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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. 

* Frames are not displayed during recording.

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. 
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 
(See the right column.) in the 
following cases;

When shooting again after playing back a 
recorded tape.

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.

When shooting again after shooting a scene then 
opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

NOTES:

The time code cannot be reset.

During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time 
code indication does not move smoothly.

The time code is displayed only when “TIME 
CODE” is set to “ON”. (

pg. 40)

Quick Review

Enables to check the end of the last recording.

1)

Press 

Q.REVIEW

 during the Recording-

Standby mode.

2)

Tape is rewound for about several seconds 

and played back automatically, then pauses in 
the Recording-Standby mode for the next shot.

Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is 
normal.

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1)

Play back a tape or use Blank Search 

(

pg. 22) to find the spot at which you want to 

start recording, then engage the Still Playback 
mode. (

pg. 22)

2)

Set the Power Switch to “

A

” or “

M

” while 

pressing down the Lock Button located on the 
switch, then start recording.

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Page 1: ...se visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera For Accessories http www jvc co jp english cyber http www jvc co jp english accessory INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED 6 VIDEO RECORDING PLAYBACK 19 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING PLAYBACK 28 ADVANCED FEATURES 37 REFERENCES 57 To deactivate the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF 墌 pg 37 40 66 GR DF540PAL bo...

Page 2: ...rkened by backlight 墌 pg 46 You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available 墌 pg 46 Spot Exposure Control Navigation Function The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card 墌 pg 49 E Mail Clip Recording You can record video clips on the memory card as files which can be sent via e mail 墌 pg 32 Major...

Page 3: ...that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red CAUTION To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet CAUTIONS This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television s...

Page 4: ...d to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow ...

Page 5: ...30 Index Playback Of Files 30 Viewing File Information 30 Removing On Screen Display 31 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C 32 E Mail Clip Recording 32 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card 33 Resetting The File Name 33 Protecting Files 33 Deleting Files 34 Setting Print Information DPOF Setting 35 Initialising A Memory Card 36 ADVANCED FEATURES 37 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 37 Cha...

Page 6: ...6 EN MasterPage Left GETTING STARTED Index L K S X W V U P Q R a Z l k Y b c d e hi g f O T o n m M N j 1 C 9 J G D E F B 8 GR DF540PAL book Page 6 Friday January 28 2005 12 05 PM ...

Page 7: ... are located beneath the covers S S Video Output Connector S 墌 pg 23 52 T Microphone connector MIC 墌 pg 55 U USB Universal Serial Bus Connector 墌 pg 54 V Digital Video i Link Connector DV OUT 墌 pg 53 54 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard W Audio Video Output Connector AV 墌 pg 23 52 X DC I...

Page 8: ... is connected 墌 pg 40 AUDIO LEV During D S C Recording Only a Image Size 1600 1600 x 1200 1152 1152 x 864 1024 1024 x 768 or 640 640 x 480 墌 pg 41 B Interval Shooting Icon 墌 pg 28 Focus Icon 墌 pg 28 C Shooting Icon 墌 pg 28 Appears and blinks during shooting D Card Icon 墌 pg 28 Appears during shooting Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading t...

Page 9: ... Mode Indicator 墌 pg 41 B Blank Search Indicator 墌 pg 22 C Live Slow Indicator 墌 pg 43 Snapshot Indicator 墌 pg 44 D Tape Speed 墌 pg 38 E 4 Playback 5 Fast Forward Shuttle Search 3 Rewind Shuttle Search 9 Pause 9 U Forward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion Y 9 Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion D Audio Dubbing 9D Audio Dubbing Pause Appear while a tape is running F Sound Input For Audio ...

Page 10: ...the heads may be dirty We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette optional Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases Store the camcorder in a bag ...

Page 11: ...tachment A lithium battery is pre installed in the Remote Control Unit at time of shipment with insulation sheet To use the Remote Control Unit remove the insulation sheet NOTES In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the ca...

Page 12: ...ckle 3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet How To Use The Audio Extension Cable When using an optional external microphone connect to the provided Audio extension cable with a core filter attached then connect the Audio extension cable to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference 墌 pg 13 2 1 3 Strap guide Buckle Eyelet Audio extension cable provided Core filter Open the cover S...

Page 13: ...y units with other equipment Charging The Battery Pack 1 Set the Power Switch to OFF 2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing right push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount a 3 Slide the battery pack to the right until it locks in place b 4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 5 Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter AP V14E only 6 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outl...

Page 14: ...y is attached to the camcorder Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 2 3 in Charging The Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording time Provided NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly The LCD monitor is used repeatedly The playback mode is engaged repeatedly The LED Light is used Before extended use it is recomm...

Page 15: ... off the camcorder by opening closing the LCD monitor or pulling out pushing in the viewfinder INFORMATION The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation If you want to use the viewfinder close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully Operation Mode Power Switch Position A Full Auto Recording Allows you to record using NO special effects or man...

Page 16: ...ip 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference 1 Set the Power Switch to A or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out th...

Page 17: ...pens automatically Do not touch internal components 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder Be sure to press only the section labelled PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder resulting in injury or product damage Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it...

Page 18: ...he reverse side of the label 4 Close the card cover To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card Slide the write erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of LOCK This prevents the memory card from being recorded over To record on this memory card slide the tab back to the position opposite to LOCK before loading it NOTES Some brands of memory cards are no...

Page 19: ... 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 墌 pg 21 To turn the beep sounds off 墌 pg 37 39 Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display h m means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the i...

Page 20: ...Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in MANUAL Menu on page 39 When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out...

Page 21: ...ting 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 When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover NOTES The time code cannot be reset During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly The time code is ...

Page 22: ...yback press 5 for forward search or 3 for reverse search 2 To resume normal playback press 4 9 During playback press and hold 5 or 3 The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release the button normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction ATTENTION During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clear...

Page 23: ...en connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference 1 Make sure all units ...

Page 24: ...he picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch to A or M 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 GR DF540PAL book Page 24 Friday January 28 2005 12 05 PM ...

Page 25: ...ight or powerful lighting Buttons And Functions A Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal The following buttons are available only when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to PLAY B PAUSE Button Pauses the tape 墌 pg 26 Up Button 墌 pg 27 C SLOW Rewind Button 墌 pg 26 D REW Button Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape 墌 pg 22 Displays previous file in a memory card 墌 pg 29 Left ...

Page 26: ... NOTES You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW YI or IU more than approx 2 seconds During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect After SLOW YI or IU is pressed and held the still image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a malfunction During Slow Motion...

Page 27: ...fer Playback Special Effects Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect 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 SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look ST...

Page 28: ...nd set BEEP to OFF 墌 pg 37 39 NOTE If shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to A or M and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor Approximate Number of Storable Images The number increases or decreases d...

Page 29: ...provided software Digital Photo Navigator can be used to create movie files from the captured still images Windows only To create movie files with the Macintosh it is recommended that you use the function Creating a Slideshow From Still Images in the commercial software QuickTime Pro Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the memory card You can...

Page 30: ...t a time This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want 1 For Index Playback of image files perform steps 1 5 in Normal Playback Of Images 墌 pg 29 For Index Playback of video clip files perform steps 1 3 in Playback Of Video Clips on the left column 2 Press INDEX The Index Screen of the selected type of file appears 3 Press or to move the frame to the desired file Pres...

Page 31: ...and press SET The Sub Menu appears 4 Press or to select OFF and press SET The operation mode indicator folder file number and battery remaining power indicator disappear To display the indicators again select ON Removing On Screen Display RETURN D I SPLAY MENU ON OFF 100 0013 50m Operation mode indicator Battery remaining power indicator Folder file number GR DF540PAL book Page 31 Friday January 2...

Page 32: ...r Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 5 Press 4 9 to start video playback 6 Press E MAIL to engage the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode E CLIP appears To cancel E Mail Clip Recording press E MAIL again or press 8 to stop video playback 7 At the point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start E Mail Clip Recording 8 Press the Record...

Page 33: ...ch as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001 NOTE If the file name reaches DVC09999 a new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001 The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files 1 To protect the file for images display its playback screen 墌 pg 29 for video clips display its playback screen 墌 pg 30 2...

Page 34: ...rs To delete the currently displayed file 4 Press or to select CURRENT and press SET The DELETE screen appears 5 Press or to select the desired file 6 Press or to select EXECUTE and press SET To cancel deletion select RETURN Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to delete NOTE If the mark appears the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted To delete all files stored in the memory ca...

Page 35: ...EXECUTE and press SET The normal playback screen appears To cancel selection select RETURN To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints 1 Perform steps 1 3 in To Print All Still Images One Print For Each 2 Press or to select CURRENT and press SET The DPOF screen appears 3 Press or to select the desired file 4 Press or to select the number indication 00 and press SET 5 Select the number ...

Page 36: ...d 1 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press or to select FORMAT and press SET The FORMAT screen appears 5 Press or to select EXECUTE and press SET The memory card is initialised When initialisation is finished NO IMAGES STORED or NO E MAIL CLIP STORED appears To cance...

Page 37: ...39 n CAMERA DISPLAY 墌 pg 40 o DSC 墌 pg 41 t VIDEO 墌 pg 41 n VIDEO DISPLAY 墌 pg 42 1 Press or to select the desired function and press SET The Sub Menu appears Example m CAMERA Menu 2 Press or to select the desired parameter 3 Press SET Selection is complete Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 4 Press SET The Menu Screen returns Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other...

Page 38: ...lows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 15X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 700X digital magnification Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO FULL Snapshot mode with no frame NEGA Nega mode PIN UP Pin Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame SLOW Live Slow mode For details on the procedure refer to Live Slow ...

Page 39: ...truction 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 letter boxed 16 9 movie SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion The indicator appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction ma...

Page 40: ...gs to the factory preset CAMERA DISPLAY The n CAMERA DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to A However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to M The n CAMERA DISPLAY settings except BRIGHT and AUDIO LEV are effective only for shooting Factory preset 墌 pg 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display LCD Keeps the camcorder s display except the da...

Page 41: ...n this mode the SNAP SLOW selection in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording OFF Disables the function ON Enables interval shooting 墌 pg 29 15SEC 30SEC 1MIN 2MIN 5MIN 10MIN 30MIN 60MIN Allows you to select the shooting interval for interval shooting 墌 pg 29 VIDEO Factory preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION During tape playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recordi...

Page 42: ...ame as in the description on page 39 VIDEO DISPLAY The n VIDEO DISPLAY settings are effective only for video playback except BRIGHT and AUDIO LEV The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN settings are the same as in the description CAMERA DISPLAY on page 40 Factory preset 墌 pg 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display When set to OFF the camcorder s display disappears When set to AUTO the date time are...

Page 43: ...EMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set SNAP SLOW to SLOW 墌 pg 37 38 The Live Slow indicator appears 3 Press SLOW during recording or playback The moving pictures are divided into four frames They are recorded or played back for 1 5 seconds and then normal recording or playback resumes Record a vacation or an important event in 5 second clips to keep the action moving This function is available only for video...

Page 44: ...he camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape 1 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to M 3 Set SNAP SLOW to the desired mode 墌 pg 37 38 The Snapshot indicator appears 4 Press SNAPSHOT There is the sound effect of a shutter closing The O indication appears and a still im...

Page 45: ...fected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking and Manual exposure control 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 wh...

Page 46: ...tion backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure 1 Set the Power Switch to M 2 Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator appears To cancel Backlight Compensation Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the indicator disappears NOTE Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to ...

Page 47: ... manually when shooting under various types of lighting 1 Set the Power Switch to M 2 Select MWB in u W BALANCE menu 墌 pg 37 The indication blinks slowly 3 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 4 Press and hold SET until begins blinking rapidly When the setting is completed resumes normal blinking 5 Press...

Page 48: ...creen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the centre WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right WIPE DOOR 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 WIPE SCROLL The scene wipes in from the bottom...

Page 49: ...hosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look 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 CLASSIC FILM Gives...

Page 50: ...uring video playback 1 Set the Power Switch to PLAY 2 Press 4 9 to start video playback 3 Press STORE at the desired point The indicator appears briefly and the image of the point where STORE is pressed is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image To delete thumbnail images 1 Set the Power Switch to PLAY 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press SET to select t The VIDEO Menu appears 4 Pre...

Page 51: ...d are loaded when the following messages appear UNABLE TO USE NAVIGATION THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT COMPATIBLE If you change the memory card while shooting on one tape two memory cards will share the tape s thumbnail images We recommend that you use one memory card for one tape Navigation Search does not work if the current position is at a blank portion on the tape Also do not leave a blank portion ...

Page 52: ... core filter reduces interference 1 Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR s input connectors 2 Start playback on the camcorder 墌 pg 22 3 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR Refer to the VCR s instruction manual 4 To stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR then stop playback on the camcorder NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the po...

Page 53: ... recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack 墌 pg 15 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 Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 4 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again If Playback Z...

Page 54: ...rder via the USB cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode The date time information cannot be captured into the PC Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using Connection To A Personal Comput...

Page 55: ...w soundtracks are recorded separately 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 If you change from 12 BIT to 16 BIT in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point...

Page 56: ...on the remote control then press PAUSE 9 The 9I indicator and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode 4 Press START STOP to begin editing Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1 To pause editing press START STOP Press it again to resume editing 5 To end Insert Editing press START STOP then STOP 8 NOTES Program AE with special effects 墌 pg 48 can be...

Page 57: ...or video playback 墌 pg 23 The cassette holder cover is open HClose the cassette holder cover 墌 pg 17 HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette 墌 pg 64 Advanced features Focus is set to the Manual mode HSet Focus to the Auto mode 墌 pg 45 The lens is dirty or covered with condensation HClean the lens and check the focus again 墌 pg 61 The 5 Second mode is set to Anim in MANUAL Menu HS...

Page 58: ...recording with DIS activated 墌 pg 37 39 this can be avoided The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on HTurn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate it In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor 墌 pg 17 19 When the LCD monitor s fluoresce...

Page 59: ...when no tape is loaded 墌 pg 17 Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to A or M and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO 墌 pg 15 Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette 墌 pg 63 Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears Appears...

Page 60: ...hile this camcorder is being used as a recorder Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card when no memory card is loaded when the memory card s memory is full when the memory card is not formatted when a write protected SD Memory Card is loaded 墌 pg 33 Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card...

Page 61: ...e indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter 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 Th...

Page 62: ... to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage 20 C to 50 C The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions During use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be awa...

Page 63: ...e 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 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in pla...

Page 64: ...r back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole 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 Serious malfunctioning About moisture condensation You have observed that pouring a cold liquid ...

Page 65: ...l recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 BIT 48 kHz 2 channel 16 BIT Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette SP 80 min LP 120 min Storage media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Compression system JPEG compatible File size Still image 4 modes 1600 x 1200 pixels 1152 x 864 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Moving image 1 mode 160 x 120 ...

Page 66: ...Slow 43 Loading A Cassette 17 Loading A Memory Card 18 M Manual Focus 45 Memory Card 18 63 Motor Drive Mode 44 N Navigation 38 49 Night Scope 44 P Picture Quality 41 Playback Sound 41 Playback Special Effects 27 Power Linked Operation 15 Program AE With Special Effects 48 Q Quick Review 21 R Recording Capacity Memory Card 28 32 Tape 19 Recording Media Selection 41 Remote Control 25 Resetting The F...

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