Master Page: Cover1 GR-DVP7U_00-Cover.fm Page 2 Tuesday, March 5, 2002 11:49 AM ENGLISH Automatic Demonstration 8 GETTING STARTED 9 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVP7 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 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 26 ADVANCED FEATURES 37 REFERENCES 80 TERMS 102 For Accessories: http://www.jvc-victor.co.
Master Page: Left-Safety GR-DVP7U_02-08.fm Page 2 Monday, March 4, 2002 7:38 PM 2 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 are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. ● Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
Master Page: Right-Safety GR-DVP7U_02-08.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:23 PM 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 (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.
Master Page: Left-Safety GR-DVP7U_02-08.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:23 PM 4 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.
Master Page: Right-Safety GR-DVP7U_02-08.fm Page 5 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:23 PM EN USE 1. Accessories 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.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_02-08.fm Page 6 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:23 PM 6 EN Provided Accessories ● AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V100U ● Remote Control Unit RM-V717U ● USB Cable ● Memory Card 8 MB (Already inserted in the camcorder) ● Battery Pack BN-V107U ● CD-ROM ● S/AV/Editing Cable ● Strap (墌 pg. 7 for attachment) ● DC Cord ● AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) ● Editing Extension Cable ● Grip Belt (墌 pg.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_02-08.fm Page 7 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:23 PM EN How To Attach The Grip Belt How To Attach The Strap 1) Remove the pad and separate the two straps. 1) Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet, then pass the other end through the loop. 7 2) Thread one end of the strap g through the eyelet, then pass the other end through the loop. g h 2) Attach the screw to the tripod mounting socket. To tighten the screw firmly, use a coin, etc.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_02-08.fm Page 8 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:23 PM 8 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 “A” or “M” and no cassette is in the camcorder. 䡲 Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily.
Master Page: Right-SecCover GR-DVP7U_09-17.fm Page 9 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:37 PM EN 9 GETTING STARTED CONTENTS Power ..................................................................................................10 Grip Adjustment .....................................................................................12 Viewfinder Adjustment ...........................................................................12 Tripod Mounting ..............................................................
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_09-17.fm Page 10 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:37 PM 10 EN GETTING STARTED 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. ● If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one. ● For other notes, 墌 pg. 81.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_09-17.fm Page 11 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:37 PM EN Using The Battery Pack A Notches B BATT. RELEASE Switch 1 Align the battery pack’s two notches with the tabs on the camcorder’s battery pack mount. 2 Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into the battery pack mount. 3 Firmly push the end 2 of the battery pack until it locks into place.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_09-17.fm Page 12 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:37 PM 12 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment 1 2 Loosen the belt. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch and Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring. Be sure to tighten the belt to your preference. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_09-17.fm Page 13 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:37 PM EN Tripod Mounting Align the screw on the tripod with the camcorder’s mounting socket. Then tighten the screw. ● Some tripods are not equipped with studs. 13 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder While using the LCD monitor: Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Open the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270º (90º downward, 180º upward). While using the viewfinder: Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_09-17.fm Page 14 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:37 PM 14 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Operation Mode VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position 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. POWER Lamp VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch VIDEO: Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ / ” (墌 pg.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_09-17.fm Page 15 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:37 PM EN 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. 38, 48) SET/SELECT Button 15 5 Press + or – to select “CLOCK ADJ.”, and press SET/SELECT. The parameter for “Month” is highlighted. 6 Press + or – to input the month, and press SET/ SELECT. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and minute. MENU Button +, – Button CLOCK ADJ .
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_09-17.fm Page 16 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:37 PM 16 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Loading A Cassette /Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 2 3 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. Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_09-17.fm Page 17 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:37 PM EN Loading A Memory Card /Unloading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase. 17 To protect valuable files (available only for SD Memory Card)… Write/erase protection tab Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of “LOCK”. This prevents the memory card from being recorded over.
Master Page: Left-SecCover GR-DVP7U_18-25.fm Page 18 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:46 PM 18 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS VIDEO RECORDING ..................................................................................... 19 Basic Recording ....................................................................................... 19 Tape Remaining Time ............................................................................... 19 Zooming ........................................................
Master Page: Right-Heading0 GR-DVP7U_18-25.fm Page 19 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:46 PM VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power (墌 pg. 10) ● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 16) POWER Lamp VIDEO/MEMORY Switch EN 6 19 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_18-25.fm Page 20 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:46 PM 20 EN VIDEO RECORDING (cont.) Zooming Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Zoom In Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring towards “T”. Zoom Out Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring towards “W”. ● The further you turn the Power Zoom Ring, the quicker the zoom action.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_18-25.fm Page 21 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:46 PM EN 21 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.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DVP7U_18-25.fm Page 22 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:46 PM 22 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK To control the speaker volume… Press VOL. + to turn up the volume, or VOL. – to turn down the volume. Normal Playback VOL. +/– VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Play/Pause Button (4/9) Power Switch Still Playback Pauses during video playback. 1) Press 4/9 during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_18-25.fm Page 23 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:46 PM EN Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption. (墌 pg. 21) FOCUS/BLANK Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch Lock Button Stop Button (8) 1 2 3 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16) 4 During Stop mode, 5 press FOCUS/BLANK.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_18-25.fm Page 24 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:46 PM 24 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.) Connections To A TV Or VCR These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_18-25.fm Page 25 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:46 PM EN 1 2 Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. (墌 pg. 24) 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 5 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.
Master Page: Left-SecCover GR-DVP7U_26-36.fm Page 26 Monday, March 4, 2002 3:36 PM 26 EN DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS D.S.C. RECORDING ...................................................................................... 27 Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ............................................................... 27 D.S.C. PLAYBACK ........................................................................................ 28 Normal Playback Of Images .....................
Master Page: Right-Heading0 GR-DVP7U_26-36.fm Page 27 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 6:01 PM D.S.C. RECORDING EN 27 0 Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) A You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power (墌 pg. 10) ● Loading A Memory Card (墌 pg. 17) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button 1 2 3 Slide down the lens cover.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DVP7U_26-36.fm Page 28 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 6:01 PM 28 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_26-36.fm Page 29 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 6:01 PM EN Playback Of Video Clips You can view video clips (墌 pg. 60) stored in the memory card. 1 2 3 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17) 4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. ● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or SOUND) which has been played back at the last time is displayed. 5 If the image playback (IMAGE) or the digital sound playback (SOUND) screen appears, press SET/SELECT.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_26-36.fm Page 30 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 6:01 PM 30 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) Index Playback Of Files You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want. 1 For Index Playback of image files, perform 1 – 6 in “Normal Playback Of Images” (墌 pg. 28). For Index Playback of video clip files, perform 1 – 6 in “Playback Of Video Clips” (墌 pg. 29).
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_26-36.fm Page 31 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 6:01 PM EN Removing On-Screen Display 1 Perform steps 1 – 6 of “Normal Playback Of Images” (墌 pg. 28). 2 3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 4 31 Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Press + or – to select “n DISPLAY”, and press SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears. Power Switch Press + or – to select “OFF”, and press SET/ SELECT.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_26-36.fm Page 32 Monday, March 4, 2002 3:36 PM 32 EN 8 Press + or – to select “PROTECT”, and press SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears. D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) To Remove Protection MENU Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 8 in “Protecting Files” (墌 pg. 31). PROTECT DELETE DPOF NO . RESET FORMAT D I SPLAY END To remove protection from the currently displayed file 9 To protect the currently displayed file 9 Press + or – to select “CURRENT”, and press SET/SELECT.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_26-36.fm Page 33 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 6:01 PM EN 33 To delete the currently displayed file Deleting Files 9 Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Press + or – to select “CURRENT”, and press SET/SELECT. The DELETE screen appears. 10 CURRENT ALL RETURN Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left (3) or to the right (5) to select the desired file.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_26-36.fm Page 34 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 6:01 PM 34 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) Making A New Folder New still pictures you are going to take can be separated from previously shot pictures by resetting the file name to DVC00001; these new pictures will be stored in a new folder. 1 2 3 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17) 4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_26-36.fm Page 35 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 6:01 PM EN 10 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET/SELECT. The normal playback screen appears. ● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”. DPOF AL L 1 ? EXECUTE RETURN To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints 1 Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)” (墌 pg. 34). 2 Press + or – to select “CURRENT”, and press SET/SELECT. The DPOF screen appears.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_26-36.fm Page 36 Wednesday, February 27, 2002 6:01 PM 36 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) Initializing A Memory Card 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. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch 6 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET/ SELECT. The memory card is initialized.
Master Page: Right-SecCover GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 37 Monday, March 4, 2002 7:39 PM EN 37 ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ............................................................ 38 Changing The Menu Settings ..................................................................... 38 RECORDING MENUS .................................................................................... 39 Wipe Or Fader Effects ........................................................................
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 38 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM 38 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, onscreen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. (墌 pg. 39 – 51) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function. Menus without Sub Menus — v WIPE/FADER, r PROGRAM AE, u W. BALANCE 1) Press + or – to select the desired parameter.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 39 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM RECORDING MENUS EN 3) Press SET/SELECT. Selection is complete. ● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus. REC MODE SOUND MODE ZOOM SNAP MODE GA I N UP – – – – – SP 12B I T 40 x FUL L AGC RE T UR N 4) Press SET/SELECT. The Menu Screen returns. ● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus. W I PE / FADER PROGRAM AE W.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 40 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM 40 EN RECORDING MENUS (cont.) Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped. 5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start or stop recording. The selected Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out effect works. 1 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. To deactivate the selected effect… Select “OFF” in step 4.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 41 Tuesday, March 5, 2002 3:56 PM EN Program AE With Special Effects IMPORTANT: Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects. (墌 pg. 39) If an unusable mode is selected, the indicator of Wipe/Fader effects blinks or goes out. 1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 42 Monday, March 4, 2002 7:39 PM 42 EN RECORDING MENUS (cont.) TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance (墌 pg. 42, 56) is automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the focus manually. The flash does not fire in this mode.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 43 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM EN 43 Camera Menu CAMERA ( : Factory-preset) Recording mode Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 70) and Insert Editing (墌 pg. 72) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode. ● If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 44 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM 44 EN RECORDING MENUS (cont.) Snapshot mode for video recording For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For Video Recording)” (墌 pg. 52). SNAP MODE 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. Gain up GAIN UP OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 45 Monday, March 4, 2002 7:40 PM EN 45 Manual Menu MANUAL ( : Factory-preset) Digital Image Stabilization DIS OFF ON To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. NOTES: ● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions: • When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes. • When shooting dark or dim subjects.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 46 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM 46 EN RECORDING MENUS (cont.) Maximum telephoto setting Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1 m (3.3 ft) to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. TELE MACRO OFF Disables the function. ON When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft).
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 47 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM EN 47 System Menu SYSTEM ( : Factory-preset) Beep, melody and shutter sound BEEP OFF Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. It also activates the shutter sound effect. (墌 pg. 27, 52) MELODY Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 48 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM 48 EN RECORDING MENUS (cont.) Sound input SOUND IN MIC/AUX Enables sound input from camcorder’s stereo microphone, when Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 70) is executed. “MIC” or “AUX” appears on the Audio Dubbing screen depending on the sound input you use. D.SOUND Enables sound effect input recorded on the provided memory card, when Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 71) is executed.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 49 Monday, March 4, 2002 3:50 PM EN 49 DSC Menu DSC ( : Factory-preset) Picture quality QUALITY FINE STANDARD 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). NOTE: The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 50 Monday, March 4, 2002 3:55 PM 50 EN PLAYBACK MENUS Video Menu VIDEO ( : Factory-preset) 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 page 38, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 51 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM EN 51 S-Video/AV input S/AV INPUT OFF Enables audio and video signal output to a TV, VCR etc., via the S/AV or headphone connectors. A/V IN Enables audio and video signal input from the S/AV connector. (墌 pg. 62) S IN Enables audio and S-video signal input from the S/AV connector. (墌 pg. 62) System Menu SYSTEM BEEP ( 墌 pg.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 52 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM 52 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Snapshot (For Video Recording) MENU Button SET/SELECT Button +, – Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch ● If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 45), the Stabilizer will be disabled. ● During playback as well, all snapshot modes except Nega mode are available when “ COPY” is set to “OFF” in VIDEO Menu. (墌 pg. 50) However, the shutter sound is not heard.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 53 Monday, March 4, 2002 3:56 PM EN 53 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. Self-Timer VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Recording Start/ Stop Button Power Switch 1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 54 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM 54 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) Auto Focus 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. Focus detection zone However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases perform “Manual Focus”): ● When two subjects overlap in the same scene. ● When illumination is low.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 55 Tuesday, March 5, 2002 10:47 AM EN SET/SELECT Button Iris Lock +, – Button BACKLIGHT Button Power Switch EXPOSURE Button Exposure Control 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.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 56 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM 56 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. Press BACKLIGHT. The indicator is displayed and the subject is brightened. If pressed again, disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level. ● Using BACKLIGHT Button may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 57 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM EN again to stop the sound effect playback midway. Recording Digital Sound Effects 9 MENU Button INDEX Button +, – Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 57 Press D.SOUND during recording. The selected sound effect indication with a “ ” mark appears moving and the sound effect is recorded onto the tape. ● The sound effect cannot be heard from the speaker during recording.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 58 Tuesday, March 5, 2002 4:13 PM 58 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) of the point where the loaded memory card is recognised is captured. ● If the recording time is over the navigation time set in step 5, “ ” appears briefly and the captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image. NAVIGATION Function The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 59 Tuesday, March 5, 2002 4:13 PM EN To add thumbnail images during tape playback 1 Perform steps 1 to 4 of “To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search)”. 2 Set “ (墌 pg. 38) 3 4 Press 4/9 to start tape playback. COPY” to “NAVIGATION”. Press SNAPSHOT at the desired point. ● The “ ” indicator appears and the image of the point where SNAPSHOT is pressed is stored on the memory card as a thumbnail image.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 60 Monday, March 4, 2002 4:00 PM 60 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING (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. To make video clips from real-time camera image 1 2 3 VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Recording Start/ Stop Button Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 61 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM EN To make video clips from recorded video footage Stop Button (8) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Play/Pause Button (4/9) Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button E-MAIL Button 1 2 3 4 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16) 5 Set “E-CLIP REC” to the desired image size. (墌 pg. 38, 60) 6 7 Press 4/9 to start video playback. 8 At the point you want to start dubbing, press SNAPSHOT to start E-Mail Clip Recording.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 62 Monday, March 4, 2002 4:04 PM 62 EN DUBBING Dubbing To Or From A VCR . 8 Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of the source tape. 9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the VCR’s Record mode. 10 To pause dubbing, engage the VCR’s RecordPause mode and press 4/9 on the camcorder. 11 Repeat steps 8 – 10 for additional editing. Stop the VCR and camcorder.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 63 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM EN Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV IN 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. 63 1 2 Make sure all units are turned off. 3 Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 64 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM 64 EN DUBBING (cont.) Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV OUT Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from another video unit equipped with a DV connector onto the camcorder. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. 1 2 Make sure all units are turned off. 3 Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 65 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM EN Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT. ● The ” ” indication blinks during dubbing. ● The selected image is stored in the memory card. SP NOTES: ● If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory card is not loaded, the message “COPYING FAILED” is displayed.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 66 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM 66 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. (墌 pg. 68) Installing The Batteries Beam Effective Area (indoor use) The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size batteries.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 67 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM EN 67 Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “A” or “M”. A Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal. B Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (墌 pg. 20) With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “P”. Zoom in/out (墌 pg. 68) C DISPLAY Button 墌 pg. 25, 62, 74 D SHIFT Button 墌 pg. 68, 73 E SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons Left/Right Buttons 墌 pg. 68 墌 pg.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 68 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM 68 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Frame-By-Frame Playback . Allows frame-by-frame search during video playback. During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the frame is played back. Playback Zoom Magnifies the recorded image up to 20X at any time during video playback.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 69 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM EN Playback Special Effects CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. MONOTONE Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect. SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look. STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 70 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM 70 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. (墌 pg. 43) 1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then press PAUSE (9). 2 While holding A. DUB (D) on the remote control, press PAUSE (9). The “9D” indicator appears. 3 Press PLAY (U), then begin “narrating”. Speak into the microphone.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 71 Monday, March 4, 2002 4:05 PM EN Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects INDEX Button MENU Button +, – Button 71 7 Press INDEX to access the sound effects Index Screen. 8 Press + or – to select the desired sound effect and press SET/SELECT. 9 Press PLAY (U) to begin Audio Dubbing. The selected sound effect is dubbed onto the tape. ● The “ ” moves while it is being dubbed. ● To stop dubbing the sound effect midway, press D.SOUND.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 72 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM 72 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. Remote sensor 4 Press START/STOP to begin editing. ● Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1. ● To pause editing, press START/STOP.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 73 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM EN 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.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 74 Monday, March 4, 2002 4:05 PM 74 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Make Connections 1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector… …Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. B 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. C A VCR other than above… …Connect the editing cable to the remote control’s PAUSE IN connector.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 75 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM EN ● To change previously registered points, press CANCEL on the remote control. The registered points disappear, one at a time, from the most recently registered point. ● If you are not using Wipe/Fader or Program AE with special effects, repeat steps 8 and 9 only. Select Scenes Remote sensor PLAY FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT R.A.EDIT ON/OFF CANCEL 6 7 8 9 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 76 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM 76 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 13 Automatic Editing To VCR Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (9). 14 Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (79), or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. Recording Start/ Stop Button 15 Press START/STOP IN OUT MODE 00 : 2 5 ~ 02 : 05 –– on the remote control.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 77 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM EN 77 For More Accurate Editing 3 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.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 78 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM 78 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connection To A Personal Computer [A] Using USB cable To USB connector Connector Cover* USB cable (provided) PC To USB OR [B] Using DV cable Connector Cover* DV cable (optional) To DV Core filter To DV connector Core filter PC with DV connector * When connecting the cable, open the cover.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_37-79.fm Page 79 Thursday, February 28, 2002 8:28 AM EN Using The Camcorder As A WebCam This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 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 4 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
Master Page: Left-SecCover GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 80 Monday, March 4, 2002 4:07 PM 80 EN REFERENCES CONTENTS DETAILS ..................................................................................................... 81 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................... 82 CAUTIONS ................................................................................................. 88 USER MAINTENANCE .........................................................
Master Page: Right-Heading0 GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 81 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:43 AM DETAILS EN 81 ITEMS NOTES V Power (墌 pg. 10) ● 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.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 82 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:43 AM 82 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/Charger, etc.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 83 Monday, March 4, 2002 4:07 PM EN 83 6. During recording, sound cannot be heard. 6. • The optional headphones are 6. • Connect the optional headphones to the not connected to the headphone connector. headphones connector. (墌 pg. 95) • The sound volume of the • Adjust the sound volume headphones connector was during playback. (墌 pg. 22) not adjusted appropriately. The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted to during playback. 7.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 84 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:43 AM 84 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) Advanced features SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 14. The focus does not adjust automatically. 14. • Set Focus to the Auto mode. 14. • Focus is set to the Manual (墌 pg. 54) mode. • Clean the lens and check the • The recording was done in a focus again. (墌 pg. 91) dark place, or the contrast was low. • The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. 15.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 85 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:43 AM EN 85 Other problems SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 25. • To protect the battery, it is 25. The CHARGE indicator on the 25. • The temperature of the recommended to charge it in AC Power Adapter/Charger battery is extremely high/low. places with a temperature of does not light. • Charging is difficult in places 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). subject to extremely high/ (墌 pg. 88) low temperatures. 26.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 86 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:43 AM 86 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) 34. 34. Colored bright spots appear all 34. • The LCD monitor and the over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder are made with viewfinder. 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.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 87 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:43 AM EN 87 44. An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears. 44. • A malfunction of some kind 44. • Remove the power supply (battery pack, etc.) and wait a has occurred. In this case the few minutes for the camcorder’s functions indication to clear. When it become unusable. does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 88 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:43 AM 88 EN CAUTIONS 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.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 89 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:43 AM 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, initialisation, etc.)… ...never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder. 3.
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 90 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:43 AM 90 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.
Master Page: Right-Heading0 GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 91 Monday, March 4, 2002 4:08 PM USER MAINTENANCE EN After Use 91 Cleaning The Camcorder 1 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder. ● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. 4 Slide down BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the battery pack 2 3.
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Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 93 Tuesday, March 5, 2002 11:03 AM EN For Connectors S/AV S-Video input S-Video output : Video input Video output Audio input Audio output Edit Headphone output DV Input/output USB : : : : : : Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Y: 1.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 94 Monday, March 4, 2002 7:41 PM 94 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators 12 3 5 4 PLAY OFF A M 8 9 6 7 0 qw e r t y u i GR-DVP7U_80-103.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 95 Monday, March 4, 2002 4:23 PM EN 95 Controls Indicators a •E-Mail Clip Recording Button [E-MAIL] ...................................... 墌 pg. 60, 61 •Information Button [INFO]................ 墌 pg. 30 b Menu Button [MENU, +, –].................. 墌 pg. 38 c •+, – Button ........................................ 墌 pg. 38 •LCD Monitor Brightness Control [MONITOR BRIGHT +, –] ................. 墌 pg. 13 d •Power Zoom Ring [T/W].................... 墌 pg.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 96 Monday, March 4, 2002 5:35 PM 96 EN INDEX Indications Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 1 2 3 45 6 7 L P1 00 min REC Anim. 8 9 0 q SOUND 12B IT 15:55 e w a Navigation Indicator (墌 pg. 58) (Appears when “NAVIGATION” is set to “ON”) b Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌 pg. 39, 40) c Selected Wide Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 46) d Tape Running Indicator (墌 pg. 19) (Rotates while tape is running.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 97 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:43 AM EN 97 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only 1 2 3 45 1024 15 0 0:1 5 6 a Image Size: 1280 (1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480) (墌 pg. 49) b Shooting Icon (墌 pg. 27) (Appears and blinks during shooting.) c Card Icon (墌 pg. 27) (Appears during shooting and blinks when a memory card is not loaded: (SD Memory Card) or (MultiMediaCard).
Master Page: Left GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 98 Monday, March 4, 2002 5:36 PM 98 EN INDEX Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 0g 9 q 1 T 40 x W 2 3 4 5 6 7 O w 3 3 e r EXPLOSION NOV 10 ' 02 10 : 00 AM 8 y t a Operation Mode (墌 pg. 14) b • : Night-Alive Indicator (墌 pg. 41) (Appears when Night-Alive is engaged.) • : Gain Up Mode (墌 pg. 44) (Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 99 Monday, March 4, 2002 7:43 PM EN 99 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback a Sound Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 50) b Blank Search Indicator (墌 pg. 23) c Thumbnail storing indicator (墌 pg. 58) (Appears while the captured image is being 1 2 3 4 5 6 stored as a thumbnail image in the memory card) d Tape Speed (墌 pg.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 100 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:43 AM 100 EN INDEX Indications (cont.) 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. (墌 pg.
Master Page: Right GR-DVP7U_80-103.fm Page 101 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:43 AM EN Indications 101 Function ● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. INSERT ERROR! (墌 pg. 72) ● Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. (墌 pg. 72) MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card’s memory is full and shooting is not possible.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DVP7U_02-08IX.fm Page 102 Monday, March 4, 2002 7:44 PM 102 EN TERMS A G AC Adapter ...................................................10, 11 Animation ...........................................................45 Audio Dubbing ...................................................70 Auto Focus ..........................................................54 Auto Playback Of Images ....................................28 Auto Shut Off ..............................................
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