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This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org>
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the 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. Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.
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.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Read these instructions. (2) Keep these instructions. (3) Heed all warnings. (4) Follow all instructions. (5) Do not use this apparatus near water. (6) Clean only with dry cloth. (7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. (8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. (9) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. (10) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. (11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. (12) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

CLOCK ADJ.

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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. 31). Set the Power Switch y to while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The POWER/CHARGE lamp r lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in to access the Menu Screen.
while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The POWER/CHARGE lamp r lights and the camcorder is turned on.
2 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. The Menu

Screen appears.

3 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select

(CAMERA) and press it.

4 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select REC
MODE and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select SP or LP by rotating the MENU/VOLUME wheel % and press it. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select RETURN, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes. Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing ( pg. 36) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode. LP (Long Play) is more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.
(CAMERA DISPLAY) and press it.
4 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select
CLOCK ADJ. Press it and month is highlighted. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to input the month. Press it. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and minute. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select RETURN, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
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 the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in, the date and time begin operation from the date and time you just set.

10 GETTING STARTED

Loading A Memory Card

(GR-D90/D70 only)

Picture Quality/Image Size Setting
The provided memory card (GR-D90 only) is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder.
The Picture Quality/Image Size can be selected to best match your needs. Refer to the chart on page 18 for your selection.
Button), then open the card cover (MEMORY CARD) p.
1 Make sure the camcorders power is off. 2 Open the LCD monitor ( pg. 47, u Monitor Open 3 Insert the memory card clipped edge first.
1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to DSC, then set
the Power Switch y to while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. The POWER/ CHARGE lamp r lights and the camcorder turns on.
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.

(DSC) and press it.

4 To close the card cover p, push it until you hear a
click. To Unload A Memory Card: In step 3 push the memory card, which then comes out of the camcorder automatically. Pull it out and close the card cover p.
QUALITY and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select the desired mode and press it.
5 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select
IMAGE SIZE and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select the desired mode and press it.
6 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select
RETURN, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
Label Clipped edge Memory card
Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked or MultiMediaCards marked . Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card , consult its manufacturer or dealer. Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to FORMAT the card. pg. 22.

Display

DSC QUAL I TY F I NE I MAGE S I ZE 4 X8 REC SELECT
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.
In the 1024 x 768 mode, images are shot in 720 x 480 pixels and they are converted and stored in the 1024 x 768 file size.

Basic Recording

Perform the procedures listed below before continuing. Power ( pg. 7) Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) Load A Cassette ( pg. 9) Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 10) Remove the lens cap. For GR-D90/D70 Owners: Open the LCD monitor ( pg. 47, u Monitor Open Button) and set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to VIDEO. or while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Open the LCD monitor fully. Shooting while using the viewfinder: Pull out the viewfinder fully. The POWER/CHARGE lamp r lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. PAUSE 6 is displayed. The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. See PRIORITY in the SYSTEM Menu ( pg. 30).

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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 Slide the Power Zoom Lever & towards T. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever & towards W. The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever &, 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.
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. 26), then zoom in or out in Record mode. Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can be switched to 16X magnification using the optical zoom ( pg. 28). Zoom magnification of over 16X 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/DSC Switch 4 is set to DSC ( VIDEO/DSC Switch Position). Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever & is set all the way to W. Also see TELE MACRO in the Menu Screen on page 29.

Operation Mode

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch y and VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 (GR-D90/D70 only). 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 (CHARGE): 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 a still image stored on the memory card to a computer.
VIDEO/DSC Switch Position (GR-D90/D70 only)
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 16X is available ( pg. 13, 28). DSC: Allows you to record on a memory card or access data stored on a memory card.

Even if DIS is set to ON ( pg. 29), the Stabilizer will be disabled. If Snapshot recording is not possible, PHOTO y blinks when SNAPSHOT ^ is pressed. If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 23) 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 y 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. 25) is disabled when the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 is set to DSC. 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. 48, 49 Card icon pg. 48, 49
(Approximate Number of Storable Images pg. 18)

pg. 48, 49

Remaining number of shots

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.

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Approximate Number of Storable Images
Image Size/ Picture Quality 1024 x 768/ FINE 1024 x 768/ STANDARD 640 x 480/ FINE 640 x 480/ STANDARD SD Memory Card (optional) 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 405 1215
1 Load a memory card ( pg. 11). 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to DSC, then set
A stored image is displayed.
the Power Switch y to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button t.
3 Press to display the next image, or press 2
6 to display the previous image.
To Magnify The Stored Images Press the Zoom Button T ; on the remote control to zoom in (up to 44X), or W A to zoom out. You can also magnify a particular part of an image ( pg. 35). By pressing 4/6 7, 3 8, 2 6, INDEX !, INFO 0 magnification returns to normal instantly.
Image Size/ Picture Quality 1024 x 768/ FINE 1024 x 768/ STANDARD 640 x 480/ FINE 640 x 480/ STANDARD

MultiMediaCard

8MB* 16MB** 32MB** 215 645
1. Make sure the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 is set to DSC and the Power Switch y is set to , then press the MENU/VOLUME wheel %. 2. Perform steps 3 and 4 of To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display on page 12.
Pressing INFO 0 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.

Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby. Some modes of Program AE special effects cannot be used during Night-Alive.

* appears.

while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

SHUTTER

1/60: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/100: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced.
2 Press NIGHT 0 so that the Night-Alive indicator
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity. * while the shutter speed is A appears beside being automatically adjusted. To Deactivate Night-Alive.. press NIGHT 0 again so that the Night-Alive indicator disappears.
During Night-Alive, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out: Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects ( pg. 23, 24). GAIN UP in the CAMERA Menu ( pg. 29). DIS in the MANUAL Menu ( pg. 29). During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of manual focus and/or a tripod is recommended.
SPORTS (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 1/4000) This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions. SNOW
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.

SPOTLIGHT

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.
Program AE With Special Effects
SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control ( pg. 26).

TWILIGHT

Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance ( pg. 27) is initially set to , but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the focus manually.
PROGRAM AE, then press it.
desired mode, then press it. Selection is complete. Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in again. The Menu Screen closes. The PROGRAM AE Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated. The selected mode indicator appears. To Deactivate The Selected Mode.. select OFF in step 4.

WIPE SHUTTER

Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen.
You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button w.

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Snapshot (For Tape Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to VIDEO (GR-D90/
D70 only), then set the Power Switch y to while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

(CAMERA), then press it.

SNAP MODE, then press it.
5 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select the
desired Snapshot mode, then press it. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select RETURN and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
To remove the shutter sound, BEEP on pg. 30. If Snapshot recording is not possible, PHOTO y blinks when SNAPSHOT ^ is pressed. If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 23) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks. If SNAPSHOT ^ is pressed when DIS is set to ON ( pg. 29), the Stabilizer will be disabled. The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to / in the Menu Screen ( pg. 31). / in the DSC If REC SELECT is set to Menu Screen, still images are recorded on the memory card as well (640 x 480 pixels). During tape playback as well, all snapshot modes are available when COPY is set to OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 31). However, the shutter sound is not heard. During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is no effect in the recorded image. When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape.

Auto Focus

The camcorders Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity.
FULL Snapshot mode with no frame PIN-UP Pin-Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame
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. When illumination is low.* When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a clear, blue sky.* When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.* When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated. When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water. When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

Dubbing To Or From A VCR To Use This Camcorder As A Player
Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 16. D70 only), then set the camcorders Power Switch y to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch, turn on the VCRs power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.
For GR-D90/D70 Owners: To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder
1. Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to VIDEO, then set the camcorders Power Switch y to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. 2. Set S/AV INPUT to ON and set REC MODE to SP or LP ( pg. 31). 3. Connect the cables as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on. 4. Press the Recording Start/Stop button w to engage the Record-Pause mode. AV. IN appears on the screen. 5. Press the Recording Start/Stop button w to start recording. 3 rotates. 6. Press the Recording Start/Stop button w again to engage the Record-Pause mode. 3 stops rotating.
2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to VIDEO (GR-D90/
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/on the camcorder.
5 Press 4/on the camcorder and engage the

VCRs Record mode.

6 Engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode and press

4/on the camcorder.

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.
7 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.
To AV ( Connector cover* Audio/ Video cable (provided)
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. 30, 32). Or, press DISPLAY l on the remote control (provided with GR-D90/D70 only) to turn on/off the date indication. Time Code.. set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 31, 32). Indications other than date/time and time code.. set ON SCREEN to LCD, LCD/TV or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 30, 32).

S-Video cable (optional)

Yellow to VIDEO** IN or OUT Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT White to AUDIO L IN or OUT

To S-VIDEO IN or OUT

TV VCR
* When connecting the cable, open this cover. ** Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.

DUBBING

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from this camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration.
5. Press the Recording Start/Stop button w to start recording. 3 rotates. 6. Press the Recording Start/Stop button w again to engage the Record-Pause mode. 3 stops rotating.
Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting ( pg. 28). During Digital Dubbing, incoming signals cannot be output through the video or audio connectors if they are copy-guarded.
To Use This Camcorder As A Player
Make sure all units are turned off. Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration. Set this camcorders VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to VIDEO (GR-D90/D70 only), then the Power Switch y to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch, turn on the video units power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in this camcorder and the video unit.
3 Press to play back the source tape. 4 While watching the playback on the monitor, engage
the DV connector-equipped video units record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording.

To DV @

It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 7). 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. Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again. If Playback Zoom ( pg. 14, 35), Playback Special Effects (GR-D90/D70 only, pg. 35) or Snapshot is attempted during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV connector @. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

To USB connector

To DV connector

PC with DV connector

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to see if you can correct the problem yourself. 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 re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
The focus does not adjust automatically.
Focus is set to the Manual mode. Set Focus to the Auto mode ( pg. 26). The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was low. The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. Clean the lens and check the focus again ( pg. 43).
The cassette will not load properly.
The cassette is in the wrong position. Set it in the right position ( pg. 9). The batterys charge is low. Install a fully charged battery ( pg. 7, 8).

No power is supplied.

The power is not connected properly. Connect the AC Adapter securely ( pg. 7). The battery is dead. Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one ( pg. 7, 8).
The memory card will not load properly.
The memory card is in the wrong position. Set it in the right position ( pg. 11).

SET DATE/TIME! appears.

The date/time is not set. Set the date/time ( pg. 10). The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
Snapshot mode cannot be used.
The Squeeze mode is selected. Disengage the Squeeze mode ( pg. 29).
The color of Snapshot looks strange.
The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject. Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame ( pg. 17, 25). The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. Turn off Sepia and Monotone ( pg. 23).
Recording cannot be performed.
For Tape Recording The tapes erase protection tab is set to SAVE. Set the tapes erase protection tab to REC ( pg. 9). The Power Switch y is set to PLAY or OFF (CHARGE). Set the Power Switch y to or ( pg. 13). The VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 is set to DSC. Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to VIDEO. TAPE END appears. Replace with new cassette ( pg. 9). The cassette holder cover is open. Close the cassette holder cover. For Memory Card Recording The VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 is set to VIDEO. Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to DSC.

When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
This is not a malfunction. By recording with DIS activated ( pg. 29) this can be avoided.
Images on the LCD monitor are jittery.
The speaker volume is too great. Turn the speaker volume down ( pg. 14).
There is no playback picture on the connected TV.
Since the analog input mode is engaged, the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. Set S/AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 31).
When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate.
The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned on. Turn the camcorders power off and on again, then operate it.
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.
Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette ( pg. 42).
The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder.
Push in the memory card a few more times ( pg. 11).
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints).
Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage ( pg. 43).

An unusual mark appears.

Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor/viewfinder indications ( pg. 48 51).
An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears.
A malfunction of some kind has occurred. 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.
An error indication (E03 or E04) appears.
A malfunction of some kind has occurred. 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.

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AC Adapter When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Temperature Range Specifications Charging. 10C to 35C (50F to 95F) Operation.. 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) Storage. 10C to 30C (14F to 86F) Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C (68F). The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

50 INDEX

CARD ERROR! Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is corrupted. UNSUPPORTED FILE! Appears if a file in another format is selected. CHECK CARDS WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt to record on a SD Memory Card with its write/erase protection tab in the LOCK position. Appears when you attempt Memory Card menu operation using a SD Memory Card with its write/ erase protection tab in the LOCK position. E01, E02 or E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. E03 or E04 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. 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, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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Analog Input.. pg. 31, 33 Audio Dubbing.. pg. 36 Auto Date.. pg. 30 Auto Focus... pg. 25 Auto Playback.. pg. 19 Auto Shut off.. pg. 12, 15, 17 AC Adapter... pg. 7, 8
Fade-In/Out.. pg. 24 Fast-Forward The Tape.. pg. 14 Frame-By-Frame Playback.. pg. 14, 35
Gain Up... pg. 29 Grip Adjustment.. pg. 8
Backlight Compensation.. pg. 26 Battery Low.. pg. 50 Beep... pg. 30 Blank Search.. pg. 15 Brighten The LCD Monitor.. pg. 12 Battery Pack.. pg. 7, 8, 41
Icons.. pg. Index Playback.. pg. 19 Index Screen.. pg. 19 Initialize A Memory Card.. pg. 22 Insert Editing.. pg. 36 Iris... pg. 27 Iris Lock... pg. 27
Channels (Left/Right).. pg. 32 Cinema... pg. 29 Classic Film.. pg. 23 Clean The Camcorder. pg. 43 Connections.. pg. 7, 16, 33, 34, 37 Charge The Battery Pack.. pg. 7
Journalistic Shooting.. pg. 13
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications. pg. Load A Tape... pg. 9
Darken The LCD Monitor. pg. 12 Date/Time Settings.. pg. 10 Date/Time Display.. pg. 30 32
Maintenance.. pg. 43 Manual Focus.. pg. 26 Memory Card.. pg. 11, 41 Menu Screen, CAMERA. pg. 28, 29 Menu Screen, CAMERA DISPLAY.. pg. 30, 31 Menu Screen, DSC.. pg. 11, 31 Menu Screen, MANUAL.. pg. 29 Menu Screen, SYSTEM.. pg. 30 Menu Screen, VIDEO. pg. 31 Menu Screen, VIDEO DISPLAY.. pg. 32 Monotone.. pg. 23 Motor Drive Mode.. pg. 25 MultiMediaCard.. pg. 11, 41

pg. 6, 30 Digital Zoom.. pg. 13, 28 DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer).. pg. 29 Diopter Adjustment.. pg. 8 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). pg. 21, 22 Dubbing.. pg. 33, 34

Demonstration Mode..

Deleting Files.. pg. 20
Exposure Control.. pg. 26 Erase Protection... pg. 9

Night-Alive.. pg. 23

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Tally... pg. 30 Tele Macro... pg. 29 Time Code.. pg. 14, Tripod Mounting.. pg. 9 Twilight... pg. 23
pg. 11 Playback Special Effects.. pg. 35 Playback Zoom... pg. 35 Power-Linked Operation.. pg. 13 Power Switch Position. pg. 13 Program AE With Special Effects. pg. 23 Protecting Files... pg. 20 Provided Accessories.. pg. 5
Picture Quality/Image Size..

Unload A Tape.. pg. 9

Record-Standby.. pg. 12 Recording Mode.. pg. 10 Reset.. pg. 30 Rewind The Tape.. pg. 14 Remote Control.. pg. 5, 35
VIDEO/DSC Switch Position. pg. 13
White Balance.. pg. 27 Wide Mode... pg. 29 Wind Cut... pg. 29 Wipe In/Out.. pg. 24
SD Memory Card.. Self-Recording.. pg. 13 Sepia.. pg. 23 Shuttle Search.. pg. 14 Shutter Speed.. pg. 23 Snapshot.. pg. 17, 25 Slow-Motion Playback.. pg. 14, 35 Snapshot Mode... pg. 25

pg. 11, 41

Zooming.. pg. 13
Snow.. pg. 23 Sound Mode.. pg. 28, 31, 32 Speaker Volume.. pg. 14 Specifications.. pg. 45 Sports.. pg. 23 Spotlight.. pg. 23 Squeeze.. pg. 29 Still Playback.. pg. 14 Strobe.. pg. 23
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