Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. When carrying, be sure to hold the camcorder firmly in your hand, with the grip strap securely around your wrist. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury. Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and and memory cards* marked or MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene.
. make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark. or. make sure you only use memory cards* with the mark. remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.) *Memory cards can be used with GR-DVM75 only.

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

AC Adapter AP-V10U

Battery Pack BN-V507U

Remote Control Unit RM-V717U
AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit)
Memory Card 8 MB (GR-DVM75 only) (Already inserted in the camcorder)

CD-ROM

Editing Cable GR-DVM75: Both plugs have 1 ring around the pin. GR-DVM55: One plug has 3 rings around the pin and the other has 1 ring around the pin.
Audio/Video Cable (3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
Jack box GR-DVM75: CU-V506
GR-DVM55: CU-V505 PC Connection Cable (GR-DVM55 only) USB Cable (GR-DVM75 only)
NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter.

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: 1. Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 2. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select SYSTEM and press it. The SYSTEM Menu appears. 3. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DEMO MODE and press it. The Sub Menu appears. 4. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select OFF and press it. 5. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select RETURN, and press it twice. The normal screen appears.

EN Journalistic Shooting

In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270 (90 downward, 180 upward).

Self-Recording

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180 so that it faces forward, then point the lens toward yourself and start recording.

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

1 xW T xW T 20xW T 40xW T
FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE:
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

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. 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. 51), then zoom in or out in Record mode. Zooming is possible to a maximum of 200X, or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom ( pg. 39). 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 in the following cases: When digital image processing, such as Picture Wipe/Dissolve ( pg. 48, 49) or Video Echo ( pg. 47), 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 39.

Zoom display

10x W T

Digital zoom zone

10X (optical) zoom zone

Approximate zoom ratio

Power Zoom Lever

VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)

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. 69 73), 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 Frames are not displayed recorded tape. during recording. When power shuts off during shooting. When a tape is removed and re-inserted during Minutes shooting. When shooting using a partially recorded tape. Seconds When shooting on a blank portion located Frames partway through the tape. 12 : 34 : 24 (30 frames = 1 second) When shooting again after shooting a scene 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. 41, 42).
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

Shooting start point

Shooting stop point

Proper recording

Time code 00:00:00 Tape Already recorded scene Time code 05:43:21 Time code 05:44:00 Latest scene

New scene

VIDEO PLAYBACK
Play/Pause Button (4/6) Rewind Button (2) Fast-Forward Button (3)

Normal Playback

Stop Button (5) VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVM75 only) Power Switch Lock Button

PLAY O

Load a tape ( pg. 12). Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to VIDEO (GRDVM75 only), then set the Power Switch to 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 (Speaker Volume Control) (VOL.) towards + to turn up the volume, or towards to turn down the volume.
NOTES: 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 . The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV ( pg. 22, 23). 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: When power is supplied from a battery: the battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed. When power is supplied from an AC outlet: does not appear. 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.
Power Zoom Lever (Speaker Volume Control) (VOL.)

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 stabilises the still image.

Basic Shooting (Snapshot)... 26 27

D.S.C. PLAYBACK.. 28 36

Normal Playback (Of Images)... 28 Auto Playback (Of Images).. 28 Index Screen... 29 Index Playback.. 30 Jump Playback... 30 Protecting Files.. 31 Deleting Files.. Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting).. Initializing A Memory Card.. 36
VIDEO/DSC Switch Power Switch Lock 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/Image Size Mode Setting ( pg. 15)

SNAPSHOT Button

Display CAMERA Menu

SNAP MODE

P I NUP FRAME FUL L MUL T I 4 MUL T I 9
Image Size mode Displays the Image Size mode of the stored image. There are 2 modes available: XGA and VGA ( pg. 15). Display

VGA F I NE 10 / 100

Picture Quality mode Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image. There are 2 modes available: FINE and STD (Standard) ( pg. 15). 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/Image Size mode, etc. Number of shots taken Displays the number of images that have already been shot. Card icon Appears during shooting and blinks when a memory card is not loaded. Shooting icon Appears and blinks during shooting.

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to , then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select CAMERA, then press it. The CAMERA Menu appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select SNAP MODE, then press it. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired Snapshot mode, then press it. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select RETURN and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

: Protect icon

When a file is protected against its accidental erasure, a padlock mark appears next to the index number, and that file cannot be deleted.

Selected File

A file is framed in green when it is selected. Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame to the desired file.

SELECT Button

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

Index Playback

You can view or listen to the files (still images, video clips ( pg. 61), or sound effects ( pg. 56, 67)) stored in memory six at a time. Use this mode when looking for a file you wish to view or hear.

INDEX Button

JUMP Button MENU Wheel

EXIT IMAGE

Perform steps 1 and 2 of Normal Playback on pg. 28. To display the Index Screen. for images, go to step 3. for video clips ( pg. 61), press SELECT once to engage the video clip mode. E-CLIP appears. Then go to step 3. for sound effects ( pg. 56), press SELECT twice to engage the sound effect mode. D.SOUND appears. Then go to step 3. Press INDEX. The Index Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame to the desired file and press it. The file selected in the Index Screen is displayed or played back. To start playback of the selected video clip, press 4/6. To stop playback midway, press 5. To start playback of the selected sound effect, press D.SOUND PLAY.

100-DVC00001

Index Screen for images

E-CLIP

2 S 3 S
Index Screen for video clips

Jump Playback

EXPLOSION
Index Screen for sound effects
You can call up directly a file you want to play back by specifying its index number.

Jump Screen

During normal playback of images, press SELECT repeatedly to select the type of file you want to play back. Press JUMP. The Jump Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to enter the index number of the desired file and press it. The file for the selected index number is displayed. To cancel the Jump Playback while the Jump Screen is being displayed, press JUMP again.

JUMP MENU

10 / 50
S E L E C T / SET CANC E L

[ ME NU ] [ J UMP ]

Total number of files

Index number

Protecting Files
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. When a padlock mark is displayed next to the index number, that file cannot be deleted.
Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to , then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. A stored image file is displayed. To protect the image file. go to step 2. To protect the video clip file. press SELECT once to engage the video clip mode. E-CLIP appears. Then go to step 2. To protect the sound effect file. press SELECT twice to engage the sound effect mode. D.SOUND appears. Then go to step 2. Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate it to select MEMORY and press it. The MEMORY Menu appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select PROTECT and press it. The PROTECT Index Screen appears.

Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second) The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to / in the Menu Screen ( pg. 41).
Focus detection zone While focusing on a further subject
While focusing on a nearer subject

Manual focus indicator

FEATURE: Auto Focus PURPOSE:
The camcorders Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2) to the subject) to infinity. 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. 19). 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. 39) 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. 10). 2) Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then press FOCUS/BLANK ( pg. 86 and 87, 9 FOCUS/BLANK Button). The manual focus indicator appears. 3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU Wheel towards +. appears and blinks. To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU Wheel towards. appears and blinks. 4) Press the MENU Wheel in. Focus adjustment is complete. To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS/BLANK twice or set the Power Switch to . If FOCUS/BLANK 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.

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 and 2 of Exposure Control.

Exposure Control

Manual exposure control 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 is bright.
Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. Press EXPOSURE. The exposure control indicator appear. Rotate the MENU Wheel towards + to brighten the image, or towards to darken the image. (maximum 6) Press the MENU 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 Wheel for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and appear. Press the MENU Wheel in. changes to and the iris is locked.
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 control 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 Button may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white. Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch is set to .

Zoom Buttons SHIFT Left or SLOW Rewind Button
Up Button Down Button PLAY PAUSE STOP
Right or SLOW Forward Button

Press T

NOTES: You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW more than approx. 2 seconds. 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 slow-motion 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.
FEATURE: Frame-By-Frame Playback PURPOSE:
To allow frame-by-frame search during video playback. To move image, press (Right) while keeping SHIFT held down.
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.
NOTE: You can also engage Frame-By-Frame Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW (9 or 0) repeatedly.
FEATURE: Playback Zoom PURPOSE:
To magnify the recorded image up to 20X 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) 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).
NOTES: Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback. Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.
PLA Y BACK E F F E C T OF F 5
PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu
FEATURE: Playback Special Effects PURPOSE:
To allow you to add creative effects to the video playback image.
C L A S S I C F I LM MONO T ON E SEP I A S T ROB E V I D EO E CHO
1) To start playback, press PLAY (4). 2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK 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. NOTES: When some Playback Special Effects are used, the Multi-Analyzer 4 and Multi-Analyzer 9 Snapshot modes ( pg. 50) are not available. The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video Echo. The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording. Refer to page 47 for more information.

PLAY PAUSE STOP

NOTES: After dubbing, set SOUND IN back to MIC/AUX. The dubbed sound effect is recorded on SOUND 2 ( pg. 44). If you press PAUSE (6) to pause dubbing in step 6 the selected sound effect indication remains displayed. To resume dubbing, press PLAY (4).

Insert Editing

You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The original audio remains unchanged.

12 : 34

NOTES: Before performing the following steps, make sure that TIME CODE is set to ON in the Menu Screen ( pg. 41, 43). Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television, make connections ( pg. 22).
START/STOP REW STOP INSERT PLAY PAUSE
Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and press PAUSE (6). Confirm the time code at this point ( pg. 41, 43). Press REW (2) until the Edit-In point is located, then press PAUSE (6). Press and hold INSERT (w) on the remote control, then press PAUSE (6). 6w and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters InsertPause mode. Press START/STOP to begin editing. Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1. To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it again to resume editing. To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then STOP (5).
NOTES: Program AE with special effects ( pg. 46, 47) can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing. During Insert Editing, the date and time information changes. If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas. During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Edting stops ( pg. 91).
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. 62).

Connectors

The connectors w to r are located beneath a cover. w Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.link*). pg. 58, 74, 75 * i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard. e Audio/Video Input (GR-DVM75 only)/ Output Connector [AV IN/OUT or AV OUT]. pg. 22, 57, 70 Headphone Connector [ ] (GR-DVM75 only).. pg. 66 r DC Input Connector [DC IN]. pg. 8, 9

Indicators

t Tally Lamp.. pg. 18, 40 y Power Lamp.. pg. 16, 18 u CHARGE Lamp.. pg. 8

Other Parts

i o p Q LCD Monitor.. pg. 18, 19 Battery Pack/Jack Box Mount. pg. 8, 23 Speaker.. pg. 21 Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here. Stereo Microphone.. pg. 66 Flash (GR-DVM75 only).. pg. 54 Flash Sensor (GR-DVM75 only) Be careful not to cover this area, as it contains a sensor required by the flash. Lens Lens Protector When using an optional lens filter (commercially available), you must first detach the lens protector. Remote Sensor.. pg. 62 Grip Strap.. pg. 10 Viewfinder.. pg. 10 Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch. pg. 84 Memory Card Cover (GR-DVM75 only).. pg. 14 Cassette Holder Cover.. pg. 12 Tripod Mounting Socket.. pg. 10

U I O P a s d

INDEX Indications
1 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. ( pg. 40) 2 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. ( pg. 48, 49) 3 Rotates while the tape is running. ( pg. 18) 4 Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). ( pg. 13) 5 Displays the tape remaining time. ( pg. 18) 6 REC appears during recording. PAUSE appears during Record-Standby mode. ( pg. 18) 7 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind. ( pg. 40) 8 Appears when the Insert Editing (w) or Insert Editing Pause (6w) mode is engaged. ( pg. 68) 9 Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder. ( pg. 39) ( pg. 20, 41) 0 Displays the Time Code.
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only

LP 50 min R EC

SOUND 12B I T 20 : 5 5
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only (GR-DVM75 only)

F I NE 10 / 100

1 Displays the Image Size mode of the stored image. There are 2 modes available: XGA and VGA (in order of quality) ( pg. 15) 2 Appears and blinks during shooting. ( pg. 26) 3 Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image. There are 2 modes available: FINE and STD (standard) (in order of quality) ( pg. 15) 4 Appears during shooting. Blinks when a memory card is not loaded. ( pg. 26) 5 Displays the number of images that have already been shot. ( pg. 26) 6 Displays the total number of shots that can be stored, including those already taken. ( pg. 26)

Warning Indications

Indications Function
Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is loaded. CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB ( pg. 12) Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to or and the VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVM75 only) is set to VIDEO. ( pg. 16) Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette. ( pg. 94)
HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE
CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT TAPE!
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to or and the VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVM75 only) is set to VIDEO. Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. Appears if a tape in another format is loaded. Appears when the date/time is not set. ( pg. 11) Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the previously set date/time is erased. ( pg. 11) Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( pg. 66) Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ( pg. 66) Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio. ( pg. 66) Appears if A. DUB (e) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE. ( pg. 66) Appears if Audio Dubbing using Digital Sound Effects is attempted when a memory card is not loaded. ( pg. 67) Appears when the memory cards memory is full and shooting is not possible. Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( pg. 68) ( pg. 77)

TAPE END

DIFFERENT FORMATTED TAPE SET DATE/TIME!
A. DUB ERROR! A. DUB ERROR! <CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING> <CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB> <MEMORY CARD> MEMORY IS FULL INSERT ERROR!

Indications

Function
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ( pg. 68) Appears if INSERT (w) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE. ( pg. 68) Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder. Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card (as digital stills or video clips): when no memory card is loaded. when the memory card's memory is full. when the memory card is not formatted. when a copy-protected SD Memory Card is loaded. ( pg. 60, 61) Appears in the following cases when dubbing still images or sound effects stored in the memory card to a tape: when condensation occurs. when no tape is loaded. when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE. when a tape in another format is loaded. when the tape ends. ( pg. 59) Appears if a memory card is not loaded when SNAPSHOT is pressed while the Power Switch is set to or and the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to . ( pg. 26) Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialized. Initialize the memory card. ( pg. 36) Appears when the Power Switch is set to and the VIDEO/DSC if there are no image files stored in the memory card. Switch is set to Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the memory card when the video clip mode is engaged by pressing the SELECT button. Appears after a memory card is initialized. Appears if there are no sound files stored in the memory card when the sound effect mode is engaged by pressing the SELECT button or D.SOUND PLAY is pressed during video recording. Appears when a file in a format other than MP3 for digital sound or DCF for image is selected. The error indications (E01 E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Appears when the camcorder takes more than 60 seconds to recognize the loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is corrupted. Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images while a copyprotected SD Memory Card is loaded.

For Digital Video Camera

Format Signal format Recording/Playback format : : : : DV format (SD mode) NTSC standard Video: Digital component recording Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit) : Mini DV cassette : SP: 18.8 mm/s LP: 12.5 mm/s : SP: 80 min. LP: 120 min.
Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette)
For Digital Still Camera (GR-DVM75 only)
Storage media Compression system : SD Memroy Card/MultiMediaCard : Still image : JPEG (compatible) Moving image : MPEG4 (compatible) File size : 2 modes (XGA: 1024 x 768 pixels/VGA: 640 x 480 pixels) Picture quality : 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD) Approximate number of storable images (with the provided memory card [8 MB], with Sound Effects pre-stored) FINE : 40 (VGA), 20 (XGA) STANDARD : 130 (VGA), 60 (XGA) (with an optional memory card [16 MB]) FINE : 100 (VGA), 40 (XGA) STANDARD : 290 (VGA), 140 (XGA) (with an optional memory card [32 MB]) FINE : 210 (VGA), 90 (XGA) STANDARD : 610 (VGA), 290 (XGA) (with an optional memory card [64 MB]) FINE : 430 (VGA), 190 (XGA) STANDARD : 1230 (VGA), 600 (XGA)

For Connectors

AV Video output : Video input (GR-DVM75 only) : Audio output : Audio input (GR-DVM75 only) : Headphone output (GR-DVM75 only): DV Input/output : 1 V (p-p), 75 , analog 0.8 V (p-p) 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analog 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analog, stereo 300 mV (rms), 50 k, analog, stereo Stereo 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant

AC Adapter AP-V10U

Power requirement U.S.A. and Canada Other countries Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight : : : : : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz DC 11 V ,1A 59 mm x 31 mm x 84 mm (2-3/8" x 1-1/4" x 3-5/16") Approx. 130 g (0.29 lbs)

Jack Box

Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight : 52 mm x 22 mm x 73 mm (2-1/16" x 7/8" x 2-7/8") : Approx. 35 g (0.78 lbs)
USB (GR-DVM75 only) EDIT (GR-DVM75 only) S-Video Output Input (GR-DVM75 only) JLIP (GR-DVM55 only) PC (DIGITAL PHOTO) (GR-DVM55 only) : Type B : 3.5 mm, 2-pole : Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 , analog C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analog : Y : 0.8 V (p-p) 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analog C : 0.2 V (p-p) 0.4 V (p-p), 75 , analog : 3.5 mm, 4-pole : 2.5 mm, 3-pole