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ENGLISH Automatic Demonstration

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVP7
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GETTING STARTED

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

ADVANCED FEATURES

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.

REFERENCES

LYT0981-001A

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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 plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. 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-V107U/V114U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
The AA-V100U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be used with: AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada, AC 110 V - 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz in other countries. CAUTION (applies to the AA-V100U) TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION (sapplique lAA-V100U) POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT 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.) 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 always securely attach and use the provided strap. 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. CAUTION! Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light, VL-F3U Video Flash or MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone to the camcorders Info-Shoe. 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>

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.)

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. ATTENTION: Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference. 5. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to. 6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. 2. Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 3. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H) NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization (A)Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. (B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. 2. Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. If your product is intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 3. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 4. Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

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Using The Battery Pack

Notches

BATT. RELEASE Switch

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.
Align the battery packs two notches with the tabs on the camcorders battery pack mount. Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into the battery pack mount. Firmly push the end 2 of the battery pack until it locks into place.

Using AC Power

To AC outlet AC Power Adapter/ Charger POWER indicator (red) Power cord
To detach the battery pack. While sliding down BATT. RELEASE, remove it. NOTE: When using the battery pack and the S/AV/Editing cable, disconnect the S/AV/Editing cable first ( pg. 25), and then detach the battery pack. Approximate recording time Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on BN-V107U BN-V114U (optional) BN-V840U (optional) BN-V856U (optional) 1 hr. 2 hr. 5 hr. 10 min. 7 hr. 40 min. 1 hr. 10 min. 2 hr. 20 min. 6 hr. 9 hr. 10 min.

To DC OUT connector

DC cord To battery pack mount
Make sure you unplug the camcorders DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Power Adapter/Chargers power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights. Attach the coupler part of the DC cord to the camcorders battery pack mount. Plug the DC cord to the DC OUT connector on the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
NOTES: Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. The LCD monitor is used repeatedly. The playback mode is engaged repeatedly. Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time. 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.

Built-in Clocks Rechargeable Lithium Battery
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. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
W I PE / FADER PROGRAM AE W. BAL ANC E CAMERA MANUA L SYSTEM D I SPL AY DSC END OF F
To store the date/time in memory, the clocks rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder. While the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, or while the battery pack attached to the camcorder continues to supply power, the clocks rechargeable lithium battery is always charged. However, if the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the clocks lithium battery will become discharged and the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs, first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger for over 24 hours to charge the clocks rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the date/time setting before using the camcorder. Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the date/time. NOTE: Even if you select CLOCK ADJ., if the parameter is not highlighted, the camcorders internal clock continues to operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/time parameter (month), the clock stops. When you finish setting the minute and press SET/SELECT, the date and time begin operation from the date and time you have just set.
Press + or to select n DISPLAY, and press SET/SELECT. The DISPLAY Menu appears.
ON SCRE E N DATE / T I ME T I ME CODE CLOCK ADJ. LCD / TV AU T O OF F D E C 25 ' 02 5: PM

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Loading A Cassette /Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.
To protect valuable recordings Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE. This prevents the tape from being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab back to REC before loading it. Approximate recording time Tape 30 min. 60 min. 80 min. Recording mode SP 30 min. 60 min. 80 min. LP 45 min. 90 min. 120 min.
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. Do not touch internal components. Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder. Be sure to press only the section labelled PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in injury or product damage. Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. When the battery packs charge is low, you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing. Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place.

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.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

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. Images shot in a file size other than 640 x 480, 1024 x 768 and 1280 x 960 with another devices will be displayed thumbnail images. These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC. Images shot with devices (such as JVC GRDVM70) 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.
Lock Button Stop Button (8) SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring (3/5)
Perform steps in Normal Playback Of Images. Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback. If you turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left (3) during Auto Playback, files are displayed in descending order. If you turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) during Auto Playback, files are displayed in ascending order. To end Auto Playback, press 8.

[For Auto Playback]

SET/SELECT Button
[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 SET/ SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears. Press + or to select IMAGE, and press SET/ SELECT. The image playback screen (IMAGE) appears. Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left (3) to display the previous file. Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (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)

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Manual Menu

MANUAL

( : Factory-preset)

Digital Image Stabilization
DIS OFF ON To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. NOTES: Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions: When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes. When shooting dark or dim subjects. When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting. When shooting scenes with movement in various directions. When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds. Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. The indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used.

Self-Timer

SELF TIMER OFF ON Refer to Self-Timer ( pg. 53).

5-Second Recording

Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for video recording.
Set 5S to 5S. ( pg. 38) 5S appears. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record-Standby mode automatically. Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts, Record-Standby mode is not engaged. OFF 5S Anim.
To exit the 5S mode, select OFF in step 1.
To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording mode Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button in step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in CAMERA Menu ( pg. 44), then press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5-second still. When 5S is set to Anim., this function is not available.
Disables 5-Second Recording. Enables 5-Second Recording. Allows you to record a few frames only. By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving. NOTE: When 5S is set to Anim., the 5-Second Recording mode is not available. Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead.
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Maximum telephoto setting
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1 m (3.3 ft) to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. TELE MACRO OFF ON Disables the function. When set to ON, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft). Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

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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 x x 960 The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs. NOTE: The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY.
Approximate Number of Storable Images 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** 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB* MultiMediaCard 8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 200
* Optional ** Provided (12 sound effects pre-stored)
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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Video Menu

PLAYBACK MENUS

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 in stereo. Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo.

Motor Drive Mode

Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 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 /. ( pg. 38, 49)
This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.
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 SNAP MODE to the desired mode. ( pg. 38, 44) Press SNAPSHOT. The O indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the RecordStandby mode. You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes. Regardless of the Power Switch position (A or M), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode.
NOTES: To remove the shutter sound, refer to BEEP on page 47. If Snapshot recording is not possible, the O indication blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed. If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 41) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.

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Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding the final touch to a memorable picture.
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. You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180 so that it faces forward and view yourself while self-recording with the viewfinder pushed back. Set SELF TIMER to ON. ( pg. 38) To engage the SelfTimer for video recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button. After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and video recording starts. To stop Self-Timer recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button again. The camcorder reenters RecordStandby mode. OR

SEL F T I MER OF F ON

Self-Timer indication
Press SNAPSHOT. After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and snapshot recording starts. After that, the camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode. To end Self-Timer recording, select OFF in step 3.

The sound effects pre-stored in the provided memory card can be dubbed onto a tape.
Load a cassette. ( pg. 16) Load the provided memory card. ( pg. 17) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. 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 INDEX. The Index Screen for sound effects ( pg. 30) appears.
I NDEX E X P L OS I ON S I REN L AUGH T E R RAC E CAR DOOR B E L L BU Z Z E R F AN F AR E

Selected Sound

Press + or to select the desired sound effect. Press SET/SELECT. Pressing D.SOUND starts playback of the currently selected sound effect. You can check it without recording it onto the tape. Press D.SOUND

S P 0min REC

EXPLOS ION

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NAVIGATION Function

The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card.
of the point where the loaded memory card is recognised is captured. If the recording time is over the navigation time set in step 5, appears briefly and the captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image.
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop tape recording.
NOTES: The remaining number of storable thumbnail images also appears on the screen when it reaches 10 or less. If REC SELECTis set to / in DSC Menu, the number shows how many 640 x 480 pixel images can be stored. If 5S is set to 5S or Anim. in MANUAL menu, the NAVIGATION function will not work properly.
SNAPSHOT Button NAVI Button
To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search)
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 NAVI during video playback or stop mode. The loaded cassettes NAV I GA T I ON NAVIGATION DATE : MAY 33 : 0 AM 2 :0 TC : : : thumbnail image 3 screen appears. Turn the SHUTTLE 006 SEARCH Ring to the left (3) to display the previous page. Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to display the next page. Press + or to select the desired image, and press SET/SELECT. The NAVIGATION SEARCH indication appears blinking and the camcorder starts searching the tape for the relevant point of the selected thumbnail image.
To make thumbnail images during tape recording 5
Load a cassette. ( pg. 16) Load a memory card. ( pg. 17) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to VIDEO. Set the Power Switch to A or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Set NAVIGATION to the desired navigation time. ( pg. 38, 47) The appears blinking on the screen. Wait until it stops blinking. If it does not stop blinking after a while, check if a memory card is loaded. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start tape recording. The image of the point where recording is started is captured. If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed before stops blinking, the image

1) Perform steps 1 to 3 above. 2) Set S/AV INPUT to A/V IN or S IN*, and set REC MODE to SP or LP. ( pg. 38) *Select when using S-VIDEO OUT connector on your TV/VCR. 3) Load a cassette to record on. 4) Press START/STOP on the remote control to engage the Record-Pause mode. AV. IN appears on the screen. 5) Press START/STOP on the remote control to start recording. T rotates. 6) Press START/STOP on the remote control again to stop recording. T stops rotating. NOTES: After dubbing, set S/AV INPUT back to OFF. Analog signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure. It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.

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Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV IN Connector (Digital Dubbing)
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration.
Make sure all units are turned off. Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration. Set this camcorders VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. Set this camcorders Power Switch to P while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Turn on the video units power. Insert the source cassette in this camcorder. Insert the recording cassette in the video unit. Press 4/9 on this camcorder to start playback of the source cassette. At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the video units Record mode. To pause dubbing, engage the video units Record-Pause mode and press 4/9 on this camcorder. Repeat steps for additional editing. Stop the video unit and camcorder.
Connector Cover* To DV IN/OUT

Core filter

DV cable (optional)

To DV IN

Video unit equipped with DV connector
NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 11) If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the buttons on both units. If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed. Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again. If Playback Zoom ( pg. 68) or Playback Special Effects ( pg. 69) is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV connector. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

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.)

Frame-By-Frame Playback

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

Remote sensor
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.

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Playback Special Effects

CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the classic film effect. Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look. Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.

32. The rear of the LCD monitor is 32. The light used to illuminate 32. 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. 33. Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish. 33. Adjust the brightness and 33. In places subject to high angle of the LCD monitor. temperature, images become ( pg. 13) dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this happens, the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder. When the LCD monitors fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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34. 34. Colored bright spots appear all 34. The LCD monitor and the 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 %) 35. The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear. 36. The cassette will not load properly. 35. This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed. 36. The cassette is in the wrong position. The batterys charge is low. 35.
36. Set it in the right position. ( pg. 16) Install a fully charged battery. ( pg. 10, 11) 37. Set it in the right position. ( pg. 17) 38. Push in the memory card a few more times. ( pg. 17)
37. The memory card will not load 37. The memory card is in the properly. wrong position. 38. The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder. 38.
39. Picture does not appear on the 39. The viewfinder is pulled out. 39. 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) 40. Images on the LCD monitor are jittery. 40. The speaker volume is too great. 40. Turn the speaker volume down. ( pg. 22) 41. Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage. ( pg. 91) 42. Set TIME CODE to ON. ( pg. 38, 48, 51) 43. Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor/viewfinder indications. ( pg. 96 99)