ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 7 GETTING STARTED 8 – 17 BASIC RECORDING DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DV3000 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html For Accessories: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/ 18 – 24 Recording On Tape ............................... 18 Recording On Memory Card ................... 21 Recording On Tape And Memory Card ......
EN 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 . . . .....
EN 3 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 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.
EN AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V40EA, AA-V40A, AA-V40SH or AA-V40ED S-Video cable Audio Cable (for connection of optional headphones) Shoulder Strap PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Remote Control Unit RM-V717U DC Cord Lens Hood (Already attached to the camcorder 墌 pg. 5) CD-ROM Jack Box CU-V504U Editing Cable Lens Cap (墌 pg. 5 for attachment) AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) Battery Pack BN-V408U Audio/Video Cable (ø3.
EN How To Detach/Attach The Lens Hood To detach: Turn the lens hood counterclockwise. The provided lens hood helps block out glare when shooting under bright sunlight, the same way professional photographers do. Threading To attach: Align the lens hood with the camcorder’s lens and screw it in clockwise. How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
EN How To Use Audio Cables When using an optional headphones, connect to the provided Audio cable (with a core filter attached), then connect the Audio cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.
EN AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). 䡲 Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder. 䡲 Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.
EN GETTING STARTED Power Battery pack BN-V408U, BN-V416U or BN-V428U To AC outlet AC Power Adapter/ Charger This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.
EN 9 USING THE BATTERY PACK 1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 1. 1 2 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place 2. 2 • If the battery pack is attached with its mark set in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur. To Detach The Battery Pack . . . ..... slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding down BATT. RELEASE to detach it. BATT.
EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Lever 1 Separate the Velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp Recording Start/Stop button the grip. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference.
EN Power Switch 11 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 (墌 pg. 31, 32). Power Lamp 1 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 lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 Press the MENU wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Lock Button 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ DISPLAY”.
EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Erase protection tab* Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Make sure the window side is facing out. PUSH HERE Cassette holder 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. • Do not touch internal components. 2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.
EN 13 Loading A Memory Card Card Cover The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder. 1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). 3 Insert the memory card clipped edge first. • Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. 4 To close the card cover, push it until you hear a click. To Unload A Memory Card . . . ..... in step 3 push the memory card, which then comes out of the camcorder automatically.
EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) To turn on the camcorder, first set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Operation Mode Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch.
EN 15 Recording Mode Setting Power Switch Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Power Lamp 1 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 lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 Press the MENU wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ CAMERA” and press it. The CAMERA Menu appears.
EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Power Switch Picture Quality/Image Size Setting The Picture Quality/Image Size can be selected to best match your needs. Refer to the chart on page 17 for your selection. Power Lamp 1 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 lights and the camcorder turns on. 2 Press the MENU wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
EN 17 STORAGE CAPACITY The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality and size as well as the composition of the subjects in the images.
EN BASIC RECORDING Recording On Tape NOTE: Power lamp You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Power Switch ● Power (墌 pg. 8) ● Grip Adjustment (墌 pg. 10) ● Viewfinder Adjustment (墌 pg. 10) ● Load A Cassette (墌 pg. 12) ● Recording Mode Setting (墌 pg. 15) Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress) 1 Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Press PUSH OPEN, open the LCD monitor and set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
EN 19 NOTES: ● 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. ● The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface Shooting. It will appear in the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is in the lock position, and it will appear on the LCD monitor when fully extended. ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.
EN BASIC RECORDING Recording On Tape (cont.) Snapshot (For Tape Recording) SNAPSHOT Button This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION Power Switch 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. Lock Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.
BASIC RECORDING Recording On Memory Card EN 21 Basic Shooting (Snapshot) SNAPSHOT Button Power Switch You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. NOTE: Lock Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Image Size Displays the image file size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280 (1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480) (墌 pg. 16). Shooting icon Appears and blinks during shooting.
EN BASIC RECORDING Recording On Tape And Memory Card Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 1x W FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T 10x W T 20x W T 40x W T To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display 10x W Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. 䡲 The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action.
EN 23 NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 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 (墌 pg. 66 – 70), time code is necessary.
EN BASIC RECORDING Recording On Tape And Memory Card (cont.) Focus detection zone While focusing on a further subject While focusing on a nearer subject FEATURE: Auto Focus PURPOSE: The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): • When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
BASIC PLAYBACK Playback From Tape Speaker EN 25 1 Load a tape (墌 pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then Stop Button (5) Rewind Button (2) Play/Pause Button (4/6) Fast-Forward Button (3) Power Zoom Lever (VOLUME) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch) set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. To start playback, press 4/6. • To stop playback, press 5.
EN BASIC PLAYBACK Playback From Memory Card Normal Playback Stop Button (5) Rewind Button (2) Play/Pause Button (4/6) Fast-Forward Button (3) Power Switch 1 Load a memory card (墌 pg. 13). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”, 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. 3 Press SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT Screen appears.
EN SELECT Button 27 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. 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of “Normal Playback”. 2 Press INDEX. The Index Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to move the frame to the MENU Wheel INDEX Button INFO Button Selected file 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 Press the MENU wheel in. The selected file is displayed.
EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT For Recording Menu Power Switch This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings (墌 pg. 29 – 31). 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. 2 Press the MENU wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
EN 29 Menu Screen Explanations FADER/WIPE Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” (墌 pg. 36, 37). PROGRAM AE Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” (墌 pg. 38, 39). W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” (墌 pg. 41). REC MODE Allows you to set the tape recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference (墌 pg. 15).
EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) 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 appears. When using this mode, refer and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual.
DISPLAY SYSTEM EN TITLE W/ Refer to “Title Impose” (墌 pg. 48). NAVIGATION Refer to “NAVIGATION Function” (墌 pg. 42). SOUND IN Refer to “Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects” (墌 pg. 73). E-CLIP REC Refer to “E-Mail Clip Recording” (墌 pg. 46). CAM RESET CANCEL Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset. EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory-preset. ON SCREEN LCD Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen.
EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch For Playback Menu The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp (墌 pg. 70). 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Lock Button MENU Wheel Recording Start/Stop Button SOUND MODE 12B I T MODE SYNCHRO REC MODE BLANK S RCH COPY NAV I . DE L . S / AV I N P UT and press it twice to close the Menu Screen.
EN 33 Playback Sound During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on pg. 32, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE STEREO Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. SOUND L Sound from the “L” channel is output in stereo.
EN ADVANCED FEATURES Self-Timer Power Switch Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding the final touch to a memorable picture. SNAPSHOT Button 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. • You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180° so that it faces forward and view yourself while selfrecording with the viewfinder pushed back.
EN Power Switch 35 5-Second Recording Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for tape recording. SNAPSHOT Button 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. 2 Press the MENU wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
EN ADVANCED FEATURES (cont.) IMPORTANT Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects (墌 pg. 38, 39). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. 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.
EN 37 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. 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. WIPE — CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
EN ADVANCED FEATURES (cont.) NOTES: ● 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” (墌 pg. 38, 39). • “GAIN UP” in the CAMERA Menu (墌 pg. 29). • “DIS” in the MANUAL Menu (墌 pg. 29). ● 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.
EN 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. SPORTS (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000)*1 This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slowmotion playback.
EN ADVANCED FEATURES (cont.) Exposure Control Iris Lock Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is overly dark or the subject light. Press EXPOSURE. The exposure control indicator appear. Use this function in the following situations: • When shooting a moving subject.
EN 41 White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction. Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.
EN ADVANCED FEATURES (cont.) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) SNAPSHOT Button NAVIGATION Function The NAVIGATION Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card. TO MAKE THUMBNAIL IMAGES DURING TAPE RECORDING 1 Load a memory card (墌 pg. 13) and cassette (墌 pg. 12). Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button. 2 Press the MENU wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
EN IMPORTANT • Be sure to always use the same tape and memory card together as they were during recording; otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognize Tape and Memory Card IDs to perform NAVIGATION function properly. • Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are loaded when the following messages appear: “NO ID ON TAPE OR CARD”, “UNABLE TO USE NAVIGATION”, “THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT COMPATIBLE”.
EN ADVANCED FEATURES (cont.) Power Switch Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption (墌 pg. 23). 1 Load a tape (墌 pg. 12). Set the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO” and set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Press the MENU wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Lock Button Stop Button (5) Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ then press it. The VIDEO menu appears.
EN VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) 45 Digital Sound Effects 12 sound effects (EXPLOSION, SIREN, LAUGHTER, RACE CAR, DOOR BELL, BUZZER, FANFARE, APPLAUSE, CHEERS, BOING, SCREAM and JEERS) pre-stored on the provided memory card can be dubbed onto a tape. SOUND EFFECT MODE SELECTION 1 Load the provided memory card (墌 pg. 13) and a cassette (墌 pg. 12).
EN ADVANCED FEATURES (cont.) E-Mail Clip Recording You can make video clips from real-time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via e-mail. Power Switch TO MAKE VIDEO CLIPS FROM REAL-TIME CAMERA IMAGE Recording Start/Stop Button 1 Load a memory card (墌 pg. 13). Set the VIDEO/ Lock Button MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock button located on the switch.
EN Power Switch 47 TO MAKE VIDEO CLIPS FROM RECORDED VIDEO FOOTAGE 1 Load a memory card (墌 pg. 13) and cassette (墌 pg. 12). Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Select the image size (墌 pg. 46, steps 2 through 4 of “TO MAKE VIDEO CLIPS FROM REAL-TIME CAMERA IMAGE”). Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button Stop Button (5) Play/Pause Button (4/6) 3 Press 4/6 to start tape playback. 4 Press E-MAIL.
EN ADVANCED FEATURES (cont.) Title Impose TITLE Button A selection of titles/frames stored on the provided memory card can be superimposed. TITLE SELECTION 1 Load the provided memory card (墌 pg. 13). Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock button located on the switch. INDEX Button 2 Press INDEX so that the Title Index screen appears. MENU Wheel 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired title, then press it. 4 Press the MENU wheel in.
EN 49 Protecting Files Power Switch The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. 1 Load a memory card (墌 pg. 13). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”, 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. Lock Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) 3 Press SELECT.
EN ADVANCED FEATURES (cont.) Deleting Files Power Switch Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. 1 Load a memory card (墌 pg. 13). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”, 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. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Lock Button If not . . . go to step 4.
EN 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.
EN ADVANCED FEATURES (cont.) Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) Power Switch 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.
EN Fast-Forward (3) Button Rewind Button (2) 53 TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS 1 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg. 52. 2 Rotate the MENU wheel to select “CURRENT” and press it. Selection is complete. The DPOF Screen appears. 3 While “2” and “3” are displayed on the screen, press 2 or 3 so that the image you wish to print appears. 4 Rotate the MENU wheel to move the highlight bar MENU Wheel to the SHEETS number indication and press it.
EN CONNECTIONS Basic Connections These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors NOTE: Jack Box (provided) 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.
EN 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration (墌 pg. 54). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual. 4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode. To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV . . . • Date/Time .....
EN CONNECTIONS Advanced Connections VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Power Switch 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”.
EN Power Switch VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) 57 Using The Camcorder As A WebCam This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection. 1 Make sure all necessary software (provided) are installed in your PC and all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the USB cable. 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY” To USB and set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”, then turn on the PC. • “Web CAMERA” appears on the screen.
EN DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR Power Switch [To use this camcorder as a player] 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 54 and 55. 2 To AV Connector cover** To S-VIDEO Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. 3 Set “S/AV INPUT” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (墌 pg.
EN 59 Dubbing From A VCR Power Switch [To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder] 1 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. 2 Set “SOUND MODE” to “12 BIT” or “16 BIT” and To AV “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP” in the Menu Screen depending on your preference (墌 pg. 32). 3 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ Connector cover** To S-VIDEO ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
EN DUBBING (cont.) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from this camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. [To use this camcorder as a player] 1 Make sure all units are turned off.
EN Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button 61 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. 1 Load a memory card ( pg. 13) and cassette ( pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button. 3 Press the MENU wheel in. The Menu Screen Lock Button appears. Rotate it to select “ The VIDEO Menu appears. VIDEO” and press it.
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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. 1 3 Tab Installing The Batteries + – The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size batteries. See “General Battery Precautions” ( pg. 89). 2 + – 1 Remove the battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated.
EN 1 0 2 4 6 8 63 ! 3 5 @ $ ^ * 7 9 # % & ( ) Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to the camera position (“ ” or “ ”). 1 Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal. 2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out ( pg.
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: To allow slow-speed search in either direction during tape playback. OPERATION: Remote sensor 1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press SLOW (9 or 0) more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 5 minutes (approx. 20 seconds with an 80-minute cassette) in Slow Rewind or approx. 5 minutes in Slow Forward, normal playback resumes. To stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (4).
EN PLAYBACK EF FEC T OF F 1 2 3 4 PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu 65 FEATURE: Playback Special Effects PURPOSE: CLASS I C F I LM MONOTONE SEP I A STROBE To allow you to add creative effects to the tape playback image. OPERATION: 1) To start playback, press PLAY (4). 2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears. 3) Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT.
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 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).
EN 67 MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 54 and 55. 1 A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector . . . ..... connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. To AV Connector cover** To S-VIDEO 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 . . . To EDIT ..... connect the editing cable to the remote control’s PAUSE IN connector.
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Programme IN 1–– –– : –– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 T I ME CODE TOTAL SELECT SCENES OUT MODE ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s Random Assemble Editing Menu remote sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control. The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears. 5 If using a Fade/Wipe at the beginning of the scene, press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.
EN 69 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 11 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). 12 Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) For More Accurate Editing Programme 1 IN 1–– –– : –– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 T I ME CODE TOTAL MODE OUT ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Random Assemble Editing Menu 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.
EN 71 Insert Editing Display You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The original audio remains unchanged. 6w NOTES: ● Before performing the following steps, make sure that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 31, 33). ● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Audio Dubbing Display 6e Audio Dub Standby mode The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( pg. 29). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. ● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make connections ( pg. 54). 1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then press PAUSE (6).
EN Display 6e Audio Dub Standby mode 73 Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects 1 Load the provided memory card ( pg. 13) and perform step 1 and 2 of page 72. D . SOUND 2 Press the MENU wheel in. The Menu Screen EXP LOS I ON appears. 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ and press it. SYSTEM”, 4 Power Switch Rotate the MENU wheel to select “SOUND IN”, and press it. Rotate the MENU wheel to select “D.SOUND” and press it. 5 Press the MENU wheel in twice.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
EN SYMPTOM 7 The cassette will not load properly. 8 The memory card will not load properly. 9 In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed. 0 Snapshot mode cannot be POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION • The cassette is in the wrong position. • The battery’s charge is low. • Set it in the right position ( pg. 12). • Install a fully charged battery ( pg. 8, 9). • The memory card is in the wrong position. • Set it in the right position ( pg. 13).
EN SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES * During R.A.Edit, the Picture • The last selected editing scene is Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work. ending. • At the end of the last selected scene for editing, the Power switch was set to “OFF”. • The power is off. ( Scene transition does not • When using “Picture Wipe/Dissolve” ( pg. 68), there is a delay of a fraction of a second between the previous record stop-point and the Dissolve start-point.
EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES t Time code does not appear. • “TIME CODE” is set to “OFF” in the Menu Screen. 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 colours differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder.
EN SYMPTOM Q During recording, sound cannot be heard. W Play, Rewind and FastForward functions do not work. E A memory card cannot be played back. R The tape is moving, but there is no picture. T The LCD monitor image is distorted. TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION • The optional headphones are not connected to the headphone connector. • The sound volume of the headphone connector was not adjusted appropriately.
EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES P An unusual mark appears. ———— a An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears. s An error indication (E03 or E04) appears. d The charger indicator on the AC Power Adapter/ Charger does not light. f Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor. g When the image is printed connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate. • Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor/ viewfinder indications ( pg. 84 – 88).
EN USER MAINTENANCE After Use Cleaning The Camcorder 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of 1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette. 2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor. 3 Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder. • Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically.
INDEX Jack Box EN 81 5 1 3 1 DC Input Connector [DC IN] ............... 墌 pg. 9 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector .................................... 墌 pg. 56, 57 3 S-Video Input/Output Connector [S-VIDEO] ................................... 墌 pg. 54, 67 2 4 4 Edit Connector [EDIT] ....................... 墌 pg. 67 Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing ........ 墌 pg. 66 – 70 5 Multi Connector The Jack Box can be connected with this camcorder through this connector.
EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators o 1 2 p Q W 6 R 3 rty E 4 OFF 7890! 5 PLAY i T @#$%^ u E Y s d f w I O P U q & g e a ) ( *
EN t PRINTER Connector Controls 1 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ............................. • Speaker/Headphone Volume Control [VOLUME] ........................................... 8 9 0 墌 pg. 25 Power Switch [ , , , OFF] ....... 墌 pg. 14 Recording Start/Stop Button .................. 墌 pg. 18 Lock Button ............................................ 墌 pg. 14 Dioptre Adjustment Control ................... 墌 pg. 10 • Stop Button [5] .................................... 墌 pg. 25 • Programme AE Button [PROG.
EN INDEX Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Recording Only 1 3 456 2 7 8 L P 1 0 0min REC 6w Anim. SOUND 1 2 B I T 1 Appears when “NAVIGATION” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 42) 2 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. (墌 pg. 36, 37) 3 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. (墌 pg. 30) 4 5 Rotates while the tape is running. 6 Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). (墌 pg. 15) 7 8 Displays the tape remaining time.
EN 85 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Tape And Memory Card Recording 9 0 1 2 4 6 40 x W ! T PHOTO 3 5 7 @ 3 EXPLOS I ON 1 0 . 01 . 02 10 : 0 0 8 % # $ 1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”. (墌 pg. 14) 9 Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during zooming. (墌 pg. 22) 2 Appears when Night-Scope is engaged. (墌 pg. 38) 0 Appears during zooming. 3 Appears when the optional flash attached to the info-shoe is ready. Appears during Self-Timer recording. (墌 pg.
EN INDEX Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback 1 2 34 5 S P 64 12 B I T / SOUND 1 L 6w 1 2 3 Displays the sound mode. 4 5 Displays the tape speed. 6 7 Displays the date/time. BLANK SEARCH VOLUME 2 5 . 12 . 02 10 : 0 0 116 : 21 : 25 8 7 6 8 (墌 pg. 32, 33) (墌 pg. 44) Displays the Blank Search mode. Appears while the captured image is being stored as a thumbnail image in the memory card. (墌 pg. 43) (墌 pg. 15) Appears while a tape is running.
EN 87 Warning Indications Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted blinks. As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. (墌 pg. 12) Appears when no tape is loaded.
EN INDEX Indications (cont.) Indications INSERT ERROR! Function ● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. (墌 pg. 71) ● Appears if INSERT (w) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. (墌 pg. 71) MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card’s memory is full and shooting is not possible.
CAUTIONS EN General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly, the batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones. Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, the batteries can leak or explode. 1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 62. 2. Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified. 3.
EN CAUTIONS (cont.) 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 . . . ...
EN 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.
EN A AC Power Adapter/Charger ....................... 墌 pg. 8, 9 Analogue Input ...................................... 墌 pg. 32, 59 Animation .................................................... 墌 pg. 29 Audio Dubbing ............................................. 墌 pg. 72 Auto Date .................................................... 墌 pg. 31 Auto Focus .................................................. 墌 pg. 24 Auto Playback ............................................. 墌 pg. 26 Auto Shut off ..........
EN P Picture Quality/Image Size .......................... 墌 pg. 16 Picture Wipe/Dissolve ................................. 墌 pg. 68 Playback Special Effects ............................. 墌 pg. 65 Playback Zoom ........................................... 墌 pg. 64 Power Switch Position ................................. 墌 pg. 14 Programme AE With Special Effects ..... 墌 pg. 38, 39 Protecting Files ........................................... 墌 pg. 49 Provided Accessories ...................................
EN SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker : DC 6.3 V DC 7.2 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger) (Using battery pack) : Approx. 4.3 W : Approx. 5.
EN 95 Connectors AV Video output Video input Audio output Audio input DV Input/output PHONE Headphone output PRINTER : : : : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue 0.5 V (p-p) – 2.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo 300 mV (rms), 50 kΩ, analogue, stereo : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant : ø3.
EN GR-DV3000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED ®Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. COPYRIGHT© 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
