JVC GR-DVL107, LYT0610-001A User Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVL300 GR-DVL107 GR-DVL100

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CONTENTS

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

GETTING STARTED

RECORDING

Basic Recording................................. 12

Advanced Features ............................ 19

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback .................................. 29

Advanced Features ............................ 30

Basic Connections .............................. 32

Advanced Connections ......................... 34

DUBBING

Dubbing To A VCR ............................. 36

Dubbing To A Video Unit

Equipped With A DV Connector ............ 37

Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped

With A DV Connector ........................ 38

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame

Playback and Playback Zoom .............. 41

Playback Special Effects ...................... 42

Random Assemble Editing .................... 43

For More Accurate Editing .................... 47

Audio Dubbing .................................. 49

6 – 11

12 – 28

29 – 35

36 – 38

39 – 49

The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-DVL300.

INSTRUCTIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

Indications ...................................... 57

Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 60

USER MAINTENANCE

CAUTIONS

TERMS

SPECIFICATIONS

50 – 56

57 – 61

63 – 65

66 – 67

68 – 69

LYT0610-001A

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Dear Customer,

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

Using This Instruction Manual

• All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page.

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

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

It is recommended that you . . .

..... refer to the Index (Z pgs. 57 – 61) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of

this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 63 – 65 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power

points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

n This camcorder is designed

exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked can be used with this unit.

Before recording an important scene . . .

..... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark .

..... 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.)

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

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

CAUTIONS:

n To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No

user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

n When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/

Charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

This camcorder is designed to be used with PALtype colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/ viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (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 is has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. 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 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. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well 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 shoulder 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 unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.

CAUTION!

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

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections

between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your

equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for

unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of

road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating

will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the

manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture. ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case —

this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V40EK

•Cable Adapter

•Core Filter (GR-DVL107/DVL100 only) (for PC Connection cable provided with optional HS-V14KIT software)

•Lens Cap (Already attached to the camcorder)

•Remote Control Unit RM-V716U

•AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit)

•S-Video Cable

•Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

•Battery Pack BN-V408U

•Shoulder Strap

•PC Connection Cable (GR-DVL300 only)

•DV Cable (GR-DVL107 only)

•CD-ROM (GR-DVL300 only) The CD ROM contains the following 2 software programmes:

• JLIP Video Capture

• JLIP Video Producer

•DC Cord

•Editing Cable GR-DVL300:

One plug has 3 rings around the pin, and the other has 1 ring around the pin.

GR-DVL107/DVL100: Both plugs have 1 ring around the pin.

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How To Attach The Core Filter

Attach the provided Core Filter to the PC connection cable provided with optional HS-V14KIT software (GRDVL107/100 only). The Core Filter reduces interference.

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Stopper

Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter.

Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter. Wind the cable once around the outside of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration.

3 cm

Wind once

Close the Core Filter until it clicks shut.

•Wind the cable so that it is not slack.

NOTE:

Take care not to damage the cable.

n When connecting cables, attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder.

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

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

n Available when the Power Switch is set to “

” or “ ”

and no cassette is in the camcorder.

n Performing any operation during the demonstration stops

the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.

n “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder

power is turned off.

n To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power

Switch to “

”, then press MENU/BRIGHT while the

demo is in progress. This takes you directly to the demo mode’s Setting Menu (so you will not have to go through the Menu Screen). Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “OFF” and press it. The normal screen appears.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

FUF

GR-DVL300 only

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GETTING STARTED

Power

Battery pack BN-V408U, BN-V416U or BN-V428U

POWER indicator

CHARGE indicator

Battery pack

BN-V408U BN-V416U (optional) BN-V428U (optional)

NOTES:

●

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

●

Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.

●

Charging times noted above 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 Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.

●

If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops.

●

Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.

●

When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, 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.

DC OUT connector

Fully charging time

approx. 1 hr. 30 min. approx. 2 hrs. approx. 3 hrs. 20 min.

To AC outlet

AC Power Adapter/Charger

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.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from

the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.

Attach the battery pack with the mark aligned

with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE Indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started.

When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays

lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery and lift off. Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/Charger’s power cord from the AC outlet.

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or

expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may 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 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. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures (below 10°C), 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.)

USING THE BATTERY PACK

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BATTERY RELEASE Button

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

INFORMATION:

VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger. Read the VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals before using. It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/ Charger. Use the optional AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger.

Tilt the viewfinder upward 1.

With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack slightly against the

battery pack mount 2, then slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 3.

•If the battery pack is attached with its mark set in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur.

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

....

tilt the viewfinder upward 1 and slide the battery pack up slightly while pressing BATTERY RELEASE to detach it.

Approximate recording time

Battery pack

BN-V408U

BN-V416U

(optional)

BN-V428U

(optional)

BN-V856U

(optional)

( ) : when the video light is on.

NOTES:

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Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions:

•

Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.

•

The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

•

The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

●

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

LCD monitor on/ Viewfinder off

1 hr.

(35 min.)

2 hrs.

(1 hr. 10 min.) 3 hrs. 30 min.

(2 hrs.)

7 hrs.

(4 hrs.)

LCD monitor off/ Viewfinder on

1 hr. 15 min.

(40 min.)

2 hrs. 30 min. (1 hr. 20 min.)

4 hrs. 20 min.

(2 hrs. 20 min.)

8 hrs. 40 min.

(4 hrs. 40 min.)

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in the illustration).

NOTES:

●

The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

●

For other notes, Z pg. 6.

To DC Input connector

DC cord

Power cord

AC Power Adapter/Charger

To AC outlet

To DC OUT connector

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PAUSE

GETTING STARTED

Grip Adjustment

(cont.)

Power Zoom Lever

Recording Start/Stop button

Power Switch

Dioptre Adjustment Control

Separate the Velcro strip.

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp

the grip.

Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily

operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Viewfinder Adjustment

Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Make sure the battery pack or DC cord is

removed. Following the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 located under the Grip Strap, making sure the strap is not twisted.

Tripod Mounting

Align the screw and camera direction stud on

the tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud hole. Then tighten the screw.

•Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not use a smallsized tripod.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

Power lamp

Display

FAD

–

L E

E K

IRC

Lock Button

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Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback (Z pg. 30).

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ”. Press it and

“DISPLAY MENU” appears.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “CLOCK ADJ.”.

Press it and “day” is highlighted. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to input the day. Press it. Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “1RETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

NOTE:

Even if 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 (day), the clock stops. When you finish setting the minute and press MENU/BRIGHT, the date and time begin operation from the date and time you just set.

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000

DISPLAY MENU

MEN

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Erase protection tab*

Make sure the window side is facing out.

OPEN/EJECT SwitchCassette holder

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

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.

Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to

close the cassette holder.

•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.

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

Cassette holder cover

PUSH HERE

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.

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, close 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 load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.

●

When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover.

●

Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder.

●

Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched 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 erased (recorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not. See page 17 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.

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Loosen the Grip Strap if it appears to interfere with the cassette holder cover operation (Z pg. 8).

Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks

into place.

Approximate recording time

Tape

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

Recording mode

SP LP

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

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Recording Mode Setting

Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ” and press it.

“CAMERA MENU” appears.

Power Switch

Power lamp

Display

MEN

Y U .

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “REC MODE” and

press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select “SP” or “LP” by rotating MENU/BRIGHT and press it. Rotate

Lock Button

MENU/BRIGHT to select “1RETURN”, and press it

twice. The Menu Screen closes.

•Audio Dubbing (Z pg. 49) is impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode.

•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing

1.5 times the recording time.

NOTES:

●

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

Menu Screen

Sub Menu

GR-DVL300 only

on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

●

During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.

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BR I GHT

–

Power lamp

Recording Start/Stop Button

Display

min

(Now calculating)

Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress)

Power Switch

Lock Button

During

shooting

Tape remaining time indicator (Approximate)

90 min

(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)

89 min

1 min0 min

3 min

2 min

RECORDING

NOTE:

Basic Recording

You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.

●

Power (Z pg. 6)

●

Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 8)

●

Viewfinder Adjustment (Z pg. 8)

●

Load A Cassette (Z pg. 10)

●

Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 11)

Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.

Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Shooting while using the LCD monitor:

OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully. Tilt it upward/

downward for best viewability.

Shooting while using the viewfinder:

monitor.

•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “ ” appears

while recording is in progress.

To Stop Recording . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder

re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT until the bright level indicator

on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached.

•If you are using the GR-DVL300, it is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder by closing the LCD monitor and adjusting as described above.

Press PUSH

Close the LCD

180°

PUSH OPEN Button

90°

MENU/

BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch Position

F. AUTO

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(Manual) : Allows you to set various recording functions using the

(Full Auto) : Allows you to record using NO special effects or

OFF : Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

NOTES:

●

When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this

Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode.

manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

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

When the Power Switch is set to “ ”, “F. AUTO” appears. When set to “ there is no indication.

” or “ ”,

happens, use the viewfinder instead.

●

The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder .

●

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.

●

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.

●

If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then back to “ ” or “ ”.

●

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 of a tape” (Z pg. 17).

●

During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker.

●

To turn the tally lamp off during recording, Z pg. 20, 21.

●

To remove the indications from the camcorder’s display during recording, Z pg. 20, 23.

Self-Recording

JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING

In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward).

SELF-RECORDING

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180° so that it faces forward, then point the lens toward yourself and start recording.

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SNAPSHOT Button

MODE Button

Display

Power Switch

Lock Button

RECORDING

Basic Recording (cont.)

Snapshot

This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Choose the appropriate Snapshot mode from the 5

available by repeatedly pressing MODE until the desired snapshot mode indicator appears.

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

Press SNAPSHOT.

If you press during Record-Standby . . .

.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be

recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

If you press during Recording . . .

.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be

recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.

FUL L

Snapshot mode

Motor Drive Mode

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

FRAME Snapshot mode with frame*

FULL Snapshot mode with no frame*

MULTI-4 Multi-Analyser 4

MULTI-9 Multi-Analyser 9

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NOTES:

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Even if “MULTI-4” or “MULTI-9” is engaged, Snapshot recording will be performed in the FULL mode during Digital Zoom.

●

If Snapshot recording is not possible, “PHOTO” blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

●

If Programme AE with special effects (Z pg. 26) is engaged, certain modes of Programme AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.

●

If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to “ON” (Z pg. 22), the Stabiliser will be disabled.

●

During playback as well, all Snapshot modes are available. 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.

●

will appear while the snapshot is being taken.

PIN-UP Pin-Up mode*

* There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

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RECORDING

Basic Recording (cont.)

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

1xW

10xW

Zoom display

10xW

Approximate zoom ratio

Power Zoom Lever

20xW

40xW

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

Digital zoom zone

10X (optical) zoom zone

FEATURE:

Zooming

PURPOSE:

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

OPERATION:

Zoom In

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

n The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the

quicker the zoom action.

NOTES:

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Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus (Z pg. 19), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

●

Zooming is possible to a maximum of 100X, or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom (Z pg. 21).

●

Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom.

●

During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.

●

Digital zoom cannot be used when digital image processing, such as Picture Wipe/Dissolve (Z pg. 24, 25) or Video Echo (Z pg. 26), is activated.

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Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in the Menu Screen on page 22.

Power Switch

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NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

Time Code

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. 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 (Z pg. 43 – 48), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording From The Middle of A Tape” below 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.

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1. Play back a tape to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback

mode (Z pg. 29).

2. Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then

start recording.

NOTES:

●

The time code cannot be reset.

●

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

●

The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON” (Z pg. 23, 30).

Display

12:34:24

Frames are not displayed during recording.

Minutes

Seconds

Frames (25 frames = 1 second)

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Time code 00:00:00

Tape

Shooting start point

Time code 05:43:21

Proper recording

Time code 00:00:00

Tape

Shooting start point

Time code 05:43:21

Time code 00:00:00

Shooting start pointShooting stop point

Time code 05:44:00

Shooting start pointShooting start point

Newly recorded sceneBlankAlready recorded scene

Latest sceneNew sceneAlready recorded scene

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RECORDING

Basic Recording (cont.)

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.)

DANGER

n The video light can become

extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

n Do not place the camcorder into the

carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.

n When operating, keep a distance of

about 30 cm between the video light and people or objects.

n Do not use near flammable or explosive

materials.

n It is recommended that you consult your

nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

FEATURE:

Video Light

PURPOSE:

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

OPERATION:

Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required: OFF : Turns off the light.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the

ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the

n The video light can only be used with the

n It is recommended to set the white balance

n When not using the video light, turn it off to save

NOTES:

●

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject.

camcorder is turned on.

camcorder’s power on.

(Z pg. 28) to when you use the video light.

battery power.

Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink due to low battery charge, the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light, or when you start recording with the video light turned on. When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to “AUTO”:

•

Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light may keep turning on and off. In this case, manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON.

•

While the “SHUTTER” mode (Z pg. 26) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•

While the “TWILIGHT” mode (Z pg. 26) is engaged, the light will not activate.

RECORDING

Focus detection zone

Advanced Features

While focusing on a further subject

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While focusing on a nearer subject

FEATURE:

Auto Focus

PURPOSE:

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

•When a dark object is barely visible in 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: , , and

NOTES:

●

If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. 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 (Z pg. 16). 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 “TELE MACRO” (Z pg. 22) is activated.

FEATURE:

Manual Focus

PURPOSE:

To obtain correct focus.

OPERATION:

1) If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments

(Z pg. 8).

2) Set the Power Switch to “ ”, then press FOCUS (3). The manual focus indicator appears.

3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate MENU/BRIGHT towards “+”. “ ” appears and blinks.

To focus on a nearer subject, rotate MENU/BRIGHT towards “–”. “ ” appears and blinks.

4) Press MENU/BRIGHT. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS (3) twice or set the Power Switch to “ ”. If FOCUS (3) is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.

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 position, 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 “ ” will blink.

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N R

M M

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D T E

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FUF

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O O A A D E

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M D

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N M N L N O E

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MEN

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

Lock Button

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings (Z pg. 21 – 23) .

Display

FAD

W W

O F F F

GR-DVL300 only

the Lock Button located on the switch.

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

–

I A F A A A

–

L E

E K

IRC

Menu Screen

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired function

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

Function menu setting depends on the function.

If you have selected “ ”, “ ”, “ ” or “ ” . . .

.... see pg. 21.

If you have selected “ ”, “ ” or “ ” . . .

.... go to step 5.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired function

and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Then, rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the parameter, and press it. Selection is complete.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “1RETURN” and

press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

•The icon represents “END”.

Sub Menu

MEN N E

Normal Screen

000

112

END

Menu Screen Explanations

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FADER/WIPE P.AE/EFFECT EXPOSURE W .BALANCE

REC MODE

SOUND MODE

ZOOM

CAMERA MENU

GAIN UP

TALLY

ID NUMBER

12 BIT

16 BIT

10X

40X

100X

OFF AGC AUTO

ON OFF

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.

Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” (Z pg. 24, 25). Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” (Z pg. 26). Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” (Z pg. 27). Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation”

(Z pg. 28). Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your prefer-

ence (Z pg. 11). Enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recom-

mended for use when performing audio dubbing (Z pg. 49). (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models)

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

When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.

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 40X digital magnification.

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 100X digital magnification.

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a

subject in low or poor lighting at 1/25 sec. 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. When the shutter speed is automatically adjusted, “ ” is displayed.

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording. The tally lamp remains off at all times.

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

●

The “ CAMERA MENU” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “ ” and “ ”.

●

“REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” (Z pg. 11, 30).

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Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

DEMO. MODE

CAMERA MENU

SIDE LED (GRDVL300 only)

DIS

TELE MACRO

MANUAL MENU

WIDE MODE

OFF ON

OFF

CINEMA

SQUEEZE

Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “DEMO. MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.

NOTES:

● If a tape 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”. Automatic demonstration will not take place. The Side LED indicator (Z pg. 60, 61) lights on the camcorder when the

Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”.

To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

NOTES:

● Accurate stabilisation 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 backlighting.

•When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.

•When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

● The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used.

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus. Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a

normal screen ratio. Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. 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. appears. 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 letterboxed 16:9 movie.

For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. 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.

: Factory-preset

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WIND CUT

CAM

MANUAL MENU

RESET ON

SCREEN

DATE/ TIME

DISPLAY MENU

TIME CODE

CLOCK ADJ.

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

●

The “MANUAL MENU” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

●

“DISPLAY MENU” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the

OFF

CANCEL EXECUTE LCD

LCD/TV

SIMPLE

ON OFF ON

OFF

Allows you to set the current date and time (Z pg. 9).

Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “ ” appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.

Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.

Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset. Resets all settings to the factory-preset. Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from

appearing on the connected TV screen. Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is

connected to a TV. Keeps the indications (except the tape running indicator, warnings, date, time,

time code, etc.) from appearing in the camcorder. Also keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen.

The date/time is always displayed. The date/time does not appear. Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame

numbers are not displayed during recording. Time code is not displayed.

Power Switch is set to “ ” (Z pg. 30). “CLOCK ADJ.” only appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

●

The “DISPLAY MENU” settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

●

The “ON SCREEN” setting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided) (Z pg. 33, 36, 44).

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Fade/Wipe Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene.

IMPORTANT:

Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects (Z pg. 26). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

FADE/WIPE SELECTION ( , , , ,

, , , , , and )

Fade or Wipe works when recording is started or when you stop recording.

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ”, then press it.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Recording Start/Stop Button

To Deactivate The Selected Effect . . .

.... select “OFF” in step 4.

NOTES:

●

You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start/ Stop Button.

●

If the power is turned off after a scene is finished recording, the stored point is erased, disabling the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combination. When this happens, the Picture Wipe/ Dissolve indicator blinks. Also note that power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode.

●

The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored.

Power Switch

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired function,

then press it. Selection is complete.

•The FADER/WIPE Menu disappears and the effect is reserved. The indicator representing the selected effect appears.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the

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

PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION ( , , , , , and )

The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when recording is started.

Follow steps 1 through 4 above.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during

recording . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button when one

scene is finished. The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during RecordStandby mode . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording and press it again when one scene is finished. The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during RecordStandby mode after performing a Picture Wipe/ Dissolve . . .

.... the point at which the scene ended is already

stored in memory.

If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of

the end of the previous recording (without having turned the camcorder’s power off), the previous scene wipes out, revealing the new scene.

Fader And Wipe Menu

Menu Effect

FADER — WHITE

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Fade in or out with a white screen.

FADER — BLACK

FADER — MOSAIC

FADER — B.W

WIPE — CORNER

WIPE — WINDOW

WIPE — SLIDE

WIPE — DOOR

WIPE — SCROLL

WIPE — SHUTTER

DISSOLVE

WIPE — CORNER

WIPE — WINDOW

WIPE — SLIDE

WIPE — DOOR

WIPE — SCROLL

WIPE — SHUTTER

RANDOM

Fade in or out with a black screen.

Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect.

Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white.

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.

The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the centre.

Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.

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.

The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.

Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen.

The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears.

The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner.

The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen toward the corners, covering the previous scene.

The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to left.

The previous scene wipes out from the centre to the right and left, like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.

The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top.

The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre toward the top and bottom of the screen.

When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the effect used in scene transition (from , , , , , ,

, , , and ). The Picture Wipe/Dissolve function is not

available.

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IMPORTANT:

Some modes of Programme AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects (Z pg. 25). If an unusable mode is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.

MENU/ BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

Display

P.A

1/50 1/100 1/250

CTHO

1/50

1/100

1/250

Menu Screen

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Programme AE With Special Effects

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ”, then press it.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired mode,

then press it. Selection is complete.

•The P.AE/EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated. The selected mode indicator appears.

To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .

.... select “OFF” in step 4.

NOTE:

Programme AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby.

TWILIGHT

Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance (Z pg. 28) is initially set to

, but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.

SEPIA

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.

MONOTONE

Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.

CLASSIC FILM

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

STROBE

Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.

VIDEO ECHO

Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your recording a “fantasy” feeling. Zoom magnification of over 10X is not available.

SLOW (Slow Shutter)

Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Use “SLOW” only in dark areas.

SLOW 4X

The Shutter Speed is set to 1/12.5th of a second to quadruple the sensitivity.

SLOW 10X

The Shutter Speed is set to 1/5th of a second to provide 10 times the sensitivity.

NOTES:

●

When using “SLOW”, the image takes on a strobe-like effect.

●

If the manual focus indicator blinks when “SLOW” is used, adjust focus manually and use a tripod.

SHUTTER (Variable Shutter Speed) 1/50–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second.

Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/100–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced. 1/250, 1/500 –These settings allow fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions.

Exposure Control

Manual exposure adjustment 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 light.

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen

appears.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ”, then

press it.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “MANUAL”,

then press it. The Menu Screen disappears. “EXP.” and the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator are displayed.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT towards “+” to brighten

the image, or towards “–” to darken the image. (maximum ±6)

Press MENU/BRIGHT. Exposure adjustment is

complete. The indication “EXP.” and the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator go out.

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Iris Lock

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.

Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 of “Exposure Control”.

Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold MENU/BRIGHT for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and “ ” appear. Press MENU/BRIGHT. “ ” changes to “ ” and the iris is locked. “EXP.” goes out.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

EX0P.

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .

.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power

Switch to “ ”.

NOTE:

To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .

.... press BACKLIGHT. is displayed and the

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

•+3 exposure has the same effect as the

BACKLIGHT Button.

•Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the

subject to become too bright and the subject to become white.

•Backlight compensation is also available when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

•Pressing the BACKLIGHT button has no effect when the exposure is set to “MANUAL” and the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

BACKLIGHT Button

Iris lock indicator

To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .

.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display “AUTO” then

press it in step 4. The exposure control indicator and “ ” disappear. Or, set the Power Switch to “ ”.

To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .

.... after step 4, adjust the exposure rotating MENU/

BRIGHT. Then lock the iris in step 5. For

automatic locking, rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “AUTO”, then press it in step 4. The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.

Iris

Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in welllit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.

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White Balance Adjustment

A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction.

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen

appears.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ”, then

press it. The Menu Screen disappears and “W.BAL” and the currently selected mode are displayed.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired

mode. “AUTO” – White balance is adjusted automati-

“ MAN.” – White balance is set manually. “ ” – Outdoors on a sunny day. “ ” – Outdoors on a cloudy day. “ ” – A video light or similar type of lighting

cally (factory preset).

is used.

RECORDING

Manual White Balance Operation

Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.

Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance

adjustment, and select “ MAN.”.

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the

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

Press MENU/BRIGHT until begins blinking.

When the setting is completed, stops blinking.

Press MENU/BRIGHT. Only the Manual White

Balance indicator is displayed.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Advanced Features (cont.)

White paper

Press MENU/BRIGHT. Selection is complete.

To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power

Switch to “ ”.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone (Z pg. 26) is activated.

Power Switch

To Change The Tint For Recording . . .

.... in step 2, substitute coloured paper for white.

The white balance is adjusted based on the colour, changing the tint. Red paper = deeper green; blue paper = orange; yellow paper = deeper purple.

NOTES:

●

In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually (Z pg. 19).

●

A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the colour 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.

PLAYBACK

Rewind Button (

Stop Button (5)

)

Basic Playback

Play/Pause Button

/6)

(

Fast-Forward Button

)

(

Power Zoom Lever (VOL.)

Speaker

Lock Button

Power Switch

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Load a tape (Z pg. 10).

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch. To start playback, press 4/6.

•To stop playback, press 5.

•Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode.

To Control The Speaker Volume . . .

....

slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards “+” to turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn down the volume.

NOTES:

●

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 “ ”.

●

The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV (Z pg. 32).

●

You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body.

●

LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

•

When power is supplied from a battery: the “ ” battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed. When power is supplied through the DC cord: “ ” does not appear.

•

During Stop mode, none of the indications are displayed.

●

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

Still Playback:

Pauses during playback.

1) Press 4/6 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again.

●

If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged. After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the camcorder’s power is automatically turned off.

●

When

is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still

image.

Shuttle Search:

Allows high-speed search in either direction.

1) Press 3 for forward or 2 for reverse search during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6.

●

During playback, press and hold 2 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release it, normal playback resumes.

●

A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.

Frame-By-Frame Playback: Allows frame-by-frame search.

1) Engage Still Playback.

2) Rotate MENU/BRIGHT towards “+” for forward Frame-By-Frame Playback, or towards “–” for reverse

Frame-By-Frame Playback during Still Playback.

n To resume normal playback, press 4/6.

●

You can also use the provided remote control for Frame-By-Frame Playback (Z pg. 41).

Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects

Available only with the remote control (provided) (Z pg. 41, 42).

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1 S R

2 Y E

B N C

V T

I U

T H M

D R

R O

E N

M O D

O E

ENU

S S

O O

U U

N N

D D

O D

R N A

D E

P R R T

L N E

A E

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

Lock Button

PLAYBACK

Advanced Features

Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment

The following procedure applies to all except

Comp (Z pg. 47, 48).

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.

Synchro

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired function

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

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired function,

and press it to display the Sub Menu.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired

parameter and press it. Selection is complete.

Recording Start/Stop Button

Display

Menu Screen

* Each setting is linked with “DISPLAY MENU”,

which appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ” (Z pg. 23). The parameters are the same as in the description on pg. 23.

NOTES:

●

It is also possible to change the ON SCREEN

settings by pressing DISPLAY on the remote

control (provided).

●

“REC MODE” can be set when the Power

Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” (Z pg. 11,

21).

●

If “ON SCREEN” is set to “SIMPLE”, it keeps

the camcorder’s display (except the date,

time and time code) from appearing on the

connected TV. It also makes the playback

sound mode and tape speed disappear on the

camcorder.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “1RETURN” and

press it twice to close the Menu Screen.

SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE SYNCHRO REC MODE

Z pg. 31. Z pg. 31. Z pg. 48.

Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference (Z pg. 11). It is recommended you

VIDEO MENU DISPLAY MENU

use “REC MODE” in the “VIDEO MENU” when using this camcorder as a recorder during digital dubbing (Z pg. 37).

ON SCREEN*

Makes the camcorder’s indications appear/ disappear from the connected TV screen.

DATE/TIME*

Makes the date/time appear/disappear on the camcorder.

TIME CODE*

Makes the time code appear/disappear on the camcorder.

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Playback Sound

During 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 pg. 30, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.

SOUND MODE

12BIT MODE

: Factory-preset

STEREO SOUND L SOUND R SOUND 1 SOUND 2 MIX

Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. Sound from the “L” channel is output in stereo. Sound from the “R” channel is output in stereo. Original sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on

both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

NOTES:

●

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 “16-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.

Display

ON SCREEN setting: For playback sound, tape speed and tape running.

BIT/SOUND

DATE/TIME setting: For date/time.

TIME CODE setting: For time code.

25. 1127.:030 0

12:34:24

Frames*

Seconds

Minutes

*25 frames = 1 second

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PLAYBACK

Basic Connections

These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals.

A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video

signal

To AV

Core filter

Audio/Video cable

Connector cover*

*When connecting the cables, open this cover.

[mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided)

White to AUDIO L IN

Red to AUDIO R IN

Yellow to VIDEO

To TV or VCR

Cable Adapter (provided)

Set to CVBS

B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible with Y/C signal

Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided)

Core filter

To AV

To S

Core filter

S-Video cable (provided)

Yellow: Not connected

White to AUDIO L IN

Red to AUDIO R IN

To TV or VCR

-IN

Cable Adapter (provided)

Set to Y/C

VCR

Connector cover*

*When connecting the cables, open this cover.

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Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided)

Core filter

To AV

To S

Core filter

Connector cover*

Make sure all units are turned off.

Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as

shown in the illustration (Z pg. 32).

If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4.

Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

When the S-Video cable is not used.

Yellow to VIDEO IN

White to AUDIO L IN

Red to AUDIO R IN

S-Video cable (provided)

To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

.... set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF” in the

Menu Screen (Z pg. 30).

•Time Code

.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the

Menu Screen (Z pg. 30).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape

Running Displays

.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “SIMPLE” in the

Menu Screen (Z pg. 30). Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control (provided).

←

To S-VIDEO IN

To TV or VCR

VCR

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

TV to its VIDEO mode.

NOTES:

●

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack (Z pg. 7).

●

When connecting the cables, make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

●

To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder’s 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 place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture.

●

Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required: Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable. CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.

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Connector cover****

To D V IN*/OUT

DV cable**

To DV connector

Core filter

Power Switch

To P C (DIGITAL PHOTO)

PC connection cable***

To RS-232C

PLAYBACK

Advanced Connections

Connection To A Personal Computer

This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the image transfer software (GR-DVL300: provided, GR-DVL107/DVL100: optional software such as the HS-V14KIT) when connected as shown in the illustration. It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board installed.

Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.

Connect the camcorder to your PC using the

appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.

Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the PC.

NOTES:

●

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack (Z pg. 7).

●

Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.

●

The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC.

●

Refer to the instruction manuals of the Software.

●

Also refer to the manufacturer’s instruction manual for the DV connector-equipped capture board.

PC with DV connector-equipped capture board

* GR-DVL107 only. ** Use the DV cable provided with the capture

board.

*** Provided with GR-DVL300 only. **** When connecting the cable, open this cover.

Connector cover****

To DV IN connector

Digital Printer

Power Switch

To DV IN*/OUT

Core filter

DV cable**

Video unit equipped with a DV input connector

To D V connector

To P C connector

Core filter

PC connection cable***

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Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector

Connection to the GV-DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This function is called Digital Dubbing (Z pg. 37), which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.

Make sure all units are turned off.

Make connections to the device you want to connect

to using a DV cable, as shown in the illustration.

If necessary, connect the PC connection cable*** to

the printer’s PC connector and the PC’s RS-232C connector.

Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the other units.

NOTES:

●

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack (Z pg. 7).

●

For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time. The GR-DVL107 can be used as both a player and a recorder. The GR-DVL300/DVL100 can be used only as a player (Z pg. 37, 38).

●

If Still Playback, Slow-Motion Playback, Fast-Forward or Rewind is attempted with the camcorder connected to a video unit via the DV connector, the image will take on an effect similar to a coloured mosaic pattern or it will become black.

●

Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units.

For GR-DVL300/DVL100 Owners:

When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DVcable.

To RS-232C

* GR-DVL107 only. ** Provided with GR-DVL107 only. *** Provided with GR-DVL300 only. **** When connecting the cable, open this cover.

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Connector cover**

Core filter

Power Switch

To AV

To S

Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided)

Core filter

DUBBING

Dubbing To A VCR

Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and

the VCR. Also refer to pg. 32 and 33.

Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.

Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.

Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot just

before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press

/6 on the camcorder.

Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s

Record mode.

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

/6 on the camcorder.

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

S-Video cable (provided)

To AUDIO, VIDEO* and

-IN connectors

“Y/C”/“CVBS” video out select switch

VCR (Recording deck)

* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. ** When connecting the cables, open this cover.

If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.

NOTES:

●

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.

To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

.... set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu

Screen (Z pg. 30).

•Time Code

.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu

Screen (Z pg. 30).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running

Displays

.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “SIMPLE” in the

Menu Screen (Z pg. 30). Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control.

●

When connecting the cables, make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

●

Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required: Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts

Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.

CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does

not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video

●

cable.

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack (Z pg. 7).

You can use Playback Zoom (Z pg. 41) or Playback Special Effects (Z pg. 42) in step 5.

Connector cover**

To DV IN

Power Switch

To DV OUT

Core filter

DV cable*

Video unit equipped with DV connector

EN37

Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)

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

[To use this camcorder as a player]

Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the

camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.

Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the video unit’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the video unit.

Engage the video unit’s Record-Pause mode.

Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot just

before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press

/6 on the camcorder.

Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the video

unit’s Record mode.

Engage the video unit’s Record-Pause mode and press

/6 on the camcorder.

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

stop the video unit and camcorder when finished.

* Provided with GR-DVL107 only. ** When connecting the cable, open this cover.

NOTES:

●

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack (Z pg. 7).

●

If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the buttons on both units.

●

For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time.

●

If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.

●

Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.

●

If “Playback Zoom” (Z pg. 41), “Playback Special Effects” (Z pg. 42) or “Snapshot” is attempted during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV OUT connector.

For GR-DVL300/DVL100 Owners:

When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DVcable.

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Connector cover*

Power Switch

To DV IN

Core filter

DV cable (provided)

To DV OUT

DUBBING

(cont.)

Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)

[To use this camcorder as a recorder: Only for GR-DVL107 owners]

Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the

camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.

Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP” in the Menu Screen

depending on your preference (Z pg. 11 or 30).

Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Turn on the video unit’s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the video unit.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the

camcorder to engage the Record-Pause mode. “DV. IN” appears on the screen.

Engage the video unit’s Play mode, then engage the

Still Playback mode when you have found a spot just before the edit-in point.

Video unit equipped with DV output connector

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the

camcorder to engage the Record mode. “ appears on the screen. Engage the video unit’s Play mode.

To stop dubbing, press the Recording Star/Stop Button

on the camcorder so that “DV. IN” reappears, then engage the video unit’s Stop mode.

Repeat steps 5 through 7 for additional editing.

DV . IN

*When connecting the cable, open this cover.

NOTES:

●

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack (Z pg. 7).

●

If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the buttons on both units.

●

For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time.

●

If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.

●

Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, sometimes the image may not appear in step 5. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.

●

When using a DV cable, be sure it has a core filter attached. The core filter reduces interference.

●

Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current “SOUND MODE” setting (Z pg. 21).

●

During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output from the video or audio connectors.

”

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations

Tab

(Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible.

Installing The Batteries

The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size batteries. See “General Battery Precautions” (Z pg. 63).

Remove the battery compartment cover while

pushing up the tab as illustrated.

Insert two “AAA (R03)” size batteries in the correct

direction.

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–

Remote sensor

Transmitted beam effective area

Re-attach the battery compartment cover.

–

When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful

30°

lighting.

30°

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

(cont.)

6 8

Buttons

1 Infrared beam transmitting window

2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons

3 DISPLAY Button

4 SHIFT Button

5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons

Left/Right Buttons

6 REW Button

7 FADE/WIPE Button

8 EFFECT ON/OFF Button

9 EFFECT Button 0 PAUSE IN Connector

! START/STOP Button

@ MBR SET Button

# SNAPSHOT Button

$ Up Button

INSERT Button*

% Down Button

A. DUB Button

^ PLAY Button

& FF Button

* STOP Button

( PAUSE Button

) R.A.EDIT Buttons

% 7 9

(

)

Functions

With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to the camera position (“ ” or “ ”) .

Transmits the beam signal. Zoom in/out (Z pg. 16)

— — —

— —

— — — —

Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.

—

Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.

— —

— — —

With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “

Zoom in/out (

”.

Z pg. 33, 36, 44 Z pg. 41, 43 Z pg. 41

Z pg. 41

Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search (Z pg. 29)

Z pg. 45 Z pg. 42 Z pg. 42 Z pg. 44

Z pg. 43

Z pg. 41

—

Z pg. 41 Z pg. 49

Playback start ( Forward, Forward Shuttle Search

Z pg. 29)

( Stop (

Z pg. 29)

Pause (Z pg. 41)

Z pg. 43 – 48

Z pg. 41)

Z pg. 29)

*This function is unavailable with this camcorder.

Zoom Buttons

SHIFT

Left or SLOW

Rewind Button

Right or SLOW

Forward Button

Remote sensor

Press TNormal playback

Up Button

Down Button

PLAY PAUSE

STOP

EN41

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

To allow slow-speed search in either direction during playback.

OPERATION:

1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE (6) to engage Still Playback then press SLOW (9 or 0) more than approx. 2 seconds. After

approx. 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx. 2 minutes in Slow Forward, normal playback resumes.

n To stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (4).

NOTES:

●

During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.

●

After SLOW 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 slowmotion 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.

●

During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE pause playback.

FEATURE:

Slow-Motion Playback

(9 or 0)

is pressed and held, the still

(6)

Frame-By-Frame Playback

PURPOSE:

To allow frame-by-frame search during playback.

OPERATION:

1) To change from normal to Frame-By-Frame Playback, press PAUSE (6) to engage Still Playback then press SLOW (0) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (9)

repeatedly for reverse. Each time it is pressed, the frame is played back.

FEATURE:

To move image, press while keeping SHIFT held down.

Playback Zoom

(Right)

PURPOSE:

To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback.

OPERATION:

1) Press PLAY (4) to find the scene of interest.

2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in.

3) You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding

down SHIFT, press (Left), (Right), (Up) and (Down).

n To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) and then press

PLAY (4).

NOTES:

●

Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback.

●

Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.

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P4LOA

YFBACK

F 1 2 3 4 5

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

CFHIO

PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu

FEATURE:

Playback Special Effects

PURPOSE:

To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image.

OPERATION:

1) To start playback, press PLAY (

(cont.)

2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears.

Remote sensor

3) Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by

pressing EFFECT. The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.

n To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/

OFF on the remote control. Pressing it again re-

activates the selected effect.

n To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2

above.

NOTES:

●

When some Playback Special Effects are used, the Multi-Analyser 4 and Multi-Analyser 9 Snapshot modes (Z pg. 15) are not available.

●

The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video Echo. The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording. Refer to page 26 for more information.

PLAY

EFFECT

EFFECT ON/OFF

VCR (Recording deck)

SHIFT

1 6

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND NAME

AKAI

BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

JVC

A B C

MITSUBISHI

NEC

PANASONIC

BUTTONS

789`

(A) (B)

6 2 6 4 7 7

1 3

9 7 9 8 3 2

1 4 3 4

6 6 6 3

9 1 9 6 9 3

6 7 6 8

3 7 3 8

1 3 1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8

MBR SET

VCR BRAND NAME

PHILIPS

SANYO

SELECO, REX

SHARP

SONY

THOMSON, TELEFUNKEN, SABA, NORDMENDE

TOSHIBA

2 5

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

1 9 9 5 1 1 9 4 9 1 9 6 1 2 3 3 7 2



3 6



3 5 9 1

9 6 1 5

1 ` 6 5

6 ` 3 9 3 1



9 1 9 6 9 7 3 2

6 9 6 1

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Random Assemble Editing [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 (Multi-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 (Z pg. 39).

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the

remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold MBR SET, and press button (A) and then (B). The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET, and the VCR’s power comes on.

Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while

holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote for the desired function. The functions the remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to press SHIFT for this one).

You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

IMPORTANT

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs 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 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

●

Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically. In this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.

●

If the 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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Connector cover**

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Also refer to pg. 32 and 33.

A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause

connector . . .

... connect the editing cable to the Remote

PAUSE connector.

A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.A. EDIT connector . . .

... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

A VCR other than above . . .

... connect the editing cable to the remote

control’s PAUSE IN connector.

To S

To AV

Core filter

To JLIP/ EDIT

(cont.)

Core filter

S-Video cable (provided)

To AUDIO, VIDEO*

-IN

and connectors

“Y/C”/“CVBS” video out select switch

VCR

* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. ** When connecting cables, open this cover.

Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided)

Editing cable (provided)

If your VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.

To Remote PAUSE or R.A.EDIT

To PAUSE IN

DISPLAY

For GR-DVL300 Owners:

ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE

Make sure you connect the end with the core filter (plug which has 3 rings around the pin) to the camcorder.

Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. Set the

Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and

engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR’s instructions).

NOTES:

●

Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If they do, they will be recorded onto the new tape.

To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

.... set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu

Screen (Z pg. 30).

•Time Code

.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu

Screen (Z pg. 30).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running

Displays

.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “SIMPLE” in the

Menu Screen (Z pg. 30). Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control.

●

When connecting the cables, make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

●

Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required: Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts

Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.

CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not

●

accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable. 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.

Programme

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SELECT SCENES

–– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

TTIOM

EDIT IN/OUT

NOTES:

●

When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between

–

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

C–O–D

EO–

FADE/WIPE

EFFECT

ODE

–

–0–

Remote sensor

CANCEL

Random Assemble Editing Menu

PLAY

R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/

OFF on the remote control.

The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

If using a Fade/Wipe 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 Programme 1.

At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position appears in

the Random Assemble Editing Menu.

At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The Edit-Out position appears in the Random Assemble

Editing Menu.

If using a Fade/Wipe at the end of the scene, press

FADE/WIPE.

•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is displayed.

•If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an Edit-Out point, the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit-In point.

•You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the end of the last scene.

•When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is included in the total time (this does not apply to Picture Wipe/Dissolve).

If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT (Z pg. 42).

Repeat steps 6 through 9 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 registered point.

•If you are not using Fade/Wipe or Programme AE with special effects, repeat steps 6 and 7 only.

them.

●

If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the recording deck’s 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-Out points, 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 programme time exactly.

●

Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.

●

If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Programme AE with special effects, you cannot use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader. In this case the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is registered, the effect is turned off. To combine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during recording, then use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader during Random Assemble Editing.

●

It is not possible to use Fade/Wipe effects and Programme AE with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using a DV cable.

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Recording Start/Stop Button

–––

–

– 7 8

TTIOM

–

2 ~ ~ ~

Remote Sensor

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of

the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).

Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote

sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the

camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed, right through to the end of the last registered scene.

•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does not start editing.

•When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters

Random Assemble

–

1 3 5

–

0 9

–

Editing Menu

the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its RecordPause 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.

Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the

VCR. To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.

NOTES:

●

Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing.

●

When the editing cable is connected to the remote control’s Pause In connector during dubbing, make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR’s 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 (Z pg. 17).

(cont.)

FADE/WIPE

EFFECT

EDIT IN/OUT

REW

CANCEL

STOP

PAUSE R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

VCR REC STBY

Programme 1

–

–– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

TTIOM

C–O–D

(Recording deck)

T ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

–0–

EO–

–

VCR

Remote sensor

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For More Accurate Editing

ODE

Random Assemble Editing Menu

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

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. The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

Perform Random Assemble Editing on Programme 1

only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing, select the beginning of a scene transition as your EditIn point.

Play back the dubbed scene.

•If any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit-In 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.

R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

MENU/BRIGHT Dial

(cont.)

ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING

Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote

sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ” and press it.

“VIDEO MENU” appears. Then, rotate it to “SYNCHRO” and press it. The value for “SYNCHRO” is highlighted.

Display

ENU

Remote sensor

VCR

(Recording deck)

1.0

Based on the diagnostics performed (Z pg. 47), you

can now advance the VCR’s record timing by rotating MENU/BRIGHT towards “+”. You can also delay the VCR’s record timing by rotating MENU/BRIGHT towards “–”. The adjustment range is from –1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments. Press MENU/BRIGHT to finish the setting.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “1RETURN” and

press it twice. Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 45.

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.

R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

Display

PLAY

STOP

Speaker

Remote sensor

Audio Dub Standby mode

Power Switch

Stereo microphone

A.DUB

PAUSE

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Audio Dubbing

The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode (Z pg. 21).

NOTES:

●

Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.

●

To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make connections (Z pg. 32).

Play back the tape to locate the point where editing

will start, then press PAUSE (6).

While holding A.DUB (e) on the remote control,

press PAUSE (6). “6e” appears.

Press PLAY (4), then begin “narrating”.

Speak into the microphone.

•To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6).

To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6), then STOP

(5).

To hear the dubbed sound during playback . . .

.... set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or “MIX” in the

Menu Screen (Z pg. 30, 31).

NOTES:

●

Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing.

●

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 TV playback, move the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.

●

If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from the point 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 (Z pg. 59).

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If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest 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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

No power is supplied.

“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

Recording cannot be performed.

There is no picture.

Some functions are not available using MENU/

BRIGHT.

The focus does not adjust automatically.

The cassette will not load properly.

•The power is not connected properly.

•The battery is dead.

•The date/time is not set.

•The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased.

•The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.

•The Power Switch is set to “ ” or “OFF”.

•“TAPE END” appears.

•The cassette holder cover is open.

•The camcorder is not getting power, or some other malfunction exists.

•The Power Switch is set to “ ”.

•Focus is set to the Manual mode.

•The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was low.

•The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

•The cassette is in the wrong position.

•The battery’s charge is low.

•Connect the AC Power Adapter/Charger securely (Z pg. 7).

•Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one (Z pg. 6, 7).

•Set the date/time (Z pg. 9).

•Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

•Set the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC” (Z pg. 10).

•Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” (Z pg. 13).

•Replace with new cassette (Z pg. 10).

•Close the cassette holder cover.

•Turn the camcorder’s power off and on again (Z pg. 12).

•Set the Power Switch to “ ” (Z pg. 13).

•Set Focus to the Auto mode (Z pg. 19).

•Clean the lens and check the focus again (Z pg. 62).

•Set it in the right position (Z pg. 10).

•Install a fully charged battery (Z pg. 6, 7).

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

Snapshot mode cannot be used.

The colour of Snapshot looks strange.

10.

The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.

11.

Digital Zoom does not work.

12.

Programme AE with special effects and Fade/ Wipe Effects do not work.

13.

The Black & White Fader does not work.

14.

The Dissolve function does not work.

•The Squeeze mode is selected.

•The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject.

•The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated.

10.

•Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.

11.

•10X optical zoom is selected.

•“P.AE/EFFECT” is set to “VIDEO ECHO” in the Menu Screen.

•Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene transition.

12.

•The Power Switch is set to “ ”.

13.

•The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated.

14.

•The Sepia, Monotone or Slow Shutter mode of Programme AE with special effects is activated.

•“WIDE MODE” is set to “SQUEEZE” in the Menu Screen.

•The previously selected mode of Programme AE with special effects was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered.

•Disengage the Squeeze mode (Z pg. 22).

•Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame (Z pg. 14).

•Turn off Sepia and Monotone (Z pg. 26).

10.

•Press the BACKLIGHT Button (Z pg. 27).

11.

•Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or “100X” in the Menu Screen (Z pg. 21).

•Disengage the “VIDEO ECHO” mode (Z pg. 16,

26).

•Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed (Z pg. 16, 24).

12.

•Set the Power Switch to “ ” (Z pg. 24, 26).

13.

•Turn off Sepia and Monotone (Z pg. 24, 26).

14.

•Turn off Sepia, Monotone or Slow Shutter before adding Dissolve to a scene transition (Z pg. 24, 26).

•Set “WIDE MODE” to “CINEMA” or “OFF” mode (Z pg. 22).

•Make sure you have selected the mode of Programme AE with special effects you want before starting editing (Z pg. 24, 26).

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

15.

The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work.

16.

The picture wipe function does not work.

17.

Scene transition does not go as expected.

18.

The Video Echo mode does not work.

TROUBLESHOOTING

15.

•The last selected editing scene is ending.

•At the end of the last selected scene for editing, the Power Switch was set to “OFF”.

•The power is off.

•The Slow Shutter mode is activated.

•“WIDE MODE” is not set to “OFF”.

17.

•When using “Picture Wipe/ Dissolve” (Z pg. 24), there is a delay of a fraction of a second between the previous record stop-point and the Dissolve start-point. This is normal, but this slight delay becomes especially noticeable when shooting fast-moving subject or during rapid panning.

18.

•The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use.

•“WIDE MODE” is set to “SQUEEZE” in the Menu Screen.

•A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in progress.

15.

•Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording. The effects are then automatically activated (Z pg. 24).

•Do not turn off the camcorder’s power after setting Edit-In and Edit-Out points, as they will all be erased (Z pg. 24).

•The camcorder automatically shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the RecordStandby mode. Make sure you continue operations within 5 minutes after engaging Record-Standby mode (Z pg. 24).

16.

•Disengage the Slow Shutter mode or set “WIDE MODE” to “OFF” before preparing to use the Picture Wipe (Z pg. 22, 24, 26).

17.

————

18.

•Set “WIDE MODE” to “CINEMA” or “OFF” mode (Z pg. 22).

•Do not try to use the Video Echo mode during a Fade-In or Fade-Out (Z pg. 24, 26).

(cont.)

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

19.

Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated.

20.

There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated.

21.

White Balance cannot be activated.

22.

When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.

23.

When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.

24.

During recording, the date/ time does not appear.

25.

The indicators and messages do not appear.

•When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter.

20.

•The Picture Wipe or Dissolve function is in use.

21.

•The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated.

22.

•This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a malfunction.

23.

•This is not a malfunction.

24.

•“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF” in the Menu Screen.

•Self-Recording is performed.

25.

•“ON SCREEN” is set to “SIMPLE” or “TIME CODE” is set to “OFF” in the Menu Screen.

19.

•If you want the lighting to look more natural, set GAIN UP to “AGC” or “OFF” in the Menu Screen (Z pg. 21).

20.

•Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe mode during a scene transition (Z pg. 24, 26).

21.

•Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance (Z pg. 26, 28).

22.

————

23.

24.

•Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” in the Menu Screen (Z pg. 23).

•During Self-Recording, the date/time does not appear (Z pg. 13).

25.

•Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV” and set “TIME CODE” to “ON” in the Menu Screen (Z pg. 23, 30).

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

26.

Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.

27.

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.

28.

The indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear.

29.

The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.

30.

Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

TROUBLESHOOTING

26.

•In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this happens, the displayed colours 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.

27.

•The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot.

28.

•This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.

29.

•Certain Fade/Wipe effects, certain modes of Programme AE with special effects, “DIS” and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.

30.

•The LCD monitor and the 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 %)

26.

•Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor (Z pg. 12, 13).

27.

•Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down.

28.

————

29.

•Re-read the sections covering Fade/Wipe effects, Programme AE with special effects and “DIS” (Z pg. 22, 24 – 26).

30.

————

(cont.)

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

31.

During recording, sound cannot be heard.

32.

Play, Rewind and FastForward functions do not work.

33.

The tape is moving, but there is no picture.

34.

The LCD monitor image is distorted.

35.

Images on the LCD monitor are jittery.

36.

Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.

37.

The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints).

38.

An unusual mark appears.

•This is normal.

32.

•The Power Switch is not set to “ ”.

33.

•Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO mode.

•The cassette holder cover is open.

34.

•During playback of the unrecorded portion, Highspeed Search and still playback, LCD monitor indications appear distorted. This is not a defect.

35.

•The speaker volume is too great.

36.

————

37.

————

38.

————

31.

32.

•Set the Power Switch to “ ” (Z pg. 29).

33.

•Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback (Z pg. 32, 33).

•Close the cassette holder cover (Z pg. 10).

34.

35.

•Turn the speaker volume down (Z pg. 29).

36.

•Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette (Z pg. 64).

37.

•Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage (Z pg. 62).

38.

•Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor/viewfinder indications (Z pg. 57 – 59).

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

39.

An error indication (E01 — E06) appears.

40.

The charger indicator on the AC Power Adapter/ Charger does not light.

41.

Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.

42.

When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.

43.

When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate.

TROUBLESHOOTING

39.

•A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorder’s functions become unusable.

40.

•The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low.

•Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low temperatures.

41.

•The lens cap is attached.

•The LCD monitor's brightness setting is too dark.

42.

•This is not a malfunction.

43.

•The DV cable was plugged/ unplugged with power turned on.

(cont.)

39.

•Remove the power supply (battery pack, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

40.

•To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C (Z pg. 63).

41.

•Remove the lens cap (Z pg. 12).

•Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (Z pg. 12).

•If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the monitor fully (Z pg. 13).

42.

•By recording with “DIS” activated (Z pg. 22) this can be avoided.

43.

•Turn the camcorder’s power off and on again, then operate it.

INDEX

Indications

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording

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1 2 3*4

(

)

UPT

G5HT

TAC

1 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.

2 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode.

Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).

Displays the tape remaining time. (Z pg. 12)

5 Appears during zooming.

Zoom level indicator (Z pg. 16)

•“REC” appears during recording.

•“PAUSE” appears during Record-Standby mode.

7 Appears while the tape is running. (Z pg. 12) 8 • Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during

zooming. (Z pg. 16)

• : Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted. (Z pg. 21)

9 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to

cut down on noise created by wind. (Z pg. 23)

0 Displays the date/time. (Z pg. 9)

(Z pg. 24, 25)

(Z pg. 22)

(Z pg. 11)

(Z pg. 12)

–

112

•BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD

•SOUND : Displays the sound mode for

@ Displays the Time Code. (Z pg. 17, 23) # Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.

$ Appears when the iris is locked. (Z pg. 27) % Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) is

engaged. (Z pg. 22)

^ Displays the selected Programme AE with special

effects. (Z pg. 26)

& Appears when the exposure is adjusted.

* Appears when the white balance is adjusted.

( Appears when taking a Snapshot. (Z pg. 14, 15) ) Appears when backlight compensation is used.

Appears when the power switch is set to “ ”.

monitor. (Z pg. 12)

approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder. (Z pg. 21)

(Z pg. 19)

(Z pg. 27)

(Z pg. 28)

(Z pg. 27)

(Z pg. 13)

*Setting “ON SCREEN” to “SIMPLE” in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with * from the screen

(Z pg. 23, 30).

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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback

1 Displays the sound mode. (Z pg. 30, 31)

1 3

1L2

TBC

V 1

210

Warning Indications

L.P

000

112

2 Displays the tape speed. (Z pg. 11) 3 Appears while a tape is running.

4 3 2 6 : Pause 64: Forward slow-motion 1

6 : Reverse slow-motion e : Audio Dubbing 6e : Audio Dubbing Pause

4 Displays the date/time. (Z pg. 30, 31) 5 Displays the time code. (Z pg. 30, 31) 6 •BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD

•SOUND : Displays the speaker volume.

The level indicator moves.

INDEX

: Playback : Fast-Forward/Shuttle search : Rewind/Shuttle search

monitor. (Z pg. 12)

Indications (cont.)

(Z pg. 29)

Indications Function

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level: high

Remaining power level: exhausted

As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.

Appears when no tape is loaded. (Z pg. 10)

CHECK T APE’S ERASE

PROTECTION SWITCH

HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED USE CLEAN-

ING CASSETTE

CONDENSATION,

OPERATION PAUSED

PLEASE WAIT

Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”. (Z pg. 10)

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads . Use an optional cleaning cassette.

Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.

(Z pg. 64)

Indications Function

Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or

TAPE!

SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”.

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TAPE END

DIFFERENT

FORMATTED TAPE

SET DATE/TIME!

LENS CAP

A. DUB ERROR!

<CANNOT DUB

ON AN LP RECORDED

<CHECK T APE’S ERASE

PROTECTION SWITCH>

T APE>

<CANNOT DUB

ON A 16BIT

RECORDING>

COPYING FAILED

E01 — E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY

Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. (Z pg. 13)

Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.

● Appears when the date/time is not set. (Z pg. 9)

● Appears when the built-in clock battery runs out and the

previously set date/time is erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

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.

(Z pg. 49)

● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. (Z pg. 49)

● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio. (Z pg. 49)

● Appears if A. DUB (e) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. (Z pg. 49)

Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder.

The error indications (E01 — E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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INDEX

Controls, Connectors And Indicators

) q w

3 4 5 6 7 8

o i

$ %#

! @9 0

R W

^ & * (

TEY

Controls

1 Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] ... Z pg. 12

2 Dioptre Adjustment Control ................... Z pg. 8

3 Battery Release Button

[BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. Z pg. 7

4 •MENU Wheel [+, –, PUSH] ............... Z pg. 20

•LCD Monitor BRIGHT

(Brightness) Control [+, –] .................. Z pg. 12

5 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ....... Z pg. 14, 15

6 •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. Z pg. 16

•Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ........ Z pg. 29

7 Snapshot Mode Button [MODE]........... Z pg. 14

8 OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................. Z pg. 10

9 Stop Button [5] ................................... Z pg. 29

0 •Rewind Button [

•BACKLIGHT Button .......................... Z pg. 27

! Play/Pause Button [ @ •Fast-Forward Button [

•FOCUS Button .................................. Z pg. 19

# Power Switch [ , , , OFF] ...... Z pg. 13

$ Recording Start/Stop Button.................. Z pg. 12

% Lock Button ......................................... Z pg. 12

^ Video Light Switch

[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON]...................... Z pg. 18

] ......................... Z pg. 29

/6] ...................... Z pg. 29

] ................. Z pg. 29

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Connectors

To connect cables to the following connectors & and *, open the LCD monitor.

& PC (DIGITAL PHOTO) Connector ........ Z pg. 34

* J Terminal/Edit Connector [JLIP (Joint Level

Interface Protocol)/EDIT] ...................... Z pg. 44

•Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing.

•Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the Software (GR-DVL300: provided, GR-DVL107/ DVL100: optional software such as the HS-V14KIT).

( DC Input Connector .............................. Z pg. 7

The connectors ) to w are located beneath a cover.

) Audio/Video Output Connector

[AV] ........................................ Z pg. 32, 36, 44

q Digital Video Connector

[DV IN/OUT: GR-DVL107, DV OUT: GR-DVL300/DVL100]

(i.link*) .............................. Z pg. 34, 35, 37, 38

* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry

specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard.

w S-Video Output Connector [S] ... Z pg. 32, 36, 44

Indicators

e Tally Lamp ........................................... Z pg. 12

r Side LED Indicator

(GR-DVL300 only) ............................... Z pg. 22

t Power Lamp ........................................ Z pg. 12

Other Parts

y •Remote Sensor .................................. Z pg. 39

•Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here.

u Viewfinder ............................................. Z pg. 8

i Video Light .......................................... Z pg. 18

o Stereo Microphone .............................. Z pg. 49

p Shoulder Strap Eyelets ............................ Z pg. 8

Q Grip Strap.............................................. Z pg. 8

W Battery Pack Mount ............................... Z pg. 7

E LCD Monitor ................................. Z pg. 12, 13

R Speaker ............................................... Z pg. 29

T Stud Hole .............................................. Z pg. 8

Y Tripod Mounting Socket ......................... Z pg. 8

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After Use

USER MAINTENANCE

Cleaning The Camcorder

Turn off the camcorder.

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. Remove the cassette.

Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.

•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.

Press BATTERY RELEASE and remove the battery

pack.

Cassette holder

Remove.

OPEN/EJECT Switch

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 cloth.

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.

To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,

then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical

position. Carefully open the cover on the bottom of the viewfinder 1.

Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at

the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it 2.

Close the cover. Tilt the viewfinder back to the

horizontal position.

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 dirty.

●

When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product.

PUSH HERE

Cassette holder cover

BATTERY RELEASE Button

Cover

Lens blower

CAUTIONS

EN63

Video Light

DANGER

n The video light can become extremely

hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

n Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.

n When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm

between the video light and people or objects.

n Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. n It is recommended that you consult your nearest

JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

General Battery Precautions

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 39.

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.

Battery Packs

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:

1. To avoid hazards . . .

.... do not burn.

.... do not short-circuit the terminals. When

transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached 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, as this may cause the battery

to overheat, explode or catch fire.

.... use only specified chargers.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .

.... 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, while warmer temperatures can

prevent complete charging.

.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure

to high temperatures will 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 long 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 battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging ............. 10°C to 35°C

Operation ........... 0°C to 40°C

Storage ............... –10°C to 30°C

●

Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C.

●

The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

Terminals

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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.

.... 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.

LCD Monitor

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.

Main Unit

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.

CAUTIONS

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 anten-

nas, etc.).

.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)

or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

.... in places of over 50°C.

.... in places where humidity is extremely low

(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

.... in direct sunlight.

.... in a closed 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 to direct sunlight.

.... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder.

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap or the grip.

5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

•No picture during playback.

•Blocks of noise appear during playback.

•During recording, the Head Clog Warning indicator “ ” appears.

In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. 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.

(cont.)

How To Handle A CD-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 centre 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 will 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.

EN65

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult 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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

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AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... Z pg. 6, 7

Audio Dubbing ........................................ Z pg. 49

Auto Focus ............................................... Z pg. 19

Auto Shut off ...................................... Z pg. 13, 29

Backlight Compensation ........................... Z pg. 27

Battery Low .............................................. Z pg. 58

Battery Pack ..................................... Z pg. 6, 7, 63

Brighten The LCD Monitor ........................ Z pg. 12

Channels (Left/Right) ................................. Z pg. 31

Charge The Battery Pack ............................. Z pg. 6

Cinema .................................................... Z pg. 22

Classic Film .............................................. Z pg. 26

Clean The Camcorder ............................... Z pg. 62

Connections ...................... Z pg. 7, 32, 34 – 38, 44

Darken The LCD Monitor ......................... Z pg. 12

Date/Time Display ........................ Z pg. 23, 30, 31

Date/Time Settings ...................................... Z pg. 9

Demonstration Mode ............................ Z pg. 5, 22

Digital Zoom ...................................... Z pg. 16, 21

DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser) ..................... Z pg. 22

Dioptre Adjustment .................................... Z pg. 8

Dubbing ........................................... Z pg. 36 – 38

Erase Protection ........................................ Z pg. 10

Exposure Control ...................................... Z pg. 27

TERMS

Fade-In/Out ........................................ Z pg. 24, 25

Fast-Forward The Tape .............................. Z pg. 29

Frame-By-Frame Playback .................. Z pg. 29, 41

Gain Up ................................................... Z pg. 21

Grip Adjustment ......................................... Z pg. 8

Icons ................................................ Z pg. 21 – 23

Iris............................................................ Z pg. 27

Iris Lock ................................................... Z pg. 27

Journalistic Shooting ................................. Z pg. 13

LCD monitor/Viewfinder

Indications ..................................... Z pg. 57 – 59

Load A Tape ............................................. Z pg. 10

Manual Focus ........................................... Z pg. 19

Menu Screen, CAMERA MENU ........... Z pg. 21, 22

Menu Screen, DISPLAY MENU ........... Z pg. 23, 30

Menu Screen, MANUAL MENU.......... Z pg. 22, 23

Menu Screen, VIDEO MENU .................... Z pg. 30

Monotone ................................................ Z pg. 26

Picture Wipe/Dissolve......................... Z pg. 24, 25

Playback Special Effects ............................ Z pg. 42

Playback Zoom ........................................ Z pg. 41

Power Switch Position .............................. Z pg. 13

Printer ...................................................... Z pg. 35

Programme AE With Special Effects ........... Z pg. 26

Provided Accessories .................................. Z pg. 4

Random Assemble Editing ................. Z pg. 43 – 48

Record-Standby ........................................ Z pg. 12

Recording Mode ....................................... Z pg. 11

Remote Control ........................................ Z pg. 39

Reset ........................................................ Z pg. 23

Rewind The Tape ...................................... Z pg. 29

Self-Recording .......................................... Z pg. 13

Sepia ........................................................ Z pg. 26

Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. Z pg. 43

Shuttle Search........................................... Z pg. 29

Shutter Speed ........................................... Z pg. 26

Slow-Motion Playback .............................. Z pg. 41

Slow Shutter ............................................. Z pg. 26

Snapshot ............................................ Z pg. 14, 15

Snapshot Mode .................................. Z pg. 14, 15

Sound Mode ................................. Z pg. 21, 30, 31

Speaker Volume ....................................... Z pg. 29

Specifications ..................................... Z pg. 68, 69

Squeeze ................................................... Z pg. 22

Still Playback ............................................ Z pg. 29

Strobe ...................................................... Z pg. 26

EN67

Tally ................................................... Z pg. 12, 21

Tele Macro ............................................... Z pg. 22

Time Code.............................. Z pg. 17, 23, 30, 31

Tripod Mounting ......................................... Z pg. 8

Twilight .................................................... Z pg. 26

Unload A Tape ......................................... Z pg. 10

Video Echo............................................... Z pg. 26

Video Light............................................... Z pg. 18

White Balance .......................................... Z pg. 28

Wide Mode .............................................. Z pg. 22

Wind Cut ................................................. Z pg. 23

Wipe In/Out ....................................... Z pg. 24, 25

Zooming .................................................. Z pg. 16

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SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

For General

Power supply : DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger)

Power consumption

LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.3 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.3 W Video light : Approx. 3.5 W

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 80 mm x 96 mm x 170 mm

Weight : Approx. 570 g (GR-DVL300)

Operating temperature : 0°C to 40°C Operating humidity : 35% to 80% Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C Pickup : 1/4" CCD Lens : F 1.8, f = 3.6 mm to 36 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens Filter diameter : ø37 mm LCD monitor

GR-DVL300 : 3.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system GR-DVL107/DVL100 : 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

Viewfinder

GR-DVL300 : Electronic viewfinder with 0.44" colour LCD GR-DVL107/DVL100 : Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" black/white LCD

Speaker : Monaural

For Digital Video Camera

Format : DV format (SD mode) Signal format : PAL standard Recording/Playback format : Video: Digital component recording

Cassette : Mini DV cassette Tape speed : SP: 18.8 mm/s

Maximum recording time : SP: 80 min. (using 80 min. cassette) LP: 120 min.

DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down)

: Approx. 560 g (GR-DVL107/DVL100)

: Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit),

48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)

LP: 12.5 mm/s

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For Connectors

S :Y:1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue output

C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue output

Video output :1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue Audio output : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo

Input/output (GR-DVL107 only) : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant Output (GR-DVL300/DVL100 only) : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant

PC (DIGITAL PHOTO)

Digital still output : ø2.5 mm, 3-pole

JLIP/EDIT : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V40EK

Power requirement : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption : 23 W Output

Charge : DC 7.2 V , 1.2 A

VTR : DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A Dimensions (W x H x D) : 68 mm x 38 mm x 110 mm Weight : Approx. 340 g

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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