JVC LYT0201-001A manual Dear Customer, It is recommended that you

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (pg. 7).

Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

.... refer to “Controls, Indications and Connectors” (pg. 76 – 81) and familiarize yourself with button

locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely

important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 82 — 83 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Warning on lithium cell battery (for 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 100°C or incinerate.

Replace battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electronic), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Dispose of used battery properly.

Keep away from children.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

CAUTION (applies to the AC Charger Station):

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTIONS:

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

When you are not using the AC Charger Station for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

NOTES:

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Charger Station is on its bottom.

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V607U or BN-V615U battery pack and, to recharge it, the provided multi-voltage AC Charger Station AA-V60EG. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ. 65.

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Contents GR-DVM55 Dear Customer It is recommended that youSafety Precautions Grip/Hand strap DC cordAA-V60EG VIDEO/AUDIO cableRM-V712U Min DVM-30 Lithium battery CR2025For remote control unit DV30MEITI Insert and Tracking Information Area Sub-Code AreaVideo Area Audio Area Contents Charging The Battery Pack Insert Charged Battery Installing The Battery PackOpen Battery Cover Close Battery CoverUsing The Battery Holder Indoor UseInput Date and Time Date/Time SettingsSelect Operation Mode LCD monitorINSERT/REMOVE Tape Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen Cassette Cover To protect valuable recordingsSelect Dial Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode Attach Grip Strap to Hand Strap Eyelet Adjust LengthGrip Strap Attachment Attach Grip Strap to SUB Hand Strap EyeletTripod Mounting Dioptre AdjustmentAdjust Dioptre Turn on CamcorderPull OUT Battery Holder Remote Control UnitInstalling The Battery Insert Battery in HolderSelf-Timer Playback Play Operation ModePower Dial Position FunctionEN Recording IND. ON/OFF button DisplayStop Recording Pull OUT Viewfinder or Open LCD MonitorStart Recording END RecordingStart Search Engage Still ModeRecording From The Middle Of a Tape Proper recording When blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Brightness Control Tape Remaining IndicatorAdjust Brightness LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsOpen LCD Monitor Journalistic shootingInterface Shooting Tilt LCD MonitorEN Recording ZoomMenu button IND. ON/OFF button Select Dial Displaying The Date And Time During RecordingSelect Function Scene 5-second recording Engage 5S ModeEND 5-SECOND Mode Recording Stop SELF-TIMER Recording Self-TimerEngage SELF-TIMER Mode END SELF-TIMER RecordingSnapshot Access System MenuSelect Snapshot Mode Take SnapshotMotor Drive mode Snapshot mode Pin-Up mode With frameRecording Menu allows you to set these functions MenusClose Recording Menu REC Mode Recording mode Wide ModeZoom Zoom magnification DIS Digital Image StabilizerSystem Menu Close System MenuPhoto Mode To Cancel FADE/WIPE Effects Accessmenu Manual Mode ItemAccess FADER/WIPE Menu FADE/WIPE EffectsExample Wipe Scroll Fades and WipesExample WH Fader White WH , BK , , B WP and P of the Fader/Wipe Menu Picture Wipe/DissolveResume Recording Random Variations Fader and Wipe Menu Fader and Wipe Menu RandomDisable P.AE/EFFECT AE/EffectsSlow Slow Shutter Adjust Focus Manual Focus AdjustmentAccess Manual Focus To Change To Auto FocusBrightness control of the display Adjust ExposureExposure Control To Return To Automatic Exposure ControlIris Iris LockTo Return To Automatic Iris Control Close White Balance Adjustment White Balance AdjustmentAccess White Balance Adjustment To Return To Automatic White BalanceManual White Balance Operation Enter SettingExit Manual White Balance Adjustment To Change The Tint For RecordingViewing Recording Volume switchRewind Tape END PlaybackTo Perform High-Speed Search Press 2 or 3after pressing 6/4. The tapeLocatescene Portion of Magnified Playback ZoomActivate Zoom END ZoomAccessmenu Playback Effect Select Playback EffectsClose Menu Access Playback MenuPlayback Menu Playback Menu allows you to set the following functionsDisplaying The Time Code During Playback Playback SoundDisplaying the Date During Playback Select TV’S Video Mode VCR/TV Connection when connecting directly to the camcorderTurn on Power VCR/TV Connection using AC Charger Station Attach and LockVCR/TV connection using the AC Charger Station Basic ConnectionsConnect AC Charger Station to TV or VCR Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector Digital PrinterSupply Power Attach Camcorder to AC Charger StationPause Recording DubbingMake Connections Start Playback Recording deckDigital Dubbing Make ConnectionsVCR Recording deck Brand SettingOperate VCR Random Assemble Editing Execute FADE/WIPE in if NecessaryUSE P.AE/EFFECT if Necessary SET EDIT-IN PointSET EDIT-OUT Point Stop Editing Engagemode VCR’S RECORD-PAUSEStart Editing Choose a Scene For More Accurate EditingPrepare for R.A. Edit Play Back Dubbed Scene Adjustment of VCR’s against Camcorder Timing Input Correction DataBegin Dubbing Audio DubbingFind EDIT-IN Point Pause During DubbingRecording Sound Display Output Sound Troubleshooting Possible Causes Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes These spots are not recorded Cleaning The Camcorder Camcorder Zoom switch T/W pg Power dial pgVolume switch Volume pg Viewfinder pgAC Charger Station LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording FunctionLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Indications Function During use To prolong service lifeTo avoid hazard Store cassettesDirty heads can cause the following problems For safety, do notAvoid using the unit Do not leave the unitAudio GeneralVideo Video ConnectorsOutput power AudioAuto focus Colour temperatureAC Charger Station On-screen displayIndex GR-DVM55