IMPORTANT SAFTY 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.

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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 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. CAUTION! Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage. Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light, VL-F3U Flash, MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone or MZ-V5U Stereo Microphone to the camcorders Info-Shoe.

Microphone

Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter.

Stopper

Headphones
Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm (1-3/16") of cable between the cable plug and the core filter. Wind the cable twice around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration. Wind the cable so that it is not slack.

3 cm (1-3/16")

Audio cable (provided)

Wind twice.

Close the core filter until it clicks shut.
Open the connector cover.

To MIC

Core filter To (headphones)
NOTES: Take care not to damage the cable. When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter to the camcorder.
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EN How To Attach The Lens Cap
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder.

How To Attach The Strap

Following the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelet a. Fold it back and thread it through the buckle b. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet c located under the Grip Strap. Confirm the strap is not twisted.

During shooting

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AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED ADVANCED FEATURES

CONTENTS

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT. 31
Changing The Menu Settings. 31
Power...10 Grip Adjustment..12 Viewfinder Adjustment..12 Tripod Mounting..12 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder..12 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display..13 Operation Mode..13 Date/Time Settings..14 Loading A Cassette /Unloading A Cassette..15 Loading A Memory Card /Unloading A Memory Card..16

RECORDING MENUS.. 32

Wipe Or Fader Effects... 32 Program AE With Special Effects. 33 White Balance Adjustment.. 34
PLAYBACK MENUS... 40 FEATURES FOR RECORDING.. 42
Night Alive... 42 Snapshot (For Video Recording). 42 Self-Timer... 43 Title Impose... 44 Auto Focus... 45 Manual Focus... 45 Exposure Control.. 46 Iris Lock.. 46 Backlight Compensation.. 47 White Balance Adjustment.. 47 Manual White Balance Adjustment. 47 NAVIGATION Function.. 48 E-Mail Clip Recording... 50

VIDEO RECORDING..17

Basic Recording...17 Tape Remaining Time..17 Zooming..18 Journalistic Shooting..18 Time Code...19 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape..19

DUBBING... 52

Dubbing To Or From A VCR. 52 Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV IN Connector (Digital Dubbing). 53 Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV OUT Connector (Digital Dubbing). 54 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card.. 55

Wind cut

WIND CUT (Factory-preset: OFF) OFF: Disengages the function. ON : Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The indicator appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.
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Automatic demonstration mode
Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. ( pg. 9) DEMO MODE (Factory-preset: ON) OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place. ON: Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the following cases: When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON. With DEMO MODE set to ON, if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to A or M. 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. NOTES: If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off. If DEMO MODE remains ON, some functions will not be available. After viewing demo, set to OFF.

Display Menu

CAMERA DISPLAY Brightness adjustment of the display
BRIGHT For details, refer to Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ( pg. 13).

Display setting

ON SCREEN (Factory-preset: LCD/TV) 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 and time display setting
DATE/TIME (Factory-preset: AUTO) OFF: The date/time does not appear. AUTO: Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from OFF to A or M. ON: The date/time is always displayed.

Title impose

For details, refer to Title Impose ( pg. 44). TITLE W/ (Factory-preset: BACKGRND) BACKGRND: Superimposes the title/frame over images. IMAGE: Superimposes the title/frame with its white background.

Time code setting

TIME CODE (Factory-preset: OFF) 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.

Priority setting

When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which one to use. PRIORITY (Factory-preset: LCD) LCD: Allows you to use the LCD monitor. FINDER: Allows you to use the viewfinder.

Clock adjustment

CLOCK ADJ. Allows you to set the current date and time. ( pg. 14)

Resetting menu settings

CAM RESET EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset. RETURN: Does not reset all settings to the factorypreset.

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DSC Menu

DSC Picture quality

The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE ( ) and STANDARD ( ) (in order of quality). QUALITY FINE / STANDARD (Factory-preset: FINE)
Image Size/Picture Quality 640 x 480/ FINE 640 x 480/ STANDARD 1024 x 768/ FINE 1024 x 768/ STANDARD 1280 x 960/ FINE 1280 x 960/ STANDARD 1600 x 1200/ FINE 1600 x 1200/ STANDARD
MultiMediaCard 8 MB** 8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB* 21 65
NOTE: 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.

Image size

The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs. IMAGE SIZE (Factory-preset: 1280 x 960) 640 x 480 / 1024 x 768 / 1280 x 960 / 1600 x 1200 NOTE: The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY. Approximate Number of Storable Images
Image Size/Picture Quality 640 x 480/ FINE 640 x 480/ STANDARD 1024 x 768/ FINE 1024 x 768/ STANDARD 1280 x 960/ FINE 1280 x 960/ STANDARD 1600 x 1200/ FINE 1600 x 1200/ STANDARD SD Memory Card 8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB* 80 275
* Optional ** Provided (9 title images pre-stored)
REC SELECT (Factory-preset: ) : When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO, still images are recorded only onto the tape. / : When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO, still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the SNAP MODE selection in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording.
Recording media selection
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Video Menu

VIDEO Playback sound
During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on page 31, select SOUND MODE or 12bit MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. SOUND MODE (Factory-preset: STEREO ) 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 (Factory-preset: SOUND 1) 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. NOTES: For GR-DV800/500 owners: You can also use AUDIO button on the provided remote control ( pg. 56) to change the output sound (without having to access the Playback Menu). 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.) 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.

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.
Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder 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. Set SELF-TIMER to ON. ( pg. 31, 36) 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 Record-Standby mode. OR
MANUA L SE L F T I ME R OF F ON

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second) The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to /. ( pg. 39)

Self-Timer indication

Press SNAPSHOT. After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and snapshot recording starts. After that, the camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode. To end Self-Timer recording, select OFF in step 3.
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NOTE: If BEEP and TALLY are set to OFF ( pg. 37), the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not light.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)
MENU Wheel FOCUS Button Power Switch Lock Button
When the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT is pressed, the tally lamp changes as shown: Begins blinking (Self-Timer starts)
TITLE Button INDEX Button

Title Impose

A selection of titles/frames stored in the provided memory card can be superimposed.

Title Selection

Blinks quickly (Self-Timer shooting starts soon)
Perform steps 1 to 6 in Playback Of Title Images ( pg. 25). Press INDEX. The title index screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired title, and press it. Set TITLE W/ to the desired mode. ( pg. 31, 38)
Stops blinking and stays on (Self-Timer video recording starts)

After approx. 15 sec.

Turns off (Self-Timer snapshot recording occurs)

Title Recording 5

Press TITLE during recording. The selected title/ frame is recorded. Press TITLE again to turn off the title/frame.
NOTES: Title Impose can also be used for dubbing. You can delete unwanted titles/frames (Deleting Files ( pg. 28)) or protect important ones from accidental erasure (Protecting Files ( pg. 27)). A title/frame created on a PC can be transferred to a memory card using the provided software. Transferred titles/frames are displayed from title index number 12. They can be used together with the titles/frames in the provided memory card. For details on creating/transferring titles/frames, refer to the software instructions.

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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.

Focus detection zone

Manual Focus
NOTE: If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have performed Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 12).
Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator appears. To focus on a further subject, rotate the MENU Wheel clockwise. The indicator appears and blinks.
While focusing on a further subject
While focusing on a nearer subject
NOTES: If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean. ( pg. 77) 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. 18) If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when TELE MACRO is set to ON. ( pg. 36)

Manual focus indicator

Press the MENU Wheel in. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus. Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to A. 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.
However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases perform Manual Focus): 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 LCD monitor or 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
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU Wheel counterclockwise. The indicator appears and blinks.

To return to automatic exposure control. Set p to AUTO. ( pg. 31, 34) Or, set the Power Switch to A. NOTES: You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when r is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW ( pg. 33), or with the backlight compensation. ( pg. 47) If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness, set GAIN UP to AUTO. ( pg. 31, 35)
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Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. Press BACK LIGHT. The indicator is displayed and the subject is BACK LIGHT Button brightened. If pressed again, disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level. Using the BACK LIGHT Button may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white. Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch is set to A.
Manual White Balance Adjustment
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.
Lock Button Power Switch MENU Wheel White paper
The white balance that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction. (Factory-preset: AUTO) AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically. MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. ( Manual White Balance Adjustment) FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day. CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day. HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting is used. For the setting, refer to Changing The Menu Settings ( pg. 31). The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears. To return to automatic white balance Set u to AUTO. ( pg. 31, 34) Or, set the Power Switch to A. NOTE: White balance cannot be used when r is set to SEPIA or MONOTONE. ( pg. 34)
Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Connector Cover**

Connector Cover** To AV Audio/Video cable (provided)

S-Video cable (optional)

White to AUDIO L IN or OUT Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT To S-VIDEO IN or OUT*
Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable. ** When connecting the cable, open the cover.
NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 11) The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146B S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. 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 choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV. Date/time Set DATE/TIME to AUTO, ON or OFF. ( pg. 31, 41) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication. Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON. ( pg. 31, 41) Indications other than date/time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF, LCD or LCD/ TV. ( pg. 31, 41)
To use this camcorder as a recorder.
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Perform steps 1 to 3 in the left column. Set S/AV INPUT to ON. ( pg. 31, 40) Set REC MODE to SP or LP. ( pg. 31, 34) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the Record-Pause mode. The A/V. IN indication appears on the screen. 6) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. The indication rotates. 7) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. The indication stops rotating.
To use this camcorder as a player.
Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to page 22. Set the camcorders VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. Set the camcorders Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Turn on the VCRs power. Insert the source cassette in the camcorder. Insert the recording cassette in the VCR. Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes. Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR. Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of the source tape. At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the VCRs Record mode.
NOTES: 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.

To DV OUT

NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 11) If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set S/AV INPUT to OFF. ( pg. 31, 40) 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 9. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again. Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting. ( pg. 34) When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.
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Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card.
MENU Wheel SNAPSHOT Button
Load a cassette. ( pg. 15) Load a memory card. ( pg. 16) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Set COPY to ON. ( pg. 31, 40) Press 4/9 to start playback. At the point you want to dub, press 4/9 again to engage Still Playback. To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT. The indication appears during dubbing. The selected image is stored in the memory card.
Power Switch Lock Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Play/Pause Button (4/9)
NOTES: If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory card is not loaded, the message COPYING FAILED is displayed. If an image recorded on the tape using WIDE MODE ( pg. 37) is dubbed to a memory card, the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it. To use Playback Special effects with a video image you wish to dub, perform up to step 8 using the remote control (provided). ( pg. 58) Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.
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The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. ( pg. 58) For GR-DV800/500 owners: If you want to perform Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 60 65), use the optional RM-V700U remote control.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Installing The Battery

RM-V700U (optional)
The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).

Installing The Batteries

RM-V717U (provided with GR-DV900 only)
The remote control uses two AAA (R03) size batteries. Refer to General Battery Precautions (GR-DV900 only) ( pg. 74).
There are 2 ways to pull the battery holder out of the RM-V700U. A Pull out the battery holder while sliding the lock hole. B Pinch the release tab and pull out the battery holder. Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have the + mark visible. Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
Remove the battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated. Insert two AAA (R03) size batteries in the correct direction. Re-attach the battery compartment cover.

Lock hole

Knob Insert the minus () end first.

Install The Battery

RM-V718U (provided with GR-DV800/500 only)
Beam Effective Area (indoor use)
When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beams approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m (16 ft).
Pull out the battery holder by inserting a pointed instrument into the slot. Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have the + mark visible. Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

Remote sensor

NOTE: The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
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Buttons And Functions

A Infrared beam transmitting window The following buttons are available only when the camcorders Power Switch set to PLAY. B DISPLAY Button.. ( pg. 22, 52, 62) C SHIFT Button.. ( pg. 58, 60) D SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons. ( pg. 58) Left/Right Buttons.. ( pg. 58) E REW Button*. ( pg. 21, 24) F FADE/WIPE Button.. ( pg. 63) G EFFECT ON/OFF Button. ( pg. 58) H EFFECT Button.. ( pg. 58) I PAUSE IN Connector. ( pg. 62) J MBR SET Button. ( pg. 61) K Up Button... ( pg. 58) INSERT Button.. ( pg. 60) L Down Button. ( pg. 58) A. DUB Button.. ( pg. 59) M PLAY Button*. ( pg. 20, 24) N FF Button*.. ( pg. 21, 24) O STOP Button*.. ( pg. 20, 24) P PAUSE Button*.. ( pg. 58) Q R.A.EDIT Buttons.. ( pg. 60 65) The following buttons are available when the camcorders Power Switch set to A or M. a Zoom (T/W) Buttons***. ( pg. 18, 58) b START/STOP Button* c SNAPSHOT Button*

NOTES: When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them. If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the recording decks Record-Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place. If there are blank portions before or after the EditIn and Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be included in the edited version. Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds, the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly. Turning off the camcorders power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points. For GR-DV900 owners: If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE with special effects, you cannot use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader. In this case the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is registered, the effect is turned off. To combine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during recording, then use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader during Random Assemble Editing. For GR-DV900 owners: It is not possible to use Wipe/Fader effects and Program AE with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using a DV cable.
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Picture Wipe And Dissolve Menu (available only for Random Assemble Editing with GR-DV900) You can use not only the wipe/fader effects on page 32 but also the picture wipe and dissolve effects below. DISSOLVE: The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears. WIPE CORNER: The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner. WIPE WINDOW: The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen toward the corners, covering the previous scene. WIPE SLIDE: The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to left. WIPE DOOR: The previous scene wipes out from the center to the right and left, like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene. WIPE SCROLL: The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top. WIPE SHUTTER: The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward the top and bottom of the screen.

Automatic Editing To VCR

PAUSE R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

VCR REC STBY ON/OFF

Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (9).
Press VCR REC STBY (79), or manually engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed, right through to the end of the last registered scene. When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record-Pause mode. If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically. If you operate the camcorder during automatic editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause mode and automatic editing will stop.

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Connection To A Personal Computer

[A] Using USB cable

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
To USB connector USB cable (provided) PC To USB

[B] Using DV cable

DV cable (optional) Core filter To DV connector
Core filter PC with DV connector
It is possible to do the following things: Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC. Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to a PC. Capture still/moving images in real-time. Use this camcorder as a WebCam. ( pg. 67)
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software, software equipped with the PC or commercially available software. NOTES: Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE for the installation of the bundled software and drivers. The software operation manual is provided as PDF file on the CD-ROM. It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 11) Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode. The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board. The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using. USB MODE and/or ACCESSING FILES appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC. NEVER disconnect the USB cable while ACCESSING FILES is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage.
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Using The Camcorder As A WebCam
This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection.

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33. 33. Colored bright spots appear all 33. The LCD monitor and the over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder are made with viewfinder. 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 %) 34. The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear. 35. The cassette will not load properly. 36. The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder. 34. This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed. 35. The batterys charge is low. 36. 34.
35. Install a fully charged battery. ( pg. 10, 11) 36. Push in the memory card a few more times. ( pg. 16)
37. Picture does not appear on the 37. The viewfinder is pulled out 37. Push the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITY to LCD. LCD monitor. and PRIORITY is set to ( pg. 12, 31, 38) FINDER. Adjust the brightness of the The LCD monitors brightness LCD monitor. ( pg. 13) setting is too dark. If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the monitor fully. ( pg. 12) 38. Images on the LCD monitor are jittery. 38. The speaker volume is too great. 38. Turn the speaker volume down. ( pg. 20) 39. Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage. ( pg. 77) To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. 40. Set TIME CODE to ON. ( pg. 31, 38, 41)
39. The LCD monitor, the 39. viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints).
40. Time code does not appear. 41. An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears.
40. TIME CODE is set to OFF.
41. A malfunction of some kind 41. pg. 85. has occured. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable. 42. A malfunction of some kind 42. pg. 85. has occured. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable. 43. Set REMOTE to ON. 43. REMOTE is set to OFF. ( pg. 31, 37) The remote control does not Point at the remote sensor. point at the remote sensor. ( pg. 56) The remote control batteries Replace the batteries with are exhausted. fresh ones. ( pg. 56)
42. An error indication (E03 or E04) appears.
43. The remote control does not work.
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When using the AC Power Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Power Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the units power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a Siemens Plug, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.