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CONTENTS

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 7 GETTING STARTED BASIC RECORDING
Recording On Tape. 18 Recording On Memory Card. 21 Recording On Tape And Memory Card. 22

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

BASIC PLAYBACK

GR-DV3000

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Playback From Tape.. 25 Playback From Memory Card. 26
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ADVANCED FEATURES CONNECTIONS
Basic Connections.. 54 Advanced Connections. 56

DUBBING

Dubbing To A VCR.. 58 Dubbing From A VCR.. 59 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector. 60 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card.. 61
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame Playback and Playback Zoom.. 64 Playback Special Effects. 65 Random Assemble Editing. 66 For More Accurate Editing.. 70 Insert Editing.. 71 Audio Dubbing.. 72
TROUBLESHOOTING USER MAINTENANCE INDEX

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.
Jack Box.. 81 Controls, Connectors And Indicators. 82 Indications... 84
CAUTIONS TERMS SPECIFICATIONS

LYT0884-001B

Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.
Using This Instruction Manual
All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you.. refer to the Index ( pgs. 81 88) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 89 through 91 before use.
.. read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

NOTES:

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

CAUTION:

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSCtype color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/ viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the JVC BNV408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/ Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.) When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

The AA-V40U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be used with: AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada, AC 110 V 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz in other countries. CAUTION (applies to the AA-V40U) TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION (sapplique lAA-V40U) POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Caution: (applies to Jack Box)
To reduce the risk of fire, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service person.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

ATTENTION:

Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference.
INSTALLATION 1. Grounding or Polarization
A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

To remove the shutter sound, BEEP on pg. 30. If Snapshot recording is not possible, PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed. If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 38) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks. If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON ( pg. 29), the Stabilizer will be disabled. To dub images recorded on a tape to a memory card, pg. 61. The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to / in the Menu Screen ( pg. 31). / in the If REC SELECT is set to DSC Menu Screen, still images are recorded on the memory card as well (640 x 480 pixels). During playback as well, all snapshot modes except Nega mode are available when COPY is set to OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 32). When a headphone set is connected to the PHONE connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape.
FULL Snapshot mode with no frame*

NEGA Nega mode*

PIN-UP Pin-Up mode
FRAME Snapshot mode with frame*
* There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
BASIC RECORDING Recording On Memory Card
SNAPSHOT Button Power Switch
Basic Shooting (Snapshot)
You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots.
You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Power ( pg. 8) Grip Adjustment ( pg. 10) Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 10) Loading A Memory Card ( pg. 13) Picture Quality/Image Size Setting ( pg. 16)
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY, 2 Press SNAPSHOT.
Image Size Displays the image file size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280 (1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480) ( pg. 16). Shooting icon Appears and blinks during shooting. Card icon Appears during shooting and blinks when (SD a memory card is not loaded: Memory Card) or (MultiMediaCard).
then set the Power Switch to or while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The image is recorded on the memory card. To check how the image looks before recording it on the memory card, press SNAPSHOT halfway and hold. appears and stops blinking when the captured image is focused. To cancel it, release SNAPSHOT. To record it on the memory card, press SNAPSHOT fully. Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame. To Delete Unwanted Still Images.. when unwanted still images are stored in the memory card or its memory is full, refer to Deleting Files ( pg. 50) and delete unwanted still images. To Remove The Shutter Sound.. when you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set BEEP to OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 28, 30). The sound is no longer heard from the speaker.

TITLE SELECTION

Load the provided memory card ( pg. 13). Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock button located on the switch.

INDEX Button MENU Wheel

2 Press INDEX so that the Title Index screen
3 Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired title,

then press it.

Title Index Screen
appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select SYSTEM and press it.
5 Rotate the MENU wheel to select TITLE W/ and
press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select the desired mode by rotating the MENU wheel and press it. BACKGRND : Superimposes the title/frame with its white background. IMAGE : Superimposes the title/frame over images. Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice. Selection is complete.

TITLE RECORDING

7 Press TITLE during recording. The selected title/
frame is recorded. Press TITLE again to turn off the title/frame.
Title Impose can also be used for dubbing. You can delete unwanted titles/frames ( pg. 50, Deleting Files) or protect important ones from accidental erasure ( pg. 49, Protecting Files). A title/frame created on a PC can be transferred to a memory card using the provided software. Transferred titles/frames are displayed from Title Index number 10, and they can be used together with the titles/frames on the provided memory card. For details on creating/ transferring titles/frames, refer to the software instructions.

Protecting Files

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files.
then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. A stored file is displayed. If you want to select another type of file. go to step 3. If not. go to step 4.
appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the type of file: IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP ( pg. 46), SOUND ( pg. 45) or TITLE ( pg. 48). Then press the MENU wheel in. The selected type of file is displayed. appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select PROTECT, then press it. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired mode. CURRENT : Protects the currently displayed file. PROT.ALL : Protects all files stored on the memory card. Press the MENU wheel in. The PROTECT Screen appears. If you selected CURRENT in step 5, press 2 or 3 to select the desired file. Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it. To cancel protection, select RETURN.

3 Press SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT Screen 4 Press the MENU wheel in. The Menu Screen 7
MENU Wheel SELECT Button Display
MENU PROTECT DELETE DPOF PR I NT NO. RESET FORMAT D I SPLAY END
If the mark appears, the currently displayed file is protected. When the memory is initialized or corrupted, even protected files are deleted. If you do not want to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and save them.

PROTECT

ME NU CURRENT PROT. AL L CANC. AL L RETURN

TO REMOVE PROTECTION

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 4 above. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired mode. CURRENT : Removes protection from the currently displayed file. CANC.ALL : Removes protection from all files stored on the memory card. Press the MENU wheel in. The PROTECT Screen appears. If you selected CURRENT, press 2 or 3 to select the desired file. Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it. To cancel selection, select RETURN.

P ROTECT

PROTECT Screen

PROTECTED RETURN

Deleting Files
Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once.
then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. A stored file is displayed. If you want to select another type of file. go to step 3.

If not. go to step 4.

appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the type of file: IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP ( pg. 46), SOUND ( pg. 45) or TITLE ( pg. 48). Then press the MENU wheel in. The selected type of file is displayed. Press the MENU wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select DELETE, then press it. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired mode. CURRENT : Deletes the currently displayed file. ALL : Deletes all files stored on the memory card. Press the MENU wheel in. The DELETE Screen appears. If you selected CURRENT in step 5, press 2 or 3 to select the desired file. Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it. If the mark appears, the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted ( pg. 49). To cancel deletion, select RETURN.
MENU Wheel SELECT Button Display Menu Screen

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 9). To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, set the camcorders Power Switch to or , then set your TV to the appropriate input mode. Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on. If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture. If no image is displayed or no sound is heard from the TV, set S/AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 32). When a cable is connected to the AV or PHONE connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Power Switch
CONNECTIONS Advanced Connections
Connection To A Personal Computer
This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC via DV or USB connection as shown in the illustration.
1 Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the
appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.
3 If you are using the USB connection, set the
VIDEO/MEMORY switch to MEMORY. Only the still images stored on the memory card can be transferred to a PC. while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the PC. Refer to the instruction manual of the software on how to transfer a still image to the PC. If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered on, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.
4 Turn the camcorders Power Switch to

To DV IN/OUT

To USB

Core filter

5 When finished, turn off the PC first, then the

camcorder.

DV cable (optional) USB cable (provided)

To USB connector

To DV connector

PC with DV connector

USB-equipped PC
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. It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 9). Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder. The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and provided 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, or use the DV cable provided with the capture board. The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using.

Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting ( pg. 29).
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card.
appears. Rotate it to select The VIDEO Menu appears.

VIDEO and press it.

COPY and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate it to select IMAGE and press it. Selection is complete. Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice. The normal playback screen reappears.

OF F I MAGE NAVI GATION

6 To select a video image to be dubbed, start
playback by pressing 4/6. At the moment you find the image you wish to dub, press it again to engage Still Playback.
7 To start dubbing, press SNAPSHOT. The selected
image is stored on the memory card. blinks during dubbing.
MENU Wheel VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.)
If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 7 when a memory card is not loaded, the message COPYING FAILED is displayed. If an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode ( pg. 30) 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 (provided) ( pg. 65). Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible.

Installing The Batteries

The remote control uses two AAA (R03) size batteries. See General Battery Precautions ( pg. 89).
1 Remove the battery compartment cover while
pushing up the tab as illustrated.
2 Insert two AAA (R03) size batteries in the

correct direction.

3 Re-attach the battery compartment cover.
Insert the minus () end first.
Infrared beam transmitting window ( pg. 63)
When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beams approximate effective area for indoor use is 5 m (16 ft). The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

Remote sensor

0 ! @ $ ^ * ) # % & (
Functions Buttons 1 Infrared beam transmitting window 2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons 3 DISPLAY Button 4 SHIFT Button 5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons

PLAY EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF

VCR (Recording deck)

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. Before operation, make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control ( pg. 62).

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

MBR SET
1 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.
2 Make sure the VCRs power is on. Then, while

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND NAME GE BRAND CODE VCR BRAND NAME PHILIPS PANASONIC BRAND CODE
holding SHIFT, 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 for this one). You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
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.
HITACHI JVC A B C MAGNAVOX

MITSUBISHI NEC PHILIPS

SANYO SHARP SONY

1 ` 5 ` 9 1

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.

TOSHIBA ZENITH

MAKE CONNECTIONS
Also refer to pg. 54 and 55.
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.
Connector cover** To EDIT To S-VIDEO

A VCR other than above.

.. connect the editing cable to the remote controls PAUSE IN connector.
Audio/Video cable (provided)
2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. Set the
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO, then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

r Files stored on the memory

card cannot be deleted.

Files stored on the memory card are protected.

Menu Screen.

Set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen ( pg. 31, 32). Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor ( pg. 18, 19).
t Time code does not appear. TIME CODE is set to OFF in the y Images on the LCD monitor In places subject to low temperaappear dark or whitish. ture, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this happens, the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder. When the LCD monitor's fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. monitor causes it to become hot. This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed. Certain Fade/Wipe effects, certain modes of Program AE with special effects, DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. finder are made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %)
u The rear of the LCD monitor The light used to illuminate the LCD Close the LCD monitor to turn it off
is hot. or set the Power Switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down. Re-read the sections covering Fade/Wipe effects, Program AE with special effects and DIS ( pg. 29, 36 39).

i The indicators and the

image color on the LCD monitor are not clear.

o The LCD monitor or

viewfinder indications blink.
p Colored bright spots appear The LCD monitor and the viewall over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
Q During recording, sound

cannot be heard.

The optional headphones are not connected to the headphone connector. The sound volume of the headphone connector was not adjusted appropriately. The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted to during playback. The Power Switch is set to . or
Connect the optional headphones to the headphone connector ( pg. 82, 83). Adjust the sound volume during playback ( pg. 25).
W Play, Rewind and FastForward functions do not work.
Set the Power Switch to ( pg. 25). Set the Power Switch to ( pg. 26). Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.
E A memory card cannot be

played back.

The Power Switch is set to or . The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO. Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO mode. The cassette holder cover is open.
R The tape is moving, but

there is no picture.

Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for tape playback ( pg. 54, 55). Close the cassette holder cover ( pg. 12).

( pg. 19)

INSERT ERROR! <CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB> MEMORY IS FULL
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ( pg. 71) Appears if INSERT (w) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE. ( pg. 71) Appears when the memory cards memory is full and shooting is not possible. Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder. Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card: when no memory card is loaded. when the memory card's memory is full. when the memory card is not formatted. ( pg. 61) Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card. Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialized. Initialize the memory card. ( pg. 51) Appears if there are no image files stored on the memory card when you attempt memory card playback. Appears if there are no video clip files stored on the memory card when you attempt memory card playback. ( pg. 46) Appears if there are no sound files stored on the memory card when you attempt to use digital sound effects. ( pg. 45) Appears if there are no title/frame files stored on the memory card when you attempt to use titles/frames. Appears when you attempt to use titles/frames during tape playback. Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is corrupted. Appears when a file in a format other than MP3 is selected. Appears when you attempt to record on a copy-protected SD Memory Card. Appears when you attempt Memory Card menu operation with a copyprotected SD Memory Card loaded. The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. 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, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

COPYING FAILED

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
AC Power Adapter/Charger.. pg. 8, 9 Analog Input.. pg. 32, 59 Animation.. pg. 29 Audio Dubbing.. pg. 72 Auto Date.. pg. 31 Auto Focus.. pg. 24 Auto Playback.. pg. 26 Auto Shut off.. pg. 19, 21, 25
Fade-In/Out.. pg. 36, 37 Fast-Forward The Tape. pg. 25 5-second recording mode.. pg. 35 Frame-By-Frame Playback.. pg. 25, 64
Gain Up.. Grip Adjustment..

pg. 29 pg. 10

Backlight Compensation.. pg. 40 Battery Low.. pg. 87 Battery Pack.. pg. 8, 9, 89 Beep.. pg. 30 Blank Search.. pg. 44 Brighten The LCD Monitor. pg. 18 Built-in Clock's Lithium Battery.. pg. 11
Icons... pg. Index Playback.. pg. 27 Index Screen.. pg. 27 Initialize A Memory Card.. pg. 51 Insert Editing.. pg. 71 Interface Shooting.. pg. 19 Iris... pg. 40 Iris Lock.. pg. 40
Channels (Left/Right).. pg. 33 Charge The Battery Pack.. pg. 8 Cinema... pg. 30 Classic Film.. pg. 39 Clean The Camcorder.. pg. 80 Connections.. pg. 9, 54 60, 67

Journalistic Shooting..

pg. 19
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications. pg. Load A Tape.. pg. 12
Darken The LCD Monitor.. pg. 18 Date/Time Display. pg. Date/Time Settings.. pg. 11 Deleting Files... pg. 50 Demonstration Mode. pg. 7, 31 Digital Sound Effect.. pg. 45 Digital Zoom.. pg. 22, 29 DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer).. pg. 29 Diopter Adjustment.. pg. 10 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). pg. 52 Dubbing.. pg. 58 61
Manual Focus... pg. 24 Memory Card.. pg. 13, 90 Menu Screen, CAMERA.. pg. 29 Menu Screen, DISPLAY. pg. 31, 32 Menu Screen, DSC. pg. 16, 31 Menu Screen, MANUAL. pg. 29, 30 Menu Screen, SYSTEM. pg. 30, 32 Menu Screen, VIDEO.. pg. 32 Monotone.. pg. 39 Motor Drive Mode.. pg. 20 MultiMediaCard.. pg. 13, 90
E-Mail Clip Recording.. pg. 46 Erase Protection... pg. 12 Exposure Control.. pg. 40
NAVIGATION function.. Night-Alive...

pg. 42 pg. 38

Picture Quality/Image Size. pg. 16 Picture Wipe/Dissolve.. pg. 68 Playback Special Effects.. pg. 65 Playback Zoom.. pg. 64 Power Switch Position.. pg. 14 Program AE With Special Effects.. pg. 38, 39 Protecting Files.. pg. 49 Provided Accessories.. pg. 6
Tally... pg. 30 Tele Macro.. pg. 30 Time Code. pg. 23, Title Impose.. pg. 48 Tripod Mounting.. pg. 10 Twilight... pg. 39

Unload A Tape..

Random Assemble Editing. pg. Record-Standby.. pg. 18 Recording Mode.. pg. 15 Remote Control.. pg. 62 Reset... pg. 31 Rewind The Tape.. pg. 25

pg. 12 pg. 14

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position..
WebCam... pg. 57 White Balance.. pg. 41 Wide Mode.. pg. 30 Wind Cut... pg. 30 Wipe In/Out.. pg. 36, 37
SD Memory Card.. pg. 13, 90 Self-Recording.. pg. 19 Self-Timer... pg. 34 Sepia... pg. 39 Set Remote Control/VCR Code. pg. 66 Shuttle Search.. pg. 25 Shutter Speed.. pg. 39 Slow-Motion Playback.. pg. 25, 64 Snapshot.. pg. 20, 21 Snapshot Mode.. pg. 20 Snow... pg. 39 Sound Mode. pg. 29, 32, 33 Speaker Volume.. pg. 25 Specifications.. pg. 94, 95 Sports.. pg. 39 Spotlight.. pg. 39 Squeeze.. pg. 30 Still Playback.. pg. 25 Strobe.. pg. 39

Zooming..

pg. 22

Camcorder

General
Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off Dimensions (W x H x D) : DC 6.3 V DC 7.2 V

SPECIFICATIONS

(Using AC Power Adapter/Charger) (Using battery pack)

Weight

Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker
: Approx. 4.3 W : Approx. 5.4 W : 76 mm x 90 mm x 194 mm (3" x 3-9/16" x 7-11/16") (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in, without the lens hood) : Approx. 660 g (1.4 lbs) (without cassette, memory card and battery) Approx. 740 g (1.7 lbs) (incl. cassette, memory card and battery) : 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) : 35% to 80% : 20C to 50C (4F to 122F) : 1/3.6" CCD : F 1.2, f = 4.5 mm to 45 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens : 52 mm : 3.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system : Electronic viewfinder with 0.44" color LCD : Monaural

Digital Video Camera

Format Signal format Recording/Playback format : : : : DV format (SD mode) NTSC standard Video: Digital component recording Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit) : Mini DV cassette : SP: 18.8 mm/s LP: 12.5 mm/s : SP: 80 min. LP: 120 min.
Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette)
Digital Still Camera Function
: SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard : Still image : JPEG (compatible) Moving image : MPEG4 (compatible) File size : Still image : 4 modes (1600 x 1200 pixels, 1280 x 960 pixels, 1024 x 768 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels) Moving image : 2 modes (240 x 176 pixels, 160 x 120 pixels) Picture quality : 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD) Approximate number of storable images (with the provided memory card [16 MB]) FINE : 84 (640 x 480 pixels), 40 (1024 x 768 pixels), 25 (1280 x 960 pixels), 16 (1600 x 1200 pixels) STANDARD : 255 (640 x 480 pixels), 125 (1024 x 768 pixels), 84 (1280 x 960 pixels), 54 (1600 x 1200 pixels) For other memory cards, pg. 17. Storage media Compression system

EN Connectors

AV Video output Video input Audio output Audio input DV Input/output PHONE Headphone output PRINTER : : : : 1 V (p-p), 75 , analog 0.5 V (p-p) 2.0 V (p-p), 75 , analog 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analog, stereo 300 mV (rms), 50 k, analog, stereo

f Picture does not appear on

the LCD monitor.

g When the image is printed
from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
This is not a malfunction.

h When the camcorder is

connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate.
The DV cable was plugged/ unplugged with power turned on.
Turn the camcorders power off and on again, then operate it.

j The memory card cannot

be removed from the camcorder.
Push in the memory card a few more times ( pg. 13).
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ENGLISH

CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 7 GETTING STARTED BASIC RECORDING
Recording On Tape. 18 Recording On Memory Card. 21 Recording On Tape And Memory Card. 22

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

BASIC PLAYBACK

GR-DV3000

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Playback From Tape.. 25 Playback From Memory Card. 26
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ADVANCED FEATURES CONNECTIONS
Basic Connections.. 54 Advanced Connections. 56

DUBBING

Dubbing To A VCR.. 58 Dubbing From A VCR.. 59 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector. 60 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card.. 61
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame Playback and Playback Zoom.. 64 Playback Special Effects. 65 Random Assemble Editing. 66 For More Accurate Editing.. 70 Insert Editing.. 71 Audio Dubbing.. 72
TROUBLESHOOTING USER MAINTENANCE INDEX
Jack Box.. 81 Controls, Connectors And Indicators. 82 Indications... 84

CAUTIONS TERMS

INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

LYT0940-001A

Power Switch

Dubbing From A VCR
[To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder]
Make sure all units are turned off, then connect the camcorder and the VCR as shown in the illustration. Also refer to pg. 54 and 55.
Set SOUND MODE to 12 BIT or 16 BIT and REC MODE to SP or LP in the Menu Screen depending on your preference ( pg. 32). Set the camcorders Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Turn on the VCRs power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. Set S/AV INPUT to ON in the Menu Screen to engage the analogue input mode ( pg. 32). camcorder to engage the Record-Pause mode. AV. IN appears on the screen. Engage the VCRs Play mode, then engage the Still Playback mode when you have found a spot just before the edit-in point.

Connector cover**

To S-VIDEO

S-Video cable (provided)

Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided)
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the 8
To Audio, Video* and S-Video connectors
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder to engage the Record mode. rotates on the screen. Engage the VCRs Play mode. To stop dubbing, press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder so that stops rotating, then engage the VCRs Stop mode.
Cable Adapter (not provided) If your VCR has a SCART connector, use a commercially available output cable adapter.
9 Repeat steps 6 through 8 for additional editing.
Set S/AV INPUT back to OFF in the Menu Screen to disengage the analogue input mode ( pg. 32).
To use an output cable adapter (commercially available), refer to its instructions. It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 9). Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure. It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.

VCR (Playback deck)

NOTES:
* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. ** When connecting the cables, open this cover.