JVC GR DV4000 User Manual

ENGLISH  
AUTOMATIC  
DEMONSTRATION  
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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA  
GR-DV5000  
GR-DV4000  
GETTING STARTED  
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VIDEO RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide  
Web for Digital Video Camera:  
For Accessories:  
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA  
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
ADVANCED FEATURES  
The camcorder  
illustrations appearing  
in this instruction  
manual are of the  
GR-DV5000.  
REFERENCES  
TERMS  
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INSTRUCTIONS  
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CAUTIONS:  
This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for  
playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder  
playback are possible anywhere.  
Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or supply power to the  
camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate  
conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different  
countries.)  
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides  
to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).  
Do not block the ventilation holes.  
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.  
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws  
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.  
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.  
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,  
potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.  
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the  
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.  
CAUTION!  
The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.  
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding the  
camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.  
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the  
camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.  
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the  
camcorder.  
CAUTION!  
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not  
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.  
Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light*, VL-F3U Flash, MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone or  
MZ-V5U Stereo Microphone* to the camcorders Info-Shoe.  
* Provided with GR-DV5000 only  
For the Video Light (provided with GR-DV5000 only)  
HIGH TEMPERATURE WARNING  
The Video Light becomes extremely hot during and immediately after lighting. Do not touch it or let an  
object go near while it is hot.  
To prevent burns, do not touch the surface of the Video Light during its use.  
CAUTION!  
Take care that the emitted light does not directly hit the eyes of a small child.  
Be sure to turn the video camera off before attaching or removing the Video Light.  
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and  
MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “  
” can be used with this unit.  
” and memory cards marked “  
” or  
Before recording an important scene…  
… make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark  
… make sure you only use memory cards with the mark  
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or  
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… remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.  
… remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without  
proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for  
personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)  
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Provided Accessories  
AC Power Adapter/  
Charger AA-V40EA,  
AA-V40A or AA-V40SH BN-V408U-B  
Battery Pack BN-V416U  
(GR-DV5000 only) or  
Remote Control Unit  
RM-V717U  
Audio/Video Cable  
(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA  
plug)  
USB Cable  
DC Cord  
Editing Cable  
CD-ROM  
Lens Hood  
Lens Cap  
(pg. 7 for attachment)  
AAA (R03) Battery x 2  
(for remote control unit)  
Memory Card 8 MB  
(Already inserted in the  
camcorder)  
(Already attached to the  
camcorder  
pg. 6)  
Shoulder Strap  
(pg. 7 for attachment)  
Audio Cable x 2  
Core Filter (for optional S-Video  
cable pg. 6 for attachment)  
(for connection of optional  
headphones and external  
microphone pg. 6)  
Stereo Microphone MZ-V5U  
GR-DV5000 only)  
(pg. 52 for attachment)  
Video Light VL-V3U  
(
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GR-DV5000 only)  
(pg. 52 for attachment)  
NOTES:  
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.  
Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.  
 
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3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.  
How To Attach/Detach The Lens  
Hood  
The provided lens hood helps block out glare when  
shooting under bright sunlight, the same way  
professional photographers do.  
To attach:  
Align the lens hood with the camcorder’s lens while  
the index on the lens hood is facing upward, and  
then screw the ring clockwise a.  
NOTES:  
If the core filter cannot be attached to the S-Video  
cable you have, use the optional YTU94146B  
S-Video cable. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for  
details on its availability.  
To detach:  
Turn the ring counterclockwise b.  
Take care not to damage the cable.  
When connecting a cable, attach the end with the  
core filter to the camcorder.  
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How To Use The Audio Cable  
When using optional headphones or external  
microphone, connect to the provided Audio cable  
(with a core filter attached), then connect the Audio  
cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces  
interference.  
Threading  
Ring  
Stereo microphone  
How To Attach The Core Filter (for  
Stereo headphones  
optional S-Video cable)  
Attach the core filter to an optional S-Video cable.  
The core filter reduces interference.  
1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core  
filter.  
Audio cable  
(provided)  
Stopper  
2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving  
approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug  
and the core filter. Wind the cable twice around  
the outside of the core filter as shown in the  
illustration.  
Open the  
connector cover.  
Wind the cable so that it is not slack.  
3 cm  
To MIC  
Core filter  
To  
(headphones)  
Wind twice.  
       
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How To Attach The Lens Cap  
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to  
the camcorder as shown in the illustration. You can  
also attach the lens cap to the lens hood.  
How To Attach The Strap  
1 Following the illustration, thread the strap  
through the eyelet a.  
2 Fold it back and thread it through the buckle b.  
NOTE:  
3 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of  
the strap to the other eyelet c located under the  
Grip Strap.  
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the  
cap is flush to the camcorder.  
4 Confirm the strap is not twisted.  
During shooting  
     
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CONTENTS  
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION  
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ADVANCED FEATURES  
31  
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .......................... 31  
GETTING STARTED  
10  
Changing The Menu Settings .................................... 31  
RECORDING MENUS .................................................. 32  
Wipe Or Fader Effects .............................................. 32  
Program AE With Special Effects ............................... 33  
White Balance Adjustment ....................................... 34  
Power .......................................................................10  
Grip Adjustment .......................................................12  
Viewfinder Adjustment .............................................12  
Tripod Mounting ......................................................12  
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................................12  
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ......................13  
Operation Mode .......................................................13  
Date/Time Settings ....................................................14  
Loading A Cassette  
PLAYBACK MENUS ..................................................... 40  
FEATURES FOR RECORDING ....................................... 42  
Night Scope .............................................................42  
Snapshot (For Video Recording) ............................... 42  
Snapshot Flash ......................................................... 43  
Flash Brightness Adjustment .....................................43  
Self-Timer .................................................................44  
Auto Focus ............................................................... 45  
Manual Focus ........................................................... 45  
Exposure Control ......................................................46  
Iris Lock ................................................................... 46  
Backlight Compensation ........................................... 47  
White Balance Adjustment ....................................... 47  
Manual White Balance Adjustment ..........................47  
NAVIGATION Function ........................................... 48  
E-Mail Clip Recording .............................................. 50  
Title Impose .............................................................51  
Using the Info-Shoe...................................................52  
/Unloading A Cassette ..........................................15  
Loading A Memory Card  
/Unloading A Memory Card .................................16  
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK  
17  
VIDEO RECORDING ....................................................17  
Basic Recording ........................................................17  
Tape Remaining Time ...............................................18  
Zooming ...................................................................18  
Journalistic Shooting .................................................18  
Interface Shooting .....................................................18  
Time Code ................................................................19  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ....................19  
VIDEO PLAYBACK ......................................................20  
Normal Playback ......................................................20  
Still Playback ............................................................20  
Shuttle Search ...........................................................21  
Blank Search ............................................................21  
Connections To A TV Or VCR ..................................22  
DUBBING .................................................................. 53  
Dubbing To Or From A VCR .................................... 53  
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With  
A DV IN Connector (Digital Dubbing) .................. 54  
Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With  
A DV OUT Connector (Digital Dubbing) .............. 55  
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To  
A Memory Card .................................................... 56  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ........................... 57  
Audio Dubbing ........................................................ 59  
Insert Editing ............................................................ 60  
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] ........................ 61  
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
23  
D.S.C. RECORDING .....................................................23  
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ..............................23  
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS .............................................. 65  
Connection To A Personal Computer .......................65  
Using The Camcorder As A WebCam .......................66  
D.S.C. PLAYBACK .......................................................24  
Normal Playback Of Images .....................................24  
Auto Playback Of Images .........................................24  
Playback Of Video Clips ...........................................25  
Playback Of Title Images ..........................................25  
Index Playback Of Files ............................................26  
Viewing File Information ..........................................26  
Removing On-Screen Display ...................................26  
Protecting Files .........................................................27  
Deleting Files ...........................................................28  
Resetting The File Name ...........................................29  
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ...................29  
Initialising A Memory Card .......................................30  
REFERENCES  
67  
DETAILS .................................................................... 67  
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 68  
CAUTIONS ................................................................. 74  
USER MAINTENANCE .................................................. 77  
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................ 78  
INDEX ....................................................................... 80  
TERMS  
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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.  
Automatic Demonstration  
Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO  
MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset).  
Performing any operation during the  
demonstration stops the demonstration  
temporarily. If no operation is performed for more  
than 3 minute after that, the demonstration will  
resume.  
MENU Wheel  
“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the  
camcorder power is turned off.  
To cancel Automatic Demonstration  
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  
Lock Button  
viewfinder fully.  
Power Switch  
3 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
Sub Menu  
4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “s”, and  
press it. The SYSTEM Menu appears.  
SYSTEM  
5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DEMO  
MODE”, and press it. The Sub Menu appears.  
DEMO MODE  
OFF  
ON  
6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “OFF”, and  
press it.  
7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “BRETURN”,  
and press it twice. The normal screen appears.  
NOTE:  
Detach the lens cap to see the actual changes of the  
Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD  
monitor or viewfinder.  
     
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When charging the battery pack for the first time  
or after a long storage period, the CHARGE  
indicator may not light. In this case, remove the  
battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger,  
then try charging again.  
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.  
Charging The Battery Pack  
For other notes, pg. 67.  
Using The Battery Pack  
Battery pack  
BN-V408U, BN-V416U  
or BN-V428U  
To AC outlet  
Power Switch  
AC Power  
Adapter/  
Charger  
Lock Button  
BATT.RELEASE Switch  
POWER indicator  
CHARGE indicator  
Arrow  
DC OUT connector  
1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing  
upward, push the battery pack slightly against the  
battery pack mount a.  
1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord  
from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.  
2 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.  
To detach the battery pack...  
Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding  
BATT. RELEASE to detach it.  
2 Plug the AC Power Adapter/Chargers power cord  
into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.  
3 Attach the battery pack with the YZ mark  
aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC  
Power Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE indicator  
begins blinking to indicate charging has started.  
Maximum continuous recording time  
Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on  
4 When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but  
stays lit, charging is finished. Remove the battery  
pack.  
BN-V408U* 1 hr. 5 min.  
BN-V416U* 2 hr. 15 min.  
1 hr. 20 min.  
2 hr. 50 min.  
5 hr.  
BN-V428U  
BN-V840U  
BN-V856U  
Provided  
3 hr. 45 min.  
5 hr. 20 min.  
7 hr. 30 min.  
5 Unplug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power  
cord from the AC outlet.  
7 hr.  
Battery pack  
BN-V408U*  
BN-V416U*  
Charging time  
10 hr.  
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.  
Approx. 2 hr.  
*
NOTES:  
Recording time is reduced significantly under the  
following conditions:  
BN-V428U  
Provided  
Approx. 3 hr. 20 min.  
*
• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged  
repeatedly.  
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.  
• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.  
Before extended use, it is recommended that you  
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the  
planned shooting time.  
NOTES:  
If the protective cap is attached to the battery  
pack, remove it first.  
If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the AC  
Power Adapter/Charger during battery charging,  
power is supplied to the camcorder and charging  
stops.  
Charging is not possible if the wrong type of  
battery is used.  
           
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About Batteries  
ATTENTION:  
Before detaching the power source, make sure  
that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to  
do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.  
INFORMATION:  
The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set  
composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/  
Charger:  
VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15  
AC Power Adapter/Charger  
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.  
VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80  
AC Power Adapter/Charger  
Read the kit’s instruction manual before using.  
Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC  
Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or  
BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and  
supply power directly to the camcorder.  
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart,  
or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may  
cause a fire or explosion.  
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals  
to come in contact with metals, as this can result in  
a short circuit and possibly start a fire.  
Using AC Power  
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries  
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large  
power capacity. However, when one is exposed to  
cold temperatures (below 10°C), its usage time  
becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this  
happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or  
other warm, protected place for a short time, then  
re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery  
pack itself is not cold, it should not affect  
performance.  
To DC connector  
Open the cover.  
To AC outlet  
Power cord  
(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery  
pack does not come in direct contact with it.)  
AC Power  
Adapter/Charger  
For other notes, pg. 67.  
DC cord  
To DC OUT  
connector  
1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord  
from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.  
2 Plug the AC Power Adapter/Chargers power cord  
into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.  
3 Plug the DC cord jack with smaller diameter to  
the camcorder’s DC connector.  
4 Plug the DC cord jack with larger diameter to the  
DC OUT connector on the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger.  
NOTES:  
The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features  
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from  
110 V to 240 V.  
For other notes, pg. 67.  
     
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Some tripods are not equipped with studs.  
Grip Adjustment  
1 Adjust the velcro strip.  
2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp  
the grip.  
3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to  
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button,  
Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to  
fasten the velcro strip to your preference.  
CAUTION:  
When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend  
its legs to stabilise the camcorder. It is not advised  
to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage  
to the unit by falling over.  
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
While using the LCD monitor:  
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Press  
PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully. It can  
rotate 270º (90º downward, 180º upward).  
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.  
Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it  
manually for best viewability.  
While using the viewfinder:  
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.  
Pull out the viewfinder fully.  
Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a  
click, otherwise it may be pushed back in during  
use.  
3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
180˚  
PAUSE  
PUSH OPEN Button  
NOTES:  
The image will not appear simultaneously on the  
LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during  
Interface Shooting.(pg. 18) When the  
viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is  
opened, you can select which one to use. Set  
“PRIORITY” to the desired mode in SYSTEM  
Menu. (pg. 31, 38)  
Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a  
malfunction. (pg. 72)  
Dioptre Adjustment Control  
CAUTION:  
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to  
pinch your fingers.  
Tripod Mounting  
To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the  
direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and  
stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw  
clockwise.  
       
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Power Switch Position  
A (Full Auto Recording):  
Brightness Adjustment Of The  
Display  
Allows you to record using NO special effects or  
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard  
recording.  
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” or “PLAY” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
The “A” indicator appears on the display.  
2 sOwpietcnht.he LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
M (Manual Recording):  
Allows you to set various recording functions  
using the Menus. (pg. 31)  
If you want more creative capabilities than Full  
Auto Recording, try this mode.  
There is no indication on the display.  
3 vPireewssfitnhdeeMr fEuNllyU. Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “n”, and  
press it. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.  
5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “BRIGHT”,  
and press it. The Menu Screen closes and the  
brightness control indicator appears.  
6 Rotate the MENU Wheel until the appropriate  
brightness is reached.  
OFF:  
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.  
PLAY:  
Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.  
Allows you to play back a video clip on the  
memory card.  
7 Press the MENU Wheel in.  
It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the  
viewfinder.  
Allows you to display a still image stored in the  
memory card or to transfer a still image stored in  
the memory card to a PC.  
Allows you to set various playback functions  
using the Menus. (pg. 31)  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position  
BR I GHT  
VIDEO:  
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a  
tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “  
/
(pg. 39), still images are recorded both on the  
tape and the memory card.  
MENU Wheel  
MEMORY:  
Allows you to record in a memory card or  
access data stored in a memory card.  
When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the  
currently selected image size appears.  
Operation Mode  
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-Linked Operation  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you  
can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/  
closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in  
the viewfinder.  
Power Lamp  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
Choose the appropriate operation mode according  
to your preference using the Power Switch and  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.  
       
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Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery  
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. (pg. 31, 41)  
To store the date/time in memory, the clock’s  
rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the  
camcorder. While the camcorder is connected to an  
AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, or  
while the battery pack attached to the camcorder  
continues to supply power, the clock’s rechargeable  
lithium battery is always charged. However, if the  
camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the  
clocks lithium battery will become discharged and  
the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When  
this occurs, first connect the camcorder to an AC  
outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger for over  
24 hours to charge the clock’s rechargeable lithium  
battery. Then perform the date/time setting before  
using the camcorder.  
MENU Wheel  
Power Lamp  
Lock Button  
Power Switch  
Note that the camcorder can be used without setting  
the date/time.  
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
NOTE:  
Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is  
not highlighted, the camcorders internal clock  
continues to operate. Once you move the highlight  
bar to the first date/time parameter (day), the clock  
stops. When you finish setting the minute and press  
the MENU Wheel in, the date and time begin  
operation from the date and time you have just set.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
WI PE / FADER  
3 Press the MENU Wheel in.  
FADER–WH I TE  
FADER–BLACK  
FADER–B .W  
WI PE–CORNER  
WI PEWI NDOW  
WI PE–SL I DE  
WI PE–DOOR  
The Menu Screen appears.  
WI PE–SCROLL  
WI PE–SHUTTER  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
4 Rotate the MENU Wheel  
BR I GHT  
ON SCREEN  
DATE / T I ME  
T I ME CODE  
CLOCK  
LCD / TV  
AUTO  
to select “n”, and press  
it. The CAMERA DISPLAY  
Menu appears.  
OFF  
2 0 . 12 . 03  
17 : 3 0  
ADJ .  
5 Rotate the MENU Wheel  
to select “CLOCK ADJ.”,  
and press it. The  
RETURN  
parameter for “Day” is highlighted.  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
6 Rotate the MENU Wheel  
to input the day, and press  
it. Repeat to input the  
month, year, hour and  
minute.  
CLOCK  
ADJ .  
2 0 . 12 . 03  
17 : 3 0  
7 Rotate the MENU Wheel  
to select “BRETURN”, and  
press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.  
   
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Approximate recording time  
Recording mode  
Loading A Cassette  
/Unloading A Cassette  
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or  
eject a cassette.  
Tape  
SP  
30 min.  
LP  
30 min.  
45 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
90 min.  
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.  
120 min.  
To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 31 and  
34.  
Do not touch internal components.  
NOTES:  
2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE”  
It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to  
open. Do not apply force.  
to close the cassette holder.  
Be sure to press only the section labelled  
“PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder;  
touching other parts may cause your finger to  
get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in  
injury or product damage.  
If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder  
does not open, close the cassette holder cover and  
try again. If the cassette holder still does not open,  
turn the camcorder off then on again.  
If the tape does not load properly, open the  
cassette holder cover fully and remove the  
cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.  
When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a  
cold place to a warm environment, wait a short  
time before opening the cassette holder cover.  
cassette holder recedes may cause damage to the  
camcorder.  
Even when the camcorder is switched off, a  
cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the  
cassette holder is closed with the camcorder  
switched off, however, it may not recede. It is  
recommended to turn the power on before  
loading or unloading.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely  
before closing the cassette holder cover.  
When the battery pack’s charge is low, you  
may not be able to close the cassette holder  
cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery  
pack with a fully charged one or use AC power  
before continuing.  
3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it  
locks into place.  
Erase protection tab  
Make sure the  
window side is  
When resuming recording, once you open the  
cassette holder cover a blank portion will be  
recorded on the tape or a previously recorded  
scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of  
whether the cassette holder came out or not. See  
“Recording From The Middle Of A Tape”  
(pg. 19).  
facing out.  
PUSH HERE  
Cassette holder  
Cassette  
holder cover  
OPEN/EJECT Switch  
To protect valuable recordings…  
Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape  
in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape  
from being recorded over. To record on this tape,  
slide the tab back to “REC” before loading it.  
         
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To protect valuable files (available only for SD  
Memory Card)…  
Loading A Memory Card  
/Unloading A Memory Card  
Write/erase protection tab  
The provided memory card is already inserted in the  
camcorder at the time of purchase.  
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.  
To record on this memory card, slide the tab back to  
the position opposite to “LOCK” before loading it.  
Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)  
Memory card  
NOTES:  
Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked  
” or MultiMediaCards marked  
”.  
Label  
Some brands of memory cards are not compatible  
with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory  
card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.  
Clipped edge  
Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to  
FORMAT the card. (pg. 30)  
1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.  
2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).  
ATTENTION:  
3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its  
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the  
camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the  
memory card to be corrupted or cause the  
camcorder to become unable to recognise whether  
or not the card is installed.  
clipped edge first.  
To unload a memory card, push it once. After the  
memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it  
out.  
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side  
of the label.  
4 Close the card cover.  
     
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VIDEO RECORDING  
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while  
Basic Recording  
NOTE:  
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed  
below:  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
The power lamp lights and the camcorder  
enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is  
displayed.  
Power (pg. 10)  
Loading A Cassette (pg. 15)  
5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop  
Button. The tally lamp lights and “T REC”  
appears on the display while recording is in  
progress.  
Power Lamp  
Power Zoom Lever  
6 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop  
Button again. The camcorder re-enters the  
Record-Standby mode.  
NOTES:  
The image will not appear simultaneously on the  
LCD monitor and the viewfinder.  
If the Record-Standby mode continues for  
5 minutes, the camcorders power shuts off  
push back and pull out the viewfinder again or  
close and re-open the LCD monitor.  
LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:  
• When power is supplied from a battery: the  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
” battery indicator is displayed. (pg. 84)  
• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the  
” battery indicator does not appear.  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
When a blank portion is left between recorded  
scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted  
and errors may occur when editing the tape. To  
avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle  
Of A Tape” (pg. 19).  
To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off,  
pg. 31, 37.  
To record in LP (Long Play) mode, pg. 31, 34.  
For other notes, pg. 67.  
Tally Lamp  
(Lights while recording is in  
progress.)  
INFO LCD  
PUSH OPEN Button  
INFO LCD Indications  
1
2
3
a Tape indicator  
(Appears when a cassette is loaded and blinks  
when no cassette is loaded.)  
b Recording time  
c Battery indicator  
To turn off the indications, pg. 31, 38.  
1 Remove the lens cap.  
2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor  
fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
                 
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VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)  
During Digital zoom, the quality of image may  
suffer.  
Tape Remaining Time  
Approximate tape remaining time appears on the  
display. “– h – – m” means the camcorder is  
calculating the remaining time. When the remaining  
time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts  
blinking.  
Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/  
MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.  
Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the  
subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is  
set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in  
MANUAL Menu on page 36.  
0
h
25  
m
For other notes, pg. 67.  
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  
h–m  
(Now calculating)  
1h 0m  
0h59m  
0h 1m  
0h 3m  
0h 2m  
0h 0m  
(Blinking)  
(Blinking) (Blinking)  
convenient direction. It can  
rotate 270º (90º downward,  
180º upward).  
Zooming  
Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous  
change in image magnification.  
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.  
Zoom In  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.  
Zoom Out  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.  
The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the  
quicker the zoom action.  
Self Recording  
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)  
1
x
W
T
10  
x
W
T
20  
xW  
T
1) Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180º  
so that it faces forward.  
40  
xW  
T
When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an  
angle of over approx. 105º, the monitor image  
is inverted vertically. If the viewfinder is pulled  
out at that time, it also switches on.  
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)  
Digital zoom zone  
2) Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when  
self-recording) and start recording.  
10  
x
W
T
During Interface Shooting, the monitor image  
and indications do not appear inverted as they  
would when viewing a mirror.  
10X (optical) zoom zone  
Approximate zoom ratio  
NOTES:  
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.  
In this case, set the zoom while in Record-  
Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus  
(pg. 45), then zoom in or out in Record mode.  
Zooming is possible to a maximum of 300X, or it  
can be switched to 10X magnification using the  
optical zoom. (pg. 34)  
Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through  
Digital image processing, and is therefore called  
Digital Zoom.  
         
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Time Code  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape  
During recording, a time code is recorded on the  
tape. This code is to confirm the location of the  
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time  
code begins counting from “00:00:00”  
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (pg. 21)  
to find the spot at which you want to start  
(pg. 20)  
2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch, then start recording.  
(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 (pg. 61 –  
64), time code is necessary. If during recording a  
blank portion is left partway through the tape, the  
time code is interrupted. When recording is  
resumed, the time code starts counting up again  
from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may  
record the same time codes as those existing in a  
previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform  
“Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” (pg. 19)  
in the following cases;  
NOTES:  
The time code cannot be reset.  
During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time  
code indication does not move smoothly.  
The time code is displayed only when “TIME  
CODE” is set to “ON”. (pg. 38)  
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Time code Time code  
05:43:21 00:00:00  
When shooting again after playing back a  
recorded tape.  
When power shuts off during shooting.  
When a tape is removed and re-inserted during  
shooting.  
Already  
recorded scene  
Newlyrecorded  
scene  
Blank  
Tape  
When shooting using a partially recorded tape.  
When shooting on a blank portion located  
partway through the tape.  
Shooting start Shooting stop Shooting start  
point  
point point  
When shooting again after shooting a scene then  
opening/closing the cassette holder cover.  
Proper recording  
Display  
Frames are not displayed  
during recording.  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Time code Time code  
05:43:21 05:44:00  
Minutes  
Seconds  
Already  
recorded scene  
New  
scene  
Tape  
Latest scene  
Frames  
(25 frames = 1 second)  
12 : 34 : 24  
Shooting start Shooting start Shooting start  
point point point  
     
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VIDEO PLAYBACK  
NOTES:  
Normal Playback  
MENU Wheel (VOLUME)  
Clean the video heads using an optional dry  
cleaning cassette when:  
• No picture during playback.  
• Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
For details, pg. 76.  
If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power  
is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off  
automatically. To turn on again, set the Power  
Switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”.  
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD  
monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.  
(pg. 22)  
You can also view the playback picture on the  
LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed  
against the camcorder body.  
Power Switch  
LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:  
Lock Button  
• When power is supplied from a battery: the  
” battery indicator is displayed. (pg. 84)  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the  
Stop Button (8)  
” battery indicator does not appear.  
Play/Pause Button (4/9)  
When a cable is connected to the AV connector,  
the sound is not heard from the speaker.  
To control the speaker volume…  
Rotate the MENU Wheel towards “+” to turn up the  
volume, or towards “–” to turn down the volume.  
Still Playback  
Pauses during video playback.  
1) Press 4/9 during playback.  
Rewind Button (3)  
Fast-Forward Button (5)  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.  
If still playback continues for more than about  
3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is  
automatically engaged.  
Speaker  
When 4/9 is pressed, the image may not  
pause immediately while the camcorder  
stabilises the still image.  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 15)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
4 To start playback, press 4/9.  
5 To stop playback, press 8.  
During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or  
5 to fast-forward the tape.  
                 
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NOTES:  
Shuttle Search  
Before starting Blank Search, if the current position  
is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in  
the reverse direction. If the current position is at a  
recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the  
forward direction.  
Blank Search does not work if “HEAD CLEANING  
REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE” has  
appeared with the tape.  
If the beginning or end of the tape is reached  
during Blank Search, the camcorder stops  
automatically.  
A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of  
Allows high-speed search in either direction during  
video playback.  
1) During playback, press 5 for forward search,  
or 3 for reverse search.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.  
During playback, press and hold 5 or 3.  
The search continues as long as you hold the  
button. Once you release the button, normal  
playback resumes.  
A slight mosaic effect appears on the display  
during Shuttle Search. This is not a  
malfunction.  
The detected blank portion may be located  
between recorded scenes. Before you start  
recording, make sure there is no recorded scene  
after the blank portion.  
ATTENTION:  
During Shuttle Search, parts of  
the picture may not be clearly  
visible, particularly on the left  
side of the screen.  
Slow-Motion Playback  
Frame-By-Frame Playback  
Playback Zoom  
Blank Search  
Helps you find where you should start recording in  
the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.  
(pg. 19)  
Playback Special Effects  
Available only with the remote control (provided).  
(pg. 58)  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 15)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
4 During Stop mode,  
press BLANK  
SEARCH.  
BLANK SEARCH  
The “BLANK  
PUSH "STOP" BUTON  
TO CANCEL  
SEARCH”  
indication appears  
and the camcorder  
automatically starts  
reverse or forward search, then stops at the  
spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before  
the beginning of the detected blank portion.  
To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.  
     
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VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.)  
1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
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.  
2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown  
in the illustration.  
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 VCRs instruction manual.  
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
Connector  
Cover****  
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV…  
Date/Time  
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.  
(pg. 31, 41)  
To S  
Connector  
Cover****  
To AV  
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn  
on/off the date indication.  
Time Code  
Audio/Video  
cable  
(provided)  
S-Video cable  
(optional)  
Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”.  
(pg. 31, 41)  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.  
(pg. 31, 41)  
A
B
C
D
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the  
battery pack. (pg. 11)  
TV  
VCR  
To monitor the picture and sound from the  
camcorder without inserting a tape or memory  
card, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “A” or  
M”, then set your TV to the appropriate input  
mode.  
A White to AUDIO L IN*  
B Red to AUDIO R IN*  
C Yellow to VIDEO IN**  
D To S-VIDEO IN***  
Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its  
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound  
when the camcorder is turned on.  
If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially  
shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the  
TV as interference will occur in the camcorder  
playback picture.  
When a cable is connected to the AV or  
headphone connector, sound cannot be heard  
from the speaker.  
*
Not required for watching still images only.  
** Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input  
connectors.  
*** Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO IN  
and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not  
necessary to connect the yellow video cable.  
**** When connecting the cable, open the cover.  
     
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D.S.C. RECORDING  
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)  
You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still  
Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored  
in the memory card.  
A Image Size (pg. 39, 82)  
B Focus Icon (pg. 82)  
C Shooting Icon (pg. 82)  
D Card Icon (pg. 82)  
E Picture Quality (pg. 39, 82)  
F Remaining Number Of Shots (pg. 82)  
NOTE:  
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed  
below:  
Power (pg. 10)  
Loading A Memory Card (pg. 16)  
SNAPSHOT Button  
Power Switch  
INFO LCD Indications  
2
1
3
PUSH OPEN Button  
Lock Button  
a Memory card indicator  
(Appears when a memory card is loaded and  
blinks when no memory card is loaded)  
b Number of shots  
c Battery indicator  
To turn off the indications, pg. 31, 38.  
NOTES:  
Even if “DIS” is set to “ON” (pg. 35), the  
Stabiliser will be disabled.  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
If Program AE with special effects (pg. 33) is  
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with  
special effects are disabled during Snapshot  
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.  
If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes  
when the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and  
power is supplied from the battery pack, the  
camcorder shuts off automatically to save power.  
To perform shooting again, push back and pull out  
the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD  
The Motor Drive mode (pg. 42) is disabled  
when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to  
“MEMORY”.  
When a cable is connected to the AV connector,  
the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker,  
however it is recorded onto the tape.  
Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design  
rule for Camera File system). They do not have any  
compatibility with devices which are not  
compliant to DCF.  
1 Remove the lens cap.  
2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor  
fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.  
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while  
switch.  
5 Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication  
appears while the snapshot is being taken.  
To check how the image looks before  
recording it in the memory card, press  
SNAPSHOT halfway and hold. The “  
indicator appears and stops blinking when the  
captured image is focused. To cancel the  
recording, release SNAPSHOT. To record it in  
the memory card, press SNAPSHOT fully.  
Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode  
with no frame.  
To delete unwanted still images, refer to  
“Deleting Files” (pg. 28).  
When you do not want to hear the shutter  
sound, set “BEEP” to “OFF”. (pg. 31, 37)  
To change the Image Size and/or Picture  
Quality, pg. 31, 39.  
.
Snapshot mode with no frame  
There is the sound of a shutter  
closing.  
               
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK  
Images shot in a file size other than “640 x 480”,  
“1024 x 768”, “1280 x 960” and “1600 x 1200”  
with another devices will be displayed thumbnail  
images. These thumbnail images cannot be  
transferred to a PC.  
Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-DVX70)  
that are not compatible with DCF cannot be  
viewed with this camcorder; “UNSUPPORTED  
FILE!” will be displayed.  
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.  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
MENU Wheel  
Rewind Button (3)  
Playback Zoom  
Available only with the remote control (provided).  
(pg. 58)  
Stop Button (8)  
VIDEO/  
MEMORY  
Switch  
You can run through all the images stored in  
memory card automatically.  
1 Perform steps 1 6 in “Normal Playback Of  
Images”.  
2 Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.  
If you press 3 during Auto Playback, files  
are displayed in descending order.  
INFO Button  
SELECT Button  
If you press 5 during Auto Playback, files  
are displayed in ascending order.  
Fast-Forward Button (5)  
Play/Pause Button (4/9)  
3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
[For Normal Playback]  
[For Auto Playback]  
To display the next image  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.  
Image playback screen (IMAGE)  
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
100-0013  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)  
which has been played back at the last time is  
displayed.  
100-0014  
5 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,  
pg. 25) or the title image playback (TITLE,  
pg. 25) screen appears, press SELECT. The  
MEMORY SELECT screen appears.  
100-0015  
6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “IMAGE”, and  
press it. The image playback screen (IMAGE)  
appears.  
100-0016  
7 Press 3 to display the previous file. Press 5  
to display the next file.  
Pressing INFO gives you details on the  
displayed file. (pg. 26)  
You can also look for the desired file using  
Index Screen. (pg. 26)  
To display the previous image  
You can turn off the on-screen playback  
display. (pg. 26)  
NOTES:  
Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a  
low-numbered one, this will not overwrite an  
existing image, because new images are  
automatically stored after the last-recorded one.  
           
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Playback Of Video Clips  
Playback Of Title Images  
You can view video clips (pg. 50) stored in the  
9 title images are pre-stored in the provided memory  
card. You can view these files. The title images can  
be also superimposed during recording. (pg. 51)  
memory card.  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
1 Load the provided memory card. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.  
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)  
which has been played back at the last time is  
displayed.  
viewfinder fully.  
The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)  
which has been played back at the last time is  
displayed.  
5 If the image playback (IMAGE) or the title image  
playback (TITLE) screen appears, press SELECT.  
The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.  
5 If the image playback (IMAGE) or the video clip  
playback (E-MAIL CLIP) screen appears, press  
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.  
6 Rotate the MENU Wheel  
E-MAIL CLIP  
to select “E-MAIL CLIP”,  
and press it. The video clip  
playback screen (E-MAIL  
CLIP) appears.  
6 Rotate the MENU Wheel  
to select “TITLE”, and  
press it. The title image  
playback screen (TITLE)  
appears.  
7 Press 3 to select the  
previous file. Press 5 to  
7 Press 3 to select the  
select the next file.  
previous file. Press 5 to  
Pressing INFO gives you details on the  
displayed file. (pg. 26)  
select the next file.  
Pressing INFO gives you details on the  
displayed file. (pg. 26)  
You can also look for the desired file using  
Index Screen. (pg. 26)  
You can also look for the desired file using  
Index Screen. (pg. 26)  
8 To start playback, press 4/9.  
NOTE:  
9 To stop playback, press 8.  
If the pre-stored title images in the provided memory  
card have been deleted accidentally, you can copy  
the image files from the provided CD-ROM. For  
details, refer to the provided software’s instruction  
manual included in the CD-ROM.  
       
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)  
Information Screen  
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.  
FOLDER  
F I LE  
: 1 0 0 JVCGR  
: DVC0 0 0 1 0  
2 7 . 1 0 .0 3  
DATE  
:
S I ZE  
QUAL I TY : F I NE  
PROTECT : OFF  
: 1 0 2 4X7 6 8  
1 For Index Playback of image files, perform 1 6  
in “Normal Playback Of Images” (pg. 24).  
Press the INFO Button again to close the  
For Index Playback of video clip files, perform  
1 6 in “Playback Of Video Clips” (pg. 25).  
For Index Playback of title files, perform 1 6 in  
“Playback Of Title Images” (pg. 25).  
Information Screen.  
NOTE:  
With images shot with other devices or processed on  
a PC, “QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.  
2 Press INDEX. The Index Screen of the selected  
type of file appears.  
Removing On-Screen Display  
Selected file  
Index number  
1 Perform steps 1 6 in “Normal Playback Of  
Images” (pg. 24) or “Playback Of Title Images”  
(pg. 25).  
Index Screen  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DISPLAY”,  
and press it. The Sub Menu appears.  
3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the frame to  
the desired file.  
4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “OFF”, and  
press it. The operation mode indicator, folder/file  
Press 3 to display the previous page. Press  
5 to display the next page.  
) disappear.  
To display the indicators again, select “ON”.  
4 Press the MENU Wheel in. The selected file is  
Operation mode indicator  
Folder/file number  
displayed.  
Pressing INFO gives you details on the  
displayed file. (See below.)  
100-0013  
MENU  
Viewing File Information  
You can get the relevant file information by pressing  
the INFO Button during normal playback or Index  
Playback.  
D I SPLAY OFF  
ON  
Battery indicator  
FOLDER  
FILE  
DATE  
SIZE  
QUALITY  
TIME  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Folder name (pg. 29)  
File name (pg. 29)  
Date the file was made  
Image size  
Picture quality (IMAGE only)  
Playback time (E-MAIL CLIP only)  
When set to “ON”, the file is  
protected from accidental erasure.  
(pg. 27)  
PROTECT  
           
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27  
To protect the currently displayed file  
Protecting Files  
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental  
erasure of files.  
9 Rotate the MENU Wheel  
MENU  
to select “CURRENT”, and  
PROTECT  
CURRENT  
PROT . ALL  
CANC . ALL  
press it. The PROTECT  
screen appears.  
RETURN  
MENU Wheel  
Power Switch  
10 Press 3 or 5 to  
select the desired file.  
Lock Button  
11 Rotate the MENU  
PROTECT  
Wheel to select  
Rewind Button (3)  
“EXECUTE”, and press it.  
To cancel protection,  
select “RETURN”.  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
PROTECTED  
RETURN  
Repeat steps 10 and 11  
for all files you want to  
protect.  
To protect all files stored in the memory  
card  
9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “PROT.ALL,  
and press it. The PROTECT screen appears.  
SELECT Button  
Fast-Forward Button (5)  
10 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”,  
and press it.  
To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
NOTES:  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.  
If the “  
” mark appears, the currently displayed  
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing  
file is protected.  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
When the memory card is initialised or corrupted,  
even protected files are deleted. If you do not want  
to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and  
save them.  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)  
which has been played back at the last time is  
displayed.  
To Remove Protection  
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 8 in  
“Protecting Files” in the left column.  
If you want to select another type of file, go to  
step 5.  
If not, go to step 7.  
To remove protection from the currently  
displayed file  
5 Press SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen  
appears.  
9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CURRENT”,  
6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired  
and press it. The PROTECT screen appears.  
type of file, and press it.  
10 Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file.  
7 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
11 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”,  
appears.  
and press it.  
8 Rotate the MENU Wheel  
MENU  
To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.  
Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all files you want to  
remove protection.  
to select “PROTECT”, and  
PROTECT  
DELETE  
press it. The Sub Menu  
appears.  
DPOF  
NO . RESET  
FORMAT  
D I SPLAY  
BR IGHT  
END  
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)  
To remove protection from all files stored  
in the memory card  
To delete the currently displayed file  
9 Rotate the MENU Wheel  
MENU  
to select “CURRENT”, and  
9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CANC.ALL,  
DELETE  
CURRENT  
ALL  
press it. The DELETE  
screen appears.  
and press it. The PROTECT screen appears.  
RETURN  
10 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”,  
10 Press 3 or 5 to  
and press it.  
select the desired file.  
To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.  
11 Rotate the MENU  
DELETE  
Wheel to select  
“EXECUTE”, and press it.  
To cancel deletion,  
select “RETURN”.  
Repeat steps 10 and 11  
for all files you want to  
delete.  
Deleting Files  
Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a  
time or all at once.  
DELETE?  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
MENU Wheel  
Power Switch  
NOTE:  
If the “  
” mark appears, the selected file is  
Lock Button  
protected and cannot be deleted.  
Rewind Button (3)  
To delete all files stored in the memory  
card  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ALL, and  
press it. The DELETE screen appears.  
10 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”,  
and press it.  
To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.  
NOTES:  
Protected files (pg. 27) cannot be deleted. To  
delete them, remove protection first.  
Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.  
Check files before deleting.  
SELECT Button  
Fast-Forward Button (5)  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
CAUTION:  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.  
Do not remove the memory card or perform any  
other operation (such as turning off the  
camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use  
the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the  
memory card may be corrupted if the battery  
becomes exhausted during deletion. If the  
memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it.  
(pg. 30)  
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)  
which has been played back at the last time is  
displayed.  
If you want to select another type of file, go to  
step 5.  
If not, go to step 7.  
5 Press SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen  
appears.  
6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired  
type of file, and press it.  
7 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
8 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DELETE”, and  
press it. The Sub Menu appears.  
   
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Resetting The File Name  
Setting Print Information (DPOF  
Setting)  
This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF  
(Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to  
support future systems such as automatic printing.  
You can select one of the 2 print information settings  
for images stored in the memory card: “To Print All  
Still Images (One Print For Each)” or “To Print By  
Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints”.  
By resetting the file name, a new folder will be  
made. The new files you are going to make will be  
stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate  
the new files from previously made files. (Available  
only for Image and video clip files.)  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.  
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
NOTES:  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
If you load a memory card already set as shown  
below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will  
make prints of the selected still images  
automatically.  
viewfinder fully.  
The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)  
which has been played back at the last time is  
displayed.  
To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them  
to a memory card. (pg. 56)  
5 If the title image playback (TITLE, pg. 25)  
screen appears, press SELECT. The MEMORY  
SELECT screen appears.  
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)  
6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired  
type of file (IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP), and press it.  
The image or video clip playback screen (IMAGE  
or E-MAIL CLIP) appears.  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.  
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing  
7 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
appears.  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
8 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “NO. RESET”,  
viewfinder fully.  
and press it. The NO. RESET screen appears.  
The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)  
which has been played back at the last time is  
displayed.  
9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”,  
and press it. The new folder (such as  
“101JVCGR”) will be made and the file made of  
the next shot starts from DVC00001.  
5 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,  
pg. 25) or the title image playback (TITLE,  
pg. 25) screen appears, press SELECT. The  
MEMORY SELECT screen appears.  
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 or video clip 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.  
6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “IMAGE”, and  
press it. The image playback screen (IMAGE)  
appears.  
7 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
8 Rotate the MENU Wheel  
MENU  
to select “DPOF”, and  
DPOF  
CURRENT  
ALL  
RESET  
RETURN  
press it. The Sub Menu  
appears.  
1
9 Rotate the MENU Wheel  
to select “ALL 1”, and  
press it. The DPOF screen  
appears.  
10 Rotate the MENU  
DPOF  
Wheel to select  
“EXECUTE”, and press it.  
The normal playback  
screen appears.  
ALL1?  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
To cancel selection,  
select “RETURN”.  
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)  
To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number  
Initialising A Memory Card  
You can initialise a memory card any time.  
After initialising, all files and data stored in the  
memory card, including those which have been  
protected, are cleared.  
Of Prints  
1 Perform steps 1 8 in “To Print All Still Images  
(One Print For Each)” (pg. 29).  
2 Rotate the MENU Wheel  
DPOF  
to select “CURRENT”, and  
press it. The DPOF screen  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.  
2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing  
SHEETS  
appears.  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
0 0  
RETURN  
3 Press 3 or 5 to  
3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
select the desired file.  
viewfinder fully.  
4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the number  
4 Press the MENU Wheel in.  
indication (00), and press it.  
MENU  
PROTECT  
DELETE  
DPOF  
The Menu Screen appears.  
5 Select the number of prints  
DPOF  
NO . RESET  
FORMAT  
D I SPLAY  
BR I GHT  
END  
by rotating the MENU  
Wheel towards “+” to  
SHEETS  
increase number, or  
0 5  
towards “–” to decrease  
the number, and press it.  
Repeat steps 3 through 5  
FORMAT  
5 Rotate the MENU Wheel  
to select “FORMAT”, and  
ERASE ALL  
EX I ST I NG DATA?  
press it. The FORMAT  
screen appears.  
for the desired number of prints.  
The number of prints can be set up to 15.  
To correct the number of prints, select the  
image again and change the number.  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
6 Rotate the MENU Wheel  
to select “EXECUTE”, and  
press it. The memory card  
When initialisation is finished, “NO IMAGES  
STORED”, “NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED” or  
“NO TITLE DATA STORED” appears.  
To cancel initialisation, select “RETURN”.  
6 Rotate the MENU Wheel  
DPOF  
to select “RETURN”, and  
press it. The “SAVE?”  
SAVE?  
appears.  
EXECUTE  
CANCEL  
If you did not change  
any settings in step 3  
through 5, the Menu  
CAUTION:  
Screen reappears.  
Do not perform any other operation (such as  
turning off the camcorder) during initialisation.  
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power  
Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may be  
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during  
initialisation. If the memory card becomes  
corrupted initialise it.  
7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE” to  
save the setting you have just made, and press it.  
To cancel selection, select “CANCEL.  
To Reset The Number Of Prints  
1 Perform steps 1 8 in “To Print All Still Images  
(One Print For Each)” (pg. 29).  
2 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “RESET”, and  
press it. The DPOF screen appears.  
3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”,  
and press it. The normal playback screen  
appears.  
To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.  
The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still  
images.  
CAUTION:  
While performing the above, never disconnect  
power, as this may cause the memory card to be  
corrupted.  
       
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31  
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT  
Menus without Sub Menus  
v WIPE/FADER, r PROGRAM AE,  
u W. BALANCE  
Changing The Menu Settings  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-  
screen menu system that simplifies many of the  
more detailed camcorder settings. (pg. 32 – 41)  
1) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired  
parameter.  
Example: r PROGRAM AE Menu  
PROGRAM AE  
MENU Wheel  
SHUTTER  
Selected menu icon blinks.  
SHUTTER  
SPORTS  
SNOW  
SPOTLIGHT  
TWILIGHT  
SEPIA  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
MONOTONE  
Selected parameter  
WI PE / FADER  
2) Press the MENU Wheel in.  
FADER–WH I TE  
FADER–BLACK  
Selection is complete. The  
FADER–B .W  
WI PE–CORNER  
Menu Screen returns.  
WI PEWI NDOW  
WI PE–SL I DE  
Repeat the procedure if  
WI PE–DOOR  
WI PE–SCROLL  
you wish to set other  
function menus.  
WI PE–SHUTTER  
3) Press the MENU Wheel in  
again. The Menu Screen closes.  
Menus with Sub Menus  
m CAMERA, q MANUAL, s SYSTEM,  
n CAMERA DISPLAY, o DSC, t VIDEO,  
n VIDEO DISPLAY  
1) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired  
function, and press it. The Sub Menu appears.  
Example: m CAMERA Menu  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
1 For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”  
or “MEMORY”.  
Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
Selected function  
For Video Playback Menus:  
CAMERA  
REC MODE  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C.  
PLAYBACK” (pg. 24).  
SOUND MODE 1 2b i  
t
ZOOM  
4 0 x  
FULL  
AUTO  
Selected menu icon blinks.  
SNAP MODE  
GA I N UP  
A
NAV I GAT I ON– MANUAL  
RETURN  
2) Rotate the MENU Wheel  
to select the desired  
parameter.  
Sub Menu  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
CAMERA  
REC MODE  
3 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
Menu Screen for Video  
and D.S.C. Recording  
Menu  
Menu Screen for Video  
Playback Menu  
RETURN  
CAMERA  
3) Press the MENU Wheel in.  
Selection is complete.  
Repeat the procedure if  
you wish to set other  
function menus.  
V I DEO  
WI PE / FADER  
FADER–WH I TE  
FADER–BLACK  
FADER–B .W  
WI PE–CORNER  
WI PEWI NDOW  
WI PE–SL I DE  
WI PE–DOOR  
WI PE–SCROLL  
WI PE–SHUTTER  
REC MODE  
SOUND MODE STEREO  
SOUND MODE 1 2b i  
t
1 2b i  
t
MODESOUND  
1
ZOOM  
4 0 x  
SYNCHRO  
0 .  
0
SNAP MODE  
GA I N UP  
FULL  
AUTO  
REC MODE  
A
COPYOFF  
NAV I GAT I ON– MANUAL  
NAV I . DEL .  
S / AV I NPUT  
OFF  
RETURN  
RETURN  
4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired  
function, and press it. The selected function  
menu appears.  
5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the  
selected function.  
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RECORDING MENUS  
WI PE / FADER  
4) Press the MENU Wheel in.  
The Menu Screen returns.  
Repeat the procedure if  
you wish to set other  
function menus.  
FADER–WH I TE  
FADER–BLACK  
FADER–B .W  
Wipe Or Fader Effects  
IMPORTANT:  
Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with  
certain modes of Program AE with special effects.  
(pg. 33) If an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is  
selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out.  
WI PE–CORNER  
WI PEWI NDOW  
WI PE–SL I DE  
WI PE–DOOR  
WI PE–SCROLL  
WI PE–SHUTTER  
5) Press the MENU Wheel in  
again. The Menu Screen  
closes.  
NOTES:  
These effects let you make pro-style scene  
transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from  
one scene to the next.  
The “m” settings are effective when the Power  
Switch is set to both “A” and “M”. However, the  
menu settings can be changed only when the  
Power Switch is set to “M”.  
Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started  
or stopped.  
The “q” settings are effective only when the  
Power Switch is set to “M”.  
The “s” functions which are set when the Power  
Switch is set to “M” are also applied when the  
Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.  
The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are  
effective even when the Power Switch is set to  
A”. However, the menu settings can be changed  
only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.  
The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are  
effective only for shooting except “BRIGHT”.  
The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective  
only for video playback except “BRIGHT”.  
The date indication can also be turned on/off by  
pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote  
control (provided). (pg. 22, 53, 62)  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
2 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
4 Set “v” to the desired mode. (pg. 31)  
5 To activate the Fade-in or Wipe-in, press FADE/  
WIPE during Record-Standby mode.  
The selected effect indicator appears.  
To activate the Fade-out or Wipe-out, press  
FADE/WIPE during recording.  
The selected effect indicator appears.  
6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate  
the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.  
To deactivate the selected effect…  
Press FADE/WIPE again in step 6. The effect  
indicator disappears.  
NOTE:  
You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by  
pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop  
Button.  
WIPE/FADER  
(Factory-preset: FADER–WHITE)  
FADER–WHITE: Fade in or out with a white  
screen.  
FADER–BLACK: 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.  
WIPE – WINDOW: The scene starts in the  
centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the  
corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually  
wiping out to the centre.  
         
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WIPE – SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or  
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may  
otherwise appear too dark when shooting in  
extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.  
wipe out from left to right.  
WIPE – DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a  
black screen open to the left and right, revealing the  
scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears  
from left and right to cover the scene.  
SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that  
may otherwise appear too bright when shooting  
under extremely strong direct lighting such as  
spotlights.  
WIPE – SCROLL: The scene wipes in from the  
bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out  
from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.  
NOTE:  
“SPOTLIGHT” has the same effect as –3 with the  
exposure control. (pg. 46)  
WIPE – SHUTTER: Wipe in from the centre of  
a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe  
out from the top and bottom toward the centre  
leaving a black screen.  
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more  
natural. White Balance (pg. 34, 47) 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 to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust  
the focus manually. The flash does not fire in this  
mode.  
Program AE With Special Effects  
IMPORTANT:  
Some modes of Program AE with special effects  
cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects.  
(pg. 32) If an unusable mode is selected, the  
indicator of Wipe/Fader effects blinks or goes out.  
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint  
like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema  
mode for a classic look.  
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.  
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.  
CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a  
strobe effect.  
3 Set “r” to the desired mode. (pg. 31)  
4 Press PROG.AE to activate the selected effect.  
STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of  
consecutive snapshots.  
The selected effect indicator appears.  
To deactivate the selected effect…  
Press PROG.AE again. The effect indicator  
disappears.  
MIRROR*: Creates a mirror image on the right  
half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal image  
on the other half.  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
is set to “VIDEO”.  
NOTES:  
Program AE with special effects can be changed  
during recording or during Record-Standby.  
Some modes of Program AE with special effects  
cannot be used during Night-Scope.  
PROGRAM AE  
(Factory-preset: SHUTTER 1/50)  
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.  
SHUTTER 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)  
This setting allows fast-moving images to be  
captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-  
motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the  
darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function  
under good lighting conditions.  
                             
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)  
Zooming  
ZOOM  
White Balance Adjustment  
(Factory-preset: 40X)  
10X: When set to “10X” while using digital zoom,  
the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since  
digital zoom will be disengaged.  
40X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By  
digitally processing and magnifying images,  
zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom  
limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification.  
300X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By  
digitally processing and magnifying images,  
zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom  
limit), to a maximum of 300X digital  
magnification.  
W. BALANCE  
For details, refer to “White Balance Adjustment”  
(pg. 47).  
(Factory-preset: AUTO)  
AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically.  
MWB: Adjust the white balance manually  
when shooting under various types of lighting.  
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.  
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.  
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of  
lighting is used.  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.  
Camera Menu  
CAMERA  
Snapshot mode for video recording  
For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For  
Video Recording)” (pg. 42). There is the sound  
effect of a shutter closing.  
Recording mode  
Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP)  
depending on your preference.  
SNAP MODE  
FULL: Snapshot mode with no frame  
NEGA: Nega mode  
(Factory-preset: FULL)  
REC MODE  
(Factory-preset: SP)  
PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode  
SP: Standard Play  
FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame  
LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5  
times the recording time.  
NOTES:  
Audio Dubbing (pg. 59) and Insert Editing  
(pg. 60) are possible on tapes recorded in the  
SP mode.  
FULL  
NEGA  
PIN-UP  
FRAME  
If the recording mode is switched during  
recording, the playback picture will be blurred at  
the switching point.  
It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP  
mode on this camcorder be played back on this  
camcorder.  
During playback of a tape recorded on another  
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there  
may be momentary pauses in the sound.  
Sound mode  
SOUND MODE  
(Factory-preset: 12 bit)  
12 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound  
on four separate channels, and is recommended  
for use when performing Audio Dubbing.  
(Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous  
models)  
16 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound  
on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48  
kHz mode of previous models)  
                         
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Gain up  
GAIN UP  
Manual Menu  
MANUAL  
(Factory-preset: AGC)  
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no  
picture brightness adjustment.  
AGC: The overall appearance may be grainy, but  
the image is bright.  
Digital Image Stabilisation  
AUTO  
: The shutter speed is automatically  
To compensate for unstable images caused by  
adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor  
lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter  
image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s  
movements are not smooth or natural. The overall  
appearance may be grainy. While the shutter  
camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.  
DIS (Factory-preset: ON)  
NOTES:  
Accurate stabilisation 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.  
• When shooting subjects with excessive  
backlighting.  
speed is being automatically adjusted, “  
displayed.  
” is  
Navigation time  
NAVIGATION  
5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC:  
The captured image is stored in the memory card  
as a thumbnail image when the recording time is  
over the navigation time.  
(Factory-preset: MANUAL)  
• When shooting scenes with movement in  
various directions.  
For example, “5SEC” is suitable to record short  
scenes with the thumbnail images. (pg. 48)  
However, the stored thumbnail images may take  
up a lot of memory. In this case, using the  
memory card with large capacity is  
• When shooting scenes with low-contrast  
backgrounds.  
Switch off this mode when recording with the  
camcorder on a tripod.  
The “  
” indicator blinks or goes out if the  
recommended.  
Stabiliser cannot be used.  
MANUAL: Enables thumbnail images to be made  
manually. (pg. 48)  
Self-Timer  
For details, refer to “Self-Timer” (pg. 44).  
SELF-TIMER  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF / ON  
                     
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)  
During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black  
bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut  
and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When using  
this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s  
instruction manual. During playback/recording on  
4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are  
inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and  
the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie.  
SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an  
aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image  
to fit the screen without distortion. The  
indicator appears. When using this mode, refer to  
your wide-screen TVs instruction manual. During  
playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/  
viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.  
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.  
1 Set “5S” to “5S”. (pg. 31)  
“5S” appears.  
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder  
enters Record-Standby mode automatically.  
Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop  
Button again within 5 seconds after recording  
starts, Record-Standby mode is not engaged.  
3 To exit the 5S mode, select “OFF” in step 1.  
To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording  
mode…  
Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button  
in step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in  
CAMERA Menu (pg. 34), then press SNAPSHOT.  
The camcorder records a 5-second still. When “5S”  
is set to “Anim.”, this function is not available.  
D.WIDE* : The  
indicator appears. The  
zoom range is extended beyond the maximum  
optical zoom wide angle range. This mode’s wide  
angle setting is equivalent to using a 0.7X wide  
conversion lens. Zooming is possible from 0.7X to  
10X. This mode is suitable for shooting in a small  
room.  
5S  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF: Disables 5-Second Recording.  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.  
5S: Enables 5-Second Recording.  
Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only. By  
using an inanimate object and changing its  
position between shots, you can record the  
subject as though it is moving.  
Wind cut  
WIND CUT  
OFF: Disengages the function.  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
ON  
: Helps cut down on noise created by  
NOTE:  
wind. The “ ” indicator appears. The quality of  
the sound will change. This is normal.  
When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, the 5-Second  
Recording mode is not available. Animation  
recording of a few frames only is taken instead.  
Night-Scope LED (GR-DV5000 only)  
Maximum telephoto setting  
N-MODE LED  
(Factory-preset: AUTO)  
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 to the subject, the  
lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto  
setting.  
OFF: The Night-Scope LED remains off at all  
times.  
AUTO: When the available light is extremely low,  
the Night-Scope LED lights up automatically.  
(pg. 42)  
TELE MACRO  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
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.  
NOTE:  
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go  
out of focus.  
Wide mode  
WIDE MODE  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
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. The  
indicator appears.  
                       
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Snapshot flash  
B-IN FLASH  
OFF: Will not fire.  
AUTO: Fires automatically if it is dark ( appears).  
AUTO C: Fires automatically if it is dark (  
appears) and reduces the Red-Eye effect in the  
subject’s eyes.  
For details, refer to “USING THE REMOTE  
(Factory-preset: AUTO)  
CONTROL UNIT” (pg. 57).  
REMOTE  
(Factory-preset: ON)  
OFF: Disables the remote control operations.  
ON: Enables the remote control operations.  
ON: Always fires.  
Automatic demonstration mode  
Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE  
with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm  
how these functions operate. (pg. 9)  
Flash brightness adjustment  
FLASH ADJ.  
For details, refer to “Flash Brightness Adjustment”  
(pg. 43).  
(Factory-preset: 0)  
DEMO MODE  
(Factory-preset: ON)  
OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take  
place.  
ON: Demonstrates certain functions such as  
Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be  
used to confirm how these functions operate.  
Demonstration starts in the following cases:  
•When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO  
MODE” is turned “ON”.  
System Menu  
SYSTEM  
•With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no  
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power  
Switch is set to “A” or “M”.  
Beep, melody and shutter sound  
BEEP  
(Factory-preset: MELODY)  
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.  
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. (pg. 23, 42)  
MELODY: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds  
when any operation is performed. It also activates  
the shutter sound effect. (pg. 23, 42)  
NOTES:  
If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration  
cannot be turned on.  
“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the  
camcorder power is turned off.  
If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions  
will not be available. After viewing demo, set to  
“OFF”.  
Tally lamp setting  
TALLY  
(Factory-preset: ON)  
OFF: The tally lamp remains off at all times.  
ON: The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of  
recording.  
                     
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)  
INFO LCD setting  
INFO LCD  
Display Menu  
(Factory-preset: ON)  
OFF: The shooting information does not appear.  
ON: Makes the shooting information appears on  
the INFO LCD.  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
Brightness adjustment of the display  
BRIGHT  
For details, refer to “Brightness Adjustment Of The  
Display” (pg. 13).  
Title impose  
For details, refer to “Title Impose” (pg. 51).  
TITLE W/  
(Factory-preset: BACKGRND)  
BACKGRND: Superimposes the title/frame over  
images.  
Display setting  
ON SCREEN  
IMAGE: Superimposes the title/frame with its  
white background.  
(Factory-preset: LCD/TV)  
LCD: Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the  
date, time and time code) from appearing on the  
connected TV screen.  
LCD/TV: Makes the camcorder’s display appear  
on screen when the camcorder is connected to a  
TV.  
E-Mail Clip Recording  
For details, refer to “E-Mail Clip Recording”  
(pg. 50).  
E-CLIP REC  
160 x 120  
240 x 176  
(Factory-preset: 240 x 176)  
Date and time display setting  
DATE/TIME  
(Factory-preset: AUTO)  
Priority setting  
When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD  
monitor is opened, you can select which one to use.  
OFF: The date/time does not appear.  
AUTO: Displays the date/time for approx.  
5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from  
“OFF” to “A” or “M”.  
PRIORITY  
(Factory-preset: LCD)  
ON: The date/time is always displayed.  
LCD: Allows you to use the LCD monitor.  
FINDER: Allows you to use the viewfinder.  
Time code setting  
TIME CODE  
OFF: Time code is not displayed.  
ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder  
and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not  
displayed during recording.  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
Resetting menu settings  
CAM RESET  
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.  
RETURN: Does not reset all settings to the factory-  
preset.  
Clock adjustment  
CLOCK ADJ.  
Allows you to set the current date and time.  
(pg. 14)  
                     
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MultiMediaCard  
DSC Menu  
DSC  
Image Size/Picture Quality  
8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB*  
640 x 480/FINE  
55  
190  
25  
75  
16  
50  
10  
34  
105  
320  
50  
215  
645  
100  
320  
60  
640 x 480/STANDARD  
1024 x 768/FINE  
Picture quality  
The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best  
match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are  
available: FINE (  
of quality).  
1024 x 768/STANDARD  
1280 x 960/FINE  
160  
32  
) and STANDARD (  
) (in order  
1280 x 960/STANDARD  
1600 x 1200/FINE  
105  
21  
215  
42  
QUALITY  
FINE / STANDARD  
(Factory-preset: FINE)  
1600 x 1200/STANDARD  
65  
135  
NOTE:  
*
Optional  
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.  
** Provided (9 title images pre-stored)  
Recording media selection  
REC SELECT  
: When Snapshot recording is performed  
with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to  
“VIDEO”, still images are recorded only onto the  
tape.  
(Factory-preset:  
)
Image size  
The Image Size mode can be selected to best match  
your needs.  
IMAGE SIZE  
640 x 480 / 1024 x 768 / 1280 x 960 /  
1600 x 1200  
(Factory-preset: 1280 x 960)  
/
: When Snapshot recording is  
performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set  
to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded not only  
onto the tape but also in the memory card  
(640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the “SNAP  
MODE” selection in CAMERA Menu is also  
applicable to memory card recording.  
NOTE:  
The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/  
MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.  
Approximate Number of Storable Images  
Image Size/  
Picture  
Quality  
SD Memory Card  
8 MB** 8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB*  
640 x 480/  
FINE  
42  
140  
19  
60  
12  
40  
7
47  
160  
21  
65  
13  
45  
8
95  
295  
47  
205  
625  
95  
425  
1285  
200  
640  
125  
425  
80  
640 x 480/  
STANDARD  
1024 x 768/  
FINE  
1024 x 768/  
STANDARD  
145  
29  
310  
60  
1280 x 960/  
FINE  
1280 x 960/  
STANDARD  
95  
205  
41  
1600 x 1200  
/FINE  
19  
1600 x 1200  
/STANDARD  
25  
28  
60  
130  
275  
             
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EN  
Synchro adjustment  
Video Menu  
VIDEO  
For details, refer to “For More Accurate Editing”  
(pg. 64).  
SYNCHRO  
(Factory-preset: 0.0)  
Recording mode  
Playback sound  
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or  
LP) depending on your preference. It is  
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 31, select  
“SOUND MODE” or “12bit MODE” from the Menu  
Screen and set it to the desired parameter.  
recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO  
Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder  
during dubbing. (pg. 53, 55)  
REC MODE  
SP / LP  
(Factory-preset: SP)  
SOUND MODE  
STEREO  
channels in stereo.  
SOUND L : Sound from the “Lchannel is  
output.  
SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is  
output.  
(Factory-preset: STEREO  
: Sound is output on both “Land “R”  
)
NOTE:  
“REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is  
set to “PLAY” or “M”.  
Dubbing from tape to memory card  
COPY  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF: Enables snapshots to be taken during tape  
12bit MODE  
(Factory-preset: SOUND 1)  
playback.  
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined  
and output in stereo on both “Land “R”  
channels.  
ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a  
tape to a memory card. (pg. 56)  
SOUND 1: Original sound is output on both “L”  
Deleting thumbnail images  
and “R” channels in stereo.  
SOUND 2: Dubbed sound is output on both “L”  
and “R” channels in stereo.  
For details, refer to “To delete thumbnail images”  
(pg. 49).  
NAVI.DEL.  
NOTES:  
The “SOUND MODE” setting is available for both  
12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models’  
functions, “12-bit” is called “32 kHz” and “16-bit”  
is called “48 kHz”.)  
The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in  
which the recording was made during fast-forward  
or rewind. During playback the sound mode is  
displayed in the upper left corner.  
IMAGE SEL. / TAPE SEL. / ALL / RETURN  
S-Video/AV input  
S/AV INPUT  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF: Enables audio/video signal output to a TV,  
VCR, etc. via the AV and S-Video connectors.  
(pg. 22, 53)  
ON: Enables audio/video signal input from the AV  
and S-Video connectors. (pg. 53)  
                 
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TIME CODE  
OFF / ON  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
System Menu  
NOTE:  
SYSTEM  
The date indication can also be turned on/off by  
pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control  
(provided). (pg. 22, 53, 62)  
Each setting is linked with “s”, which appears  
when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (pg. 31) The  
parameters are the same as in the description on  
page 37.  
Display  
4
12b i  
L
t
/ SOUND1  
ON SCREEN Setting:  
For playback sound, tape  
speed and tape running  
during video playback.  
BEEP  
OFF / BEEP / MELODY  
TALLY  
OFF / ON  
REMOTE  
OFF / ON  
(Factory-preset: MELODY)  
(Factory-preset: ON)  
(Factory preset: ON)  
DATE/TIME Setting:  
For date/time.  
DEMO MODE  
OFF / ON  
(Factory-preset: ON)  
INFO LCD  
(Factory-preset: ON)  
OFF / ON  
2 5 . 12 .03  
17 :3 0  
TITLE W/  
BACKGRND / IMAGE  
E-CLIP REC  
(Factory-preset: BACKGRND)  
(Factory-preset: 240 x 176)  
TIME CODE Setting:  
For time code.  
160 x 120 / 240 x 176  
PRIORITY  
LCD / FINDER  
(Factory-preset: LCD)  
Minutes  
Seconds  
Frames*  
CAM RESET  
EXECUTE / RETURN  
12 : 34 : 24  
* 25 frames = 1 second  
Display Menu  
VIDEO DISPLAY  
The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN  
settings) are the same as in the description on  
page 38.  
Brightness adjustment of the display  
BRIGHT  
For details, refer to “Brightness Adjustment Of The  
Display” (pg. 13).  
ON SCREEN  
(Factory-preset: LCD)  
OFF / LCD / LCD/TV  
When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display  
disappears.  
DATE/TIME  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF / AUTO / ON  
When set to “AUTO”, the date/time are displayed  
in the following cases:  
When playback starts. The camcorder displays  
the date/time when scenes are recorded.  
When the date is changed during playback.  
                   
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING  
• “DIS” in MANUAL Menu. (pg. 35)  
During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring  
the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a  
tripod is recommended.  
SNAPSHOT Button  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
Snapshot (For Video Recording)  
This feature lets you record still images that look like  
photographs onto a tape.  
NIGHT Button  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
2 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
4 Set “SNAP MODE” to the desired mode.  
(pg. 31, 34)  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
5 Press SNAPSHOT.  
The “O” indication appears and a still  
image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds,  
then the camcorder re-enters the Record-  
Standby mode.  
Night Scope  
Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they  
would be under good natural lighting. Although the  
recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is  
strobing due to the slow shutter speed.  
You can perform Snapshot also during  
recording. A still image will be recorded for  
approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording  
resumes.  
Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A”  
or “M”), Snapshot recording takes place using  
the selected Snapshot mode.  
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.  
NOTES:  
To remove the shutter sound, refer to “BEEP” on  
3 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Scope indicator  
page 37.  
” appears.  
When “WIDE MODE” is set to “SQUEEZE  
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to  
(pg. 36), the “O” indication blinks in blue  
and Snapshot recording becomes impossible.  
If Program AE with special effects (pg. 33) is  
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with  
special effects are disabled during Snapshot  
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.  
provide up to 30 times sensitivity.  
“ ” appears beside “  
” while the shutter  
speed is being automatically adjusted.  
To deactivate Night-Scope…  
Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Scope  
indicator disappears.  
If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to  
“ON” (pg. 35), the Stabiliser will be disabled.  
Night-Scope LED (GR-DV5000  
only)  
available when “  
COPY” is set to “OFF”  
extremely low, the Night-Scope  
LED lights up automatically. In  
such a case, be sure to detach the  
lens hood and move close to the  
subject within the range of  
approx. 2 m to shoot a full-  
spectrum bright images.  
in VIDEO Menu. (pg. 40) However, the shutter  
During Snapshot recording, the image displayed  
in the viewfinder may be partially missing.  
However, there is no effect in the recorded image.  
When a cable is connected to the AV connector,  
the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker,  
however it is recorded onto the tape.  
Night-Scope LED  
NOTES:  
During Night-Scope, the following functions or  
settings cannot be activated and its indicator  
blinks or goes out:  
• Some modes of “Program AE With Special  
Effects” (pg. 33).  
• “Snapshot Flash” (pg. 43)  
• “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu. (pg. 35)  
         
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The colour tone changes depending on the  
background lighting conditions, such as under  
fluorescent or halogen lamps.  
Motor Drive Mode  
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an  
effect similar to serial photography. (Interval  
between still images: approx. 1 second)  
While charging the flash, blinks and the flash  
will not fire. Although noise may appear, this is  
not a malfunction and is not recorded. It can take  
up to 10 seconds to charge the flash.  
Do not open the flash unit manually or apply an  
unreasonable amount of pressure to it. Doing so  
may cause its position to be changed, making it  
impossible to shoot with the correct brightness.  
The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC  
SELECT” is set to “  
Snapshot Flash  
Flash  
/
”. (pg. 39)  
When a snapshot (pg. 23, 42) is taken in the dark  
the camcorder fires the flash and adjusts the  
brightness automatically. You can also adjust the  
flash brightness manually. When you find that the  
snapshots you took look too bright or too dark,  
adjust it manually.  
The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in  
Record-Standby mode. (pg. 23, 42)  
When the Power Switch is set to “A”, the flash  
automatically pops up and fires if it is dark (  
appears).  
When the Power Switch is set to “M”, you can  
select the flash setting. (pg. 31, 37)  
1 Select “FLASH ADJ.” in MANUAL Menu, and  
press the MENU Wheel in.  
The parameter appears.  
2 To intensify the flash, rotate the MENU Wheel  
towards “+”. To weaken the flash, rotate the  
MENU Wheel towards “–”.  
Adjustment range: –3 to +3.  
If AUTO C” is selected...  
3 Press the MENU Wheel in. Rotate the MENU  
Wheel to select “BRETURN”, and press it twice  
to close the Menu Screen.  
SNAPSHOT. The flash fires twice. The first flash is  
for reduction of the human eye’s red reflection and  
the second flash is for the actual recording.  
NOTE:  
When you change the subject you are shooting or  
the shooting location, set it back to 0 as described  
in step 2 and take a snapshot to check the flash  
brightness. After doing this adjust to your desired  
brightness.  
After shooting...  
Be sure to close the flash by pressing it softly until it  
locks.  
NOTES:  
Do not fire the flash at a person at short range.  
It is not possible to use the built-in flash when the  
Video Light or Stereo Microphone (provided with  
GR-DV5000 only) is attached to the Info-Shoe. Set  
“B-IN FLASH” to “OFF” in MANUAL Menu.  
(pg. 31, 37)  
The flash does not fire when the flash is set to  
“OFF” or when Night-Scope mode (pg. 42) is  
engaged, and also when the battery remaining  
power is low.  
When “r” is set to “SPORTS” or “SNOW”  
(pg. 33), the flash does not fire even if the flash  
is set to “ON”.  
Although images shot with a flash tend to look  
whiter than they actually are, to compensate for  
this the camcorder automatically darkens the  
picture when using the flash. When shooting a  
subject at a distance where the flash light cannot  
reach (over approx. 2 m), set the flash to “OFF” to  
prevent the picture from becoming too dark or  
becoming too tinted.  
         
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)  
NOTE:  
SNAPSHOT Button  
If “BEEP” and “TALLY” are set to “OFF” (pg. 37),  
the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not  
light.  
Lock Button  
Power Switch  
When the Recording Start/Stop Button or  
SNAPSHOT is pressed, the tally lamp changes as  
shown:  
Begins blinking  
(Self-Timer starts)  
FOCUS Button  
Manual Focus Ring  
Blinks quickly  
(Self-Timer shooting starts  
soon)  
Self-Timer  
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.  
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down  
Stops blinking and stays on  
(Self-Timer video recording  
starts)  
After approx.  
15 sec.  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
OR  
viewfinder fully.  
Turns off  
(Self-Timer snapshot  
recording occurs)  
You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180°  
so that it faces forward and view yourself while  
self-recording with the viewfinder pushed  
back.  
MANUAL  
3 Set “SELF-TIMER” to  
SELF–T I MER  
OFF  
ON  
“ON ”. (pg. 31, 35)  
4 To engage the Self-Timer  
for video recording, press  
the Recording Start/Stop  
Button.  
RETURN  
After 15 seconds, the  
beep sounds and video  
recording starts.  
5 To stop Self-Timer  
recording, press the  
Recording Start/Stop  
Button again.  
Self-Timer indication  
The camcorder re-enters  
Record-Standby mode.  
OR  
5 Press SNAPSHOT.  
After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and  
snapshot recording starts. After that, the  
camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.  
6 To end Self-Timer recording, select “OFF” in  
step 3.  
   
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Auto Focus  
Manual Focus  
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.  
NOTE:  
If you are using the viewfinder, you should already  
have performed “Viewfinder Adjustment”  
(pg. 12).  
Focus detection zone  
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator  
appears.  
3 To focus on a further subject, rotate the Manual  
Focus Ring clockwise. The “ ” indicator appears  
and blinks.  
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.*  
While focusing on a  
further subject  
When the subject has no contrast (difference in  
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-  
colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*  
Manual focus  
indicator  
When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder.*  
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the Manual  
Focus Ring counterclockwise. The “ ” indicator  
appears and blinks.  
When the scene contains minute patterns or  
identical patterns that are regularly repeated.  
When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light  
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.  
When shooting a scene with a high-contrast  
background.  
While focusing on a  
nearer subject  
* The following low-contrast warnings appear  
Manual focus  
indicator  
blinking:  
,
,
and  
NOTES:  
If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing  
is not possible. Keep the lens clean. (pg. 77)  
When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth  
or wait for it to dry naturally.  
When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom  
out first. (pg. 18) If zoomed-in in the auto focus  
mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom  
out depending on the distance between the  
camcorder and the subject. This will not occur  
when “TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”. (pg. 36)  
To reset to Auto Focus...  
Press FOCUS or set the Power Switch to “A”.  
NOTES:  
Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum  
telephoto position when you use the Manual  
Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the  
wide-angle position, sharply focused images  
cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the  
depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.  
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any  
further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
     
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)  
Iris Lock  
EXPOSURE Button  
MENU Wheel  
Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in  
well-lit environments to keep too much light from  
entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow  
in more light.  
Use this function in the following situations:  
When shooting a moving subject.  
When the distance to the subject changes (so its  
size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder  
changes), such as when the subject is backing  
away.  
When shooting on a reflective natural background  
such as at the beach or when skiing.  
When shooting objects under a spotlight.  
When zooming.  
Lock Button  
Power Switch  
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.  
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even  
when the subject moves away from you, the image  
will not darken or brighten.  
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  
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down  
viewfinder fully.  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
3 Press EXPOSURE.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
The exposure control indicator appears.  
viewfinder fully.  
4 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold  
the MENU Wheel for over 2 seconds. The  
3 Press EXPOSURE.  
The exposure control indicator appears.  
4 To brighten the image, rotate the MENU Wheel  
towards “+”. To darken the image, rotate the  
MENU Wheel towards “–”. (maximum 6)  
+3 exposure has the same effect as the  
backlight compensation. (pg. 47)  
exposure control indicator and the “  
indication appear.  
5 Press the MENU Wheel in.  
The “ ” indication  
changes to “ ” and the iris  
is locked.  
–3 exposure has the same effect as when “r”  
is set to “SPOTLIGHT”. (pg. 33)  
3
To return to automatic iris  
control...  
Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set  
the Power Switch to “A”.  
The exposure control  
indicator and “ ” disappear.  
5 Press the MENU Wheel in. Exposure adjustment  
is complete.  
Iris Lock Indicator  
To return to automatic exposure control...  
Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the Power Switch to  
A”.  
If EXPOSURE is pressed once, the camcorder will  
enter the exposure control mode again.  
To lock the exposure control and the iris…  
After step 3 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the  
exposure by rotating the MENU Wheel. Then lock  
the iris in steps 4 and 5 of “Iris Lock”. For automatic  
locking, press EXPOSURE twice in step 3. The  
exposure control and the iris become automatic.  
NOTES:  
You cannot use the manual exposure control at the  
same time when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” or  
“SNOW” (pg. 33), or with the backlight  
compensation. (pg. 47)  
If the adjustment does not cause any visible  
change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”.  
(pg. 31, 35)  
       
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Backlight Compensation  
Manual White Balance Adjustment  
Backlight compensation  
brightens the subject  
quickly.  
Press BACK LIGHT. The  
indicator is displayed  
and the subject is  
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting  
under various types of lighting.  
Lock Button  
White paper  
BACK LIGHT Button  
MENU Wheel  
brightened. If pressed  
again, disappears and  
the brightness returns to the previous level.  
Using the BACK LIGHT Button may cause the light  
around the subject to become too bright and the  
subject to become white.  
Power Switch  
Backlight compensation is also available when the  
Power Switch is set to “A”.  
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down  
White Balance Adjustment  
The white balance 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 Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
3 Set “u” to “MWB”. (pg. 31, 34)  
The  
indication blinks slowly.  
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.  
However, more advanced camcorder operators  
professional colour/tint reproduction.  
subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that  
the white paper fills the screen.  
5 Press the MENU Wheel in until  
begins  
(Factory-preset: AUTO)  
blinking rapidly.  
When the setting is completed,  
normal blinking.  
resumes  
AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically.  
MWB: Adjust the white balance manually  
when shooting under various types of lighting.  
(“Manual White Balance Adjustment”)  
6 Press the MENU Wheel in twice. The Menu  
Screen closes and the Manual White Balance  
indicator  
is displayed.  
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.  
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.  
In step 4, it may be difficult to focus on the white  
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.  
(pg. 45)  
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of  
lighting is used.  
For the setting, refer to “Changing The Menu  
Settings” (pg. 31).  
The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”  
appears.  
A subject can be shot under various types of  
lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,  
candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature  
is different depending on the light source, the  
subject tint will differ depending on the white  
balance settings. Use this function for a more  
natural result.  
Once you adjust white balance manually, the  
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or  
the battery removed.  
To return to automatic white balance…  
Set “u” to “AUTO”. (pg. 31, 34) Or, set the  
Power Switch to “A”.  
NOTE:  
White balance cannot be used when “r” is set to  
“SEPIA” or “MONOTONE”. (pg. 33)  
           
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)  
7 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop  
NAVIGATION Function  
The Navigation Function helps you check tape  
contents by making thumbnail images on a memory  
card.  
recording.  
To make thumbnail images after video recording  
manually...  
1) Perform steps 1 to 4 above.  
2) Set “NAVIGATION” to “MANUAL.  
(pg. 31, 35)  
3) After the recording, press NAVI STORE.  
The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the  
captured image is stored in the memory card as  
a thumbnail image.  
MENU Wheel  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
Rewind Button (3)  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
NOTES:  
The remaining number of storable thumbnail  
images also appears on the screen when it reaches  
10 or less. If “REC SELECT” is set to “  
/
in DSC Menu, the number shows how many  
640 x 480 pixel images can be stored.  
If “5S” is set to “5S” or “Anim.” in MANUAL  
Menu, the NAVIGATION function will not work  
properly.  
NAVI Button  
NAVI STORE Button  
To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images  
(NAVIGATION Search)  
Fast-Forward Button (5)  
To make thumbnail images during video  
recording automatically  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 15)  
2 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.  
4 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 15)  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
5 Press NAVI during video playback or stop mode.  
The loaded cassette’s  
NAVIGATION thumbnail  
image screen appears.  
NAV I GAT I ON  
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
DATE : 24 . 2 5 ’ 0 3  
3 : 3 : 2 9  
TC  
:
1 3 : 2 3 : 1 5  
2
1
3
Press 3 to display the  
previous page. Press 5  
to display the next page.  
4
5
5 Set “NAVIGATION” to the desired navigation  
storing time. (pg. 31, 35)  
If the “  
” indicator appears blinking on the  
6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired  
screen, wait until it stops blinking. If it does not  
stop blinking after a while, check if a memory  
card is loaded.  
image, and press it.  
The “NAVIGATION SEARCH” indication  
appears blinking and the camcorder starts  
searching the tape for the relevant point of the  
selected thumbnail image.  
6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
recording.  
1hh  
01mm  
When the recording time  
To cancel NAVIGATION search midway...  
Press 4/9, 3, 5 or 8.  
PAUSE  
is over the navigation  
time set in step 5, “  
appears briefly, then the  
image of the point where  
recording is started is  
captured and stored in  
the memory card as a  
thumbnail image.  
Displayed while the  
captured image is  
being stored in the  
memory card.  
If the Recording Start/  
Stop button is pressed  
before “  
” stops  
blinking, the image of the point where the  
loaded memory card is recognised is captured.  
               
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NOTE:  
To add thumbnail images during video  
playback  
Once images are deleted, they cannot be restored.  
Check images before deleting.  
1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in “To find scenes on tape  
IMPORTANT:  
using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search)”.  
Be sure to always use the same tape and memory  
card together as they were during recording;  
otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognise Tape  
and Memory Card IDs to perform NAVIGATION  
function properly.  
2 Press 4/9 to start video playback.  
3 Press NAVI STORE at the desired point.  
The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the  
image of the point where NAVI STORE is  
pressed is stored in the memory card as a  
thumbnail image.  
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”.  
If you change the memory card while shooting on  
one tape, two memory cards will share the tape’s  
thumbnail images. We recommend that you use  
one memory card for one tape.  
NAVIGATION Search does not work if the current  
position is at a blank portion on the tape. Also, do  
not leave a blank portion partway through the tape  
when shooting; otherwise, NAVIGATION function  
does not work properly.  
Before shooting newly over a recorded tape, be  
sure to delete all thumbnail images of the previous  
recording from the relevant memory card.  
If you copy thumbnail images from one memory  
card to another via a PC, NAVIGATION Search  
does not work with the copied memory card.  
To delete thumbnail images  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.  
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
4 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “t”, and  
press it. The VIDEO Menu appears.  
V I DEO  
6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to  
SOUND MODE STEREO  
1 2b i  
t
MODESOUND  
1
select “NAVI.DEL.”, and  
press it. The Sub Menu  
appears.  
SYNCHRO  
0 . 0  
REC MODE  
COPYOFF  
NAV I . DEL .  
S / AV I NPUT  
OFF  
7 By rotating the MENU  
RETURN  
Wheel...  
Select “IMAGE SEL.” to delete the currently  
displayed thumbnail image.  
Select “TAPE SEL.” to delete all thumbnail images  
for the tape which contains the currently  
displayed image.  
Select “ALLto delete all thumbnail images  
stored in the memory card at once.  
NAV I GAT I ON  
8 Press the MENU Wheel in.  
DELETE CURRENT?  
The NAVIGATION screen  
appears.  
2 6 .12 . 0 3  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
1 5 : 0 0  
9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to  
select “EXECUTE”, and  
press it.  
Press 3 to display the previous page. Press  
5 to display the next page.  
To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.  
Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during  
video playback.  
CAUTION:  
Do not remove the memory card or perform any  
other operation (such as turning off the camcorder)  
during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided  
AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may  
be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted  
during deletion. If the memory card becomes  
corrupted, initialise it.  
   
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)  
To make video clips from real-time camera  
image  
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.  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.  
3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
Power Switch  
4 Set “E-CLIP REC” to the desired image size.  
(pg. 31, 38)  
Lock Button  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
Stop (8) Button  
5 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-  
Standby mode.  
“E-CLIP” appears.  
6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
recording.  
7 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop  
recording.  
“COMPLETED” is displayed, then the  
camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-  
Standby mode.  
8 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording. The  
normal screen reappears.  
To view video clips stored in a memory card…  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
E-MAIL Button  
Refer to “Playback Of Video Clips” (pg. 25).  
To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory  
card…  
Refer to “Deleting Files” (pg. 28).  
Play/Pause Button (4/9)  
1
1
6
60  
E-  
E-  
E-  
CLIP  
CLIP  
CLIP  
0h  
h
25m  
m
Remaining time  
00 : 00  
STANDBY  
Approximate recording time  
SD  
Image Size  
Memory  
Card  
240 x 176  
160 x 120  
Shooting starts when the  
Recording Start/Stop  
Button is pressed.  
8 MB**  
8 MB*  
2 min.  
2 min.  
5 min.  
6 min.  
7 min.  
15 min.  
1
1
6
6
0
0
0hh1: 100mm  
00 : 15  
REC  
16 MB*  
*
Optional  
** Provided (9 title images pre-stored)  
Shooting stops when the  
Recording Start/Stop  
Button is pressed again.  
NOTE:  
0h00mm  
h
1
1
6
6
0
0
It is not possible to adjust the speaker and  
mode.  
00 : 00  
COMPLETED  
To make video clips from recorded video  
footage  
Recording is complete.  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 15)  
2 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
4 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
5 Set “E-CLIP REC” to the desired image size.  
(pg. 31, 38)  
         
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6 Press 4/9 to start video playback.  
Title Impose  
A selection of titles/frames stored in the provided  
memory card can be superimposed.  
7 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-  
Standby mode.  
“E-CLIP” appears.  
To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording, press E-MAIL  
MENU Wheel  
TITLE Button  
8 At the point you want to start dubbing, press the  
Recording Start/Stop Button to start E-Mail Clip  
Recording.  
9 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop  
E-Mail Clip Recording.  
“COMPLETED” is displayed, then the  
camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-  
Standby mode.  
10Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording. The  
normal screen reappears.  
To view video clips stored in a memory card…  
Refer to “Playback Of Video Clips” (pg. 25).  
INDEX Button  
To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory  
card…  
Title Selection  
Refer to “Deleting Files” (pg. 28).  
1 Perform steps 1 to 6 in “Playback Of Title  
Images” (pg. 25).  
NOTES:  
Playback operation cannot be performed during  
E-Mail Clip Recording.  
2 Press INDEX. The title index screen appears.  
3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired  
If the end of the tape is reached during E-Mail Clip  
Recording, that portion will be automatically  
stored in the memory card.  
If the end of the tape is reached in step 7, the  
E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode will be  
automatically cancelled.  
The video clip files stored with this camcorder are  
compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files  
stored with other devices cannot be played back  
with this camcorder.  
title, and press it.  
4 Set “TITLE W/” to the desired mode.  
(pg. 31, 38)  
Title Recording  
5 Press TITLE during recording. The selected title/  
frame is recorded.  
Press TITLE again to turn off the title/frame.  
The title image playback (TITLE) screen and the  
title index screen (pg. 25, 26) cannot be used  
during E-Mail Clip Recording.  
Video noise may appear while viewing video clips  
in the LCD monitor or viewfinder, however, this  
noise is not present in the actual video clips stored  
in the memory card.  
You can also view video clips on your PC by using  
Windows® Media Player version 6.4 or later. Refer  
to the instructions of PC and software.  
NOTES:  
Title Impose can also be used for dubbing.  
You can delete unwanted titles/frames (“Deleting  
Files” (pg. 28)) or protect important ones from  
accidental erasure (“Protecting Files” (pg. 27)).  
A title/frame created on a PC can be transferred to  
a memory card using the provided software.  
Transferred titles/frames are displayed from title  
index number 12. They can be used together with  
the titles/frames in the provided memory card. For  
details on creating/transferring titles/frames, refer  
to the software instructions.  
   
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)  
To Use The Video Light  
Using The Info-Shoe  
1 Set the switch on the Video Light.  
The following accessories (provided with  
GR-DV5000 only) have been designed to be  
attached onto the Info-Shoe of the camcorder and  
the power is supplied via the Info-Shoe.  
Video Light: Enables you to shoot motion video or  
still images under low light by continuous lighting.  
Stereo Microphone: Enables you to record various  
types of sound by changing the microphone’s  
directivity.  
OFF: Does not light.  
ON: Lights always.  
AUTO: Lights when the ambient light drops to a  
certain level.  
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or  
SNAPSHOT to shoot an image.  
NOTES:  
Even when the switch of the Video Light is set to  
“AUTO”, it does not light during Night-Scope  
mode. (pg. 42)  
NOTE:  
It is not possible to use the built-in flash when the  
Video Light or Stereo Microphone (provided with  
GR-DV5000 only) is attached to the Info-Shoe.  
Using the Video light consumes more power than  
shooting without the Video Light and reduces the  
operating time. It is recommended to use the AC  
Power Adapter/Charger for indoor shooting.  
The Video Light does not light unless the  
camcorder is turned on.  
To Attach The Accessories  
Both accessories are attached in the same way. The  
following procedure is for the Video Light as an  
example.  
When the bulb of the Video Light blows, please  
consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
Be sure to turn off the camcorder and accessory  
before attaching or removing the accessory.  
To Use The Stereo Microphone  
1 Set the stereo angle selector switch on the Stereo  
1 Slide the Video Light into the Info-Shoe in the  
direction of the arrow marked on the bottom of  
the Video Light’s foot.  
Microphone.  
Stereo angle selector switch  
Setting examples:  
0° to 90°: To record sound that is coming from a  
single point.  
90°: To record sound that feels less expansive in  
scope (such as the sound of birds or musical  
instruments).  
Slide-in direction  
2 Turn the lock ring  
clockwise to lock the  
Lock Ring  
Video Light securely.  
90° to 120°: To record sound that feels more  
expansive in scope (such as the sound of trains,  
aircraft and fireworks).  
To remove the accessories...  
Turn the lock ring counterclockwise to loosen it,  
then slide off the accessory from the Info-Shoe.  
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to shoot an  
NOTES:  
image.  
Do not carry the camcorder by holding the  
accessory that is attached to the Info-Shoe.  
Be careful with the accessory attached to the Info-  
Shoe when carrying the camcorder.  
NOTES:  
Do not apply a strong impact to the Stereo  
Microphone by dropping or hitting it.  
If the contact of the terminals on the Info-Shoe and  
the foot of the Stereo Microphone is not sufficient,  
sound from the attached Stereo Microphone may  
not be recorded. It is recommended to try a test  
shooting to ensure that the recording is performed  
properly before valuable recording.  
 
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DUBBING  
NOTES:  
Dubbing To Or From A VCR  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the  
battery pack. (pg. 11)  
As the camcorder starts to play your footage, it will  
appear on your TV. This will confirm the  
connections and the AUX channel for dubbing  
purposes.  
Connector Cover**  
Before you start dubbing, make sure that the  
they do, they are being recorded onto the new  
tape.  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV...  
• Date/time  
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.  
(pg. 31, 41) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote  
control to turn on/off the date indication.  
• Time code  
Connector  
Cover**  
To S  
To AV  
Audio/Video  
cable  
(provided)  
S-Video cable  
(optional)  
Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”.  
(pg. 31, 41)  
• Indications other than date/time and time code  
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/  
TV”. (pg. 31, 41)  
A
B
C
D
TV  
VCR  
To use this camcorder as a recorder...  
1) Perform steps 1 to 3 in the left column.  
2) Set “S/AV INPUT” to “ON”. (pg. 31, 40)  
3) Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (pg. 31, 34)  
4) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.  
5) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage  
A White to AUDIO L IN or OUT  
B Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT  
C Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT  
D To S-VIDEO* IN or OUT  
the Record-Pause mode. The “  
appears on the screen.  
” indication  
A/V.IN  
*
Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO  
IN/OUT connector. In this case, it is not  
necessary to connect the yellow video cable.  
6) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
recording. The indication rotates.  
7) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to  
stop recording. The indication stops rotating.  
** When connecting the cable, open the cover.  
To use this camcorder as a player...  
1 Following the illustrations, connect the  
NOTES:  
camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to page 22.  
After dubbing, set “S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF”.  
Analogue signals can be converted to digital  
signals with this procedure.  
2 Set the camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
“VIDEO”.  
It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.  
3 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on  
the switch.  
4 Turn on the VCR’s power.  
5 Insert the source cassette in the camcorder.  
6 Insert the recording cassette in the VCR.  
7 Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes.  
Refer to the instruction manual for the 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 VCRs Record-  
Pause mode and press 4/9 on the camcorder.  
11 Repeat steps 8 10 for additional editing. Stop  
the VCR and camcorder.  
           
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DUBBING (cont.)  
1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped  
With A DV IN Connector  
(Digital Dubbing)  
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped  
with a DV input connector using a DV cable as  
shown in the illustration.  
3 Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
“VIDEO”.  
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.  
4 Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on  
the switch.  
5 Turn on the video unit’s power.  
6 Insert the source cassette in this camcorder.  
7 Insert the recording cassette in the video unit.  
the source cassette.  
9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage  
the video units Record mode.  
10 To pause dubbing, engage the video unit’s  
Record-Pause mode and press 4/9 on this  
camcorder.  
To DV IN/OUT  
11 Repeat steps 8 10 for additional editing. Stop  
the video unit and camcorder.  
NOTES:  
Charger as the power supply instead of the  
battery pack. (pg. 11)  
DV cable  
Core filter  
(optional)  
If the remote control is used when both the player  
and recorder are JVC video units, both units will  
perform the same operation. To prevent this from  
happening, press the buttons on both units.  
If a blank portion or disturbed image is played  
back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing  
may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.  
Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,  
sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If  
this occurs, turn off the power and make  
connections again.  
To DV IN  
If “Title Impose” (pg. 51), “Playback Zoom”  
(pg. 58) or “Playback Special Effects”  
(pg. 58) is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed  
during playback, only the original playback image  
recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN/  
OUT connector.  
Video unit equipped with DV connector  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the  
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.  
 
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1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
Dubbing From A Video Unit  
Equipped With A DV OUT  
Connector (Digital Dubbing)  
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped  
with a DV output connector using a DV cable as  
shown in the illustration.  
3 Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
“VIDEO”.  
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.  
4 Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on  
the switch.  
5 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (pg. 31, 34)  
6 Turn on the video unit’s power.  
7 Insert the source cassette in the video unit.  
8 Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.  
9 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage  
the Record-Pause mode.  
The “  
” indication appears on the screen.  
DV. IN  
10 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
recording.  
The  
indication rotates.  
To DV IN/OUT  
11 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to  
engage the Record-Pause mode.  
The  
indication stops rotating.  
12 Repeat steps 10 11 for additional editing.  
Stop the video unit and camcorder.  
Core filter  
DV cable (optional)  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the  
battery pack. (pg. 11)  
To DV OUT  
If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set  
“S/AV INPUT” to “OFF”. (pg. 31, 40)  
If the remote control is used when both the player  
and recorder are JVC video units, both units will  
perform the same operation. To prevent this from  
happening, press the buttons on both units.  
If a blank portion or disturbed image is played  
back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing  
may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.  
Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,  
sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If  
this occurs, turn off the power and make  
connections again.  
Video unit equipped with DV connector  
Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode  
recorded on the original tape, regardless of the  
current “SOUND MODE” setting. (pg. 34)  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the  
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.  
   
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DUBBING (cont.)  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 15)  
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On  
A Tape To A Memory Card  
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory  
card.  
2 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
4 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
5 Set “  
COPY” to “ON”. (pg. 31, 40)  
MENU Wheel  
6 Press 4/9 to start playback.  
SNAPSHOT Button  
7 At the point you want to dub, press 4/9 again to  
engage Still Playback.  
8 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.  
The ”  
dubbing.  
” indication appears during  
The selected image is stored in the memory  
card.  
NOTES:  
If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory  
card is not loaded, the message “COPYING  
FAILED” is displayed.  
If an image recorded on the tape using “WIDE  
MODE” (pg. 36) is dubbed to a memory card,  
the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed  
with it.  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
Play/Pause Button  
Switch  
(4/9)  
To use Playback Special effects with a video image  
you wish to dub, perform up to step 8 using the  
remote control (provided). (pg. 58)  
Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.  
   
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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. (pg. 58)  
A Infrared beam transmitting window  
Transmits the beam signal.  
The following buttons are available only when the  
camcorder’s Power Switch set to “PLAY”.  
B DISPLAY Button ................... (pg. 22, 53, 62)  
C SHIFT Button .............................. (pg. 58, 61)  
D SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons ....... (pg. 58)  
Left/Right Buttons ............................ (pg. 58)  
E REW Button  
Installing The Batteries  
The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size  
batteries. Refer to “General Battery Precautions”  
(pg. 74).  
•Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search  
on a tape..........................................(pg. 21)  
•Displays previous file  
1 Remove the battery compartment cover while  
pushing up the tab as illustrated.  
in a memory card.............................(pg. 24)  
F FADE/WIPE Button ........................... (pg. 63)  
G EFFECT ON/OFF Button ................... (pg. 58)  
H EFFECT Button .................................. (pg. 58)  
I PAUSE IN Connector ........................ (pg. 62)  
J MBR SET Button ............................... (pg. 61)  
K Up Button ........................................ (pg. 58)  
INSERT Button................................... (pg. 60)  
L Down Button .................................... (pg. 58)  
A. DUB Button.................................. (pg. 59)  
M PLAY Button  
2 Insert two “AAA (R03)” size batteries in the  
correct direction.  
3 Re-attach the battery compartment cover.  
1
3
Tab  
+
2
+
•Starts Playback of a tape ..................(pg. 20)  
•Starts Auto Playback of images  
in a memory card ............................(pg. 24)  
N FF Button  
Insert the minus (–) end first.  
•Forward/Forward Shuttle Search  
on a tape .........................................(pg. 21)  
•Displays next file  
Beam Effective Area (indoor use)  
When using the remote  
control, be sure to point it at  
the remote sensor. The  
transmitted beam’s  
in a memory card ............................(pg. 24)  
O STOP Button  
•Stops the tape ..................................(pg. 20)  
•Stops Auto Playback ........................(pg. 24)  
P PAUSE Button  
Pauses the tape ..................................(pg. 58)  
Q R.A.EDIT Buttons ..................... (pg. 61 – 64)  
approximate effective  
distance for indoor use is  
5 m.  
Remote sensor  
NOTE:  
The following buttons are available when the  
camcorder’s Power Switch set to “A” or “M”.  
a Zoom (T/W) Buttons  
The transmitted beam may not be effective or may  
cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is  
directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.  
Zoom in/out .................................(pg. 18, 58)  
(Also available with the Power Switch set to  
“PLAY”)  
Buttons And Functions  
b START/STOP Button  
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop  
Button on the camcorder.  
c SNAPSHOT Button  
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the  
camcorder.  
           
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
.
Playback Zoom  
Zoom Buttons  
Up Button  
Magnifies the recorded image up to 30X at any time  
SHIFT  
Left or SLOW  
Rewind Button  
Down Button  
during video playback and D.S.C. playback.  
1) Press PLAY (U) to start video  
playback. Or perform normal  
playback of images.  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
Right or SLOW  
Forward Button  
2) At the point you want to zoom  
in, press the Zoom Button (T).  
To zoom out, press the Zoom  
Button (W).  
Slow-Motion Playback  
3) You can move the image on the  
screen around to find a particular  
portion of the picture. While  
holding down SHIFT, press L  
(Left), F (Right), U (Up) and E  
(Down).  
To end zoom, press and hold W until  
magnification returns to normal. Or, press  
STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U) during video  
playback.  
Allows slow-speed search in either direction during  
video playback.  
During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or  
IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.  
After approx. 5 minutes (approx. 20 seconds with  
an 80-minute cassete) in Slow Rewind or approx.  
5 minutes in Slow Forward, normal playback  
resumes.  
To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9).  
To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).  
NOTES:  
Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and  
still playback.  
NOTES:  
You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from  
Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more  
than approx. 2 seconds.  
Due to digital image processing, the quality of the  
image may suffer.  
During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital  
image processing, the picture may take on a  
mosaic effect.  
After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still  
image may be displayed for a few seconds,  
followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This  
is not a malfunction.  
There may be a small margin between the slow-  
motion playback start point you chose and the  
actual start point for Slow-Motion Playback.  
During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be  
disturbances in video and the picture may seem  
unstable, especially with steady images. This is not  
a malfunction.  
Playback Special Effects  
Allows you to add creative effects to the video  
playback image.  
The effects that can be used during playback are  
CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA and STROBE.  
The effects work the same in playback as they did in  
recording. (pg. 33)  
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.  
Frame-By-Frame Playback  
Allows frame-by-frame search during video  
playback.  
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.  
1) To start playback, press PLAY (U).  
2) Press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select  
Menu appears.  
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.  
3) Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight  
bar to the desired effect.  
The selected function is activated and after  
2 seconds the menu disappears.  
             
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To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT  
ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press  
EFFECT ON/OFF again.  
To change the selected effect, repeat from  
step 2 above.  
NOTES:  
When editing onto a tape that was recorded at  
12-bit, the old and new soundtracks are recorded  
separately.  
If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the  
sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit  
recorded areas.  
If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback,  
move the camcorder’s microphone away from the  
TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.  
If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-  
recording and then use the tape for Audio  
Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where  
16-bit recording began.  
During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to  
scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded  
in 16-bit audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing  
stops.  
Audio Dubbing  
The audio track can be customised only when  
recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. (pg. 34)  
Headphone Connector  
Stereo Microphone  
To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the  
television, make connections. (pg. 22)  
To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit  
connected to the camcorders AV connector, first  
set “S/AV INPUT” to “ON” in VIDEO Menu.  
(pg. 31, 40)  
The “AUX” indication appears instead of “MIC”.  
Speaker  
A.DUB  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
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” and “MIC”  
indicators appear.  
3 Press PLAY (U), then begin “narrating”. Speak  
into the microphone.  
To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).  
4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9), then  
STOP (8).  
To hear the sound during Audio Dubbing...  
Connect optional headphones to the headphone  
connector or use the AV connector, and set the  
“12bit MODE” to the desired mode;  
SOUND 1” for the playback sound.  
SOUND 2” for the dubbed sound.  
MIX” for the playback and dubbed sound.  
To hear the dubbed sound during playback…  
Set “12bit MODE” to “SOUND 2” or “MIX”.  
(pg. 31, 40)  
   
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
NOTES:  
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.  
Program AE with special effects (pg. 33) can be  
used to spice up the scenes being edited during  
Insert Editing.  
During Insert Editing, the date and time  
information changes.  
If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on  
the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted.  
Make sure you only edit recorded areas.  
During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to  
scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank  
portion, Insert Edting stops. (pg. 84)  
If a memory card is loaded and “NAVIGATION” is  
set to other than “MANUAL, a NAVIGATION  
thumbnail image is stored in the memory card.  
(pg. 48)  
START/STOP  
INSERT  
REW  
PLAY  
STOP  
NOTES:  
Before performing the following steps, make sure  
that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (pg. 31, 41)  
Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in  
the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.  
To perform Insert Editing while watching in the  
television, make connections. (pg. 22)  
1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and  
press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at this  
point. (pg. 41)  
2 Press REW (3) until the Edit-In point is located,  
then press PAUSE (9).  
3 Press and hold INSERT (I) on the remote  
control, then press PAUSE (9). The “9I”  
indicator and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear  
and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode.  
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. Press it  
again to resume editing.  
5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then  
STOP (8).  
   
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VCR CODE LIST  
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.  
VCR BRAND  
NAME  
CODE  
VCR BRAND  
NAME  
CODE  
AKAI  
F
F
G
B
D
G
PHILIPS  
A
I
E
A
D
A
F
B
C
B
I
A
I
I
I
A
C
G
BLAUPUNKT  
DAEWOO  
A
A
C
H
FERGUSON  
I
I
C
G
H
B
Before operation, make sure the batteries are  
installed in the remote control. (pg. 57)  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
I
D
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
A
C
D
D
C
C
F
E
SHIFT  
MBR SET  
F
F
F
C
SELECO, REX  
SHARP  
I
I
A
F
JVC  
A
B
C
I
I
I
A
F
C
A
A
E
SONY  
F
F
C
C
E
LG/GOLDSTAR  
MITSUBISHI  
A
A
F
F
G
H
I
A
Set Remote/VCR Code  
NEC  
C
C
G
H
THOMSON,  
TELEFUNKEN,  
SABA,  
I
I
I
C
A
F
G
B
1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the  
remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,  
referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold  
MBR SET, and enter the brand code.  
PANASONIC  
A
A
A
I
A
C
G
A
D
H
NORDMENDE  
TOSHIBA  
F
F
I
A
The code is automatically set once you release  
MBR SET, and the VCRs power comes on.  
2 Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while  
holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote  
for the desired function. The functions the remote  
can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW  
and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to press  
SHIFT for this one).  
You are now ready to try Random Assemble  
Editing.  
IMPORTANT:  
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs  
and those of many other makers, it may not work  
with yours or may offer limited functions.  
NOTES:  
If the VCRs power does not come on in step 1, try  
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.  
Some brands of VCR do not come on  
automatically. In this case, turn the power on  
manually and try step 2.  
If the remote control is not able to control the  
VCR, use the controls on the VCR.  
When the remote control’s batteries run out, the  
VCR brand you have set will be erased. In that  
case, replace the old battery with a new one to  
reset the VCR brand.  
         
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE  
Make Connections  
Also refer to page 22.  
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  
controls PAUSE IN connector.  
Connector  
Cover**  
To EDIT  
Connector  
Cover**  
To S  
To AV  
2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder.  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
Audio/Video  
cable  
(provided)  
Editing cable  
(provided)  
5 Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape  
and engage the AUX mode.  
Refer to the VCRs instructions.  
S-Video cable  
(optional)  
NOTES:  
Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the  
indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If  
they do, they will be recorded onto the new tape.  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV…  
ABTo Remote  
• Date/time  
PAUSE or  
R.A.EDIT  
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.  
(pg. 31, 41) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote  
control to turn on/off the date indication.  
• Time code  
VCR  
CTo PAUSE IN  
Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”.  
(pg. 31, 41)  
TV  
• Indications other than date/time and time code  
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/  
TV”. (pg. 31, 41)  
DISPLAY  
When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input  
connector, an optional DV cable can be  
connected instead of an S-Video cable and audio/  
video cable.  
A White to AUDIO L IN  
B Red to AUDIO R IN  
C Yellow to VIDEO IN  
D To S-VIDEO IN*  
*
Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN  
connector. In this case, it is not necessary to  
connect the yellow video cable.  
** When connecting the cable, open the cover.  
     
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NOTES:  
Select Scenes  
When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out  
points so that there is a relatively large difference  
between them.  
If the search time for an in-point exceeds  
5 minutes, the recording decks Record-Standby  
mode will be cancelled and editing will not take  
place.  
If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-  
In and Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be  
included in the edited version.  
PLAY  
FADE/WIPE  
EFFECT  
EDIT IN/OUT  
R.A.EDIT  
ON/OFF  
CANCEL  
Since time codes register time only as accurately  
as seconds, the time code total time may not  
match the total program time exactly.  
Turning off the camcorders power erases all  
registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.  
If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from  
Program AE with special effects, you cannot use  
the Dissolve or Black & White Fader. In this case  
the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins  
blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is registered,  
the effect is turned off. To combine these effects,  
use Sepia or Monotone during recording, then use  
the Dissolve or Black & White Fader during  
Random Assemble Editing.  
6 Press PLAY (U) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF  
on the remote control.  
The Random Assemble  
Editing Menu appears.  
Selected parameter  
I N  
OUT  
MODE  
7 If using a Wipe/Fader at  
the beginning of the  
scene, press FADE/WIPE  
on the remote control.  
Cycle through the  
effects by pressing  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –  
– – : – –  
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
T I ME CODE  
TOTAL  
– –  
:
– –  
00 : 00  
repeatedly, and stop  
when the one you want is displayed.  
You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the  
beginning of Program 1.  
It is not possible to use Wipe/Fader effects and  
Program AE with special effects during Random  
Assemble Editing using a DV cable.  
8 At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/  
OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position  
appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.  
Picture Wipe And Dissolve Menu  
(available only for Random Assemble Editing)  
You can use not only the wipe/fader effects on  
page 32 but also the picture wipe and dissolve  
effects below.  
DISSOLVE: The new scene gradually appears  
as the old one gradually disappears.  
WIPE – CORNER: The new scene wipes in  
over the previous one from the upper right corner to  
the lower left corner.  
WIPE – WINDOW: The next scene gradually  
wipes in from the centre of the screen toward the  
corners, covering the previous scene.  
WIPE – SLIDE: The next scene gradually wipes  
in over the previous one from right to left.  
WIPE – DOOR: The previous scene wipes out  
from the centre to the right and left, like a door  
being pushed open to reveal the next scene.  
WIPE – SCROLL: The new scene wipes in over  
the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top.  
WIPE – SHUTTER: The new scene wipes in  
over the previous one from the centre toward the top  
and bottom of the screen.  
9 At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The  
Edit-Out position appears in the Random  
Assemble Editing Menu.  
10 If using a Wipe/Fader at the end of the scene,  
press FADE/WIPE.  
Cycle through the effects by pressing  
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is  
displayed.  
If you select a Wipe/Fader effect for an Edit-Out  
point, the effect is automatically applied to the  
following Edit-In point.  
You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the  
end of the last scene.  
When you use Fader/Wipe effects, that time is  
included in the total time (this does not apply  
to Picture Wipe/Dissolve).  
11 If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT.  
(pg. 58)  
12 Repeat steps 8 through 11 to register  
additional scenes.  
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.  
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
Automatic Editing To VCR  
Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing  
1 Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point  
the remote control at the camcorders remote  
sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.  
Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.  
Program 1  
PAUSE  
R.A.EDIT  
ON/OFF  
I N  
OUT  
MODE  
Random Assemble  
Editing Menu  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –  
– – : – –  
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
VCR REC STBY  
13 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the  
beginning of the scene you want to edit and press  
PAUSE (9).  
T I ME CODE  
TOTAL  
– –  
:
– –  
00 : 00  
2 Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1  
only. In order to check VCR and camcorder  
timing, select the beginning of a scene transition  
as your Edit-In point.  
14 Press VCR REC STBY (79), or manually  
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.  
15 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the  
camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed,  
right through to the end of the last registered  
scene.  
3 Play back the dubbed scene.  
If any images from the scene prior to the  
transition you chose for your Edit-In point were  
recorded, that means your VCR moves too  
quickly from Record-Pause to Record mode.  
If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress,  
the VCR is slow to start recording.  
When dubbing is complete, the camcorder  
enters the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its  
Record-Pause mode.  
If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the  
tape will be dubbed all the way to the end  
automatically.  
If you operate the camcorder during automatic  
editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause  
mode and automatic editing will stop.  
Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing  
4 Press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random  
Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press the  
MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.  
16 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and  
5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “t”, and  
the VCR.  
press it. The VIDEO Menu appears.  
To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear,  
press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.  
6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “SYNCHRO”,  
and press it. The value for “SYNCHRO” is  
highlighted.  
NOTES:  
Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control  
clears all settings registered during Random  
Assemble Editing.  
7 Based on the diagnostics performed, you can  
now advance the VCR’s record timing by rotating  
the MENU Wheel towards “+”. You can also  
delay the VCR’s record timing by rotating the  
MENU Wheel towards “–”.  
When the editing cable is connected to the remote  
controls PAUSE IN connector during dubbing,  
make sure the remote control is pointed at the  
VCR’s sensor, and the path between the two is  
unobstructed.  
Random Assemble Editing may not function  
properly when using a tape including several  
duplicated time codes. (pg. 19)  
The adjustment range is from –1.3 to +1.3  
seconds, in 0.1-second increments.  
Press the MENU Wheel in to finish the setting.  
8 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “BRETURN”,  
and press it twice.  
Now perform Random Assemble Editing  
beginning with step 6 on page 63.  
For More Accurate Editing  
NOTES:  
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.  
Before performing actual Random Assemble  
Editing, do a few Random Assemble Editing trial  
runs to check whether the value you have input is  
appropriate or not, and make adjustments  
accordingly.  
Depending on the recorder, there may be  
situations where the timing difference cannot be  
fully corrected.  
     
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  
Connection To A Personal Computer  
[A] Using USB cable  
To USB connector  
USB cable (provided)  
PC  
To USB  
[B] Using DV cable  
OR  
To DV  
connector  
DV cable  
(optional)  
Core filter  
Core filter  
PC with DV  
connector  
To DV IN/OUT  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the  
[A] Using USB cable  
It is possible to do the following things:  
Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a  
PC.  
Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to  
a PC.  
optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV  
cable depending on the type of DV connector (4  
or 6 pins) on the PC.  
If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB  
cable is not powered, the camcorder does not  
enter the USB mode.  
The date/time information cannot be captured into  
the PC.  
Capture still/moving images in real-time.  
Use this camcorder as a WebCam. (pg. 66)  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and  
Software.  
The still images can also be transferred to a PC  
with a DV connector-equipped capture board.  
The system may not work properly depending on  
the PC or capture board you are using.  
[B] Using DV cable  
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a  
PC with a DV connector by using the provided  
software, software equipped with the PC or  
commercially available software.  
“USB MODE” and/or “ACCESSING FILES”  
appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is  
accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder  
is transferring a file to the PC.  
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while  
“ACCESSING FILES” is displayed on the LCD  
monitor since this can result in product damage.  
NOTES:  
Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB  
CONNECTION GUIDE” for the installation of the  
bundled software and drivers.  
The software operation manual is provided as PDF  
file on the CD-ROM.  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the  
battery pack. (pg. 11)  
Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable  
simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only  
the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.  
   
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EN  
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)  
1 Make sure all necessary software (provided) are  
Using The Camcorder As A  
WebCam  
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”.  
This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB  
connection.  
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
5 Turn on the PC.  
“  
” appears on the screen.  
If the PC is not powered on, the camcorder  
does not enter the Web Camera mode.  
6 When finished, turn off the PC first, then the  
camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the  
camcorder and PC.  
NOTES:  
To USB  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the  
battery pack. (pg. 11)  
Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to  
capture video in real time.  
USB cable  
(provided)  
You can also use the camcorder for web  
conference by using Microsoft Windows®  
NetMeeting® and signing up for MSN Hotmail.  
In the Web Camera mode, the following buttons  
cannot be operated: TITLE, E-MAIL, SNAPSHOT,  
INDEX, NAVI, NAVI STORE, the Recording Start/  
Stop Button.  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and  
provided Software.  
To USB connector  
USB-equipped PC  
   
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DETAILS  
ITEMS  
NOTES  
V Power (pg. 10)  
Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C  
is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold,  
charging may be incomplete.  
Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.  
Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the  
battery pack.  
To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger  
near a radio.  
Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes  
warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.  
V VIDEO  
RECORDING  
(pg. 17)  
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 cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.  
There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette  
holder opens. Do not use force.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes  
completely before closing the cassette holder cover.  
When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds before  
actual recording starts. The “T” indicator starts rotating when the camcorder  
actually starts recording.  
The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the  
accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.  
“TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off  
automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears  
when a cassette at its end is loaded.  
During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To hear the sound, connect  
optional headphones to the headphone connector. Adjust the sound volume by  
rotating the MENU Wheel. (pg. 20)  
During Interface Shooting, the “Tape Running” indicator and warning indications  
(pg. 84, 85) are the only ones that are shown; they appear reversed in the  
display as they would when viewing a mirror, but are not reversed in the  
recording.  
The tape remaining indicator does not appear during interface shooting. However,  
when the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indicator appears showing the  
remaining time:  
(blinking)  
(blinking)  
(blinking)  
       
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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.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual  
from the beginning.  
Power  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. No power is supplied.  
1. The power is not connected 1. Connect the AC Power  
properly.  
Adapter/Charger securely.  
(pg. 11)  
The battery is dead.  
The LCD monitor is not open  
fully or the viewfinder is not  
pulled out when recording.  
Replace the dead battery  
with a fully charged one.  
(pg. 10, 11)  
Open the LCD monitor fully  
or pull out the viewfinder.  
Video and D.S.C. Recording  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
2. Recording cannot be  
2. The Power Switch is set to  
“PLAY” or “OFF”.  
2. Set the Power Switch to “A”  
or “M”. (pg. 17, 23)  
— For Video Recording —  
Set the tapes erase  
protection tab to “REC”.  
(pg. 15)  
performed.  
— For Video Recording —  
The tape’s erase protection  
tab is set to “SAVE”.  
The VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.  
TAPE END” appears.  
The cassette holder cover is  
open.  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch to “VIDEO”.  
Replace with new cassette.  
(pg. 15)  
— For D.S.C. Recording —  
The VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.  
Close the cassette holder  
cover.  
— For D.S.C. Recording —  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch to “MEMORY”.  
3. When shooting a subject  
illuminated by bright light,  
vertical lines appear.  
3. This is a result of exceedingly 3.  
high contrast, and is not a  
malfunction.  
4. When the screen is under  
direct sunlight during shooting,  
the screen becomes red or  
black for an instant.  
4. This is not a malfunction.  
4.  
5. During recording, the date/  
5. DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”. 5. Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”.  
time does not appear.  
(pg. 31, 38)  
6. During recording, sound  
6. The optional headphones are 6. Connect the optional  
cannot be heard.  
not connected to the  
headphones to the  
headphone connector.  
(pg. 81)  
headphones connector.  
 
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7. The LCD monitor or  
7. Certain Wipe/Fader effects,  
certain modes of Program AE  
with special effects, “DIS”  
and other functions that  
7. Re-read the sections covering  
Wipe/Fader effects, Program  
AE with special effects and  
“DIS”. (pg. 31 – 33, 35)  
viewfinder indications blink.  
cannot be used together are  
selected at the same time.  
8. Digital Zoom does not work. 8. 10X optical zoom is selected. 8. Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or  
The VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.  
“300X”. (pg. 34)  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch to “VIDEO”.  
Video and D.S.C. Playback  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
9. Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward 9. The Power Switch is set to  
9. Set the Power Switch to  
“PLAY”. (pg. 20)  
functions do not work.  
A” or “M”.  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is  
set to “MEMORY”.  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch to “VIDEO”.  
10. The tape is moving, but there is 10. Your TV has AV input  
10. Set the TV to the mode or  
channel appropriate for  
video playback. (pg. 22)  
Close the cassette holder  
cover. (pg. 15)  
no picture.  
terminals, but is not set to its  
VIDEO mode.  
The cassette holder cover is  
open.  
11. Blocks of noise appear during 11.  
playback, or there is no  
11. Clean the video heads with  
an optional cleaning  
cassette.  
playback picture and the  
screen becomes blue.  
12. A memory card cannot be  
12. The Power Switch is set to  
A” or “M”.  
12. Set the Power Switch to  
“PLAY”. (pg. 24)  
played back.  
The VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch to “MEMORY”.  
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EN  
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
Advanced features  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
13. The focus does not adjust  
13. Focus is set to the Manual  
13. Set Focus to the Auto mode.  
automatically.  
mode.  
(pg. 45)  
The recording was done in a  
dark place, or the contrast  
was low.  
Clean the lens and check the  
focus again. (pg. 77)  
The lens is dirty or covered  
with condensation.  
14. In the 5-Second mode,  
recording ends before  
14. The 5-Second mode is set to 14. Set “5S” to “5S” in MANUAL  
“Anim.” in MANUAL Menu.  
Menu. (pg. 31, 36)  
5 seconds have elapsed.  
15. Snapshot mode cannot be  
15. The Squeeze mode  
15. Disengage the Squeeze  
(SQUEEZE) mode.  
used.  
(SQUEEZE) is selected.  
(pg. 31, 36)  
16. The colour of Snapshot looks 16. The light source or the  
16. Find a white subject and  
compose your shot so that it  
also appears in the frame.  
(pg. 23, 42)  
strange.  
subject does not include  
white. Or there are various  
different light sources behind  
the subject.  
The Sepia (SEPIA) or  
Monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode is activated.  
Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)  
and Monotone  
(MONOTONE). (pg. 31,  
33)  
17. The image taken using  
17. Shooting was performed  
17. Press BACK LIGHT.  
Snapshot is too dark.  
under backlit conditions.  
(pg. 47)  
18. The image taken using  
18. The subject is too bright.  
18. Set “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”.  
Snapshot is too bright.  
(pg. 33)  
19. White Balance cannot be  
19. The Sepia (SEPIA) or  
Monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode is activated.  
19. Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)  
or Monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode before setting White  
Balance. (pg. 33)  
activated.  
20. Wipe/Fader effects do not  
20. The Power Switch is set to  
20. Set the Power Switch to “M”.  
work.  
A”.  
(pg. 13)  
21. The Black & White Fader does 21. The Sepia (SEPIA) or  
21. Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)  
and Monotone  
not work.  
Monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode is activated.  
(MONOTONE).  
(pg. 31, 33)  
22. Program AE with special  
22. The Power Switch is set to  
22. Set the Power Switch to “M”.  
effects does not work.  
A”.  
(pg. 13)  
23. The image looks like the  
23. When shooting in the dark, 23. If you want the lighting to  
shutter speed is too slow.  
the unit becomes highly  
sensitive to light when  
“GAIN UP” is set to  
“AUTO”.  
look more natural, set “GAIN  
UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”.  
(pg. 31, 35)  
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24. Although Snapshot is  
attempted, flash does not take  
place.  
24. The subject is too bright with 24. Set “B-IN FLASH” to “ON”  
the flash set to “AUTO” or  
“AUTO C”.  
in MANUAL Menu.  
(pg. 31, 37)  
It can take up to 10 seconds  
to charge the flash.  
If blinks, the flash is being  
charged.  
The camcorder is in the  
Record mode.  
Set the camcorder in the  
Record-Standby mode.  
(pg. 42, 43)  
25. Although a Snapshot is taken 25. The subject does not look  
25. The subject should look  
straight toward the flash,  
especially the first flash. If  
the subject does not see the  
first flash, it will be difficult  
for Red-Eye Reduction to  
take place. (pg. 43)  
with the flash, Red-Eye  
straight toward the flash.  
The subject does not look at  
the first flash, which is an  
important part of Red-Eye  
Reduction.  
Reduction does not take place.  
The camcorder is too far  
from the subject.  
In MANUAL Menu, “B-IN  
FLASH” is not set to  
“AUTO C”.  
The flash is effective for  
subjects at a distance of  
approx. 0.7 m to 2 m from  
the camcorder. (pg. 43)  
Set “B-IN FLASH” to  
“AUTO C” to display the  
Red-Eye Reduction indicator.  
(pg. 31, 37)  
Other problems  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
26. The CHARGE indicator on the 26. The temperature of the  
26. To protect the battery, it is  
recommended to charge it in  
places with a temperature of  
10°C to 35°C. (pg. 74)  
AC Power Adapter/Charger  
does not light.  
battery is extremely high/low.  
Charging is difficult in places  
subject to extremely high/  
low temperatures.  
27. “SET DATE/TIME!” appears.  
27. The built-in clocks  
rechargeable lithium battery  
is discharged.  
27. Connect the camcorder to an  
AC outlet using the AC Power  
Adapter/Charger for over 24  
hours to charge the clock’s  
lithium battery. (pg. 14)  
The previously set date/time  
is erased.  
28. There is no picture.  
28. The camcorder is not getting 28. Turn the camcorders power  
power, or some other  
malfunction exists.  
off and on again. (pg. 13)  
29. Some functions are not  
available using the MENU  
Wheel.  
29. The Power Switch is set to  
29. Set the Power Switch to “M”.  
A”.  
(pg. 13)  
30. Files stored in the memory  
30. Files stored in the memory  
30. Remove protection from the  
files stored in the memory  
card and delete them.  
card cannot be deleted.  
card are protected.  
(pg. 27 –28)  
31. When the image is printed  
from the printer, a black bar  
appears at the bottom of the  
screen.  
31. This is not a malfunction.  
31. By recording with “DIS”  
activated (pg. 31, 35) this  
can be avoided.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
32. When the camcorder is  
connected via the DV  
connector, the camcorder does  
not operate.  
32. The DV cable was plugged/ 32. Turn the camcorders power  
unplugged with power  
turned on.  
off and on again, then  
operate it.  
33. The rear of the LCD monitor is 33. The light used to illuminate 33. Close the LCD monitor to  
hot.  
the LCD monitor causes it to  
become hot.  
turn it off or set the Power  
Switch to “OFF”, and let the  
unit cool down.  
34. Images on the LCD monitor  
34. In places subject to low  
temperature, images become  
dark due to the  
34. Adjust the brightness and  
angle of the LCD monitor.  
(pg. 12, 13)  
appear dark or whitish.  
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.  
When the LCD monitor’s  
fluorescent light reaches the  
end of its service life, images  
on the LCD monitor become  
dark. Consult your nearest  
JVC dealer.  
35. Coloured bright spots appear 35. The LCD monitor and the  
35.  
all over the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder.  
viewfinder are made with  
high-precision technology.  
However, black spots or  
bright spots of light (red,  
green or blue) may appear  
constantly on the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder.  
These spots are not recorded  
on the tape. This is not due to  
any defect of the unit.  
(Effective dots: more than  
99.99 %)  
36. The indicators and the image 36. This may occur when the  
36.  
colour on the LCD monitor are  
not clear.  
surface or the edge of the  
LCD monitor is pressed.  
37. The cassette will not load  
37. The batterys charge is low.  
37. Install a fully charged battery.  
properly.  
(pg. 10, 11)  
38. The memory card cannot be  
38.  
38. Push in the memory card a  
removed from the camcorder.  
few more times. (pg. 16)  
39. Picture does not appear on the 39. The viewfinder is pulled out 39. Push the viewfinder back in  
LCD monitor.  
and “PRIORITY” is set to  
“FINDER”.  
or set “PRIORITY” to “LCD”.  
(pg. 12, 31, 38)  
The LCD monitor’s brightness  
setting is too dark.  
Adjust the brightness of the  
LCD monitor. (pg. 13)  
If the monitor is tilted  
upward 180 degrees, open  
the monitor fully. (pg. 12)  
40. Images on the LCD monitor  
40. The speaker volume is too  
40. Turn the speaker volume  
are jittery.  
great.  
down. (pg. 20)  
 
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41. The LCD monitor, the  
41.  
41. Wipe them gently with soft  
cloth. Wiping strongly can  
cause damage. (pg. 77) To  
clean the viewfinder, please  
consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
viewfinder and the lens have  
become dirty (ex. fingerprints).  
42. Time code does not appear.  
42. TIME CODE” is set to  
42. Set “TIME CODE” to “ON”.  
“OFF”.  
(pg. 31, 38, 41)  
43. An error indication (E01, E02 43. A malfunction of some kind 43. pg. 85.  
or E06) appears.  
has occurred. In this case the  
camcorder’s functions  
become unusable.  
44. An error indication (E03 or  
44. A malfunction of some kind 44. pg. 85.  
has occurred. In this case the  
camcorder’s functions  
E04) appears.  
become unusable.  
45. The remote control does not  
45. REMOTE” is set to “OFF”.  
The remote control does not  
point at the remote sensor.  
The remote control batteries  
are exhausted.  
45. Set “REMOTE” to “ON”.  
work.  
(pg. 31, 37)  
Point at the remote sensor.  
(pg. 57)  
Replace the batteries with  
fresh ones. (pg. 57)  
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CAUTIONS  
NOTES:  
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.  
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
Temperature Range Specifications  
Charging........10°C to 35°C  
Operation......0°C to 40°C  
Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2  
Storage ..........–20°C to 50°C  
Recharging time is based on room temperature of  
20°C.  
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging  
takes.  
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 57.  
2. Do not use any different size of batteries from  
those specified.  
3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct  
direction.  
4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.  
5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as  
they can leak or explode.  
6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.  
7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be  
stored for an extended period to avoid battery  
leakage which can cause malfunctions.  
8. Do not recharge the provided batteries.  
Cassettes  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
1. During use…  
... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV  
mark.  
... be aware that recording onto prerecorded  
tapes automatically erases the previously  
recorded video and audio signals.  
... make sure the cassette is positioned properly  
when inserting.  
... do not load and unload the cassette  
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at  
all. This slackens the tape and can result in  
damage.  
Battery Packs  
The supplied battery pack  
is a lithium-ion battery.  
Before using the supplied  
battery pack or an  
... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes  
the tape to fingerprints and dust.  
2. Store cassettes…  
optional battery pack, be  
sure to read the following  
... away from heaters or other heat sources.  
... out of direct sunlight.  
... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
... where they won’t be exposed to strong  
magnetic fields (such as those generated by  
motors, transformers or magnets).  
... vertically, in their original cases.  
Terminals  
cautions:  
1. To avoid hazards…  
... do not burn.  
... do not short-circuit the terminals. When  
transporting, make sure the provided battery  
cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap  
is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.  
... do not modify or disassemble.  
... do not expose the battery to temperatures  
exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery  
to overheat, explode or catch fire.  
... use only specified chargers.  
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life…  
... do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
... charge in an environment where temperatures  
are within the tolerances shown in the chart  
below. This is a chemical reaction type  
battery — cooler temperatures impede  
chemical reaction, while warmer  
temperatures can prevent complete charging.  
... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure  
to high temperatures will increase natural  
discharge and shorten service life.  
... fully charge and then fully discharge the  
battery every 6 months when storing the  
battery pack over a long period time.  
... remove from charger or powered unit when  
not in use, as some machines use current even  
when switched off.  
         
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... in places subject to soot or steam such as near  
a cooking stove.  
... in places subject to excessive shock or  
vibration.  
... near a television set.  
... near appliances generating strong magnetic or  
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting  
antennas, etc.).  
... in places subject to extremely high (over  
40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C)  
temperatures.  
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…  
3. DO NOT leave the unit…  
... in places of over 50°C.  
... in places where humidity is extremely low  
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).  
... in direct sunlight.  
... in a closed car in summer.  
... near a heater.  
... away from heaters or other heat sources.  
... out of direct sunlight.  
... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
... where they won’t be exposed to strong  
magnetic fields (such as those generated by  
motors, transformers or magnets).  
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT…  
... allow it to become wet.  
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.  
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration  
during transportation.  
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright  
objects for long periods.  
... expose the lens and viewfinder’s lens to direct  
sunlight.  
LCD Monitor  
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,  
DO NOT…  
... push it strongly or apply any shocks.  
... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on  
the bottom.  
... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder.  
... swing it excessively when using the hand strap  
or the grip.  
2. To prolong service life…  
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD  
monitor use.  
... swing the soft camera case excessively when  
the camcorder is inside it.  
These are not malfunctions:  
While using the camcorder, the surface around  
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD  
monitor may heat up.  
If you leave power on for a long time, the  
surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.  
Main Unit  
1. For safety, DO NOT…  
... open the camcorders chassis.  
... disassemble or modify the unit.  
... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.  
Keep it away from metallic objects when not  
in use.  
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects  
to enter the unit.  
... remove the battery pack or disconnect the  
power supply while the power is on.  
... leave the battery pack attached when the  
camcorder is not in use.  
2. Avoid using the unit…  
... in places subject to excessive humidity or  
dust.  
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CAUTIONS (cont.)  
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:  
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.  
No picture during playback.  
Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
During recording or playback, the Head Clog  
Warning indicator “ ” appears.  
Recording cannot be performed properly.  
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.  
Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more  
than once consecutively, damage to the video heads  
may result. After the camcorder plays back for about  
20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the  
cleaning cassette’s instructions.  
Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or  
humid environment. Keep it away from direct  
sunlight.  
About moisture condensation...  
You have observed that pouring a cold liquid  
into a glass will cause drops of water to form on  
the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon  
occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when  
it is moved from a cool place to a warm place,  
after heating a cold room, under extremely  
humid conditions or in a place directly  
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still  
exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
Mechanical moving parts used to move the video  
heads and video tape tend to become dirty and  
worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear  
picture at all times, periodic check-ups are  
recommended after using the unit for about 1,000  
hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.  
Moisture on the head drum can cause severe  
damage to the video tape, and can lead to  
internal damage to the camcorder itself.  
Serious malfunctioning  
Video Light  
DANGER  
The video light can become extremely  
hot. Do not touch it either while in  
operation or soon after turning it off,  
otherwise serious injury may result.  
Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case  
immediately after using the video light, since it  
remains extremely hot for some time.  
When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm  
between the video light and people or objects.  
Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.  
Do not place the camcorder in a cabinet or box  
while the video light is in operation.  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local 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.  
When using the video light, if you wish to install  
the camcorder in a fixed position, attach it to a  
tripod, etc. Do not affix it directly to a surface such  
as a table top.  
   
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USER MAINTENANCE  
After Use  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
1 Turn off the camcorder.  
1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft  
cloth.  
2 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. Remove the cassette.  
Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it  
well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with  
a dry cloth.  
2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor.  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to  
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.  
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.  
3 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,  
then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.  
4 Slide BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the battery  
pack 2 3.  
NOTES:  
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as  
benzine or alcohol.  
Cleaning should be done only after the battery  
pack has been removed or other power units have  
been disconnected.  
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.  
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth  
refer to the cautions of each product.  
To clean the viewfinder, please consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
Remove.  
PUSH HERE  
Cassette holder  
Cassette  
holder cover  
OPEN/EJECT  
Switch  
BATT.RELEASE Switch  
 
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EN  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Camcorder  
For General  
Power supply  
:
DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger)  
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)  
Power consumption  
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 3.8 W  
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 4.9 W  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
:
74.5 mm x 91 mm x 198 mm  
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)  
Weight  
:
Approx. 660 g  
(without cassette, memory card and battery)  
Approx. 820 g (GR-DV5000)  
Approx. 760 g (GR-DV4000)  
(incl. cassette, memory card and battery)  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Storage temperature  
Pickup  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
0°C to 40°C  
35% to 80%  
–20°C to 50°C  
1/4" CCD  
Lens  
F 1.2, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens  
ø52 mm  
3.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system  
Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" colour LCD  
Monaural  
Filter diameter  
LCD monitor  
Viewfinder  
Speaker  
For Digital Video Camera  
Format  
Signal format  
:
:
:
DV format (SD mode)  
PAL standard  
Video : Digital component recording  
Audio : PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit), 48 kHz  
2-channel (16-bit)  
Recording/Playback format  
Cassette  
Tape speed  
:
:
Mini DV cassette  
SP: 18.8 mm/s  
LP: 12.5 mm/s  
Maximum recording time  
(using 80 min. cassette)  
:
SP: 80 min.  
LP: 120 min.  
For Digital Still Camera  
Storage media  
Compression system  
:
:
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard  
Still image  
: JPEG (compatible)  
Moving image : MPEG4 (compatible)  
File size  
Still image  
:
4 modes (1600 x 1200 pixels/1280 x 960 pixels/1024 x 768 pixels/  
640 x 480 pixels)  
Moving image  
Picture quality  
:
:
2 modes (240 x 176 pixels/160 x 120 pixels)  
2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)  
Approximate number of storable images  
:
pg. 39  
 
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For Connectors  
S
S-Video input  
:
:
Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
S-Video output  
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
AV  
Video input  
Video output  
Audio input  
Audio output  
EDIT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
300 mV (rms), 50 k, analogue, stereo  
300 mV (rms), 1 k, analogue, stereo  
ø3.5 mm, 2-pole  
Headphone output  
DV  
Stereo  
Input/output  
USB  
:
:
4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant  
5-pin  
AC Power Adapter/Charger  
For General  
Power requirement  
Power consumption  
Output  
:
:
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
23W  
Charge  
VTR  
:
:
DC 7.2 V G, 1.2 A  
DC 6.3 V G, 1.8 A  
Video Light (GR-DV5000 only)  
For General  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Weight  
Power consumption  
:
:
:
42 mm x 51 mm x 46 mm  
Approx. 34 g  
3 W  
Stereo Microphone (GR-DV5000 only)  
For General  
Type  
Directivity  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Weight  
Power consumption  
:
:
:
:
:
Electret capacitor type microphone  
Unidirectional/MS stereo/Continuously variable (0° to 120°)  
35 mm x 50 mm x 155 mm  
Approx. 45 g  
225 mW  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject  
to change without notice.  
 
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Y
Z
 
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Controls  
a •Menu Wheel [MENU]........................ pg. 31  
•Speaker/Headphone Volume Control  
b Headphone Connector [ ] .................pg. 59  
No sound is output from the speaker when  
c Digital Video Connector  
[VOLUME +, –] ................................. pg. 20  
b Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]....... pg. 23, 42  
c Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................... pg. 18  
d •Exposure Adjustment Button  
[DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*)..............pg. 54, 55, 65  
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry  
specification and extensions thereof. The logo  
is used for products compliant with the i.Link  
standard.  
[EXPOSURE]...................................... pg. 46  
•Blank Search Button  
[BLANK SEARCH] ............................. pg. 21  
e Dioptre Adjustment Control ................ pg. 12  
f Recording Start/Stop Button................ pg. 17  
g Power Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] ........ pg. 13  
h Lock Button ......................................... pg. 13  
i •Stop Button [8]................................. pg. 20  
•Program AE Button [PROG.AE] ......... pg. 33  
j •Rewind Button [3].......................... pg. 20  
•NIGHT Button................................... pg. 42  
k Play/Pause Button [4/9] .................... pg. 20  
l •Fast-Forward Button [5] ................. pg. 20  
•Wipe or Fader Effect Button  
d USB (Universal Serial Bus)  
Connector ............................................pg. 65  
e DC Input Connector [DC]..............pg. 10, 11  
f Audio/Video Input/Output Connector  
[AV]..........................................pg. 22, 53, 62  
Indicators  
K Power Lamp....................................pg. 13, 17  
L Tally Lamp......................................pg. 17, 37  
[FADE/WIPE]..................................... pg. 32  
m Index Button [INDEX].......................... pg. 26  
n Thumbnail Storing Button  
[NAVI STORE]...................................... pg. 49  
o •D.S.C. Playback Select Button  
[SELECT].................................... pg. 24 – 29  
•Navigation Button [NAVI] ................. pg. 48  
p VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
[VIDEO/MEMORY].............................. pg. 13  
q Title Button [TITLE].............................. pg. 51  
r •Information Button [INFO]................ pg. 26  
•E-Mail Clip Recording Button  
[E-MAIL]............................................ pg. 50  
s Battery Release Switch  
[BATT.RELEASE] ................................... pg. 10  
t Cassette Open/Eject Switch  
[OPEN/EJECT]...................................... pg. 15  
u Manual Focus Ring............................... pg. 45  
v Backlight Compensation Button  
j Shoulder Strap Eyelet .............................pg. 7  
k Battery Pack Mount..............................pg. 10  
l Grip Strap.............................................pg. 12  
m LCD Monitor..................................pg. 12, 18  
n Speaker ................................................pg. 20  
p Tripod Mounting Socket .......................pg. 12  
q Card Cover [MEMORY CARD] ............pg. 16  
r Cassette Holder Cover..........................pg. 15  
s Lens Hood..............................................pg. 6  
t Flash.....................................................pg. 43  
u Stereo Microphone...............................pg. 59  
v Info-Shoe..............................................pg. 52  
Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video  
Light*, VL-F3U Flash, MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom  
Microphone or MZ-V5U Stereo Microphone* to  
the camcorder’s Info-Shoe (*provided with GR-  
DV5000 only). Be sure to turn off the power of  
the camcorder and the Video Light or Stereo  
Microphone before attaching and removing  
them.  
[BACK LIGHT] ..................................... pg. 47  
w Manual Focus Button [FOCUS]............ pg. 45  
x Monitor Opening Button  
[PUSH OPEN]...................................... pg. 17  
w Viewfinder............................................pg. 12  
x Night-Scope LED (GR-DV5000 only)....pg. 42  
y Remote Sensor .....................................pg. 57  
z Camera Sensor  
Connectors  
The connectors are located beneath the covers.  
Y S-Video Input/Output Connector  
Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor  
[S-VIDEO]................................ pg. 22, 53, 62  
Z Edit Connector [EDIT] ........................ pg. 62  
necessary for shooting is built-in here.  
INFO LCD......................................pg. 17, 23  
 
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Indications  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During  
Video Recording Only  
EN  
INDEX Indications  
(Blinks while the focus is being adjusted and  
stops blinking when the focus is locked.)  
c Shooting Icon  
(pg. 23)  
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)  
d Card Icon  
(pg. 23)  
: Blinks in white when a memory card is not  
loaded.  
: Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is  
reading the data in the memory card such as  
titles/frames, NAVIGATION thumbnail  
images, video clips, still images, etc.  
1h40m  
REC  
e Picture Quality:  
(FINE) and  
(STANDARD) (in order of quality)  
f Remaining Number Of Shot  
(pg. 39)  
(pg. 23)  
SOUND 12 b i t  
(Displays the approximate remaining number of  
shots that can be stored during D.S.C. recording,  
or the remaining number of storable thumbnail  
images when it reaches 10 or less during video  
recording. The number increases or decreases  
depending on the Picture Quality/Image Size,  
etc.)  
15:55  
r
a Navigation Indicator  
(pg. 48)  
(Appears when “NAVIGATION” is set to other  
than “MANUAL.)  
b Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator  
g Flash Indicator  
(pg. 43)  
(pg. 32)  
(pg. 17)  
c Tape Running Indicator  
(Rotates while tape is running.)  
d Selected Wide Mode Indicator  
e Thumbnail Storing Indicator  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During  
(pg. 36)  
(pg. 48)  
(Appears while the captured image is being  
stored as a thumbnail image in the memory  
card.)  
f Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP)  
g Tape Remaining Time  
h •REC: (Appears during recording.)  
•PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby  
mode.)  
i Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode  
(pg. 34)  
E-  
CL IP  
0
h
1: 0  
m
(pg. 18)  
00 : 15  
(pg. 17)  
(pg. 17)  
a Image Size: 160 (160 x 120), 240 (240 x 176)  
(pg. 38)  
(pg. 23)  
(pg. 60)  
b Shooting Icon  
j 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording  
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)  
c E-Mail Clip Recording Indicator  
mode or Animation recording mode. (pg. 36)  
(pg. 50)  
k Wind Cut Indicator  
l Sound Mode Indicator  
(pg. 36)  
(pg. 34)  
d Memory Card Remaining Time For E-Mail Clip  
Recording  
e E-Mail Clip Recording Time  
(pg. 50)  
(pg. 50)  
(Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on  
the camcorder.)  
m Time Code  
n Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”)  
(pg. 38, 41)  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During  
Both Video And D.S.C. Recording  
(pg. 35)  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During  
D.S.C. Recording Only  
g
8
9
0
1
2
40  
x
W
T
O
q
3
3
1024  
4
5
6
15  
w
g
3
7
BRIGHT  
7
e
a Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280  
1 0 . 11 03  
.
(1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640  
(640 x 480)  
10 : 00  
(pg. 39)  
(pg. 23)  
b Focus Icon  
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a Operation Mode  
(pg. 13)  
e U : Playback  
b •  
: Night-Scope Indicator  
(pg. 42)  
5  
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search  
: Rewind/Shuttle Search  
(Appears when Night-Scope is engaged.)  
: Gain Up Mode  
3  
(pg. 35)  
9 : Pause  
(Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO”  
and the shutter speed is automatically  
adjusted.)  
9 U : Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/  
Y 9 : Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-  
Motion  
c Red Eye Reduction Indicator  
(Appears when “B-IN FLASH” is set to  
“AUTO C”.)  
(pg. 43)  
9D : Audio Dubbing Pause  
f Sound Input For Audio Dubbing  
h Date/Time  
d White Balance Indicator  
(pg. 47)  
e • : Backlight Compensation Indicator  
(pg. 59)  
(pg. 84)  
(pg. 47)  
• : Exposure Adjustment Indicator (pg. 46)  
f Selected Program AE With Special Effects  
Indicator  
g Iris Lock Indicator  
h Approximate Zoom Ratio  
(Appears during zooming.)  
i Zoom Indicator  
(pg. 38, 41)  
i •VOLUME : Volume Level Indicator (Speaker or  
(pg. 33)  
(pg. 46)  
(pg. 18)  
(The level indicator g moves.)  
•BRIGHT : Brightness Control Indicator (LCD  
(pg. 20)  
monitor/Viewfinder)  
(The level indicator g moves.)  
j Time Code  
(pg. 13)  
(pg. 18)  
(Appears during zooming.)  
(The level indicator g moves.)  
j Self-Timer Recording Indicator  
(pg. 38, 41)  
(pg. 44)  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During  
D.S.C. Playback  
k O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)  
(pg. 42)  
l BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD  
monitor/Viewfinder)  
(The level indicator g moves.)  
m Battery Indicator  
n Date/Time  
(pg. 13)  
1
2
100-0013  
(pg. 84)  
(pg. 14)  
o Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (pg. 45)  
p Flash Indicator  
(pg. 43)  
(Appears when the flash is ready. A number  
appears next to the indication after adjusting the  
brightness of the flash.)  
BR I GHT  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During  
Video Playback  
g
4
3
(pg. 26)  
1
2
3 4 5  
6
(pg. 26)  
(pg. 84)  
12 b i t / SOUND  
L
1
d Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/  
Viewfinder)  
(pg. 13)  
MIC  
(The level indicator g moves.)  
BLANK SEARCH  
PUSH "STOP" BUTON  
TO CANCEL  
VOLUME  
7
1 0 . 11 03  
.
20 : 21 : 25  
10 : 00  
g
0
8
9
a Sound Mode Indicator  
(pg. 40)  
(pg. 21)  
(pg. 49)  
b Blank Search Indicator  
c Thumbnail Storing Indicator  
(Appears while the captured image is being  
stored as a thumbnail image in the memory  
card.)  
d Tape Speed  
(pg. 34)  
 
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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.  
(pg. 15)  
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power Switch is  
set to “A” or “M” and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.  
(pg. 13)  
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE  
PROTECTION TAB  
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional  
cleaning cassette.  
HEAD CLEANING  
REQUIRED USE  
CLEANING CASSETTE  
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more  
than 1 hour until condensation disappears.  
CONDENSATION  
OPERATION PAUSED  
PLEASE WAIT  
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or  
SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and  
the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.  
TAPE!  
TAPE END  
Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.  
(pg. 67)  
Appears when the date/time is not set.  
(pg. 14)  
SET DATE/TIME!  
Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the  
previously set date/time is erased.  
(pg. 14)  
LENS CAP  
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (pg. 59)  
A. DUB ERROR!  
A. DUB ERROR!  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.  
<CANNOT DUB ON A  
(pg. 59)  
LP RECORDED TAPE> Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio.  
<CANNOT DUB ON A  
(pg. 59)  
16bit RECORDING> Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed when the erase  
<CHECK TAPE’S  
ERASE PROTECTION  
TAB>  
protection tab is set to “SAVE”.  
(pg. 59)  
INSERT ERROR!  
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.  
(pg. 60)  
INSERT ERROR!  
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.  
(pg. 60)  
<CANNOT EDIT ON A  
LP RECORDED TAPE> Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is pressed when the erase  
<CHECK TAPE’S  
ERASE PROTECTION  
TAB>  
protection tab is set to “SAVE”.  
(pg. 60)  
     
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Indications  
Function  
MEMORY IS FULL  
Appears when the memory card’s memory is full and shooting is not possible.  
Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is  
being used as a recorder.  
Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card (as  
digital stills or video clips):  
COPYING FAILED  
– when no memory card is loaded.  
– when the memory card’s memory is full.  
– when the memory card is not formatted.  
– when a write-protected SD Memory Card is loaded.  
(pg. 50, 56)  
Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a  
memory card or access data on a memory card.  
MEMORY CARD!  
PLEASE FORMAT  
NO IMAGES STORED  
Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt,  
or it has not been initialised. Initialise the memory card.  
(pg. 30)  
Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt  
memory card playback.  
NO E-MAIL CLIP  
STORED  
Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the memory card when you  
attempt memory card playback.  
Appears if there are no title/frame files stored in the memory card when you  
attempt to use titles/frames.  
Appears when you attempt to use titles/frames during video playback.  
NO TITLE DATA  
STORED  
Appears when the camcorder does not recognise the loaded memory card.  
Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until  
no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is  
corrupted.  
CARD ERROR!  
Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a  
size that is not compatible with this camcorder.  
UNSUPPORTED FILE!  
CHECK CARD’S WRITE  
Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write  
protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the “LOCK” position.  
PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu operation with a write-  
protected SD Memory Card loaded.  
The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has  
E01, E02 or E06  
occurred. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD  
automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for  
MODE REMOVE AND  
the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the  
REATTACH BATTERY  
indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occurred.  
E03 or E04  
When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD  
the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it  
MODE EJECT AND  
does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult  
REINSERT TAPE  
your nearest JVC dealer.  
     
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EN  
A
G
Audio Dubbing ...................................................59  
Auto Focus ..........................................................45  
I
Index Playback Of Files ......................................26  
Indications on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ..82, 83  
Info-Shoe ............................................................52  
Interface Shooting ............................................... 18  
B
Battery Pack ............................................10, 11, 74  
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display  
C
Changing The Menu Settings ...............................31  
Channels (Left/Right) ...........................................40  
Charging The Battery Pack ..................................10  
Connections  
L
Memory Card ................................................16, 75  
CAMERA DISPLAY .......................................38  
D.S.C. Playback .................................... 26 – 30  
DSC ..............................................................39  
MANUAL ..................................................... 35  
SYSTEM ..................................................37, 41  
VIDEO ..........................................................40  
VIDEO DISPLAY ...........................................41  
Motor Drive Mode .............................................. 42  
MultiMediaCard ............................................16, 75  
D
Date/Time  
Deleting Files (DELETE) .......................................28  
Deleting thumbnail images (NAVI.DEL.) ..............40  
Dubbing from tape to memory card  
Navigation (NAVIGATION) .................... 35, 48, 49  
Night-Scope ........................................................42  
(
COPY) .........................................40, 56  
E
E-Mail Clip Recording (E-CLIP REC) .........38, 50, 52  
Erase Protection .............................................15, 16  
Exposure Control (EXPOSURE) ............................46  
F
Fade-In/Out .........................................................32  
Fast-Forward The Tape ........................................20  
Flash (B-IN FLASH) ........................................37, 43  
Flash Brightness Adjustment (FLASH ADJ.) ..........43  
Frame-By-Frame Playback ...................................58  
   
EN  
P
Playback sound  
Telephoto setting (TELE MACRO) ........................ 36  
Title Impose (TITLE W/) .......................................51  
Classic Film (CLASSIC FILM) .........................33  
Shutter Speed (SHUTTER) .............................33  
Viewfinder Adjustment .......................................12  
WebCam ............................................................66  
White Balance (W.BALANCE) .......................34, 47  
Cinema (CINEMA) ........................................36  
Squeeze (SQUEEZE) .....................................36  
Wide (D.WIDE) ............................................36  
Wipe In/Out ........................................................32  
R
Recording media selection (REC SELECT) ............39  
Recording Time  
Z
Zooming (ZOOM) .........................................18, 34  
Remote control setting (REMOTE) ........................37  
Resetting Menu Settings (CAM RESET) .................38  
5-Second Recording (5S) .....................................36  
S
Self-Timer (SELF-TIMER) ................................35, 44  
Set Remote/VCR Code .........................................61  
Shuttle Search .....................................................21  
Slow-Motion Playback ........................................58  
Snapshot .......................................................23, 42  
Snapshot Mode (SNAP MODE) ............................34  
Sound Mode (SOUND MODE) ......................34, 40  
Speaker Volume ..................................................20  
Specifications ................................................78, 79  
Still Playback .......................................................20  
S-Video/AV input (S/AV INPUT) ....................40, 53  
Synchro adjustment (SYNCHRO) .........................64  
EN  
Printed in Japan  
0403-FO-ID-VP  
®Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  
COPYRIGHT© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  
AA/AG/AH  

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