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. make sure you only use memory cards with the mark or. 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.)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

AC Adapter AP-V11E or AP-V13E (GR-D90AH/D70AH/D70AA) AP-V13A (GR-D90AG/D70AG/D70AS) Battery Pack BN-V408U Audio/Video Cable (3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
Shoulder Strap Memory Card 8 MB (Already inserted in the camcorder) Power Cord

USB Cable

Lithium Battery* CR2025 (for remote control unit)
Lens Cap (See below for attachment)
Remote Control Unit* RM-V718U
Pull out by inserting a pointed instrument into the slot. CD-ROM
Core Filter x 2 (for optional S-Video Cable and Editing Cable provided with Remote Control kit RM-V717KITU pg. 6 for attachment)
* A battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit a time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet.
In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder.
HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera.
1 Make sure the arrow (L) is

pointing upward.

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HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER
Attach the Core Filter(s) (if provided with your model pg. 5) to an optional cable(s). The Core Filter reduces interference.

CAME RA D I SPLAY BR I GHT ON SCRE E N LCD / TV DATE / T I ME AU T O T I ME CODE O F F 25. 1 2. CLOCK : 30 ADJ.

CAME RA D I SPLAY

CLOCK ADJ.

25. 1 2. : 30

Recording Mode Setting
Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.

Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback ( pg. 31). Set the Power Switch u to while pressing down the Lock Button y located on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The POWER/CHARGE lamp t lights and the camcorder is turned on.
while pressing down the Lock Button y located on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The POWER/CHARGE lamp t lights and the camcorder is turned on.
2 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. The Menu

Screen appears.

3 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select

(CAMERA) and press it.

2 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in to access

the Menu Screen.

4 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select REC
MODE and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select SP or LP by rotating the MENU/VOLUME wheel % and press it. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select RETURN, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes. Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing ( pg. 36) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode. LP (Long Play) is more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.
(CAMERA DISPLAY) and press it. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select CLOCK ADJ. Press it and day is highlighted. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to input the day. Press it. Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select RETURN, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder. During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.
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 (day), the clock stops. When you finish setting the minute and press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in, the date and time begin operation from the date and time you just set.

When the Power Switch u is set to or , you can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder.

TAPE RECORDING

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Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from 00:00:00 (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number. To perform Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 37 39), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from 00:00:00. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform RECORDING FROM THE MIDDLE OF A TAPE in the following cases; When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape. When power shuts off during shooting. When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting. When shooting using a partially recorded tape. When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape. When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.
Display Minutes Seconds Frames (25 frames = 1 second)

Normal Playback

1 Load a tape ( pg. 9). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 4 to VIDEO,
then set the Power Switch u to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button y located on the switch. To start playback, press 4/6 7. To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback), press 4/6 7. To stop playback, press 5 5. Press to rewind, or to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. High-speed picture search (Shuttle Search) is possible by pressing or during playback (holding or down during playback continues search until released). Press the Zoom Button T A on the remote control to zoom in (up to 44X), or W S to zoom out. You can also magnify a particular part of an image ( pg. 35). At any time, pressing 4/resumes normal playback. Slow-Motion Playback/Playback Special Effects/ Playback Zoom: Available only with the remote control ( pg. 35) To Control The Speaker Volume: Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % so that the volume level indicator T on the display moves to obtain the appropriate volume.

You can get the relevant file information by pressing the INFO button 0 during normal playback or Index playback.

Info Screen

FOL DER F I LE DA T E S I ZE QUA L I T Y P RO T E C T : 0 J V CGR : DVC 0 : 27. 10. 03 : 2 4X8 : F I NE : OF F

Auto Playback

You can run through all the images stored on memory automatically. FOLDER FILE DATE SIZE QUALITY PROTECT : Folder name ( pg. 22) : File name ( pg. 22) : Date the file was made : Image size ( pg. 11) : Picture quality ( pg. 11) : When set to ON, the file is protected from accidental erasure ( pg. 20).
1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of Normal Playback

( pg. 18).

2 Press 4/6 7.
If you press during Auto Playback, images are displayed in descending order. If you press during Auto Playback, images are displayed in ascending order.
Press INFO 0 again to close the Info Screen.
With images shot with another device or processed on a PC, QUALITY: will be displayed.
3 To end Auto Playback, press 5 5.
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.
Removing On-Screen Display
Perform steps 1 and 2 of Normal Playback ( pg. 18).
OFF, then press it. The operation mode indicator, folder/file number indicator and battery indicator ( disappear.
Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select DISPLAY, then press it.

Index Playback

You can view several different files stored on the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.
To display the indicators again, select ON in step 3.
2 Press INDEX !. The Index Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to move the
frame to the desired file. Pressing displays the next page and displays the previous page. Pressing INFO 0 gives you details on the currently selected file ( Viewing File Information).

Operation mode indicator

Folder and file number indicator

Playback Screen

4 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. The
selected file is displayed.
Index Screen Battery indicator

Selected image

Index number

Protecting Files

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files.

Deleting Files

Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once.
then set the Power Switch u to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button y located on the switch. A stored file is displayed.
then set the Power Switch u to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button y located on the switch.
3 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. The Menu 4
Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select PROTECT, then press it. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select the desired mode. CURRENT : Protects the currently displayed file. PROT.ALL : Protects all files stored on the memory card.

COPY OF F ON

3 Press or so that the image you wish to

print appears.

4 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to move the
highlight bar to the SHEETS number indication and press it.
Select the number of prints by rotating the MENU/ VOLUME wheel % and press it. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the desired number of prints. The number of prints can be set up to 15. To correct the number of prints, select the image again and change the number. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select RETURN and press it. Selection is complete. SAVE? appears. If you did not change any settings in step 3 through 5, the Menu Screen reappears. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select EXECUTE, then press it to save the setting you have just made. To cancel selection, rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select CANCEL and press it. To Reset The No. Of Prints.. select RESET in step 4 of TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES (ONE PRINT FOR EACH) on pg. 21. The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images.
EXECUTE, then press it. The new folder (such as 101JVCGR) will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001. Folder and File names Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made using a number which is larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use. Even if you delete an image file with a number in the middle of range, the number will not be used for a new shot; a gap will remain in the numerical sequence. If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder (such as 101JVCGR) will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001.
Initialising A Memory Card
You can initialise a memory card anytime. After initialising, all files and data stored on the memory card, including those which have been protected, are cleared.
While performing the above, never disconnect power, as this may cause the memory to be corrupted. For safety, all buttons including the Power Switch u are disabled in step 6.
1 Perform step 1 of Making A New Folder. 2 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. The Menu 3 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select
BATTERY LOW appears if the battery remaining power is too low. If you load a memory card already set as shown above 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. 21).

5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP d, then

STOP (5) a.

Programme AE with special effects ( pg. 23) can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing. During Insert Editing, the date and time information changes. If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas. During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Editing stops ( pg. 52).

R T Y U I O P a s

Stereo microphone

d f g h j k l ; A S

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Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually. Use the optional Remote Control kit RM-V717KITU. Before operation, make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control ( pg. 54).
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions.
If the VCRs power does not come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST. Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically. In this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2. If the remote control is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR. When the remote controls batteries run out, the VCR brand you have set will be erased. In that case, replace the old battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand.

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCRs infrared sensor. Then, referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold MBR SET ^, and enter the brand code. The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET ^, and the VCRs power comes on.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Also refer to pg. 16 and 38.
2 Make sure the VCRs power is on. Then, while
holding SHIFT 5, press the button on the remote for the desired function. The functions the remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to press SHIFT 5 for this one). You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector. connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector. connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector. A VCR other than above. connect the editing cable to the remote controls PAUSE IN connector $.

11 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning 12 Point the remote control towards the VCRs
remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6) t, or manually engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode. camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed, right through to the end of the last registered scene.
of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6) e.
13 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button e on the
ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING
When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record-Pause mode. If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically. If you operate the camcorder during automatic editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause mode and automatic editing will stop.
sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF r to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select VIDEO and press it. Then, rotate it to SYNCHRO and press it. The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted.
14 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the
VCR. To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF r on the remote control.
6 Based on the diagnostics performed, you can now
advance the VCRs record timing by rotating the MENU/VOLUME wheel % towards +. You can also delay the VCRs record timing by rotating the MENU/ VOLUME wheel % towards. The adjustment range is from 1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments. Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in to finish the setting.
Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF r on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing. When the editing cable is connected to the remote controls Pause In connector during dubbing, make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCRs sensor, and the path between the two is unobstructed. Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated time codes ( pg. 14).
7 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select
RETURN and press it twice. Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 38.
Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not, and make adjustments accordingly. Depending on the recorder, there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.

For More Accurate Editing
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR.

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Connection To A Personal Computer [A] Using USB cable
It is possible to do the following things:
Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC. Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to a PC. Capture still/moving images in real-time. Use this camcorder as a WebCam.

[A] Using USB cable

[B] Using DV cable
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using software equipped with the PC or commercially available software.
To USB 9 To DV @ Core filter
Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE for the installation of the bundled software and drivers. It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 7). Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder. If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode. The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to capture video in real-time. You can also use the camcorder for webconference by using Windows Microsoft Netmeeting and signing up for Microsoft Hotmail. Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using. When using the DV connection refer to manufacturer instructions of your capture board for drivers installation and operation instructions.

The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned on. Turn the camcorders power off and on again, then operate it.
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.
Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette ( pg. 45).
The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder.
Push in the memory card a few more times ( pg. 11).
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints).
Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage ( pg. 46).

An unusual mark appears.

Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor/viewfinder indications ( pg. 50 53).
An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears.
A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable. Remove the power supply (battery pack, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Do not eject the cassette. This will cause damage to the tape.
An error indication (E03 or E04) appears.
A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable. Eject the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. To avoid hazards. Terminals. do not burn. do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag. do not modify or disassemble. do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60C, as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch fire. use only specified chargers. 2. To prevent damage and prolong service life. do not subject to unnecessary shock. charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type batterycooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging. store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life. fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time. remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.

No picture during playback. Blocks of noise appear during playback. During recording or playback, the Head Clog Warning indicator appears. Recording cannot be performed properly. In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassettes instructions. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

How to handle a CD-ROM

Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole using a circular motion. Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray. Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface. Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.

CAUTIONS

About moisture condensation.
You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner. Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.
For Your Maintenance 1) After Use
1. Turn off the camcorder. 2. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT E in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette. 3. 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. 4. Tilt the viewfinder upward. Press BATT. RELEASE W and remove the battery pack.
Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
2) Cleaning The Camcorder
1. 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. 2. Open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor. 3. To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

Using The Optional RM-V717U Remote Control Unit
The RM-V717U remote control unit is provided with the optional Remote Control kit RM-V717KITU, that also contains the Editing Cable required for Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 38).
1 Infrared Beam Transmitting Window
2 Zoom (W) Button* 3 Zoom (T) Button* 4 DISPLAY Button* 5 SHIFT Button.. pg. 35, SLOW Button* [0]

Right Button*

Tab AAA (R03) Battery x 2

7 SLOW Button* [9]

Left Button*
8 REW Button* 9 FADE/WIPE Button.. pg. EFFECT ON/OFF Button* ! EFFECT Button* @ EDIT IN/OUT Button.. pg. 38 # CANCEL Button.. pg. 38 $ PAUSE IN Connector.. pg. 38 % START/STOP Button* ^ MBR SET Button.. pg. 37 & Snapshot Button* [SNAPSHOT] * Up Button*

INSERT Button*

( Down Button*

! 9 @ 0 #

$ ^ ( w t % * q r & ) e

A. DUB Button*

) PLAY Button* q FF Button* w STOP Button* e PAUSE Button* r R.A.EDIT ON/OFF Button. pg. 38, 39 t VCR REC STBY Button.. pg. 39
* Functions the same as each corresponding button on the provided remote control RM-V718U ( pg. 48, 49).

54 INDEX

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AC Adapter... pg. 7, 8 Analogue Input... pg. 31, 33
Gain Up... pg. 29 Grip Adjustment.. pg. 8
Audio Dubbing.. pg. 36 Auto Date.. pg. 30 Auto Focus... pg. 25 Auto Playback.. pg. 19 Auto Shut off.. pg. 12, 15, 17
Icons.. Index Playback.. pg. 19 Index Screen.. pg. 19 Initialise A Memory Card.. pg. 22 Insert Editing.. pg. 36 Iris... pg. 27 Iris Lock... pg. 27

pg. 28 32

Backlight Compensation.. pg. 26 Battery Low.. pg. 52 Battery Pack.. pg. 7, 8, 44 Beep... pg. 30
Journalistic Shooting.. pg. 13
Blank Search.. pg. 15 Brighten The LCD Monitor.. pg. 12
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications. Load A Tape... pg. 9
Channels (Left/Right).. pg. 32 Charge The Battery Pack.. pg. 7 Cinema... pg. 29 Classic Film.. pg. 23 Clean The Camcorder. pg. 46 Connections.. pg. 7, 16, 33, 34, 38, 40

pg. 50 53

Maintenance.. pg. 46 Manual Focus.. pg. 26 Memory Card.. pg. 11, 44 Menu Screen, CAMERA. pg. 28, 29 Menu Screen, CAMERA DISPLAY.. pg. 30, 31 Menu Screen, DSC.. pg. 11, 31 Menu Screen, MANUAL.. pg. 29 Menu Screen, SYSTEM.. pg. 30 Menu Screen, VIDEO.. pg. 31 Menu Screen, VIDEO DISPLAY. pg. 32 Monotone.. pg. 23 Motor Drive Mode.. pg. 25 MultiMediaCard.. pg. 11, 44
Darken The LCD Monitor. pg. 12 Date/Time Display.. pg. Date/Time Settings... pg. 10 Deleting Files.. pg. 20 Demonstration Mode.. pg. 6, 30 DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser).. pg. 29 Dioptre Adjustment.. pg. 8

Digital Zoom.. pg. 13, 28
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). pg. 21, 22 Dubbing.. pg. 33, 34

Night-Scope... pg. 23

Erase Protection... pg. 9 Exposure Control.. pg. 26
Picture Quality/Image Size.. pg. 11 Playback Special Effects.. pg. 35 Playback Zoom... pg. 35 Power-Linked Operation.. pg. 13 Power Switch Position. pg. 13 Programme AE With Special Effects. pg. 23 Protecting Files... pg. 20 Provided Accessories.. pg. 5
Fast-Forward The Tape.. pg. 14 Frame-By-Frame Playback.. pg. 35 Fade-In/Out.. pg. 24
Tele Macro... pg. 29 Time Code.. pg. 14, Tripod Mounting.. pg. 9 Tally... pg. 30
pg. Record-Standby.. pg. 12 Recording Mode.. pg. 10 Remote Control.. pg. 5, 35 Reset.. pg. 30 Rewind The Tape.. pg. 14

Random Assemble Editing.

Twilight... pg. 23

Unload A Tape.. pg. 9

Self-Recording.. pg. 13 Sepia.. pg. 23 Set Remote Control/VCR Code. Shutter Speed.. Shuttle Search.. pg. 14 Slow-Motion Playback.. pg. 14, 35 SD Memory Card.. pg. 11, 44
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position.. pg. 13

pg. 37 pg. 23

Wide Mode... pg. 29 Wind Cut... pg. 29 Wipe In/Out.. pg. 24 White Balance.. pg. 27
Snapshot.. pg. 17, 25 Snapshot Mode... pg. 25 Snow.. pg. 23 Sound Mode.. pg. 28, 31, 32

Zooming.. pg. 13

Speaker Volume.. pg. 14 Specifications.. pg. 47 Sports.. pg. 23 Spotlight.. pg. 23 Squeeze.. pg. 29 Still Playback.. pg. 14 Strobe.. pg. 23
See previous page as well.
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. COPYRIGHT 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.

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Printed in Japan 0103-MK-UN-VP

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.
The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.
It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force. There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again. If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again. When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover. Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder. Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not recede. It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading. When resuming recording, once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not. See page 14 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.
CAME RA D I SPLAY ON SCRE E N LCD / TV DATE / T I ME AU T O T I ME CODE O F F 25. 1 2. CLOCK : 30 ADJ.

CAME RA D I SPLAY

CLOCK ADJ.

25. 1 2. : 30

Recording Mode Setting
Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.

Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback ( pg. 34). Set the Power Switch @ to while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The Power lamp 0 lights and the camcorder is turned on.
while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The Power lamp 0 lights and the camcorder is turned on.
2 Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or 5 to select (CAMERA) and press

SELECT/SET 3.

If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorders power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to RECORDING FROM THE MIDDLE OF A TAPE ( pg. 14). To turn the tally lamp ^ or beep sounds off, pg. 34. When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead. Black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder ( pg. 47). When the Recording Start/Stop button ! is pressed, it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts. 4 starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording. The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used. TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded.

12 TAPE RECORDING

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

Zooming

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Zoom In Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring # clockwise. Zoom Out Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring # counterclockwise. The further you turn the Power Zoom Ring # the quicker the zoom action.

Self-Recording

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

Operation Mode

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch @ and VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch t. Power Switch Position
: Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode. (Full Auto): Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording. OFF: Allows you to switch off the camcorder. PLAY: Allows you to play back a recording on the tape. Allows you to access data stored on the memory card or to transfer still/moving images stored on the memory card to a computer.

Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus ( pg. 30), then zoom in or out in Record mode. Zooming is possible to a maximum of 800X, or it can be switched to 10X (GR-DX106) or 16X (GR-DX76) magnification using the optical zoom ( pg. 32). Zoom magnification of over 10X (GR-DX106) or 16X (GR-DX76) is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom. During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer. Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to MEMORY ( VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position). Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Ring # is turned all the way clockwise. Also see TELE MACRO in the Menu Screen on page 33.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position
VIDEO: Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If REC SELECT is set to / in the DSC Menu Screen, still images are recorded on the memory card as well. Zoom magnification over 10X (GR-DX106) or 16X (GR-DX76) is available ( pg. 13, 32). MEMORY: Allows you to record on a memory card or access data stored on a memory card.

Power-Linked Operation

When the Power Switch @ is set to or , you can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder.

TAPE RECORDING

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Time Code

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from 00:00:00 (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number. To perform Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 41 43), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from 00:00:00. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform RECORDING FROM THE MIDDLE OF A TAPE in the following cases; When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape. When power shuts off during shooting. When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting. When shooting using a partially recorded tape. When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape. When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.
Display Minutes Seconds Frames (25 frames = 1 second)

Normal Playback

Turning the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring # clockwise (3) displays the next page and counterclockwise (2) displays the previous page. Pressing INFO 6 gives you details on the currently selected file ( Viewing File Information). Press SELECT/SET 3. The selected file is displayed.

Selected image

Operation mode indicator
Folder and file number indicator

Playback Screen

Battery indicator

Index Screen

Index number

Protecting Files

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files.

Deleting Files

Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once.
( pg. 18). or 5 to select PROTECT, then press SELECT/SET
( pg. 18). or 5 to select DELETE, then press SELECT/SET
2 Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. Press + 2 Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. Press +
3 Press + or 5 to select the desired mode.
CURRENT : Protects the currently displayed file. PROT.ALL : Protects all files stored on the memory card.
CURRENT : Deletes the currently displayed file. ALL : Deletes all files stored on the memory card.
4 Press SELECT/SET 3. The PROTECT Screen
appears. If you selected CURRENT in step 3, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring # counterclockwise (2) or clockwise (3) to select the desired file.
4 Press SELECT/SET 3. The DELETE Screen

5 Press + or 5

to select EXECUTE and press
5 Press + or 5 to select EXECUTE and press
SELECT/SET 3. If the mark appears, the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted ( Protecting Files). To cancel deletion, select RETURN.
To cancel protection, select RETURN.
If the mark appears, the currently displayed file is protected. When the memory is initialised or corrupted, even protected files are deleted. If you do not want to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and save them.

TO REMOVE PROTECTION

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 and 2 above.
Protected files ( Protecting Files) cannot be deleted with the above operation. To delete them, remove protection first. Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check files before deleting.
CURRENT : Removes protection from the currently displayed file. CANC.ALL : Removes protection from all files stored on the memory card.
Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it. ( pg. 24)
MENU PROTECT DELETE DPOF NO. RESET FORMAT D I SPLAY END
appears. If you selected CURRENT, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring # counterclockwise (2) or clockwise (3) to select the desired file.

Menu Screen: IMAGE

SELECT/SET 3. To cancel selection, select RETURN.

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NAVIGATION Function

The NAVIGATION Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card.
3 Press + or 5 to select desired image and press
SELECT/SET 3. NAVIGATION SEARCH appears blinking and the camcorder starts searching the tape for the relevant point of the selected thumbnail image. To cancel NAVIGATION Search midway.. press 4/6 ! or 5 7, or turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring #.
TO MAKE THUMBNAIL IMAGES DURING TAPE RECORDING
( pg. 9). Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to VIDEO, then set the Power Switch @ to while pressing down the Lock Button $.
1 Load a memory card ( pg. 11) and cassette
TO ADD THUMBNAIL IMAGES DURING TAPE PLAYBACK
USING THUMBNAIL IMAGES (NAVIGATION SEARCH).
2 Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. Press + 1 Perform step 1 of TO FIND SCENES ON TAPE or 5 to select (CAMERA) and press SELECT/

SET 3.

3 Press + or 5 to select NAVIGATION and press
SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears. Select the desired mode by pressing + or 5. MANUAL: The camcorder makes a thumbnail image only when NAVI STORE 2 is pressed after a recording is finished (factory preset). Modes other than MANUAL: 1 is displayed and the camcorder always makes a thumbnail image when the recording time is over the selected period of time. Press SELECT/SET 3.
2 Press 4/6 ! to start tape playback. 3 Press NAVI STORE 2 at the desired point.
5 appears and the image of the point where NAVI STORE 2 is pressed is stored on the memory card as a thumbnail image.
TO DELETE THUMBNAIL IMAGES
1 Load a memory card ( pg. 11). Set the VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch t to VIDEO, then set the Power Switch @ to while pressing down the Lock Button $.

4 Press + or 5 to select

tape recording.
RETURN and press SELECT/SET 3 twice. The Menu Screen closes.
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ! 6
or 5 to select (VIDEO) and press SELECT/ SET 3. Press + or 5 to select NAVI.DEL. and press SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears.

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)
This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing, which records information about the still images you wish to print (such as the number of prints to make). There are 2 print information settings available: TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES (ONE PRINT FOR EACH) explained below and TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS.
then set the Power Switch @ to down the Lock Button $. or 5 to select
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to VIDEO,

while pressing

3 Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. Press +
VIDEO and press SELECT/SET
Press + or 5 to select COPY and press SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears. Press + or 5 to select ON and press SELECT/SET 3. Selection is complete.
TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES (ONE PRINT FOR EACH)
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch t to MEMORY, then set the Power Switch @ to , while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the switch. Make sure an IMAGE file is displayed ( pg. 18, Normal Playback).

5 Press + or 5 to select

RETURN and press SELECT/SET 3 twice. The normal playback screen reappears. playback by pressing 4/6 !. At the moment you find the image you wish to dub, press it again to engage Still Playback. To start dubbing, press SNAPSHOT 9. The selected image is stored on the memory card. blinks during dubbing.
6 To select a video image to be dubbed, start 7
2 Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or 5 to select DPOF and press
SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears. Press + or 5 to select ALL 1 and press SELECT/SET 3. Selection is complete. The DPOF Screen appears.
SELECT/SET 3. The normal playback screen appears. To cancel selection, press + or 5 to select RETURN and press SELECT/SET 3. To Reset The Setting.. select RESET in step 4. The setting is reset to 0 for all still images.
If SNAPSHOT 9 is pressed in step 7 when a memory card is not loaded, the message COPYING FAILED is displayed. To change the Snapshot mode for dubbing, pg. 29. If an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode ( pg. 33) 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 7 using the remote control ( pg. 39). Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.

Stops blinking and stays on (Self-Timer video recording starts)
When 5S is set to Anim. in the Menu Screen the 5-second recording mode is not available. Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead ( pg. 33).

After approx. 15 sec.

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Night-Scope

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed.

SHUTTER

1/50: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/120: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced.

q appears.

2 Press NIGHT e so that the Night-Scope indicator
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity. q while the shutter speed is A appears beside being automatically adjusted. To Deactivate Night-Scope.. press NIGHT e again so that the Night-Scope indicator disappears.
SPORTS (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 1/4000) This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions. SNOW
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.
During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out: Some modes of Programme AE With Special Effects ( pg. 27). GAIN UP in the CAMERA Menu ( pg. 33). DIS in the MANUAL Menu ( pg. 33). Video Flash ( pg. 25). During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of manual focus and/or a tripod is recommended.

SPOTLIGHT

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.
SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control ( pg. 30).

TWILIGHT

Programme AE With Special Effects
2 Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or 5 to select (PROGRAM AE),

then press SELECT/SET 3.

Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance ( pg. 31) is initially set to , but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.
4 Press + or 5 to select the desired mode, then
The PROGRAM AE Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated. The selected mode indicator appears. To Deactivate The Selected Mode.. select OFF in step 4.
press SELECT/SET 3. Selection is complete. Press SELECT/SET 3 again. The Menu Screen closes.

MONOTONE

Like black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the classic film effect.

CLASSIC FILM*

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

STROBE*

Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.
Some modes of Programme AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects ( pg. 28). If an unusable mode is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.

MIRROR*

(GR-DX106 only)
Creates a mirror image on the left half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half.
* Available when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to VIDEO.
Programme AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby. Some modes of Programme AE special effects cannot be used during Night-Scope.

Fade/Wipe Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or when you stop recording.

FADER WHITE

Fade in or out with a white screen.

FADER BLACK

Fade in or out with a black screen.

FADER B.W

Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to VIDEO,
then set the Power Switch @ to while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

PROGRAM AE

Refer to Programme AE With Special Effects ( pg. 27).

EXPOSURE

Refer to Exposure Control and Iris Lock ( pg. 30, 31).
2 Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or 5 to select the desired function menu, 4 Function menu setting depends on the function.

W.BALANCE

Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation ( pg. 31).
If you have selected WIPE/FADER, PROGRAM AE, EXPOSURE or W. BALANCE.. see the column on the right. If you have selected CAMERA, MANUAL, SYSTEM, CAMERA DISPLAY or DSC.. go to step 5. Press + or 5 to select the desired function and press SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears. Then, press + or 5 to select the parameter, and press SELECT/SET 3. Selection is complete.

CAMERA

Settings made in the CAMERA Menu remain effective whether the Power Switch @ is set to or . However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch @ is set to .
CAMERA R EC MODE SOUND MODE 12b i t 40X Z OOM S NAP MODE FUL L AGC GA I N UP NAV I GAT I ON MANUAL
RETURN and press SELECT/SET 3 twice. The Menu Screen closes. icon represents END.
When the Menu Screen is left on for a couple of minutes, a residual image may be left on the screen and it may take several seconds for the residual image to disappear. This is not due to any defect of the unit.
REC MODE Allows you to set the tape recording mode ([SP] or LP) depending on your preference ( pg. 10). SOUND MODE [12bit]: Enables tape recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing audio dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models) 16bit: Enables tape recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models) ZOOM 10X*/16X**: When set to 10X*/16X** while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 10X*/16X** since digital zoom will be disengaged. [40X]: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X*/16X** (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification. 800X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X*/16X** (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 800X digital magnification.
* GR-DX106 only. ** GR-DX76 only.

[ ] = Factory-preset

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SNAP MODE Refer to Snapshot (For Tape Recording) ( pg. 29). GAIN UP OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. [AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright. AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 1/200 sec.). Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1/25 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subjects movements are not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, is displayed. NAVIGATION Refer to NAVIGATION Function ( pg. 21, 22).

TELE MACRO [OFF]: To turn off this function. ON: Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to ON, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm. Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus. WIDE MODE [OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. CINEMA : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. 3 appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie. The CINEMA mode is effective only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to VIDEO. SQUEEZE : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the 3 appears. When screen without distortion. using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically. The SQUEEZE mode is effective only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to VIDEO. D.WIDE (GR-DX106 only): 3 appears. The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical zoom wide angle range. This modes wide angle setting is equivalent to using a 0.7X wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible from 0.7X to 10X. This mode is suitable for shooting in a small room. The D.WIDE mode is effective only when the VIDEO/MEMORY t Switch is set to VIDEO. WIND CUT [OFF]: Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind. ON : Helps cut down on noise created by wind. 9 appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal. FLASH Refer to Snapshot Flash ( pg. 25). FLASH ADJ. Refer to Flash Brightness Adjustment ( pg. 25).

MANUAL

The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch @ is set to .

The date/time does not appear.
DATE/TIME is set to OFF in the Menu Screen. Set DATE/TIME to ON in the Menu Screen ( pg. 34, 36).
Files stored on the memory card cannot be deleted.
Files stored on the memory card are protected. Remove protection from the files stored on the memory card and delete them ( pg. 20).
Time code does not appear.
TIME CODE is set to OFF in the Menu Screen. Set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen ( pg. 35, 36).
During R.A.Edit, the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work.
The last selected editing scene is ending. Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning editing. The effects are then automatically activated ( pg. 42, 43). At the end of the last selected scene for editing, the Power Switch @ was set to OFF. Do not turn off the camcorders power after setting Edit-In and Edit-Out points, as they will all be erased ( pg. 42). The power is off. The camcorder automatically shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the Pause mode. Make sure you continue operations within 5 minutes after engaging Pause mode ( pg. 42, 43).
Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.
In places subject to low temperature, images become 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 monitor's fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor ( pg. 12).
Scene transition does not go as expected.
When using Picture Wipe/Dissolve ( pg. 43), there is a delay of a fraction of a second between the previous record stop-point and the Dissolve startpoint. This is normal, but this slight delay becomes especially noticeable when shooting fast-moving subject or during rapid panning.
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.
The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch @ to OFF, and let the unit cool down.
The indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear.
This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.

Memory Cards

To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use. make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark. make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting. 2. While the memory card is being accessed (during recording, playback, deletion, initialisation, etc.). never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder. 3. Store memory cards. away from heaters or other heat sources. out of direct sunlight. where they wont be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration. where they wont be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).

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LCD Monitor
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT. push it strongly or apply any shocks. place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. 2. To prolong service life. avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. 3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions: While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up. If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
No picture during playback. Blocks of noise appear during playback. During recording or playback, the Head Clog Warning indicator appears. Recording cannot be performed properly. In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassettes instructions. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

r : Appears when the exposure is
4 Rotates while the tape is running. pg. Appears while the captured image is being 6 Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). pg. Displays the tape remaining time. pg. REC appears during recording
PAUSE appears during Record-Standby mode.. pg. 12 stored as a thumbnail image in the memory card... pg. 21

D.WIDE mode.. pg. 33

t Displays the selected Programme AE with
y Appears when the iris is locked.. pg. 31 u Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during i Appears during zooming

special effects.. pg. 27

zooming... pg. 13 Zoom level indicator.. pg. 13
o Displays the brightness of the
9 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut 0 Appears when the Insert Editing (w) or Insert
down on noise created by wind.. pg. 33 Editing Pause (6w) mode is engaged. pg. 40 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5 second recording mode or Animation recording mode (GR-DX106 only). pg. 26, 33
LCD monitor... pg. 12 The level indicator moves. (GR-DX106 only).. pg. 26
p Appears during Self-Timer recording
Q Appears when taking a Snapshot. pg. 17, 29 W Displays the battery remaining E Displays the date/time. pg. 10, 34, 36 R Appears when the focus is adjusted T Appears when the flash is ready. Y Displays the sound mode.. pg. 35, 36 U Displays the Blank Search mode. pg. 15 I Displays the tape speed.. pg. 10 O Appears while a tape is running
e 6e : Playback : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search : Rewind/Shuttle Search : Pause : Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/SlowMotion : Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/SlowMotion : Audio Dubbing : Audio Dubbing Pause A number appears next to the indication after adjusting the brightness of the flash.. pg. 25 power level.. pg. 56
! Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds
@ Displays the Time Code.. pg. 14, 35 # Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) is $ Displays the image size.. pg. 11 % Appears and blinks during shooting.. pg. 17 ^ : Appears during shooting. pg. 17
: Blinks when a memory card is not loaded.. pg. 17 engaged.. pg. 33
after turning on the camcorder. pg. 32

manually... pg. 29, 30

& Displays the picture quality
There are 2 modes available: F (Fine) and S (Standard) (in order of quality)..

pg. 11

* Displays the remaining number of shots that can
be stored. The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality/Image Size, etc. pg. 17 Displays the remaining number of storable thumbnail images when it reaches 10 or less.. pg. 21, 22 Displays the memory card remaining time for E-Mail Clip Recording.. pg. 22