Page 1: Table Of Contents
GR-DV2000 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
Page 2: Safety Precautions
However, live recording and LCD monitor/ viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
Page 3: Important Product Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
Page 4 1. Accessories To avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, 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 manufacturer or sold with the product.
Page 5 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 Video Flash or MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone to the camcorder’s Info-Shoe.
Page 6: Provided Accessories
•AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V40U • Battery Pack BN-V408U • Lens Hood ( pg. 7 for attachment) •S-Video Cable •Editing Cable PROVIDED ACCESSORIES •Remote Control Unit RM-V716U • Jack Box CU-V504U • AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) •Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
Page 7: Automatic Demonstration
How To Attach The Lens Hood The provided lens hood helps block out glare when shooting under bright sunlight, the same way professional photographers do. Align the lens hood with the camcorder’s lens and screw it in clockwise. AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE”...
Page 8: Getting Started
Battery pack BN-V408U, BN-V416U or BN-V428U POWER DC OUT connector indicator CHARGE indicator Battery pack Fully charging time BN-V408U approx. 1 hr. 30 min. BN-V416U (optional) approx. 2 hrs. BN-V428U (optional) approx. 3 hrs. 20 min. NOTES: If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first. Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F).
Page 9: Using The Battery Pack
BATT. RELEASE Switch 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. INFORMATION: The extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/Charger: VU-V840 KIT : BN-V840U battery pack &...
Page 10: Recording Start/Stop Button
Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop button Power Switch PAUSE GETTING STARTED Grip Adjustment Separate the Velcro strip. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever.
Page 11 Power Switch Power Lamp Lock Button MENU Wheel Display FADER / W I PE F . WH I TE PROGR AM AE W. BAL AN E CAMER MANUA SYSTE D I SPL DISPLAY Menu ON SC RE N – LCD / TV DATE / I ME –...
Page 12 Erase protection tab* Make sure the window side is facing out. PUSH HERE Cassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT Switch * To Protect Valuable Recordings ..slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape from being recorded over.
Page 13 Card Cover Memory card Clipped edge Label Loading A Memory Card The provided MultiMediaCard is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder. Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). Insert the memory card clipped edge first. •Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.
Page 14: Lock Button
To turn on the camcorder, first set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. Power Switch Lock Button Shooting Mode Switch Power lamp...
Page 15: Recording Mode Setting
Power Switch Power Lamp Lock Button MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen REC MODE – Sub Menu Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Set the Power Switch to “ the Lock Button located on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.
Page 16 Power Switch Power Lamp Lock Button MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen QUAL I – STANDARD S I ZE – UXGA – AUTO RETUR GETTING STARTED Picture Mode Setting The Picture mode can be selected to best match your needs. Set the Power Switch to “ the Lock Button located on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.
Page 17: Storage Capacity
STORAGE CAPACITY The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality and size as well as the composition of the subjects in the images. Approximate number of storable images (Provided 16 MB MultiMediaCard) SIZE FINE UXGA (1600 x 1200) XGA (1024 x 768) VGA (640 x 480) Approximate number of storable images...
Page 18: Basic Recording For Video
Power Switch Power lamp Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button Display 25 min 90 min 89 min (Now calculating) 0 min 1 min (Blinking) (Blinking) Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress) BR I GHT 180° 90° PUSH-OPEN Button MENU Wheel RECORDING NOTE: Shooting...
Page 19: Journalistic Shooting
NOTES: When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead. The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface Shooting.
Page 20: Recording 18
Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button Display Menu Screen SNAP MODE – P I N–UP FRAME FUL L MUL T I – 4 MUL T I – 9 NEGA POS I FULL MULTI-4 Snapshot mode Multi-Analyzer 4 with no frame* √ MULTI-9 NEGA POSI Nega/Posi mode* √...
Page 21: Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera
RECORDING Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button Picture Size Displays the file size of the stored image: UXGA, XGA or VGA. ( pg. 16) Picture Quality Displays the quality of the stored image: FINE or STD (standard) (in order of quality) ( Number of shots taken Displays the number of images...
Page 22: Basic Recording For Video And D.s.c
Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 1 x W 10 x W 20 x W Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display 10 x W Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever Power Switch MENU Wheel RECORDING Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. FEATURE: PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous...
Page 23 NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame).
Page 24: Advanced Features For Video And D.s.c
RECORDING Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. Progressive Mode Recording Shooting Mode Switch This mode lets you record moving images (successive jitter-free still images) onto a tape. Images can then played back jitter-free, with superior quality.
Page 25 Description of Progressive Scan CCD Progressive Scan is a special image sensing method which, unlike conventional interlace scanning, is able to pick up all the lines of picture information in one Scan. Since the Progressive Scan CCD is capable of outputting 60 full Frames* per second —...
Page 26 RECORDING Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button Video image Still image FOCUS Ring Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Dual Shooting Shooting Mode Switch Lets you record images on a tape and store still images in a memory card simultaneously. In other words, it is possible to store still images in the memory card without interrupting image recording on the tape.
Page 27: Auto Focus
Focus detection zone Auto Focus FEATURE: PURPOSE: The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): •When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
Page 28: Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
RECORDING Power Switch Lock Button Display Menu Screen FADER / W I PE F . WH I TE PROGR AM AE W. BAL AN E CAMER MANUA SYSTE D I SPL D I S BEEP – MELODY TAL LY – DEMO MODE –...
Page 29 Menu Screen Explanations Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( FADER/WIPE PROGRAM AE Refer to “Program AE With Special Effects” ( Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance W.BALANCE Operation” ( Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your REC MODE pre-ference ( Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is...
Page 30 RECORDING Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) SELF-TIMER ANIM. TELE MACRO WIDE MODE CINEMA SQUEEZE PS-WIDE WIND : Factory-preset NOTE: The “ MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Refer to “Self-Timer”...
Page 31 Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end BEEP of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect ( Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed.
Page 32 RECORDING Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button Display SEL F – T I MER – OF F When the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT is pressed, the tally lamp changes as shown: MENU Wheel Begins blinking Blinks quickly (Self-Timer starts) (Self-Timer shooting starts soon)
Page 33 Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen – OF F AN I M . 5-Second Recording Shooting Mode Switch Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for video recording.
Page 34: Stop Button [5]
RECORDING Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene. IMPORTANT: Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects ( pg.
Page 35 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK FADER — B.W WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE — SLIDE WIPE — DOOR WIPE — SCROLL WIPE — SHUTTER DISSOLVE WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE — SLIDE WIPE —...
Page 36: Program Ae With Special Effects
RECORDING IMPORTANT: Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects pg. 35). If an unusable mode is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. Power Switch Lock Button PROG.AE Button MENU Wheel Display SHUT T 1/100 SPORT...
Page 37 SHUTTER 1/60–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/100–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced.
Page 38: Backlight Button
RECORDING Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. •...
Page 39: White Balance Adjustment
White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction.
Page 40: Playback
Power Zoom Lever (VOLUME) Power Switch Lock Button Fast-Forward Button (3) Rewind Button (2) Stop Button (5) Play/Pause Button (4/6) Still Playback: Pauses during playback. 1) Press 4/6 during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again. If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged.
Page 41: Advanced Features For Video
PLAYBACK Advanced Features For Video Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen SOUND – STEREO 12B I T – SOUND 1 SYNCH – O . O REC M – COPY – OF F S / AV I N UT –...
Page 42: Playback Sound
Playback Sound During video playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on pg. 41, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.
Page 43: Blank Search Button
Power Switch Lock Button Stop Button (5) BLANK SEARCH Button Display BLANK SEARCH Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption pg. 23). Load a tape ( pg.
Page 44: Basic Playback For D.s.c
Stop Button (5) Rewind Button (2) Play Button (4/6) Fast-Forward Button (3) MEMORY PLAY Button [For Normal Playback] To display the next image Display 10 / 24 11 / 24 12 / 24 13 / 24 Total number of images Displays the total number of stored images.
Page 45: Index Playback
Directory and file names Index number Selected image E X I T I N D E X 100-DVC00003 0 0 1 F 0 0 2 S 0 0 3 S 0 0 4 F 0 0 5 F 0 0 6 F MEMORY PLAY Button MENU Wheel INDEX Button...
Page 46: Advanced Features For D.s.c
Power Switch Lock Button MEMORY PLAY Button MENU Wheel Display V I DEO PROTE SYSTE I MAGE D L . D I SPL FRAME MEMOR DPOF FORM E X I T P R O T E C T 0 0 1 F 0 0 2 S 0 0 3 S 0 0 4 F...
Page 47 MEMORY PLAY Button MENU Wheel Display E X I T D E L E T E DELETE Index Screen 0 0 1 F 0 0 2 S 0 0 3 S 0 0 4 F 0 0 5 F 0 0 6 F I MAGE D L .
Page 48: Print Frame Button
MENU Wheel PRINT FRAME Button Display E X I T E X I T F R A M E FRAME 3 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 0 6 PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C.
Page 49: Initializing A Memory Card
Power Switch Lock Button MEMORY PLAY Button MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen PROTE I MAGE FRAME DPOF FORM CANCEL EXECUTE RETUR FO MAT FO MAT – CANCEL EXECUTE ERASE AL L EX ST I NG DATA? Initializing A Memory Card You can initialize a memory card anytime.
Page 50 Power Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display E X I T D E L E T E 0 1 3 F 0 1 4 F 0 1 5 F 0 1 6 F 0 1 7 F 0 1 8 F FRAME D L .
Page 51 MEMORY PLAY Button MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen FRAME D L . – CANCEL SE ECT AL L FRAME D L . Deletion Confirmation AL L – CANCEL Screen EXECUTE TO DELETE ALL PRINT FRAMES Perform steps 1 through 5 on pag. 50. Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ALL”...
Page 52 Power Switch Lock Button MEMORY PLAY Button MENU Wheel Display DPOF – SELECTED AL L RESET DPOF AL L – CANCEL EXECUTE PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.) Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing, which records information about the still images you wish to print (such as the...
Page 53 MEMORY PLAY Button MENU Wheel Display E X I T D P O F DPOF Screen 100-DVC00021 0 1 9 0 2 0 0 2 1 0 2 3 0 2 2 0 2 4 DPOF Confirmation Screen SE ECTED –...
Page 54: Connections
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO A.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input IN and A/V input connectors connectors Jack Box...
Page 55 Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.
Page 56: Advanced Connections
The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC, or use the DV cable provided with the capture board.
Page 57 Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. pg. 59), which ” while...
Page 58: Dubbing
Power Switch Connector cover** S-VIDEO S-Video cable (provided) Yellow to VIDEO IN S-VIDEO or OUT* IN or OUT * Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. ** When connecting the cables, open this cover. To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . . 1.
Page 59: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector
DV IN/OUT connector. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Page 60: Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card
Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button COPY – OF F Play/Pause Button (4/6) MENU Wheel Display Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card . Load a memory card ( Set the Power Switch to “...
Page 61: Using The Remote Control Unit
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT – Transmitted beam effective area 5m (16 ft) 30° Remote sensor 30° The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR.
Page 62 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Buttons Infrared beam transmitting window Zoom (T/W) Buttons DISPLAY Button SHIFT Button SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons Left/Right Buttons REW Button FADE/WIPE Button EFFECT ON/OFF Button EFFECT Button PAUSE IN Connector START/STOP Button MBR SET Button SNAPSHOT Button Up Button INSERT Button Down Button...
Page 63: Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame Playback And Playback Zoom
Remote sensor Zoom Buttons SHIFT Left or SLOW Rewind Button Right or SLOW Forward Button Normal playback Press T To move image, press while keeping SHIFT held down. Playback Zoom FEATURE: PURPOSE: To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY (4) to find the scene of interest.
Page 64: Playback Special Effects
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT PLAYBACK EF FEC CLASS I C F I LM MONOTONE SEP I A STROBE V I DEO ECHO Remote sensor EFFECT FEATURE: PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu PURPOSE: To allow you to add creative effects to the video playback image.
Page 65: Random Assemble Editing
BUTTONS (A) (B) 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: If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
Page 66 * Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. ** When connecting cables, open this cover. MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 54 and 55. A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector ..connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector.
Page 67 Program MODE Random Assemble – – – – : – – ~ Editing Menu E CODE – – : – – TOTAL 0 : 00 Remote sensor FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL NOTES: When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them.
Page 68: Automatic Editing To Vcr
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Recording Start/Stop Button MODE 00 : 2 5 ~ 02 : 05 – – 07 : 18 ~ 08 : 31 – – – – – – 0 3 : 33 ~ 05 : 53 09 : 30 ~ 13 : 15 15 :...
Page 69: For More Accurate Editing
Program 1 MODE Random Assemble – – – – : – – ~ Editing Menu E CODE – – : – – 0 : 00 TOTAL (Recording deck) Remote sensor R.A.EDIT ON/OFF For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others.
Page 70 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Display SYNCH – O . 1 (Recording deck) MENU Wheel ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press the MENU wheel.
Page 71: Audio Dubbing
Display Audio Dub Standby mode MIC (external Power Switch microphone input) connector* Speaker PHONE (headphone) connector* Remote sensor Stereo microphone DISPLAY PLAY * Located beneath the cover. Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( NOTES: Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16- bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a...
Page 72: Control Unit 61
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Display 12 : 34 Power Switch Lock Button Remote sensor STOP Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The original audio remains unchanged.
Page 73: 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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes;...
Page 74 SYMPTOM 7. The cassette will not load properly. 8. The memory card will not load properly. 9. In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed. 10. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 11. The color of Snapshot looks strange. 12.
Page 75 SYMPTOM 17. The Dissolve function does not work. 18. The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work. 19. The picture wipe function does not work. 20. Scene transition does not go as expected. POSSIBLE CAUSES 17. •The Sepia, Monotone or Slow Shutter mode of Program AE with special effects is activated.
Page 76 SYMPTOM 21. The Video Echo mode does not work. 22. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated. 23. There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated. 24. White Balance cannot be activated.
Page 77 LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. 31. •The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot. 32. •This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.
Page 78: Headphone Connector [Phone]
SYMPTOM 35. During recording, sound cannot be heard. 36. Play, Rewind and Fast- Forward functions do not work. 37. A memory card cannot be played back. 38. The tape is moving, but there is no picture. 39. The LCD monitor image is distorted.
Page 79 If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. 46. • To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) (...
Page 80: User Maintenance
After Use Turn off the camcorder. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette. Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder. •Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically.
Page 81: Index
INDEX Jack Box DC Input Connector [DC IN] ... USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector ... Connect to a USB-equipped computer to download the entire contents of a memory card in only 80 seconds using the provided software. S-Video Input/Output Connector [S-VIDEO] ...
Page 82: Controls, Connectors And Indicators
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators 9 0 ! @ ^ &...
Page 83 Controls FOCUS Button ... Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ... •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ... •Speaker/Headphone Volume Control [VOLUME] ... Shooting Mode Switch [VIDEO, XGA/VGA, UXGA] ... Power Switch [ Recording Start/Stop Button ... Lock Button ... Diopter Adjustment Control ... MEMORY PLAY Button ... •Stop Button [5] ...
Page 84: Indications
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only SOUN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only 2 3 4 5 6 UXGA F I NE Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. 4 5 6 Appears when in the Squeeze, Cinema or PS Wide mode.
Page 85 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ Appears when the optional flash attached to the info-shoe is ready. Appears when the white balance is adjusted. •“ ”: Appears when the exposure is adjusted. •...
Page 86 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback SEARC LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback R I GHT 10 / 2 Displays the sound mode. Displays the Blank Search mode. Displays the tape speed. Appears while a tape is running. 3 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle search 2 : Rewind/Shuttle search 64 : Forward slow-motion 16 : Reverse slow-motion...
Page 87: Warning Indications
Warning Indications Indications CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT TAPE! TAPE END DIFFERENT FORMATTED TAPE SET DATE/TIME! A. DUB ERROR! A. DUB ERROR! <CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING>...
Page 88 When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. INDEX Indications (cont.) ”...
Page 89: Cautions
AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly, the batteries are ex- hausted.
Page 90: Memory Cards
Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time.
Page 91 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 function- ing properly.
Page 92: Terms
AC Power Adapter/Charger ... Analog Input ... Animation ... Audio Dubbing ... Auto Date ... Auto Focus ... Auto Playback ... Auto Shut off ... Backlight Compensation ... Battery Low ... Battery Pack ... Beep ... Brighten The LCD Monitor ... Built-in Clock's Lithium Battery ...
Page 93 Picture Mode ... Picture Wipe/Dissolve ... Playback Special Effects ... Playback Zoom ... Power Switch Position ... Print Frame Deletion ... Printer ... Program AE With Special Effects ... Progressive Mode ... Progressive Wide ... Protecting Images ... Provided Accessories ... Random Assemble Editing ...
Page 94: Specifications
For General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker For Digital Video Camera Format Signal format Recording/Playback format...
Page 95 For Connectors Video output Video input Audio output Audio input Input/output PHONE Headphone output External microphone input PRINTER AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V40U Power requirement U.S.A. and Canada Other countries Power consumption Output Charge Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight For General Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight...
Page 97 FOR OWNERS OF AN OPTIONAL PRINTER* *Equipped with a PRINT DATA connector The camcorder can control a video printer equipped with a PRINT DATA connector. This instruction sheet only explains connection to the printer and commands to operate it. For details on loading an ink cassette or paper tray, etc., refer to the instructions provided with the printer.
Page 98 There is a problem with the printer when printing is attempted. Paper is jammed and is not output. If paper is jammed, refer to the printer’s instructions to remove the jammed sheets. If they cannot be removed or if the paper is not jammed, consult a JVC dealer. 1100FOV (GR-DV2000U)

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