This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only and memory cards* marked or can be used with this unit. cassettes marked Before recording an important scene.. make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark.. make sure you only use memory cards with the mark or.. remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.. remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

AC Adapter AP-V11U or AP-V13U Battery Pack BN-V107U-S S-Video/Audio/ Video/Editing Cable
Memory Card 8 MB (GR-DX300/DX95 only) (Already inserted in the camcorder)
Grip Belt (Already attached to the camcorder)
Lens Cap (See below for attachment)

Editing Extension Cable

USB Cable Tab AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) AAA (R03) Battery x 2
Core Filter (for provided USB Cable pg. 6 for attachment)
Remote Control Unit RM-V717U

CD-ROM

Core Filter x 2 (for provided S-Video/Audio/ Video/Editing Cable and AC Adapters cord pg. 6 for attachment)
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. Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.
HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera.
HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER
Attach the Core Filter(s) to the provided AC Adapters cord, S-Video/Audio/Video/Editing cable and USB cable. The Core Filter reduces interference.

1 Release the

stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter.
2 1) Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. 3 cm (1-3/16'') of cable
between the cable plug and the Core Filter. If using the AC Adapters cord or USB cable, be sure to wind the cable once around the outside of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration. Wind the cable so that it is not slack.

NOTE: Take care not to damage the cable.
2) Close the Core Filter until it clicks shut.
For the AC Adapters cord and USB cable Stopper 3 cm (1-3/16'')
Wind once For the S-Video/Audio/Video/Editing cable 3 cm (1-3/16'')
When connecting cables, attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder.
Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON (factory-preset).
Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch @ is set to or 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 minutes 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 while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the switch and press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. 2. Press + or 5 to select (SYSTEM) and press SELECT/SET 3. 3. Press + or 5 to select DEMO MODE and press SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears. 4. Press + or 5 to select OFF and press SELECT/SET 3. 5. Press + or 5 to select RETURN, and press SELECT/SET 3 twice. The normal screen appears. NOTE:
If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

Sub Menu

S Y S TEM

D EMO MODE OF F ON

RETURN
Power CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
battery pack mount y, then firmly push the end of the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place as shown in the illustration.
1 Insert the terminal end of the battery pack into the

To DC connector

2 Set the Power Switch @ to OFF. Connect the AC
Adapter to the camcorder. Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The Power lamp 0 on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started. When the Power lamp 0 goes off, charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder. To Detach The Battery Pack: While sliding BATT. RELEASE W up, detach it.

AC Adapter

To AC outlet

Battery pack

ATTENTION
Battery pack BN-V107U BN-V114U (optional) Charging time approx. 1 hr. 30 min. approx. 3 hrs. Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorders power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

CAME RA D I SPLAY

CLOCK ADJ.

D E C 5 : 30 PM

Recording Mode Setting
Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.

Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback ( pg. 34). Set the Power Switch @ to while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The Power lamp 0 lights and the camcorder is turned on.
while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The Power lamp 0 lights and the camcorder is turned on.
2 Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or 5 to select (CAMERA) and press

SELECT/SET 3.

2 Press MENU 4 to access the Menu Screen. 3 Press + or 5 to select (CAMERA DISPLAY)
and press SELECT/SET 3. Press + or 5 to select CLOCK ADJ. Press SELECT/SET 3 and month is highlighted. Press + or 5 to input the month. Press SELECT/SET 3. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and minute. Press + or 5 to select RETURN, and press SELECT/SET 3 twice. The Menu Screen closes.
4 Press + or 5 to select REC MODE and press
SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears. Select SP or LP by pressing + or 5 and press SELECT/SET 3. Press + or 5 to select RETURN, and press SELECT/SET 3 twice. The Menu Screen closes. Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing ( pg. 40) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode. LP (Long Play) is more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.
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.
Even if you select CLOCK ADJ., if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorders internal clock continues to operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/ time parameter (month), the clock stops. When you finish setting the minute and press SELECT/SET 3, the date and time begin operation from the date and time you just set. pg. 49, Built-in Clocks Rechargeable Lithium Battery.

Image Size pg. 11 Shooting icon pg. 54, 55 Card icon pg. 54, 55
2 Press SNAPSHOT 9. PHOTO Q appears while
the snapshot is being taken. The image is recorded on the memory card. Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame. To Delete Unwanted Still Images.. when unwanted still images are stored in the memory card or its memory is full, refer to Deleting Files ( pg. 20) and delete unwanted still images. To Remove The Shutter Sound.. when you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set BEEP to OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 34). The sound is no longer heard from the speaker.
Even if DIS is set to ON ( pg. 33), the Stabilizer will be disabled. If Snapshot recording is not possible, PHOTO Q blinks when SNAPSHOT 9 is pressed. If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 27) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks. If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch @ is set to or and power is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. To perform shooting again, close the LCD monitor and re-open it. When using the viewfinder, push back it in and pull it out again. The Motor Drive mode ( pg. 29) is disabled when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to MEMORY. When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector &, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape. Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). They do not have any compatibility with devices which are not compliant to DCF.
Remaining number of shots pg. 54, 55 (Approximate Number of Storable Images pg. 18) Picture Quality pg. 11
To Protect Valuable Files (available only for SD Memory Card).
Write/erase protection tab
.. slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of LOCK. This prevents the memory card from being recorded over. To record on this memory card, slide the tab back to the position opposite to LOCK before loading it.

MEMORY CARD RECORDING

Approximate Number of Storable Images
: SD Memory Card : MultiMediaCard

<GR-DX95/DX75>

Image Size/ Picture Quality 1024 x 768/ FINE 1024 x 768/ STANDARD 640 x 480/ FINE 640 x 480/ STANDARD Memory Card 8MB** 16MB*** 32MB*** 605 64MB*** 190
then set the Power Switch @ to down the Lock Button $. A stored file is displayed.
1 Load a memory card ( pg. 11). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to MEMORY,

while pressing

3 Select the type of file as necessary (IMAGE or
E-MAIL CLIP): Press SELECT/SET 3. Press + or 5 to select the type of file, then press SELECT/SET 3 again.

4 IMAGE: Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring #
clockwise (3) to display the next image, or counterclockwise (2) to display the previous image. E-MAIL CLIP: Press 4/6 ! to view video clips. To stop video clip playback, press 5 7. To Magnify The Stored Images Press the Zoom Button T Y on the remote control to zoom in (up to 44X*/50X**), or W T to zoom out. You can also magnify a particular part of an image ( pg. 39). By pressing 4/6 !, INDEX 1, INFO 6 or turning the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring 2/3 # magnification is cancelled.
* GR-DX95/DX75 only. ** GR-DX300 only.

<GR-DX300>

Image Size/ Picture Quality 1600 x 1200/ FINE 1600 x 1200/ STANDARD 1280 x 960/ FINE 1280 x 960/ STANDARD 1024 x 768/ FINE 1024 x 768/ STANDARD 640 x 480/ FINE 640 x 480/ STANDARD Memory Card 8MB** 16MB*** 32MB*** 275 64MB*** 80
To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display See To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display on page 12.
Pressing INFO 6 gives you details on the displayed file ( pg. 19, Viewing File Information). You can also overview several files at a time ( pg. 19, Index Playback). You can turn off the on-screen playback display ( pg. 19, Removing On-Screen Display). Images shot in a file size that is not compatible with this camcorder will be displayed as reduced-size thumbnail images. 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 FILE! will be displayed.
[For Normal Playback: IMAGE] To display the To display the next image previous image
** MultiMediaCard (8 MB) [ provided with GR-DX300/ DX95. *** Optional
The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used.

100 - - 0011

[For Auto Playback: IMAGE]

18 MEMORY CARD RECORDING

MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK

t $ @ 45

Viewing File Information
You can get the relevant file information by pressing the INFO button 6 during normal playback or Index playback.

MENU PROTECT DELETE DPOF NO. RESET FORMAT D I SPLAY END
appears. If you selected CURRENT, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring # counterclockwise (2) or clockwise (3) to select the desired file. Press + or 5 to select EXECUTE and press SELECT/SET 3. To cancel selection, select RETURN.

Menu Screen: IMAGE

20 ADVANCED FEATURES

NAVIGATION Function

The NAVIGATION Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card.
3 Press + or 5 to select desired image and press
SELECT/SET 3. NAVIGATION SEARCH appears blinking and the camcorder starts searching the tape for the relevant point of the selected thumbnail image. To cancel NAVIGATION Search midway.. press 4/6 ! or 5 7, or turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring #.
TO MAKE THUMBNAIL IMAGES DURING TAPE RECORDING
( pg. 9). Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to VIDEO, then set the Power Switch @ to while pressing down the Lock Button $.
1 Load a memory card ( pg. 11) and cassette
TO ADD THUMBNAIL IMAGES DURING TAPE PLAYBACK
USING THUMBNAIL IMAGES (NAVIGATION SEARCH).
2 Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. Press + 1 Perform step 1 of TO FIND SCENES ON TAPE or 5 to select (CAMERA) and press SELECT/
SET 3. Press + or 5 to select NAVIGATION and press SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears. Select the desired mode by pressing + or 5. MANUAL: The camcorder makes a thumbnail image only when NAVI STORE 2 is pressed after a recording is finished (factory preset). Modes other than MANUAL: 1 is displayed and the camcorder always makes a thumbnail image when the recording time is over the selected period of time. Press SELECT/SET 3.
2 Press 4/6 ! to start tape playback. 3 Press NAVI STORE 2 at the desired point.
5 appears and the image of the point where NAVI STORE 2 is pressed is stored on the memory card as a thumbnail image.
TO DELETE THUMBNAIL IMAGES
1 Load a memory card ( pg. 11). Set the VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch t to VIDEO, then set the Power Switch @ to while pressing down the Lock Button $.

4 Press + or 5 to select

tape recording.
RETURN and press SELECT/SET 3 twice. The Menu Screen closes.
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ! to start 6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ! to stop
tape recording. If MANUAL is selected in step 3, press NAVI STORE 2. 5 appears and the image of the point where recording is started is stored on the memory card as a thumbnail image.

FOR RECORDING

Self-Timer (GR-DX300 only)
Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding the final touch to a memorable picture. while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180 so that it faces forward and view yourself while self-recording with the viewfinder pushed back.
5 To engage the Self-Timer for video recording, press
the Recording Start/Stop Button !. After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and video recording starts. To stop Self-Timer recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button ! again. The camcorder re-enters RecordStandby mode.
Press SNAPSHOT 9. After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and snapshot recording starts. After that, the camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.
press SELECT/SET 3. Press + or 5 to select SELF-TIMER, and press SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears. Press + or 5 to select ON , and press SELECT/SET 3. Selection is complete. Press + or 5 to select RETURN, and press SELECT/SET 3 twice to close the Menu Screen.
6 To end Self-Timer recording, select OFF in step 4.
If BEEP and TALLY are set to OFF ( pg. 34), the beep does not sound and the tally lamp ^ does not light.
5-Second Recording (GR-DX300 only)
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for tape recording.
while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.
4 Press + or 5 to select 5S, and press SELECT/
SET 3. The Sub Menu appears.
5 Press + or 5 to select 5S, and press SELECT/

5S 0 appears.

SET 3. Selection is complete. Press + or 5 to select RETURN, and press SELECT/SET 3 twice to close the Menu Screen.
6 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.
When the Recording Start/Stop Button ! or SNAPSHOT 9 is pressed, the tally lamp ^ changes as shown:

ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card ( pg. 23). [OFF]: Enables snapshots to be taken during tape playback.
NAVI. DEL. Refer to NAVIGATION Function ( pg. 21, 22). S/AV INPUT A/V. IN: Enables audio/video signal input from the S/AV connector ( pg. 37). S. IN: Enables S-Video/audio signal input from the S/ AV connector ( pg. 37). [OFF]: Enables audio/video signal output to a TV, VCR, etc. via the S/AV connector ( pg. 16, 37). When S/AV INPUT is set to A/V. IN or S. IN, camcorder playback cannot be viewed on the AV output.

For Playback Menu

The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( pg. 43). then set the Power Switch @ to while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the switch.
2 Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or 5 to select the desired function menu,
4 Press + or 5 to select the desired function, and
press SELECT/SET 3 to display the Sub Menu. press SELECT/SET 3. Selection is complete.
5 Press + or 5 to select the desired parameter and 6 Press + or 5 to select
RETURN and press SELECT/SET 3 twice to close the Menu Screen.
Each setting is linked with SYSTEM, which appears when the Power Switch @ is set to ( pg. 34). The parameters are the same as in the description on pg. 34. [ ] = Factory-preset

VIDEO DISPLAY

Settings made in the VIDEO DISPLAY Menu are effective only for tape playback.
V I DEO ON SCR E E N DA TE / T I ME T I ME COD E D I SPLAY LCD OF F OF F
The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast-forward or rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner. The SOUND MODE setting is available for both 12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models functions, 12-bit is called 32 kHz and 16-bit is called 48 kHz.)

12 b i t / SOUND1 L 46

ON SCREEN OFF: Camcorder's display (except the date, time and time code) is not shown on LCD or connected TV. [LCD]: Camcorder's display is shown only on LCD and not on connected TV (except the date, time and time code). LCD/TV: Camcorder's display is shown on both LCD and connected TV. DATE/TIME , TIME CODE Refer to CAMERA DISPLAY on page 34, 35. The factory-preset of DATE/TIME in the VIDEO DISPLAY Menu is OFF.

ON SCREEN setting: For playback sound, tape speed and tape running.
DATE/TIME setting: For date/time.

DEC 5 : PM

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 pg. 35, select SOUND MODE or 12bit MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.
TIME CODE setting: For time code. Minutes Seconds Frames*

* 30 frames = 1 second

SOUND MODE [STEREO ]: Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. SOUND L : Sound from the L channel is output. SOUND R : Sound from the R channel is output. 12bit MODE MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels. [SOUND 1]: Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. SOUND 2: Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo.
36 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
Dubbing To Or From A VCR To Use This Camcorder As A Player
4. Press START/STOP k on the remote control to engage the Record-Pause mode. A/V IN or S IN appears on the screen. 5. Press START/STOP k on the remote control to start recording. 4 rotates. 6. Press START/STOP k on the remote control 4 again to engage the Record-Pause mode. stops rotating.
1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder
and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 16. then set the camcorders Power Switch @ to while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the switch, turn on the VCRs power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to VIDEO,
To use an output cable adapter (commercially available), refer to its instructions. After dubbing, set S/AV INPUT back to OFF. Analog signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure. It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.
3 Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes. 4 Engage the camcorders Play mode to find a spot

particular portion of the picture. While holding down (Left) P, (Right) O, (Up) SHIFT I, press A and (Down) S. To end zoom, press and hold W T until magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) G and then press PLAY (4) D.
R T I a f Y O s g U P d h

j l S G K k A F J ; D H

Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback. Due to ditital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.

Normal playback

Press T Y

Frame-By-Frame Playback

To allow frame-by-frame search during tape playback. To change from normal to Frame-By-Frame Playback, press SLOW (0) O repeatedly for forward or SLOW (9) P repeatedly for reverse. Each time it is pressed, the frame is played back.
You can also engage Frame-By-Frame Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW (9) P or (0) O repeatedly.
To move image, press (Right) O while keeping SHIFT I held down.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Audio Dubbing

The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( pg. 32).

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.
Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make connections ( pg. 16).
Before performing the following steps, make sure that TIME CODE is set to ON in the Menu Screen ( pg. 35, 36). Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television, make connections ( pg. 16).
Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then press PAUSE (6) H. While holding A.DUB (e) S on the remote control, press PAUSE (6) H. 6e O and MIC appear.

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.
The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch @ to OFF, and let the unit cool down.
The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear.
This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.
The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.
When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to AUTO in the Menu Screen. If you want the lighting to look more natural, set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 33).
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.
Certain Fade/Wipe effects, certain modes of Program AE with special effects, DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. Re-read the sections covering Fade/Wipe effects, Program AE with special effects and DIS ( pg. 27, 28, 33).
White Balance cannot be activated.
The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance ( pg. 27, 31).
When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.
This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a malfunction.

46 TROUBLESHOOTING

Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %)

An unusual mark appears.

Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor/viewfinder indications ( pg. 54 57).
An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears.
A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable. Remove the power supply (battery pack, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. 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.
During recording, sound cannot be heard.

This is normal.

Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward functions do not work.
The Power Switch @ is set to Set the Power Switch @ to or . ( pg. 14).
An error indication (E03 or E04) appears.
A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable. Eject the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner. Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For Your Maintenance 1) After Use
1. Turn off the camcorder. 2. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT E in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette. 3. Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder. Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. 4. Tilt the viewfinder upward. Press BATT. RELEASE W and remove the battery pack.

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. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then reconnect it and proceed as usual from the beginning. Declaration of Conformity Model Number Trade Name Responsible party Address Telephone Number : GR-DX300US/DX95US/ DX75US : JVC : JVC AMERICAS CORP. : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J. 07470 : 973-3175000
2) Cleaning The Camcorder
1. To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. 2. Open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor. 3. To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper. 4. To clean the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder and open it. 5. Insert a lens blower or soft cloth and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it. 6. Close the viewfinder and push it back in.

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected. Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product.

Lens blower

50 CAUTIONS

Camcorder General

Power supply : DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 3.4 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 4.6 W Dimensions (W x H x D) : 55 mm x 102 mm x 96 mm (2-1/4" x 4-1/16" x 3-13/16") (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in) Weight : Approx. 440 g (0.97lbs) (without grip belt) (GR-DX300) Approx. 450 g (1lbs) (without grip belt) (GR-DX95/DX75) Operating temperature : 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) Operating humidity : 35% to 80% Storage : 20C to 50C (4F to 122F) temperature Pickup : 1/4" CCD (GR-DX300) 1/6" CCD (GR-DX95/DX75) Lens : F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm (0.15" to 1.5"), 10:1 power zoom lens (GR-DX300) F1.6, f =2.7 mm to 43.2 mm (0.11" to 1.7"), 16:1 power zoom lens (GR-DX95/DX75) : 30.5 mm (1.2") Filter diameter LCD monitor : 3" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system (GR-DX300/DX95) 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system (GR-DX75) Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" black/white LCD Speaker : Monaural

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

ENGLISH
GR-DX300 GR-DX100 GR-DX95 GR-DX75
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera:

CONTENTS

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

GETTING STARTED

TAPE RECORDING & PLAYBACK
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/cyber/

For Accessories:

MEMORY CARD RECORDING & PLAYBACK
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/ ADVANCED FEATURES

REFERENCES

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT1119-001B

01 DX300/100/95/75EK_EN 01-2/26/03, 7:11 PM
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SOME DOS AND DONTS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT PROVIDED ACCESSORIES HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED
Power... Grip Adjustment... 8 Viewfinder Adjustment... 8 Tripod Mounting... 9 Loading/Unloading A Cassette.. Date/Time Settings... 10 Recording Mode Setting... 10 Loading A Memory Card... 11 Picture Quality/Image Size Setting.. 11
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting). Making A New Folder.. 24 Initialising A Memory Card.. 24

ADVANCED FEATURES

FOR RECORDING.. 25 31
Snapshot Flash.. 25 Flash Brightness Adjustment.. 25 Self-Timer (GR-DX300/DX100 only).. 26 5-Second Recording (GR-DX300/DX100 only). 26 Night-Scope... 27 Programme AE With Special Effects.. 27 Fade/Wipe Effects... 28 Snapshot (For Tape Recording).. 29 Auto Focus... 29 Manual Focus... 30 Exposure Control... 30 Iris Lock.. 31 White Balance Adjustment.. 31 Manual White Balance Operation. 31
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT. 32 36
For Recording Menu.. For Playback Menu.. 35 36

TAPE RECORDING.. 12 14

Basic Recording... Zooming... 13 Time Code... 14

DUBBING... 37 38

Dubbing To Or From A VCR.. 37 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing). 38

TAPE PLAYBACK.. 14 16

Normal Playback... Blank Search... 15 Connections... 16
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT.. 39 43
Slow-Motion Playback... 39 Frame-By-Frame Playback.. 39 Playback Special Effects.. 39 Playback Zoom... 39 Audio Dubbing... 40 Insert Editing... 40 Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit].. For More Accurate Editing... 43
MEMORY CARD RECORDING. 17 18
Basic Shooting (Snapshot).. 17 18
MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK.. 18 19
Normal Playback... 18 Auto Playback... 19 Index Playback... 19 Viewing File Information.. 19 Removing On-Screen Display.. 19

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS.. 44

Connection To A Personal Computer.. 44
TROUBLESHOOTING.. CAUTIONS.. SPECIFICATIONS.. 51 INDEX... 52 57
Controls, Connectors And Indicators. LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications.. 54 57
ADVANCED FEATURES.. 20 24
Protecting Files... 20 Deleting Files... 20 NAVIGATION Function.. E-Mail Clip Recording... 22 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card.. 23

TERMS.. 58 59

Refer to the diagrams on page 52 and 54 while reading the instruction manual as all the controls, connectors, indicators and indications are numbered on the diagrams and those corresponding numbers are used throughout this manual unless specified.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions ( pgs. 3 and 4) to ensure safe use of this product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS: CAUTIONS:

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the JVC BN-V107U/V114U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter and Power Cord. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

NOTES:

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving the unit on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
SOME DOS AND DONTS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections. DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment. DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. DONT continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer. DONT remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DONT leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people. DONT use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. DONT listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DONT obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DONT use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. DONT allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture. ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock; NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry!
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only and memory cards marked or can be used with this unit. cassettes marked Before recording an important scene.. make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark.. make sure you only use memory cards with the mark or.. remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.. remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

AC Adapter AP-V11E or AP-V13E Battery Pack BN-V107U or BN-V107U-S S-Video/Audio/ Video/Editing Cable
Memory Card 8 MB (Already inserted in the camcorder)

Power Cord

Grip Belt (Already attached to the camcorder)
Lens Cap (See below for attachment)

Editing Extension Cable

USB Cable Tab AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) AAA (R03) Battery x 2 Core Filter (for provided USB Cable pg. 6 for attachment)

Cable Adapter

Remote Control Unit RM-V717U

CD-ROM

Core Filter x 2 (for provided S-Video/Audio/ Video/Editing Cable and AC Adapters cord pg. 6 for attachment)
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.
HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera.

5 2/26/03, 7:11 PM

HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER
Attach the Core Filter(s) to the provided AC Adapters cord, S-Video/Audio/Video/Editing cable and USB cable. The Core Filter reduces interference.

1 Release the

stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter.
2 1) Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between
the cable plug and the Core Filter. If using the AC Adapters cord or USB cable, be sure to wind the cable once around the outside of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration. Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the cable.
2) Close the Core Filter until it clicks shut.
For the AC Adapters cord and USB cable Stopper 3 cm
Wind once For the S-Video/Audio/Video/Editing cable 3 cm
When connecting cables, attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder.
Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON (factory-preset).
Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch @ is set to or 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 minutes 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 while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the switch and press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. 2. Press + or 5 to select (SYSTEM) and press SELECT/SET 3. 3. Press + or 5 to select DEMO MODE and press SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears. 4. Press + or 5 to select OFF and press SELECT/SET 3. 5. Press + or 5 to select RETURN, and press SELECT/SET 3 twice. The normal screen appears. NOTE:

while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The Power lamp 0 lights and the camcorder is turned on.

SELECT/SET 3.

2 Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or 5 to select (CAMERA) and press 4 Press + or 5 to select REC MODE and press
SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears. Select SP or LP by pressing + or 5 and press SELECT/SET 3. Press + or 5 to select RETURN, and press SELECT/SET 3 twice. The Menu Screen closes. Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing ( pg. 40) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode. LP (Long Play) is more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.
2 Press MENU 4 to access the Menu Screen. 3 Press + or 5 to select (CAMERA DISPLAY)
and press SELECT/SET 3. SELECT/SET 3 and day is highlighted. Press + or 5 to input the day. Press SELECT/SET 3. Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute. Press + or 5 to select RETURN, and press SELECT/SET 3 twice. The Menu Screen closes.
4 Press + or 5 to select CLOCK ADJ. Press
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.
Even if you select CLOCK ADJ., if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorders internal clock continues to operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/ time parameter (day), the clock stops. When you finish setting the minute and press SELECT/SET 3, the date and time begin operation from the date and time you just set. pg. 49, Built-in Clocks Rechargeable Lithium Battery.

10 GETTING STARTED

Loading A Memory Card
The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder.
Picture Quality/Image Size Setting
The Picture Quality/Image Size can be selected to best match your needs. Refer to the chart on page 18 for your selection.
1 Make sure the camcorders power is off. 2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD) 8. 3 Insert the memory card clipped edge first.

12 TAPE RECORDING

01 DX300/100/95/75EK_EN 12-2/26/03, 7:12 PM

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 downward, 180 upward).

Zooming

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Zoom In Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring # clockwise. Zoom Out Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring # counterclockwise. The further you turn the Power Zoom Ring # the quicker the zoom action.

Self-Recording

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180 so that it faces forward, then point the lens toward yourself and start recording.

NOTES: Operation Mode

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch @ and VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch t. Power Switch Position
: Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode. (Full Auto): Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording. OFF: Allows you to switch off the camcorder. PLAY: Allows you to play back a recording on the tape. Allows you to access data stored on the memory card or to transfer still/moving images stored on the memory card to a computer. Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus ( pg. 30), then zoom in or out in Record mode. Zooming is possible to a maximum of 500X (GR-DX300/ DX100) or 700X (GR-DX95/DX75), or it can be switched to 10X (GR-DX300/DX100) or 16X (GR-DX95/DX75) magnification using the optical zoom ( pg. 32). Zoom magnification of over 10X (GR-DX300/DX100) or 16X (GR-DX95/DX75) is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom. During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer. Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to MEMORY ( VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position). Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Ring # is turned all the way clockwise. Also see TELE MACRO in the Menu Screen on page 33.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position
VIDEO: Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If REC SELECT is set to / in the DSC Menu Screen, still images are recorded on the memory card as well. Zoom magnification over 10X (GR-DX300/DX100) or 16X (GR-DX95/DX75) is available ( pg. 13, 32). MEMORY: Allows you to record on a memory card or access data stored on a memory card.

* When connecting the cables, open this cover. ** The audio connection is not required for watching still images only. *** Connect when the S-Video connection is not used.

16 TAPE PLAYBACK

Basic Shooting (Snapshot)
You can use your camcorder as a digital still camera for taking snapshots. Perform the procedures listed below before continuing. Power ( pg. 7) Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) Loading A Memory Card ( pg. 11) Picture Quality/Image Size Setting ( pg. 11) then set the Power Switch @ to or while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. the snapshot is being taken. The image is recorded on the memory card. Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame. To Delete Unwanted Still Images.. when unwanted still images are stored in the memory card or its memory is full, refer to Deleting Files ( pg. 20) and delete unwanted still images. To Remove The Shutter Sound.. when you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set BEEP to OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 34). The sound is no longer heard from the speaker.
Even if DIS is set to ON ( pg. 33), the Stabiliser will be disabled. If Snapshot recording is not possible, PHOTO Q blinks when SNAPSHOT 9 is pressed. If Programme AE with special effects ( pg. 27) is engaged, certain modes of Programme AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks. If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch @ is set to or and power is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. To perform shooting again, close the LCD monitor and re-open it. When using the viewfinder, push back it in and pull it out again. The Motor Drive mode ( pg. 29) is disabled when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to MEMORY. When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector &, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape. Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). They do not have any compatibility with devices which are not compliant to DCF.
Image Size pg. 11 Shooting icon pg. 54, 55 Card icon pg. 54, 55
2 Press SNAPSHOT 9. PHOTO Q appears while
Remaining number of shots pg. 54, 55 (Approximate Number of Storable Images pg. 18) Picture Quality pg. 11
To Protect Valuable Files (available only for SD Memory Card).

CAMERA DISPLAY

Settings made in the CAMERA DISPLAY Menu are effective only for video shooting. Settings made in the CAMERA DISPLAY Menu remain effective even when the Power Switch @ is set to . However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch @ is set to .
CAME RA D I SPLAY ON SCRE E N LCD / TV DATE / T I ME AU T O T I ME CODE O F F 2 5. 12. 03 CLOCK ADJ. 17 : 30
ON SCREEN LCD: Keeps the camcorders display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. [LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorders display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV. DATE/TIME OFF: The date/time does not appear. [AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases: When the Power Switch @ is set from OFF to or . When tape playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when scenes are recorded. When the date is changed during tape playback. ON: The date/time is always displayed. The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button U on the remote control.
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. If DEMO MODE remains ON, some functions will not be available. After viewing demo, set to OFF.
34 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
TIME CODE [OFF]: Time code is not displayed. ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. CLOCK ADJ. Allows you to set the current date and time ( pg. 10).
V I DEO SOUND MOD E STEREO 12b i t MOD E SOUND 1 O.O SYNCHRO REC MODE COPY OF F NAV I. D EL. S / AV I NPUT OF F RETURN
SOUND MODE 12bit MODE SYNCHRO
. pg. 36, Playback Sound. pg. 36, Playback Sound. pg. 43, For More Accurate Editing.
QUALITY , IMAGE SIZE Refer to Picture Quality/Image Size Setting ( pg. 11). REC SELECT [ ]: When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t set to VIDEO, still images are recorded only onto the tape. / : When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t set to VIDEO, still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also on the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the SNAP MODE selection in the CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording.
REC MODE Allows you to set the tape recording mode ([SP] or LP) depending on your preference ( pg. 10). It is recommended you use REC MODE in the VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing ( pg. 37, 38). REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch @ is set to or ( pg. 10, 32). COPY
ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card ( pg. 23). [OFF]: Enables snapshots to be taken during tape playback.

TIME CODE setting: For time code. Minutes Seconds Frames*

* 25 frames = 1 second

SOUND MODE [STEREO ]: Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. SOUND L : Sound from the L channel is output. SOUND R : Sound from the R channel is output. 12bit MODE MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels. [SOUND 1]: Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. SOUND 2: Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo.
36 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
01 DX300/100/95/75EK_EN 35-2/26/03, 7:13 PM
Dubbing To Or From A VCR To Use This Camcorder As A Player
4. Press START/STOP k on the remote control to engage the Record-Pause mode. A/V IN or S IN appears on the screen. 5. Press START/STOP k on the remote control to start recording. 4 rotates. 6. Press START/STOP k on the remote control 4 again to engage the Record-Pause mode. stops rotating.
1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder
and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 16.
then set the camcorders Power Switch @ to while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the switch, turn on the VCRs power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.
To use an output cable adapter (commercially available), refer to its instructions. After dubbing, set S/AV INPUT back to OFF. Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure. It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.
3 Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes. 4 Engage the camcorders Play mode to find a spot
just before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press 4/6 ! on the camcorder.
5 Press 4/6 ! on the camcorder and engage the

VCRs Record mode.

6 Engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode and press
4/6 ! on the camcorder. Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.
As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will appear on your TV. This will confirm the connections and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes. Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV. If they do, they are being recorded onto the new tape. Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required: Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable. CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.

Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then press PAUSE (6) H. While holding A.DUB (e) S on the remote control, press PAUSE (6) H. 6e O and MIC appear.
1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
press PAUSE (6) H. Confirm the time code at this point ( pg. 35, 36). then press PAUSE (6) H.
3 Press PLAY (4) D, then begin narrating.
Speak into the microphone. To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6) H.
2 Press REW (2) a until the Edit-In point is located, 3 Press and hold INSERT (w) A on the remote 4 Press START/STOP k to begin editing.
Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1. To pause editing, press START/STOP k. Press it again to resume editing. control, then press PAUSE (6) H. 6w 0 and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode.
4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6) H, then
STOP (5) G. To hear the dubbed sound during playback.. set 12bit MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the Menu Screen ( pg. 36).
Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing. When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit, the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately. If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas. If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the camcorders microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TVs 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. During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-bit audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops ( pg. 56). To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorders S/AV connector &, first set S/AV INPUT to A/V IN or S IN in the Menu Screen ( pg. 35). AUX appears instead of MIC.

Stereo microphone

5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP k, then

STOP (5) 7.

Programme AE with special effects ( pg. 27) can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing. During Insert Editing, the date and time information changes. If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas. During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Editing stops ( pg. 56). If a memory card is loaded and NAVIGATION is set to ON, a NAVIGATION thumbnail image is stored in the memory card ( pg. 21).

3 Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape
and engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCRs instructions).
Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If they do, they will be recorded onto the new tape. To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV. Date/Time. set DATE/TIME to AUTO, ON or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 34, 36). Or, press DISPLAY U on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication. Time Code. set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 35, 36). Indications other than date/time and time code. set ON SCREEN to LCD, LCD/TV or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 34, 36).

BRAND CODE

VCR BRAND NAME SAMSUNG SANYO
BLAUPUNKT DAEWOO FERGUSON
GRUNDIG HITACHI JVC A B C

LG/ GOLDSTAR

PHILIPS
3 SELECO, 9 REX 9 SHARP SONY THOMSON, 9 TELEFUNKEN, 9 SABA, 9 NORDMENDE 3 TOSHIBA 6 6
Make sure to set S/AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 35). Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required: Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable. CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable. When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input connector, an optional DV cable can be connected instead of an S-Video cable and audio/video cable.
5 If using a Fade/Wipe at the beginning of the scene,
press FADE/WIPE s on the remote control ( pg. 28, 43). Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is displayed.
6 At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT
in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.
g on the remote control. The Edit-In position appears
7 At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT g. The
Edit-Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.
8 If using a Fade/Wipe at the end of the scene, press
FADE/WIPE s ( pg. 28, 43). Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is displayed. If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an Edit-Out point, the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit-In point. When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is included in the total time.

SOUND b i t
VOLUME 116 : 21 : 24 25. 12. : 30

15 : 55 5

During Memory Card Recording Only
During Memory Card Playback

% ^ &*(

BR I GHT
During Both Tape And Memory Card Recording

u i ) q w e r t y

40 x W BR I GHT

54 INDEX

01 DX300/100/95/75EK_EN 45-2/26/03, 7:14 PM
1 Appears when NAVIGATION is set to
2 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. pg. Appears when in the Squeeze, Cinema or 4 Rotates while the tape is running. pg. Appears while the captured image is being 6 Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). pg. Displays the tape remaining time. pg. REC appears during recording
PAUSE appears during Record-Standby mode.. pg. 12 stored as a thumbnail image in the memory card... pg. 21 D.WIDE mode.. pg. 33
other than MANUAL.. pg. 21
e Appears when the white balance is
adjusted... pg. 31 adjusted.. pg. 30 : Appears when backlight compensation is used.. pg. 30
r : Appears when the exposure is
t Displays the selected Programme AE with
y Appears when the iris is locked.. pg. 31 u Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during
zooming... pg. 13 Zoom level indicator.. pg. 13

special effects.. pg. 27

i Appears during zooming
o Displays the brightness of the
9 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut 0 Appears when the Insert Editing (w) or Insert
down on noise created by wind.. pg. 33 Editing Pause (6w) mode is engaged. pg. 40 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5 second recording mode or Animation recording mode (GR-DX300/DX100 only). pg. 26, 33
LCD monitor... pg. 12 The level indicator moves. (GR-DX300/DX100 only).. pg. 26
p Appears during Self-Timer recording
Q Appears when taking a Snapshot. pg. 17, 29 W Displays the battery remaining E Displays the date/time. pg. 10, 34, 36 R Appears when the focus is adjusted

manually... pg. 29, 30

! Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds after

power level.. pg. 56

@ Displays the Time Code.. pg. 14, 35 # Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) is
turning on the camcorder. pg. 32
$ Displays the image size.. pg. 11 % Appears and blinks during shooting.. pg. 17 ^ : Appears during shooting. pg. 17
: Blinks when a memory card is not loaded.. pg. 17

engaged.. pg. 33

T Appears when the flash is ready. Y Displays the sound mode.. pg. 35, 36 U Displays the Blank Search mode. pg. 15 I Displays the tape speed.. pg. 10 O Appears while a tape is running

AC Adapter... pg. 7, 8 Animation.. pg. 33 Audio Dubbing.. pg. 40 Auto Date.. pg. 34 Auto Focus... pg. 29 Auto Playback.. pg. 19 Auto Shut off.. pg. 12, 15, 17 Analogue Input... pg. 35, 37
Gain Up... pg. 33 Grip Adjustment.. pg. 8
Icons.. pg. Index Playback.. pg. 19 Index Screen.. pg. 19 Initialise A Memory Card.. pg. 24 Insert Editing.. pg. 40 Iris... pg. 31 Iris Lock... pg. 31
Battery Low.. pg. 56 Beep... pg. 34 Backlight Compensation.. pg. 30
Battery Pack.. pg. 7, 8, 48 Blank Search.. pg. 15 Brighten The LCD Monitor.. pg. 12
Journalistic Shooting.. pg. 13
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications. pg. Load A Tape... pg. 9
Charge The Battery Pack.. pg. 7 Channels (Left/Right).. pg. 36
Maintenance.. pg. 50 Manual Focus.. pg. 30 Memory Card.. Menu Screen, CAMERA. pg. 32, 33
Cinema... pg. 33 Classic Film.. pg. 27 Clean The Camcorder. pg. 50 Connections.. pg. 7, 16, 37, 38, 42, 44

pg. 11, 48 pg. 11, 35

Menu Screen, CAMERA DISPLAY.. pg. 34, 35 Menu Screen, DSC.. Menu Screen, MANUAL.. pg. 33
Date/Time Display.. pg. Deleting Files.. pg. 20 Date/Time Settings... pg. 10 Darken The LCD Monitor. pg. 12
Menu Screen, SYSTEM.. pg. 34 Menu Screen, VIDEO. pg. 35 Menu Screen, VIDEO DISPLAY.. pg. 36 Monotone.. pg. 27 Motor Drive Mode.. pg. 29 MultiMediaCard..
Demonstration Mode.. pg. 6, 34 DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser).. pg. 33 Dioptre Adjustment.. pg. 8
Digital Zoom.. pg. 13, 32

pg. 11, 48

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). pg. 23, 24 Dubbing.. pg. 37, 38
NAVIGATION function.. pg. 21, 22 Night-Scope... pg. 27
Erase Protection... pg. 9 E-Mail Clip Recording. pg. 22
Picture Quality/Image Size.. Picture Wipe/Dissolve. pg. 43 Playback Special Effects.. pg. 39 Playback Zoom... pg. 39 Power-Linked Operation.. pg. 13 Power Switch Position.. pg. 13 Programme AE With Special Effects. pg. 27 Protecting Files... pg. 20 Provided Accessories.. pg. 5
Exposure Control.. pg. 30
Fast-Forward The Tape.. pg. 14 5-Second Recording Mode.. pg. 26 Flash.. pg. 25 Frame-By-Frame Playback.. pg. 39 Fade-In/Out.. pg. 28

58 TERMS

Random Assemble Editing. pg. Record-Standby.. pg. 12 Recording Mode.. pg. 10 Red-Eye Reduction.. pg. 25 Reset.. pg. 34 Rewind The Tape.. pg. 14 Remote Control.. pg. 5, 39
Tally... pg. 34 Tele Macro... pg. 33 Time Code... pg. 14, 35, 36 Tripod Mounting.. pg. 9 Twilight... pg. 27

Unload A Tape.. pg. 9

SD Memory Card.. pg. 11, 48 Self-Recording.. pg. 13 Self-Timer.. pg. 26 Sepia.. pg. 27 Set Remote Control/VCR Code. pg. 41 Shuttle Search.. pg. 14 Shutter Speed.. pg. 27 Snapshot.. pg. 17, 29 Slow-Motion Playback.. pg. 14, 39

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position.

pg. 13

White Balance.. pg. 31 Wide Mode... pg. 33 Wind Cut... pg. 33 Wipe In/Out.. pg. 28

Zooming.. pg. 13

Snapshot Mode... pg. 29 Snow.. pg. 27 Sound Mode.. pg. 32, 35, 36
Speaker Volume.. pg. 14 Specifications.. pg. 51 Sports... pg. 27 Spotlight.. pg. 27 Squeeze.. pg. 33 Still Playback.. pg. 14 Strobe.. pg. 27
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
COPYRIGHT 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
Printed in Japan 0103-HO-UN-SN