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ENGLISH
AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GETTING

GR-DV900
GR-DV800
GR-DV500

STARTED

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The camcorder
illustrations appearing
in this instruction
manual are of the
GR-DV900.

INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is
located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this
information for future refPrence.
Model No.
Serial No,
LYT1106-001D

2 EN
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and
_recautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.
Using This Instruction Manual
• AH major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page.
• Notes appear after most subsections.
Be sure to read these as welt.
• Basic and advanced features/operation
are separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you...
... refer to the Index (_¢ pg, 80 - 85) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely
important information regarding the safe use of this product.
You are recommended

to carefully read the cautions on pages 74 through 76 before use.

,AFETY
PRECAUTIONS

NOTES:
• The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of
the main unit.
• The rating information and salty caution of the
AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

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

CAUTIONS:
• This camcorder is designed to be used with
NTSCqype color television signals. It cannot be
used for playback with a television of a difforent
standard. However, live recording and LCD
monitor/viewfinder
playback are possible
anywhere.
• Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U
battery
packs and, to recharge them or to supply power
to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the
provided muhiwoltage AC Adapter. (An
appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs of
AC outlets in different countries.)

EN3
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides
to allow for ventilation (I0 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes,
(if the ventilation holes are [)locked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping

or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,
potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
f water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries
Alliance:

1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings, install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radia/ors, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9) Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.

10)Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, [)racket, or
table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use
caution when moving
the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
11)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
12)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

4" EN

SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
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 strap. Carrying or holding the
camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the
camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or un[evel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camcorder.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light, VUF3U Flash, MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone
MZ-V5U Stereo Microphone to the camcorder's Info-Shoe.

Mini NTS

MultiMediaCard

• This camcorder is designed exclusively

for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and

MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked "=_D_"
"l[lllll[jlllledj_Carf]"
can be used with this unit.

and memory cards marked "_'_1_."

Before recording an important
scene...
.
Mini
... make sure you only use cassettes with he Mini DV mark
D_.
... make sure you only use memory cards with the mark _'_1_. or IYlllllJMellJaCard.
... remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.
... remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without
proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for
personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

EN5

• AC Adapter
AP-V13U

• Battery Pack
BN-V408U-B

• AudioNideoCable
(_3.5mini-plugtoRCA
plug)

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• USB Cable

• Remote Control Unit
RM-V717U (GR-DV900 only)
RM-V718U* (GR-DV800/500 only)

• CD-ROM

• Editing Cable
(G R-DV900 only)

• Memory Card 8 MB
(Already inserted in the
camcorder)

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

• Shoulder Strap
(:_ pg. 7 for
attachment)

• Lens Cap
(:_ pg. 7 for
attachment)

• Audio Cable x 2
(for connection of
optional headphones
and external
microphone _

* A lithium battery is pro-installed in the
Remote Control Unit at time of shipment
(with insulation sheet). To use the
Remote Control Unit, remove the
insulation sheet.

pg. 6)

• Core Filter (GR-DV800/
500 only) (for optional
editing cable gg pg. 6
for attachment)

NOTES:
• In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or
more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to
the camcorde_
• Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

6EN
How To Attach The Core Filter
(GR-DV800/500
only)
(for optional editing cable)
Attach the core filter to an optional editing cable.
The core filter reduces interference.

How

To Use The Audio Cable

When using
microphone,
(with a core
cable to the
interference.

optional headphones or external
connect to the provided Audio cable
filter attached), then connect the Audio
camcorder. The core filter reduces

1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core
filter.

Microphone

Stopper
Head

Run the cable through the core filter, leaving
approx. 3 cm (1-3/I 6"1 of cable between the
cable plug and the core filter. Wind the cable
twice around the outside of the core filter as
shown in the illustration.
• Wind the cable so that it is not slack.

Audio cable

3 cm (1-3/16")

Wind twice.

Close the core filter until it clicks shut.

connector cover.

-To MIC

(headphones)
NOTES:
• Take care not to damage the cable.
• When connecting a cable, attach the end with the
core filter to the camcorde_

How To Attach

The Lens Cap

To protect the _ens, attach the provided tens cap to
the camcorder as shown in the illustration.

How

To Attach

The Strap

1 Followingtheillustration,threadthestrap
through the eyelet @.

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

• During shooting

Ford it back and thread it through the buckle @.

Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of
the strap to the other eyelet @ located under the
Grip Strap.

Confirm the strap is not twisted.

8 EN
AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION
GETTING
STARTED

CONTENTS
9
IO

Power .......................................................................

(;rip Adiustment
.......................................................
Viewfinder Adjustment
.............................................
Tripod Mounting
......................................................
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder
...................................

12
12
12
12

Brightness Adiustment Of The Display ......................
Operation Mode .......................................................
Date/Time Settings ....................................................
Loading A Cassette
/Unloading
A Cassette ..........................................
Loading A Memory Card
/Unloading
A Memory Card .................................

13
13
14
15
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VIDEORECORDING
& PLAYBACK

VIDEORECORDING..................................................
Basic Recolding ........................................................
Tape Remaining Time ...............................................
Zooming ...................................................................
journalistic Shooting .................................................
Time Code ................................................................
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ....................
VIDEOPLAYBACK.....................................................
Normal Playback ......................................................
StilI Playback ............................................................
Shuttle Search ...........................................................
Blank Search ............................................................
Connections To A TV Or VCR ..................................

17
17
t7
t8
18
19
19
20
20
20
21
21
22

DIGITAL
STILLCAMERA
{D.S.C.)RECORDING
&
PLAYBACK
23
D.S.C.RECORDING...................................................
23
Baslc Shoo8ng (D.S.C. Snapshot) .............................. 23
D.S.C.PLAYBACK...................................................... 24
Normal Playback Of Images .....................................
24
Auto Playback Of images .........................................
24
Playback Of Video Clips ...........................................
25
Playback Of Title Images ..........................................
25
Index Playback Of Files ............................................
26
Viewing File Information ..........................................
26
Removing On-Screen Display ...................................
26
Protecting Files .........................................................
27
Deleting Files ...........................................................
28
Resetting The File Name ...........................................
29
Setting Piint Information (DPOF Set8ng) ................... 29
Initializing A Memory Card ...................................... 30

ADVANCED
FEATURES

MENUSFORDETAILEDADJUSTMENT......................... 31
Changing The Menu Settings ....................................
3I
RECORDING
MENUS .................................................
32
Wipe Or Fader Effects .............................................. 32
Program AE With Special Effects............................... 33
White Balance Adiustment ....................................... 34
PLAYBACKMENUS.................................................... 40
FEATURES
FORRECORDING....................................... 42
Night Alive ...............................................................
42
Snapshot (For Video Recording) ...............................
42
SelgTimer .................................................................
43
Title Impose .............................................................
44
Auto Focus ...............................................................
45
Manual Focus ...........................................................
48
Exposure Control ......................................................
46
his lock ...................................................................
46
Backlight Compensation ...........................................
47
White Balance Adiustment .......................................
47
Manual White Balance Adjustment .......................... 47
NAVIGATION Function ........................................... 48
E-Mail Clip Recording .............................................. S0
DURRING................................................................
52
Dubbing To Or From A VCR .................................... 52
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With
A DV IN Connector (Digital Dubbing) .................. 53
Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With
A DV OUT Connec{or (Digital Dubbing) .............. 54
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To
A Memory Card .................................................... 55
USINGTHEREMOTECONTROLUNIT ........................... 56
Audio Dubbing ........................................................
89
Insert Editing ............................................................
60
Random Assemble Editing {R.A.Edlt] ........................ 60
SYSTEMCONNECTIONS
............................................. 66
Connection To A Personal Compute_ ....................... 66
Using The Camcolder As A WebCam ....................... 67

REFERENCE

DETAILS
..................................................................68
TROUBLESHOOTING
................................................... 69
CAUTIONS
................................................................
74
USER
MAINTENANCE
.................................................77
SPECIFICATIONS
.......................................................78
INDEX.....................................................................
80

TERMS

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

Wheel

• Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power
Switch is set to "!_" or "_" and no cassette is in
the camcorder.
• Performing any operation during the
demonstration stops the demonstration
temporarily, If no operation is performed for more
than 3 minute after that, the demonstration will

_.
_l_

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

Tocancel
Automatic
Demonstration
1 SetthePower
Switchto"@"whilepressing
down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2
Lock Button

3
Power_

Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.

Sub Menu

4
5

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "_1", and
press it. The SYSTEM Menu appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "DEMO
MODE", and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "OFF", and
press it.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "URETURN',
and press it twice. The normal screen appears.

NOTE:
Detach the lens cap to see the actual changes of the
Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD
monitor or viewfinde_

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IOEN

| Power
This camcorder's 2-way power supply system lets
you choose the most appropriate source of power.
Do not use provided power supply units with other
equipment.

Battery pack

Charging time

BN-V408U

Approx. I hr. 30 min.

BN-V416U
(optional)

Approx. 3 hr.

BN-V428U
(optional)

Approx. 5 hr.

Charging
TheBatteryPack

Power Switch

BATT.RELEASE Switch
Arrow
Power/Charge

Lamp

AC Adapter

To AC outlet
@

1
2

Open the cover.
To DC connector
®

With the arrow on the battery pack pointing
upward, push the battery pack slightly against the
battery pack mount @.
Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place _.

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

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder ®.

Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet _).

The power/charge lamp on the camcorder blinks
to indicate charging has started.

When the powerRharge lamp goes out, charging
is finished.

Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.

Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

To detach the battery pack...
Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding
BATT. RELEASE to detach it.

NOTES:
• If the protective cap is attached to the battery
pack, remove it first.
• During charging, the camcorder cannot be
operated.
• Charging is not possible if the wrong type of
battery is used.
• When charging the battery pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the power/charge
lamp may not light. In this case, remove the
battery pack from the AC Adapter, then try
charging again.
• If the battery operation time remains extremely
short even after having been fully charged, the
battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.
Please purchase a new one.
• Using the optional AA-V40 AC Power Adapter/
Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/
V428U battery pack without the camcorder.
However, it cannot be used as an AC Adapte_
• For other notes, _ pg. 68.

UsingTheBatteryPack
Perform steps 1 and 2 in "Charging The Battery
Pack" in the left column.
Maximum continuous recording time
Battery pack

LCD monitor on

Viewfinder on

BN-V408U*

I hr. 10min.

lhr.

BN-V416U

2 hr. 20 min.

3 hr.

BN-V428U

4hr.

5 hr. 10 rain.

BN-V840U

5 hr. 30 min.

7 hr. 15 min.

BN-V856U

7 hr. 40 min.

10 hr. 20 min.

30min.

Provided
NOTES:
• Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:
• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged
repeatedl)<
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
• Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.

EN11
ATTENTION:

AboutBatteries

Before detaching the power source, make sure
that the camcorder s power is turned off, Failure to
do so can resu t in a camcorder ma function.
INFORMATION:
The optional ex/ended-use battery pack kit is a set
composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/
Charger:
VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15U
AC Power Adapter/Charger
VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U
AC Power Adapter/Charger
Read the kit's instruction manual before using.
Also, by using the optional ]VC VC-VBN856U DC
Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or
BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and
supply power directly to the camcorder.
NOTE:
It is not possible to use the optional VL- V3U Video
Light, VL-F3U Flash, MZ-V3U ,StereoZoom
Microphone or MZ- VSU Stereo Microphone g the
BN-V840U or BN-V856U battery pack is used.

Lithium-ion is vulnerable

in colder temperatures.

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

UsingACPower

Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large
power capacity. I Iowever, when one is exposed to
cold temperatures (below 10°C/50°F), its usage time
becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this
happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or
other warm, protected place for a short time, then
re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery
pack itself is not cold, it should not affect
performance.
(If you're using a heating pad, make sure the battery
pack does not come in direct contact with it.)

AC Adapter

For other notes, _
To AC outlet
_)

'_\.

Open the cover.

To DC connector

1 Connect
theACAdapter
tothecamcorder
@.

Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet _.

NOTES:
• The provided AC Adapter features automatic
voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to
240 _Z
• For other notes, __ pg. 68.

pg. 68.

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12 EN
• Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

| GripAdjustment
I

Adjust the velcro strip.

Passyour right hand through the loop and grasp
the grip.

Adjust
easily
Power
fasten

your thumb and fingers through the grip to
operate the Recording Start/Stop Button,
Switch and Power Zoom Lever, Be sure to
the velcro strip to your preference.

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

| LCDMonitorAndViewfinder
| Viewfinder
Adjustment
1

set the Power Switch to "1_1"or "[_" while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it
manually for best viewability.

Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused,

While using the LCD monitor:
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Press
PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully. It can
rotate 270 " (90 ° downward, 180° upward).
While using the viewfinder:
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
Pull out the viewfinder fully.
• Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a
chck, otherwise it may be pushed back in during
use.

O
PUSH OPEN Button

Diopter
Control

Adjustment

| TripodMounting
To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the
direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and
stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw
clockwise.

NOTES:
• The image will not appear simultaneously on the
LCD monitor and the viewfinder. When the
viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is
opened, you can select which one to use. Set
"PRIORITY" to the desired mode in SYSTEM
Menu. (:-z,pg. 3 I, .38)
• Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a
malfunction. I__ pg. 73)

EN13
I Brightness
Adjustment
OfThe
Display
1
2
3
4
5

6
7

Set the Power Switch to
pressing down the Lock
switch.
Open the LCD monitor
viewfinder fully.
Press the MENU Wheel

"_" or "PLAY" while
Sutton located on the
fully, or pull out the
in. The Menu Screen

appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "_",
and
press it. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "BRIGI IT',
and press it. The Menu Screen closes and the
brightness control indicator appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel until the appropriate
brightness is reached.
Press the MENU Wheel in.
• It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.
MENU Wheel

Power Switch Position
O (Full Auto Recording):
Allows you to record using NO special effects or
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard
recording,
The "D" indicator appears on the display.
(Manual Recording):
Allows you to set various recording functions
using the Menus. (:::r pg, 31)
[f you want more creative capabilities than Full
Auto Recording, try this mode.
There is no indication on the display.
OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
PLAY:
• Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.
• Allows you to play back a video clip on the
memory card.
• Allows you to display a still image stored in the
memory card or to transfer a still image stored in
the memory card to a PC.
• Allows you to set various playback functions
using the Menus. (_-_pg. 31 )
VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch Position

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

I Operation
Mode

MEMORY:

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to
any operation mode except "OFF" while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.

• Allows you to record in a memory card or
access data stored in a memory card.
• When the Power Switch is set to -I_- or "{_", the
currently selected image size appears.

Power-Linked
Operation

- Power/Charge
Lamp

IDEO/MEMORY

Switch

Choose the appropriate operation mode according
to your preference using the Power Switch and
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.

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

EN
Built-inClock's
Rechargeable
Lithium
Battery

I Date/TimeSettings
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times,
but its display can be turned on or off during
playback. (_ pg. 3I, 41 )

Whee) -

Power/Charge Lamp

Lock Button
Power Switch

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

Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.

Press the MENU Wheel in.
The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel
to select "M", and press
it. The CAMERA DISPLAY
Menu appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel
to select "CLOCK ADL',
and press it. The
parameter for "Month" is highlighted.
Rotate the MENU Wheel
to input the month, and
press it. Repeat to input
the day, year, hour and
minute.

Rotate the MENU Wheel
to select "URETURN', and
press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

To store the date/time in memory, the clock's
rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the
camcorder. While the camcorder is connected to an
AC outlet using the AC Adapter, or while the battery
]sack attached to the camcorder continues to supply
]sower, the dock's rechargeabIe lithium battery is
always charged. However, if the camcorder is not
use(] for approx. 3 months, the clock's lithium
battery wiIl become discharged and the date/time
stored' in memory will be Iost. When this occurs, first
connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC
Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock's
rechargeable hthium battery. Then perform the data/
time setting before using the camcorder.
Note that the camcorder can be used without setting
the date/time.
NOTE:
Even ff you select "CLOCK ADJ.'; if the parameter is
not highlighted, the camcorder's internal clock
continues to operate. Once you move the highlight
bar to the first date/time parameter (month), the
clock stops. When you finish setting the minute and
press the MENU Wheel in, the date and time begin
operation from the date and time you have just set.

EN15
Approximate

I Loading
A Cassette
/UnloadingA Cassette

Recording

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 I IERE"
to close the cassette holder.
• Be sure to press only the section labeled
"PUSII I IERE" to close the cassette holder;
touching other parts may cause your finger to
get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in
injury or product damage.
• Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
before closing the cassette holder cover.
• When the battery pack's charge is low, you
may not be able to close the cassette holder
cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery
pack with a fully charged one or use AC power
before continuing.
Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it
locks into place.
Erase protection

PUSH

HERE

tab

Make sure the
window
side is
lout.

Cassette

mode

Tape

The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or
eject a cassette.
]

recording time

holder

holder cover

I
OPEN/EJECT Switch

To protect valuable recordings...
Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape
in the direction of "SAVE". This prevents the tape
from being recorded over. To record on this tape,
slide the tab back to "REC" before loading it.

30 min.

45 min.

60 min.

90 min.

80 min.

120 min.

To switch the recording mode, ref¢-r to pages 31 and
34.
NOTES:
• It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to
open. Do not apply force.
• If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder
does not open, ctose the cassette holder cover and
try again. If the cassette holder still does not open,
turn the camcorder off then on again.
• If the tape does not loadproperly, open the
cassette holder cover fully and remove the
cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.
• When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a
coM place to a warm environment,
wait a short
time before opening the cassette hoMer cover
• Closing the cassette holder cover before the
cassette hoMer recedes may cause damage to the
camcorder
• Even when the camcorder is switched of[_ a
cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the
cassette holder is closed with the camcorder
switcher] off, however, it may not recede. It is
recommended
to turn the power on before
loading or unloading.
• When resuming recording, once you open the
cassette holder cover a blank portion will be
recorded on the tape or a previously recorded
scene will be eraser] (recorded over) regardless of
whether the cassette hoMer came out or nor See
"RecoMing From The Middle Of A Tape _'
I:-a_pg. 19).

_.
t_
___
to

16EN
I LoadingA MemoryCard

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

/UnloadingA MemoryCard
The provkied memory card is already inserted in the
camcorder at the time of purchase.

Card Cover (MEMORY

CARD)

Memory

card

Slide the writeJerase protection tab on the side of the
memory card in the direction of "LOCK". This
prevents the memory card from being recorded over.
To record on this memory card, slide the tab back to
the position opposite to "LOCK" before loading it.
NOTES:
• Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked
"_J_"
or MultiMediaCards marked

Label
Clipped edge

Make sure the camcorder's power is off,

]_ Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).
3

To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its
clipped edge first.
To unload a memory card, push it once. After the
memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it
out.
• DO not touch the terminal on the reverse side
of the label

Close the card cover.

"NlultiMediaCard".
• Some brands of memory cards are not compatible
with this camcorden Before purchasing a memory
card, consult its manufacturer or dealen
• Beftsre using a new memory card, it is necessary to
FORMAT the card. I:__pg. 30)
ATTENTION:
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the
camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the
memory card to be corrupted or cause the
camcorder to become unable to recognize whether
or not the card is installed.

VIDEO RECORDING

I BasicRecording

Set the Power Switch to "1_1"or "[]" while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
• The power/charge lamp lights and the
camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.
"PAUSE" is displayed.

To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button. The tally tamp lights and "_ REC"
appears on the display while recording is in
progress.
To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button again. The camcorder re-enters the
Record-Standby mode.

NOTE:
Before
below:

continuing,

perform

• Powerl;Z'pg.
101
• Loading A C_ssette

the procedures

listed

I__" pg. 15)

Power/Charge Lamp
Power Zoom Lever

Power Switch

Lock Button
Recording Start/Stop

Button

Taffy Lamp
(Lights while recording is in
progress.)

PUSH OPEN Button

NOTES:
• The image will not appear simultaneously on the
LCD monitor and the viewfinde_
• If the Record-Standby mode continues for
5 minutes, the camcorderg power shuts off
automatically. To turn the camcorder on again,
push back and pull out the viewfinder again or
close and re-open the LCD monito_
• LCD monitor/viewfinder
indications:
• When power is supplied from a battery: the
"_"
battery indicator is displayed. I__ pg. 84)
• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the
"_"
battery indicator does not appea_
_r
When a blank portion is left between recorded
scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted
and errors may occur when editing the tape. To
avoid this, refer to "Recording From The Middle
OfA Tape" g_ pg. 19).
• To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off_
_;:_pg. 3 I, 37.
• To record in LP (Long Ptayl mode, __ pg. 3 I, 34.
• For other notes, _ pg. 68.

TapeRemaining
Time
Approximate tape remaining time appears on the
display. "-- h - - m" means the camcorder is
calculating the remaining time. When the remaining
time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts
blinking.

Remove the lens cap.

-h--m-_l

Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor
fully, or putt out the viewfinder fully.
Set the VIDEO!MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".

(Now calculating)
Oh Om,<_

h Om-_Oh59m-----_Oh

(Blinking)

Oh 1 m.<_
(Blinking)

3m
Oh 2m
(Blinking)

*_
_.

VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)

Zooming

JournalisticShooting

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

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

Zoom In
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T".
Zoom Out
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "W".
• The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the
quicker the zoom action.
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
ID

11
Zoom

out (W: Wide

angle)

ii!i_ii!i
ii!!!i_i_i!!
!i!,_
Oigital zoom zone

Approx
opt ca')zoom
zone
matezoomra"o'OX

NOTES:
• Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.
In this case, set the zoom while in RecordStandby, lock the focus by using the manual focus
p_ lag. 45), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
• Zooming is possible to a maximum of 300X, or it
can be switched to IOX magnificatiun using the
optical zoom. 1_'_pg. 3 _)
• Zoom magnification of over IOX is clone through
Digital image processing, and is therefore called
Digita I Zoom.
• During Digital zoom, the quality of image may
suffe_
• Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch is set to "MEMORY".
• Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to
the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom
Lever is set all the way to "W". Also see "TELE
MACRO" in MANUAL Menu on page 36.
• For other notes, __ pg. 68.

EN19
TimeCode

Recording
FromTheMiddleOfA Tape

During recording, a time code is recorded on the
tape. This code is to confirm the location of the
recorded scene on the tape during playback.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time
code begins counting from "00:00:00"
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the
end of a previously recorded scene, the time code
continues from the last time code number.
To perform Random Assemble Editing (I_ pg, 60
65), time code is necessary. If during recording a
blank portion is left partway through the tape, the
time code is interrupted. Whe_l recording is
resumed, the time code starts counting up again
from "00:00:00". This means the camcorder may
record the same time codes as those existing in a
previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform
"Recording From The Middle Of A Tape" (r_* pg. I9)
in the following cases;
• When shooting again after playing back a
recorded tape.
• When power shuts off during shooting.
• When a tape is removed and re-inserted during
shooting.
• When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
• When shooting on a blank portion located
partway through the tape.
• When shooting again after shooting a scene then
opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (;g pg. 21 )
to find the spot at which you want to start
recording, then engage the Still Playback mode.
(::_*pg. 20)
2) Set the Power Switch to "1_" or "[]" while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch, then start recording.

Display

Framesare not displayed
during recording.

]
)

NOTES:
• The time code cannot be reseL
• During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time
code indication does not move smoothl F
• The time code is displayed only when "TIME
CODE" is set to "ON". (_y pg, 38)
When a blank portion
Time code
00:00:00

Shooting start
point

Proper

is recorded

Time code
05:43:21

on a tape

Time code
00:00:00

Shooting stop
point

Shooting start
point

recording

Time code
00:00:00

Time code
05:43:21

Time code
05:44:00

Shooting start
point

Shooting start Shooting start
point point

seconds
Minutes
(F_fneSrnes=1 second,

VIDEO PLAYBACK
• The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD
monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.
I_-_pg. 22)
• You can also view the playback picture on the
LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed
against the camcorder body.
• LCD monitor/viewflnder
indications:
• When power is supplied from a battery: the
"_"
battery indicator is displayed. I'._ pg. 84)
• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the
"_"
battery indicator does not appear.
• When a cable is connected to the AV connector,
the sound is not heard from the speaker.

| NormalPlayback
MENU

Wheel (VOLUME)

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

Power Switch
Lock Button

VIDEO/MEMORY

StillPlayback
Switch
Stop Button

(111)

Play/Pause Button (1_/11)

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

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY

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

To start playback, press I_/11.

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

Switch to "VIDEO".

NOTES:
• Clean the video heads using an optional dry
cleaning cassette when:
• No picture during playback.
• Blocks of noise appear during playback.
For details, _ pg. 75.
• If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power
is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off
automatically. To turn on again, set the Power
Switch to "OFF" then to "PLAY".

Pausesduring video playback.
1) Press 1)/11 during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press I_/11 again.
• if still playback continues for more than about
3 minutes, the camcorder's Stop mode is
automatically engaged.
• When I_/11 is pressed, the image may not
pause immediately while the camcorder
stabilizes the still image.

ShuttleSearch
Allows high-speed search in either direction during
video playback.
1) During playback, press 1_
for forward seamh,
or _
for reverse seamh.
2) To resume normal playback, press 1_/11.
• During playback, press and hold 1_
or _1_1.
The search continues as long as you hold the
button. Once you release the button, normal
playback resumes.
• A slight mosaic effc-ct appears on the display
during ShuBle Search. This is not a
malfunction.
ATTENTION:
During Shuttle Seamh, parts of
the picture may not be clearly
visible, particularly on the left
side of the screen.

BlankSearch
14elps you find where you should start recording in
the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.
(r__ pg. 19)
1 Load a cassette. (_a_pg. 15)
2

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch to "VIDEO".

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

During Stop mode,
press BLANK
SEARCH.
• The "BLANK
SEARCH"
indication appears
and the camcorder
automatically starts
reverse or forward search, then stops at the
spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before
the beginning of the detected blank portion.
• To cancel Blank Search midway, press i.

NOTES:
• Before starting Blank Search, if the current position
is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in
the reverse direction. If the current position is at a
recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the
f_)rward direction.
• Blank Search does not work if "HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE" has
appeared with the tape.
• If the beginning or end of the tape is reached
during Blank Search, the camcorder stops
automatically.
• A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of
tape may not be detected.
• The detected blank portion may be located
between recorded scenes. Before you start
recording, make sure there is no recorded scene
after the blank portion.

Slow-Motion
Playback
Frame-By-Frame
Playback
Playback
Zoom
Playback
Special
Effects
Available only with the remote control (provided).
g-_"pg. 58)

VIDEO PLAYBACK(cont.)

| Connections
ToA TVOrVCR
These are some basic types of connections. When
making the connections, refPr also to your VCR and
TV instruction manuals.

ToS

Connector
Cover****

_ToAV
S-Video cable
(optional)

(provided)

Q
@
O
O

White to AUDIO
L IN*
Red to AUDIO
R IN*
Yellow to VIDEO IN**
To S-VIDEO
IN***

Not required for watching still images only.
Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input
connectors.

***

Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO IN
and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not
necessary to connect the yellow video cable.
_*** When connecting the cable, open the cover.
] Make sure all units are turned off.
2

Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown
in the illustration.

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

Connect the VCR output to the TV input,
referring to your VCR's instruction manual.

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the
TV to its VIDEO mode.

To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV.,.
• Date/Time
Set "DATE/TIME" to "AUTO", "ON" or "OFF".
(_-z,pg. 31, 41)
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn
on/off the date indication.
• Time Code
Set "TIME CODE" to "ON" or "OFF".
(_-_pg. 31, 41)
• Indications other than datP/time and time code
Set "ON SCREEN" to "OFF", "LCD" or "LCD/TV'.
(_-_pg. 31, 41)
NOTES:
• It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the
power supply instead of the battery pack;
(_:_pg. 11)
• The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the
YTU94146B S-Video cable. Consult the JVC
Service Center described on the sheet included in
the package for details on its availability. Make
sure to connect the end with a core filter to the
camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.
• To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape or memory
card, set the camcorder_ Power Switch to '_" or
"_" then set your TV to the appropriate input
mode,.
• Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.
• If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially
shielded, do not ptace the speakers adjacent to the
TV as interference will occur in the camcorder
playback picture.
• When a cable is connected to theAVor
headphone connector, sound cannot be heard
from the speaken

D.S.C. RECORDING

EN 23

| Basic
Shooting
(D.S.C.Snapshot)

Snapshotmode with no
frame

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

There is the sound of a
shutter closing.

NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:
• Powerl:_pg.
10)
• Loading A Memory Cbrd (:_ pg. 16)
SNAPSHOT

Button

Power Switch
PUSH OPEN Button

O
•
•
•
•
•

Lock Button

VIDEO/MEMORY

1
2
3

Switch

Remove the lens cap.
Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor
fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY".

Set the Power Switch to "1_!" or "_" while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

Press SNAPSHOT. The "PHOTO"indication
appears while the snapshot is being taken.
• To check how the image looks before
recording it in the memory card, press
SNAPSHOT halfway and hold. The -..It indicator appears and stops bhnking when the
captured image is focused. To cancel the
recording, release SNAPSHOT. To record it in
the memory card, press SNAPSHOT fully.
• Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode
with no frame.
• To delete unwanted stiff images, refer to
"Deleting Files" (_:_"pg. 28).
• When you do not want to hear the shutter
sound, set "BEEF to "OFF". (."-_"pg. 31, 37)
• To change the image Size and/or Picture
Quality, _ pg. 31, 39.

Image Size (:_ pg. 39, 82)
Focus Icon (_:_pg. 82)
Shooting Icon (:_ pg. 82)
Card Icon (_ pg. 82)
Picture Quality (_ pg. 39, 82)
Remaining Number Of Shots (:_ pg. 82)

NOTES:
• Even if "DIS" is set to "ON" I:__pg. 36), the
Stabilizer will be disabled.
• If Snapshot recording is not possible, "PHOTO"
blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
• If Program AE with special effects ¢:_"lag. 33) is
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with
special effects are disabled during Snapshot
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.
• If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes
when the Power Switch is set to "_" or '_" and
power is supplied from the battery pack, the
camcorder shuts off automatically to save power.
To perform shooting again, push back and pull out
the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD
monito£
• The Motor Drive mode (y pg. 43) is disabled
when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to
"MEMORY".
• When a cable is connected to the AV connector`
the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker,
however it is recorded onto the tape.
• Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design
rule for Camera File system). They do not have any
compatibility with devices which are not
compliant to DCF.

_.J
u_.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

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

Rewind Button

Stop Button

NOTES:
• Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a
low-numbered one, this will not overwrite an
existing image, because new images are
automatically stored after the last-recorded one.
• Images shot in a file size other than "640 x 480"
"1024 x 768", "1280 x 960" and "I600 x I200"
with another devices will be displayed thumbnail
images. These thumbnail images cannot be
transferred to a PC.
• Images shot with devices (such asJVC GRDVM70) that are not compatible with DCF cannot
be viewed with this camcorder; "UNSUPPORTED
FILE!" will be displayed.

Playback
Zoom

VIDEO/
MEMORY
Switch

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

| AutoPlaybackOf Images
You can run through all the images stored in
memory card automatically.
1

NFO Button
SELECT Button
East-Forward

Button

(lt_l_)

Play/Pause Button (1_/11)

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

Set the VIDEO!MEMORY

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

Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
• The type of file (iMAGE, E-MAIL CLiP or TITLE)
which has been played back at the last time is
displayed.

If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,
_-_"pg. 25) or the title image playback (TITLE,
_:_"pg, 25) screen appears, press SELECT.The
MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "iMAGE', and
press it. The image playback screen (iMAGE)
appears.

Press alal to display the previous file. Press I_l_
to display the next file.
• Pressing INFO gives you details on the
displayed file. (_ pg. 26)
• You can also look for the desired file using
index Screen. (v_ pg. 26)
• You can turn off the on-screen playback
display. (_ pg. 26)

Switch to "MEMORY".

Perform steps 1 - 6 in "Normal Playback Of
Images".
Press l_/ll to start Auto Playback.
• If you press 41al during Auto Playback, files
are displayed in descending order.
• If you press _
during Auto Playback, files
are displayed in ascending order.
To end Auto Playback, press II.

[For Normal Playback]
To display the next image

[For Auto Playback]

Image playback screen (IMAGE)

To display the previous image

EN25
I Playback
OfVideoClips

[ Playback
Of1]tie Images

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

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

1 Load a memory
2
3
4

card. (:-a_pg. 16)

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch/o

"MEMORY".

Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
• The type of file (iMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)
which has been played back at the last time is
displayed.
if the image playback (IMAGE) or the title image
playback (TITLE) screen appears, press SELECT.
The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel
to select "E-MAIL CLIP",
and press it. The video clip
playback screen (E-MAIL
CLIP) appears.
Press 441 to select the
previous file. Press I_
to
select the next file.
• Pressing INFO gives you details o_ the
displayed file. (_ pg. 26)
• You can also look for the desired file using
Index Screen. (a:a*pg. 26)

To start playback,

press I_/11.

To stop playback,

press i.

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

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY

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

Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
• The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)
which has been played back at the last time is
displayed.

If the image playback (IMAGE) or the video clip
playback (E-MAIL CLIP) screen appears, press
SELECT.The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel
to select "TITLE", and
press it. The title image
playback screen (TITLE)
appears.
Press 4141 to select the

Switch to "MEMORY".

previous file. Press I_1_
to select the next file.
• Pressing INEO gives you details o_ the
displayed file. (_'_ pg. 26)
• You can also look for the desired file using
Index Screen. (_-_pg. 26)
I_IOTE:
If the pre-stored title images in the provided memory
card have been deleted accidentally, you can copy
the image files from the provided CD-ROM. For
details, refer to the provided software's instruction
manual included in the CD-ROM.

26 EN

D.S.C PLAYBACK(cont.)
Information

| IndexPlayback
Of Files

Screen

You can view several different files stored in the
memory card at a time. This browsing capability
makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.

Fo, Index Playback of image files, perform 1 - 6
in "Normal Playback Of images" (_:_pg. 24).
For Index Playback of video clip files, perform
1 - 6 in "Playback Of Video Clips" (_ pg. 25).

• Press the INEO Button again to close the
Information Screen.

For Index Playback of title files, perform 1 -6 in
"Playback Of Title Images" (_:_pg. 25).
Press INDEX. The Index Screen of the selected

NOTE:
With images shot with other devices or processed on
a PC; "QUALITY- - --" will be displayed.

type of file appears.
Selected file
x number

| Removing
On-Screen
Display

Index Screen

Perform steps 1 - 6 in "Normal Playback Of
Images" (v_ pg. 24) or "Playback Of Title Images"
(_ pg. 25).
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "DISPLAY",
and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the frame to
the desired file.
• Press _
to display the previous page. Press
to display the next page.
Press the MENU Wheel in. The selected file is
displayed,
• Pressing INFO gives you details on the
displayed file. (See below.)

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "OFF", and
press it. The operation mode indicator, folder/file
number and battery indicator (_iil)
disappear.
• To display the indicators again, select "ON".
Operation

mode indicator
Folder/file number

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

Folder name (_::_pg. 29)

DATE

:
:

File name (;-_ pg. 29)
Date the file was made

SIZE

Image size

QUALITY

Picture quality (IMAGE only)

TiME
PROTECT

:
:

Playback time (E-MAlL CLIP only)
When set to "ON", the file is
protected from accidental erasure.
(_ pg. 27)

Battery indicator

EN27
To protect

I ProtectingFiles

the currently

displayed

file

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental
erasure of files.
Power Switch

Rotate the MENU Wheel
to select "CURRENT", and
press it. The PROTECT
screen appears.
10 Press _ or _ to
select the desired file.

Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select
"EXECUTE", and press it.
• To cancel protection,
select "RETURN".
• Repeat steps 10 and 11
for all files you want to
protect.

Rewind Button (_141)

/
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch I

To protect all files stored in the memory
card
9

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "PROT.ALL',
and press it. The PROTECT screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "EXECUTE",
and press it.
• To cancel protection, select "RETURN".

SELECT Button
Fast-Forward Button

(llq_)

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

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY

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

Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
• The type of file (iMAGE, E-MAIL CLiP or TITLE)
which has been played back at the last time is
displayed.

Switch to "MEMORY".

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

Press SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen

appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

type of file, and press it.
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel

ozs
._
_:

NOTES:
• If the "C_" mark appears, the currently displayed
file is protected.
• When the memory card is initialized or corrupted,
even protected files are deleted. If you do not want
to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and
save them.

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

protection

from

the currently

displayed file

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "CURRENT",
and press it. The PROTECT screen appears.
10 Press _ or _ to select the desired file.
1 1

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select"EXECUTE",

and press it.
To cancel selec ran, select RETURN .
• Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all files you want to
remove protection.

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

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To remove

D.S.C PLAYBACK(cont.)
protection

in the memory
9
10

from

all files stored

card

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "CANC.ALL",
and press it. The PROTECT screen appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "EXECUTE",
and press it.
• To cancel selection, select "RETURN".

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

Power Switch
Loc

To delete

the

currently displayed file

Rotate the MENU Wheel
to select "CURRENT", and
press it. The DELETE
screen appears.
10 Press_ or _ to
select the desired file.
1 1 Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select
"EXECUTE", and press it.
• To cancel deletion,
select "RETURN".
• Repeat steps 10 and 11
for all files you want to
delete.

NOTE:
If the "_ " mark appears, the selected file is
protected and cannot be deleted.

Rewind Button (_I_I)-VI DEO/MEMOBY

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "DELETE", and
press it. The Sub Menu appears.

Switch

To delete all files stored in the memory
card

SELECT Button
Fast-Forward Button (1_1_)

Load a memory card. (_ pg. 16)

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY

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

Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
• The type of file (iMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)
which has been played back at the last time is
displayed.

Switch/o

"MEMORY".

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

Press SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen

appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

type of file, and press it.
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "ALL", and
press it. The DELETE screen appears.

1()

Rotate the MEN U Wheel/o select "EXECUTE',
and press it.
• To cancel deletion, select "RETURN".

NOTES:
• Protected files 1_ pg. 27) cannot be deleted. Tu
delete them, remove protection first.
• Once files are deleted_ they cannot be restored.
Check files before deleting.

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

EN29
I ResettingTheFileName
By resetting the fi_e name, a new folder will be
made. The new files you are going to make wilt be
stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate
the new files from previously made files. (Available
only for Image and video clip files.)
1 Load a memory card. (:-;_pg. 16)
2

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY

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

Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
• The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)
which has been played back at the last time is
displayed.

Switch to "MEMORY".

If the title image playback (TITLE, _* pg. 25)
screen appears, press SELECT. The MEMORY
SELECT screen appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

type of file (IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP), and press it.
The image or video clip playback screen (IMAGE
or E-MAIL CLIP) appears.
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

8
9

appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "NO. RESET",
and press it. The NO. RESETscreen appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "EXECUTE",
and press it. The new folder (such as
"101IVCGR") will be made and the file made of
the next shot starts from DVC00001.

I SettingPrintInformation
(DPOF
Setting)
This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to
support future systems such as automatic printing.
You can select one of the 2 print information settings
for images stored in the memory card: "To Print All
Still Images (One Print For Each)" or "To Print By
Selecting SBll Images And Number Of Prin/s'.
NOTES:
• If you load a memory card already set as shown
below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will
make prints of the selected still images
automatically.
• To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them
to a memory card. (:_ pg. 55)

ToPrintAllStillImages(OnePrintEarEach)
oc:

Load a memory card. (_,_pg. 16)
set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY".

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

Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
• The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)
which has been played back at the last time is
displayed.

If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,
_ pg. 25) or the title image playback (TITLE,
_ pg. 25) screen appears, press SELECT. The
MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

Folder and File names
Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made
using a number which is larger by one than the
largest number of the file names which are in use.
Even if you delete an image or video clip file with a
number in the middle of range, the number will not
be used for a new shot; a gap will remain in the
numerical sequence.
If the file name reaches
DVC09999, a new folder (such as "I01JVCGR')
wilt
be made and the file name will start again from
DVC00001.

,_
_t.
€_
k_

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "IMAGE", and
press it. The image playback screen
appears.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
8 Rotate the MENU Wheel
to select "DPOF', and
press it. The Sub Menu
appears.
9 Rotate the MENU Wheel
to select "ALL 1", and
press it. The DPOF screen
appears.
10 Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select
"EXECUTE", and press it.
The normal playback
screen appears.
• To cancel selection,
select "RETURN".
ON

t._

(IMAGE)

CONTINUED

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D.S.C. PLAYBACK(cont.)

ToPrintBySelecting
StillImagesAndNumber
Of Prints
1
2

3
4

Perform steps 1 -- 8 in "To Print All Still Images
(One Print For Each)" (_ pg. 29).
Rotate the MENU Wheel
to select "CURRENT", and
press it. The DPOF screen
appears.
Press 4141 or 1_1_ to
select the desired file.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the number
indication

(00), and press it.

Select the number of prints
by rotating the MENU
Wheel towards "+" to
increase number, or
towards "-." to decrease
the number, and press it.
• Repeat steps 3 through 5
for the desired number of prints.
• The number of prints can be set up to 15.
• To correct the number of prints, select the
image again and change the number.
Rotate the MENU Wheel
to select "RETURN", and
press it. The "SAVE?"
appears.
• If you did not change
any settings in step 3
through 5, the Menu
Screen reappears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "EXECUTE" to
save the setting you have just made, and press it.
• To cancel selection, select "CANCEL".

To ResetThe NumberOf Prints

1
2

Perform steps 1 -- 8 in "To Print All Still Images
(One Print For Each)" (_ pg. 29).
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "RESET", and

press it. The DPOF screen appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select "EXECUTE",
and press it. The normal playback screen
appears.
• To cancel selection, select "RETURN".
• The number of prints is reset to 0 for air still
images.

CAUTION:
While performing the above, never disconnect
power, as this may cause the memory card to be
corrupted.

I InitializingA MemoryCard
You can initialize a memory card anytime.
After initializing, all files and data stored in the
memory card, including those which have been
protected, are cleared.
1 set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY".
2

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

Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
Pressthe MENU Wheel in.

The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel

to setect "FORMAT", and
press it. The FORMAT
screen appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel
to setect "EXECUTE", and
press it. The memory card
is initialized.
• When initialization is finished, "NO IMAGES
STORED", "NO E_MAIL CLIP STORED" or
"NO TITLE DATA STORED" appears.
• To cancel initiahzation, select "RETURN".

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

MENUS FOR DETAILED AD3USTMENT

I Changing
TheMenuSettings
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-_-use, onscreen menu system that simplifies many of the
more detailed camcorder settings. (_ pg. 32 41)

EN 3]
Menus without
Sub Menus
--_[_ WIPE/FADER, I_1 PROGRAM AE,
EXPOSURE, _ W. BALANCE
1) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired
parameter.
Example: I_1 PROGRAM AE Menu
Selected menu icon blink

MENL

Power Switch
Selected parameter
Lock Button

VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch

For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:
• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO"
or "MEMORY".

2) Press the MENU Wheel in,
Selection is complete. The
Menu Screen returns.
• Repeat the procedure if
you wish to set other
function menus.
3) Press the MENU Wheel in
again. The Menu Screen doses.
Menus with Sub Menus
--_
CAMERA, 1_ MANUAL, _] SYSTEM,
CAMERA DISPLAY, 1_1 DSC, m VIDEO,
VIDEO DISPLAY
1) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired
function, and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
Example: 1_ CAMERA Menu
Selected function

• Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
For Video Playback Menus:
• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".

Selected menu icon blinks.

• Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
• For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to "D.S.C.
PLAYBACK" (_" pg. 24).
2
3

Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
Menu Screenfor Video
and D.S.C. Recording
Menu

Menu Screenfor Video
PlaybackMenu

2) Rotate the MENU Wheel
to select the desired

Sub Menu

parameter.

3) Press the MENU Wheel in.
Setection is complete.
• Repeat the procedure if
you wish to set other
function menus.

Rotate the MENU Whee[ to select the desired
function, and press it. The selected function
menu appears.

Setting procedure hereafter depends on the
setected function.
CONTINUED

RECORDINGMENUS

MENUS FORDETAILEDAD3USTMENT(cont.)

4) Press the MENU Wheel in.
The Menu Screen returns.
• Repeat the procedure if
you wish to set other
function menus.
5) Press the MENU Wheel in
again. The Menu Screen
closes.
NOTES:
• The '_" settings are effective when the Power
Switch is set to both '_1" and '_". However, the
menu settings can be changed only when the
Power Switch is set to '_".
• The "_" settings are effective only when the
Power Switch is set to '_".
• The "_?J" functions which are set when the Power
Switch is set to '_" are also applied when the
Power Switch is set to "PLAY".
• The '_"
(CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are
effective even when the Power Switch is set to
'1_1".However, the menu settings can be changed
only when the Power Switch is set to '_".
• The '_"
(CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are
effective only for shooting except "BRIGt lT".
• The '_"
(VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective
only for video playback except "BRIGHT".
• The date, indication can also be turned on/offby
pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote
control (provided). 1__"pg. 22, 52, 62)

i WipeOrFaderEffects
IMPORTANT:
Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with
certain modes of Program AE with special effects.
(_-_"pg. 33) If an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is
selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out.
These effects let you make pro-style scene
transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from
one scene to the next.
Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started
or stopped.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".
2

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

Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.

Set "_"

to the desired mode. (_ pg. 31 )

TOactivate the Fade-in or Wipe-ln, press FADE/
WIPE during Record-Standby mode.
• The selected effect indicator appears.
To activate the Fade-out or Wipe-out, press
FADE/WIPE during recording.
• The setected effect indicator appears.
6

Press the Recording Start!Stop Button to activate
the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.

TO deactivate the selected effect...
Press FADE/WIPE again in step 6. The effPct
indicator disappears.
NOTE:
You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by
pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop
Button.

I_@WIPE/FADER
(Factory-preset: FADER-WHITE)
[]

FADER-WHITE: Fade in or out with a white

screen.

[_IFADER-BEACK:

Fade in

out

with

black

screen.

B.W FADER-B.W: Fade in to a color screen from a
black and white screen, or fade out from color to
black and white.

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_]
WIPE - CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen
from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe
out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black
screen.
I_
WIPE - WINDOW: The scene starts in the
center of a black screen and wipes in toward the
corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually
wiping out to the center.
[]
WIPE - SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or
wipe out from left to right.
I_
WIPE - DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a
black screen open to the left and right, revealing the
scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears
from left and right to cover the scene.
[]
WIPE - SCROLL: The scene wipes in from the
bottom to the top of a [)lack screen, or wipes out
from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.
r_
WIPE - SHUTTER: Wipe in from the center of
a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe
out from the top and bottom toward the center
leaving a black screen.

| Program
AEWithSpecial
Effects
IMPORTANT:
Some modes of Program AE with special effects
cannot be use([ with certain Wipe/Fader effc-cts.
(g* pg. 32) If an unusable mode is selected, the
indicator of Wipe/Fader effects blinks or goes out.
1 Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2

Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.

3
4

Set "_1" to the desired mode. (:-wpg. 31 )
Press PROG.AE to activate the selected effect.

PROGRAM
AE
(Factory-preset:

SHUTTER 1/60)

1/_ SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is fixed at 11
60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear
when shooting a TV screen become narrower.
11_ SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is fixed at
I/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when
shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor
tamp is reduced.
SPORTS
(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 - 1/4000)
This setting allows fast-moving images to be
captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slowmotion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the
darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function
under good lighting conditions.
_._ SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may
otherwise appear too dark when shooting in
extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.
[]
SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that
may otherwise appear too [)right when shooting
under extremely strong direct lighting such as
spotlights.
NOTE:
"SPOTLIGHT" has the same effect as -3 with the
exposure control, lY pg. 46)
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more
natural White Balance (r__ pg. 34, 47) is
automatically
set 1o " _(', but can be changed to
your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the
camcorder automatically
adjusts the focus from
approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m
(32 ill, adjust the focus manually. The flash does not
fire in this mode.

• The selected effect indicator appears.
To deactivate the selected effect...
Press PROG,AE again. The effect indicator
disappears.
NOTES:
• Program AE with special effects can be changed
during recording or during Record-Standby.
• Some modes of Program AE with special effects
cannot be used during Night-Alive.

CONTINUED

RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

[]
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint
like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema
mode for a classic look.
MONOTONE:

Like classic black and white

films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together
with the Cinema mode, it enhances the "classic
film" effPct.
_1_ CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a
strobe effect.
STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of
consecutive snapshots.
[]
MIRROR*: Creates a mirror image on the right
half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal image
on the other half.

| Camera
Menu
[] CAMERA
Recording
mode
AIMws you to set the recording mode (SPor LP)
depending on your preference.
REC MODE

(Factory-preset: SP)

SP: Standard Play
I.P: Long Play--.more economical,
times the recording time.

providing 1.5

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

Switch

| Exposure
Control
I_ EXPOSURE

(Factory-preset: AUTO)

For details, refer to "Exposure Control" (_;_ pg. 46).
AUTO : Returns k_ automatic exposure control.
MANUAl- : Makes the exposure control indicator
appear.

• Audio Dubbing _ pg. 59) and Insert Editing
(_:_pg. 60) are possible on tapes recorded in the
SP mode.
• If the recording mode is switched during
recording, the playback picture will be blurred at
the switching point.
• It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP
mode on this camcorder be played back on this
camcordea
• During playback of a tape recorded on another
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there
may be momentary pauses in the sound.

Soundmode

| WhiteBalance
Adjustment
W. BALANCE

(Factory-preset: AUTO)

For details, refer to "White Balance Adjustment"
(r_* pg. 47).
AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically.
_A MW8: Adjust the white batance manually
when shooting under various types of lighting.
e(

FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of
lighting is used.

SOUND MODE

(Factory-preset: 12 bit)

12 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound
on four separate channels, and is recommended
for use when performing Audio Dubbing.
(Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous
models)
16 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound
on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48
kHz mode of previous models)

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Zooming

Gain up

ZOOM

(Factory-preset: 40X)

10X: When set to "10X" while using digital zoom,
the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since
digital zoom wilt be disengaged.
40X*: Allows you to use the Digital 7oom. By
digitally processing and magnifying images,
zooming is possible from t0X (the optical zoom
limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification.
300X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By
digitally processing and magnifying images,
zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom
limit), to a maximum of 300X digital
magnification.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to "VIDEO".

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

(Factory-preset: FULL)

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

FUrL

NEGA

PIN-UP

FRAME

GAIN UP

(Factory-preset: AGC)

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no
picture brightness adjustment.
AGC: The overall appearance may be grainy, but
the image is bright.
AUTO _l-'-A : The shutter speed is automatically
adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor
lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter
image than in the AGC mode, but the subject's
movements are not smooth or natural. The overall
appearance may be grainy. White the shutter
speed is being automatically adiusted , "_0.-'-A" is
displayed.

Navigationtime
NAVIGATION
(Factory-preset: MANUAL)
5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC:
The captured image is store(] in the memory card
as a thumbnail image when the recording time is
over the navigation time.
For example, "5SEC" is suitable to record short
scenes with the thumbnail images. (_ pg. 48)
I Iowever, the store(] thumbnail images may take
up a lot of memory. In this case, using the
memory card with large capacity is
recommended.

MANUAL: Enables thumbnail
manually. (_ pg. 49).

_a
s.5

images to be made

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RECORDING MENUS (conE..)

5-Second
Recording

| ManualMenu

Reco_ a vacation or an
clips to keep the action
available onty for video
1 Set 5S to 5S.( '_

_1 MANUAL
DigitalImageStabilization

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder
enters Record-Standby mode automatically.
• Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop
Button again within 5 seconds after recording
starts, Record-Standby mode is not engaged.

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

(Factory-preset: ON)

NOTES:
• Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or under the following
conditions:
• When shooting subjects with vertical or
horizontal stripes.
• When shooting dark or dim subjects.
• When shooting subjects with excessive
backtighting.
• When shooting scenes with movement in
various directions.
• When shooting scenes with low-contrast
backgrounds.
• Switch offthis mode when recording with the
camcorder on a tripod.
• The "[_llJ" indicator blinks orgoes out if the
Stabilizer cannot be used.

Self-Timer
For details, refer to "Self-Timer" (_ pg. 43).
SELF-TIMER
OFF/ON
_._

(Factory-preset: OFF)

pg. 3t)

• "5S" appears.

To compensate for unstabte images caused by
camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
DIS
OFF / ON [_11_

important event in 5-second
moving. This function is
recording.

To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording
mode...
Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button
in step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in
CAMERA Menu (_ pg. 35), then press SNAPSHOT.
The camcorder records a 5-second still. When "5S"
is set to "Anim.', this function is not available,
5S

(Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF: Disables 5-Second Recording.
5S: Enables 5-Second Recording.
Anita.: Allows you to record a few frames only. By
using an inanimate object and changing its
position between shots, you can record the
subject as though it is moving.
NOTE:
When "5S" is set to "Anita.', the 5-Second
Recording mode is not available. Animation
recording of a few frames only is taken instead.

Maximumtelephotosetting
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in
_cus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless
there is a distance more than I m (3.3 if) to the
subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum
telephoto setting.
TELE MACRO
OFF: Disables the function.

(Factory-preset: OFF)

ON: When set to "ON", you can shoot a subject
as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm
(2 ft).
NOTE:
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go
out of focus.

EN37
Wide mode
WIDE MODE

(Factory-preset:

OFF)

OFF: Records with no change in the screen ratio.
For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.
CINEMA*F'-7: Inser/s black bands at the top and
bottom of the screen. The _ indicator appears,
During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black
bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut
and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When using
this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV's
instruction manual. During playback/recording
on
4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder,
black bands are
inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and
the image appears like a lelter boxed 16:9 movie.
SQUEEZE*[_]: For playback on TVs with an
aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image
to fit the screen without distortion. The []
indicator appears. When using this mode, refer to
your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. During
playback/recording
on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/
viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.
D.WIDE*ImI: The [] indicator appears. The
zoom range is extended beyond the maximum
optical zoom wide angle range. This mode's wide
angle setting is equivalent to using a 0.7X wide
conversion lens, Zooming is possible from 0.7X to
a magnification set in CAMERA Menu. This mode
is suitable for shooting in a small room.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to "VIDEO".

| SystemMenu
I_] SYSTEM
Beep,melodyandshuttersound
BEEP

(Factory-preset: MELODY)

OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,
shutter sound is recorded on the tape.
REEP:The beep sounds when the power is turned
on or off, and at the beginning and end of
recording. It also activates the shutter sound
effect. (_-_pg. 23, 42)
MELODY: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds
when any operation is performed. It also activates
the shutter sound effect. (g::rpg. 23, 42)

Tallylampsetting
TALLY

(Factory-preset: ON)

OFF: The tally lamp remains off at all times.
ON: The/ally
recording.

lamp comes on to signal the start of

Remotecontrolsetting
For details, refer to "USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT" (_ pg. 56).
REMOTE
(Factory-preset:
OFF: Disables the remote control operations.

Windcut

ON: Enables the remote control
WIND CUT

(_ctory-preset:

ON)

operations.

OFF)

OFF: Disengages the function.
ON _.: Helps cut down on noise created by
wind. The "_." indica/or appears. The quality of
the sound will change. This is normal.

CONTINUED

RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

Automatic
demonstration
mode
Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE
with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm
how these functions operate. (_:_ pg. 9)
DEMO MODE
(Factory-preset: ON)
OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take
place.
ON: Demonstrates certain functions such as
Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be
used to confirm how these functions operate.
Demonstration starts in the following cases:
• When the Menu Screen is closed after "DEMO
MODE" is turned "ON".
• With "DEMO MODE" set to "ON", if there is no
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power
Switch is set to "1_1"or "_".
Performing any operation during the
demonstration stops the demonstration
temporarily, ff no operation is performed for more
than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will
resume.

I DisplayMenu
[_] CAMERA
DISPLAY
Brightness
adjustment
of thedisplay
BRIGHT
For details, refer to "Brightness Adjustment Of The
D splay (_ pg. I3).

Displaysetting
ON SCREEN

(Factory-preset: LCD/TV)

LCD: Keeps the camcorder's display (except the
date, time and time code) from appearing on the
connected TV screen.
LCD/TV: Makes the camcorder's display appear
on screen when the camcorder is connected to a
TV.

NOTES:
• Ira cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration
cannot be turned on.
• "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the
camcorder power is turned off.
• If'DEMO MODE" remains "ON", some functions
will not be available. After viewing demo, set to
"OFF".

Dateandtimedisplaysetting

Titleimpose

Time codesetting

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

(Factory-preset: BACKGRND)

DATE/TIME

(Factory-preset: AUTO)

OFF: The date/time does not appear.
AUTO: Displays the date/time for approx.
5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from
"OFF" to "l_l" or "@'.
ON: The date/time is always displayed.

TIME CODE

(Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF: Time code is not displayed.

BACKGRND: Superimposes the tige/frame over
images.

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

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

displayed during recording.

Clockadjustment

Priority setting
When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD
monitor is opened, you can select which one k_ use.
PRIORITY

(Factory-preset: LCD)

LCD: Allows you to use the LCD monitor.
FINDER: Allows you to use the viewfinder.

Resetting
menusettings
CAM RESET
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.
RETURN: Does not reset all settings to the factorypreset.

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

EN39
|DSCMenu

ImagineSize/Picture
Quality
640 x 480/
FINE

DSC

Picturequality
The Picture Quality
mode can be selected
to best
match your needs. Two Picture
Quality
modes
are
available:
FINE (_)
and STANDARD
(_])
(in order
of quality).
QUALITY

(Factory-preset:

FINE)

8 MB**

MultiMediaCard
8 MB*
16 MB*

32 MB*

105

215

640 x 480/
STANDARD

165

190

320

645

1024 x 768/
FiNE

t00

1024 x 768/
STANDARD

160

320

1280 x 960/
FiNE

1280 x 960/
STANDARD

105

215

1600 x 1200/
FiNE

1600 x 1200/
STANDARD

t35

FINE / STANDARD

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

Imagesize
The Image Size mode
your needs.
IMAGE

can be selected

SIZE

to best match

(Factory-preset:

640 x 480 / 1024
1600 x 1200

1280

x 960)

x 768 / 1280 x 960 /

Optional
Provided (9 title images pre-stored)

Recording
mediaselection
REC SELECT

The settings can be changed only when
MEMORY
Switch is set to "MEMORY".
Number

Ima_geSize/Picture
Quality

of Storable

8M8"

the VIDEO/

Images

SD Memory Card
16M8"
32 M8* 64 MB*

640 x 480/
FINE

205

425

640 x 480/
TAN DARD

160

295

625

1285

1024 x 768/
FINE

200

1024 x 768/
TANDARD

t45

310

640

125

1280 x 960/
TANDARD

205

425

1600 x 1200/
FINE

1600 x 1200/
TANDARD

130

275

"VIDEO",
tape.

r_)

still

images

are recorded

only

onto

the

_Pr_I/_M:
When Snapshot
recording
is
performed
with the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch set
to "VIDEO",
still images are recorded
not only
onto the tape but also in the memory
card
(640 x 480 pixels).
In this mode,
the "SNAP
MODE"
selection
in CAMERA Menu is also
applicable

1280 x 960/
FINE

(Factory-preset:

17_ : When Snapshot recording
is performed
with the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch set to

NOTE:

Approximate

to memory

card

recording.

4"0

PLAYBACK MENUS

Synchro
adjustment

I VideoMenu

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

r_VIDEO

SYNCHRO

Playback
sound

Recording
mode

During tape playback, the camcorder detects the
sound mode in which the recording was made, and
plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to
accompany your playback picture. According to the
menu access explanation on page 31, select
"SOUND MODE" or "12bit MODE" from the Menu
Screen and set it to the desired parameter.

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

SOUND MODE

STEREO IH: Sound is output on both "L" and "R"
channels in stereo.

NOTE:
_RECMODE _ can be set when the Power Switch is
set to "PLAY" or _'.

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

Dubbing
fromtapeto memorycard

12bit MODE

(Factory-preset: STEREO IHI)

(Factory-preset: SOUND 1 )

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

(Factory-preset: -+0.0)

(Factory-preset: SP)

REC MODE
SP/LP

17_ _._

COPY

(Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF: Enables snapshots to be taken during tape
ptayback.
ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a
tape to a memory card. (_ pg. 55)

SOUND 1: Original sound is output on both "L"
and "R" channels in stereo.

Deletingthumbnail
images

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

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

NOTES:
• For GR-DV800/500
owners: You can also use
AUDIO button on the provided remote control
(_;_pg. 56) to change the output sound (without
having to access the Playback Menu).
• The "SOUND MODE" setting is available for both
12-bit and 16.bit sound. (In previous models"
functions, "12-bit" is called "32 kHz" and "I 6-bit"
is called "48 kHz".)
• The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in
which the recording was made during fast-forward
or rewind. During playback the sound mode is
displayed in the upper left corner.

images"

NAVLDEL
IMAGE SEL / TAPE SEL / ALL / RETURN

S-Video/AV input
S/AV INPUT

(Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF: Enables audio and video signal input from
DV IN/OUT connector. (_ pg. 54)
ON: Enables audio/video signal input from the AV
and S-Video connectors. (_ pg. 52)

EN41
NOTE:
The date indicatkm can also be turned on/off by
pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control
_rovided). (__ pg. 22, 52, 62)

| SystemMenu
I_] SYSTEM
Each setting is hnked with "_1", which appears
when the Power Switch is set to "_". (;-9 pg. 31 ) The
parameters are the same as in the description on
page 37.
BEEP
OFF / REEP/ MELODY
TALLY

Display
ON SCREEN Settin :
For playback sound, tape
speed and tape running
during vldeo playback-

(Factory-preset: MELODY)
(Factory-preset: ON)

OFF/ON
REMOTE

(Factory preset: ON)

DATE/TIME Setting:
For date/time.

OFF/ON
DEMO MODE

(Factory-preset: ON)

OFF/ON
TITLE W/

(Factory-preset: BACKGRND)
RACKGRND / IMAGE

PRIORITY

(Factory-preset: LCD)

LCD / FINDER
CAM RESET
EXECUTE / RETURN

TIME CODE Setting:
For time code.
Minutes
Seconds
Frames*

| DisplayMenu

* 30 frames = 1 second

I_1 VIDEO DISPLAY
The parameters (except "OFF" in ON SCREEN
settings) are the same as in the description on
page 38.

Brightness
adjustment
of thedisplay
BRIGHT
For details, refer to "Brightness Adjustment Of The
Disptay" (_-_pg. 13).
ON SCREEN
OFF / ECD / LCD/TV

(Factory-preset: LCD)

When set to "OFF", the camcorder's display
disappears.
DATE/TIME
OFF / AUTO / ON

(Factory-preset: OFF)

When set to "AUTO", the date/time are disptayed
in the following cases:
• When playback starts. The camcorder displays
the date/time when scenes are recorded.
• When the date is changed during playback.
TIME CODE
OFF/ON

(Factory-preset: OFF)

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

|Night Alive

|Snapshot(ForVideoRecording)
SNAPSHOT

Button

Power Switch
Power Switch
Loci

VIDEO/MEMORY

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they
would be under good natural lighting. Although the
recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is
strobing due to the slow shutter speed.
1 Set the Power Switch to "[]" while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2

Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the
viewfinder fully.

Press NIGHT so that the Night-Alive indicator
"_"
appears.
• The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to
provide up to 30 times sensitivity.
• "A" appears beside "_"
while the shutter
speed is being automatically adjusted.

To deactivate Night-Alive..,
Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Alive
disappears.

indicator

NOTES:
• During Night-Alive, the following functions or
settings cannot be activated and its indicator
blinks or goes out:
• Some modes of "Program AE With Special
Effects" 1__ pg. .33).
• "GAIN UP" in CAMERA Menu. I__ pg. 35)
• "DIS" in MANUAL Menu. (_ pg. 36)
• During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the
camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a
tripod is recommended.

Switch.

This feature lets you record still images that look like
photographs on/o a/ape.
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".
2

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

3
4

Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
Set "SNAP MODE" to the desired mode.

(_ pg. 31, 35)
Press SNAPSHOT.
• The "PHOTO" indication appears and a still
image wilt be recorded for approx. 6 seconds,
then the camcorder re-enters the RecordStandby mode.
• You can perform Snapshot also during
recording. A still image wilt be recorded for
approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording
resumes.
• Regardless of the Power Switch position ("l_l"
or "_'), Snapshot recording takes place using
the selected Snapshot mode.

NOTES:
• To remove the shutter sound, refer to "BEEP" on
page 3Z
• If Snapshot recording is not possible, the "PHOT0"
indication blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

EN
• If Program AE with special effects (::_pg. 33) is
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with
special effects are disabled during Snapshot
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.
• If SNAPSHOT is pressed when "DIS" is set t_)
"ON" I_::_pg. 36}, the Stabilizer will be disabled.
• During playback as well, all snapshot modes
except Nega mode are available when
'__ _ M COPY" is set t_) "OFF" in VIDEO Menu.
('._ pg. 40) However, the shutter sound is not
heard.
• During Snapshot recording, the image displayed
in the viewfinder may be partially missing.
However, there is no effect in the recorded image.
• When a cable is connected to the AV connector,
the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker,
however it is recorded onto the tape.

I Self-Timer
Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator
can become part of the scene in a more naturat way,
adding the final touch to a memorable picture.
1 Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
Open the LCD monitor fuity, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
• You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180 °
so that it faces forward and view yourself while
serf-recording with the viewfinder pushed
back.
Set "SELF-TIMER" to
"ON _.._'. (_,_pg. 31,361

MotorDriveMode

To engage the Self-Timer
for video recording, press
the Recording Start/Stop

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an
effect similar to serial photography. (Interval
between still images: approx. 1 second)
• The Motor Drive mode is disabled when "REC
SELECT" is set to "_.17_1_'.
(_ pg. 39)

Button.
• After 15 seconds, the
beep sounds and video
recording starts.
To stop Self-Timer
recording, press the
Recording Start!Stop
Button again.
• The camcorder re-enters
Record-Standby mode.

._.

OR
Press SNAPSHOT.
• After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and
snapshot recording star/s. After that, the
camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.
To end SelgTimer recording, select "OFF" in
step 3.

CONTINUED

FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

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

MENI
FOCUS Button
Power Switch

When

the

SNAPSHOT
shown:

Recording
is pressed,

Start/Stop
the tally

Button
lamp

TITLE Button

or
changes

INDEX

Button

11hie Impose

Begins blinking -(Sel f-Timer starts)

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

Title Selection
Blinksquickly
(Self-Timershootingss_%r_
_

Stopsblinking and stayson J
(Self-Timervideo recording
starts)

After approx.
15 sec.

Perform steps l to6in"PtaybackOfTitle
Images" (::s pg. 25).

2
3

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

gtie, and i)ress it.
Set "TITLE W/" to the desired mode.
(_-_pg. 31, 38)

OR
Turnsoff
(Self-Timer snapshot
recording occurs)

Title Recording
5

PressTITLE during recording. The selected title/
frame is recorded.
• Press TITLE again to turn off the title/frame.

NOTES:
• Tide Impose can also be used for clubbing.
• YOUcan delete unwanted titles/frames ("Deleting
Files" l:"z-pg. 28)) or protect important ones from
accidental erasure ("Protecting Files" _:_ pg. 27)).
• A title/frame created on a PC can be transferred to
a memory card using the provided software.
Transferred titles/frames are displayed from title
index number 12. They can be used together with
the titles/frames in the provided memory card. Fur
details on creating/transferring titles/frames, refer
to the software instructions.

EN45
I AutoFocus

I ManualFocus

The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close
as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity.
Focusdetection zone

NOTE:
If you are using the viewfinder, you should already
have performed "Viewfinder Adjustment"
I__ pg. 12).
]
2

I Iowever, correct focus may not be obtainable in the
situations listed below (in these cases perform
"Manuat Focus"):
• When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
• When illumination is low.*
• When the subject has no contrast (difference in
[)rightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color
wall, or a dear, blue sky.*
• When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.*
• When the scene contains minute patterns or
identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
• When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
• When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear
blinking: _, _1, • and Jt

Set the Power Switch to "[_" while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator
appears.
To focus on a further subject, rotate the MENU
Wheel clockwise. The "•"
indicator appears
and blinks.
While focusing on a
further subject

Manual focus
indicator
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU
Wheel counterclockwise. The "_l" indicator
appears and blinks.
While focusingon
a
nearer
subject

Manual focus
indicator

.....

NOTES:
• If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing
is not possible. Keep the lens clean. 1__"pg. 77)
When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth
or wait for it to dry naturally.
• When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom
out first. (_:'_pg. !8) If zoomed-in in the auto focus
mode_ the camcorder may automatically zoom
out depending on the distance between the
camcorder and the subject. This will not occur
when "TELE MACRO" is set to "ON". (__ pg. 36)

To reset to Auto Focus...
Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch

to -I_-.

NOTES:
• Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum
telephoto position when you use the Manual
Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the
wide-angle positkm, sharply focused images
cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the
depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.
• When the focus level cannot be adjusted any
further or closer, " _ "or "_tk " will blink.

_(_ EN

FEATURESFORRECORDING(cont.)

Lock Button

Wheel

Power Switch

| Exposure
Control
Manua! exposure control is recommended in the
following situations:
• When shooting using reverse lighting or when the
background is too bright.
• When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
• When the background is overly dark or the subject
is bright.
1 Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2

Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.

Set "D" to "MANUAL". (_ pg. 31,34)
• The exposure control indicator appears.

To brighten the image, rotate the MENU Wheel
towards "+'. To darken the image, rotate the
MENU Wheel towards "--'. (maximum ±6)
• +3 exposure has the same effect as the
backlight compensation, g-_ pg. 47)
• --3 exposure has the same effect as when "1_"
is set to "SPOTLIGHT". (_mpg. 33)

Press the MENU Wheel in. Exposure adjustment
is complete.

TO return to automatic exposure control...
Set "D"/o
"AUTO". (_:_pg. 31,34) Or, set the
Power Switch to "1_!".
NOTES:
• You cannot use the manual exposure control at the
same time when "_" is set t_* "SPOTLIGHT" or
"SNOW" _:_7lag. 33), or with the backlight
compensation. 13 pg. 47)
• If the adjustment does not cause any visible
change in brightness, set "GAIN UP" to "AUTO".
(t> pg. 31, 35)

| IrisLock
Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in
well-lit environments/o keep too much light from
entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow
in more light.
Use this function in the following situations:
• When shooting a moving subject.
• When the distance to the subject changes (so its
size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder
changes), such as when the subject is backing
away.
• When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
• When shooting objects under a spotlight.
• When zooming.
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even
when the subject moves away from you, the image
will not darken or brighten.
I

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

Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.

Set "D" to "MANUAL". (_mpg, 3I, 34)
• The exposure control indicator appears.

Adjust zoom so that the subject
monitor or the viewfinder, then
the MENU Wheel in for over 2
exposure control indicator and
indication appear.
Press the MENU Wheel in.
The "1_" indication
changes to "_l" and the iris
is locked.

To return to automatic iris
control,..
Set '_"
to "AUTO".

fitls the LCD
press and hold
seconds. The
the "ll"

Iris LockIndicator

g:_ pg. 31, 34) Or, set the
Power Switch/o "1_1".
• The exposure control indicator and "_l"
disappear.
TO lock the exposure control and the irls,,,
After step 3 of "Exposure Control', adiust the
exposure by rotating the MENU Wheel. Then lock
the iris in step 5 of "Iris Lock". For automatic
locking, select "AUTO" in step 3. The iris becomes
automatic after about 2 seconds.

EN47
| Backlight
Compensation

| ManualWhiteBalance
Adjustment

Backlight compensation
brightens the subject
quickly.
Press BACK LIGHT. The
[] indicator is displayed
and the subject is
BACK LIGHT Button
brightened. If pressed
again, [] disappears and
the brightness returns to the previous level.
• Using the BACK LIGHT Button may cause the light
around the subject to become too bright and the
subject to become white.
• Backlight compensations is also available when
the Power Switch is set to "m".

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

Lock Button

Power Switch
MENU

Wheel

| WhiteBalance
Adjustment
The white balance that refers to the correctness of
color reproduction under various lighting, if the
white balance is correct, all other colors wilt be
accurately reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.
I Iowever, more advanced camcorder operators
control this function manually to achieve a more
professional color/tint reproduction.
(Factory-preset: AUTO)

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

Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.

Ilold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the
subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that
the white paper fills the screen.

AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically.
_A MWB: Adjust the white balance manually
when shooting under various types of lighting.
(_-_"Manual White Balance Adjustment")
FIN[: Outdoors on a sunny day.
"_

CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.

._( HALOGI:N:
lighting is used.

A video light or simitar type of

• For the setting, refer to "Changing The Menu
Settings" (_ pg. 31 ).
• The selected mode indicator except "AUTO"
appears.
TO return to automatic white balance...
Set "_"
to "AUTO". (_ pg. 3], 34) Or, set the
Power Switch to -I_"
NOTE:
White balance cannot be used when '_"
"SEPIA" or "MONOTONE". (__ pg. 34)

is set to

Set "_;:_" to "MWB". (_ pg. 31, 34)
• The _A indication blinks slowly.
Remove the lens cap.

Press the MENU Wheel in until _a begins
blinking rapidly.
When the setting is completed, _a resumes
normal blinking.
Press the MENU Wheel in twice. The Menu
Screen closes and the Manual White Balance
indicator _ is displayed.

NOTESt
• In step 5, it may be difficult to focus on the white
pape_ In such a case, adjust focus manually.
I_-_pg. 4_)
• A subject can be shot under various types of
lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent_
candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is
different depending on the light source, the
subject tint will differ depending on the white
balance settings. Use this function for a more
natural result.
• Once you adjust white balance manually, the
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or
the battery removed.

FEATURESFORRECORDING(cont.)
• When the recording time
is over the navigation
time set in step 5, "[]"
appears briefly, then the
image of the point where
recording is started is
captured and stored in
captured image is
the memory card as a
being stored in the
memory card.
thumbnail image.
• if the Recording Start/
Stop button is pressed
before "ml_" stops
blinking, the image of the
point where the loaded memory card is
recognised is captured.

| NAVIGATION
Function
The Navigation Function helps you check tape
conten/s by making thumbnail images on a memory
card.
MENU Wheel

Power Switch
Lock Butto
Rewind Button (-_F_)
7

VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch
NAVI Button

Press the Recording Start!Stop Button to stop
recording.

To make thumbnail images after video recording
manually...
1) Perform steps 1 to 4 above.
2) Set "NAViGATiON"
to "MANUAL".
( €- pg, 31, 35)
3) After the recording, press NAVI STORE.
• The "[_" indicator appears briefly and the
captured image is stored in the memory card as
a thumbnail image.
NOTES:

NAVI STORE Button
Fast-Forward

Button (1_1_)

Tomakethumbnail
imagesduringvideo
recording
automatically

Load a cassette. (_ pg. 15)

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

`3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
4

Switch to "VIDEO".

Set the Power Switch to "1_" or "_" while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

Set "NAVIGATION" to the desired navigation
storing time. (_-_pg. 31,35)
• If the ".@." indicator appears blinking on the
screen, wait until it stops blinking. If it does not
stop blinking after a while, check if a memory
card is Maded.

• The remaining number of storable thumbnail
images also appears on the screen when it reaches
10 or less. If "REC SELECT" is set to "_12_/_ M"
in DSC Menu, the number shows how many
640 x 480 pixet images can be stored.
• If "5S" is set to "5S" or "Anita." in MANUAL
Menu, the NAVIGATION function will not work
properly.

Tofindscenes
ontapeusingthumbnail
images
(NAVIGATION
Search)
1

Load a cassette. (_:_pg, 15)

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

,3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY

swit_ h to "VIDEO".

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

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording.

Press NAVI during video playback or stop mode.
• The loaded cassette's
NAVIGATION thumbnail
image screen appears,
• Press _141 to display the
previous page. PressI_
to display the next page.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired
image, and press it.

EN49
• The "NAVIGATION SEARCH" indication
appears blinking and the camcorder starts
searching the tape for the relevant point of the
selected thumbnail image.
TO cancel NAVIGATION search midway...
Press 1_/11, 414, _
or II.

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

Toaddthumbnail
imagesduringvideo
playback

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

Perform steps 1 to4 in "To find scenes on tape
using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search)".

IMPORTANT."

Press I_/11 to start video playback.

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

Todeletethumbnail
images

appears.

• If you change the memory card while shooting on
one tape, two memory cards will share the tapes
thumbnail images. We recommend that you use
one memory card for one tape.
• NAVIGATlONSearchduesnotworkifthecurrent
position is at a blank portion on the tape. Also, do
not leave a blank portion partway through the tape
when shooting,- otherwise, NAVIGATION function

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select -t':_,, and
press it. The VIDEO Menu appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to
select "NAVI.DEL.", and
press it. The Sub Menu
appears.

does not work properly.
• Before shooting newly over a recorded tape, be
sure to delete all thumbnail images of the previous
recording from the relevant memory card.
• If you copy thumbnail images from one memory
card to another via a PC; NAVIGATION ,Search
does not work with the copied memory card.

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

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY

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

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

5
6

switch to "VIDEO'.

By rotating the MENU
Wheel...
Select "iMAGE SEE" to delete the currently
displayed thumbnail image.
Select "TAPE SEL." to delete all thumbnail images
for the tape which contains the currently
displayed image.

• Be sure to always use the same tape and memory
card together as they were during recording;
otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognize Tape
and Memory Card IDs to perform NAVIGATION
function properly.
• Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are
loaded when the following messages appear: "NO
ID ON TAPE OR C-ARD'5 "UNABLE TO USE
NAVIGATION_*_ "THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT
COMPATIBLE".

Select "ALL" to delete all thumbnail images
stored in the memory card at once.
Press the MENU Wheel in.
The NAVIGATION screen
appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to
select "EXECUTE", and
press it.
• Press _
to display the previous page. Press
to display the next page.
• To cancel deletion, select "RETURN".
• Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during
video playback.

J_O EN

FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

| E-MailClipRecording

Tomakevideoclipsfromreal-timecamera
image

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

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

set the VIDEO/MEMORY

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

while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

Power Switch

Recording Start/Stop

Switch to "MEMORY".

Button

Stop (11) Button

Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip RecordStandby mode.
• "E-CLIP" appears.

Press the Recording Start!Stop Button to start
recording.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop
recording.
• "COMPLETED" is displayed, then the
camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip RecordStandby mode.

Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording. The
normal screen reappears.

To view video clips stored in a memory card,.,
Refer to "Playback Of Video Clips" (_ pg. 25).

VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch
E-MAIL

Button

PLay/Pause Button (1_/11)

To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory
card,..
Refer to "Deleting Files" (_ pg. 28).
Approximate recording time
MultiMedlaCard

time

.IF

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

8 MB**

7 min.

816MB*
MB*

8 min.
17
mln.

Optional
Provided

(9 title images

pre-stored)

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

41-

Shooting stops when the
Recording Start/Stop
Button is pressed again.

Recording is complete.

EN51
Tomakevideoclipsfrom recorded
video
footage
1

Load

a cassette.

1_:_ pg. 15)

Load

a memory

card.

Bet the VIDEO!MEMORY

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

Press

I_/11

Press

E-MAIL to engage

At the point
Recording
Recording.

Press

Switch

to start video

Standby
mode.
• "E-CLIP" appears.
• To cancel
E-Mail
again or press •
7

(_:_ pg. 16)

you

to "VIDEO".

playback.
the DMail

Clip Record-

Clip Recording,
press E-MAIL
to stop video playback.

want

Start/Stop

the Recording

to start dubbing,
Butto_
Start/Stop

to start
Butto_

press

DMail

the

Clip

to stop

E-Mail Clip Recording,
• "COMPLETED"
is displayed,
then the
camcorder
re-enters
the E-Mail Clip RecordStandby
mode.
9

Press
normal

E-MAIL to end
screen

DMail

Clip

Recording.

The

reappears.

To view video clips stored in a memory
card...
Refer to "Playback
Of Video Clips" (_;_ pg. 25).
To delete
card...

unwanted

Refer to "Deleting

video
Files"

clips stored in a memo W
pg. 2B).

NOTES:
• Approximate maximum recording time per video
clip is 3 minutes.
• Playback operation cannot be performed during
E_Mail Clip Recording.
• If the end of the tape is reached during E-Mail Clip
Recording, that portion will be automatically
stored in the memory card.
• If the end of the tape is reached in step 6_ the
E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode will be
automatically cancelled.
• The video clip files str)red with this camcorder are
compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files
stored with other devices cannot be played back
with this camcorde_
• 240 x I76 size video clip files made with other
devices or video clip files that are longer than 3
minutes cannot be played back with this
camcorder. "UNSUPPORTED FILE!" is displayed.
• The title image playback (TITLE) screen and the
title index screen 1__pg. 25, 26) cannot be used
during E-Mail Clip Recording.
• Video noise may appear while viewing video clips
in the LCD monitor or viewfinder, however, this
noise is not present in the actual video clips stored
in the memory card.
• You can also view video clips on your PC by using
Windows ® Media Player version 6.4 or late_ Refer
to the instructions of PC"and software.

DUBBING

| Dubbing
ToOr FromA VCR

To pause dubbing, engage the VCR's RecordPause mode and press I_/11 on the camcorder.

1 1 RepeatstepsS--lOforadditionalediting.
the VCR and camcorder.

ConnectorCover**

Connectol

Cover**

_ToAV
Audio/Video
(optional)
(prov_cable

t S-Video cable

olololol
0
O
@
•

White to AUDIO
L IN or OUT
Red to AUDIO
R IN or OUT
Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT
To S-VIDEO
IN or OUT*

Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO
IN/OUT connector. [n this case, it is not
necessary to connect the yellow video cable.
When connecting the cable, open the cover.

Stop

NOTES:
• It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the
power supply instead of the battery pack:
(_:_pg. 11)
• The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the
YTU94146B S-Video cable. Consult the JVC
Service Center described on the sheet included in
the package for details on its availability. Make
sure to connect the end with a core filter to the
camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.
• As the camcorder starts to play your footage, it will
appear on your T_ZThis will confirm the
connections and the AUX channel for dubbing
purposes.
• Before you start dubbing, make sure that the
indications do not appear on the connected TV. If
they do, they are being recorded onto the new
tape.
Tochoose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV...
• Date/time
Set "DATE/TIME" to "AUTC)" "ON" or "OFF".
(_ pg. 3 l, 4 l) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote
control to turn on/off the date indication.
• Time code
Set "TIME CC)DE" to "OFF" or "ON".
(_pg. 31, 41)
• Indications other than date/time and time code
Set "ON SCREEN" to "OFF", "LCD" or "LCD/
TV". (__ pg. 31, 41)
TO use this camcorder

as a recorder...

while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch.

Perform steps 1 to 3 in the left column.
Set "S/AV INPUT" to "ON". (_:_ pg. 31,40)
Set "REC MODE" to "SP" or "LP". (v_ pg. 31, 34)
Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.
Press the Recording Start!Stop Button to engage
the Record-Pause mode. The" &_/,iN" indication
appears on the screen.
6) Press the Recording Start!Stop Button to start
recording. The _ indication rotates.
7) Press the Recording Start!Stop Button again to
stop recording. The _ indication stops rotating.

Turn on the VCR's power.

NOTES:

Insert the source cassette in the camcorder.

Insert the recording cassette in the VCR.

Engage the VCR's AUX and Record-Pause modes.
• Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR.

• After dubbing, set "S/AV INPUT" back to "OFF'.
• Analog signals can be converted to digital signals
with this procedure.
• It is also possible to dub from another camcorde_

Press 1_/11 on the camcorder to start playback of
the source tape.

At the point you want to start dubbing, engage
the VCR's Record mode.

TO use this camcorder

1
2
3

as a player...

Following the illustrations, connect the
camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to page 22.
Set the camcorder's VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
"VIDEO".
Set the camcorder's Power Switch to "PLAY"

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

EN53
I

ubbing
ToAVideoUnitEquipped 2

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

WithA DV IN Connector

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

Make sure all units are turned off.

Set this camcorder's VIDEO/MEMORY
"VIDEO'.

Switch to

Set this camcorder's Power Switch N) "PLAY"
white pressing down the Lock Button tocated on
the switch.

5
6

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

Insert the recording cassette in the video unit.

Press1_/11 on this camcorder to start playback of
the source cassette.

At the point you want to start dubbing, engage
the video unit's Record mode.

To pause dubbing, engage the video unit's
Record-Pause mode and press I_/11 on this
camcorder.

1 1 Repeat steps 8 .. lgforadditiona[ediBng,Stop
the video unit and camcorder.
NOTES:
• It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

•

•
Video unit equipped with DV
connector

•

power supply instead of the battery pack_
(_ pg. 11)
Iftheremotecontrolisusedwhenboththeplayer
and recorder are JVC video units, both units will
perform the same operation. To prevent this from
happening, press the buttons on both units.
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 correcdy,
sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If
this occurs, turn off the power and make
connections again.
If "Title Impose" I::__pg, 44), "Playback Zoom"
I:; _ pg, 58) or "Playback Special Effects"
I:"_ pg. 58) is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed
during playback, only the original playback image
recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN/
OUT connector.
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

DUBBING (cont.)

Equipped
WithA DVOUT
ubbing
FromA VideoUnit
Connector
(DigitalDubbing)

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

Make sure all units are turned off.

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

Set this camcorder's VIDEO/MEMORY
"VIDEO".

Set this camcorder's Power Switch to "PLAY"

Switch to

while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch.
5

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

Turn on the video unit's power.

Insert the source cassette in the video unit.

Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.

Press the Recording Start!Stop Button to engage
the Record-Pause mode.
• The "[I:IV_I_I" indication appears on the screen.

1 O Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording.
• The _ indication rotates.
To DV IN/OUT

1 1 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to
engage the Record-Pause mode.
• The _ indication stops rotating.
] 2 Repeat steps 10 - 1! for additional editing.
Stop the video unit and camcorder.

DV cable (optional)

Video unit equipped with
DV connector

NOTESt
• It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the
power supply instead of the battery pack_
(__ pg. 11)
• If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set
"SLAV INPUT" t_) "OFF". (:_ pg. 31, 40)
• If the remote control is used when both the player
and recorder are JVC video units, both units will
perform the same operation. To prevent this from
happening, press the buttons on both units.
• If a blank portion or disturbed image is played
back on the player during clubbing, the dubbing
may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.
• Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,
sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If
this occurs, turn off the power and make
connections again.
• Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode
recorded on the original tape_ regardless of the
current "SOUND MODE" setting. (:_ pg. 34)
• When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VG VDV204U DV cable.

EN
I Dubbing
StillImagesRecorded
On
A TapeToA MemoryCard
Sti!t images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory
card.
MENU Wheel
Button

Lock Button

Switch

Play/Pause Button
(_/11)

Load a cassette. (_ pg. 15)

2
3

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

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

Set "17_ _.M

Press 1_/11 to start playback.

At the point you want to dub, press 1_/11 again to
engage Stir[ Playback.

To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.
• The "_'_]"
indication appears during
dubbing.
• The selected image is stored in the memory
card.

COPY" to "ON'.

(:-_ pg. 31, 40)

@OTESt
• If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory
card is not loaded, the message "COPYING
FAILED" is displayed.
• If an image recorded on the tape using "WIDE
MODE" (__ pg. 37) is clubbed to a memory card,
the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed
with it.
• To use Playback Special effects with a video image
you wish to club, perform up to step 8 using the
remote control (provided). (__ pg. 58)
• Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.

56EN

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate
this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic
operations (Playback, Stop, ffause, Fast-Forward and
Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional
playback functions possible. (_::_pg. 58)
For GR-DVS00/500 owners:
If you want to perform Random Assemble Editing
(r_ pg. 60 - 65), use the optional RM-V700U
remote control

InstallingThe Battery
RM-V7OOU(optional)
The remote control uses one lithium battery
(CR2025).

Installing The Batteries

1 There are 2 ways to pull the battery holder out of
the RM-V700U.
I_ Pull out the battery holder while sliding the
lock hole.
I_1 Pinch the release tab and pull out the battery
holden

RM-V717U (providedwith GR-DV900 only)

Insert the baRery in the hdder, and be sure to
have the "+" mark visible.

Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

The remote control uses two "AAA (R03)" size
batteries. Refer to "General Battery Precautions
(GR-DV900 only)" (_-_pg. 74).
]

Remove the battery compartment
pushing up the tab as illustrated.

cover while

Insert two "AAA (R03)" size batteries in the
correct direction.

Re-attach the battery compartment

cover.

Insert the minus (-) end first.

BeamEffectiveArea(indooruse)
Install The Battery
RM-V718U (providedwith GR-DV800/500 only)
The remote control uses one lithium battery
(CR2025).

Pull out the battery holder by inserting a pointed
instrument into the slot.

insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to
have the "+" mark visible.

Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

When using the
remote control, be
sure to point it at the
remote sensor. The
transmitted beam's
approximate effective
distance for indoor
use is 5 m (16 [t).

Remote sensor

NOTE:
The transmitted beam may not be effective or may
cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is
directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

EN57
•
•

INSERT Button ...................................
(::_ pg. 60)
STOP Button* .............................. (::;_pg. 20, 24)
Down Button ....................................
(:_ pg. 58)
• SHIFT Button .............................. (::;_pg. 58, 61)
O EFFECT ON/OFF Button ................... (:_ pg. 58)
@ EFFECT Button ..................................
(:_ pg, 58)
• SLOW Forward Button ...................... (::_ pg. 58)
• FF Button* ...................................
(::_ pg. 21, 24)
Left Button .......................................
(:_ pg. 58)
@ PLAY Button* ............................... (:_ pg. 20, 24)
A, DUB Button ..................................
(:_ pg, 59)
DISPLAY Button ................... (_ pg. 22, 52, 62)

ButtonsAndFundlons

Infrared

The fogowing
camcorder's

beam transmitting

window

buttons
are available
only when
Power Switch set to "PLAY".

the

•
•
O

DISPLAY Button ....................
(;3 pg. 22, 52, 62)
SHIFT Button ..............................
(_'_ pg. 58, 60)
SLOW Rewlnd/Forward
Buttons ....... (:_ pg. 58)

•
•
•
O
O
@

Left/Right Buttons .............................
REW Button*
...............................
(;w
FADE/WIPE
Button ...........................
EFFECT ON/OFF
Button
...................
EFFECT Button ..................................
PAUSE IN Connector
........................
MBR SET Button ...............................

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pg.
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21,
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58)
58)
62)
61)

Up Button
.........................................
INSERT Button ...................................
Down Button ....................................
A. DUB Button ..................................

(:_
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pg,
pg.
pg.
pg.

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@
@
@
@

PLAY Button* ...............................
FF Button* ...................................
STOP Button* ..............................
PAUSE Button* ...................................

(_'>" pg.
(_'_ pg.
(:-¢ pg.
(::_

20,
21,
20,
pg.

24)
24)
24)
58)

•

R.A.EDIT

•
•

The following
camcorder's

Buttons

......................

buttons are available
when the
Power Switch set to -I_- or "_'.

_) Zoom (T/W) Buttons***
@) START/STOP Button*
_) SNAPSHOT
Button*

Inffa_ed

(_:Y pg. 60 - 65)

..............

(:'_ pg. 18, 58)

beam transmlltlngwlmlow

The following
buttons are available only when the
camcorder's
Power Switch set to '*PLAY".
• AUDIO
Button ............................
(_'_ pg. 31, 40)
O PAUSE Button * ...................................
(:_ pg. 58)
O
•

Up Button .........................................
SLOW Rewind Button ........................
REW Button* ...............................
(_'_
Left Button ........................................

(:#
(_
pg.
_:_

pg.
pg.
21,
pg.

58)
58)
24)
58)

The f_llowing buttons are available when the
camcorder's Power Switch set to "1_!" or "_'.
_) S.SHOT (Snap_hot) Button*
0) START/STOP Button*
® Zoom (T/W) Buttons*** ............. (::_*pg. 18, 58)

RM-V700U

(optional)

Infrared beam transmitting window

The following buttons are available only when the
camcorder's Power Switch set to "PLAY".
PAUSE IN Connector ........................ (_ pg. 62)
MBR SET Button ............................... (_* pg. 61)
O INT. TIME Button**
_1
SELFTIMER Button**
REC TIME Button**
ANIM. Button**
FF Button* ...................................
(_* pg. 21, !4)
REW Button* ...............................
(a_*pg. 21, 24)
PAUSE Button* ..................................
(:_ pg. 58)
PLAY Button* ...............................
(_ pg. 20, 24)
O \/ISS Button**
VCR CTL Button ............................... (:a_pg. 60)
A, DUB Button ..................................
(z_ pg. 59)
• STOP Button* .............................. (:_* pg. 20, 24)
INSERT Button ...................................
(_;_ _. 60)
@ R.A.EDIT Buttons ..................... (_ pg. 60 - 65)
The following buttons are available when the
camcorder's Power Switch set to "1_!" or "_'.
0) START/STOP Button _
0) Zoom (T/W) Buttons*** ............. (_ pg. 18, 58)
Functions the same as each corresponding
button on/he camcorder. [::9=pg, 81 )
Unavailable with this camcorder
Functions when the camcorder's Power Switch
set to "PLAY" as well

J_8 EN

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Zoom Buttons

Button

Allows frame-by-frame search during video
playback.

SHIFT
Left ot SLOW
Rewind Button

During normal or still playback, press SLOW (11_)
repeatedly for forward or SLOW (<1) repeatedly for
reverse. Each time SLOW (41 or I1_) is pressed, the
frame is played back.

Right or SLOW
Forward Button
RM-V717U
GR-DVg00

(provided with
only)
U Button or
P_dSE

SLOW

Frame-By-FramePlayback

Rewind
Button

Playback
Zoom
Magnifies the recorded image up to 30X at any time
during video playback and D.S.C. playback.
1) Press PLAY (1_)to start video
playback. Or perform normal
_!_iiiii:̧ _i',
playback of images.

Left Button

Down Button or
STOP
SHIFT
RM-V718U
(provided with
GR-DVSO0/500
only)

,i !

screen around to find a particular
portion of the picture. While
holding down SHIFT, press Left
[]<_, Right _ L>, Up _ A and
Down 1_ V.
• To end zoom, press and hold W until
magnification returns to normal. Or, press
STOP (I) and then press PLAY (1_)during video
playback.

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

NOTES:
• YOUcan also engage Slow-Motion Playback from
Still Playback by pressing SLOW (411or I1_)more
than approx. 2 seconds.
• During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital
image processing, the picture may take on a
mosaic effect.
• After SLOW (<1 or !l_) is pressed and held, the still
image may be displayed for a few seconds,
followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This
is not a malfunction.
• There may be a small margin between the 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.

3) You can move the image on the

Slow-Motion
Playback

During normal video playback, press SLOW (

• Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.
(_ pg. 59)
• Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio.
(_ pg. 59)
• Appears flA. DUB (@) on the remote control is pressed when the erase
protection tab is set to "SAVE".
(_ pg. 59)

INSERT ERROR!

Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.

(_¢ pg. 60)

EN85
Indications

Function

INSERT ERROR!

• Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.
(_ pg. 60)
• Appears if INSERT (O) on the remote control is pressed when the erase
protection tab is set to "SAVE".
(_ pg. 60)

MEMORY IS FULL

Appears when the memory card's memory is full and shooting is not possible.

COPYING FAILED

• Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is
being used as a recorder.
• Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card (as
digital stills or video clips):
when no memory card is loaded.
when the memory card's memory is full.
when the memory card is not formatted.
when a write-protected SD Memory Card is loaded.
(_ pg. 5I, 55)

MEMORY CARD!

Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a
memory card or access data on a memory card.

PLEASE FORMAT

Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt,
or it has not been initialized. Initialize the memory card.
(_ pg. 30)

NO IMAGES STORED

Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt
memory card playback.

NO E-MAIL CLIP
STORED
PICTURE SELECTION
NOT FOUND
NO TITLE DATA
STORED

Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the memory card when you
attempt memory card playback.
Appears when NAVI STORE is pressed to make a thumbnail
recording or playback.

image before
(_ pg. 48)

• Appears if there are no title/frame files stored in the memory card when you
attempt to use titles/frames.
• Appears when you attempt to use titles/frames during video playback.
Appears when the camcorder does not recognise the loaded memory card.

CARD ERROR[

UNSUPPORTED

FILE!

CHECK CARD'S WRITE
PROTECTION SWITCH

E01, E02 or E06
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD
MODE REMOVE AND
REATTACH BATTERY
E03 or E04
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD
MODE EJECT AND
REINSERT TAPE

Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until
no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is
corrupted.
Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a
size that is not compatible with this camcorder.
• Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write
protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the "LOCK" position.
• Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu operation with a writeprotected SD Memory Card loaded.
The error indications (E01, E02 or 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.
The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occured.
When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject
the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it
does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult
.our nearest JVC dealer.

TERMS
G

A
AC Adapter
Animation

...................................................
...........................................................

10, 11
36

Audio Dubbing
...................................................
Auto FOCUS ..........................................................
Auto Playback
Auto Shut Off

59
45

Of Images ....................................
................................................

24
] 7, 23

B
Backlight

Compensation

Battery

Pack

......................................

............................................

I0,

II,

Lithium

Battery

The Menu

Settings

Size (IMAGE

SIZE) ....................................

Insert Editing .......................................................
Iris ......................................................................

60
46

Iris Lock

Card (FORMAT)

Shooting

...........................................

A Cassette

..............................................

A Memory

Card

.....................................

(Left/Right)

...........................................

Pack

Cleaning

The Camcorder

Manual

Memory
Card ................................................
Menu Screen

(CLOCK

ADJ.)

.........................

Charging

.......................................................

Dubbing

...............................................

To A TV Or VCR
WebCam

D.S.C.

Set/ings

rule for Camera

Files (DELETE)

Deleting

thumbnail

Demonstration

DPOF

..............................

Selling

(NAVI.DEL.)

(DEMO

Stabilization
(ON

File system)

MODE)

(DIS)

SCREEN)

(Digilal

Navigation

Night-Alive

9, 38

..........................

..............................

Print Order

Format)

......................................................

Dubbing

from

tape to memory

..............

._..29,
52

30
55

card

.........................................

40, 55

E
E-Mail

Clip

Recording

Erase Pro/ection
Exposure

Control

(E-CLIP REC) ......... 38, 50, 51

.............................................
(EXPOSURE)

............................

t 5, t 6
46

F
Fade-In/Out

.........................................................

Fast-Forward
Frame-By-Frame

The Tape

........................................

Playback

...................................

32
20
58

DISPLAY
Mode

MultiMediaCard

.............

Dubbing

COPY)

14
.._.23,

.......................................

images

Mode

selting

(12_ @I_II

38, 41

.........................................................

Image

36, 37

SYSTEM ..................................................
VIDEO ..........................................................

Deleting

Display

...............................................

MANUAL

Drive

39
26 -- 30

VIDEO

34, 35
38

....................................

Mo/or

DCF (Design

Playback

...........................................

(DATE/TIME)

45
16, 75

................................................
DISPLAY .......................................

......................................................

Date/Time
Display

.....................................................

DSC ..............................................................

60 - 65
66

Digilal

Focus

CAMERA
CAMERA

52 - $5

Random Assemble Editing .....................
To A PC ........................................................

The Battery

Clock adjustment
Connections

I
journalistic

Charging

.....................................

32 - 41
................

..............................................................

Channels

..................................

Index Playback
Of Files ......................................
26
Indications
on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
.. 82, 83

.....14

...............................

Image

A Memory

c
Changing

....................................................

Rechargeable

.................................................

Initialising

Brightness
(BRIGHT)

Clock's

UP) ............................................

Indicators

37
21

Built-in

Up (GAIN

Grip Adjustment

Beep (BEEP) .........................................................
Blank search ........................................................
Adjustment
Of The Display
............................................................

Gain

37, 41
40

...........................................
..............................................

............................................

(NAVIGATION)

....................

.........................................................

41
43
16, 75

35, 48, 49
42

EN87
T

P
Picture Quality (QUALITY) ..................................
Playback sound
(SOUND MODE, 12BIT MODE) .........................

39
40

Tally Lamp (TALLY) .......................................
17, 37
Telephoto setting (TELE MACRO) ........................ 36
Time Code (TIME CODE) ........................ 19, 38, 41

Playback Special Effects ......................................
Playback Zoom ...................................................
Power Switch Position .........................................

58
58
13

Title Image ..........................................................
Title Impose (TITLE W/) .......................................
Tripod Mounting .................................................

Priority Setting (PRIORITY) ..................................
38
Program AE With Special Effects (PROGRAM AE)
Classic Film (CLASSIC FILM) .........................
34
Mirror (MIRROR) ..........................................
Monotone (MONOTONE)
............................

34
34

Sepia (SEPIA) .................................................
Shutter Speed (SHUTTER) .............................
Snow (SNOW) ..............................................
Sports (SPORTS) ............................................
Spotlight (SPOTLIGHT) .................................
Strobe (STROBE) ...........................................

34
33
33
33
33
34

Twilight (TWILIGHT) ....................................
Protecting Files (PROTECT) .................................
Provided Accessories .............................................

33
27
6

R
Random Assemble Editing ...........................
60 Recording media selection (REC SELECT) ............
Recording Mode (REC MODE) ......................
34,
Recording Time
SD Memory Card ..........................................
Tape .............................................................
Record-Standby
...................................................
Remaining Power Level .......................................
Remote Control ...................................................

65
39
40

Remote control selling (REMOTE) ........................
Resetting Menu Settings (CAM RESET) .................
Resetting The File Name ......................................
Rewind The Tape ................................................

37
38
29
20

50
15
17
84
56

S
SD Memory Card ..........................................
16,
Self-Timer (SELF-TIMER) ................................
36,
Set Remote/VCR Code .........................................
Shuttle Search .....................................................

75
43
61
21

Slow-Motion Playback ........................................
Snapshot .......................................................
23,
Snapshot Mode (SNAP MODE) ............................
Sound Mode (SOUND MODE) ...................... 34,

58
42
35
40

Speaker Volume ..................................................
Specifications ................................................
78,
Still Playback .......................................................
S-Video/AV input (S/AV INPUT) .................... 40,
Synchro adjustment (SYNCHRO) .........................

20
79
20
52
65

25
44
12

U
Unloading A Casselte ..........................................
Unloading A Memory Card .................................

15
16

V
VIDEO/MEMORY
Viewfinder

Switch Position .......................

Adjustment

.......................................

13
12

W
WebCam ............................................................
67
White Balance (W,BALANCE) ....................... 34, 47
Wide Mode (WIDE MODE)
Cinema (CINEMA) ........................................
Squeeze (SQUEEZE) .....................................
Wide (D.WIDE) ............................................
Wind Cut (WIND CUT) .......................................

37
37
37
37

Wipe In/Out ........................................................

Z
Zooming

(ZOOM)

.........................................

5-Second

Recording(5S)

.....................................

18, 35

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VICTOR _

2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.

OF JAPAN, Ullm_D

Printed in Japan
0103-FO-ID-VP

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