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ENGLISH
AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION

GR-DVP9
GR-DVP8

GETTING STARTED

Please visit our Homepage on the World
Wide Web for Digital Video Camera:

VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK

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

ADVANCED FEATURES

REFERENCES

TERMS

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/cyber/
For Accessories:
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/

The camcorder
illustrations appearing in
this instruction manual are
of the GR-DVP9.

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT1094-001A

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and
precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.
Using This Instruction Manual
● All major sections 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. 76 – 81) 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 70 through 72 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.

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!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended,
as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light, VL-F3U Flash, MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone or
MZ-V5U Stereo 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

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

● Remote Control
Unit
RM-V717U

● USB Cable

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

● Battery Pack
BN-V107U-B or
BN-V107U-S

● Cable Adapter

● CD-ROM

● S/AV/Editing Cable

● Strap
(墌 pg. 7 for
attachment)

● Grip Belt
(墌 pg. 6 for
attachment)

● DC Cord

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

● Editing Extension Cable

● Audio Cable
(for connection of
optional headphones
墌 pg. 6)

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

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How To Use The Audio Cable
When using optional headphones, connect to the
provided Audio cable (with a core filter attached),
then connect the Audio cable to the camcorder. The
core filter reduces interference.

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

Headphones

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

Audio cable
(provided)

More than 2 cm

Core filter

(headphones)

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

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

g
h

5) Attach the pad.

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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
GETTING STARTED

CONTENTS
9
10

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

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

VIDEO RECORDING ....................................................17
Basic Recording ........................................................17
Tape Remaining Time ...............................................17
Zooming ...................................................................18
Journalistic Shooting .................................................18
Interface Shooting .....................................................18
Time Code ................................................................19
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ....................19

VIDEO PLAYBACK ......................................................20
Normal Playback ......................................................20
Still Playback ............................................................20
Shuttle Search ...........................................................21
Blank Search ............................................................21
Connections To A TV Or VCR ..................................22

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
23
D.S.C. RECORDING .....................................................23
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ..............................23

D.S.C. PLAYBACK .......................................................24
Normal Playback Of Images .....................................24
Auto Playback Of Images .........................................24
Playback Of Video Clips ...........................................25
Playback Of Digital Sound Effects .............................25
Index Playback Of Files ............................................26
Viewing File Information ..........................................26
Removing On-Screen Display ...................................26
Protecting Files .........................................................27
Deleting Files ...........................................................28
Resetting The File Name ...........................................29
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ...................29
Initialising A Memory Card .......................................30

ADVANCED FEATURES

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .......................... 31
Changing The Menu Settings .................................... 31

RECORDING MENUS .................................................. 32
Wipe Or Fader Effects .............................................. 32
Program AE With Special Effects ............................... 33
White Balance Adjustment ....................................... 34

PLAYBACK MENUS ..................................................... 40
FEATURES FOR RECORDING ....................................... 41
Snapshot (For Video Recording) ............................... 41
Self-Timer ................................................................. 42
Auto Focus ............................................................... 43
Manual Focus ........................................................... 43
Exposure Control ...................................................... 44
Iris Lock ................................................................... 44
Backlight Compensation ........................................... 45
White Balance Adjustment ....................................... 45
Manual White Balance Adjustment .......................... 45
Recording Digital Sound Effects ................................ 46
NAVIGATION Function ........................................... 46
E-Mail Clip Recording .............................................. 48

DUBBING .................................................................. 50
Dubbing To Or From A VCR .................................... 50
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV IN
Connector (Digital Dubbing) ................................ 51
Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV OUT
Connector (Digital Dubbing) (GR-DVP9 only) ...... 52
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory
Card ..................................................................... 53

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ........................... 54
Audio Dubbing ........................................................ 56
Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects ............. 56
Insert Editing ............................................................ 57
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] ........................ 58

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS .............................................. 62
Connection To A Personal Computer ....................... 62
Using The Camcorder As A WebCam ....................... 63

REFERENCE

DETAILS .................................................................... 64
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 65
CAUTIONS ................................................................. 70
USER MAINTENANCE .................................................. 73
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................ 74
INDEX ....................................................................... 76

TERMS

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

SET/SELECT Button

MENU Button
+, – Button

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.
䡲 “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the
camcorder power is turned off.

To cancel Automatic Demonstration

Power Switch

Lock Button
Sub Menu
SY ST EM

DEMO MODE – OFF
ON

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.

3
4

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

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

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

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.

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

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

● 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. 64.

About Batteries

Charging The Battery Pack

GETTING STARTED

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.

POWER
indicator
(red)

Battery
CHARGE pack
indicator
(green)

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. 64.

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 AC
Power Adapter/Charger 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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Notches

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.

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

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 &
AA-V15EG or AA-V15EK AC Power Adapter/Charger
VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack &
AA-V80EG 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
POWER indicator
(red)
To DC OUT
connector

NOTE:
When using the battery pack and the S/AV/Editing
cable, disconnect the S/AV/Editing cable first
(墌 pg. 22), and then detach the battery pack.
Maximum continuous 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)

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

7 hr. 40 min.

9 hr. 10 min.

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.

DC cord
To battery pack mount

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.

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. 64.

GETTING STARTED

Using The Battery Pack

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Grip Adjustment

Tripod Mounting

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.

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

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.

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˚

90˚

PAUSE

Dioptre Adjustment
Control

NOTES:
● The image will not appear simultaneously on the
LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during
Interface Shooting. (墌 pg. 18)
When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD
monitor is opened, you can select which one to
use. Set “PRIORITY” to the desired mode in
SYSTEM Menu. (墌 pg. 31, 38)
● Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a
malfunction. (墌 pg. 69)

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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.
MONITOR BRIGHT +/–

M (Manual Recording):
Allows you to set various recording functions
using the Menus. (墌 pg. 31)
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.

BR I GHT

Operation Mode
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

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.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

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 in
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. 31)

Power Switch

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position

Lock Button

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

VIDEO:
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a
tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “
/
”
(墌 pg. 39), still images are recorded both on the
tape and the memory card.
MEMORY:
● Allows you to record in a memory card or
access data stored in a memory card.
● When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the
currently selected image size appears.

Power-Linked Operation
When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you
can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/
closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in
the viewfinder.

GETTING STARTED

Brightness Adjustment Of The
Display

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Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery

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. 31, 41)
SET/SELECT Button

MENU Button
+, – Button

Power Lamp
Power Switch

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.

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

Press + or – to select
RETURN
“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.

W I PE / F AD E R
OF F
FADE R –WH I T E
FADE R – B LAC K
FADE R – B .W
W I PE – CO RNE R
W I PE –W I NDOW
W I PE – S L I DE
W I PE – DOOR
W I PE – S C ROL L
W I PE – S H UT T E R

CAMERA D I S PLAY
ON S CRE E N – LCD / T V
DA T E / T I ME – AU T O
T I ME CODE – OF F
CL OCK
2 0 . 12 . 03
17 : 3 0
AD J .

CAMERA D ISPLAY

CL OCK
AD J .

RETURN

2 0 . 12 . 03
17 : 3 0

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

To store the date/time in memory, the clock’s
rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the
camcorder. While the camcorder is connected to an
AC outlet using the AC 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.

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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.

Erase protection tab

PUSH HERE
OPEN/EJECT Switch

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

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 31 and
34.
NOTES:
● It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to
open. Do not apply force.
● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder
does not open, 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. 19).

GETTING STARTED

Loading A Cassette
/Unloading A Cassette

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Loading A Memory Card
/Unloading A Memory Card

To protect valuable files (available only for SD
Memory Card)…
Write/erase protection tab

The provided memory card is already inserted in the
camcorder at the time of purchase.

Card Cover

Clipped edge

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.

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.
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. 30)
ATTENTION:
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the
camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the
memory card to be corrupted or cause the
camcorder to become unable to recognise whether
or not the card is installed.

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VIDEO RECORDING

NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:
● Power (墌 pg. 10)
● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 15)
Power Lamp

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Recording Start/
Stop Button
Power Switch

Lock Button

Tally Lamp
(Lights while recording is in
progress.)

NOTES:
● The image will not appear simultaneously on the
LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during
Interface Shooting. (墌 pg. 18)
● 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. 80)
• 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. 19).
● To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off,
墌 pg. 31, 37.
● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, 墌 pg. 31, 34.
● For other notes, 墌 pg. 64.

Tape Remaining Time
Approximate tape remaining time appears on the
display. “– h – – m” means the camcorder is
calculating the remaining time. When the remaining
time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts
blinking.
0h 25 m

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

– h– – m

1h 0m

0h59m

0h 3m

(Now calculating)

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.

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

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.

0h 0m

0h 1m

0h 2m

(Blinking)

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Basic Recording

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VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)

Zooming

Journalistic Shooting

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

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).

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 zone
10X (optical) zoom zone
Approximate zoom ratio

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. 43), 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. 35)
● Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through
Digital image processing, and is therefore called
Digital Zoom.
● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may
suffer.
● Digital zoom cannot be used when 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 36.
● For other notes, 墌 pg. 64.

Interface Shooting
The person you shoot
Self Recording
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
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

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

During recording, a time code is recorded on the
tape. This code is to confirm the location of the
recorded scene on the tape during playback.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time
code begins counting from “00:00:00”
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the
end of a previously recorded scene, the time code
continues from the last time code number.
To perform Random Assemble Editing (墌 pg. 58 –
61), 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” (墌 pg. 19)
in the following cases;
● When shooting again after playing back a
recorded tape.
● When power shuts off during shooting.
● When a tape is removed and re-inserted during
shooting.
● When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
● When shooting on a blank portion located
partway through the tape.
● When shooting again after shooting a scene then
opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (墌 pg. 21)
to find the spot at which you want to start
recording, then engage the Still Playback mode.
(墌 pg. 20)
2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch, then start recording.

Frames are not displayed
during recording.
Minutes
Seconds

12 : 34 : 24

Frames
(25 frames = 1 second)

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time code
00:00:00

Time code Time code
05:43:21 00:00:00

Already
Tape recorded scene
Shooting start
point

Blank

Newly recorded
scene

Shooting stop Shooting start
point point

Proper recording
Time code
00:00:00

Time code Time code
05:43:21 05:44:00

Already
Tape recorded scene
Shooting start
point

New
scene

Latest scene

Shooting start Shooting start
point point

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Display

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. 38)

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

Normal Playback
VOL. +/– Button
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Play/Pause Button
(4/9)
Power Switch

● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
• When power is supplied from a battery: the
“
” battery indicator is displayed. (墌 pg. 80)
• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the
“
” battery indicator does not appear.
● When the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the
S/AV connector, the sound is not heard from the
speaker.
To control the speaker volume…
Press VOL. + to turn up the volume, or VOL. – to
turn down the volume.

Still Playback

Lock Button
Speaker
Stop Button (8)

SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring
(3/5)

MENU Button
SET/SELECT
Button

1
2
3

Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 15)

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:
● Clean the video heads using an optional dry
cleaning cassette when:
• No picture during playback.
• Blocks of noise appear during playback.
For details, 墌 pg. 72.
● 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. 22)
● You can also view the playback picture on the
LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed
against the camcorder body.

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.

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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.

Blank Search
Helps you find where you should start recording in
the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.
(墌 pg. 19)

1
2
3

Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 15)

Press MENU. The
Menu Screen appears.

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

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
V I D EO
SOUND MOD E – ST E RE O
1 2 b i t MOD E – SOUND 1
SY NCHRO
– ±0 . 0
RE C MOD E –
COP Y – OF F
NA V I . DE L .
BL ANK S RCH
S / A V I N PU T – OF F
RETURN

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

V I D EO
SOUND MOD E – ST E RE O
1 2 b i t MOD E – SOUND 1
SY NCHRO
– ±0 . 0
RE C MOD E –
COP Y – OF F
NA V I . DE L
BL ANK S RCH E X E CU T E
S / A V I N PU T – R E T UR N
RETURN

Press + or – to select
“EXECUTE”, and
press SET/SELECT.
BLANK SEARCH
● The “BLANK
PUSH "STOP" BUTON
TO CANCEL
SEARCH”
indication appears
and the camcorder
automatically starts
reverse or forward search, then stops at the
spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before
the beginning of the detected blank portion.
● To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.

NOTES:
● In step 7, 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. 55)

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Shuttle Search

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VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.)

Connections To A TV Or VCR
To S/AV connector

S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)

Connector
Cover****

Cable Adapter*

“Y/C”/“CVBS”
Video Out Select
Switch

To TV or VCR
VCR

A
B
C
D
E

Not connected
Black to S-VIDEO IN**
Yellow to VIDEO IN
White to AUDIO L IN***
Red to AUDIO R IN***

If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the
provided cable adapter.
** Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO IN
and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not
necessary to connect the yellow video cable.
*** Not required for watching still images only.
**** 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.

1
2

Make sure all units are turned off.
Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown
in the illustration.

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. 31, 41)
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn
on/off the date indication.
● Time Code
Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 31, 41)
● Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(墌 pg. 31, 41)
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.
● 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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D.S.C. RECORDING

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)

A
1024

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. 28).
● When you do not want to hear the shutter
sound, set “BEEP” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 31, 37)
● To change the Image Size and/or Picture
Quality, 墌 pg. 31, 39.

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.

Snapshot mode with no
frame

There is the sound of a
shutter closing.

A
B
C
D
E

Image Size (墌 pg. 39, 78)
Shooting Icon (墌 pg. 78)
Card Icon (墌 pg. 78)
Picture Quality (墌 pg. 39, 78)
Remaining Number Of Shots (墌 pg. 78)

NOTES:
● Even if “DIS” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 36), 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. 33) is
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with
special effects are disabled during Snapshot
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.
● If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes
when the Power Switch is set to “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. 42) 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.

RECORDING & PLAYBACK

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)

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. 16)

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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)
Power Switch

NOTES:
● Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a
low-numbered one, this will not overwrite an
existing image, because new images are
automatically stored after the last-recorded one.
● Images shot in a file size other than “640 x 480”,
“1024 x 768”, “1280 x 960” and “1600 x 1200”
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
FILE!” will be displayed.

Playback Zoom
Available only with the remote control (provided).
(墌 pg. 55)
Lock Button

Auto Playback Of Images

Stop Button (8)
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring (3/5)
INFO Button

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

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.

SET/SELECT
Button

1
2
3

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)

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.

5
6
7

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

[For Normal Playback]
[For Auto Playback]
To display the next image
Image playback screen (IMAGE)
100-0013

If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,
墌 pg. 25) or the digital sound playback
(SOUND, 墌 pg. 25) screen appears, press SET/
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

100-0014

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. 26)
● You can also look for the desired file using
Index Screen. (墌 pg. 26)
● You can turn off the on-screen playback
display. (墌 pg. 26)

100-0015

100-0016

To display the previous image

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Playback Of Video Clips
Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)

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 - M A I L C LI P

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. 26)
● You can also look for the desired file using
Index Screen. (墌 pg. 26)

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. 46)
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. 16)

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 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”.

RECORDING & PLAYBACK

1
2
3

Playback Of Digital Sound Effects

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. 26)
● You can also look for the desired file using Index
Screen. (墌 pg. 26)

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)

You can view video clips (墌 pg. 48) stored in the
memory card.

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Index Playback Of Files

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

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. 24).
For Index Playback of video clip files, perform
1 – 6 in “Playback Of Video Clips” (墌 pg. 25).
For Index Playback of sound files, perform 1 – 6
in “Playback Of Digital Sound Effects”
(墌 pg. 25).

● 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.

Press INDEX. The Index Screen of the selected
type of file appears.
Selected file
Index number
1

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. (See below.)

: 1 0 0 J V CGR
: DVC 0 0 0 1 0
: 2 7 . 1 0 .0 3
: 1 0 2 4X7 6 8
: F I NE
: OF F

Removing On-Screen Display
1

Perform steps 1 – 6 in “Normal Playback Of
Images” (墌 pg. 24).

2
3

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Press + or – to select “DISPLAY”, and press SET/
SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.
Press + or – to select “OFF”, and press SET/
SELECT. The operation mode indicator, folder/file
number and battery indicator (
) disappear.
● To display the indicators again, select “ON”.
Operation mode indicator
Folder/file number
100-0013
ME NU

D I SPLAY

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

:
:
:
:

Folder name (墌 pg. 29)
File name (墌 pg. 29)
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. 27)

Battery indicator

OF F
ON
RETURN

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To protect the currently displayed file

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental
erasure of files.

10
11

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.

Lock Button

MENU Button
SET/SELECT Button
+, – Button

ME NU
CURRENT
PROT . AL L
CANC . AL L
RETURN

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

Power Switch

SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring (3/5)

PROTECT

P ROTECT

PROTECTED
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”.

1
2
3

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)

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
“PROTECT”, and press
SET/SELECT. The Sub
Menu appears.

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

RECORDING & PLAYBACK

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

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

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.

To Remove Protection
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 8 in
“Protecting Files” in the left column.

To remove protection from the currently
displayed file

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

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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)

Protecting Files

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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

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”.

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

To delete the currently displayed file

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

ME NU
DELETE

CURRENT
ALL
RETURN

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

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

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.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Power Switch

D ELETE

DELETE?
EXECUTE
RETURN

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

To delete all files stored in the memory
card

9
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring (3/5)
SET/SELECT
Button

MENU Button
+, – Button

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

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

NOTES:
● Protected files (墌 pg. 27) cannot be deleted. To
delete them, remove protection first.
● Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.
Check files before deleting.

1
2
3

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)

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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Resetting The File Name

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)

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 digital sound playback (SOUND,
(墌 pg. 25)) screen appears, press SET/SELECT.
The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

Press + or – to select the desired type of file
(IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP), and press SET/SELECT.
The image or video clip playback screen (IMAGE
or E-MAIL CLIP) appears.

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

7
8

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

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.

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

Folder and File names
Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made
using a number which is larger by one than the
largest number of the file names which are in use.
Even if you delete an image or video clip file with a
number in the middle of range, the number will not
be used for a new shot; a gap will remain in the
numerical sequence. If the file name reaches
DVC09999, a new folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will
be made and the file name will start again from
DVC00001.

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. 53)

To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)
1
2
3

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)

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. 25) or the digital sound playback
(SOUND, 墌 pg. 25) 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.

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

RECORDING & PLAYBACK

1
2
3

Setting Print Information (DPOF
Setting)

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.

ME NU
DPOF

CURRENT
AL L 1
RESET
RETURN

Press + or – to select
“ALL 1”, 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”.

DPOF

AL L 1 ?
EXECUTE
RETURN

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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)

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

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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. 29).

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

DPOF

SHEETS

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

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”.

To Reset The Number Of Prints
1

Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images
(One Print For Each)” (墌 pg. 29).

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.

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.

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.

5
6

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

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

MENU
PROTECT
DELETE
DPOF
NO . RESET
FORMAT
D I SPLAY
END
F ORMAT
ERASE AL L
EX I ST I NG DATA?

EXECUTE
Press + or – to select
RETURN
“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 STORED” 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.

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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. 32 – 41)

Menus without Sub Menus
— v WIPE/FADER, r PROGRAM AE,
p EXPOSURE, u W. BALANCE
1) Press + or – to select the desired parameter.
Example: r PROGRAM AE Menu
P ROGRAM AE

Selected menu icon blinks.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Power Switch

OF F
N I GH T A L IV E
SHUT T E R
SHUT T E R
SPOR T S
SNOW
SPOT L I GHT
TWILIGHT

Selected parameter

MENU Button
SET/SELECT Button
+, – Button

W I PE / F AD E R
OF F
FADE R –WH I T E
FADE R – B LAC K
FADE R – B .W
W I PE – CO RNE R
W I PE –W I NDOW
W I PE – S L I DE
W I PE – DOOR
W I PE – S C ROL L
W I PE – S H UT T E R

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

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. 24).

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 / F AD E R
OF F
FADE R –WH I T E
FADE R – B LAC K
FADE R – B .W
W I PE – CO RNE R
W I PE –W I NDOW
W I PE – S L I DE
W I PE – DOOR
W I PE – S C ROL L
W I PE – S H UT T E R

Menu Screen for Video
Playback Menu
V I D EO
SOUND MOD E – ST E REO
1 2 b i t MOD E – SOUND 1
SY NCHRO
– ±0 . 0
RE C MOD E –
COP Y – OF F
NA V I . DE L .
BL ANK S RCH
S / A V I N PU T – OF F

Selected function

Selected menu icon blinks.

CAME RA
RE C MOD E –
SOUND MOD E –
ZOOM
–
SNA P MODE –
GA I N UP
–
NA V I GAT I ON –

12b i t
40x
FU L L
AU TO A
MANUA L

RETURN

2) Press + or – to select the
desired parameter.

Sub Menu
CAME RA
RE C MOD E –

RETURN

3) Press SET/SELECT.
Selection is complete.
● Repeat the procedure if
you wish to set other
function menus.

CAME RA
RE C MOD E –
SOUND MOD E –
ZOOM
–
SNA P MODE –
GA I N UP
–
NA V I GAT I ON –

12b i t
40x
FU L L
AU TO A
MANUA L

RETURN

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

Setting procedure hereafter depends on the
selected function.
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ADVANCED FEATURES

Lock Button

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

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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.)

4) Press SET/SELECT. The
Menu Screen returns.
● Repeat the procedure if
you wish to set other
function menus.
5) Press SET/SELECT again.
The Menu Screen closes.

W I PE / F AD E R
OF F
FADE R –WH I T E
FADE R – B LAC K
FADE R – B .W
W I PE – CO RNE R
W I PE –W I NDOW
W I PE – S L I DE
W I PE – DOOR
W I PE – S C ROL L
W I PE – S H UT T E R

NOTES:
● The “m” 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” settings are effective only when the
Power Switch is set to “M”.
● The “s” functions which are set when the Power
Switch is set to “M” are also applied when the
Power Switch is set to “P”.
● The “n” (CAMERA 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. 22, 50, 59)

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. 33) If an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is
selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out.
Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started
or stopped.

1
2

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

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

Set “v” to the desired mode. (墌 pg. 31)
● The selected effect indicator appears.

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

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

WIPE/FADER

(Factory-preset: OFF)

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.

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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.

Program AE With Special Effects
IMPORTANT:
Some modes of Program AE with special effects
cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects.
(墌 pg. 32) 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” to the desired mode. (墌 pg. 31)
● The selected effect indicator appears.

To deactivate the selected effect…
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

(Factory-preset: OFF)

● 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 mercuryvapour 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 slowmotion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the
darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function
under good lighting conditions.
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may
otherwise appear too dark when shooting in
extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.
SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that
may otherwise appear too bright when shooting
under extremely strong direct lighting such as
spotlights.
NOTE:
“SPOTLIGHT” has the same effect as –3 with the
exposure control. (墌 pg. 44)
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more
natural. White Balance (墌 pg. 34, 45) 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.

OFF: Deactivates Program AE with special effects.
NIGHTSCOPE
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”.
• “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu. (墌 pg. 35)
• “DIS” in MANUAL Menu. (墌 pg. 36)
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ADVANCED FEATURES

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.

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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

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

Camera Menu

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.

Recording mode

CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a
strobe effect.

Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP)
depending on your preference.

STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of
consecutive snapshots.

REC MODE
(Factory-preset: SP)
SP: Standard Play
LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5
times the recording time.

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”.

Exposure Control
EXPOSURE

(Factory-preset: AUTO)

For details, refer to “Exposure Control” (墌 pg. 44).
AUTO: Returns to automatic exposure control.
MANUAL: Makes the exposure control indicator
appear.

White Balance Adjustment
W. BALANCE

(Factory-preset: AUTO)

For details, refer to “White Balance Adjustment”
(墌 pg. 45).
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.

CAMERA

NOTES:
● Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 56) and Insert Editing
(墌 pg. 57) 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.

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

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Zooming

Gain up

ZOOM
(Factory-preset: 40X)
10X: When set to “10X” while using digital zoom,
the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since
digital zoom 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.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

GAIN UP
(Factory-preset: AGC)
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no
picture brightness adjustment.
AGC: The overall appearance may be grainy, but
the image is bright.
AUTO
: The shutter speed is automatically
adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor
lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter
image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s
movements are not smooth or natural. The overall
appearance may be grainy. While the shutter
speed is being automatically adjusted, “
” is
displayed.

Snapshot mode for video recording

NAVIGATION
(Factory-preset: MANUAL)
5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC:
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. 47)
However, the stored thumbnail images may take
up a lot of memory. In this case, using the
memory card with large capacity is
recommended.
MANUAL: Enables thumbnail images to be made
manually. (墌 pg. 47)

SNAP MODE
(Factory-preset: FULL)
FULL: Snapshot mode with no frame
NEGA: Nega mode
PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode
FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame

FULL

NEGA

PIN-UP

FRAME

ADVANCED FEATURES

For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For
Video Recording)” (墌 pg. 41). There is the sound
effect of a shutter closing.

Navigation time

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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)
5-Second Recording

Manual Menu

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

MANUAL
Digital Image Stabilisation
To compensate for unstable images caused by
camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
DIS
OFF / ON

Set “5S” to “5S”. (墌 pg. 31)
● “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.

(Factory-preset: ON)

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
For details, refer to “Self-Timer” (墌 pg. 42).
SELF-TIMER
OFF / ON

(Factory-preset: OFF)

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

(Factory-preset: OFF)
OFF: Disables 5-Second Recording.
5S: Enables 5-Second Recording.
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.

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
(Factory-preset: OFF)
OFF: Disables the function.
ON: When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject
as large as possible at a distance of approx.
60 cm.
NOTE:
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go
out of focus.

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WIDE MODE
(Factory-preset: OFF)
OFF: Records with no change in the screen ratio.
For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.
CINEMA* : 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.
D.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 0.7X wide
conversion lens. Zooming is possible from 0.7X to
a magnification set in CAMERA Menu. This mode
is suitable for shooting in a small room.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

Wind cut
WIND CUT
(Factory-preset: OFF)
OFF: Disengages the function.
ON
: Helps cut down on noise created by
wind. The “
” indicator appears. The quality of
the sound will change. This is normal.

System Menu
SYSTEM
Beep, melody and shutter sound
BEEP
(Factory-preset: MELODY)
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. 23, 41)
MELODY: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds
when any operation is performed. It also activates
the shutter sound effect. (墌 pg. 23, 41)

Tally lamp setting
TALLY
(Factory-preset: ON)
OFF: The tally lamp remains off at all times.
ON: The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of
recording.

Remote control setting
For details, refer to “USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT” (墌 pg. 54).
REMOTE
(Factory-preset: ON)
OFF: Disables the remote control operations.
ON: Enables the remote control operations.

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. 9)
DEMO MODE
(Factory-preset: ON)
OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take
place.
ON: Demonstrates certain functions such as
Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be
used to confirm how these functions operate.
Demonstration starts in the following cases:
•When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO
MODE” is turned “ON”.
•With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power
Switch is set to “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.
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ADVANCED FEATURES

Wide mode

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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”.

Sound input
SOUND IN
(Factory-preset: MIC/AUX)
MIC/AUX: Enables sound input from camcorder’s
stereo microphone, when Audio Dubbing
(墌 pg. 56) is executed. “MIC” or “AUX” appears
on the Audio Dubbing screen depending on the
sound input you use.
D.SOUND: Enables sound effect input recorded
on the provided memory card, when Audio
Dubbing (墌 pg. 56) is executed. “D.SOUND”
appears on the Audio Dubbing screen.

E-Mail Clip Recording
For details, refer to “E-Mail Clip Recording”
(墌 pg. 48).
E-CLIP REC
(Factory-preset: 240 x 176)
160 x 120 / 240 x 176

Priority setting
When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD
monitor is opened, you can select which one to use.
PRIORITY
(Factory-preset: LCD)
LCD: Allows you to use the LCD monitor.
FINDER: Allows you to use the viewfinder.

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

RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

Display Menu
CAMERA DISPLAY
Display setting
ON SCREEN
(Factory-preset: LCD/TV)
LCD: Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the
date, time and time code) from appearing on the
connected TV screen.
LCD/TV: Makes the camcorder’s display appear
on screen when the camcorder is connected to a
TV.

Date and time display setting
DATE/TIME
(Factory-preset: AUTO)
OFF: The date/time does not appear.
AUTO: Displays the date/time for approx.
5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from
“OFF” to “A” or “M”.
ON: The date/time is always displayed.

Time code setting
TIME CODE
(Factory-preset: OFF)
OFF: Time code is not displayed.
ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder
and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not
displayed during recording.

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

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EN
Image Size/Picture Quality

MultiMediaCard
8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB*

640 x 480/FINE

105

210

640 x 480/STANDARD

160

320

640

Picture quality

1024 x 768/FINE

100

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).

1024 x 768/STANDARD

160

320

1280 x 960/FINE

1280 x 960/STANDARD

100

200

QUALITY
FINE / STANDARD

1600 x 1200/FINE

1600 x 1200/STANDARD

135

DSC

(Factory-preset: FINE)

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
The Image Size mode can be selected to best match
your needs.
IMAGE SIZE
(Factory-preset: 1280 x 960)
640 x 480 / 1024 x 768 / 1280 x 960 /
1600 x 1200
NOTE:
The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
Approximate Number of Storable Images
Image Size/
Picture
Quality

SD Memory Card
8 MB** 8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB*

640 x 480/
FINE

205

405

640 x 480/
STANDARD

134

150

295

625

1215

1024 x 768/
FINE

190

1024 x 768/
STANDARD

145

310

605

1280 x 960/
FINE

120

1280 x 960/
STANDARD

205

405

1600 x 1200
/FINE

1600 x 1200
/STANDARD

130

260

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

Recording media selection
REC SELECT
(Factory-preset:
)
: When Snapshot recording is performed
with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to
“VIDEO”, still images are recorded only onto the
tape.
/
: 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.

ADVANCED FEATURES

DSC Menu

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

Video Menu
VIDEO

Dubbing from tape to memory card

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 31, select
“SOUND MODE” or “12bit MODE” from the Menu
Screen and set it to the desired parameter.
SOUND MODE
(Factory-preset: STEREO
)
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.
12bit MODE
(Factory-preset: SOUND 1)
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined
and output in stereo on both “L” and “R”
channels.
SOUND 1: Original sound is output on both “L”
and “R” channels in stereo.
SOUND 2: Dubbed sound is output on both “L”
and “R” channels in stereo.
NOTES:
● 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.

Synchro adjustment
For details, refer to “For More Accurate Editing”
(墌 pg. 61).
SYNCHRO

(Factory-preset: ±0.0)

Deleting thumbnail images
For details, refer to “To delete thumbnail images”
(墌 pg. 47).
NAVI.DEL.
IMAGE SEL. / TAPE SEL. / ALL / RETURN

Blank search
Helps find a blank portion of tape when you want to
record from the middle of a tape. (墌 pg. 21)
BLANK SRCH
EXECUTE / RETURN

S-Video/AV input (GR-DVP9 only)
S/AV INPUT
(Factory-preset: OFF)
OFF: Enables audio and video signal input from
DV IN/OUT connector. (墌 pg. 52)
A/V.IN: Enables audio and video signal input
from the S/AV connector. (墌 pg. 50)
S.IN: Enables audio and S-video signal input from
the S/AV connector. (墌 pg. 50)

System Menu
SYSTEM
Each setting is linked with “s”, which appears
when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (墌 pg. 31) The
parameters are the same as in the description on
page 37.
BEEP
(Factory-preset: MELODY)
OFF / BEEP / MELODY

Recording mode
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or
LP) depending on your preference. It is
recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO
Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder
during dubbing. (墌 pg. 50, 52)
REC MODE
SP / LP

COPY
(Factory-preset: OFF)
OFF: Enables snapshots to be taken during tape
playback.
ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a
tape to a memory card. (墌 pg. 53)

(Factory-preset: SP)

TALLY
OFF / ON

(Factory-preset: ON)

REMOTE
OFF / ON

(Factory preset: ON)

DEMO MODE
OFF / ON

(Factory-preset: ON)

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PLAYBACK MENUS (cont.)

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

Display Menu

Snapshot (For Video Recording)

VIDEO DISPLAY

MENU Button

The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN
settings) are the same as in the description on
page 38.

SET/SELECT
Button

ON SCREEN
(Factory-preset: LCD)
OFF / LCD / LCD/TV
When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display
disappears.
DATE/TIME
(Factory-preset: OFF)
OFF / AUTO / ON
When set to “AUTO”, the date/time are displayed
in the following cases:
• When playback starts. The camcorder displays
the date/time when scenes are recorded.
• When the date is changed during playback.

+, – Button
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch

Power Switch
SNAPSHOT Button

(Factory-preset: OFF)

NOTE:
The date indication can also be turned on/off by
pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control
(provided). (墌 pg. 22, 50, 59)

Lock Button

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

Display
4

ON SCREEN Setting:
For playback sound, tape
speed and tape running
during video playback.

DATE/TIME Setting:
For date/time.

2 5 . 12 . 03
17 : 3 0

TIME CODE Setting:
For time code.
Minutes
Seconds
Frames*
12 : 34 : 24

* 25 frames = 1 second

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. 31, 35)

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 37.
● If Snapshot recording is not possible, the “O”
indication blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

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ADVANCED FEATURES

TIME CODE
OFF / ON

12b i t / SOUND1
L

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

● If Program AE with special effects (墌 pg. 33) is
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with
special effects are disabled during Snapshot
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.
● If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to
“ON” (墌 pg. 36), 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. 40) However, the shutter sound is not
heard.
● During Snapshot recording, the image displayed
in the viewfinder may be partially missing.
However, there is no effect in the recorded image.
● When 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.

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

Press SNAPSHOT.
● After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and
snapshot recording 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. 37),
the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not
light.
When the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT
is pressed, the tally lamp changes as shown:

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. 39)

Self-Timer
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.

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. 31, 36)

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

MANUA L
SE L F – T I ME R – OF F
ON

Begins blinking
(Self-Timer starts)

Blinks quickly
(Self-Timer shooting starts
soon)

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

OR
Turns off
(Self-Timer snapshot
recording occurs)

RETURN

Self-Timer indication

After approx.
15 sec.

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Auto Focus

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 LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.*
● When the scene contains minute patterns or
identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
● When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
● When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear
blinking: , , and
NOTES:
● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing
is not possible. Keep the lens clean. (墌 pg. 73)
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. 18) 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. 36)

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. 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 twice or
set the Power Switch to “A”.
● If FOCUS 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.

ADVANCED FEATURES

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.

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SET/SELECT Button

FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

Iris Lock

+, – Button
BACK LIGHT
Button

Power
Switch

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.

Set “p” to “MANUAL”. (墌 pg. 31, 34)
● The exposure control indicator appears.

To brighten the image, press +. To darken the
image, press –. (maximum ±6)
● +3 exposure has the same effect as the
backlight compensation. (墌 pg. 45)
● –3 exposure has the same effect as when “r”
is set to “SPOTLIGHT”. (墌 pg. 33)

Press SET/SELECT. Exposure adjustment is
complete.

To return to automatic exposure control...
Set “p” to “AUTO”. (墌 pg. 31, 34) Or, set the
Power Switch to “A”.
NOTES:
● You cannot use the manual exposure control at the
same time when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” or
“SNOW” (墌 pg. 33), or with the backlight
compensation. (墌 pg. 45)
● If the adjustment does not cause any visible
change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”.
(墌 pg. 31, 35)

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.

Set “p” to “MANUAL”. (墌 pg. 31, 34)
● 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 return to automatic iris
control...
Set “p” to “AUTO”.
(墌 pg. 31, 34) Or, set the
Power Switch to “A”.
● The exposure control
indicator and “ ” disappear.

Iris Lock Indicator

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, select
“AUTO” in step 3. The iris becomes automatic after
about 2 seconds.

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

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.

(Factory-preset: AUTO)

Set “u” to “MWB”. (墌 pg. 31, 34)
● The
indication blinks slowly.

4
5

Slide down the lens cover.

CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of
lighting is used.
● For the setting, refer to “Changing The Menu
Settings” (墌 pg. 31).
● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”
appears.

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.

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.

To return to automatic white balance…
Set “u” to “AUTO”. (墌 pg. 31, 34) Or, set the
Power Switch to “A”.
NOTE:
White balance cannot be used when “r” is set to
“SEPIA” or “MONOTONE”. (墌 pg. 34)

SET/SELECT
Button

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. 43)
● 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.

ADVANCED FEATURES

Power
Switch

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.

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

NAVI STORE Button

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Power Switch

Lock Button

D.SOUND Button

SNAPSHOT Button

INDEX/NAVI
Button

MENU Button

+, – Button

SET/SELECT Button

Recording Digital Sound Effects
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. 15)

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

Press INDEX. The Index Screen for sound effects
(墌 pg. 26) appears.

Load the provided memory card. (墌 pg. 16)
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

7
8

Selected Sound

Press + or – to select the desired sound effect.
Press SET/SELECT.
● Pressing D.SOUND starts playback of the
currently selected sound effect. You can check
it without 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.

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

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. 56)
● Sound effects can also be selected during D.S.C.
playback mode. (墌 pg. 25, 26)
● 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.

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

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To make thumbnail images during video
recording automatically

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

1
2
3
4

Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 15)

1
2
3
4

Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 15)

Set “NAVIGATION” to the desired navigation
storing time. (墌 pg. 31, 35)
● If the “
” indicator appears blinking on the
screen, wait until it stops blinking. If it does not
stop blinking after a while, check if a memory
card is loaded.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording.
1h 01 m
● When the recording time
PAUSE
is over the navigation
time set in step 5, “ ”
appears briefly, then the
image of the point where
recording is started is
Displayed while the
captured and stored in
captured image is
the memory card as a
being stored in the
thumbnail image.
memory card.
● If the Recording Start/
Stop button is pressed
before “
” stops
blinking, the image of the point where the
loaded memory card is recognised is captured.

Press NAVI during video playback or stop mode.
● The loaded cassette’s
NAV I GA T I ON
DATE : 2 4 . 2 5 . 0 3
315 : 29
NAVIGATION thumbnail
TC : 1 3 : 2 3 : 1 5
1
2
3
image 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.

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.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop
recording.

To make thumbnail images after video recording
manually...
1) Perform steps 1 to 4 above.
2) Set “NAVIGATION” to “MANUAL”.
(墌 pg. 31, 35)
3) After the recording, press NAVI STORE.
• The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the
captured image is stored in the memory card as
a thumbnail image.
NOTES:
● The remaining number of storable thumbnail
images also appears on the screen when it reaches
10 or less. If “REC SELECT” is set to “
/
”
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.

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)
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).

To add thumbnail images during video
playback
1

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

2
3

Press 4/9 to start video playback.
Press NAVI STORE at the desired point.
● The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the
image of the point where NAVI STORE is
pressed is stored in the memory card as a
thumbnail image.

To delete thumbnail images
1
2
3

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)

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”, and press SET/
SELECT. The VIDEO Menu appears.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

ADVANCED FEATURES

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)

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6

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

By pressing + or –...

FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)
V I D EO
SOUND MOD E – ST E RE O
1 2 b i t MOD E – SOUND 1
SY NCHRO
– ±0 . 0
RE C MOD E –
COP Y – OF F
NA V I . DE L .
BL ANK S RCH
S / A V I N PU T – 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 in the memory card at once.

8
9

Press SET/SELECT. The
NAVIGATION screen
appears.

NAV I GA T I ON

● 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.

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.
E-MAIL Button

DEL ETE CURRENT ?

2 6 .1 2 . 0 3
15 : 00
Press + or – to select
EXECUTE
RETURN
“EXECUTE”, and press SET/
SELECT.
● 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
video playback.

CAUTION:
Do not remove the memory card or perform any
other operation (such as turning off the camcorder)
during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided
AC 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.
NOTE:
Once images are deleted, they cannot be restored.
Check images before deleting.
IMPORTANT:
● Be sure to always use the same tape and memory
card together as they were during recording;
otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognise 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.

MENU Button
+, – Button

Recording
Start/Stop
Button
SET/SELECT
Button

SNAPSHOT
Button

Stop (8)
Button
16
160

160

E- CL I P

0h25m
0 0 : 00
STANDBY

0h 10
: 1m
00 : 15
REC

0h00m
0 0 : 00
COMPLET E D

Remaining time

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

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

Recording is complete.

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1
2
3

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)

Set “E-CLIP REC” to the desired image size.
(墌 pg. 31, 38)

Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip RecordStandby mode.
● “E-CLIP” appears.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording.

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

Set “E-CLIP REC” to the desired image size.
(墌 pg. 31, 38)

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.

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.

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

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

To make video clips from recorded video
footage
1
2
3
4

Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 15)
Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)
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-CLIP” 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.

To view video clips stored in a memory card…
Refer to “Playback Of Video Clips” (墌 pg. 25).
To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory
card…
Refer to “Deleting Files” (墌 pg. 28).
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.

ADVANCED FEATURES

To make video clips from real-time camera
image

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DUBBING

Dubbing To Or From A VCR
NOTE:
Dubbing from a VCR is possible with GR-DVP9
only.
.

6
7

Insert the recording cassette in the VCR.

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.

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.

Connector
Cover**

To S/AV connector

To S-VIDEO IN*
or OUT*

S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)

To AUDIO IN or OUT,
VIDEO IN or OUT
Not connected

“Y/C”/“CVBS”
Video Out
Select Switch

Cable Adapter***
(provided)

TV
VCR

Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO
IN/OUT connector. In this case, it is not
necessary to connect the yellow video cable.
** When connecting the cable, open the cover.
*** If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the
provided cable adapter.
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.

To use this camcorder as a player...

Following the illustrations, connect the
camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to page 22.

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

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

4
5

Turn on the VCR’s power.
Insert the source cassette in the camcorder.

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. 31, 41) 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. 31, 41)
• Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(墌 pg. 31, 41)

To use this camcorder as a recorder...
(GR-DVP9 only)
1) Perform steps 1 to 3 in the left column.
2) Set “S/AV INPUT” to “A/V.IN” or “S.IN”*.
(墌 pg. 31, 40)
* Select “S.IN” when using S-VIDEO OUT
connector on your TV/VCR.
3) Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (墌 pg. 31, 34)
4) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.
5) Press START/STOP on the remote control to
engage the Record-Pause mode. The “ A/V . IN ” or
“ S . IN ” indication appears on the screen.
6) Press START/STOP on the remote control to start
recording. The
indication rotates.
7) Press START/STOP on the remote control again to
stop recording. The
indication stops rotating.
NOTES:
● After dubbing, set “S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF”.
● Analogue signals can be converted to digital
signals with this procedure.
● It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.

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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.

Core filter

To DV IN/OUT*

DV cable
(optional)

To DV IN

Video unit equipped with DV
connector

DV IN/OUT: GR-DVP9
DV OUT: GR-DVP8
** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

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. 55) or “Playback
Special Effects” (墌 pg. 55) is attempted or
SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the
original playback image recorded on the tape is
output from the DV connector.
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

ADVANCED FEATURES

Connector
Cover**

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

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DUBBING (cont.)

Dubbing From A Video Unit
Equipped With A DV OUT
Connector (Digital Dubbing)
(GR-DVP9 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. 31, 34)

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.

Connector
Cover*

11
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.

Core filter

DV cable (optional)

To DV OUT

Video unit equipped with DV
connector

* When connecting the cable, open the cover.

NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (墌 pg. 11)
● If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set
“S/AV INPUT” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 31, 40)
● If the remote control is used when both the player
and recorder are JVC video units, both units will
perform the same operation. To prevent this from
happening, press the buttons on both units.
● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played
back on the player during 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. 34)
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

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Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory
card.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

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. 15)

5
6
7

Set “

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

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
COPY” to “ON”. (墌 pg. 31, 40)

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

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. 37) 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. 55)
● Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.

ADVANCED FEATURES

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On
A Tape To A Memory Card

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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. 55)

Installing The Batteries
The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size
batteries. Refer to “General Battery Precautions”
(墌 pg. 70).

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

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

Re-attach the battery compartment cover.

Tab

2
–

+
+

–

Insert the minus (–) end first.

Beam Effective Area (indoor use)
When using the
remote control, be
sure to point it at the
remote sensor. The
transmitted beam’s
approximate effective
distance for indoor
Remote sensor
use is 5 m.
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.

Buttons And Functions

A Infrared beam transmitting window
Transmits the beam signal.
The following buttons are available only when the
camcorder’s Power Switch set to “P”.
B DISPLAY Button ................... (墌 pg. 22, 50, 59)
C SHIFT Button .............................. (墌 pg. 55, 58)
D SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons ....... (墌 pg. 55)
Left/Right Buttons ............................ (墌 pg. 55)
E REW Button
•Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search
on a tape ..........................................(墌 pg. 21)
•Displays previous file
in a memory card .............................(墌 pg. 24)
F FADE/WIPE Button ........................... (墌 pg. 60)
G EFFECT ON/OFF Button ................... (墌 pg. 55)
H EFFECT Button .................................. (墌 pg. 55)
I PAUSE IN Connector ........................ (墌 pg. 59)
J MBR SET Button ............................... (墌 pg. 58)
K Up Button ........................................ (墌 pg. 55)
INSERT Button................................... (墌 pg. 57)
L Down Button .................................... (墌 pg. 55)
A. DUB Button .................................. (墌 pg. 56)
M PLAY Button
•Starts Playback of a tape ..................(墌 pg. 20)
•Starts Auto Playback of images
in a memory card ............................(墌 pg. 24)
N FF Button
•Forward/Forward Shuttle Search
on a tape .........................................(墌 pg. 21)
•Displays next file
in a memory card ............................(墌 pg. 24)
O STOP Button
•Stops the tape ..................................(墌 pg. 20)
•Stops Auto Playback ........................(墌 pg. 24)
P PAUSE Button
Pauses the tape ..................................(墌 pg. 55)
Q R.A.EDIT Buttons ..................... (墌 pg. 58 – 61)
The following buttons are available when the
camcorder’s Power Switch set to “A” or “M”.
a Zoom (T/W) Buttons
Zoom in/out .................................(墌 pg. 18, 55)
(Also available with the Power Switch set to
“P”)
b START/STOP Button
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop
Button on the camcorder.
c SNAPSHOT Button
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the
camcorder.

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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).
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.

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 and D.S.C. playback.

1) Press PLAY (U) to start video
playback. Or perform normal
playback of images.
2) At the point you want to zoom
in, press the Zoom Button (T).
● To zoom out, press the Zoom
Button (W).
3) You can move the image on the
screen around to find a particular
portion of the picture. While
holding down SHIFT, press 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) during video
playback.
NOTES:
● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and
still playback.
● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the
image may suffer.

Playback Special Effects
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. 33)
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.
1) To start playback, press PLAY (U).
2) Press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select
Menu appears.
3) Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight
bar to the desired effect.
● The selected function is activated and after
2 seconds the menu disappears.
● To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT
ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press
EFFECT ON/OFF again.
● To change the selected effect, repeat from
step 2 above.

ADVANCED FEATURES

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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. 34)
Stereo Microphone

Headphone
Connector

Speaker

A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSE

● 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. 22)
● For GR-DVP9 owners: To perform Audio Dubbing
with a video unit connected to the camcorder’s S/
AV connector, first set “S/AV INPUT” to “A/V.IN”
in VIDEO Menu. (墌 pg. 31, 40)
The “AUX” indication appears instead of “MIC”.

Audio Dubbing Using Digital
Sound Effects
INDEX
Button

STOP

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” and “MIC”
indicators appear.

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).

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. 31, 40)
NOTES:
● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at
12-bit, the old and new soundtracks are recorded
separately.

MENU Button
+, – Button

SET/SELECT
Button

D.SOUND Button/Stop
(8) Button

A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP

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EN
Load the provided memory card. (墌 pg. 16)
Then, perform step 1 and 2 of “Audio Dubbing”
(墌 pg. 56).

2
3

Press MENU. The Menu Screen 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.

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

Press STOP (8) to end Audio Dubbing.

NOTES:
● After dubbing, set “SOUND IN” back to “MIC/
AUX”.
● The dubbed sound effect is recorded on
SOUND 2. (墌 pg. 40)
● If you press PAUSE (9) to pause dubbing in step 9
the selected sound effect indication remains
displayed. To resume dubbing, press PLAY (U).

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.
START/STOP
REW
STOP

INSERT
PLAY
PAUSE

NOTES:
● Before performing the following steps, make sure
that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 31, 41)
● 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. 22)

Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at this
point. (墌 pg. 41)

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.

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. 33) 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. 80, 81)
● If a memory card is loaded and “NAVIGATION” is
set to other than “MANUAL”, a NAVIGATION
thumbnail image is stored in the memory card.
(墌 pg. 47)

ADVANCED FEATURES

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

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. 54)

SHIFT

MBR SET

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

Set Remote/VCR Code

VCR BRAND
NAME

CODE

VCR BRAND
NAME

CODE

AKAI

F B
F D
G G

PHILIPS

BLAUPUNKT

A C

DAEWOO

A H

A
I
A
I
I
I
A
C
G

SAMSUNG

I D

SANYO

C F
C E

SELECO, REX

I A
I F

SHARP

A E
A

SONY

F E
F
C I
C A

THOMSON,
TELEFUNKEN,
SABA,
NORDMENDE

I
I
I
C

TOSHIBA

F I
F A

FERGUSON

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.

I G
I H
C B

GRUNDIG

A D
C D

HITACHI

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).

F F
F C

JVC A
B
C

I A
I F
I C

You are now ready to try Random Assemble
Editing.

MITSUBISHI

F G
F H

NEC

C G
C H

PANASONIC

A
A
A
I
A

LG/GOLDSTAR A A

C
G
A
D
H

I
E
A
D
A
F
B
C
B

A
F
G
B

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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 22.

Connector
Cover****

To S-VIDEO IN*

To S/AV connector

S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)

To AUDIO IN,
VIDEO IN
Editing
Extension cable
(provided)***
“Y/C”/“CVBS”
Video Out Select
Switch

Cable Adapter**

ABTo Remote
PAUSE or
R.A.EDIT
VCR
CTo PAUSE
IN
DISPLAY

Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN
connector. In this case, it is not necessary to
connect the yellow video cable.
** 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.

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 “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 31, 41) 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. 31, 41)
• Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/
TV”. (墌 pg. 31, 41)
● 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.)

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.
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

ADVANCED FEATURES

Make Connections

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Select Scenes

FADE/WIPE
EFFECT
EDIT IN/OUT

PLAY
PAUSE
R.A.EDIT
ON/OFF
CANCEL VCR REC STBY

6
7

8
9

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. 55)

Repeat steps 8 through 11 to register
additional scenes.
● To change previously registered points, press
CANCEL on the remote control. The registered
points disappear, one at a time, from the most
recently registered point.
● If you are not using Wipe/Fader or Program AE
with special effects, repeat steps 8 and 9 only.

NOTES:
● When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out
points so that there is a relatively large difference
between them.
● If the search time for an in-point exceeds
5 minutes, the recording 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.
Picture Wipe And Dissolve Menu
(available only for Random Assemble Editing)
You can use not only the wipe/fader effects on
page 32 but also the picture wipe and dissolve
effects below.
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 centre 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 centre 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 centre toward the top
and bottom of the screen.

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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.

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.

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

Press VCR REC STBY (79), or manually
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

Press START/STOP on the remote control.
Editing proceeds as programmed, right through
to the end of the last registered scene.
● 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.

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. 19)

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.

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
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
–– : ––
0 0 : 00

MODE

Random Assemble
Editing Menu

Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing

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”, and press SET/
SELECT. The VIDEO Menu appears.

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

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 60.

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.

ADVANCED FEATURES

Automatic Editing To VCR

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connection To A Personal Computer
[A] Using USB cable
Connector
Cover**

To USB connector
USB cable (provided)
PC

To USB

[B] Using DV cable

Connector
Cover**

DV cable
(optional)

Core filter

Core filter
To DV IN/OUT*
or DV OUT*

To DV
connector

* DV IN/OUT: GR-DVP9

PC with DV
connector

DV OUT: GR-DVP8
** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

[A] Using USB cable
It is possible to do the following things:
● Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a
PC.
● Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to
a PC.
● Capture still/moving images in real-time.
● Use this camcorder as a WebCam. (墌 pg. 63)

[B] Using DV cable
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a
PC with a DV connector by using the provided
software, software equipped with the PC or
commercially available software.
NOTES:
● Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB
CONNECTION GUIDE” for the installation of the
bundled software and drivers.
● The software operation manual is provided as PDF
file on the CD-ROM.
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (墌 pg. 11)
● Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable
simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only
the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.

● 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.
● 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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This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB
connection.

Connector Cover*

To USB

USB cable
(provided)
To USB
connector

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

Turn on the PC.
●“
” appears on the screen.
● If the PC is not powered on, the camcorder
does not enter the Web Camera mode.

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, INDEX/
NAVI, NAVI STORE, D.SOUND, the Recording
Start/Stop Button.
Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and
provided Software.

USB-equipped PC

* When connecting the cable, open the cover.

ADVANCED FEATURES

Using The Camcorder As A
WebCam

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REFERENCES

ITEMS

DETAILS
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 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. 17)

● 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. 20)
● During Interface Shooting, the “Tape Running” indicator and warning indications
(墌 pg. 80, 81) 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.

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. 17, 23)
— For Video Recording —
• Set the tape’s erase
protection tab to “REC”.
(墌 pg. 15)
• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “VIDEO”.
• Replace with new cassette.
(墌 pg. 15)
• 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.

—

4.
—

5. During recording, the date/
time does not appear.

5. • “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”. 5. • Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”.
(墌 pg. 31, 38)

6. During recording, sound
cannot be heard.

6. • The optional headphones are 6. • Connect the optional
not connected to the
headphones to the
headphones connector.
headphone connector.
(墌 pg. 77)

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

REFERENCES

Video and D.S.C. Recording

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

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. 31 – 34, 36)
and other functions that
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. 35)
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”.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
9. • Set the Power Switch to
“P”. (墌 pg. 20)
• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “VIDEO”.

10. • Set the TV to the mode or
10. The tape is moving, but there is 10. • Your TV has AV input
channel appropriate for
no picture.
terminals, but is not set to its
video playback. (墌 pg. 22)
VIDEO mode.
• Close the cassette holder
• The cassette holder cover is
cover. (墌 pg. 15)
open.
11. Blocks of noise appear during
playback, or there is no
playback picture and the
screen becomes blue.

11.

12. A memory card cannot be
played back.

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

—

11. • Clean the video heads with
an optional cleaning
cassette. (墌 pg. 73)
12. • Set the Power Switch to
“P”. (墌 pg. 24)
• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “MEMORY”.

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Advanced features
POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

13. • Set Focus to the Auto mode.
13. • Focus is set to the Manual
(墌 pg. 43)
mode.
• Clean the lens and check the
• The recording was done in a
focus again. (墌 pg. 73)
dark place, or the contrast
was low.
• The lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.

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

14. • The 5-Second mode is set to 14. • Set “5S” to “5S” in MANUAL
“Anim.” in MANUAL Menu.
Menu. (墌 pg. 31, 36)

15. Snapshot mode cannot be
used.

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

16. The colour of Snapshot looks
strange.

16. • Find a white subject and
16. • 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. 23, 41)
different light sources behind
• Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)
the subject.
and Monotone
• The Sepia (SEPIA) or
(MONOTONE). (墌 pg. 31,
Monotone (MONOTONE)
34)
mode is activated.

17. The image taken using
Snapshot is too dark.

17. • Shooting was performed
under backlit conditions.

17. • Press BACK LIGHT.
(墌 pg. 45)

18. The image taken using
Snapshot is too bright.

18. • The subject is too bright.

18. • Set “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”.
(墌 pg. 33)

19. White Balance cannot be
activated.

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

19. • Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)
or Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode before setting White
Balance. (墌 pg. 34)

20. Wipe/Fader effects do not
work.

20. • The Power Switch is set to
“A”.

20. • Set the Power Switch to “M”.
(墌 pg. 13)

21. The Black & White Fader does 21. • The Sepia (SEPIA) or
not work.
Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode is activated.

21. • Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)
and Monotone
(MONOTONE).
(墌 pg. 31, 34)

22. Program AE with special
effects does not work.

22. • The Power Switch is set to
“A”.

22. • Set the Power Switch to “M”.
(墌 pg. 13)

23. The image looks like the
shutter speed is too slow.

23. • When shooting in the dark,
the unit becomes highly
sensitive to light when
“GAIN UP” is set to
“AUTO”.

23. • If you want the lighting to
look more natural, set “GAIN
UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 31, 35)

15. • Disengage the Squeeze
(SQUEEZE) mode.
(墌 pg. 31, 37)

REFERENCES

SYMPTOM
13. The focus does not adjust
automatically.

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