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JVC

ENGLISH

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVF21

GR-DVF11

Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the

World Wide Web and answer our Consumer

Survey (in English only):

Mini NTSC

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the

bottonl of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2- 5

PROWDED ACCESSORIES 5

Power ............................................ 6

Dnte/TimeSettings............................ 8

Londing/gnloadlngA Cassette............... 9

RecordingModeSettin9 ..................... lO

GripAd[nstment.............................. 11

VlewflnderAdinstment...................... 11

ShouLderStropAttachment................. 11

TripodMounting............................... 11

BaskRecording............................... 12

AdvancedFeotnres........................... 17

BosicPhybn& ................................ .29

AdvnncedFe_ltnres........................... 30

Busk Connecffons............................. 32.

AdvnncedConnections....................... 34

TAPE DUBBING 36 - 37

Tope Dnbblng.................................. 36

Digltd Dnbbing................................ 37

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

UNIT 38 - 48

RnndomAssemWe[dltin9 ................... 42

FerMere Accurate[ditln9 ................... 46

AudioDubbing................................. 48

TROUBLESHOOTING 49 -53

USER MAINTENANCE 54

CAUTIONS 55 -57

INDEX 58 - 62

Controls,ConnectorsAndIndlcnters....... 58

Indications..................................... 60

Terms........................................... 62'

SPECIFICATIONS 6.3

LYTO421-OO1B

DearCustomer,

Thankyouforpurchasingthisdigitalvideocamera.Beforeuse,pleasereadtilesafetyinformationand

i)recautions contained in the following [)ages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

° All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table (-)f Contents on the cover.

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

• Basic all(] advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you...

.... refer to the Index (_-v_ pgs. 58 62) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read dloroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely

important inl(>rmation regarding the safe use of this product.

You recommended to carefully read tile cautions 55 dlrough 57 before

are on [)ages use.

SAFETY PRECAUT|ONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR SACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsuIated "dangerous voltage" within the

product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons¸

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the appliance.

Warning on lithium cell battery

(for remote control unit)

The battery used in this device may present a fire

or chemical hurn hazard if mistreated. Do not

recharge, disassemble, heat above l 0()_( (212"F)

or incinerate.

Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic

(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use

of another battery may present a risk of fire or

explosion.

[] Dispose of used battery promptly.

[] Keep away from children.

[] Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in

fire.

The AA-V20U AC Power Adal)ter/Charger should be

used with:

AC 120 V,_,, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada,

AC 1I 0 240 V,_, 50/60 Hz in other countries.

CAUTION (applies to the AA-V20U)

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION (s'applique _ FAA-V20U)

POUR EVITER LESCHOCS ELECTRIQUES,

INTR(-)DUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA

FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE

LA PRISE ET PC)USSER IUSQU'AU FOND.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

NOTES:

[] The rating plate &erial number plat_) and safety

caution are on the bott_*m and/or the back of

the main unit,

[] The rating plate (_erial number plate) ot the AC

Power Adapter/( harger is on its boF.om.

This camcorder is designed to be used with

NTS( -type color 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 BN-V207U/V214U battery packs

and, to recharge them, the provided multi-

vohage A( Power Adapter/Charger. (An

appropriate conversion adapter may be

necessary to accommodate different designs of

AC outlets in different countries.)

-- _r EN_.,_

IMPORTANTPRODUCT

SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Electrical elleJgy can perk)rm many usefuJ fimctions.

But improper use car/ result in potential electrical

shock or fire hazards. This product has been

engineered and manufactured to assure your

personal safety, lit order not to defeat tile built-in

safeguard% observe the f_4k/Nvingbasic rules for its

installation, use and servicing.

ATTENTION:

Follow and ob%, all warnings and instructions

marl<ed on your product and its operating instruc-

tions. For your safety, [)lease read all the safety and

operating instructions before you operate this

product and keep this Pnanual for future reference.

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized

alternatiDg-current line plug (a plug having one [)lade

wider than the other). This plug will fit into the

power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.

If you are unable to insert the plug frilly into the

outlet, try reversing the plug. If the [)lug should still

fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your

obscllete outlet. Do not defeat tile safety purpose of

the polarized plug.

fiB) Your product may be eE]uipped with a 3-wire

grounding4y )e plug, a plug having a third (_round_

ing) pin. Tbis plug will cmly fit into a groundingqype

power outlet. This is a safety feature.

If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,

contact your electri( ian to replace your obsolete

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

grounding-type plug.

2. Power Sources

(-)perate your product only from the type of power

source indicated cm the marking label. If you are not

sure of the type of power supply to your home consult

your product dealer or k>cal power company, ff your

product is intended to operate from battery powel, or

other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

3o Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral

convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire

or electric shock.

4. Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are

not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed

upon or against them, paying particular attention to

cords at pMgs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the product.

5. Ventilation

Slots and openings in tbe cabinet ale provided for

ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product

and to protect it from overheating, these openings must

not be blod<ed or covered.

Do not block the openings by placing the product on a

bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

o Do not place the product in a built-in installation such

as a bookcase or racl< Lmless proper ventilation is

provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been

adhered to.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only

as recommended by the manufacturec

ANTENNA INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

Ifan outside antenna or cable system isconnected to the

product, be sure the antenna or cable system is

grounded so as to provide some protection against

voltage surges and bElilt-up static charges. Article 81 0 of

the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides

infomtation with regard to [)roper grounding of the mast

and supporting structure, grounding of the leadqn wire

to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding

ct_nductors, k_cation of antenna discharge unit,

connection to grounding electrodes, and requiremeDts

for the grounding electrode.

2. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning

storm, or when it is left unattended and UDLIsed for long

periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and

disconnect the antenna or cable system. This wi}}

prevent danrage to the product due to lightning add

power- fine surges.

3. Power Lines

Art outside antenna systePn should not be located in the

vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or

power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines

or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,

extreme care should be taken to keep from touching

such power lines or circuits as contact with them might

be fatal.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

LEADIN WIRE

ELECTRICSERVICE

EQUIPM[NT

.ANTENNA

DISCHARGEUNIT

(NECSECTION

g10 20)

(NECSECTION810 21)

POWERSERVICEGROUNDINGELECTRODESYSTEM

(NECART250 PARTH)

NEe -NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fldl, causing

serious injury to a child or adult, and serious

damage to the product.

•Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

recommended by the manut\_cturer or sold with the

product.

• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the

rnanufacturer and follow the i_/anut\lcturer's

instructions for any mounting of the product.

°Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across

thresholds or deep-pile carpets.

2. Product and Cart PORTABLECARTWARNING

Comblnatlou (Symbol providedby RETAC)

A product and cart

combination shotdd be D

moved with care. Quick

stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause

tile product and cart

COlTlbination to ()vertum.

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water'or example,

near a bath tub, wash bowl, I<itchen sinl< or laundry

tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and

the like.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any Idnd into this product

through openings as they may touch dangerous

w>ltage points or short-out [)arts that could result in a

fire or electric shocl<. Never spill liquid of any Idnd

on the product.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by tile

manut\_cturer of this product as they may cause

hazards.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wa II outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth k)r cleaning.

7. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other products (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

SERVICING

1. Servicing

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a

marked change in performance and you are unable

to restore normal operation by following the detailed

procedure in its operating instructions, do not

attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing

covers may expose you to dangerous vohage or other

hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service

persol313el.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If licluid has been spilled, or objects have t\dlen

into tile product.

c. If the product has been exposed to raiil or water.

d. If the product does not operate normally by

followi ng th e operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions as a nimprrlper adjustment (if other

controls may resuh in damage and will often

recluire extensive worl< by a clualified technician

to restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in

any way.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance_his indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer or have the same

characteristics as tile original part. Unauthorized

substitutions may resuh in fire, electric shocl< or other

hazards.

4. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this

product, ask the service technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the product is in safe

operating conditioil.

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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

Do not point the lens or tile 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.

CAUTiONt Tile following notes concern possible

physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.

When carrying, be sure to always securely attach

and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or

holding the camcrlrder by the viewfinder and/or the

LCD IT)onitor can resuh iu dropping the uuit, or in a

malfullction.

Tal<e care not to get your finger caught in the cassette

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 surt\lces.

It could tip over, causing serious damage to the

cal_/corder.

CAUT[ONt Connecting cables (Audir!/Vider!,

S-Video, Editing, DC, etc.) to the camcorder and

leaving the unit on top of the TV is not recom-

mended, as tripping on the cables will cause the

camcorder to t\dl, resulting in damage.

Mini

NTSC

Ill This camcorder is designed exclusively for

the digital video cassette. Only cassettes

marked M1_'r can be used with this uniL

Bef_)re recording an important scene, , ,

.... mal<e sure you only use cassettes with the Miui

DV marl< MI1]l_'r.

.... 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 (IS (I sh()'vv_ i)elfOrl_]-

ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is

strongly recommended that you obtain permis-

sion beforehand.)

•AC Power

Adapter/Charger

AA-V20U

• Remote Control Unit

RM-V711 U

(GR-DVF21 only)

Battery Pa('k

BN-V207U

Lithium Battery CR2025

(for remote control unit)

(GR-DVF21 only)

Shoulder Strap

*Editing Cable

(GR-DVF21 only)

*DC Cord

PC Connection

Cable

(GR-DVF21 only)

CD-ROM (GR-DVF21 only)

The CD ROM {'ontains the

following 5 software programs:

•JLIP Video Capture

•JLIP Video Producer

Presto!

•Mr. Photo

•PhotoAlbum

•imageFolio

Batterypad(BN-V207UorBN-V2t4U

CHARGEindicator

POWERindicator

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

AA-V20U

DC OUT connector

Battery pack Charging time

BN-V207U approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

BN-V214U (optional) approx. 3 hrs.

Power

This camcorder's 2-way power supply system lets you

choose tile cnost appropriate source of power. Do not use

provided pr)wer supply units with other equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERYPACK

Make sure yon unplug the camcorder's DC cord from

the A( Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the At- Adapter/

Charger's power cord into an A( outlet. The POWER

indicator lights.

Remove the battery pack's protective cap. Attach the

battery pacl< with its long groove pointing toward the

indicator side of the battery pacl< mount on the A(

Power Adapter/Charger. The (HARGE Indicator

begins blinl<ing to indicate charging has started.

When the (HARGE indicator stops blinl<ing but stays

lit, charging is finished.

Slide tile battery in the opposite direction of the arrow

and lift off. Remember to unplug tile AC Adapter/

(harger's power cord froth tile At- outlet.

NOTES:

•Perlbrm charging where tile temperature is between 1d_*and _d_*C(_@'F arid 86 _'F). 2d ° t_; 25_'( (t_8_'F to

77°F) is the ideal temperature range for chm_ing, If the erlvirorlmertt is too cold, charging may be

incomplete.

• CharginE times noted above are for a tully discharged battety pack.

•Charging time wtries according to tile ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.

•To avoid interference with reception, do not use tile AC Power A&_pter/dharger near a radio,

•If you connect the camcorder's DC cord t_>the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the

camcorder and char_,ing stops.

•Since the AC Power Adapter/(harger pn;cesses electricity irtten-lally, it beom_es warm durirlg use. Be sure t_;

use it only irl well-ventilated areas.

•When char_ing the battery pack for the firq time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE indi_ at_;r may

not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC Power AM_pte_/( hargec then try charging again.

•If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after havin_ been tblly charged, the battery is

worn out and needs to be replaced, Please purchase a new one,

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Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder

telnperatures.

About Batteries

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

expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire

or explosion.

WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come

in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and

possibly start a fire.

The Benefits Of Lithium4on Batteries

Lithiumdon battery packs are small but have a large power

capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures

(below 10 ° C/50 ° F), its usage time becomes shorter and it

may cease to function. If this harlpens, place the battery pack

in your pocl<et 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 r)erformance.

(If you're using a heating pad, make sure the battery pad< does

not come in direct contact with it.)

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BATTERY RELEASESwitch

Hook on.

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.

¸ ToOC,N

connector

coreBBer

AC Power Adapter/Charger

AA-V20U

To AC outlet

DC cord

To DC OUT connector

USING THE BATTERY PACK

I ool< the non-terminal end of the battery pack to the

camcorder @and push the battery pacl< in until it

locks in place _).

• If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position,

a malfunction may occur.

To Detach The Battery Pack...

.... slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pacl<.

Approximate recording time

Battery pack LCD monitor on/ LCD monitor off/

Viewfinder off Viewfinder on

BN-V207U 50 rain. 1 hr.

(25 min.) (30 min.)

BN-V214U I hr. 55 rain. 2 hrs. 20 rain.

(optional) (1 hr.) (1 hr. 10 rain.)

BN-V856U 7 hrs. 8 hrs. 30 min.

(optional) (4 hrs.) (4 hrs. 30 rain.)

) : when the video light is on (GR-DVF21 only).

NOTES:

•Recording time is reduced significantly under the

following conditions:

•Zoom or Record-Starldby mode is engaged r_peat_dly.

•The LCD morlitor is used repeatedl_

•Belbrd extended use, it is rdcolnn_er}cldd that you

prepare erlough battery packs to cover 3 times the

pbnned shooting time.

INFORMATION:

VU-VS_6I(IT i_ aset composed ot the BN-V856 U battery

pack and AA- V80U A C Powdr Adaptd¢JEharger.

Read the VU- V856KIT_ irlstructiorl marlual_ before using.

It is impossible to charge the BN- V8_6U battery pack

using the i_rovid_d AC Power Adapter/Charge_: Use the

optiorla I AA- VSOU AC Power Adapteti(harger.

USING Ac POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (con nect as shown in

the illustration).

NOTES:

•The provided A( Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V

to 240 V.

•For other notes, _T _pg. 6.

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Powe

Power gwitch

Display

Recording Menu

Mode Menu

Date/Time Menu

Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the t_pe at _dl times, but its

display can be turned on or off during playback

_/pg. 31).

Set the Power Switch tr)" [_J". The power lamp lights

and the camcorder is turned on.

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu appears.

Move the highlight bar to "TO MODE MENU" by

rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Press it and the Mode Menu

appears.

Move the highlight bar to "TO DATE/TIME MENU"

by rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Press it and the Date/

Time Menu appears.

Move the highlight bar to "DATE/TIME" by rotating

MENU/BRIGHT. Press it and "month" is highlighted

and begins blinldng.

Rotating MENU/BRIGHT, input the mr)nth. Press it.

Repeat to input the day, year, hr)Lir and millute.

Press MENU/BRIGHT twice when the highlight bar is

set to "RETURN" tr) exit.

Buiif-in(10ck'sRechargeableLithiumBaftery

To store the data/time ill memory, the clock's rechargeable

lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder. While the

camcorder is connected to an A( outlet using tile A(

Power Adapter/Lharger, or while tile battery pack attached

to the camcorder continues to supply powel; the clock's

rechargeable lithium battery is always charged. However,

if the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 mr)nths, the

clock's lithium battery will become discharged and the

date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs,

first connect the camcr)rder tr) an AC outlet using the AC

Power Adapter/Charger for over 24 hours to charge the

clock's rechalgeable 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:

Ewn it you select "DATE/TIM E'; if the parameter is not

highlighted the camcorder'_ internal clock contirlues to

_;perate. Once you move the highlight bar to tile firq dat_/

time parameter (month), tile ok)ok st_;ps. When y_u finish

setting the mirlute arid press MENU/BRIGHT, the date arid

time begh-1 operatiorl from the date arid time you just set.

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OPEN/EJECT Switch

Cassette holder

PUSH OPEN

Button

Cassette cover

PUSH HERE

Erase protection

switch*

Make sure the

window side is

faring ouL

Loading/Unbadingk Cassette

Tile camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a

cassette.

Press PUSH OPEN and open tile LCD monitor.

Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then

swing the cover open until it locks. The holder opens

automatically.

• Do not touch internal COl_/Donents.

Insert or remove a tape and press "PUSH HERE" to

close the cassette holder.

• Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely

before c losing the ca ssette cover.

°When the battery's change is low, you may not be

able to close the cover. Do not apply force. Replace _D

the battery with a fully charged one before

continuing.

Close the cassette cover firmly until it locks into

[)lace. Close the LCD monitor.

Approximate recording time

Recording mode

Tape SP LP

DVM-30 30 rain, 45 rain.

DVM-60 60 rain. 90 rain.

*To Protect Valuable Recordings...

.... slide the erase protection switch 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

switch back to "REC" before loading it.

NOTES:

•It takes afew seconcg _*r the cassette h_*hler to open. D_*not apply force.

•If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does riot open, ch*se the cassette cover and try a_ain. If the

cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off therl on again.

•If the tape does not load properly, _*pen the cassette cover tully and remove the cassette.A t_w minutes later,

insert it again.

•When the camc_*rder is suddenly moved from acoM place t_*a warm environment, wait a short time before

_*pening the cover,

®Closin_ the _assette u)ver belore the cassette holder _omes out may _ause damage to the camcordet:

•Ewn when the camcorder is switched oft: a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is

ch)sed with the camo)rder switched ofl_ however, it Inay not recede, It is recomlnended to turn the power on

bek)re loading or unloading.

•When resuming recording after opening the cassette cover, ablank portion will be recorded on the tape or a

previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) re(4ardlessof whether the cassette holder calne out

or not. See pa_e 16 for inlbnnation about rec_*rding l?_*lnthe Iniddle of atape,

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Power Switch

MENU/BRIGHT

Dial

Display

Recording Menu

Set depending on your preference.

Set the Power Switch to "[_". The power lamp lights

and the camcorder is turned on.

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu appears.

Move the highlight bar to "TO MODE MENU" by

rotating MENU/BRiGHT. Press it and the Mode Menu

appears.

First move the highlight bat to "RE( MODE" by

rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Press it and the paracneter

"SP" or "LP" is highlighted. Select "SP" or "LP" by

rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Press it twice to exit from

the Recording Menu.

• Audio Dubbing is impossible on a tape recorded in

the LP mode.

•"LP" (Lrlng Play) is llloreeconomical, providing

1.5 times the recording time.

NOTES:

•If the recording mode is switched during recording, the

playbacl< 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 ota tape recorded orl another

camcorder, blod<s of noise may appear or there may be

17}olT_et-ltal)/ pauses in the sound,

Mode Menu

mode

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Poworzoo,,,_o_or GripAdiustment

_ Separate the Velcro strip.

P_lss your right hand through the Ioo1_ and grasp the

grip.

Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily

operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and the

Power Zoom Level. Refasten the Velcro strip.

ReCq

Start/Stop Buiton

Power Swltcll

Viewfinder Adjustment

Set the Power Switch to "[]" or "[_".

The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is

turned on.

Slide the Diopter Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

]

ISh0u[derStrapAttachment

_ ollowing the illustration, thread the strap through the

eyelet _), then fold it back and thread it through the

buelde _. Repeat the i_rocedure to attach the other

end of the strap to the other eyelet (_, making sure

the strap is not twisted.

Adjust as show n ill tile illustratio n (_.

TripodM0untin 9

U lign the screw and camera direction stud on the

tripod with the camera's mounting socket and stud

hole. Then tighten the screw.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend

its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To

prevent damage to the unit caused by falling

oveb do not use a small-sized tripod.

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Recording

Start/S

Dkphy

Power Switch 4

Tape remaining time

indicator (Approximate)

-- min,,_- 90 min._. 89 rain ..... ._ 3 rain

(Now cak ulafing)

0 min_l min_2 min

(131inking) (Blinking) (Blinking)

Shoot!.ngWhileWatchingThe

V|ewhnder

NOTE:

Y_)u should already have perk)m,ed the pr_)cedures listed

bek)w. If riot, do so be/i;re c_)ntinuin_.

•Power (_ /pg. 6)

•LoadA Cassette (; /pg. 9)

oRecording Mode Setting (_ /I)_. 1O)

oGrip Adjustment (_ /i)g: 11)

•ViewfinderAdjustngent (_ /p_. 11)

Make sure the L(D monitor is closed and locked.

Press in the tabs on the lens ca[) to remove it, then set

the Power Switch to "1_" or "[_'. The power lamp

lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby

mode. "PAUSE" is displayed in the viewfinder.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. "_" appears

in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.

Press the Recording Start/Sto I) Button again to st()[)

recording. The camcorder re-enters the Record-

Standby mode.

Button

To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT until the brightness

indicator on the display moves and the

appropriate brightness is reached.

ShootingWhileWatchingThe

LCDMonitor

Before the following steps, perform the procedures listed

in the above note.

Make sure the LC D monitor is fully open. Press in the

tabs on the lens cap to remove it, then set the Power

Switch to "B" or "[_'. The power lamp lights and

the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.

"PAUSE" is displayed in the LCD monitoc

Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best

viewability and press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

"_" appears in the LCD monitor while recording is

in progress.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to st()[)

recording. The camcorder re-enters the Record-

Standby mode.

NOTE:

When you use the LCD monit_;r _;utdoor_ irl direct

sunlit4ht, the LCD monitor may be difficult t_)see, If this

hapigen_, use the viewfinder instead.

Power Switch Position

[] (Full Auto mode):

Suitable for standard recording

using NO special effects or

manual adjustments. When set

to this cnode, "F.AUT(-)"

appears.

[_ (Manual mode):

Allows you to set recording

functions using the menus for

more creative capabilities.

When set to this mode,

"MAN UAL" appears.

OFF:

Switches off the camcorder.

Setting to this position resets

Manual Focus and Exposure

Control to "AI.jT(-)".

PLAY:

Allows you to play back your

recordings.

NOTES:

•The image will not appear simultane_usly in the LCD

morlit_r arid the viewfincl_r.

•The cassette homer carlrlot be operled unless a power

slq._ply is attached.

•There may be a delay after y_u operl the cassette cover

urltil the holder opens. Do riot use forcd.

•Once the cassette holcler is ck_secl, it recedes automati-

call)4 _it until it rdceclds compldtdly beford closing the

cassettd cover

•The time required to calculate arlc] display the rdmairlirlg

tape length, arid the accuracy (>1the calculatiorl, may

w_ry accorcling to the type of tape used.

• "TAPE END" appear_ wherl the tape reaches its erlc], arid

the power goes off automatically if left in this corlditiorl

tbr 5 minutes. "TAPE END" also appears when a cassette

at its erld is k_acled.

•If the Record-Standby mode continues _;r _ minutes, the

camcorder'_ power shuts off automatically. T_ turn the

camcorder on again, set the Power Switch to "OFF';

therl back to "[]" or "_".

•When ablank portiorl is left betweerl recorded scenes

on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may _

occur when editing the tape. To aw_ic] this, refer to

"Recordirlg t)'om the middle of a tape" (?E/pg. 16).

•During recording, sound is not heard trom the speaker. "_

Serf-Recording

JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING

In some situations, different shooting angles may provide

more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired

position and tilt the L(D monitor in the most convenient

direction. It can rotate 270 ° (90 ° downward, 180

upward).

SELF-RECORDING

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in

the LCD monitor. (-)pen the LCD monitor and tilt it

upward 180 ° so that it t\_ces forward, then point the lens

toward yourself and start recording.

Zoom in (T: Te[ephoto)

Zoom out (W: Wkle angle)

r

Digital

zoom zone

r

16X (optical)

zoom zone

Zoom dlsplay

Approximate zoom ratio

Power Zoonl [ever

FEATURE: Zooming

PURPOSE:

To produce a ZOOITI in/out effect, or an instantaner)tlS

change in in)age magnification.

OPERATION:

Zoom In

Slide tile Power Zoom Lever towards "T".

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "W".

mThe further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the

quicker the zoom action.

NOTES:

•Focusing inay become unstabl_ during Zooming. h-1

&is case, set the zoom while in Record-Standb>

k>ck the focus by using the manual lbcus

(_ ,_ lag. 25), &en zoom in or out in Record mode.

•In Full Auto mode (when the Power Switch is set to

"n"), zoom magr-lification of tip to 64X is possible.

In Manual mode (when the Power Switch is set to

"[_'9, zooming is possible to a maxin'lum of 4OOX,

or 16X magr-lification oflbred by optical zoom.

•Zoom magnification of over 16X is done through

digital image processing, and is therefore called

Digital Zoom.

•During Digital Zoom, the quality of the image may

•Digital Zoom cannot be used while functions done

&rr;tgh digital image pn_cessing (Picture Wipe/

Dissolve lunction, _7" lag. 22, Vicleo E_ho,

_7_ lag. 24, etc.) are activated.

•Macro shooting (as close as alapn>x. 5 cm (2'9 to the

subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is

set all the way to "W'. See also "TELE MACRO" in

the System Menu on page 20.

Power Switch

EN]5

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch

DANGER

[] Tile video light can become extremely

hot. Do not touch it either while in

operation or soon after turning it off,

otherwise serious injury may result.

[] Do not ()lace the camcorder into the

carrying case immediately ariel using the

vide() light, since it remains extremely

hot for some time.

[] When operating, I<eep a distance of

about _(:) cm (11-13/16") between the

vide() light and people or objects.

[] Do not use near flammable or explosive

materials.

[] It is recommended that you consuh your

nearest IV(:: dealer for replacing the video

light.

fEATURE:Video Light (GR-DVF21 only)

PURPOSE:

To brighten tile scene when natural lighting is too dim.

OPERATION:

Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required:

OFF Turns off the light.

AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the

subject.

ON Always I<eeps the light on as long as the

cal-ncorder is turned on.

mThe video light car/only be used with the

camcorder's power on.

m It is recommended to set the white balance

£7 _ pg. 28) to :,_: when you use the vide() light.

mWhen not using the video light, turn it off to save

battery power.

NOTES:

[] Even if tile battery indicator ( _) does not blink

due to low battery charge, the camconler may turn

offautomatically when you turn on the video light,

or when you start recording with the video light

turoed or_,

[] When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to "AUTO":

•Depending on the lighting conditions, the vMeo

light may keep turning on and off: In this case,

manually switch the light on or off usirlg LIGHT

OFF/A UTO/ON,

•While tile "SHUTTER" mode (_ /pg, 24) is

engaged, the light is likely to stay on,

• While the "TWILIGHT" mode (_z _pg. 24) is

engaged, the light will not activate,

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NOTE:RecordingFromTheMiddle Of A Tape

Time(0de

During recording, a time code is recorded lln the tape. This code is to cllnfirm the IocatJrln of the recorded

scene on the tape during playbacl<.

If recording starts fiorr_ a blank portion, tile 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 (_T _ pg. 42 47), 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 thrlse existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform "Recording From The

Middle of A Tape" below in the following cases;

• When shooting again after playing back a

recorded tape.

• When power shuts off during shorlting.

•When a tape is removed and rednserted during

shooting.

•When shooting using a partially recrlrded tape.

•When shooting on a blanl< portion located

partway through the tape.

•When shooting again after shot)tins a scene

then opening/closing the cassette cover.

Disp{ay

Time code is displayed

during playbacl(,

(30 frames = 1 se(ond)

RecordingFromTheMiddleOfA Tape

1. PI%, back _ tape to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback

mode (_7_ pg. 29).

2. Set the Power Switch to "1"_" or "[_", then start recording.

NOTES:

•Tile time code cannot be reset.

•Durin_ i_lSt-forwardin_ arid rewinding, the time c_;cle indication cl_;es not move smoothl)<

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Time _ode Time _-ode Time _ode

00:00:00 05143121 00:00:00

Tape

Shooting start point

Proper recording

Time code

00:00:00

Tape

Shooting start point

Shooting stop point Shooting start point

Time code Time code

05:43:21 05:44:00

Shooting start point Shooting start point

'i il ¸¸EN¸] 7

.... sAPSHOT

°ut2°D outtoo

Power switch

Snapshot

Use your camcorder like a regular camera to take a

snal3sh(>t ,or several of them in succession.

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

Set tIle Power Switch to "Q " or "[]".

Choose the apl_ropriate Snal_shot mode from the S

available by repeatedly pressing MODE until tile

desired snapshot mode indicator appears.

Display

PIN-UP

Pin-Up mode*

During snapshot

L.............. .I

MULTI-4

Multi-Analyzer 4

I

I, ................ I

FRAME MULTI-9

Snapshot mode wlth Multi-Ana[yzer 9

frame*

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

_ ress SNAPSHOT.

If you press during Record-Standby...

.... "PHOTC)" _q)pears and a still image will be

recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the

camcorder re-enters tile Record-Standby mode.

If you press during Recording...

.... "PHOT(-)" appears and a still image will be

recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then normal

record ing resllmeg.

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to

serial phot()graphy. (Interw31between still images: approx.

Isecond)

NOTES:

•Even if "MULTI-4" or "MULTI-_Y" is enF,aged, Snapshot

rec_)rding will be performed in the FULL mode durin_

Digital Z_)oln.

•If Snapshot recording is not possible, "PHOT()" blinks

wherl SNAPSHOT is pressed.

•Even if Pro*gram AE with special eflect_ (_ /pg. 24) is

engaged, certain modes of Pr_*gram AE with special

eflect_ are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a

case, the io;n blinks.

eDuring playback as well, all Snapshot modes are

available. Tile shutter sound is not heard.

•During Snapshot recordirlg, the image displayed in the

viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is

no defect in the recorded image.

FULL

Snapshot mode wlth

no frame*

* :There is a momentary

camera shutter-type

blacl<out together

with the sound effect

of a shutter closing,

which is recorded

together with the

image.

MENU/BRIGHT

'Dial

ower Switch

8EN ' ......

Using Menus For Detaled

Adiustmenl

This c_._corder is equipped with an easy4o-use,

omscreen menu system theft simpl flies many of the more

detailed camcorder settings.

Disp[ay

Recording Menu

Mode Menu

Date/Time Menu

System Menu

Normal Screen

Set tile Power Switch to "[]".

Press MENU/BRIGHT. Tile Recording Menu appears.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight bar to

tile desired functirln.

• If tile setting yrlu want cannot be found ill tile Menu

Screen, [)lace the highlight bar on "END", then go

to step 7.

Press MENU/BRIGHT. Tile setting procedure depends

on the function you select.

If you select "FOCUS'; "EXPOSURE';

"W.BALANCE'; "FADER/WIPE" or "RAE/EFFECT". . .

.... see respective pages (FC)CUS: _-T_ pg. 25,

EXPOSURE: _-T_ pg. 26, W.BALANCE: _-T_ pg. 28,

FADER/WIPE: _T _ pg. 22, P.AE/EFFE( T: _T_ pg. 24)

and do each procedure from step 4.

If you select "TO MODE MENU "...

.... the Mode Menu appears. Go to step 5.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move tile highlight bar to

tile desired function and press it.

If you select a function other than "TO DATE/TIME

MENU" or "TO SYSTEM MENU"...

.... its parameter starts blinl<ing. Rotate MENU/

BRIGHT until tile desired parameter appears. Go

to step 7.

If you select "TO DATE/TIME MENU "...

.... tile Date/Time Menu appears. Go to step 6.

If you select "TO SYSTEM MENU "...

.... tile System Menu appears. Go to step 6.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move tile highlight bar to

the desired function, then press it.

If you select "DATE/TIME"... _7_pg. 8

If you select other functions...

.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT until tile desired param-

eter appears, then press it. Tile highlight bar

automatically moves to "RETURN". Go to step 7.

Press MENU/BRIGHT as many times as necessary to

return to the normal screen.

EN] 9

Recording Menu Explanations

FOCUS Refer to "Focusing" (L:_" pg. 25).

EXPOSURE Refer to "Exposure Control" and "his Loci<" (L_" pg. 26, 27).

W.BALANCE Refer to "White Balance Adjustment" and "Manual White Balance Operation" ('L_" pg. 28).

FADER/WIPE Refer to "Fade/Wipe Effects" CZ_"pg. 22, 23).

P.AE/EFFECT Refer to "Program AE With Special Effects" Cd_"pg. 24).

TO MODE MENU Refer to "Mode Menu Explanations" below.

Mode Menu Ex danations

REC MODE Allows you to

WIDE MODE

SQUEEZE

ZOOM

DIS

GAiN UP

TO DATE/TIME MENU

TO SYSTEM MENU

:Factory preset

CINEMA

r_

16X

set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference _z_ pg. 10).

Select "OFF" when you want to use neither "SQUEEZE" nor "CINEMA".

For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 1(,:9. Naturally expands the

image to fit the screen without distortion. _ appears. When using this

mode, refer to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. During playback/

recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD rnonitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated

vertically.

Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on

wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut

and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. 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 andbottom of

the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie.

When set to "16X" while using Digital Zoom, the zoom magnification will

reset to 16X since Digital Zoom will be disengaged.

400X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying

images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a

maximum of 400X digital magnification.

To compensate for unstable images olused by c ame,a-shal<e, particularly at

high magnification.

NOT[ESt

•Accurate stabi/izatk)r_ may riot be p_)ssitale if hand shake is excessive, or

under ttle f_>llowir_g conditions:

•When shootir_g subjects with vertical or horizor_tal stripes.

•When shooting dark or dim subjects.

ON L_,_ * When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

•When shooting sc_nes with movement in various directions.

•When shooting scenes with Iow-corltrast bacT<grounris.

•Swit(h offthe Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) when recording with the

carncorder on a tripor].

•The "L_,J " indicat_*r appears blinking if the Stabilizer car_not be used.

Th is is automatically activated du,,i ng Full Au,to mode. The overall appea e

[[ ybe grainy, but the image is bright.

AUTO A-_.°_" The shutter speed is automatically adjusted {1/30 1/200 sec.). Shooting a

subject in low or poor lighting at 1/30 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter

image than in the AGC mode, but the sub ect's movements are not smooth

or natural. When set to this mode, "A-_!_*" is displayed.

OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.

Refer to "Date/Time Menu Explanations" (L 3" pg. 20).

Refer to "Syqern Menu Explanations" (_-_"pg. 20).

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

20EN

Date/Time Menu Explanations

INDICATION Makes all the indications appear in tie ca T/cor( er (Y-z_ pg 21).

OFF Keeps all tile indications (except tile tape running indicator, warnings,

etc.) from appearing in tile camcorder (_:T"pg. 21 ).

ON SCREEN* I<eepsthe camcr)rder's display frr,m appearing on the cr)nnected TV

screen.

ON Makes the camcorder's display appear on screen when the camcorder is

connected to a TV.

DISPLAY Mal<es the date/time settings apI)ear in the camcorder (_:z_pg. 21).

OFF Keeps tile date/time settings from api)earing in the camcorder.

DATI=/TIME Allows you to set the current date and time (_:T_ pg. 8}.

* You can also change "ON SCREEN" to "ON" or "OFF" by pressing tile DISPLAY button on the RM-V711 U

remote control. The RM-V711 U remote control isprovided with the GR-DVF21, and is optionally available

for the GR-DVF11.

System Menu Ex

TELl= MACRO

)lanations

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ON

WIND CUT

SOUND MOOl=

ID NUMBl=R

is 06.

Dl=Mo.MODI=

ON

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on

the zorlm magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m (X2S

if) to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maxiFnuFntelephoto

ON setting. When set to "ON", you can shoot a subject as large as possible

at a distance of approx. 60 cFn(2 _-5/8").

• Depending on the zo(/m position, tile lens may go out of focus.

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

Helps cut down on noise created by wind.

• " _%" appears.

• The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.

Enables recording of stere() sound on four separate channels, and is

recommended for use when performing audio dubbing.

48 RHz Enables recording of stere() sound on two separate channels.

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a

computer using the Jterminal (IMP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting

: Factory preset

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects,

etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When

"DEMO. MODE" is set to "C)N" and the Recording Menu is closed,

demonstration starts.

NOTES:

oIf a tape is in the camcorder, the demrmstmtion cannot be turned on,

•By turning off the camc_*r(leb "DEMO. MODE" is set to "OFF"

automatically,

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MENU/BRIGHT Dial

Power Switch

NOTES:

•The Date/Time is alway_ displayed when the

Pr)wer Swit{h is set to "Q'.

•dk_rmect the camc_;rder to aTY and set "ON

SCREEN" to "ON" in the Date/Time Menu,

The display appear_ on the corlrlect_d TV.

•Ewn if "ON SCREEN" is set to "ON'; the

indications are r_moved from the TV if

"INDK ATION" is set t_; "OFF".

Dale/TimeDisplayBuri.g Rec0rding

You should already have set the date and time ('Date/Time

Settings", _7_pg. 8).

Set the Power Switch to "[_".

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu appears.

Move the highlight bar to "TO MODE MENU" by

rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Press it and the Mode Menu

appears.

Move the highlight bar to "T() DATE/TIME MENU"

by rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Press it and the Date/

Time Menu appears.

Move the highlight bar to "DISPLAY" by rotating

MENU/BRIGHT, then press it.

Move the highlight bar to "ON" or "OFF" by rotating _:

MENU/BRIGHT. Press it and the highlight bar

automatically moves to "RETURN".

Press MENU/BRIGHT twice. Selection is complete

and the menu disappears.

NOTES:

•It is impossibl_ to inal<e the tape running

indicator "_'; warnings, et_. disappear

from the LCD m_;nit_r or the viewfind_c For

indications that _an be removed, __ p_. 6d.

If "INDICATION" is set in the Date/Time

Menu, "INDICATION" in the Playback Menu

will al_o be set t_) the same settin_

(_ _p_. _1).

L(BMo@0r/Viewfi.der I.dkati0.s

You can mal<e the LCD monitor/Viewfinder indications

appear/disappear.

Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4

above.

Move the highlight bar to "INDICATION" by rotating

MENU/BRIGHT, then press it.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display the desired setting.

OFF: To make the indications disappear.

ON : To make the indications appear.

Then press it and the highlight bar automatically

moves to "RETURN'.

Press MENU/BRIGHT twice. Selection is complete

and the menu disappears.

Fade/WipeEffects

These effects let you make pro_style scene

transitions. Use them to spice up the transition

from one scene to the next. YOLI coin cllsr) vclry

transitirlns from scene to scene.

IMPORTANT:

Some Fade/Wipe Effects carinG( be u_ed with

certain modes ol ProEram AE with special

effects (_ /iJg,, 24). If an unusable Fade/_/Vipe

Effect is selected, its indicator blinks.

MENU/BRiGHT Dial

@

Recording Start/Stop Button

Switch

NOTES:

•You can extend the leng_ of a Fade or Wipe

by pressing arid holdirlg the Recording Start/

Stop Button.

•lithe power is turned offalter ,3 scene is

finished recording, the stored point is erased,

disabling the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combina-

tion, I/Vhen this happens, the Picture Wipe/

Dissolve indicator blinks, Al_o not_ that

power shut_ off automatically if5 nffnutes

elapse in the Record-Standby mode,

•The sound at the end of the last recorded

scene is not stored,

FADE/WIPE SELECTION rill, I_1, I_1, B_,

I_1, I--I, I_1, I_1, I"_'1,[33 and r_R)

Fade or Wipe works when recording is started or when

you stop recording.

Set the Power Switch to "[_]".

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu appears.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight bar to

"FADER/WIPE", then press it.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight bar to

the desired function, then press it.

°The FADER/WIPE Menu disappears and the effect is

reserved. The indicator representing the selected

effect appears.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the

Fadedn/out or Wipedn/out.

PICTURE wIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION

(F_]P, I_P, I'--Ip, I_]P, IoIP, r-_P and I_-€]P)

The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when recr)rding is

started.

Follow steps 1 through 4 above.

Engage the Recrlrd-Standby mode.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve (luring

recording...

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

scene is finished. The point at which the scene

ended is stored in memory.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve (luring Re(_rd-

Standby mode...

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

recording and press it again when one scene is

finished. The point at which the scene ended is

stored in memory.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-

Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe/

Dissolve...

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

stored in memory.

If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of

the end of the previous recording (without having

turned the camcorder's power off), the previous scene

wipes out, revealing the new scene.

Fader And Wipe Menu

Effect

Fade in or out with a white screen.

Fade in or out with a black screen.

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

Menu

I_1 FADER--WHITE

I_ FADER-- BLACK

r-_ FADER-- MOSAIC

B.W FADER--B.W

WIPE -- CORNER

D WIPE -- WiNDOW

I_1 WIPE-- SLIDE

BWIPE--DOOR

] WIPE-- SCROLL

E2

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

from color to black and white.

Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner,

or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.

The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward

the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the

center.

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

Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right,

revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from

left and right to cover the scene.

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

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

Wipe in from the center of a blacl< screen toward tile top and bottom,

WIPE -- SHUTTER or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a

blacl< screen.

I'_p DISSOLVE The new scene gradually appears as the (lid one gradually disal)pears.

I_IP WIPE -- CORNER The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right

corller to the lower left corller.

DpThe next scene gradually wipes in from tile center of tile screen

WIPE -- WINDOW toward the corners, covering the previous scene.

FIP The next scene gradually wipes in ()vet tile previous one from right to

WIPE -- SLIDE left.

Bp WiPE -- DOOR The previo/l_; _;cene wipes out from the center to the right and left, like

a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.

I'=-IPwiPE--SCROLL The new scene wipes in ()vet the last one from the bottom of the

screen to the top.

[_p The new scene wipes in ()vet the previous one from the center toward

WiPE -- SHUTTER the top and bottom of the screen.

When this function is activated, the carncorder r mdornly selects the effect

I?la RANDOM used in scene transition (from _, F_], [W_], IB_], 1"7 I'='1, F'_ I_],

Iol, and I_] ). The Picture Wipe/Dissolve function is not wailable.

IMPORTANT:

Some modes of Program AE with special effect,

carlnot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects

?_Z" pg. 23). If an unusable mode is selected, its

indi_ ator blinks,

MENU/BRIGHT

Dial

ower Switch

Display

RAE/EFFECT Menu

ProgramA[ WithSpecialEffects

Set the Power Switch to "[]'.

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu appears.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight bar to

"RAE/EFFE(T", then press it.

Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by

rotating MENU/BRIGHT, then press it.

The P.AE/EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected

mode is activated. The selected mode indicator

appears.

To turn off the selected mode, re-access the EAE/

EFFECTMenu and move the highlight bar to "OFF'

by rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Then press it.

NOTE:

Program AE with special efiect_ can be chan_ed during

recording or durin_ Record-Standb_

SHUTTER (VariabLe Shutter Speed)

1/60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1/G0th of a

second. Black bands that usually appear when

shooting a TV screen become narrower.

1/1 o0_he sh utter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a

second. The flicl<ering that occurs when shooting

under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is

reduced.

1/250, 1/500_hese settings allow fast-moving

images to be captured one frame at a time, for

vivid, stable slow-motion playbacl<. The faster the

shutter speed, the darl<er the picture becomes. Use

the shutter function under good lighting condi-

tions.

_,_ TWILIGHT

Makes evening scenes look more natural.

White Balance _ /pg. 28) is initially set to [e?,

but can be changed to your desired setting. When

Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically

adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m(32 if) to

infinity. From less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the

fflcus manually.

r_ SEPIA

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old

photos. ( ombine this with the Cinema mode for a

classic look.

B/W MONOTONE

Like classic black and white films, your footage is

shot in B/W. Used together with the ( inema

mode, it enhances the "classic film" effect.

CLASSIC FILM

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

I_ STROBE

Your recording looks like a series of consecutive

snapshots.

SLOW (Slow Shutter)

You can light darl< subjects or areas even brighter

than they would be under good natural lighting.

-_!'1 stow 4x

The Shutter Speed is set to 1/1 Sth of a second to

quadruple the sensitivity.

"!"2 stow 10x

The Shutter Speed is set to 1/6th of a second to

provide 10 times the sensitivity.

NOTES:

•When using, "SLOW" the image takes on a

strobe-like effect.

•Use "SLOW" orlh/in dark areas.

•The Manua/Focus indication may appear and

flash when "SLOW" is in use.

•If the ilna_e is out of focus, adjust manually. It is

a/_o recon3mended that you use a tripod, if

possible.

_),), VIDEO ECHO

Adds a "ghost" to the subject, giving your

recording a "fantasy" feeling.

...................................................................N2 5

Fo_-usdetedion zone FOCUSing

NOTES:

•I/the I_ns is smeared or blurred, accurat_

iocusing is not possible. K_ep the lens dean,

wiping with a piece o/soft d_4h if it get_

dirt)_ Wherl corlrl_rlsation occum, wipe with

asoft cloth or wait tbr it t_* dry naturall)4

•dherl shooting asubject close to the I_rls,

zoom out flint (_ ,_ pg. 14). If zoomed@-_ in

the auto t}_cus mode, the camcorder may

automatically zoom out depending on the

distarlce betweerl the camcorder arid the

subject. This will riot occur wherl "TELE

MACRO" (_Z_pg. 20; is actiw_tdd.

MENU/BRIGHT

Dial

ower Switch

NOTES:

•When the power is turned oft_ Manual F_>cus

will be reset t_; "AUTO".

•Be sure to focus the lens in the nlaxinlum

tdlephoto positiorl wherl you use the Marlual

Focus I?}od_. lt you focus irl orl a subject irl

the wide-an_le position, shaq_ly focused

images carlrlot be obtairled wherl zoomed up

because the depth-of-field is reduced at

kruger focal lengths.

•dherl the focus level carlrlot be adjusted

arly further or ch*sel; " Jl " or "",_" will blink.

AUTO FOCUS

Tile camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous

shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm

(2") to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may

not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these

cases use nlantld[ focusing):

• When two subjects overlap in tile same scene.

°When illumination is low.*

• When the subject has no contrast (difference in bright-

hess and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a

clear, blue sky.*

• When a dark object is barely visible ill 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

bacl<ground.

• Tile following low-contrast warnings appear blinl<ing:

_, A • and ,&e

MANUAL FOCUS

If you are using the viewfirlder, you should already have

marie the rlecessary viewfirlder arljustmerlts (_ T_ IJ_. 11).

Set tile Power Switch to "[_".

Press MENU/BRIGHT. Tile Recording Menu appears.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight bar to

"FOr US", then press it.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display "MANUAL", then

press it. The Recording Menu disappears and

"FOr US" is displayed in the upper left corner. The

focus is Iocl<ed at this point.

To focus on a farther subject, rotate MENU/BRIGHT

downward. "A" appears and blinks.

To klcus on a nearer subject, rotate MENU/BRIGHT

upward. "•" appears and blinks.

Press MENU/BRIGHT. Focus adjustment is complete.

The indication changes from "FOCUS" to

"MANUAL".

• If you want to reset tile focus, repeat from step 2.

To Change To Auto Focus...

.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display "AUTO" then press

it in step 4. The manual focus indicators disappear. Or,

set tile Power Switch to "Q ".

MENU/BRIGHT Dial

Power Switch

xposure controllndicator

To darken

thelmage

To brighten

thelmage

[xposore Control

This feature automatically ad usts tile iris for the best

available )icture c uality, but you can override it and mal<e

t/e adjustment manua ly. Manua exposure ac justment is

recommended in the k)llowing situations:

•When shooting using rever_e lightirlg or when the

bacl<gr_und is too bright.

•When shooting orl a reflective natural bacl<gr_>und such

as at the beach or when skiing.

•Whorl the bacl<gr_>urld is overly daft< or the subject light.

Set the Power Switch to "[_J".

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu appears.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight bar to

"EXPOSU RE", then press it.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display "MANUAL", then

press it. The Recording Menu disappears. "EXP." and

the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator

are displayed.

T() brighten the image, rotate MENU/BRIGHT

downward. The exposure control indicator increases

(maximum +6).

To darken the image, rotate MENU/BRIGHT upward.

Tile exposure control indicator decreases (maximum

6).

Press MENU/BRIGHT. Exposure adjustment is

complete. The indication "EXP." changes to

"MANUAL" and the highlight bar oil the exposure

control indicator goes out.

• If you want to reset the exposure, repeat step 2.

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control...

.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display "AUTO" then press

it in step 4. The exposure control indicator disappears.

Or, set the Power Switch to "Q".

NOTE:

When the power is turned ofl_ ExT_osure Control will be

reset to "AUTO".

irisLock

MENU/BRIGHT Dial

Use this function in the following situk_tions:

•When shooting a moving subject.

•When the distarlce to the subject changes (so its size in

the LCD monitor or the viewfinder chan_es), such as

when the subject is backing awa_,4

•When shooting on areflective natural back_4round such

as at the beach or when skiing,:

•When shootin_ object_ under a spotlight.

•When zooming.

When the suhject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when

the subject moves away from you, the image will not

darken or hrighten.

Power Switch Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4

(_-T" pg. 26).

I djust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor

or the viewfinder, then press and hold MENU/

BRIGHT for over 2 seconds. The exposure control

indicator and "Illl" appear, indicating that the Ms is

Iocl<ed.

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The indication displayed in

the upper left corner changes from "EXP." to

"MANUAL".

Iris lock indicator To Return To Automatic Iris Control,..

.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display "AUTO" then press

it in step 4. The exposure control indicator and "11"

disappear. Or, set the Power Switch to "Q ".

To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris...

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

BRIGHT. Then lock the iris in step 5. For automatic

Iocl<ing, rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display "AUTO",

then press it in step 4. The iris becomes automatic

after about 2 seconds.

[rls

Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in welHit

environments to keep too much light from entering, and

dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.

WhiteBalanceAdiustment

A term that refers to the correctness of color

reproduction under w_rious lighting. If the white

balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately

reproduced.

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.

mowevel_ more advanced camcr)rder r)perators

control this function manually to achieve a more

professional color/tint reprr)ductir)n.

Set the Power Switch to "[]".

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu

appears.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight

bar to "W.BALANCE", then press it.

The Recording Menu disappears. "W.BAL."

appears in the upper left corner and the

currently selected mode indication is also

displayed.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display the desired

setting.

"AUTO" White balance is adjusted automati-

cally (t\_ctory [)reset).

"i:_1" White balance is set manually.

":O? " Outdoors r)n a sunny day.

"-',r_" Outdr)r)rs on a cloudy day.

"@ " A video light or similar type of lighting

is used.

Press MENU/BRIGHT again. Selection is

complete. The indication "W.BAL." changes to

"MANUAL".

To Return To Automatic White Balant_. . .

.... select "AUT()" in step 5. Or, set tile Power

Switch to "Q ".

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used wherl Sepia or

Morlotorle (_T*pg. 24) isactiw_ted,

ManualWhileBalanceOperati0n

Perform Manual White Balance when sh()oting under

w3rious types of lighting.

Follow steps 1 through 5 of tile white balance

adjustment, and select "b,_zt MAN.".

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that

the white paper fills the screen.

Press MENU/BRIGHT until _ begins blinl<ing.

When the setting is completed, _ stops

blinl<ing.

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The indication "W.BAL."

changes to "MANUAL" and only the Manual

White Balance indicator _:_ is displayed.

MENU/BRIGHT Dial

Whhe paper

Power Switch

To Change The Tint For Recording...

.... ill step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The

white balance is adjusted based on the color,

changing the tint. Red paper = deeper green;

blue paper= orange; yellow paper= deeper

purple.

NOTES:

•In st_p 2, it may be difficult t_ lbcus _n the white

pape,: In such a case, adjust focus manually

(_T_ pg. 29).

•Asubject can be shot under various types of

lighting corlditiorls irldoor_ (rlatuml, flourescent,

candlelight, etcd. Because tile color telTtperaturd is

different depending on the light source, tile subject

tint will differ depending on the white balance

settings. Use this functk)rl for a mor_ natural result.

•Once you adjust white balancd inanually, tile

setting is retained even if the power is turned off or

the battery removed.

Power Zoom Lever (VOL)

Speaker

L )ad a tape (z7_ pg 9).

Set the Power Switch to "_'. To start playback,

press _/IH.

oTo stop playback, press Ill.

•Press _ to rewind, ()r _'_ to fast-forward tile tape

during Stop mode.

To Control The Speaker Volume...

.... slide the Pr)wer Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards "+" to

turn up tile volume, or towards "-" to turn down the

vr) [ u iYi e.

Still Playback: Pauses during playback.

1) Press _/11 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press _/lll again.

•If still pkryback corltirlues for more tharl about _mirlutes, the camcord_r's St_>p mode is automatically

erlgaged. After 5 mirlutds irl the Stop mode, the camcorder's power is automatically turned ()If.

•dherl _-/ll is pressed, the image may riot pause immediately while the camu)rder stabilizes the still

image. During this time, if PAUSE (Ill) orl the r_mote corltn*l is pressed, Slow-Motion Playback will

start. This is not a malfunction.

Shuttle Search: Allows high-speed search in either direction.

1 ) Press _ for forward or _ for reverse search during playback.

2) To resume normal playbacl<, press I_/ll.

•During I_layback, press arid hold _or I_1_. The search c_mtinues as I_mg as you hold the button.

Once you release it, nonr_al playback resumes.

•A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search. This is riot a malfurlctiorl.

Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame Playback, Playback loo_ and

Playback Specia/lfffects

Available only with the RM-V71 I U remote control (_ ,_ pg. 40, 41).

NOTES:

•IfStol_ mr*d_ c_*ntinues lbr 5 minutes when power is suHpIied lr_*m a batter); the camo;rder shuts _*fl

_utomatically. To turn r)n again, set the Power Switch to "OFF'; ther_ to ,,121P_".

•The playback picture carl be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfind_r or orl a connected TV (_ ,_pg. 32, 33).

•You can also view the playback picture on the LCD morlitor with it flipped over arid retracted.

•LCD morfitor/viewfir_der indicatior_s:

•When power is supplied from abattery: the "_" battery pack r_n'lairling pow(_r indicat_)r is displayed.

dherl power is supplied through the DC c_)rd: " _:--m " does riot appear.

•During Stop mode, none ot the irldicatiorls are displayed.

•Copyguarded tapes {armor be played back. Orlly a blue screen is dispkly_d.

MENU/BRIGHT Dial

Power switch

Display

Playback Menu

O

PlaybackMenu

The Playback Menu allows you to set the following

functions:

Pbyback S_und U2 kHz, 48 kHz;, 5ynchr_ C_*mp,

Indication, Display and Time C_*de. The following

procedure applies to all except Syrlchr_; (_m_p (_ ,_i,_. 46,

47;.

Set the Power Switch to "_".

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Playback Menu appears.

Move the highlight bar to the desired function by

rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Press it to activate.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display the desired setting.

Then press MENU/BRIGHT, and the highlight bar

auto mat ica Ily moves to "E N D".

° To set parameters for other functions, repeat steps 3

and 4.

Press MENU/BRIGHT again. The menu disappears.

PlaybackSou.d

During playbacl<, the carncorder detect the sound mode in which tile recording was made, and plays tile

sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playbacl< picture. (_2 kHz is preset to "SOUND 1"

and 48 kHz is preset to "FULL S(-)UND'.)

Recording sound

32 kHz

48 kHz

Display

FULL SOUND

SOUND 1

SOUND 2

FULL SOUND

SOUND 1

SOUND 2

Output sound

Stere(-) sound

Stere(') sound

"L" sourld is ('>utput on both channels

"R" sound is output on both channels

If you want to change the output SOLind of a tape recorded at 32 kHz, access the Playbacl< Menu and, in step 3

on page 30, select "32 kHz MODE" and set it for "FULL SOUND", "SOUND l" or "SOUND 2". For tapes

recorded at 48 I<Hz, set in the same manner.

@OTES:

•Y_xl can al_o use the RM-V711U remote control'_ AUDIO MONITOR button to change the output sound

(without having to access the Playback Menu;. Make sure you point the remote contn# at the {amc_rder'_

remote senso_

•Tile camcorder carlnot detect the sound mode irl which the recording was made durin_ t:_st-_;rward or

rewind. During pbyback the sound mode is displayed in the UlJper left __n-ler.

INDICATION

You car/make the playbacl< sound, time code and date indications disappear.

This function overrides the "TIME ((-)DE" and "DISPLAY" settings in the Playback

Menu. To change this setting, select "INDICATION" in the Playback Menu

(_T_ pg. }0).

OFF Tile playback sound, time code and date indications do not appear on the

Playbacl< Screen.

ON Tile playback sound, time code and date indications are displayed

according to how "TIME ([](-)DE" all('] "DISPLAY" are set in the Playback

Menu (factory preset).

@OTE:

It "INDICATI()N" is set in tile Date/Time Menu, "INDI(ATI()N" in the Playback

Merlu will al_o be set t_) tile same sePJng (_ /i)_. 18, 20).

DISPLAY(DisplayingtheDaleDuring Playback)

If the time has been set, the date is automatically recorded separately from the

recorded video signal. You can display or remove the date anytime during

playback. To change this setting, select "DISPLAY" in the Playback Menu

(_T_ pg. _0).

ON The date is displayed on the playbacl< screen (factory preset).

OFF The date is not displayed.

TIMECODE(DisplayingTEeTimeCodeDuringPlayback)

You car/display the time code on screen during playback. This is especially useful

(or edJtJug. To change this setting, select "TIME ((_)DE" in the Playbacl< Menu

(_7_pg. 30}.

ON The time code is displayed on the playbacl< screen.

OFF The time code does not appear (factory preset).

Oisl)[ay

Minutes Seconds Frames*

*30 frames = I second

These are some basic types of connections. When malting tile connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction i_oan uals.

Use optional S-Video and Audio cables.

White to

Audio

Output E Audio cable

(optional)

Red to

Audio Output R

To YV or VCR

White to

AUDIO E IN

Red to

AUDIO RIN

The connedors are located

beneath the cover. To S-Video S-Video cable To S-VIDEO IN

Output (optional)

Use optional Video and Audio cables.

Video cable

To Vldeo Output (optional) To VIDEO IN

_ hit_ to

Audlo

Red .to

Audio Output R

The connectors are located beneath the cover.

Audio cable

(optional)

To TV or VCR

White to

AUDIO E [N

Red to

AUDIO R IN

Make sure all units are turned off.

( onnect tile carncorder to a TV or V(R as

shown in the illustration ('_ ,_ pg. 32).

If using aVCR . . . go to step 3.

If not... .go to step 4.

Connect the V(R output to tile TV input,

referring to your VCR's instruction manual.

Turn on tile camcorder, tile V(R and tile TV.

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

TV to its VIDEO triode.

NOTES:

•It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery

pack (_ T_ pg. 7).

•F_ morlitor the pictur_ and sound tkom tile

camcorder without irlserting a tape, set the

camcorddr's R>wer Switch to " [] " or "_'; then

set your TV to the appr(;priate input mode.

•Make sure you adjust the TV sound vohlme to it_

mirlin_un_ level to avoid a sudden burq of sourld

when tile canlcorder is turned on.

•If you have a TVor speaker_ that are not _pecia/ly

shieMed, do not place the _peakers adjacerlt to the

TV as interference will occur in tile camc_*rrler

playback picture.

To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV. . .

Date/Fime

.... set "DISPLAY" to "ON" or "OFF" in tile

Playback Menu /_ ,_ pg. 30}.

'_ Time (ode

.... set "TIME (ODE" to "ON" or "OFF" in tile

Playback Menu (; ," pg. }0}.

Playback Sound Mode Display

.... set the Power Switch to "_1". Press MENU/

BRIGHT and set "ON SCREEN" in the Date/

Tithe Menu (_7" pg. 18 20) to "ON" or

"OFF". Then, set the Power Switch back to

Power Swltch

Connector cover*

To DV

IN/OUT

DV cable

(optional)

To DV

connector

(GR-DVF21

only)

PC connection

cable

(provide{[)

To RS-232C

(onne¢lionToA Personal

(ompuler

This camcorder carl transfer still images to a P( with a DV

connector-equipped capture board installed.

If you are using the GR-DVF21, it is also possible to

transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software.

Mal<e sure the camcorder and P( are turned off.

Connect the camcorder to your PC using the

api)ropriate cable as shown in the illustration.

Turn the camcorder's Power Switch to "_" and

turn on the P(.

NOTES:

•It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack

(_ ,_pg. 7).

•Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV

cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only

the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.

•The date/time intbrmation cannot be captured int_; the

PC:.

•Refer h) the instruction marlual_ of the pr_vided software

(GR-DVF2I only).

•Also refer to the inanut:]cturer's instructior_ inanual tbr

the DV _()nnector-equipped capture board,

* When connecting cables, open this cover.

Power Switch

Connedof cover*

i

i

To DV IN/OUT

DV cable

(optional)

To DV IN To DV

connedoF con[lector

ConnectionToAVideoUnit[quippedWith

ADVConnector

Connection to the GV-DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows

you to print out images or transfer them to a P(. It is also

possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto

another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This

function is called Digital Dubbing (_-7 pg. _7), which

offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.

Make sure all units are turned off.

Make connections to the device you want to connect

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

If necessary, connect a P( connection cable to the

printer's P( connector and the PC's RS-2 _2C

conllector.

Turn the camcorder's Power Switch to "_" and

turn on the other units.

NOTES:

•It is recommended to use tl_e AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack

(_7 pg. 7).

•For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder carl be corlrlected

only to one device at a time. This camcorder can a/_o be

used as a recorder (_ 7_lag. ;7).

•If 5till Playback, Slow-Motion Pbyback, Fast-Forward or

Rewind is attempted with &e {amcorder omnected to a

video unit via the DV connectoc &e image will take on

an eflbct similar t. a c,doted mosaic pattern or it will

become bL_ck.

•Also refer t_; the instruction marlua/_ otthe connected

units.

JTo RS-232C

}_:::::::::::::::::::_

PC

* When connecting cables, open this cover.

connectors

arelocated

beneath the

cove_

To Video To S-Video

Output* Output

Audio Audio

Output LOutput R

Audio cable

(optional)

Video cable

(optional)

S-Video cabi_

(optional)

White to _ 1 Red to

AUDIO L IN LoJ AUDIO R IN

ToVIDEOIN* 11ToS-VID[OIN

Following tile illustration, connect tile camcorder and

tile VCR. Also refer to pg. 32 and 3L

Set the cai_/corder's Power Switch to "i_E_" turn on

the VCR's power, and insert tile dppro[)riate cassettes

in the can/corder and the V(R.

Engage the V(R's AUX and Record-Pause modes.

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

before the edit-in point. (-)nce it is reached, press _-/

H on the camcorder.

Press _/llll on the carncorder and engage the V(R's

Record mode.

Engage the V(R's Record-Pause n/ride and press

_-/l! on the can/corder.

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

stop tile V(R and camcrlrder when finished.

NOTES:

•You can use PLtyback Zoom (_ /lag. 40) or Playback

SIJecial Effects (_V_pg. 47) in step 5.

•Before you start dubbirlg, make sure that the indicatiorls

do riot appear orl tile connected TV. If they do, they are

bein_ reo;rded onto the new tape.

To choose whether or not the following displays appear

on the connected TV. . .

• Date/Ti rne

.... set "DISPLAY" to "C)N" or "OFF" in the Playback

Menu (_-T_ pg. 30).

• Tin/e Code

.... set "TIME (ODE" to "ON" or "OFF" in the Playback

Menu (_-T_ pg. _0).

•Playback Sound Mode Display

.... set the Power Switch to "[MJ". Press MENU/BRIGHT

and set "ON S( REEN" in the Date/Time Menu (_T_

pg. 18 20) to "ON" or "OFF". Then, set the Power

Switch bacl< to "_".

* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.

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owe,-Sw. .h Digi|alDubbing

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from tile

camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV

connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any

image or sound deterioration.

To DV IN/OUT The connectors are

located beneath

the cover.

DV cable (optional)

To DV IN/OUT Video unlt equipped

with DV connector

Make sure the caRlcorder;s power is off.

Connect tile camcorder to your video unit equipped

with a DV connector using a DV cable as shown in

the illustration.

Press l_ to play back the source tape.

While watching the playback on the monitor, engage

the DV connector-equipped video unit's record mode

from the spot on the source tape you want to begin

recording.

NOTES:

•It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger

as the power supply instead of the battery pack (_ z_ pg. 7).

•If the r_lnot_ contn_/is used wherl both tile player arid

rdcorder are/VC video unit_, both unit_ will perform tile

same operatiorl. To prdverlt this from happerling, press

tile buttons on both units.

•For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected

only t_ one device at a time, This camcorder can al_o be

used as a I_ecordeE

•Ira 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 tile DVcab/e is corlrlect_d correctly,

son_etimes the image may not appear in step 3If this

occurs, turrl off the power arid make corlrlections again.

•If "Playback Zoom" (_7 _pg. 4@, "Playback Special

Eflbcts" (_ 7_ pg. 4 7) or "Snapshot" is attempted during

playback, orlly the origirlal playback image recorded orl

tile tape is output fr_ln the DV IN/OUT connector.

To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder...

1. Turn the Power Switch to "[_".

2. Connect tile DV cable as shown in tile illustration and load a cassette to record on.

3. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to engage the Record-Pause mode. "DV IN" appears on the screen.

4. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start recording. "DV IN" changes to ,, I'i1_I_"

5. Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to engage the Record-Pause mode. "_" returns to

"DV IN".

@OTES:

•The image is dubbed using the r_cording mode selected in the Mod_ Menu (_ /pg. 1@.

•Digital Dubbing is i_erfom_ed irl tile sound mode rec_rrled orl tile original tape, regardless of tile currerlt

"SOUND MODE" setting (_ /pg. 2@.

•During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output fn;m the video or audio connect_rs.

2

Knob

insMlin9 TheBattery

Tile RM-V711 U Full-Function Remote (k)ntrol Unit

can operate this camcorder from a distance as well

as the basic operations (Playbacl<, Stop, Pause, F<lst-

Forward and Rewind) of your V(R. It also makes

additional playbacl< functions possible.

° The remote control isprovided with the GR-DVF21,

and is optionally available for the GR-DVF11.

• The remote control uses one lithium battery

((R2025).

Pull out tile battery holder while pressing the

knob as shown.

Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to

have the '%" marl<visible.

Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

° Read the caution concerning lithium batteries

(__-"pg. 2).

Remote sensor

Transmitted beam

effective area

5m (16 ft)

30 °

When using the remote control, be sure to point it

at the remote sensor. The illustration shows the

approximate transmitted beam effective area for

indoor rise.

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may

cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the

remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or

powerful lighting.

30 °

O@

C

Cq)

Cq)

RM-V711 U

Buttons With the camcorder's Power

Switch set to the camera position

("lit"or"@}").

Zoorn in/out (iL_" pg. 14)

Functions

With the camcorder's Power

Switch set to "_ ".

* This function is unavailable.

Il! PAUSE IN Connector 0__"pg. 43

0 Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (iL€*"pg. 40)

ODISPLAY Button 0__" pg. 20

SHIFT Button _-_"pg. 40

0SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons 0__"pg. 40

Left/Right Buttons o__" pg. 40

FADE/WIPE Button _-_"pg. 43

REW Button Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search

(z _"pg. 29)

EFFECT Button 0__" pg. 4 I

Gi EFFECT ON/OFF Button 0__" pg. 4 I

_) Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal.

{D START/STOP Button Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder.

AUDIO MONITOR Button _-_"pg. 31

MBR SET Button _-_"pg. 42

1_) Down Button 0__"pg. 40

A. DUB Button 0__"pg. 48

Up Button _-_" pg. 40

INSERT Button*

_) FF Button Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle

Search (0__" pg. 29)

PLAY Button Playback start (iL_" pg. 29)

PAUSE Button Pause (_-_" pg. 29)

_) STOP Button Stop (iL_"pg. 29)

R.A.EDIT Buttons 0__"pg. 42 47

Zo o11_1 BUttOnS--

SHIFT--

Left or SLOW--

Rewind Button

Right or SLOW--

Forward Button

Rel_1ote sensor

A

A

RM-V711 U

--Up Button

--Down Button

--PLAY

--PAUSE

--STOP

Normal playback Press T

I

To move image,

press _ (Right)

while keeping

SHIFT held down,

FEATURE:Slow-Motion Playback

PURPOSE:

To allow slow-speed search in either direction.

OPERATION:

1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press

PAUSE (1|) at the desired point.

2) Press SLOW (-41or I_-).After approx. 1 minute in Slow

Rewind or approx. 2 minutes in Slow Forward, normal

playback resumes.

[] To stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (_).

@OTES:

[] During Sh_w-Motion Playback, due t(_ di[jital image

processirlg, the picture may take on a nlosaic effect.

[] After SLOW(_I or I_) is pressed, the still image may be

displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue screen

f_)r a few secorlds. This is not a malfurlction.

[] There may be a small margin betweerl the slow-motion

playback start point you chose and the actual start

point for Slow-Motion Playback.

[] Durirlg Slow-Motion Playback, there will be distur-

barites in video and tile picture may seem unstable,

especially with steady images. This is not a malfurlc-

tion.

[] During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE (ll) to

pause playback.

FEATURE:Frame-By-Frame Playback

PURPOSE:

To allow frame-by4rame search.

OPERA TI 0 N:

1) To change from normal to Frame-By-Frame Playback,

press PAUSE (n) at the desired point.

2) Press PAUSE (n) repeatedly. Each time it is pressed, the

frame is played back.

FEATURE:Playback Zoom

PURPOSE:

To magnify the recorded image up to 4X at any time during

playbacl<.

OPERA TI 0N:

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

2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control.

Make sure the remote control is pointed at the

camcorder's rel-note sensor. Pressing T ZOOl-nSin.

3) You can move the image on screen around to find a

particular portion of thepicture. While holding down

SHIFT, press _ (Left), _ (Right), L_ (Up) and _._

(Down).

[]To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification

returns to normal. Or, press STOP (@) and then press

PLAY (_,-).

@OTES:

[] Zoom can also be used durinq slow-motion and still

playback.

[] Due to diqital image processirlq, the quality of the

image may suffer.

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PLAYBACK EFFECT

Select Menu

Remote sensor

A

A

PLAY--

EFFECT-- --EFFECT

ON/OFF

FEATURE:Playback Special Effects

PURPOSE:

To allow you to add creative effects to the playback

image.

OPERATION:

1) To start playbacl<, press PLAY (1_).

2) Point the remote COl_trol dt the camcorder's remote

sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBA( K EFFE( T

Select Menu appears.

3) Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by

pressing EFFECT. The selected function is activated

and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.

To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/

OFF on the remote control. Pressing it again re-

activates the selected effect.

To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2

above.

@OTES:

•Wherl some Playback Special Effects are used, the

Multi-Analyzer 4 arid Multi-Analyzer q Snapshot

modes (_/ I)g. 17) are riot awdlable.

The et}_cts that carl be used during playback are

Classic Film, Morlotorle, Sepia, Str_)be arid Video

E(ho. The effect_ work the same irl playback as they

did in r_cordirlg. Ret_r to page 24 f_)r more

inlbrmation,

RM-V711 U

SHIFTJ"

RM-V711U

mMBR SET

VCR CODE LIST

GE O O PHILIPS O O

OO @O

O O PANASONIC O O

OO O@

HITACHI O O O O

OO O0

JVC A OO O O

B0 0 RCA 0 0

cOO OO

MAGNAvOx O O O O

OO OO

O0 O0

O O SANYO OO

MITSUBISHI OOOO

0 0 SHARP 0 0

NEC OO O O

OOsONY O O

PHILIPS O O O O

O0 O0

O0 O0

O0

0 0 TOSHIBA 0 0

O0 O0

0 0 ZENITH 0 0

RandomAssemblel:difing [R.A.Edit]

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as

the source ))layer. You can select up to 8 "cuts" for

automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is

more easily performed when the RM-V711 U MBR

(Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your

brand of VCR (see VCR (ODE LIST), but can also be

perk)rmed by operating the VCR manually.

Before operation, mal<e sure the lithium battery is

installed in the remote control RM-V711 U (_-:_ pg. 38).

SET REMOTE/vcR cODE

Turn off the power to the VCR and point tile

remote towards the VCR's infiared sensor. Then,

referring tr) the VCR CODE LIST, press and hr)ld

MIBR SET, and press button (A) and then (B).

The code is automatically set once you release

MBR SET, and tile VCR's power comes on.

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

holding SHIFT, pressthe button on the remote

for the desired function. The functions the

remote can control (_rePLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF,

REW and VCR RE( STBY (you do not need to

press SHIFT for this one),

You are now ready to try Random Assemble

Editing.

IMPORTANT

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and

those of many other makers, it may not work with

yours or may offer limited functions.

NOTES:

•It the VCRk power does not come orl irl step 1, try

arlother o*de from the VCR CODE LIST.

•Some bmnrl_ ot V¢R rh* not c_)me on

aut_m_atically. In this case, turn the power on

manually and try step 2.

•If tile rdmotd cor}tR)l is r}ot able to c_)ntr_;I the V( R,

use the controls on the V(R.

• _Vherl the rdmote control's battdty furls ()tit, tile

VCR brand y_*u have set will be erased.

In that case, replace the oM battery with a new one

to reset tile V(R brand.

Conneftor cover*m.J I

To JLIP

White to _ Red to I

Audio ' _ Audio /

Output L1.1 Output R

/

Editing cable |

(provided) / cableS-Vide°

(optlona[)

Audio cab[ /

/

(optional) L

White to _ _ Red to

AUDIO _ _ AUDIO

L[N [_ [_ R[N

11

To Remote

PAUSE or

R.A.EDIT

TO Video

output*

To

S-Video

Output

Vkleo

cable

(optional

Yellow to

VIDEO IN*

To

S-VIDEO

IN

|.......... i

,!

* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.

**When connecting cables, open this cover.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Also refer to pg. _2 and _.

To CoRRect to:

[] A JVC VCR equlpped wlth a remote pause

connector .. ,

... connect the editing cable to the Remote

PAUSE connector.

[] A ]VC VCR not equipped wlth a remote

pause connector but equlpped with an R.A.

EDIT connector...

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

connector.

[] AVCR other than above...

... connect the editing cable to the RM-V711 U's

PAUSE IN connector.

Insert a recorded tape and set tile Power Switch to

Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and

engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR's

instructions).

SELECTSCENES

Press PLAY (1_) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on

tile ren/ote control. Make sure to Doillt tile rerf/ote

CORtFO[ at tile camcorder's remote sensor.

The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

If using a Fade/Wipe at tile beginning of tile scene,

press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.

°( ycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,

and stop when the one you want is displayed.

• You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the

beginning of Progral_ 1.

NOTE:

Bef_)r_Ranrh)m Assembl_ Editing, make sur_ the indicatiorls

oh)not appear on the TV rnorlit_)r. If they oh;, they wil/ be

recorded onto the rlew tape.

To choose whether or not the following displays appear

on the connected TV. . .

Date/Time

.... set "DISPLAY" to "C)N" or "OFF" in the Playback

Menu (_-/pg. 30).

Time Code

.... set "TIME (ODE" to "ON" or "OFF' in the Playback

Menu (_T_ pg. _0).

Playback Sound Mode Display

.... set the Power Switch to "[_'. Press MENU/BRIGHT

and set "ON S( REEN" in the Date/Time Menu

_'_/pg. 18 20) to "ON" or "OFF". Then, set the

Power Switch bacl< to "_".

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Random AssembLe

Editing Menu

Remote sensor

A

RM-V711U

EADE/WmE-- _ _'.

EEEECT-- --PLA

EDIT IN/OUT-- _ --R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

CANCEL

SELECTSCENES(cont.)

At tile beginning of the scene, press EDiT iN/OUT on

tile remote control. Tile Editdn position appears in

the Random Assemble Editing Menu.

At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The

Edit-Out position appears in the Random Assemble

Editing Menu.

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

FADE/WIPE.

o( ycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,

and stop when the one you want is displayed.

• If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an Edit-Out

point, the effect is automatically applied to the

following Editdn point.

• You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the end

of the last scene.

°When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is

included in the total time (this does not apply to

Picture Wipe/Dissolve).

If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT

(_ ," pg. 41).

Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes.

oTo change previously registered points, press

CANCEL on the remote control. The registered

points disappear, one at a time, from the most

recently registered point.

• If you are not using Fade/Wipe or Program AE with

special effects, repeat steps 6 and 7 only.

NOTES:

•Wherl choosing a scene, set Edit-lrl arid Edit-Outpoirlts so that there is arelatively large difference between

them.

•If the search time k_r an in-poirlt exceeds _ tT}ir}llte% the recording deck'_ Record-Starldby mode will be

canceled and editing will not take place.

•If there are blank portions be_*re or after the Editdn arid Edit_Out points, a blue screen may be included in

the edited verqon.

•Sirlce time codes register time only as accurately as second_, the time code total time may riot mat(h the

total pro;gram time exactl_

• Riffling off the camcorder% power erases all r_gistered Edit-lrl arid Edit-Out point_.

•If you select Sepia or M()notor_e mode from Program AE with special effects, you cannot use the Dissolve or

Black & White Fadet: In this case the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins blinking. Once the next

Edit-lrl poirlt is registered, the effect is turned off] R> combirle these effects, use Sepia or Monot_me during

recording, therl use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader durirlg Rand_m Assemble Editing.

Recording Start/Stop Button

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

Remote Sensor

RM-V7.U --STOP

REW--

FADE/WIPE-

EFFECT- _ _--PAUSE

EDIT IN/OUT-- _ --R,A,EDIT

ON/OFF

CANCEL. JI'----_VCR REC

STBY

AUTOMATic EDiTiNG TO vcR

Rewind the tape in tile camcorder to the beginning of

tile scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (eli).

Point the remote control towards the V(R's remote

sensor and press VCR REC STBY (@|1), or manually

engage the V(R's Record-Pause mode.

Press tile Recording Start/Stop Button on tile

camcorder. Editing proceeds as programed, right

through to the end of the last registered scene.

•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does

not start editing.

°When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters

the Pause mode, and the recordillg decl< enters its

Record-Sta ndby mode.

•If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will

be dubbed all the way to the end automatically.

Engage tile Stop modes for the camcorder and the

V( R.

To mal<ethe R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press

R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.

NOTES:

•Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on tile remote control clears

all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing.

•When tile editing cable is connected to the remote

control's Pause fll c_nnector 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 (_ ,_ pg. 16).

Program1

OT _ ;

Random Assemble

Edlting Menu

RM-V711U

ForMoreAccurate@ifin9

Some V(Rs mal<e tile transition from Record-Standby to

Record mode t\lster than others, Even if you begin editing

for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time,

you may lose scenes yrlu wanted, or find that yrlu have

recorded scenes you did not want, For a cleanly edited

tape, confirm and adjust tile timing of the cai_/corder

against your VCR.

DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING

Play bacl< the tape in tile camcorder, then point the

remote control at the Cal_/corder_s remote sensrlr and

press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.

The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1

only. In order to check V(R and camcorder timing,

select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-

In point.

Play back tile dubbed scene.

• If any images from the scene prior to tile

transition you chose for your Edit-In point were

recorded, that means your VCR moves too quicl<ly

from Record-Pause to Record mode.

• If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the

VCR is slow to start recording.

........ -,.- -- --R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

EN47

MENU/BRIGHTDial ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER

TIMING

Display

Playback Menu

Point tile remote control at tile camcorder's remote

sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to mal<e tile

Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then

press MENU/BRIGHT. The Playback Menu appears.

Move tile highlight bat to "SYNCHRC)" by rotating

MENU/BRIGHT, then press it. The value for

"SYNCHRO" is highlighted.

Based on tile diagnostics performed _'z/pg. 46), you

car/ now increase the V(R's speed by rotating

MENU/BRIGHT downward. You car/also slow drlwn

tile VCR's speed by rotating MENU/BRIGHT upward.

The adjustment range is from 1.) to +1. _ seconds, in

0.1 -second increments.

Press MENU/BRIGHT twice.

Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning

with step 4 on page 4).

NOTES:

•Belbr_ i_erlbrming actual Random Assembl_ Editing, do

al_w Random Assembl_ Editing trial furls to check

whether the value you have input is al_l_ropriate or not,

and make adjustment_ accordingly.

•D_l_ending on tile r_cord_, ther_ may be situations

where tile timing difference cannot be fully corrected.

AudioDubbing

The audio track can be customized only when recorded in

the _2 kHz mode (_T_ pg. 20).

@O'[E$:

•Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at

48 kHz, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a

blank portion of a tape.

•To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the

television, make connections (_ ,_ pg, 32),

Play back the tape to locate the point where editing

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

press PAUSE (ll). "Ill@" appears.

Press PLAY (1_), then begin "narrating".

Speak into the microl)hone.

oTo pause dubbing, press PAUSE (ll).

Power Swih-h

To e/c Au ( ) Du bb /g, press PAUSE (11), tl3en STOP

3eaker (m).

Remote sensor

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mkrophone

AUDIO--

MONITOR

DISPLAY--

PLAY--

RM-V711 U

--A.DUB

--PAUSE

--STOP

NOTES:

•When editin_ onto a tape that was recorded at _2 kHz,

the old and new soundtracks are recorded separatel)<

•To select the desired sound for pbyback, prdss AUDIO

MONITOR on the remote control,

•If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound

may be disrupted. Make surd you only edit recorded

ar_as,

•If teedback or howling occur_ during TV Playback, move

the calncord_r_ microphone away from the TV, or turn

down the TV'_ w*lume,

•Sound is not heard t;'om the speaker durin_ Audio

Dubbing:

•If you change from 32 kHz to 48 kHz in mid-recordin_

and then use the tape _;r Audio Dubbing, it is not

effective from the point where 48 kHz recording began.

•During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes

recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded at 48 kHz or a

blank portion, Audio Dubbin_ stops and "ERROR. f REFER

MANLML" appears,

Recording sound Display Output sound

FULL SOUND Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereo.

32 kHz S(-)UND 2 New track is output on both "L" and "R" channels in stereo.

S(-)UND 1 Original track is output on both "L" and "R" channels in stereo.

If,afterfollowingthestepsinthechartbelow,theproblemstillexists,[)lease consult your nearest IV( dealer.

etc.) might prevent it from functioning i}roperly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery

pacl<, AC Power Adapter/Battery ( harger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed

as usual from the beginning.

L No power is supplied. L • The power is not connected L • ( onnect the AC Power

properly. Adapter/(harger securely

°The battery is dead. (_T_ pg. 7).

•Replace the dead battery

with a fully charged one

(_T_pg.6, 7).

2. "SET DATE/TIME[" 2. •The built-in clocl<'s 2. •( onnect the camcorder to

appears, rechargeable lithium battery an A( outlet using the A(

is discharged. Power Adapter/( harger for

•The previously set date/time over 24 hours to charge the

is erased, clock's lithium battery

(_-7_pg.8).

3. Recording cann(,t be 3.

performed.

• Tile tape's erase protection

switch is set to "SAVE".

• The Power Switch is set to

• "TAPE END" appears.

• The cassette's cover is (,pen.

3. • Set tile tape's erase

protection switch to "RE("

(_7_ pg. %.

• Set the Power Switch to any

position except "1_" or

"OFF" (_7_ pg. 1_).

• Replace with new cassette

(_7- pg. 9).

• Close the cassette's cover.

4. There is no picture. 4. • Tile camcorder is not getting 4. • Turn the camcorder's power

power, or some other off and on again

malfunction exists. (_T_ pg. 12).

5. Some functions are not 5. • The Power Switch is set to 5. • Set the Power Switch to

available using MENU/ "r_ ". "[_" (_7_pg. 1 _).

BRIGHT.

6. The focus does not adjust 6. • Focus is set to "MANUAL". 6. • Set Focus to "AUTO"

automatically. • The recording was done in a (_-7_ pg. 25}.

dark [}lace, or the COlltrast • Clean the lens and check

was low. the focus again (_:_ pg. 54).

• The lens is dirty or covered

with condensation.

7. The cassette will not load 7. • The cassette is in the wrong 7. • Set it in the right position

properly, position. (_7_ pg. 9).

•The battery's charge is low. •Install a fully chmged

battery ('_ ,_ pg. 6, 7).

8. Snapshot mode cannot be 8. oThe Squeeze mode is 8. •Disengage the Squeeze

used. selected, mode C_ ,_ pg. 19).

9. The Snapshot color Iool<s 9.

strange.

9. oTl/e light source or the

subject does not include

white. Or there are various

different light sources

behind the subject.

• Find a white subject and

compose your shot so that it

also appears in the frame

(_7" pg. 17).

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10. Digital Zoom does not

work,

10. • 16X optical zoom is

selected.

The Video Echo mode is

activated.

Picture Wipe or Dissolve are

being used in a scene

transition.

l0. ° Turn off tile Video Echo

mode (_; pg. 24).

°Wait until the Picture Wipe

or Dissolve effects are

completed (_-; pg. 22, 23).

IL Program AE with special I L • The Power Switch is set to IL ° Set the Power Switch to

effects and Fade/Wipe "[] ". "[_] ".

Effects do nrlt work.

12. The Black & White Fader 12. • The Sepia or Monotone 12. • Turn off Sepia and

does not work. mode is activated. Monotone (_-; pg. 24).

13. The Dissolve function does

not work,

13. • The Sepia, Monotone or

Slow Shutter mode of

Program AE with special

effects is activated.

The Squeeze n/ride is

selected.

• The previously selected

mode of Program AE with

special effects was changed

after the last selected scene

for editing was registered.

14. The Picture Wipe and 14.

Dissolve functions do not

work,

•The last selected editing

scene is ending.

• At the end of the last

selected scene for editing,

the Power Switch was set to

"OFF".

• The power is off.

15. •The Slow Shutter mr)de is

activate(].

The Squeeze or ( inema

mode is selected in the

Mode Menu.

15. The picture wipe function

dr)esn't work.

13. • Turn off Sepia, Monotone r)r

Slow Shutter before adding

Dissolve to a scene

transition (_-; pg. 24).

• Make sure that the Squeeze

mode in the Mode Menu is

set to "OFF" (_; pg. 19).

oMake sure you have

selected the mode of

Program AE with special

effects you want before

starting editing

(_-; pg. 24).

14. Select Picture Wipe or

Dissolve before beginning

recording. The effects are

then automatically activated

(_7_ pg. 22).

• Do not turn off the

camcorder's pr)wer after

setting Edit-In and Edit-Out

points, as they will all be

erased (_7_ pg. 22).

• The call/corder automati-

cally shuts off after 5

minutes have elapsed in the

Record-Standby mode.

Make sure yOU cr)ntinue

operations within 5 mii_utes

after engaging Record-

Standby mode (_ ;pg. 22).

15. • Make sure the Squeeze

mode, Cinema mode, or

Slow Shutter mode is not

activated when prel_aring to

use the Picture Wipe

function (_7_ pg. 19, 24).

EN5 /

76. Scene transition does not

go as expected.

17. The Video Echo mode

does I/Ot worl<.

21. When shooting a subject

illuminated by bright light,

vertical lines appear.

76. • When using "Picture Wipe/

Dissolve" (¢ ,_ pg. 22), there

is a delay of a fraction of a

second between the

previous record stop-point

and the Dissolve start-point.

This is normal, but this slight

delay becomes especially

noticeable when shooting a

t\_st-moving subject or

during rapid panning.

17. • The Picture Wipe or

Dissolve functions are in use.

•The Squeeze mode is selected

in tile Mode Menu.

• A Fat]e-In or Fade-Out is in

progress.

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75,

17. • Make sure the Squeeze

mode is set to "OFF"

(_ pg. 18, 19).

• Do not try to use the Vide()

Echo mode during a Fade-In

or Fade-Out (_ ,_pg. 24).

_8. Even when Slow Shutter is _8. • When shooting in the darl<, _8. • If you want tile lighting to

not selected, the image tile unit becomes highly look more natural, set GAIN

looks like it is activate(], sensitive to light and the UP to "AGC" or "OFF" in

image takes on an effect the Mode Menu (_ ,_ pg. 18,

similar to Slow Shutter. 19).

19, There is no strobe when 19, • The Picture Wipe or 19, • Do not try to use the Classic

the ( lassic Film or Strobe Dissolve function is in use. Film or Strobe mode during

mode is activated, a scene transition

(_-? pg. 24).

20. White Balance cannot be 20. • The Sepia or Monotone 20. • Turn off Sepia or Monotone

activated, mode is activated, before setting White

Balance (_ ,_ pg. 24).

21. • This is a resuh of exceed- 21.

ingly high contrast, and is

not a malfunction.

22. • This is not a malfunction.

23. • "DISPLAY" is set to "OFF" in

tile Date/Time Menu.

• Self-Recording is performed.

24. • "(-)N SCREEN" is set to

"OFF" in the Date/Time

Menu.

• You have made the

indicators disappear.

22. When tile screen is under

direct sunlight during

shooting, tile screen

becomes red or black for

an instant.

23. During recording, tile date/

time does not appear.

24. The indicators and

messages do not appear.

22.

23. ,_Set "DISPLAY" to "ON" in

tile Date/Time Menu

(_? pg. 21 ).

• During Self-Recording, the

date/time does not appear

(_T_ pg. 13).

• Set "INDI( ATION" to "ON"

in the Date/Time Menu

(_-_ pg. 21 ).

24. • Set "C)N SCREEN" to "C)N"

in tile Date/Time Menu

(_T_ pg. 21 ).

•Set "INDICATION" to "ON"

in the Date/Time Menu

(_? pg.21).

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25. Images on tile LCD

monitor appear dark or

whitidl.

25. • In [)laces subject to low 25. • Adjust tile brightness and

temperature, images become angle of the L(D monitor

daft< due to the characteristics (_T_ pg. 12).

of the L(D monitor. When

this happens, tile displayed

colors differ from those that

are actually recorded. This is

not a defect of the camcorder.

When the LCD monitor's

fluorescent light reaches the

end of its service life,

images on the LCD monitor

become darl<. Consuh your

nearest IV( dealer.

26. The rear of the LCD 26. • The light used to illuminate 26. • Close the LCD monitor to

monitor is hot. the LCD monitor causes it to turn it off or set the Power

become hot. Switch to "OFF", and let the

unit cool down.

27. Tile indicators and the 27.

image color on the LCD

monitor are not clear.

28. Tile LCD monitor or

viewfinder indications

blinl<.

29. Colored bright spots

appear all over the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder.

22. • This may occur when tile

surt\lce or tile edge of the

L(D monitor is pressed.

28. "CeRtain Fade/VVipe effects,

certain modes of Program AE

with special effects, "DIS"

and other functions that

cannot be used together are

selected at the same time.

29. • The LCD monitor and the

viewfinder are made with

high-precision technology.

However, black spots or

bright spots of light (red,

green or blue) may appear

constantly on the LCD

monitor or the viewfindec

These spots are not recorded

on the tape. This is not due to

any defect of the unit.

(Effective clots: more than

99.99%)

28. " Re-read the sections

covering Fade/Wipe effects,

Program AE with special

effects and "DIS"

(_ pg. 19, 22 24}.

3,2. , Your TV has AV input

terminals, butt is not set to its

VI DE(-) mode.

The cassette's coveR is open.

29.

30. During recording, sound 30. • This is normal. 30.

cannot be heard.

31. Play, Rewind and Fast- 31. • The Power Switch is not set 31. • Set the Power Switch to

Forward functions do not to "_". "_" (_-T_ pg. 29).

worl<.

32. The tape is moving, but

there is no picture.

3,2. • Set the TV to the mode or

channel appropriate for

video playbacl< (z7* pg. _2,

_3}.

Close the cassette's cover

(_T_pg.9).

33. Tile LCD monitor

indications are distorted. 33. •During playback of an

unrecorded portion, High-

speed Search and still

playback, LCD monitor

indications appear distorted.

This is nrlt a defect.

33.

34. Images on the LCD 34. • The speal<er volume is too 34. • Turn the speal<er w)lume

monitor are jittery, great, down (_ ,_ pg. 29).

35.

35. The LCD rnonito_? the

viewfinder and the lens

have become dilty rex.

fingerprints).

36. An unusual marl< appears.

37. An error indication

rE01 E06) appears.

38. The charger indicator oil

the AC Power Adapter/

Charger does not light.

39. Tile recording mode

indicator "LP" blinl<s.

35. • Wipe them gently with a

soft cloth. Wiping strongly

can cause damage.

36.

32'. • A malfunction of some I<ind 32'.

has occurred. In this case

the camcorder's functions

become unusable.

40. Picture does not appear on

the L(D monitor.

42. When the camcr)rder is

connected via the DV

connector_ the calT_corder

does nr)t operate.

38. • The temperature of the 38.

battery is extremely higMow.

• ( harging is difficult in

[)laces subject to extremely

higMow temperatures.

39. • This occurs when recording 39.

in tile LP mode is not

available. Ariel the indicator

blinl<s, the recording mode

switches to "SP" and

recording goes on.

40. °The lens cap is attached. 40.

• The LCD monitor is not

open at an angle of over 45

degrees.

•The LCD rnr_nitor's

brightness setting is too

dark.

36. • Checl< tile section of tile

manual that explains L(D

monitor/viewfinder

indications (_-T_ pg. 60, 61).

• Remove the power supply

(battery pacl<, etc.) and wait a

few m incites for the indication

to clean When it does, you

can resume using the

camcoMen If the indication

remains even though you

repeat the above two or three

times, please consult your

nearest JVC dealer.

To protect the battery, it is

recommended to chalge it

in [)laces with a temperature

of 10%: to 35°C: (gOT to

95°F) (_ pg. 55).

• Remove the lens cap

(_7 pg. 12).

Open tile LCD rnonitor to

an angle of over 45 degrees.

• Adjust the brightness of the

LCD rnonitor Cz,_ pg. 12).

•If the monitor is ti hed

upward to 180 degrees,

open it fully Cz,_ pg. 12).

41. When tile image is printed 47. • This is not a malfunction. 47. • By recording with "DIS"

from the printer, a black activated (_z_ pg. 19) this

bar appears at the bottorn can be avoided.

of the screen.

42. • The DV cable was plugged/ 42.

unplugged with power

tllrlled on.

• Turn the camcorder's power

off and on again, then

operate it.

After Use

Turn off tile camcorder.

Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor.

Slide OPEN/ElECT in the direction of the arrow,

then swing the cassette cover r)pen until it locks.

The cassette holder opens automatically.

Remove the cassette.

Press "PUSH HERE" to close the cassette holder,

then close the cassette cover.

Close and lock the LCD monitor.

Slide BATTERYRELEASEand remove the battery

!)acl<.

Replace the lens ca[) over the lens.

OPEN/ErECT Switch

PUSH HERE

PUSH OPEN Button

CleaningTheCamcorder

To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft

cloth.

Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it

well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again

with a dry cloth.

Open the LCD monitor and wipe gently with a

soft cloth. Be careful not to damage tile

monitoc Closethe LCD monitor.

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

then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical

position. Carefully lift the plastic tab on the

bottom of the viewfindet_ and ol)en tile cover

@

Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at

the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the

interior of the viewfinder with it O.

Replace the lens cap, Fnaking sure it locks in

[)lace. Tilt the viewfinder back to the horizontal

position.

NOTES:

•Avoid using stron_ cleaning ag,ent_ such as benzine

or alcohol,

•Cleaning should be done only after the battery

pack has beerl r_ntoved or other power unit_ have

been disconnected.

•Mohl may f_*rm if the lens is left dirty,

• _Vherl using aclearler or d_emically treated cloth

r_f_r to the cautions of each product.

Cassette holder

BATTERY RELEASE Switch

Remove.

Bottom of viewfinder

Blower brush

Cover

II

Whenusing the AC Power Adapter/Charger in

areas other than the USA

[] The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic vohage selection in the AC range from

110 V to 240 V.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unit's power cord to an

A( wall outlet other than American National

Standard (73 series type use an AC plug adapter,

called a "Siemens Plug", as shown.

For this AC plug adapter, consuh your nearest JVC

dealer.

Video Light

DANGER

[] The video light can become extremely A

hot. Do not touch it either while in

ol)eration or soon after turning it off,

otherwise serious injury may result.

[] Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

iFnmediately after using the video light, since it

remains extremely hot for some time.

[] When operating, I<eep a distance of about }(i) cm

(I 1-13/16") between the vide() light and per)pie or

objects.

[] Do not use Ileal flammable or explosive materials.

[] It is recommended that you consuh your nearest

IV(-: dealer for replacing the video light.

Battery Packs

y cap

Tile supplied battery pacl< is a lithiumdon battery.

Before using the supplied battery pacl< or an

optional battery pacl<, be sure to read the following

ca uti ORS:

1. To avoid hazard...

.... do not burn.

.... do not short<ircuit the terminals. When

transporting, make sure the provided battery

cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap

is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

.... do not modify or disassemble.

.... do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60'C (140%), as this may cause the

battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.

.... use only specified chargers.

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

.... do not subject to unnecessary shocl<.

.... charge in an environlT/ent where telT/peratlJres

are within the tolerances shown in the chart

below. This is a chemical reaction type

battery cooler temperatures impede chemical

reaction, while warlT/er temperatures can

prevent complete charging.

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

to high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life.

.... fully charge and then fully discharge the

battery every 6 months when storing the

battery pacl< over a long period time.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when

not ill use, (is some machilles use current even

when switched off.

NOTES:

[] It is normal tbr the battery pack to be wann after

charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging ............... 10'C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)

Operation ............. 0';C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage ................. 10'C to 30'C ( 14T to 86'F)

[] Recharging time is based on room temperature of

20°C (68°Fk

[] The k)wer the teml_erature, the longer recha)_ing

takes.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

1. During use...

.... mal<e sure the cassette bears the Mini DV

mark.

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded

tapes automatically erases tile previously

recorded video and audio signals.

.... mal<e sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

.... do not load and unload the cassette

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at

all. This slackens the tape and can resuh in

damage.

.... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes

the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes...

.... away from heaters rlr other heat sources.

.... out of direct sunlight.

.... where they won't be subject to unnecessary

shr)ck or vibration.

.... where they won't be exposed to strong

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

n/r)tors, transforl_Ners or magnets).

.... vertically, in their original cases.

LCD Monitor

t. To prevent damage to the I_CD monitor,

DO NOT...

.... push it strongly or apply any shocl<s.

.... [)lace the camcorder with the L(D monitor on

the bottom.

2. To prolong service Jife...

.... aw>id rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD

monitor use.

These are not malfunctions:

°While using the camcorder, the surface around the

L(D monitor and/or the back of the L(D monitor

may heat up.

°If you leave power on for a long time, the surface

around the L(D monitor becomes hot.

4. To protect the unit, DO NOT...

.... allow it to become wet.

.... drop the unit (ir strike it against hard objects.

.... subject it to shocl< or excessive vibration

during transportation.

.... I<eep tile lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods.

.... expose the lens to direct sunlight.

.... carry it by holding the L(D monitor or the

viewfinder.

.... swing it excessively when using the shrlulder

strap or the grip.

5. Dirty heads (:an cause the following problems:

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT...

.... open the camcorder's chassis.

.... disassemble rlr modify the unit.

.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pacl<.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in

/Ise.

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

to enter the unit.

.... remove the battery pacl< or disconnect tile

power supply while the power is on.

.... leave the battery pacl< attached when the

cal_lcorder is not ill use.

2. Avoid using the unit...

.... in [)laces subject to excessive humidity or dust.

.... in [)laces subject to soot or steam such as BleaR"

a cooldng stove.

.... in [)laces subject to excessive shocl< or

vibration.

.... near a television set.

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speal<ers, broadcasting anten-

nas, etc.).

.... in [)laces subject to extremely high (over 40'C

or 104%) or extremely low (under 0'C or 32%)

temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit...

.... in [)laces of over 50';C (122T).

.... in [)laces where humidity is extremely low

(below }5%) or extremely high (above 80%).

.... in direct sunligbt.

.... in a close(] car in summer.

.... near a heater.

• No picture during playbacl<.

° Blocl<s of noise appear during playbacl<.

• During recording, the Head Clog Warning

indicator "_" appears.

In such cases, use an optional Cleaning Cassette.

Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used

more than once consecutively, damage to the

video heads may result. After the camcorder

[)lays back k)r about 20 seconds, it stops

automatically. Also refer to the (leaning

Cassette's instructions.

If, after using the Cleaning Cassette, the problems

still exist, consuh your nearest JVC dealer.

Mechanical moving [)arts used to move the vide()

heads and video tape tend to become dirty and

worn ()tit over time. In order to II/ailltain a clear

picture at all times, periodic check-ups are

recommended after using the unit for about

1,000 hours. For periodic checl<-ups [)lease

consult your nearest JVC dealer.

How To Handle A CD-ROM

• Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface

(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write

anything or put a sticker on either the front or

back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently

wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center

hole using a circular iT_otion.

•Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning

spray.

° Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror

surface.

• Dr) not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or

humid environment. I<eep it away from direct

sunlight.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : GR-DVF21U

Trade Name : JVC

Responsible party : US JVC CORP.

Address : 1700 V,dley Road Wayne,

N. I. 07470

Telephone Number : 973-315 5000

This device complies with Part 15 of FC( Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation.

Change fir modifications not approved by tile

party responsible for compliance could w)id tile

user's authr)rity to operate tile equipment. This

equipment has been tested and found to

comply with tile limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the F(( Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmfl_l interference in a

residential installatir)n. This equipment

generates, uses, and car/radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with tile instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur ill a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which car/be

determined by turning the equipment off and

on, tile user is encouraged to try to correct tile

interference by one or more of the follow[ %

I]/easu res:

Reorient r)r relocate tile receiving antenna.

Increase tile separation between tile equip-

n/ent (lll(] receiver.

Connect tile equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

Consult tile dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

About moisture condensation,..

• You have r)bserved that pouring a cold liquid

into a glass will cause drops of water to form

on the glass' outer surface. This same

phenoiT/enon occurs r)n tile head drum of a

camcorder when it is moved from a cool

[)lace to a warm [)lace, after heating a cold

room, under extrel-nely humid conditions or

in a [)lace directly subjected to the cool air

from an air cr)nditioner.

• Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

damage to the vide{) tape, and can lead to

internal damage to the camcr)rder itself.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consult your local IV( dealer.

Tile camcorder isa iTficrocr)lT/puter<r)ntrolled

device. External noise and interference (from a

TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function-

ing prr)perly. In such cases, first disconnect its

power supply unit (battery pacl<, AC Power

Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few

minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as

usual from the beginning.

This Class B digital apparatus cr)mplies with

Canadian I(ZS-O0 _.

(]et appareil num@ique de la classe Best

cr)nforme _1la norme NMB-O0 } du (anada.

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Controk Connectors

Battery Release Switch

[BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. _-_ pg. 7

_) PUSH (-)PEN Button ............................... _:" pg. 9

(_ Video Light Switch

[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/()N]

(GR-DVF21 only} ................................. _:" pg. 15

{_ OPEN/ElECT Switch ............................... _--_ pg. 9

_ Snapshot Button [SNAPSHO] ............. _'-* pg. 17

(_) • Power ZOOIT/ Level [T/W] .................. _--_ pg. 14

• Speal<er Volume Contr(!l ]VOL.[ ........ _--_ pg. 29

_} • MENU/BRIGHT Dial

]+, , PUSH[ ................................. _--" pg. 8, 18

• L(D Monitor Brightness Control ........ _7" pg. 12

(_ Snapshot Mode Button [MODE] ........... _T* pg. 17

(_ Recording StaB't/Stop Button .................. _T* pg. 12

{_) Power Switch [1_I_ OFF, [I, _] ...... _T* pg. 13

_) Rewind Button JREWI .......................... _T* pg. 29

_) St()[) Button ]STOP] .............................. _T_ pg. 29

(_ Fast-Forward Button ]FF] ...................... _T* pg. 29

Play/Pause Button [PLAY/PAUSE] ......... _-T_ pg. 29

_ Diopter Adjustment (ontrol ................. _T _ pg. 11

The connectors _ to _ are located beneath a cover.

1_ Video Output Connector. ..................... _-T_ pg. 32

Audio Output Coilnector ILl ................ _T* pg. 32

S-Video Output ( onnector ................... _7 _ pg. 32

O Audit) Output Coiqnector [R[ ................ ZT* pg. _2

_) DC IN ( onnector. .................................. _7" pg. 7

J Terminal ]JLIP (Jrlint Level Intert\lce Protocr!l)

( onnector[ .......................................... _7" pg. 43

•Connect the editing cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing ('_ ,_ pg. 42 47).

It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

such as a personal conlputer.

For further details, consult your nearest IV(::

dealer.

lLIP-controlled editing from the camcorder to a

VCR is not possible if the VCR is not equipped

with a I terminal.

l_ PC ( onnector (GR-DVF21 only) ........... _T_ pg. 34

It is used to connect the camcorder to the serial

port of a personal coFnputer.

For further details, consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

t_) Digital Vide() Connector

]DV IN/OUT[ (i.linl<*) .................... _'T_ pg. _5, _7

• i.Link refers to the IEEE13944 995 industr_

specification and extensions thereof. The !_ logo

is used for products compliant with the i.Linl<

stalldard.

Indicators

[] Power Lamp ........................................ _-7_ pg. 13

Other Parts

Battery Pack Mount ............................... _-7_ pg. 7

•Camera Sensor

Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor

necessary for shooting is builtqn here.

• Remote Sensor .................................. _T* pg. 38

[] Video Light (GR-DVF21 only) ............... _-:_ pg. 15

[] Stereo Microphone .............................. _T_ pg. 48

[] Viewfinder. .......................................... _T* pg. 11

[] Speaker ............................................... _-7_ pg. 29

[] Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... _7_ pg. 11

[] Grip Strap ............................................ _-7_ pg. 11

[] L(D Monitor. ...................................... _7_ pg. 12

[] Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... _T_ pg. 11

[] Stud Hole ............................................ _-T_ pg. 11

LCDMo.itor/Viewfi.deri.dicatio.s Duri.gRecordi.g

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_)* Displays the operation mode position. (2 T"pg. 13)

0) Appears when Auto Slow Shutter is engaged ("GAIN UP" is set to "AUTO"). (_-T"pg. 19)

G Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. (2 7_ pg. 19)

(_ Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer ("DIS") is engaged. (_T_ pg. 19)

_* Appears when in the Record-Standby mode. (2T_ pg. 12)

(_}* Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). (2 T_ pg. "l0)

_}* Displays the tape remaining time. (2T_ pg. "l2)

(_) Appears during recording. (_-T_ pg. "l2)

Appears while the tape is running. (2T_ pg. "l2)

_._ Appears when taking a Snapshot. (_-T_ pg. "l7)

Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind. (_-T_pg. 20)

(_) Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder. (_-T_ pg. 20)

_* Displays the date/time. (_-T_ pg. 21)

_4_ Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor. (2T_ pg. 12)

_-_ Appears when the iris is locked. (_-T_ pg. 27)

_ Appears when the focus is adjusted manually. (2T_ pg. 25)

_ Appears when the exposure is adjusted. (2T_ pg. 26)

(_) Appears when the white ba[am:e is adjusted. (2T_ pg. 28)

_9) Displays the se[eded Program AE with special effects. (_T_ pg. 24)

_ Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. (_-T_ pg. 22)

_ Appears during zooming. (2T_ pg. 14)

_) Zoom [eve[ indicator

(_) Approximate zoom ratio

* :Setting "INDI( ATION" to "OFF" in the Date/Time Menu lets you remove indications marl<ed with * from the

screen (_ ,* pg. 21).

EN6]

LCDMo@or/ViewffnderindicationsDuringPlayba&

.....

NO.

©

©

Function

Displays the sound mode. (;L_ pg. 31 )

Displays the tape speed.

Appears while a tape is running.

: Playback

:Fast-Forward/Shuttle search

: Rewind/Shuttle search

I! : Pause

I[1_ : Forward slow-motion

_la! :Reverse slow-motion

@ : Audio Dubbing

I1[@ : Audio Dubbing Pause

Displays the date/time. (_L_ pg. 31 )

BRIGHT: Displays the brightness of

the LCD monitor. (_ pg. 12)

VOLUME: Displays the speaker volume.

(_ _ pg. 29)

Displays the time code. (_-_" pg. 31 )

Warning[ndkations

Indications Function

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level: high Cii'il-C3_]-C:3g-c-'-I

Remaining power level: exhausted I

As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator ,-'--q blinks.

When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.

Appears when no tape is loaded, or when the erase protection tab is set to "SAVE".

(_7_ pg. 9)

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. (_ y pg. 56)

rye

O

]Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, the camcorder turns

off automatically.

TAPE[ Appears for 10 seconds after power is turned on if there is no tape loaded.

LENS COVER Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.

TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. (_ y pg. 13)

• Appears when the date/time is not set. (_T pg. 8)

SET DATE/TIME! • Appears when the clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the previously set date/

time is erased. (_T pg. 8)

ERROR! Appears when Audio Dubbing is unavailable. (_ y pg. 48)

REFER MANUAL

The error indications (E01 -- E06) show what type of maffunction has occured. When

an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove the power

E01 -- E06 supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does,

you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest IVC

dealer. (_y pg. 53)

A

AC Power Adapter/Charger .................... _-T_ pg. 6, 7

Audio Dubbing ........................................ _-T_ pg. 48

Auto Focus ............................................... _T* pg. 25

Auto Shut off ...................................... _-T_ pg. 13, 29

B

Battery Low .............................................. _-T_ pg. 61

Battery Pack ..................................... _-T_ pg. 6, 7, 55

Brighten The LCD Monitor. ...................... :T* pg. 12

Built-in Clock's Lithium Battery .................. _-T_ pg. 8

C

Charge The Battery Pack ............................ _-T_ pg. 6

( inema .................................................... _T* pg. 19

Classic Film ............................................. sT " pg. 24

Clean The ( amcorder .............................. _-T_ pg. 54

( onnections ........................... _T* pg. 7, _2 _7, 43

D

Darken The LCD Monitor ........................ :T* pg. 12

Date/Time Display ............................. _-T_ pg. 21, _1

Date/Time Settings ..................................... _T* pg. 8

Demonstration Mode ............................... _T* pg. 20

Digital Dubbing ....................................... _-T_ pg. }7

Digital Zoom ..................................... _T* pg. 14, 19

DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ................... _-T_ pg. 19

Diopter Adjustment .................................. _-T_ pg. 11

Dubbing .................................................. _T* pg. 36

E

Erase Protection ......................................... ZT* pg. 9

Exposure Control ..................................... _-T_ pg. 26

F

Fade-ln/C)ut ............................................. :T* pg. 22

Fast-Forward The Tape ............................. _-T_ pg. 29

G

Gain Up ................................................... _-T_ pg. 19

Grip Adjustment ....................................... _T* pg. 11

I

Ms ........................................................... _T _ pg. 27

Ms Lock ................................................... _T _ pg. 27

I

Journalistic Shooting ................................ _-T_ pg. 1

/

L(D Monitor/Viewfinder Indications ... :T* pg. 60, 61

Load A Tape ............................................... _-T_ pg. 9

M

Manual Focus .......................................... _-T_ pg. 25

Mode Menu ............................................. _T* pg. 19

Monotone ................................................ _-T_ pg. 24

Motor Drive Mode ................................... _-T_ pg. 17

P

Picture Wipe/Dissolve .............................. _-T_ pg. 22

Playback Menu ........................................ _-T_ pg. _0

Playback Special Effects ........................... :T* pg. 29

Playback Zoom ........................................ _-T_ pg. 29

Power Switch Position ............................. :T* pg. 1

Program AE With Special Effects .............. :T* pg. 24

Provided Accessories ................................. _-T_ pg. 5

R

Random Assemble Editing ................ _-T_ pg. 42 47

Record-Standby ....................................... _T _ pg. 12

Recording Menu ...................................... _T* pg. 19

Recording Mode ...................................... _-T_ pg. 10

Remote ( ontrol ........................................ _T _ pg. 38

Rewind The Tape ..................................... _-T_ pg. 29

S

Self-Recording ......................................... _-T_ pg. 13

Sepia ........................................................ _-T_ pg. 24

Set Remote Control/V( R (:()de ................. _T* pg. 42

Shoulder Strap Attachment ....................... _-T_ pg. 11

Shuttle Search .......................................... zT * pg. 29

Shutter Speed ........................................... zT * pg. 24

Slow-Motion Playback ............................. _-T_ pg. 29

Slow Shutter. ............................................ zT * pg. 24

Snapshot Mode ........................................ _-T_ pg. 17

Sound Mode ............................................ zT * pg. 31

Specifications ........................................... zT * pg. 63

Squeeze ................................................... _-T_ pg. 19

Still Playback ........................................... zT * pg. 29

Strobe ...................................................... _-T_ pg. 24

System Menu ........................................... _-T_ pg. 20

T

Tele Macro ............................................... _-T_ pg. 2o

Time (-:()de ............................................... _T* pg. 16

Tripod Mounting ...................................... _-T_ pg. 11

Twilight .................................................... _T * pg. 24

U

Unload A Tape ........................................... _-T_ pg. 9

V

Video Echo .............................................. _7 _ pg. 24

Video Light .............................................. _T* pg. 15

W

White Balance ......................................... _T* pg. 28

Wide Mode .............................................. _-T_ pg. 19

Wind Cut ................................................. _-T_ pg. 20

Wipe In/()ut ............................................. _T* pg. 22

Z

Zooming .................................................. _T _ pg. 14

Genera[

Power supply

Power consumption

LCD monitor off, viewfinder on :

LCD monitor on, viewfinder off :

Video light (GR-DVF21 only)

Format

Signal format

Video signal recording format

Cassette

Tape Speed

Maximum recording time

Pickup

Lens

Filter diameter

LCD monitor

Viewfinder

Speaker

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

Storage temperature

Dimensions

Weight

GR-DVF21

GR-DVFll

Connectors

DC 6.) V---':=(Using A( Power Adapter/(harger)

DC 7.2 V---':: (Using battery pack)

Approx. 4.5 W

Approx. 5.6 W

Approx. 3.9 W

DV Format (SD mode)

NTSC Standard

Digital Component Recording

Mini DV ( assette

SP: 18.8 mm/s

LP: 12.5 mm/s

SP: 60 rain.

LP: 90 rain. (using M-DV60ME cassette)

I/4"CCD

F 1.6, f = 3.9 to 62.4 n/ITL 16:1 Power Zo()nl Lens

o40.5 mm

2.5" diagonally i_neasured,L(D panel/TFT active matrix system

Electr()nic viewfinder with 0.24" blacl</white L(D

Monaural

0_( to 40_C (32°F to 104_F)

_5% to 80%

20_C to 50'( ( 4°F to 122-_F)

188 (W) x 118 (H) x 88 (D) mm (7-7/16" x 4-11/16" x 3-1/2")

(with the L(D mrlnitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down)

Approx. 690 g (1.6 Ibs)

Approx. 680 g (1.5 Ibs)

S-Video

JLiP

PC (GR-DVF21 only)

Video output

Audio output

DV input/output

Y: 1 Vl>p, 75 _,_,analog output

C: 0.29 Vl>p, 75 £), analog outpLIt

o3.5 ram, 4q_ole, mini-head jack (compatible with RC-5 _25 plug)

o2.5 ram, 3q_ole

1 Vpq}, 75 _,_unbalanced, analog OUtpUt

8 dBs, 1 I<¢__m_d()gOlltl]llt , stere()

4q)in, IEEE1394 compliant

Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada

Other countries

Power consumption

Output

Charge

VTR

Dimensions

Weight

: AC 120 V'_, 60 Hz

AC 110 V to 240 V'_, 50/60 Hz

23 W

DC 7.2 V---=:, (3.77 A

DC 6.3 V--'==, 1.8 A

68 (W) x 38 (H) x 110 (D) i11m(2-11/16" x 1-1/2" x 4Z_/8")

Approx. 255 g (0.57 Ibs)

SpecificMions shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated, E & O.E, Design and specificMions subject to change

without notice.

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