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JVC GR-DVP3 Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVP3
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.
Model No.
Serial No.
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
VIDEO RECORDING ............. 20 – 22
VIDEO PLAYBACK ............... 23 – 26
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)
RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
D.S.C. RECORDING .............. 28 – 29
D.S.C. PLAYBACK ................ 30 – 38
ADVANCED
FEATURES
USING MENUS FOR
DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ...... 40 – 46
FOR RECORDING ................ 47 – 57
DUBBING ......................... 58 – 61
USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT ................ 62 – 73
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........ 74 – 75
REFERENCES
DETAILS ................................... 77
TROUBLESHOOTING ............ 78 – 83
USER MAINTENANCE ................... 84
INDEX ............................. 85 – 92
CAUTIONS ........................ 93 – 95
TERMS ............................ 96 – 97
SPECIFICATIONS ................. 98 – 99
LYT0795-001B
ENGLISH
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9 – 18
19 – 26
27 – 38
39 – 75
76 – 99
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  • Page 1: Digital Video Camera

    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVP3 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-V107U/V114U battery packs or to supply power to the and, to recharge them camcorder from an AC outlet, use multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger.
  • Page 3 LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.

  • Page 4: 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 5 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 6: Provided Accessories

    (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) 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 7 You can use the strap as a shoulder strap by adjusting the length with the adjuster. Because the screw may cause damage to the camcorder, make sure to attach the screw to the tripod mounting socket when carrying the camcorder.

  • Page 8: Menu Button

    1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume. “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off. To cancel Automatic Demonstration: 1. Set the Power Switch to “ pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and press MENU.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED CONTENTS Power ... 10 – 11 Grip Adjustment ... 12 Viewfinder Adjustment ... 12 Tripod Mounting ... 12 Date/Time Settings ... 13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ... 14 Recording Mode Setting ... 15 Loading A Memory Card ... 16 Picture Quality Mode Setting ...

  • Page 10: Power

    NOTES: If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first. If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops. When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may not light.

  • Page 11: Using Ac Power

    Read the kit's instruction manual before using. Neither BN-V840U nor BN-V856U can be charged by using the AC Adapter provided with this camcorder. Use only the AA-V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger for BN-V840U battery pack and only AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger for BN-V856U battery pack.

  • Page 12: Grip Adjustment

    •Some tripods are not equipped with studs. CAUTION: When attaching the camera 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 13: Date/Time Settings

    However, if the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the clock’s lithium battery will become discharged and the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs,...

  • Page 14: Loading/Unloading A Cassette

    If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again. When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover.

  • Page 15: Recording Mode Setting

    Set the Power Switch to “ the Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

  • Page 16: Loading A Memory Card

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

  • Page 17: Picture Quality Mode Setting

    Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Press + or – to select “...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    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. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power lamp When the Power Switch is set to “ “ ” appears. When set to “...
  • Page 19 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK VIDEO RECORDING ... 20 – 22 VIDEO PLAYBACK ... 23 – 26 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS Basic Recording ... 20 Journalistic Shooting ... 21 Interface Shooting ... 21 Zooming ... 21 Time Code ... 22 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ...

  • Page 20: Video Recording

    1 min 2 min (Blinking) •The Power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “ appears while recording is in progress. To Stop Recording . . .

  • Page 21: Journalistic Shooting

    Ring Journalistic Shooting In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° down- ward, 180° upward).

  • Page 22: 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 23: Video Playback

    If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged. After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the camcorder’s power is automatically turned off. When 4/6 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image. Shuttle Search: Allows high-speed search in either direction.

  • Page 24: Connections

    Connections 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* * The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only.
  • Page 25 The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the pg. 24). YTU94146B 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: Blank Search

    ... press 5. NOTES: In step 3, if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction.
  • Page 27 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK D.S.C. RECORDING ... 28 – 29 D.S.C. PLAYBACK ... 30 – 38 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING PLAYBACK CONTENTS Basic Shooting (Snapshot) ... 28 – 29 Normal Playback (Of Images) ... 30 Auto Playback (Of Images) ... 30 Index Screen ...

  • Page 28: D.s.c. Recording

    Appears during shooting and blinks when a memory card is not loaded. Shooting icon Appears and blinks during shooting. Basic Shooting (Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below.
  • Page 29 If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to “ power is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. To perform shooting again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 30: Playback

    These thumbnail images cannot be 0013 transferred to a PC. Images shot with devices that are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this camcorder; “Unsup- ported file!” will be displayed. 10 ’01 Directory and File names...

  • Page 31: Index Screen

    E - CL I P Total number of files File (index) number D . SOUND EXPL Selected sound effect name Type of file Directory and File Selected file names E X I T I M A G E 100-DVC00003 Image Size Index number 100-DVC00003: Directory and File names...

  • Page 32: Index Playback

    INDEX Button +, – Button E X I T I M A G E 100-DVC00001 E X I T E - C L I P 100-DVC00001 E X I T S O U N D EXPLOSION Display JUMP MENU 10 / 50 –...

  • Page 33: Protecting Files

    VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch Lock Button MENU Button SET/SELECT +, – Button Button Display MEMORY Menu PROTECT DELET DPOF FORM RETUR PROTECT Index E X I T P R O T E C T Screen If Protection is removed Normal playback E X I T P R O T E C T Normal playback...

  • Page 34: Deleting Files

    VIDEO/MEMORY Switch MENU Button SET/SELECT Button Display E X I T D E L E T E DELE E SE ECT – CANCEL EXECUT E Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”, then set the Power Switch to “...
  • Page 35 SET/SELECT. CAUTION: Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion.

  • Page 36: Setting Print Information (Dpof Setting)

    CANCEL EXECUTE 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 number of prints to make).

  • Page 37: Set/Select Button

    VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch Lock Button MENU Button SET/SELECT +, – Button Button Number of prints Display DPOF Index EXIT DPOF 100-DVC00021 Screen Confirmation DPOF Screen SE ECT – CANCEL EXECUTE TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg.

  • Page 38: Initializing A Memory Card

    “CANCEL” and press SET/SELECT. CAUTION: Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during initialization. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization.

  • Page 39: Features

    ADVANCED FEATURES USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ... 40 – 46 FOR RECORDING ... 47 – 57 DUBBING ... 58 – 61 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ... 62 – 73 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ... 74 – 75 ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS For Recording Menu ...

  • Page 40: Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment

    D I SPL Normal Screen For Recording Menu +, – Button This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( Set the Power Switch to “ the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.
  • Page 41 •When shooting scenes with movement in various directions. •When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds. Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be use pg.
  • Page 42 If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume. NOTES: If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.
  • Page 43 The date/time is always displayed. Time code is not displayed. TIME CODE Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. Allows you to set the current date and time ( CLOCK ADJ.

  • Page 44: For Playback Menu

    15). It is recommended you use “REC MODE” in the “ VIDEO” when using this camcorder as a recorder during digital dubbing ( ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card ( pg.
  • Page 45 Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) Each setting is linked with “ or “ SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “ The parameters are the same as in the description on pg. 42, 43. pg. 30 – 38 Display ON SCREEN setting: 12B I T / SOUND1...

  • Page 46: Playback Sound

    USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Playback Sound During 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.

  • Page 47: For Recording

    •“5S” appears. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The tally lamp lights and beep sounds to indicate the start of recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record-Standby mode. •Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts, Record-Standby mode is not engaged.

  • Page 48: Program Ae With Special Effects

    IMPORTANT: Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects ( pg. 50, 51). If an unusable mode is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. MENU Button SET/SELECT Button Power Switch Lock Button Display SHUT T 1/100...
  • Page 49 For SLOW (Slow Shutter): When using “SLOW”, the image takes on a strobe-like effect. When using “SLOW”, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of manual focus and/or a tripod is recommended. pg. 41). For SPOTLIGHT: pg.

  • Page 50: Fade/Wipe Effects

    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. FOR RECORDING ” while pressing down WIPE/FADER”, then press...
  • Page 51 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK FADER — B.W MOSAIC WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE — SLIDE WIPE — DOOR WIPE — SCROLL WIPE — SHUTTER DISSOLVE WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE —...

  • Page 52: Snapshot (For Video Recording)

    ” while pressing down CAMERA”, then press SET/ appears while the snapshot recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes. ”), Snapshot recording takes place using the ”...

  • Page 53: Auto Focus/Manual 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 54: Exposure Control

    To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . . … press EXPOSURE twice or set the Power Switch to “ ”. (If EXPOSURE is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the exposure control mode again.) To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .

  • Page 55: White Balance Adjustment

    The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction. Set the Power Switch to “...

  • Page 56: Digital Sound Effects

    You can download sound data available at our Web Site (see below for URL) and transfer them from your PC to the memory card to create more sound effects. http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/download/d-sound/index.html • Use the PC card adapter CU-VPSD60U or CU-V50U or floppy adapter CU-VFSD50U or CU-VFM40U to transfer sound data from a PC to the memory card.
  • Page 57 Use a headphone set to hear the sound effect. To cancel recording the sound effect midway ..press D.SOUND again. The camcorder stops record- ing the sound effect. NOTES: Sound effects can also be used for Audio Dubbing pg.

  • Page 58: Dubbing

    The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146B 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. The core filter reduces interference.

  • Page 59: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector (Digital Dubbing)

    ( pg. 11). If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the buttons on both units. If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.

  • Page 60: Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card

    VIDEO/MEMORY Switch SET/SELCT Button Play/Pause Button (4/6) Power Switch Lock Button Display COPY – OF F Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. Load a memory card ( Select the Snapshot mode in the Menu Screen memory card.

  • Page 61: Card (E-Mail Clip Recording)

    If the end of the tape is reached in step 3, 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 cannnot be played back with this camcorder.

  • Page 62: Using The Remote Control Unit

    30° 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.
  • Page 63 Zoom in/out ( pg. 21) — — — — — — — — — Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder. — Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder. — — — — — — — —...

  • Page 64: Slow-Motion Playback

    2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in. 3) You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding down...

  • Page 65: Playback Special Effects

    To allow you to add creative effects to the video playback image. OPERATION: 1) To start playback, press PLAY (4). 2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears. 3) Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT.

  • Page 66: Audio Dubbing

    Remote If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, sensor 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-recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where 16-bit recording began.

  • Page 67: Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects

    Display Audio Dub Standby mode D.SOUND Sound effect APPLAUSE indication MENU Button INDEX Button +, – Button SET/SELECT Button D.SOUND Button PLAY PAUSE STOP Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects Load the provided memory card ( perform step 1 and 2 of page 66. Press MENU.

  • Page 68: Insert Editing

    PAUSE (6). Press and hold INSERT (w) on the remote control, then press PAUSE (6). “6w” and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert- Pause mode. Press START/STOP to begin editing. •Confirm the insert at the time code you checked •To pause editing, press START/STOP.

  • Page 69: Random Assemble Editing [R.a.edit]

    You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. CODE 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 70: Make Connections

    The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146B 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 71 Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds, the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly. Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points. If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE with special effects, you cannot use the Dissolve or Black &...

  • Page 72: Automatic Editing To Vcr

    TOTAL 9 : 39 Remote Sensor AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of Random Assemble the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). Editing Menu Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

  • Page 73: For More Accurate Editing

    Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want.

  • Page 74: System Connections

    Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder. When using a USB cable, be sure to use the YTU94155A USB cable. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability.

  • Page 75: Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector

    PC. 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 pg. 59), which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.

  • Page 76: References

    REFERENCES CONTENTS DETAILS ... 77 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 78 – 83 USER MAINTENANCE ... 84 INDEX ... 85 – 92 Docking Station ... 85 Controls, Connectors And Indicators ... 86 – 87 Indications ... 88 – 92 CAUTIONS ... 93 – 95 TERMS ...

  • Page 77: Details

    “ ” starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording. length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes;...
  • Page 79 SYMPTOM 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. The image taken using Snapshot is too dark. 13. The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.
  • Page 80 Edit-In and Edit-Out points, as they will all be erased ( pg. 50). • The camcorder automatically shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the Record-Standby mode. Make sure you continue operations within 5 minutes after engaging Record-Standby mode pg.
  • Page 81 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 82 SYMPTOM 33. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink. 34. Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. 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.
  • Page 83 If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. 45. • 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 84: 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 85: Index

    80 seconds using the provided software. 5 Screw Knob ... To attach the camcorder, tighten this clockwise. 6 Edit Connector [EDIT] ... Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing ...

  • Page 86: Controls, Connectors And Indicators

    0 ! @ INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators &...

  • Page 87: [Vol. -]

    Info-Shoe pg. 23 Attach the optional video light/flash/zoom pg. 54 microphone. Make sure to turn off the power of the camcorder and the video light/flash/zoom pg. 23 microphone before attaching and removing them. pg. 12 Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor pg.

  • Page 88: Indications

    Animation recording mode. cut down on noise created by wind. ( Editing Pause (6w) mode is engaged. ( after turning on the camcorder. image. There are 2 modes available: XGA and VGA (in order of quality) image. There are 2 modes available: FINE and STD (standard) (in order of quality) •...

  • Page 89: Viewfinder

    LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”. 2 Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted. 3 Appears when the optional flash attached to the info-shoe is ready.
  • Page 90 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback SEARC LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback IMAGE BR I GHT 10 / 24 1 Displays the sound mode. 2 Displays the Blank Search mode. Displays the selected Digital Sound Effect. 3 Displays the tape speed. 4 Appears while a tape is running.

  • Page 91: 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! LENS COVER A. DUB ERROR! A. DUB ERROR! <CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>...

  • Page 92: Index

    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. Appears when the camcorder takes more than 60 seconds to recognize the loaded memory card.

  • Page 93: 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 94: 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 95 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 96: Terms

    Built-in Clock's Lithium Battery ... Channels (Left/Right) ... Charge The Battery Pack ... Cinema ... Classic Film ... Clean The Camcorder ... Connections ... pg. 10, 11, 24, 58, 59, 70, 74, 75 Darken The LCD Monitor ... Date/Time Display ...
  • Page 97 Picture Quality Mode ... Picture Wipe/Dissolve ... Playback Special Effects ... Playback Zoom ... Power Switch Position ... Printer ... Program AE With Special Effects ... Protecting Files ... Provided Accessories ... Random Assemble Editing ... Record-Standby ... Recording Mode ... Remote Control ...

  • Page 98: Specifications

    Approximate number of storable images (with the provided memory card [8 MB], with Sound Effects pre-stored) FINE STANDARD For other memory cards, see pg. 17. Camcorder : DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) : Approx.

  • Page 99: Specifications

    For Connectors Video output Audio output Input/output AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V100U 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 For Connectors PHONE Headphone output S-VIDEO OUT...
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