JVC LYT0244-001A, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...berCam Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey in English only http www jvc victor co jp index e html For Customer Use 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 ...

Page 2: ...e of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOIS TURE Warning on lithium cell battery for clock operation and remote control unit The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 10...

Page 3: ...rsonal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing 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 INSTALLATIO...

Page 4: ...ing amplifiers that produce heat SERVICING 1 Servicing 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 qu...

Page 5: ...fall resulting in damage About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as there is a risk of fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery terminals or the battery itself to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire n This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cass...

Page 6: ...ded here 4 ITI Insert and Tracking Information Area Insert editing and post recording editing tracking signals are recorded here 1 Sub Code Area The Time Code and Date Time data are written here separate from the video data This enables you to display the date and time during playback even if they were not displayed while recording 2 Video Area The digital video signal is recorded here 10 tracks f...

Page 7: ...houlder Strap Attachment 15 Tripod Mounting 15 RECORDING 16 39 Basic Recording 16 Advanced Features 23 PLAYBACK 40 45 Basic Playback 40 Advanced Features 42 Connections 44 TAPE DUBBING 46 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 47 57 Random Assemble Editing 52 For More Accurate Editing 56 TROUBLESHOOTING 58 62 USER MAINTENANCE 63 INDEX 64 68 Controls Connectors And Indicators 64 Indications 66 Terms 68 CAUT...

Page 8: ...ter Charger features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharg ing Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings To discharge the battery attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the above illustration Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and goes out when discharging is complete CHARGE indicator ...

Page 9: ...move the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack The CHARGE indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack or with one that has b...

Page 10: ...R Switch off the unit s power 2 REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER Pull out the battery holder 3 INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible 4 RE INSERT HOLDER Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a click NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Z pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries Slot Battery holder ...

Page 11: ... Select Dial and the Date Time Menu appears 4 INPUT DATE AND TIME Move the highlight bar to DATE TIME by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial and month is highlighted and begins blinking Rotating the Select Dial input the month Press the Select Dial Repeat the procedure to input the day year hour and minute Press the Select Dial twice when the highlight bar is set to RETURN to exit NOTE ...

Page 12: ...older 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 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 ...

Page 13: ...ears 3 SET RECORDING MODE First move the highlight bar to REC MODE by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial and the parameter SP or LP is highlighted Select SP or LP by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial twice to exit from the Recording Menu LP Long Play is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES If the recording mode is switched during recording the playb...

Page 14: ...e Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO 2 POSITION VIEWFINDER Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration at left 3 ADJUST DIOPTER Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Power Zoom Lever Recor...

Page 15: ...other eyelet 3 making sure the strap is not twisted 2 ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 4 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 2 1 4 3 Tripod Mounting 1 ALIGN AND TIGHTEN Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with...

Page 16: ... Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode The scene you are aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it 3 START SHOOTING Press the Recording Start Stop Button REC appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress Power lamp Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress Power Switch Pos...

Page 17: ... the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again 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 Continue recording from where you stop so that there are no gaps by following R...

Page 18: ...ed upon it 3 START SHOOTING Tilt the LCD monitor upward downward for best viewability Z pg 19 and press the Recording Start Stop Button REC appears in the LCD monitor while recording is in progress 4 STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD moni...

Page 19: ...ards Interface Shooting A person you shoot can view himself herself in the LCD monitor and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor 1 TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over approx 105 degrees the monitor image is inverted vertically and the v...

Page 20: ...mage processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer Digital zoom cannot be used while functions done through Digital image processing Picture Wipe Dissolve function Z pg 30 Snapshot Z pg 24 etc are activated Macro shooting as close as approx 1 5 cm to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W FEATURE Picture Stabi...

Page 21: ...ally turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on n The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on n It is recommended to set the white balance Z pg 39 to when you use the video light n When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES Even if the battery ind...

Page 22: ... recorded tape when you shoot again 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 already shooting a scene and opening closing the cassette cover Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape to find the spo...

Page 23: ...the Date Time Menu appears 4 SELECT FUNCTION Move the highlight bar to DISPLAY by rotating the Select Dial then press it 5 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Cycle through the available settings of the selected functions by rotating the Select Dial and stop when the one you want is displayed Then press it and the highlight bar automatically moves to RETURN 6 CLOSE RECORDING MENU Press the Select Dial twice S...

Page 24: ...OTO MODE by rotating the Select Dial Press it and choose the appropriate mode among the five Snapshot modes Z pg 25 by rotating it Stop when the one you want is displayed and press it again The highlight bar automatically moves to RETURN Press the Select Dial twice Selection is complete and the menu disappears SNAPSHOT RECORDING 1 TAKE SNAPSHOT Press SNAPSHOT Regardless of the Power Switch positio...

Page 25: ...fect Z pg 51 is selected The Snapshot mode except FULL mode is not possible while Digital Zoom zoom magnification of over 16X Z pg 27 is activated If certain modes of Program AE with special effects Z pg 32 are activated some Snapshot modes cannot be used If you select a Snapshot mode that is unusable in the current situation the PHOTO indication blinks when you press SNAPSHOT FULL Snapshot mode w...

Page 26: ...e the highlight bar on END then go to step 6 3 MAKE SETTING Press the Select Dial The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select REC MODE or GAIN UP each function s parameter starts blinking Rotate the Select Dial until the desired parameter appears Go to step 5 If you select TO DATE TIME MENU the Date Time Menu appears Go to step 4 If you select TO SYSTEM MENU the System M...

Page 27: ... use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16 times the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 64 times digital magnification Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16 times the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 160 times digital magnification To record a subject in a dark lit environm...

Page 28: ... device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 06 Automatic demonstration will not take place 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 t...

Page 29: ...tate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired function then press it The Fade Wipe Menu disappears and the effect is reserved The indicator representing the selected effect appears Fade in Recording Start Stop Button Manual Mode Item Menu Fader Wipe Menu Ex WH FADER WHITE Select Dial Display Fade out FADE WIPE SELECTION WH BK B W and R A scene gradually appears on a black white or ...

Page 30: ...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 5 START RECORDING If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording without having turned the camcorder s power off the previous scene wipes out revealing the new scene NOTES You can extend the len...

Page 31: ...r wipe out from the center toward the top and bottom leaving a black screen The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner 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 prev...

Page 32: ...and move the highlight bar to P AE EFFECT by rotating the Select Dial 3 ACCESS P AE EFFECT SELECT MENU Press the Select Dial The P AE EFFECT Menu appears 4 SELECT MODE Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by rotating the Select Dial then press it The P AE EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated The symbol of the selected mode appears 5 DISABLE MODE To turn off the selected ...

Page 33: ...rrower 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 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 t...

Page 34: ...ical 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 During Manual Focus the following low contrast warnings appear blinking and NOTES If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it ...

Page 35: ...pears and blinks Go to step 5 To nearer subject rotate the Select Dial downward appears and blinks Go to step 5 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS Press the Select Dial Focus adjustment is complete The indication changes from FOCUS to PRO If you want to reset the focus repeat from step 2 To Change To Auto Focus rotate the Select Dial to display AUTO then press it in step 3 The manual focus indicators disap...

Page 36: ... Go to step 5 To darken the image rotate the Select Dial downward The exposure control indicator decreases maximum 6 Go to step 5 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE Press the Select Dial Exposure adjustment is complete The indication EXP changes to PRO and the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator goes out If you want to reset the exposure repeat step 2 To Return To Automatic Exposure Control ...

Page 37: ...s The exposure control indicator and L appear indicating that the iris is locked Press the Select Dial The indication displayed in the upper left corner changes from EXP to PRO To Return To Automatic Iris Control rotate the Select Dial to display AUTO then press it in step 3 The exposure control indicator and L disappear Or set the Power Switch to AUTO NOTE Iris lock is recommended in the followin...

Page 38: ...Dial Then press it The Manual Mode Item menu disappears and W BAL appears in the upper left corner and AUTO appears on the screen 4 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Cycle through the available settings of the selected functions by rotating the Select Dial and stop when the one you want is displayed AUTO The white balance is adjusted automati cally This is the factory preset position When shooting with the ...

Page 39: ...nual White Balance indicator is displayed 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 NOTES In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper in some circumstances In such a case adjust focus manually Z pg 35 A subject can ...

Page 40: ...r switches off automatically to save power The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut or on a connected TV Z pg 44 45 Camcorder operation is the same as described in this section You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted LCD monitor viewfinder indications The battery pack remaining power indicator is displa...

Page 41: ...rd or press REW 2 to reverse during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE 4 6 NOTES During playback press and hold REW 2 or FF 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 FEATURE Slow Motion Playback Available only with the RM V712U remote c...

Page 42: ...ODE Set the Power Switch to PLAY 2 ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Press MENU The Playback Menu appears 3 SELECT FUNCTION Move the highlight bar to the desired function by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial to activate 4 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Rotate the Select Dial to cycle through the available settings for the selected function and stop when the desired setting appears Then press the Select D...

Page 43: ... the setting Z pg 42 ON The date is displayed on the playback screen OFF The date is not displayed DEC 25 98 PM 5 30 TC 12 34 24 TC 12 34 24 DEC 25 98 PM 5 30 Display Minutes Seconds Frames 30 frames 1 second Recording sound Display Output sound 32 kHz FULL SOUND SOUND 1 Stereo sound SOUND 2 48 kHz FULL SOUND Stereo sound SOUND 1 L sound is output on both channels SOUND 2 R sound is output on both...

Page 44: ...o AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN To S VIDEO IN To TV or VCR S Video cable provided TV VCR A Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S VIDEO Use the optional Video and Audio cables B Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A V input connectors Video cable optional To VIDEO IN Audio cable optional To Video Output White to Audio Output L Red to AUDIO R IN TV VCR Connector cover Connector cover ...

Page 45: ... Date Time Menu Z pg 11 to ON or OFF Then set the Power Switch back to PLAY NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack Z pg 9 To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to CAMERA then set your TV to the appropriate input mode Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume t...

Page 46: ...additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished NOTES You can use Playback Zoom Z pg 50 or Playback Special Effects Z pg 51 in step 2 Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV If they do appear during dubbing they are being recorded onto the new tape To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display press DISPLAY on the RM V712U remote contro...

Page 47: ...ssing the knob as shown 2 INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible 3 RE INSERT HOLDER Slide the holder back in until you hear a click Read the caution concerning lithium batteries Z pg 2 Knob 5m 30 30 When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for...

Page 48: ...n Button Up Button FF Button PLAY Button PAUSE Button STOP Button R A EDIT Buttons Functions With the camcorder s Power Switch set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO Zoom in out Z pg 20 Transmits the beam signal Functions same as the Recording Start Stop button on the camcorder With the camcorder s Power Switch set to PLAY Z pg 53 Zoom in out Z pg 50 Z pg 46 Z pg 50 Z pg 49 Z pg 50 Z pg 53 Rewind Reverse Shutt...

Page 49: ...rmal playback resumes n To stop Slow Motion Playback in progess press PLAY 4 NOTES During slow motion playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect After SLOW 9 or 0 is pressed the still image may be displayed for a few seconds then the screen may become blue back for a few seconds This is not a malfunction There may be a small margin between the slow motion play...

Page 50: ... 5 and then press PLAY 4 NOTES Zoom can also be used during Slow Motion and Still Playback During digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Press T Normal playback Left Right Up Down Buttons To move image press Right while keeping SHIFT held down RM V712U provided INFORMATION The RM V712U remote control enables you to move the image around on t...

Page 51: ...ing EFFECT The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears NOTES To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect Repeat from step 2 when you want to change the selected effect When MONOTONE or SEPIA is activated the MULTI 4 and MULTI 9 Snapshot modes Z pg 25 are not available The effects that ...

Page 52: ... s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left 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 2 OPERATE VCR Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding SHIFT press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and V...

Page 53: ...dly and stop when the one you want is displayed You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the beginning of Program 1 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE FADE WIPE PLAY R A EDIT ON OFF DISPLAY Open the cover White to Audio Output L Red to Audio Output R A B To Remote PAUSE S Video cable provided To S VIDEO OUT To J terminal JLIP RM V712U provided VCR TV Audio cable optional White to AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN...

Page 54: ...y registered point If you are not using Fade Wipe or Program AE with special effects repeat steps 6 and 7 only USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont PLAY R A EDIT ON OFF EFFECT Random Assemble Editing Menu Program Power Switch Remote sensor CANCEL RM V712U provided EDIT IN OUT FADE WIPE NOTES When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes Z pg 22 the camcorder may not find the Edit In poin...

Page 55: ... register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically 1 14 STOP EDITING Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control 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...

Page 56: ...y back the tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF Random Assemble Editing Menu appears 2 CHOOSE A SCENE 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 3 PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE If any images from the scene prior to the...

Page 57: ...ON DATA Based on the diagnostics performed Z pg 56 you can now increase the VCR s speed by rotating the Select Dial upward You can also slow down the VCR s speed by rotating the Select Dial downward The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments 7 CLOSE MENU Press the Select Dial twice Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 3 on page 53 NOTES Before perfo...

Page 58: ...rong position The battery s charge is low 9 The Power Switch is not set to PLAY 1 Connect the AC Power Adapter Charger securely Z pg 9 Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one Z pg 8 2 Install a battery or replace the old battery with a new one Z pg 10 3 Set the tape s record safety tab to REC Z pg 12 Set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO Z pg 16 Replace with new cassette Z pg 12 Close the ...

Page 59: ...with special effects was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered 16 When using Picture Wipe Dissolve Z pg 30 there is a delay of a fraction of a second between the previous record stop point and the Dissolve start point This is normal but this slight delay becomes especially noticeable when shooting fast moving subject or during rapid panning 10 Set the TV to the mode or c...

Page 60: ...pe or Dissolve function is in use 21 The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated 22 This is a result of exceed ingly high contrast and is not a malfunction 23 This is not a malfunction 24 DISPLAY is set to OFF in the Date Time Menu 17 Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording The effects are then automatically activated Z pg 30 Do not turn off the camcorder s power after setting Edit ...

Page 61: ... 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 25 Set ON SCREEN to ON in the Date Time Menu Z pg 23 Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indicators appear Z pg 17 26 Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indicators appear Z pg 17 27 Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor Z pg 1...

Page 62: ... 45 degrees The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark 40 The lens cover is closed The LCD monitor is open If the LCD monitor is not tilted upward to an angle of over approx 105 degrees Interface Shooting will not be possible 41 This is not a malfunction 42 The camcorder was turned on when the battery power was almost gone 34 35 Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewf...

Page 63: ...cloth 2 CLEAN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor and wipe gently with soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper 4 REMOVE EYEPIECE Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 5 CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove dust using a blower brush 6 RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Re attach the eyepiece and turn it cl...

Page 64: ...64EN INDEX Controls Connectors and Indicators U I 1 i o u t w q 2 p Q W 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 0 y E R e Y T r ...

Page 65: ... R Z pg 44 w External Stereo Microphone Input Connector MIC If an optional microphone is connected the built in microphone is disabled e S Video Output Connector S OUT Z pg 44 r J Terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector Z pg 53 Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing Z pg 52 57 It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For ...

Page 66: ...ays the sound mode for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder Z pg 28 Appears when the iris is locked Z pg 37 Appears when the focus is adjusted manually Z pg 35 Appears when the exposure is adjusted Z pg 36 Appears when the white balance is adjusted Z pg 39 Displays the selected Program AE with special effects Z pg 33 Displays the selected Fade Wipe effect Z pg 31 Appears during zooming ...

Page 67: ... playback Z pg 17 Appears when the date time is not set Z pg 11 Appears when the clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased Z pg 11 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 clock battery and wait a few minutes for the indicati...

Page 68: ...15 Twilight Z pg 33 U Unload A Tape Z pg 12 V Video Light Z pg 21 W White Balance Z pg 38 39 Wide Mode Z pg 27 Wind Cut Z pg 28 Wipe In Out Z pg 29 30 Z Zooming Z pg 20 A AC Power Adapter Charger Z pg 8 9 Auto Focus Z pg 34 Auto Shut off Z pg 17 40 B Battery Low Z pg 67 Battery Pack Z pg 8 9 69 Brighten The LCD Monitor Z pg 19 C Car Battery Z pg 9 Charge Marker Z pg 9 Charge The Battery Pack Z pg ...

Page 69: ... 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 1 ft between the video light and people or object Do not use near flammable or explosive materials It is recommended that yo...

Page 70: ...tor appears In such cases use the 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 Mecha...

Page 71: ...C 4 F to 122 F Dimensions 99 W x 119 H x 198 D mm 3 15 16 x 4 11 16 x 7 13 16 with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Weight Approx 800 g 1 8 lbs Connectors S Video Y 1Vp p 75 Ω analog output C 0 29 Vp p 75 Ω analog output JLIP ø3 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack compatible with RC 5325 plug Video 1 Vp p 75 Ω unbalanced analog output via Video output connector Audio 8 d...

Page 72: ...GR DVF20 COPYRIGHT 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD U Printed in Japan 1098TOV UN YP VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED EN ...