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JVC GR-DVM76 Instructions Manual

JVC GR-DVM76 Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVM96
GR-DVM76
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide
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English only):
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html
For Accessories:
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is
located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
The camcorder
illustrations appearing in
this instruction manual are
of the GR-DVM96.
Automatic Demonstration
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
LYT0973-001B
ENGLISH
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  • Page 1: Digital Video Camera

    For Accessories: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-DVM96.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the JVC BN-V306U/V312U 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...
  • Page 3 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16”) or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. When carrying, be sure to hold the camcorder firmly in your hand, with the grip strap securely around your wrist. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.

  • Page 5: Provided Accessories

    NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder.
  • Page 6 The grip belt can be attached to the camcorder even if the finger support is not used. Be careful not to cover the tally lamp or the flash when holding camcorder without finger support.

  • Page 7: How To Attach The Lens Cap

    How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder.

  • Page 8: Automatic Demonstration

    Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and no cassette is in the camcorder. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 10: Power

    Set the Power Switch to “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder c. Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet d. The CHARGE Lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.
  • Page 11 VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U 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

    Grip Adjustment Loosen the belt. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Hung your third and little fingers on the finger support so that the tally lamp or the flash is unobstructed with your fingers. Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch and Power Zoom Ring.

  • Page 13: Tripod Mounting

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

  • Page 14: Operation Mode

    Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. POWER Lamp VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.

  • Page 15: Date/Time Settings

    3 months, the clock’s lithium battery will become discharged and the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs, first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC FADER OF F AM AE Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock’s...

  • Page 16: Loading A Cassette/Unloading A Cassette

    Loading A Cassette /Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.

  • Page 17: Loading A Memory Card/Unloading A Memory Card

    To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its clipped edge first. To unload a memory card, push it once. After the memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it out. Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.
  • Page 18 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK VIDEO RECORDING ... 19 Basic Recording ... 19 Tape Remaining Time ... 19 Zooming ... 20 Journalistic Shooting ... 20 Self-Recording ... 20 Time Code ... 21 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ... 21 VIDEO PLAYBACK ...

  • Page 19: Video Recording

    Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display. “– – min” means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time. When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts blinking.

  • Page 20: Zooming

    Digital zoom provide more zone dramatic results. Hold the 10X (optical) camcorder in the zoom zone desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270º (90º downward, 180º...

  • Page 21: Time Code

    When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape”...

  • Page 22: Video Playback

    5 to fast-forward the tape. NOTES: If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then to “P”. The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.

  • Page 23: Blank Search

    To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8. NOTES: In step 7, if the current position is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the forward direction.

  • Page 24: Connections To A Tv Or Vcr

    Connections To A TV Or VCR These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors To TV or VCR White to AUDIO L IN* Yellow to VIDEO IN The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only.
  • Page 25 11) The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder.
  • Page 26 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK D.S.C. RECORDING ... 27 Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ... 27 D.S.C. PLAYBACK ... 28 Normal Playback Of Images ... 28 Auto Playback Of Images ... 28 Playback Of Video Clips (GR-DVM96 only) ... 29 Playback Of Digital Sound Effects (GR-DVM96 only) ...

  • Page 27: D.s.c. Recording

    D.S.C. RECORDING Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Power ( pg. 10) Loading A Memory Card ( pg.

  • Page 28: D.s.c. Playback

    These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC. Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-DVM70) that are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this camcorder; “UNSUPPORTED FILES” will be displayed.

  • Page 29: Playback Of Video Clips (Gr-Dvm96 Only)

    Playback Of Video Clips (GR-DVM96 only) You can view video clips ( pg. 60) stored in the memory card. Load a memory card. ( pg. 17) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

  • Page 30: Index Playback Of Files

    Index Playback Of Files You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want. For Index Playback of image files, perform 1 – 6 in “Normal Playback Of Images”...

  • Page 31: Removing On-Screen Display

    Removing On-Screen Display Perform steps 1 – 6 of “Normal Playback Of Images” ( pg. 28). Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “n DISPLAY”, and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “OFF”, and press it.
  • Page 32 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select PROTECT “PROTECT”, and press DELETE it. The Sub Menu DPOF NO . RESET appears. FORMAT D I SPLAY To protect the currently displayed file Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CURRENT”, and PROTECT press it. The PROTECT screen appears.

  • Page 33: Deleting Files

    Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion.

  • Page 34: Making A New Folder

    D.S.C. PLAYBACK (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. You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card: “To Print All...
  • Page 35 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, and press it. The normal playback screen appears. To cancel selection, rotate the MENU Wheel to select “RETURN”, and press it. To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)”...

  • Page 36: Initializing A Memory Card

    Wheel to select “RETURN” and press it. CAUTION: Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during initialization. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization.
  • Page 37 Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects (GR-DVM96 only) Insert Editing ... 72 Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ... 78 Connection To A Personal Computer Using The Camcorder As A WebCam (GR-DVM96 only) CONTENTS ... 38 ... 42 ... 43 ... 53 ...

  • Page 38: Menus For Detailed Adjustment

    Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on- screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ( VIDEO/MEMORY Switch MENU Wheel For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus: Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”...
  • Page 39 Menus with Sub Menus — m CAMERA, q MANUAL, s SYSTEM, n DISPLAY, o DSC, t VIDEO 1) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Example: m CAMERA Menu Selected function icon is displayed in reverse.

  • Page 40: Recording Menus

    Wipe Or Fader Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. IMPORTANT: Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects. pg.
  • Page 41 WIPE/FADER Indicator Parameter — FADER–WHITE FADER–BLACK FADER–B.W WIPE–CORNER WIPE–WINDOW WIPE–SLIDE WIPE–DOOR WIPE–SCROLL WIPE–SHUTTER Description Disables effects. Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white.

  • Page 42: Program Ae With Special Effects

    Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance pg. 43, 58) is automatically set to “ your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the focus manually. The flash does not fire in this mode.

  • Page 43: Exposure Control

    When using “SLOW 10X” or “SLOW 4X”, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of manual focus and/or a tripod is recommended. Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow shooting in dark environments.

  • Page 44: Camera Menu

    If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder. During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.
  • Page 45 Snapshot mode for video recording For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For Video Recording)” ( SNAP MODE FULL PIN-UP FRAME There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. Gain up GAIN UP AUTO Snapshot mode with no frame Pin-Up mode Snapshot mode with frame Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.

  • Page 46: Manual Menu

    • When shooting scenes with movement in various directions. • When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds. Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used.
  • Page 47 Wind cut WIND CUT Snapshot flash mode FLASH AUTO AUTO C Flash brightness adjustment FLASH ADJ. ±3 Disengages the function. Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The “ The quality of the sound will change. This is normal. Refer to “Snapshot Flash”...

  • Page 48: System Menu

    NOTES: If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off. If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available.

  • Page 49: Display Menu

    71) is executed. “D.SOUND” appears on the Audio Dubbing screen. Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV.
  • Page 50 The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs. * GR-DVM76: Factory preset is 640 x 480. ** GR-DVM96: Factory preset is 1024 x 768. NOTE: The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

  • Page 51: Playback Menus

    VIDEO Playback sound During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on page 38, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.
  • Page 52 System Menu SYSTEM BEEP BEEP MELODY TALLY DEMO MODE Display Menu DISPLAY ON SCREEN LCD/TV DATE/TIME AUTO TIME CODE Display ON SCREEN Setting: For playback sound, tape speed and tape running during video playback. 2B I T / SOUND1 pg. 48 Each setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

  • Page 53: Features For Recording

    • “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu. ( • “DIS” in MANUAL Menu. ( During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended. Snapshot (For Video Recording) This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.

  • Page 54: Snapshot Flash

    Flash Brightness Adjustment Power Switch When a snapshot ( the camcorder fires the flash and adjusts the brightness automatically. You can also adjust the flash brightness manually. When you find that the snapshots you took look too bright or too dark, adjust it manually.

  • Page 55: Auto Focus

    20) If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when “TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”. pg. 38, 46) Manual Focus...

  • Page 56: Exposure Control

    To return to automatic exposure control... Set “p EXPOSURE” to “AUTO”. ( the Power Switch to “A”. If EXPOSURE is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the exposure control mode again. NOTE: You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when “r PROGRAM AE”...

  • Page 57: Iris Lock

    Iris Lock MENU Wheel BACKLIGHT Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch Lock Button Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. Use this function in the following situations: When shooting a moving subject.

  • Page 58: White Balance Adjustment

    If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction. —...

  • Page 59: Recording Digital Sound Effects (Gr-Dvm96 Only)

    Connect a headphone to the headphone connector to hear the sound effect. To cancel recording the sound effect midway... Press D.SOUND again. The camcorder stops recording the sound effect and the sound effect indication disappears. Downloading sound data from Web Site...

  • Page 60: E-Mail Clip Recording (Gr-Dvm96 Only)

    Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording. “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record- Standby mode. Power Switch Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording. The normal screen reappears.
  • Page 61 If the end of the tape is reached in step 6, the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode will be automatically cancelled. The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder.

  • Page 62: Dubbing

    Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV”. The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder.

  • Page 63: Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv In Connector (Digital Dubbing)

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

  • Page 64: Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Out Connector (Digital Dubbing)

    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 65: Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card

    Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. Play/Pause Button (4/9) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch SNAPSHOT Button MENU Wheel Load a cassette. ( pg. 16) Load a memory card. ( pg.

  • Page 66: Using The Remote Control Unit

    The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. ( pg. 68) Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)”...
  • Page 67 Zoom in/out ( pg. 20) Zoom in/out ( Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder. Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder. Pauses the tape ( pg. 68) pg. 25, 62, 74 pg. 68, 73 pg.
  • Page 68 Remote sensor Zoom Buttons SHIFT Left or SLOW Rewind Button Right or SLOW Forward Button Slow-Motion Playback Allows slow-speed search in either direction during video playback. During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx.
  • Page 69 Playback Special Effects Remote sensor PLAY EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image. The effects that can be used during playback are CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA and STROBE. The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording.

  • Page 70: Audio Dubbing

    Make sure you only edit recorded areas. If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TV’s volume. If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-...

  • Page 71: Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects (Gr-Dvm96 Only)

    Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects (GR-DVM96 only) D.SOUND Button MENU Wheel Remote sensor A.DUB PLAY PAUSE STOP Load the provided memory card. ( Then, perform step 1 and 2 on page 70. Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

  • Page 72: Insert Editing

    PAUSE (9). The “9I” indicator and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode. USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Press START/STOP to begin editing. Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1.

  • Page 73: 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: If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try...

  • Page 74: Make Connections

    To PAUSE IN DISPLAY Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector… …Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector…...
  • Page 75 Select Scenes Remote sensor FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor. Press PLAY (U) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control. The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears. Selected parameter Random Assemble...
  • Page 76 Automatic Editing To VCR Recording Start/ Remote sensor USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (9). Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (79), or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

  • Page 77: Adjustment Of Vcr/Camcorder Timing

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

  • Page 78: System Connections

    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 79: Using The Camcorder As A Webcam (Gr-Dvm96 Only)

    Using The Camcorder As A WebCam (GR-DVM96 only) This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Open the connector cover. To USB USB cable (provided) To USB connector USB-equipped PC Make sure all necessary software (provided) are installed in your PC and all units are turned off.
  • Page 80 DETAILS ... 81 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 82 CAUTIONS ... 88 USER MAINTENANCE ... 91 SPECIFICATIONS ... 92 INDEX ... 94 Controls ... 94 Connectors ... 94 Indicators ... 94 Other Parts ... 94 Indications ... 96 TERMS ... 102 REFERENCES CONTENTS...

  • Page 81: Details

    Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas. The following operation stops charging: • Set the Power Switch to “P”, “A” or “M”. • Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder. • Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. • Detach the battery from the camcorder.

  • Page 82: 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 83 6. During recording, sound cannot be heard. 7. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink. 8. Digital Zoom does not work. Video and D.S.C. Playback SYMPTOM 9. Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward functions do not work. 10. The LCD monitor image is distorted.
  • Page 84 Advanced features SYMPTOM 14. The focus does not adjust automatically. 15. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 16. The colour of Snapshot looks strange. 17. The image taken using Snapshot is too dark. 18. The image taken using Snapshot is too bright. 19.
  • Page 85 27. • The built-in clock’s rechargeable lithium battery is discharged. • The previously set date/time is erased. 28. • The camcorder is not getting power, or some other malfunction exists. 29. • The Power Switch is set to “A”. 30. • Files stored in the memory card are protected.
  • Page 86 • 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. 35. • The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or...
  • Page 87 If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Do not eject the cassette. This will cause damage to the tape. 46. • Eject the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears.

  • Page 88: Cautions

    In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an 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 neareat JVC dealer. Plug adapter General Battery Precautions...
  • Page 89 20 seconds, it stops automatically. 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 90 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 91: User Maintenance

    USER MAINTENANCE After Use Turn off the camcorder. Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette. Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.

  • Page 92: Specifications

    1/4” CCD (GR-DVM76) F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens (GR-DVM96) F 1.8, f = 3.6 mm to 36 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens (GR-DVM76) ø27 mm 2.5” diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system Electronic viewfinder with 0.44”...
  • Page 93 For Connectors Video output Audio output Headphone output (GR-DVM96 only) S-VIDEO Input/output EDIT For General Power requirement U.S.A. and Canada Other countries Output Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo Stereo...

  • Page 94: Index

    INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators...

  • Page 95: Controls

    Controls a •Power Zoom Ring [T/W]... •Speaker Volume Control... b Recording Start/Stop Button ... c Power Switch [A, M, P, OFF]... d Lock Button ... e •Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ... •Information Button [INFO] ... f •E-Mail Clip Recording Button [E-MAIL] (GR-DVM96 only)...

  • Page 96: Indications

    •PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode) g Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode h Wind Cut Indicator i Sound Mode Indicator (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder) j Time Code SOUND 12B IT 15:55 pg. 40, 41) pg. 46) pg.
  • Page 97 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only a Image Size: 1280 (1280 x 960) (GR-DVM96 only), 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480) b Shooting Icon (Appears and blinks during shooting.) c Card Icon (Appears during shooting and blinks when a memory card is not loaded: Card) or (MultiMediaCard).)
  • Page 98 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording a Operation Mode b • : Night-Alive Indicator (Appears when Night-Alive is engaged.) • : Gain Up Mode (Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted.) c Red Eye Reduction Indicator (Appears when the “FLASH”...
  • Page 99 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback SEARC H LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback BR I GHT a Sound Mode Indicator b Blank Search Indicator c Tape Speed d •U : Playback 3 4 5 •5 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search •3 : Rewind/Shuttle Search •9 : Pause •9 U : Forward Slow-Motion •Y 9 : Reverse Slow-Motion...
  • Page 100 Warning Indications Indications 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. Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”...
  • Page 101 Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes MODE REMOVE AND for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If REATTACH BATTERY the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

  • Page 102: Terms

    Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery ...15 Changing The Menu Settings ...38 Channels (Left/Right) ...51 Charging The Battery Pack ...10 Cleaning The Camcorder ...91 Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ.) ...15 Connections Charging ...10 Dubbing ... 62 – 65 Random Assemble Editing ... 73 – 77 To A Personal Computer ...78...
  • Page 103 Night-Alive ...53 Picture Quality (QUALITY) ...50 Playback sound (SOUND MODE, 12BIT MODE) ...51 Playback Special Effects ...69 Playback Zoom ...68 Power Switch Position ...14 Program AE With Special Effects (PROGRAM AE) Classic Film (CLASSIC FILM) ...42 Monotone (MONOTONE) ...42 Sepia (SEPIA) ...42 Shutter Speed (SHUTTER) ...42 Slow Shutter (SLOW) ...43 Snow (SNOW) ...42...
  • Page 104 Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0202HOV...

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