What is DV Video Navigator Pack GV-DV1000?
This is a pack of hardware and software for capturing digital images from digital video device. You can utilize the high quality images captured by GV-DV1000 with software program in same pack. DV Capture Board gives the digital-input function to your computer. Video Navigator (Software) captures snapshot images from digital video device. MGI PhotoSuite (Software) makes a post card or calendar. VideoWorks (Software) connects snapshot images, adds audio sound and makes animation.

Contents of Package

Make sure that following contents are assembled first. In case that the following contents are not sufficient or any of these are damaged, please consult the selling agent of purchase. DV Capture Board(Adaptec, Inc., IEEE 1394 PCI Host Adapter Card / AHA-8920) with DV Cable (4pin-6pin) CD-ROM CD-ROM contains the following software programs. JVC Video Navigator DV Capture Board Driver Program MGI PhotoSuite SE NewSoft Presto! VideoWorks Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 DV Video Navigator Pack (This instruction booklet) BEFORE OPERATION booklet

CAUTION:

Operate this equipment according to the operating procedures described in this manual. Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any other CD-ROM to run this software. Do not attempt to modify this software. Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void users authority to operate the equipment.
MAJOR FEATURES FOR VIDEO NAVIGATOR

Digital Video Capture

You can capture snapshots from your digital video device only with a DV cable in the digital video system known as excellent recording method. The digital images are transferred to your computer without changing. You can get clear images without the deterioration. The digital video system expands the use-range of the images.

DV Control

You can operate your digital device with your computer. You can capture snapshots only with the mouse without operating many devices.

Image Album

You can save the captured images as an album-file. This function is useful for arrangement and inspection of images.

Slide-Show

The captured images can be automatically displayed one after another like a slide-show. It is possible to adjust for display-intervals and to stop the slide-show, so you can enjoy watching an album with your family and friends.

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

The operation conditions. Personal computer with Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98 Intel Pentium processor 133MHz CPU or higher processor 166MHz or more CPU is recommended. For 133-166MHz CPU, second cache of at least 256KB is necessary. Available Hard Disk space of at least 8MB only for JVC Video Navigator In addition, it takes 120KB for a captured image, 28MB for MGI PhotoSuite and 50MB for NewSoft VideoWorks. 32MB RAM or more Color display is capable of 65536 colors Display of 1024 x 768 pixels and 16.77 million colors is recommended. Mouse (Windows compatible) CD-ROM drive Unused PCI expansion slot DV device with DV port (i.LINK) Confirmed devices: JVC GR-DVL9000/GR-DVM5/GR-DV3 (as of September 1998)
* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. * Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. * MGI PhotoSuite is a trademark of MGI Software Corporation. * NewSoft VideoWorks is a trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation. * Other products and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and/ or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
In this INSTRUCTION book, we explain the operations for Windows 95.
INSTALLING VIDEO NAVIGATOR
About Windows 95 basic operation, refer to the instructions of Windows 95 or your computer.

PREPARATION

1 Start up the Windows 95. 2 Make sure there are no running programs.
Confirm that programs are not displayed on the task bar.
1 Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2 Click the Start button and select Run. 3 Click the Browse button in the Run window.
Browse window, select the 4 In the icon in thedouble-click the CDROM Look in: Column. In the list column, VideoNavigator folder. Double-click the Setup icon. \VideoNavigator\Setup.exe 5 Confirm window and click the OK in the Run button. The install program for Video Navigator will start. Follow the prompts on the display.

CONNECTING DV DEVICE

Before connecting your DV device, turn off the power switch of your computer and DV device. supplied 1 Using thethe port onDV cable (6-to-4-pin IEEE 1394 cable), plug the larger connector (6pin) into DV Capture Board. smaller connector 2 Plug the the camcorder. (4-pin) of the DV cable into the DV port (IEEE 1394 DV In/Out port) on Rear panel of computer Digital Camcorder
Computer DV cable (4-6pin)

To AC Outlet

/ AV IN
Confirmed DV devices JVC: GR-DVL9000, GR-DVM5, GR-DV3 (as of September 1998)
Connecting Other IEEE 1394 Devices
You may connect up to 62 IEEE 1394 devices to the DV Capture Board in almost any configuration using either 6-to-6-pin or 6-to-4-pin IEEE 1394 cables.
1 Insert your video cassette to your DV device.
cable to your computer 2 Connect the DV camcorder. (See p.8) and your digital
3 Set your digital camcorder to Play mode. 4 Turn on your computer and start up Windows 95.
5 Click Start on the task bar. Select Program and VideoNavigator 6 Thenclick VideoNavigator 1.0. up. 1.0 and Video Navigator will start
Close any other programs running on the PC. Disable programs that operate in the background. For example, screen saver, E-mail, communication software, viruses checker, scheduler and etc. Cancel sharing for your folders or your printer.

Caution

Do not remove the DV device and turn off the power of DV device while Video Navigator is running.

CLOSING VIDEO NAVIGATOR

window, 1 At Index the Close click File menu and Exit. Or click button. Video Navigator will finish.
FINISHING VIDEO NAVIGATOR
2 Turn off the power of DV device.

SELECTING A DV DEVICE

Cause of Failure
If your computer does not detect your DV device, for example a camcorder, remove the cause of failure and re-connect your DV device.
Power failure has occurred to DV device. When connecting a digital camcorder, you must use an AC adapter to prevent the battery from running out. The DV cable is removed or has defective contacts. Confirm that the DV cable is connected properly.
1 Turn off the power switch of the DV device. 2 Turn the DV device to play or camera mode. 3 Click Retry Connection button on the 1394 A/V Device window. 4 Click OK button.

VIDEO NAVIGATOR WINDOWS

INDEX WINDOW
Index images are displayed on the Index window. You can keep many images as a set of an album.

1 Tool bar

Open button Opens an album file or image file. Save Album button Saves images on the index window as an album file. DV Controller button Displays the DV Controller window to control the connected DV device by the computer. Image Viewer button Opens the Image Viewer window and displays the captured image at full size.

2 Index display section

The captured images are displayed in this section.

3 Index image

Contains the thumbnail image and time code of the captured image. Index numbers are assigned automatically.

The function of each button on the toolbar is assigned to the menu bar respectively. The toolbar can be hidden by clicking View menu and Toolbar.
Having DV Controller window on the display when it is not for the capturing purpose may slow down the response to your mouse or the processing time on PC. In that case, please close the DV Controller window. DV Controller window closes automatically when starting up the slide-show, or when selecting Edit menu and Open Editor or Edit menu and Copy in Image Viewer When using Forward/Reverse Frame Advance buttons on a DV device having no Frameplayback function, the play mode stops after slow-playback for a few seconds. For some DV devices, each advance corresponding to a Frame-playback may not be the exact length of a frame. Using Forward/Reverse Frame Advance buttons with DV devices having a field-playback function enables the field-frame-playback by one single click, while by clicking twice on the display of DV Controller or the captured images transfers only one single frame of the image. For some DV device, the time code in camera mode may not correspond with the position of DV tape in playback mode. The re-display interval for time code during FF or REW mode becomes longer than during play mode. For some of DV device, time code may not displayed. The display of DV Controller may not correspond with the operation of your DV device when operating the DV device with itself or its remote controller.
VIDEO NAVIGATOR WINDOWS (cont.)

DV CONTROLLER WINDOW

DV Controller window captures snap shots from the digital movie of your DV device.
1 Display part for Playback Image
The playback image received from your DV device is displayed at this part. For specification or use-situation of your computer, the action of movie may not be smooth. Some noise may appear on the playback image. While capturing an image, stop-motion image is displayed at this part.
2 Counter Indicator (Time Code)
Time Code for your DV device is indicated.
3 Operation Buttons for DV Device
Rewind Reverse Slow Reverse Frame Advance Play Pause Stop Fast Forward Forward Slow Forward Frame Advance

4 Playback Slider

The speed for playback can be adjusted.

5 Operation Buttons

Confirm Connection button Displays 1394 A/V Device window. Capture button Captures the desired playback image. Sequential Capture button Captures the desired playback images continuously. Automatic Capture button Controls the playback for your DV device and captures the desired playback images corresponding to your setting.

You must use the operation buttons of the DV controller when operating the DV device. Do not operate your DV device with its operation buttons, or the display of DV Controller window may not correspond with your DV device or malfunction of your computer may occur. DV Controller window may not release the operating mode even though DV tape in your DV device is stopped at start or end point automatically. In this case, you should perform the rewind operation, etc. after clicking Stop button on DV Controller window. If an image is captured at pause-play or slow-play mode, some noise may appear on the captured image. In this case, perform the capture operation at usual play mode. For situation of DV tape (damaged or having connection part), some noise may appear on the display part on DV Controller window or the time code may not be indicated. The time code indicated on DV Controller window may differ from time code of some models of DV devices. Do not insert a DV tape if you want to capture an image at camera mode. Some models of DV devices may shut down the power automatically. For the range of 00:00:00:00 - 00:00:30:00 indicated on DV Controller window as the time code, the automatic capture function cannot operated.

IMAGE VIEWER WINDOW

The image is displayed at the captured size. The images of album can be displayed as slideshow. Tool bar Close button
Stop button Previous Image button Slide Show button First Image button Next Image button

Last Image button

Control button
The function of each button on the toolbar is assigned to the menu bar respectively. By clicking the right button of your mouse on the Image Viewer window, the functions of buttons on the toolbar are displayed as the menu window. By clicking Window menu and Button on Image Viewer window, the control button containing the buttons on the toolbar is displayed. The toolbar can be hidden by clicking View menu and Toolbar.

EASY IMAGE CAPTURING

In this page, easy and general capturing of image is explained. About individual detailed explanation, see p.19-36.

1 Preparation

Insert your videocassette to your DV device. Connect your computer to your DV device. (See p.8) Start up the Video Navigator. (See p.9)

2 Playing your movie

Click Window menu and DV Controller to call DV Controller window.

Click the Play button on DV Controller window. Then the played movie will be displayed on DV Controller window.
3 Capture the snapshot image from the movie.
Click Capture button when the image you want to capture is displayed. The image data will be captured to your computer. To finish capturing image, click Stop button and the closing button on DV Controller window.
EASY IMAGE CAPTURING (cont.)

4 Viewing the image

Double-click the desired image in the Index the window. The image is displayed on Image Viewer window at the captured size. To return to the Index window, click the close button on Image Viewer window.

5 Saving the image

Select the image you want to save by single-click on Index window, click File menu and Save Image As. In detail, refer to the instructions of Windows 95 or your computer. Input the name of the image and click the Save button.
6 Saving the images as an album
At the Index window, click File menu and Save Album As. Input the name of the album and click the Save button.
7 Utilizing the images file
You can make an album in HTML format by Video Navigator. You can make a post card or calendar with the image by MGI PhotoSuite SE. You can make animation by adding audio sound to the image by VideoWorks.
Letters of \ / : * ? < > ll cannot be used. You can select the image file format from DVF, JPEG and Bitmap when saving it. (See p.26 28.)

SEQUENTIAL CAPTURE

Sequential images can be captured. You can capture the best snap shot from fast action movie or utilize as material of animation.
Preferences for Sequential Capture
1 On the DV Controller window, click Preferences menu and Sequential Capture.
the number of capturing images 2 InputNumber of Frames column. into Number of 2 to 99 can be set.
3 Input the number for interval (capturing every what frames) into Interval column.
Number of 1 to 10 can be set.

4 Click OK button.

1 frame interval is equal to 1/30 second for NTSC*1 (1/25 sec. for PAL*2). NTSC *1: U.S.A.,(National Television System Committee) is a video signal system accepted in Japan and others. PAL (Phase *2: Europe and Alternating by Line) is a video signal system accepted in many countries of others.

Capturing Sequentially

1 Click Play button on DV Controller window. button. 2 Click Sequential Capturebe captured Sequential images will

into Index window.

Up to 99 snap shots can be captured into Index window without saving as an album file.
For your computers specification or use-situation, the captured images may not be agreed with the preferences. During sequential capture, do not move the window, change the size of window, operate the scroll bar and command the file menu. The captured images may not be agreed with the preferences occasionally. If the videotape is damaged, the captured images may not agree with the preferences.
USEFUL CAPTURING FUNCTION(cont.)

AUTOMATIC CAPTURE

You can capture images automatically according to your preferences.
Preferences for Automatic Capture
1 Click Play button on DV Controller window. 2 Click Automatic Capture button.
For your computers specification or use-situation, the captured images may not be agreed with the preferences. During automatic capture, do not move the window, change the size of window, operate the scroll bar and command the file menu. The captured images may not be agreed with the preferences occasionally. The captured images may not be agreed with the preferences because of damaged DV tape. This automatic capture function is not operated properly for the DV tape containing unrecord part.

Go To Time Code

The image at specified time code is captured. You can easily capture the periphery of the image captured already.
1 Check Go To Time Code button on Automatic Capture window. 2 Input numbers for hour, min, sec and frame into each column. 3 Click

button to execute.

Interval
Sequential images can be captured. This function is useful for fixed point-observation for a long time. You can watch the time compressed movie-like images using the slide-show function. Check Interval button 1 Capture window. on Automatic
2 Input number of images. the number 3 Input column. for min and sec into each 4 Click
If the index number in Index window has reached to 99, or if the DV tape has finished, the automatic capture stops automatically.

Record Date Index

The first image of each day can be captured when the videotape is recorded over several days. Index button 1 Check Record Date window. on Automatic Capture Click search the 2 of a day tobutton to direction orstart-point forward button to rewind direction.

This function is ineffective if date-data is not recorded on videotape or if the recording time is shorter than a minute.
USEFUL FUNCTION FOR VIEWING

SLIDE-SHOW

Preferences for Slide-Show
The display-interval for slide-show can be set. menu 1 Click PreferencesViewerand Image Viewer on Image window. that Set Minimum is not 2 Confirmbyinput the number boxdisplaychecked, for interval sec. Check Set Minimum box when you want to watch images quickly. You can set to 0 to 30 sec. The actual display-time is equal to the sum of the input-time and the time of display processing.

3 Click OK button.

You can watch the images on the Index window as slide-show. Slide Show button 1 ClickSlide Show. Or clickon Image Viewer window. View menu and Then the slide show will start. Slide-show, click the image 2 To stopon on slide-show. window. Stop displayed Or click button Image Viewer Slide-show stops automatically when menu or button is operated. 1
You can operate the slide-show function with the menu operation displayed by clicking the right button of mouse in Image Viewer window.

IMAGE CORRECTION

menu 1 Click PreferencesViewerand Image Viewer on Image window. displaying the image captured 2 Whenfast action movie, check Movefrom ment button. Then the images in the album will be corrected for camera shaking. When saving memory, check Field button. Otherwise check the None button.
The field function saves memory of your saving device as hard disk because the field image is formed with half data of the usual image.

SELECTING DISPLAY-SIZE

Image display-size can be selected from normal and full-display size.
1 To select the full-display size, click View menu, select Size and click Full Screen on Image Viewer window.
To select the normal size, click View menu, select Size and click Normal.
When the desktop of your computer is 640x480 pixels, the Full Screen cannot be selected.
USEFUL FUNCTION FOR VIEWING (cont.)

IMAGE-VIEWERS APPEARANCE

The appearance of Image Viewer window can be changed. The title bar and the menu bar and/or the tool bar can be hidden.

Deleting The Boarder

Click View menu and Boarder on 1 Viewerbar will disappear. boarderImage window. Then the and menu To return the boarder and menu bar, click right-button of your mouse and click Boarder in the menu window.

Deleting The Toolbar

menu and on Image 1 Click Viewand ControlToolbar containing Viewer window. Then the toolbar will disappear button the buttons on the toolbar is displayed. To return the toolbar, perform the same procedure. When clicking Window menu and Button on Image Viewer window, Control button containing the buttons on the toolbar is displayed. (See p.14.)
SELECTING A BACKGROUND COLOR

You can select the background color in Index window.
1 Click Preferences menu and Back Color on Index or Image Viewer window. 2 Select the desired background color by clicking the item. 3 Click OK button.
Images can be saved separately. It is necessary to set the save-preferences corresponding to the image format of JPEG, BMP and DVF.
PREFERENCES FOR JPEG FORMAT
JPEG images are saved with high-compression rate, so they are utilized for homepages of Internet.
1 Click Preferences menu and Save Image on Index or Image Viewer window. 2 Check JPEG button. 3 Select the image size by checking the desired size button.
If the movie is taken in wide mode, the image width is longer than the standard mode. The image width of wide mode is shown in ( ). JPEG quality by 4 Set the the JPEG Qualitypressing and sliding Slider. The JPEG quality becomes high by sliding to the right.
5 Select the image correction byorchecking the button: None, Movement Field.
Movement: Only blurred part is corrected. Field: The speed of display-processing becomes faster than Movement function because the image data of Field function is formed with half data of the usual image. You can confirm the status of the image by clicking Preview button.
6 Click OK button. 7 Perform the operation to save an image. (See p.18,29.)
PREFERENCES FOR BMP FORMAT
BMP images are general format for Windows system and adopted in many software programs.
1 Click Preferences menu and Save Image on Index or Image Viewer window. 2 Check Bitmap button. 3 Select the image size by checking the desired size button.
If the movie is taken in wide mode, the image width is longer than the standard mode. The image width of wide mode is shown in ( ). colors 4 Select the bitmapbutton. by checking the desired number
CHANGING THE IMAGE FORMAT (cont.)
PREFERENCES FOR DVF FORMAT
DVF is snapshot image format for digital movie. For DVF format, the captured image data is saved without changing the data.
1 Click Preferences menu and Save Image on Index or Image Viewer window. 2 Check DVF button. 3 Click OK button. 4 Perform the operation to save an image. (See p.18,29.)

SAVING INDEX-IMAGE

You can save the image separately from an album. Before saving, set the preferences in previous section.
1 Click the desired index-image in Index window.
To select multiple index-images, hold down the control key and click each index-image that you wish to save. To select multiple sequential indeximages, hold down the shift key and click the first and last index-images that you wish to save.
2 Click File menu and Save Image As.
3 Input a file name and click Save button.
When clicking Yes button for Save all Images with this default name? prompt, the serial number is added to the default name.

SAVING AN IMAGE (cont.)

SAVING IMAGE IN IMAGE VIEWER WINDOW
1 Click File menu and Save Image As in Image Viewer window. 2 Input a file name and click Save button.
ADDING IMAGE FILES TO INDEX WINDOW
You can add image files of BMP, JPEG and DVF format into Index window. To add the images captured from the DV device, see p.17.
1 Click File menu and Open.
2 Selectofthe desired image format from Files type column.
3 Select the desired file and click Open button.
You can select several files at a time.
You can add an image file into Index window from folders or explorer by drag & drop method. Refer to the instructions of Windows 95 or your computer. When JPEG or Bitmap images is added into Index window, the time code is not displayed. When any sized-JPEG or Bitmap image is added into Index window, it is changed into 720x480 pixels. The image that width-length ratio is not 4:3 is deformed to the ratio when adding it into Index window or saving it.

SAVING AS ALBUM

You can save the Index window as an album. Click Save Album 1 in Index window. button on the toolbar
2 Input the desired file name and click Save.
To save a modified album, select Save Album in the file menu.

COPYING INDEX-IMAGES

The image can be copied to the same Index window.
1 Click the image you wish to copy. down the control key. Click and 2 Holddown the leftwish to copy, then drag hold mouse button on the index-image you
it to the desired position.

DELETING AN INDEX-IMAGE

DELETING INDEX-IMAGE
You can delete and/or move the image in the Index window.
1 Click the image you wish to delete.
To select multiple index-images, hold down the control key and click each index-image that you wish to delete. To select multiple sequential indeximages, hold down the shift key and click the first and last index-images that you wish to delete.
2 Click Edit menu and Delete.

Or press the Del key.

3 Click Yes button for Delete ** Image(s)? prompt.
** shows the number of the selected index-images.

MOVING INDEX-IMAGES

The image can be moved in Index window.
1 Click the image you wish to move. down the 2 Click and holdindex-imageleft mouse to button on the you wish move, then drag it to the desired

position.

COPYING AN IMAGE
COPYING IMAGE INTO CLIPBOARD
The image displayed in Image Viewer window can be copied into the clipboard where the copy-data is saved temporarily.
1 Click Edit menu and Copy.
Or during pressing the control key, press the C key.
The image data copied into the clipboard is fixed in the size of 640x480 pixels for normalrecord mode and 848x480 pixels for wide-record mode.
PASTING IMAGE FROM CLIPBOARD

The image saved in the clipboard can be pasted into another application program. the data 1 Pasteetc. ofimageimagefrom clipboard on window the editor software and During pressing the control key, press the V key. In detail, refer to the software instructions.
This function may not operate if too many images are displayed at the same time. The image data copied into the clipboard is fixed in the size of 640x480 pixels for normalrecord mode and 848x480 pixels for wide-record mode. Close VideoNavigator after starting the image editor. If both programs are running at the same time, your computer may become unstable due to heavy memory consumption.

EDITING AN IMAGE

Click 1 ImageEdit menu and Open Editor on Viewer window.
You can start up software of image editor. Before using this function, the software of image editor must be installed.
For operation of the software, refer to the software instructions. The last installed image editor starts up when selecting Open Editor menu. This function applies the link function. Another program may be started up because settings of your conputer. The image file format is the same with settings of Preferences - Save Image. If DVF is set, this function is not operated. In Save Image setting, you should set to JPEG or Bitmap to use this function. After starting up the image editor, finish the Video Navigator. If both of the programs are running at a time, your computer may be unstable because much memory are consumed.
You can save the images in Index window as HTML. The file of HTML format can be viewed by Internet browser software.
SAVING IMAGES AS HTML FORMAT
1 Select several index-images from Index window if necessary. (See p.29.)
When the index-images are not selected, all of them are saved as an album.
2 Click File menu and Make HTML Album.
the name 3 Inputbutton. for HTML file and click Save album into 4 Input the title for HTML OK button. Title Input column and click HTML file and folder contained individual image files are saved. The HTML file and the folder become same name.
The images saved for HTML album are fixed in JPEG format and its quality 75. The back-color for HTML album becomes the same color with Index window when the back-color is set to Default or User Defined. Video Navigator cannot open HTML album. When moving the HTML file and the folder, keep the relationship of them. They are linked by relative directory-path link.
HTML album file 1 Open thebrowser software. using Internet HTML album may be utilized for homepage of Internet.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
The DV device is not detected.
Confirm that your comcoder is connected to the AC adapter correctly. Confirm that the DV cable is connected to your computer and comcorder correctly. Turn on the power of DV device before starting up the Video Navigator. When it is not detected after trying to connect by Retry Connection button on DV Controller window two or three times, turn off the power of your computer and DV device. Then confirm the connection between them and restart the computer. Confirm that 1394 A/V Device window operates properly after pressing Retry Connection button. Reattach the DV capture board to another PCI expansion slot.

HTML format.. pg.18, 36

Image Correction.. pg.23 Image Viewer button.. pg.12 Image Viewer window. pg.16 Index display section.. pg.13 Index image.. pg.13 Index window.. pg.12
JPEG.. pg.18, 26, 31, 35, 36 JPEG Quality Slider. pg.26
Last Image button.. pg.16
Movement (Image correction). pg.23, 26, 27
Next Image button.. pg.16
Open button... pg.12 Operation buttons for DV device.. pg.14 Open Editor menu.. pg.35

DV Video Navigator

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GR-DVL SERIES

HIGH-BAND DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERAS

MiniDV

The World Standard
For Digital Video Cameras
DIGITAL VIDEO +DIGITAL STILLS

Terminal

DIGITAL VIDEO

DIGITAL STILLS

A space-saving 2-in-1 unit thats easier to take on trips and ready to capture that magical moment on high-resolution digital video, or as digital data that can be directly downloaded to your PC.
Built-in Digital Still Camera Function
Lets you shoot VGA-sized digital still images which are stored on MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card. And getting those images to your PC is easy, since you can insert the memory card into a PC*, or connect directly to your computers USB terminal using the provided cable. Either way, once you transfer your shots, you can apply a variety of postproduction effects using the supplied software.
*Via optional PCMCIA card adapter or floppy disk adapter
Image Storage Capacity (Using 8 MB Card) Standard mode Approx. 200 Fine mode Approx. 100

GR-DVL557/555

Total Performance for a Digital World
s Built-in Digital Still Camera Function with removable memory s Digital NightScope s MiniDV Format with High-Band Processor s 800,000-Pixel CCD s PCM Stereo Sound s DV Input/Output (i.Link, IEEE1394 compliant) (GR-DVL557) s DV Output (i.Link, IEEE1394 compliant) (GR-DVL555) s Analogue Input (GR-DVL557) s USB High-Speed Interface s SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compatibility s 3.5" High-Resolution Amorphous Silicon LCD Colour Monitor s High-Resolution Colour Viewfinder s Built-in Auto Light s Image Transfer and Post Production with Provided Software Package

3.5" LCD

s Built-in Digital Still Camera Function with removable memory s Digital NightScope s MiniDV Format with High-Band Processor s 800,000-Pixel CCD s PCM Stereo Sound s DV Input/Output (i.Link, IEEE1394 compliant) (GR-DVL357) s DV Output (i.Link, IEEE1394 compliant) (GR-DVL355) s USB High-Speed Interface s SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compatibility s 2.5" High-Resolution Amorphous Silicon LCD Colour Monitor s Built-in Auto Light s Image Transfer and Post Production with Provided Software Package
Two-in-One Digital Advantage

GR-DVL357/DVL355

2.5" LCD
High Quality Picture and Sound
MiniDV Format with High-Band Processor
MiniDV is the de facto standard in digital video now, and will continue to be far into the future. In combination with JVCs Super High-Band Processor, MiniDV lets this digital video camera deliver a high resolution picture with 520 lines of horizontal resolution, and breathtaking colours with over 3 times the bandwidth of conventional analogue video.

800,000-Pixel CCD

This high-resolution CCD provides an excellent source for high quality images.

PCM Stereo Sound

Offers a choice of 2-channel (16-bit linear, 48 kHz) and 4-channel (12-bit nonlinear, 32 kHz) recording.
Versatile Multimedia Interfacing

DV Connector

This terminal (i.Link, IEEE 1394 compliant) enables digitalto-digital image transfer to a computer or another DV unit in native DV format. In addition to output, GR-DVL557/357/ 157 also offers DV input capability. (GR-DVL557) Lets you hook-up to an analogue camcorder or VCR and copy your old recordings over to digital. A great way to get your VHS tape collection into the digital age. Easy & Direct! (GR-DVL557/555/357/355) Enables high-speed transfer of digital still images to a USB-compatible personal computer. With USB Mass Storage Class support, the cameras icon is automatically mounted on your computer screen for easy access just by connecting the USB cable.
USB Cable OR PC Cable (RS-232C)

Analogue Input

SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compatibility (GR-DVL557/555/357/355)

USB Terminal

Just eject the memory card and load it into an optional Floppy Disk Adapter or PC Card Adapter for easy downloading to computer. An 8 MB MultiMediaCard comes provided. The optional SD Memory Card, a next-generation mainstream compact storage media, will ensure high-speed transferability of larger volumes of data. DCF* file format enables data exchange with products by third party manufacturers, and DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) support lets you easily specify how many prints of which shots you wish to make on compatible printers.

*Design Rules for Camera File Systems established by the Japan Electronic Industry Development Association.
Direct PC Connection (Serial) (GR-DVL450/157/150)
Simply connect the camcorder to your PCs serial port* and run the supplied JLIP software for computercontrolled capture of still images from your DV footage, or computer-controlled linear video editing to a connected video deck.
*RS-232C type connector on PC running Windows 95/98/2000 Professional/Me
J-Terminal (GR-DVL450/157/150) S-Video and A/V Output Terminals
Maximum User-Friendliness

Digital NightScope

Simulated Picture
300x Super Digital Zoom with Spline Interpolation
In addition to 10x optical zoom, youll have 300x digital zoom magnification. Spline Interpolation technology smoothes image contours to minimise jagged edges.
Boosts light sensitivity for a bright picture even in environments with minimal illumination.* And unlike infrared-based systems which OFF ON turn the image black-and-white and have limitations on their effective distance, Digital NightScope always gives you full colour, whether your subject is closeby or far away. Turn it on, and wake up the colours without awakening your subject.
*JVCs Digital NightScope combines digital slow shutter and image processing technology. With rapidly moving subjects, image trails may be displayed.

10x Optical Zoom

Picture Stabiliser
It recognises the users unique camerashake characteristics to eliminate shaky pictures more effectively.

300x Digital Zoom

Built-in Auto Light
Automatically turns on or off* depending on how bright the surrounding light is.
*Can also be turned ON/OFF manually.
High-Resolution Amorphous Silicon LCD Colour Monitor
This tiltable viewscreen allows high-angle overhead shooting in crowds, low-angle shots, and self-portraits when pointed forward. 2.5" (GR-DVL357/355/157/ 150) or 3.5" (GR-DVL557/555/450) LCD screen size.
Long-Time Recording Capability
In addition to the supplied 75 min. Lithium-ion battery pack, other high capacity batteries are available optionally including a 2.5-hour high-capacity battery as well as the 8 hr. 40 min. high-capacity battery kit VU-V856KIT.*
*Shooting time when using viewfinder shown.
High-Resolution Colour Viewfinder
(GR-DVL557/555/450) The high density colour LCD provides a clear, natural looking image.
High-Value Software Package includes these powerful applications:

[GR-DVL450/157]

JLIP Video Capture for capture of images onto a PC as BMP or JPEG data. JLIP Video Producer for PC-controlled linear video editing of up to 99 scenes while adding digital special effects and transitions.
Advanced Creative Capabilities

Snapshot Mode

You can freeze any scene on video tape, in a variety of styles many of which can also be enjoyed during playback.

[GR-DVL557/555/357/355]

USB Driver for image data transfer to/from a computer via USB cable.
[GR-DVL557/555/450/357/355/157]
Presto! Mr. Photo for image cataloguing, viewing and automatic Web page creation (HTML output). Presto! PhotoAlbum for decorating photos with various templates. Presto! ImageFolio for pro-style retouching with multi-layer mask support, custom layouts, and advanced special effects.
Digital Effects and Scene Transitions
In addition to recording, many of these pro-style special effects, wipes and fades can also be applied during playback.

Black & White

Mosaic Fader

Shutter Wipe

Slide Wipe
Presto! Mr. Photo JLIP Video Capture JLIP Video Producer

Presto! ImageFolio

Special Effects
Black & White* Sepia* Classic Film* Strobe* Video Echo* Cinema Twilight Sports (Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000) Snow Spotlight Squeeze Slow Shutter Variable-Speed Shutter (1/50,
1/120) *Applicable during playback

Presto! PhotoAlbum

EasyEdit with Multi-Brand Remote
Linear video editing using the camcorders internal Random Assemble Editing function that automatically copies up to 8 scenes in any order to many different brands of VCR*, while adding digital effects and scene transitions.
*For compatible brands please consult your JVC dealer.

Scene Transitions

White Fader Black Fader Black & White Fader Mosaic Fader Shutter Wipe(1) (2) Slide Wipe(1) (2) Door Wipe(1) Corner Wipe (1) (2) Window Wipe(1) (2) Scroll Wipe(1) (2) Dissolve(2)
Wipes from image to/from black screen. (2) Wipes from image to image. Certain effects and transitions cannot be used in tandem.
Digital Pinpoint Zoom to enlarge any part of the picture during playback. Manual Control of exposure, focus, white balance, and iris lock. Date/Time Display
s Digital NightScope s MiniDV Format with High-Band Processor s 800,000-Pixel CCD s PCM Stereo Sound s DV Output (i.Link, IEEE1394 compliant) s Direct PC Connection (Serial) s 3.5" High-Resolution Amorphous Silicon LCD Colour Monitor s High-Resolution Colour Viewfinder s Built-in Auto Light s Computerised Capture and Linear Editing with Provided Software Package

GR- DVL450

Beautiful Colour Viewing Convenience
Brilliant Performance Even in The Dark

GR-DVL157/DVL150

s Digital NightScope s MiniDV Format with High-Band Processor s 800,000-Pixel CCD s PCM Stereo Sound s DV Input/Output (i.Link, IEEE1394 compliant) (GR-DVL157) s DV Output (i.Link, IEEE1394 compliant) (GR-DVL150) s Direct PC Connection (Serial) s 2.5" High-Resolution Amorphous Silicon LCD Colour Monitor s Built-in Auto Light s Computerised Capture and Linear Editing with Provided Software Package (GR-DVL157)
Digital Video Camera Specifications
Item DV Format PCM Stereo Sound No. of CCD Pixels LCD Colour Monitor Colour Viewfinder Lens Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Aperture Focal Length (mm) Filter Diameter (mm) High-Band Processor High Resolution Digital Image Stabiliser Digital Still Camera Function Digital NightScope Long Play Random Assemble Editing Audio Dubbing Snapshot Modes Programme AE Sepia/Black&White/Classic Film/Strobe/Twilight/ Video Echo/Slow Shutter/High-Speed Shutter/Snow/ Spotlight/Cinema/Squeeze Scene Transition Fader Black/White/Black & White/Mosaic Wipe Shutter/Slide/Door/Corner/Window/ Scroll/Dissolve Playback Digital Zoom Playback Digital Effects Auto Light Multi-Brand Remote Control MultiMediaCard SD Card Ready Built-in Battery Charger Software JLIP Video Capture/JLIP Video Producer USB Driver Presto! Mr. Photo/Presto! PhotoAlbum/ Presto! ImageFolio DV Input/Output (IEEE 1394 compliant) Digital Still Output S-Video Input/Output Analogue Input/Output

GR-DVL150EG

GR-DVL157EG

GR-DVL450EG

GR-DVL355EG

GR-DVL357EG

GR-DVL555EG

GR-DVL557EG

1/4"/800000 2.5" 10x 300x F1.8 f=3.6 36.0 37
1/4"/800000 3.5"

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10x 300x F1.8 f=3.6 36.0 37

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q q q q q q q (8MB) q q

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Serial /q /q

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Provided Accessories

q q q q Software (CD-ROM)(GR-DVL557/555/357/355/450/157) q Multi-Brand Remote Control AC Power Adapter q Battery Pack (800 mAh) q Shoulder Strap USB Cable (GR-DVL557/555/357/355) q PC Connection Cable (GR-DVL450/157) MultiMediaCard (8 MB) (GR-DVL557/555/357/355) q AV Cable q Editing Cable

System Requirements for Provided Software
JLIP software (for GR-DVL450/157)
q q q q q q Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000 Professional/Me CPU: Intel Pentium class or higher RAM: 32 MB or more Free hard disk space: 20 MB or more Display adapter and display: 800 x 600 pixels or larger, 65,536 colours or more One free serial port, compatible with 9600 bps transmission rate, connectable to RS-232C terminal with 9-pin serial connector. (Recommended compatible with UART 16550A) q CD-ROM drive q Mouse (Windows compatible)

Optional Accessories

q HS-V14KITE* PC Software & Connection Cable Kit (includes JLIP and Presto! software) q GV-DV1000 DV Video Navigator Pack with DV Capture Board q VU-V856KIT/V840KIT High Capacity Battery Kit (Requires VC-VBN856 High Capacity Battery Cable) q VU-V856KBC/V840KBC High Capacity Battery Kit q AA-V40** AC Power Adapter/Charger q BN-VmAh (2 hr. 30 min.) Battery Pack q BT-V408KmAh (75 min.) Battery Pack, 60-min. Cassette Tape q BN-VmAh (4 hr. 20 min.) Battery Pack q CU-MMC08/MMC16 MultiMediaCard (8 MB/16 MB) q CU-VFSD50 Floppy Disk Adapter q CU-VPSD60 PC Card Adapter q CU-VUSD70 USB Reader/Writer q VC-VDV204/VDV206 DV Cable q GL-V0637 Wide Conversion Lens
*When using the HS-V14KITE, certain functions may not be available. Please consult your JVC dealer for details. **Usable only as Charger.
USB Driver (for GR-DVL557/555/357/355)

[For Windows]

q Microsoft Windows 98/2000 Professional/Me

[For Macintosh]*

q q q q Mac OS 8.5.1/Mac OS 8.6 Available USB port CD-ROM drive Mouse
*For Mac OS 9.0, please use the USB driver that is provided with the OS software.

Specifications

Format Power source Cassette Max. recording time (LP) Lens Viewfinder : DV (SD specifications) : DC 7.2 V (using battery) DC 11 V (using AC adapter) : Mini DV type : 90 min. (with 60-min. DV cassette) 120 min. (with 80-min. DV cassette) : F1.8, f = 3.6 36.0 mm, filter diameter 37.0 mm : Electronic with colour LCD (GR-DVL557/555/450) Electronic with black/white LCD (GR-DVL357/355/157/150)
Presto! Software (for GR-DVL557/555/357/355/450/157)
q Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT 4.0/2000 Professional q Free hard disk space: 140 MB or more [For Macintosh](for GR-DVL557/555/357/355) q Mac OS 7.5 or later environment on Power Macintosh q Free hard disk space: 100 MB or more and another 100 MB as virtual memory q CD-ROM drive q Mouse
E. & O. E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Certain accessories may not be available in certain areas. The system requirements information is not a guarantee that the software applications will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements. All photographs and screenshots in this catalogue are simulated. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All brand names and product names are trademarks, or trade names of their respective holders.

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