 24).  
20. White Balance cannot be  
20. The Sepia or Monotone  
20. Turn off Sepia or Monotone  
before setting White  
activated.  
mode is activated.  
Balance (pg. 24).  
21. When shooting a subject  
illuminated by bright light,  
vertical lines appear.  
21. This is a result of exceed-  
ingly high contrast, and is  
not a malfunction.  
21.  
————  
22. When the screen is under  
direct sunlight during  
shooting, the screen  
becomes red or black for  
an instant.  
22. This is not a malfunction.  
22.  
————  
23. During recording, the date/  
23. DISPLAY” is set to “OFF” in  
the Date/Time Menu.  
23. Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in  
the Date/Time Menu  
(pg. 21).  
time does not appear.  
Self-Recording is performed.  
During Self-Recording, the  
date/time does not appear  
(pg. 13).  
Set “INDICATION” to “ON”  
in the Date/Time Menu  
(pg. 21).  
24. The indicators and  
24. ON SCREEN” is set to  
“OFF” in the Date/Time  
Menu.  
24. Set “ON SCREEN” to “ON”  
in the Date/Time Menu  
(pg. 21).  
messages do not appear.  
You have made the  
indicators disappear.  
Set “INDICATION” to “ON”  
in the Date/Time Menu  
(pg. 21).  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
52  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
25. Images on the LCD  
monitor appear dark or  
whitish.  
25. In places subject to low  
temperature, images become  
dark due to the characteristics  
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,  
25. Adjust the brightness and  
angle of the LCD monitor  
(pg. 12).  
images on the LCD monitor  
become dark. Consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
26. The rear of the LCD  
26. The light used to illuminate  
the LCD monitor causes it to  
become hot.  
26. Close the LCD monitor to  
turn it off or set the Power  
Switch to “OFF”, and let the  
unit cool down.  
monitor is hot.  
27. The indicators and the  
image color on the LCD  
monitor are not clear.  
27. This may occur when the  
surface or the edge of the  
LCD monitor is pressed.  
27.  
————  
28. The LCD monitor or  
viewfinder indications  
blink.  
28. Certain Fade/Wipe effects,  
certain modes of Program AE  
with special effects, “DIS”  
and other functions that  
28. Re-read the sections  
covering Fade/Wipe effects,  
Program AE with special  
effects and “DIS”  
cannot be used together are  
selected at the same time.  
(pg. 19, 22 – 24).  
29. Colored bright spots  
appear all over the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder.  
29. The LCD monitor and the  
viewfinder are made with  
high-precision technology.  
However, black spots or  
bright spots of light (red,  
green or blue) may appear  
constantly on the LCD  
29.  
————  
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%)  
30. During recording, sound  
30. This is normal.  
30.  
————  
cannot be heard.  
31. Play, Rewind and Fast-  
Forward functions do not  
work.  
31. The Power Switch is not set  
31. Set the Power Switch to  
to “  
”.  
” (pg. 29).  
32. The tape is moving, but  
32. Your TV has AV input  
terminals, but is not set to its  
VIDEO mode.  
32. Set the TV to the mode or  
channel appropriate for  
video playback (pg. 32,  
33).  
there is no picture.  
The cassette’s cover is open.  
Close the cassette’s cover  
(pg. 9).  
 
EN53  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
33. During playback of an  
unrecorded portion, High-  
speed Search and still  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
33. The LCD monitor  
33.  
indications are distorted.  
————  
playback, LCD monitor  
indications appear distorted.  
This is not a defect.  
34. Images on the LCD  
34. The speaker volume is too  
34. Turn the speaker volume  
down (pg. 29).  
monitor are jittery.  
great.  
35. The LCD monitor, the  
viewfinder and the lens  
have become dirty (ex.  
fingerprints).  
35.  
35. Wipe them gently with a  
soft cloth. Wiping strongly  
can cause damage.  
————  
36. An unusual mark appears.  
36.  
36. Check the section of the  
manual that explains LCD  
monitor/viewfinder  
————  
indications (pg. 60, 61).  
37. An error indication  
37. A malfunction of some kind  
has occurred. In this case  
the camcorder’s functions  
become unusable.  
37. Remove the power supply  
(battery pack, etc.) and wait a  
few minutes for the indication  
to clear. When it does, you  
can resume using the  
(E01 — E06) appears.  
camcorder. If the indication  
remains even though you  
repeat the above two or three  
times, please consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
38. The charger indicator on  
the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger does not light.  
38. The temperature of the  
battery is extremely high/low.  
Charging is difficult in  
places subject to extremely  
high/low temperatures.  
38. To protect the battery, it is  
recommended to charge it  
in places with a temperature  
of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to  
95°F) (pg. 55).  
39. The recording mode  
39. This occurs when recording  
in the LP mode is not  
39.  
indicator “LP” blinks.  
available. After the indicator  
blinks, the recording mode  
switches to “SP” and  
————  
recording goes on.  
40. Picture does not appear on  
40. The lens cap is attached.  
• The LCD monitor is not  
open at an angle of over 45  
degrees.  
40. Remove the lens cap  
(pg. 12).  
the LCD monitor.  
• Open the LCD monitor to  
an angle of over 45 degrees.  
• Adjust the brightness of the  
LCD monitor (pg. 12).  
• If the monitor is tilted  
upward to 180 degrees,  
open it fully (pg. 12).  
• The LCD monitor’s  
brightness setting is too  
dark.  
41. When the image is printed  
from the printer, a black  
bar appears at the bottom  
of the screen.  
41. This is not a malfunction.  
41. By recording with “DIS”  
activated (pg. 19) this  
can be avoided.  
42. When the camcorder is  
connected via the DV  
connector, the camcorder  
does not operate.  
42. The DV cable was plugged/  
unplugged with power  
turned on.  
42. Turn the camcorder’s power  
off and on again, then  
operate it.  
 
USER MAINTENANCE  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
54  
EN  
After Use  
Turn off the camcorder.  
To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft  
cloth.  
Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it  
well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again  
with a dry cloth.  
1
2
1
Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor.  
Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow,  
then swing the cassette cover open until it locks.  
The cassette holder opens automatically.  
Remove the cassette.  
Open the LCD monitor and wipe gently with a  
soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the  
monitor. Close the LCD monitor.  
2
Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder,  
then close the cassette cover.  
3
4
5
6
To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,  
then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.  
3
4
Close and lock the LCD monitor.  
To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical  
position. Carefully lift the plastic tab on the  
bottom of the viewfinder, and open the cover  
1.  
Slide BATTERY RELEASE and remove the battery  
pack.  
Replace the lens cap over the lens.  
Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at  
the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the  
interior of the viewfinder with it 2.  
5
6
Replace the lens cap, making sure it locks in  
place. Tilt the viewfinder back to the horizontal  
position.  
OPEN/EJECT Switch  
PUSH HERE  
NOTES:  
PUSH OPEN Button  
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.  
Bottom of viewfinder  
Remove.  
Cassette holder  
Blower brush  
2
BATTERY RELEASE Switch  
1
Cover  
 
CAUTIONS  
EN55  
When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in  
areas other than the USA  
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .  
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
.... charge in an environment where temperatures  
are within the tolerances shown in the chart  
below. This is a chemical reaction type  
battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical  
reaction, while warmer temperatures can  
prevent complete charging.  
The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features  
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from  
110 V to 240 V.  
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER  
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an  
AC wall outlet other than American National  
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter,  
called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.  
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure  
to high temperatures will increase natural  
discharge and shorten service life.  
.... fully charge and then fully discharge the  
battery every 6 months when storing the  
battery pack over a long period time.  
.... remove from charger or powered unit when  
not in use, as some machines use current even  
when switched off.  
Plug adapter  
NOTES:  
Video Light  
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
DANGER  
Temperature Range Specifications  
The video light can become extremely  
hot. Do not touch it either while in  
Charging............... 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)  
Operation ............. 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Storage ................. –10°C to 30°C (–14°F to 86°F)  
operation or soon after turning it off,  
otherwise serious injury may result.  
Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case  
immediately after using the video light, since it  
remains extremely hot for some time.  
When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm  
(11-13/16”) between the video light and people or  
objects.  
Recharging time is based on room temperature of  
20°C (68°F).  
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging  
takes.  
Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.  
It is recommended that you consult your nearest  
JVC dealer for replacing the video light.  
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.  
Battery Packs  
.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded  
tapes automatically erases the previously  
recorded video and audio signals.  
.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly  
when inserting.  
Terminals  
.... do not load and unload the cassette  
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at  
all. This slackens the tape and can result in  
damage.  
.... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes  
the tape to fingerprints and dust.  
Battery cap  
The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery.  
Before using the supplied battery pack or an  
optional battery pack, be sure to read the following  
cautions:  
2. Store cassettes . . .  
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.  
.... out of direct sunlight.  
.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
.... where they won’t be exposed to strong  
magnetic fields (such as those generated by  
motors, transformers or magnets).  
.... vertically, in their original cases.  
1. To avoid hazard . . .  
.... do not burn.  
.... do not short-circuit the terminals. When  
transporting, make sure the provided battery  
cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap  
is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.  
.... do not modify or disassemble.  
.... do not expose the battery to temperatures  
exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the  
battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.  
.... use only specified chargers.  
 
CAUTIONS (cont.)  
56  
EN  
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .  
LCD Monitor  
.... allow it to become wet.  
.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.  
.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration  
during transportation.  
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,  
DO NOT . . .  
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.  
.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on  
the bottom.  
.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright  
objects for long periods.  
.... expose the lens to direct sunlight.  
.... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder.  
2. To prolong service life . . .  
.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD  
monitor use.  
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder  
strap or the grip.  
These are not malfunctions:  
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:  
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.  
Main Unit  
No picture during playback.  
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .  
Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
During recording, the Head Clog Warning  
indicator “ ” appears.  
.... 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  
to enter the unit.  
.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the  
power supply while the power is on.  
.... leave the battery pack attached when the  
camcorder is not in use.  
In such cases, use an optional Cleaning Cassette.  
Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used  
more than once consecutively, damage to the  
video heads may result. After the camcorder  
plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops  
automatically. Also refer to the Cleaning  
Cassette’s instructions.  
If, after using the Cleaning Cassette, the problems  
still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
Mechanical moving parts used to move the video  
heads and video tape tend to become dirty and  
worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear  
picture at all times, periodic check-ups are  
recommended after using the unit for about  
1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please  
consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
2. Avoid using the unit . . .  
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.  
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near  
a cooking stove.  
.... in places subject to excessive shock or  
vibration.  
.... near a television set.  
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or  
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten-  
nas, etc.).  
.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C  
or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)  
temperatures.  
How To Handle A CD-ROM  
Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface  
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write  
anything or put a sticker on either the front or  
back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently  
wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center  
hole using a circular motion.  
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .  
.... in places of over 50°C (122°F).  
.... in places where humidity is extremely low  
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).  
.... in direct sunlight.  
.... in a closed car in summer.  
.... near a heater.  
Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning  
spray.  
Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror  
surface.  
Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or  
humid environment. Keep it away from direct  
sunlight.  
 
EN57  
Declaration of Conformity  
About moisture condensation . . .  
You have observed that pouring a cold liquid  
into a glass will cause drops of water to form  
on the glass‘ outer surface. This same  
phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a  
camcorder when it is moved from a cool  
place to a warm place, after heating a cold  
room, under extremely humid conditions or  
in a place directly subjected to the cool air  
from an air conditioner.  
Model Number  
Trade Name  
: GR-DVF31U  
: JVC  
Responsible party : US JVC CORP.  
Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne,  
N. J. 07470  
Telephone Number : 973-315–5000  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept  
any interference received, including interfer-  
ence that may cause undesired operation.  
Moisture on the head drum can cause severe  
damage to the video tape, and can lead to  
internal damage to the camcorder itself.  
Serious malfunctioning  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.  
Change or modifications not approved by the  
party responsible for compliance could void the  
user’s authority to operate the equipment. This  
equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause  
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:  
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled  
device. External noise and interference (from a  
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function-  
ing 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.  
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.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est  
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
 
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators  
58  
EN  
1
y
Q
4
56 7  
u
i
o
8
)
r
t
^ & * (  
2
3
p
Q
W
q w e 0  
9
%
E
R
T
!
@
#
$
 
EN59  
Controls  
Connectors  
1 Battery Release Switch  
The connectors  
^
to  
e
are located beneath a cover.  
[BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. pg. 7  
^
Video Output Connector ...................... pg. 32  
2 PUSH OPEN Button............................... pg. 9  
& Audio Output Connector [L] ................ pg. 32  
* S-Video Output Connector ................... pg. 32  
( Audio Output Connector [R] ................ pg. 32  
) DC IN Connector................................... pg. 7  
q J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)  
Connector] .......................................... pg. 43  
•Connect the editing cable when performing  
Random Assemble Editing (pg. 42 – 47).  
•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device  
such as a personal computer.  
3 Video Light Switch  
[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON]...................... pg. 15  
4 OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................... pg. 9  
5 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ............. pg. 17  
6 Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. pg. 14  
Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ........ pg. 29  
7 MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
[+, –, PUSH] ................................. pg. 8, 18  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Brightness  
Control ............................................. pg. 12  
For further details, consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
•JLIP-controlled editing from the camcorder to a  
VCR is not possible if the VCR is not equipped  
with a J terminal.  
8 Snapshot Mode Button [MODE] ........... pg. 17  
9 Recording Start/Stop Button.................. pg. 12  
0 Power Switch [  
, OFF,  
,
] ...... pg. 13  
w PC Connector ...................................... pg. 34  
It is used to connect the camcorder to the serial  
port of a personal computer.  
! Rewind Button [REW] .......................... pg. 29  
@ Stop Button [STOP] .............................. pg. 29  
# Fast-Forward Button [FF] ...................... pg. 29  
$ Play/Pause Button [PLAY/PAUSE] ......... pg. 29  
% Diopter Adjustment Control ................. pg. 11  
For further details, consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
e Digital Video Connector  
[DV IN/OUT] (i.link*) .................... pg. 35, 37  
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry  
specification and extensions thereof. The logo  
is used for products compliant with the i.Link  
standard.  
Indicators  
r Power Lamp ........................................ pg. 13  
Other Parts  
t Battery Pack Mount ............................... pg. 7  
y Camera Sensor  
Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor  
necessary for shooting is built-in here.  
Remote Sensor .................................. pg. 38  
u Video Light .......................................... pg. 15  
i Stereo Microphone .............................. pg. 48  
o Viewfinder ........................................... pg. 11  
p Speaker ............................................... pg. 29  
Q Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... pg. 11  
W Grip Strap ............................................ pg. 11  
E LCD Monitor ....................................... pg. 12  
R Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... pg. 11  
T Stud Hole ............................................ pg. 11  
 
INDEX Indications  
60  
EN  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording  
1*  
2 3 4 5* 6* 7*  
q
)
(
*
&
MANUAL  
LP 35 min  
W
H
A
D
T
REC  
444  
8
1/250  
PAUSE  
9
0
!
0 L PHOTO  
a
b
200X  
^
@
W
SOUND 32kHz DEC 25 ’ 99  
PM 5 : 30  
– – – – –6– – – – –  
#*  
$
%
BRIGHT  
No.  
1*  
2
Function  
Displays the operation mode position.  
(pg. 13)  
(pg. 19)  
(pg. 19)  
(pg. 19)  
(pg. 12)  
(pg. 10)  
(pg. 12)  
(pg. 12)  
(pg. 12)  
(pg. 17)  
Appears when Auto Slow Shutter is engaged (“GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO”).  
Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode.  
Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) is engaged.  
Appears when in the Record-Standby mode.  
Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).  
Displays the tape remaining time.  
3
4
5*  
6*  
7*  
8
Appears during recording.  
9
Appears while the tape is running.  
0
Appears when taking a Snapshot.  
!
Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind. (pg. 20)  
@
Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.  
Displays the date/time.  
(pg. 20)  
(pg. 21)  
(pg. 12)  
(pg. 27)  
(pg. 25)  
(pg. 26)  
(pg. 28)  
(pg. 24)  
(pg. 22)  
(pg. 14)  
#*  
$
Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
Appears when the iris is locked.  
%
^
Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.  
Appears when the exposure is adjusted.  
&
*
Appears when the white balance is adjusted.  
Displays the selected Program AE with special effects.  
Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.  
(
)
q
Appears during zooming.  
Zoom level indicator  
Approximate zoom ratio  
* :Setting “INDICATION” to “OFF” in the Date/Time Menu lets you remove indications marked with * from the  
screen (pg. 21).  
 
EN61  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback  
No.  
Function  
Displays the sound mode.  
Displays the tape speed.  
1
2
3
1
2
3
(pg. 31)  
4
32kHz SOUND1  
LP  
Appears while a tape is running.  
4
: Playback  
3
2
6
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle search  
: Rewind/Shuttle search  
: Pause  
64  
: Forward slow-motion  
16 : Reverse slow-motion  
e
6e : Audio Dubbing Pause  
: Audio Dubbing  
DEC 25 ’ 99  
PM 5 : 30  
4
5
Displays the date/time.  
(pg. 31)  
TC 01 : 28 : 15  
BRIGHT: Displays the brightness of the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder. (pg. 12)  
VOLUME:Displays the speaker volume.  
(pg. 29)  
– – – – –6– – – – –  
VOLUME  
6
5
4
6
Displays the time code.  
(pg. 31)  
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”.  
(pg. 9)  
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording.  
(pg. 56)  
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, the camcorder turns  
off automatically.  
Appears for 10 seconds after power is turned on if there is no tape loaded.  
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.  
TAPE!  
LENS COVER  
TAPE END  
Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.  
(pg. 13)  
(pg. 8)  
Appears when the date/time is not set.  
Appears when the clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the previously set date/  
SET DATE/TIME!  
time is erased.  
(pg. 8)  
ERROR!  
REFER MANUAL  
Appears when Audio Dubbing is unavailable.  
(pg. 48)  
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  
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  
E01 — E06  
dealer.  
(pg. 53)  
 
INDEX Terms  
62  
EN  
A
P
AC Power Adapter/Charger .................... pg. 6, 7  
Audio Dubbing ........................................ pg. 48  
Auto Focus............................................... pg. 25  
Auto Shut off ...................................... pg. 13, 29  
Picture Wipe/Dissolve .............................. pg. 22  
Playback Menu ........................................ pg. 30  
Playback Special Effects ........................... pg. 29  
Playback Zoom ........................................ pg. 29  
Power Switch Position ............................. pg. 13  
Program AE With Special Effects .............. pg. 24  
Provided Accessories ................................. pg. 5  
B
Battery Low.............................................. pg. 61  
Battery Pack ..................................... pg. 6, 7, 55  
Brighten The LCD Monitor ....................... pg. 12  
Built-in Clock’s Lithium Battery .................. pg. 8  
R
Random Assemble Editing ................ pg. 42 – 47  
Record-Standby ....................................... pg. 12  
Recording Menu ...................................... pg. 19  
Recording Mode ...................................... pg. 10  
Remote Control........................................ pg. 38  
Rewind The Tape ..................................... pg. 29  
C
Charge The Battery Pack ............................ pg. 6  
Cinema .................................................... pg. 19  
Classic Film ............................................. pg. 24  
Clean The Camcorder .............................. pg. 54  
Connections........................... pg. 7, 32 – 37, 43  
S
Self-Recording ......................................... pg. 13  
Sepia ........................................................ pg. 24  
Set Remote Control/VCR Code ................. pg. 42  
Shoulder Strap Attachment ....................... pg. 11  
Shuttle Search .......................................... pg. 29  
Shutter Speed ........................................... pg. 24  
Slow-Motion Playback ............................. pg. 29  
Slow Shutter............................................. pg. 24  
Snapshot Mode ........................................ pg. 17  
Sound Mode ............................................ pg. 31  
Specifications........................................... pg. 63  
Squeeze ................................................... pg. 19  
Still Playback ........................................... pg. 29  
Strobe ...................................................... pg. 24  
System Menu ........................................... pg. 20  
D
Darken The LCD Monitor ........................ pg. 12  
Date/Time Display ............................. pg. 21, 31  
Date/Time Settings ..................................... pg. 8  
Demonstration Mode ............................... pg. 20  
Digital Dubbing ....................................... pg. 37  
Digital Zoom ..................................... pg. 14, 19  
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ................... pg. 19  
Diopter Adjustment .................................. pg. 11  
Dubbing .................................................. pg. 36  
E
Erase Protection ......................................... pg. 9  
Exposure Control ..................................... pg. 26  
T
F
Tele Macro ............................................... pg. 20  
Time Code ............................................... pg. 16  
Tripod Mounting ...................................... pg. 11  
Twilight .................................................... pg. 24  
Fade-In/Out ............................................. pg. 22  
Fast-Forward The Tape ............................. pg. 29  
G
Gain Up................................................... pg. 19  
Grip Adjustment....................................... pg. 11  
U
Unload A Tape ........................................... pg. 9  
I
V
Iris ........................................................... pg. 27  
Iris Lock ................................................... pg. 27  
Video Echo .............................................. pg. 24  
Video Light .............................................. pg. 15  
J
W
Journalistic Shooting ................................ pg. 13  
White Balance ......................................... pg. 28  
Wide Mode .............................................. pg. 19  
Wind Cut ................................................. pg. 20  
Wipe In/Out ............................................. pg. 22  
L
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications ... pg. 60, 61  
Load A Tape ............................................... pg. 9  
Z
M
Zooming .................................................. pg. 14  
Manual Focus .......................................... pg. 25  
Mode Menu ............................................. pg. 19  
Monotone ................................................ pg. 24  
Motor Drive Mode ................................... pg. 17  
 
SPECIFICATIONS  
EN63  
Camcorder  
General  
Power supply  
: DC 6.3 V  
DC 7.2 V  
(Using AC Power Adapter/Charger)  
(Using battery pack)  
Power consumption  
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.6 W  
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.7 W  
Video light  
Format  
Signal format  
: Approx. 3.9 W  
: DV Format (SD mode)  
: NTSC Standard  
Video signal recording format  
Cassette  
: Digital Component Recording  
: 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 1.6, f = 3.9 to 62.4 mm, 16:1 Power Zoom Lens  
: ø40.5 mm  
: 3.0" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system  
: Electronic viewfinder with 0.55" color LCD  
: Monaural  
Filter diameter  
LCD monitor  
Viewfinder  
Speaker  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Storage temperature  
Dimensions  
: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
: 35% to 80%  
: –20°C to 50°C (4°F to 122°F)  
: 188 (W) x 118 (H) x 88 (D) mm (7-7/16" x 4-11/16" x 3-1/2")  
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down)  
Weight  
: Approx. 700 g (1.6 lbs)  
Connectors  
S-Video  
: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 , analog output  
C: 0.29 Vp-p, 75 , analog output  
JLIP  
PC  
: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack (compatible with RC-5325 plug)  
: ø2.5 mm, 3-pole  
Video output  
Audio output  
DV input/output  
: 1 Vp-p, 75 unbalanced, analog output  
: –8 dBs, 1 kanalog output, stereo  
: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant  
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V20U  
Power requirement  
U.S.A. and Canada  
Other countries  
Power consumption  
Output  
: AC 120 V`, 60 Hz  
: AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50/60 Hz  
: 23 W  
Charge  
VTR  
: DC 7.2 V  
: DC 6.3 V  
, 0.77 A  
, 1.8 A  
Dimensions  
Weight  
: 68 (W) x 38 (H) x 110 (D) mm (2-11/16" x 1-1/2" x 4-3/8")  
: Approx. 255 g (0.57 lbs)  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change  
without notice.  
 
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