Tape 30 min. 60 min. 80 min. Recording mode SP 30 min. 60 min. 80 min. LP 45 min. 90 min. 120 min.
NOTES: It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force. If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again. If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again. When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover. Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder. Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not recede. It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading. When resuming recording, once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not. See page 21 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.

Card Cover

Loading A Memory Card
The provided MultiMediaCard is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder.
Memory card Clipped edge Label
Make sure the camcorders power is off. Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). Insert the memory card clipped edge first. Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. To close the card cover, 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.
NOTES: 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. 47. Even if a memory card is inserted in the camcorder, the camcorder may not recognize it. In this case, remove the memory card once and insert it again.
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.

Operation Mode

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and Shooting Mode Switch. Power Switch Position (Manual): 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. : Allows you to play back a recording on the tape, to display an image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image recorded on the tape or in the memory card to a computer.

Display

REC MODE SP LP

Menu Screen

NOTES: 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.

Picture Mode Setting

The Picture mode can be selected to best match your needs.
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 lights and the camcorder turns on. Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select press it. The DSC Menu appears. DSC and
Rotate the MENU wheel to select QUALITY and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired mode and press it. If you are recording with the Shooting Mode Switch ( pg. 12) set to XGA/VGA. go to step 5. If you are recording with the Shooting Mode Switch set to UXGA. go to step 6. Rotate the MENU wheel to select SIZE and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select XGA or VGA. Go to step 7. Rotate the MENU wheel to select UXGA and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired mode. AUTO : or appears when the SNAPSHOT button is pressed ( pg. 19). Automatically processes the image according to the DOUBLE or ENLARGE methods described below, depending on the shooting situation or subject. DOUBLE : appears ( pg. 19). Engages pixel-shift technology to doubleexpose the image and generate a UXGAsized picture. ENLARGE : appears ( pg. 19). Digitally enlarges the image to UXGA size. Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
QUAL I TY S I ZE UXGA F I NE XGA AUTO

EN STORAGE CAPACITY

The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality and size as well as the composition of the subjects in the images. Approximate number of storable images (Provided 8 MB MultiMediaCard) SIZE UXGA (1600 x 1200) XGA (1024 x 768) VGA (640 x 480) QUALITY FINE 50 STANDARD 150
Approximate number of storable images (Optional 16 MB MultiMediaCard) SIZE UXGA (1600 x 1200) XGA (1024 x 768) VGA (640 x 480) QUALITY FINE 100 STANDARD 300
NOTES: If the Shooting Mode Switch is set to XGA/VGA or UXGA during video recording, the camcorder stops video recording. The camcorder automatically zooms out to less than 2X when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to UXGA. With images shot in the UXGA mode. the shutter speed is applicable only up to 1/500 in the SPORTS mode ( pg. 35). Sepia and Monotone cannot be activated. If DOUBLE is selected in the UXGA mode, images may not be processed properly in the following situations: when the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness). when shooting in a dark place. when the subject contains identical patterns that are regularly repeated. when shooting under a flickering light such as a fluorescent light or candlelight. when the subject is moving rapidly. when there is excessive camera-shake. If AUTO is selected in the UXGA mode, and any of the shooting situations listed above are encountered, the camcorder will automatically process the image using the ENLARGE method.

To Delete Unwanted Still Images.. when unwanted still images are stored in the memory card or its memory is full, refer to Deleting Images ( pg. 45) 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. 26, 29). The sound is no longer heard from the speaker.
Total number of shots Displays the approximate total number of shots that can be stored, including those already taken. The number increases or decreases depending on the shots stored, the Picture mode, Shooting mode, etc. Card icon Appears during shooting and blinks when a memory card is not loaded. Shooting icon Appears and blinks during shooting. UXGA Mode icon Displays the process utilized to create the UXGA size (DOUBLE) or (ENLARGE) ( pg. 14). image:
Snapshot mode with no frame
There is the sound of a shutter closing.
NOTES: Even if DIS is set to ON ( pg. 27), the Stabiliser will be disabled. If Snapshot recording is not possible, PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed. If Programme AE with special effects ( pg. 34) 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. 18) is disabled when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to XGA/VGA or UXGA. When a headphone set is connected to the PHONE connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker. Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design rules for Camera File systems). They do not have any compatibility with devices which are not compliant to DCF. In the XGA mode, images shot using a 680,000-pixel Progressive Scan CCD (effective area: 630,000 pixels, 962 x 654 pixels) are converted and stored in the XGA mode file size (1024 x 768 pixels).
RECORDING Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C.
FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE:
20 x W T 40 x W T 10 x W T

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.

OPERATION:

Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display

FOCUS Ring

FOCUS Button
Focus detection zone While focusing on a further subject While focusing on a nearer subject
FEATURE: Auto Focus PURPOSE:
The camcorders Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): When two subjects overlap in the same scene. When illumination is low.* When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour 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. * The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , and NOTES: If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally. When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first ( pg. 20). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when TELE MACRO ( pg. 28) is activated.
FEATURE: Manual Focus PURPOSE:

To obtain correct focus.

1) If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 8). 2) Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and set the Shooting Mode Switch to VIDEO, then press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator appears. 3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate the Focus Ring clockwise. appears and blinks. To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the Focus Ring counterclockwise. appears and blinks. To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS or set the Power Switch to . NOTES: Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths. When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, or will blink.
Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( pg. 27 29).

Lock Button Display

Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function menu, and press it. The selected function menu appears. Function menu setting depends on the function. If you have selected FADER/WIPE, PROGRAM AE or W. BALANCE. see pg. 27. If you have selected CAMERA, MANUAL, SYSTEM, DISPLAY or DSC. go to step 5. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Then, rotate the MENU wheel to select the parameter, and press it. Selection is complete. Rotate the MENU wheel to select 1RETURN and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes. The icon represents END.

MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen

5S OF F 5S AN I M.

To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Recording Mode. instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button in step 6, select the desired Snapshot mode in the Menu Screen, then press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5-second still ( pg. 18). When 5S is set to ANIM. ( pg. 28) this function is not available.
NOTE: When 5S is set to ANIM. in the Menu Screen the 5-second recording mode is not available. Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead ( pg. 28).
FADE/WIPE SELECTION ( , , , , , , , and )
Fade or Wipe works when video recording is started or when you stop recording.

Fade/Wipe Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene. IMPORTANT: Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects ( pg. 34, 35). If an unusable Fade/ Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.
Shooting Mode Switch Power Switch
Set the Shooting Mode Switch to VIDEO and set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears. Set CAMERA MODE to VIDEO or PS-VIDEO in the Menu Screen ( pg. 26, 27). Rotate the MENU wheel to select FADER/WIPE, then press it. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function, then press it. Selection is complete. Press the MENU wheel again. The Menu Screen closes.
Recording Start/ Stop Button FADE/WIPE Button
To activate the Fade-in or Wipe-in. Press FADE/WIPE during Record-Standby mode so that the selected effect indicator appears. To activate the Fade-out or Wipe-out. Press FADE/WIPE during recording so that the selected effect indicator appears.
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.
PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION ( , , , , , and )
The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when video recording is started.
To Deactivate The Selected Effect. press FADE/WIPE again in step 6 so that the effect indicator disappears.
NOTES: Once a Fade/Wipe Effect is executed, the effect is deactivated and its indicator goes out. To use the same effect again, press FADE/WIPE as required. To use a different effect, start from step 4. You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button. If the power is turned off after a scene is finished recording, the stored point is erased, disabling the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combination. When this happens, the Picture Wipe/ Dissolve indicator blinks. Also note that power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode. Picture Wipe/Dissolve cannot be used when CAMERA MODE is set to PS-VIDEO. All Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used when CAMERA MODE is set to DUAL. The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored.

Frame-By-Frame Playback: Allows frame-by-frame search.
1) Engage Still Playback. 2) Rotate the MENU wheel towards for forward Frame-By-Frame Playback, or towards for reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback during Still Playback. To resume normal playback, press 4/6. You can also use the provided remote control for Frame-By-Frame Playback ( pg. 63).
Slow-Motion Playback, Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects
Available only with the remote control ( pg. 63, 64).
PLAYBACK Advanced Features For Video
The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( pg. 69, 70).
Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function menu, and press it. The selected function menu appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function, and press it to display the Sub Menu. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete. Rotate the MENU wheel to select 1RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen.

SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE

SYNCHRO REC MODE

pg. 40. pg. 40. pg. 70.

Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference ( pg. 13). It is recommended you use REC MODE in the VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing (GRDV2000 only, pg. 57, 59). ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card ( pg. 60). OFF: Enables snapshots to be taken during video playback. ON: Enables audio/video signal input from the AV and S-VIDEO connectors ( pg. 57). OFF: Enables audio/video signal output to a TV, VCR, etc. via the AV and S-VIDEO connectors ( pg. 52, 56). Makes a beep or melody sound/ activates the shutter sound effect. Turns on/off the tally lamp. Starts automatic demonstration. Makes the camcorders indications appear/disappear from the connected TV screen. Makes the date/time appear/ disappear on the camcorder. Makes the time code appear/ disappear on the camcorder.
SOUND MOD E 12B I T MOD E SYNCHRO REC MODE COPY S / AV I N P UT RETURN STEREO SOUND 1 O.O SP OF F OF F

GR-DV2000 only

S/AV INPUT (GR-DV2000 only)

SYSTEM DISPLAY

* Each setting is linked with DISPLAY or SYSTEM, which appears when the Power Switch is set to ( pg. 29). The parameters are the same as in the description on pg. 29. NOTES: It is also possible to change the ON SCREEN settings by pressing DISPLAY on the remote control. REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to or ( pg. 13, 27). When S/AV INPUT is set to ON, camcorder playback cannot be viewed on the AV output.

TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES (ONE PRINT FOR EACH)
Set the Power Switch to , while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. Press MEMORY PLAY. Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears. Press the MENU wheel again. The MEMORY Menu appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select DPOF and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select ALL and press it. Selection is complete. The Confirmation Screen appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it. The normal playback screen appears. To cancel selection, rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it.

Display Menu Screen

DPOF SELECT AL L RESET

DPOF AL L CANCEL EXECUTE

Confirmation Screen
To Reset The Setting. select RESET in step 6. The setting is reset to 0 for all still images.
EN TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS

100-DVC00021

Perform steps 1 through 5 on pg. 50. Rotate the MENU wheel to selsect SELECT and press it. Selection is complete. The DPOF Screen appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the image you wish to print and press it. Select the number of prints by rotating the MENU wheel towards to increase the number, or towards to decrease the number and press it. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of prints. The number of prints can be set up to 15. To correct the number of prints, select the image again and change the number. Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and press it. Selection is complete. The Confirmation Screen appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it. The normal playback screen appears. To cancel selection, rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it.

DPOF Screen

DPOF SE L ECT CANCEL EXECUTE
To Reset The No. Of Prints. select RESET in step 6 on pg. 50. The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images.
While performing the above, never disconnect power, as this may cause the memory to be corrupted. For safety, all buttons including the Power Switch are disabled in step 5. NOTES: If you load a memory card already set as shown above in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will make prints of the selected still images automatically. To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a memory card ( pg. 60).

Make sure all units are turned off, then connect the camcorder and the VCR as shown in the illustration. Also refer to pg. 52 and 53. Set SOUND MODE to 12 BIT or 16 BIT and REC MODE to SP or LP in the Menu Screen depending on your preference ( pg. 39). 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. Set S/AV INPUT to ON in the Menu Screen to engage the analogue input mode ( pg. 39). Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder to engage the Record-Pause mode. AV. IN appears on the screen. Engage the VCRs Play mode, then engage the Still Playback mode when you have found a spot just before the edit-in point. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder to engage the Record mode. rotates on the screen. Engage the VCRs Play mode. To stop dubbing, press the Recording Star/Stop Button on the camcorder so that stops rotating, then engage the VCRs Stop mode. Repeat steps 6 through 8 for additional editing. Set S/AV INPUT back to OFF in the Menu Screen to disengage the analogue input mode ( pg. 39).
Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) S-Video cable (provided)
To Audio, Video* and S-Video connectors Cable Adapter (not provided) If your VCR has a SCART connector, use a commercially available output cable adapter.

VCR (Playback deck)

NOTES: To use an output cable adapter (commercially available), refer to its instructions. It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 7). Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure. It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.

DUBBING (cont.)

Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the 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.
Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration. Set the camcorders Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the video units power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the video unit. Press 4 to play back the source tape. 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.

16 : : 39

Remote Sensor
NOTES: Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing. When the editing cable is connected to the remote controls Pause In connector during dubbing, make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCRs sensor, and the path between the two is unobstructed. Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated time codes ( pg. 21).
REW FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL STOP PAUSE R.A.EDIT ON/OFF VCR REC STBY

Programme 1

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

TV VCR (Recording deck)

Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the remote control at the camcorders remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF. The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears. Perform Random Assemble Editing on Programme 1 only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing, select the beginning of a scene transition as your EditIn point. Play back the dubbed scene. If any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit-In point were recorded, that means your VCR moves too quickly from Record-Pause to Record mode. If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the VCR is slow to start recording.

R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING

SYNCHRO

Point the remote control at the camcorders remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select VIDEO and press it. The VIDEO Menu appears. Then, rotate it to SYNCHRO and press it. The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted. Based on the diagnostics performed ( pg. 69), you can now advance the VCRs record timing by rotating the MENU wheel towards. You can also delay the VCRs record timing by rotating the MENU wheel towards. The adjustment range is from 1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments. Press the MENU wheel to finish the setting. Rotate the MENU wheel to select 1RETURN and press it twice. Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 67.

30. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor ( pg. 16, 17).
31. The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.
31. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down. 32.
32. The indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear. 33. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.
33. Re-read the sections covering Fade/Wipe effects, Programme AE with special effects and DIS ( pg. 28, 32 35). 34.
34. Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
35. The optional headphones are not connected to the headphone connector. The sound volume of the headphone connector was not adjusted appropriately. The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted to during playback. 36. The Power Switch is set to or . The D.S.C. playback mode is engaged. 37. The Power Switch is set to or . The D.S.C. playback mode is not engaged. 38. Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO mode. The cassette holder cover is open. 39. During playback of the unrecorded portion, Highspeed Search and still playback, LCD monitor indications appear distorted. This is not a defect. 40. The speaker volume is too great. 41. Since the analogue input mode is engaged, the camcorder is in the RecordStandby mode. 42.
35. During recording, sound cannot be heard.
35. Connect the optional headphones to the headphone connector ( pg. 82, 83). Adjust the sound volume during playback ( pg. 38).
36. Play, Rewind and FastForward functions do not work.
36. Set the Power Switch to ( pg. 38). Press MEMORY PLAY to disengage the D.S.C. playback mode ( pg. 42). 37. Set the Power Switch to ( pg. 42). Press MEMORY PLAY ( pg. 42). 38. Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback ( pg. 52, 53). Close the cassette holder cover ( pg. 10). 39.
37. A memory card cannot be played back.
38. The tape is moving, but there is no picture.
39. The LCD monitor image is distorted.
40. Images on the LCD monitor are jittery. 41. For GR-DV2000 owners: There is no playback picture on the connected TV. 42. Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue. 43. The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints).
40. Turn the speaker volume down ( pg. 38). 41. Set S/AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 39). 42. Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette ( pg. 90). 43. Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage ( pg. 80).

INSERT ERROR! <CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB> <CHECK SHOOTING MODE SWITCH> MEMORY IS FULL

COPYING FAILED

MEMORY CARD!
PLEASE FORMAT NO IMAGES STORED

CARD ERROR!

CHECK CARDS WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH E01 E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY
General Battery Precautions
If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly, the batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones. Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, the batteries can leak or explode. 1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 61. 2. Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified. 3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction. 4. Do not use rechargeable batteries. 5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode. 6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. 7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions.
. store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life. fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time. remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as some machines use current even when switched off. NOTES: It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Temperature Range Specifications Charging. 10C to 35C Operation. 0C to 40C Storage.. 10C to 30C Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C. The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the Terminals following cautions: 1. To avoid hazards. do not burn. do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag. do not modify or disassemble. do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60C, as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch fire. use only specified chargers. 2. To prevent damage and prolong service life. do not subject to unnecessary shock. charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type batterycooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging.

Video Echo.. pg. 35
White Balance.. pg. 37 Wide Mode... pg. 28 Wind Cut.. pg. 28 Wipe In/Out.. pg. 32, 33
Random Assemble Editing.. pg. Record-Standby.. pg. 16 Recording Mode.. pg. 13 Remote Control.. pg. 61 Rewind The Tape.. pg. 38

Zooming.. pg. 20

SD Memory Card.. pg. 11, 90 Self-Recording.. pg. 17 Self-Timer.. pg. 30 Sepia... pg. 35 Set Remote Control/VCR Code. pg. 65 Shooting Mode, XGA/VGA.. pg. 12 Shooting Mode, UXGA.. pg. 12 Shooting Mode Switch Position.. pg. 12 Shuttle Search.. pg. 38 Shutter Speed.. pg. 35 Slow-Motion Playback. pg. 38, 63 Slow Shutter.. pg. 35 Snapshot.. pg. 18, 19, 24 Snapshot Mode.. pg. 18 Snow... pg. 35 Sound Mode.. pg. 27, 39, 40 Speaker Volume.. pg. 38 Specifications.. pg. 94, 95 Sports.. pg. 35 Spotlight... pg. 35 Squeeze... pg. 28 Still Playback.. pg. 38 Strobe.. pg. 35 Superimposing A Print Frame.. pg. 46

SPECIFICATIONS

For General
Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off Dimensions (W x H x D) : DC 6.3 V DC 7.2 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger) (Using battery pack)

Weight

Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker
: Approx. 4.4 W : Approx. 5.3 W : 74 mm x 90 mm x 178 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in, without the lens hood) : Approx. 660 g (without cassette, memory card and battery) Approx. 740 g (incl. cassette, memory card and battery) : 0C to 40C : 35% to 80% : 20C to 50C : 1/4" CCD (Progressive Scan) : F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens : 52 mm : 3.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system : Electronic viewfinder with 0.44" colour LCD : Monaural

For Digital Video Camera

Format Signal format Recording/Playback format : : : : DV format (SD mode) PAL standard Video: Digital component recording Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit) : Mini DV cassette : SP: 18.8 mm/s LP: 12.5 mm/s : SP: 80 min. LP: 120 min.

Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette)

For Digital Still Camera

Storage media Compression system File size : SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard : JPEG (compatible) : 3 modes (UXGA: 1600 x 1200 pixels/XGA: 1024 x 768 pixels/ VGA: 640 x 480 pixels) Picture quality : 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD) Approximate number of storable images (with the provided MultiMediaCard [8 MB]) FINE : 50 (VGA), 24 (XGA), 10 (UXGA) STANDARD : 150 (VGA), 72 (XGA), 30 (UXGA) (with an optional MultiMediaCard [16 MB]) FINE : 100 (VGA), 48 (XGA), 20 (UXGA) STANDARD : 300 (VGA), 144 (XGA), 60 (UXGA)

For Connectors

AV Video output Video input (GR-DV2000 only) Audio output Audio input (GR-DV2000 only) DV Output Input (GR-DV2000 only) PHONE Headphone output MIC External microphone input PRINTER : : : : 1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue 0.5 V (p-p) 2.0 V (p-p), 75 , analogue 308 mV (rms), 1 k, analogue, stereo 308 mV (rms), 50 k, analogue, stereo
: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant : 3.5 mm, stereo : 459 V (rms), high impedance unbalanced, 3.5 mm (stereo) : For an optional video printer equipped with a PRINT DATA connector
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V40EG or AA-V40EK
Power requirement Power consumption Output Charge VTR Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight AA-V40EG AA-V40EK : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz : 23 W : DC 7.2 V , 1.2 A : DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A : 68 mm x 38 mm x 110 mm : Approx. 260 g : Approx. 340 g

Jack Box CU-V504U

Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight : 37.5 mm x 18.5 mm x 55 mm : Approx. 30 g
USB S-VIDEO EDIT : TYPE B : Y: 1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue output C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analogue output : 3.5 mm, 2-pole
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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GR- DV2000/DV1800

HIGH-BAND DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

x PIXEL

Megapixel Digital Still

Born To Shoot

A new breed of digital video camera. Based on a straightforward idea that a better camera produces a better picture. Combined with a hybrid design so the quality comes through when shooting high-resolution digital video or UXGA (1600 x1200-pixel) digital stills. Optically and digitally ready to perform if serious performance is what you want. The GR-DV2000/DV1800 from JVC. Catapulting you to a higher level of videography and photography.
To t a l l y F o c u s e d on Quality
New AIS Lens for high-quality high-resolution digital video and digital still images
The AIS (Accurate Image Shift) Lens features high quality optics including two aspherical lenses that are multi-coated to reduce the ghosts and flares that can be noticeable on other zoom lenses. But as the name implies, what really sets this lens apart is its micron-precise image-shift technology that doubles the image data that can be sampled by the CCD. It incorporates two independent optical low-pass filters, one optimised for motion pictures and the other exclusively for stills, to deliver the best possible results either way. With the GR-DV2000/DV1800, the quality starts up front, with superior performance at the lens.
1600 x 1200 PIXEL DIGITAL STILL
Progressive Mode Video Recording
When you shoot moving video in the Progressive Mode, the GR-DV2000/DV1800 is essentially taking 25 high-resolution still-frame pictures every second. So you can freeze any frame in playback and count on superior quality for printing or capturing on a PC.
Interlace Mode Video Recording
Even with Interlace recording, the GR-DV2000/DV1800s High-Band Processor and highcapacity Progressive Scan CCD help to deliver quality images with 576 lines of vertical resolution and 520 lines of horizontal resolution.
UXGA (1600 x 1200) 1.92 Megapixel Digital Stills with Pixel Shift Technology
A combination of JVCs AIS (Accurate Image Shift) Lens and 800,000-pixel Progressive Scan CCD makes this possible. In this mode, for each shot, the image is first sampled with all the pixels in their usual locations, and within a split second, the image is double-exposed while shifting diagonally 1/2-pixels worth. This pixel shift technology, along with JVCs unique interpolation method, is able to generate a UXGA-size picture with 1600 x 1200-pixel resolution the same 1.92 megapixel image size only the highest grade digital still cameras were capable of producing until now.
First Exposure Second Exposure Resized Output
Progressive Scan CCD for 576 lines (vertical) by 520 lines (horizontal) resolution
When shooting video, the 800,000-Pixel Progressive Scan CCD and other advanced technologies work together to deliver superb image quality.

Conventional Scan CCD

q 800,000-Pixel Progressive Scan CCD While most video cameras record half a frame (one field) at a time, the GR-DV2000/DV1800 uses a 800,000-pixel progressive scan CCD to record an entire frame in one scan. Since there is no time gap between two fields, there is no picture blur when a frame is paused. And because this CCD processes each scanning line individually, it is able to provide extremely high vertical resolution. q Progressive Colour Filter Generates a pure signal from each scanning line, helping to boost vertical resolution up to 576 lines (in Progressive mode) and increasing sensitivity to a much higher level. q High-Band Processor Intelligently calculates and restores the high-band components of the luminance signal that would be lost in conventional processing, thereby ensuring extremely high horizontal resolution of 520 lines.
Neighbouring lines are combined and processed.

1.92 Mega

Note: Only optical zoom (2x max.) is possible in UXGA mode. In cases where there is excessive camera-shake or with certain low-contrast images, a single exposure will be processed to generate a UXGA picture.
1/50 sec. 1st scan 1/50 sec. 2nd scan

Progressive Scan CCD

Each line is processed individually, resulting in higher vertical resolution.
3 Selectable Image Size Settings
You can choose from UXGA (1600 x 1200), XGA (1024 x 768) or VGA (640 x 480) images. UXGA provides optimum results for printing, while XGA is geared toward high-resolution computer monitors, and VGA makes convenient email attachments.

1/50 sec. scan

Luminance signal High-band processor Colour signal

MiniDV Format

Conventional process Signal interference area 6.75 MHz interference

4:2:0 digital component recording enables a high resolution picture with over 500 lines of horizontal resolution, and breathtaking colours with approx. 3 times the bandwidth of conventional video. The MiniDV cassette is the world standard for digital camcorders now, and will continue to be far into the future.
q Digital Image Stabiliser to eliminate camera-shake. q PCM Digital Stereo Audio with 48 kHz (16-bit linear) and 32 kHz (12-bit non-linear) recording.
Frequency characteristics of CCD output
G e a r e d To w a r d s Shooting

Power-Linked Operation

As soon as you pull out the viewfinder or open the LCD monitor, the camera automatically powers up so youre ready to shoot. And when you close the monitor or retract the viewfinder, the power automatically shuts off to save battery power.

5. SHOOTING ACCESSORIES

q Auto Light a.
Automatically brightens the scene if existing light is insufficient while youre shooting video.*

(OPTIONAL)

q Video Flash
For brilliant digital stills and video snapshots with adjustable brightness level.

q Stereo Zoom Mic

Accurately picks up sound corresponding to the picture as you zoom in or zoom out.
*Manual on/off operation also possible.
Shooting-Oriented In-Line Design
With a slim, streamlined profile, this video camera has the look and feel that serious video enthusiasts will love and will also help novices shoot better video from day one. While basic operation is comfortably handled by the right hand, secondary operation controls are positioned on the left, encouraging you to cradle the lens barrel with your left hand the way professional photographers use their SLR (single-lens reflex) cameras.
Info-Shoe for Various Accessories 5.
A variety of optional attachments are available for the GR-DV2000/DV1800. Connectable by this exclusive hot-shoe which supplies power to the attached accessory and acts as conduit for control signals, they let you easily expand your creative horizons.

Lens Hood

This provided attachment helps block out glare when shooting under bright sunlight, the same way professional photographers do.
Real-Touch Manual Focus Ring 2.
Operates just like the focus ring on an SLR camera, letting you fine tune or shift your focusing at will.

c. 2. 3. 4.

3.5" Colour LCD Monitor
Perfectly in step with the high quality pictures this camera is capable of taking, the 3.5" 200,000-pixel polycrystalline-silicon TFT LCD displays a breathtaking high-resolution image you can enjoy while shooting or during your instant replay. Tiltable for high-angle overhead shooting, low-angle shots, or self-portraits.

Endurance Shooting

Approx. 75 min. of shooting is possible with the provided battery pack. And with the optional VU-V856KIT, you can enjoy over 8 hours of nonstop recording.
q Auto Macro and Tele-Macro for closeproximity shooting. q LP Mode for 120 min. of recording on an 80 min. cassette.
110,000-Pixel Colour Viewfinder 4.
A high-resolution viewfinder gives you the scene in full colour, for easy aiming with the monitor closed.
Maximising Yo u r C r e a t i v i t y
Pro-Style Digital Effects
6. Enjoy a wide selection of pro-style digital effects and scene transitions most of which can be applied during playback, without affecting the original recording. Effects q Black & White a. q Sepia b. q Classic Film q Video Echo c. q Strobe q Twilight q Slow Shutter q Variable-Speed Shutter
300x Super Digital Zoom with Spline Interpolation
In addition to 10x optical zoom, youll have 300x digital zoom magnification. Spline Interpolation technology smoothes image contours to minimise jagged edges.
The availability of some effects depends on the shooting mode.

Playback Digital Zoom

With the provided remote, you can zoom in (10x) on part of the playback picture to take a closer look.
Wipes & Fades q White Fader q Black Fader d. q Black & White Fader q Shutter Wipe* q Slide Wipe* q Door Wipe* q Corner Wipe* e. q Window Wipe* q Scroll Wipe* q Dissolve f.
*In Interlace mode, recording effects can be image-toimage, or image-to/from-black screen. In Progressive mode, image-to-image wipes are not available. Certain effects and transitions cannot be used in tandem. All scene transitions cannot be used in Dual Shooting mode.

Dual Shooting Mode

Lets you shoot motion video and still pictures simultaneously. Just push the Snapshot button in the Dual mode and a still picture* is recorded on the SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard while you continue taping your video. Enjoy snapshot shooting without interrupting your videography.
*Image size in the Dual Shooting mode is VGA.

Progressive Super Wide

Shoot a wider image equivalent to what youd get with a 0.7x wide conversion lens. (Progressive mode only)

10x Optical Zoom

EasyEdit with Random Assemble Editing
Thanks to the on-board microcomputer, you wont need an external PC. Just choose up to 8 scenes at a time, and at the touch of a button, theyre automatically edited over to a connected VCR. You can even add effects and scene transitions during the edits.

Digital Zoom

DV Insert Editing and Stereo Audio Dubbing (32 kHz, SP)
DV Insert Editing lets you replace video images without affecting the soundtrack, while Stereo Audio Dubbing allows you to add a new soundtrack without interrupting the flow of the video.

Video Snapshot Mode

You can also record freeze-framed still images onto tape (VGA Quality), together with a shutterlike click sound effect and 6 seconds of live audio, at the touch of a button. Choose from Full Frame, Nega-Posi, Pin-Up (Progressive), 4-Frame or 9-Frame styles. A single MiniDV cassette can hold more than 1000 of these snapshots (using 80 min. cassette in LP mode).

Simulated picture

Multimedia-Ready Interfacing
SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard Compatibility 8.
The GR-DV2000/DV1800 stores images on SD Memory Card which is fast becoming the next-generation mainstream compact storage media, and also on the popular MultiMediaCard (8MB MultiMediaCard provided). So with an optional Floppy Disk Adapter or PC Card Adapter, you can quickly and easily download your pictures directly to a PC. SD Memory Card compatibility ensures high-speed transferability of large volumes of data.
Storage Capacity (8 MB Card) Image Size 1600 x x x 480 Fine mode 50 Standard mode 150
High-Value Bundled Software
The GR-DV2000/DV1800 comes provided with USB Driver and three powerful applications from NewSoft Inc. on CD-ROM for image manipulation at your PC.* q Presto! Mr. Photo* a. is an ultra-friendly image cataloguing and viewing application that will even output HTML code to make Webready cataloguing pages. q Presto! PhotoAlbum* b. goes a step further in creativity with its drag-and-drop tools for retouching and decorating your photos. Readyto-use templates make calendar and greeting card creation a breeze. q Presto! ImageFolio* c. is an extremely powerful image editing app that will impress even professional designers with advanced features such as layer manager, mask support, and advanced special effects.
DV Terminal (i.Link, IEEE 1394

compliant)

10. The DV output terminal enables fast, lossless DV signal transfer to a computer, as well as for dubbing to another DV unit in native DV format. The GR-DV2000 is also equipped with a DV input terminal for digital transfer from a computer or another DV product.

Above figures are approximate as file size will differ according to type of subject.
S-Video and A/V Terminals Speedy Download via USB
(Windows98 and Macintosh)
9. You can also choose the path of hard-wired integration, with USB connectivity. The USB interface enables extremely high-speed transfer of digital image data from camera to computer. Since the GR-DV2000/DV1800 offers USB Mass Storage Class support, simply hook it up via cable and it will appear on your computer screen as a drive unit. A variety of analogue outputs allow connection to your current TV or video deck for viewing or dubbing. The GR-DV2000 is also equipped with analogue inputs so you can connect an analogue camcorder or video deck and copy your old recordings over to digital.

9. a. b.

DCF File Format and DPOF Support
The industry-standard DCF* format allows easy data exchange with other compliant products by third party manufacturers. And with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) support, you can easily specify how many prints of which shots you wish to make on compatible printers.
*Design Rules for Camera File Systems established by the Japan Electronic Industry Development Association.
Just attach the provided Jack Box for a comprehensive interface including USB, S-Video, Edit, and DC in.

c. 10.

*For Windows and Macintosh
Exclusive High-Speed Interface Printing 11.
The GR-DV2000/DV1800 also has a special connector for rapid image transfer to the optionally available GV-SP2 Digital System Printer, which delivers breathtaking highresolution 310 dpi prints of your digital stills.

GV- SP2

Digital System Printer for borderless 310-dpi prints!
The GR-DV2000/DV1800s High-Speed Printer Interface connects to the GV-SP2 to allow printing of borderless pictures with 310-dpi quality. Whats more, the GR-DV2000/DV1800s built-in print styles can be applied to the images for a variety of effects. GV-SP2 major features
q Borderless 100 x 150 mm photo-size print q 310-dpi high-resolution image q Full-colour dye-sublimation system q Automatic multiple printing with DPOF compatibility when connected with JVC printer-terminal-equipped products q USB terminal for computer connectivity

Variety of print styles

Calendar Sepia/Black & White Templates (6 items) Multiscreen (16 frames)
GR-DV2000/DV1800 Specifications
Format Power source Power consumption Cassette : DV (SD specifications) : DC 7.2 V : 4.4 W (using Viewfinder) 5.3 W (using LCD monitor) : Mini DV type

Provided Accessories

q Software (CD-ROM) q Multi-Brand Remote Control q AC Power Adapter/Charger q Battery Pack q MultiMediaCard (8 MB) q Shoulder Strap q USB Cable q S-Video Cable q AV Cable q Editing Cable q Jack Box

Software System Requirements

USB Driver [For Windows]

q q q q Microsoft, Windows 98 Full Version (Not Upgrade) Microsoft, Windows 98 Second Edition Full Version (Not Upgrade) Available USB port CD-ROM drive

Optional Accessories

GL-V0752 Wide Conversion Lens 1. GL-V1452 Tele Conversion Lens 2. MZ-V3 Stereo Zoom Microphone VL-F3 Video Flash VL-V3 Auto Light CU-VFSD50 Floppy Disk Adapter CU-VPSD60 PC Card Adapter CU-VUSD70 USB Reader/Writer CU-MMC08/MMC16 MultiMediaCards (8MB/16MB) VC-VDV204/VDV206 DV Cables BN-V428 Battery Pack VU-V840KIT/V856KIT High-Capacity Battery Kits CB-V77 Carrying Bag
If you are using Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Me, the information file (.inf) that is needed in order to install the standard driver that is provided with the OS is provided in this packet.
USB Driver [For Macintosh]
q q q q iMac, iBook, Power Macintosh G3/Power Mac G4, or PowerBook G3 Mac OS 8.5.1/Mac OS 8.6/Mac OS 9.0 Available USB port CD-ROM drive
Max. recording time (LP) : 120 min. (with 80-min. DV cassette) Lens : F 1.8, f = 3.mm, filter diameter 52 mm
Terminals (GR-DV2000) : DV In/Out, S-Video In/Out, USB, AV In/Out, Mic In, Headphone, Info-Shoe, Printer, DC In, Edit Terminals (GR-DV1800) : DV Out, S-Video Out, USB, AV Out, Mic In, Headphone, Info-Shoe, Printer, DC In, Edit Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight : 74 x 90 x 178 mm (excluding lens hood) : 660 g (740 g including battery and cassette)
Presto! Mr. Photo Gold [For Windows]
q q q q q q q q Microsoft, Windows 95/98/NT/2000 Professional RAM requirement: 32 MB or more recommended CD-ROM drive Available hard disk space: 145 MB or more Mac OS 7.5 or later environment on Power Macintosh RAM requirement: 32 MB or more recommended CD-ROM drive Available hard disk space: 100 MB or more and another 100 MB as virtual memory
Presto! Mr. Photo Gold [For Macintosh]
E. & O. E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Certain accessories may not be available in certain areas. All photographs and screenshots in this catalogue are simulated. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, Apple logo, Macintosh and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in United States and/or other countries. All brand or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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