. 14. 14

Picture Quality Mode Setting

BAT. RELEASE Switch

GETTING STARTED (cont.)
This camcorders 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.

Power Switch

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
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. Set the Power Switch to OFF. Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 4. Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 5. The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started. When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

CHARGE Lamp Battery pack

AC Adapter
To Detach The Battery Pack. slide BAT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
NOTES: If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first. During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated. Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used. When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then try charging again. If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one. Using the optional AA-V40U AC Power Adapter/ Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter.

To AC outlet

4 To DC

connector

Battery pack BN-V408U BN-V416U (optional) BN-V428U (optional)
Charging time approx. 1 hr. 30 min. approx. 2 hrs. approx. 3 hrs. 20 min.

For other notes, pg. 71

EN 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. NOTES: Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. The LCD monitor is used repeatedly. The playback mode is engaged repeatedly. Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.

Approximate Number of Storable Images
Memory Card 8 MB** 16 MB* 32 MB (optional) 64 MB (optional) Picture Quality Mode FINE STANDARD 800 1600

ATTENTION:

Do not insert/remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed.
* Provided with GR-DVL915/DVL815 only. ** Provided with GR-DVL510 only.
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.

VIDEO RECORDING.. 16 20

Basic Recording.. 16 Journalistic Shooting.. 17 Self-Recording.. 17 Operation Mode.. 17 Zooming.. 18 Video Light.. 19 Time Code.. 20

VIDEO PLAYBACK.. 21 24

Normal Playback. 21 Still Playback.. 21 Shuttle Search.. 21 Frame-By-Frame Playback.. 21 Connections.. Blank Search... 24

VIDEO RECORDING

Basic Recording
NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Power ( pg. 8) Grip Adjustment ( pg. 10) Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 10) Load A Cassette ( pg. 12) Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 13)

During shooting

Power lamp
Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button Display

25 min

Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only: Press PUSH OPEN, open the LCD monitor and set the VIDEO/ DSC Switch to VIDEO. Set the Power Switch to or while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. 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)

90 min 0 min

(Blinking)

89 min 1 min

3 min 2 min

(Now calculating)

BR I GHT
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. appears while recording is in progress.
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 the MENU/BRIGHT wheel until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached. If you are using the GR-DVL915/DVL815, it is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder by closing the LCD monitor and adjusting as described above.

PUSH-OPEN Button

VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVL915/DVL815/ DVL510 only)
Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress)
NOTES: 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 . The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. It will appear in the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is in the lock position, and it will appear on the LCD monitor when fully extended. 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. 20). To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off, pg. 46, 48.

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

T 10 x W T

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

OPERATION:

Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display

10 x W T

Digital zoom zone
10X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio
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. NOTES: 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. 43), then zoom in or out in Record mode. Zooming is possible to a maximum of 400X, or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom ( pg. 47). 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 digital image processing, such as Picture Wipe/Dissolve ( pg. 40, 41) or Video Echo ( pg. 39), is activated. 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 48.
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. 45) to when you use the video light. When not using the video light, turn it off to save battery power. NOTES: Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink due to low battery charge, the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light, or when you start recording with the video light turned on. When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to AUTO: Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light may keep turning on and off. In this case, manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON. While the SHUTTER or SPORTS mode ( pg. 39) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on. While the TWILIGHT mode ( pg. 39) is engaged, the light will not activate. While the Night-Alive mode ( pg. 38) is engaged, the light will not activate.
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. It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

Time Code

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from 00:00:00 (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number. To perform Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 61 65), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from 00:00:00. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform Recording From The Middle of A Tape below in the following cases; When shooting again after playing back a Display recorded tape. Frames are not displayed When power shuts off during shooting. during recording. When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting. Minutes When shooting using a partially recorded tape. Seconds When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape. Frames When shooting again after shooting a scene (30 frames = 1 second) 12 : 34 : 24 then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1. Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 24) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode ( pg. 21). 2. Set the Power Switch to or while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start recording. NOTES: 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. 49, 50).
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time code 00:00:00 Tape Already recorded scene Time code 05:43:21 Blank Time code 00:00:00 Newly recorded scene

Stop Button (5)

VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVL915/ DVL815/DVL510 only; open the LCD monitor to access this switch)
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK
The D.S.C. (Digital Still Camera) features are available on GR-DVL915, GR-DVL815 and GR-DVL510.

D.S.C. RECORDING.. 26 27

Basic Shooting (Snapshot). 26 27

D.S.C. PLAYBACK.. 28 36

Normal Playback. 28 Auto Playback.. 28 INDEX Screen.. 29 Index Playback.. 29 Jump Playback.. 30 Protecting Images.. 31 Deleting Images.. Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting).. Initializing A Memory Card.. 36

SNAPSHOT Button

D.S.C. RECORDING
Basic Shooting (Snapshot)
You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Power ( pg. 8) Grip Adjustment ( pg. 10) Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 10) Loading A Memory Card ( pg. 14) Picture Quality Mode Setting ( pg. 14)

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Display Menu Screen
SNAP MODE P I NUP FRAME FUL L MUL T I 4 MUL T I 9
Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to , then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select CAMERA. Press it and the CAMERA Menu appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select SNAP MODE, then press it. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the desired Snapshot mode, then press it. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select 1RETURN and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

Press SNAPSHOT. The image is recorded in the memory card. Regardless of the Power Switch position ( or ), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode.
Picture Quality Displays the quality of the stored image: FINE or STD (standard) (in order of quality) ( pg. 14).

F I NE 10 / 100

Number of shots taken Displays the number of images that have already been shot. Total number of shots Displays the approximate total number of shots that can be stored, including those already taken. The number increases or decreases depending on the shots stored, the Picture Quality mode, etc.

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)
This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing, which records information about the still images you wish to print (such as the number of prints to make). There are 2 print information settings available: To print all still images (one print for each) explained below and To print by selecting still images and no. of prints ( pg. 35).
TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES (ONE PRINT FOR EACH)
VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch) Display Menu Screen

DPOF SELECT AL L RESET

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to , then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button. A stored image is displayed. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select MEMORY and press it. The MEMORY Menu appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select DPOF and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select ALL and press it. Selection is complete. The Confirmation Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select EXECUTE and press it. The normal playback screen appears. To cancel selection, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select CANCEL and press it.

DPOF AL L CANCEL EXECUTE

Confirmation Screen
To Reset The Setting. select RESET in step 4. The setting is reset to 0 for all still images.
EN TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS
Perform steps 1 through 3 on pg. 34. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to selsect SELECT and press it. Selection is complete. The DPOF Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to move the green frame to the image you wish to print and press it. Select the number of prints by rotating the MENU/ BRIGHT wheel towards + to increase the number, or towards to decrease the number and press it. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of prints. The number of prints can be set up to 15. To correct the number of prints, select the image again and change the number. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel upward to select NEXT and press it. Selection is complete. The Confirmation Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select EXECUTE and press it. The normal playback screen appears. To cancel selection, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select CANCEL and press it.
<DPOF> 100-DVC00021

DPOF Screen

DPOF SE L ECT CANCEL EXECUTE
To Reset The No. Of Prints. select RESET in step 4 on pg. 34. The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images.

WIPE CORNER

WIPE WINDOW

WIPE SLIDE

WIPE DOOR

WIPE SCROLL

WIPE SHUTTER
DISSOLVE WIPE CORNER WIPE WINDOW WIPE SLIDE WIPE DOOR WIPE SCROLL WIPE SHUTTER
Snapshot (For Video Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.
Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to VIDEO (GR-DVL915/ DVL815/DVL510 only), then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select CAMERA. Press it and the CAMERA Menu appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select SNAP MODE, then press it. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the desired Snapshot mode, then press it. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select 1RETURN and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes. The available Snapshot modes are the same as those on pg. 27.
Press SNAPSHOT. If you press during Record-Standby.. PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. If you press during Recording.. PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes. Regardless of the Power Switch position ( or Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode. ),

Display Menu Screen

Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)
NOTES: To remove the shutter sound, BEEP on pg. 46, 48. Even if MULTI-4 or MULTI-9 is engaged, Snapshot recording will be performed in the FULL mode during Digital Zoom or Night-Alive ( pg. 38). If Snapshot recording is not possible, PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed. If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 38) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks. If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON ( pg. 47), the Stabilizer will be disabled. The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to / in the Menu Screen ( pg. 49). During tape playback as well, all snapshot modes are available when COPY is set to OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 50). However, the shutter sound is not heard. During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is no effect in the recorded image. When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape. will appear while the snapshot is being taken.

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.
Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press EXPOSURE. The exposure control indicator appear. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards + to brighten the image, or towards to darken the image. (maximum 6) Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Exposure adjustment is complete.
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold the MENU/BRIGHT wheel for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and appear. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. changes to and the iris is locked.

Iris lock indicator

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control. press EXPOSURE twice or set the Power Switch to . (If EXPOSURE is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the exposure adjustment mode again.) 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 Button (3) EXPOSURE Button (2)
Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch is set to . Pressing the BACKLIGHT button has no effect when the manual Exposure Control mode is engaged.
To Return To Automatic Iris Control. press EXPOSURE twice so that the exposure control indicator and disappear. Or, set the Power Switch to . To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris. after step 2 of Exposure Control, adjust the exposure rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Then lock the iris in step 3 of Iris Lock. For automatic locking, press EXPOSURE twice in step 2. The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.
Iris Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in welllit 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 subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in until begins blinking rapidly. When the setting is completed, resumes normal blinking. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in twice. The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed.

Play/Pause Button (4/6) MENU/ BRIGHT Wheel
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 the WIDE mode ( pg. 48) 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 with GR-DVL915/DVL815 only) ( pg. 59).
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RM-V716U Tab

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. For GR-DVL510/DVL310 Owners: If you want to perform Random Assemble Editing ( pgs. 61 65), use the optional RM-V700U remote control.
Installing The Batteries (RM-V716U or RM-V715U, provided)

RM-V715U

The remote control uses two AAA (R03) size batteries. See General Battery Precautions ( pg. 85).

Lock hole

Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated. Insert two AAA (R03) size batteries in the correct direction. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Installing The Battery (RM-V700U, optional)
The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).
There are 2 ways to pull the battery holder out of the RM-V700U. : Pull out the battery holder while sliding the lock hole. : 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. Read the caution concerning lithium batteries in the RM-V700U instruction manual.

Remote sensor

Transmitted beam effective area 5 m (16 ft)
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.
0 ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( )
RM-V716U (Provided with GR-DVL915/ DVL815 only)
Functions Buttons With the camcorders Power Switch set to the camera position ( or ). Transmits the beam signal. Zoom in/out ( pg. 18) Zoom in/out ( pg. 60) 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

pg. 23, 52, 62 pg. 60, 61 pg. 59 pg. 60
Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on the tape ( pg. 21) Displays previous image in the memory card ( pg. 28)

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. 63 pg. 59 pg. 59 pg. 62 pg. 61 pg. 60 pg. 67 pg. 60 pg. 66
Starts Playback of the tape ( pg. 21) Starts Auto Playback of the memory card ( pg. 28) Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on the tape ( pg. 21) Displays next image in the memory card ( pg. 28) Stops the tape ( pg. 21) Stops Auto Playback ( pg. 28) Pauses the tape ( pg. 59)
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

^ PLAY Button

& FF Button
* STOP Button ( PAUSE Button ) R.A.EDIT Buttons

pg. 61 65

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
RM-V715U (Provided with GR-DVL510/DVL310 only) RM-V700U (optional)

# 7 @ 0 ! 9 $ @ 3

% 2 ^ 5 & ! 6
Functions Buttons With the camcorders Power Switch set to the camera position ( or ). Transmits the beam signal. Zoom in/out ( pg. 18) Zoom in/out ( pg. 60) Starts Playback of the tape ( pg. 21) Starts Auto Playback of the memory card (GR-DVL510 only, pg. 28) Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on the tape ( pg. 21) Displays previous image in the memory card (GR-DVL510 only, pg. 28) Stops the tape ( pg. 21) Stops Auto Playback (GR-DVL510 only, pg. 28) With the camcorders Power Switch set. to

1 Infrared beam

transmitting window
2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons 3 PLAY Button

4 REW Button

5 STOP Button
6 INSERT Button 7 REC TIME Button*

ANIM. Button*

pg. 67
8 START/STOP Button 9 FF Button
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder. Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on the tape ( pg. 21) Displays next image in the memory card (GR-DVL510 only, pg. 28) Pauses the tape ( pg. 59)
0 PAUSE Button ! A.DUB Button @ INT. TIME Button*

SELF TIMER Button*

pg. 66 pg. 62 pg. 61 pg. 61 pg. 61 65

# & : RM-V700U only

# PAUSE IN Connector $ MBR SET Button % VISS Button* ^ VCR CTL Button & R.A.EDIT Buttons
* This function is unavailable with this camcorder.

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Recording Start/Stop Button
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. Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does not start editing. 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.
IN 00 : 07 : : : : : T I ME CODE TOTAL

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

OUT MODE 02 : : 31 05 : : : 29

16 : : 39

Remote Sensor
NOTES: Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF or ON/OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing. When the editing cable is connected to the remote controls Pause In connector during dubbing, make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCRs sensor, and the path between the two is unobstructed. Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated time codes ( pg. 20).

VCR REC STBY PAUSE

R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

ON/OFF

Program 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

VIDEO Menu

SYNCHRO
Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the remote control at the camcorders remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF or ON/OFF. The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears. Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 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.

ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING

ON/OFF R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

Point the remote control at the camcorders remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF or ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then push the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select VIDEO and push it. The VIDEO Menu appears. Then, rotate it to SYNCHRO and push it. The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted. Based on the diagnostics performed, you can now advance the VCRs record timing by rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards +. You can also delay the VCRs record timing by rotating the MENU/ BRIGHT wheel towards. The adjustment range is from 1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments. Push the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to finish the setting. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select 1RETURN and push it twice. Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 63.
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.

Audio Dubbing

Audio Dub Standby mode
The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( pg. 47). NOTES: Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make connections ( pg. 22).

Speaker Power Switch

Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then press PAUSE (6). While holding A.DUB (e) on the remote control, press PAUSE (6). 6e appears. Press PLAY (4), then begin narrating. Speak into the microphone. To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6). To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6), then STOP (5).
To hear the dubbed sound during playback. set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the Menu Screen ( pg. 50, 51).
NOTES: Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing. When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit, the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately. If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas. If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the camcorders microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TVs volume. If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where 16-bit recording began. During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-bit audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops ( pg. 83). To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorders AV connector, first set S/AV INPUT to ON in the Menu Screen (GR-DVL915 only pg. 50).

26. Set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen ( pg. 49, 50). 27. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor ( pg. 16, 17).
28. The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.
28. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down. 29.
29. The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear. 30. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.
30. Re-read the sections covering Fade/Wipe effects, Program AE with special effects and DIS ( pg. 38 41, 48).
31. Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
32. During recording, sound cannot be heard. 33. Play, Rewind and FastForward functions do not work. 34. A memory card cannot be played back.
33. Set the Power Switch to ( pg. 21). 34. Set the Power Switch to ( pg. 28). Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to .
35. During playback of the unrecorded portion, Highspeed Search and still playback, LCD monitor indications appear distorted. This is not a defect. 36. The speaker volume is too great. 37. Since the analog input mode is engaged, the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. 38.
35. The LCD monitor image is distorted.
36. Images on the LCD monitor are jittery. 37. There is no playback picture on the connected TV. 38. Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue. 39. The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints). 40. An unusual mark appears.
36. Turn the speaker volume down ( pg. 21). 37. Set S/AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 50). 38. Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette ( pg. 86). 39. Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage ( pg. 77). 40. Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor/viewfinder indications ( pg. 80 84). 41. Remove the power supply (battery pack, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. 42. To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10C to 35C (50F to 95F) ( pg. 85). 43. By recording with DIS activated ( pg. 47) this can be avoided. 44. Turn the camcorders power off and on again, then operate it. 45. Push in the memory card a few more times ( pg. 14).
41. An error indication (E01 E06) appears.
41. A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable.
42. The charger indicator on the camcorder does not light.