Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 23) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. ( pg. 22) 2) Set the Power Switch to A or M 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) 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 start point

Shooting stop point

Proper recording

Time code 00:00:00 Tape Already recorded scene Time code 05:43:21 New scene Time code 05:44:00 Latest scene Shooting start point

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Normal Playback

Stop Button (8) Rewind Button (3) Play/Pause Button (4/9) Fast-Forward Button (5) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

VIDEO PLAYBACK

To control the speaker volume Turn the Power Zoom Ring toward T to turn up the volume, or toward W to turn down the volume.

Still Playback

Pauses during video playback. 1) Press 4/9 during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again. If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorders Stop mode is automatically engaged. When 4/9 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image.

Shuttle Search

Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9. During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release the button, normal playback resumes. A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction. ATTENTION: During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on the left side of the screen.
Speaker Lock Button Power Zoom Ring (Speaker Volume Control)
Load a cassette. ( pg. 16) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. Set the Power Switch to P while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. To start playback, press 4/9. To stop playback, press 8. During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fast-forward the tape.

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D.S.C. RECORDING

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)
You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Power ( pg. 10) Loading A Memory Card ( pg. 17) Remove the lens cap ( pg. 7)

A B C D E

DE C B Image Size ( pg. 50, 97) Shooting Icon ( pg. 97) Card Icon ( pg. 97) Picture Quality ( pg. 50, 97) Remaining Number Of Shots ( pg. 97)

SNAPSHOT Button

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY. Set the Power Switch to A or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. Press SNAPSHOT. The O indication appears while the snapshot is being taken. Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame. To delete unwanted still images, refer to Deleting Files ( pg. 33). When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set BEEP to OFF. ( pg. 48) To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality, pg. 50.
Snapshot mode with no frame
NOTES: Even if DIS is set to ON ( pg. 46), the Stabilizer will be disabled. If Snapshot recording is not possible, O blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed. If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 42) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks. If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to A or M and power is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. To perform shooting again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. The Motor Drive mode ( pg. 53) is disabled when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY. 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. Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). They do not have any compatibility with devices which are not compliant to DCF.
There is the sound of a shutter closing.

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Normal Playback Of Images
Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.
Stop Button (8)/ Rewind Button (3) SELECT Button (GR-DVM96 only) Play/Pause Button (4/9) Fast-Forward Button (5) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Images shot in a file size other than 640 x 480, 1024 x 768 and 1280 x 960 (GR-DVM96 only) with another devices will be displayed thumbnail images. These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC. Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-DVM70) that are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this camcorder; UNSUPPORTED FILES will be displayed.

Auto Playback Of Images

You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically.
Perform steps in Normal Playback Of Images. Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback. If you press 3 during Auto Playback, files are displayed in descending order. If you press 5 during Auto Playback, files are displayed in ascending order. To end Auto Playback, press 8.

[For Auto Playback]

[For Normal Playback] To display the next image
Load a memory card. ( pg. 17) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY. Set the Power Switch to P while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or SOUND) which has been played back at the last time is displayed. If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP, ( pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback (SOUND, ( pg. 29)) screen appears, press SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select IMAGE, and press it. The image playback screen (IMAGE) appears. Press 3 to display the previous file. Press 5 to display the next file. Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file. ( pg. 30) You can also look for the desired file using Index Screen. ( pg. 30) You can turn off the on-screen playback display. ( pg. 31)
Image playback screen (IMAGE)
NOTES: Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low-numbered one, this will not overwrite an existing image, because new images are automatically stored after the last-recorded one.
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Playback Of Video Clips (GR-DVM96 only)
You can view video clips ( pg. 60) stored in the memory card.
Playback Of Digital Sound Effects (GR-DVM96 only)
12 sound effects are pre-stored in the provided memory card. You can listen to the sound effects stored in the memory card. The sound effects can be also dubbed onto a tape. ( pg. 59) EXPLOSION SIREN LAUGHTER RACE CAR DOOR BELL BUZZER FANFARE APPLAUSE CHEERS BOING SCREAM JEERS Explosion Siren Laughter Racing car Door bell Buzzer Fanfare Applause Cheers Boing Scream Jeers
Load a memory card. ( pg. 17) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY. Set the Power Switch to P while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or SOUND) which has been played back at the last time is displayed. If the image playback (IMAGE) or the digital sound playback (SOUND) screen appears, press SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select E-MAIL CLIP, and press it. The video clip playback screen (E-MAIL CLIP) appears.

E-MAIL CLIP

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.
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. You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card: To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each) or To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints. NOTES: If you load a memory card already set as shown below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will make prints of the selected still images automatically. To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a memory card. ( pg. 65)
Load a memory card. ( pg. 17) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY. Set the Power Switch to P while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or SOUND) which has been played back at the last time is displayed. If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP, ( pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback (SOUND, ( pg. 29)) screen appears, press SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select IMAGE, and press it. The image playback screen (IMAGE) appears. Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select NO. RESET, and press it. The NO. RESET screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXECUTE, and press it. The new folder (such as 101JVCGR) will be made and the file made of the next shot starts from DVC00001.
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each) 3 4
Load a memory card. ( pg. 17) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY. Set the Power Switch to P while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or SOUND) which has been played back at the last time is displayed. If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP, ( pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback (SOUND, ( pg. 29)) screen appears, press SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select IMAGE, and press it. The image playback screen (IMAGE) appears. Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DPOF, and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select ALL 1, and press it. The DPOF screen appears.

D.SOUND

Display Menu

DISPLAY

( : Factory-preset)

Display setting

ON SCREEN LCD LCD/TV Keeps the camcorders display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. Makes the camcorders display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV.
Date and time display setting
DATE/TIME OFF AUTO The date/time does not appear. Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases: When the Power Switch is set from OFF to A or M. When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when scenes are recorded. When the date is changed during playback. The date/time is always displayed.

Time code setting

TIME CODE OFF ON Time code is not displayed. Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording.

Clock adjustment

CLOCK ADJ. Allows you to set the current date and time. ( pg. 15)

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DSC Menu

Picture quality
QUALITY FINE STANDARD The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE and STANDARD (in order of quality). NOTE: The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used.

Image size

IMAGE SIZE 640 x 480* 1024 x 768** 1280 x 960 (GR-DVM96 only) The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs. * GR-DVM76: Factory preset is 640 x 480. ** GR-DVM96: Factory preset is 1024 x 768. NOTE: The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY.
Approximate Number of Storable Images The numbers in parentheses are for GR-DVM76. Image Size/Picture Quality 640 x 480/FINE 640 x 480/STANDARD 1024 x 768/FINE 1024 x 768/STANDARD 1280 x 960/FINE*** 1280 x 960/STANDARD*** SD Memory Card 8 MB** 8 MB 46 (45) 20 (20) 66 (65) 16 MB 98 (95) 46 (45) 32 MB 64 MB 205 (205) 405 (405) 98 (95) 190 (190) MultiMediaCard 8 MB* 50 (55) 25 (24) 80 (75) 16 MB 32 MB 105 (105) 210 (215) 50 (48) 100 (100) 64 200
150 (160) 295 (295) 625 (625) 1215 (1215) 160 (190) 320 (320) 640 (645) 145 (145) 310 (310) 605 (605) 160 (160) 320 (320)
* Provided with GR-DVM76 only ** Provided with GR-DVM96 only (12 sound effects pre-stored) *** GR-DVM96 only
Recording media selection
REC SELECT / When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO, still images are recorded only onto the tape. When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO, still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the SNAP MODE selection in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording.

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Iris Lock

BACKLIGHT Button
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 the indication appear. Press the MENU Wheel in. The indication changes to and the iris is locked.

Iris Lock Indicator

To return to automatic iris control. Set p EXPOSURE to AUTO. ( pg. 43) Or, set the Power Switch to A. The exposure control indicator and disappear. To lock the exposure control and the iris After step 1 of Exposure Control, adjust the exposure by rotating the MENU Wheel. Then lock the iris in step 2 of Iris Lock. For automatic locking, select AUTO in step 1. The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.
Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. 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 starting, perform the procedures listed below: Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.

Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. Press BACKLIGHT. The indicator is displayed and the subject is brightened. If pressed again, disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level. 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 A.
Set p EXPOSURE to MANUAL. ( pg. 43) The exposure control indicator appears.

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The white balance that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours 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 colour/tint reproduction. AUTO MWB White balance is adjusted automatically. Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. ( Manual White Balance Adjustment) Outdoors on a sunny day. Outdoors on a cloudy day. A video light or similar type of lighting is used.

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Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card.
NOTES: If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory card is not loaded, the message COPYING FAILED is displayed. If an image recorded on the tape using WIDE MODE ( pg. 46) is dubbed to a memory card, the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it. To use Playback Special effects with a video image you wish to dub, perform up to step 8 using the remote control (provided). ( pg. 69) Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.
Load a cassette. ( pg. 16) Load a memory card. ( pg. 17) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. Set the Power Switch to P while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Set COPY to ON. ( pg. 38, 51) Press 4/9 to start playback. At the point you want to dub, press 4/9 again to engage Still Playback. To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT. The indication blinks during dubbing. The selected image is stored in the memory card.

OF F ON

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. ( pg. 68)

Installing The Batteries

The remote control uses two AAA (R03) size batteries. Refer to General Battery Precautions ( pg. 88).
Beam Effective Area (indoor use)
When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beams approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m (16 ft). NOTE: The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

Remote sensor

Remove the battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated. Insert two AAA (R03) size batteries in the correct direction. Re-attach the battery compartment cover.

Buttons And Functions

A B D F H C E G I

J K L N P R T M O Q S

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Functions Buttons A Infrared beam transmitting window B Zoom (T/W) Buttons C DISPLAY Button D SHIFT Button E SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons Left/Right Buttons F REW Button With the camcorders Power Switch set to A or M. Transmits the beam signal. Zoom in/out ( pg. 20) Zoom in/out ( pg. 68) pg. 25, 62, 74 pg. 68, 73 pg. 68 pg. 68 With the camcorders Power Switch set to P.

Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape ( pg. 22) Displays previous file in a memory card ( pg. 28) pg. 75 pg. 69 pg. 69 pg. 74 Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder. pg. 73 Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder. pg. 68 pg. 72 pg. 68 pg. 70 Starts Playback of a tape ( pg. 22) Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory card ( pg. 28) Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on a tape ( pg. 22) Displays next file in a memory card ( pg. 28) Stops the tape ( pg. 22) Stops Auto Playback ( pg. 28) Pauses the tape ( pg. 68) pg. 73 77
G FADE/WIPE Button H EFFECT ON/OFF Button I EFFECT Button J PAUSE IN Connector K START/STOP Button L MBR SET Button M SNAPSHOT Button N Up Button INSERT Button O Down Button A. DUB Button P PLAY Button

Q FF Button

R STOP Button
S PAUSE Button T R.A.EDIT Buttons

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
Allows frame-by-frame search during video playback. During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the frame is played back.

Playback Zoom

Magnifies the recorded image up to 20X at any time during video playback. 1) Press PLAY (U) to start playback.
Zoom Buttons SHIFT Left or SLOW Rewind Button Right or SLOW Forward Button

Up Button Down Button

2) At the point you want to zoom in, press the Zoom Button (T). To zoom out, press the Zoom Button (W). 3) You can move the image on the screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding down SHIFT, press L (Left), F (Right), U (Up) and E (Down). To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U). NOTES: Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback. Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.

Slow-Motion Playback

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

28. There is no picture.

28. The camcorder is not getting 28. Turn the camcorders power power, or some other off and on again. ( pg. 14) malfunction exists. 29. The Power Switch is set to A. 30. Files stored in the memory card are protected. 29. Set the Power Switch to M. ( pg. 14) 30. Remove protection from the files stored in the memory card and delete them. ( pg. 31 33) CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
29. Some functions are not available using the MENU Wheel. 30. Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted.

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31. When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen. 31. This is not a malfunction.
31. By recording with DIS activated ( pg. 46) this can be avoided. 32. Turn the camcorders power off and on again, then operate it.
32. The DV cable was plugged/ 32. When the camcorder is unplugged with power connected via the DV turned on. connector, the camcorder does not operate.
33. The rear of the LCD monitor is 33. The light used to illuminate 33. Close the LCD monitor to hot. the LCD monitor causes it to turn it off or set the Power become hot. Switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down. 34. Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish. 34. Adjust the brightness and 34. In places subject to low angle of the LCD monitor. temperature, images become ( pg. 13) dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this happens, the displayed colours differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder. When the LCD monitors fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.
35. 35. Coloured bright spots appear 35. The LCD monitor and the all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder are made with viewfinder. high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %) 36. The indicators and the image 36. This may occur when the colour on the LCD monitor are surface or the edge of the not clear. LCD monitor is pressed. 37. The cassette will not load properly. 37. The cassette is in the wrong position. The batterys charge is low. 36.
37. Set it in the right position. ( pg. 16) Install a fully charged battery. ( pg. 10, 11) 38. Set it in the right position. ( pg. 17) 39. Push in the memory card a few more times. ( pg. 17)
38. The memory card will not load 38. The memory card is in the properly. wrong position. 39. The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder. 39.

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Indicators

A Power Lamp [POWER].. pg. 14, 19 B Charge Lamp [CHARGE].. pg. 10 C Tally Lamp.. pg. 19, 48

Other Parts

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p LCD Monitor.. pg. 13, 20 Viewfinder.. pg. 12 Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch. pg. 91 Speaker.. pg. 22 Cassette Holder Cover. pg. 16 Grip Belt Eyelet.. pg. 6 Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here. Stereo Microphone. pg. 70 Lens Flash Sensor Be careful not to cover this area, as it contains a sensor required by the flash. Flash... pg. 54 Remote Sensor.. pg. 66 Card Cover [MEMORY CARD]. pg. 17 Battery Pack Mount.. pg. 10 Stud Hole Tripod Mounting Socket.. pg. 13

Connectors

The connectors are located beneath the covers. P S-Video Output Connector [S-VIDEO].. pg. 24, 62, 74 Q Headphone Connector [ ] (GR-DVM96 only).. pg. 70 No sound is output from the speaker when headphones are connected to this connector. R Edit Connector [EDIT]. pg. 74 S Audio/Video Output Connector [AV]... pg. 24, 62, 74 T DC Input Connector [DC]. pg. 10, 11 U USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector.. pg. 78 V Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*). pg. 63, 64, 78 * i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard.

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Indications

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only

INDEX Indications

L Pmin REC

SOUND 12B IT

a Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator ( pg. 40, 41) b Selected Wide Mode Indicator ( pg. 46) c Tape Running Indicator ( pg. 19) (Rotates while tape is running.) d Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( pg. 44) e Tape Remaining Time ( pg. 19) f REC: (Appears during recording) ( pg. 19) PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode) ( pg. 19) g Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode ( pg. 72) h Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 47) i Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 44) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder) j Time Code ( pg. 49, 52)

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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only
a Image Size: 1280 (1280 x 960) (GR-DVM96 only), 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480) ( pg. 50) b Shooting Icon ( pg. 27) (Appears and blinks during shooting.) c Card Icon ( pg. 27) (Appears during shooting and blinks when a memory card is not loaded: (SD Memory Card) or (MultiMediaCard).) d Picture Quality: F (FINE) and S (STANDARD) (in order of quality) ( pg. 50) e Remaining Number Of Shot ( pg. 27) (Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored. The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality/ Image Size, etc.) Memory Card Remaining Time For E-Mail Clip Recording (GR-DVM96 only) ( pg. 60) f E-Mail Clip Recording Time (GR-DVM96 only) ( pg. 60)

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a Operation Mode ( pg. 14) b : Night-Alive Indicator ( pg. 53) (Appears when Night-Alive is engaged.) : Gain Up Mode ( pg. 45) (Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted.) c Red Eye Reduction Indicator ( pg. 54) (Appears when the FLASH is set to AUTO C.) d White Balance Indicator ( pg. 58) e : Backlight Compensation Indicator ( pg. 57) : Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 56) f Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator ( pg. 42, 43) g Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 57) h Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ( pg. 46) i Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 20) (Appears during zooming.) j Zoom Indicator ( pg. 20) (Appears during zooming.) (The level indicator g moves.) k O: (Appears when taking Snapshot) ( pg. 53) l Flash Indicator ( pg. 54) (Appears when the flash is ready. A number appears next to the indication after adjusting the brightness of the flash.)
INDEX Indications (cont.)
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording

40 x W 3 3

EXPLOSION NOV 10 ' : 00 AM
m EXPLOSION: Selected Digital Sound Effect (GR-DVM96 only) ( pg. 59) BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor) ( pg. 13) (The level indicator g moves.) n Battery Indicator ( pg. 100) o Date/Time ( pg. 15) p Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 55)

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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback a Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 51) b Blank Search Indicator ( pg. 23) c Tape Speed ( pg. 44) d U : Playback : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search 3 : Rewind/Shuttle Search 9 : Pause 1 2B I T / SOUND 1 SP 9 U : Forward Slow-Motion L Y 9 : Reverse Slow-Motion D : Audio Dubbing MIC 9D : Audio Dubbing Pause (Appear while a tape is running.) B L ANK SEARCH e Sound Input For Audio Dubbing ( pg. 70, 71) f Date/Time ( pg. 49, 52) g VOLUME : Volume Level Indicator (Speaker or headphone (GR-DVM96 only)) ( pg. 22) VO L UME (The level indicator g moves.) NOV 10 ' 02 BRIGHT : Brightness Control Indicator (LCD 20 : 21 : : 00 AM monitor) ( pg. 13) (The level indicator g moves.) g ( pg. 49, 52) h Time Code 6

COPYING FAILED

MEMORY CARD! or PLEASE INSERT CARD PLEASE FORMAT NO SOUND FILES NO IMAGE STORED NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED

CARD ERROR!

UNSUPPORTED FILES CHECK CARDS WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH E01, E02 or E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY E03 or E04 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE

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AC Adapter...10, 11 Audio Dubbing...70 Auto Focus...55 Auto Playback Of Images.28 Auto Shut Off..19, 27
E-Mail Clip Recording.. 60, 61 Erase Protection.. 16, 17 Exposure Control.. 56
Fade-In/Out.. 40, 41 Fast-Forward The Tape.. 22 Flash (FLASH)... 54 Flash Brightness Adjustment (FLASH ADJ.).. 54 Frame-By-Frame Playback.. 22, 68
Backlight Compensation..57 Battery Pack..10, 11, 88 Beep (BEEP)..48 Blank search (BLANK SRCH)..23, 51 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display.13 Built-in Clocks Rechargeable Lithium Battery...15
Gain Up (GAIN UP).. 45 Grip Adjustment.. 12
Changing The Menu Settings.38 Channels (Left/Right)..51 Charging The Battery Pack..10 Cleaning The Camcorder..91 Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ.)..15 Connections Charging..10 Dubbing.. Random Assemble Editing. To A Personal Computer.78 To A TV Or VCR..24 WebCam..79
Image Size (IMAGE SIZE). 50 Index Playback Of Files.. 30 Indications on the LCD Monitor/ Viewfinder.. Indicators.. Initialising A Memory Card.. 36 Insert Editing.. 72 Iris... 57 Iris Lock.. 57
Journalistic Shooting.. 20
Date/Time Display...49, 52 Settings..15 DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)..27, 28 Deleting Files..33 Demonstration Mode (DEMO MODE).8, 48 Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS).46 Digital Sound Effects.29, 59, 71 Display setting (ON SCREEN)..49 DPOF Setting (Digital Print Order Format)...34, 35 Dubbing.. Dubbing from tape to memory card ( COPY)...51, 65
Loading A Cassette... 16 Loading A Memory Card.. 17
Manual Focus... 55 Memory Card.. 17, 89 Menu Screen CAMERA.. 44, 45 D.S.C. Playback. DISPLAY.. 49, 52 DSC.. 50 MANUAL.. 46, 47 SYSTEM.. 48, 49, 52 VIDEO... 51 Motor Drive Mode... 53 MultiMediaCard.. 17, 89

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Night-Alive...53

SD Memory Card.. 17, 89 Self-Recording.. 20 Set Remote/VCR Code.. 73 Shuttle Search... 22 Slow-Motion Playback.. 68 Snapshot.. 27, 53 Snapshot Mode (SNAP MODE).. 45 Sound input (SOUND IN).. 49, 70, 71 Sound Mode (SOUND MODE). 44, 51 Speaker Volume.. 22 Specifications.. 92, 93 Still Playback.. 22 Synchro adjustment (SYNCHRO). 77
Picture Quality (QUALITY)..50 Playback sound (SOUND MODE, 12BIT MODE)...51 Playback Special Effects..69 Playback Zoom...68 Power Switch Position...14 Program AE With Special Effects (PROGRAM AE) Classic Film (CLASSIC FILM)..42 Monotone (MONOTONE)..42 Sepia (SEPIA)..42 Shutter Speed (SHUTTER)..42 Slow Shutter (SLOW).43 Snow (SNOW)...42 Sports (SPORTS)..42 Spotlight (SPOTLIGHT)..42 Strobe (STROBE)..42 Twilight (TWILIGHT).42 Protecting Files...31, 32 Provided Accessories..5

Tally Lamp (TALLY).. 19, 48 Telephoto Setting (TELE MACRO).. 46 Time Code (TIME CODE). 21, 49, 52 Tripod Mounting.. 13
Unloading A Cassette.. 16 Unloading A Memory Card.. 17
Random Assemble Editing.. Recording media selection (REC SELECT).50 Recording Mode (REC MODE)..44, 51 Recording Time Battery Pack..10 Tape...16 Record-Standby...19 Remaining Power Level..100 Remote Control...66 Resetting Menu Settings (CAM RESET)..49 Rewind The Tape..22
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position.. 14 Viewfinder Adjustment.. 12
WebCam.. 79 White Balance (W.BALANCE).. 43, 58 Wide Mode (WIDE MODE) Cinema (CINEMA).. 46 Squeeze (SQUEEZE).. 46 Wide (S.WIDE).. 46 Wind Cut (WIND CUT).. 47 Wipe In/Out.. 40, 41

Zooming (ZOOM)... 20, 44

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Digital Camcorder Battery

Code DLH: CJ-BC16-2000

For Digital camcorder JVC, Digital camcorder THOMSON

Product Data Sheet

DLH reference: CJ-BC16-2000 Characteristics: BATTERY LI-ION 7.2V-2000mAh -14.4Wh Color: GRAY Compatible models: Digital camcorder JVC gr-dvm407 - gr-dvm76 - gr-dvm76u - gr-dvm79 - gr-dvm96 - gr-dvm96u - gr-dvx400 - gr-dvx400eg - grdvx407 - gr-dvx407eg - gr-dvx408 - gr-dvx507 - gr-dvx507eg - gr-dvx509 - gr-dvx600k - gr-dvx6k - gr-dvx707 - gr-dvx707eg - gr-dvx709 Digital camcorder THOMSON vmd912 - vmd922 Manufacturers references : BN-V306 - BN-V306U - BN-V312 - BN-V312U -