JVC GR DVM96 User Manual

ENGLISH

Automatic Demonstration

GETTING STARTED

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVM96

GR-DVM76

VIDEO RECORDING &

PLAYBACK

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Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in

English only):

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For Accessories:

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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

(D.S.C.) RECORDING &

PLAYBACK

ADVANCED FEATURES

The camcorder

illustrations appearing in

this instruction manual are

of the GR-DVM96.

REFERENCES

TERMS

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is

located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this

information for future reference.

102

Model No.

Serial No.

LYT0973-001A

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides

to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16”) or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws

governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.

Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,

potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials

may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.

For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries

Alliance:

<http://www.eiae.org>

IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

10)Use only with the cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold

with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use

caution when moving

the cart/apparatus

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

combination to avoid

injury from tip-over..

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

11)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

12)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-supply

cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled

or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,

does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

9) Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

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 hold the camcorder firmly in your hand, with the grip strap securely around your

wrist. 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.

Ⅲ 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

… 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.)

Provided Accessories

● AC Adapter

AP-V10U, AP-V11U or AP-V12U

● Battery Pack

BN-V306U

● Battery Mount Cover*

(Already attached on the

camcorder)

● Remote Control Unit

RM-V717U

● CD-ROM

● AAA (R03) Battery x 2

(for remote control unit)

● USB Cable

● Memory Card 8 MB

(Already inserted in the

camcorder)

● Lens Cap

(੬ pg. 7 for attachment)

● Audio/Video Cable

(ø3.5 mini-plug to

RCA plug)

● Editing Cable

● Grip Belt

● Finger Support

(੬ pg. 6 for

attachment)

(੬ pg. 6 for

attachment)

* Attach the battery mount cover to protect the battery connector when the battery pack is removed. For the

attachment/detachment, refer to “Charging The Battery Pack” (੬ pg. 10).

NOTE:

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.

4) Thread the end of the strap through the buckle c.

Open the pad and fold the end of the strap h in

the pad. Then fold the pad.

How To Attach The Grip Belt

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the finger support so that

the tally lamp or the flash is unobstructed with

your fingers.

● The grip belt can be attached to the camcorder

even if the finger support is not used. Be careful

not to cover the tally lamp or the flash when

holding camcorder without finger support.

1) Thread the finger support with the end of the strap

5) Adjust the grip. (੬ pg. 12)

2) Thread the loop end g through the eyelet a, then

pass the other end of the strap h and the pad

through the loop end h.

3) Thread the end of the strap h through the eyelet

How To Attach The Lens Cap

To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to

the camcorder as shown in the illustration.

NOTE:

To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the

cap is flush to the camcorder.

3) Attach the lens cap with the cut downward.

● During shooting

Automatic Demonstration

Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO

MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset).

Ⅲ 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.

Ⅲ 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.

Power Switch

OFF

Ⅲ “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder

power is turned off.

Ⅲ To cancel Automatic Demonstration:

MENU Wheel

1) Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

Lock Button

Sub Menu

2) Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder

fully.

3) Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

4) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “s SYSTEM”, and

press it. The SYSTEM Menu appears.

5) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DEMO MODE”,

and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

DEMO MODE

OFF

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.

GETTING STARTED

CONTENTS

Power ..................................................................................................10

Grip Adjustment .....................................................................................12

Viewfinder Adjustment ...........................................................................12

Tripod Mounting .....................................................................................13

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................................................................13

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ......................................................13

Operation Mode .....................................................................................14

Date/Time Settings ................................................................................15

Loading A Cassette/Unloading A Cassette .................................................16

Loading A Memory Card/Unloading A Memory Card ...................................17

GETTING STARTED

To detach the battery pack...

While sliding and holding the BATT.RELEASE tab to

Power

the right, remove it.

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.

Battery pack

BN-V306U

Charging time

Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

Approx. 2 hr. 40 min.

BN-V312U

(optional)

Charging The Battery Pack

NOTES:

● During charging, the camcorder cannot be

operated.

Lock Button

● If the protective cap is attached to the battery

pack, remove it first.

● When charging the battery pack for the first time

or after a long storage period, the CHARGE Lamp

may not light. In this case, remove the battery

pack from the camcorder, then try charging again.

● 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.

BATT.RELEASE

Tab

Power Switch

● For other notes, ੬ pg. 81.

CHARGE Lamp

Using The Battery Pack

Perform step 1 of “Charging The Battery Pack” in the

left column.

To DC connector

AC Adapter

Approximate recording time

For GR-DVM96:

To AC outlet

Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on

Open the cover.

BN-V306U* 45 min.

55 min.

BN-V312U

BN-V840U

1 hr. 40 min.

2 hr.

1 ^{With the arrow on the battery pack pointing to}

the lens side, push the battery pack slightly

against the battery pack mount a, then slide the

battery pack until it locks in place b.

4 hr. 50 min.

7 hr. 20 min.

5 hr. 40 min.

8 hr. 35 min.

BN-V856U

For GR-DVM76:

2 Set the Power Switch to “OFF” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on

3 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder c.

BN-V306U* 50 min.

1 hr. 05 min.

2 hr. 15 min.

6 hr. 40 min.

10 hr. 10 min.

4 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet d.

BN-V312U

BN-V840U

BN-V856U

* Provided

NOTES:

1 hr. 50 min.

5 The CHARGE Lamp on the camcorder blinks to

5 hr. 20 min.

8 hr. 10 min.

indicate charging has started.

6 When the CHARGE Lamp stops blinking but

stays lit, charging is finished.

7 Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.

8 Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

● Recording time is reduced significantly under the

following conditions:

• 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.

INFORMATION:

About Batteries

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-V15U

AC Power Adapter/Charger

VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U

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.

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

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.

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/50°F), 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

To DC

connector

AC Adapter

Open the cover.

To AC outlet

performance.

(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery

pack does not come in direct contact with it.)

1 ^{Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder a.}

2 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet b.

For other notes, ੬ pg. 81.

NOTES:

● The provided AC Adapter features automatic

voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to

240 V.

● For other notes, ੬ pg. 81.

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Grip Adjustment

Viewfinder Adjustment

1 Loosen the belt.

1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp

the grip.

2 Pull out the viewfinder fully.

3 Hung your third and little fingers on the finger

support so that the tally lamp or the flash is

unobstructed with your fingers.

3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

OFF

Power Switch

Lock Button

4 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to

easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button,

Power Switch and Power Zoom Ring. Be sure to

tighten the belt to your preference.

PAUSE

Diopter Adjustment

Control

Tripod Mounting

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder

Align the screw on the tripod with the camcorder’s

mounting socket. Then tighten the screw.

● Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

While using the LCD monitor:

Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Open

the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270º (90º

downward, 180º upward).

While using the viewfinder:

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.

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.

90˚

180˚

CAUTION:

When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend

its legs to stabilize the camcorder. It is not advised

to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage

to the unit by falling over.

Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display

Rotate the MENU (MENU/BRIGHT) Wheel until the

bright level indicator on the display moves and the

appropriate brightness is reached.

BR I GHT

MENU/

BRIGHT Wheel

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position

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.

VIDEO:

Allows you to record on a tape or play back a

tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “

”

(੬ pg. 50), still images are recorded both on the

tape and the memory card.

MEMORY:

POWER

Lamp

● Allows you to record on a memory card or

access data stored on a memory card.

● When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the

currently selected image size appears.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Power Switch

OFF

1024

Lock Button

Choose the appropriate operation mode according

to your preference using the Power Switch and

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.

Power Switch Position

A (Full Auto Recording):

Allows you to record using NO special effects or

manual adjustments. Suitable for standard

recording.

“A” appears on the display.

M (Manual Recording):

Allows you to set various recording functions

using the Menus. (੬ pg. 38)

If you want more creative capabilities than Full

Auto Recording, try this mode.

There is no indication on the display.

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

● Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.

● 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. (੬ pg. 38)

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CLOCK

Date/Time Settings

ADJ.”, and press it. The parameter for “Month” is

highlighted.

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times,

but its display can be turned on or off during

playback. (੬ pg. 38, 49)

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to input the month, and

press it. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and

minute.

POWER Lamp

CLOCK

ADJ .

DEC 25 ' 02

5:3 PM

Power Switch

OFF

7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “BRETURN”,

and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

Lock Button

Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery

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 Adapter, 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 clock’s 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

Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock’s

rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the date/

time setting before using the camcorder.

MENU Wheel

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.

3 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

W I P E / FADER

PROGRAM AE

EXPOSURE

W. BALANCE

CAMERA

MANUAL

SYSTEM

Note that the camcorder can be used without setting

the date/time.

D I SPLAY

DSC

END

NOTE:

Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is

not highlighted, the camcorder’s internal clock

continues to operate. Once you move the highlight

bar to the first date/time parameter (month), 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.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select

“n DISPLAY”, and press it. The DISPLAY Menu

appears.

ON SCREEN

DATE / T I ME

T I ME CODE

CLOCK

–

LCD / TV

AUTO

OFF

DEC 25 ' 02

ADJ .

5:3

RETURN

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

To protect valuable recordings…

Loading A Cassette

/Unloading A Cassette

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.

The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or

eject a cassette.

Approximate recording time

Recording mode

Tape

1 Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the

direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette

holder cover open until it locks. The cassette

holder opens automatically.

30 min.

60 min.

80 min.

30 min.

60 min.

80 min.

45 min.

90 min.

120 min.

● Do not touch internal components.

2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE”

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.

● 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.

To switch the recording mode, refer to page 38 and

44.

NOTES:

● It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to

open. Do not apply force.

● 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.

● Closing the cassette holder cover before the

cassette holder recedes may cause damage to the

camcorder.

3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it

locks into place.

Cassette holder cover

Cassette holder

● 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.

● 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”

(੬ pg. 21).

Make sure the

window side is

facing out.

PUSH HERE

OPEN/EJECT Switch

Erase protection tab

To protect valuable files (available only for SD

Memory Card)…

Loading A Memory Card

/Unloading A Memory Card

The provided memory card is already inserted in the

camcorder at the time of purchase.

Write/erase protection

tab

Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the

memory card in the direction of “LOCK”. This

prevents the memory card from being recorded over.

To record on this memory card, slide the tab back to

the position opposite to “LOCK” before loading it.

NOTES:

● Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked

“

” or MultiMediaCards marked

”.

Card Cover

● Some brands of memory cards are not compatible

with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory

card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.

● Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to

FORMAT the card. (੬ pg. 36)

ATTENTION:

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 recognize whether

or not the card is installed.

Clipped edge

Memory card

Label

1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

2 Open the card cover.

3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its

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.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

CONTENTS

VIDEO RECORDING ..................................................................................... 19

Basic Recording ....................................................................................... 19

Tape Remaining Time ............................................................................... 19

Zooming ................................................................................................ 20

Journalistic Shooting ................................................................................ 20

Self-Recording ........................................................................................ 20

Time Code .............................................................................................. 21

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ....................................................... 21

VIDEO PLAYBACK ....................................................................................... 22

Normal Playback ..................................................................................... 22

Still Playback .......................................................................................... 22

Shuttle Search ......................................................................................... 22

Frame-By-Frame Playback ........................................................................ 22

Blank Search ........................................................................................... 23

Connections To A TV Or VCR .................................................................... 24

VIDEO RECORDING

Tape Remaining Time

Basic Recording

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed

below:

● Power (੬ pg. 10)

Approximate tape remaining time appears on the

display. “– – min” means the camcorder is

calculating the remaining time. When the remaining

time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts

blinking.

● Loading A Cassette (੬ pg. 16)

● Remove the lens cap (੬ pg. 7)

25min

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

POWER Lamp

min

(Now calculating)

0 min

3 min

2 min

90 min

89 min

1 min

(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)

Recording Start/

Stop Button

Power Switch

NOTES:

OFF

● The image will not appear simultaneously on the

LCD monitor and the viewfinder.

● If the Record-Standby mode continues for

5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off

automatically. To turn the camcorder on again,

push back and pull out the viewfinder again or

close and re-open the LCD monitor.

MENU Wheel

Lock Button

● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

• When power is supplied from a battery: the

“

” battery indicator is displayed.

(੬ pg. 100)

• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the

“

” battery indicator does not appear.

● 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” (੬ pg. 21).

Tally Lamp

● To turn the Tally Lamp or beep sounds off,

੬ pg. 38, 48.

● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, ੬ pg. 38, 44.

● For other notes, ੬ pg. 81.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

2 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

● The POWER Lamp lights and the camcorder

enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is

displayed.

4 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.

5 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop

Button again. The camcorder re-enters the

Record-Standby mode.

Zooming

VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)

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

(੬ pg. 55), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 200X, or it

can be switched to 10X magnification using the

optical zoom. (੬ pg. 44)

● Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through

Digital image processing, and is therefore called

Digital Zoom.

Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous

change in image magnification.

Zoom In

Turn the Power Zoom Ring towards “T”.

Zoom Out

Turn the Power Zoom Ring towards “W”.

● The further you turn the Power Zoom Ring, the

quicker the zoom action.

● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may

suffer.

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

● Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/

MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2”) to

the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom

Ring is set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE

MACRO” in MANUAL Menu on page 46.

● For other notes, ੬ pg. 81.

Journalistic Shooting

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

In some

situations,

different shooting

angles may

provide more

dramatic results.

Hold the

camcorder in the

desired position

and tilt the LCD

monitor in the

most convenient

direction. It can

rotate 270º (90º

downward, 180º

upward).

Digital zoom

zone

10X (optical)

zoom zone

Approximate zoom ratio

Power Zoom

Ring

Self-Recording

OFF

You can shoot yourself while viewing

your own image in the LCD monitor.

Open the LCD monitor and tilt it

upward 180º so that it faces forward,

then point the lens toward yourself and

start recording.

Time Code

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded

scene on the tape during playback.

If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00”

(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code

continues from the last time code number.

To perform Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 73 – 77), 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” below in the following cases;

● When shooting again after playing back a

Display

Frames are not

displayed during

recording.

recorded tape.

● When power shuts off during shooting.

● When a tape is removed and re-inserted during

shooting.

● When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

● When shooting on a blank portion located

partway through the tape.

Minutes

Seconds

Frames

(30 frames = 1 second)

● When shooting again after shooting a scene then

opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

12 : 34 : 24

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (੬ pg. 23) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then

engage the Still Playback mode. (੬ pg. 22)

2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start

recording.

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”. (੬ pg. 49)

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Time code

00:00:00

Time code

05:43:21

Time code

00:00:00

Tape

Already recorded scene

Newly recorded scene

Blank

Shooting start point

Shooting stop point

Proper recording

Time code

00:00:00

Time code

05:43:21

Time code

05:44:00

Tape

Already recorded scene

Latest scene

Shooting start point

New scene

Shooting start point

VIDEO PLAYBACK

To control the speaker volume…

Turn the Power Zoom Ring toward “T” to turn up the

volume, or toward “W” to turn down the volume.

Normal Playback

Rewind Button (3)

Still Playback

Pauses during video playback.

1) Press 4/9 during playback.

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.

Stop Button

(8)

Play/Pause Button (4/9)

Fast-Forward Button

(5)

VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch

● When 4/9 is pressed, the image may not

pause immediately while the camcorder

stabilizes the still image.

Power Switch

OFF

Shuttle Search

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.

Speaker

Lock Button

Power Zoom Ring

(Speaker Volume

Control)

1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

ATTENTION:

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

During Shuttle Search, parts of

the picture may not be clearly

visible, particularly on the left

side of the screen.

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.

NOTES:

● 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 “P”.

● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD

monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.

(੬ pg. 24)

● You can also view the playback picture on the

LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed

against the camcorder body.

● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

• When power is supplied from a battery: the

Frame-By-Frame Playback

Allows frame-by-frame search.

1) Engage Still Playback.

2) During Still Playback, rotate the MENU Wheel

toward “+” for forward Frame-By-Frame

Playback, or towards “–” for reverse Frame-By-

Frame Playback.

3) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.

● You can also use the provided remote control

for Frame-By-Frame Playback. (੬ pg. 68)

“

” battery indicator is displayed.

(੬ pg. 100)

• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the

“

” battery indicator does not appear.

• During Stop mode, none of the indications are

displayed.

● When a cable is connected to the AV connector,

the sound is not heard from the speaker.

6 Rotate the MENU

Wheel to select

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in

the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.

(੬ pg. 21)

BLANK SRCH

“BLANK SRCH”, and

press it. The Sub

Menu appears.

BLANK SRCH

–

CANCEL

EXECUTE

Stop Button (8)

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

7 Rotate the MENU

Wheel to select

“EXECUTE”, and

press it.

BLANK SEARCH

● The “BLANK

SEARCH”

indication appears

blinking and the

camcorder automatically starts reverse or

Power Switch

OFF

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.

NOTES:

MENU Wheel

Lock Button

● In step 7, 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

tape may not be detected.

1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Press the MENU

V I DEO

SYSTEM

D I SPLAY

SOUND MODE

12B I T MODE

SYNCHRO

REC MODE

BLANK SRCH

COPY

Wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears.

5 Rotate the MENU

● 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.

Wheel to select

“t VIDEO”, and

press it. The VIDEO

Menu appears.

END

Slow-Motion Playback

Playback Zoom

Playback Special Effects

Available only with the remote control (provided).

(੬ pg. 68, 69)

VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.)

Connections To A TV Or VCR

These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction manuals.

A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors

To TV or VCR

White to AUDIO L IN*

Connector Cover**

VCR

Red to AUDIO R IN*

Yellow to VIDEO IN

Audio/Video cable

(provided)

To AV

The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only.

** When connecting the cables, open this cover.

B. Connction to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors

To AV

To TV or VCR

Audio/Video cable

(provided)

White to AUDIO L IN*

Red to AUDIO R IN*

Connector Covers**

Yellow: Not connected

VCR

S-Video cable

(optional)

To S-VIDEO

To S-VIDEO IN

The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only.

** When connecting the cables, open these covers.

1 Make sure all units are turned off.

NOTE:

2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown

How to open the LCD monitor when using the

connectors beneath the cover...

in the illustration. (੬ pg. 24)

If using a VCR, go to step 3.

1) Open the connector cover.

If not, go to step 4.

3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the

TV to its VIDEO mode.

To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV…

● Date/Time

Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.

(੬ pg. 49)

2) Pull out the connector cover fully.

Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn

on/off the date indication.

● Time Code

Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”. (੬ pg. 49)

● Playback sound mode, tape speed and tape

running displays for video playback

Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.

(੬ pg. 49)

3) Rotate the connector cover 90° to the left.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack.

(੬ pg. 11)

● The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the

YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC

Service Center described on the sheet included in

the package for details on its availability. Make

sure to connect the end with a core filter to the

camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

● 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.

4) Open the LCD Monitor.

● 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.

● While the Audio/Video cable is connected to the

AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the

speaker.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)

RECORDING & PLAYBACK

CONTENTS

D.S.C. RECORDING ...................................................................................... 27

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ............................................................... 27

D.S.C. PLAYBACK ........................................................................................ 28

Normal Playback Of Images ..................................................................... 28

Auto Playback Of Images ......................................................................... 28

Playback Of Video Clips (GR-DVM96 only) ................................................ 29

Playback Of Digital Sound Effects (GR-DVM96 only) ................................... 29

Index Playback Of Files ........................................................................... 30

Viewing File Information .......................................................................... 30

Removing On-Screen Display .................................................................... 31

Protecting Files ....................................................................................... 31

Deleting Files .......................................................................................... 33

Making A New Folder .............................................................................. 34

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ................................................... 34

Initializing A Memory Card ....................................................................... 36

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.

1024

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed

below:

● Power (੬ pg. 10)

A Image Size (੬ pg. 50, 97)

B Shooting Icon (੬ pg. 97)

C Card Icon (੬ pg. 97)

● Loading A Memory Card (੬ pg. 17)

● Remove the lens cap (੬ pg. 7)

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

D Picture Quality (੬ pg. 50, 97)

E Remaining Number Of Shots (੬ pg. 97)

NOTES:

Power Switch

● Even if “DIS” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 46), the

Stabilizer will be disabled.

OFF

● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “O”

blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

● If Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 42) 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

monitor.

● The Motor Drive mode (੬ pg. 53) 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.

Lock Button

SNAPSHOT Button

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

2 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

4 Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication

appears while the snapshot is being taken.

● Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode

with no frame.

● 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.

● To delete unwanted still images, refer to

“Deleting Files” (੬ pg. 33).

● When you do not want to hear the shutter

sound, set “BEEP” to “OFF”. (੬ pg. 48)

● To change the Image Size and/or Picture

Quality, ੬ pg. 50.

Snapshot mode with

no frame

There is the sound of

a shutter closing.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

● Images shot in a file size other than “640 x 480”,

“1024 x 768” and “1280 x 960” (GR-DVM96

only) 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-DVM70) that are not compatible with

DCF cannot be viewed with this

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.

Stop Button (8)/

Rewind Button (3)

SELECT Button

(GR-DVM96 only)

camcorder; “UNSUPPORTED FILES” will be

displayed.

Play/Pause Button (4/9)

Fast-Forward Button

(5)

Auto Playback Of Images

You can run through all the images stored in

memory card automatically.

VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch

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.

Power Switch

OFF

● If you press 5 during Auto Playback, files

are displayed in ascending order.

MENU Wheel

Lock Button

3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.

[For Normal Playback]

To display the next image

Image playback screen

(IMAGE)

[For Auto Playback]

1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” 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

SOUND) which has been played back at the

last time is displayed.

5 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,

(੬ pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback

(SOUND, (੬ pg. 29)) screen appears, press

SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “IMAGE”, and

press it. The image playback screen (IMAGE)

appears.

7 Press 3 to display the previous file. Press 5

to display the next file.

● Pressing INFO gives you details on the

displayed file. (੬ pg. 30)

● You can also look for the desired file using

Index Screen. (੬ pg. 30)

● You can turn off the on-screen playback

display. (੬ pg. 31)

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.

To display the previous

image

Playback Of Video Clips

(GR-DVM96 only)

Playback Of Digital Sound Effects

(GR-DVM96 only)

You can view video clips (੬ pg. 60) stored in the

12 sound effects are pre-stored in the provided

memory card. You can listen to the sound effects

stored in the memory card. The sound effects can be

also dubbed onto a tape. (੬ pg. 59)

memory card.

1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

EXPLOSION

SIREN

Explosion

Siren

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

LAUGHTER

RACE CAR

DOOR BELL

BUZZER

FANFARE

APPLAUSE

CHEERS

BOING

SCREAM

JEERS

Laughter

Racing car

Door bell

Buzzer

Fanfare

Applause

Cheers

Boing

Scream

Jeers

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or

SOUND) which has been played back at the

last time is displayed.

5 If the image playback (IMAGE) or the digital

sound playback (SOUND) screen appears, press

SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

6 Rotate the MENU

E-MAIL CLIP

Wheel to select

“E-MAIL CLIP”, and

press it. The video clip

playback screen

(E-MAIL CLIP)

1 Load the provided memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

appears.

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

7 Press 3 to select the

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

previous file. Press 5 to select the next file.

● Pressing INFO gives you details on the

displayed file. (੬ pg. 30)

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or

SOUND) which has been played back at the

last time is displayed.

● You can also look for the desired file using

Index Screen. (੬ pg. 30)

8 To start playback, press 4/9.

5 If the image playback (IMAGE) or the video clip

playback (E-MAIL CLIP) screen appears, press

SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

9 To stop playback, press 8.

6 Rotate the MENU

SOUND

Wheel to select

“SOUND”, and press

it. The digital sound

playback screen

(SOUND) appears.

7 To play back to the

sound effect, press

4/9.

● All the sounds are played back in ascending

order.

NOTES:

● In the digital sound playback screen,

• Press 3 to select the previous file. Press 5

to select the next file.

• Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed

file. (੬ pg. 30)

● You can also look for the desired file using Index

Screen. (੬ pg. 30)

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

Index Playback Of Files

Viewing File Information

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.

You can get the relevant file information by pressing

the INFO Button during normal playback or Index

Playback.

1 For Index Playback of image files, perform 1 – 6

DCF

FOLDER

FILE

DATE

SIZE

Folder and file number (IMAGE only)

Folder name (੬ pg. 34)

File name (੬ pg. 34)

Date the file was made

Image size (IMAGE/E-MAIL CLIP

only)

Picture quality (IMAGE only)

Playback time (E-MAIL CLIP/SOUND

only)

When set to “ON”, the file is

protected from accidental erasure.

(੬ pg. 31)

in “Normal Playback Of Images” (੬ pg. 28).

For Index Playback of video clip files, perform

1 – 6 in “Playback Of Video Clips (GR-DVM96

only)” (੬ pg. 29).

For Index Playback of sound files, perform 1 – 6

in “Playback Of Digital Sound Effects

(GR-DVM96 only)” (੬ pg. 29).

QUALITY

TIME

2 Press INDEX. The Index Screen of the selected

type of file appears.

PROTECT

Selected file

Index number

Information Screen

Index Screen

DCF

: 1 0 0 - 0 0 1 0

FOLDER

F I LE

DATE

S I ZE

: 1 0 0 JVCGR

: DVC0 0 0 1 0

: OCT 03 ' 02

: 1 0 2 4X7 6 8

QUAL I TY : F I NE

PROTECT : OFF

● Press the INFO Button again to close the

Information Screen.

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the frame to

the desired file.

● Pressing 5 displays the next page and 3

displays the previous page.

NOTE:

With images shot with other devices or processed on

a PC, “QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.

4 Press the MENU Wheel in. The selected file is

displayed.

● Pressing INFO gives you details on the

displayed file. (੬ right column)

Removing On-Screen Display

Protecting Files

1 Perform steps 1 – 6 of “Normal Playback Of

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental

erasure of files.

Images” (੬ pg. 28).

2 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

SELECT Button

(GR-DVM96 only)

appears.

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select

“n DISPLAY”, and press it. The Sub Menu

appears.

Rewind Button (3)

Fast-Forward Button (5)

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “OFF”, and

press it. The operation mode indicator and

battery indicator (

) disappear.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

● To display the indicators again, select “ON”.

Operation mode indicator

Battery indicator

Power Switch

OFF

Lock Button

MENU Wheel

1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

D I SPLAY OFF

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

RETURN

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or

SOUND) which has been played back at the

last time is displayed.

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.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

8 Rotate the MENU

Wheel to select

“PROTECT”, and press

it. The Sub Menu

appears.

To Remove Protection

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 8 in

“Protecting Files” (੬ pg. 31).

PROTECT

DELETE

DPOF

NO . RESET

FORMAT

D I SPLAY

END

To remove protection from the currently

displayed file

9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CURRENT”,

and press it. The PROTECT screen appears.

To protect the currently displayed file

10 Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file.

9 Rotate the MENU

11 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”,

Wheel to select

and press it.

PROTECT

CURRENT

PROT . ALL

CANC . ALL

“CURRENT”, and

press it. The PROTECT

screen appears.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all files you want to

remove protection.

RETURN

10 Press 3 or 5

to select the desired

file.

To remove protection from all files stored

in the memory card

11 Rotate the MENU

Wheel to select

“EXECUTE”, and press

it.

9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CANC.ALL”,

PROTECT

and press it. The PROTECT screen appears.

10 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”,

and press it.

PROTECTED

RETURN

● To cancel

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

protection, select

“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.

10 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”,

and press it.

● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

NOTES:

● If the “

” mark appears, the currently displayed

file is protected.

● When the memory card is initialized or corrupted,

even protected files are deleted. If you do not want

to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and

save them.

To delete the currently displayed file

Deleting Files

Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a

time or all at once.

9 Rotate the MENU

Wheel to select

“CURRENT”, and

press it. The DELETE

screen appears.

DELETE

CURRENT

ALL

SELECT Button

(GR-DVM96 only)

RETURN

10 Press 3 or 5

to select the desired

file.

Rewind Button (3)

Fast-Forward Button (5)

11 Rotate the MENU

DELETE

Wheel to select

VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch

“EXECUTE”, and press

it.

● To cancel deletion,

select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps 10 and

11 for all files you

want to delete.

DELETE?

EXECUTE

RETURN

Power Switch

OFF

NOTE:

If the “

” mark appears, the selected file is

protected and cannot be deleted.

Lock Button

MENU Wheel

To delete all files stored in the memory

card

9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ALL”, and

press it. The DELETE screen appears.

10 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”,

1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

and press it.

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

NOTES:

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● Protected files (੬ pg. 31) cannot be deleted with

the above operation. To delete them, remove

protection first.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or

SOUND) which has been played back at the

last time is displayed.

● Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.

Check files before deleting.

If you want to select another type of file, go to

CAUTION:

step 5.

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 Adapter, as the memory card may

be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted

during deletion. If the memory card becomes

corrupted, initialize it. (੬ pg. 36)

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.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

Making A New Folder

New still pictures you are going to take can be

separated from previously shot pictures by resetting

the file name to DVC00001; these new pictures will

be stored in a new folder.

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”.

1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” 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

SOUND) 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. (੬ pg. 65)

5 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,

(੬ pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback

(SOUND, (੬ pg. 29)) 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 “IMAGE”, and

press it. The image playback screen (IMAGE)

appears.

1 ^{Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)}

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” 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

SOUND) 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,

(੬ pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback

(SOUND, (੬ pg. 29)) 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 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 to select

“DPOF”, and press it.

The Sub Menu

appears.

DPOF

CURRENT

ALL

RESET

RETURN

9 Rotate the MENU

Wheel to select

“ALL 1”, and press it.

The DPOF screen appears.

10 Rotate the MENU

Wheel to select

To Reset The Number Of Prints

DPOF

“EXECUTE”, and press

it. The normal

playback screen

appears.

● To cancel selection,

rotate the MENU

Wheel to select “RETURN”, and press it.

1 ^{Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images}

(One Print For Each)” (੬ pg. 34).

ALL1?

2 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “RESET”, and

EXECUTE

RETURN

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, rotate the MENU Wheel to

select “RETURN”, and press it.

● The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still

images.

To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number

Of Prints

1 ^{Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images}

(One Print For Each)” (੬ pg. 34).

CAUTION:

2 Rotate the MENU

While performing the above, never disconnect

power, as this may cause the memory card to be

corrupted.

DPOF

Wheel to select

“CURRENT”, and

press it. The DPOF

screen appears.

SHEETS

0 0

3 Press 3 or 5 to

RETURN

select the desired file.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the number

indication (00), and press it.

5 Select the number of

DPOF

prints by rotating the

MENU Wheel and

press it.

● Repeat steps 3

SHEETS

through 5 for the

0 5

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.

6 Rotate the MENU

DPOF

Wheel 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 Screen reappears.

7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE” to

save the setting you have just made, and press it.

● To cancel selection, rotate the MENU Wheel to

select “CANCEL”, and press it.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”,

and press it. The memory card is initialized.

● When initialization is finished, “NO IMAGES

STORED”, “NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED” or

“NO SOUND FILES” appears.

Initializing A Memory Card

You can initialize a memory card anytime.

After initializing, all files and data stored in the

memory card, including those which have been

protected, are cleared.

● To cancel initialization, rotate the MENU

Wheel to select “RETURN” and press it.

CAUTION:

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Do not perform any other operation (such as

turning off the camcorder) during initialization.

Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as

the memory card may be corrupted if the battery

becomes exhausted during initialization. If the

memory card becomes corrupted initialize it.

Power Switch

OFF

Lock Button

MENU Wheel

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

2 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

4 Press the MENU

Wheel in. The Menu

PROTECT

DELETE

DPOF

Screen appears.

NO . RESET

FORMAT

D I SPLAY

END

5 Rotate the MENU

FORMAT

Wheel to select

ERASE ALL

EX I ST I NG DATA?

“FORMAT”, and press

it. The FORMAT

screen appears.

EXECUTE

RETURN

ADVANCED FEATURES

CONTENTS

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ............................................................ 38

Changing The Menu Settings ........................................................................ 38

RECORDING MENUS .................................................................................... 40

Wipe Or Fader Effects ................................................................................ 40

Program AE With Special Effects ................................................................... 42

Exposure Control ....................................................................................... 43

White Balance Adjustment ........................................................................... 43

PLAYBACK MENUS ...................................................................................... 51

FEATURES FOR RECORDING ......................................................................... 53

Night-Alive .............................................................................................. 53

Snapshot (For Video Recording) .................................................................... 53

Snapshot Flash ......................................................................................... 54

Flash Brightness Adjustment ........................................................................ 54

Auto Focus ............................................................................................... 55

Manual Focus ........................................................................................... 55

Exposure Control ....................................................................................... 56

Iris Lock .................................................................................................. 57

Backlight Compensation .............................................................................. 57

White Balance Adjustment ........................................................................... 58

Manual White Balance Adjustment ................................................................ 58

Recording Digital Sound Effects (GR-DVM96 only) ............................................ 59

E-Mail Clip Recording (GR-DVM96 only) ......................................................... 60

DUBBING ................................................................................................... 62

Dubbing To A VCR ..................................................................................... 62

Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV IN Connector (Digital Dubbing) .......... 63

Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV OUT Connector (Digital Dubbing) .... 64

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card .............................. 65

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ............................................................. 66

Audio Dubbing .......................................................................................... 70

Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects (GR-DVM96 only) .............................. 71

Insert Editing ............................................................................................ 72

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] .............................................................. 73

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ............................................................................... 78

Connection To A Personal Computer ............................................................... 78

Using The Camcorder As A WebCam (GR-DVM96 only) ...................................... 79

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

function, and press it. The selected function

menu appears.

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. (੬ pg. 40 – 52)

5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the

selected function.

Menus without Sub Menus

— v WIPE/FADER, r PROGRAM AE,

p EXPOSURE, u W. BALANCE

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

1) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

parameter.

Example: r PROGRAM AE Menu

Power Switch

OFF

Selected function icon is

ᮡ

SNO

displayed in reverse.

SPOTL I GHT

I L I GHT

SEP I A

MONOTONE

CLASS I C F I LM

STROBE

Lock Button

SLO

ᮢ

MENU Wheel

Selected parameter

2) Press the MENU Wheel in. Selection is complete.

The Menu Screen returns.

● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other

function menus.

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.

W I P E / FADER

PROGRAM AE

EXPOSURE

W. BALANCE

CAMERA

For Video Playback Menus:

● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

● Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C.

PLAYBACK” (੬ pg. 28).

MANUAL

SYSTEM

D I SPLAY

DSC

END

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

3) Press the MENU Wheel in again. The Menu

Screen closes.

viewfinder fully.

3 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

Menu Screen for

Video and D.S.C.

Recording Menu

W I P E / FADER

PROGRAM AE

EXPOSURE

W. BALANCE

CAMERA

MANUAL

SYSTEM

D I SPLAY

DSC

END

Menu Screen for

Video Playback Menu

V I DEO

SYSTEM

D I SPLAY

SOUND MODE

12B I T MODE

SYNCHRO

REC MODE

BLANK SRCH

COPY

END

NOTES:

Menus with Sub Menus

● The “m CAMERA” 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”.

— m CAMERA, q MANUAL, s SYSTEM,

n DISPLAY, o DSC, t VIDEO

1) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

function and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

Example: m CAMERA Menu

● The “q MANUAL” settings are effective only

when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

● The “s SYSTEM” and “n DISPLAY” functions

which are set when the Power Switch is set to “M”

are also applied when the Power Switch is set to

“P”. The “CLOCK ADJ.” menu only appears

when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

Selected function

Selected function icon is

displayed in reverse.

REC MODE

SOUND MODE

ZOOM

–

12B I T

FULL

AGC

SNAP MODE

GA I N UP

● The “n 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”.

RETURN

● The date indication can also be turned on/off by

pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote

control (provided). (੬ pg. 25, 62, 74)

2) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

parameter.

Sub Menu

REC MODE

–

3) Press the MENU Wheel in. Selection is complete.

● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other

function menus.

REC MODE

SOUND MODE

ZOOM

SNAP MODE

GA I N UP

–

12B I T

FULL

AGC

RETURN

4) Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

returns.

● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other

function menus.

W I P E / FADER

PROGRAM AE

EXPOSURE

W. BALANCE

CAMERA

MANUAL

SYSTEM

D I SPLAY

DSC

END

5) Press the MENU Wheel in again. The Menu

Screen closes.

RECORDING MENUS

Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started

or stopped.

Wipe Or Fader Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene

transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from

one scene to the next.

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

IMPORTANT:

viewfinder fully.

Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with

certain modes of Program AE with special effects.

(੬ pg. 42) If an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is

selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out.

4 Set “v WIPE/FADER” to the desired mode.

(੬ pg. 38)

● The selected effect indicator appears.

5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start or

stop recording. The selected Fade-in/out or

Wipe-in/out effect works.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

To deactivate the selected effect…

Select “OFF” in step 4.

NOTES:

● You can select other effects for “v WIPE/FADER”

during recording.

● You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by

pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop

Button.

Recording Start/

Stop Button

Power Switch

OFF

MENU Wheel

Lock Button

WIPE/FADER

(

: Factory-preset)

Indicator

Parameter

Description

—

OFF

Disables effects.

FADER–WHITE

FADER–BLACK

Fade in or out with a white screen.

Fade in or out with a black screen.

Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade

out from colour to black and white.

FADER–B.W

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–CORNER

The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in

toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping

out to the center.

WIPE–WINDOW

WIPE–SLIDE

WIPE–DOOR

Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.

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.

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.

WIPE–SCROLL

Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and

WIPE–SHUTTER bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center

leaving a black screen.

RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

3 Set “r PROGRAM AE” to the desired mode.

Program AE With Special Effects

(੬ pg. 38)

● The selected mode indicator appears.

IMPORTANT:

To deactivate the selected mode…

Some modes of Program AE with special effects

cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects.

(੬ pg. 40) If an unusable mode is selected, the

indicator of Wipe/Fader effects blinks or goes out.

Select “OFF” in step 3.

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-Alive.

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.

PROGRAM AE

(

: Factory-preset)

Indicator

Parameter

OFF

Description

—

Deactivates Program AE with special effects.

(Variable Shutter Speed)

The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that

usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower.

SHUTTER 1/60

SHUTTER 1/100

The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that

occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour

lamp is reduced.

(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.

SPORTS

SNOW

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when

shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when

shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.

SPOTLIGHT

TWILIGHT

NOTE:

“SPOTLIGHT” has the same effect as –3 with the exposure control.

(੬ pg. 56)

Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance

(੬ pg. 43, 58) is automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to

your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder

automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity.

From less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the focus manually. The flash does

not fire in this mode.

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this

with the Cinema mode for a classic look.

SEPIA

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.

MONOTONE

CLASSIC FILM*

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

STROBE*

Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.

Slow Shutter (GR-DVM76 only)

Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under

good natural lighting. Use “SLOW 10X” or “SLOW 4X” only in dark

areas.

NOTES:

● When using “SLOW 10X” or “SLOW 4X”, the image takes on a

strobe-like effect.

● When using “SLOW 10X” or “SLOW 4X”, it may be difficult to

bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of manual

focus and/or a tripod is recommended.

Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow shooting in dark

environments.

SLOW 4X

Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow shooting in even

darker environments.

SLOW 10X

* For GR-DVM96: Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

Exposure Control

EXPOSURE

(

: Factory-preset)

For details, refer to “Exposure Control” (੬ pg. 56).

Indicator

Parameter

AUTO

MANUAL

Description

—

Returns to automatic exposure control.

Makes the exposure control indicator appear.

White Balance Adjustment

W. BALANCE

(

: Factory-preset)

For details, refer to “White Balance Adjustment” (੬ pg. 58).

—

AUTO

White balance is adjusted automatically.

MWB

Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.

Outdoors on a sunny day.

FINE

CLOUD

HALOGEN

Outdoors on a cloudy day.

A video light or similar type of lighting is used.

RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

Camera Menu

CAMERA

(

: Factory-preset)

Recording mode

Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference.

NOTES:

● Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 70) and Insert Editing (੬ pg. 72) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.

● If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching

point.

● 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.

REC MODE

Standard Play

Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.

Sound mode

SOUND

MODE

12 BIT

16 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)

Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels.

(Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)

Zooming

ZOOM

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.

200X*

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 200X digital magnification.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

Snapshot mode for video recording

For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For Video Recording)” (੬ pg. 53).

SNAP MODE FULL

Snapshot mode with no frame

PIN-UP

Pin-Up mode

FRAME

Snapshot mode with frame

There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

Gain up

GAIN UP

OFF

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.

The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.

AGC

AUTO

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/30 – 1/200 sec.). Shooting

a subject in low or poor lighting at 1/30 sec. 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 speed is being automatically adjusted, “

” is displayed.

RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

Manual Menu

MANUAL

(

: Factory-preset)

Digital Image Stabilization

DIS

OFF

To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly

at high magnification.

NOTES:

● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive,

or under the following conditions:

• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

• When shooting dark or dim subjects.

• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

• When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.

• 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 Stabilizer cannot be used.

Maximum telephoto setting

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there

is a distance more than 1 m (3.3 ft) to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting.

TELE

MACRO

OFF

Disables the function.

When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a

distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft).

● Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

Wide mode

WIDE MODE

OFF

Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a

normal screen ratio.

CINEMA*

Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. The

indicator

appears. 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*

S.WIDE*

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 TV’s instruction manual.

During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the

image is elongated vertically.

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 0.9X wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible

from 0.9X to 10X. This mode is suitable for shooting in a small room.

(GR-DVM96

only)

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

Wind cut

WIND CUT

OFF

Disengages the function.

Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The “ ” indicator appears.

The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.

Snapshot flash mode

FLASH

AUTO

AUTO C

Refer to “Snapshot Flash” (੬ pg. 54).

OFF

Flash brightness adjustment

FLASH ADJ.

Refer to “Flash Brightness Adjustment” (੬ pg. 54).

RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

System Menu

SYSTEM

(

: Factory-preset)

Beep, melody and shutter sound

BEEP

OFF

Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the

tape.

BEEP

The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the

beginning and end of recording. It also activates the shutter sound effect.

(੬ pg. 27, 53)

MELODY

Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It

also activates the shutter sound effect. (੬ pg. 27, 53)

Tally lamp setting

TALLY

OFF

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

Automatic demonstration mode

Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how

these functions operate. (੬ pg. 8)

DEMO MODE OFF

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

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”.

•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”.

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.

NOTES:

● If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.

● “DEMOMODE”remains“ON”evenifthecamcorderpoweristurnedoff.

● If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available.

After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.

Resetting menu settings

CAM RESET

CANCEL

Does not reset the settings to the factory-preset.

Resets all settings to the factory-preset.

EXECUTE

Sound input (GR-DVM96 only)

SOUND IN

MIC

Enables sound input from camcorder’s stereo microphone, when Audio

Dubbing (੬ pg. 70) is executed. “MIC” appears on the Audio Dubbing

screen.

D.SOUND

Enables sound effect input recorded on the provided memory card, when

Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 71) is executed. “D.SOUND” appears on the

Audio Dubbing screen.

Display Menu

DISPLAY

(

: Factory-preset)

Display setting

ON SCREEN 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.

Date and time display setting

DATE/TIME

OFF

The date/time does not appear.

AUTO

Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases:

● When the Power Switch is set from “OFF” to “A” or “M”.

● When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when

scenes are recorded.

● When the date is changed during playback.

The date/time is always displayed.

Time code setting

TIME CODE

OFF

Time code is not displayed.

Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV.

Frame numbers are not displayed during recording.

Clock adjustment

CLOCK ADJ. Allows you to set the current date and time. (੬ pg. 15)

RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

DSC Menu

DSC

(

: Factory-preset)

Picture quality

QUALITY

FINE

The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two

Picture Quality modes are available: FINE and STANDARD (in order of

quality).

STANDARD

NOTE:

The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as

well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of

memory card being used.

Image size

IMAGE SIZE

640 x 480*

The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs.

GR-DVM76: Factory preset is 640 x 480.

1024 x 768**

** GR-DVM96: Factory preset is 1024 x 768.

1280 x 960

(GR-DVM96

only)

NOTE:

The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is

set to “MEMORY”.

Approximate Number of Storable Images

The numbers in parentheses are for GR-DVM76.

SD Memory Card

MultiMediaCard

8 MB* 16 MB 32 MB

98 (95) 205 (205) 405 (405) 50 (55) 105 (105) 210 (215)

Image Size/Picture

Quality

8 MB**

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

640 x 480/FINE

46 (45)

640 x 480/STANDARD

1024 x 768/FINE

134

150 (160) 295 (295) 625 (625) 1215 (1215) 160 (190) 320 (320) 640 (645)

20 (20) 46 (45) 98 (95) 190 (190) 25 (24) 50 (48) 100 (100)

66 (65) 145 (145) 310 (310) 605 (605) 80 (75) 160 (160) 320 (320)

1024 x 768/STANDARD

1280 x 960/FINE***

1280 x 960/STANDARD***

120

405

205

100

200

Provided with GR-DVM76 only

** Provided with GR-DVM96 only (12 sound effects pre-stored)

*** GR-DVM96 only

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.

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.

PLAYBACK MENUS

Video Menu

VIDEO

(

: Factory-preset)

Playback sound

During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays

the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access

explanation on page 38, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the

desired parameter.

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.

SOUND

MODE

STEREO

SOUND L

SOUND R

Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

Sound from the “L” channel is output in stereo.

Sound from the “R” channel is output in stereo.

12BIT MODE

MIX

Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on

both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

SOUND 1

SOUND 2

Original sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

Synchro adjustment

SYNCHRO

0.0

Refer to “For More Accurate Editing” (੬ pg. 77).

Recording mode

REC MODE

Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on

your preference. It is recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO

Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during digital dubbing.

(੬ pg. 64)

NOTE:

“REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is set to “P” or

“M”.

Blank search

BLANK SRCH CANCEL

Helps find a blank portion of tape when you want to record from the

middle of a tape. (੬ pg. 23)

EXECUTE

Dubbing from tape to memory card

OFF

Enables snapshots to be taken during video playback.

COPY

Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card.

(੬ pg. 65)

PLAYBACK MENUS (cont.)

System Menu

SYSTEM

(

: Factory-preset)

BEEP

OFF

੬ pg. 48

Each setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which appears

when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (੬ pg. 38)

The parameters are the same as in the description on

page 48.

BEEP

MELODY

OFF

TALLY

੬ pg. 48

DEMO MODE OFF

੬ pg. 48

Display Menu

DISPLAY

(

: Factory-preset)

ON SCREEN LCD

੬ pg. 49

Each setting is linked with “n DISPLAY”, which appears

when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (੬ pg. 38)

The parameters are the same as in the description on

page 49.

LCD/TV

OFF

DATE/TIME

੬ pg. 49

NOTE:

AUTO

The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing

the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided).

(੬ pg. 25, 62, 74)

TIME CODE

OFF

੬ pg. 49

Display

ON SCREEN Setting:

DATE/TIME Setting:

For date/time.

TIME CODE Setting:

For time code.

For playback sound, tape

speed and tape running

during video playback.

12B I T / SOUND

Minutes

Seconds

Frames*

DEC 25 ' 02

5: 30

12 : 34 : 24

* 30 frames = 1 second

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

Night-Alive

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

VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch

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.

(੬ pg. 38, 45)

Power Switch

5 Press SNAPSHOT.

OFF

● The “O” indication appears and a still

image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds,

then the camcorder re-enters the Record-

Standby mode.

● You can perform Snapshot also during

recording. A still image will be recorded for

approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording

resumes.

SNAPSHOT Button

MENU Wheel

Lock Button

● Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A”

or “M”), Snapshot recording takes place using

the selected Snapshot mode.

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.

NOTES:

● To remove the shutter sound, refer to “BEEP” on

page 48.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

● If Snapshot recording is not possible, the “O”

indication blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

● If Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 42) is

engaged, certain modes of Program AE with

special effects are disabled during Snapshot

recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.

● If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to

“ON” (੬ pg. 46), the Stabilizer will be disabled.

● During playback as well, all snapshot modes are

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Alive indicator

“

” appears.

● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to

provide up to 30 times sensitivity.

● “ ” appears beside “

” while the shutter

available when “

COPY” is set to “OFF”

speed is being automatically adjusted.

in VIDEO Menu. (੬ pg. 51) However, the shutter

sound is not heard.

To deactivate Night-Alive…

Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Alive indicator

disappears.

● 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.

NOTES:

● During Night-Alive, the following functions or

settings cannot be activated and its indicator

blinks or goes out:

• Some modes of “Program AE With Special

Effects” (੬ pg. 42).

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an

effect similar to serial photography. (Interval

between still images: approx. 1 second)

● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC

SELECT” is set to “

• “Snapshot Flash” (੬ pg. 54).

• “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu. (੬ pg. 45)

• “DIS” in MANUAL Menu. (੬ pg. 46)

● During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the

camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a

tripod is recommended.

”. (੬ pg. 38, 50)

FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

prevent the picture from becoming too dark or

becoming too tinted.

● The colour tone changes depending on the

background lighting conditions, such as under

fluorescent or halogen lamps.

Snapshot Flash

● 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.

VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch

Flash Brightness Adjustment

Power Switch

OFF

When a snapshot (੬ pg. 27, 53) 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.

SNAPSHOT Button

MENU Wheel

Lock Button

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 “–”.

The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in

Record-Standby mode. (੬ pg. 27, 53)

● When the Power Switch is set to “A”, the flash

automatically fires if it is dark ( appears).

● When the Power Switch is set to “M”, you can

select the flash setting as follows:

AUTO : Fires automatically if it is dark (

appears).

AUTO : Fires automatically if it is dark (

● Adjustment range: –3 to +3.

3 Press the MENU Wheel in. Rotate the MENU

Wheel to select “BRETURN”, and press it twice

to close the Menu Screen.

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.

appears) and reduces the Red-Eye effect

in the subject’s eyes.

: Always fires.

OFF : Will not fire.

● For the setting, refer to “Changing The Menu

Settings” (੬ pg. 38).

If “AUTO C” is selected...

The C Red-Eye reduction indicator lights. Press

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.

NOTES:

● Do not fire the flash at a person at short range.

● The flash does not fire when the flash is set to

“OFF” or when Night-Alive mode (੬ pg. 53) is

engaged, and also when the battery remaining

power is low. Moreover, the flash does not fire

when it is set to “AUTO” with GAIN UP set to

“OFF” (੬ pg. 45) and with Program AE with

special effects set to “TWILIGHT”. (੬ pg. 42)

● 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

Auto Focus

Manual Focus

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers

continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close

as approx. 5 cm (2”) to the subject) to infinity.

NOTE:

If you are using the viewfinder, you should already

have performed “Viewfinder Adjustment”

(੬ 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 MENU

Wheel towards “+”. The “ ” indicator appears

and blinks.

While focusing on a

further subject

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.*

● 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

viewfinder.*

To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU

Wheel towards “–”. The “ ” indicator appears

and blinks.

While focusing on a

nearer subject

● 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.

* 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. (੬ pg. 91)

When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth

or wait for it to dry naturally.

4 Press the MENU Wheel in. Focus adjustment is

complete.

● To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS twice or

set the Power Switch to “A”.

● If FOCUS is pressed once, the camcorder will

enter the focus adjustment mode again.

● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom

out first. (੬ pg. 20) 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”.

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.

(੬ pg. 38, 46)

FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

To return to automatic exposure control...

Set “p EXPOSURE” to “AUTO”. (੬ pg. 43) Or, set

the Power Switch to “A”.

MENU Wheel

● If EXPOSURE is pressed once, the camcorder will

enter the exposure control mode again.

VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch

NOTE:

You cannot use the manual exposure control at the

same time when “r PROGRAM AE” is set to

“SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (੬ pg. 38, 42), or with

the backlight compensation. (੬ pg. 57)

Power Switch

OFF

Lock Button

Exposure Control

Manual exposure control is recommended in the

following situations:

● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the

background is too bright.

● When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

● When the background is overly dark or the subject

is bright.

Before starting, perform the procedures listed

below:

● Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

● Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

1 Set “p EXPOSURE” to “MANUAL”. (੬ pg. 43)

● The exposure control indicator appears.

2 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. (੬ pg. 57)

● –3 exposure has the same effect as when

“r PROGRAM AE” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”.

(੬ pg. 42)

3 Press the MENU Wheel in. Exposure adjustment

is complete.

2 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

Iris Lock

exposure control indicator and the “

indication appear.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The “ ” indication

changes to “ ” and the iris is locked.

”

MENU Wheel

BACKLIGHT Button

VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch

Power Switch

OFF

Iris Lock Indicator

To return to automatic iris control...

Set “p EXPOSURE” to “AUTO”. (੬ pg. 43) Or, set

the Power Switch to “A”.

Lock Button

● The exposure control indicator and “

”

disappear.

To lock the exposure control and the iris…

After step 1 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the

exposure by rotating the MENU Wheel. Then lock

the iris in step 2 of “Iris Lock”. For automatic

locking, select “AUTO” in step 1. The iris becomes

automatic after about 2 seconds.

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.

Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the subject

quickly.

Press BACKLIGHT. The

indicator is displayed

and the subject is brightened. If pressed again,

disappears and the brightness returns to the previous

level.

When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even

when the subject moves away from you, the image

will not darken or brighten.

● Using BACKLIGHT Button may cause the light

around the subject to become too bright and the

subject to become white.

● Backlight compensations is also available when

the Power Switch is set to “A”.

Before starting, perform the procedures listed

below:

● Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

● Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

1 Set “p EXPOSURE” to “MANUAL”. (੬ pg. 43)

● The exposure control indicator appears.

FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

White Balance Adjustment

Manual 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.

Adjust the white balance manually when shooting

under various types of lighting.

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.

However, more advanced camcorder operators

control this function manually to achieve a more

professional colour/tint reproduction.

White paper

—

AUTO

White balance is adjusted

automatically.

MWB

Adjust the white balance

manually when shooting

under various types of

lighting. (੬ “Manual White

Balance Adjustment”)

FINE

Outdoors on a sunny day.

Outdoors on a cloudy day.

CLOUD

MENU Wheel

HALOGEN A video light or similar type

of lighting is used.

Before starting, perform the procedures listed

below:

● Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

● Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

(

: Factory-preset)

● For the setting, refer to “Changing The Menu

Settings” (੬ pg. 38).

● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”

appears.

1 Set “u W.BALANCE” to “MWB”. (੬ pg. 38, 43)

To return to automatic white balance…

Set “u W.BALANCE” to “AUTO”. (੬ pg. 38) Or,

set the Power Switch to “A”.

● The

indication blinks slowly.

2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that

the white paper fills the screen.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when

“r PROGRAM AE” is set to “SEPIA” or

“MONOTONE”. (੬ pg. 42)

3 Press the MENU Wheel in until

begins

blinking rapidly.

When the setting is completed,

normal blinking.

resumes

4 Press the MENU Wheel in twice. The Menu

Screen closes and the Manual White Balance

indicator

is displayed.

NOTES:

● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.

(੬ pg. 55)

● 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.

8 Press the MENU Wheel in. Selection is complete.

Recording Digital Sound Effects

(GR-DVM96 only)

● Pressing D.SOUND

SP10min

REC

starts playback of the

currently selected

sound effect. You can

check it without

recording it onto the

tape. Press D.SOUND

again to stop the

MENU Wheel

EXPLOS ION

D.SOUND Button

sound effect playback midway.

9 Press D.SOUND during recording. The selected

sound effect indication with a “ ” mark appears

moving and the sound effect is recorded onto the

tape.

VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch

● The sound effect cannot be heard from the

speaker during recording. Connect a

headphone to the headphone connector to

hear the sound effect.

Power Switch

OFF

To cancel recording the sound effect midway...

Press D.SOUND again. The camcorder stops

recording the sound effect and the sound effect

indication disappears.

INDEX Button

Lock Button

Downloading sound data from Web Site

You can download sound data available at our Web

Site (see below for URL) and transfer them from your

PC to the memory card using a USB cable to create

more sound effects.

The sound effects pre-stored in the provided

memory card can be dubbed onto a tape.

1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)

2 Load the provided memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/download/

d-sound/index.html

4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

● You can also use the PC card adapter

CU-VPSD60, floppy adapter CU-VFSD50 or USB

reader/writer CU-VUSD70 to transfer sound data

from a PC to the memory card.

● Sound data should be copied into the memory

card’s DCSD\100JVCGR folder.

5 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

6 Press INDEX. The Index Screen for sound effects

● The file names should be in numerical sequence

starting from DVC00001.mp3. If you are using the

provided memory card, file names should be from

DVC00013.mp3 since 12 sound effects are pre-

stored as DVC00001.mp3 through

(੬ pg. 30) appears.

I NDEX

EXPLOS I ON

S I REN

Selected Sound

LAUGHTER

RACE CAR

DOOR BELL

BUZZER

DVC00012.mp3.

NOTES:

FANFARE

● Sound effects can also be used for Audio Dubbing.

(੬ pg. 71)

● Sound effects can also be selected during D.S.C.

playback mode. (੬ pg. 29, 30)

7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

sound effect.

● Sound effects created on a PC can be transferred

to a memory card by copying them into the

memory card’s sound folder with the specified file

name. For details, refer to the instruction manual

of the provided software. However, some sound

(effects) created on a PC cannot be played back

with this camcorder.

FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

To make video clips from real-time camera

image

E-Mail Clip Recording

(GR-DVM96 only)

You can make video clips in 160 x 120 pixels 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. (੬ pg. 17)}

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.

4 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-

MENU Wheel

Standby mode.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

● “E-MAIL CLIP” appears.

5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording.

6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop

Recording Start/

Stop Button

recording.

● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the

camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-

Standby mode.

Power Switch

OFF

7 Press 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 (GR-DVM96

only)” (੬ pg. 29).

E-MAIL Button

Lock Button

To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory

card…

Refer to “Deleting Files” (੬ pg. 33).

Remaining time

160

E-MAIL CLIP

35mi n

00 : 00

STANDBY

Shooting starts when the

Recording Start/Stop

Button is pressed.

160

E-MAIL CLIP

35mi n

00 : 15

REC

Shooting stops when the

Recording Start/Stop

Button is pressed again.

COMPLETED

Recording is complete.

NOTES:

To make video clips from recorded video

footage

● Approximate maximum recording time per video

clip is 3 minutes.

● Playback operation cannot be performed during

E-Mail Clip Recording.

● 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 6, the

E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode will be

automatically cancelled.

MENU Wheel

Play/Pause Button (4/9)

VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch

● 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.

Recording Start/

Stop Button

Power Switch

OFF

● 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.

E-MAIL Button

Lock Button

1 ^{Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)}

2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

4 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Press 4/9 to start video playback.

6 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-

Standby mode.

● “E-MAIL CLIP” appears.

● To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording, press E-MAIL

again or press 8 to stop video playback.

7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press the

Recording Start/Stop Button to start E-Mail Clip

Recording.

8 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.

9 Press 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 (GR-DVM96

only)” (੬ pg. 29).

To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory

card…

Refer to “Deleting Files” (੬ pg. 33).

DUBBING

1 Following the illustrations, connect the

Dubbing To A VCR

camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pages 24

and 25.

2 Set the camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.

3 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”

while pressing down the Lock Button located on

the switch.

4 Turn on the VCR’s power.

To AV

5 Insert the source cassette in the camcorder.

6 Insert the recording cassette in the VCR.

To S-VIDEO

7 Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.

● Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR.

Connector

Covers**

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.

Audio/Video cable

(provided)

S-Video cable

(optional)

10 To pause dubbing, engage the VCR’s Record-

Pause mode and press 4/9 on the camcorder.

11 Repeat steps 8 – 10 for additional editing. Stop

the VCR and camcorder.

To AUDIO,

VIDEO* IN

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack.

(੬ pg. 11)

To S-VIDEO IN

● 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.

VCR

● Before you start dubbing, make sure that the

indications do not appear on the connected TV. If

they do, they are being recorded onto the new

tape.

Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.

** When connecting the cables, open these covers.

To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV...

• Date/time

Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.

(੬ pg. 38, 49) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote

control to turn on/off the date indication.

• Time code

Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”.

(੬ pg. 38, 49)

• Playback sound mode, tape speed and tape

running displays

Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.

(੬ pg. 38, 49)

● The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the

YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC

Service Center described on the sheet included in

the package for details on its availability. Make

sure to connect the end with a core filter to the

camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

1 Make sure all units are turned off.

Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped

With A DV IN Connector (Digital

Dubbing)

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the

camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a

DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is

little if any image or sound deterioration.

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”.

4 Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”

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.

8 Press 4/9 on this camcorder to start playback of

the source cassette.

9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage

the video unit’s Record mode.

10 To pause dubbing, engage the video unit’s

Record-Pause mode and press 4/9 on this

camcorder.

Open the

To DV

connector cover.

11 Repeat steps 8 – 10 for additional editing. Stop

the video unit and camcorder.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack.

(੬ 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 “Playback Zoom” (੬ pg. 68) or “Playback

Special Effects” (੬ pg. 69) is attempted or

SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the

original playback image recorded on the tape is

output from the DV connector.

Video unit equipped with

DV connector

● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the

optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

DUBBING (cont.)

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 “P”

while pressing down the Lock Button located on

the switch.

5 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (੬ pg. 38, 51)

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 this camcorder’s Recording Start/Stop

Button to engage the Record-Pause mode.

● The “

” indication appears on the screen.

DV. IN

10 Press this camcorder’s Recording Start/Stop

Button to start recording.

Open the connector

cover.

● The

indication rotates.

To DV

11 Press this camcorder’s 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.

DV cable (optional)

NOTES:

Core filter

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack.

(੬ pg. 11)

● 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.

● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode

recorded on the original tape, regardless of the

current “SOUND MODE” setting. (੬ pg. 44)

● During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output

from the AV or S-Video output connector.

● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the

optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

To DV OUT

Video unit equipped with DV

connector

NOTES:

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On

A Tape To A Memory Card

Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory

card.

● 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” (੬ pg. 46) is dubbed to a memory card,

the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed

with it.

● To use Playback Special effects with a video image

you wish to dub, perform up to step 8 using the

remote control (provided). (੬ pg. 69)

● Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.

Play/Pause Button (4/9)

VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch

Power Switch

OFF

SNAPSHOT Button

Lock Button

MENU Wheel

1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)

2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

4 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Set “

to “ON”.

(੬ pg. 38, 51)

COPY”

COPY

–

OFF

6 Press 4/9 to start

playback.

7 At the point you want

to dub, press 4/9

again to engage Still

Playback.

8 To dub the image,

press SNAPSHOT.

● The ” ” indication

blinks during

dubbing.

● The selected image

is stored in the

memory card.

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. (੬ pg. 68)

Installing The Batteries

Beam Effective Area (indoor use)

The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size

batteries. Refer to “General Battery Precautions”

(੬ pg. 88).

When using the remote control, be sure to point it at

the remote sensor. The transmitted beam’s

approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m

(16 ft).

1 Remove the battery compartment cover while

pushing up the tab as illustrated.

NOTE:

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may

cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is

directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

2 Insert two “AAA (R03)” size batteries in the

correct direction.

3 Re-attach the battery compartment cover.

Remote sensor

Tab

–

Buttons And Functions

Functions

Buttons

With the camcorder’s Power With the camcorder’s Power

Switch set to “A” or “M”.

Switch set to “P”.

A Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal.

B Zoom (T/W) Buttons

C DISPLAY Button

D SHIFT Button

Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 20)

Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 68)

੬ pg. 25, 62, 74

੬ pg. 68, 73

E SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons

੬ pg. 68

Left/Right Buttons

F REW Button

● Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search

on a tape (੬ pg. 22)

● Displays previous file in a

memory card (੬ pg. 28)

G FADE/WIPE Button

H EFFECT ON/OFF Button

I EFFECT Button

੬ pg. 75

੬ pg. 69

੬ pg. 74

J PAUSE IN Connector

K START/STOP Button

Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the

camcorder.

L MBR SET Button

੬ pg. 73

M SNAPSHOT Button

Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.

N Up Button

੬ pg. 68

੬ pg. 72

INSERT Button

O Down Button

੬ pg. 68

੬ pg. 70

A. DUB Button

P PLAY Button

● Starts Playback of a tape

(੬ pg. 22)

● Starts Auto Playback of images

in a memory card (੬ pg. 28)

Q FF Button

● Forward/Forward Shuttle

Search on a tape (੬ pg. 22)

● Displays next file in a memory

card (੬ pg. 28)

R STOP Button

● Stops the tape (੬ pg. 22)

● Stops Auto Playback

(੬ pg. 28)

S PAUSE Button

Pauses the tape (੬ pg. 68)

T R.A.EDIT Buttons

੬ pg. 73 – 77

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Frame-By-Frame Playback

Remote sensor

Allows frame-by-frame search during video

playback.

During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU)

repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for

reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the

frame is played back.

Playback Zoom

Magnifies the recorded image up to 20X at any time

during video playback.

1) Press PLAY (U) to start playback.

Zoom Buttons

Up Button

2) At the point you want to zoom

in, press the Zoom Button (T).

● To zoom out, press the Zoom

Button (W).

SHIFT

Left or SLOW

Rewind Button

Down Button

PLAY

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).

PAUSE

STOP

Right or SLOW

Forward

Button

● To end zoom, press and hold W until

magnification returns to normal. Or, press

STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U).

Slow-Motion Playback

Allows slow-speed search in either direction during

video playback.

NOTES:

● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and

still playback.

During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or

IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.

● After approx. 1 minute in Slow Rewind or

approx. 2 minutes in Slow Forward, normal

playback resumes.

● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the

image may suffer.

● To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9).

● To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).

NOTES:

● You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from

Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more

than approx. 2 seconds.

● 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.

1) To start playback, press PLAY (U).

Playback Special Effects

2) Press EFFECT. The

PLAYBACK EFFECT

Select Menu appears.

3) Press EFFECT repeatedly

to move the highlight

bar to the desired effect.

● The selected function

is activated and after

OFF

Remote sensor

CLASS I C F I LM

ONOTONE

SEP I A

STROBE

2 seconds the menu disappears.

● 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.

PLAY

EFFECT

EFFECT ON/OFF

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. (੬ pg. 42)

CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes

a strobe effect.

MONOTONE

Like classic black and

white films, your

footage is shot in B/W.

Used together with the

Cinema mode, it

enhances the “classic

film” effect.

SEPIA

Recorded scenes have

a brownish tint like

old photos. Combine

this with the Cinema

mode for a classic

look.

STROBE

Your recording looks

like a series of

consecutive

snapshots.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

1 Play back the tape to locate the point where

Audio Dubbing

The audio track can be customised only when

editing will start, then press PAUSE (9).

2 While holding A.

MIC

DUB (D) on the

recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. (੬ pg. 44)

remote control, press

PAUSE (9). The

“9D” indicator

appears.

Stereo microphone

3 Press PLAY (U), then

begin “narrating”.

Speak into the

microphone.

GR-DVM96 only

● To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).

4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9), then

STOP (8).

To hear the dubbed sound during playback…

Set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or “MIX”.

(੬ pg. 38, 51)

NOTES:

Speaker

● Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio

Dubbing. To hear sound, connect optional

headphones to the headphone connector.

(GR-DVM96 only)

Remote sensor

● 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.

Open the

connector cover.

Headphone connector

(GR-DVM96 only)

● 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.

● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the

television, make connections. (੬ pg. 24, 25)

A.DUB

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

5 Rotate the MENU

Wheel to select

“D.SOUND”, and

press it.

Audio Dubbing Using Digital

Sound Effects (GR-DVM96 only)

D.SOUND

6 Rotate the MENU

APPLAUSE

Wheel to select

D.SOUND Button

“BRETURN”, and

press it twice. The

Menu Screen closes and the sound effect

indication appears.

7 Press INDEX to access the sound effects Index

Screen.

8 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

sound effect and press it.

9 Press PLAY (U) to begin Audio Dubbing. The

selected sound effect is dubbed onto the tape.

● The “ ” moves while it is being dubbed.

● To stop dubbing the sound effect midway, press

D.SOUND.

MENU Wheel

Remote sensor

10 Press STOP (8) to end Audio Dubbing.

NOTES:

● After dubbing, set “SOUND IN” back to “MIC”.

● The dubbed sound effect is recorded on

SOUND 2. (੬ pg. 51)

● If you press PAUSE (9) to pause dubbing in step 9

the selected sound effect indication remains

displayed. To resume dubbing, press PLAY (U).

A.DUB

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

1 Load the provided memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

Then, perform step 1 and 2 on page 70.

2 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “s SYSTEM”,

and press it. The SYSTEM Menu appears.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “SOUND IN”,

and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

4 Press START/STOP to begin editing.

● Confirm the insert at the time code you

checked in step 1.

Insert Editing

You can record a new scene into a previously

recorded tape, replacing a section of the original

● To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it

again to resume editing.

recording with minimal picture distortion at the in

and outpoints. The original audio remains

unchanged.

5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then

STOP (8).

NOTES:

● Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 38, 42)

can be used to spice up the scenes being edited

during Insert Editing.

Remote sensor

● 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. (੬ pg. 100, 101)

START/STOP

INSERT

REW

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

NOTES:

● Before performing the following steps, make sure

that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (੬ pg. 38, 49)

● 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. (੬ pg. 24, 25)

1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and

press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at this

point. (੬ pg. 38, 49)

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

12 : 34

camcorder enters

Insert-Pause mode.

NOTES:

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.

● If the VCR’s 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.

Before operation, make sure the batteries are

installed in the remote control. (੬ pg. 66)

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND

NAME

CODE

VCR BRAND

NAME

CODE

VCR

DAEWOO

PANASONIC

RCA

HITACHI

SHIFT

MBR SET

JVC

SAMSUNG

SANYO

LG/GOLDSTAR

MAGNAVOX

SHARP

SONY

MITSUBISHI

NEC

Set Remote/VCR Code

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.

TOSHIBA

ZENITH

PHILIPS

The code is automatically set once you release

MBR SET, and the VCR’s 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.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE

Make Connections

Also refer to page 24 and 25.

connector…

…Connect the editing cable to the Remote

PAUSE connector.

B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote

PAUSE connector but equipped with an

R.A.EDIT connector…

…Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

C A VCR other than above…

…Connect the editing cable to the remote

control’s PAUSE IN connector.

To EDIT

2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder.

3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

To AV

4 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

Open these

connector covers.

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape

and engage the AUX mode.

● Refer to the VCR’s instructions.

Audio/

Video cable

(provided)

NOTES:

To S-VIDEO

● 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…

S-Video cable

(optional)

• Date/Time

Editing

cable

(provided)

White to Red to

AUDIO L IN AUDIO R IN

Set “DISPLAY” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.

(੬ pg. 38, 49) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote

control to turn on/off the date indication.

• Time Code

Yellow to

VIDEO IN*

Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”.

(੬ pg. 38, 49)

• Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape

Running Displays

Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.

(੬ pg. 38, 49)

To S-VIDEO

● The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the

YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC

Service Center described on the sheet included in

the package for details on its availability. Make

sure to connect the end with a core filter to the

camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

● 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.

ABTo Remote

PAUSE or

R.A.EDIT

VCR

CTo PAUSE IN

DISPLAY

Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.

● Cycle through the effects by pressing

repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is

displayed.

Select Scenes

Remote sensor

● If you select a Wipe/Fader effect for an Edit-Out

point, the effect is automatically applied to the

following Edit-In point.

● When you use Wipe/Fader effects, that time is

included in the total time.

11 If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT.

(੬ pg. 69)

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.

NOTES:

● 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 deck’s Record-Standby

mode will be cancelled and editing will not take

place.

PLAY

FADE/WIPE

EFFECT

EDIT IN/OUT

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

● 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.

● 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 camcorder’s 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 Black & White Fader. In this case the 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 Black & White

Fader during Random Assemble Editing.

● It is not possible to use Wipe/Fader effects and

Program AE with special effects during Random

Assemble Editing using a DV cable.

CANCEL

6 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s

remote sensor. Press PLAY (U) and then press

R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.

The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

Selected parameter

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

I N

OUT

MODE

– –

– – : – –

T I ME CODE

TOTAL

– –

00 : 00

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

repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is

displayed.

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.

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.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

13 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the

beginning of the scene you want to edit and press

PAUSE (9).

Automatic Editing To VCR

14 Point the remote control towards the VCR’s

remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (79), or

manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

15 Press the Recording

I N

OUT

MODE

00 : 25

07 : 18

03 : 33

09 : 30

15 : 55

02 : 05 – – – –

08 : 31 – – – –

05 : 53

Start/Stop Button on

the camcorder. Editing

proceeds as

Recording Start/

– –

Stop Button

13 : 15

16 : 29 – – – –

OFF

– –

– – – –

programmed, right

through to the end of

the last registered

scene.

T I ME CODE

TOTAL

1 6

3 0

9 : 39

● 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.

Remote sensor

● If you operate the camcorder during automatic

editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause

mode and automatic editing will stop.

16 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and

the VCR.

To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear,

press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.

NOTES:

● Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control

clears all settings registered during Random

Assemble Editing.

● When the editing cable is connected to the remote

control’s 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. (੬ pg. 21)

START/STOP

PAUSE

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

VCR REC

STBY

3 Play back the dubbed scene.

● If any images from the scene prior to the

For More Accurate Editing

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.

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.

Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing

4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s

remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to

make the Random Assemble Editing menu

disappear, then press the MENU Wheel in. The

Menu Screen appears.

Remote sensor

5 Rotate the MENU

Wheel to select

SYNCHRO

–

O . 1

“t VIDEO”, and

press it. The VIDEO

Menu appears. Then,

rotate the MENU

Wheel to select

“SYNCHRO” and

press it. The value for “SYNCHRO” is

highlighted.

6 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 “–”.

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.

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “BRETURN”,

and press it twice.

Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing

Now perform Random Assemble Editing

beginning with step 6 on page 75.

1 Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point

the remote control at the camcorder’s remote

sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.

NOTES:

● 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.

Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

Program 1

I N

OUT

MODE

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

– –

– – : – –

● Depending on the recorder, there may be

situations where the timing difference cannot be

fully corrected.

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.

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connection To A Personal Computer

[A] Using USB cable

To USB

To USB connector

USB cable (provided)

Open the

connector

cover.

[B] Using DV cable

To DV

connector

DV cable

(optional)

To DV

Core filter

PC with DV

connector

Open the connector cover.

● Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable

simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only

the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.

● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the

optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV

cable depending on the type of DV connector (4

or 6 pins) on the PC, or use the DV cable

provided with the capture board.

● 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.

● 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.

[A] Using USB cable

This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by

using the provided software.

[B] Using DV cable

It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with

a DV connector by using software equipped with the

PC or commercially available software.

1 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the

appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.

2 If you are using the USB connection, set the

VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “MEMORY”.

3 Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”

while pressing down the Lock Button located on

the switch and turn on the PC.

● Refer to the instruction manual of the software

on how to transfer a still image to the PC.

“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.

NOTES:

● Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB

CONNECTION GUIDE” for the installation of the

bundled software and drivers.

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while

“ACCESSING FILES” is displayed on the LCD

monitor since this can result in product damage.

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

powersupplyinsteadofthebatterypack.(੬ pg. 11)

1 Make sure all necessary software (provided) are

Using The Camcorder As A

WebCam (GR-DVM96 only)

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.

VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch

● “Web CAMERA” appears on the screen.

● If the PC is not

Web CAMERA

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:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack.

(੬ pg. 11)

● Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to

capture video in real time.

● 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: E-MAIL, SNAPSHOT, the

Recording Start/Stop Button.

Open the

connector cover.

To USB

Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and

provided Software.

USB cable

(provided)

To USB connector

USB-equipped PC

REFERENCES

CONTENTS

DETAILS ..................................................................................................... 81

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................... 82

CAUTIONS ................................................................................................. 88

USER MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 91

SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 92

INDEX ........................................................................................................ 94

Controls ................................................................................................. 94

Connectors ............................................................................................. 94

Indicators ............................................................................................... 94

Other Parts ............................................................................................ 94

Indications .............................................................................................. 96

TERMS .................................................................................................... 102

DETAILS

ITEMS

NOTES

V Power (੬ pg. 10)

● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and

95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If

the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.

● Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack.

● 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 Adapter near a radio.

● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during

use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.

● The following operation stops charging:

•Set the Power Switch to “P”, “A” or “M”.

•Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

•Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.

•Detach the battery from the camcorder.

V VIDEO

RECORDING

(੬ pg. 19, 20)

● 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. (GR-DVM96 only)

The sound volume is at the level it was adjusted to during playback. (੬ pg. 22)

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 Adapter, 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 Adapter

properly.

securely. (੬ pg. 11)

•The battery is dead.

•Replace the dead battery

with a fully charged one.

(੬ pg. 10, 11)

•Open the LCD monitor fully

or pull out the viewfinder.

•The LCD monitor is not open

fully or the viewfinder is not

pulled out when recording.

Video and D.S.C. Recording

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

2. Recording cannot be

2. •The Power Switch is set to

“P” or “OFF”.

2. •Set the Power Switch to “A”

or “M”. (੬ pg. 14)

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.

— For Video Recording —

•Set the tape’s erase

protection tab to “REC”.

(੬ pg. 16)

•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch to “VIDEO”.

•Replace with new cassette.

(੬ pg. 16)

— 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.

5. During recording, the date/

5. •“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”. 5. •Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”.

time does not appear.

(੬ pg. 38, 49)

6. During recording, sound

6. •The optional headphones are 6. •Connect the optional

cannot be heard.

not connected to the

headphones to the

headphones connector.

(GR-DVM96 only)

headphone connector

(GR-DVM96 only).

(੬ pg. 95)

•The sound volume of the

headphones connector

(GR-DVM96 only) was not

adjusted appropriately. The

sound volume at this point is

the same as the level it was

adjusted to during playback.

•Adjust the sound volume

during playback. (੬ pg. 22)

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”. (੬ pg. 38, 40 –

43, 46)

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”.

“200X”. (੬ pg. 44)

•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

“P”. (੬ pg. 22)

functions do not work.

“A” or “M”.

•VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is

set to “MEMORY”.

•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch to “VIDEO”.

10. The LCD monitor image is

10. •During playback of the

unrecorded portion, High-

speed Search and still

10.

distorted.

—

playback, LCD monitor

indications appear distorted.

This is not a defect.

11. The tape is moving, but there is 11. •Your TV has AV input

11. •Set the TV to the mode or

channel appropriate for

video playback.

no picture.

terminals, but is not set to its

VIDEO mode.

•The cassette holder cover is

open.

(੬ pg. 24, 25)

•Close the cassette holder

cover. (੬ pg. 16)

12. Blocks of noise appear during 12.

playback, or there is no

12. •Clean the video heads with

an optional cleaning

—

playback picture and the

cassette. (੬ pg. 91)

screen becomes blue.

13. A memory card cannot be

13. •The Power Switch is set to

“A” or “M”.

13. •Set the Power Switch to

“P”. (੬ pg. 28)

played back.

•The VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch to “MEMORY”.

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

Advanced features

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

14. The focus does not adjust

14. •Focus is set to the Manual

14. •Set Focus to the Auto mode.

automatically.

mode.

(੬ pg. 55)

•The recording was done in a

dark place, or the contrast

was low.

•Clean the lens and check the

focus again. (੬ pg. 91)

•The lens is dirty or covered

with condensation.

15. Snapshot mode cannot be

15. •The Squeeze mode

15. •Disengage the Squeeze

(SQUEEZE) mode.

(੬ pg. 46)

used.

(SQUEEZE) is selected.

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.

(੬ pg. 27, 53)

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). (੬ pg. 42)

17. The image taken using

17. •Shooting was performed

17. •Press BACKLIGHT.

Snapshot is too dark.

under backlit conditions.

(੬ pg. 57)

18. The image taken using

18. •The subject is too bright.

18. •Set “r PROGRAM AE” to

Snapshot is too bright.

“SPOTLIGHT”. (੬ pg. 42)

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. (੬ pg. 42, 43)

activated.

20. Wipe/Fader effects do not

20. •The Power Switch is set to

20. •Set the Power Switch to “M”.

work.

“A”.

(੬ pg. 14)

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). (੬ pg. 42)

22. Program AE with special

22. •The Power Switch is set to

22. •Set the Power Switch to “M”.

effects does not work.

“A”.

(੬ pg. 14)

23. Even when Slow Shutter is not 23. •When shooting in the dark, 23. •If you want the lighting to

selected, the image looks like

it is activated.

the unit becomes highly

sensitive to light and the

image takes on an effect

similar to Slow Shutter.

look more natural, set “GAIN

UP” to “ACG” or “OFF”.

(੬ pg. 38, 45)

24. Although Snapshot is

attempted, flash does not take

place.

24. •The subject is too bright with 24. •Set “FLASH” to “ON” in

the flash set to “AUTO” or

“AUTO C”.

MANUAL Menu.

(੬ pg. 38, 47)

•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.

•In the Menu Screen, “GAIN

UP” is set to “OFF” or

“r PROGRAM AE” is set to

“TWILIGHT”.

•Set the camcorder in the

Record-Standby mode.

(੬ pg. 53, 54)

•Set “GAIN UP” to

“AUTO

” or “ACG”

(੬ pg. 38, 45) or disengage

the “TWILIGHT” mode.

(੬ pg. 38, 42)

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. (੬ pg. 54)

•The flash is effective for

subjects at a distance of

approx. 0.7 m (2 ft) to 2 m

(6.5 ft) from the camcorder.

(੬ pg. 54)

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.

•“FLASH” is not set to

“AUTO C” in MANUAL

Menu.

•Set “FLASH” to “AUTO C”

to display the Red-Eye

Reduction indicator.

(੬ pg. 38, 54)

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 (50°F to 95°F).

(੬ pg. 88)

camcorder 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 clock’s

rechargeable lithium battery

is discharged.

27. •Connect the camcorder to an

AC outlet using the AC

Adapter for over 24 hours to

charge the clock’s lithium

battery. (੬ pg. 15)

•The previously set date/time

is erased.

28. There is no picture.

28. •The camcorder is not getting 28. •Turn the camcorder’s power

power, or some other

malfunction exists.

off and on again. (੬ pg. 14)

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”.

(੬ pg. 14)

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.

(੬ pg. 31 – 33)

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

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 (੬ pg. 46) this can

be avoided.

32. When the camcorder is

connected via the DV

connector, the camcorder does

not operate.

32. •The DV cable was plugged/ 32. •Turn the camcorder’s 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.

(੬ pg. 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 cassette is in the wrong 37. •Set it in the right position.

properly.

position.

(੬ pg. 16)

•The battery’s charge is low.

•Install a fully charged battery.

(੬ pg. 10, 11)

38. The memory card will not load 38. •The memory card is in the

38. •Set it in the right position.

properly.

wrong position.

(੬ pg. 17)

39. The memory card cannot be

39.

39. •Push in the memory card a

—

removed from the camcorder.

few more times. (੬ pg. 17)

40. Picture does not appear on the 40. •The viewfinder is pulled out. 40. •Push the viewfinder back in.

LCD monitor.

•The LCD monitor’s brightness

setting is too dark.

•Adjust the brightness of the

LCD monitor. (੬ pg. 13)

•If the monitor is tilted

upward 180 degrees, open

the monitor fully. (੬ pg. 13)

41. Images on the LCD monitor

41. •The speaker volume is too

41. •Turn the speaker volume

are jittery.

great.

down. (੬ pg. 22)

42. The LCD monitor, the

42.

42. •Wipe them gently with soft

cloth. Wiping strongly can

cause damage. (੬ pg. 91)

viewfinder and the lens have

become dirty (ex. fingerprints).

—

43. Time code does not appear.

43. •“TIME CODE” is set to

43. •Set “TIME CODE” to “ON”.

“OFF”.

(੬ pg. 38, 49, 52)

44. An unusual mark appears.

44.

44. •Check the section of the

manual that explains LCD

monitor/viewfinder

—

indications. (੬ pg. 96 – 99)

45. An error indication (E01, E02 45. •A malfunction of some kind 45. •Remove the power supply

or E06) appears.

has occurred. In this case the

camcorder’s functions

become unusable.

(battery pack, etc.) and wait a

few minutes for the

indication to clear. When it

does, you can resume using

the camcorder.

If the indication remains

even though you repeat the

above two or three times,

please consult your nearest

JVC dealer. Do not eject the

cassette. This will cause

damage to the tape.

46. An error indication (E03 or

46. •A malfunction of some kind 46. •Eject the cassette once and

E04) appears.

has occurred. In this case the

camcorder’s functions

become unusable.

re-insert it, then check if the

indication clears. When it

does, you can resume using

the camcorder.

If the indication remains

even though you repeat the

above two or three times,

please consult your nearest

JVC dealer.

CAUTIONS

When using the AC Adapter in areas other

than the USA

...do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the

battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.

...use only specified chargers.

● The provided AC Adapter features automatic

voltage selection in the AV range from 110 V to

240 V.

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.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC

wall outlet other than American National

Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter,

called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.

For this AC plug adapter consult your neareat JVC

dealer.

...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure

to high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life.

Plug adapter

...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.

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.

NOTES:

● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging........10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)

Operation......0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage ..........–10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)

● Recharging time is based on room temperature of

20°C (68°F).

Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2

Please make note of the following rules for battery

use. When misused, the batteries can leak or

explode.

1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 66.

2. Do not use any different size of batteries from

those specified.

● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

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.

Battery Packs

...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.

...do not open the front tape cover. This exposes

the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes…

The supplied battery pack

is a lithium-ion battery.

Before using the supplied

battery pack or an

optional battery pack, be

sure to read the following

cautions:

1. To avoid hazards…

...do not burn.

Terminals

...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.

...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.

...in places subject to excessive shock or

Memory Cards

To properly use and store your memory cards, be

sure to read the following cautions:

1. During use…

vibration.

...near a television set.

...near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting

antennas, etc.).

...make sure the memory card bears the SD or

MultiMediaCard mark.

...make sure the memory card is positioned

properly when inserting.

...in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C

or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)

temperatures.

2. While the memory card is being accessed

(during recording, playback, deletion,

initialization, etc.)…

...never unload the memory card and never turn

off the camcorder.

3. Store memory cards…

3. DO NOT leave the unit…

...in places of over 50°C (122°F).

...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 to direct sunlight.

...carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder.

...swing it excessively when using the hand strap

or the grip.

...swing the soft camera case excessively when

the camcorder is inside it.

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.

2. To prolong service life . . .

5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD

monitor use.

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.

•No picture during playback.

•Blocks of noise appear during playback.

•During recording or playback, the Head Clog

Warning indicator “ ” appears.

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT…

•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.

...open the camcorder’s 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.

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.

2. Avoid using the unit…

...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

...in places subject to soot or steam such as near

a cooking stove.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

How To Handle A CD-ROM

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number

: GR-DVM96U

GR-DVM76U

: JVC

•Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface

(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write

anything or put a sticker on either the front or back

surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it

with a soft cloth outward from the center hole

using a circular motion.

•Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning

spray.

•Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror

surface.

Trade Name

Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP.

Address

: 1700 Valley Road Wayne,

N. J. 07470

Telephone Number : 973-317–5000

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

•Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or

humid environment. Keep it away from direct

sunlight.

Change or modifications not approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment. This

equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

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

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

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 Adapter, etc.) and

wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and

proceed as usual from the beginning.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV

technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est

conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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 down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the

direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette

holder cover open until it locks. The cassette

holder opens automatically. 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 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 and hold the BATT.RELEASE tab to the right

1 and remove the battery pack 2.

4 Pull out the viewfinder fully.

5 Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the

Cassette holder cover

Cassette holder

direction of the arrow A.

Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at

the side of the viewfinder and clean the interior

of the viewfinder with it B.

6 Close the hatch until it locks in place and push

the viewfinder back in.

NOTES:

● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as

benzine or alcohol.

Remove.

● 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.

Hatch

Lens blower

PUSH HERE

OPEN/EJECT

Switch

BATT.RELEASE Tab

SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

For General

Power supply

DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter)

DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

Power consumption

LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.5 W (GR-DVM96)/Approx. 3.8 W (GR-DVM76)

LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.4 W (GR-DVM96)/Approx. 4.7 W (GR-DVM76)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

54 mm x 113.5 mm x 96 mm (2-3/16” x 4-1/2” x 3-13/16”)

(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)

Weight

Approx. 490 g (1.1 lbs)

(incl. grip belt)

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

Storage temperature

Pickup

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

35% to 80%

–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

1/3.8” CCD (GR-DVM96)

1/4” CCD (GR-DVM76)

Lens

F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens (GR-DVM96)

F 1.8, f = 3.6 mm to 36 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens (GR-DVM76)

Filter diameter

LCD monitor

Viewfinder

Speaker

ø27 mm

2.5” diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

Electronic viewfinder with 0.44” black/white LCD

Monaural

For Digital Video Camera

Format

Signal format

DV format (SD mode)

NTSC standard

Video : Digital component recording

Audio : PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit), 48 kHz

2-channel (16-bit)

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

Moving Image*

Picture quality

3 modes (1280 x 960 pixels*/1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels)

1 mode (160 x 120 pixels)

2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

Approximate number of storable images

੬ pg. 50

* GR-DVM96 only

For Connectors

Video output

Audio output

Headphone output

(GR-DVM96 only)

1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog

300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo

Stereo

S-VIDEO

Y: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output

C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output

Input/output

USB

EDIT

4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant

5-pin

ø3.5 mm, 2-pole

AC Adapter

For General

Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada

Other countries

Output

AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz

AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz

DC 11.0 V ^G, 1.0 A

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject

to change without notice.

INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators

OFF

3 4

7 8

Controls

Indicators

a •Power Zoom Ring [T/W].................... ੬ pg. 20

•Speaker Volume Control.................... ੬ pg. 22

b Recording Start/Stop Button................ ੬ pg. 19

c Power Switch [A, M, P, OFF].......... ੬ pg. 14

d Lock Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 14

e •Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] .... ੬ pg. 27, 53

•Information Button [INFO] ............... ੬ pg. 30

f •E-Mail Clip Recording Button [E-MAIL]

(GR-DVM96 only)........................ ੬ pg. 60, 61

•Index Button [INDEX] .......... ੬ pg. 30, 59, 71

g •Menu Wheel [MENU, +,–]................. ੬ pg. 38

•LCD Monitor Brightness Control

A Power Lamp [POWER]....................੬ pg. 14, 19

B Charge Lamp [CHARGE] ......................੬ pg. 10

C Tally Lamp......................................੬ pg. 19, 48

Other Parts

a LCD Monitor..................................੬ pg. 13, 20

b Viewfinder............................................੬ pg. 12

c Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch ..................੬ pg. 91

d Speaker ................................................੬ pg. 22

e Cassette Holder Cover..........................੬ pg. 16

f Grip Belt Eyelet ......................................੬ pg. 6

g Camera Sensor

[BRIGHT, +,–].................................... ੬ pg. 13

h Battery Release Tab [BATT.RELEASE].... ੬ pg. 10

i Cassette Open/Eject Switch

[OPEN/EJECT]...................................... ੬ pg. 16

j •Play/Pause Button [4/9] .................. ੬ pg. 22

•Backlight Compensation Button

[BACKLIGHT] .................................... ੬ pg. 57

k •Fast-Forward Button [5]................ ੬ pg. 22

•Night-Alive Button [NIGHT].............. ੬ pg. 53

l VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

[VIDEO/MEMORY] ............................. ੬ pg. 14

m •Rewind Button [3] ........................ ੬ pg. 22

•Focus Adjustment Button

Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.

h Stereo Microphone...............................੬ pg. 70

i Lens

j Flash Sensor

Be careful not to cover this area, as it contains a

sensor required by the flash.

k Flash.....................................................੬ pg. 54

l Remote Sensor .....................................੬ pg. 66

m Card Cover [MEMORY CARD] ............੬ pg. 17

n Battery Pack Mount..............................੬ pg. 10

o Stud Hole

[FOCUS] ............................................ ੬ pg. 55

n •Stop Button [8]................................. ੬ pg. 22

•Digital Sound Button [D.SOUND]

p Tripod Mounting Socket .......................੬ pg. 13

(GR-DVM96 only).............................. ੬ pg. 59

•D.S.C. Playback Select Button [SELECT]

(GR-DVM96 only)...................... ੬ pg. 28 – 34

o Diopter Adjustment Control................ ੬ pg. 12

Connectors

The connectors are located beneath the covers.

P S-Video Output Connector

[S-VIDEO]................................ ੬ pg. 24, 62, 74

Q Edit Connector [EDIT] ........................ ੬ pg. 74

R Headphone Connector [

]

(GR-DVM96 only)................................ ੬ pg. 70

No sound is output from the speaker when

headphones are connected to this connector.

S Audio/Video Output Connector

[AV] ......................................... ੬ pg. 24, 62, 74

T DC Input Connector [DC] ............. ੬ pg. 10, 11

U USB (Universal Serial Bus)

Connector .......................................... ੬ pg. 78

V Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]

(i.Link*).................................... ੬ pg. 63, 64, 78

* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry

specification and extensions thereof. The logo

is used for products compliant with the i.Link

standard.

INDEX Indications

Indications

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only

LP1 00 min

REC

SOUND 12B IT

15:55

a Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator

(੬ pg. 40, 41)

(੬ pg. 46)

b Selected Wide Mode Indicator

c Tape Running Indicator

(੬ pg. 19)

(Rotates while tape is running.)

d Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP)

e Tape Remaining Time

(੬ pg. 44)

(੬ pg. 19)

f •REC: (Appears during recording)

•PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode)

(੬ pg. 19)

a Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode

(੬ pg. 72)

b Wind Cut Indicator

c Sound Mode Indicator

(੬ pg. 47)

(੬ pg. 44)

(Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on

the camcorder)

d Time Code

(੬ pg. 49, 52)

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only

4 5

1024

:15

a Image Size: 1280 (1280 x 960) (GR-DVM96

only), 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480)

(੬ pg. 50)

(੬ pg. 27)

b Shooting Icon

(Appears and blinks during shooting.)

c Card Icon

(੬ pg. 27)

(Appears during shooting and blinks when a

memory card is not loaded: (SD Memory

Card) or (MultiMediaCard).)

d Picture Quality: F (FINE) and S (STANDARD) (in

order of quality)

e •Remaining Number Of Shot

(੬ pg. 50)

(੬ pg. 27)

(Displays the approximate remaining number of

shots that can be stored. The number increases

or decreases depending on the Picture Quality/

Image Size, etc.)

•Memory Card Remaining Time For E-Mail Clip

Recording (GR-DVM96 only)

(੬ pg. 60)

f E-Mail Clip Recording Time (GR-DVM96 only)

(੬ pg. 60)

INDEX Indications (cont.)

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording

EXPLOSION

NOV 10 ' 02

10 : 00 AM

a Operation Mode

(੬ pg. 14)

m •

EXPLOSION: Selected Digital Sound Effect

(੬ pg. 59)

b •

: Night-Alive Indicator

(੬ pg. 53)

(GR-DVM96 only)

(Appears when Night-Alive is engaged.)

•BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD

monitor)

•

: Gain Up Mode

(੬ pg. 45)

(੬ pg. 13)

(Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO”

and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted.)

(The level indicator g moves.)

n Battery Indicator

o Date/Time

(੬ pg. 100)

c Red Eye Reduction Indicator

(Appears when the “FLASH” is set to

“AUTO C”.)

(੬ pg. 54)

(੬ pg. 15)

p Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (੬ pg. 55)

d White Balance Indicator

(੬ pg. 58)

e • : Backlight Compensation Indicator

(੬ pg. 57)

• : Exposure Adjustment Indicator (੬ pg. 56)

f Selected Program AE With Special Effects

Indicator

(੬ pg. 42, 43)

(੬ pg. 57)

(੬ pg. 46)

(੬ pg. 20)

g Iris Lock Indicator

h Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”)

i Approximate Zoom Ratio

(Appears during zooming.)

j Zoom Indicator

(੬ pg. 20)

(Appears during zooming.)

(The level indicator g moves.)

k O: (Appears when taking Snapshot)

(੬ pg. 53)

(੬ pg. 54)

l Flash Indicator

(Appears when the flash is ready. A number

appears next to the indication after adjusting the

brightness of the flash.)

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback

a Sound Mode Indicator

(੬ pg. 51)

(੬ pg. 23)

(੬ pg. 44)

b Blank Search Indicator

c Tape Speed

d •U : Playback

4 5

•5

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

: Rewind/Shuttle Search

•

•9 : Pause

12B I T / SOUND

•9 U : Forward Slow-Motion

•Y 9 : Reverse Slow-Motion

•D : Audio Dubbing

•9D : Audio Dubbing Pause

(Appear while a tape is running.)

MIC

BLANK SEARCH

VOLUME

e Sound Input For Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 70, 71)

f Date/Time (੬ pg. 49, 52)

g •VOLUME : Volume Level Indicator (Speaker or

headphone (GR-DVM96 only))

(੬ pg. 22)

(The level indicator g moves.)

NOV 10 ' 02

•BRIGHT : Brightness Control Indicator (LCD

20 : 21 : 25

10 : 00 AM

monitor)

(੬ pg. 13)

(The level indicator g moves.)

h Time Code

(੬ pg. 49, 52)

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback

a Operation Mode Indicator

(੬ pg. 31)

b Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor)

(੬ pg. 13)

(The level indicator g moves.)

BR I GHT

100

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.

(੬ pg. 16)

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”.

(੬ pg. 14)

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION TAB

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional

HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED USE

cleaning cassette.

(੬ pg. 91)

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.

Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.

(੬ pg. 81)

DIFFERENT

FORMATTED TAPE

● Appears when the date/time is not set.

(੬ pg. 15)

SET DATE/TIME!

● Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the

previously set date/time is erased.

(੬ pg. 15)

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. (੬ pg. 70)

A. DUB ERROR!

● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.

<CANNOT DUB ON A

(੬ pg. 70)

LP RECORDED TAPE> ● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio.

<CANNOT DUB ON A

(੬ pg. 70)

16BIT RECORDING> ● Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed when the erase

<CHECK TAPE’S

protection tab is set to “SAVE”.

(੬ pg. 70)

ERASE PROTECTION ● Appears if Audio Dubbing using Digital Sound Effects is attempted when a

TAB>

memory card is not loaded.

(੬ pg. 71)

INSERT ERROR!

Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.

(੬ pg. 72)

101

Indications

Function

INSERT ERROR!

● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.

<CANNOT EDIT ON A

(੬ pg. 72)

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”.

(੬ pg. 72)

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):

– when no memory card is loaded.

– when the memory card’s memory is full.

COPYING FAILED

– when the memory card is not formatted.

– when a write-protected SD Memory Card is loaded.

(੬ pg. 61, 65)

MEMORY CARD!

or PLEASE INSERT

CARD

Appears if there are no sound files stored on the memory card loaded when you

attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card.

Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is

PLEASE FORMAT

NO SOUND FILES

NO IMAGE STORED

corrupt, or it has not been initialized. Initialize the memory card.

(੬ pg. 36)

Appears if there are no sound files stored in the memory card when you attempt

to use digital sound effects.

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 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 a file in a format other than MP3 is selected.

● 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

FILES

● 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.

● Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu operation with a write-

protected SD Memory Card loaded.

CHECK CARD’S

WRITE PROTECTION

SWITCH

The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has

occurred. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off

automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes

for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If

the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

E01, E02 or E06

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD

MODE REMOVE AND

REATTACH BATTERY

The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occurred.

When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject

the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it

does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult

your nearest JVC dealer.

E03 or E04

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD

MODE EJECT AND

REINSERT TAPE

102

TERMS

AC Adapter ...................................................10, 11

Audio Dubbing ...................................................70

Auto Focus ..........................................................55

Auto Playback Of Images ....................................28

Auto Shut Off ................................................19, 27

E-Mail Clip Recording ...................................60, 61

Erase Protection ............................................16, 17

Exposure Control ................................................ 56

Fade-In/Out ..................................................40, 41

Fast-Forward The Tape ........................................22

Flash (FLASH) ..................................................... 54

Flash Brightness Adjustment (FLASH ADJ.) .......... 54

Frame-By-Frame Playback ............................22, 68

Backlight Compensation ......................................57

Battery Pack ............................................10, 11, 88

Beep (BEEP) .........................................................48

Blank search (BLANK SRCH) .........................23, 51

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ................13

Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium

Gain Up (GAIN UP) ............................................45

Grip Adjustment ................................................. 12

Battery .................................................................15

Image Size (IMAGE SIZE) ....................................50

Index Playback Of Files ......................................30

Indications on the LCD Monitor/

Changing The Menu Settings ...............................38

Channels (Left/Right) ...........................................51

Charging The Battery Pack ..................................10

Cleaning The Camcorder .....................................91

Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ.) .........................15

Connections

Viewfinder .................................................. 96 – 99

Indicators .................................................... 41 – 52

Initialising A Memory Card .................................36

Insert Editing .......................................................72

Iris ...................................................................... 57

Iris Lock ..............................................................57

Charging .......................................................10

Dubbing ...............................................62 – 65

Random Assemble Editing .....................73 – 77

To A Personal Computer ...............................78

To A TV Or VCR ...........................................24

WebCam ......................................................79

Journalistic Shooting ...........................................20

Loading A Cassette .............................................. 16

Loading A Memory Card .....................................17

Date/Time

Display ...................................................49, 52

Settings .........................................................15

DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) .....27, 28

Deleting Files ......................................................33

Demonstration Mode (DEMO MODE) .............8, 48

Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) ..........................46

Digital Sound Effects ...............................29, 59, 71

Display setting (ON SCREEN) ..............................49

DPOF Setting (Digital Print Order

Manual Focus ..................................................... 55

Memory Card ................................................17, 89

Menu Screen

CAMERA ................................................44, 45

D.S.C. Playback .................................... 31 – 36

DISPLAY .................................................49, 52

DSC ..............................................................50

MANUAL ...............................................46, 47

SYSTEM ............................................48, 49, 52

VIDEO ..........................................................51

Motor Drive Mode .............................................. 53

MultiMediaCard ............................................17, 89

Format) ..........................................................34, 35

Dubbing ......................................................62 – 65

Dubbing from tape to memory card

(

COPY) .........................................51, 65

103

Night-Alive ..........................................................53

SD Memory Card ..........................................17, 89

Self-Recording .................................................... 20

Set Remote/VCR Code ........................................73

Shuttle Search ..................................................... 22

Slow-Motion Playback ........................................68

Snapshot .......................................................27, 53

Snapshot Mode (SNAP MODE) ........................... 45

Sound input (SOUND IN) .......................49, 70, 71

Sound Mode (SOUND MODE) .....................44, 51

Speaker Volume .................................................. 22

Specifications ................................................92, 93

Still Playback ......................................................22

Synchro adjustment (SYNCHRO) ........................ 77

Picture Quality (QUALITY) ..................................50

Playback sound (SOUND MODE,

12BIT MODE) .....................................................51

Playback Special Effects ......................................69

Playback Zoom ...................................................68

Power Switch Position .........................................14

Program AE With Special Effects

(PROGRAM AE)

Classic Film (CLASSIC FILM) .........................42

Monotone (MONOTONE) ............................42

Sepia (SEPIA) .................................................42

Shutter Speed (SHUTTER) .............................42

Slow Shutter (SLOW) ....................................43

Snow (SNOW) ..............................................42

Sports (SPORTS) ............................................42

Spotlight (SPOTLIGHT) .................................42

Strobe (STROBE) ...........................................42

Twilight (TWILIGHT) ....................................42

Protecting Files ..............................................31, 32

Provided Accessories .............................................5

Tally Lamp (TALLY) .......................................19, 48

Telephoto Setting (TELE MACRO) .......................46

Time Code (TIME CODE) ........................21, 49, 52

Tripod Mounting ................................................. 13

Unloading A Cassette ..........................................16

Unloading A Memory Card .................................17

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position .......................14

Viewfinder Adjustment .......................................12

Random Assemble Editing ...........................73 – 77

Recording media selection (REC SELECT) ............50

Recording Mode (REC MODE) ......................44, 51

Recording Time

WebCam ............................................................79

White Balance (W.BALANCE) .......................43, 58

Wide Mode (WIDE MODE)

Battery Pack ..................................................10

Tape .............................................................16

Record-Standby ...................................................19

Remaining Power Level .....................................100

Remote Control ...................................................66

Resetting Menu Settings (CAM RESET) .................49

Rewind The Tape ................................................22

Cinema (CINEMA) ........................................46

Squeeze (SQUEEZE) .....................................46

Wide (S.WIDE) ............................................. 46

Wind Cut (WIND CUT) .......................................47

Wipe In/Out ..................................................40, 41

Zooming (ZOOM) .........................................20, 44

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