FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION
Outputting color bars
OTHERS
Warnings and Responses
FULL AUTO switch
USER button
This camcorder can output three types of color bars, depend- ing on the camera settings.
NTSC standard | : Outputs | color | bars | compliant | with | the |
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PAL standard | : Outputs | color | bars | compliant | with | the |
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16:9 screen | : Outputs |
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To output color bars, make the following settings.
1.Turn the FULL AUTO switch to “OFF”.
2.Set the BARS item on the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen to “ON”. X See page 64.
• Color bars are output.
Outputting color bars using the USER buttons 1. Turn the FULL AUTO switch to “OFF”.
2.Assign “BARS” to one of the USER1, 2 or 3 buttons. X See “SWITCH MODE Menu Screen” on page 69.
3.Press the USER button to which “BARS” was assigned.
• Color bars are output.
MEMO
•You can select whether to output an audio test signal dur- ing color bar output using the TEST TONE item on the AUDIO/MIC menu screen. X See page 70.
•Color bars are not output when FULL AUTO mode is ON or in VTR mode.
Warnings are displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder if there was a mistaken operation, if the battery or tape is low, or if there is a problem on the VTR.
In addition, if the tape or battery is low or the VTR has a problem, the tally lamp flashes (or lights) and an alarm is output from the monitor speaker or PHONES jack.
MEMO
This camcorder uses microcomputers. It may not operate properly if there is external static or interference. If this happens, turn the power off and then on again.
Display | Status | Action |
60/30 24 INHIBIT | The FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25, and a tape record- | Sets the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu |
CHANGE FRAME | ed in 60/30, 24 frame HDV format is played back or it is in- | screen to match the frames. |
RATE MENU | put into the IEEE1394 port in VTR mode. | X See page 62. |
60/30 INHIBIT | The FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25, and a tape record- |
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CHANGE FRAME | ed in 60/30 frame DV format is played back or it is input into |
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RATE MENU | the IEEE1394 port in VTR mode. |
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50/25 INHIBIT | The FRAME RATE item is set to 60/30 or 24, and a tape re- |
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CHANGE FRAME | corded in 50/25 frame HDV/DV format or it is input into the |
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RATE MENU | IEEE1394 port in VTR mode. |
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24 INHIBIT CHANGE | The FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25 and, a tape record- |
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FRAME RATE MENU | ed in 24 frame DV format is played back or it is input into |
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| the IEEE1394 port in VTR mode. |
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| A tape recorded in | The E model cannot play back tapes recorded in |
| was played back or input into the IEEE1394 connector in | |
VTR mode on the E model. | nector in VTR mode. | |
| A tape recorded in | The U model cannot play back tapes recorded in |
| back or input into the IEEE1394 connector in VTR mode on | |
| the U model. | VTR mode. |
INVALID TAPE! | A computer data tape or a DVC PRO cassette was used. | Use a MiniDV videocassette. |
LP TAPE INVALID! | Tried to play back a tape recorded in LP mode. | This camcorder cannot record or play back in LP mode. |
NO DV SIGNAL | DV signal was not input. | Set the IEEE1394 switch to DV and input a DV signal. |
NO HDV SIGNAL | HDV signal was not input. | Set the IEEE1394 switch to HDV and input an HDV signal. |
COPY INHIBIT | Tried to record a copyguarded signal. | Cannot record a copyguarded signal. |
REC INHIBIT | A tape that cannot be recorded (back switch is set to SAVE) | Set the switch on the back of the cassette tape to REC. |
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NO TAPE | No videocassette tape is inserted. | Insert a cassette tape. |
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LOW VOLTAGE | Battery is low. | Charge the battery pack or replace it. |
TAPE NEAR END | There are less than 3 minutes remaining on the tape (flash- | To continue shooting, find a new tape or replace the tape. |
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TAPE END | Displayed when the tape ends. | Replace the tape. |
CHANGE 1394 | Recording or playback video format and the IEEE1394 set- | Set the IEEE1394 switch correctly, turn the power off and |
SWITCH | ting is different when connected to the IEEE1394 port. | then on again. |
SWITCH TO VTR | Tried to use the FF or REW button in camera mode. | Press the CAM/VTR button to set VTR mode. |
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HEAD CLEANING | Displayed when the video head is dirty. (Head clogging was | Clean with a special head cleaning tape. |
REQUIRED | detected during an edit search in shooting mode as well as | X See page 7. |
| during playback and displayed.) |
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CLEANING TAPE! | Displayed when a head cleaning tape is inserted. | The display disappears when the head cleaning tape is re- |
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COPY GUARD! | Tried to play back a copyguarded tape. | Cannot play back a copyguarded tape. |
FAN MOTOR HOUR | Over the prescribed fan motor usage time. | Please contact your local dealer or JVC. |
PUSH CASSETTE | The videocassette cover is not firmly shut. | Lightly push the top center of the videocassette cover. |
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