PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V40EK
Remote Control Unit RM-V716U

Battery Pack BN-V408U

Cable Adapter
AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit)

Shoulder Strap

Core Filter (GR-DVL107/DVL100 only) (for PC Connection cable provided with optional HS-V14KIT software)
PC Connection Cable (GR-DVL300 only) S-Video Cable
DV Cable (GR-DVL107 only) Lens Cap (Already attached to the camcorder)
Audio/Video Cable (3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
CD-ROM (GR-DVL300 only) The CD ROM contains the following 2 software programmes:
JLIP Video Capture JLIP Video Producer

DC Cord

Editing Cable GR-DVL300: One plug has 3 rings around the pin, and the other has 1 ring around the pin. GR-DVL107/DVL100: Both plugs have 1 ring around the pin.
EN How To Attach The Core Filter
Attach the provided Core Filter to the PC connection cable provided with optional HS-V14KIT software (GR-DVL107/DVL100 only). The Core Filter reduces interference.

Stopper Wind once

Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter.
Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter. Wind the cable once around the outside of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration. Wind the cable so that it is not slack. NOTE: Take care not to damage the cable.
Close the Core Filter until it clicks shut.
When connecting cables, attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder.

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO. MODE is set to ON (factory-preset). Available when the Power Switch is set to or and no cassette is in the camcorder. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume. DEMO. MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off. To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch to , then press MENU/BRIGHT while the demo is in progress. This takes you directly to the demo modes Setting Menu (so you will not have to go through the Menu Screen). Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select OFF and press it. The normal screen appears.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion. WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire. The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures (below 10C), its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack itself is not cold, it should not affect performance. (If youre using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it.)
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.
EN USING THE BATTERY PACK

BATTERY RELEASE Button

Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2, then slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 3. If the battery pack is attached with its mark set in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur.
To Detach The Battery Pack. tilt the viewfinder upward 1 and slide the battery pack up slightly while pressing BATTERY RELEASE to detach it.
Approximate recording time
Battery pack LCD monitor on/ Viewfinder off 1 hr. (35 min.) 2 hrs. (1 hr. 10 min.) 3 hrs. 30 min. (2 hrs.) 7 hrs. (4 hrs.) LCD monitor off/ Viewfinder on 1 hr. 15 min. (40 min.) 2 hrs. 30 min. (1 hr. 20 min.) 4 hrs. 20 min. (2 hrs. 20 min.) 8 hrs. 40 min. (4 hrs. 40 min.)

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorders power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.
INFORMATION: VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger. Read the VU-V856KITs instruction manuals before using. It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/ Charger. Use the optional AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger.

Power Switch Lock Button

RECORDING Basic Recording
NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Power ( pg. 6) Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) Load A Cassette ( pg. 10) Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 11)
Recording Start/Stop Button

AY OFF PL

During shooting
Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Set the Power Switch to or while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully. Tilt it upward/ downward for best viewability. Shooting while using the viewfinder: Close the LCD monitor. The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. PAUSE is displayed.
Tape remaining time indicator (Approximate) 3 min 2 min

(Blinking)

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. while recording is in progress.

appears

90 min 0 min

89 min 1 min

(Now calculating)
To Stop Recording. press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display. rotate MENU/BRIGHT until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached. If you are using the GR-DVL300, it is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder by closing the LCD monitor and adjusting as described above.
Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress)

MENU/ BRIGHT Wheel

BR I GHT

PUSH OPEN Button

Power Switch Position : Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode. (Full Auto) : Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording. OFF : Allows you to switch off the camcorder. : Allows you to play back a recording on the tape. (Manual)

F. AUTO

When the Power Switch is set to , F. AUTO appears. , When set to or there is no indication.
NOTES: When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead. The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used. TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded. If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorders power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, set the Power Switch to OFF, then back to or . When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to Recording from the middle of a tape ( pg. 17). During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To turn the tally lamp off during recording, pg. 20, 21. To remove the indications from the camcorders display during recording, pg. 20, 23.

RECORDING Advanced Features
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. 16). 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. 22) 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 , then press FOCUS (3). The manual focus indicator appears. 3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate MENU/BRIGHT towards +. appears and blinks. To focus on a nearer subject, rotate MENU/BRIGHT towards. appears and blinks. 4) Press MENU/BRIGHT. Focus adjustment is complete. To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS (3) twice or set the Power Switch to . If FOCUS (3) is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again. 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.

Exposure Control

Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When the background is overly dark or the subject light.

Iris Lock

Use this function in the following situations: When shooting a moving subject. When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the subject is backing away. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When shooting objects under a spotlight. When zooming. When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not darken or brighten. Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 of Exposure Control.
Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select press it. , then
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select MANUAL, then press it. The Menu Screen disappears. EXP. and the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator are displayed. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT towards + to brighten the image, or towards to darken the image. (maximum 6) Press MENU/BRIGHT. Exposure adjustment is complete. The indication EXP. and the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator go out.
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold MENU/BRIGHT for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and appear. Press MENU/BRIGHT. changes to and the iris is locked. EXP. goes out.
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control. select AUTO in step 4. Or, set the Power Switch to .
NOTE: To Brighten The Subject Quickly. press BACKLIGHT. is displayed and the subject is brightened. If pressed again, disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level. +3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT Button. Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white. Backlight compensation is also available when the Power Switch is set to . Pressing the BACKLIGHT button has no effect when the exposure is set to MANUAL and the Power Switch is set to .

BACKLIGHT Button

Iris lock indicator
To Return To Automatic Iris Control. rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display AUTO then press it in step 4. The exposure control indicator and disappear. Or, set the Power Switch to . To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris. after step 4, adjust the exposure rotating MENU/ BRIGHT. Then lock the iris in step 5. For automatic locking, rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select AUTO, then press it in step 4. The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.

Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects
Available only with the remote control (provided) ( pg. 41, 42).

OFF AY

PLAYBACK Advanced Features
The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( pg. 47, 48).
Lock Button MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired function icon, and press it. The selected function menu appears. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired function, and press it to display the Sub Menu. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select 1RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen.
Recording Start/Stop Button Display
V I D EO MENU 1R E T URN SOUND MOD E S T E R EO B I T MOD E SOUND L S Y NCHRO SOUND R R E C MOD E

SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE

VIDEO MENU

SYNCHRO REC MODE

pg. 31. pg. 31. pg. 48.
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference ( pg. 11). It is recommended you use REC MODE in the VIDEO MENU when using this camcorder as a recorder during digital dubbing ( pg. 38). 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.
ON S CR E E N D A T E / T I ME T I ME COD E ON OF F
* Each setting is linked with DISPLAY MENU, which appears when the Power Switch is set to ( pg. 23). The parameters are the same as in the description on pg. 23. NOTES: It is also possible to change the ON SCREEN settings by pressing DISPLAY on the remote control (provided). REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to or ( pg. 11, 21). If ON SCREEN is set to SIMPLE, it keeps the camcorders display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV. It also makes the playback sound mode and tape speed disappear on the camcorder.

ON SCREEN*

DATE/TIME*

TIME CODE*

Playback Sound

During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on pg. 30, select SOUND MODE or 12BIT MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.
STEREO SOUND MODE SOUND L SOUND R SOUND 1 12BIT MODE SOUND 2 MIX Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. Sound from the L channel is output in stereo. Sound from the R channel is output in stereo. Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels in stereo.
NOTES: 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.
ON SCREEN setting: For playback sound, tape speed and tape running.

1 2B I T / SOUND1

DATE/TIME setting: For date/time.
TIME CODE setting: For time code.

25. 12. : 30

TC : : 2 4
Frames* Seconds Minutes *25 frames = 1 second
PLAYBACK Basic Connections
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals.
A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signal
To AV White to AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN
To TV or VCR Cable Adapter (provided) TV
Core filter Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided)

Connector cover*

Set to CVBS Yellow to VIDEO
* When connecting the cables, open this cover.
B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible with Y/C signal
Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided)
Yellow: Not connected White to AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN

To TV or VCR TV

Cable Adapter (provided)

Core filter To AV

Set to Y/C To S Core filter S-Video cable (provided) To -IN
C. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors
When the S-Video cable is not used. Yellow to VIDEO IN Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) Core filter To AV White to AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN VCR To S Core filter S-Video cable (provided) To S-VIDEO IN To TV or VCR TV
Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( pg. 32). If using a VCR. go to step 3. If not. go to step 4. Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCRs instruction manual. Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV. Date/Time. set DATE/TIME to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 30). Time Code. set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 30). Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays. set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen ( pg. 30). Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control (provided).
NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 7). When connecting the cables, make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorders Power Switch to or , then set your TV to the appropriate input mode. Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on. If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture. Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required: Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable. CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.
PLAYBACK Advanced Connections
Connection To A Personal Computer
This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the image transfer software (GR-DVL300: provided, GR-DVL107/DVL100: optional software such as the HS-V14KIT) when connected as shown in the illustration. It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board installed.

Connector cover****

To DV IN*/OUT

To PC (DIGITAL PHOTO)

Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off. Connect the camcorder to your PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the illustration. Turn the camcorders Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the PC.

Core filter

DV cable** PC connection cable***

To DV connector

To RS-232C
NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 7). Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder. The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. Refer to the instruction manuals of the Software. Also refer to the manufacturers instruction manual for the DV connector-equipped capture board.

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.

Installing The Batteries

The remote control uses two AAA (R03) size batteries. See General Battery Precautions ( pg. 63).
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.

Remote sensor

Transmitted beam effective area 5m
When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
9 @ $ ^ * ) 0 ! # % & (
Functions Buttons With the camcorders Power Switch set to the camera position ( or ). Transmits the beam signal. Zoom in/out ( pg. 16) Zoom in/out ( pg. 41) pg. 33, 36, 44 pg. 41, 43 pg. 41 pg. 41 Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search ( pg. 29) With the camcorders Power Switch. set to
1 Infrared beam transmitting window 2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons 3 DISPLAY Button 4 SHIFT Button 5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons

Left/Right Buttons

6 REW Button 7 FADE/WIPE Button 8 EFFECT ON/OFF Button 9 EFFECT Button 0 PAUSE IN Connector ! START/STOP Button @ MBR SET Button # SNAPSHOT Button $ Up Button

INSERT Button*

pg. 45 pg. 42 pg. 42 pg. 44 pg. 43 pg. 41
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.

% Down Button

A. DUB Button

pg. 41 pg. 49

Playback start ( pg. 29) Forward, Forward Shuttle Search ( pg. 29) Stop ( pg. 29) Pause ( pg. 41)
^ PLAY Button & FF Button * STOP Button ( PAUSE Button ) R.A.EDIT Buttons
* This function is unavailable with this camcorder.

pg. 43 48

FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE:
To allow slow-speed search in either direction during playback.
1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE (6) to engage Still Playback then press SLOW (9 or 0) more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx. 2 minutes in Slow Forward, normal playback resumes. To stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (4). NOTES: During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect. After SLOW (9 or 0) is pressed and held, the still image may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction. There may be a small margin between the slowmotion playback start point you chose and the actual start point for Slow-Motion Playback. During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with steady images. This is not a malfunction. During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE (6) to pause playback.

PLAY EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
VCR (Recording deck) Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually. Before operation, make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control ( pg. 39).

MBR SET

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

BUTTONS (A) (B)

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCRs infrared sensor. Then, referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold MBR SET, and press button (A) and then (B). The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET, and the VCRs power comes on. Make sure the VCRs power is on. Then, while holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote for the desired function. The functions the remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to press SHIFT for this one). You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND NAME AKAI BUTTONS (A) (B) VCR BRAND NAME PHILIPS

BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON

GRUNDIG HITACHI JVC A B C MITSUBISHI NEC PANASONIC
SANYO SELECO, REX SHARP SONY
THOMSON, TELEFUNKEN, SABA, NORDMENDE TOSHIBA

` 5 ` 9 1

IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions. NOTES: If the VCRs power does not come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST. Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically. In this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2. If the remote control is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR. When the remote controls batteries run out, the VCR brand you have set will be erased. In that case, replace the old battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Also refer to pg. 32 and 33.

To AV To JLIP/ EDIT

A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector.
. connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector.
A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.A. EDIT connector.
. connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector.
Core filter Connector cover** To S

A VCR other than above.

. connect the editing cable to the remote controls PAUSE IN connector.
Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCRs instructions).

FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT REW 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

VCR (Recording deck) TV

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

V I D EO MENU

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 MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select and press it. VIDEO MENU appears. Then, rotate it to SYNCHRO and press it. The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted. Based on the diagnostics performed ( pg. 47), you can now advance the VCRs record timing by rotating MENU/BRIGHT towards +. You can also delay the VCRs record timing by rotating MENU/BRIGHT towards. The adjustment range is from 1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments. Press MENU/BRIGHT to finish the setting. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select 1RETURN and press it twice. Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 45.
SOUND MOD E B I T MOD E S Y NCHRO R E C MOD E
NOTES: Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not, and make adjustments accordingly. Depending on the recorder, there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.

& PC (DIGITAL PHOTO) Connector. pg. 34 * J Terminal/Edit Connector [JLIP (Joint Level
Interface Protocol)/EDIT].. pg. 44 Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing. Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the Software (GR-DVL300: provided, GR-DVL107/ DVL100: optional software such as the HS-V14KIT). ( DC Input Connector.. pg. 7 The connectors ) to w are located beneath a cover. ) Audio/Video Output Connector [AV].. pg. 32, 36, 44 q Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT: GR-DVL107, DV OUT: GR-DVL300/DVL100] (i.link*).. pg. 34, 35, 37, 38 * i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard.
w S-Video Output Connector [S]. pg. 32, 36, 44

Indicators

e Tally Lamp.. pg. 12 r Side LED Indicator t Power Lamp.. pg. 12

(GR-DVL300 only). pg. 22

Other Parts

y Remote Sensor.. pg. 39

Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here. Viewfinder.. pg. 8 Video Light.. pg. 18 Stereo Microphone.. pg. 49 Shoulder Strap Eyelets.. pg. 8 Grip Strap... pg. 8 Battery Pack Mount. pg. 7 LCD Monitor.. pg. 12, 13 Speaker.. pg. 29 Stud Hole... pg. 8 Tripod Mounting Socket.. pg. 8

u i o p Q W E R T Y

USER MAINTENANCE

Cleaning The Camcorder

After Use
Turn off the camcorder. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette. Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder. Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. Press BATTERY RELEASE and remove the battery pack.
To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor. To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper. To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical position. Carefully open the cover on the bottom of the viewfinder 1. Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it 2. Close the cover. Tilt the viewfinder back to the horizontal position.

Approx. 4.3 W Approx. 5.3 W Approx. 3.5 W 80 mm x 96 mm x 170 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down) Approx. 570 g (GR-DVL300) Approx. 560 g (GR-DVL107/DVL100) 0C to 40C 35% to 80% 20C to 50C 1/4" CCD F 1.8, f = 3.6 mm to 36 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens 37 mm
: 3.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system : 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system : Electronic viewfinder with 0.44" colour LCD : Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" black/white 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 Connectors

S AV Video output Audio output DV Input/output (GR-DVL107 only) Output (GR-DVL300/DVL100 only) PC (DIGITAL PHOTO) Digital still output JLIP/EDIT : Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue output C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analogue output : 1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue : 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analogue, stereo : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant : 2.5 mm, 3-pole : 3.5 mm, 4-pole
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V40EK
Power requirement Power consumption Output Charge VTR Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight : 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. 340 g
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
COPYRIGHT 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
Printed in Japan 0300HOV UN VP

Sony DCR-PC1E Sony DCR-PC2E Sony DCR-PC3E Sony DCR-PC4E Sony DCR-PC5E Sony DCR-PC6E Sony DCR-PC7E Sony DCR-PC10E Sony DCR-SC100E Sony DCR-TRV5E Sony DCR-TRV6E Sony DCR-TRV7E Sony DCR-TRV8E Sony DCR-TRV9E Sony DCR-TRV10E Sony DCR-TRV11E Sony DCR-TRV15E Sony DCR-TRV17E Sony DCR-TRV110E Sony DCR-TRV120E Sony DCR-TRV125E Sony DCR-TRV130E Sony DCR-TRV210E Sony DCR-TRV220E Sony DCR-TRV230E Sony DCR-TRV235E Sony DCR-TRV310E Sony DCR-TRV320E Sony DCR-TRV325E Sony DCR-TRV410E Sony DCR-TRV420E Sony DCR-TRV430E
Sony DCR-TRV510E Sony DCR-TRV520E Sony DCR-TRV530E Sony DCR-TRV725E Sony DCR-TRV890E Sony DCR-TRV7000E Sony DCR-TRV7100E Sony DCR-TRV8000E Sony DCR-TRV8100E Sony DCR-VX700E Sony DCR-VX1000E Sony DCR-VX9000E Sony DSR-200P

Panasonic

Panasonic NV-DA1 Panasonic NV-DS1 Panasonic NV-DS5 Panasonic NV-DS8 Panasonic NV-DS11 Panasonic NV-DS12 Panasonic NV-DS15 Panasonic NV-DS25 Panasonic NV-DS27 Panasonic NV-DS33 Panasonic NV-DS35 Panasonic NV-DS37 Panasonic NV-DS55 Panasonic NV-DS77 Panasonic NV-DS88
JVC GR-DV1 JVC GR-DV3 JVC GR-DVF1 JVC GR-DVF10 JVC GR-DVJ70 JVC GR-DVL20 JVC GR-DVL30 JVC GR-DVL40 JVC GR-DVL100 JVC GR-DVL108 JVC GR-DVL140 JVC GR-DVL150 JVC GR-DVL300 JVC GR-DVL308 JVC GR-DVL355 JVC GR-DVL450 JVC GR-DVL555 JVC GR-DVL9000 JVC GR-DVL9200 JVC GR-DVL9500 JVC GR-DVL9700 JVC GR-DVM1 JVC GR-DVM5 JVC GR-DVP1 JVC GR-DVX JVC GR-DVX4 JVC GR-DVX7 JVC GR-DVX8 JVC GR-DVX9 JVC GR-DVX44 JVC GR-DVX77 JVC GY-DV500E

Thomson

Thomson VMD2 Thomson VMD3 Thomson VMD8 VDM8 Thomson VMD10 VDM10 Thomson VMD120 VDM120
Metz CC34 Metz CD34 Metz CE34 Metz CF34 Metz CG34

Grundig

Grundig DLC1 Grunding DLC10 Grundig DLC20 Grundig DLC1000 Grundig DLC1500 Grundig DLC1505
Canon MV 1 Canon MV 3 Canon MV 3MC Canon MV 10 Canon MV 20 Canon MV 30 Canon MV 100 Canon MV 200 Canon MV 300 Canon MV 400 Canon MV 425 Canon MV 430 Canon MV 450
Panasonic NV-DS99 Panasonic NV-DX1 Panasonic NV-DX100 Panasonic NV-EX1 Panasonic NV-EX3 Panasonic NV-EZ10 Panasonic NV-EZ30 Panasonic NV-MX1 Panasonic MV-MX5 Panasonic NV-MX12 Panasonic NV-MX400 Panasonic NV-MX450
Compatibility list with the DV Max version 2.3

enabler

not compatible restrictions compatible
Camcorders With Adaptator
Sony DCR-PC7E. Adaptator VM-LM7
Sony DCR-IP5 Sony DCR-IP7 Sony DCR-PC8E Sony DCR-PC9E Sony DCR-PC100E Sony DCR-PC101E Sony DCR-PC110E Sony DCR-PC120E Sony DCR-TRV20E Sony DCR-TRV25E Sony DCR-TRV30E Sony DCR-TRV50E Sony DCR-TRV240E Sony DCR-TRV330E Sony DCR-TRV620E Sony DCR-TRV720E
Canon MV 3i Canon MV 3iMC Canon MV 4i Canon MV 4iMC Canon MV 5i Canon MV 5iMC Canon MV 20i Canon MV 30i Canon MV 200i Canon MV 300i Canon MV 400i Canon MV 430i Canon MV Canon450i Canon MV 500i Canon MV 1 Canon MV 530i Canon MV 3 Canon MV 550i Canon MV X1i Canon XM-1 Canon XL-1 Canon XL-1S
Panasonic AG-DVC15E Panasonic AG-DVC200 Panasonic AG-EZ35 Panasonic NV-DS28 Panasonic NV-DS30 Panasonic NV-DS38 Panasonic NV-DS89 Panasonic NV-DS110 Panasonic NV-DS150 Panasonic NV-DS990 Panasonic NV-DS999 Panasonic NV-DX110EG Panasonic NV-EX215 Panasonic NV-GS3 Panasonic NV-GS5 Panasonic NV-GX7 Panasonic NV-MX7 Panasonic NV-MX8 Panasonic NV-MX300 Panasonic NV-MX350
JVC GR-DV300 JVC GR-DV2000 JVC GR-DV3000 JVC GR-DVL107 JVC GR-DVL109 JVC GR-DVL157 JVC GR-DVL167 JVC GR-DVL301 JVC GR-DVL307 JVC GR-DVL309 JVC GR-DVL357 JVC GR-DVL367 JVC GR-DVL557 JVC GR-DVL567 JVC GR-DVL767 JVC GR-DVL867 JVC GR-DVL9600E JVC GR-DVL9800E JVC GR-DVLX88 JVC GR-DVP3 JVC GR-DVP7
Canon MV 20.. Adaptator DU-200
Panasonic NV-DS1. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS5. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS27. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS33. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS35. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS37. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS55. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS77. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS99. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DX100.. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-EX1. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-EX3. Dockingstation Metz CC34.. Adaptator Grundig DLC1.. Adaptator

Restriction

Sony DCR-SC100. Serial Number < 10200 Sony DCR-TRV9E.. Serial Number < 52500 Sony DCR-VX1000E. Serial Number < 42300 Sony DCR-VX9000E. Serial Number < 15900 Panasonic NV-DS27. Serial Number < J. Panasonic NV-DS88. If bought before 2002 JVC GR-DVL140. If bought before Sept. 01 JVC GR-DVL150. If bought before Sept. 01
Sony DCR-TRV730E Sony DCR-TRV740E Sony DCR-TRV820E Sony DCR-TRV828E Sony DCR-TRV830E Sony DCR-TRV900E Sony DCR-TRV950E Sony DCR-PDX10P Sony DCR-PD100 Sony DCR-PD150AP Sony DCR-PD250P Sony DCR-VX2000E Sony DCR-RP150AP