ENGLISH CONTENTS DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVP3 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 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 8 GETTING STARTED 9 – 18 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 19 – 26 VIDEO RECORDING ............. 20 – 22 VIDEO PLAYBACK ............... 23 – 26 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 27 – 38 D.S.C. RECORDING .............. 28 – 29 D.S.C. PLAYBACK ................
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 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.
EN 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.
EN 5 USE SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: •Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. •Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. •Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.
EN PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • Docking Station CU-V507U • Remote Control Unit RM-V717U • Memory Card 8 MB (Already inserted in the camcorder) • Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) • AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V100U • DC Cord • CD-ROM • Grip Belt • Battery Pack BN-V107U • AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) • Editing Cable •Strap NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter.
EN 7 How To Attach The Grip Belt How To Attach The Strap 1 Remove the pad and separate the two straps. 2 Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet, then pass the other end through the loop. 3 Repeat the same procedure to attach the strap to the other eyelet. and thread the strap 4 Connect the strap and through the buckle, then adjust the grip (墌 pg. 12). 5 Attach the pad. 1 Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet, then pass the other end through the loop.
EN AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). 䡲 Available when 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 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume. 䡲 “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off. 䡲 To cancel Automatic Demonstration: 1.
GETTING STARTED EN GETTING STARTED CONTENTS Power .................................................................. 10 – 11 Grip Adjustment ............................................................. 12 Viewfinder Adjustment .................................................... 12 Tripod Mounting ............................................................. 12 Date/Time Settings ......................................................... 13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................................
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Protruding part Battery pack POWER indicator CHARGE indicator To AC outlet Power 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 AC Power Adapter/Charger DC OUT connector Battery pack BN-V107U BN-V114U (optional) Charging time approx. 1 hr. 30 min. approx. 2 hr.
EN 11 USING THE BATTERY PACK 1 1 Notches 2 Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into the battery pack mount, then firmly push the end 2 of the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place as shown in the illustration. •To attach the battery firmly, align its two notches with the tabs on the camcorder. To Detach The Battery Pack. . . .... while sliding down BATT. RELEASE, detach it. BATT.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Grip Adjustment 1 2 3 Loosen the belt. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring. Be sure to tighten the belt to your preference. Viewfinder Adjustment Power Switch Lock Button 1 2 3 Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
EN SET/SELECT Button MENU Button +, – Button Power lamp Power Switch Lock Button Display W I PE / FADER PROGRAM AE W. BAL ANC E CAMERA MANUA L SYSTEM D I SPL AY DSC OF F – LCD / TV – AU T O – OF F D E C 25 ’01 5 : 30 PM RETURN CLOCK ADJ . 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. 44, 45).
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Loading/Unloading A Cassette Cassette holder cover Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out. PUSH HERE OPEN/EJECT Switch Erase protection tab* The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. •Do not touch internal components.
EN SET/SELECT Button MENU Button +, – Button Power lamp Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 3 4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Loading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder. Card Cover 1 2 3 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 4 Close the card cover. Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). Insert the memory card firmly clipped edge first. •Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. To Unload A Memory Card . . . .... in step 3 push the memory card, then the memory card comes out of the camcorder automatically.
EN 17 Picture Quality Mode Setting SET/SELECT Button MENU Button +, – Button The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE and STANDARD (in order of quality). 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 3 4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Operation Mode Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch. Power Switch Position (Manual): Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode.
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN 19 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS VIDEO RECORDING ............................................. 20 – 22 Basic Recording .............................................................. 20 Journalistic Shooting ........................................................ 21 Interface Shooting .......................................................... 21 Zooming ...................................................................... 21 Time Code .................................
VIDEO RECORDING EN Basic Recording Power Lamp VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Recording Start/ Stop Button Power Switch Lock Button NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power (墌 pg. 10) ● Grip Adjustment (墌 pg. 12) ● Viewfinder Adjustment (墌 pg. 12) ● Load A Cassette (墌 pg. 14) ● Recording Mode Setting (墌 pg.
EN 21 Journalistic Shooting In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward). Interface Shooting The person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180° so that it faces forward.
VIDEO RECORDING (cont.) EN 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. 69 – 73), time code is necessary.
VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 23 Normal Playback VOL. +/– VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Play/Pause Button (4/6) Power Switch Lock Button Speaker Stop Button (5) SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring (2/3) 1 2 Load a tape ( pg. 14). Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then 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. •Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left (2) to rewind, or to the right (3) to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode.
VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.) EN 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 only with A/V input connectors To TV or VCR TV White to AUDIO L IN* Red to AUDIO R IN* VCR Audio/Video cable (provided) Yellow to VIDEO IN * The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only. To AV OUT B.
EN 1 2 Make sure all units are turned off. 3 4 5 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( pg. 24). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 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 ....
VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.) EN Blank Search FOCUS/BLANK Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch Lock Button Stop Button (5) Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( pg. 22). 1 2 Load a tape ( pg. 14). 3 Press FOCUS/BLANK. •“BLANK SEARCH” appears blinking and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion.
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN 27 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS D.S.C. RECORDING .............................................. 28 – 29 Basic Shooting (Snapshot) ......................................... 28 – 29 D.S.C. PLAYBACK ................................................ 30 – 38 Normal Playback (Of Images) ................................................... 30 Auto Playback (Of Images) ......................................................
D.S.C. RECORDING EN VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button Basic Shooting (Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 10) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 12) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 12) ● Loading A Memory Card ( pg. 16) ● Picture Quality/Image Size Mode Setting ( pg.
EN PIN-UP Pin-Up mode* 29 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. 34) 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. 40, 42). The sound is no longer heard from the speaker.
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EN To view video clips ( pg. 61) stored in a memory card . . . … during normal playback of image, press SET/SELECT ( pg. 86 and 87, ! SET/SELECT Button) once to engage the video clip mode. “E-CLIP” appears. Then pressing 4/6 can allow you to view the video clips in the LCD monitor or viewfinder; video clips cannot be displayed on a connected TV. Total number • You can look for the desired file using Index Screen of files ( below and pg. 32).
D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) EN Index Playback INDEX Button +, – Button FOCUS/BLANK Button You can view or listen to the files (still images, video clips ( pg. 61), or sound effects ( pg. 56, 67)) stored in memory six at a time. Use this mode when looking for a file you wish to view or hear. 1 2 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Normal Playback” on pg. 30. 3 4 Press INDEX. The Index Screen appears.
EN VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. When a padlock mark is displayed next to the index number, that file cannot be deleted. 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. •A stored image file is displayed. To protect the image file . . . … go to step 2.
D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) EN Deleting Files VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. •A stored image file is displayed. To delete the image file . . . … go to step 2. To delete the video clip file. . . .
EN 35 TO DELETE THE DISPLAYED FILE MENU Button SET/SELECT Button +, – Button Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on page 34. 4 5 Press + or – to select “CURRENT” and press SET/ SELECT. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears. Press + or – to select “EXECUTE” and press SET/ SELECT. The currently displayed file is deleted. •If “CURRENT FILE IS PROTECTED” appears, the file is protected and cannot be deleted ( pg. 33).
D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) EN Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 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).
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch Lock Button EN TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS 1 2 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg. 36. 3 4 Press + or – to move the green frame to the image you wish to print and press SET/SELECT. 5 Press + to select “EXIT” and press SET/SELECT. Selection is complete. The Confirmation Screen appears. 6 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE” and press SET/ SELECT. The normal playback screen appears.
D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) EN Initializing A Memory Card VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch Lock Button MENU Button SET/SELECT Button +, – Button You can initialize a memory card anytime. After initializing, all files and data stored in the memory card, including those which have been protected, are cleared. 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
ADVANCED FEATURES EN 39 ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ............. 40 – 46 For Recording Menu ................................................ 40 – 43 For Playback Menu ................................................. 44 – 46 FOR RECORDING ................................................ 47 – 57 5-Second Recording ......................................................... 47 Program AE With Special Effects ................................. 48 – 49 Fade/Wipe Effects ....
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN MENU Button +, – Button SET/SELECT Button For Recording Menu This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( pg. 41 – 43). Power Switch 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
EN 41 Menu Screen Explanations WIPE/FADER Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 50, 51). PROGRAM AE Refer to “Program AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 48, 49). W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” ( pg. 55). REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference ( pg. 15). SOUND MODE 12 BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing audio dubbing.
EN USING MENUS FOR Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) MANUAL WIDE MODE OFF Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are appears. When using this cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual.
SYSTEM EN DISPLAY Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset. CAM RESET CANCEL SOUND IN MIC Enables sound input from camcorder’s stereo microphone, when Audio Dubbing ( pg. 66) is executed. “MIC” appears on the Audio Dubbing screen. D.SOUND Enables sound effect input recorded on the provided memory card, when Audio Dubbing ( pg. 67) is executed. “D. SOUND” appears on the Audio Dubbing screen.
EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) MENU Button SET/SELECT Button +, – Button Power Switch The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp (墌 pg. 73). 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. 2 3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
EN MEMORY DISPLAY SYSTEM Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) 45 Display ON SCREEN setting: SP 46 12B I T / SOUND1 For playback sound, tape speed and tape running during video playback. Each setting is linked with “ DISPLAY” or “ SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ” (墌 pg. 42, 43). The parameters are the same as in the description on pg. 42, 43. IMAGE 100-0001 6 For type of file, directory, file name, index number and total number during D.S.C. playback. 墌 pg.
EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) Playback Sound During 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. 44, 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.
FOR RECORDING EN 47 5-Second Recording Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for video recording. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Recording Start/ Stop 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 3 4 5 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
FOR RECORDING (cont.) EN IMPORTANT: Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects (墌 pg. 50, 51). If an unusable mode is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. MENU Button SET/SELECT Button +, – Button Power Switch Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. 2 3 4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
EN SHUTTER (Variable Shutter Speed) 1/60 – The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/100 – The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th 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) This setting allows fastmoving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback.
FOR RECORDING (cont.) EN 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. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene. IMPORTANT: Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects (墌 pg. 48, 49). If an unusable Fade/ Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.
EN 51 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK FADER — B.W MOSAIC Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. 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.
FOR RECORDING (cont.) EN Snapshot (For Video Recording) MENU Button SET/SELECT Button This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. +, – Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. 2 3 4 5 Press MENU.
EN Focus detection zone While focusing on a further subject 53 While focusing on a nearer subject Manual focus indicator FEATURE: Auto Focus PURPOSE: The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2”) 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. •When illumination is low.
FOR RECORDING (cont.) EN Exposure Control Iris Lock Manual exposure control 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 is bright. Use this function in the following situations: • When shooting a moving subject.
EN 55 White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors 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 color/tint reproduction. Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.
FOR RECORDING (cont.) EN Digital Sound Effects MENU Button INDEX Button +, – Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 12 sound effects (EXPLOSION, SIREN, LAUGHTER, RACE CAR, DOOR BELL, BUZZER, FANFARE, APPLAUSE, CHEERS, BOING, SCREAM and JEERS) prestored in the provided memory card can be dubbed onto a tape. SOUND EFFECT MODE SELECTION Power Switch 1 2 SET/SELECT Button D.
EN 57 SOUND EFFECT RECORDING 6 Press D.SOUND during recording. The “ ” moves and the selected sound effect is recorded onto the tape. •The sound effect cannot be heard from the speaker during recording. Use a headphone set to hear the sound effect. To cancel recording the sound effect midway . . . ... press D.SOUND again. The camcorder stops recording the sound effect. D.SOUND Button NOTES: ● Sound effects can also be used for Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 67). ● Sound effects can also be selected during D.S.
DUBBING EN Dubbing To A VCR To S-VIDEO OUT To AV OUT Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) S-Video cable (optional) To AUDIO, VIDEO* IN To S-VIDEO IN TV VCR 1 2 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 24 and 25.
EN 59 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. [To use this camcorder as a player] Open the connector cover. Core filter To DV IN/OUT To DV IN/ OUT DV cable (optional) Video unit equipped with DV connector 1 Make sure all units are turned off.
DUBBING (cont.) EN VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. 1 2 Load a memory card (墌 pg. 16) and cassette (墌 pg. 14). 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Press + or – to select “ VIDEO” and press SET/SELECT. The VIDEO Menu appears.
EN E-MAIL CLIP REC Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 61 Dubbing Moving Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card (E-Mail Clip Recording) You can make video clips from recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via e-mail. Play/Pause Button (4/6) SNAPSHOT Button 1 2 Load a memory card (墌 pg. 16) and cassette (墌 pg. 14). 3 Press 4/6 to start video playback, then press E-MAIL CLIP REC to engage the Record-Standby mode.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT EN 1 3 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. Tab Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size batteries. See “General Battery Precautions” ( pg. 93).
2 4 6 8 1 0 3 5 7 9 @ $ ^ * ) EN 63 ! # % & ( Functions Buttons 1 Infrared beam transmitting window 2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons 3 DISPLAY Button 4 SHIFT Button 5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons Left/Right Buttons 6 REW Button 7 FADE/WIPE Button 8 EFFECT ON/OFF Button 9 EFFECT Button 0 PAUSE IN Connector ! START/STOP Button @ MBR SET Button # SNAPSHOT Button $ Up Button INSERT Button % Down Button A. DUB Button ^ PLAY Button & FF Button * STOP Button ( PAUSE Button ) R.A.
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: To allow slow-speed search in either direction during video playback. OPERATION: Remote sensor Zoom Buttons Up Button SHIFT Left or SLOW Rewind Button Down Button PLAY PAUSE STOP Right or SLOW Forward Button Normal playback Press T 1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press SLOW (9 or 0) more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 5 minutes (approx.
EN PLA Y BACK E F F E C T OF F 1 2 3 4 5 C L A S S I C F I LM MONO T ON E SEP I A S T ROB E V I D EO E CHO PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu 65 FEATURE: Playback Special Effects PURPOSE: To allow you to add creative effects to the video 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.) Audio Dubbing Display 6e MIC Audio Dub Standby mode The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( pg. 41). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-bit 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. 24). Speaker Stereo microphone Remote sensor PHONE connector A.
EN Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects Display 6e Audio Dub Standby mode D.SOUND Sound effect indication APPLAUSE MENU Button INDEX Button 67 +, – Button SET/SELECT Button D.SOUND Button PLAY PAUSE STOP 1 2 3 4 Load the provided memory card ( pg. 16) and perform step 1 and 2 of page 66. 5 Press INDEX to access the sound effects Index Screen. Press + or – to select the desired sound effect and press SET/SELECT. 6 Press PLAY (4) to begin Audio Dubbing.
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert Editing 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. Display 6w NOTES: ● Before performing the following steps, make sure that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 43, 45). ● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
EN 69 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).
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 24 and 25. 1 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 . . . To AV OUT ... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector. To EDIT A VCR other than above . . . ... connect the editing cable to the remote control’s PAUSE IN connector.
EN SELECT SCENES Program IN 1–– –– : –– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 T I ME CODE TOTAL 71 MODE OUT ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Random Assemble Editing Menu –– : –– 0 0 : 00 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s 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.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR IN 00 : 2 5 1 2 07 : 18 3 – – 0 3 : 33 09 : 30 4 15 : 55 5 6–– –– : –– 7 8 T I ME CODE TOTAL ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ OUT MODE 02 : 05 –– 08 : 31 – – – – 05 : 53 13 : 15 16 : 29 – – – – Random Assemble Editing Menu 16 : 30 9 : 39 Remote Sensor START/STOP PAUSE R.A.EDIT ON/OFF VCR REC STBY 11 12 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).
EN For More Accurate Editing Program 1 IN 1–– –– : –– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 T I ME CODE TOTAL MODE OUT ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Random Assemble Editing Menu –– : –– 0 0 : 00 – Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR.
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS EN [A] Using USB cable USB cable (optional) To USB To USB connector PC OR [B] Using DV cable DV cable (optional) To DV IN/OUT Core filter Open the connector cover. Connection To A Personal Computer [A] Using USB cable This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software. [B] Using DV cable It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector by using software equipped with the PC or commercially available software.
EN 75 Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Connection to the GV-DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This function is called Digital Dubbing ( pg. 59), which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration. Open the connector cover.
REFERENCES EN REFERENCES CONTENTS DETAILS .................................................................... 77 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 78 – 83 USER MAINTENANCE ................................................... 84 INDEX .............................................................. 85 – 92 Docking Station .............................................................. 85 Controls, Connectors And Indicators ............................. 86 – 87 Indications ......
DETAILS ITEMS EN 77 NOTES ➪ Power ❍ Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. ❍ Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack. ❍ Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 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/Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 79 CORRECTIVE ACTION 9. In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed. 9. • The 5-Second mode is set to “ANIM.” in the Menu Screen. 9. • Select “5S” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 47). 10. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 10. • The Squeeze mode is selected. 10. • Disengage the Squeeze mode ( pg. 42). 11. The color of Snapshot looks strange. 11. • The light source or the subject does not include white.
EN SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 18. The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work. 18. • The last selected editing scene is ending. • At the end of the last selected scene for editing, the Power Switch was set to “OFF”. • The power is off. 18. • Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording. The effects are then automatically activated ( pg. 50).
EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 81 CORRECTIVE ACTION 22. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated. 22. • When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter. 22. • If you want the lighting to look more natural, set “GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 41). 23. There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated. 23.
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 33. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink. 33. • 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. 33. • Re-read the sections covering Fade/Wipe effects, Program AE with special effects and “DIS” ( pg. 41, 48 – 51). 34. Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. 34.
EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 42. The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints). 42. 43. An unusual mark appears. 43. 83 CORRECTIVE ACTION ———— 42. • Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage ( pg. 84). ———— 43. • Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor/viewfinder indications ( pg. 88 – 92). 44. An error indication (E01 — E06) appears. 44. • A malfunction of some kind has occurred.
USER MAINTENANCE EN After Use Cleaning The Camcorder 1 2 1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. 2 Open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor. 3 4 5 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper. Turn off the camcorder.
INDEX Docking Station EN 85 1 2 3 4 5 1 Multi Connector The Docking Station can be connected with this camcorder through this connector. Never touch it with your hand or hit it with a hard object; if the pins are damaged, the connectors will become unusable due to contact failure. 2 Screw .................................................. 墌 pg. 25 3 Headphone Connector [PHONE] ......... 墌 pg. 66 No sound is output from the speaker when headphones are connected to this connector.
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators EN 1 2 3 e 4 5 8 9 6 7 t y 0 !@ # u i r W p E R T Y ( $ % ^ & U I Q o ) q w * O P
EN 87 Controls Connectors 1 E-MAIL CLIP REC Button ...................... 墌 pg. 61 2 MENU Button ...................................... 墌 pg. 40 3 •+, – Button ........................................ 墌 pg. 40 • LCD Monitor Brightness Control [MONITOR BRIGHT +, –] ................. 墌 pg. 20 4 •Power Zoom Ring [T/W] ................... 墌 pg. 21 • SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring [2/3] ....................................... 墌 pg. 23 5 •Recording Start/Stop Button ............... 墌 pg. 20 • Play/Pause Button [4/6] ...
INDEX Indications EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 1 2 3 4 5 P 6 LP 50 min REC 5S 6w SOUND 12B I T 20 : 5 5 ! 0 9 8 7 1 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. (墌 pg. 42) 2 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. (墌 pg. 50, 51) 3 Rotates while the tape is running. (墌 pg. 20) 4 Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). (墌 pg. 15) 5 Displays the tape remaining time. (墌 pg. 20) 6 • “REC” appears during recording. • “PAUSE” appears during Record-Standby mode.
EN 89 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 9 0 1 2 5 40 x W PHOTO 3 4 6 7 ! T 3 @ BR I GHT JAN 1 0 ’ 0 1 1 0 : 0 0 AM 8 $ 1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”. (墌 pg. 18) 2 Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted. (墌 pg. 41) 3 Appears when the optional flash attached to the info-shoe is ready. 4 Appears when the white balance is adjusted. (墌 pg. 55) 5 • : Appears when backlight compensation is used.
INDEX Indications (cont.) EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 1 2 3 4 5 1 2B I T / SOUND 1 L S P 64 MIC B L ANK SEARCH VO L UME DEC 2 5 ’ 0 1 1 0 : 0 0 AM 20 : 21 : 25 7 8 6 1 Displays the sound mode. (墌 pg. 44, 46) 2 Displays the Blank Search mode. (墌 pg. 26) Displays the selected Digital Sound Effect. (墌 pg. 32, 56) 3 Displays the tape speed. (墌 pg. 15) 4 Appears while a tape is running.
EN 91 Warning Indications Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is loaded. CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT TAPE! TAPE END DIFFERENT FORMATTED TAPE (墌 pg.
EN Indications INSERT ERROR! INDEX Indications (cont.) Function ● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. (墌 pg. 68) ● Appears if INSERT (w) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. (墌 pg. 68) COPYING FAILED ● Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder.
CAUTIONS EN When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas other than the USA 䡲 The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
EN 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, initialization, 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 center 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.
TERMS EN A F AC Power Adapter/Charger ................. 墌 pg. 10, 11 Animation ................................................ 墌 pg. 41 Audio Dubbing ......................................... 墌 pg. 66 Auto Date ................................................. 墌 pg. 43 Auto Focus ................................................ 墌 pg. 53 Auto Playback ........................................... 墌 pg. 30 Auto Shut off ....................................... 墌 pg. 20, 29 Fade-In/Out .................
EN 97 P T Picture Quality Mode ................................ 墌 pg. 17 Picture Wipe/Dissolve ......................... 墌 pg. 50, 51 Playback Special Effects ............................ 墌 pg. 65 Playback Zoom ......................................... 墌 pg. 64 Power Switch Position .............................. 墌 pg. 18 Printer ....................................................... 墌 pg. 75 Program AE With Special Effects ......... 墌 pg. 48, 49 Protecting Files .......................................
SPECIFICATIONS EN Camcorder For 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 LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker : DC 6.3 V DC 7.2 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger) (Using battery pack) : Approx. 4.1 W : Approx. 5.0 W : 43 mm x 115 mm x 80 mm (1-3/4" x 4-9/16" x 3-3/16") (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in) : Approx.
EN 99 For Connectors AV Video output Audio output DV Input/output : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V100U Power requirement U.S.A. and Canada Other countries Power consumption Output Charge VTR Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz : 23 W : : : : DC 7.2 V , 1.2 A DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A 68 mm x 44 mm x 110 mm (2-11/16" x 1-3/4" x 4-3/8") Approx. 255 g (0.
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