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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DV700
GR-DV600
GR-DV500
GR-DV400
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide
Web for Digital Video Camera:
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/cyber/
For Accessories:
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/
INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
LYT1130-001B
ENGLISH
9
10
17
23
31
64
82
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  • Page 1 ENGLISH AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED GR-DV700 GR-DV600 GR-DV500 VIDEO RECORDING & GR-DV400 PLAYBACK Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/ PLAYBACK...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual ● All major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. ●...
  • Page 3 However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. ● Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
  • Page 4 Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage. Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light, VL-F3U Flash, MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone or MZ-V5U Stereo Microphone to the camcorder’s Info-Shoe.
  • Page 5 Provided Accessories ● AC Adapter ● Power Cord ● Battery Pack ● Audio/Video Cable AP-V13E or AP-V11E BN-V408U-B (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) ● USB Cable ● Cable Adapter ● Editing Cable ● CD-ROM ● Remote Control Unit ● Memory Card 8 MB ●...
  • Page 6 (headphones) ● If the core filter cannot be attached to the S-Video cable you have, use the optional YTU94146B S-Video cable. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on its availability. ● Take care not to damage the cable. ● When connecting a cable, attach the end with the...
  • Page 7 How To Attach The Strap How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to Following the illustration, thread the strap the camcorder as shown in the illustration. through the eyelet a. NOTE: Fold it back and thread it through the buckle b. To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of cap is flush to the camcorder.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With Still Playback ............20 A DV OUT Connector (Digital Dubbing) Shuttle Search ............21 (GR-DV700/500 only) .......... 52 Blank Search ............21 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To Connections To A TV Or VCR ........22 A Memory Card.............

  • Page 9: Automatic Demonstration

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

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Power Battery pack Charging time BN-V408U Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets BN-V416U you choose the most appropriate source of power. Approx. 3 hr. (optional) Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
  • Page 11 VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA- V80EG or AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger Read the kit’s instruction manual before using. Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder.

  • Page 12: Grip Adjustment

    ● Some tripods are not equipped with studs. Grip Adjustment Adjust the velcro strip. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever.

  • Page 13: Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

    Brightness Adjustment Of The Power Switch Position A (Full Auto Recording): Display Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard Set the Power Switch to “M” or “PLAY” while recording. pressing down the Lock Button located on the The “A”...

  • Page 14: Date/Time Settings

    Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Date/Time Settings To store the date/time in memory, the clock’s rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, camcorder. While the camcorder is connected to an but its display can be turned on or off during playback.

  • Page 15: Loading A Cassette /Unloading A Cassette

    Approximate recording time Loading A Cassette Recording mode /Unloading A Cassette Tape The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or 30 min. 30 min. 45 min. eject a cassette. 60 min. 60 min. 90 min. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of 80 min.

  • Page 16: Loading A Memory Card /Unloading A Memory Card

    To protect valuable files (available only for SD Loading A Memory Card Memory Card)… /Unloading A Memory Card Write/erase protection tab The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase. Card Cover (MEMORY CARD) Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of “LOCK”.

  • Page 17: Video Recording & Playback

    VIDEO RECORDING Remove the lens cap. Basic Recording Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. NOTE: Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while ●...

  • Page 18: Tape Remaining Time

    VIDEO RECORDING (cont.) ● Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Tape Remaining Time Digital image processing, and is therefore called Approximate tape remaining time appears on the Digital Zoom. ● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may display.

  • Page 19: Time Code

    Time Code Recording From The Middle Of A Tape During recording, a time code is recorded on the 1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 21) tape. This code is to confirm the location of the to find the spot at which you want to start recorded scene on the tape during playback.

  • Page 20: Video Playback

    VIDEO PLAYBACK ● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD Normal Playback monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV. pg. 22) ● You can also view the playback picture on the MENU Wheel (VOLUME) LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camcorder body.

  • Page 21: Shuttle Search

    Shuttle Search NOTES: ● Before starting Blank Search, if the current position Allows high-speed search in either direction during is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in video playback. the reverse direction. If the current position is at a 1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the or 3 for reverse search.

  • Page 22: Connections To A Tv Or Vcr

    VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.) Make sure all units are turned off. Connections To A TV Or VCR Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. If using a VCR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4. Connect the VCR output to the TV input, Connector referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

  • Page 23: D.s.c. Recording

    D.S.C. RECORDING Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) Snapshot mode with no frame There is the sound of a shutter You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still closing. Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:...

  • Page 24: D.s.c. Playback

    These thumbnail images cannot be Lock Button transferred to a PC. MENU Wheel ● Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-DVX7) Rewind Button (3) that are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this camcorder; “UNSUPPORTED Stop Button (8) FILE!”...

  • Page 25: Playback Of Video Clips

    Playback Of Video Clips Playback Of Title Images You can view video clips ( pg. 48) stored in the 9 title images are pre-stored in the provided memory memory card. card. You can view these files. The title images can be also superimposed during recording.

  • Page 26: Index Playback Of Files

    D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) Index Playback Of Files Information Screen 2 7 . 1 0 . 0 3 You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want. For Index Playback of image files, perform 1 –...

  • Page 27: Protecting Files

    To protect the currently displayed file Protecting Files Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CURRENT”, and M E NU The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental PROTECT RENT press it. The PROTECT PROT . AL L erasure of files. CANC . AL L screen appears.

  • Page 28: Deleting Files

    D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) To remove protection from all files stored To delete the currently displayed file in the memory card Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CURRENT”, and Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CANC.ALL”, M E NU press it. The DELETE and press it.

  • Page 29: Resetting The File Name

    Resetting The File Name Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to the new files from previously made files.

  • Page 30: Initialising A Memory Card

    D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Initialising A Memory Card Of Prints You can initialise a memory card anytime. Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images After initialising, all files and data stored in the (One Print For Each)”...

  • Page 31: Advanced Features

    MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Menus without Sub Menus Changing The Menu Settings — v WIPE/FADER, r PROGRAM AE, p EXPOSURE, u W. BALANCE This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on- 1) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired screen menu system that simplifies many of the parameter.

  • Page 32: Recording Menus

    RECORDING MENUS MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) 4) Press the MENU Wheel in. I PE / F D Wipe Or Fader Effects DE – The Menu Screen returns. DE – DE – ● Repeat the procedure if PE C – PE W –...

  • Page 33: Program Ae With Special Effects

    WIPE – SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may wipe out from left to right. otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow. WIPE – DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right, revealing the SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears...

  • Page 34: White Balance Adjustment

    RECORDING MENUS (cont.) Sound mode Exposure Control SOUND MODE (Factory-preset: 12 bit) 12 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound EXPOSURE (Factory-preset: AUTO) on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing. For details, refer to “Exposure Control” ( pg.
  • Page 35 ● The “ Gain up ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used. GAIN UP (Factory-preset: AGC) OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no Self-Timer picture brightness adjustment. For details, refer to “Self-Timer” ( pg.
  • Page 36 RECORDING MENUS (cont.) Maximum telephoto setting System Menu Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless SYSTEM there is a distance more than 1 m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting.
  • Page 37 NOTES: Display Menu ● If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. ● “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the CAMERA DISPLAY camcorder power is turned off. ● If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available.
  • Page 38 RECORDING MENUS (cont.) DSC Menu MultiMediaCard Image Size/Picture Quality 8 MB** 8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB* 640 x 480/ FINE 640 x 480/ Picture quality STANDARD 1024 x 768/ The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best FINE match your needs.

  • Page 39: Playback Menus

    IMAGE SEL. / TAPE SEL. / ALL / RETURN 12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models’ functions, “12-bit” is called “32 kHz” and “16-bit” S-Video/AV input (GR-DV700/500 only) is called “48 kHz”.) ● The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in...
  • Page 40 PLAYBACK MENUS (cont.) NOTE: System Menu The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided). ( pg. 22, 50, 59) SYSTEM Display Each setting is linked with “s”, which appears ON SCREEN Setting: when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

  • Page 41: Features For Recording

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING Snapshot (For Video Recording) SNAPSHOT Button Power Switch This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. Lock Button Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

  • Page 42: Self-Timer

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) Motor Drive Mode NOTE: If “BEEP” and “TALLY” are set to “OFF” ( pg. 36), Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not effect similar to serial photography. (Interval light.

  • Page 43: Auto Focus

    Auto Focus Manual Focus The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers NOTE: continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close If you are using the viewfinder, you should already as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. have performed “Viewfinder Adjustment” pg.

  • Page 44: Exposure Control

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) Iris Lock Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from MENU Wheel entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. Use this function in the following situations: Lock Button ●...

  • Page 45: Backlight Compensation

    Backlight Compensation Manual White Balance Adjustment Backlight compensation Adjust the white balance manually when shooting brightens the subject under various types of lighting. quickly. Lock Button Press BACK LIGHT. The indicator is displayed and the subject is White paper MENU Wheel BACK LIGHT Button brightened.

  • Page 46: Navigation Function

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) point where the loaded memory card is NAVIGATION Function recognised is captured. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop The Navigation Function helps you check tape recording. contents by making thumbnail images on a memory To make thumbnail images after video recording card.
  • Page 47 To add thumbnail images during video NOTE: Once images are deleted, they cannot be restored. playback Check images before deleting. Perform steps 1 to 4 in “To find scenes on tape IMPORTANT: using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search)”. ● Be sure to always use the same tape and memory card together as they were during recording;...

  • Page 48: E-Mail Clip Recording

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) To make video clips from real-time camera E-Mail Clip Recording image You can make video clips in 160 x 120 pixels from Load a memory card. ( pg. 16) real-time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

  • Page 49: Title Impose

    At the point you want to start dubbing, press the Title Impose Recording Start/Stop Button to start E-Mail Clip Recording. A selection of titles/frames stored in the provided Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop memory card can be superimposed. E-Mail Clip Recording.

  • Page 50: Dubbing

    Lock Button located on the switch. NOTE: Turn on the VCR’s power. Dubbing from a VCR is possible with GR-DV700/ Insert the source cassette in the camcorder. 500 only. Insert the recording cassette in the VCR.

  • Page 51: Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv In Connector (Digital Dubbing)

    11) To DV IN/OUT* ● If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the buttons on both units.

  • Page 52: Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Out Connector (Digital Dubbing) (Gr-Dv700/500 Only)

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

  • Page 53: Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card

    Load a cassette. ( pg. 15) Dubbing Still Images Recorded On Load a memory card. ( pg. 16) A Tape To A Memory Card Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory down the Lock Button located on the switch.

  • Page 54: Using The Remote Control Unit

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT A Infrared beam transmitting window The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic Transmits the beam signal. operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and The following buttons are available only when the Rewind) of your VCR.
  • Page 55 Playback Zoom Zoom Buttons Up Button Magnifies the recorded image up to 30X at any time Down Button SHIFT during video playback and D.S.C. playback. Left or SLOW 1) Press PLAY (U) to start video Rewind Button playback. Or perform normal PLAY playback of images.

  • Page 56: Audio Dubbing

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Playback Special Effects Audio Dubbing Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image. The audio track can be customised only when The effects that can be used during playback are recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. ( pg.

  • Page 57: Insert Editing

    ● During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to television, make connections. ( pg. 22) scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank ● For GR-DV700/500 owners: To perform Audio portion, Insert Edting stops. ( pg. 80) Dubbing with a video unit connected to the ●...

  • Page 58: Random Assemble Editing [R.a.edit]

    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: ●...
  • Page 59 A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE Make Connections connector… Also refer to page 22. …Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector but equipped with an Connector R.A.EDIT connector…...
  • Page 60 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) ● If the search time for an in-point exceeds Select Scenes 5 minutes, the recording deck’s Record-Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place. ● If there are blank portions before or after the Edit- PLAY In and Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be FADE/WIPE...
  • Page 61 ● When dubbing is complete, the camcorder ● If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, enters the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its the VCR is slow to start recording. Record-Pause mode. Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing ●...

  • Page 62: System Connections

    (optional) Core filter Core filter PC with DV connector To DV IN/OUT (GR-DV700/500) or DV OUT (GR-DV600/400) ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the [A] Using USB cable optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV It is possible to do the following things: cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 ●...

  • Page 63: Using The Camcorder As A Webcam

    Make sure all necessary software (provided) are Using The Camcorder As A installed in your PC and all units are turned off. WebCam Connect the camcorder to your PC using the USB cable. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection.

  • Page 64: References

    DETAILS ITEMS NOTES ● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C V Power ( pg. 10) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. ● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. ●...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes;...
  • Page 66 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) 7. The LCD monitor or 7. • Certain Wipe/Fader effects, 7. • Re-read the sections covering viewfinder indications blink. certain modes of Program AE Wipe/Fader effects, Program with special effects, “DIS” AE with special effects and and other functions that “DIS”.
  • Page 67 Advanced features SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 13. The focus does not adjust 13. • Focus is set to the Manual 13. • Set Focus to the Auto mode. automatically. mode. pg. 43) • The recording was done in a •...
  • Page 68 This is not a defect of the camcorder. • When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.
  • Page 69 (ex. fingerprints). cause damage. ( pg. 73) To — clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. 40. Time code does not appear. 40. • “TIME CODE” is set to 40. • Set “TIME CODE” to “ON”.

  • Page 70: Cautions

    CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions NOTES: ● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after If the remote control is not functioning even if it is charging, or after use. being operated correctly, the batteries are Temperature Range Specifications exhausted.
  • Page 71 Memory Cards ... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. To properly use and store your memory cards, be ... near a television set. sure to read the following cautions: ... near appliances generating strong magnetic or 1. During use… electric fields (speakers, broadcasting ...
  • Page 72 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly.

  • Page 73: User Maintenance

    ● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. Cassette holder ● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. ● To clean the viewfinder, please consult your Cassette holder cover nearest JVC dealer. OPEN/EJECT Switch BATT.RELEASE Switch...

  • Page 74: Specifications

    –20°C to 50°C Pickup 1/4" CCD Lens F 1.2, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens (GR-DV700/600) F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens (GR-DV500/400) Filter diameter ø52 mm LCD monitor 2.5"...
  • Page 75 Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue S-Video input C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue (GR-DV700/500 only) Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue S-Video output C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue...

  • Page 76: Index

    INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators...
  • Page 77 [BLANK SEARCH] ......pg. 21 d Audio/Video Connector e Dioptre Adjustment Control ....pg. 12 [AV IN/OUT (GR-DV700/500) or AV OUT (GR- f Recording Start/Stop Button ....pg. 17 DV600/400)] ......pg. 22, 50, 59 g Power Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] ..
  • Page 78 INDEX Indications Indications (Blinks while the focus is being adjusted and stops blinking when the focus is locked.) c Shooting Icon pg. 23) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During (Appears and blinks during shooting.) Video Recording Only d Card Icon pg. 23) : Appears during shooting.
  • Page 79 (Appears when Night-Scope is engaged.) •9 U : Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/ • : Gain Up Mode pg. 35) Slow-Motion (Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” •Y 9 : Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow- and the shutter speed is automatically Motion adjusted.) •D : Audio Dubbing c Flash Indicator...
  • Page 80 INDEX Indications (cont.) Warning Indications Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is loaded.
  • Page 81 When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the REATTACH BATTERY indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occurred. E03 or E04 When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically.

  • Page 82: Terms

    TERMS AC Adapter ...........10, 11 Gain Up (GAIN UP) ..........35 Animation ............35 Grip Adjustment ..........12 Audio Dubbing ...........56 Auto Focus ............43 Image Size (IMAGE SIZE) ........38 Auto Playback Of Images ........24 Index Playback Of Files ........26 Auto Shut Off ..........17, 23 Indications on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ..
  • Page 83 Picture Quality (QUALITY) ........38 Tally Lamp (TALLY) ........17, 36 Playback sound Telephoto setting (TELE MACRO) ......36 (SOUND MODE, 12bit MODE) ......39 Time Code (TIME CODE) ......19, 37, 40 Playback Special Effects ........56 Title Image ............25 Playback Zoom ...........55 Title Impose (TITLE W/) ........
  • Page 84 Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0303-YS-ID-VP...

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