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ENGLISH Automatic Demonstration

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVM96 GR-DVM76
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GETTING STARTED

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK

ADVANCED FEATURES

The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-DVM96.

REFERENCES

INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.

LYT0973-001B

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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual All major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you refer to the Index ( pg. 94 101) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use. read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product. You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 88 through 90 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION:

NOTES: The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. The rating information and safty caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides. CAUTIONS: This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the JVC BN-V306U/V312U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16) or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org>

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INFORMATION: The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/ Charger: VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger Read the kits instruction manual before using. Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder. 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.

About Batteries

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

Using AC Power

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion. WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire. The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures (below 10C/50F), its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack itself is not cold, it should not affect performance. (If youre using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it.) For other notes, pg. 81.

AC Adapter

To DC connector
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder a. Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet b.
NOTES: The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. For other notes, pg. 81.

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Grip Adjustment

Loosen the belt. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Hung your third and little fingers on the finger support so that the tally lamp or the flash is unobstructed with your fingers.

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Viewfinder Adjustment

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)

3) Press the MENU Wheel in. Selection is complete. Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.
4) Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen returns. Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.
5) Press the MENU Wheel in again. The Menu Screen closes.

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Wipe Or Fader Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. IMPORTANT: Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects. ( pg. 42) If an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

RECORDING MENUS

Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped.
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. 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. Set v WIPE/FADER to the desired mode. ( pg. 38) The selected effect indicator appears. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start or stop recording. The selected Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out effect works.
To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 4. NOTES: You can select other effects for v WIPE/FADER during recording. You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.

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EN WIPE/FADER

Indicator Parameter OFF FADERWHITE FADERBLACK FADERB.W Disables effects. Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Description (

: Factory-preset)

Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white. Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen. The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the center. Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right. Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene. The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen. Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen.

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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PLAYBACK MENUS

Video Menu

Playback sound

During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on page 38, select SOUND MODE or 12BIT MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. NOTES: The SOUND MODE setting is available for both 12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models functions, 12-bit is called 32 kHz and 16-bit is called 48 kHz.) The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast-forward or rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner. SOUND MODE STEREO SOUND L SOUND R 12BIT MODE MIX SOUND 1 SOUND 2 Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. Sound from the L channel is output. Sound from the R channel is output. Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels. Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo.

Flash Brightness Adjustment
When a snapshot ( pg. 27, 53) is taken in the dark the camcorder fires the flash and adjusts the brightness automatically. You can also adjust the flash brightness manually. When you find that the snapshots you took look too bright or too dark, adjust it manually.
Select FLASH ADJ. in MANUAL Menu, and press the MENU Wheel in. The parameter appears. To intensify the flash, rotate the MENU Wheel towards +. To weaken the flash, rotate the MENU Wheel towards. Adjustment range: 3 to +3. Press the MENU Wheel in. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select BRETURN, and press it twice to close the Menu Screen.
The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in Record-Standby mode. ( pg. 27, 53) When the Power Switch is set to A, the flash automatically fires if it is dark ( appears). When the Power Switch is set to M, you can select the flash setting as follows: AUTO : Fires automatically if it is dark ( appears). AUTO : Fires automatically if it is dark ( C appears) and reduces the Red-Eye effect in the subjects eyes. ON : Always fires. OFF : Will not fire. For the setting, refer to Changing The Menu Settings ( pg. 38). If AUTO C is selected. The C Red-Eye reduction indicator lights. Press SNAPSHOT. The flash fires twice. The first flash is for reduction of the human eyes red reflection and the second flash is for the actual recording. NOTES: Do not fire the flash at a person at short range. The flash does not fire when the flash is set to OFF or when Night-Alive mode ( pg. 53) is engaged, and also when the battery remaining power is low. Moreover, the flash does not fire when it is set to AUTO with GAIN UP set to OFF ( pg. 45) and with Program AE with special effects set to TWILIGHT. ( pg. 42) Although images shot with a flash tend to look whiter than they actually are, to compensate for this the camcorder automatically darkens the picture when using the flash. When shooting a subject at a distance where the flash light cannot reach (over approx. 2 m), set the flash to OFF to
NOTE: When you change the subject you are shooting or the shooting location, set it back to 0 as described in step 2 and take a snapshot to check the flash brightness. After doing this adjust to your desired brightness.

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Auto Focus

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.

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.
Manual White Balance Adjustment
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.

White paper

FINE CLOUD HALOGEN
MENU Wheel 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.
( : Factory-preset) For the setting, refer to Changing The Menu Settings ( pg. 38). The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears. To return to automatic white balance Set u W.BALANCE to AUTO. ( pg. 38) Or, set the Power Switch to A. NOTE: White balance cannot be used when r PROGRAM AE is set to SEPIA or MONOTONE. ( pg. 42)
Set u W.BALANCE to MWB. ( pg. 38, 43) The indication blinks slowly. 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 Wheel in until blinking rapidly. When the setting is completed, normal blinking. begins resumes

Selected Sound

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired sound effect.

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E-Mail Clip Recording (GR-DVM96 only)
You can make video clips in 160 x 120 pixels from real-time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via E-Mail. MENU Wheel
To make video clips from real-time camera image 3 4
Load a memory card. ( pg. 17) 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. Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip RecordStandby mode. E-MAIL CLIP appears. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording. COMPLETED is displayed, then the camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip RecordStandby mode. Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording. The normal screen reappears.

E-MAIL Button

To view video clips stored in a memory card Refer to Playback Of Video Clips (GR-DVM96 only) ( pg. 29). To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory card Refer to Deleting Files ( pg. 33).

E-MA I L CL I P

35 35m i n 00 : 00 STANDBY

Remaining time

160 160

3 5m i n 35m 00 : 15 REC

Shooting starts when the Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed.
Shooting stops when the Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed again.

COMPLET E D

Recording is complete.

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To make video clips from recorded video footage

Play/Pause Button (4/9)

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Recording Start/ Stop Button Power Switch
E-MAIL Button Lock Button
NOTES: Approximate maximum recording time per video clip is 3 minutes. Playback operation cannot be performed during E-Mail Clip Recording. If the end of the tape is reached during E-Mail Clip Recording, that portion will be automatically stored in the memory card. If the end of the tape is reached in step 6, the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode will be automatically cancelled. The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder. Video noise may appear while viewing video clips in the LCD monitor or viewfinder, however, this noise is not present in the actual video clips stored in the memory card. You can also view video clips on your PC by using Windows Media Player version 6.4 or later. Refer to the instructions of PC and software.

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. Press 4/9 to start video playback. Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip RecordStandby mode. E-MAIL CLIP appears. To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording, press E-MAIL again or press 8 to stop video playback. At the point you want to start dubbing, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start E-Mail Clip Recording. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop E-Mail Clip Recording. COMPLETED is displayed, then the camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip RecordStandby mode. Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording. The normal screen reappears.

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Dubbing To A VCR

DUBBING
Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pages 24 and 25. Set the camcorders VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. Set the camcorders Power Switch to P while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Turn on the VCRs power. Insert the source cassette in the camcorder. Insert the recording cassette in the VCR. Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes. Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR. Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of the source tape. At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the VCRs Record mode. To pause dubbing, engage the VCRs RecordPause mode and press 4/9 on the camcorder. Repeat steps for additional editing. Stop the VCR and camcorder.
To S-VIDEO Connector Covers**
To AUDIO, VIDEO* IN To S-VIDEO IN TV VCR
* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. ** When connecting the cables, open these covers.
NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 11) As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will appear on your TV. This will confirm the connections and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes. Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV. If they do, they are being recorded onto the new tape. To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV. Date/time Set DATE/TIME to AUTO, ON or OFF. ( pg. 38, 49) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication. Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON. ( pg. 38, 49) Playback sound mode, tape speed and tape running displays Set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD/TV. ( pg. 38, 49) The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

40. Picture does not appear on the 40. The viewfinder is pulled out. 40. Push the viewfinder back in. LCD monitor. The LCD monitors brightness Adjust the brightness of the setting is too dark. LCD monitor. ( pg. 13) If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the monitor fully. ( pg. 13) 41. Images on the LCD monitor are jittery. 41. The speaker volume is too great. 41. Turn the speaker volume down. ( pg. 22) 42. Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage. ( pg. 91) 43. Set TIME CODE to ON. ( pg. 38, 49, 52) 44. Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor/viewfinder indications. ( pg. 96 99)
42. The LCD monitor, the 42. viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints). 43. Time code does not appear. 44. An unusual mark appears.
43. TIME CODE is set to OFF. 44.
45. An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears.
45. A malfunction of some kind 45. Remove the power supply (battery pack, etc.) and wait a has occurred. In this case the few minutes for the camcorders functions indication to clear. When it become unusable. 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. Do not eject the cassette. This will cause damage to the tape. 46. A malfunction of some kind 46. Eject the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the has occurred. In this case the indication clears. When it camcorders functions does, you can resume using become unusable. the camcorder. If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
46. An error indication (E03 or E04) appears.

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When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AV range from 110 V to 240 V. USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the units power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a Siemens Plug, as shown. For this AC plug adapter consult your neareat JVC dealer.

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USER MAINTENANCE

After Use

Cleaning The Camcorder

To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. Open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor. To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper. Pull out the viewfinder fully. Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the direction of the arrow A. Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at the side of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it B. Close the hatch until it locks in place and push the viewfinder back in.
Turn off the camcorder. Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette. Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder. Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. Slide and hold the BATT.RELEASE tab to the right 1 and remove the battery pack 2.

Remove.

NOTES: Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected. Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product.
PUSH HERE OPEN/EJECT Switch

Lens blower

BATT.RELEASE Tab

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Camcorder

For General Power supply : DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

SPECIFICATIONS

Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Dimensions (W x H x D) : Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker For Digital Video Camera Format Signal format Recording/Playback format : : : : : : : : : : : : :
Approx. 4.5 W (GR-DVM96)/Approx. 3.8 W (GR-DVM76) Approx. 5.4 W (GR-DVM96)/Approx. 4.7 W (GR-DVM76) 54 mm x 113.5 mm x 96 mm (2-3/16 x 4-1/2 x 3-13/16) (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in) Approx. 490 g (1.1 lbs) (incl. grip belt) 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) 35% to 80% 20C to 50C (4F to 122F) 1/3.8 CCD (GR-DVM96) 1/4 CCD (GR-DVM76) F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens (GR-DVM96) F 1.8, f = 3.6 mm to 36 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens (GR-DVM76) 27 mm 2.5 diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system Electronic viewfinder with 0.44 black/white LCD Monaural 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. SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Still image : JPEG (compatible) Moving image*: MPEG4 (compatible)

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
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback a Operation Mode Indicator ( pg. 31) b Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor) ( pg. 13) (The level indicator g moves.)

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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. ( pg. 16)
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is CHECK TAPES ERASE set to A or M and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO. PROTECTION TAB ( pg. 14) Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette. ( pg. 91) HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT TAPE! TAPE END DIFFERENT FORMATTED TAPE SET DATE/TIME! LENS CAP 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> INSERT ERROR! Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.

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

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 -