Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

Power Zoom Lever

Grip Adjustment
Recording Start/ Stop button
1 Separate the Velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference.

Viewfinder Adjustment

Diopter Adjustment Control
Set the Power Switch to AUTO or MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Shoulder Strap Attachment 3
the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 located under the Grip Strap. Confirm the strap is not twisted.
1 Make sure the battery pack is removed. Following

Tripod Mounting

When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its legs to stabilize the camcorder. It is not advised to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage to the unit by falling over.
1 To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the
direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw clockwise. Some tripods are not equipped with studs.
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp

Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback ( pg. 48, 49).
1 Set the Power Switch to MANUAL while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in to access the Menu Screen.
3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

Power Switch Lock Button

DISPLAY. Press it and the DISPLAY Menu appears.
4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
CLOCK ADJ. Press it and month is highlighted. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to input the month. Press it. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and minute. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

VIDEO: Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If REC SELECT is set to / in the DSC Menu Screen, still images are recorded on the memory card as well. Zoom magnification over 10X is available ( pg. 18, 45). MEMORY: Allows you to record on a memory card or access data stored on a memory card.
When the Power Switch is set to AUTO or MANUAL and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY, the currently selected image size appears. When set to VIDEO, there is no indication.

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

1x W T 10x W T 20x W T 40x W T

TAPE RECORDING (cont.)

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

OPERATION:

Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W. The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action.
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus ( pg. 41), then zoom in or out in Record mode. Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom ( pg. 45). Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom. During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer. Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY ( pg. 17). Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W. Also see TELE MACRO in the Menu Screen on page 46.

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

Zoom display

10x W T

Digital zoom zone

10X (optical) zoom zone

Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever
FEATURE: Video Light PURPOSE:
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.
Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required: OFF : Turns off the light. AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject. ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on. The video light can only be used with the camcorders power on. It is recommended to set the white balance ( pg. 43) to when you use the video light. When not using the video light, turn it off to save battery power.
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.)

DANGER

The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time. When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm (11-13/16") between the video light and people or objects. Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. Do not place the camcorder in a cabinet or box while the video light is in operation. When using the video light, if you wish to install the camcorder in a fixed position, attach it to a tripod, etc. Do not affix it directly to a surface such as a table top. It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

The time code cannot be reset. During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly. The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON ( pg. 47, 48).
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time code 00:00:00 Time code 05:43:21 Time code 00:00:00

Already recorded scene

Newly recorded scene

Shooting start point

Shooting stop point

Proper recording

Time code 00:00:00 Time code 05:43:21 Time code 05:44:00

New scene

Latest scene

TAPE PLAYBACK

Stop Button (5) Rewind Button (2) Play/Pause Button (4/6) Fast-Forward Button (3) Power Zoom Lever (VOL.)

Normal Playback

1 Load a tape ( pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO
(GR-DVL720/DVL520 only), then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. To start playback, press 4/6. To stop playback, press 5. Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. To Control The Speaker Volume.. slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards + to turn up the volume, or towards to turn down the volume.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (GR-DVL720/DVL520 only; open the LCD monitor to access this switch) Speaker
If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to OFF, then to PLAY. The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV ( pg. 22). You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body. LCD monitor/viewfinder indications: battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed. When power is supplied from a battery: the does not appear. When power is supplied from an AC outlet: During Stop mode, none of the indications are displayed. When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.
Still Playback: Pauses during playback.
1) Press 4/6 during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again. If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorders Stop mode is automatically engaged. After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the camcorders power is automatically turned off. When 4/6 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image.

It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 9). The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A 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. To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card*, set the camcorders Power Switch to AUTO or MANUAL , then set your TV to the appropriate input mode. * GR-DVL720/DVL520 only 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. While the Audio/Video cable is connected to the AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the speaker.

BLANK Button

Blank Search
Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( pg. 20).
(GR-DVL720/DVL520 only), then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Power Switch Lock Button Display
Press BLANK. BLANK SEARCH appears blinking and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion. To cancel Blank Search midway.. press 5.

BLANK SEARCH

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (GR-DVL720/DVL520 only; open the LCD monitor to access this switch) Stop Button (5)
In step 3, if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction. Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared with the tape. If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically. A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected. The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.
Memory Card recording features are available on GR-DVL720 and GR-DVL520.
MEMORY CARD RECORDING. 26 27
Basic Shooting (Snapshot).. 26 27

Viewing File Information

You can get the relevant image file information by pressing the INFO button during normal playback or Index playback.

Info Screen

DCF FOL DER F I LE DA T E S I ZE QUA L I T Y P RO T E C T
: 100 - 0010 : 0 J V CGR : DVC 0 : MAR : 2 4X8 : F I NE : OF F
DCF FOLDER FILE DATE SIZE QUALITY PROTECT
: Folder and file number : Folder name ( pg. 34) : File name ( pg. 34) : Date the file was made : Image size ( pg. 14) : Picture quality ( pg. 14) : When set to ON, the file is protected from accidental erasure ( pg. 30).
Operation mode indicator Battery indicator Playback Screen
With images shot with another device or processed on a PC, QUALITY: will be displayed.
Removing On-Screen Display
Perform steps 1 and 2 of Normal Playback ( pg. 28).
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select DISPLAY, then press it.
3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select OFF,
then press it. The operation mode indicator and battery indicator ( ) disappear. To display the indicators again, select ON in step 3.

D I SPLAY

OF F ON RETURN
MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK (cont.)

Protecting Files

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files.
then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. A stored image is displayed.
3 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Power Switch Lock Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.)
Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select PROTECT, then press it. desired mode. CURRENT : Protects the currently displayed image file. PROT.ALL : Protects all image files stored on the memory card. PROTECT Screen appears. If you selected CURRENT in step 4, press 2 or 3 to select the desired file. EXECUTE and press it. To cancel protection, select RETURN.
4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
5 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The
MENU PROTECT DELETE DPOF NO. RESET FORMAT D I SPLAY END
If the mark appears, the currently displayed file is protected. When the memory is initialized or corrupted, even protected files are deleted. If you do not want to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and save them.

TO REMOVE PROTECTION

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 above.

Folder and File names Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made using a number which is larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use. Even if you delete an image file with a number in the middle of range, the number will not be used for a new shot; a gap will remain in the numerical sequence. If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder (such as 101JVCGR) will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001.

Making A New Folder

New still pictures you are going to take can be separated from previously shot pictures by resetting the file name to DVC00001; these new pictures will be stored in a new folder.
Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select NO. RESET, then press it. The NO. RESET Screen appears.
EXECUTE, then press it. The new folder (such as 101JVCGR) will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001.
Initializing A Memory Card
You can initialize a memory card anytime. After initializing, all images and data stored on the memory card, including those which have been protected, are cleared.
1 Perform step 1 of Making A New Folder above. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select FORMAT and press it. The FORMAT Screen appears.

Lock Button

EXECUTE and press it. The memory card is initialized. When initialization is finished, NO IMAGES STORED appears. To cancel initialization, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it.

Power Switch Display

F ORMAT ERASE AL L EX I ST I NG DATA ?
Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during initialization. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization. If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it.

EXECUTE RETURN

FOR RECORDING.. 36 43
Night-Alive.. 36 Program AE With Special Effects.. Fade/Wipe Effects.. Snapshot (For Tape Recording).. 40 Auto Focus/Manual Focus.. 41 Exposure Control.. 42 Iris Lock... 42 White Balance Adjustment.. 43 Manual White Balance Operation. 43
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT. 44 49
For Recording Menu.. For Playback Menu.. 48 49

DUBBING.. 50 52

Dubbing To A VCR... 50 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector. 51 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card (GR-DVL720/DVL520 only).. 52

BACKLIGHT Button (5)

You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time with backlight, spotlight ( pg. 37) compensation and SNOW ( pg. 37).
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 AUTO. To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris.. after step 4 of Exposure Control, adjust the exposure rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Then lock the iris in step 5 of Iris Lock. For automatic locking, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select AUTO, then press it in step 4. The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds. Iris Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.

White Balance Adjustment

A term 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.
Manual White Balance Operation
Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting. Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment, and select MWB.
Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the 3 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in until
begins blinking rapidly. When the setting is completed, blinking. resumes normal
subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.
W.BALANCE, then press it. The W.BALANCE Menu appears.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in twice. The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed.
desired mode. AUTO.. White balance is adjusted automatically (factory preset). MWB. White balance is set manually. FINE. Outdoors on a sunny day. CLOUD. Outdoors on a cloudy day. HALOGEN. A video light or similar type of lighting is used.
5 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Selection is
complete. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again. The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode indicator except AUTO appears. To Return To Automatic White Balance.. select AUTO in step 4. Or, set the Power Switch to AUTO.

White paper

White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone ( pg. 37) is activated.
In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually ( pg. 41). A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result. Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

For Recording Menu

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( pg. 45 47) Set the Power Switch to MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function menu, and press it. The selected function menu appears. WIPE/FADER, EXPOSURE or If you have selected PROGRAM AE, W. BALANCE.. see pg. 45.
REC MODE SOUND MODE ZOOM SNAP MODE GA I N UP SP 12B I T 40X FUL L AGC
4 Function menu setting depends on the function.

DIS OF F ON

If you have selected CAMERA, MANUAL, SYSTEM, DISPLAY or DSC (GR-DVL720/DVL520 only).. go to step 5.
5 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the 6 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
desired function and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Then, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the parameter, and press it. Selection is complete.
RETURN and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes. icon represents END. The
BEEP TAL LY I D NUMBER DEMO MODE CAM R E SET MELODY ON 06 ON
When the Menu Screen is left on for a couple of minutes, a residual image may be left on the screen and it may take several seconds for the residual image to disappear. This is not due to any defect of the unit.
QUAL I TY F I NE I MAGE S I ZE 1024X768 REC S E L E CT W I PE / FADER PROGRAM AE EXPOS URE W. BAL ANC E CAMERA MANUA L SYSTEM D I SPL AY DSC END

Normal Screen

* Actual menus differ by model and may appear differently from these illustrations. Some menu items may be unavailable on your model.

Menu Screen Explanations

WIPE/FADER PROGRAM AE EXPOSURE W.BALANCE REC MODE SOUND MODE 12BIT Refer to Fade/Wipe Effects ( pg. 38, 39). Refer to Program AE With Special Effects ( pg. 36, 37). Refer to Exposure Control and Iris Lock ( pg. 42).
Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation ( pg. 43). Allows you to set the tape recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference ( pg. 13). Enables tape recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing audio dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models) Enables tape recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models) When set to 10X while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged. Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification. Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 700X digital magnification. Refer to Snapshot (For Tape Recording) ( pg. 40). Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/30 1/200 sec.). Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1/30 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subjects movements are not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, is displayed. To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. NOTES: Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions: When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes. When shooting dark or dim subjects. When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting. When shooting scenes with movement in various directions. When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds. Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. The indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used.

SLOW Forward Button SLOW Rewind Button EFFECT ON/OFF EFFECT RM-V717U (Provided with GR-DVL720 only) PLAY PAUSE

PLAY EF FEC T OF F 3 4

PLAY EFFECT Select Menu
FEATURE: Frame-By-Frame Playback
CLASS I C F I LM MONOTONE SEP I A STROBE
To allow frame-by-frame search during tape playback.
1) To change from normal to Frame-By-Frame Playback, press SLOW (0) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (9) repeatedly for reverse. Each time it is pressed, the frame is played back.
You can also engage Frame-By-Frame Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW (9 or 0) repeatedly.
FEATURE: Playback Special Effects (GR-DVL720 only) PURPOSE:
To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image.
1) To start playback, press PLAY (4). 2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAY EFFECT Select Menu appears. 3) Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT. The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears. To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF on the remote control. Pressing it again reactivates the selected effect. To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2 above.
The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia and Strobe. The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording. Refer to page 37 for more information.
FEATURE: Playback Zoom PURPOSE:
To magnify the recorded image up to 70X at any time during playback.
1) Press PLAY (4) to find the scene of interest. 2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in. 3) For GR-DVL720 Owners: You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding down SHIFT, press (Left), (Right), (Up) and (Down). To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) and then press PLAY (4).
Zoom Buttons SHIFT Up Button Left Button Right Button RM-V717U (Provided with GR-DVL720 only) RM-V715U (Provided with GR-DVL520/ DVL320 only) Down Button PLAY STOP
Zoom can also be used during slow-motion (GR-DVL720 only) and still playback. Due to ditital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.

Normal playback

Press T
To move image, press (Right) while keeping SHIFT held down (GR-DVL720 only).

VCR (Recording deck)

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
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. For GR-DVL520/DVL320 Owners: Use the optional RM-V700U remote control. Before operation, make sure the battery(ies) is (are) installed in the remote control ( pg. 53).

8 For GR-DVL720 Owners: If using a Fade/Wipe
at the end of the scene, press FADE/WIPE. Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is displayed. If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an Edit-Out point, the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit-In point. When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is included in the total time.
FADE/WIPE REW FF PLAY R.A.EDIT ON/OFF IN/OUT EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT RM-V717U (Provided with GR-DVL720 only) CANCEL OR ON/OFF RM-V700U (optional)
9 For GR-DVL720 Owners: If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT ( pg. 56). 10 Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional
scenes. To change previously registered points, press CANCEL on the remote control. The registered points disappear, one at a time, from the most recently registered point. For GR-DVL720 Owners: If you are not using Fade/Wipe or Program AE with special effects, repeat steps 6 and 7 only.
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 canceled and editing will not take place. If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In 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-DVL720 Owners: If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE with special effects, you cannot use the Black & White Fader. In this case the 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 Black & White Fader during Random Assemble Editing. It is not possible to use Fade/Wipe effects and Program AE with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using a DV cable.

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). Point the remote control towards the VCRs remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder. Editing proceeds as programed, 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 RecordPause 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. Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR. To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF or ON/OFF on the remote control.

7 The memory card will not

load properly.

8 Snapshot mode cannot be
9 The color of Snapshot looks The light source or the subject does Find a white subject and compose
strange. not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject. The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. The subject is too bright.

0 The image taken using

Snapshot is too dark.

! The image taken using

Snapshot is too bright.
@ Digital Zoom does not work. 10X optical zoom is selected.
The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY.
# The Black & White Fader

does not work.

The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter.
$ Even when Slow Shutter is
not selected, the image looks like it is activated.
% White Balance cannot be

activated.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction.
Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance ( pg. 37, 43).
^ When shooting a subject
illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.
& When the screen is under
direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.
* During recording, the date/

time does not appear.

DATE/TIME is set to OFF in the Menu Screen. Files stored on the memory card are protected.
Set DATE/TIME to ON in the Menu Screen ( pg. 47). Remove protection from the files stored on the memory card and delete them ( pg. 30, 31). Set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen ( pg. 47, 48). Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor ( pg. 16, 17).
( Files stored on the memory

card cannot be deleted.

) Time code does not appear. TIME CODE is set to OFF in the

Menu Screen.

q Images on the LCD monitor In places subject to low temperaappear dark or whitish. ture, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this happens, the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder. When the LCD monitor's fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.

2. Avoid using the unit. in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove. in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. near a television set. near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.). in places subject to extremely high (over 40C or 104F) or extremely low (under 0C or 32F) temperatures. 3. DO NOT leave the unit. in places of over 50C (122F). in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). in direct sunlight. in a closed car in summer. near a heater. 4. To protect the unit, DO NOT. allow it to become wet. drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation. keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods. expose the lens to direct sunlight. carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap or the grip. 5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

Memory Cards

To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use. make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark. make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting. 2. While the memory card is being accessed (during recording, playback, deletion, initialization, etc.). never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder. 3. Store memory cards. away from heaters or other heat sources. out of direct sunlight. where they wont be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration. where they wont be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).

LCD Monitor

1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT. push it strongly or apply any shocks. place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. 2. To prolong service life. avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. 3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions: While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up. If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
No picture during playback. Blocks of noise appear during playback. During recording or playback, the Head Clog Warning indicator appears. Recording cannot be performed properly. In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassettes instructions. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.