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ENGLISH
Automatic Demonstration

GR-DVP7
GR-DVP5

GETTING STARTED

Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide
Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in
English only):

VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK

ADVANCED FEATURES

REFERENCES

TERMS

102

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html
For Accessories:
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory

The camcorder
illustrations appearing in
this instruction manual are
of the GR-DVP7.

INSTRUCTIONS
LYT0984-001B

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and
precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.
Using This Instruction Manual
● All major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page.
● Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
● Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you…
…refer to the Index (墌 pg. 94 – 101) and familiarise 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 88 through 90 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power
points in your home or the cable is too short to
reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate
safety approved extension lead or consult your
dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an
identical approved type, as originally fitted, and
to replace the fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains
plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger
Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue to N (Neutral) or
Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red

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

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WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
● To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
● When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/
Charger for a long period of time, it is
recommended that you disconnect the power
cord from AC outlet.
NOTES:
● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of
the main unit.
● The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC
Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

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CAUTIONS:
● This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for
playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder
playback are possible anywhere.
● Use the JVC BN-V107U/V114U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder
from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate
conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different
countries.)
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 (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. 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.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed
for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and
make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for
infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of
road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating
will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit
the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case —
this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

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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 unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camcorder.
CAUTION!
Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light, VL-F3U Video Flash or MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone
to the camcorder’s Info-Shoe.

䡲 This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “
” and memory cards marked “
” or
“
” can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene…
… make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
.
… make sure you only use memory cards with the mark
or
.
… 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.)

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Provided Accessories

● Battery Pack
BN-V107U

● AC Power Adapter/
Charger
AA-V100EG or
AA-V100EK

● Remote Control
Unit
RM-V717U

● Cable Adapter

● USB Cable

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

● DC Cord

● CD-ROM

● S/AV/Editing Cable

● Strap
(墌 pg. 7 for
attachment)

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

● Editing Extension Cable

● Grip Belt
(墌 pg. 6 for attachment)

NOTE:
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 camcorder.

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How To Attach The Grip Belt
1) Remove the pad and separate the two straps.

4) Connect the strap g and h and thread the strap
h through the buckle, then adjust the grip.
(墌 pg. 12)

2) Thread one end of the strap g through the eyelet,
then pass the other end through the loop.

g
h

3) Repeat the same procedure to attach the strap h
to the other eyelet.

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How To Attach The Strap

3) Adjust the length with the adjuster.

1) Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet,
then pass the other end through the loop.

2) Attach the screw to the tripod mounting socket.
To tighten the screw firmly, use a coin, etc.
NOTES:
● You can use the strap as a shoulder strap by
adjusting the length with the adjuster.
● Because the screw may cause damage to the
camcorder, make sure to attach the screw to the
tripod mounting socket when carrying the
camcorder.
● Use the strap only with this camcorder.
● Do not grip the camcorder too firmly when the
screw is attached. Doing so may cause damage to
the tripod mounting socket.

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Automatic Demonstration
Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO
MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset).
䡲 Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is
set to “A” or “M” and no cassette is in the camcorder.
䡲 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 resume.

MENU Button
SET/SELECT Button

+, – Button

Power Switch

䡲 “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder
power is turned off.
䡲 To cancel Automatic Demonstration:
1) Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
2) Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder
fully.
3) Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
4) Press + or – to select “s SYSTEM”, and press SET/
SELECT. The SYSTEM Menu appears.
5) Press + or – to select “DEMO MODE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.
6) Press + or – to select “OFF”, and press SET/SELECT.
7) Press + or – to select “BRETURN”, and press SET/
SELECT twice. The normal screen appears.
NOTE:
Slide the lens cover down to see the actual changes of the
Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor
or viewfinder.

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Lock Button

Sub Menu

DEMO MODE

– OF F
ON

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GETTING STARTED
CONTENTS
Power ..................................................................................................10
Grip Adjustment .....................................................................................12
Viewfinder Adjustment ...........................................................................12
Tripod Mounting .....................................................................................13
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................................................................13
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ......................................................13
Operation Mode .....................................................................................14
Date/Time Settings ................................................................................15
Loading A Cassette/Unloading A Cassette .................................................16
Loading A Memory Card/Unloading A Memory Card ...................................17

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GETTING STARTED

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.

● 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.
● For other notes, 墌 pg. 81.

About Batteries

Charging The Battery Pack
1

Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord
from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.

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

Attach the battery pack with the YZ mark
aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC
Power Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE indicator
begins blinking to indicate charging has started.

When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but
stays lit, charging is finished. Remove the battery
pack by pushing up the protruding part.

Unplug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power
cord from the AC outlet.

CHARGE Battery
pack
POWER indicator
indicator (green)
(red)

Protruding
part
To AC outlet

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.

Battery pack

Charging time

BN-V107U

Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

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

BN-V114U
(optional)

Approx. 2 hr.

For other notes, 墌 pg. 81.

AC Power Adapter/
Charger
DC OUT connector

NOTES:
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery
pack, remove it first.
● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the
adapter during battery charging, power is supplied
to the camcorder and charging stops.
● When charging the battery pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the CHARGE
indicator may not light. In this case, remove the
battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger,
then try charging again.

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Using The Battery Pack
A
Notches

B
BATT. RELEASE
Switch

Align the battery pack’s two notches with the tabs
on the camcorder’s battery pack mount.

Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into
the battery pack mount.

Firmly push the end 2 of the battery pack until it
locks into place.

INFORMATION:
The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set
composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/
Charger:
VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AAV15EG or AA-V15EK AC Power
Adapter/Charger
VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AAV80EG or AA-V80EK AC Power
Adapter/Charger
Read the kit’s instruction manual before using.
Also, by using the optional JVC 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.

Using AC Power
To AC outlet

Power cord

AC Power Adapter/
Charger

To detach the battery pack...
While sliding down BATT. RELEASE, remove it.

POWER indicator
(red)

NOTE:
When using the battery pack and the S/AV/Editing
cable, disconnect the S/AV/Editing cable first
(墌 pg. 25), and then detach the battery pack.

To DC OUT
connector

Approximate recording time
Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on
BN-V107U

1 hr.

1 hr. 10 min.

BN-V114U
(optional)

2 hr.

2 hr. 20 min.

BN-V840U
(optional)

5 hr. 10 min.

6 hr.

BN-V856U
(optional)

7 hr. 40 min.

9 hr. 10 min.

DC cord

NOTES:
● Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:
• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged
repeatedly.
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source, make sure
that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to
do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

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To battery pack mount

Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord
from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.

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

Attach the coupler part of the DC cord to the
camcorder’s battery pack mount.

Plug the DC cord to the DC OUT connector on
the AC Power Adapter/Charger.

NOTES:
● The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
● For other notes, 墌 pg. 81.

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GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Grip Adjustment
1
2

Loosen the belt.

Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button,
Power Switch and Power Zoom (SHUTTLE
SEARCH) Ring. Be sure to tighten the belt to your
preference.

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp
the grip.

Viewfinder Adjustment
1

Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

2
3

Pull out the viewfinder fully.
Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Power Switch

Lock Button

PAUSE

Dioptre Adjustment
Control

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Tripod Mounting
Align the screw on the tripod with the camcorder’s
mounting socket. Then tighten the screw.
● Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder
While using the LCD monitor:
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Open
the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270º (90º
downward, 180º 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
click, otherwise it may be pushed back in during
use.
180˚

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

90˚

Brightness Adjustment Of The
Display
Press MONITOR BRIGHT + or – until the bright
level indicator on the display moves and the
appropriate brightness is reached.
● It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.

BR I GHT

MONITOR
BRIGHT +/–
Button

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GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Operation Mode

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position

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

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Power Switch

VIDEO:
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a
tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “
/
”
(墌 pg. 49), still images are recorded both on the
tape and the memory card.
MEMORY:
● Allows you to record on a memory card or
access data stored on a memory card.
● When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the
currently selected image size appears.
1024

Lock Button

Choose the appropriate operation mode according
to your preference using the Power Switch and
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.
Power Switch Position
A (Full Auto Recording):
Allows you to record using NO special effects or
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard
recording.
The “A” indicator appears on the display.

M (Manual Recording):
Allows you to set various recording functions
using the Menus. (墌 pg. 38)
If 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.
P:
● 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 play back a digital sound effect 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. (墌 pg. 38)

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Date/Time Settings
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times,
but its display can be turned on or off during
playback. (墌 pg. 38, 48)
SET/SELECT Button

Press + or – to select “CLOCK ADJ.”, and press
SET/SELECT. The parameter for “Day” is
highlighted.

Press + or – to input the day, and press SET/
SELECT. Repeat to input the month, year, hour
and minute.

MENU Button
+, – Button
CLOCK
ADJ.

2 0 . 12 . 02
17 : 3 0

POWER Lamp
Power Switch

Press + or – to select “BRETURN”, and press SET/
SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes.

Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Lock Button

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

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

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
W I PE / FADER
PROGRAM AE
W. BAL ANC E
CAMERA
MANUA L
SYSTEM
D I SPL AY
DSC

OF F

END

Press + or – to select “n DISPLAY”, and press
SET/SELECT. The DISPLAY Menu appears.
ON SCRE E N
DATE / T I ME
T I ME CODE
CLOCK
ADJ.

– LCD / TV
– AU T O
– OF F
2 0 . 12 . 02
17 : 3 0

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 Power Adapter/Charger, or
while the battery pack attached to the camcorder
continues to supply power, the clock’s rechargeable
lithium battery is always charged. However, if the
camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the
clock’s lithium battery will become discharged and
the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When
this occurs, first connect the camcorder to an AC
outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger for over
24 hours to charge the clock’s rechargeable lithium
battery. Then perform the date/time setting before
using the camcorder.
Note that the camcorder can be used without setting
the date/time.
NOTE:
Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is
not highlighted, the camcorder’s internal clock
continues to operate. Once you move the highlight
bar to the first date/time parameter (day), the clock
stops. When you finish setting the minute and press
SET/SELECT, the date and time begin operation from
the date and time you have just set.

RETURN

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GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Loading A Cassette
/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or
eject a cassette.

Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the
direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette
holder cover open until it locks. The cassette
holder opens automatically.
● Do not touch internal components.
Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE”
to close the cassette holder.
● Be sure to press only the section labelled
“PUSH HERE” 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.
Cassette holder cover
Cassette holder

Make sure the
window side is
facing out.

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.
Approximate recording time
Tape

Recording mode
SP

30 min.

45 min.

60 min.

90 min.

80 min.

120 min.

To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 38 and
43.
NOTES:
● It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to
open. Do not apply force.
● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder
does not open, close the cassette holder cover and
try again. If the cassette holder still does not open,
turn the camcorder off then on again.
● If the tape does not load properly, open the
cassette holder cover fully and remove the
cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.
● When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a
cold place to a warm environment, wait a short
time before opening the cassette holder cover.
● Closing the cassette holder cover before the
cassette holder recedes may cause damage to the
camcorder.
● Even when the camcorder is switched off, a
cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the
cassette holder is closed with the camcorder
switched off, however, it may not recede. It is
recommended to turn the power on before
loading or unloading.
● When resuming recording, once you open the
cassette holder cover a blank portion will be
recorded on the tape or a previously recorded
scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of
whether the cassette holder came out or not. See
“Recording From The Middle Of A Tape”
(墌 pg. 21).

PUSH HERE
OPEN/EJECT Switch
Erase protection tab

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Loading A Memory Card
/Unloading A Memory Card
The provided memory card is already inserted in the
camcorder at the time of purchase.

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

Write/erase protection
tab

Slide the write/erase 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.

Card Cover

Clipped edge

NOTES:
● Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked
“
” or MultiMediaCards marked
“
”.
● Some brands of memory cards are not compatible
with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory
card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.
● Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to
FORMAT the card. (墌 pg. 36)
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 recognise whether
or not the card is installed.

Memory card
Label

1
2
3

Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

Close the card cover.

Open the card cover.
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.

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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
CONTENTS
VIDEO RECORDING ..................................................................................... 19
Basic Recording ....................................................................................... 19
Tape Remaining Time ............................................................................... 19
Zooming ................................................................................................ 20
Journalistic Shooting ................................................................................ 20
Interface Shooting ................................................................................... 20
Time Code .............................................................................................. 21
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ....................................................... 21
VIDEO PLAYBACK ....................................................................................... 22
Normal Playback ..................................................................................... 22
Still Playback .......................................................................................... 22
Shuttle Search ......................................................................................... 22
Blank Search ........................................................................................... 23
Connections To A TV Or VCR .................................................................... 24

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VIDEO RECORDING

Basic Recording
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:
● Power (墌 pg. 10)
● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 16)
POWER Lamp

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button again. The camcorder re-enters the
Record-Standby mode.

Tape Remaining Time
Approximate tape remaining time appears on the
display. “– – min” means the camcorder is
calculating the remaining time. When the remaining
time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts
blinking.
25 min

Recording Start/
Stop Button
Power Switch

min

90 min
0 min

(Blinking)

Lock Button

Tally Lamp
(Lights while recording is in
progress.)

Lens Cover (Slide up the
lens cover to protect the
lens when the camcorder is
not in use.)

1
2
3

Slide down the lens cover.

Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder
enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is
displayed.

To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button. The tally lamp lights and “T REC”
appears on the display while recording is in
progress.

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

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89 min

3 min

1 min

2 min

(Now calculating)
(Blinking) (Blinking)

NOTES:
● The image will not appear simultaneously on the
LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during
Interface Shooting. (墌 pg. 20)
● If the Record-Standby mode continues for
5 minutes, the camcorder’s 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 monitor.
● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
• When power is supplied from a battery: the
“
” battery indicator is displayed.
(墌 pg. 100)
• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the
“
” battery indicator does not appear.
● When a blank portion is left between recorded
scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted
and errors may occur when editing the tape. To
avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle
Of A Tape” (墌 pg. 21).
● To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off,
墌 pg. 38, 47.
● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, 墌 pg. 38, 43.
● For other notes, 墌 pg. 81.

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VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)

Zooming
Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.
Zoom In
Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring
towards “T”.
Zoom Out
Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring
towards “W”.
● The further you turn the Power Zoom Ring, the
quicker the zoom action.
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
1 xW

T
1 0 xW

T
20xW

T
40xW

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

10x W

● Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the
subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Ring is
set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in
MANUAL Menu on page 46.
● For other notes, 墌 pg. 81.

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

Digital zoom zone
10X (optical) zoom
zone
Approximate zoom ratio

Power Zoom
Ring

NOTES:
● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.
In this case, set the zoom while in RecordStandby, lock the focus by using the manual focus
(墌 pg. 54), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 200X, or it
can be switched to 10X magnification using the
optical zoom. (墌 pg. 43)
● Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through
Digital image processing, and is therefore called
Digital Zoom.
● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may
suffer.

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Interface Shooting
The person you
shoot can view
himself/herself in
the LCD monitor,
and you can even
shoot yourself while
viewing your own
image in the LCD
monitor.
1) Open the LCD
monitor and tilt it
upward to 180º
Self Recording
so that it faces
forward.
● When the LCD
monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over
approx. 105º, the monitor image is inverted
vertically. If the viewfinder is pulled out at that
time, it also switches on.
2) Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when
self-recording) and start recording.
● During Interface Shooting, the monitor image
and indications do not appear inverted as they
would when viewing a mirror.

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Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded
scene on the tape during playback.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00”
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code
continues from the last time code number.
To perform Random Assemble Editing (墌 pg. 73 – 77), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank
portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time
code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as
those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording From The Middle Of A
Tape” below in the following cases;
● When shooting again after playing back a
Display
Frames are not displayed
recorded tape.
during recording.
● When power shuts off during shooting.
● When a tape is removed and re-inserted during
shooting.
Minutes
● When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
Seconds
● When shooting on a blank portion located
partway through the tape.
Frames
● When shooting again after shooting a scene then
(25 frames = 1 second)
12 : 34 : 24
opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (墌 pg. 23) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then
engage the Still Playback mode. (墌 pg. 22)
2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start
recording.
NOTES:
● The time code cannot be reset.
● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly.
● The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 48)
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time code
00:00:00
Tape

Time code
05:43:21

Already recorded scene

Shooting start point

Time code
00:00:00
Newly recorded scene

Blank

Shooting stop point

Shooting start point

Proper recording
Time code
00:00:00
Tape

Time code
05:43:21
Already recorded scene

Shooting start point

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New scene

Shooting start point

Time code
05:44:00
Latest scene
Shooting start point

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VIDEO PLAYBACK
To control the speaker volume…
Press VOL. + to turn up the volume, or VOL. – to
turn down the volume.

Normal Playback

Still Playback

VOL. +/–
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Play/Pause
Button (4/9)
Power Switch

Pauses during video playback.
1) Press 4/9 during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.
● If still playback continues for more than about
3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is
automatically engaged.
● When 4/9 is pressed, the image may not
pause immediately while the camcorder
stabilises the still image.

Shuttle Search
Lock Button
Speaker
Stop Button (8)

SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring
(3/5)

1
2
3

Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)

4
5

To start playback, press 4/9.

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
To stop playback, press 8.
● During Stop mode, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH
Ring to the left (3) to rewind, or to the right
(5) to fast-forward the tape.

NOTES:
● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power
is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off
automatically. To turn on again, set the Power
Switch to “OFF”, then to “P”.
● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD
monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.
(墌 pg. 24)
● You can also view the playback picture on the
LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed
against the camcorder body.
● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
• When power is supplied from a battery: the
“
” battery indicator is displayed.
(墌 pg. 100)
• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the
“
” battery indicator does not appear.
• During Stop mode, none of the indications are
displayed.
● When the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the
S/AV connector, the sound is not heard from the
speaker.

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Allows high-speed search in either direction during
video playback.
1) During playback, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH
Ring to the right (5) for forward search, or to
the left (3) for reverse search.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.
● During playback, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH
Ring to the right (5) or to the left (3) and
hold it. The search continues as long as you
hold the ring. Once you release the ring,
normal playback resumes.
● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display
during Shuttle Search. This is not a
malfunction.
ATTENTION:
During Shuttle Search, parts of
the picture may not be clearly
visible, particularly on the left
side of the screen.

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Blank Search
Helps you find where you should start recording in
the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.
(墌 pg. 21)
FOCUS/BLANK Button
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Power Switch

Lock Button
Stop Button (8)

1
2
3

Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)

During Stop mode,
5
press FOCUS/BLANK.
● The “BLANK
SEARCH”
BLANK SEARCH
indication appears
blinking 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 8.

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

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
forward 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).
(墌 pg. 68, 69)

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

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VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.)

Connections To A TV Or VCR
A. Use the provided S/AV/Editing cable.
To TV or VCR
TV

Red to AUDIO R IN*
VCR
White to AUDIO L IN*

S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)

Yellow to VIDEO IN
Connector
Cover***

To S/AV connector
Black to S-VIDEO IN**
Not connected

* Not required for watching still images only.
** Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN connector.
*** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

B. If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector
Use the provided Cable Adapter.
To TV or VCR

Red to AUDIO R IN*

Cable
Adapter
TV

White to AUDIO L IN*
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)
Yellow to VIDEO IN
Connector
Cover***

To S/AV connector
Black to S-IN**

“Y/C”/
“CVBS”
Video Out
Select Switch

VCR

Not connected

* Not required for watching still images only.
** Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN connector.
*** When connecting the cable, open the cover.
NOTE:
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required:
Y/C:
When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.
CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.

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1
2

Make sure all units are turned off.
Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown
in the illustration. (墌 pg. 24)
If using a VCR, go to step 3.
If not, go to step 4.

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

4
5

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”.
(墌 pg. 48)
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn
on/off the date indication.
● Time Code
Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 48)
● Playback sound mode, tape speed and tape
running displays for video playback
Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(墌 pg. 48)

NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (墌 pg. 11)
● To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape or memory
card, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “A” or
“M”, then set your TV to the appropriate input
mode.
● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.
● If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially
shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the
TV as interference will occur in the camcorder
playback picture.
● While the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the
S/AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the
speaker.

NOTE:
How to connect the S/AV/Editing cable...
● Insert the cable straight into the S/AV connector.
● To disconnect the S/AV/Editing cable, pull the cable straight out.

To S/AV connector

S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)

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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)
RECORDING & PLAYBACK
CONTENTS
D.S.C. RECORDING ...................................................................................... 27
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ............................................................... 27
D.S.C. PLAYBACK ........................................................................................ 28
Normal Playback Of Images ..................................................................... 28
Auto Playback Of Images ......................................................................... 28
Playback Of Video Clips ........................................................................... 29
Playback Of Digital Sound Effects .............................................................. 29
Index Playback Of Files ........................................................................... 30
Viewing File Information .......................................................................... 30
Removing On-Screen Display .................................................................... 31
Protecting Files ....................................................................................... 31
Deleting Files .......................................................................................... 33
Making A New Folder .............................................................................. 34
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ................................................... 34
Initialising A Memory Card ....................................................................... 36

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D.S.C. RECORDING

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)

You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still
Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored
in the memory card.
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:
● Power (墌 pg. 10)
● Loading A Memory Card (墌 pg. 17)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Power Switch

Lock Button

SNAPSHOT Button

1
2
3

Slide down the lens cover.

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

Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication
appears while the snapshot is being taken.
● Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode
with no frame.
● To delete unwanted still images, refer to
“Deleting Files” (墌 pg. 33).
● When you do not want to hear the shutter
sound, set “BEEP” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 47)
● To change the Image Size and/or Picture
Quality, 墌 pg. 38, 49.

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

1024

B
A
B
C
D
E

Image Size (墌 pg. 49, 97)
Shooting Icon (墌 pg. 97)
Card Icon (墌 pg. 97)
Picture Quality (墌 pg. 49, 97)
Remaining Number Of Shots (墌 pg. 97)

NOTES:
● Even if “DIS” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 45), the
Stabiliser will be disabled.
● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “O”
blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
● If Program AE with special effects (墌 pg. 41) 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 “A” or “M” 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
monitor.
● The Motor Drive mode (墌 pg. 52) is disabled
when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to
“MEMORY”.
● When the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the
S/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.

Snapshot mode with
no frame

There is the sound of
a shutter closing.

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D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Normal Playback Of Images
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.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Play/Pause Button
(4/9)

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” and “1280 x 960” with another
devices will be displayed thumbnail images. These
thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC.
● Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-DVX7)
that are not compatible with DCF cannot be
viewed with this camcorder; “UNSUPPORTED
FILES” will be displayed.

Power Switch

Auto Playback Of Images
You can run through all the images stored in
memory card automatically.
Lock Button
Stop Button (8)

Perform steps 1 – 6 in “Normal Playback Of
Images”.

Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.
● If you turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the
left (3) during Auto Playback, files are
displayed in descending order.
● If you turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the
right (5) during Auto Playback, files are
displayed in ascending order.

To end Auto Playback, press 8.

SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring (3/5)

SET/SELECT
Button

[For Normal Playback]
To display the next image

1
2
3

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)

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

If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,
(墌 pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback
(SOUND, (墌 pg. 29)) screen appears, press SET/
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

Press + or – to select “IMAGE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The image playback screen (IMAGE)
appears.

Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left
(3) to display the previous file. Turn the
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to
display the next file.
● Pressing INFO gives you details on the
displayed file. (墌 pg. 30)
● You can also look for the desired file using
Index Screen. (墌 pg. 30)
● You can turn off the on-screen playback
display. (墌 pg. 31)

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

[For Auto Playback]

Image playback screen
(IMAGE)

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

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Playback Of Video Clips
You can view video clips (墌 pg. 60) stored in the
memory card.

1
2
3

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)

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

If the image playback (IMAGE) or the digital
sound playback (SOUND) screen appears, press
SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen
appears.

Press + or – to select
“E-MAIL CLIP”, and
press SET/SELECT. The
video clip playback
screen (E-MAIL CLIP)
appears.

8
9

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.

E-MAIL CLIP

Turn the SHUTTLE
SEARCH Ring to the
left (3) to select the previous file. Turn the
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to
select the next file.
● Pressing INFO gives you details on the
displayed file. (墌 pg. 30)
● You can also look for the desired file using
Index Screen. (墌 pg. 30)

Playback Of Digital Sound Effects
12 sound effects are pre-stored in the provided
memory card. You can listen to the sound effects
stored in the memory card. The sound effects can be
also dubbed onto a tape. (墌 pg. 57)
EXPLOSION
SIREN
LAUGHTER
RACE CAR
DOOR BELL
BUZZER
FANFARE
APPLAUSE
CHEERS
BOING
SCREAM
JEERS

Explosion
Siren
Laughter
Racing car
Door bell
Buzzer
Fanfare
Applause
Cheers
Booing
Scream
Jeers

1
2
3

Load the provided memory card. (墌 pg. 17)

Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) 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
SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen
appears.

Press + or – to select
“SOUND”, and press
SET/SELECT. The
digital sound
playback screen
(SOUND) appears.

To play back to the
sound effect, press
4/9.
● All the sounds are played back in ascending
order.

To start playback, press 4/9.
To stop playback, press 8.

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.

SOUND

NOTES:
● In the digital sound playback screen,
• Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left
(3) to select the previous file. Turn the
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to
select the next file.
• Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed
file. (墌 pg. 30)
● You can also look for the desired file using Index
Screen. (墌 pg. 30)

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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

Index Playback Of Files
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.

For Index Playback of image files, perform 1 – 6
in “Normal Playback Of Images” (墌 pg. 28).
For Index Playback of video clip files, perform
1 – 6 in “Playback Of Video Clips” (墌 pg. 29).
For Index Playback of sound files, perform 1 – 6
in “Playback Of Digital Sound Effects”
(墌 pg. 29).

Press INDEX. The Index Screen of the selected
type of file appears.
Selected file

Viewing File Information
You can get the relevant file information by pressing
the INFO Button during normal playback or Index
Playback.
DCF
FOLDER
FILE
DATE
SIZE
QUALITY
TIME
PROTECT

Index number
1

Folder and file number (IMAGE only)
Folder name (墌 pg. 34)
File name (墌 pg. 34)
Date the file was made
Image size (IMAGE/E-MAIL CLIP
only)
: Picture quality (IMAGE only)
: Playback time (E-MAIL CLIP/SOUND
only)
: When set to “ON”, the file is
protected from accidental erasure.
(墌 pg. 31)

Index Screen

Press + or – to move the frame to the desired file.
● Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left
(3) to display the previous page. Turn the
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to
display the next page.
Press SET/SELECT. The selected file is displayed.
● Pressing INFO gives you details on the
displayed file. (墌 right column)

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:
:
:
:
:

Information Screen
DCF
FOL DER
F I LE
DA T E
S I ZE
QUA L I T Y
P RO T E C T

: 100 - 0010
: 1 0 0 J V CGR
: DVC 0 0 0 1 0
: 2 7. 1 0 . 0 2
: 1 0 2 4X7 6 8
: F I NE
: OF F

● Press the INFO Button again to close the
Information Screen.
NOTE:
With images shot with other devices or processed on
a PC, “QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.

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Removing On-Screen Display
1

Perform steps 1 – 6 of “Normal Playback Of
Images” (墌 pg. 28).

2
3

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Protecting Files
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental
erasure of files.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Press + or – to select “n DISPLAY”, and press
SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.
Power Switch

Press + or – to select “OFF”, and press SET/
SELECT. The operation mode indicator and
battery indicator (
) disappear.
● To display the indicators again, select “ON”.
Operation mode indicator
Battery indicator

Lock Button

MENU Button
+, – Button
SET/SELECT Button

ME NU

D I SPLAY

OF F
ON
RETURN

1
2
3

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)

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

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.

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

Press SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen
appears.

Press + or – to select the desired type of file, and
press SET/SELECT.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

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8

Press + or – to select
“PROTECT”, and press
SET/SELECT. The Sub
Menu appears.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)
To Remove Protection

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 8 in
“Protecting Files” (墌 pg. 31).

PROTECT
DELETE
DPOF
NO . RESET
FORMAT
D I SPLAY
END

To remove protection from the currently
displayed file

To protect the
currently displayed file

Press + or – to select
“CURRENT”, and
press SET/SELECT. The
PROTECT screen
appears.

10
PROTECT

ME NU
CURRENT
PROT . AL L
CANC . AL L

Press + or – to select
“EXECUTE”, and press
SET/SELECT.
● To cancel
protection, select
“RETURN”.
● Repeat steps 10 and
11 for all files you
want to protect.

Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left
(3) or to the right (5) to select the desired
file.

Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press
SET/SELECT.
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
● Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all files you want to
remove protection.

RETURN

Turn the SHUTTLE
SEARCH Ring to the
left (3) or to the
right (5) to select the desired file.

Press + or – to select “CURRENT”, and press SET/
SELECT. The PROTECT screen appears.

P ROTECT

PROTECTED
RETURN

To remove protection from all files stored
in the memory card

Press + or – to select “CANC.ALL”, and press
SET/SELECT. The PROTECT screen appears.

Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press
SET/SELECT.
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

To protect all files stored in the memory
card

Press + or – to select “PROT.ALL”, and press SET/
SELECT. The PROTECT screen appears.

Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press
SET/SELECT.
● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

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

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To delete the currently displayed file

Deleting Files

Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a
time or all at once.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Press + or – to select
“CURRENT”, and
press SET/SELECT. The
DELETE screen
appears.

CURRENT
ALL
RETURN

Turn the SHUTTLE
SEARCH Ring to the
left (3) or to the
right (5) to select the desired file.

Power Switch

Press + or – to select
“EXECUTE”, and press
SET/SELECT.
● To cancel deletion,
select “RETURN”.
● Repeat steps 10 and
11 for all files you
want to delete.

Lock Button

MENU Button
+, – Button
SET/SELECT Button

ME NU
DELETE

D ELETE

DELETE?
EXECUTE
RETURN

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

To delete all files stored in the memory
card

Press + or – to select “ALL”, and press SET/
SELECT. The DELETE screen appears.

10
1
2
3

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)

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

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.

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

Press SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen
appears.

Press + or – to select the desired type of file, and
press SET/SELECT.

7
8

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press
SET/SELECT.
● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

NOTES:
● Protected files (墌 pg. 31) cannot be deleted. To
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 perform any
other operation (such as turning off the
camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use
the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the
memory card may be corrupted if the battery
becomes exhausted during deletion. If the
memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it.
(墌 pg. 36)

Press + or – to select “DELETE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.

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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

Making A New Folder
New still pictures you are going to take can be
separated from previously shot pictures by resetting
the file name to DVC00001; these new pictures will
be stored in a new folder.

1
2
3

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)

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

If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,
(墌 pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback
(SOUND, (墌 pg. 29)) screen appears, press SET/
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

Press + or – to select “IMAGE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The image playback screen (IMAGE)
appears.

7
8
9

Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The new folder (such as “101JVCGR”)
will be made and the file made of the next shot
starts from DVC00001.

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Setting Print Information (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 Still Images And Number Of Prints”.
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. (墌 pg. 65)

To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)
Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

1
2
3

Press + or – to select “NO. RESET”, and press
SET/SELECT. The NO. RESET screen appears.

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

If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,
(墌 pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback
(SOUND, (墌 pg. 29)) screen appears, press SET/
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

Press + or – to select “IMAGE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The image playback screen (IMAGE)
appears.

7
8

Press MENU. The Menu 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 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 “101JVCGR”) will be made and
the file name will start again from DVC00001.

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Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Press + or – to select
“DPOF”, and press
SET/SELECT. The Sub
Menu appears.
Press + or – to select
“ALL 1”, and press
SET/SELECT. The
DPOF screen appears.

ME NU
DPOF

CURRENT
AL L 1
RESET
RETURN

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Press + or – to select
“EXECUTE”, and press
SET/SELECT. The
normal playback
screen appears.
● To cancel selection,
select “RETURN”.

DPOF

AL L 1 ?
EXECUTE
RETURN

To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number
Of Prints
1

Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images
(One Print For Each)” (墌 pg. 34).

Press + or – to select
“CURRENT”, and
press SET/SELECT. The
DPOF screen appears.

Turn the SHUTTLE
SEARCH Ring to the
left (3) or to the
right (5) to select
the desired file.

Press + or – to select the number indication (00),
and press SET/SELECT.

Select the number of
DPOF
prints by pressing + to
increase the number,
or – to decrease the
SHEETS
number, and press
SET/SELECT.
05
● 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.

Press + or – to select
“RETURN”, and press
SET/SELECT. The
“SAVE?” appears.
● If you did not
change any settings
in step 3 through 5,
the Menu Screen
reappears.

DPOF

To Reset The Number Of Prints
1

Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images
(One Print For Each)” (墌 pg. 34).

Press + or – to select “RESET”, and press SET/
SELECT. The DPOF screen appears.

Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The normal playback screen appears.
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
● The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still
images.

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

SHEETS
00
RETURN

DPOF

SAVE?
EXECUTE
CANCEL

Press + or – to select “EXECUTE” to save the
setting you have just made, and press SET/
SELECT.
● To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.

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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

Initialising A Memory Card
You can initialise a memory card anytime.
After initialising, all files and data stored in the
memory card, including those which have been
protected, are cleared.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Power Switch

Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The memory card is initialised.
● When initialisation is finished, “NO IMAGES
STORED”, “NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED” or
“NO SOUND FILES” appears.
● To cancel initialisation, select “RETURN”.

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

Lock Button

MENU Button
+, – Button
SET/SELECT Button

1
2

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

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

Press MENU. The
Menu Screen appears.

Press + or – to select
“FORMAT”, and press
SET/SELECT. The
FORMAT screen
appears.

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

MENU
PROTECT
DELETE
DPOF
NO . RESET
FORMAT
D I SPLAY
END

F ORMAT
ERASE AL L
EX I ST I NG DATA?

EXECUTE
RETURN

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ADVANCED FEATURES
CONTENTS
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ...........................................................38
Changing The Menu Settings ....................................................................38
RECORDING MENUS ...................................................................................39
Wipe Or Fader Effects .............................................................................39
Program AE With Special Effects ..............................................................41
White Balance Adjustment .......................................................................42
PLAYBACK MENUS .....................................................................................50
FEATURES FOR RECORDING ........................................................................52
Snapshot (For Video Recording) ...............................................................52
Self-Timer .............................................................................................53
Auto Focus ............................................................................................54
Manual Focus .........................................................................................54
Exposure Control ....................................................................................55
Iris Lock ................................................................................................55
Backlight Compensation ..........................................................................56
White Balance Adjustment .......................................................................56
Manual White Balance Adjustment ...........................................................56
Recording Digital Sound Effects ................................................................57
NAVIGATION Function ............................................................................58
E-Mail Clip Recording ..............................................................................60
DUBBING ..................................................................................................62
Dubbing To A VCR ..................................................................................62
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV IN Connector
(Digital Dubbing) ...................................................................................63
Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV OUT Connector
(Digital Dubbing) (GR-DVP7 only) ............................................................64
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card ......................65
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ............................................................66
Audio Dubbing .......................................................................................70
Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects .................................................71
Insert Editing .........................................................................................72
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] .........................................................73
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ..............................................................................78
Connection To A Personal Computer ..........................................................78
Using The Camcorder As A WebCam .........................................................79

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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

Changing The Menu Settings
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, onscreen menu system that simplifies many of the
more detailed camcorder settings. (墌 pg. 39 – 51)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Setting procedure hereafter depends on the
selected function.

Menus without Sub Menus
— v WIPE/FADER, r PROGRAM AE,
u W. BALANCE
1) Press + or – to select the desired parameter.
Example: r PROGRAM AE Menu
Selected function icon is
displayed in reverse.

Power Switch

SHUT T ER 1/120
SPORT S
SNOW
SPOT L I GHT
TW I L I GHT
SEP I A
MONOT ONE
CLASS I C F I LM
STROB E

Lock Button

Selected parameter

2) Press SET/SELECT. Selection is complete. The
Menu screen returns.
● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other
function menus.

MENU Button
SET/SELECT Button
+, – Button

W I PE / FADER
PROGRAM AE
W. BAL ANC E
CAMERA
MANUA L
SYSTEM
D I SPL AY
DSC

OF F

END

For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:
● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”
or “MEMORY”.
● Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
For Video Playback Menus:
● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
● Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
● For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C.
PLAYBACK” (墌 pg. 28).

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

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
Menu Screen for Video
and D.S.C. Recording
Menu
W I PE / FADER
PROGRAM AE
W. BAL ANC E
CAMERA
MANUA L
SYSTEM
D I SPL AY
DSC

OF F

END

Menu Screen for Video
Playback Menu

3) Press MENU again. The Menu Screen closes.

Menus with Sub Menus
— m CAMERA, q MANUAL, s SYSTEM,
n DISPLAY, o DSC, t VIDEO
1) Press + or – to select the desired function and
press SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.
Example: m CAMERA Menu
Selected function

Selected function icon is
displayed in reverse.

REC MODE
SOUND MODE
ZOOM
SNAP MODE
GA I N UP

–
–
–
–
–

SP
12B I T
40 x
FUL L
AGC

RETURN

2) Press + or – to select the desired parameter.
V I DEO
SYSTEM
D I SPL AY

SOUND MODE
12B I T MODE
SYNCHRO
REC MODE
B
COPY
NAV I . DE L .

Sub Menu
R E C M OD E – S P
LP

END

Press + or – to select the desired function, and
press SET/SELECT. The selected function menu
appears.

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RECORDING MENUS

3) Press SET/SELECT. Selection is complete.
● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other
function menus.
REC MODE
SOUND MODE
ZOOM
SNAP MODE
GA I N UP

–
–
–
–
–

SP
12B I T
40 x
FUL L
AGC

RE T UR N

4) Press SET/SELECT. The Menu Screen returns.
● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other
function menus.
W I PE / FADER
PROGRAM AE
W. BAL ANC E
CAMERA
MANUA L
SYSTEM
D I SPL AY
DSC

OF F

END

5) Press SET/SELECT again. The Menu Screen
closes.
NOTES:
● The “m CAMERA” settings are effective when the
Power Switch is set to both “A” and “M”.
However, the menu settings can be changed only
when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
● The “q MANUAL” settings are effective only
when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
● The “s SYSTEM” and “n DISPLAY” functions
which are set when the Power Switch is set to “M”
are also applied when the Power Switch is set to
“P”. The “CLOCK ADJ.” menu only appears
when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
● The “n DISPLAY” settings are effective even
when the Power Switch is set to “A”. However,
the menu settings can be changed only when the
Power Switch is set to “M”.
● The date indication can also be turned on/off by
pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote
control (provided). (墌 pg. 25, 62, 74)

Wipe Or Fader Effects
These effects let you make pro-style scene
transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from
one scene to the next.
IMPORTANT:
Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with
certain modes of Program AE with special effects.
(墌 pg. 41) If an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is
selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Recording Start/
Stop Button
Power Switch

Lock Button

MENU Button
+, – Button
SET/SELECT Button

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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

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

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start or
stop recording. The selected Fade-in/out or
Wipe-in/out effect works.

1
2

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.

To deactivate the selected effect…
Select “OFF” in step 4.

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

Set “v WIPE/FADER” to the desired mode.
(墌 pg. 38)
● The selected effect indicator appears.

NOTES:
● You can select other effects for “v WIPE/FADER”
during recording.
● You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by
pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop
Button.

WIPE/FADER
Indicator
—

(
Parameter

: Factory-preset)

Description

OFF

Disables effects.

FADER–WHITE

Fade in or out with a white screen.

FADER–BLACK

Fade in or out with a black screen.

FADER–B.W

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

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.

WIPE – WINDOW

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

WIPE – SLIDE

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

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 black screen, or
wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.

WIPE–SHUTTER

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

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Program AE With Special Effects
IMPORTANT:
Some modes of Program AE with special effects
cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects.
(墌 pg. 39) If an unusable mode is selected, the
indicator of Wipe/Fader effects blinks or goes out.

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

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

Set “r PROGRAM AE” to the desired mode.
(墌 pg. 38)
● The selected mode indicator appears.

To deactivate the selected mode…
Select “OFF” in step 3.
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-Scope.

PROGRAM AE
Indicator
—

Parameter
OFF

NIGHTSCOPE

(

: Factory-preset)

Description
Deactivates Program AE with special effects.
Night-Scope (NIGHTSCOPE)
Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under
good natural lighting. The recorded image may look as if it is strobing
due to the slow shutter speed.
● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30
times sensitivity.
● “ ” appears beside “
” while the shutter speed is being
automatically adjusted.
NOTES:
● During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings cannot be
activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:
• Some modes of “Program AE With Special Effects” (墌 pg. 41).
• “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu. (墌 pg. 44)
• “DIS” in MANUAL Menu. (墌 pg. 45)
● During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into
focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.

SHUTTER 1/50

The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that
usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower.

SHUTTER 1/120

The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a second. The flickering that
occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour
lamp is reduced.

SPORTS

(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000)
This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a
time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter
speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function
under good lighting conditions.

SNOW

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when
shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when
shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.

SPOTLIGHT

NOTE:
“SPOTLIGHT” has the same effect as –3 with the exposure control.
(墌 pg. 55)

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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

TWILIGHT

Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance
(墌 pg. 42, 56) is automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to
your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder
automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From
less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. The flash does not fire in
this mode.

SEPIA

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

MONOTONE

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

CLASSIC FILM*

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

STROBE*

Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.

MIRROR*

Creates a mirror image on the right half of the screen, juxtaposed to
the normal image on the other half.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

White Balance Adjustment
W. BALANCE

(

: Factory-preset)

For details, refer to “White Balance Adjustment” (墌 pg. 56).
—

AUTO

White balance is adjusted automatically.

MWB

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

FINE

Outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD

Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN

A video light or similar type of lighting is used.

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Camera Menu
CAMERA

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Recording mode
Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference.
NOTES:
● Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 70) and Insert Editing (墌 pg. 72) 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 camcorder.
● During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be
momentary pauses in the sound.
REC MODE

Standard Play

Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.

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)

10X

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

40X*

Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and
magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom
limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification.

200X*

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 200X digital magnification.

Sound mode
SOUND
MODE

Zooming
ZOOM

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

Snapshot mode for video recording
For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For Video Recording)” (墌 pg. 52).
SNAP MODE

FULL

Snapshot mode with no frame

NEGA

Nega mode

PIN-UP

Pin-Up mode

FRAME

Snapshot mode with frame

There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

Gain up
GAIN UP

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

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 – 1/200 sec.). Shooting
a subject in low or poor lighting at 1/25 sec. shutter speed provides a
brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are
not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the
shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “
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Manual Menu
MANUAL

(

: Factory-preset)

Digital Image Stabilisation
DIS

OFF
ON

To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly
at high magnification.
NOTES:
● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or
under the following conditions:
• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
• When shooting dark or dim subjects.
• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
• When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.
• When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.
● The “
” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used.

Self-Timer
SELF TIMER

OFF

Refer to “Self-Timer” (墌 pg. 53).

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

Set “5S” to “5S”. (墌 pg. 38)
● “5S” appears.

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.

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 (墌 pg. 44), then press SNAPSHOT.
The camcorder records a 5-second still. When “5S”
is set to “Anim.”, this function is not available.

OFF

Disables 5-Second Recording.

Enables 5-Second Recording.

Anim.

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 “Anim.”, the 5-Second Recording mode is not
available. Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead.

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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

Maximum telephoto setting
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there
is a distance more than 1 m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting.
TELE
MACRO

OFF

Disables the function.

When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a
distance of approx. 60 cm.
● Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

OFF

Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a
normal screen ratio.

CINEMA*

Inserts 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 letter 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.

S.WIDE*

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 0.9X wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible
from 0.9X to a magnification set in CAMERA Menu. This mode is suitable
for shooting in a small room.

Wide mode
WIDE MODE

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

Wind cut
WIND CUT

OFF

Disengages the function.

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

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System Menu
SYSTEM

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: Factory-preset)

Beep, melody and shutter sound
BEEP

OFF

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

BEEP

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.
(墌 pg. 27, 52)

MELODY

Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It
also activates the shutter sound effect. (墌 pg. 27, 52)

Tally lamp setting
TALLY

OFF

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

Automatic demonstration mode
Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how
these functions operate. (墌 pg. 8)
DEMO MODE

OFF

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

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 “A” or “M”.
Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the
demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3
minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.
NOTES:
● If a 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”.

Navigation time
NAVIGATION

OFF
5SEC
15SEC
30SEC

The captured image is stored 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. (墌 pg. 58) However, the stored thumbnail images may take up a
lot of memory. In this case, using the memory card with large capacity is
recommended.

60SEC

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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

Sound input
SOUND IN

MIC

Enables sound input from camcorder’s stereo microphone, when Audio
Dubbing (墌 pg. 70) is executed. “MIC” appears on the Audio Dubbing
screen.

D.SOUND

Enables sound effect input recorded on the provided memory card, when
Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 71) is executed. “D.SOUND” appears on the
Audio Dubbing screen.

E-Mail Clip Recording
E-CLIP REC

160 x 120

Refer to “E-Mail Clip Recording” (墌 pg. 60).

240 x 176

Resetting menu settings
CAM RESET

CANCEL

Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.

EXECUTE

Resets all settings to the factory-preset.

Display Menu
DISPLAY

(

: Factory-preset)

Display setting
ON SCREEN

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.

Date and time display setting
DATE/TIME

OFF

The date/time does not appear.

AUTO

Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases:
● When the Power Switch is set from “OFF” to “A” or “M”.
● When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when
scenes are recorded.
● When the date is changed during playback.

The date/time is always displayed.

Time code setting
TIME CODE

OFF

Time code is not displayed.

Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV.
Frame numbers are not displayed during recording.

Clock adjustment
CLOCK ADJ.

Allows you to set the current date and time. (墌 pg. 15)

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DSC Menu
DSC

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: Factory-preset)

Picture quality
QUALITY

FINE
STANDARD

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).
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.

Image size
IMAGE SIZE

640 x 480

The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs.

1024 x 768

NOTE:
The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is
set to “MEMORY”.

1280 x 960

Approximate Number of Storable Images
Image Size/Picture Quality

SD Memory Card
8 MB*

MultiMediaCard

8 MB** 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB*

8 MB*

16 MB* 32 MB*

640 x 480/FINE

205

405

105

210

640 x 480/STANDARD

150

134

295

625

1215

160

320

640

1024 x 768/FINE

190

100

1024 x 768/STANDARD

145

310

605

160

320

1280 x 960/FINE

120

1280 x 960/STANDARD

205

405

100

200

* Optional
** Provided (12 sound effects pre-stored)

Recording media selection
When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded only onto the tape.

REC SELECT
/

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

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PLAYBACK MENUS

Video Menu
VIDEO

(

: Factory-preset)

Playback sound
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 38, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the
desired parameter.
NOTES:
● The “SOUND MODE” setting is available for both 12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models’ functions,
“12-bit” is called “32 kHz” and “16-bit” is called “48 kHz”.)
● The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast-forward or
rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner.
SOUND
MODE

12BIT MODE

STEREO

Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

SOUND L

Sound from the “L” channel is output.

SOUND R

Sound from the “R” channel is output.

MIX

Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on
both “L” and “R” channels.

SOUND 1

Original sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

SOUND 2

Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

Synchro adjustment
SYNCHRO

±0.0

Refer to “For More Accurate Editing” (墌 pg. 77).

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 digital dubbing
(GR-DVP7 only). (墌 pg. 64)

Recording mode
REC MODE

NOTE:
“REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is set to “P” or
“M”.

Dubbing from tape to memory card
COPY

OFF

Enables snapshots to be taken during tape playback.

IMAGE

Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card.
(墌 pg. 65)

NAVIGATION

Enables thumbnail images to be made manually during tape playback.
(墌 pg. 59)

Deleting thumbnail images
NAVI.DEL.

IMAGE SEL.

Refer to “To delete thumbnail images” (墌 pg. 59).

TAPE SEL.
ALL
RETURN

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System Menu
SYSTEM
BEEP

(
墌 pg. 47

OFF

Each setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which appears
when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (墌 pg. 38)
The parameters are the same as in the description on
page 47.

BEEP
MELODY
TALLY

OFF

DEMO MODE

OFF

: Factory-preset)

墌 pg. 47

ON
墌 pg. 47

Display Menu
DISPLAY
ON SCREEN

(
墌 pg. 48

LCD

墌 pg. 48

Each setting is linked with “n DISPLAY”, which appears
when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (墌 pg. 38)
The parameters are the same as in the description on
page 48.

墌 pg. 48

NOTE:
The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing
the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided).
(墌 pg. 25, 62, 74)

LCD/TV
DATE/TIME

OFF
AUTO
ON

TIME CODE

OFF

: Factory-preset)

ON
Display
ON SCREEN Setting:
For playback sound, tape
speed and tape running
during video playback.
12 B I T / SOUND1
L

DATE/TIME Setting:
For date/time.

TIME CODE Setting:
For time code.

Minutes

Seconds
Frames*
2 5 . 12 . 02
17 : 3 0

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING

Snapshot (For Video Recording)

●

MENU Button
SET/SELECT
Button

●

+, – Button
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch

●
●

Power Switch

special effects are disabled during Snapshot
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.
If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to
“ON” (墌 pg. 45), the Stabiliser will be disabled.
During playback as well, all snapshot modes
except Nega mode are available when
“
COPY” is set to “OFF” in VIDEO Menu.
(墌 pg. 50) 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 the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the
S/AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard
from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the
tape.

Motor Drive Mode
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 “
/
”. (墌 pg. 38, 49)

SNAPSHOT Button

Lock Button

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

1
2

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

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

Set “SNAP MODE” to the desired mode.
(墌 pg. 38, 44)

Press SNAPSHOT.
● The “O” indication appears and a still
image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds,
then the camcorder re-enters the RecordStandby mode.
● You can perform Snapshot also during
recording. A still image will be recorded for
approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording
resumes.
● Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A”
or “M”), Snapshot recording takes place using
the selected Snapshot mode.

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

NOTES:
● To remove the shutter sound, refer to “BEEP” on
page 47.
● If Snapshot recording is not possible, the “O”
indication blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
● If Program AE with special effects (墌 pg. 41) is
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with

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

Self-Timer
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Recording Start/
Stop Button
Power Switch

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

Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180°
so that it faces forward and view yourself while
self-recording with the viewfinder pushed
back.

Set “SELF TIMER” to
“ON ”. (墌 pg. 38)

To engage the SelfTimer for video
recording, press the
Recording Start/Stop
Button.
● After 15 seconds, the
beep sounds and
video recording
starts.

To stop Self-Timer
recording, press the
Recording Start/Stop
Button again.
● The camcorder reenters RecordStandby mode.

Lock Button

MENU Button
+, – Button
SET/SELECT Button

SEL F – T I MER – OF F
ON

Self-Timer indication

Press SNAPSHOT.
● After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and
snapshot recording starts. After that, the
camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.

To end Self-Timer recording, select “OFF” in
step 3.

NOTE:
If “BEEP” and “TALLY”are set to “OFF” (墌 pg. 47),
the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not
light.
Turns off
(Self-Timer snapshot recording starts)

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

Begins blinking
(Self-Timer starts)

Blinks quickly
(Self-Timer shooting
starts soon)

Stops blinking and stays on
(Self-Timer video recording starts)

After approx. 15 sec.

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

Auto Focus
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close
as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.
Focus detection zone

However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the
situations listed below (in these cases perform
“Manual Focus”):
● When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
● When illumination is low.*
● When the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, onecolour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*
● When a dark object is barely visible in the
viewfinder.*
● When the scene contains minute patterns or
identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
● When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
● When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear
blinking: , , and
NOTES:
● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing
is not possible. Keep the lens clean. (墌 pg. 91)
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. (墌 pg. 20) 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”.
(墌 pg. 38, 46)

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Manual Focus
NOTE:
If you are using the viewfinder, you should already
have performed “Viewfinder Adjustment”
(墌 pg. 12).

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

Press FOCUS/BLANK. The manual focus
indicator appears.

To focus on a further subject, press +. The “ ”
indicator appears and blinks.
While focusing on a
further subject

Manual focus
indicator

To focus on a nearer subject, press –. The “ ”
indicator appears and blinks.
While focusing on a
nearer subject

Manual focus
indicator

Press SET/SELECT. Focus adjustment is complete.
● To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS/BLANK
twice or set the Power Switch to “A”.
● If FOCUS/BLANK is pressed once, the
camcorder will enter the focus adjustment
mode again.

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

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SET/SELECT Button

Iris Lock

+, – Button
BACKLIGHT
Button

Power
Switch

EXPOSURE
Button

Exposure Control
Manual 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.

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

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

Press EXPOSURE.
● The exposure control indicator appears.

Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in
well-lit environments to 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.

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

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

Press EXPOSURE.
● The exposure control indicator appears.

Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold
SET/SELECT for over 2 seconds. The exposure
control indicator and the “ ” indication appear.

Press SET/SELECT. The
“ ” indication changes
to “ ” and the iris is
locked.

To brighten the image, press +. To darken the
image, press –. (maximum ±6)
● +3 exposure has the same effect as the
backlight compensation. (墌 pg. 56)
● –3 exposure has the same effect as when
“r PROGRAM AE” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”.
(墌 pg. 41)

To return to automatic iris
control...
Press EXPOSURE twice.
Or, set the Power Switch to Iris Lock Indicator
“A”.
● The exposure control
indicator and “ ” disappear.

Press SET/SELECT. Exposure adjustment is
complete.

To lock the exposure control and the iris…
After step 3 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the
exposure by pressing + or –. Then lock the iris in
step 5 of “Iris Lock”. For automatic locking, press
EXPOSURE twice in step 3. The iris becomes
automatic after about 2 seconds.

To return to automatic exposure control...
Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the Power Switch to
“A”.
● If EXPOSURE is pressed once, the camcorder will
enter the exposure control mode again.
NOTE:
You cannot use the manual exposure control at the
same time when “r PROGRAM AE” is set to
“SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (墌 pg. 38, 41), or with
the backlight compensation. (墌 pg. 56)

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Backlight Compensation
Backlight compensation brightens the subject
quickly.
Press BACKLIGHT. The
indicator is displayed
and the subject is brightened. If pressed again,
disappears and the brightness returns to the previous
level.
● Using BACKLIGHT 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 “A”.

Manual White Balance Adjustment
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting
under various types of lighting.

White paper
MENU Button
+, – Button

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

AUTO

White balance is adjusted
automatically.

MWB

Adjust the white balance
manually when shooting
under various types of
lighting. (墌 “Manual White
Balance Adjustment”)

FINE

Outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD

Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN

A video light or similar type
of lighting is used.

(
: Factory-preset)
● For the setting, refer to “Changing The Menu
Settings” (墌 pg. 38).
● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”
appears.
To return to automatic white balance…
Set “u W.BALANCE” to “AUTO”. (墌 pg. 38) Or,
set the Power Switch to “A”.
NOTE:
White balance cannot be used when
“r PROGRAM AE” is set to “SEPIA” or
“MONOTONE”. (墌 pg. 41)

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SET/SELECT
Button

Power
Switch

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

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

Set “u W.BALANCE” to “MWB”. (墌 pg. 38, 42)
● The
indication blinks slowly.

4
5

Slide down the lens cover.

Press SET/SELECT until
begins blinking
rapidly.
When the setting is completed,
resumes
normal blinking.

Press SET/SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes
and the Manual White Balance indicator
is
displayed.

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

NOTES:
● In step 5, it may be difficult to focus on the white
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.
(墌 pg. 54)
● A subject can be shot under various types of
lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,
candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature
is different depending on the light source, the
subject tint will differ depending on the white
balance settings. Use this function for a more
natural result.
● Once you adjust white balance manually, the
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or
the battery removed.

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Recording Digital Sound Effects

Press SET/SELECT.
● Pressing D.SOUND
S P 1 0 0min
REC
starts playback of the
currently selected
sound effect. You can
check it without
EXPLOS ION
recording it onto the
tape. Press D.SOUND
again to stop the
sound effect playback midway.

Press D.SOUND during recording. The selected
sound effect indication with a “ ” mark appears
moving and the sound effect is recorded onto the
tape.
● The sound effect cannot be heard from the
speaker during recording. Connect a
headphone to the headphone connector to
hear the sound effect.

MENU Button
INDEX
Button

+, – Button
VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch

Power Switch

To cancel recording the sound effect midway...
Press D.SOUND again. The camcorder stops
recording the sound effect and the sound effect
indication disappears.

SET/SELECT
Button
D.SOUND
Button
Lock Button

The sound effects pre-stored in the provided
memory card can be dubbed onto a tape.

1
2
3
4

Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)

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

Press INDEX. The Index Screen for sound effects
(墌 pg. 30) appears.

Load the provided memory card. (墌 pg. 17)
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

I NDEX
E X P L OS I ON
S I REN
L AUGH T E R
RAC E CAR
DOOR B E L L
BU Z Z E R
F AN F AR E

Selected Sound

Press + or – to select the desired sound effect.

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Downloading sound data from Web Site
You can download sound data available at our Web
Site (see below for URL) and transfer them from your
PC to the memory card using a USB cable to create
more sound effects.
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/download/
d-sound/index.html
● You can also use the PC card adapter
CU-VPSD60, floppy adapter CU-VFSD50 or USB
reader/writer CU-VUSD70 to transfer sound data
from a PC to the memory card.
● Sound data should be copied into the memory
card’s DCSD\100JVCGR folder.
● The file names should be in numerical sequence
starting from DVC00001.mp3. If you are using the
provided memory card, file names should be from
DVC00013.mp3 since 12 sound effects are prestored as DVC00001.mp3 through
DVC00012.mp3.
NOTES:
● Sound effects can also be used for Audio Dubbing.
(墌 pg. 71)
● Sound effects can also be selected during D.S.C.
playback mode. (墌 pg. 29, 30)
● Sound effects created on a PC can be transferred
to a memory card by copying them into the
memory card’s sound folder with the specified file
name. For details, refer to the instruction manual
of the provided software. However, some sound
(effects) created on a PC cannot be played back
with this camcorder.

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)
of the point where the loaded memory card is
recognised is captured.
● If the recording time is over the navigation time
set in step 5, “ ” appears briefly and the
captured image is stored in the memory card as
a thumbnail image.

NAVIGATION Function
The Navigation Function helps you check tape
contents by making thumbnail images on a memory
card.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

NOTES:
● The remaining number of storable thumbnail
images also appears on the screen when it reaches
10 or less. If “REC SELECT”is set to “
/
”
in DSC Menu, the number shows how many
640 x 480 pixel images can be stored.
● If “5S” is set to “5S” or “Anim.” in MANUAL
menu, the NAVIGATION function will not work
properly.

Power Switch

Lock Button

To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images
(NAVIGATION Search)

SNAPSHOT Button
NAVI Button

MENU Button

1
2
3
4

Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)

Press NAVI during video playback or stop mode.
● The loaded cassette’s
NAV I GA T I ON
NAVIGATION
DATE : 2 4 . 2 5 ’ 0 2
3 : 3 : 29
TC
:
13 : 23 : 15
thumbnail image
1
2
3
screen appears.
● Turn the SHUTTLE
4
5
006
SEARCH Ring to the
left (3) to display
the previous page.
Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right
(5) to display the next page.

Press + or – to select the desired image, and press
SET/SELECT.
● The “NAVIGATION SEARCH” indication
appears blinking and the camcorder starts
searching the tape for the relevant point of the
selected thumbnail image.

To make thumbnail images during tape
recording
1
2
3
4

Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)
Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.
Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

Set “NAVIGATION” to the desired navigation
storing time. (墌 pg. 38, 47)
● The “
” 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 loaded.

Press the Recording
Start/Stop Button to
start tape recording.
The image of the point
where recording is
started is captured.
● If the Recording
Start/Stop button is
pressed before
“
” stops
blinking, the image

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Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop tape
recording.

L P 1 0 0min
PAUSE

Displayed while the
captured image is being
stored in the memory
card.

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.

To cancel NAVIGATION search midway...
Press 4/9 or 8, or turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring
to the left (3) or to the right (5).
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 Power Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may
be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted
during deletion. If the memory card becomes
corrupted, initialise it.

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To add thumbnail images during tape
playback
1

Perform steps 1 to 4 of “To find scenes on tape
using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search)”.

Set “
(墌 pg. 38)

3
4

Press 4/9 to start tape playback.

COPY” to “NAVIGATION”.

Press SNAPSHOT at the desired point.
● The “ ” indicator appears and the image of
the point where SNAPSHOT is pressed is
stored on the memory card as a thumbnail
image.

To delete thumbnail images
1
2
3

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)

4
5

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Press + or – to select “t VIDEO”, and press
SET/SELECT. The VIDEO Menu appears.

Press + or – to select
“NAVI.DEL.”, and
press SET/SELECT. The
Sub Menu appears.

By pressing + or –...

SOUND MOD E
12B I T MOD E
SYNCHRO
REC MODE
COPY
NAV I . DE L .

–
–
–
–
–

IMPORTANT
● Be sure to always use the same tape and memory
card together as they were during recording;
otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognize Tape
and Memory Card IDs to perform NAVIGATION
function properly.
● Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are
loaded when the following messages appear: “NO
ID ON TAPE OR CARD”, “UNABLE TO USE
NAVIGATION”, “THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT
COMPATIBLE”.
● If you change the memory card while shooting on
one tape, two memory cards will share the tape’s
thumbnail images. We recommend that you use
one memory card for one tape.
● NAVIGATION Search does not work if the current
position is at a blank portion on the tape. Also, do
not leave a blank portion partway through the tape
when shooting; otherwise, NAVIGATION function
does not work properly.
● Before shooting newly over a recorded tape, be
sure to delete all thumbnail images of the previous
recording from the relevant memory card.
● If you copy thumbnail images from one memory
card to another via a PC, NAVIGATION Search
does not work with the copied memory card.

STEREO
SOUND 1
O.O
SP
OF F

RETURN
Select “IMAGE SEL.” to
delete the currently
displayed thumbnail image.

Select “TAPE SEL.” to delete all thumbnail images
for the tape which contains the currently
displayed image.
Select “ALL” to delete all thumbnail images
stored on the memory card at once.

8
9

Press SET/SELECT. The
NAVIGATION screen
appears.

NAV I GA T I ON
DEL ETE CURRENT ?

Press + or – to select
26 . 5 . 02
15 : 00
“EXECUTE”, and press
EXECUTE
SET/SELECT.
RETURN
● Turn the SHUTTLE
SEARCH Ring to the
left (3) to display the previous page. Turn
the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5)
to display the next page.
● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.
● Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during
tape playback.

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

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

E-Mail Clip Recording
You can make video clips 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.

To make video clips from real-time camera
image
1
2
3

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

SNAPSHOT
Button

MENU Button
+, – Button

Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
Set “E-CLIP REC” to the desired image size.
(墌 pg. 38, 48)

Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip RecordStandby mode.
● “PUSH “START/STOP” TO RECORD CLIP TO
CARD” 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.

Lock Button

E-MAIL
Button

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

4
Recording Start/
Stop Button
Power Switch

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)

SET/SELECT
Button
160

5m i n
00 : 00
STANDBY

E-MA I L CL I P

Remaining time

SD
Memory
Card

Image Size
240 x 176

160 x 120

8 MB*

2 min.

5 min. 40 sec.

16 MB

5 min. 40 sec.

15 min. 40 sec.

32 MB

12 min. 20 sec.

33 min. 20 sec.

* Provided
160
160

E-MA I L CL I P
e

5
5m
mi n
00 : 15
REC

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

NOTE:
It is not possible to adjust the speaker and
headphone volume when making video clips from
real-time camera image.

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

Recording is complete.

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To make video clips from recorded video
footage
Stop Button (8)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Play/Pause
Button (4/9)
Power Switch

SNAPSHOT Button
Lock Button

E-MAIL Button

1
2
3
4

Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)

Set “E-CLIP REC” to the desired image size.
(墌 pg. 38, 48)

6
7

Press 4/9 to start video playback.

At the point you want to start dubbing, press
SNAPSHOT to start E-Mail Clip Recording.

Press SNAPSHOT to stop E-Mail Clip Recording.
● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the
camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip RecordStandby mode.

To view video clips stored in a memory card…
Refer to “Playback Of Video Clips” (墌 pg. 29).
To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory
card…
Refer to “Deleting Files” (墌 pg. 33).
NOTES:
● 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 7, the
E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode will be
automatically cancelled.
● The video clip files stored with this camcorder are
compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files
stored with other devices cannot be played back
with this camcorder.
● 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 later. Refer
to the instructions of PC and software.

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip RecordStandby mode.
● “E-MAIL CLIP STANDBY”and “PUSH
“SNAPSHOT” TO RECORD CLIP TO CARD”
appears.
● To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording, press E-MAIL
again or press 8 to stop video playback.

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

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DUBBING

Dubbing To A VCR
.

Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”
while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch.

4
5
6
7

Turn on the VCR’s power.

Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of
the source tape.

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

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.

To pause dubbing, engage the VCR’s RecordPause mode and press 4/9 on the camcorder.

To S/AV connector

Connector
Cover**

S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)

To AUDIO, VIDEO and
S-IN* connectors
Not connected

“Y/C”/“CVBS”
Video Out
Select Switch

Cable Adapter***
(provided)

VCR

Repeat steps 8 – 10 for additional editing. Stop
the VCR and camcorder.

NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (墌 pg. 11)
● As the camcorder starts to play your footage, it will
appear on your TV. This 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.
To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV...
• Date/time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 38, 48) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote
control to turn on/off the date indication.
• Time code
Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”.
(墌 pg. 38, 48)
• Playback sound mode, tape speed and tape
running displays
Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(墌 pg. 38, 48)

Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN
connector.
** When connecting the cable, open the cover.
*** If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the
provided cable adapter.

Following the illustrations, connect the
camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pages 24
and 25.

Set the camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“VIDEO”.

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Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped
With A DV IN Connector
(Digital Dubbing)
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the
camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a
DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is
little if any image or sound deterioration.

1
2

Make sure all units are turned off.

Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“VIDEO”.

Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”
while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch.

5
6
7
8

Turn on the video unit’s power.

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

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

Insert the source cassette in this camcorder.
Insert the recording cassette in the video unit.
Press 4/9 on this camcorder to start playback of
the source cassette.

10
Connector
Cover**

Core filter

To pause dubbing, engage the video unit’s
Record-Pause mode and press 4/9 on this
camcorder.

To DV IN/OUT*

DV cable
(optional)

To DV IN

Video unit equipped with
DV connector

DV IN/OUT: GR-DVP7
DV OUT: GR-DVP5
** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

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Repeat steps 8 – 10 for additional editing. Stop
the video unit and camcorder.

NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (墌 pg. 11)
● 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 dubbing, the dubbing
may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.
● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,
sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If
this occurs, turn off the power and make
connections again.
● If “Playback Zoom” (墌 pg. 68) or “Playback
Special Effects” (墌 pg. 69) is attempted or
SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the
original playback image recorded on the tape is
output from the DV IN/OUT (GR-DVP7) or DV
OUT (GR-DVP5) connector.
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

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DUBBING (cont.)

Dubbing From A Video Unit
Equipped With A DV OUT
Connector (Digital Dubbing)
(GR-DVP7 only)
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.

1
2

Make sure all units are turned off.

Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“VIDEO”.

Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”
while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch.

5
6
7
8
9

Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (墌 pg. 38, 50)

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

Turn on the video unit’s power.
Insert the source cassette in the video unit.
Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.
Press START/STOP on the remote control to
engage the Record-Pause mode.
● The “ DV. IN ” indication appears on the screen.

Press START/STOP on the remote control to
start recording.
● The
indication rotates.

11
Connector
Cover*

To DV IN/OUT

Press START/STOP on the remote control
again to engage the Record-Pause mode.
● The
indication stops rotating.

Repeat steps 10 – 11 for additional editing.
Stop the video unit and camcorder.

DV cable (optional)
Core filter

To DV OUT

Video unit equipped with DV
connector

When connecting the cable, open the cover.

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NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (墌 pg. 11)
● 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 dubbing, the dubbing
may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.
● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,
sometimes the image may not appear in step 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. (墌 pg. 43)
● During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output
from the S/AV connector.
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

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Dubbing Still Images Recorded On
A Tape To A Memory Card
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory
card.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

To dub the image,
press SNAPSHOT.
● The ” ” indication
blinks during
dubbing.
● The selected image
is stored in the
memory card.

NOTES:
● 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” (墌 pg. 46) is dubbed 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 dub, perform up to step 8 using the
remote control (provided). (墌 pg. 69)
● Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.

Play/Pause Button
(4/9)
Power Switch

SNAPSHOT
Button

Lock Button

SET/SELECT MENU Button
Button

+, – Button

1
2
3
4

Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)

Set “
COPY”
to “IMAGE”.
(墌 pg. 38, 50)

Press 4/9 to start
playback.

At the point you want
to dub, press 4/9
again to engage Still
Playback.

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.

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– OF F
IMAGE
NAVIGATION

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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, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback
functions possible. (墌 pg. 68)

Installing The Batteries

Beam Effective Area (indoor use)

The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size
batteries. Refer to “General Battery Precautions”
(墌 pg. 88).

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.

Remove the battery compartment cover while
pushing up the tab as illustrated.

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

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.

Re-attach the battery compartment cover.

Tab

–

Insert the minus (–) end first.

Remote sensor

Buttons And Functions

B
D
F
H

K
C
E
G
I

L
N
P
R

M
O
Q
S

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Functions
Buttons

With the camcorder’s Power
Switch set to “A” or “M”.

A Infrared beam transmitting window

Transmits the beam signal.

B Zoom (T/W) Buttons

Zoom in/out (墌 pg. 20)

With the camcorder’s Power
Switch set to “P”.
Zoom in/out (墌 pg. 68)

C DISPLAY Button

墌 pg. 25, 62, 74

D SHIFT Button

墌 pg. 68, 73

E SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons
Left/Right Buttons

墌 pg. 68
墌 pg. 68

F REW Button

● Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search
on a tape (墌 pg. 22)
● Displays previous file in a
memory card (墌 pg. 28)

G FADE/WIPE Button

墌 pg. 75

H EFFECT ON/OFF Button

墌 pg. 69

I EFFECT Button

墌 pg. 69

J PAUSE IN Connector
K START/STOP Button
L MBR SET Button
M SNAPSHOT Button

墌 pg. 74
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the
camcorder.
墌 pg. 73
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.

N Up Button
INSERT Button

墌 pg. 68
墌 pg. 72

O Down Button
A. DUB Button

墌 pg. 68
墌 pg. 70

P PLAY Button

● Starts Playback of a tape
(墌 pg. 22)
● Starts Auto Playback of images
in a memory card (墌 pg. 28)

Q FF Button

● Forward/Forward Shuttle
Search on a tape (墌 pg. 22)
● Displays next file in a memory
card (墌 pg. 28)

R STOP Button

● Stops the tape (墌 pg. 22)
● Stops Auto Playback
(墌 pg. 28)

S PAUSE Button

Pauses the tape (墌 pg. 68)

T R.A.EDIT Buttons

墌 pg. 73 – 77

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
Frame-By-Frame Playback

Allows frame-by-frame search during video
playback.
During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU)
repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for
reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the
frame is played back.

Playback Zoom
Magnifies the recorded image up to 20X at any time
during video playback.

Remote sensor

1) Press PLAY (U) to start playback.

Zoom Buttons
SHIFT
Left or SLOW
Rewind Button
Right or SLOW
Forward Button

Up Button
Down Button

PLAY
PAUSE

STOP

Slow-Motion Playback
Allows slow-speed search in either direction during
video playback.
During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or
IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.
● After approx. 1 minute in Slow Rewind or
approx. 2 minutes in Slow Forward, normal
playback resumes.
● To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9).
● To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).

2) At the point you want to zoom
in, press the Zoom Button (T).
● To zoom out, press the Zoom
Button (W).
3) You can move the image on the
screen around to find a particular
portion of the picture. While
holding down SHIFT, press L
(Left), F (Right), U (Up) and E
(Down).
● To end zoom, press and hold W until
magnification returns to normal. Or, press
STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U).
NOTES:
● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and
still playback.
● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the
image may suffer.

NOTES:
● You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from
Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more
than approx. 2 seconds.
● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital
image processing, the picture may take on a
mosaic effect.
● After SLOW (YI or IU) 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.
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Playback Special Effects

CLASSIC
FILM

Gives recorded scenes a
strobe effect.

MONOTONE

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

SEPIA

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

STROBE

Your recording looks
like a series of
consecutive snapshots.

Remote sensor

PLAY
EFFECT
EFFECT ON/OFF

Allows you to add creative effects to the video
playback image.
The effects that can be used during playback are
CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA and STROBE.
The effects work the same in playback as they did in
recording. (墌 pg. 41)

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1) To start playback, press PLAY (U).
2) Press EFFECT. The
PLA Y BACK E F F E C T
PLAYBACK EFFECT
OF F
Select Menu appears.
1
C L A S S I C F I LM
3) Press EFFECT repeatedly
MONO T ON E
2
SEP I A
3
to move the highlight
S T ROB E
4
bar to the desired effect.
● The selected function
is activated and after
2 seconds the menu disappears.
● To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT
ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press
EFFECT ON/OFF again.
● To change the selected effect, repeat from
step 2 above.

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Audio Dubbing
The audio track can be customised only when
recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. (墌 pg. 43)

Play back the tape to locate the point where
editing will start, then press PAUSE (9).

While holding A. DUB
(D) on the remote
control, press PAUSE
(9). The “9D”
indicator appears.

Press PLAY (U), then
begin “narrating”.
Speak into the
microphone.
● To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).

To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9), then
STOP (8).

Stereo microphone

Headphone
connector

Speaker

9D
MIC

To hear the sound during Audio Dubbing...
Connect optional headphones to the headphone
connector or use the S/AV connector, and set the
“12BIT MODE” to the desired mode;
• “SOUND 1” for the playback sound.
• “SOUND 2” for the dubbed sound.
• “MIX” for the Playback and dubbed sound.
To hear the dubbed sound during playback…
Set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or “MIX”.
(墌 pg. 38, 50)

Remote sensor

A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSE

NOTES:
● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at
12-bit, the old and new soundtracks are recorded
separately.
● If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the
sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit
recorded areas.
● If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback,
move the camcorder’s microphone away from the
TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.
● If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in midrecording and then use the tape for Audio
Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where
16-bit recording began.
● During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to
scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded
in 16-bit audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing
stops.
● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the
television, make connections. (墌 pg. 24, 25)

STOP

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Audio Dubbing Using Digital
Sound Effects
INDEX
Button

MENU Button
+, – Button

Press INDEX to access the sound effects Index
Screen.

Press + or – to select the desired sound effect and
press SET/SELECT.

Press PLAY (U) to begin Audio Dubbing. The
selected sound effect is dubbed onto the tape.
● The “ ” moves while it is being dubbed.
● To stop dubbing the sound effect midway, press
D.SOUND.

Press STOP (8) to end Audio Dubbing.

NOTES:
● After dubbing, set “SOUND IN” back to “MIC”.
● The dubbed sound effect is recorded on
SOUND 2. (墌 pg. 50)
● If you press PAUSE (9) to pause dubbing in step 9
the selected sound effect indication remains
displayed. To resume dubbing, press PLAY (U).

SET/SELECT
Button

D.SOUND Button/
STOP (8) Button

A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP

Load the provided memory card. (墌 pg. 17)
Then, perform step 1 and 2 on page 70.

2
3

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
Press + or – to select “s SYSTEM”, and press
SET/SELECT. The SYSTEM Menu appears.

Press + or – to select “SOUND IN”, and press
SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.

Press + or – to select
“D.SOUND”, and
press SET/SELECT.

Press + or – to select
“BRETURN”, and
press SET/SELECT
twice. The Menu
Screen closes and the
sound effect indication appears.

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D.SOUND

APPLAUSE

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Insert Editing
You can record a new scene into a previously
recorded tape, replacing a section of the original
recording with minimal picture distortion at the in
and outpoints. The original audio remains
unchanged.

Remote sensor

Press START/STOP to begin editing.
● Confirm the insert at the time code you
checked in step 1.
● To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it
again to resume editing.

To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then
STOP (8).

NOTES:
● Program AE with special effects (墌 pg. 38, 41)
can be used to spice up the scenes being edited
during Insert Editing.
● During Insert Editing, the date and time
information changes.
● If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on
the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted.
Make sure you only edit recorded areas.
● During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to
scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank
portion, Insert Edting stops. (墌 pg. 100, 101)

START/STOP
INSERT
PLAY

REW

PAUSE

STOP

NOTES:
● Before performing the following steps, make sure
that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 38, 48)
● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in
the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
● To perform Insert Editing while watching in the
television, make connections. (墌 pg. 24, 25)

Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at this
point. (墌 pg. 38, 48)

Press REW (3) until the Edit-In point is located,
then press PAUSE (9).

Press and hold INSERT
(I) on the remote
control, then press
PAUSE (9). The “9I”
indicator and the Time
Code (min.:sec.)
appear and the
camcorder enters
Insert-Pause mode.

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Random Assemble Editing
[R.A.Edit]
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as
the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for
automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is
more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand
Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR
(see “VCR CODE LIST”), but can also be performed
by operating the VCR manually.
Before operation, make sure the batteries are
installed in the remote control. (墌 pg. 66)

MBR SET

Set Remote/VCR Code

IMPORTANT
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs
and those of many other makers, it may not work
with yours or may offer limited functions.
NOTES:
● If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
● Some brands of VCR do not come on
automatically. In this case, turn the power on
manually and try step 2.
● If the remote control is not able to control the
VCR, use the controls on the VCR.
● When the remote control’s batteries run out, the
VCR brand you have set will be erased. In that
case, replace the old battery with a new one to
reset the VCR brand.
VCR CODE LIST

VCR

SHIFT

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the
remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,
referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold
MBR SET, and enter the brand code.
The code is automatically set once you release
MBR SET, and the VCR’s power comes on.
Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while
holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote
for the desired function. The functions the remote
can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW
and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to press
SHIFT for this one).

VCR BRAND
NAME

CODE

VCR BRAND
NAME

CODE

AKAI

F B
F D
G G

PHILIPS

BLAUPUNKT

A C

DAEWOO

A H

FERGUSON

I G
I H
C B

A
I
A
I
I
I
A
C
G

GRUNDIG

A D
C D

SAMSUNG

I D

SANYO

HITACHI

F F
F C

C F
C E

SELECO, REX

JVC A
B
C

I A
I F
I C

I A
I F

SHARP

A E
A

LG/
GOLDSTAR

A A

SONY

MITSUBISHI

F G
F H

F E
F
C I
C A

NEC

C G
C H

PANASONIC

A
A
A
I
A

THOMSON,
TELEFUNKEN,
SABA,
NORDMENDE

I
I
I
C

TOSHIBA

F I
F A

C
G
A
D
H

I
E
A
D
A
F
B
C
B

A
F
G
B

You are now ready to try Random Assemble
Editing.

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Make Connections

A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE
connector…
…Connect the editing cable to the Remote
PAUSE connector.
B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote
PAUSE connector but equipped with an
R.A.EDIT connector…
…Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT
connector.
C A VCR other than above…
…Connect the editing cable to the remote
control’s PAUSE IN connector.

2
3
4

Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder.

Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape
and engage the AUX mode.
● Refer to the VCR’s instructions.

Also refer to page 24 and 25.

Connector
Cover****

To S/AV
connector

S/AV/Editing
cable
(provided)

To AUDIO,
VIDEO and SIN* connectors
Editing
Extension
cable
(provided)***
Cable Adapter**

“Y/C”/“CVBS”
Video Out
Select Switch

ABTo Remote
PAUSE or
R.A.EDIT
VCR

CTo PAUSE
IN
TV
DISPLAY

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.

NOTES:
● Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the
indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If
they do, they will be recorded onto the new tape.
To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV…
• Date/Time
Set “DISPLAY” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 38, 48) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote
control to turn on/off the date indication.
• Time Code
Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 38, 48)
• Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape
Running Displays
Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(墌 pg. 38, 48)
● Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter
as required:
Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which
accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video
cable.
CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which
does not accept Y/C signals and uses an
audio/video cable.
● When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input
connector, an optional DV cable can be
connected instead of the S/AV/Editing cable.
However, it is necessary to connect the editing
cable of the S/AV/Editing cable to the VCR. (For
details, see step 1.)

Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN
connector.
** If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the
provided cable adapter.
*** If necessary, use this cable for connections.
****When connecting the cable, open the cover.

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● To change previously registered points, press
CANCEL on the remote control. The registered
points disappear, one at a time, from the most
recently registered point.
● If you are not using Wipe/Fader or Program AE
with special effects, repeat steps 8 and 9 only.

Select Scenes

Remote sensor

PLAY

FADE/WIPE
EFFECT
EDIT IN/OUT

R.A.EDIT
ON/OFF
CANCEL

8
9

Point the remote control at the camcorder’s
remote sensor. Press PLAY (U) and then press
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.
The Random Assemble
Selected parameter
Editing Menu appears.
MODE
IN
OUT
If using a Wipe/Fader at
1–– –– : –– ~
2
~
the beginning of the
~
3
~
scene, press FADE/WIPE 45
~
6
~
on the remote control.
~
7
● Cycle through the
~
8
–– : ––
T I ME CODE
effects by pressing
0 0 : 00
TOTAL
repeatedly, and stop
when the one you want is displayed.
● You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the
beginning of Program 1.

At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/
OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position
appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.
At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The
Edit-Out position appears in the Random
Assemble Editing Menu.

If using a Wipe/Fader at the end of the scene,
press FADE/WIPE.
● Cycle through the effects by pressing
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is
displayed.
● If you select a Wipe/Fader effect for an Edit-Out
point, the effect is automatically applied to the
following Edit-In point.
● You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the
end of the last scene.
● When you use Fader/Wipe effects, that time is
included in the total time (this does not apply
to Picture Wipe/Dissolve.)

If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT.
(墌 pg. 69)

Repeat steps 8 through 11 to register
additional scenes.

NOTES:
● When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out
points so that there is a relatively large difference
between them.
● If the search time for an in-point exceeds
5 minutes, the recording deck’s Record-Standby
mode will be cancelled and editing will not take
place.
● If there are blank portions before or after the EditIn and Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be
included in the edited version.
● Since time codes register time only as accurately
as seconds, the time code total time may not
match the total program time exactly.
● Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all
registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.
● If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from
Program AE with special effects, you cannot use
the Dissolve or Black & White Fader. In this case
the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins
blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is registered,
the effect is turned off. To combine these effects,
use Sepia or Monotone during recording, then use
the Dissolve or Black & White Fader during
Random Assemble Editing.
● It is not possible to use Wipe/Fader effects and
Program AE with special effects during Random
Assemble Editing using a DV cable.
Fader And Wipe Menu
(available only for Random Assemble Editing)
You can also use the fader/wipe effects on page 40.
DISSOLVE: The new scene gradually appears
as the old one gradually disappears.
WIPE – CORNER: The new scene wipes in
over the previous one from the upper right corner to
the lower left corner.
WIPE – WINDOW: The next scene gradually
wipes in from the center of the screen toward the
corners, covering the previous scene.
WIPE – SLIDE: The next scene gradually wipes
in over the previous one from right to left.
WIPE – DOOR: The previous scene wipes out
from the center to the right and left, like a door
being pushed open to reveal the next scene.
WIPE – SCROLL: The new scene wipes in over
the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top.
WIPE–SHUTTER: The new scene wipes in over
the previous one from the center toward the top and
bottom of the screen.

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
13

Automatic Editing To VCR

Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the
beginning of the scene you want to edit and press
PAUSE (9).

Point the remote control towards the VCR’s
remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (79), or
manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

Recording Start/
Stop Button

Press START/STOP
IN
OUT
MODE
00 : 2 5 ~ 02 : 05
––
on the remote control. 12
07 : 18 ~ 08 : 31 – – – –
3 – – 0 3 : 33 ~ 05 : 53
Editing proceeds as
09 : 30 ~ 13 : 15
4
programmed, right
5
15 : 55 ~ 16 : 29 – – – –
through to the end of 67 – – – – : – – ~~
the last registered
~
8
16 : 30
T I ME CODE
scene.
9 : 39
TOTAL
● When dubbing is
complete, the camcorder enters the Pause
mode, and the VCR enters its Record-Pause
mode.
● If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the
tape will be dubbed all the way to the end
automatically.
● If you operate the camcorder during automatic
editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause
mode and automatic editing will stop.

Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and
the VCR.
To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear,
press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.

Remote sensor

START/STOP

PAUSE
R.A.EDIT
ON/OFF

NOTES:
● Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control
clears all settings registered during Random
Assemble Editing.
● When the editing cable is connected to the remote
control’s PAUSE IN connector during dubbing,
make sure the remote control is pointed at the
VCR’s sensor, and the path between the two is
unobstructed.
● Random Assemble Editing may not function
properly when using a tape including several
duplicated time codes. (墌 pg. 21)

VCR REC
STBY

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For More Accurate Editing

Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause
to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin
editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the
same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find
that you have recorded scenes you did not want. For
a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing
of the camcorder against your VCR.

Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing

Point the remote control at the camcorder’s
remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to
make the Random Assemble Editing menu
disappear, then press MENU. The Menu Screen
appears.

Press + or – to select “t VIDEO”, and press
SET/SELECT. The VIDEO Menu appears.

Press + or – to select
“SYNCHRO” and
press SET/SELECT. The
value for “SYNCHRO”
is highlighted.

Remote sensor

R.A.EDIT
ON/OFF

Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing

Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point
the remote control at the camcorder’s remote
sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.
Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.
Program 1
IN
1–– –– : ––
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
T I ME CODE
TOTAL

OUT

MODE

~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~

Play back the dubbed scene.
● If any images from the scene prior to the
transition you chose for your Edit-In point were
recorded, that means your VCR moves too
quickly from Record-Pause to Record mode.
● If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress,
the VCR is slow to start recording.

SYNCHRO

–

O. 1

Based on the
diagnostics performed,
you can now advance
the VCR’s record timing by pressing +. You can
also delay the VCR’s record timing by pressing –.
The adjustment range is from –1.3 to +1.3
seconds, in 0.1-second increments.
Press SET/SELECT to finish the setting.

Press + or – to select “BRETURN”, and press SET/
SELECT twice.
Now perform Random Assemble Editing
beginning with step 6 on page 75.

NOTES:
● Before performing actual Random Assemble
Editing, do a few Random Assemble Editing trial
runs to check whether the value you have input is
appropriate or not, and make adjustments
accordingly.
● Depending on the recorder, there may be
situations where the timing difference cannot be
fully corrected.

Random Assemble
Editing Menu

–– : ––
0 0 : 00

Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1
only. In order to check VCR and camcorder
timing, select the beginning of a scene transition
as your Edit-In point.

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connection To A Personal Computer
[A] Using USB cable
To USB connector
USB cable (provided)
Connector
Cover**

PC
To USB

[B] Using DV cable

Connector
Cover**

To DV IN/OUT*
or DV OUT*

DV cable
(optional)

Core filter

To DV
connector
Core filter

PC with DV
connector

DV IN/OUT: GR-DVP7

DV OUT: GR-DVP5
** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

[A] Using USB cable
This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by
using the provided software.

[B] Using DV cable
It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with
a DV connector by using software equipped with the
PC or commercially available software.

Connect the camcorder to your PC using the
appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.

If you are using the USB connection, set the
VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “MEMORY”.

Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”
while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch and turn on the PC.
● Refer to the instruction manual of the software
on how to transfer a still image to the PC.

NOTES:
● Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB
CONNECTION GUIDE” for the installation of the
bundled software and drivers.
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery
pack. (墌 pg. 11)

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● Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable
simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only
the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV
cable depending on the type of DV connector (4
or 6 pins) on the PC, or use the DV cable
provided with the capture board.
● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB
cable is not powered, the camcorder does not
enter the USB mode.
● The date/time information cannot be captured into
the PC.
● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and
Software.
● The still images can also be transferred to a PC
with a DV connector-equipped capture board.
● The system may not work properly depending on
the PC or capture board you are using.
“USB MODE” and/or “ACCESSING FILES”
appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is
accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder
is transferring a file to the PC.
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while
“ACCESSING FILES” is displayed on the LCD
monitor since this can result in product damage.

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Using The Camcorder As A
WebCam
This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB
connection.
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch

Make sure all necessary software (provided) are
installed in your PC and all units are turned off.

Connect the camcorder to your PC using the USB
cable.

3
4

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

Connector Cover*

To USB

USB cable
(provided)

Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
Turn on the PC.
● “Web CAMERA” appears on the screen.
P C We b
● If the PC is not
powered on, the
camcorder does not
enter the Web
Camera mode.

CAMERA

When finished, turn
off the PC first, then
the camcorder.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder
and PC.

NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (墌 pg. 11)
● Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to
capture video in real time.
● You can also use the camcorder for web
conference by using Microsoft Windows®
NetMeeting® and signing up for MSN Hotmail.
● In the Web Camera mode, the following buttons
cannot be operated: E-MAIL, SNAPSHOT, the
Recording Start/Stop Button.
Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and
provided Software.

To USB
connector

USB-equipped PC

When connecting the cable, open the cover.

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REFERENCES
CONTENTS
DETAILS ..................................................................................................... 81
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................... 82
CAUTIONS ................................................................................................. 88
USER MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 91
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 92
INDEX ....................................................................................................... 94
Controls ................................................................................................. 94
Connectors ............................................................................................. 94
Indicators ............................................................................................... 94
Other Parts ............................................................................................ 94
Indications .............................................................................................. 96
TERMS .................................................................................................... 102

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DETAILS

ITEMS

NOTES

V Power (墌 pg. 10)

● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to
25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold,
charging may be incomplete.
● Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack.
● Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the
battery pack.
● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger
near a radio.
● Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes
warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.

V VIDEO
RECORDING
(墌 pg. 19, 20)

● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor
may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead.
● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.
● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette
holder opens. Do not use force.
● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes
completely before closing the cassette holder cover.
● When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds
before actual recording starts. The “T” indicator starts rotating when the
camcorder actually starts recording.
● The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the
accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.
● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off
automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears
when a cassette at its end is loaded.
● During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To hear the sound,
connect optional headphones to the headphone connector. The sound volume is
at the level it was adjusted to during playback. (墌 pg. 22)
● During Interface Shooting, the “Tape Running” indicator and warning indications
(墌 pg. 100, 101) are the only ones that are shown; they appear reversed in the
display as they would when viewing a mirror, but are not reversed in the
recording.
● The tape remaining indicator does not appear during interface shooting.
However, when the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indicator appears
showing the remaining time:
(blinking)
(blinking)
(blinking)

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery
pack, AC Power Adapter/Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual
from the beginning.

Power
SYMPTOM
1. No power is supplied.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. • The power is not connected 1. • Connect the AC Power
Adapter/Charger securely.
properly.
(墌 pg. 11)
• The battery is dead.
• Replace the dead battery
• The LCD monitor is not open
with a fully charged one.
fully or the viewfinder is not
(墌 pg. 10, 11)
pulled out when recording.
• Open the LCD monitor fully
or pull out the viewfinder.

Video and D.S.C. Recording
SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

2. Recording cannot be
performed.

2. • The Power Switch is set to
“P” or “OFF”.
— For Video Recording —
• The tape’s erase protection
tab is set to “SAVE”.
• The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
• “TAPE END” appears.
• The cassette holder cover is
open.
— For D.S.C. Recording —
• The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

2. • Set the Power Switch to “A”
or “M”. (墌 pg. 14)
— For Video Recording —
• Set the tape’s erase
protection tab to “REC”.
(墌 pg. 16)
• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “VIDEO”.
• Replace with new cassette.
(墌 pg. 16)
• Close the cassette holder
cover.
— For D.S.C. Recording —
• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “MEMORY”.

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

3. • This is a result of exceedingly 3.
high contrast, and is not a
malfunction.

4. • This is not a malfunction.
4. When the screen is under
direct sunlight during shooting,
the screen becomes red or
black for an instant.
5. During recording, the date/
time does not appear.

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—

4.
—

5. • “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”. 5. • Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”.
(墌 pg. 38, 48)

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6. During recording, sound
cannot be heard.

6. • The optional headphones are 6. • Connect the optional
headphones to the
not connected to the
headphone connector.
headphones connector.
(墌 pg. 95)
• The sound volume of the
• Adjust the sound volume
headphones connector was
during playback. (墌 pg. 22)
not adjusted appropriately.
The sound volume at this
point is the same as the level
it was adjusted to during
playback.

7. The LCD monitor or
viewfinder indications blink.

7. • Re-read the sections covering
7. • Certain Wipe/Fader effects,
Wipe/Fader effects, Program
certain modes of Program AE
AE with special effects and
with special effects, “DIS”
“DIS”. (墌 pg. 38, 39 –
and other functions that
41, 45)
cannot be used together are
selected at the same time.

8. Digital Zoom does not work.

8. • 10X optical zoom is selected. 8. • Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or
• The VIDEO/MEMORY
“200X”. (墌 pg. 43)
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “VIDEO”.

Video and D.S.C. Playback
SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

9. Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward 9. • The Power Switch is set to
functions do not work.
“A” or “M”.
• VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is
set to “MEMORY”.
10. The LCD monitor image is
distorted.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
9. • Set the Power Switch to
“P”. (墌 pg. 22)
• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “VIDEO”.

10.
10. • During playback of the
unrecorded portion, Highspeed Search and still
playback, LCD monitor
indications appear distorted.
This is not a defect.

—

11. • Set the TV to the mode or
11. The tape is moving, but there is 11. • Your TV has AV input
channel appropriate for
no picture.
terminals, but is not set to its
video playback.
VIDEO mode.
(墌 pg. 24, 25)
• The cassette holder cover is
• Close the cassette holder
open.
cover. (墌 pg. 16)
12. Blocks of noise appear during
playback, or there is no
playback picture and the
screen becomes blue.

12.

13. A memory card cannot be
played back.

13. • The Power Switch is set to
“A” or “M”.
• The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

—

12. • Clean the video heads with
an optional cleaning
cassette. (墌 pg. 91)
13. • Set the Power Switch to
“P”. (墌 pg. 28)
• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “MEMORY”.

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

Advanced features
SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

14. The focus does not adjust
automatically.

14. • Set Focus to the Auto mode.
14. • Focus is set to the Manual
(墌 pg. 54)
mode.
• Clean the lens and check the
• The recording was done in a
focus again. (墌 pg. 91)
dark place, or the contrast
was low.
• The lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.

15. In the 5-Second mode,
recording ends before
5 seconds have elapsed.

15. • The 5-Second mode is set to 15. • Set “5S” to “5S” in MANUAL
“Anim.” in MANUAL Menu.
Menu. (墌 pg. 45)

16. Snapshot mode cannot be
used.

16. • The Squeeze mode
(SQUEEZE) is selected.

17. The colour of Snapshot looks
strange.

17. • Find a white subject and
17. • The light source or the
compose your shot so that it
subject does not include
also appears in the frame.
white. Or there are various
(墌 pg. 27, 52)
different light sources behind
• Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)
the subject.
and Monotone
• The Sepia (SEPIA) or
(MONOTONE). (墌 pg. 42)
Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode is activated.

18. The image taken using
Snapshot is too dark.

18. • Shooting was performed
under backlit conditions.

18. • Press BACKLIGHT.
(墌 pg. 56)

19. The image taken using
Snapshot is too bright.

19. • The subject is too bright.

19. • Set “r PROGRAM AE” to
“SPOTLIGHT”. (墌 pg. 41)

20. White Balance cannot be
activated.

20. • The Sepia (SEPIA) or
Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode is activated.

20. • Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)
or Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode before setting White
Balance. (墌 pg. 42, 42)

21. Wipe/Fader effects do not
work.

21. • The Power Switch is set to
“A”.

21. • Set the Power Switch to “M”.
(墌 pg. 14)

22. The Black & White Fader does 22. • The Sepia (SEPIA) or
not work.
Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode is activated.

22. • Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)
and Monotone
(MONOTONE). (墌 pg. 42)

23. Program AE with special
effects does not work.

23. • Set the Power Switch to “M”.
(墌 pg. 14)

23. • The Power Switch is set to
“A”.

24. Even when Slow Shutter is not 24. • When shooting in the dark,
selected, the image looks like
the unit becomes highly
it is activated.
sensitive to light and the
image takes on an effect
similar to Slow Shutter.

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16. • Disengage the Squeeze
(SQUEEZE) mode.
(墌 pg. 46)

24. • If you want the lighting to
look more natural, set “GAIN
UP” to “ACG” or “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 38, 44)

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