JVC GR-DV500U Owner’s Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DV900
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GR-DV500

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AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION

GETTING STARTED

9

DIGITAL

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The camcorder

illustrations appearing
in this instruction

manual are of the
GR-DV900.

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is
located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this
information for future refPrence.

Model No.
Serial No,

LYT1106-001D

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and

_recautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

• AH major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page.

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

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

It is recommended that you...
... refer to the Index (_¢ pg, 80 - 85) 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 this product.

recommended read

You are to carefully on pages through use.

the

cautions 74 76 before

,AFETYPRECAUTIONS

equilatol al tliangle, is intended to aler_ the user to the

/_The lightnil_g flash w_h arrowhead symbol, w_hin an

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

preserve of uni_s_Iated "damagereus voltage _ within the

product's enclosure that may be of sufiiciel_t magnitude

to col_$tit L_8 8 risk of elect tic 81_ock to psrsons

intended to alert l[_e user to the presenoe of important
operating and maintenanve tservici_@) instructions in

The e×clamati@_ pe_nl within an equilateral t_iangle is
the literature accompanying the apMia_e

NOTES:

• The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety

caution are on the bottom and/or the back of
the main unit.

• The rating information and salty caution of the
AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

CAUTIONS:

• This camcorder is designed to be used with
NTSCqype color television signals. It cannot be
used for playback with a television of a difforent
standard. However, live recording and LCD
monitor/viewfinder playback are possible
anywhere.

• Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery
packs and, to recharge them or to supply power

to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the
provided muhiwoltage AC Adapter. (An

appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs of

AC outlets in different countries.)

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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides
to allow for ventilation (I0 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes,
(if the ventilation holes are [)locked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws

governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,
potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.

f water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials

may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries

Alliance:

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1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings, install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as

radia/ors, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

9) Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

10)Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, [)racket, or
table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus.

When acart is used, use
caution when moving

the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

11)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

12)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, aswell as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding the

camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.

Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder 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 un[evel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the

camcorder.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not
recommended, astripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light, VUF3U Flash, MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone or
MZ-V5U Stereo Microphone to the camcorder's Info-Shoe.

Mini NTS ¢ MultiMediaCard

• This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked "=_D_" and memory cards marked "_'_1_." or

"l[lllll[jlllledj_Carf]" can be used with this unit.

Before recording an important scene...

... make sure you only use cassettes with he Mini DV mark D_.
... make sure you only use memory cards with the mark _'_1_. or IYlllllJMellJaCard.
... remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.
... 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, performance or exhibition for
personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

. Mini

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• AC Adapter • Battery Pack

AP-V13U BN-V408U-B

• AudioNideoCable
(_3.5mini-plugtoRCA

plug)

g:Z)

• USB Cable • CD-ROM

• Remote Control Unit • Memory Card 8 MB • Lens Cap
RM-V717U (GR-DV900 only) (Already inserted in the (:_ pg. 7 for
RM-V718U* (GR-DV800/500 only) camcorder) attachment)

• AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (GR-DV900 only)
Lithium Battery CR2025" (GR-DV800/
500 only)

(for remote control unit)

* A lithium battery is pro-installed in the

Remote Control Unit at time of shipment
(with insulation sheet). To use the

Remote Control Unit, remove the
insulation sheet.

• Editing Cable
(GR-DV900 only)

• Shoulder Strap • Audio Cable x 2

(:_ pg. 7 for (for connection of
attachment) optional headphones

• Core Filter (GR-DV800/

500 only) (for optional
editing cable gg pg. 6

for attachment)

and external
microphone _ pg. 6)

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 camcorde_

• Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

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How To Attach The Core Filter
(GR-DV800/500 only)

(for optional editing cable)

Attach the core filter to an optional editing cable.

The core filter reduces interference.

1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core

filter.

Stopper

2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving

approx. 3 cm (1-3/I 6"1of cable between the
cable plug and the core filter. Wind the cable

twice around the outside of the core filter as
shown in the illustration.

• Wind the cable so that it is not slack.

3 cm (1-3/16")

Wind twice.

3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.

How To Use The Audio Cable

When using optional headphones or external
microphone, connect to the provided Audio cable

(with a core filter attached), then connect the Audio
cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces
interference.

Microphone

Head

Audio cable

connector cover.

-To MIC

NOTES:

• Take care not to damage the cable.

• When connecting a cable, attach the end with the

core filter to the camcorde_

(headphones)

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How To Attach The Lens Cap

To protect the _ens,attach the provided tens cap to

the camcorder asshown in the illustration.

NOTE:

Tv confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the
cap is flush to the camcorde_

How To Attach The Strap

1 Followingtheillustration,threadthestrap

through the eyelet @.

2 Ford it back and thread it through the buckle @.
3 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of

the strap to the other eyelet @ located under the
Grip Strap.

4 Confirm the strap is not twisted.

• During shooting

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AUTOMATICDEMONSTRATION 9
GETTINGSTARTED I O

Power ....................................................................... 10

(;rip Adiustment ....................................................... 12

Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................. 12

Tripod Mounting ...................................................... 12

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ................................... 12

Brightness Adiustment Of The Display ...................... 13

Operation Mode ....................................................... 13

Date/Time Settings .................................................... 14

Loading A Cassette

/Unloading A Cassette .......................................... 15

Loading A Memory Card

/Unloading A Memory Card ................................. t 6

VIDEORECORDING& PLAYBACK

VIDEORECORDING.................................................. 17

Basic Recolding ........................................................ 17

Tape Remaining Time ............................................... t7

Zooming ................................................................... t8

journalistic Shooting ................................................. 18

Time Code ................................................................ 19

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape .................... 19

VIDEOPLAYBACK..................................................... 20

Normal Playback ...................................................... 20

StilI Playback ............................................................ 20

Shuttle Search ........................................................... 21

Blank Search ............................................................ 21

Connections To A TV Or VCR .................................. 22

DIGITALSTILLCAMERA{D.S.C.)RECORDING&
PLAYBACK 23

D.S.C.RECORDING................................................... 23

Baslc Shoo8ng (D.S.C. Snapshot) .............................. 23

D.S.C.PLAYBACK...................................................... 24

Normal Playback Of Images ..................................... 24 REFERENCE

Auto Playback Of images ......................................... 24

Playback Of Video Clips ........................................... 25

Playback Of Title Images .......................................... 25

Index Playback Of Files ............................................ 26

Viewing File Information .......................................... 26

Removing On-Screen Display ................................... 26

Protecting Files ......................................................... 27

Deleting Files ........................................................... 28

Resetting The File Name ........................................... 29 TERMS

Setting Piint Information (DPOF Set8ng) ................... 29

Initializing A Memory Card ...................................... 30

ADVANCEDFEATURES 31

MENUSFORDETAILEDADJUSTMENT......................... 31

Changing The Menu Settings .................................... 3I

RECORDINGMENUS ................................................. 32

Wipe Or Fader Effects .............................................. 32

Program AE With Special Effects............................... 33

White Balance Adiustment ....................................... 34

PLAYBACKMENUS.................................................... 40

FEATURESFORRECORDING....................................... 42

Night Alive ............................................................... 42

Snapshot (For Video Recording) ............................... 42

SelgTimer ................................................................. 43

Title Impose ............................................................. 44

Auto Focus ............................................................... 45

Manual Focus ........................................................... 48

Exposure Control ...................................................... 46

his lock ................................................................... 46

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Backlight Compensation ........................................... 47

White Balance Adiustment ....................................... 47

Manual White Balance Adjustment .......................... 47

NAVIGATION Function ........................................... 48

E-Mail Clip Recording .............................................. S0

DURRING................................................................ 52

Dubbing To Or From A VCR .................................... 52

Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With

A DV IN Connector (Digital Dubbing) .................. 53

Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With

A DV OUT Connec{or (Digital Dubbing) .............. 54

Dubbing Still ImagesRecorded On A Tape To

A Memory Card .................................................... 55

USINGTHEREMOTECONTROLUNIT ........................... 56

Audio Dubbing ........................................................ 89

Insert Editing ............................................................ 60

Random Assemble Editing {R.A.Edlt] ........................ 60

SYSTEMCONNECTIONS............................................. 66

Connection To A Personal Compute_ ....................... 66

Using The Camcolder As A WebCam ....................... 67

DETAILS..................................................................68

TROUBLESHOOTING................................................... 69

CAUTIONS................................................................74

USERMAINTENANCE.................................................77

SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................78

INDEX.....................................................................80

68

86

EN 9

AutomaticDemonstration

Automatic Demonstration takes place when "DEMO
MODE" is set to "ON" (factory-preset).

MENU Wheel

Lock Button

Power_

Sub Menu

• Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power _.

Switch is set to "!_" or "_" and no cassette is in
the camcorder. _l_

• Performing any operation during the
demonstration stops the demonstration

temporarily, If no operation is performed for more
than 3 minute after that, the demonstration will _t

resume.

• "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the
camcorder power is turned off. _l_

TocancelAutomaticDemonstration _€

1 SetthePowerSwitchto"@"whilepressingdown

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "_1", and

press it. The SYSTEM Menu appears.

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "DEMO

MODE", and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "OFF", and

press it.

7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "URETURN',

and press it twice. The normal screen appears.

NOTE:

Detach the lens cap to see the actual changes of the
Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD

monitor or viewfinde_

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| 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.

ChargingTheBatteryPack

Power Switch

BATT.RELEASE Switch

Arrow

Power/Charge Lamp

AC Adapter

To AC outlet Open the cover.
@ To DC connector

1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing

upward, push the battery pack slightly against the
battery pack mount @.

2 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place _.
3 Set the Power Switch to "OFF" while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder ®.

5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet _).

6 The power/charge lamp on the camcorder blinks

to indicate charging has started.

7 When the powerRharge lamp goes out, charging

is finished.

8 Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.

9 Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
To detach the battery pack...

Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding
BATT.RELEASEto detach it.

®

Battery pack Charging time

BN-V408U Approx. I hr. 30 min.
BN-V416U

(optional) Approx. 3 hr.
BN-V428U

(optional) Approx. 5 hr.

NOTES:

• If the protective cap is attached to the battery
pack, remove it first.

• During charging, the camcorder cannot be
operated.

• Charging is not possible if the wrong type of
battery is used.

• When charging the battery pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the power/charge
lamp may not light. In this case, remove the
battery pack from the AC Adapter, 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.

• Using the optional AA-V40 AC Power Adapter/
Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/

V428U battery pack without the camcorder.

However, it cannot be used as an AC Adapte_

• For other notes, _ pg. 68.

UsingTheBatteryPack

Perform steps 1 and 2 in "Charging The Battery
Pack" in the left column.

Maximum continuous recording time

Battery pack

BN-V408U*
BN-V416U
BN-V428U
BN-V840U
BN-V856U

Provided

NOTES:

• Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:

• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged
repeatedl)<

• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

• Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.

LCD monitor on Viewfinder on

I hr. 10min. lhr. 30min.

2 hr. 20 min. 3 hr.
4hr. 5 hr. 10 rain.

5 hr. 30 min. 7 hr. 15 min.
7 hr. 40 min. 10 hr. 20 min.

ATTENTION: AboutBatteries

Before detaching the power source, make sure
that the camcorder spower is turned off, Failure to

do so can resu t in a camcorder ma function.

INFORMATION:

The optional ex/ended-use battery pack kit is a set

composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/
Charger:
VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15U
AC Power Adapter/Charger
VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U
AC Power Adapter/Charger
Read the kit's instruction manual before using.
Also, by using the optional ]VC VC-VBN856U DC
Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or
BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and
supply power directly to the camcorder.

NOTE:

It is not possible to use the optional VL-V3U Video
Light, VL-F3U Flash, MZ-V3U ,StereoZoom
Microphone or MZ- VSU Stereo Microphone g the
BN-V840U or BN-V856U battery pack is used.

UsingACPower

AC Adapter

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart,
or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may 'O

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 _.o
a short circuit and possibly start a fire.

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large
power capacity. IIowever, 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.)

For other notes, _ pg. 68.

EN11

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To AC outlet '_\. Open the cover.

_) To DC connector

1 ConnecttheACAdaptertothecamcorder@.

2 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet _.

NOTES:

• Theprovided AC Adapter features automatic
voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to

240 _Z

• For other notes, __ pg. 68.

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| GripAdjustment

I Adjust the velcro strip.

2 Passyour 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.

| ViewfinderAdjustment

1 set the Power Switch to "1_1"or "[_" while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

2 Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it

manually for best viewability.

3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused,

• Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

CAUTION:

When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend
its legs to stabilize the camcorder. It is not advised
to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage
to the unit by falling over.

| LCDMonitorAndViewfinder

While usingthe LCD monitor:
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Press
PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully. It can
rotate 270 " (90° downward, 180° upward).

While using the viewfinder:

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
Pull out the viewfinder fully.

• Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a
chck, otherwise it may be pushed back in during

use.

O

Diopter Adjustment
Control

| TripodMounting

To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the

direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and
stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw

clockwise.

PUSH OPEN Button

NOTES:

• The image will not appear simultaneously on the
LCD monitor and the viewfinder. When the

viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is

opened, you can select which one to use. Set

"PRIORITY" to the desired mode in SYSTEM

Menu. (:-z,pg. 3I, .38)

• Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a

malfunction. I__ pg. 73)

EN13

I BrightnessAdjustmentOfThe

Display

1 Set the Power Switch to "_" or "PLAY" while

pressing down the Lock Sutton located on the
switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "_", and

press it. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "BRIGI IT',

and press it. The Menu Screen closes and the
brightness control indicator appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel until the appropriate

brightness is reached.

7 Press the MENU Wheel in.

• It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the

viewfinder.

MENU Wheel

I OperationMode

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to

any operation mode except "OFF" while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Power Switch Position

O (Full Auto Recording):

Allows you to record using NO special effects or
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard
recording,

The "D" indicator appears on the display.

(Manual Recording):

Allows you to set various recording functions
using the Menus. (:::r pg, 31)
[f you want more creative capabilities than Full
Auto Recording, try this mode.

There is no indication on the display.

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

• Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.

• Allows you to play back a video clip on the
memory card.

• Allows you to display a still image stored in the
memory card or to transfer a still image stored in
the memory card to a PC.

• Allows you to set various playback functions

using the Menus. (_-_pg. 31 )

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position

VIDEO:

Allows you to record on a tape or play back a
tape. If "REC SELECT" is set to -@rr_l/_,l_l-
g:_"pg. 39), still images are recorded both on the
tape and the memory card.

MEMORY:

• Allows you to record in a memory card or
access data stored in a memory card.

• When the Power Switch is set to -I_- or "{_", the
currently selected image size appears.

- Power/Charge

Lamp

IDEO/MEMORY Switch

Choose the appropriate operation mode according
to your preference using the Power Switch and

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.

Power-LinkedOperation

When the Power Switch is set to "_" or "_", you
can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/
closing the LCD monitor or pulling out!pushing in

the viewfinder.

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I Date/TimeSettings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times,

but its display can be turned on or off during
playback. (_ pg. 3I, 41 )

MENU Whee) -

Power/Charge -

Lamp

Lock Button

1 Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Press the MENU Wheel in.

The Menu Screen appears.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to select "M", and press
it. The CAMERA DISPLAY

Menu appears.

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to select "CLOCK ADL',
and press it. The

parameter for "Month" is highlighted.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to input the month, and
press it. Repeat to input
the day, year, hour and

minute.

7 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to select "URETURN', and
press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

PowerSwitch

Built-inClock'sRechargeableLithiumBattery

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 Adapter, or while the battery
]sack attached to the camcorder continues to supply
]sower, the dock's rechargeabIe lithium battery is
always charged. However, if the camcorder is not
use(] for approx. 3 months, the clock's lithium
battery wiIl become discharged and the date/time

stored' in memory will be Iost. When this occurs, first
connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC

Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock's
rechargeable hthium battery. Then perform the data/
time setting before using the camcorder.
Note that the camcorder can be used without setting

the date/time.

NOTE:

Even ff you select "CLOCK ADJ.'; 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 the MENU Wheel in, the date and time begin

operation from the date and time you have just set.

EN15

I LoadingACassette

/UnloadingACassette

The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or

eject a cassette.

] Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of

the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover
open until it locks. The cassette holder opens
automatically.

• Do not touch internal components.

2 Insert or remove a tape and press "PUSH IIERE"

to close the cassette holder.

• Be sure to press only the section labeled
"PUSII I IERE" 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 recedes completely

before closing the cassette holder cover.

• When the battery pack's charge is low, you
may not be able to close the cassette holder
cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery
pack with a fully charged one or use AC power
before continuing.

3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it

locks into place.

Erase protection tab

Make sure the

window side is

PUSH HERE

Cassette holder

lout.

Approximate recording time

Tape

30 min. 30 min. 45 min.
60 min. 60 min. 90 min.
80 min. 80 min. 120 min.

To switch the recording mode, ref¢-r to pages 31 and

34.

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, ctose the cassette holder cover and

try again. If the cassette holder still does not open,
turn the camcorder off then on again. _.

• If the tape does not loadproperly, open the t_

cassette holder cover fully and remove the
cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again. ___

• When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a
coM place to a warm environment, wait a short to
time before opening the cassette hoMer cover

• Closing the cassette holder cover before the
cassette hoMer recedes may cause damage to the

camcorder

• Even when the camcorder is switched of[_a
cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the

cassette holder is closed with the camcorder
switcher] off, however, it may not recede. It is

recommended to turn the power on before
loading or unloading.

• When resuming recording, once you open the
cassette holder cover a blank portion will be
recorded on the tape or a previously recorded
scene will be eraser] (recorded over) regardless of

whether the cassette hoMer came out or nor See

"RecoMing From The Middle Of A Tape _'

I:-a_pg. 19).

Recording mode

SP LP

holder cover

I

OPEN/EJECT Switch

To protect valuable recordings...

Slide the erase protection tab 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 tab back to "REC" before loading it.

16EN

I LoadingAMemoryCard

/UnloadingAMemoryCard

The provkied memory card is already inserted in the

camcorder at the time of purchase.

Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)

Memory card

Label

Clipped edge

1 Make sure the camcorder's power is off,

]_ Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).
3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its

clipped edge first.
To unload a memory card, push it once. After the
memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it

out.

• DO not touch the terminal on the reverse side
of the label

4 Close the card cover.

To protect valuable files (available only for SD
Memory Card)...

Slide the writeJerase 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:

• Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked
"_J_" or MultiMediaCards marked

"NlultiMediaCard".

• Some brands of memory cards are not compatible

with this camcorden Before purchasing a memory

card, consult its manufacturer or dealen

• Beftsre using a new memory card, it is necessary to

FORMAT the card. I:__pg. 30)

ATTENTION:

Do not insert or remove the memory card while the
camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the
memory card to be corrupted or cause the
camcorder to become unable to recognize whether

or not the card is installed.

VIDEO RECORDING EN 17

4 Set the Power Switch to "1_1"or "[]" while

I BasicRecording

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:

• Powerl;Z'pg. 101

• Loading A C_ssette I__" pg. 15)

Power/Charge Lamp

Recording Start/Stop Button

(Lights while recording is in

Power Zoom Lever

Lock Button

Taffy Lamp

progress.)

Power Switch

PUSH OPEN Button

pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

• The power/charge lamp lights and the
camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.

"PAUSE" is displayed.

5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop

Button. The tally tamp lights and "_ REC"

appears on the display while recording is in
progress.

6 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop

Button again. The camcorder re-enters the
Record-Standby mode.

NOTES:

• The image will not appear simultaneously on the
LCD monitor and the viewfinde_

• If the Record-Standby mode continues for
5 minutes, the camcorderg power shuts off
automatically. To turn the camcorder on again,
push back and pull out the viewfinder again or
close and re-open the LCD monito_

• LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

• When power is supplied from a battery: the
"_" battery indicator is displayed. I__ pg. 84)

• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the
"_" battery indicator does not appea_ _r

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
OfA Tape" g_ pg. 19).

• To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off_
_;:_pg. 3 I, 37.

• Torecord in LP (Long Ptayl mode, __ pg. 3 I, 34.

• For other notes, _ pg. 68.

TapeRemainingTime

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 indication starts
blinking.

1 Remove the lens cap.

2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor

fully, or putt out the viewfinder fully.
Set the VIDEO!MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".

-h--m-_l h Om-_Oh59m-----_Oh 3m

(Now calculating)

Oh Om,<_ Oh 1m.<_ Oh 2m

(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)

18 EN VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)

Zooming

Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.

Zoom In

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T".

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "W".

• The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the
quicker the zoom action.

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

ID

11

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

ii!i_ii!iii!!!i_i_i!!!i!,_

Oigital zoom zone

Approx matezoomra"o'OX opt ca')zoomzone

NOTES:

• Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.
In this case, set the zoom while in Record-

Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus

p_ lag. 45), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

• Zooming is possible to a maximum of 300X, or it

can be switched to IOX magnificatiun using the
optical zoom. 1_'_pg. 3 _)

• Zoom magnification of over IOX is clone through
Digital image processing, and is therefore called
Digita I Zoom.

• During Digital zoom, the quality of image may
suffe_

• Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch is set to "MEMORY".

• 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". Also see "TELE
MACRO" in MANUAL Menu on page 36.

• For other notes, __ pg. 68.

JournalisticShooting

In some situations, different
shooting angles may provide

more dramatic results. IIold
the camcorder in the desired

position and tilt the LCD
monitor in the most

convenient direction, It can
rotate 270 _'(90_'downward,

180° upward).

EN19

TimeCode

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 (I_ pg, 60

65), time code is necessary. If during recording a
blank portion is left partway through the tape, the
time code is interrupted. Whe_l 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" (r_* pg. I9)
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.

Display Framesare not displayed

during recording.

RecordingFromTheMiddleOfATape

1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (;g pg. 21)

to find the spot at which you want to start
recording, then engage the Still Playback mode.
(::_*pg. 20)

2) Setthe Power Switch to "1_" or "[]" while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch, then start recording.

NOTES:

• The time code cannot be reseL

• During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time

code indication does not move smoothl F

• The time code is displayed only when "TIME

CODE" is set to "ON". (_y pg, 38)

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Time code Time code Time code

00:00:00 05:43:21 00:00:00

Shooting start Shooting stop Shooting start

point point point

Proper recording

Time code Time code Time code

00:00:00 05:43:21 05:44:00

seconds

) (F_fneSrnes=1 second,

] Minutes

Shooting start Shooting start Shooting start

point point point

20 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK

• Theplayback picture can be viewed in the LCD

| NormalPlayback

MENU Wheel (VOLUME)

Power Switch

Lock Button

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Stop Button (111)

Play/Pause Button (1_/11)

monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.
I_-_pg. 22)

• You can also view the playback picture on the

LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed
against the camcorder body.

• LCD monitor/viewflnder indications:

• When power is supplied from a battery: the
"_" battery indicator is displayed. I'._ pg. 84)

• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the
"_" battery indicator does not appear.

• When a cable is connected to the AV connector,
the sound is not heard from the speaker.

To control the speaker volume...

Rotate the MENU Wheel towards "+" to turn up the
volume, or towards "-" to turn down the volume.

StillPlayback

Pausesduring video playback.

1) Press1)/11 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press I_/11 again.

• if still playback continues for more than about
3 minutes, the camcorder's Stop mode is
automatically engaged.

• When I_/11 is pressed, the image may not

pause immediately while the camcorder

stabilizes the still image.

1 Load a cassette. (_:_pg. 15)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".
3 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 To start playback, press I_/11.

5 To stop playback, press II.

• During Stop mode, press _141 to rewind, or
to fast-forward the tape.

NOTES:

• Clean the video heads using an optional dry
cleaning cassette when:

• No picture during playback.

• Blocks of noise appear during playback.

For details, _ pg. 75.

• 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 "PLAY".

EN 21

ShuttleSearch

Allows high-speed search in either direction during
video playback.

1) During playback, press 1_ for forward seamh,

or _ for reverse seamh.

2) To resume normal playback, press 1_/11.

• During playback, press and hold 1_ or _1_1.

The search continues as long as you hold the
button. Once you release the button, normal
playback resumes.

• A slight mosaic effc-ct appears on the display
during ShuBle Search. This is not a

malfunction.

ATTENTION:

During Shuttle Seamh, parts of
the picture may not be clearly
visible, particularly on the left

side of the screen.

BlankSearch

14elpsyou find where you should start recording in
the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.
(r__ pg. 19)

1 Load a cassette. (_a_pg. 15)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".
3 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 During Stop mode,

press BLANK

SEARCH.

• The "BLANK
SEARCH"

indication appears
and the camcorder

automatically starts
reverse or forward search, then stops at the
spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before
the beginning of the detected blank portion.

• To cancel Blank Search midway, press i.

NOTES:

• Before starting Blank Search, if the current position
is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in
the reverse direction. If the current position is at a
recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the

f_)rward direction.

• Blank Search does not work if "HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE"has

appeared with the tape.

• If the beginning or end of the tape is reached
during Blank Search, the camcorder stops

automatically.

• A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of
tape may not be detected.

• The detected blank portion may be located
between recorded scenes. Before you start
recording, make sure there is no recorded scene
after the blank portion.

Slow-MotionPlayback
Frame-By-FramePlayback
PlaybackZoom
PlaybackSpecialEffects

Available only with the remote control (provided).
g-_"pg. 58)

22 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK(cont.)

To choose whether or not the following displays

| ConnectionsToATVOrVCR

These are some basic types of connections. When

making the connections, refPr also to your VCR and

TV instruction manuals.

Connector

Cover****

_ToAV

(provided)

Q White to AUDIO L IN*

@ Red to AUDIO R IN*
O Yellow to VIDEO IN**

O To S-VIDEO IN***

Not required for watching still images only.

** Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input

connectors.

*** Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO IN

and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not
necessary to connect the yellow video cable.

_*** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

] Make sure all units are turned off.

2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown

in the illustration.

If using a VCR, go to step 3.
If not, go/o step 4.

3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR's instruction manual.

4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the

TV to its VIDEO mode.

ToS

S-Video cable
(optional)

appear on the connected TV.,.

• Date/Time
Set "DATE/TIME" to "AUTO", "ON" or "OFF".

(_-z,pg. 31, 41)
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn

on/off the date indication.

• Time Code
Set "TIME CODE" to "ON" or "OFF".

(_-_pg. 31, 41)

• Indications other than datP/time and time code
Set "ON SCREEN" to "OFF", "LCD" or "LCD/TV'.

(_-_pg. 31, 41)

NOTES:

• It isrecommended to use the AC Adapter as the
power supply instead of the battery pack;
(_:_pg. 11)

• The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the

YTU94146B 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.

• Tomonitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape or memory

card, set the camcorder_ 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 ptace the speakers adjacent to the

TV as interference will occur in the camcorder

playback picture.

• When a cable is connected to theAVor
headphone connector, sound cannot be heard

from the speaken

D.S.C. RECORDING EN 23

| BasicShooting(D.S.C.Snapshot)

You can use your camcorder asa Digital Still
Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored
in the memory card.

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:

• Powerl:_pg. 10)

• Loading A Memory Cbrd (:_ pg. 16)

SNAPSHOT Button

Power Switch

PUSH OPEN Button

Lock Button

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

1 Remove the lens cap.

2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor

fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.

3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY".

4 Set the Power Switch to "1_!" or "_" while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

5 Press SNAPSHOT. The "PHOTO"indication

appears while the snapshot is being taken.

• To check how the image looks before
recording it in the memory card, press
SNAPSHOT halfway and hold. The -..It -
indicator appears and stops bhnking when the
captured image is focused. To cancel the
recording, release SNAPSHOT. To record it in
the memory card, press SNAPSHOT fully.

• Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode
with no frame.

• To delete unwanted stiff images, refer to
"Deleting Files" (_:_"pg. 28).

• When you do not want to hear the shutter

sound, set "BEEF to "OFF". (."-_"pg. 31, 37)

• To change the image Size and/or Picture
Quality, _ pg. 31, 39.

Snapshotmode with no
frame

There is the sound of a

shutter closing.

O Image Size (:_ pg. 39, 82)

• FocusIcon (_:_pg.82)

• Shooting Icon (:_ pg. 82)

• Card Icon (_ pg. 82)

• Picture Quality (_ pg. 39, 82)

• Remaining Number Of Shots (:_ pg. 82)

NOTES:

• Even if "DIS" is set to "ON" I:__pg. 36), the
Stabilizer will be disabled.

• If Snapshot recording is not possible, "PHOTO"
blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

• If Program AE with special effects ¢:_"lag. 33) is
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with
special effects are disabled during Snapshot
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.

• If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes
when the Power Switch is set to "_" or '_" and

power is supplied from the battery pack, the
camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. _.J

Toperform shooting again, push back and pull out u_.

the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD

monito£

• The Motor Drive mode (y pg. 43) is disabled
when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to

"MEMORY".

• When a cable is connected to the AV connector`
the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker,
however it is recorded onto the tape.

• Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design
rule for Camera File system). They do not have any
compatibility with devices which are not
compliant to DCF.

24 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK

NOTES:

| NormalPlaybackOfImages

Images shot with the camcorder are automatically
numbered, then stored in numerical order in the
memory card. You can view the stored images, one
at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.

Power Switch

Rewind Button

Stop Button

VIDEO/

MEMORY

Switch

NFO Button

SELECT Button

East-Forward Button (lt_l_)

Play/Pause Button (1_/11)

1 Load a memory card. g:_ pg. 16)

2 Set the VIDEO!MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY".
3 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

• The type of file (iMAGE, E-MAIL CLiP or TITLE)
which has been played back at the last time is
displayed.

5 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,

_-_"pg. 25) or the title image playback (TITLE,
_:_"pg, 25) screen appears, press SELECT.The
MEMORY SELECTscreen appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "iMAGE', and

press it. The image playback screen (iMAGE)
appears.

/ Press alal to display the previous file. PressI_l_

to display the next file.

• Pressing INFO gives you details on the
displayed file. (_ pg. 26)

• You can also look for the desired file using
index Screen. (v_ pg. 26)

• You can turn off the on-screen playback
display. (_ pg. 26)

• Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a

low-numbered one, this will not overwrite an
existing image, because new images are

automatically stored after the last-recorded one.

• Images shot in a file size other than "640 x 480"
"1024 x 768", "1280 x 960" and "I600 x I200"

with another devices will be displayed thumbnail

images. These thumbnail images cannot be
transferred to a PC.

• Images shot with devices (such asJVC GR-

DVM70) that are not compatible with DCF cannot
be viewed with this camcorder; "UNSUPPORTED

FILE!" will be displayed.

PlaybackZoom

Available only with the remote control (provided).
(_:_pg. 5B)

| AutoPlaybackOfImages

You can run through all the images stored in
memory card automatically.

1 Perform steps 1 - 6 in "Normal Playback Of

Images".
Pressl_/ll to start Auto Playback.

• If you press 41al during Auto Playback, files
are displayed in descending order.

• If you press _ during Auto Playback, files
are displayed in ascending order.

To end Auto Playback, press II.

[For Normal Playback] [For Auto Playback]
Todisplay the next image

Image playback screen (IMAGE)

To display the previous image

EN25

I PlaybackOfVideoClips

You can view video clips (_;_ pg. 50) stored in the
memory card.

1 Load a memory card. (:-a_pg. 16)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch/o "MEMORY".
3 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

• The type of file (iMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)
which has been played back at the last time is
displayed.

5 if the image playback (IMAGE) or the title image

playback (TITLE) screen appears, press SELECT.
The MEMORY SELECTscreen appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to select "E-MAIL CLIP",
and press it. The video clip

playback screen (E-MAIL
CLIP) appears.

7 Press 441 to select the

previous file. Press I_ to
select the next file.

• Pressing INFO gives you details o_ the
displayed file. (_ pg. 26)

• You can also look for the desired file using
Index Screen. (a:a*pg. 26)

8 To start playback, press I_/11.

9 To stop playback, press i.

[ PlaybackOf1]tieImages

9 title images are pre-stored in the provided memory
card. You can view these files. The title images can
be also superimposed during recording. (g-_"pg. 44)

1 Load the provided memory card. (_-wpg. 16)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY".

3 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

• The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)
which has been played back at the last time is
displayed.

5 If the image playback (IMAGE) or the video clip

playback (E-MAIL CLIP) screen appears, press

SELECT.The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to select "TITLE", and
press it. The title image

playback screen (TITLE)

appears.

7 Press 4141 to select the

previous file. PressI_1_
to select the next file.

• Pressing INEO gives you details o_ the
displayed file. (_'_ pg. 26)

• You can also look for the desired file using

Index Screen. (_-_pg. 26)

I_IOTE:

If the pre-stored title images in the provided memory
card have been deleted accidentally, you can copy
the image files from the provided CD-ROM. For
details, refer to the provided software's instruction

manual included in the CD-ROM.

26 EN D.S.C PLAYBACK(cont.)

| IndexPlaybackOfFiles

You can view several different files stored in the
memory card at a time. This browsing capability

makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.

1 Fo, Index Playback of image files, perform 1 - 6

in "Normal Playback Of images" (_:_pg. 24).

For Index Playback of video clip files, perform
1 - 6 in "Playback Of Video Clips" (_ pg. 25).

For Index Playback of title files, perform 1 -6 in

"Playback Of Title Images" (_:_pg. 25).

2 Press INDEX. The Index Screen of the selected

type of file appears.

Selectedfile

x number

Index Screen

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the frame to

the desired file.

• Press _ to display the previous page. Press
to display the next page.

4 Press the MENU Wheel in. The selected file is

displayed,

• Pressing INFO gives you details on the

displayed file. (Seebelow.)

Information Screen

• Pressthe INEO Button again to close the
Information Screen.

NOTE:

With images shot with other devices or processed on

a PC; "QUALITY- - --" will be displayed.

| RemovingOn-ScreenDisplay

1 Perform steps 1 - 6 in "Normal Playback Of

Images" (v_ pg. 24) or "Playback Of Title Images"

(_ pg. 25).

Pressthe MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "DISPLAY",

and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "OFF", and

press it. The operation mode indicator, folder/file
number and battery indicator (_iil) disappear.

• To display the indicators again, select "ON".

Operation mode indicator

Folder/file number

| ViewingFileInformation

You can get the relevant file in_rmation by pressing
the INEO Button during normal playback or Index
Playback.

FOLDER
FILE

DATE
SIZE

QUALITY

TiME

PROTECT

: Folder name (_::_pg. 29)
: File name (;-_ pg. 29)

: Date the file was made
: Image size

: Picture quality (IMAGE only)
: Playback time (E-MAlL CLIP only)

: When setto "ON", the file is

protected from accidental erasure.
(_ pg. 27)

Battery indicator

EN27

I ProtectingFiles

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental

erasure of files.

Power Switch

Rewind Button(_141)

/

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch I

SELECT Button

Fast-Forward Button (llq_)

I Load a memory card. (:-a_pg. 16)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY".
3 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

• The type of file (iMAGE, E-MAIL CLiP or TITLE)
which has been played back at the last time is
displayed.

If you want to select another type of file, go to
step 5.
If not, go to step 7.

5 Press SELECT. The MEMORY SELECTscreen

appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

type of file, and press it.

7 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

8 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to select "PROTECT", and
press it. The Sub Menu

appears.

To protect the currently displayed file
9 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to select "CURRENT", and
press it. The PROTECT

screen appears.

10 Press_ or _ to

select the desired file.

11 Rotate the MENU

Wheel to select
"EXECUTE", and press it.

• To cancel protection,
select "RETURN".

• Repeat steps 10 and 11
for all files you want to

protect.

To protect all files stored in the memory

card
9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "PROT.ALL', ._

and press it. The PROTECT screen appears. _:

10 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "EXECUTE",

and press it.

• To cancel protection, select "RETURN".

NOTES:

• If the "C_" mark appears, the currently displayed

file is protected.

• When the memory card is initialized or corrupted,
even protected files are deleted. If you do not want
to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and

save them.

ToRemoveProtection

Before doing the following, perform steps 1-- 8 in
"Protecting Files" in the left colum11. ,_

TO remove protection from the currently

displayedfile

9

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "CURRENT",

and press it. The PROTECT screen appears. _

10 Press_ or _ to select the desired file.

1 1 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select"EXECUTE",

and press it. _u.t

To cancel selec ran, select RETURN . ..a

• Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all files you want to _l_

remove protection.

ozs

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28 EN D.S.C PLAYBACK(cont.)

To remove protection from all files stored

in the memory card

9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "CANC.ALL",

and press it. The PROTECT screen appears.

10 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "EXECUTE",

and press it.

• To cancel selection, select "RETURN".

| DeletingFiles

Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a
time or all at once.

Power Switch

Loc

Rewind Button (_I_I)--

VI DEO/MEMOBY Switch

SELECT Button

Fast-Forward Button (1_1_)

8 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "DELETE", and

press it. The Sub Menu appears.

To delete the currently displayed file
9 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to select "CURRENT", and
press it. The DELETE

screen appears.

10 Press_ or _ to

select the desired file.

1 1 Rotate the MENU

Wheel to select
"EXECUTE", and press it.

• To cancel deletion,
select "RETURN".

• Repeat steps 10 and 11
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

card

9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "ALL", and

press it. The DELETEscreen appears.

1() Rotate the MEN U Wheel/o select "EXECUTE',

and press it.

• To cancel deletion, select "RETURN".

NOTES:

• Protected files 1_ pg. 27) cannot be deleted. Tu
delete them, remove protection first.

• Once files are deleted_ they cannot be restored.

Check files before deleting.

1 Load a memory card. (_ pg. 16)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch/o "MEMORY".
3 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

• The type of file (iMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)
which has been played back at the last time is
displayed.

If you want to selectanother type of file, go to
step 5.
If not, go to step 7.

5 Press SELECT. The MEMORY SELECTscreen

appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

type of file, and press it.

7 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

CAUTION:

Do not remove the memory card or per_rm any
other operation (such as turning off the
camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use
the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may
be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted
during deletion, if the memory card becomes
corrupted, initialize it. (_ pg. 30)

EN29

I ResettingTheFileName

By resetting the fi_e name, a new folder will be
made. The new files you are going to make wilt be
stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate
the new files from previously made files. (Available
only for Image and video clip files.)

1 Load a memory card. (:-;_pg. 16)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY".
3 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

• The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)
which has been played back at the last time is
displayed.

5 If the title image playback (TITLE, _* pg. 25)

screen appears, press SELECT.The MEMORY
SELECTscreen appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

type of file (IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP), and press it.
The image or video clip playback screen (IMAGE
or E-MAIL CLIP) appears.

7 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

8 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "NO. RESET",

and press it. The NO. RESETscreen appears.

9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "EXECUTE",

and press it. The new folder (such as
"101IVCGR") will be made and the file made of

the next shot starts from DVC00001.

Folder and File names

Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made
using a number which is larger by one than the
largest number of the file names which are in use.
Even if you delete an image or video clip file with a
number in the middle of range, the number will not
be used for a new shot; a gap will remain in the

numerical sequence. If the file name reaches
DVC09999, a new folder (such as "I01JVCGR') wilt

be made and the file name will start again from
DVC00001.

I SettingPrintInformation(DPOF

Setting)

This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF

(Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to
support future systems such as automatic printing.
You can select one of the 2 print information settings
for images stored in the memory card: "To Print All
Still Images (One Print For Each)" or "To Print By
Selecting SBll Images And Number Of Prin/s'.

NOTES:

• If you load a memory card already set as shown
below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will

make prints of the selected still images
automatically. ,_

• Toprint images recorded on a tape, first dub them _t.

to a memory card. (:_ pg. 55) €_

ToPrintAllStillImages(OnePrintEarEach)

1 Load a memory card. (_,_pg. 16)

2 set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY". _1

3 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

• The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)
which has been played back at the last time is
displayed.

5 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,

_ pg. 25) or the title image playback (TITLE,
_ pg. 25) screen appears, press SELECT. The

MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "IMAGE", and t._

press it. The image playback screen (IMAGE)
appears.

7 Pressthe MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen _.

appears. :t_

8 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to select "DPOF', and
press it. The Sub Menu

appears.

9 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to select "ALL 1", and
press it. The DPOF screen

appears.

10 Rotate the MENU

Wheel to select
"EXECUTE", and press it.

The normal playback
screen appears.

• To cancel selection,
select "RETURN".

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30 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK(cont.)

ToPrintBySelectingStillImagesAndNumber

OfPrints

1 Perform steps 1 -- 8 in "To Print All Still Images

(One Print For Each)" (_ pg. 29).

2 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to select "CURRENT", and
press it. The DPOF screen

appears.

3 Press 4141 or 1_1_ to

select the desired file.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the number

indication (00), and press it.

5 Select the number of prints

by rotating the MENU
Wheel towards "+" to

increase number, or
towards "-." to decrease

the number, and press it.

• Repeat steps 3 through 5
for the desired number of prints.

• The number of prints can be set up to 15.

• To correct the number of prints, select the
image again and change the number.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to select "RETURN", and
press it. The "SAVE?"

appears.

• If you did not change
any settings in step 3
through 5, the Menu
Screen reappears.

7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "EXECUTE" to

save the setting you have just made, and press it.

• To cancel selection, select "CANCEL".

ToResetTheNumberOf Prints

1 Perform steps 1 -- 8 in "To Print All Still Images

(One Print For Each)" (_ pg. 29).

2 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "RESET", and

press it. The DPOF screen appears.

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "EXECUTE",

and press it. The normal playback screen
appears.

• To cancel selection, select "RETURN".

• The number of prints is reset to 0 for air still
images.

I InitializingA MemoryCard

You can initialize a memory card anytime.
After initializing, all files and data stored in the
memory card, including those which have been
protected, are cleared.

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 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

4 Pressthe MENU Wheel in.

The Menu Screen appears.

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to setect "FORMAT", and
press it. The FORMAT

screen appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to setect "EXECUTE", and
press it. The memory card

is initialized.

• When initialization isfinished, "NO IMAGES
STORED", "NO E_MAIL CLIP STORED" or

"NO TITLE DATA STORED" appears.

• To cancel initiahzation, select "RETURN".

CAUTION:

Do not perform any other operation (such as
turning off the camcorder) during initialization.
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as
the memory card may be corrupted if the battery
becomes exhausted during initialization, If the
memory card becomes corrupted initialize it.

CAUTION:

While performing the above, never disconnect

power, as this may cause the memory card to be
corrupted.

MENUS FOR DETAILED AD3USTMENT EN 3]

Menus without Sub Menus

I ChangingTheMenuSettings

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-_-use, on-

screen menu system that simplifies many of the
more detailed camcorder settings. (_ pg. 32 41)

MENL

--_[_ WIPE/FADER, I_1 PROGRAM AE,
EXPOSURE, _ W. BALANCE

1) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

parameter.

Example: I_1 PROGRAM AE Menu

Selected menu icon blink

Power Switch

Lock Button

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

1 For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:

• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO"

or "MEMORY".

• Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.

For Video Playback Menus:

• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".

• Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.

• For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to "D.S.C.
PLAYBACK" (_" pg. 24).

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

Menu Screenfor Video Menu ScreenforVideo

and D.S.C. Recording PlaybackMenu

Menu

Selected parameter

2) Pressthe MENU Wheel in,

Selection is complete. The
Menu Screen returns.

• Repeat the procedure if
you wish to set other

function menus.

3) Pressthe MENU Wheel in
again. The Menu Screen doses.

Menus with Sub Menus

--_ CAMERA, 1_ MANUAL, _] SYSTEM,
CAMERA DISPLAY, 1_1 DSC, m VIDEO,
VIDEO DISPLAY

1) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

function, and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

Example: 1_ CAMERA Menu

Selectedfunction

Selected menu icon blinks.

2) Rotate the MENU Wheel

to select the desired
parameter.

3) Pressthe MENU Wheel in.
Setection is complete.

• Repeat the procedure if
you wish to set other

function menus.

Sub Menu

4 Rotate the MENU Whee[ to select the desired

function, and press it. The selected function
menu appears.

5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the

setected function.

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2 EN MENUS FORDETAILEDAD3USTMENT(cont.)

4) Press the MENU Wheel in.

The Menu Screen returns.

• Repeat the procedure if
you wish to set other

function menus.

5) Pressthe MENU Wheel in
again. The Menu Screen

closes.

NOTES:

• The '_" settings are effective when the Power

Switch isset to both '_1" and '_". However, the
menu settings can be changed only when the

Power Switch is set to '_".

• The "_" settings are effective only when the

Power Switch is set to '_".

• The "_?J" functions which are set when the Power

Switch is set to '_" are also applied when the
Power Switch is set to "PLAY".

• The '_" (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are

effective even when the Power Switch is set to

'1_1".However, the menu settings can be changed

only when the Power Switch is set to '_".

• The '_" (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are

effective only for shooting except "BRIGt lT".

• The '_" (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective

only for video playback except "BRIGHT".

• The date,indication can also be turned on/offby

pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote
control (provided). 1__"pg. 22, 52, 62)

RECORDINGMENUS

i WipeOrFaderEffects

IMPORTANT:

Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with
certain modes of Program AE with special effects.
(_-_"pg. 33) If an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is
selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out.

These effects let you make pro-style scene

transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from
one scene to the next.

Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started
or stopped.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".

2 Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

4 Set "_" to the desired mode. (_ pg. 31 )

TOactivate the Fade-in or Wipe-ln, press FADE/

WIPE during Record-Standby mode.

• The selected effect indicator appears.

To activate the Fade-out or Wipe-out, press
FADE/WIPE during recording.

• The setected effect indicator appears.

6 Press the Recording Start!Stop Button to activate

the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.

TOdeactivate the selected effect...

Press FADE/WIPE again in step 6. The effPct
indicator disappears.

NOTE:

You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by

pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop

Button.

I_@WIPE/FADER

(Factory-preset: FADER-WHITE)

[] FADER-WHITE: Fade in or out with a white

screen.

[_IFADER-BEACK: Fade in with black

screen.

B.W FADER-B.W: Fade in to a color screen from a

black and white screen, or fade out from color to
black and white.

or out a

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_] WIPE - CORNER: 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.

I_ WIPE - WINDOW: 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 - SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or
wipe out from left to right.

I_ 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 to the top of a [)lack screen, or wipes out
from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.

r_ 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.

| ProgramAEWithSpecialEffects

IMPORTANT:

Some modes of Program AE with special effects
cannot be use([ with certain Wipe/Fader effc-cts.
(g* pg. 32) If an unusable mode is selected, the
indicator of Wipe/Fader effects blinks or goes out.

1 Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Set "_1" to the desired mode. (:-wpg. 31 )

4 Press PROG.AE to activate the selected effect.

• The selected effect indicator appears.

To deactivate the selected effect...

Press PROG,AE again. The effect indicator
disappears.

NOTES:

• Program AE with special effects can be changed

during recording or during Record-Standby.

• Some modes of Program AE with special effects

cannot be used during Night-Alive.

PROGRAMAE

(Factory-preset: SHUTTER 1/60)

1/_ SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is fixed at 11

60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear
when shooting a TV screen become narrower.

11_ SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is fixed at
I/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when

shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor
tamp is reduced.

SPORTS

(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 - 1/4000)

This setting allows 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 conditions.

_._ SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may

otherwise appear too dark when shooting in
extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.

[] SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that
may otherwise appear too [)right when shooting
under extremely strong direct lighting such as
spotlights.

NOTE:

"SPOTLIGHT" has the same effect as -3 with the

exposure control, lY pg. 46)

TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more

natural White Balance (r__ pg. 34, 47) is
automatically set 1o " _(', 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 ill, adjust the focus manually. The flash does not

fire in this mode.

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34 EN RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

[] 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" effPct.

_1_ CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a

strobe effect.

STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of

consecutive snapshots.

[] MIRROR*: Creates a mirror image on the right

half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal image
on the other half.

Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
is set to "VIDEO".

| ExposureControl

I_ EXPOSURE (Factory-preset: AUTO)

For details, refer to "Exposure Control" (_;_pg. 46).

AUTO : Returns k_ automatic exposure control.

MANUAl- : Makes the exposure control indicator

appear.

| WhiteBalanceAdjustment

W.BALANCE (Factory-preset: AUTO)

For details, refer to "White Balance Adjustment"
(r_* pg. 47).

AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically.

_A MW8: Adjust the white batance manually

when shooting under various types of lighting.

e( FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.

6 CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of

lighting is used.

| CameraMenu

[] CAMERA

Recordingmode

AIMws you to set the recording mode (SPor LP)
depending on your preference.

RECMODE (Factory-preset: SP)

SP:Standard Play

I.P: Long Play--.more economical, providing 1.5
times the recording time.

NOTES:

• Audio Dubbing _ pg. 59) and Insert Editing

(_:_pg. 60) are possible on tapes recorded in the
SP mode.

• 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
camcordea

• During playback of a tape recorded on another

camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there
may be momentary pauses in the sound.

Soundmode

SOUND MODE (Factory-preset: 12 bit)

12 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound
on four separate channels, and is recommended
for use when performing Audio Dubbing.
(Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous

models)
16 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound

on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48
kHz mode of previous models)

EN35

Zooming

ZOOM (Factory-preset: 40X)

10X: When set to "10X" while using digital zoom,
the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since
digital zoom wilt be disengaged.

40X*: Allows you to use the Digital 7oom. By
digitally processing and magnifying images,
zooming is possible from t0X (the optical zoom

limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification.

300X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By
digitally processing and magnifying images,
zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom

limit), to a maximum of 300X digital

magnification.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to "VIDEO".

Snapshotmodefor videorecording

For details on the procedure, refer to "Snapshot (For
Video Recording)" (_ pg. 42). There is the sound
effect of a shutter dosing.

SNAP MODE (Factory-preset: FULL)

FULL: Snapshot mode with no frame
NEGA: Nega mode
PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode
FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame

Gainup

GAIN UP (Factory-preset: AGC)

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no

picture brightness adjustment.
AGC: The overall appearance may be grainy, but

the image is bright.
AUTO _l-'-A : The shutter speed is automatically

adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor

lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter
image than in the AGC mode, but the subject's

movements are not smooth or natural. The overall
appearance may be grainy. White the shutter

speed is being automatically adiusted , "_0.-'-A" is
displayed.

Navigationtime

NAVIGATION (Factory-preset: MANUAL)

5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC:

The captured image is store(] in the memory card
as a thumbnail image when the recording time is
over the navigation time.

For example, "5SEC" is suitable to record short

scenes with the thumbnail images. (_ pg. 48)

IIowever, the store(] thumbnail images may take
up a lot of memory. In this case, using the :_
memory card with large capacity is

recommended.
MANUAL: Enables thumbnail images to be made _a

manually. (_ pg. 49).

s.5

FUrL NEGA PIN-UP FRAME

36 EN RECORDING MENUS (conE..)

| ManualMenu

_1 MANUAL

DigitalImageStabilization

To compensate for unstabte images caused by

camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
DIS (Factory-preset: ON)

OFF / ON [_11_

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.

• When shooting subjects with excessive
backtighting.

• When shooting scenes with movement in

various directions.

• When shooting scenes with low-contrast
backgrounds.

• Switch offthis mode when recording with the
camcorder on a tripod.

• The "[_llJ" indicator blinks orgoes out if the
Stabilizer cannot be used.

Self-Timer

For details, refer to "Self-Timer" (_ pg. 43).
SELF-TIMER (Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF/ON _._

5-SecondRecording

Reco_ a vacation or an important event in 5-second
clips to keep the action moving. This function is
available onty for video recording.

1 Set '_

5S to 5S.( pg. 3t)

• "5S" appears.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder
enters Record-Standby mode automatically.

• Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop
Button again within 5 seconds after recording

starts, Record-Standby mode is not engaged.

3 To exit the 5S mode, select "OFF" in step 1.

To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording

mode...

Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button
in step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in
CAMERA Menu (_ pg. 35), then press SNAPSHOT.

The camcorder records a 5-second still. When "5S"

is set to "Anim.', this function is not available,
5S (Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF: Disables 5-Second Recording.

5S: Enables 5-Second Recording.
Anita.: Allows you to record a few frames only. By

using an inanimate object and changing its
position between shots, you can record the
subject as though it is moving.

NOTE:

When "5S" is set to "Anita.', the 5-Second

Recording mode is not available. Animation
recording of a few frames only is taken instead.

Maximumtelephotosetting

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in
_cus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless

there is a distance more than I m (3.3 if) to the
subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum

telephoto setting.

TELE MACRO (Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF: Disables the function.
ON: When set to "ON", you can shoot a subject

as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm
(2 ft).

NOTE:

Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go
out of focus.

Wide mode

WIDE MODE (Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF: Records with no change in the screen ratio.

For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.
CINEMA*F'-7: Inser/s black bands at the top and

bottom of the screen. The _ indicator appears,
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 lelter 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 manual. During
playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/
viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.

D.WIDE*ImI: The [] indicator appears. The
zoom range is extended beyond the maximum
optical zoom wide angle range. This mode's wide
angle setting is equivalent to using a 0.7X wide
conversion lens, Zooming is possible from 0.7X to
a magnification set in CAMERA Menu. This mode
is suitable for shooting in a small room.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to "VIDEO".

Windcut

WIND CUT (_ctory-preset: OFF)

OFF: Disengages the function.
ON _.: Helps cut down on noise created by

wind. The "_." indica/or appears. The quality of
the sound will change. This is normal.

EN37

| SystemMenu

I_] SYSTEM

Beep,melodyandshuttersound

BEEP (Factory-preset: MELODY)

OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,
shutter sound is recorded on the tape.

REEP:The beep sounds when the power is turned
on or off, and at the beginning and end of
recording. It also activates the shutter sound
effect. (_-_pg. 23, 42)

MELODY: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds
when any operation is performed. It also activates
the shutter sound effect. (g::rpg. 23, 42)

Tallylampsetting

TALLY (Factory-preset: ON)

OFF: The tally lamp remains off at all times.
ON: The/ally lamp comes on to signal the start of

recording.

Remotecontrolsetting

For details, refer to "USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT" (_ pg. 56).

REMOTE (Factory-preset: ON)

OFF: Disables the remote control operations.
ON: Enables the remote control operations.

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38 EN RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

Automaticdemonstrationmode

Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE
with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm
how these functions operate. (_:_pg. 9)

DEMO MODE (Factory-preset: ON)

OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take
place.
ON: Demonstrates certain functions such as

Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be

used to confirm how these functions operate.

Demonstration starts in the following cases:

• When the Menu Screen is closed after "DEMO
MODE" is turned "ON".

• With "DEMO MODE" setto "ON", if there is no
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power

Switch is set to "1_1"or "_".

Performing any operation during the
demonstration stops the demonstration
temporarily, ff no operation is performed for more

than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will
resume.

NOTES:

• Ira cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration
cannot be turned on.

• "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the
camcorder power is turned off.

• If'DEMO MODE" remains "ON", some functions
will not be available. After viewing demo, set to

"OFF".

I DisplayMenu

[_] CAMERADISPLAY

Brightnessadjustmentofthedisplay

BRIGHT

For details, refer to "Brightness Adjustment Of The
D splay (_ pg. I3).

Displaysetting

ON SCREEN (Factory-preset: LCD/TV)

LCD: Keeps the camcorder's display (except the

date, time and time code) from appearing on the
connected TV screen.

LCD/TV: Makes the camcorder's display appear

on screen when the camcorder is connected to a
TV.

Dateandtimedisplaysetting

DATE/TIME (Factory-preset: AUTO)

OFF: The date/time does not appear.
AUTO: Displays the date/time for approx.

5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from
"OFF" to "l_l" or "@'.

ON: The date/time is always displayed.

Titleimpose

For details, refer to "Title Impose" (_ pg. 44)•

TITLE W/ (Factory-preset: BACKGRND)

BACKGRND: Superimposes the tige/frame over

images.

IMAGE: Superimposes the title/frame with its
white background.

Prioritysetting

When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD

monitor is opened, you can select which one k_ use.

PRIORITY (Factory-preset: LCD)

LCD: Allows you to use the LCD monitor.

FINDER: Allows you to use the viewfinder.

Resettingmenusettings

CAM RESET

EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.

RETURN: Does not reset all settings to the factory-
preset.

Timecodesetting

TIME CODE (Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF: Time code is not displayed.

ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder
and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not

displayed during recording.

Clockadjustment

CLOCK ADJ.

Allows you to set the current date and time.
(_ pg. 14)

EN39

|DSCMenu

DSC

Picturequality

The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best

match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are
available: FINE (_) and STANDARD (_]) (in order

of quality).

QUALITY (Factory-preset: FINE)

FINE / STANDARD

NOTE:

The number of storable images depends on the
selected picture quality as well as the composition
of the subjects in the images and the type of memory
card being used.

Imagesize

The Image Size mode can be selected to best match

your needs.
IMAGE SIZE (Factory-preset: 1280 x 960)

640 x 480 / 1024 x 768 / 1280 x 960 /
1600 x 1200

NOTE:

The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch is set to "MEMORY".

Approximate Number of Storable Images

Ima_geSize/Picture SD Memory Card
Quality 8M8" 16M8" 32 M8* 64 MB*

640 x 480/

FINE 47 95 205 425

640 x 480/ 160 295 625 1285

TAN DARD

1024 x 768/
FINE 21 47 95 200

1024 x 768/ 65 t45 310 640

TANDARD

1280 x 960/

FINE 13 29 60 125

1280 x 960/ 45 95 205 425

TANDARD

1600 x 1200/ 8 19 4t 80
FINE

1600 x 1200/ 28 60 130 275

TANDARD

ImagineSize/Picture MultiMediaCard
Quality 8 MB** 8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB*

640 x 480/
FINE 49 55 105 215

640 x 480/ 165 190 320 645
STANDARD

1024 x 768/
FiNE 22 25 50 t00

1024 x 768/ 70 75 160 320
STANDARD

1280 x 960/ 14 16 32 60
FiNE

1280 x 960/ 47 50 105 215
STANDARD

1600 x 1200/ 9 10 21 42
FiNE

1600 x 1200/
STANDARD 30 34 65 t35

Optional

** Provided (9 title images pre-stored)

Recordingmediaselection

REC SELECT (Factory-preset: r_)

17_ : When Snapshot recording is performed

with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to
"VIDEO", still images are recorded only onto the

tape.

_Pr_I/_M: When Snapshot recording is

performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set
to "VIDEO", still images are recorded not only
onto the tape but also in the memory card
(640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the "SNAP

MODE" selection in CAMERA Menu is also
applicable to memory card recording.

4"0 EN PLAYBACK MENUS

I VideoMenu

r_VIDEO

Playbacksound

During tape 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. According to the
menu access explanation on page 31, select

"SOUND MODE" or "12bit MODE" from the Menu
Screen and set it to the desired parameter.

SOUND MODE (Factory-preset: STEREO IHI)

STEREO IH: Sound is output on both "L" and "R"

channels in stereo.
SOUND L _: Sound from the "L" channel is

output.
SOUND R _: Sound from the "R" channel is
output.

12bit MODE (Factory-preset: SOUND 1 )

MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined
and output in stereo on both "L" and "R"

channels.
SOUND 1: Original sound is output on both "L"

and "R" channels in stereo.
SOUND 2: Dubbed sound is output on both "L"

and "R" channels in stereo.

NOTES:

• For GR-DV800/500 owners: You can also use
AUDIO button on the provided remote control

(_;_pg. 56) to change the output sound (without
having to access the Playback Menu).

• The "SOUND MODE" setting is available for both

12-bit and 16.bit sound. (In previous models"

functions, "12-bit" is called "32 kHz" and "I 6-bit"
is called "48 kHz".)

• 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.

Synchroadjustment

For details, refer to "For More Accurate Editing"
(_ pg. 65).

SYNCHRO (Factory-preset: -+0.0)

Recordingmode

Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or
LP) depending on your preference. It is
recommended you use "REC MODE" in VIDEO
Menu when using this camcorder asa recorder
during dubbing. (_ pg. 52, 54)

RECMODE (Factory-preset: SP)

SP/LP

NOTE:

_RECMODE _ can be set when the Power Switch is

set to "PLAY" or _'.

Dubbingfromtapetomemorycard

17_ _._ COPY (Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF: Enables snapshots to be taken during tape
ptayback.

ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a
tape to a memory card. (_ pg. 55)

Deletingthumbnailimages

For details, refer to "To delete thumbnail images"
(_ pg. 49).

NAVLDEL

IMAGE SEL / TAPESEL / ALL / RETURN

S-Video/AV input

S/AV INPUT (Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF: Enables audio and video signal input from

DV IN/OUT connector. (_ pg. 54)

ON: Enables audio/video signal input from the AV
and S-Video connectors. (_ pg. 52)

| SystemMenu

I_] SYSTEM

Each setting is hnked with "_1", which appears
when the Power Switch is set to "_". (;-9 pg. 31) The
parameters are the same as in the description on
page 37.

BEEP (Factory-preset: MELODY)

OFF / REEP/ MELODY

TALLY

OFF/ON

REMOTE

OFF/ON

DEMO MODE

OFF/ON

TITLE W/

RACKGRND / IMAGE

PRIORITY

LCD / FINDER

CAM RESET

EXECUTE / RETURN

(Factory-preset: BACKGRND)

(Factory-preset: ON)

(Factory preset: ON)

(Factory-preset: ON)

(Factory-preset: LCD)

| DisplayMenu

EN41

NOTE:

The date indicatkm can also be turned on/off by

pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control

_rovided). (__ pg. 22, 52, 62)

Display

ON SCREEN Settin :

For playback sound, tape

speed and tape running
during vldeo playback-

DATE/TIME Setting:
For date/time.

TIME CODE Setting:

For time code.

Minutes

Seconds
Frames*

* 30 frames = 1 second

I_1 VIDEODISPLAY

The parameters (except "OFF" in ON SCREEN

settings) are the same as in the description on
page 38.

Brightnessadjustmentof thedisplay

BRIGHT

For details, refer to "Brightness Adjustment Of The
Disptay" (_-_pg. 13).

ON SCREEN (Factory-preset: LCD)

OFF / ECD / LCD/TV
When set to "OFF", the camcorder's display

disappears.

DATE/TIME (Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF / AUTO / ON

When set to "AUTO", the date/time are disptayed

in the following cases:

• When playback starts. The camcorder displays
the date/time when scenes are recorded.

• When the date is changed during playback.

TIME CODE (Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF/ON

_2 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING

|Night Alive

Power Switch

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they
would be under good natural lighting. Although the
recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is
strobing due to the slow shutter speed.

1 Set the Power Switch to "[]" while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Alive indicator

"_" appears.

• The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to
provide up to 30 times sensitivity.

• "A" appears beside "_" while the shutter
speed is being automatically adjusted.

To deactivate Night-Alive..,

Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Alive indicator
disappears.

NOTES:

• During Night-Alive, the following functions or
settings cannot be activated and its indicator
blinks or goes out:

• Some modes of "Program AE With Special
Effects" 1__ pg. .33).

• "GAIN UP" in CAMERA Menu. I__pg. 35)

• "DIS" in MANUAL Menu. (_ pg. 36)

• During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the
camcorder into focus. Toprevent this, use of a
tripod is recommended.

|Snapshot(ForVideoRecording)

SNAPSHOT Button

Power Switch

Loci

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.

This feature lets you record still images that look like

photographs on/o a/ape.

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".

2 Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

4 Set "SNAP MODE" to the desired mode.

(_ pg. 31, 35)

5 Press SNAPSHOT.

• The "PHOTO"indication appears and a still
image wilt be recorded for approx. 6 seconds,

then the camcorder re-enters the Record-

Standby mode.

• You can perform Snapshot also during
recording. A still image wilt be recorded for

approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording

resumes.

• Regardless of the Power Switch position ("l_l"

or "_'), Snapshot recording takes place using
the selected Snapshot mode.

NOTES:

• Toremove the shutter sound, refer to "BEEP" on
page 3Z

• If Snapshot recording is not possible, the "PHOT0"
indication blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

• If Program AE with special effects (::_pg. 33) is
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with

special effects are disabled during Snapshot
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.

• If SNAPSHOT is pressed when "DIS" is set t_)

"ON" I_::_pg. 36}, the Stabilizer will be disabled.

• During playback as well, all snapshot modes
except Nega mode are available when

'__ _ M COPY" is set t_)"OFF" in VIDEO Menu.

('._ pg. 40) However, the shutter sound is not
heard.

• During Snapshot recording, the image displayed
in the viewfinder may be partially missing.
However, there is no effect in the recorded image.

• When a cable is connected to the AV connector,
the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker,

however it is recorded onto the tape.

MotorDriveMode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an
effect similar to serial photography. (Interval
between still images: approx. 1 second)

• The Motor Drive mode is disabled when "REC
SELECT" is set to "_.17_1_'. (_ pg. 39)

EN

I Self-Timer

Once the camcorder isset, the camcorder operator
can become part of the scene in a more naturat way,
adding the final touch to a memorable picture.

1 Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.
Open the LCD monitor fuity, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

• You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180 °
so that it faces forward and view yourself while
serf-recording with the viewfinder pushed

back.
Set "SELF-TIMER" to
"ON _.._'. (_,_pg. 31,361
To engage the Self-Timer

for video recording, press
the Recording Start/Stop

Button. ._.

• After 15 seconds, the
beep sounds and video

recording starts.

To stop Self-Timer
recording, press the

Recording Start!Stop
Button again.

• The camcorder re-enters
Record-Standby mode.

OR

PressSNAPSHOT.

• After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and

snapshot recording star/s. After that, the
camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.

To end SelgTimer recording, select "OFF" in
step 3.

s

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EN

FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

NOTE:

If "BEEP" and "TALLY" are set to "OFF" 1=_pg. 37),
the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not
light.

When the Recording Start/Stop Button or
SNAPSHOT is pressed, the tally lamp changes as

shown:

Begins blinking --

(Self-Timer starts)

Blinksquickly

(Self-Timershootingss_%r__

Stopsblinking and staysonJ
(Self-Timervideo recording

starts)

r After approx.

15 sec.

OR

(Self-Timer snapshot

Turnsoff

recording occurs)

MENI

FOCUS Button

PowerSwitch

TITLE Button

INDEX Button

11hie Impose

A setection of titles/frames stored in the provided
memory card can be superimposed.

Title Selection

1 Perform steps l to6in"PtaybackOfTitle

Images" (::s pg. 25).

2 Press INDEX. The title index screen appears.
3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

gtie, and i)ress it.

4 Set "TITLE W/" to the desired mode.

(_-_pg. 31, 38)

TitleRecording

5 PressTITLE during recording. The selected title/

frame is recorded.

• PressTITLE again to turn off the title/frame.

NOTES:

• Tide Impose can also be used for clubbing.

• YOUcan delete unwanted titles/frames ("Deleting

Files" l:"z-pg. 28)) or protect important ones from
accidental erasure ("Protecting Files" _:_ pg. 27)).

• A title/frame created on a PC can be transferred to
a memory card using the provided software.

Transferred titles/frames are displayed from title
index number 12. They can be used together with
the titles/frames in the provided memory card. Fur
details on creating/transferring titles/frames, refer

to the software instructions.

EN45

I AutoFocus

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.

Focusdetectionzone

I Iowever, correct focus may not be obtainable in the
situations listed below (in these cases perform

"Manuat Focus"):

• When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

• When illumination is low.*

• When the subject has no contrast (difference in
[)rightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color
wall, or a dear, blue sky.*

• When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD
monitor or 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.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear

blinking: _, _1, • and Jt

NOTES:

• If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing

is not possible. Keep the lens clean. 1__"pg. 77)

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. !8) 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 "TELEMACRO" is set to "ON". (__ pg. 36)

I ManualFocus

NOTE:

If you are using the viewfinder, you should already
have performed "Viewfinder Adjustment"
I__ pg. 12).

] Set the Power Switch to "[_" while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator

appears.
To focus on a further subject, rotate the MENU
Wheel clockwise. The "•" indicator appears

and blinks.

While focusing on a
further subject

Manual focus

indicator

To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU
Wheel counterclockwise. The "_l" indicator

appears and blinks.

While focusingon a

nearer subject

Manual focus ..... _

indicator

To reset to Auto Focus...

Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to -I_-.

NOTES:

• 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 positkm, sharply focused images
cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the
depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.

• When the focus level cannot be adjusted any
further or closer, " _ "or "_tk" will blink.

_(_ EN FEATURESFORRECORDING(cont.)

Lock Button MENU Wheel

Power Switch

| ExposureControl

Manua! 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 when skiing.

• When the background is overly dark or the subject
is bright.

1 Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Set "D" to "MANUAL". (_ pg. 31,34)

• The exposure control indicator appears.

4 To brighten the image, rotate the MENU Wheel

towards "+'. To darken the image, rotate the
MENU Wheel towards "--'. (maximum ±6)

• +3 exposure has the same effect as the
backlight compensation, g-_ pg. 47)

• --3 exposure has the same effect as when "1_"
is set to "SPOTLIGHT". (_mpg. 33)

5 Press the MENU Wheel in. Exposure adjustment

is complete.

TOreturn to automatic exposure control...

Set "D"/o "AUTO". (_:_pg. 31,34) Or, set the
Power Switch to "1_!".

NOTES:

• You cannot use the manual exposure control at the
same time when "_" is set t_* "SPOTLIGHT" or

"SNOW" _:_7lag. 33), or with the backlight

compensation. 13 pg. 47)

• If the adjustment does not cause any visible
change in brightness, set "GAIN UP" to "AUTO".
(t> pg. 31, 35)

| IrisLock

Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in
well-lit environments/o keep too much light from
entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow
in more light.
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.

I Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Set "D" to "MANUAL". (_mpg, 3I, 34)

• The exposure control indicator appears.

4 Adjust zoom so that the subject fitls the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold
the MENU Wheel in for over 2 seconds. The

exposure control indicator and the "ll"

indication appear.

Pressthe MENU Wheel in.
The "1_" indication
changes to "_l" and the iris

is locked.

To return to automatic iris

control,..

Set '_" to "AUTO". Iris LockIndicator
g:_ pg. 31, 34) Or, set the

Power Switch/o "1_1".

• The exposure control indicator and "_l"
disappear.

TOlock the exposure control and the irls,,,

After step 3 of "Exposure Control', adiust the
exposure by rotating the MENU Wheel. Then lock
the iris in step 5 of "Iris Lock". For automatic
locking, select "AUTO" in step 3. The iris becomes

automatic after about 2 seconds.

EN47

| BacklightCompensation

Backlight compensation
brightens the subject
quickly.

Press BACK LIGHT. The
[] indicator is displayed

and the subject is
brightened. If pressed
again, [] disappears and
the brightness returns to the previous level.

• Using the BACK LIGHT Button may cause the light
around the subject to become too bright and the
subject to become white.

• Backlight compensations is also available when
the Power Switch is set to "m".

BACK LIGHT Button

| WhiteBalanceAdjustment

The white balance that refers to the correctness of

color reproduction under various lighting, if the
white balance is correct, all other colors wilt be

accurately reproduced.

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.

I Iowever, more advanced camcorder operators
control this function manually to achieve a more
professional color/tint reproduction.

(Factory-preset: AUTO)

AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically.

_A MWB: Adjust the white balance manually
when shooting under various types of lighting.
(_-_"Manual White Balance Adjustment")

FIN[: Outdoors on a sunny day.

"_ CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.

._( HALOGI:N: A video light or simitar type of

lighting is used.

• For the setting, refer to "Changing The Menu

Settings" (_ pg. 31 ).

• The selected mode indicator except "AUTO"

appears.

TOreturn to automatic white balance...

Set "_" to "AUTO". (_ pg. 3], 34) Or, set the
Power Switch to -I_"

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when '_" is set to

"SEPIA" or "MONOTONE". (__ pg. 34)

| ManualWhiteBalanceAdjustment

Adjust the white balance manually when shooting
under various types of lighting.

Lock Button

Power Switch

MENU Wheel

1 Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.
Set "_;:_" to "MWB". (_ pg. 31, 34)

• The _A indication blinks slowly.

4 Remove the lens cap.

Ilold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that _
the white paper fills the screen.

Pressthe MENU Wheel in until _a begins

blinking rapidly.
When the setting is completed, _a resumes
normal blinking.

7 Press the MENU Wheel in twice. The Menu

Screen closes and the Manual White Balance

indicator _ isdisplayed.

NOTESt

• In step 5, it may be difficult to focus on the white
pape_ In such a case, adjust focus manually.
I_-_pg. 4_)

• A subject can be shot under various types of

lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent_
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.

_8 EN FEATURESFORRECORDING(cont.)

• When the recording time

| NAVIGATIONFunction

The Navigation Function helps you check tape

conten/s by making thumbnail images on a memory

card.

MENU Wheel -

Power Switch

Lock Butto

Rewind Button (-_F_)

VIDEO/MEMORY

Tomakethumbnailimagesduringvideo

recordingautomatically

1 Load a cassette. (_ pg. 15)

2 Load a memory card. (:_ pg. 16)

`3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".

4 Set the Power Switch to "1_" or "_" while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

5 Set "NAVIGATION" to the desired navigation

storing time. (_-_pg. 31,35)

• If the ".@." indicator appears blinking on the
screen, wait until it stops blinking. If it does not
stop blinking after a while, check if a memory

card is Maded.

6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording.

Switch

NAVI Button

NAVI STORE Button

Fast-Forward Button (1_1_)

is over the navigation
time set in step 5, "[]"
appears briefly, then the

image of the point where

recording is started is
captured and stored in
the memory card as a
thumbnail image.

• if the Recording Start/
Stop button is pressed
before "ml_" stops
blinking, the image of the
point where the loaded memory card is
recognised is captured.

7 Press the Recording Start!Stop Button to stop

recording.

To make thumbnail images after video recording

manually...

1) Perform steps 1 to 4 above.

2) Set"NAViGATiON" to "MANUAL".
( €-pg, 31, 35)

3) After the recording, press NAVI STORE.

• The "[_" indicator appears briefly and the
captured image is stored in the memory card as
a thumbnail image.

NOTES:

• The remaining number of storable thumbnail
images also appears on the screen when it reaches

10 or less. If "REC SELECT" is set to "_12_/_ M"
in DSC Menu, the number shows how many
640 x 480 pixet images can be stored.

• If "5S" is set to "5S" or "Anita." in MANUAL
Menu, the NAVIGATION function will not work

properly.

captured image is

being stored inthe

memory card.

Tofindscenesontapeusingthumbnailimages
(NAVIGATIONSearch)

1 Load a cassette. (_:_pg, 15)

2 Load a memory card. (_,_pg, 16)

,3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY swit_ h to "VIDEO".

Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.

PressNAVI during video playback or stop mode.

• The loaded cassette's
NAVIGATION thumbnail

image screen appears,

• Press_141 to display the
previous page. PressI_

to display the next page.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

image, and press it.

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• The "NAVIGATION SEARCH" indication
appears blinking and the camcorder starts

searching the tape for the relevant point of the
selected thumbnail image.

TOcancel NAVIGATION search midway...

Press1_/11, 414, _ or II.

Toaddthumbnailimagesduringvideo

playback

1 Perform steps 1 to4 in "To find scenes on tape

using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search)".

2 Press I_/11 to start video playback.
3 Press NAVI STORE at the desired point.

• The "[_" indicator appears briefly and the
image of the point where NAVI STORE is
pressed isstored in the memory card as a
thumbnail image.

Todeletethumbnailimages

1 Load a memory card. (::a_pg. 16)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to "VIDEO'.
3 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select -t':_,, and

press it. The VIDEO Menu appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to

select "NAVI.DEL.", and
press it. The Sub Menu

appears.

7 By rotating the MENU

Wheel...
Select "iMAGE SEE" to delete the currently

displayed thumbnail image.
Select "TAPE SEL." to delete all thumbnail images

for the tape which contains the currently
displayed image.

Select "ALL" to delete all thumbnail images
stored in the memory card at once.

8 Press the MENU Wheel in.

The NAVIGATION screen
appears.

9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to

select "EXECUTE", and
press it.

• Press _ to display the previous page. Press

to display the next page.

• To cancel deletion, select "RETURN".

• Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during
video playback.

CAUTION:

Do not remove the memory card or perform any
other operation (such as turning off the camcorder)
during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided
AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if
the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If
the memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it.

NOTE:

Once images are deleted, they cannot be restored.
Check images before deleting.

IMPORTANT."

• Be sure to always use the same tape and memory
card together as they were during recording;
otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognize Tape
and Memory Card IDs to perform NAVIGATION
function properly.

• Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are
loaded when the following messages appear: "NO

ID ON TAPEOR C-ARD'5 "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 tapes
thumbnail images. We recommend that you use

one memory card for one tape. _4

• NAVIGATlONSearchduesnotworkifthecurrent
position is at a blank portion on the tape. Also, do
not leave a blank portion partway through the tape

when shooting,- otherwise, NAVIGATION function

does not work properly.

• Before shooting newly over a recorded tape, be

sure to delete all thumbnail images of the previous
recording from the relevant memory card.

• If you copy thumbnail images from one memory
card to another via a PC; NAVIGATION ,Search

does not work with the copied memory card.

J_O EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

| E-MailClipRecording

You can make video clips in 160 x 120 pixels from
real-time camera image or recorded video footage
and store them in a memory card as files which can
be conveniently sent via E-Mail.

Power Switch

Recording Start/Stop Button

Stop (11) Button

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

E-MAIL Button

PLay/Pause Button (1_/11)

time

Tomakevideoclipsfromreal-timecamera
image

1 Load a memory card. (_,Ypg. 16)

2 set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY".

3 Set the Power Switch to "1_1"or "_" while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

4 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-

Standby mode.

• "E-CLIP" appears.

5 Press the Recording Start!Stop Button to start

recording.

6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop

recording.

• "COMPLETED" is displayed, then the
camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-

Standby mode.

7 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording. The

normal screen reappears.

To view video clips stored in a memory card,.,

Refer to "Playback Of Video Clips" (_ pg. 25).

To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory

card,..

Refer to "Deleting Files" (_ pg. 28).

Approximate recording time

MultiMedlaCard

8 MB** | 7 min.

.IF

41-

Shooting starts when
the Recording Start/
Stop Button is pressed.

Shooting stops when the

Recording Start/Stop
Button is pressed again.

Recording is complete.

8 MB* I 8 min.

16 MB* 17 mln.

Optional

** Provided (9 title images pre-stored)

NOTE:

It is not possible to adjust the speaker and
headphone volume during E-Mait Clip Recording

mode.

EN51

Tomakevideoclipsfrom recordedvideo
footage

1 Load a cassette. 1_:_ pg. 15)

2 Load a memory card. (_:_ pg. 16)

3 Bet the VIDEO!MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".

4 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Press I_/11 to start video playback.

6 Press E-MAIL to engage the DMail Clip Record-

Standby mode.

• "E-CLIP" appears.

• To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording, press E-MAIL

again or press • to stop video playback.

7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press the

Recording Start/Stop Butto_ to start DMail Clip
Recording.

8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Butto_ to stop

E-Mail Clip Recording,

• "COMPLETED" is displayed, then the
camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-
Standby mode.

9 Press E-MAIL to end DMail Clip Recording. The

normal screen reappears.

To view video clips stored in a memory card...

Refer to "Playback Of Video Clips" (_;_ pg. 25).

To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memo W

card...

Refer to "Deleting Files" (_ pg. 2B).

NOTES:

• Approximate maximum recording time per video
clip is 3 minutes.

• Playback operation cannot be performed during
E_Mail Clip Recording.

• If the end of the tape isreached during E-Mail Clip
Recording, that portion will be automatically
stored in the memory card.

• If the end of the tape is reached in step 6_the
E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode will be
automatically cancelled.

• The video clip files str)red with this camcorder are
compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files
stored with other devices cannot be played back

with this camcorde_

• 240 x I76 size video clip files made with other
devices or video clip files that are longer than 3
minutes cannot be played back with this
camcorder. "UNSUPPORTED FILE!" is displayed.

• The title image playback (TITLE) screen and the
title index screen 1__pg. 25, 26) cannot be used

during E-Mail Clip Recording.

• Video noise may appear while viewing video clips

in the LCD monitor or viewfinder, however, this
noise is not present in the actual video clips stored

in the memory card.

• You can also view video clips on your PC by using

Windows ® Media Player version 6.4 or late_ Refer

to the instructions of PC"and software.

52 EN DUBBING

! 0 To pause dubbing, engage the VCR's Record-

| DubbingToOrFromAVCR

ConnectorCover**

Connectol _

Cover**

Audio/Video

(prov_ S-Video cable

_ToAV

(optional)

cable t

olololol

0 White to AUDIO L IN or OUT
O Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT
@ Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT

• To S-VIDEO IN or OUT*

Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO
IN/OUT connector. [n this case, it is not

necessary to connect the yellow video cable.

** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

TO use this camcorder as a player...

1 Following the illustrations, connect the

camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to page 22.

2 Set the camcorder's VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

"VIDEO".

3 Set the camcorder's Power Switch to "PLAY"

while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch.

4 Turn on the VCR's power.

5 Insert the source cassette in the camcorder.

6 Insert the recording cassette in the VCR.

7 Engage the VCR'sAUX and Record-Pause modes.

• Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR.

8 Press 1_/11 on the camcorder to start playback of

the source tape.

9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage

the VCR's Record mode.

Pausemode and press I_/11 on the camcorder.

1 1 RepeatstepsS--lOforadditionalediting. Stop

the VCR and camcorder.

NOTES:

• It isrecommended to use the AC Adapter as the
power supply instead of the battery pack:
(_:_pg. 11)

• The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the

YTU94146B 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.

• As the camcorder starts to play your footage, it will
appear on your T_ZThis will confirm the
connections and the AUX channel for dubbing

purposes.

• 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.

Tochoose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV...

• Date/time
Set "DATE/TIME" to "AUTC)" "ON" or "OFF".

(_ pg. 3 l, 4 l) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote

control to turn on/off the date indication.

• Time code
Set "TIME CC)DE" to "OFF" or "ON".

(_pg. 31, 41)

• Indications other than date/time and time code
Set "ON SCREEN" to "OFF", "LCD" or "LCD/

TV". (__ pg. 31, 41)

TO use this camcorder as a recorder...

1) Perform steps 1 to 3 in the left column.

2) Set"S/AV INPUT" to "ON". (_:_pg. 31,40)

3) Set"REC MODE" to "SP" or "LP". (v_ pg. 31, 34)

4) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.

5) Pressthe Recording Start!Stop Button to engage

the Record-Pause mode. The" &_/,iN" indication
appears on the screen.

6) Pressthe Recording Start!Stop Button to start
recording. The _ indication rotates.

7) Pressthe Recording Start!Stop Button again to
stop recording. The _ indication stops rotating.

NOTES:

• After dubbing, set "S/AV INPUT" back to "OFF'.

• Analog signals can be converted to digital signals

with this procedure.

• It is also possible to dub from another camcorde_

I ubbingToAVideoUnitEquipped

WithA DVINConnector

(DigitalDubbing)

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the
camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a
DV connector. Since a digitat signal is sent, there is
litge if any image or sound deterioration.

Video unit equipped with DV
connector

EN53

1 Make sure all units are turned off.

2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped

with a DV input connector using a DV cable as
shown in the iHustragon.

3 Set this camcorder's VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

"VIDEO'.

4 Set this camcorder's Power Switch N) "PLAY"

white pressing down the Lock Button tocated on
the switch.

5 Turn on the video unit's power.
6 Insert the source cassette in this camcorder.

7 Insert the recording cassette in the video unit.
8 Press1_/11 on this camcorder to start playback of

the source cassette.

9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage

the video unit's Record mode.

10 To pause dubbing, engage the video unit's

Record-Pause mode and press I_/11 on this

camcorder.

1 1 Repeat steps 8 .. lgforadditiona[ediBng,Stop

the video unit and camcorder.

NOTES:

• It isrecommended to use the AC Adapter asthe

power supply instead of the battery pack_
(_ pg. 11)

• Iftheremotecontrolisusedwhenboththeplayer

and recorder are JVC video units, both units will
perform the same operation. Toprevent this from
happening, press the buttons on both units.

• If a blank portion or disturbed image isplayed

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 correcdy,

sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If
this occurs, turn off the power and make
connections again.

• If "Title Impose" I::__pg, 44), "Playback Zoom"

I:;_pg, 58) or "Playback Special Effects"
I:"_ pg. 58) is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed
during playback, only the original playback image
recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN/

OUT connector.

• When usinga DV cable, be sure to use the

optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

j_ EN DUBBING (cont.)

1 Make sure all units are turned off.

2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped

EquippedWithADVOUT

I ubbingFromAVideoUnit

Connector(DigitalDubbing)

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from

another video unit equipped with a DV connector
onto the camcorder. Since a digital signal is sent,
there is little if any image or sound deterioration.

To DV IN/OUT

DV cable (optional)

Video unit equippedwith

DV connector

with a DV output connector using a DV cable as
shown in the illustration.

3 Set this camcorder's VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

"VIDEO".

4 Set this camcorder's Power Switch to "PLAY"

while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch.

5 Set "REC MODE" to "SP" or "LP". (_ pg. 31, 34)
6 Turn on the video unit's power.

7 Insert the source cassette in the video unit.
8 Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.

9 Press the Recording Start!Stop Button to engage

the Record-Pause mode.

• The "[I:IV_I_I" indication appears on the screen.

1 O Pressthe Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording.

• The _ indication rotates.

1 1 Pressthe Recording Start/Stop Button again to

engage the Record-Pause mode.

• The _ indication stops rotating.

] 2 Repeat steps 10 - 1! for additional editing.

Stop the video unit and camcorder.

NOTESt

• It isrecommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack_
(__ pg. 11)

• If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set

"SLAV INPUT" t_)"OFF". (:_ pg. 31, 40)

• If the remote control is used when both the player

and recorder are JVC video units, both units will
perform the same operation. Toprevent this from

happening, press the buttons on both units.

• If a blank portion or disturbed image isplayed

back on the player during clubbing, 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 9. If
this occurs, turn off the power and make
connections again.

• Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode

recorded on the original tape_ regardless of the
current "SOUND MODE" setting. (:_ pg. 34)

• When usinga DV cable, be sure to use the

optional JVC VG VDV204U DV cable.

I DubbingStillImagesRecordedOn

ATapeToAMemoryCard

Sti!t images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory
card.

MENU Wheel

Button

Lock Button

Switch (_/11)

Play/Pause Button

EN

1 Load a cassette. (_ pg. 15)

2 Load a memory card. (_ pg. 16)
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO'.

4 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing

down the Lock Sutton located on the switch.

5 Set "17_ _.M COPY" to "ON'. (:-_ pg. 31, 40)
6 Press 1_/11 to start playback.

7 At the point you want to dub, press 1_/11 again to

engage Stir[ Playback.

8 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.

• The "_'_]" indication appears during
dubbing.

• The selected image is stored in the memory
card.

@OTESt

• If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory
card is not loaded, the message "COPYING
FAILED" is displayed.

• If an image recorded on the tape using "WIDE
MODE" (__ pg. 37) is clubbed to a memory card,
the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed

with it.

• Touse Playback Special effects with a video image
you wish to club, perform up to step 8 using the
remote control (provided). (__ pg. 58)

• Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.

56EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate

this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic
operations (Playback, Stop, ffause, Fast-Forward and

Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional
playback functions possible. (_::_pg. 58)

For GR-DVS00/500 owners:
If you want to perform Random Assemble Editing

(r_ pg. 60 - 65), use the optional RM-V700U
remote control

Installing TheBatteries

RM-V717U (providedwith GR-DV900 only)

The remote control uses two "AAA (R03)" size

batteries. Refer to "General Battery Precautions
(GR-DV900 only)" (_-_pg. 74).

] Remove the battery compartment cover while

pushing up the tab as illustrated.

2 Insert two "AAA (R03)" size batteries in the

correct direction.

3 Re-attach the battery compartment cover.

11

InstallingThe Battery

RM-V7OOU(optional)

The remote control usesone lithium battery

(CR2025).

1 There are 2 ways to pull the battery holder out of

the RM-V700U.
I_ Pull out the battery holder while sliding the

lock hole.

I_1 Pinch the release tab and pull out the battery

holden

2 Insert the baRery in the hdder, and be sure to

have the "+" mark visible.

3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

Insert the minus (-) end first.

Install TheBattery

RM-V718U (providedwith GR-DV800/500 only)

The remote control uses one lithium battery

(CR2025).

1 Pull out the battery holder by inserting a pointed

instrument into the slot.

2 insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to

have the "+" mark visible.

3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

BeamEffectiveArea(indooruse)

When using the
remote control, be

sure to point it at the
remote sensor. The

transmitted beam's
approximate effective

distance for indoor
use is 5 m (16 [t).

NOTE:

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may
cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is
directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

Remote sensor

EN57

ButtonsAndFundlons

0 Infrared beam transmitting window

The fogowing buttons are available only when the

camcorder's Power Switch set to "PLAY".

• DISPLAY Button .................... (;3 pg. 22, 52, 62)

• SHIFT Button .............................. (_'_ pg. 58, 60)

O SLOW Rewlnd/Forward Buttons ....... (:_ pg. 58)

Left/Right Buttons ............................. (g_ pg. 58)

• REW Button* ............................... (;w pg. 21, 24)

• FADE/WIPE Button ........................... (g_ pg. 63)

• EFFECT ON/OFF Button ................... (g_ pg. 58)

O EFFECT Button .................................. (:# pg. 58)

O PAUSE IN Connector ........................ (g_ pg. 62)

@ MBR SET Button ............................... (g_ pg. 61)

• Up Button ......................................... (:_ pg, 58)

INSERT Button ................................... (:# pg. 60)

• Down Button .................................... (:# pg. 58)

A. DUB Button .................................. (g_ pg. 59)

@ PLAY Button* ............................... (_'>"pg. 20, 24)

@ FF Button* ................................... (_'_ pg. 21, 24)

@ STOP Button* .............................. (:-¢ pg. 20, 24)

@ PAUSE Button* ................................... (::_ pg. 58)

• R.A.EDIT Buttons ...................... (_:Ypg. 60 - 65)

The following buttons are available when the

camcorder's Power Switch set to -I_- or "_'.

_) Zoom (T/W) Buttons*** .............. (:'_ pg. 18, 58)

@) START/STOP Button*

_) SNAPSHOT Button*

0 Inffa_ed beam transmlltlngwlmlow

The following buttons are available only when the
camcorder's Power Switch set to '*PLAY".

• AUDIO Button ............................ (_'_ pg. 31, 40)

O PAUSE Button *................................... (:_ pg. 58)

Up Button ......................................... (:# pg. 58)

O SLOW Rewind Button ........................ (_ pg. 58)

• REW Button* ............................... (_'_ pg. 21, 24)

Left Button ........................................ _:_ pg. 58)

• INSERT Button ................................... (::_ pg. 60)

• STOP Button* .............................. (::;_pg. 20, 24)

Down Button .................................... (:_ pg. 58)

• SHIFT Button .............................. (::;_pg. 58, 61)

O EFFECTON/OFF Button ................... (:_ pg. 58)

@ EFFECTButton .................................. (:_ pg, 58)

• SLOW Forward Button ...................... (::_ pg. 58)

• FF Button* ................................... (::_pg. 21, 24)

Left Button ....................................... (:_ pg. 58)

@ PLAY Button* ............................... (:_ pg. 20, 24)

A, DUB Button .................................. (:_ pg, 59)

DISPLAY Button ................... (_ pg. 22, 52, 62)

The f_llowing buttons are available when the

camcorder's Power Switch set to "1_!" or "_'.

_) S.SHOT (Snap_hot) Button*

0) START/STOP Button*

® Zoom (T/W) Buttons*** ............. (::_*pg. 18, 58)

RM-V700U (optional)

0 Infrared beam transmitting window
The following buttons are available only when the

camcorder's Power Switch set to "PLAY".

PAUSEIN Connector ........................ (_ pg. 62)

MBR SET Button ............................... (_* pg. 61)

O INT. TIME Button** _1

SELFTIMER Button**
RECTIME Button**
ANIM. Button**

FF Button* ................................... (_* pg. 21, !4)

REW Button* ............................... (a_*pg. 21, 24)

PAUSEButton* .................................. (:_ pg. 58)

PLAY Button* ............................... (_ pg. 20, 24)

O \/ISS Button**

VCR CTL Button ............................... (:a_pg. 60)

A, DUB Button .................................. (z_ pg. 59)

• STOP Button* .............................. (:_* pg. 20, 24)

INSERT Button ................................... (_;_ _. 60)

@ R.A.EDIT Buttons ..................... (_ pg. 60 - 65)

The following buttons are available when the

camcorder's Power Switch set to "1_!" or "_'.

0) START/STOP Button _

0) Zoom (T/W) Buttons*** ............. (_ pg. 18, 58)

Functions the same as each corresponding

button on/he camcorder. [::9=pg, 81 )

Unavailable with this camcorder
Functions when the camcorder's Power Switch

set to "PLAY" as well

J_8 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Zoom Buttons

SHIFT

Left ot SLOW

Rewind Button

Right or SLOW

Forward Button

SLOW Rewind

Button

Left Button

Down Button or

STOP

SHIFT

RM-V717U (provided with

GR-DVg00 only)

RM-V718U (provided with
GR-DVSO0/500 only)

Button

U Button or

P_dSE

Slow-MotionPlayback

Allows slow-speed search in either direction during
video playback.

During normal video playback, press SLOW (<l or
I1_)more than approx. 2 seconds.

• After approx. 5 minutes (approx. 20 seconds with
an 80-minute casse/e) in Slow Rewind or approx.
5 minutes in Slow Fol_vard, normal playback

resumes.

• To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE(11).

• To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (1_).

NOTES:

• YOUcan also engage Slow-Motion Playback from
Still Playback by pressing SLOW (411or I1_)more
than approx. 2 seconds.

• During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital
image processing, the picture may take on a

mosaic effect.

• After SLOW (<1 or !l_) 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.

• 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
disturbances in video and the picture may seem
unstable, especially with steady images. This is not

a malfunction.

Frame-By-FramePlayback

Allows frame-by-frame search during video
playback.

During normal or still playback, press SLOW (11_)
repeatedly for forward or SLOW (<1) repeatedly for
reverse. Each time SLOW (41 or I1_)is pressed, the
frame is played back.

PlaybackZoom

Magnifies the recorded image up to 30X at any time
during video playback and D.S.C. playback.

1) Press PLAY(1_)to start video
playback. Or perform normal

playback of images.

2)

At the point you want to zoom
in, press the Zoom Button (T).

• To zoom out, press the Zoom

Button (W).

3)

You can move the image on the
screen around to find a particular
portion of the picture. While
holding down SHIFT, press Left
[]<_, Right _ L>, Up _ A and

Down 1_ V.

• To end zoom, press and hold W until

magnification returns to normal. Or, press
STOP (I) and then press PLAY(1_)during video
playback.

NOTES:

• Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and

still playback.

• Due to digital imageprocessing, the quality of the

image may suffer.

PlaybackSpecialEffects

Allows you to add creative effects to the video
playback image.

The effects that can be used during playback are

CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIAand STROBE.

The effects work the same in playback as they did in

recording. (_ pg. 33)

I_ 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.

I_ STROBE: Your recording looks like a series of

consecutive snapshots.

_!_iiiii:¸ _i',

"_ ,i !

EN59

1) To start playback, press PLAY(1_).

2) PressEFFECT.The PLAYBACK EFFECTSelect

Menu appears.

3) PressEFFECTrepeatedty to move the highlight
bar to the desired effect.

• The selected function is activated and after
2 seconds the menu disappears.

• To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT
ON/OFF. To reactivate the setected effect press
EFFECTON/OFF again.

• To change the selected effect, repeat from
step 2 above.

| AudioDubbing

The audio track can be customised only when

recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. (_ pg. 34)

Speaker

PAUSE

To hear the sound during Audio Dubbing...
Connect optional headphones to the headphone

connector or use the AV connector, and set the
"12bit MODE" to the desired mode;

• "SOUND 1" for the playback sound.

• "SOUND 2" for the dubbed sound.

• "MIX" for the playback and dubbed sound.

To hear the dubbed sound during playback...
Set "12bit MODE" to "SOUND 2" or "MIX'.

(_;_pg. 31, 40)

NOTES:

• When editing onto a tape that was recorded at
12-bit, the old and new 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 TVplayback,

move the camcorder's microphone away from the

TV,or turn clown 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 where

16-bit recording began.

• During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to

scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded
in 16-bit audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing _

stops.

• ToperformAudioDubbingwhitewatchingonthe _

television, make connections. (:: pg. 22) I:_

• Toperform Audio Dubbing with a video unit

connected to the camcorder's AV connector, first
set "SLAVINPUT" to "ON" in VIDEO Menu.

I_ pg. 31, 40)

The "AUX" indication appears instead of "MIC".

RM-V717U (provided RM-V718U (provided
with GR-DV900 only) with GR-DVS00/500

only)

1 Play back the tape to locate the point where

editing will start, then press PAUSE(11).

2 White holding A. DUB (_.) on the remote

control, press PAUSE(11).The "11_" and "M[C"
indicators appear.

3 Press PLAY (1_),then begin "narrating". Speak

into the microphone.

• To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (11).

4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE(11), then

STOP (11).

60 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UN!T (cont.)

• If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on

InsertEditing

You can record a new scene into a previously
recorded tape, replacing a section of the original
recording with minimal picture distortion at the in
and outpoints. The original audio remains
unchanged.

the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted.
Make sure you only edit recorded areas.

• During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to

scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank
portion, Insert Edting stops. (:_ pg. 84, 85)

• If a memory card is loaded and "NAVIGATION" is

set to other than "MANUAL" a NAVIGATION
thumbnail image is stored in the memory card.

1:-_pg. 48)

I RandomAssembleEditing

RM-V717U (provided with

GR-DVgO0 only)

.... _ . START/STOPP

REW AUSE

_--_L _l_l PLAY

tNSERT _

CTr_P
j ,J

NOTES:

• Before performing the folk_wing steps, make sure
that "TIME CODE" is set to "ON'. f::mpg. 3 I, 4I)

• Insert Editing is notpossible on a tape recorded in
the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.

• Toperform Insert Editing while watching in the
television, make connections. (: _ pg. 22)

1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and

press PAUSE (11).Confirm the time code at this
point. (_-_"pg. 41)

2 Press REW (_) until the Edit-in point is located,

then press PAUSE(11).

3 Press and hold INSERT (O) on the remote

control, then press PAUSE(111.The "11(_"
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 (11).

NOTES:

• Program AE with special effects _7 pg. 33) can be
used to spice up the scenes being edited during
Insert Editing.

• During Insert Editing, the date and time
information changes.

RM-V718U (prov,ded w,th GR-
DV800/500 only)

[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 MBR (Muhi-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.
Before operation, make sure the batteries are
installed in the remote control. (_-_pg. 56)

For GR-DV800/500 owners:

Use the optional RM-V700U remote control.

SHIFT

VCR CTL

RM-V717U (provided RM-V700U
with GR-DVg00 only) (optional)

EN6"1

Set Remote/VCR Code

VCR CODE LIST

1 TurnoffthepowertotheVCRandpointthe _6OE

remote towards the VCR's infrared sensor. Then,
referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold
MBR gET, and enter the brand code. DAEWOO O O

The code is automatically set once you release GE O O

MBR gET, and the VCR's power comes on. _

2 Make sure the VCR's power is on. Then, while O •

holding SHIFT or VCR CTL, press the button on O 0
the remote for the desired function. The functions

the remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, HITACHI O O

FF, R£W and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to O
press SHIFT or VCR CTL for this one). JVC A O O

You are now ready to try Random Assemble B O O
Editing. C O O

IMPORTANT: LG/GOLDSTAR O O

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs MAGNAVOX
and those of many other makers, it may not work

with yours or may offer limited functions.

NOTES:

• If the VCR's power does not come on in step I, try
another code from the VCR CODE LIST

• Some brands of VCR rio not come on
automatically. In this case, turn the power on

manually and try step 2.

• ffthe remote control is not able to control the

VCR, use the controls on the VCR.

• When the remote control's batteries run 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.

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62 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Make Connections
Alsoreferto page22.

Connector

Cover** To S

To AV To EDIT

Audio/Video

cable

(provided)

White to

Yellow to

VIDEO IN

AUDIO LIN

/_l_ued to

DIOR

RM-V717U RM-V700U

(provided with GR- (optional)

DV900 only)

Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN
connector. In this case, it is not necessary to
connect the yellow video cable.

** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

Editing cable

(provided wffh GR-

DV900 only)

S-Video cable

(optional)

I T° S'DVIZEgOe 'mNole

PAUSE or

1 [] A IVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE

connector...

...Connect the editing cable to the Remote

PAUSEconnector.

[] A IVC VCR not equipped with a Remote

PAUSE connector but equipped with an
R.A.EDIT connector...

..Connect the editing cable to the R.A.ED[T

connector.

[] A VCR other than above...

...Connect the editing cable to the remote

control's PAUSE IN connector.

2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder.
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Swi/ch to "VIDEO".

4 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape

and engage the AUX mode.

• Refer to the VCR's instructions.

NOTES:

• ?heS-Video cable is optional. ?he Editing cable is

optional for GR-DVBO0/500. Be sure to use the
following cables:

• YTU94146B S-Video cable.

• PEAC0369-150 Editing 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.

• Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the
indications cto not appear on the TV monitor I/
they do_ they will be recorded onto the new tape.

Tochoose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV...

• Date/time

Set "DATE/TIME" to "AUTO", "ON" or "OFF".

(_ pg. 31, 41) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote

control (provided with GR-DV900 only) to turn
on/off the date indication.

• Time code
Set "TIME CODE" to "OFF" or "ON".

(__*pg. 37, 47)

• Indications other than date/time and time code
Set "ON SCREEN" to "OFF'; "LCD" or "LCD/

TV'. O_ pg. 31, 41)

• When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input
connector, an optional DV cable can be

connected instead of an S-Video cable and audio/

video cable.

EN83

Select Scenes

-FADE/WIPE

FFFIECT EDiT IN/OUT ON/OFF

RM-V717U (provided RM-V700U
with GR-DVg00 only) (optional)

6 Press PLAY (1_)and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

on the remote control.
The Random Assemble Selected parameter

Editing Menu appears.

7 For GR-DVg00 owners:

If using a Wipe/Fader 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.

8 At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/

OUT or IN/OUT on the remote control. The Edit-
In position appears in the Random Assemble

Editing Menu.

9 At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT or

IN/OUT. The Edit-Out position appears in the
Random Assemble Editing Menu.

10 For GR-DV90B owners: If using a Wipe/Fader

at the end of the scene, press FADE/WIPE.

• Cycle through the effects by pressing
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is
disptayed.

• If you select a Wipe/Fader effect for an Edit-Out
point, the effect is automatically applied to the
following Edit-In point.

• You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Disso]ve at the
end of the last scene.

• When you use FaderA_Vipeeffects, that time is
included in the total time (this does not apply
to Picture Wipe/Dissolved

1 1 For GR-DVg00 owners: If using Playback

Special Effects, press EFFECT.(_-z-pg. 58)

1 2 Repeat steps 8 through 11 to register

additional scenes.

• To change previously registered points, press
CANCEL on the remote control. The registered

points disappear, one at a time, from the most
recently regis/ered point.

• If you are not using Wipe/Fader (GR-DV900
only) or Program AE with special effects, repeat
steps 8 and 9 only.

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 deckg Record-Standby
mode will be cancelled and editing will not take
place.

• If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-
In and Edit-Outpoints, 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 exactl_z

• Turning offthe camcorderg power erases all
registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.

• For GR-DVgOO owners: If you select ,Sepiaor

Monotone mode from Program AE with special
effects, you cannot use the Dissolve or Black &

White, Fade_ In this case the Dissolve or Black &
White indicator begins blinking. Once the next

Edit-In point is registered, the effect is turned off.

Tocombine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone

during recording, then use the Dissolve or Black &

White Fader during Random Assemble Editing.

• For GR-DVgOO owners: It is not possible to use

Wipe/Fader effects and Program AE with special

effects durB_g Random Assemble Editing using a
DV cable.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

EN

Picture Wipe Ancl Dissolve Menu

(available only for Random Assemble Editing with
GR-DVgO0)

You can use not onty the wipe/fader effects on
page 32 but also the picture wipe and dissolve

effects below.

[_1 _ DISSOLVE: The new scene gradually appears

as the old one gradually disappears.

I_P WIPE - CORNER: The new scene wipes in

over the previous one from the upper right corner to
the lower left corner.

I_lp WIPE - WINDOW: The next scene gradually
wipes in from the center of the screen toward the
corners, covering the previous scene.

I_P WIPE - SLIDE: The next scene gradually wipes
in over the previous one from right to left.

I_P WIPE - DOOR: The previous scene wipes out
from the center to the right and left, like a door
being pushed open to reveal the next scene.

_P WIPE - SCROLL: The new scene wipes in over
the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top.

_P WIPE - SHUTTER: The new scene wipes in

over the previous one from the center toward the to[)
and bottom of the screen.

Automatic Editing To VCR

ON/OFF

VCR RECSTSY m

RM-V717U (provided RM-VTOOU

with GR-DVgO0 only) (optional)

ON/OFF

13 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the

beginning of the scene you want to edit and press
PAUSE (11).

1 4 PressVCR RECSTBY (QII), or manually

engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode.

1 5 Pressthe Recording Start/Stop Button on the

camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed,
right through to the end of the last registered

scene.

• When dubbing is complete, the camcorder
enters the Pausemode, and the VCR enters its

Record-Pause mode.

• If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the
tape will be dubbed all the way to the end
automatically.

• If you operate the camcorder during automatic
editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause

mode and automatic editing will stop.

1 6 Engagethe Stop modes for the camcorder and

the VCR.
To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear,

press R,A,EDIT ON/OFF or ON!OFF on the
remote controL

NOTI=S:

• Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF or ON/OFF on the

remote control clears all settings registered during
Random Assemble Editing.

• When the editing cable is connected to the remote
controlg PAUSE IN connector during dubbing,
make sure the remote control is pointed at the

vcRg 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. !9)

EN

ForMore AccurateEditing

Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause
to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin

editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the
same time, 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.

Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing

I Play 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.

Program 1

Random Assemble
Editing Menu

2 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 the dubbed scene.

• If any images from the scene prior to the
transition you chose for your EdiMn 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.

Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing
4 Press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random

Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press the
MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select -It.t_-, and

press it. The VIDEO Menu appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "SYNCHRO',

and press it. The value for "SYNCI4RO" is
highlighted.

7 Based on the diagnostics performed, you can

now advance the VCR's record timing by rotating
the MENU Wheel towards "+'. You can also

delay the VCR's record timing by rotating the
MENU Wheel towards "-'.

The adjustment range is from ---1.3to +1.3
seconds, in 0.1-second increments.

Pressthe MENU Wheel in to finish the setting.

8 Rotate the MENU Wheel to setect "URETURN',

and press it twice.

Now perform Random Assemble Editing

beginning with step 6 on page 63.

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, ka

66EN

I ConnectionToA PersonalComputer

[A] Using USB cable

USB cable (provided)

To USB

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

To USB connector

PC

DV cable

[o DVIN/OUT

[A] UsingUSBcable

It is possible to do the following things:

• Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a
PC.

• Transfer stilt/moving images recorded on a tape to
a PC.

• Capture still/moving images in real-time.

• Use this camcorder as a WebCam. (r__pg. 67)

[B] UsingDVcable

It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a
PC with a DV connector by using the provided
software, software equipped with the PC or
commercially available software.

NOTES:

• Refer to "SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB
CONNECTION GUIDE" for the installation of the

bundled software and drivers.

• Thesoftware operation manual isprovided as PDF
file on the CD-ROM.

• It isrecommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack.

p_pg. 11)

• Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable

simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only
the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.

OR

DV cable To DV
(optional) connector

PC with DV

connector

• When usinga DV cable, be sure to use the

optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV
cable depending on the type of DV connector (4
or 6 pins) on the PC.

• If the PC connected to the camcorder 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 connectoroequipped capture board.

• The system may not work properly depending on
the PC"or capture board you are using.

"USB MODE" and/or "ACCESSING FILES"
appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is

accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder
is transferring a file to the PC.

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while

"ACCESSING FILES"is displayed on the LCD
monitor since this can result in product damage.

I UsingTheCamcorderAsA

WebCam

This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB

connection.

To USB

(provided)

USBcable l

EN6"7

1 Make sure all necessary software(provided) are

installed in your PC and air units are turned off.

2 Connect the camcorder to your PCusing the USB

cable.

3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY".
4 Set the Power Switch to "1_1"or "_" while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the
swik h.

5 Turn on the PC.

• "I_" appears on the screen.

• ff the PC is not powered on, the camcorder
does not enter the Web Camera mode.

6 When finished, turn off the PC first, then the

camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the
camcorder and PC.

NOTES."

• It isrecommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack:
(__ pg. 11)

• Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to
capture video in real time.

• You can also use the camcorder for web
conference bv using Microsoft Winduws _

NetMeetingC_ and signing up fur MSN Hotmail. _4

• In the Web Camera mode, the fullowing buttons
cannot be operated: TITLE, E-MAIL, SNAPSHOT,
INDEX, NAVI, NA VI STORE, the Recording Start/
Stop Button.

To USB connector

USB-equippedPC

Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and

provided Software.

68 EN DETAILS

i! i ii NOT_sI¸II!_______________________________________

© Power (_:_ pg. 10)

© VIDEO

RECORDING
(_-_ pg. 17)

• Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and
95°F). 20°C 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 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 Adapter near a radio.

• Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use.

Besure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.

• The following operation stops charging:

• Set the Power Switch to "PLAY", "1_" or "1@'.

• Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

• Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.

• Detach the battery from the camcorder.

• 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.

• The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.

• There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette
holder opens, Do not use force.

• Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes
completely before closing the cassette holder cover.

• When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds before
actual recording starts, The "_" indicator starts rotating when the camcorder
actually starts recording.

• 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.

• During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To hear the sound, connect
optional headphones to the headphone connector. Adjust the sound volume by
rotating the MENU Wheel. (_ pg. 20)

TROUBLESHOOTING EN 69

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest _VC 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 (batter
pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the
beginning.

Power

I. No power is supplied. /. -The power is not connected 1. • Connect the AC Adapter

properly, securely. (_._pg. 1I)

• The battery is dead. • Replace the dead battery

• The LCD monitor is not open with a fully charged one.
fully or the viewfinder is not (_ pg. 10, 11)
pulled out when recording. • Open the LCD monitor fully

or pull out the viewfinder.

VideoandD.S.C.Recording

2. Recording cannot be
performed.

3. When shooting a subject 7. •This is a result of exceedingly 3.

illumina/ed by bright light, high contrast, and is not a ........

vertical lines appear, malfunction.

4. When the screen is under 4. •This is not a malfunction. 4.
direct sunlight during shooting,

the screen becomes red or ........

black for an instant.

5. During recording, thedate/ _'. •"DATE/TIME" is set to "OFF'. 5. •Set"DATE/TIME"to"ON".
time does not appear, g-_"pg. 31, 38)

6. During recording, sound 6. •Theoptional headphones are 6. •Connect the optional
cannot be heard, not connected to the headphones to the

2. •The Power Switch is set to
"PLAY" or "OFF".

-- For Video Recording ---

• The tape's erase protection
tab is set to "SAVE".

• The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to "MEMORY".

• "TAPE END" appears.

• The cassette holder cover is
open.

-- For D.S.C. Recording

• The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to "VIDEO'.

headphones connector, headphone connector.

2. • Set the Power Switch to "_l"
or [] . (_ pg. 17, 23)

---- For Video Recording ........

• Set the tape's erase
protection tab to "REC".
(_:7pg. 15)

• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to "VIDEO".

• Replace with new cassette.
(_ pg. t 5)

• Close the cassette holder
cover.

---- For D.S.C. Recording .......

• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to "MEMORY".

g-_ pg. 81 )

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70 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

2". The LCD monitor or

viewfinder indications blink.

& Digital Zoom does not work.

VideoandD.S.C.Playback

9. Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward
functions do not work.

10. The tape is moving, but there is
no picture.

11. Blocks of noise appear during
playback, or there is no
playback picture and the

screen becomes blue.

12. A memory card cannot be
played back.

7. •Certain Wipe/Fader effec/s,
certain modes of Program AE
with special effects, "DIS"

and other functions that
cannot be used together are

selected at the same time.

8. • 10X optical zoom is selected

• The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to "MEMORY".

9. •The Power Switch is set to

2-. • Re-read the sections coverin

& • Set "ZOOM" to "40X" or

9. • Set the Power Switch to

"1_1"or '@".

• VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is
set to "MEMORY".

10. • Your TV has AV input 10.
terminals, but is not set to its

VIDEO mode.

• The cassette holder cover is
open.

11. 11.

12. • The Power Switch is set to 12.

"1_1"or 'i@".

• The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to "VIDEO'.

Wipe/Fader effects, Program
AE with special effPcts and
"DIS". (_-_pg. 31 -- 34, 36)

"300X'. (_-_"pg. 35)

• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to "VIDEO".

"PLAY". (_ pg. 20)

• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to "VIDEO".

• Set the TV to the mode or
channel appropria/e for

video playback. (_ pg. 22)

• Close the cassette holder
cover. (_ pg. I5)

• Clean the video heads with
an optional cleaning

cassette. (_ pg. 77)

• Set the Power Switch to
"PLAY". (_mpg. 24)

• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to "MEMORY".

EN71

Advancedfeatures

13. The focus does not adjust 13. • Focus is set to the Manual 13. •SetFocustotheAutomode.

automatically, mode. (_ pg. 45)

14. In the 5-Second mode, 14. • The 5-Second mode is set to 14. • Set"5S" to "5S" in MANUAL
recording ends before "Anim/' in MANUAL Menu. Menu. (_;_pg. 31, 36)

5 seconds have elapsed.

15. Snapshot mode cannot be 15. •The Squeeze mode 15. • Disengage the Squeeze
used. (SQUEEZE) is selected. (SQUEEZE) mode.

16. The color of Snapshot looks 16. • The light source or the 16. • Find a white subject and
strange, subject does not include compose your shot so that it

IZ The image taken using 1Z •Shootingwasperformed 1Z • Press BACK LIGHT.

Snapshot is too dark. under backlit conditions. (_ pg. 47)

1& The image taken using l& • The subject is too bright. 18. • Set "1_" to "SPOTLIGHT".

Snapshot is too bright. (_ pg. 33)

19. White Balance cannot be 19. -The Sepia (SEPIA)or 19. • Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)
activated. Monotone (MONOTONE) or Monotone (MONOTONE)

20. Wipe/Fader effects do not 2@ -ThePowerSwitchissetto 20. - Set the Power Switch to "[]'.
work. "5". (_ pg. 13)

21. The Black & White Fader does 2/. -The Sepia (SEPIA)or 21. • Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)
not work. Monotone (MONOTONE) and Monotone

2Z Program AE with special 22 • The Power Switch is set to 2Z • Set the Power Switch to "_'.

effects does not work. "!11". (_ pg. 13)

23. The image looks like the
shutter speed is too slow.

• The recording was done in a • Clean the tens and check the
dark place, or the contrast focus again. (_ pg. 77)

was low.

• The lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.

(_ pg. 31, 37)

white. Or there are various also appears in the frame.
different light sources behind (_ pg. 23, 42)
the subject. • Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)

• The Sepia (SEPIA)or and Monotone
Monotone (MONOTONE) (MONOTONE). (_ pg. 3I,

mode is activated. 34)

mode is activated, mode before setting White

mode is activated. (MONOTONE).

• When shooting in the dark,
the unit becomes highly
sensitive to light when

"GAIN UP" is set to

"AUTO".

Balance. (_ pg. 34)

(_ pg. 31, 34)

23. • If you want the lighting to
took more natural, set "GAIN

UP" to "AGC" or "OFF".
(_ pg. 31, 35)

72 EN TROUBLESHOOTING(cont.)

Other problems

24. The powerA harge lamp on the 24. • The temperature of the 24. • To protect the battery, it is
camcorder does not light when battery is extremely high/low recommended to charge it in
the charging is attempted. • Charging is difficult in places places with a temperature of

25. "SET DATE/TIME!" appears. 25. •The built-in clock's 25. •Connectthecamcorder roan

26. There is no picture. 26. • The camcorder is not getting 26. • Turn the camcorder's power

27. Some functions are not 27. • The Power Switch is set to 27. • Set the Power Switch to "[_'.
available using the MENU "1_!". g-_"pg. 13)

Wheel.

28. Files stored in the memory 28. • Files stored in the memory 28. • Remove protection from the
card cannot be deleted, card are protected, files stored in the memory

29. When the image is printed 29. • This is not a malfunction. 29. • By recording with "DIS"
from the printer, a black bar activated (_ pg. 31, 36) this
appears at the bottom of the can be avoided.

screen.

30. When the camcorder is 30. •The DV cable was plugged/ 30. • Turn the camcorder's power
connected via the DV unplugged with power off and on again, then
connector, the camcorder does turned on. operate it.
not operate.

31. TherearoftheLCDmonitoris 31. -The light used to illuminate 31. -ClosetheLCDmonitorto
hot. the LCD monitor causes it to turn it off or set the Power

32. Images on the LCD monitor 32.
appear dark or whitish.

subject to extremely high/ I0_C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F).

low temperatures, g-_"pg. 74)

rechargeable lithium battery AC outlet using the AC

is discharged. Adapter for over 24 hours to

• The previously set data/time charge the clock's lithium
is erased, battery. (_ pg. I4)

power, or some other off and on again. (:-_ pg. 13)
malfunction exists.

card and delete them.
g-_ pg. 27 --28)

become hot. SwiRh to "OFF", and let the

• 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, images

on the LCD monitor become
dark. Consult your nearest

JVC dealer.

unit cool down.

32. • Adjust the brightness and
angle of the LCD monitor.
g-_ pg. 12, 13)

EN73

33. Colored bright spots appear all
over the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder.

34. The indicators and the image

color on the LCD monitor are ....

not clear.

35. The cassette will not load • Install a fully charged battery.

properly. (_-_"pg. I 0, 11 )

36. The memory card cannot be • Push in the memory card a

removed from the camcorder, few more times. (_-_"pg. 16)

37. Picture does not appear on the • Push the viewfinder back in
LCD monitor, or set "PRIORITY" to "LCD'.

38. Images on the LCD monitor • Turn the speaker volume

are jittery, down. (_ pg. 20)

39. The LCD monitor, the • Wipe them gently with soft
viewfinder and the lens have cloth. Wiping strongly can
become dirty (ex. fingerprints), cause damage. (::y pg. 77) To

40. Time code does not appear. • Set "TIME CODE" to "ON".

41. An error indication (E01, E02 • _-_:pg. 85.

or E06) appears.

42. An error indication (E03 or •_-;: pg. 85.
E04) appears.

43. The remote control does not
work.

33. • The LCD monitor and the 33.

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

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 %)

34. • This may occur when the 34.
surface or the edge of the

LCD monitor is pressed.

35. • The battery's charge is low. 35.

36. 36.

3Y. -The viewfinder is pulled out 37.

and "PRIORITY" is set to
"FINDER".

• The LCD monitor's brightness
setting is too dark.

38. • The speaker volume is too 38.
great.

39. 39.

40. • "TIME CODE" is set to 40.
"OFF".

41. -A malfunction of some kind 41.
has occured. In this case the

camcorder's functions
become unusable.

42. -Amalfunctionofsomekind 42.
has occured. In this case the
camcorder's functions
become unusable.

43. • "REMOTE" is set to "OFF", 43.

• The remote control does not
point at the remote sensor.

• The remote control batteries
are exhausted.

(_:y pg. 12, 31, 38)

• Adjust the brightness of the
LCD monitor. (_: pg. 13)

• If the monitor is tilted
upward 180 degrees, open

the monitor fully. (_* pg. 12)

clean the viewfinder, please
consult your nearest ]VC

dealer.

(_-ypg. 31, 38, 41)

• Set "REMOTE" to "ON".
(_:ypg. 31, 37)

• Point at the remote sensor.
(_:Ypg. 56)

• Replace the batteries with
fresh ones. (r_* pg. 56)

7_ EN CAUTIONS

When using the AC Power Adapter in areas other

than the USA

• The provMed AC Power Adapter 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 ]VC

dealer.

Plug adapter

GeneralBatteryPrecautions(GR-DV900only)

If the remote control is not functioning even if it is
being operated correctly, the batteries are
exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones.

Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2
Please make note of the following rules for battery

use. When misused, the batteries can leak or
explode.

1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 56.

2. Do not use any different size of batteries from
those specified.

3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct
direction,

4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as

they can leak or explode.

6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.

7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be
stored for an extended period to avoid battery

leakage which can cause malfunctions.

8. Do not recharge the provided batteries.

CautiononReplaceablelithiumbattery

(GR-DV8OO/DV500only)

The battery used in this device may present a fire or

chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C

(212°F) or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric),

Sanyo, Sony or Maxelt CR2025.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.

• Dispose of used battery promptly.

• Keep away from children.

• Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

BatteryPacks

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: Terminals

1. TOavoid hazards...

... do not burn.

... do not short-circuit the terminals. When

transporting, make sure the provided battery
cap isattached 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.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service llfe...
... 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, white warmer

temperatures can prevent complete charging.

... store in a cool, dry place, Extended exposure

to high temperatures wilt 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 tong period time.

... remove from charger or powered unit when

not in use, as some machines use current even
when switched off.

NOTES."

• It is normal for the batterypack to be warm after

charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging ........ 10%" to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)

Operation......O°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage .......... -20°C to 50°C (-_°F to 122°F)

• Recharging time is based on room temperature of
20°C(68°F).

• The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.

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,

... be aware that recording onto prerecorded

tapes automatically erases the previously
recorded video and audio signals.

EN75

... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

... 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.

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.

MemoryCards

To properly use and store your memory cards, be

sure to read the following cautions:

1. During use...
... make sure the memory card bears the SD or

MukiMediaCard mark.

... make sure the memory card is positioned

properly when inserting,

2. While the memory card is being accessed

(during recording, playback, deletion,

initialization, etc.)...

... never unload the memory card and never turn

off the camcorder,

3. Store memory cards...

... 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).

LCDMonitor

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.

2. To prolong service life..,

... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD

monitor use.
These are not malfunctions:

• 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.

MainUnit

1. For safety, DO NOT...

... 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.

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
antennas, etc.b

... in places subject to extremely high (over 40_C

or I04°F) or extremely low (under O°C or
32"_F) temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit...
... in pb_ces 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 dosed car in summer.

... near a heater.

4. To protect the unit, DO NOT.-

... allow it to become wet.
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

during transportation.

... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods.

... expose the lens and viewfinder's lens to direct

sunhght,

... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder.

... swing it excessively when using the hand strap

or the grip.

... swing the soft camera case excessively when

the camcorder is inside it.

5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

• No picture during playback.

• Blocks of noise appear during playback.

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76 EN CAUTIONS(cont.)

• During recording or playback, the Head Clog
Warning indicator "_" appears.

• Recording cannot be performed properly.

In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.
Insert it and play back. [f 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 refPr to the
cleaning cassette's instructions.
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still
exist, consuh 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.

HowToHandleACD-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.

• 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.

About moisture condensation...

• You have observed that pouring a cold liquid
into a glass wilt 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.

• Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
damage to the video tape, and can lead to

internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Seriousmalfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consuft your local 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 Adapter, etc.) and

wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and
proceed as usual from the beginning.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : GR-DVgOOUS

Trade Name : JVC

Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORE
Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne,

Telephone Number : 973-317---5000
This device complies with Part 15 of ECC Rules.

Operation issubject to the following two
conditions: (I) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

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,

_ursuant to Part 15 of the ECC 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. I Iowever, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a

_articular 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:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

Consuh the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-O03,
Cet appareil num6rique de la dasse Best

conforme _ la norme NMB-O03 du Canada.

GR-DV8OOUS
GR-DV5OOUS

N. ]. 07470

USER MAINTENANCE EN 77

IAfter Use

1 Turn off the camcorder.

2 Shde and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of

the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover
open until it locks. The cassette holder opens
automatically. Remove the cassette.

3 Press "PUSH HERE" to close the cassette holder,

• Once the cassette holder is dosed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
before closing the cassette holder cover.

4 Shde BATT.RELEASE_ and remove the battery

pack @)_).

Remove.

Cassette holder

Cassette

hoWer cover--

I

OPEN/EJECTSwitch

| CleaningTheCamcorder

1 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 ctoth.

2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor.

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

3 To clean the lens, brow it with a blower brush,

then wipe gently with lens deaning paper.

NOTES:

• 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.

• Mould may form if the lens is left dirt F

• When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth

refer to the cautions of each product.

• Toclean the viewfinder, please consult your
nearest JVC dealer.

BATT.RELEASE Switch

78 EN SPECIFICATIONS

For General
Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)

Power consumption

LCD monitor off, viewfinder on
LCD monitor on, viewflnder off

Dimensions (W x H × D)

Weight

Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Storage temperature

Pickup

Lens

Filter diameter
LCD monitor

Viewfinder
Speaker

DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

Approx. 3.7 W
Approx. 4.8 W

74.5 mm x 91 mm x 185 mm (2-15/16 '_x 3-5/8" x 7-5/16")
(with the LCD monitor dosed and the viewfinder pushed back in)

Approx. 610 g (1.4 Ibs) (GR-DV900/800)
Approx. 575 g (1.3 Ibs) (GR-DV500)
(without cassette, memory card and battery)
Approx. 690 g (1.6 Ibs) (GR-DV900)
Approx. 680 g (1.5 Ibs) (GR-DV800)
Approx. 640 g (1.5 Ibs) (GR-DV500)
(incl. cassette, memory card and battery)

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
35% to 80%

--20°C to 50°C h4°F to 122°F)
I/4 '_CCD

F 1.2, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens (GR-DV900)
F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens (GR-DVS00/500)

o52 mm

3.5'_diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system
(GR-DV900/800)

2.5'_diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system
(GR-DV500)

Electronic viewfinder with 0.24 _'color LCD
Monaural

For Digital Video Camera

Format
Signal format

Recording/Playback format

Cassette

Tape speed

Maximum recording time
(using 80 mln. cassette)

DV format (SD mode)
NTSC standard

Video : Digital component recording
Audio : PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit), 48 kHz

2-channel (16-bit)
Mini DV cassette
SP: 18.8 mm/s

LP: 12.5 mm/s
SP: 80 min.

LP:120 min.

For Digltal Still Camera
Storage media

Compression system

File size

Still image

Moving image

Picture quality

Approximate number of storable images

: _-_pg. 39

For Connectors

S

S-Video input

S-Video output

AV

Video input
Video output
Audio input
Audio output

EDIT

Headphone output
DV

Input/output

USB

EN79

SD Memory Card/MultiMe(liaCard
Still image : JPEG (compatible)

Moving image : MPEG4 (compatible)

4 modes (1600 x 1200 pixels/1280 x 960 pixels/1024 x 768 pixels/
640 x 480 pixels)

I mode (160 x 120 pixels)
2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

Y:0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 £_ analog
C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 t2 analog

Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 t2 analog
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 £_ analog

Y:0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 £_ analog
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 t2 analog
300 mV (rms), 50 k_2 analog, stereo
300 mV (rms), 1 kt2 analog, stereo
_3.5 mm, 2-pole

Stereo

4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant
5-pin

For General
Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada
Other countries

Output

: AC 120 V_,, 60 Hz
: AC 110 V to 240 V_,, 50 Hz/60 Hz

: DC I1V_-_'Z_, 1A

Specifications shown are for SPmode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject
to change without notice.

80 EN INDEX ControLs, Connectors And Indicators

@

EN 81

Controls

_) •Menu Wheel [MENU] ........................ _-_ pg. 31

• Speaker/Headphone Volume Control

[MENU/VOLUME +, -] ..................... _:_pg. 20

_', Snapshot Button ]SNAPSHOT] ....... _ pg. 23, 42

® Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................... _-_pg. 18

® -Focus Adjustment Button ]FOCUS] -. _-_pg. 45

• Blank Search Button

[BLANK SEARCH] ............................. _-_pg. 21

® Diopter Adjustment Control ................ _g_pg. 12

® Recording Start/Stop Button ................ _-_pg. 17

(7) Power Switch [_, _], PLAY, OFF] ........ _-_pg. 13

® Lock Button ......................................... _g_pg. 13

_) -Stop Button Eli ................................. c_ pg. 20

• Program AE Button [PROG.AE] ......... ¢-_ pg. 33

_) -Rewind Button [_1] .......................... cg_ pg. 20

• NIGHT Button ................................... ¢-_ pg. 42

Play/Pause Button [I_/111 .................... cg_pg. 20

_2) -Fast-Forward Button [IH_] ................. ¢-_pg. 20

• Wipe or Fader Effect Button

[FADE/WIPE[ ..................................... _-_pg. 32

_3) Index Button [INDEX] .......................... _-_pg. 26

_ Thumtmail Storing Button

[NAVI STORE]...................................... cg_pg. 49

_) •D.S.C. Playback Select Button

[SELECT].................................... _ pg. 24 - 29

• Navigation Button [NAVI] ................. cg_pg. 48

_) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

[VIDEO/MEMORY[ .............................. _-_pg. 13

_ Title Button [TITLE].............................. _-_ pg. 44

• information Button [INFO] ................ cg_pg. 26

• E-Mail Cllp Recording Button

[E-MAIL[ ............................................ ¢-_pg. 50

Battery Release Switch

[BATT.RELEASE] ................................... _-_pg. 10

Cassette Open/Eject Switch

[OPEN/EJECT] ...................................... _g_pg. 15

Backiight Compensation Button

[BACK LIGHT] ..................................... _-_ pg. 47

Monitor Opening Button

[PUSH OPEN] ...................................... _-_ pg. 17

Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT[

(LLink*) .................................... ::_ pg. 53, 54, 66

* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394_995 industry

specification and extensions thereof. The logo
is used for products compliant with the i.Link

standard.

!_ USB (Universal Serial Bus)

Connector ............................................ _:_ pg. 66

DC input Connector [DC] .............. ::_ pg. 10, 11

t_ Audio/Video Input/Output Connector

[AV).......................................... _ pg. 22, 52, 62

Indicators

Power!Charge Lamp ...................... _:_ pg, 13, 17

Tally Lamp ...................................... _-_ pg. 17, 37

OtherParts

[] Shoulder Strap Eyelet ............................. _ pg. 7

[] Battery Pack Mount .............................. _-_ pg. 10

[] Grip Strap ............................................. ::_ pg. 12

[] LCD Monltor .................................. :-_ pg. 12, 18

!_ Speaker ................................................ _ pg. 20

[] Stud Hole

[] Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... _-_ pg. 12

[] Card Cover [MEMORY CARD] ............ :-_ pg. 16

[] Cassette Holder Cover .......................... :-_ pg. 15

[] Stereo Microphone ............................... :-_pg. 59

[] Info-Shoe

Attach only the optional [VC VL-V3U Video

Light, VL-I:3U Flash, MZ-V3U Siereo Zoom

Microphone or MZ-VSU Stereo Microphone.

Make sure to turn off the power of the camcorder
and the video light, flash or microphone before

attaching and removing them.

[] Viewfinder ............................................ :-_ pg. 12

[] Remote Sensor ..................................... :-_ pg. 56

[] Camera Sensor

Becareful not/o cover this area, a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.

Connectors

The connedors are located beneath the covers.

• S-Video InpulYOutput Connector

[S-VIDEO[ ................................ _ pg. 22, 52, 62

• Edit Connector [EDIT[ ........................ _-;_pg. 62

• Microphone connector [MIC]

Attach the aptional _icraphane.

I_ Headphone Connector [_] ................ _-_ pg. 59

No sound is output from the speaker when
headphones are connected to this connector.

I

82 EN INDEX Indications

Indications

LCDMonitor/ViewfinderIndicationsDuring

VideoRecordingOnly

--@

_) Navigation Indicator (_ pg, 48)

(Appears when "NAVIGATION" is set to other
than "MANUAL".)

@7Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator

(_ pg. 32)

(_ Tape Running Indicator (_ pg. 17)

(Rotates whi_e tape is running.)
_) Selected Wide Mode Indicator (_ pg. 37)
_) Thumbnail Storing Indicator _-_ pg. 48)

(Appears while the captured image is being

stored as a thumbnail image in the memory

card.}
® Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (_ pg. 34)

_ Tape Remaining Time (_ pg. 17)
_) *REC: (Appears during recording.} (_ pg. 17)

• PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby
mode.) (_ pg. 17)

_) Insert Editlng/Insert Editing Pause Mode

(_ pg. 60)

L_ 5S!Anlm.: Displays the 5-Second Recording

mode or Animation recording mode. (_g pg. 36)
Wind Cut Indicator (_ pg. 37)

_2) Sound Mode Indicator (_ pg. 34)

(Appears _r approx. 5 seconds after turning on
the camcorder.)

_3) Time Code (_ pg. 38, 41)

_*) Digital Image Stabilizer (aDIS') (_ pg. 36)

(Blinks while the focus is being adjusted and
stops blinking when the focus is locked.}

Shooting Icon (:-_pg. 23)

(Appears and blinks during shooting.)

@ Card Icon (_-_pg. 23)

_]: Appears during shooting,

I_]: Blinks in white when a memory card is not

toaded.

I_]: Blinks in yellow whiJe the camcorder is

reading the data in the memory card such as
titles/frames, NAVIGATION thumbnail

images, video clips, still images, etc.

Picture Quality: _ (FINE) and
(STANDARD) (in order of quality) (:_epg. 39)

® Remaining Number Of Shot (:-_ pg. 23)

(Displays the approximate remaining number of
shots that can be stored during D.S.C. recording,
or the remaining number of storable thumbnail

images when it reaches 10 or less during video
recording, The number increases or decreases
depending on the Picture Quality/Image Size,

etc.}

LCDMonitor/ViewfinderIndicationsDuring
E-MailClipRecording

@ Image Size: 160 (160 x 120) (_-_pg. 50)
_) Shooting Icon (:-_pg. 23)

(Appears and blinks during shooting.)

E-Mail Cllp Recording Indicator (_-_pg. 50)

@ Memory Card Remaining Time For E-Mail CJip

Recording (_-_pg. 50)
E-Mail Clip Recording Time (_-_pg. 50)

LCDMonitor/ViewfinderIndicationsDuring
BothVideoAndD.S.C.Recording

LCDMonitor/ViewfinderIndicationsDuring
D.S.C.RecordingOnly

_) Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280

(1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640

(640 x 480) (_ pg. 39)

@7FocusIcon (_ pg. 23)

@
®

@ Operation Mode (_-_pg. 13)
_) -_I_: Night-Alive Indicator (_-_pg. 42)

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(Appears when Night-Alive is engaged.)

"'|-'-A:Gain Up Mode (_ pg. 35)

(Appears when "GAIN UP" is set to "AUTO"
and the shutter speed is automatically
adjusted.)

® Flash Indicator

(Appears when the optional flash attached to the
info-shoe is ready.)
White Balance Indicator (:_ pg, 47)

_) -I_: Backllght Compensation Indicator

(_ pg, 47)

• -+:Exposure Adjustment Indicator (_:_pg, 46)

_) Selected Program AE With Special Effects

Indicator (_gpg, 33)

_) Iris Lock Indicator (_g pg, 46)
_) Approximate Zoom Ratio (_ pg, 18)

(Appears during zooming.)

_) Zoom Indicator (_ pg, 18)

(Appears during zoomingd
(The level indica/or ® moves.)

L_ Self-Timer Recording Indicator (_ pg, 43)

PHOTO:(Appears when taking Snapshot.)

(_ pg, 42)

_ BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD

monltor/Viewfinder) (_ pg, 13)

(The level indica/or (_ moves.)

_ Battery Indicator (_ pg, 84)
_ Date/Time (_g pg, 14)
_ Manual FocusAdjustment Indicator (_ pg, 45)

LCDMonitor/ViewfinderIndicationsDuring

VideoPlayback

• II • : Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/

Slow-Motion

• 4 II : Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-

Motion

• @ : Audio Dubbing

• I1_. : Audio Dubbing Pause

(Appear while a tape is running.)
® Sound Input For Audio Dubbing (;'_ pg. 59)
O Battery Indicator (_:_ pg. 84)

Date/Time ¢-_ pg. 38, 41)

• VOLUME : Volume Level Indicator (Speaker or
headphone) (_-_ pg. 20)

(The level indica/or (_ movesd

• BRIGHT : Brightness Control Indicator (LCD
monltor/Viewfinder) (_-_ pg. 13)

(The level indicator (_ movesd

_ Time Code ¢-_ pg. 3B, 41)

LCDMonitor/ViewfinderIndicationsDuring
D.S.C.Playback

(_ Sound Mode Indicator (_ pg, 40)
@) Blank Search Indicator (:_ pg, 21)
® Thumbnail Storing Indicator _-_ pg, 49)

(Appears while the captured image is being
stored as a thumbnail image in the memory

card.)

Tape Speed (_:_pg, 34)

_) -I_ : Playback

• I_1_ : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

• _1_ : Rewlnd/Shuttle Search

• II : Pause

Operation Mode Indicator ¢-_ pg. 26)

_) Folder/File Number ¢:_ pg. 26)

Battery Indicator (_-_pg. 84)

@ BrightnessControl Indicator (LCD monitor/

Viewfinder)
(The level indicator ® moves.)

(_:_pg. 13)

8_ EN INDEX Indications (cont.)

Warning Indications

Indications Function

Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level: high _-r_.._3_-._g_t_l
Remaining power levee exhausted I
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks.
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.

r_l Appears when no tape is loaded. (_ pg. 15)

CHECK TAPE'S ERASE Appears when the eraseprotection tab isset to "SAVE" while the Power Switch is

PROTECTION TAR setto "5" or "[_" and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to "VIDEO".

HEAD CLEANING cleaning cassette. (_ pg. 77)

REQUIRED USE

CLEANING CASSETTE

[] Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more

CONDENSATION than I hour until condensation disappears.

OPERATION PAUSED

PLEASE WAIT

TAPE! SNAPSHOT Button is pressed white the Power Switch is set to "m" or "@" and

TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. (_ pg. 68)

SET DATE/TIME[ • Appears when the built-in clock (hthium) battery is discharged and the

LENS CAP

A. DUB ERROR!

A. DUB ERROR!

<CANNOT DUB ON A

LP RECORDED TAPE>

<CANNOT DUB ON A

16bit RECORDING>

<CHECK TAPE'S

ERASE PROTECTION

TAB>

<MEMORY CARD!>

INSERT ERROR!

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional

Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or
the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to "VIDEO".

• Appears when the date/time is not set. (_" pg. 14)

previously set date/time is erased. (_ pg. 14)
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (_ pg. 59)

• Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.

• Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio.

• Appears flA. DUB (@) on the remote control is pressed when the erase

protection tab is set to "SAVE". (_ pg. 59)

Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (_¢ pg. 60)

(_ pg. 13)

(_ pg. 59)

(_ pg. 59)

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Indications Function

INSERT ERROR! • Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.

<CANNOT EDIT ON A (_ pg. 60)

LP RECORDED TAPE> • Appears if INSERT (O) on the remote control is pressed when the erase

<CHECK TAPE'S protection tab is setto "SAVE". (_ pg. 60)

ERASE PROTECTION

TAB>

MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card's memory is full and shooting is not possible.

• Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is

being used as a recorder.

• Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card (as

COPYING FAILED when no memory card is loaded.

MEMORY CARD! Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a

PLEASE FORMAT Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt,

NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt

NO E-MAIL CLIP Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the memory card when you

STORED attempt memory card playback.

PICTURE SELECTION Appears when NAVI STORE is pressed to make a thumbnail image before

NOT FOUND recording or playback. (_ pg. 48)

NO TITLE DATA • Appears if there are no title/frame files stored in the memory card when you

STORED • Appears when you attempt to use titles/frames during video playback.

CARD ERROR[ Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeatthese procedures until

UNSUPPORTED FILE! Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a

CHECK CARD'S WRITE protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the "LOCK" position.

PROTECTION SWITCH • Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECTmenu operation with a write-

E01, E02 or E06 The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off

MODE REMOVE AND automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for
REATTACH BATTERY indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

E03 or E04 The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occured.

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject

MODE EJECT AND the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it

REINSERT TAPE does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult

digital stills or video clips):

when the memory card's memory is full.
when the memory card is not formatted.
when a write-protected SD Memory Card is loaded. (_ pg. 5I, 55)

memory card or access data on a memory card.

or it has not been initialized. Initialize the memory card. (_ pg. 30)

memory card playback.

attempt to use titles/frames.

Appears when the camcorder does not recognise the loaded memory card.

no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is

corrupted.

size that is not compatible with this camcorder.

• Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write

protected SD Memory Card loaded.

the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the

.our nearest JVC dealer.

86 EN TERMS

A

AC Adapter ................................................... 10, 11

Animation ........................................................... 36

Audio Dubbing ................................................... 59

Auto FOCUS .......................................................... 45

Auto Playback Of Images .................................... 24

Auto Shut Off ................................................ ] 7, 23

B

Backlight Compensation ...................................... 47

Battery Pack ............................................ I0, II, 74

Beep (BEEP) ......................................................... 37

Blank search ........................................................ 21

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

(BRIGHT) ............................................................ 13

Built-in Clock's Rechargeable Lithium Battery .....14

c

Changing The Menu Settings ............................... 31

Channels (Left/Right) ........................................... 40

Charging The Battery Pack .................................. t 0

Cleaning The Camcorder ..................................... 77

Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ.) ......................... 14

Connections

Charging ....................................................... t0

Dubbing ............................................... 52 - $5

Random Assemble Editing ..................... 60 - 65

To A PC ........................................................ 66

To A TV Or VCR ........................................... 22

WebCam ...................................................... 67

D

Date/Time

Display (DATE/TIME) .............................. 38, 41

Set/ings ......................................................... 14

DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) .._.23, 24

Deleting Files (DELETE) ....................................... 28

Deleting thumbnail images (NAVI.DEL.) .............. 40

Demonstration Mode (DEMO MODE) ............. 9, 38

Digilal Image Stabilization (DIS) .......................... 36

Display selting (ON SCREEN) .............................. 38

DPOF Selling (Digilal Print Order Format) ._..29, 30

Dubbing ...................................................... 52 55

Dubbing from tape to memory card

(12_ @I_II COPY) ......................................... 40, 55

E

E-Mail Clip Recording (E-CLIP REC) ......... 38, 50, 51

Erase Pro/ection ............................................. t 5, t 6

Exposure Control (EXPOSURE) ............................ 46

F

Fade-In/Out ......................................................... 32

Fast-Forward The Tape ........................................ 20

Frame-By-Frame Playback ................................... 58

G

Gain Up (GAIN UP) ............................................ 35

Grip Adjustment ................................................. 12

1

Image Size (IMAGE SIZE) .................................... 39

Index Playback Of Files ...................................... 26

Indications on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder .. 82, 83

Indicators .................................................... 32 - 41

Initialising A Memory Card (FORMAT) ................ 30

Insert Editing ....................................................... 60

Iris ...................................................................... 46

Iris Lock .............................................................. 46

I

journalistic Shooting ........................................... 18

L

Loading A Cassette .............................................. 1S

Loading A Memory Card ..................................... 16

M

Manual Focus ..................................................... 45

Memory Card ................................................ 16, 75

Menu Screen

CAMERA ................................................ 34, 35

CAMERA DISPLAY ....................................... 38

DSC .............................................................. 39

D.S.C. Playback .................................... 26 -- 30

MANUAL ............................................... 36, 37

SYSTEM .................................................. 37, 41

VIDEO .......................................................... 40

VIDEO DISPLAY ........................................... 41

Mo/or Drive Mode .............................................. 43

MultiMediaCard ............................................ 16, 75

N

Navigation (NAVIGATION) .................... 35, 48, 49

Night-Alive ......................................................... 42

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P

Picture Quality (QUALITY) .................................. 39

Playback sound

(SOUND MODE, 12BIT MODE) ......................... 40

Playback Special Effects ...................................... 58

Playback Zoom ................................................... 58

Power Switch Position ......................................... 13

Priority Setting (PRIORITY) .................................. 38

Program AE With Special Effects (PROGRAM AE)

Classic Film (CLASSIC FILM) ......................... 34

Mirror (MIRROR) .......................................... 34

Monotone (MONOTONE) ............................ 34

Sepia (SEPIA) ................................................. 34

Shutter Speed (SHUTTER) ............................. 33

Snow (SNOW) .............................................. 33

Sports (SPORTS) ............................................ 33

Spotlight (SPOTLIGHT) ................................. 33

Strobe (STROBE) ........................................... 34

Twilight (TWILIGHT) .................................... 33

Protecting Files (PROTECT) ................................. 27

Provided Accessories ............................................. 6

R

Random Assemble Editing ........................... 60 - 65

Recording media selection (REC SELECT) ............ 39

Recording Mode (REC MODE) ...................... 34, 40

Recording Time

SD Memory Card .......................................... 50

Tape ............................................................. 15

Record-Standby ................................................... 17

Remaining Power Level ....................................... 84

Remote Control ................................................... 56

Remote control selling (REMOTE) ........................ 37

Resetting Menu Settings (CAM RESET) ................. 38

Resetting The File Name ...................................... 29

Rewind The Tape ................................................ 20

S

SD Memory Card .......................................... 16, 75

Self-Timer (SELF-TIMER) ................................ 36, 43

Set Remote/VCR Code ......................................... 61

Shuttle Search ..................................................... 21

Slow-Motion Playback ........................................ 58

Snapshot ....................................................... 23, 42

Snapshot Mode (SNAP MODE) ............................ 35

Sound Mode (SOUND MODE) ...................... 34, 40

Speaker Volume .................................................. 20

Specifications ................................................ 78, 79

Still Playback ....................................................... 20

S-Video/AV input (S/AV INPUT) .................... 40, 52

Synchro adjustment (SYNCHRO) ......................... 65

T

Tally Lamp (TALLY) ....................................... 17, 37

Telephoto setting (TELEMACRO) ........................ 36

Time Code (TIME CODE) ........................ 19, 38, 41

Title Image .......................................................... 25

Title Impose (TITLE W/) ....................................... 44

Tripod Mounting ................................................. 12

U

Unloading A Casselte .......................................... 15

Unloading A Memory Card ................................. 16

V

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position ....................... 13

Viewfinder Adjustment ....................................... 12

W

WebCam ............................................................ 67

White Balance (W,BALANCE) ....................... 34, 47

Wide Mode (WIDE MODE)

Cinema (CINEMA) ........................................ 37

Squeeze (SQUEEZE) ..................................... 37

Wide (D.WIDE) ............................................ 37

Wind Cut (WIND CUT) ....................................... 37

Wipe In/Out ........................................................ 32

Z

Zooming (ZOOM) ......................................... 18, 35

5-Second Recording(5S) ..................................... 36

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