JVC GR DVX77 User Manual

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

AUTOMATIC

DEMONSTRATION

GETTING STARTED

7 – 16

VIDEO RECORDING &

PLAYBACK

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

17 – 24

VIDEO RECORDING .............18 – 20

VIDEO PLAYBACK ...............21 – 24

GR-DVX88

GR-DVX77

GR-DVX44

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)

RECORDING &

PLAYBACK

25 – 36

D.S.C. RECORDING ..............26 – 27

D.S.C. PLAYBACK ................28 – 36

ADVANCED

FEATURES

37 – 75

Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide

Web and answer our Consumer Survey

(in English only):

USING MENUS FOR

DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ......38 – 44

FOR RECORDING ................45 – 56

DUBBING .........................57 – 61

http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html

USING THE REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT ................62 – 73

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........74 – 75

REFERENCES

76 – 99

DETAILS ...................................77

TROUBLESHOOTING ............78 – 83

USER MAINTENANCE ...................84

INDEX .............................85 – 92

CAUTIONS ........................93 – 95

TERMS ............................96 – 97

SPECIFICATIONS .................98 – 99

The camcorder illustrations

appearing in this instruction manual

are of the GR-DVX88.

The D.S.C. (Digital Still Camera) features are

available on GR-DVX88 and GR-DVX77.

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0757-001A

EN3

CAUTIONS:

●This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for

playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder

playback are possible anywhere.

●Use the JVC BN-V507U/V514U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the

camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter and Power Cord. (An

appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in

different countries.)

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

sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.

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

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

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

governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

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

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

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

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

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE

OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any

electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections

between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your

equipment.

be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for

unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make

sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or

handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of

road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating

will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the

manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case —

this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

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.)

*Memory cards can be used with GR-DVX88/DVX77 only .

EN5

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Adapter

AP-V10EG

•Remote Control Unit

RM-V717U

•Battery Pack

BN-V507U

•AAA (R03) Battery x 2

(for remote control unit)

•Memory Card

8 MB (GR-DVX88/

DVX77 only)

(Already inserted in

the camcorder)

•CD-ROM

•Power Cord

•Core Filter

(GR-DVX44 only)

(for optional S-Video

cable) ੬ pg. 6 for

attachment

•Audio/Video Cable

(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

•Jack box

GR-DVX88/DVX77:

CU-V506

•Editing Cable

GR-DVX88/DVX77:

Both plugs have 1 ring around

the pin.

GR-DVX44:

One plug has 3 rings around

the pin and the other has 1

ring around the pin.

•Cable Adapter

GR-DVX44: CU-V505

•USB Cable

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

•PC Connection Cable

(GR-DVX44 only)

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.

How To Attach The Core Filter (GR-DVX44 only) (for optional S-Video cable)

Attach the Core Filter (if provided with your model ੬ pg. 5) to an optional cable. The Core Filter reduces

interference.

3 cm

Stopper

Wind once

Release the

Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx.

Close the Core Filter until it

clicks shut.

stoppers on both 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core

ends of the Core

Filter.

Filter. Wind the cable once around the outside of the

Core Filter as shown in the illustration.

•Wind the cable so that it is not slack.

NOTE:

Take care not to damage the cable.

Ⅲ When connecting cables, attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder.

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

Automatic Demonstration takes place when

“DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-

preset).

Power Switch

Lock Button

Ⅲ Available when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or

“

” 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 1 minute after that, the demonstration will

resume.

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 “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch

and press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears.

Sub Menu

2. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “

SYSTEM” and press it. The SYSTEM Menu

appears.

3. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DEMO

MODE” and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

DEMO MODE

–

OFF

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

press it.

5. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ RETURN”,

and press it twice. The normal screen appears.

GR-DVX88/DVX77 only

GETTING STARTED

EN7

GETTING STARTED

CONTENTS

Power ..................................................................... 8 – 9

Grip Adjustment ............................................................. 10

Viewfinder Adjustment .................................................... 10

Tripod Mounting ............................................................. 10

Date/Time Settings ......................................................... 11

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ........................................... 12

Recording Mode Setting ................................................... 13

Loading A Memory Card (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) ................. 14

Picture Quality Mode Setting (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) ........... 15

Image Size Mode Setting (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) ................ 15

Operation Mode ............................................................. 16

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Power

CHARGE Lamp

Power Switch

This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you

choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use

provided power supply units with other equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into the

battery pack mount, then firmly push the end 2 of

the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it

locks into place as shown in the illustration.

Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the AC

Adapter to the camcorder 3, then connect the Power

Cord to the AC Adapter 4.

BATT. RELEASE

Switch

Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 5.

The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to

indicate charging has started.

Battery pack

When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit,

charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the

AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the

camcorder.

To DC IN

connector

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

.... slide BATT. RELEASE and detach it.

AC Adapter

NOTES:

● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.

● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is

used.

● 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.

Open the cover.

● 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.

● Using the optional AA-V50EG or AA-V50EK AC Power

Adapter/Charger, you can charge the BN-V507U/

V514U battery pack without the camcorder. However,

it cannot be used as an AC adapter.

To AC outlet

Battery pack

BN-V507U

BN-V514U (optional)

Charging time

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

approx. 2 hr. 45 min.

For other notes, ੬ pg. 77

EN9

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTENTION:

Perform step 1 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”

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.

(੬ pg. 8).

Approximate recording time

LCD monitor off/

Viewfinder on

LCD monitor on/

Viewfinder off

Battery pack

NOTES:

GR-DVX88/DVX77 : 1 hr.

GR-DVX44 : 1 hr. 10 min.

GR-DVX88/DVX77 : 50 min.

GR-DVX44 : 1 hr.

BN-V507U

● Recording time is reduced significantly

under the following conditions:

•Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

repeatedly.

BN-V514U GR-DVX88/DVX77 : 2 hr. 10 min. GR-DVX88/DVX77 : 1 hr. 50 min.

GR-DVX44 : 2 hr. 25 min. GR-DVX44 : 2 hr.

(optional)

BN-V840U GR-DVX88/DVX77 : 6 hr. 10 min. GR-DVX88/DVX77 : 5 hr. 15 min.

•The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

● Before extended use, it is recommended that

you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3

times the planned shooting time.

(optional)

GR-DVX44 : 6 hr. 50 min.

GR-DVX44 : 5 hr. 50 min.

BN-V856U GR-DVX88/DVX77 : 9 hr.

GR-DVX88/DVX77 : 7 hr. 40 min.

GR-DVX44 : 8 hr. 20 min.

(optional)

GR-DVX44 : 10 hr.

INFORMATION:

The 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-V15EG or AA-V15EK AC Power Adapter/Charger

VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80EG or AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger

Read the kit's instruction manual before using.

Neither BN-V840U nor BN-V856U can be charged by using the AC Adapter provided with this camcorder.

Use only the AA-V15EG or AA-V15EK AC Power Adapter/Charger for BN-V840U battery pack and only AA-

V80EG or AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger for BN-V856U battery pack. 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.

USING AC POWER

To DC IN

connector

Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration).

NOTES:

AC Adapter

●The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage

selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

●For other notes, ੬ pg. 77.

Open the cover.

To AC outlet

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

About Batteries

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.

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold

temperatures (below 10°C), its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this happens, place

the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then re-attach it to the

camcorder. As long as the battery pack itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.

(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it.)

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Grip Adjustment

Separate the Velcro strip.

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

2 _grip.

Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to

easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and

Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to

fasten the Velcro strip to your preference.

Viewfinder Adjustment

Lock

Button

Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing

1 _{down the Lock Button located on the switch.}

Power Switch

Pull out the viewfinder fully.

Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the

3 _{indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.}

PAUSE

Tripod Mounting

Align the screw on the tripod with the camera’s

1 _{mounting socket. Then tighten the screw.}

•Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

Dioptre Adjustment

Control

CAUTION:

When attaching the camera to a tripod, extend its

legs to stabilise the camcorder. It is not advised to use

small sized tripods. This may cause damage to the

unit by falling over.

EN11

Date/Time Settings

Power lamp

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

display can be turned on or off during playback

(੬ pg. 42, 43).

Power Switch

Lock Button

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

1 _{the Lock Button located on the switch, then open}

the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder

fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is

turned on.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

2 _appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “

DISPLAY”.

MENU Wheel

Press it and the DISPLAY Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CLOCK ADJ.”.

4 _{Press it and “day” is highlighted.}

Display

Rotate the MENU Wheel to input the day. Press it.

Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ RETURN”, and

press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

W I P E / FADER

PROGRAM AE

W. BALANCE

CAMERA

MANUAL

SYSTEM

D I SPLAY

DSC

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

Power Adapter/Charger, or while the battery pack attached

to the camcorder continues to supply power, the clock’s

rechargeable lithium battery is always charged. However,

if the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the

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

Power Adapter/Charger for over 24 hours to charge the

clock’s rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the

date/time setting before using the camcorder.

GR-DVX88/

DVX77 only

END

DISPLAY Menu

ON SCREEN

DATE / T I ME

T I ME CODE

CLOCK

–

LCD / TV

AUTO

OFF

2 0 . 12 . 01

17 : 3 0

ADJ .

RETURN

Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the

date/time.

CLOCK

ADJ .

2 0 . 12 . 01

17 : 3 0

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 (day), the clock stops. When you

finish setting the minute and press the MENU Wheel in,

the date and time begin operation from the date and time

you have just set.

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

Cassette holder cover

Cassette holder

The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a

cassette.

Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction

1 _{of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover}

open until it locks. The cassette holder opens

automatically.

Make sure the

window side is

facing out.

•Do not touch internal components.

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

2 _{close the cassette holder.}

•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely

before closing the cassette holder cover.

•When the battery’s charge is low, you may not be

able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not

apply force. Replace the battery with a fully

charged one before continuing.

PUSH HERE

OPEN/EJECT

Switch

Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks

Erase protection tab*

into place.

* To Protect Valuable Recordings . . .

....slide the erase protection tab on the back

of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This

prevents the tape from being recorded

over. To record on this tape, slide the tab

back to “REC” before loading it.

Approximate recording time

Recording mode

Tape

30 min.

60 min.

80 min.

30 min.

60 min.

80 min.

45 min.

90 min.

Be sure to press only the section labeled

“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.

120 min.

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 comes out may cause damage to the

camcorder.

● Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder

is closed with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not recede. It is recommended to turn the

power on before loading or unloading.

● 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 page 20 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.

EN13

Set the tape recording mode depending on your

preference.

Recording Mode Setting

Power lamp

Power Switch

Lock Button

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

1 _{the Lock Button located on the switch, then open}

the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder

fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is

turned on.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

2 _appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ CAMERA”

and press it. The CAMERA Menu appears.

MENU Wheel

Rotate The MENU Wheel to select “REC MODE”

4 _{and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select “SP” or}

“LP” by rotating the MENU Wheel and press it.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ RETURN”, and

press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

•Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 66) and Insert Editing

(੬ pg. 68) are impossible on a tape recorded in

the LP mode.

Display

CAMERA Menu

Sub Menu

REC MODE

–

•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing

1.5 times the recording time.

NOTES:

● 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.

GR-DVX88/

DVX77 only

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Loading A Memory Card

CARD OPEN

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

The provided memory card is already inserted in the

camcorder when you receive the camcorder.

Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

Card Cover

Slide CARD OPEN to open the card cover.

Insert the memory card firmly clipped edge first.

3 _{•Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of}

the label.

To close the card cover, push it until you hear a

click.

To Unload A Memory Card . . .

.... in step 3 push the memory card, then the memory

card comes out of the camcorder automatically. Pull

it out and close the card cover.

NOTES:

● Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked “

”

or MultiMediaCards marked “

”.

Clipped edge

● Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with

this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card,

consult its manufacturer or dealer.

Label

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

FORMAT the card. ੬ pg. 36

Memory card

ATTENTION:

Do not insert/remove the memory card while the

camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the

memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder

to become unable to recognise whether or not the

card is installed.

EN15

Picture Quality Mode Setting

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

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).

Power Switch

Lock Button

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD

monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The

power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

2 _appears.

MENU Wheel

Display

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “

DSC” and

3 _{press it. The DSC Menu appears.}

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “QUALITY” and

press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU

Wheel to select the desired mode and press it.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ RETURN”, and

press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

DSC Menu

QUAL I TY

S I ZE

–

F I NE

STANDARD

UXGA

–

VGA

AUTO

Image Size Mode Setting

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your

needs. Two Image Size modes are available: XGA (1024 x

768 pixels) and VGA (640 x 480 pixels) (in order of

quality).

I MAGE SIZE

–

VGA

XGA

AUTO

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the

1 _{Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD}

monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The

power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

NOTES:

● 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.

● In the XGA mode, images are shot in 720 x

576 pixels and they are converted and

stored in the XGA mode file size (1024 x

768 pixels).

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “

DSC” and

3 _{press it. The DSC Menu appears.}

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “IMAGE SIZE”

4 _{and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the}

MENU Wheel to select the desired mode and press

it. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ RETURN”,

and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

● The number of storable images in the below

chart is approximate value for a memory

card with 12 sound effects pre-stored.

Approximate Number of Storable Images

* Provided with GR-DVX88/

DVX77 only

** Optional

Memory Card

Image Size/Picture

Quality Mode

16MB**

8MB*

32MB**

64MB**

190

XGA FINE

XGA STANDARD

VGA FINE

140

290

210

610

600

430

100

VGA STANDARD

130

290

1230

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

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.

Operation Mode

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to

your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/DSC

Switch (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only).

VIDEO/DSC Switch

(GR-DVX88/DVX77

only)

Power Switch Position

(Manual):

Allows you to set various recording functions using

the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than

Full Auto recording, try this mode.

Power Switch

Lock Button

(Full Auto):

Allows you to record using NO special effects or

manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

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

•Allows you to transfer a still image recorded on the

tape to a computer (GR-DVX44 only).

Power lamp

•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 computer (GR-DVX88/DVX77

only).

When the Power Switch is set to “ ”,

“

” appears. When set to “ ” or “

”,

there is no indication.

VIDEO/DSC Switch Position (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

VIDEO:

Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If

“REC SELECT” is set to “

” in the DSC

Menu Screen, still images are also recorded in the

memory card.

When the Power Switch is set to “ ” or

Allows you to record a still image or display a still

image stored in the memory card.

“

” and the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to

”, the selected image size (“VGA” or

“XGA”) is displayed. When set to “VIDEO”,

there is no indication. (GR-DVX88/DVX77

only)

VGA

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

EN17

VIDEO RECORDING

PLAYBACK

CONTENTS

VIDEO RECORDING ............................................. 18 – 20

Basic Recording .............................................................. 18

Journalistic Shooting ........................................................ 19

Self-Recording ............................................................... 19

Zooming ...................................................................... 19

Time Code .................................................................... 20

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ....................................... 20

VIDEO PLAYBACK ............................................... 21 – 24

Normal Playback ........................................................21

Still Playback ............................................................21

Shuttle Search ...........................................................21

Frame-By-Frame Playback .............................................21

Connections .......................................................... 22 – 23

Blank Search ................................................................. 24

VIDEO RECORDING

Basic Recording

Power Lamp

VIDEO/DSC Switch

(GR-DVX88/DVX77

only)

NOTE:

Power Switch

Lock Button

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

● Power (੬ pg. 8)

● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)

● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)

● Load A Cassette (੬ pg. 12)

● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 13)

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”

1 _{(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only), then set the Power}

Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

Recording Start/

Stop Button

MENU Wheel

Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Make sure

the viewfinder is pushed back in. Open the LCD

monitor fully.

Display

Tape remaining

time indicator

(Approximate)

25min

Shooting 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.

min

(Now calculating)

3 min

90 min

89 min

•The Power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the

Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.

0 min

(Blinking)

1 min

(Blinking)

2 min

(Blinking)

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “

”

appears while recording is in progress.

Tally lamp

To Stop Recording . . .

(Lights while

recording is in

progress)

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder

re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

.... rotate the MENU Wheel until the bright level indicator

on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is

reached.

•It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.

NOTES:

● The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD

monitor and the viewfinder.

BR I GHT

● 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.

● 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. 20).

● To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off, ੬ pg. 38,

40.

90°

180°

For other notes, ੬ pg. 77

EN19

Journalistic Shooting

In some situations, different shooting angles may

provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder

in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in

the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270°

(90° downward, 180° upward).

Self-Recording

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own

image in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor

and tilt it upward 180° so that it faces forward, then

point the lens toward yourself and start recording.

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

FEATURE: Zooming

PURPOSE:

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous

change in image magnification.

OPERATION:

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

Zoom display

Zoom In

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

Ⅲ The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the

quicker the zoom action.

Digital zoom zone

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. 51), 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. 39).

10X (optical) zoom

zone

Approximate zoom ratio

● Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through

Digital image processing, and is therefore called

Digital Zoom.

● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may

suffer.

● Digital zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

•When digital image processing, such as Picture

Wipe/Dissolve (੬ pg. 48, 49) or Video Echo

(੬ pg. 47), is activated.

● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the

subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is

set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in

the Menu Screen on page 39.

Power Zoom

Lever

VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)

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. 69 – 73), 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

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.

•When shooting again after shooting a scene

then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

Display

Frames are not displayed

during recording.

Minutes

Seconds

Frames

(25 frames = 1 second)

12 : 34 : 24

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1. Play back a tape or use Blank Search (੬ pg. 24) to find the spot at which you want to start recording,

then engage the Still Playback mode (੬ pg. 21).

2. Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” 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. 41, 42).

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

Blank

Newly recorded scene

Shooting start point

Shooting stop point

Shooting start point

Proper recording

Time code

00:00:00

Time code

05:43:21

Time code

05:44:00

Tape

Already recorded scene

New scene

Latest scene

Shooting start point

VIDEO PLAYBACK

EN21

Normal Playback

Play/Pause Button (4/6)

Rewind Button (2)

Load a tape (੬ pg. 12).

Fast-Forward Button (3)

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR-

2 _{DVX88/DVX77 only), then set the Power Switch to}

“

” while pressing down the Lock Button

Stop Button (5)

located on the switch. To start playback, press 4/6.

•To stop playback, press 5.

VIDEO/DSC Switch

(GR-DVX88/DVX77

only)

•Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the

tape during Stop mode.

Power Switch

To Control The Speaker Volume . . .

.... slide the Power Zoom Lever (Speaker Volume

Control) (VOL.) towards “+” to turn up the volume,

or towards “–” to turn down the volume.

Lock Button

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 “

”.

● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor,

Power Zoom

Lever (Speaker

Volume Control)

(VOL.)

Speaker

viewfinder or on a connected TV (੬ pg. 22, 23).

You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor

with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body.

●

● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

•When power is supplied from a battery: the “

”

battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed.

When power is supplied from an AC outlet: “

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.

Still Playback: Pauses during playback.

1) Press 4/6 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again.

● If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically

engaged. After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the camcorder’s power is automatically turned off.

● When 4/6 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image.

Shuttle Search: Allows high-speed search in either direction.

1) Press 3 for forward or 2 for reverse search during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6.

● During playback, press and hold 2 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button.

Once you release it, normal playback resumes.

● A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.

Frame-By-Frame Playback: Allows frame-by-frame search.

1) Engage Still Playback.

2) Rotate MENU Wheel towards “+” for forward Frame-By-Frame Playback, or towards “–” for reverse

Frame-By-Frame Playback during Still Playback.

Ⅲ To resume normal playback, press 4/6.

● You can also use the provided remote control for Frame-By-Frame Playback (੬ pg. 64).

Slow-Motion Playback, Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects

Available only with the remote control (provided) (੬ pg. 64, 65).

VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.)

Connections

Use the provided Audio/Video cable and optional S-Video cable.

Jack box***

To S-VIDEO

To TV or VCR

To S-VIDEO IN

S-Video cable

(optional)

White to

AUDIO L IN**

Audio/Video cable

[mini-plug to RCA

plug] (provided)

To AV OUT

Red to

AUDIO R IN**

Connector

cover*

Yellow to

VCR

VIDEO IN

When connecting the cables, open this cover.

** The Audio cable is not required for watching still

images only.

When the S-Video

cable is not used.

*** Refer to “Jack Box Attachment” (੬ pg. 23).

If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector

Use the provided Cable Adapter.

When the S-Video

cable is not used.

To TV or VCR

Audio/Video cable

[mini-plug to RCA plug]

(provided)

Cable

Adapter

Yellow

To AV OUT

To S-VIDEO

White to

AUDIO L*

Red to

AUDIO R*

S-Video cable

(optional)

-IN

VCR

“Y/C”/“CVBS”

Video Out

Select Switch

Connector

cover**

Jack box***

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

** When connecting the cables, open this cover.

*** Refer to “Jack Box Attachment” (੬ pg. 23).

NOTE:

Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required:

Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.

CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video

cable.

EN23

NOTES:

Make sure all units are turned off.

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack

(੬ pg. 9).

Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape or memory

card*, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “

2 _{shown in the illustration (੬ pg. 22).}

If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.

If not . . . go to step 4.

”

or “ ”, then set your TV to the appropriate input

mode.

Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

*GR-DVX88/DVX77 only

● 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 OUT connector, sound cannot be heard from

the speaker.

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

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

5 _{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”

in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 42, 43).

•Time Code

.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 42, 43).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape

Running Displays for video playback

Type of file, Directory/File Names and Image

Number/Total Number of Images for D.S.C.

Playback (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV” in

the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 42, 43).

Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control.

Jack Box Attachment

Insert the terminal end 1 of the jack box into the jack box

mount, then firmly push the end 2 of the jack box in the

direction of the arrow until it locks into place as shown in the

illustration.

To detach the jack box, slide the BATT. RELEASE Switch and

detach it.

BATT. RELEASE

Switch

VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.)

Blank Search

Stop Button (5)

VIDEO/DSC Switch

Helps you find where you should start recording in the

middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption

(੬ pg. 20).

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

Power Switch

Load a tape (੬ pg. 12).

Lock Button

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR-

2 _{DVX88/DVX77 only), then set the Power Switch to}

“

” while pressing down the Lock Button

located on the switch.

Press FOCUS/BLANK.

•“BLANK SEARCH” appears blinking and the

camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward

shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is

about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of

the detected blank portion.

FOCUS/BLANK Button

To cancel Blank Search midway . . .

.... press 5.

NOTES:

● In step 3, if the current position is at a blank portion the

camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the

current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder

searches in the forward direction.

Display

● Blank Search does not work if “HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE” has appeared

with the tape.

BLANK SEARCH

● 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.

● 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.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA(D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK

EN25

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)

RECORDING

PLAYBACK

The D.S.C. (Digital Still Camera) features are available

on GR-DVX88/DVX77.

CONTENTS

D.S.C. RECORDING.............................................. 26 – 27

Basic Shooting (Snapshot) ......................................... 26 – 27

D.S.C. PLAYBACK ................................................ 28 – 36

Normal Playback (Of Images) ................................................... 28

Auto Playback (Of Images) ...................................................... 28

Index Screen ................................................................. 29

Index Playback .............................................................. 30

Jump Playback ............................................................... 30

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

Deleting Files......................................................... 32 – 33

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ....................... 34 – 35

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

D.S.C. RECORDING

Basic Shooting (Snapshot)

VIDEO/DSC

Switch

You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for

taking snapshots.

Power Switch

NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

● Power (੬ pg. 8)

Lock Button

● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)

● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)

● Loading A Memory Card (੬ pg. 14)

● Picture Quality/Image Size Mode Setting (੬ pg. 15)

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “

”, then set the

SNAPSHOT Button

Display

Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock

Button located on the switch. Open the LCD

monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

CAMERA Menu

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

2 _appears.

SNAP MODE

–

P I N–UP

FRAME

FULL

MULT I –

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ CAMERA”,

3 _{then press it. The CAMERA Menu appears.}

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “SNAP MODE”,

then press it.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

5 _{Snapshot mode, then press it. Rotate the MENU}

Wheel to select “ RETURN” and press it twice. The

Menu Screen closes.

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

Press SNAPSHOT.

appears while the snapshot

1 _{is being taken.}

The image is stored in the memory card.

Image Size mode

Displays the Image Size mode of the stored

image. There are 2 modes available: XGA and

VGA (੬ pg. 15).

•Regardless of the Power Switch position (“ ” or

“

”), Snapshot recording takes place using the

selected Snapshot mode.

•To use the flash, ੬ pg. 54.

Display

VGA

F I NE

10 / 100

Picture Quality mode

Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image. There are 2 modes

available: FINE and STD (Standard) (੬ pg. 15).

Total number of shots

Displays the approximate total number of shots that can be stored, including

those already taken. The number increases or decreases depending on the shots

stored, the Picture Quality/Image Size mode, etc.

Number of shots taken

Displays the number of images that have already been shot.

Card icon

Appears during shooting and blinks when a memory card is not loaded.

Shooting icon

Appears and blinks during shooting.

EN27

To Delete Unwanted Still Images . . .

PIN-UP

Pin-Up mode*

.... when unwanted still images are stored in the

memory card or its memory is full, refer to “Deleting

Files” (੬ pg. 32) and delete unwanted still images.

To Remove The Shutter Sound . . .

.... when you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set

“BEEP” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 38, 40).

The sound is no longer heard from the speaker.

FRAME

Snapshot mode

with frame*

NOTES:

● Even if “MULTI-4” or “MULTI-9” is engaged, Snapshot

recording will be performed in the FULL mode during

Digital Zoom or Night-Scope (੬ pg. 45).

● The image is stored in the VGA mode regardless of the

image size mode setting (੬ pg. 15) if “MULTI-4” or

“MULTI-9” is engaged.

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

(੬ pg. 39), the Stabiliser will be disabled.

FULL

Snapshot mode

with no frame*

● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “

” blinks

when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

● If Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 46) 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 “ ” or “ ” 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. 50) is disabled when the

MULTI-4

Multi-Analyzer 4

VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “

”.

● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the

shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it

is recorded onto the tape.

● Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design rules

for Camera File systems). They do not have any

compatibility with devices which are not compliant to

DCF.

MULTI-9

Multi-Analyzer 9

● In the XGA mode, images are shot in 720 x 576 pixels

and they are converted and stored in the XGA mode

file size (1024 x 768 pixels).

* There is the sound effect of a shutter

closing.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Normal Playback (Of Images)

Play/Pause Button (4/6)

Rewind Button (2)

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.

Fast-Forward Button (3)

Load a memory card (੬ pg. 14).

Stop Button (5)

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “

”, then set the

2 _{Power Switch to “}

” while pressing down the

Lock Button. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out

the viewfinder fully.

Power Switch

Lock Button

•A stored image is displayed.

Press 3 to display the next image.

Press 2 to display the previous image.

Auto Playback (Of Images)

VIDEO/DSC Switch

[For Normal Playback]

To display the next image

Display

You can run through all the images stored in memory

automatically.

[For Auto Playback]

100-0010

Perform steps 1 and 2 above.

Press 4/6.

10.10.01

100 0011

To end Auto Playback, press 5.

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.

10.10.01

100 0012

● Images shot in a file size other than VGA/XGA with

devices that are compatible with DCF (Design rules for

Camera File systems) will be displayed as reduced-size

thumbnail images. These thumbnail images cannot be

transferred to a PC.

● Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-DVX7) that

are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with

this camcorder; “Unsupported file!” will be displayed.

10.10.01

100 0013

10.10.01

Total number of

images

To display the

Displays the total

Directory and File names

Displays the directory and file names (੬ pg. 29).

previous image number of stored

images.

Image number

Date

Displays the index

number of the image file

(੬ pg. 29).

Displays the date when the image was shot (if “DATE/TIME”is

set to “ON” in the Menu Screen ੬ pg. 42–43).

EN29

To view video clips (੬ pg. 61) stored in a memory card . . .

E - CL I P

… during normal playback of image, press SELECT (੬ pg. 86

and 87, @ SELECT Button) once to engage the video clip

mode. “E-CLIP” appears. Then pressing 4/6 can allow you to

view the video clips in the LCD monitor or viewfinder; video

clips cannot be displayed on a connected TV.

Total number

of files

•You can look for the desired file using Index Screen

(੬ below and pg. 30).

3 /

File (index) number

To listen to sound effects (੬ pg. 56) stored in a memory card . . .

… during normal playback of image, press SELECT (੬ pg. 86

and 87, @ SELECT Button) twice to engage the sound effect

mode. “D.SOUND” appears. Then pressing D.SOUND PLAY

(੬ pg. 86 and 87, 2 D.SOUND PLAY Button) can allow you

to listen to the sound effect.

D . SOUND

1 / 1 2

EXPLOS I ON

•You can look for the desired file using Index Screen

(੬ below and pg. 30).

Selected sound effect name

The files you stored can be displayed together with their

Index Screen

Picture

Quality

index information. Convenient for checking files stored

beforehand, the Index Screen also shows the Picture

Quality, Image Size mode, directory and file names as

well as which files are protected against accidental

erasure. To display the Index Screen, ੬ pg. 30.

Type of file

Directory and File

names

Selected file

EXIT

IMAGE

100-DVC00003

VVGGAA

IMAGE/E-CLIP/SOUND: Type of File

Displays the type of file of the displayed index screen.

There are 3 types available: IMAGE for still images,

E-CLIP for video clips (੬ pg. 61), SOUND for sound

effects (੬ pg. 56, 67).

1: Index number

Index numbers are marked from 1. For example, when

10 files are stored (index number: 1 to 10), if three files

with index numbers 2, 4 and 6 are deleted from memory,

the remaining files are automatically moved up to fill any

gaps in the numerical sequence. Therefore, the number

of remaining files is 7, and the new index numbers range

from 1 to 7.

Image Size

Protect icon

Index number

100-DVC00003: Directory and File

F/S: Picture Quality

names

Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image.

There are 2 modes available: FINE and STANDARD (in

order of quality) (੬ pg. 15). (Appears only when

displaying still images.)

Shows that the selected file is in a directory

called “100” and its file name is “DVC00003”.

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. If the file name reaches

DVC09999, a new directory will be made and

the file name will start again from DVC00001.

In the playback screen (੬ pg. 28), the

directory and only the last four digits of the file

name are displayed.

VGA/XGA: Image Size

Displays the size of the stored image. There are 2 modes

available: VGA and XGA (੬ pg. 15). (Appears only when

displaying still images.)

: Protect icon

When a file is protected against its accidental erasure, a

padlock mark appears next to the index number, and that

file cannot be deleted.

In the Index Screen for sound effects, the name

of the selected sound effect is displayed if the

name is compatible with ID3TAG ver 1 or 2.

Selected File

A file is framed in green when it is selected. Rotate the

MENU Wheel to move the green frame to the desired file.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

Index Playback

SELECT

Button

You can view or listen to the files (still images, video clips

(੬ pg. 61), or sound effects (੬ pg. 56, 67)) stored in

memory six at a time. Use this mode when looking for a

file you wish to view or hear.

INDEX Button

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Normal Playback” on

1 _{pg. 28.}

To display the Index Screen . . .

2 _{… for images, go to step 3.}

… for video clips (੬ pg. 61), press SELECT once to

engage the video clip mode. “E-CLIP” appears.

Then go to step 3.

JUMP Button

Wheel

… for sound effects (੬ pg. 56), press SELECT twice

to engage the sound effect mode. “D.SOUND”

appears. Then go to step 3.

Index Screen

for images

EXIT

IMAGE

100-DVC00001

VGA

Press INDEX. The Index Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame to

the desired file and press it. The file selected in the

Index Screen is displayed or played back.

•To start playback of the selected video clip, press

4/6. To stop playback midway, press 5.

•To start playback of the selected sound effect, press

D.SOUND PLAY.

Index Screen

for video clips

EXIT

E-CLIP

100-DVC00001

Jump Playback

Index Screen

for sound

effects

EXIT

SOUND

You can call up directly a file you want to play back by

specifying its index number.

EXPLOSION

During normal playback of images, press SELECT

1 _{repeatedly to select the type of file you want to play}

back.

Press JUMP. The Jump Screen appears.

Display

Rotate the MENU Wheel to enter the index number

3 _{of the desired file and press it.}

Jump Screen

JUMP MENU

•The file for the selected index number is displayed.

•To cancel the Jump Playback while the Jump

Screen is being displayed, press JUMP again.

Total number

of files

10 / 50

[

]

SELECT / SET

CANCEL

JUMP

Index number

EN31

VIDEO/DSC Switch

Power Switch

Protecting Files

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of

files. When a padlock mark is displayed next to the index

number, that file cannot be deleted.

Lock Button

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “

”, then set the

1 _{Power Switch to “}

” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD

monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

•A stored image file is displayed.

To protect the image file . . .

MENU Wheel

SELECT Button

… go to step 2.

To protect the video clip file. . . .

… press SELECT once to engage the video clip

mode. “E-CLIP” appears. Then go to step 2.

To protect the sound effect file. . . .

… press SELECT twice to engage the sound effect

mode. “D.SOUND” appears. Then go to step 2.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

2 _{appears. Rotate it to select “}

MEMORY” and

press it. The MEMORY Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “PROTECT” and

press it. The PROTECT Index Screen appears.

Display

TO PROTECT A FILE

MEMORY Menu

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 above.

PROTECT

DELETE

DPOF

Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame to

FORMAT

4 _{the desired file and press it. A “}

” padlock mark

appears on the selected file.

Repeat this procedure for all files you do not wish to

delete by accident.

RETURN

Rotate the MENU Wheel upward to select “EXIT”

PROTECT Index

Screen

EXIT

PROTECT

and press it. The normal playback screen appears.

NOTE:

When the memory is initialised or corrupted, even

protected files are deleted. If you do not want to lose

important files, transfer them to a PC and save them.

Padlock mark

If Protection is

removed

TO REMOVE PROTECTION

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 above.

Normal playback

EXIT

PROTECT

Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame to

4 _{the desired file and press it. The “}

” padlock mark

located above the file disappears and the file is no

longer protected.

Repeat this procedure for all files from which you

wish to remove protection.

Rotate the MENU Wheel upward to select “EXIT”

and press it. The normal playback screen appears.

Normal playback

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

Deleting Files

VIDEO/DSC Switch

Power Switch

Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a

time or all at once.

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “

”, then set the

1 _{Power Switch to “}

” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD

monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

•A stored image file is displayed.

Lock Button

To delete the image file . . .

… go to step 2.

To delete the video clip file. . . .

… Press SELECT once to engage the video clip

mode. “E-CLIP” appears. Then go to step 2.

To delete the sound effect file. . . .

… Press SELECT twice to engage the sound effect

mode. “D.SOUND” appears. Then go to step 2.

MENU Wheel

SELECT Button

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

2 _{appears. Rotate it to select “}

MEMORY” and

press it. The MEMORY Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DELETE” and

press it. The Sub Menu appears.

TO SELECT A FILE BY BROWSING FILES

STORED IN MEMORY

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3

above.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “SELECT” and

4 _{press it. The DELETE Index Screen appears.}

Display

DELETE

Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame

5 _{to the desired file that you wish to delete and press}

it. An “ ” appears above the selected file.

Repeat this procedure for all files that you wish to

delete. To deselect a file, press the MENU Wheel

again. The “ ” disappears.

EXIT

DELETE Index

Screen

Rotate the MENU Wheel upward to select “EXIT”

and press it. The Deletion Confirmation Screen

appears.

DELETE

Deletion

Confirmation

Screen

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE” and

SELECT

–

CANCEL

EXECUTE

7 _{press it. The selected files are deleted and the}

normal playback screen appears.

•To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU Wheel to

select “CANCEL” and press it.

NOTES:

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

above operation. To delete them, remove protection

first.

● Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.

Check files before deleting.

EN33

TO DELETE THE DISPLAYED FILE

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on

page 32.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select

4 _{“CURRENT” and press it. The Deletion Confirmation}

Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select

5 _{“EXECUTE” and press it. The currently displayed file}

is deleted.

•If “CURRENT FILE IS PROTECTED” appears, the

file is protected and cannot be deleted

(੬ pg. 31).

MENU Wheel

•To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU Wheel to

select “CANCEL” and press it.

TO DELETE ALL FILES

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on

page 32.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ALL” and press

4 _{it. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears.}

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE” and

press it. All the files are deleted.

•To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU Wheel to

select “CANCEL” and press it.

CAUTION:

Do not remove the memory card or perform any other

operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during

deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC

Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the

battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the

memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it.

(੬ pg. 36)

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)

VIDEO/DSC Switch

Power Switch

This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital

Print Order Format) standard in order to support future

systems such as automatic printing, which records

information about the still images you wish to print (such

as the number of prints to make). There are 2 print

information settings available: “To print all still images

(one print for each)” explained below and “To print by

selecting still images and no. of prints” (੬ pg. 35).

Lock Button

TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES (ONE PRINT

FOR EACH)

MENU Wheel

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “

”, then set the

Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD

monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

2 _appears.

Display

DPOF Menu

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “

MEMORY”

3 _{and press it. The MEMORY Menu appears.}

DPOF

–

SELECT

ALL

RESET

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DPOF” and press

it. The Sub Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ALL” and press

5 _{it. Selection is complete. The Confirmation Screen}

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE” and

6 _{press it. The normal playback screen appears.}

•To cancel selection, rotate the MENU wheel to

select “CANCEL” and press it.

appears.

DPOF

Confirmation

Screen

ALL

–

CANCEL

EXECUTE

To Reset The Setting . . .

.... select “RESET” in step 5. The setting is reset to 0 for

all still images.

EN35

TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES

AND NO. OF PRINTS

Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg. 34.

Power Switch

Lock Button

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “SELECT” and

2 _{press it. Selection is complete. The DPOF Index}

Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame to

3 _{the image you wish to print and press it.}

MENU Wheel

Select the number of prints by rotating the MENU

Wheel towards “+” to increase the number, or

towards “–” to decrease the number and press it.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of

prints.

•The number of prints can be set up to 15.

•To correct the number of prints, select the image

again and change the number.

Number of prints

DPOF Index

VGA

Rotate the MENU Wheel upward to select “EXIT”

5 _{and press it. Selection is complete. The}

Display

Confirmation Screen appears.

EXIT

DPOF

100-DVC00021

Screen

19 00

20 00

21 03

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE” and

6 _{press it. The normal playback screen appears.}

•To cancel selection, rotate the MENU Wheel to

select “CANCEL” and press it.

22 00

23 00

24 00

To Reset The No. Of Prints . . .

.... select “RESET” in step 5 on pg. 34. The number of

prints is reset to 0 for all still images.

Confirmation

Screen

DPOF

SELECT

–

CANCEL

EXECUTE

CAUTION:

While performing the above, never disconnect power,

as this may cause the memory to be corrupted.

NOTES:

● If you load a memory card already set as shown above

in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will make prints

of the selected still images automatically.

● To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a

memory card (੬ pg. 60).

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

Initialising A Memory Card

VIDEO/DSC Switch

Power Switch

You can initialise a memory card anytime.

After initialising, all files and data stored in the memory

card, including those which have been protected, are

cleared.

Lock Button

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “

”, then set the

1 _{Power Switch to “}

” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

2 _appears.

MENU Wheel

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “

MEMORY”

and press it. The MEMORY Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “FORMAT” and

4 _{press it. The Confirmation Screen appears.}

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE” and

5 _{press it. The memory card is initialised. When}

initialisation is finished, “NO FILES STORED” or

“NO SOUND FILES” appears.

Display

MEMORY Menu

PROTECT

DELETE

DPOF

•To cancel initialisation, rotate the MENU Wheel to

select “CANCEL” and press it.

FORMAT

CANCEL

EXECUTE

RETURN

CAUTION:

Do not perform any other operation (such as turning

off the camcorder) during initialisation. Also, be sure

to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card

may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted

during initialisation. If the memory card becomes

corrupted initialise it.

Confirmation

Screen

FORMAT

–

CANCEL

EXECUTE

ERASE ALL

EX I ST I NG F I LES?

ADVANCED FEATURES

EN37

ADVANCED FEATURES

CONTENTS

USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ............. 38 – 44

For Recording Menu ................................................ 38 – 41

For Playback Menu ................................................. 42 – 44

FOR RECORDING ................................................ 45 – 56

Night-Scope .................................................................. 45

Program AE With Special Effects ................................. 46 – 47

Fade/Wipe Effects .................................................. 48 – 49

Snapshot (For Video Recording) .......................................... 50

Auto Focus/Manual Focus ................................................. 51

Exposure Control ............................................................ 52

Iris Lock ....................................................................... 52

White Balance Adjustment ................................................ 53

Manual White Balance Operation ........................................ 53

Snapshot Flash (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) ............................ 54

Flash Brightness Adjustment (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) ............ 55

Digital Sound Effects (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) ..................... 56

DUBBING .......................................................... 57 – 61

Dubbing To A VCR........................................................... 57

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped

With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing).................................. 58

Dubbing Still Images Stored In A Memory Card To A Tape

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) ................................................ 59

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) ................................................ 60

Dubbing Moving Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory

Card (E-Mail Clip Recording) (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) ............ 61

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ....................... 62 – 73

Installing The Batteries .................................................... 62

Slow-Motion Playback ..................................................... 64

Frame-By-Frame Playback ................................................ 64

Playback Zoom .............................................................. 64

Playback Special Effects.................................................... 65

Audio Dubbing ............................................................... 66

Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) ................................................ 67

Insert Editing ................................................................. 68

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] ............................ 69 – 72

For More Accurate Editing ................................................. 73

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........................................ 74 – 75

Connection To A Personal Computer ..................................... 74

Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector......... 75

USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

For Recording Menu

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,

Lock Button

on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more

detailed camcorder settings (੬ pg. 39 – 41).

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

1 _{the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the}

LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

Power Switch

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

MENU Wheel

2 _appears.

Display

WIPE / FADER

OFF

Menu Screen

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

PROGRAM AE

W. BALANCE

CAMERA

function icon, and press it. The selected function

menu appears.

MANUAL

SYSTEM

REC MODE

SOUND MODE

ZOOM

–

D I SPLAY

DSC

12B I T

FULL

AGC

Function menu setting depends on the function.

SNAP MODE

GA I N UP

END

4 _{If you have selected “}

WIPE/FADER”,

W. BALANCE” . . .

“

PROGRAM AE” or “

…see pg. 39.

If you have selected “ CAMERA”,

RETURN

Sub Menu

“

MANUAL”, “

SYSTEM”, “

DISPLAY” or

DSC” (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only). . .

D I S

–

OFF

…go to step 5.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

function and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

Then, rotate the MENU Wheel to select the

parameter, and press it. Selection is complete.

BEEP

–

MELODY

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ RETURN” and

TALLY

I D NUMBER

DEMO MODE

SOUND I N

0 6

6 _{press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.}

MIC

•The icon represents “END”.

CAM RESET

RETURN

ON SCREEN

DATE / T I ME

T I ME CODE

CLOCK

–

LCD / TV

AUTO

OFF

2 0 . 12 . 01

17 : 3 0

ADJ .

RETURN

QUAL I TY

IMAGE SIZE

REC SELECT

–

F I NE

VGA

W I P E / FADER

PROGRAM AE

W. BALANCE

CAMERA

MANUAL

RETURN

SYSTEM

D I SPLAY

DSC

END

Normal Screen

* Actual menus differ by model and may appear

differently from these illustrations. Some menu

items may not be unavailable on your model.

EN39

Menu Screen Explanations

Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” (੬ pg. 48, 49).

WIPE/FADER

PROGRAM AE

W.BALANCE

Refer to “Program AE With Special Effects” (੬ pg. 46, 47).

Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance

Operation” (੬ pg. 53).

REC MODE

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

preference (੬ pg. 13).

SOUND

MODE

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)

12 BIT

16 BIT

10X

Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels.

(Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)

When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will

reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.

ZOOM

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.

SNAP MODE

Refer to “Basic Shooting (Snapshot)” (੬ pg. 26) or “Snapshot (For Video

Recording)” (੬ pg. 50).

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

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

GAIN UP OFF

AGC

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a

subject in low or poor lighting at 1/25 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

AUTO

is being automatically adjusted, “

” is displayed.

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

high magnification.

DIS

OFF

NOTES:

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

under the following conditions:

•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

•When shooting dark or dim subjects.

•When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

•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 Stabiliser cannot be used.

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the

zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1 m to the

subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set

to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of

approx. 60 cm.

TELE

MACRO

OFF

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

_ENUSING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.)

Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

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

normal screen ratio.

WIDE

MODE

OFF

Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on

wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are

CINEMA

cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9.

appears. 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 letterboxed

16:9 movie.

•“CINEMA” mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to

“VIDEO” (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only).

For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the

SQUEEZE

image to fit the screen without distortion.

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.

•“SQUEEZE” mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to

“VIDEO” (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only).

WIND

CUT

OFF

Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.

Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “

” appears. The quality of

the sound will change. This is normal.

FLASH (GR-DVX88/

DVX77 only)

Refer to “Snapshot Flash” (੬ pg. 54).

FLASH ADJ.

Refer to “Flash Brightness Adjustment” (੬ pg. 55).

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

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

tape.

OFF

BEEP

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

BEEP

and end of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect (੬ pg. 26,

50).

MELODY

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

also activates the shutter sound effect (੬ pg. 26, 50).

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

OFF

TALLY

NUMBER

(GR-DVX44

only)

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

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a

computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is

06.

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. When

“DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed,

demonstration starts. Performing any operation during the demonstration

stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more

than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.

NOTES:

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

● “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned

off.

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

After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.

EN41

MIC

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

SOUND

Dubbing (੬ pg. 66) is executed. “MIC” appears on the Audio Dubbing

(GR-DVX88/

DVX77 only)

screen.

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

Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 67) is executed.

D.SOUND

CAM

CANCEL Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.

RESET

Resets all settings to the factory-preset.

EXECUTE

LCD

Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from

SCREEN

appearing on the connected TV screen.

Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is

connected to a TV.

LCD/TV

The date/time does not appear.

DATE/

TIME

OFF

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

•When the Power Switch is set from “OFF” to “ ” or “ ”.

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

are recorded.

AUTO

•When the date is changed during playback.

The date/time is always displayed.

Time code is not displayed.

TIME

CODE

OFF

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

numbers are not displayed during recording.

Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 11).

CLOCK ADJ.

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

Allows you to set the Picture Quality mode (FINE and STANDARD)

depending on your preference (੬ pg. 15).

QUALITY

Allows you to set the Image Size mode (XGA and VGA) depending on your

preference (੬ pg. 15).

IMAGE SIZE

When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/DSC Switch set to

“VIDEO”, still images are recorded only onto the tape.

REC

SELECT

When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/DSC Switch set to

“VIDEO”, still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the

memory card.

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

● The “ CAMERA” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “ ” and “ ”.

● The “

MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

SYSTEM” and “ DISPLAY” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also

” (੬ pg. 42). “CLOCK ADJ.” only appears when the Power

● “

applied when the Power Switch is set to “

Switch is set to “ ”.

● The “ DISPLAY” settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

● The “ON SCREEN” setting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control

(provided) (੬ pg. 23, 57, 70).

_ENUSING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.)

For Playback Menu

The following procedure applies to all except Synchro

Comp (੬ pg. 73).

Power Switch

Set the Power Switch to “

” while pressing down

Lock Button

1 _{the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD}

monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

3 _{function icon, and press it. The selected function}

MENU Wheel

menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

Display

4 _{function, and press it to display the Sub Menu.}

V I DEO

SOUND MODE

SYSTEM

D I SPLAY

MEMORY

12B I T MODE

SYNCHRO

REC MODE

COPY

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

parameter and press it. Selection is complete.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ RETURN” and

END

6 _{press it twice to close the Menu Screen.}

Menu Screen Explanations

SOUND MODE

12B I T MODE

SYNCHRO

–

STEREO

SOUND

O . O

੬ pg. 44.

੬ pg. 73.

SOUND MODE

12BIT MODE

REC MODE

COPY

OFF

SYNCHRO

REC MODE

RETURN

Allows you to set the video

recording mode (SP or LP)

depending on your preference

(੬ pg. 13). It is recommended

you use “REC MODE” in the

BEEP

–

MELODY

TALLY

0 6

I D NUMBER

DEMO MODE

SOUND IN

M IC

CAM RESET

“

VIDEO” when using this

camcorder as a recorder during

digital dubbing (GR-DVX88

only, ੬ pg. 57, 58).

RETURN

ON SCREEN

–

LCD / TV

AUTO

OFF

ON: Enables dubbing of images

recorded on a tape to a memory

card (੬ pg. 60).

OFF: Enables snapshots to be

taken during video playback.

DATE / T I ME

T I ME CODE

COPY

(GR-DVX88/

DVX77 only)

RETURN

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

V I DEO

PROTECT

DELETE

DPOF

SYSTEM

D I SPLAY

MEMORY

NOTES:

FORMAT

● It is also possible to change the ON SCREEN settings by

pressing DISPLAY on the remote control (provided).

● “REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is set

to “

” or “ ” (੬ pg. 13, 39).

END

* Actual menus differ by model and may

appear differently from these illustrations.

Some menu items may not be unavailable

on your model.

EN43

Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

Display

ON SCREEN setting:

12B I T / SOUND

For playback sound,

Each setting is linked with “

DISPLAY”

tape speed and tape

running during video

playback.

or “

SYSTEM”, which appears when the

Power Switch is set to “ ” (੬ pg. 40, 41).

The parameters are the same as in the

description on pg. 40, 41.

IMAGE

100-0001

For type of file,

directory, file name,

index number and

total number during

D.S.C. playback

(GR-DVX88/DVX77

only).

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

DATE/TIME setting:

੬ pg. 28 – 36

For date during

D.S.C. playback

(GR-DVX88/DVX77

only).

For date/time during

video playback.

2 0 . 12 . 01

17 : 3 0

TIME CODE setting: For time code.

Minutes

Seconds

Frames*

*25 frames = 1 second

12 : 34 : 24

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

_ENUSING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.)

Playback Sound

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

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

explanation on pg. 42, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the

desired parameter.

STEREO

SOUND L

SOUND R

MIX

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.

SOUND MODE

12BIT MODE

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.

: Factory-preset

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.

FOR RECORDING

EN45

Night-Scope

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they

would be under good natural lighting. Although the

recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is

strobing due to the slow shutter speed.

NIGHT-SCOPE

Button

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

1 _{the Lock Button located on the Switch. Open the}

LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

Power Switch

Lock Button

Press NIGHT-SCOPE so that the Night-Scope

2 _{indicator “}

” appears.

•The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to

provide up to 30 times sensitivity.

•“ ” appears beside “ ” while the shutter speed

is being automatically adjusted.

To Deactivate Night-Scope . . .

...press NIGHT-SCOPE again so that the Night-Scope

indicator disappears.

NOTES:

● During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings

cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:

•Some modes of “Program AE With Special Effects”

(੬ pg. 46, 47) and “Picture Wipe/Dissolve”

(੬ pg. 48, 49).

•“Snapshot Flash” (੬ pg. 54).

•“GAIN UP” in CAMERA MENU (੬ pg. 39).

•“DIS” in MANUAL MENU (੬ pg. 39).

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

camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is

recommended.

FOR RECORDING (cont.)

Program AE With Special Effects

IMPORTANT:

Some modes of Program AE with special

effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe

Effects (੬ pg. 48, 49). If an unusable mode is

selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

1 _{the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the}

LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

2 _appears.

PROGRAM AE Button

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “

PROGRAM

AE”, then press it. PROGRAM AE Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode

4 _{(੬ pg. 47), then press it. Selection is complete.}

Press the MENU Wheel in again. The Menu Screen

closes.

Power Switch

Lock Button

Press PROGRAM AE.

5 _{•The selected mode indicator appears.}

To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .

...Press PROGRAM AE again so that the mode indicator

disappears.

MENU Wheel

NOTES:

● Program AE with special effects can be changed during

recording or during Record-Standby.

● Some modes of Program AE Special Effects cannot be

used during Night-Scope (੬ pg. 45).

Display

SHUTTER1/120

SPORTS

PROGRAM AE

SNOW

SPOTL I GHT

I L I GHT

SEP I A

MONOTONE

CLASS I C F I LM

STROBE

SLO

GR-DVX88/DVX77 only

EN47

SHUTTER (Variable Shutter Speed)

MONOTONE

1/50 – The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a

second. Black bands that usually appear when

shooting a TV screen become narrower.

1/120 – The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a

second. The flickering that occurs when shooting

under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp

is reduced.

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.

CLASSIC FILM

SPORTS

(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000)

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

STROBE

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.

Your recording looks like a series of consecutive

snapshots.

SNOW

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise

appear too dark when shooting in extremely

bright surroundings such as in the snow.

SLOW (Slow Shutter)

Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than

they would be under good natural lighting. Use

“SLOW” only in dark areas.

SPOTLIGHT

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise

appear too bright when shooting under extremely

strong direct lighting such as spotlights.

SLOW 4X

Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow

shooting in dark environments.

NOTE:

“SPOTLIGHT” has the same effect as –3 with the

exposure control (੬ pg. 52).

SLOW 10X

Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to

allow shooting in even darker environments.

TWILIGHT

NOTES:

● When using “SLOW”, the image takes on a strobe-

like effect.

● If the manual focus indicator blinks when “SLOW”

is used, adjust focus manually and use a tripod.

VIDEO ECHO

Makes evening scenes look more natural.

White Balance (੬ pg. 53) is automatically set to

“

”, but can be changed to your desired

setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder

automatically adjusts the focus from approx.

10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the

focus manually. The flash does not fire in this

mode.

Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your

recording a “fantasy” feeling. Zoom magnifica-

tion of over 10X is not available.

SEPIA

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old

photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for

a classic look.

FOR RECORDING (cont.)

FADE/WIPE SELECTION (

Fade/Wipe Effects

and

)

These effects let you make pro-style scene

transitions. Use them to spice up the transition

from one scene to the next. You can also vary

transitions from scene to scene.

Fade or Wipe works when video recording is started or

when you stop recording.

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR-

DVX88/DVX77 only), then set the Power Switch to

IMPORTANT:

“

” while pressing down the Lock Button located

Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with

certain modes of Program AE with special

effects (੬ pg. 46, 47). If an unusable Fade/

Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or

goes out.

on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull

out the viewfinder fully.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

2 _appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “

WIPE/

VIDEO/DSC Switch

(GR-DVX88/DVX77

only)

3 _{FADER”, then press it.}

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

function, then press it. Selection is complete. Press

the MENU Wheel in again.

Lock Button

•The WIPE/FADER Menu disappears and the effect

is reserved. The indicator representing the selected

effect appears.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the

5 _{Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.}

Recording

Start/Stop

Button

To Deactivate The Selected Effect . . .

...select “OFF” in step 4.

Power Switch

PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION

(

and

)

MENU Wheel

The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when video

recording is started.

Follow steps 1 through 4 above.

Engage the Record-Standby mode.

2 _{If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recording . . .}

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button when one

scene is finished. The point at which the scene

ended is stored in memory.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-

Standby mode . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording and press it again when one scene is

finished. The point at which the scene ended is

stored in memory.

NOTES:

● You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe

by pressing and holding the Recording Start/

Stop Button.

● If the power is turned off after a scene is

finished recording, the stored point is

erased, disabling the Picture Wipe/Dissolve

combination. When this happens, the

Picture Wipe/Dissolve indicator blinks. Also

note that power shuts off automatically if 5

minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode.

● The sound at the end of the last recorded

scene is not stored.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-

Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe/

Dissolve . . .

.... the point at which the scene ended is already

stored in memory.

If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of

the end of the previous recording (without having

turned the camcorder’s power off), the previous scene

wipes out, revealing the new scene.

● Picture Wipe/Dissolve cannot be used while

Night-Scope is being activated (੬ pg. 45).

EN49

Fader And Wipe Menu

Effect

Fade in or out with a white screen.

FADER — WHITE

Fade in or out with a black screen.

FADER — BLACK

FADER — B.W

MOSAIC

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

out from colour to black and white.

Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect.

Wipe 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 centre of a black screen and wipes in toward

the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to

the centre.

WIPE — WINDOW

WIPE — SLIDE

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.

WIPE — DOOR

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 — SHUTTER

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

bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre

leaving a black screen.

The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually

disappears.

DISSOLVE

The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right

corner to the lower left corner.

WIPE — CORNER

WIPE — WINDOW

WIPE — SLIDE

WIPE — DOOR

WIPE — SCROLL

WIPE — SHUTTER

The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen

toward the corners, covering the previous scene.

The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right

to left.

The previous scene wipes out from the centre to the right and left,

like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.

The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the

screen to the top.

The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre

toward the top and bottom of the screen.

FOR RECORDING (cont.)

VIDEO/DSC Switch

(GR-DVX88/DVX77

only)

Snapshot (For Video Recording)

This feature lets you record still images that look like

photographs onto a tape.

Power Switch

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

Lock Button

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR-

DVX88/DVX77 only), then set the Power Switch to

“

” while pressing down the Lock Button located

on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull

out the viewfinder fully.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

SNAPSHOT

Button

2 _appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ CAMERA”.

3 _{Press it. The CAMERA Menu appears.}

MENU Wheel

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “SNAP MODE”,

then press it.

Display

CAMERA Menu

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

5 _{Snapshot mode, then press it. Rotate the MENU}

Wheel to select “ RETURN” and press it twice. The

Menu Screen closes.

SNAP MODE

–

P I N–UP

FRAME

FULL

MULT I –

•The available Snapshot modes are as the same as

those on page 27.

GR-DVX88/DVX77

only

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

Press SNAPSHOT.

appears while the snapshot

1 _{is being taken.}

If you press during Record-Standby . . .

.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be

recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the

camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

NOTES:

● To remove the shutter sound, ੬ “BEEP” on

pg. 38, 40.

If you press during Recording . . .

.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be

recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal

recording resumes.

● Even if “MULTI-4” or “MULTI-9” is engaged,

Snapshot recording will be performed in the

FULL mode during Digital Zoom or Night-

Scope (੬ pg. 45).

● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “

blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

● If Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 46)

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. 39), the Stabiliser will be

disabled.

•Regardless of the Power Switch position (“ ” or

”

“

”), Snapshot recording takes place using the

selected Snapshot mode.

•To use the flash (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only), ੬ pg.

54.

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to

serial photography. (Interval between still images:

approx. 1 second)

● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC SELECT”

● During playback as well, all snapshot modes

are available when “

is set to “

(੬ pg. 41).

” in the Menu Screen

COPY” is set

to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 42).

However, the shutter sound is not heard.

● 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.

EN51

Focus detection zone

While focusing on a further

subject

While focusing on a nearer

subject

Manual focus indicator

FEATURE: Auto Focus

PURPOSE:

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx.

5 cm to the subject) to infinity.

However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual

focusing):

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall,

or a clear, blue sky.*

•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*

•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 blinking:

and

NOTES:

● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a

piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry

naturally.

● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first (੬ pg. 19). 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” (੬ pg. 39) is activated.

FEATURE: Manual Focus

PURPOSE:

To obtain correct focus.

OPERATION:

1) If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments

(੬ pg. 10).

2) Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then press

FOCUS/BLANK (੬ pg. 86 and 87, 9 FOCUS/BLANK Button). The manual focus indicator appears.

3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU Wheel towards “+”. “ ” appears and blinks.

To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU Wheel towards “–”. “ ” appears and blinks.

4) Press the MENU Wheel in. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS/BLANK twice or set the Power Switch to “ ”.

If FOCUS/BLANK is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.

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.

FOR RECORDING (cont.)

Exposure Control

Iris Lock

Manual exposure control is recommended in the

following situations:

• When shooting using reverse lighting or when the

background is too bright.

• When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

• When the background is overly dark or the

subject is bright.

Use this function in the following situations:

• When shooting a moving subject.

• 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.

When the subject is close, keep the iris locked.

Even when the subject moves away from you, the

image will not darken or brighten.

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

1 _{the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the}

LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

Press EXPOSURE. The exposure control

Before the following steps, perform steps 1 and 2

of “Exposure Control”.

2 _{indicator appear.}

Rotate the MENU Wheel towards “+” to

Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD

3 _{monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold}

the MENU Wheel for over 2 seconds. The

brighten the image, or towards “–” to darken

the image. (maximum 6)

exposure control indicator and “ ” appear.

Press the MENU Wheel in. “ ” changes to

Press the MENU Wheel in. Exposure

4 _{adjustment is complete.}

“

” and the iris is locked.

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .

press EXPOSURE twice or set the Power Switch to

”. (If EXPOSURE is pressed once, the camcorder

will enter the exposure control mode again.)

…

“

To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .

… press BACKLIGHT.

is displayed and the

subject is brightened. If pressed again,

disappears and the brightness returns to the

previous level.

Iris lock indicator

• +3 exposure has the same effect as the

BACKLIGHT Button.

• Using BACKLIGHT Button may cause the light

around the subject to become too bright and the

subject to become white.

To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .

...press EXPOSURE twice so that the exposure

control indicator and “ ” disappear. Or, set the

Power Switch to “ ”.

• Backlight compensations is also available when

the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .

...after step 2 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the

exposure rotating the MENU Wheel. Then lock

the iris in step 3 of “Iris Lock”. For automatic

locking, press EXPOSURE twice in step 2. The

iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.

NOTE:

Backlight, spotlight (੬ pg. 47) compensation and

“SNOW (੬ pg. 47)” have no effect when the

manual exposure control mode is engaged.

Iris

BACKLIGHT

Power Switch

Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-

lit environments to keep too much light from

entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in

more light.

Button

EXPOSURE Button

MENU Wheel

EN53

White Balance Adjustment

Manual White Balance Operation

A term that refers to the correctness of colour

reproduction under various lighting. If the white

balance is correct, all other colours will be

accurately reproduced.

Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under

various types of lighting.

Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance

adjustment, and select “

MWB”.

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.

However, more advanced camcorder operators

control this function manually to achieve a more

professional colour/tint reproduction.

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.

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing

1 _{down the Lock Button located on the switch.}

Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

Press the MENU Wheel in until

blinking rapidly.

When the setting is completed,

normal blinking.

begins

resumes

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

Press the MENU Wheel in twice. The Menu

Screen closes and the Manual White Balance

2 _appears.

indicator

is displayed.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “

W.BALANCE”, then press it. The W.BALANCE

Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

4 _mode.

Power Switch

“AUTO”

– White balance is adjusted

automatically (factory

preset).

White paper

“

MWB”

– White balance is set

manually.

“

FINE”

– Outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD” – Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN” – A video light or similar

MENU Wheel

type of lighting is used.

Press the MENU Wheel in. Selection is

5 _{complete. Press the MENU Wheel in again.}

The Menu Screen closes and the selected

mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.

To Change The Tint For Recording . . .

.... in step 2, substitute coloured paper for white.

The white balance is adjusted based on the

colour, changing the tint. Red paper = deeper

green; blue paper = orange; yellow paper =

deeper purple.

To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

...select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power

Switch to “ ”.

NOTES:

NOTE:

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

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually

(੬ pg. 51).

White balance cannot be used when Sepia or

Monotone (੬ pg. 47) is activated.

● A subject can be shot under various types of

lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent,

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.

FOR RECORDING (cont.)

Snapshot Flash (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

SNAPSHOT Button

The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in

Record-Standby mode (੬ pg. 26, 50).

• When the Power Switch is set to “ ”, the flash

automatically fires if it is dark ( appears).

• When the Power Switch is set to “ ”, you can select

the “FLASH” setting as follows:

Power Switch

Lock Button

AUTO

: Fires automatically if it is dark ( appears).

: Fires automatically if it is dark ( appears)

and reduces the Red-Eye effect in the

subject’s eyes.

OFF

: Always fires.

: Will not fire.

MENU Wheel

Perform the procedure below.

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

1 _{the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the}

LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

Display

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “

MANUAL”,

and press it. The MANUAL Menu appears.

MANUAL Menu

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “FLASH”, and

press it. The Sub Menu appears.

FLAS

–

AUTO

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “AUTO”,

OFF

“AUTO

”, “ON” or “OFF”, and press it. Rotate the

MENU Wheel to select “ RETURN”. Press it twice to

close the Menu Screen.

If “AUTO

… the

” Is Selected . . .

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” in the Menu Screen or when Night-Scope mode

(੬ pg. 45) is engaged, and also when the battery remaining power is low. Moreover, the flash does not fire

when it is set to “AUTO” in the Menu Screen with GAIN UP set to “OFF” (੬ pg. 39) and with Program AE

with special effects set to “TWILIGHT” (੬ pg. 47).

● When taking several snapshots in succession (Motor Drive Mode, ੬ pg. 50), the flash fires only during the

first one.

● Although images shot with a flash tend to look whiter than they actually are, to compensate for this the

camcorder automatically darkens the picture when using the flash. When shooting a subject at a distance

where the flash light cannot reach (over approx. 2 m), set the flash to “OFF” to prevent the picture from

becoming too dark or becoming too tinted.

● The colour tone changes depending on the background lighting conditions, such as under fluorescent or

halogen lamps.

● To change the brightness of the flash, ੬ “Flash Brightness Adjustment” (੬ pg. 55).

● 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.

EN55

Flash Brightness Adjustment

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

When a snapshot (੬ pg. 26, 50) is taken in the dark the

camcorder fires the flash (੬ pg. 54) 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.

Power Switch

Lock Button

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the

LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

MENU Wheel

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “

MANUAL”,

and press it. The MANUAL Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “FLASH ADJ.”, and

press it. The parameter appears.

Display

MANUAL Menu

To intensify the flash, rotate the MENU Wheel

5 _{towards “+”. To weaken the flash, rotate it towards}

“–”. Adjustment range: –3 to +3.

FLAS

H ADJ.

–

+ 2

Press the MENU Wheel in. Rotate it to select

“ RETURN” 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 5

and take a snapshot to check the flash brightness. After

doing this adjust to your desired brightness.

FOR RECORDING (cont.)

D.SOUND PLAY

Button

INDEX

Button

Digital Sound Effects

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

12 sound effects (EXPLOSION, SIREN, LAUGHTER,

RACE CAR, DOOR BELL, BUZZER, FANFARE,

APPLAUSE, CHEERS, BOING, SCREAM and JEERS) pre-

stored in the provided memory card can be dubbed onto

a tape.

SOUND EFFECT MODE SELECTION

Load the provided memory card (੬ pg. 14) and a

Power

Switch

MENU Wheel

1 _{cassette (੬ pg. 12).}

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the

2 _{Power Switch to “}

Display

SOUND

” or “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the

LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

Index Screen

for sound

effects

EXIT

EXPLOSION

Press INDEX. The sound effects Index Screen

Selected

(framed in

green)

3 _appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired sound

4 _effect.

•Pressing D.SOUND PLAY starts playback of the

currently selected sound effect so you can check it

without recording it onto the tape. Press

D.SOUND PLAY again to stop the sound effect

playback.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The selection is

complete and the selected sound effect indication is

displayed.

APPLAUSE

Sound effect

indication

SOUND EFFECT RECORDING

You can download sound data available at

our Web Site (see below for URL) and

transfer them from your PC to the memory

card to create more sound effects.

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

download/d-sound/index.html

Press D.SOUND PLAY during recording. The

selected sound effect is recorded onto the tape.

•The sound effect cannot be heard from the speaker

during recording. Use a headphone set to hear the

sound effect.

• Use the PC card adapter CU-VPSD60U or

CU-V50U or floppy adapter CU-

VFSD50U or CU-VFM40U to transfer

sound data from a PC to the memory card.

CU-V50U and CU-VFM40U: Available

only for MultiMediaCard

CU-VPSD60U and CU-VFSD50U:

Available for MultiMediaCard and SD

Memory Card

• Sound data should be copied into the

memory card’s DCSD\100JVCGR folder.

• 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 DVC00012.mp3.

To cancel recording the sound effect midway . . .

...press D.SOUND PLAY again. The camcorder stops

recording the sound effect.

NOTES:

● Sound effects can also be used for Audio Dubbing

(੬ pg. 67).

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

playback mode (੬ pg. 30).

● Sound effect recording is available only when the

sound effect indication is displayed.

● 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.

DUBBING

EN57

Dubbing To A VCR

[To use this camcorder as a player]

Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and

the VCR. Also refer to pg. 22 and 23.

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR-

DVX88/DVX77 only), then set the camcorder’s

Power Switch to “

” while pressing down the

To AV OUT

To S-VIDEO

of jack box

Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the

VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in

the camcorder and the VCR.

Connector

cover**

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

Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot just

before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press

4/6 on the camcorder.

Audio/Video cable

[mini-plug to RCA

plug] (provided)

S-Video

cable

(optional)

Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s

Record mode.

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

4/6 on the camcorder.

To AUDIO, VIDEO*

and

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

-IN connectors

NOTES:

Cable Adapter

(provided)

If your VCR has a

SCART connector, use

the provided cable

adapter.

“Y/C”/“CVBS”

video out select

switch

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack (੬ pg. 9).

● 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.

● 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.

VCR

To choose whether or not the following displays appear

on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

.... set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF” in the

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 42, 43).

•Time Code

.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu

Screen (੬ pg. 42, 43).

•

Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays

.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV” in the

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 42, 43). Or, press DISPLAY on

the remote control.

* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.

** When connecting the cables, open this cover.

● Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as

required:

Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts

Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.

CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does

not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video

cable.

● You can use Playback Zoom (੬ pg. 64) or Playback

Special Effects (੬ pg. 65) in step 5.

DUBBING (cont.)

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped

With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the

camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV

connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if

any image or sound deterioration.

[To use this camcorder as a player]

Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the

1 _{camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input}

connector using a DV cable as shown in the

illustration.

To DV

Connector

cover*

DV cable

(optional)

Core filter

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR-

2 _{DVX88/DVX77 only), set the camcorder’s Power}

Switch to “

” while pressing down the Lock

Button located on the switch, turn on the video

unit’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in

the camcorder and the video unit.

Video unit

equipped with DV

connector

To DV IN/OUT

Press 4/6 to play back the source tape.

While watching the playback on the monitor,

4 _{engage the DV connector-equipped video unit’s}

record mode from the spot on the source tape you

want to begin recording.

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack (੬ pg. 9).

● 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 4. If this

occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.

● If “Playback Zoom” (੬ pg. 64), “Playback Special Effects” (੬ pg. 65) or “Snapshot” is attempted during

playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV connector.

● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

For GR-DVX88 Owners:

To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . .

1. Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “

Lock Button located on the switch.

” while pressing down the

2. Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP” in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 42).

3. Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on.

DV. IN

4. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to engage the Record-Pause mode. “

” appears on the

screen.

5. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start recording.

rotates.

6. Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to engage the Record-Pause mode.

stops rotating.

NOTES:

● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the

current “SOUND MODE” setting (੬ pg. 39).

● During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output from the AV output connector.

EN59

Dubbing Still Images Stored In A Memory

Card To A Tape (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

Rewind Button (2)

Still images can be dubbed from a memory card to a

tape.

Fast-Forward Button (3)

Load a memory card (੬ pg. 14) and cassette

(੬ pg. 12).

VIDEO/DSC Switch

Power Switch

To locate the point where you wish to dub a still

2 _{image, play back the tape. Stop playback at the}

desired point.

Lock Button

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “

”, then set the

3 _{Power Switch to “}

” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

To select a still image to be dubbed, perform Index

Playback (੬ pg. 30), Auto Playback (੬ pg. 28) or

press 2 or 3 to select the image you wish.

To engage Dub-Standby, press SNAPSHOT. The

SNAPSHOT Button

Display

5 _{message “TO COPY TO TAPE PUSH "SNAPSHOT"”}

appears.

While the message is being displayed, press

6 _{SNAPSHOT again. The selected still image is}

recorded on the tape for approx. 5 seconds.

•

indicator disappears when dubbing is

complete.

TO COPY TO TAPE

PUSH “SNAPSHOT”

NOTE:

If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 5 when the tape’s erase

protection tab is set to “SAVE”, the message “COPYING

FAILED” is displayed.

REC

DUBBING (cont.)

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape

To A Memory Card

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

Play/Pause Button

(4/6)

Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory

card.

Load a memory card (੬ pg. 14) and cassette

VIDEO/DSC Switch

Power Switch

1 _{(੬ pg. 12).}

Select the Snapshot mode in the Menu Screen

(੬ pg. 26) to use for dubbing the image to the

Lock Button

memory card.

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the

3 _{Power Switch to “}

” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

4 _{appears. Rotate it to select “}

VIDEO” and press

SNAPSHOT

Button

it. The VIDEO Menu appears.

MENU Wheel

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “

COPY” and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate

it to select “ON” and press it. Selection is complete.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ RETURN” and

Display

6 _{press it twice. The normal playback screen resumes.}

VIDEO Menu

To select a still image to be dubbed, start playback

7 _{by pressing 4/6. At the moment you find the}

image you wish to dub, press it again to engage Still

Playback.

COPY

–

OFF

To start dubbing, press SNAPSHOT. The selected

8 _{image is stored in the memory card.}

•“ ” blinks during dubbing.

NOTES:

● If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory card

is not loaded, the message “COPYING FAILED” is

displayed.

● If an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode

(੬ pg. 40) 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. 65).

● Images are dubbed in VGA file size.

EN61

Play/Pause Button

Dubbing Moving Images Recorded On A

(4/6)

Tape To A Memory Card (E-Mail Clip

Recording) (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

E-MAIL CLIP

REC Button

You can make video clips from recorded video footage

and store them in a memory card as files which can be

conveniently sent via e-mail.

Load a memory card (੬ pg. 14) and cassette

1 _{(੬ pg. 12).}

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the

Power Switch to “

” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

MENU Wheel

Press 4/6 to start video playback, then press E-MAIL

3 _{CLIP REC to engage the Record-Standby mode.}

•“E-MAIL CLIP STANDBY” appears and then “E-

MAIL CLIP READY” appears.

Recording

Start/Stop

Button

Power

Switch

Lock

Button

At the moment you find the image you wish to dub,

4 _{press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start dubbing.}

•“E-MAIL CLIP RECORDING” appears.

•The camcorder stops E-Mail Clip Recording

automatically after approx. 20 seconds and

“E-MAIL CLIP COMPLETED” appears.

Display

•Refer to the instruction manual of the provided

software to transfer the video clips to a PC.

MAI L CL I P

STANDBY

To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording . . .

… after step 3, press E-MAIL CLIP REC again or press 5

to stop video playback.

To view video clips stored in a memory card . . .

… during normal playback of image, press SELECT once

to engage the video clip mode. “E-CLIP” appears.

Then pressing 4/6 can allow you to view the video

clips in the LCD monitor or viewfinder; video clips

cannot be displayed on a connected TV. (੬ pg. 29)

•You can look for the desired file using Index Screen

(੬ pg. 30).

MA I L CL I P

READY

NOTES:

● Playback operation cannot be performed during E-Mail

Clip Recording.

● If you press the Recording Start/Stop Button while E-Mail

Clip Recording is in progress, only the portion which is

recorded before Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed will

be stored in the memory card.

● Also, if the end of the tape is reached during E-Mail Clip

Recording, that portion will be automatically stored in the

memory card.

When the Recording Start/Stop

Button is pressed.

MA I L CL I P

RECORD I NG

● If the end of the tape is reached in step 3, the E-Mail Clip

Record-Standby mode will be automatically cancelled.

● The video clip files stored with this camcorder are

compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with

other devices cannnot be played back with this camcorder.

● The sound cannot be played back when you view the

video clips stored in the copy-protected SD Memory Card.

● 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.

Storing is complete.

MA I L CL I P

COMPLETED

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.

Tab

Installing The Batteries

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

batteries. See “General Battery Precautions”

(੬ pg. 93).

Remove the battery compartment cover while

pushing up the tab as illustrated.

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

correct direction.

Re-attach the battery compartment cover.

–

When using the remote control, be sure to point it

at the remote sensor. The illustration shows the

approximate transmitted beam effective area for

indoor use.

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may

cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the

remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or

powerful lighting.

Transmitted beam

effective area

30°

Remote sensor

30°

EN63

Functions

With the camcorder’s Power

Switch set to “ ” or “ ”.

With the camcorder’s Power

Switch set to “ ”.

Buttons

Infrared beam transmitting window

Zoom (T/W) Buttons

DISPLAY Button

Transmits the beam signal.

Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 19)

Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 64)

੬ pg. 23, 57, 70

੬ pg. 64, 69

—

SHIFT Button

SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons

Left/Right Buttons

—

੬ pg. 64

REW Button

—

• Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search

on a tape (੬ pg. 21)

• Displays previous file in a

memory card (GR-DVX88/DVX77

only) (੬ pg. 28)

FADE/WIPE Button

EFFECT ON/OFF Button

EFFECT Button

—

੬ pg. 71

੬ pg. 65

੬ pg. 70

PAUSE IN Connector

START/STOP Button

MBR SET Button

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

—

੬ pg. 69

SNAPSHOT Button

Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.

Up Button

INSERT Button

—

੬ pg. 64

੬ pg. 68

Down Button

A. DUB Button

—

੬ pg. 64

੬ pg. 66

PLAY Button

FF Button

—

• Starts Playback of a tape (੬ pg. 21)

• Starts Auto Playback of a memory

card (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

(੬ pg. 28)

• Forward/Forward Shuttle Search

on a tape (੬ pg. 21)

• Displays next file in a

memory card (GR-DVX88/DVX77

only) (੬ pg. 28)

STOP Button

—

• Stops the tape (੬ pg. 21)

• Stops Auto Playback (GR-DVX88/

DVX77 only) (੬ pg. 28)

PAUSE Button

—

Pauses the tape (੬ pg. 64)

R.A.EDIT Buttons

੬ pg. 69 – 73

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback

PURPOSE:

To allow slow-speed search in either direction during

video playback.

Remote sensor

OPERATION:

1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press

SLOW (9 or 0) more than approx. 2 seconds. After

approx. 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx. 2 minutes

in Slow Forward, normal playback resumes.

Ⅲ To stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (4).

NOTES:

● You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still

Playback by pressing SLOW more than approx. 2

seconds.

● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image

processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.

● After SLOW (9 or 0) 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 distur-

bances in video and the picture may seem unstable,

especially with steady images. This is not a malfunc-

tion.

● During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE (6) to

pause playback.

Zoom Buttons

SHIFT

Left or SLOW

Rewind Button

Up Button

Down

Button

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

Right or SLOW

Forward Button

Normal

playback

Press T

FEATURE: Frame-By-Frame Playback

PURPOSE:

To allow frame-by-frame search during video playback.

To move image, press

(Right) while keeping

SHIFT held down.

OPERATION:

1) To change from normal to Frame-By-Frame Playback,

press SLOW (0) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (9

repeatedly for reverse. Each time it is pressed, the frame

is played back.

)

NOTE:

You can also engage Frame-By-Frame Playback from Still

Playback by pressing SLOW (9 or 0) repeatedly.

FEATURE: Playback Zoom

PURPOSE:

To magnify the recorded image up to 20X at any time during playback.

OPERATION:

1) Press PLAY (4) to find the scene of interest.

2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the

camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in.

3) You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding down

SHIFT, press

(Left),

(Right),

(Up) and

(Down).

Ⅲ To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) and then press PLAY (4).

NOTES:

● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback.

● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.

EN65

PLAYBACK

EFFECT Select

PLAYBACK EFFECT

OFF

FEATURE: Playback Special Effects

PURPOSE:

CLASS I C F I LM

ONOTONE

To allow you to add creative effects to the video

playback image.

SEP I A

STROBE

V I DEO ECHO

OPERATION:

1) To start playback, press PLAY (4).

2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote

sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT

Select Menu appears.

3) Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by

pressing EFFECT. The selected function is activated

and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.

Ⅲ To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/

OFF on the remote control. Pressing it again re-

activates the selected effect.

Ⅲ To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2

above.

Remote sensor

NOTES:

● When some Playback Special Effects are used, the

Multi-Analyzer 4 and Multi-Analyzer 9 Snapshot

modes (੬ pg. 50) are not available.

● The effects that can be used during playback are

Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video

Echo. The effects work the same in playback as they

did in recording. Refer to page 47 for more informa-

tion.

PLAY

EFFECT

EFFECT ON/OFF

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Audio Dubbing

Display

Audio Dub

MIC

The audio track can be customized only when recorded

in the 12-bit mode (੬ pg. 39).

Standby mode

GR-DVX88/

DVX77 only

NOTES:

● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in

16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on

a blank portion of a tape.

● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the

television, make connections (੬ pg. 22).

Play back the tape to locate the point where editing

will start, then press PAUSE (6).

While holding A.DUB (e) on the remote control,

press PAUSE (6). “6e” appears.

Press PLAY (4), then begin “narrating”.

Speak into the microphone.

•To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6).

To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6), then STOP

Speaker

(5).

To hear the dubbed sound during playback . . .

.... set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or “MIX” in the

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 42, 44).

Stereo microphone

NOTES:

● Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio

Dubbing. To hear sound, connect optional headphones

to the AV OUT (headphone) connector (GR-DVX88/

DVX77 only).

● 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.

Remote

sensor

● If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback,

move the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV,

or turn down the TV’s volume.

● If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-recording

and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not

effective from the point where 16-bit recording began.

● During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes

recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-bit

audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops

(੬ pg. 91).

Located

beneath

the cover.

AV OUT

(headphone) connector

(GR-DVX88/DVX77

only)

A.DUB

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

EN67

Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects

Display

Audio Dub

Standby mode

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

D.SOUND

Load the provided memory card (੬ pg. 14) and

perform step 1 and 2 of page 66.

Sound effect

indication

APPLAUSE

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

2 _appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “

SYSTEM”

3 _{and press it. The SYSTEM Menu appears.}

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “SOUND IN” and

press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU

Wheel to select “D.SOUND” and press it. Rotate

the MENU Wheel to select “ RETURN”, and press

it twice. The Menu Screen closes and the sound

effect indication appears.

D.SOUND PLAY Button

INDEX Button

Press INDEX to access the sound effects Index

5 _{Screen. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the}

desired sound effect and press it.

Press PLAY (4) to begin Audio Dubbing. The

6 _{selected sound effect is dubbed onto the tape.}

•The “ ” moves while it is being dubbed.

•To stop dubbing the sound effect midway, press

STOP (5).

MENU Wheel

Press STOP (5) to end Audio Dubbing.

NOTES:

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

● The dubbed sound effect is recorded on SOUND 2

(੬ pg. 44).

● If you press PAUSE (6) to pause dubbing in step 6 the

selected sound effect indication remains displayed. To

resume dubbing, press PLAY (4).

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Insert Editing

You can record a new scene into a previously recorded

tape, replacing a section of the original recording with

minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The

original audio remains unchanged.

Display

NOTES:

● Before performing the following steps, make sure that

“TIME CODE” is set to “ON” in the Menu Screen

(੬ pg. 41, 43).

● 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. 22).

12 : 34

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

1 _{press PAUSE (6). Confirm the time code at this}

point (੬ pg. 41, 43).

Press REW (2) until the Edit-In point is located,

2 _{then press PAUSE (6).}

Press and hold INSERT (w) on the remote control,

then press PAUSE (6). “6w” and the Time Code

(min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-

Pause mode.

Remote sensor

Press START/STOP to begin editing.

4 _{•Confirm the insert at the time code you checked}

in step 1.

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

again to resume editing.

To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then

5 _{STOP (5).}

START/STOP

NOTES:

INSERT

PLAY

● Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 46, 47) can be

used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert

Editing.

REW

PAUSE

STOP

● 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. 91).

EN69

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as

the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for

automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is

more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand

Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR

(see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by

operating the VCR manually.

VCR (Recording deck)

Before operation, make sure the batteries are

installed in the remote control (੬ pg. 62).

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

SHIFT

MBR SET

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.

The code is automatically set once you release

MBR SET, and the VCR’s power comes on.

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).

VCR CODE LIST

You are now ready to try Random Assemble

Editing.

VCR BRAND

NAME

CODE

NAME

IMPORTANT

DAEWOO

PHILIPS

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.

PANASONIC

NOTES:

● 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 automati-

cally. 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.

HITACHI

RCA

JVC

LG/

GOLDSTAR

MAGNAVOX

SAMSUNG

SANYO

SHARP

SONY

MITSUBISHI

NEC

PHILIPS

TOSHIBA

ZENITH

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Also refer to pg. 22 and 23.

A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE

JLIP***

connector . . .

... connect the editing cable to the Remote

PAUSE connector.

EDIT***

A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote

PAUSE connector but equipped with an R.A.

EDIT connector . . .

To S-VIDEO

To AV OUT

... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

A VCR other than above . . .

... connect the editing cable to the remote

control’s PAUSE IN connector.

Connector

cover**

Editing cable

(provided)

Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. Set the

VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR-DVX88/DVX77

only), then set the Power Switch to “

” while

S-Video

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Audio/Video

cable (provided)

cable

(optional)

Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and

engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR’s instructions).

To AUDIO,

VIDEO*

and

connectors

-IN

NOTES:

● Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the

indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If they

do, they will be recorded onto the new tape.

“Y/C”/“CVBS”

video out

select switch

If your VCR has the

SCART connector,

use the provided

cable adapter.

To choose whether or not the following displays appear

on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

.... set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF” in the

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 42, 43).

•Time Code

To Remote

PAUSE or

R.A.EDIT

.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu

Screen (੬ pg. 42, 43).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running

Displays

VCR

To PAUSE IN

.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV” in the

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 42, 43). Or, press DISPLAY on

the remote control.

● Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as

required:

DISPLAY

Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts

Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.

CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does

not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video

cable.

● 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.

Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.

** When connecting cables, open this cover.

*** EDIT: GR-DVX88/DVX77

JLIP: GR-DVX44

For GR-DVX44 Owners:

ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE

Make sure you connect the plug which has

3 rings around the pin to the camcorder.

EN71

SELECT SCENES

Program

Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote

sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/

OFF on the remote control.

Random

Assemble Editing

I N

– – : – –

OUT

MODE

– –

The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

If using a Fade/Wipe 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.

•You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the

beginning of Program 1.

T I ME CODE

TOTAL

– –

00 : 00

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.

At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The

Edit-Out position appears in the Random Assemble

Editing Menu.

Remote sensor

If using a Fade/Wipe at the end of the scene, press

FADE/WIPE.

•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,

and stop when the one you want is displayed.

•If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an Edit-Out

point, the effect is automatically applied to the

following Edit-In point.

•You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the end

of the last scene.

•When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is

included in the total time (this does not apply to

Picture Wipe/Dissolve).

If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT

(੬ pg. 65).

PLAY

Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes.

FADE/WIPE

EFFECT

10 _{•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.

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

EDIT IN/OUT

•If you are not using Fade/Wipe or Program AE with

special effects, repeat steps 6 and 7 only.

CANCEL

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.

● 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 Dissolve or

Black & White Fader. In this case the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins blinking. Once the next

Edit-In point is registered, the effect is turned off. To combine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during

recording, then use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader during Random Assemble Editing.

● It is not possible to use Fade/Wipe effects and Program AE with special effects during Random Assemble

Editing using a DV cable.

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of

11 _{the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).}

Recording

Start/Stop

Button

Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote

12 _{sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually}

engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the

13 _{camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed, right}

through to the end of the last registered scene.

•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does

not start editing.

•When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters

the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record-

Pause mode.

•If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will

be dubbed all the way to the end automatically.

•If you operate the camcorder during automatic

editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause mode

and automatic editing will stop.

I N

OUT

MODE

– –

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

00 : 25

07 : 18

03 : 33

09 : 30

15 : 55

02 : 05

08 : 31 – – – –

05 : 53

– –

13 : 15

Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the

16 : 29 – – – –

14 _VCR.

– – – –

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

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

T I ME CODE

TOTAL

1 6

3 0

9 : 39

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. 20).

Remote Sensor

PAUSE

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

VCR REC

STBY

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For More Accurate Editing

Program 1

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.

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

I N

– – : – –

OUT

MODE

– –

T I ME CODE

TOTAL

– –

00 : 00

DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING

VIDEO Menu

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.

Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

SYNCHRO

–

O . 1

Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1

2 _{only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing,}

select the beginning of a scene transition as your

Edit-In point.

GR-DVX88/DVX77

only

Play back the dubbed scene.

3 _{•If any images from the scene prior to the}

transition you chose for your Edit-In point were

recorded, that means your VCR moves too quickly

from Record-Pause to Record mode.

•If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the

VCR is slow to start recording.

Remote sensor

ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER

TIMING

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.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “

VIDEO” and

5 _{press it. The VIDEO Menu appears. Then, rotate it to}

“SYNCHRO” and press it. The value for

“SYNCHRO” is highlighted.

Based on the diagnostics performed, you can now

6 _{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.

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

Press the MENU Wheel to finish the setting.

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.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ RETURN” and

press it twice.

Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning

with step 4 on page 71.

● Depending on the recorder, there may be

situations where the timing difference

cannot be fully corrected.

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

[A] Using USB or PC connection cable

GR-DVX44 only

RS-232C

PC connection cable

(provided)

To PC (DIGITAL

PHOTO)

To USB

connector

USB cable

(provided)

To USB

GR-DVX88/DVX77

only

[B] Using DV cable

To DV

connector

DV cable

(optional)

To DV

Core filter

PC with DV connector

Open the connector cover.

NOTES:

Connection To A Personal Computer

[A] Using USB or PC connection cable

This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by

using the provided software.

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack (੬ pg. 9).

●

Never connect the USB or PC connection cable and the

DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect

only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.

● 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.

[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.

● 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.

● 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.

Connect the camcorder to your PC using the

appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.

For GR-DVX88/DVX77 Owners: If you are

using the USB connection, set the VIDEO/DSC

switch to “

”.

•Only the still images stored in the memory

● The system may not work properly depending on the

PC or capture board you are using.

card can be transferred to a PC.

Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “

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.

”

For GR-DVX88/DVX77 Owners:

“USB MODE” and/or “ACCESSING FILE” appears

on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data

in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a

file to the PC.

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while

“ACCESSING FILE” is displayed on the LCD

monitor since this can result in product damage.

EN75

Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With

A DV Connector

Connection to the GV-DT3 Digital Printer (optional)

allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It

is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the

camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV

connector. This function is called Digital Dubbing

(੬ pg. 58), which offers virtually no image or sound

deterioration.

Open the connector

cover.

Make sure all units are turned off.

To DV

Make connections to the device you want to

2 _{connect to using a DV cable, as shown in the}

illustration.

If necessary, connect the PC connection cable

3 _{(provided with GV-DT3) to the printer’s PC}

connector and the PC’s RS-232C connector.

Core filter

DV cable

(optional)

Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “

” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch and turn on the other units.

Core filter

NOTES:

To DV

connector

To DV IN

connector

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack (੬ pg. 9).

● If Still Playback, Slow-Motion Playback, Fast-Forward

or Rewind is attempted with the camcorder connected

to a video unit via the DV connector, the image will

take on an effect similar to a coloured mosaic pattern

or it will become black.

Video unit equipped with a

DV connector

● Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected

units.

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

JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

To PC

connector

Digital Printer

PC connection

cable

To RS-232C

REFERENCES

CONTENTS

DETAILS ....................................................................77

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 78 – 83

USER MAINTENANCE ...................................................84

INDEX .............................................................. 85 – 92

Jack Box ...................................................................... 85

Controls, Connectors And Indicators ............................. 86 – 87

Indications ............................................................ 88 – 92

CAUTIONS......................................................... 93 – 95

TERMS ............................................................. 96 – 97

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 98 – 99

DETAILS

EN77

I T E M S

N O T E S

❍ Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and

35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If

the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.

➪ Power

(੬ pg. 8)

❍ Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

❍ Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and

the status of the battery pack.

❍ To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC 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 “

”, “ ” or “ ”.

•Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder.

•Unplug the AC adapter’s power cord from the AC outlet.

•Detach the battery from the camcorder.

❍ 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.

➪ VIDEO

RECORDING

(੬ pg. 18, 19)

❍ 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. “ ” 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 AV OUT

(headphone) connector. The sound volume is at the level it was

adjusted to during playback (੬ pg. 21). (GR-DVX88/DVX77

only)

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.

SYMPTOM

1. No power is supplied.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. •The power is not connected

properly.

1. •Connect the AC Adapter

securely (੬ pg. 9).

•The battery is dead.

•Replace the dead battery with a

fully charged one (੬ pg. 8, 9).

•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.

2. “SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

2. •The date/time is not set.

•The built-in clock battery has

run out and the previously set

date/time has been erased.

2. •Set the date/time (੬ pg.11).

•Consult your nearest JVC

dealer for replacement.

3. Recording cannot be

3. — For Video Recording —

•The tape’s erase protection tab

is set to “SAVE”.

3. •Set the tape’s erase protection

tab to “REC” (੬ pg. 12).

performed.

•Set the Power Switch to

•The Power Switch is set to

“

” or “ ” (੬ pg. 16).

“

” or “OFF”.

•Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch

to “VIDEO”.

•The VIDEO/DSC Switch is set

to “ ”.

•Replace with new cassette

(੬ pg. 12).

•“TAPE END” appears.

•The cassette holder cover is

open.

— For D.S.C. Recording —

•The VIDEO/DSC Switch is set

to “VIDEO”.

•Close the cassette holder

cover.

•Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch

to “

”.

4. There is no picture.

4. •The camcorder is not getting

power, or some other

4. •Turn the camcorder’s power

off and on again (੬ pg. 16).

malfunction exists.

5. Some functions are not

available using the MENU

Wheel.

5. •The Power Switch is set to

5. •Set the Power Switch to “

”

“

”.

(੬ pg. 16).

6. The focus does not adjust

6. •Focus is set to the Manual

mode.

6. •Set Focus to the Auto mode

automatically.

(੬ pg. 51).

•The recording was done in a

dark place, or the contrast

was low.

•The lens is dirty or covered

with condensation.

•Clean the lens and check the

focus again (੬ pg. 84).

7. The cassette will not load

7. •The cassette is in the wrong

position.

7. •Set it in the right position

(੬ pg. 12).

properly.

•The battery’s charge is low.

•Install a fully charged battery

(੬ pg. 8, 9).

8. •The memory card is in the

8. •Set it in the right position

8. The memory card will not

wrong position.

(੬ pg. 14).

load properly.

9. •The Squeeze mode is

9. •Disengage the Squeeze mode

9. Snapshot mode cannot be

selected.

(੬ pg. 40).

used.

EN79

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

10. The colour of Snapshot looks

10. •The light source or the subject

does not include white. Or

there are various different

light sources behind the

subject.

10. •Set “FLASH” to “ON” in the

Menu Screen. Or find a white

subject and compose your

shot so that it also appears in

the frame (੬ pg. 26, 50, 54).

•Turn off Sepia and Monotone

(੬ pg. 46, 47).

strange.

•The Sepia or Monotone mode

is activated.

11. Although Snapshot is

attempted, flash does not

take place.

11. •The subject is too bright with

11. •Set “FLASH” to “ON” in the

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 40).

•It can take up to 10 seconds

to charge the flash.

the flash set to “AUTO” or

“AUTO

•If

charged.

”.

blinks, the flash is being

•Set the camcorder in the

Record-Standby mode

•The camcorder is in the

Record mode.

(੬ pg. 50, 54).

•In the Menu Screen, “GAIN

UP” is set to “OFF” or “

PROGRAM AE” is set to

“TWILIGHT”.

•Set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO

” or “AGC” (੬ pg. 39)

or disengage the “TWILIGHT”

mode (੬ pg. 46, 47).

12. Although a Snapshot is taken

with the flash, Red-Eye

Reduction does not take

place.

12. •The subject does not look

straight toward the flash.

•The subject does not look at

the first flash, which is an

important part of Red-Eye

Reduction.

12. •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 camcorder is too far from

the subject.

•The flash is effective for

subjects at a distance of

•“FLASH” is not set to “AUTO

” in the Menu Screen.

approx. 0.7 m to 2 m from the

camcorder (੬ pg. 54).

•Set “FLASH” to “AUTO

”

in the Menu Screen to display

the Red-Eye Reduction

indicator (੬ pg. 54).

13. The image taken using

13. •“FLASH” is set to “OFF” in the

Menu Screen.

13. •Set “FLASH” to any position

except “OFF” in the Menu

Screen (੬ pg. 54).

Snapshot is too dark.

•The flash emission window is

covered by fingers, etc..

•The flash brightness is set to

produce a darker image

(adjustment value: –3).

•The camcorder is too far from

the subject.

•Shooting was performed

under backlit conditions.

•Do not cover the flash

emission window.

•Adjust the flash brightness to a

larger value (੬ pg. 55).

•The flash is effective for

subjects at a distance of

approx. 0.7 m to 2 m

(੬ pg. 54).

•Press the BACKLIGHT Button

(੬ pg. 52).

14. The image taken using

14. •“FLASH” is set to “ON” in the

14. •Set “FLASH” to any parameter

other than “ON” in the Menu

Screen (੬ pg. 54).

Snapshot is too bright.

Menu Screen.

15. Digital Zoom does not work.

15. •10X optical zoom is selected.

•“PROGRAM AE” is set to

“VIDEO ECHO” in the Menu

Screen.

15. •Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or

“200X” in the Menu Screen

(੬ pg. 39).

•Disengage the “VIDEO

ECHO” mode (੬ pg. 19, 46,

47).

•Wait until the Picture Wipe or

Dissolve effects are completed

(੬ pg. 19, 48).

•Picture Wipe or Dissolve are

being used in a scene

transition.

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

16. •Set the Power Switch to “

16. Program AE with special

effects and Fade/Wipe Effects

do not work.

16. •The Power Switch is set to

”.

”

“

(੬ pg. 16).

17. The Black & White Fader

17. •The Sepia or Monotone mode

17. •Turn off Sepia and Monotone

does not work.

is activated.

(੬ pg. 46, 48).

18. The Dissolve function does

18. •The Sepia, Monotone or Slow

Shutter mode of Program AE

with special effects is

18. •Turn off Sepia, Monotone or

Slow Shutter before adding

Dissolve to a scene transition

(੬ pg. 46, 48).

not work.

activated.

•“WIDE MODE” is set to

•Set “WIDE MODE” to

“SQUEEZE

Screen.

” in the Menu

“CINEMA

” or “OFF”

mode (੬ pg. 40).

•The previously selected mode

of Program AE with special

effects was changed after the

last selected scene for editing

was registered.

•Make sure you have selected

the mode of Program AE with

special effects you want

before starting editing

(੬ pg. 46, 48).

19. The Picture Wipe and

Dissolve functions do not

work.

19. •The last selected editing scene

is ending.

19. •Select Picture Wipe or

Dissolve before beginning

recording. The effects are then

automatically activated

(੬ pg. 48).

•At the end of the last selected

scene for editing, the Power

Switch was set to “OFF”.

•The power is off.

•Do not turn off the

camcorder’s power after

setting Edit-In and Edit-Out

points, as they will all be

erased (੬ pg. 48).

•The camcorder automatically

shuts off after 5 minutes have

elapsed in the Record-Standby

mode. Make sure you

continue operations within

5 minutes after engaging

Record-Standby mode

(੬ pg. 48).

20. The picture wipe function

20. •The Slow Shutter mode is

activated.

20. •Disengage the Slow Shutter

mode or set “WIDE MODE”

to “OFF” before preparing to

use the Picture Wipe

does not work.

•“WIDE MODE” is not set to

“OFF”.

(੬ pg. 40, 46, 48).

21. Scene transition does not go

21. •When using “Picture Wipe/

Dissolve” (੬ pg. 48), there is

a delay of a fraction of a

second between the previous

record stop-point and the

Dissolve start-point. This is

normal, but this slight delay

becomes especially

21.

as expected.

————

noticeable when shooting

fast-moving subject or during

rapid panning.

22. The Video Echo mode does

22. •The Picture Wipe or

Dissolve functions are in use.

•“WIDE MODE” is set to

22. •Set “WIDE MODE” to

not work.

“CINEMA

” or “OFF”

mode (੬ pg. 40).

“SQUEEZE

” in the Menu

•Do not try to use the Video

Echo mode during a Fade-In

or Fade-Out (੬ pg. 46, 48).

Screen.

•A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in

progress.

EN81

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

23. Even when Slow Shutter is

not selected, the image looks

like it is activated.

23. •When shooting in the dark,

the unit becomes highly

sensitive to light and the

image takes on an effect

similar to Slow Shutter.

23. •If you want the lighting to

look more natural, set “GAIN

UP” to “AGC” or “OFF” in the

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 39).

24. There is no strobe when the

Classic Film or Strobe mode

is activated.

24. •The Picture Wipe or Dissolve

24. •Do not try to use the Classic

Film or Strobe mode during a

scene transition (੬ pg. 46,

48).

function is in use.

25. White Balance cannot be

25. •The Sepia or Monotone mode

25. •Turn off Sepia or Monotone

before setting White Balance

(੬ pg. 47, 53).

activated.

is activated.

26. When shooting a subject

illuminated by bright light,

vertical lines appear.

26. •This is a result of exceedingly

high contrast, and is not a

malfunction.

26.

————

27. When the screen is under

direct sunlight during

27. •This is not a malfunction.

27.

————

shooting, the screen becomes

red or black for an instant.

28. During recording, the date/

28. •“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”

28. •Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” in

time does not appear.

in the Menu Screen.

the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 41).

29. Files stored in the memory

29. •Files stored in the memory

29. •Remove protection from the

files stored in the memory

card and delete them

card cannot be deleted.

card are protected.

(੬ pg. 31 – 33).

30. The indicators and messages

30. •“TIME CODE” is set to “OFF”

30. •Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” in the

do not appear.

in the Menu Screen.

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 41, 42).

31. Images on the LCD monitor

31. •In places subject to low

temperature, images become

dark due to the characteristics

of the LCD monitor. When

this happens, the displayed

colours differ from those that

are actually recorded. This is

not a defect of the camcorder.

•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.

31. •Adjust the brightness and

angle of the LCD monitor

(੬ pg. 18, 19).

appear dark or whitish.

32. The rear of the LCD monitor

32. •The light used to illuminate

the LCD monitor causes it to

become hot.

32. •Close the LCD monitor to turn

it off or set the Power Switch

to “OFF”, and let the unit cool

down.

is hot.

33. The indicators and the image

colour on the LCD monitor

are not clear.

33. •This may occur when the

surface or the edge of the LCD

monitor is pressed.

33.

————

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

34. The LCD monitor or

viewfinder indications

blink.

34. •Certain Fade/Wipe effects,

certain modes of Program AE

with special effects, “DIS” and

other functions that cannot be

used together are selected at

the same time.

34. •Re-read the sections covering

Fade/Wipe effects, Program

AE with special effects and

“DIS” (੬ pg. 39, 46 – 49).

35. Coloured bright spots

appear all over the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder.

35. •The LCD monitor and the

viewfinder are made with

high-precision technology.

However, black spots or

bright spots of light (red, green

or blue) may appear

35.

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. During recording, sound

cannot be heard. (GR-

DVX88/DVX77 only)

36. •The optional headphones are

not connected to the

36. •Connect the optional

headphones to the headphone

connector (੬ pg. 86, 87).

•Adjust the sound volume

during playback (੬ pg. 21).

headphones connector.

•The sound volume of the

headphones connector was

not adjusted appropriately.

The sound volume at this

point is the same as the level

it was adjusted to during

playback.

37. Play, Rewind and Fast-

Forward functions do not

work.

37. •The Power Switch is set to

37. •Set the Power Switch to

“

” or “ ”.

“

” (੬ pg. 21).

•VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to

”.

•Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to

“VIDEO”.

“

38. A memory card cannot be

38. • The Power Switch is set to

38. •Set the Power Switch to

played back.

“

” or “ ”.

“

” (੬ pg. 28).

•VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to

“VIDEO”.

•Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to

”.

“

39. The tape is moving, but

39. • Your TV has AV input

terminals, but is not set to its

VIDEO mode.

39. •Set the TV to the mode or

channel appropriate for video

playback (੬ pg. 22, 23).

•Close the cassette holder

cover (੬ pg. 12).

there is no picture.

•The cassette holder cover is

open.

40. The LCD monitor image is

40. •During playback of the

unrecorded portion, High-

speed Search and still

40.

distorted.

————

playback, LCD monitor

indications appear distorted.

This is not a defect.

41. Images on the LCD monitor

41. •The speaker volume is too

41. •Turn the speaker volume

are jittery.

great.

down (੬ pg. 21).

42. Blocks of noise appear

during playback, or there is

no playback picture and the

screen becomes blue.

42.

42. •Clean the video heads with an

optional cleaning cassette

(੬ pg. 94).

————

EN83

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

43. The LCD monitor, the

viewfinder and the lens have

become dirty

43.

44.

43. •Wipe them gently with soft

cloth. Wiping strongly can

cause damage (੬ pg. 84).

————

(ex. fingerprints).

44. An unusual mark appears.

44. •Check the section of the

manual that explains LCD

monitor/viewfinder indica-

tions (੬ pg. 88 – 92).

————

45. An error indication

45. •A malfunction of some kind

has occurred. In this case the

camcorder’s functions

45. •Remove the power supply

(battery pack, etc.) and wait a

few minutes for the indication

to clear. When it does, you

can resume using the

(E01 — E06) appears.

become unusable.

camcorder.

If the indication remains even

though you repeat the above

two or three times, please

consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

46. The charger indicator on the

46. •The temperature of the battery

is extremely high/low.

46. •To protect the battery, it is

recommended to charge it in

places with a temperature of

10°C to 35°C (੬ pg. 93).

camcorder does not light.

•Charging is difficult in places

subject to extremely high/low

temperatures.

47. Picture does not appear on

47. •The viewfinder is pulled out.

•The LCD monitor's brightness

setting is too dark.

47. •Push the viewfinder back in.

•Adjust the brightness of the

LCD monitor (੬ pg. 18).

the LCD monitor.

•If the monitor is tilted upward

180 degrees, open the

monitor fully (੬ pg. 18).

48. When the image is printed

from the printer, a black bar

appears at the bottom of the

screen.

48. •This is not a malfunction.

48. •By recording with “DIS”

activated (੬ pg. 39) this can

be avoided.

49. When the camcorder is

connected via the DV

connector, the camcorder

does not operate.

49. •The DV cable was plugged/

unplugged with power turned

on.

49. •Turn the camcorder’s power

off and on again, then operate

it.

50. The memory card cannot be

removed from the

50.

50. •Push in the memory card a

————

few more times (੬ pg. 14).

camcorder.

USER MAINTENANCE

Cleaning The Camcorder

After Use

Turn off the camcorder.

To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft

cloth.

Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it

well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again

with a dry cloth.

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.

Open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft

cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.

Close the LCD monitor.

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.

To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,

then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

Pull out the viewfinder fully.

Slide down BATT. RELEASE 1 and remove the

battery pack 2 3.

Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the

direction of the arrow

Cassette holder

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

Close the hatch until it locks in place and push

the viewfinder back in.

Remove.

NOTES:

● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine

or alcohol.

● Cleaning should be done only after the battery

pack has been removed or other power units have

been disconnected.

● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth

refer to the cautions of each product.

PUSH HERE

OPEN/EJECT Switch

Lens blower

Hatch

BATT. RELEASE Switch

INDEX Jack box

EN85

(GR-DVX88/DVX77: CU-V506)

(GR-DVX44: CU-V505)

1 USB Connector [USB]

2 S-Video Output Connector

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) .................... ੬ pg. 74

[S-VIDEO]................................੬ pg. 22, 57, 70

PC Connector [PC (DIGITAL PHOTO)]

(GR-DVX44 only)................................. ੬ pg. 74

3 •EDIT Connector [EDIT]

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only).................. ੬ pg. 70

Connect the editing cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing ......... ੬ pg. 69 – 73

•J Terminal

[JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)]

(GR-DVX44 only) ..............................੬ pg. 70

Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR

to control it from the computer using the

provided Software.

Connect the editing cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing ......... ੬ pg. 69 – 73

INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators

2 3

(

)

EN87

Controls

Connectors

1 E-MAIL CLIP REC Button

The connectors

are located beneath a cover.

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) .................... ੬ pg. 61

Digital Video Connector

[DV IN/OUT: GR-DVX88,

DV OUT: GR-DVX77/DVX44]

2 D. SOUND PLAY Button

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) .................... ੬ pg. 56

(i.link*)..................................... ੬ pg. 58, 74, 75

* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry

specification and extensions thereof. The logo

is used for products compliant with the i.Link

standard.

3 •MENU Wheel [+, –, PUSH] ...............੬ pg. 38

•LCD Monitor Brightness

Control [+, –] ....................................੬ pg. 18

4 •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. ੬ pg. 19

•Speaker Volume Control

•Audio/Video Output Connector

[VOL.] ...............................................੬ pg. 21

[AV OUT]..............................੬ pg. 22, 57, 70

5 Power Switch

•Headphone Connector [

]

[

, OFF] ............................੬ pg. 16

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only).................. ੬ pg. 66

6 Lock Button .........................................੬ pg. 16

DC Input Connector [DC IN] .............੬ pg. 8, 9

7 Recording Start/Stop Button .................੬ pg. 18

Indicators

8 Snapshot Button

[SNAPSHOT] ............... ੬ pg. 26, 27, 50, 59, 60

Tally Lamp ..................................... ੬ pg. 18, 40

Power Lamp................................... ੬ pg. 16, 18

CHARGE Lamp ......................................੬ pg. 8

9 •FOCUS Button ..................................੬ pg. 51

•BLANK Button ................................... ੬ pg. 24

0 Battery Release Switch

[BATT. RELEASE] .................................... ੬ pg. 8

Other Parts

! OPEN/EJECT Switch .............................੬ pg. 12

LCD Monitor..................................੬ pg. 18, 19

Battery Pack/Jack Box Mount ...........੬ pg. 8, 23

Speaker ................................................ ੬ pg. 21

@ SELECT Button

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) ............... ੬ pg. 30, 32

# JUMP Button

Camera Sensor

Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) .................... ੬ pg. 30

$ INDEX Button

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) .............. ੬ pg. 30, 56

Stereo Microphone ..............................੬ pg. 66

% •Play/Pause Button [4/6] .................. ੬ pg. 21

Flash (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) ...........੬ pg. 54

•NIGHT-SCOPE Button ....................... ੬ pg. 45

Flash Sensor (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

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

sensor required by the flash.

^ •Fast-Forward Button [3] ...............੬ pg. 21

•PROGRAM AE Button ....................... ੬ pg. 46

& •Stop Button [5] ................................. ੬ pg. 21

Lens

•BACKLIGHT Button...........................੬ pg. 52

Lens Protector

* •Rewind Button [2] ....................... ੬ pg. 21

When using an optional lens filter (commercially

available), you must first detach the lens

protector.

•EXPOSURE Button.............................੬ pg. 52

( VIDEO/DSC Switch [VIDEO,

]

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) .................... ੬ pg. 16

Remote Sensor ..................................... ੬ pg. 62

Grip Strap ............................................੬ pg. 10

Viewfinder ...........................................੬ pg. 10

Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch .................. ੬ pg. 84

) CARD OPEN Switch

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) .................... ੬ pg. 14

q Dioptre Adjustment Control .................੬ pg. 10

Memory Card Cover

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) .................... ੬ pg. 14

Cassette Holder Cover .........................੬ pg. 12

Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... ੬ pg. 10

INDEX Indications

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only

1 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode.

(੬ pg. 40)

2 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.

(੬ pg. 48, 49)

3 Rotates while the tape is running.

(੬ pg. 18)

LP 50min

4 Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).

(੬ pg. 13)

(੬ pg. 18)

REC

5 Displays the tape remaining time.

6 •“REC” appears during recording.

•“PAUSE” appears during Record-Standby mode.

(੬ pg. 18)

7 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to

SOUND 12B I T

20 : 5 5

cut down on noise created by wind. (੬ pg. 40)

8 Appears when the Insert Editing (w) or Insert

Editing Pause (6w) mode is engaged. (੬ pg. 68)

9 Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds

after turning on the camcorder.

(੬ pg. 39)

0 Displays the Time Code.

(੬ pg. 20, 41)

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

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

1 Displays the Image Size mode of the stored

image. There are 2 modes available:

XGA and VGA (in order of quality)

(੬ pg. 15)

2 Appears and blinks during shooting. (੬ pg. 26)

3 Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored

image. There are 2 modes available:

FINE and STD (standard) (in order of quality)

(੬ pg. 15)

VGA

F I NE

10 / 100

4 •Appears during shooting.

•Blinks when a memory card is not loaded.

(੬ pg. 26)

5 Displays the number of images that have

already been shot.

(੬ pg. 26)

6 Displays the total number of shots that can

be stored, including those already taken.

(੬ pg. 26)

EN89

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

PHOTO

BR I GHT

2 0 . 12 01

17 : 3 0

1 Appears when the Power Switch

9 Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during

is set to “ ”.

(੬ pg. 16)

zooming.

(੬ pg. 19)

2 •

: Appears when Night-Scope is engaged.

0 Appears during zooming.

Zoom level indicator

(੬ pg. 45)

(੬ pg. 19)

•

: Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to

“AUTO” and the shutter speed is automatically

! Appears when taking a Snapshot. (੬ pg. 26, 50)

@ Appears when the flash is ready. A number

appears next to the indication after adjusting

the brightness of the flash.

adjusted.

(੬ pg. 39)

: Appears when “FLASH” is set to “AUTO

” in the Menu Screen.

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

(੬ pg. 54, 55)

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

(੬ pg. 54)

# •BRIGHT: Displays the brightness of the LCD

4 Appears when the white balance is adjusted.

(੬ pg. 53)

: Appears when backlight compensation

is used. (੬ pg. 52)

• : Appears when the exposure is adjusted.

(੬ pg. 52)

monitor or the viewfinder.

(੬ pg. 18)

•

EXPLOSION: Display the selected Digital

5 •

Sound Effect.

(੬ pg. 56)

$ Displays the date/time.

(੬ pg. 11)

% Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.

(੬ pg. 51)

6 Displays the selected Program AE with special

effects.

(੬ pg. 46, 47)

7 Appears when the iris is locked.

(੬ pg. 52)

8 Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) is

engaged. (੬ pg. 39)

INDEX Indications (cont.)

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback

1 Displays the sound mode.

(੬ pg. 42, 44)

2 Displays the Blank Search mode.

(੬ pg. 24)

Displays the selected Digital Sound Effect.

(੬ pg. 30, 56)

3 Displays the tape speed.

(੬ pg. 13)

12B I T / SOUND

4 Appears while a tape is running.

MIC

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle search

: Rewind/Shuttle search

: Pause

: Forward slow-motion

: Reverse slow-motion

: Audio Dubbing

BLANK SEARCH

VOLUME

2 0 . 12 . 01

17 : 3 0

6e : Audio Dubbing Pause

20 : 21 : 25

5 Displays the sound input for Audio Dubbing.

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

(੬ pg. 66, 67)

6 Displays the date/time.

(੬ pg. 42, 43)

7 BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the

LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

(੬ pg. 18)

VOLUME : Displays the speaker volume.

Or displays the headphone

volume (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only).

(੬ pg. 21)

The level indicator moves.

8 Displays the time code.

(੬ pg. 42, 43)

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

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

1 Displays the type of file (IMAGE/E-CLIP/

D. SOUND).

2 Displays the directory and file names. (Appears

only when displaying still imges.)

(੬ pg. 28)

3 Displays the date. (Appears only when

100-0010

IMAGE

displaying still imges.)

(੬ pg. 28)

4 Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or

the viewfinder.

(੬ pg. 18)

The level indicator moves.

5 Displays the total number of stored files.

(੬ pg. 28)

6 Displays the index number of the file. (੬ pg. 28)

BR I GHT

10 / 24

20.12.01

EN91

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. 12)

Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power

Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and the VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVX88/

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION TAB

DVX77 only) is set to “VIDEO”.

(੬ pg. 16)

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

cleaning cassette. (੬ pg. 94)

HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED USE

CLEANING CASSETTE

Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait

more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.

CONDENSATION

OPERATION PAUSED

PLEASE WAIT

Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or

SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “ ” or

TAPE!

“

” and the VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only) is set to

“VIDEO”.

Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.

Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.

(੬ pg. 77)

TAPE END

DIFFERENT

FORMATTED TAPE

●Appears when the date/time is not set.

(੬ pg. 11)

SET DATE/TIME!

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

previously set date/time is erased. (੬ pg. 11)

Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.

(੬ pg. 66)

A. DUB ERROR!

<CANNOT DUB

ON A LP RECORDED

TAPE>

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

mode.

(੬ pg. 66)

●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit

audio.

(੬ pg. 66)

<CANNOT DUB

ON A 16BIT

●Appears if A. DUB (e) on the remote control is pressed when the erase

RECORDING>

protection tab is set to “SAVE”.

(੬ pg. 66)

<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION TAB>

●Appears if Audio Dubbing using Digital Sound Effects is attempted

when a memory card is not loaded.

(੬ pg. 67)

Appears when the memory card’s memory is full and shooting is not

possible.

MEMORY IS FULL

INSERT ERROR!

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

(੬ pg. 68)

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

INDEX Indications (cont.)

Indications

Function

INSERT ERROR!

<CANNOT EDIT

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

mode.

(੬ pg. 68)

ON A LP RECORDED

TAPE>

●Appears if INSERT (w) on the remote control is pressed when the erase

protection tab is set to “SAVE”.

(੬ pg. 68)

<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION TAB>

●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.

– when the memory card is not formatted.

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

COPYING FAILED

(੬ pg. 60, 61)

●Appears in the following cases when dubbing still images or sound

effects stored in the memory card to a tape:

– when condensation occurs.

– when no tape is loaded.

– when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.

– when a tape in another format is loaded.

– when the tape ends.

(੬ pg. 59)

Appears if a memory card is not loaded when SNAPSHOT is pressed

while the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and the VIDEO/DSC

MEMORY CARD!

Switch is set to “

”.

(੬ pg. 26)

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

corrupt, or it has not been initialised. Initialise the memory card.

(੬ pg. 36)

PLEASE

FORMAT

●

Appears when the Power Switch is set to “

” and the VIDEO/DSC

Switch is set to “ ” if there are no image files stored in the memory card.

●Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the memory card when

the video clip mode is engaged by pressing the SELECT button.

NO FILES STORED

●Appears after a memory card is initialised.

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

sound effect mode is engaged by pressing the SELECT button or

D.SOUND PLAY is pressed during video recording.

NO SOUND FILES

Unsupported file!

Appears when a file in a format other than MP3 for digital sound or DCF

for image is selected.

The error indications (E01 — E06) show what type of malfunction has

occured. 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 — E06

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD

MODE REMOVE AND

REATTACH BATTERY

Appears when the camcorder takes more than 60 seconds to 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 you attempt to shoot digital still images while a copy-

protected SD Memory Card is loaded.

CHECK CARD'S WRITE

PROTECTION SWITCH

CAUTIONS

EN93

2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .

General Battery Precautions

If the remote control is not functioning even if it is

being operated correctly, the batteries are ex-

hausted. Replace them with fresh ones.

.... 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.

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.

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

to high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life.

1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 62.

.... 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.

2. Do not use any different size of batteries from those

specified.

3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction.

4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as

they can leak or explode.

NOTES:

6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.

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

charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging ............. 10°C to 35°C

Operation ........... 0°C to 40°C

Storage ............... –10°C to 30°C

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.

Battery Packs

●Recharging time is based on room temperature of

20°C .

The supplied battery pack is

a lithium-ion battery. Before

using the supplied battery

●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

Terminals

pack or an optional battery

pack, be sure to read the

following cautions:

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

1. To avoid hazards . . .

.... do not burn.

1. During use . . .

.... do not short-circuit the terminals.

.... do not modify or disassemble.

.... do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery

to overheat, explode or catch fire.

.... use only specified chargers.

.... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded

tapes automatically erases the previously

recorded video and audio signals.

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

.... do not load and unload the cassette

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all.

This slackens the tape and can result in damage.

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

the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes . . .

.... 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.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

.... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

.... near a television set.

Memory Cards

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten-

nas, etc.).

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

or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

To properly use and store your memory cards, be

sure to read the following cautions:

1. During use . . .

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

MultiMediaCard mark.

.... make sure the memory card is positioned

properly when inserting.

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

.... in places of over 50°C.

.... in places where humidity is extremely low

(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

.... in direct sunlight.

.... in a closed car in summer.

.... near a heater.

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.

2. While the memory card is being accessed (during

recording, playback, deletion, initialisation, etc.) . . .

.... never unload the memory card and never turn

off the camcorder.

3. Store memory cards . . .

.... 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).

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 . . .

.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

.... swing the soft camera case excessively when

the camcorder is inside it.

5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

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, the Head Clog Warning

indicator “ ” appears.

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

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.

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.

.... 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.

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.

EN95

How To Handle A CD-ROM

•Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface

(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write

anything or put a sticker on either the front or

back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently

wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre

hole using a circular motion.

•Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning

spray.

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

surface.

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

humid environment. Keep it away from direct

sunlight.

About moisture condensation . . .

● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid

into a glass will cause drops of water to form

on the glass’ outer surface. This same

phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a

camcorder when it is moved from a cool

place to a warm place, after heating a cold

room, under extremely humid conditions or

in a place directly 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 function-

ing 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.

TERMS

AC Adapter .............................................੬ pg. 8, 9

Analogue Input ................................... ੬ pg. 42, 57

Audio Dubbing .........................................੬ pg. 66

Auto Date .................................................੬ pg. 41

Auto Focus................................................ ੬ pg. 51

Auto Playback...........................................੬ pg. 28

Auto Shut off ....................................... ੬ pg. 18, 27

Fade-In/Out ........................................ ੬ pg. 48, 49

Fast-Forward The Tape ..............................੬ pg. 21

Flash ...................................................੬ pg. 54, 55

Frame-By-Frame Playback .................. ੬ pg. 21, 64

Gain Up.................................................... ੬ pg. 39

Grip Adjustment........................................੬ pg. 10

Backlight Compensation ........................... ੬ pg. 52

Battery Low...............................................੬ pg. 91

Battery Pack ...................................... ੬ pg. 8, 9, 93

Beep .........................................................੬ pg. 40

Blank Search .............................................੬ pg. 24

Brighten The LCD Monitor ........................ ੬ pg. 18

Icons ................................................. ੬ pg. 39 – 41

Image Size Mode ......................................੬ pg. 15

Index Playback .........................................੬ pg. 30

Index Screen .............................................੬ pg. 29

Initialise A Memory Card ..........................੬ pg. 36

Insert Editing .............................................੬ pg. 68

Iris ............................................................ ੬ pg. 52

Iris Lock .................................................... ੬ pg. 52

Channels (Left/Right) ................................. ੬ pg. 44

Charge The Battery Pack ............................. ੬ pg. 8

Cinema .....................................................੬ pg. 40

Classic Film .............................................. ੬ pg. 47

Clean The Camcorder ............................... ੬ pg. 84

Connections........ ੬ pg. 8, 9, 22, 57, 58, 70, 74, 75

Journalistic Shooting ................................. ੬ pg. 19

Jump Playback .......................................... ੬ pg. 30

LCD monitor/Viewfinder

Indications...................................... ੬ pg. 88 – 92

Darken The LCD Monitor .........................੬ pg. 18

Date/Time Display ............................ ੬ pg. 41 – 43

Date/Time Settings .................................... ੬ pg. 11

Deleting Files ...................................... ੬ pg. 32, 33

Demonstration Mode ............................੬ pg. 6, 40

Digital Sound Effect ..................................੬ pg. 56

Digital Zoom ...................................... ੬ pg. 19, 39

DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser)..................... ੬ pg. 39

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ...... ੬ pg. 34, 35

Dubbing ........................................... ੬ pg. 57 – 61

Load A Tape .............................................. ੬ pg. 12

Manual Focus ...........................................੬ pg. 51

Memory Card...................................... ੬ pg. 14, 94

Menu Screen, CAMERA ............................੬ pg. 39

Menu Screen, DISPLAY ....................... ੬ pg. 41, 43

Menu Screen, DSC ....................................੬ pg. 41

Menu Screen, MANUAL ..................... ੬ pg. 39, 40

Menu Screen, MEMORY ..................... ੬ pg. 31, 43

Menu Screen, SYSTEM ...................... ੬ pg. 40 – 43

Menu Screen, VIDEO................................ ੬ pg. 42

Monotone .................................................੬ pg. 47

Motor Drive Mode ....................................੬ pg. 50

MultiMediaCard ..................................੬ pg. 14, 94

E-Mail Clip Recording ............................... ੬ pg. 61

Erase Protection ........................................੬ pg. 12

Exposure Control ......................................੬ pg. 52

Night-Scope .............................................. ੬ pg. 45

EN97

Picture Quality Mode................................੬ pg. 15

Picture Wipe/Dissolve ......................... ੬ pg. 48, 49

Playback Special Effects ............................੬ pg. 65

Playback Zoom .........................................੬ pg. 64

Power Switch Position ..............................੬ pg. 16

Printer .......................................................੬ pg. 75

Program AE With Special Effects .........੬ pg. 46, 47

Protecting Files .........................................੬ pg. 31

Provided Accessories .................................. ੬ pg. 5

Tally .................................................... ੬ pg. 18, 40

Tele Macro ................................................ ੬ pg. 39

Time Code .................................. ੬ pg. 20, 41 – 43

Tripod Mounting ....................................... ੬ pg. 10

Twilight .....................................................੬ pg. 47

Unload A Tape ..........................................੬ pg. 12

VIDEO/DSC Switch................................... ੬ pg. 16

Video Echo ...............................................੬ pg. 47

Viewfinder Adjustment ..............................੬ pg. 10

Random Assemble Editing ................. ੬ pg. 69 – 73

Record-Standby ........................................੬ pg. 18

Recording Mode ....................................... ੬ pg. 13

Red-Eye Reduction ....................................੬ pg. 54

Remote Control.........................................੬ pg. 62

Reset .........................................................੬ pg. 41

Rewind The Tape ......................................੬ pg. 21

White Balance ..........................................੬ pg. 53

Wide Mode ...............................................੬ pg. 40

Wind Cut .................................................. ੬ pg. 40

Wipe In/Out ........................................ ੬ pg. 48, 49

SD Memory Card ................................੬ pg. 14, 94

Self-Recording ..........................................੬ pg. 19

Sepia .........................................................੬ pg. 47

Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. ੬ pg. 69

Shuttle Search ...........................................੬ pg. 21

Shutter Speed ............................................੬ pg. 47

Slow-Motion Playback ..............................੬ pg. 64

Slow Shutter ..............................................੬ pg. 47

Snapshot .............................................੬ pg. 26, 50

Snapshot Mode ................................... ੬ pg. 26, 50

Snow ........................................................੬ pg. 47

Sound Mode ................................. ੬ pg. 39, 42, 44

Speaker Volume ........................................੬ pg. 21

Specifications ......................................੬ pg. 98, 99

Sports ........................................................੬ pg. 47

Spotlight ...................................................੬ pg. 47

Squeeze .................................................... ੬ pg. 40

Still Playback ............................................੬ pg. 21

Strobe .......................................................੬ pg. 47

Zooming ...................................................੬ pg. 19

SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

For General

Power supply

: DC 11.0 V

DC 7.2 V

(Using AC Adapter)

(Using battery pack)

Power consumption

LCD monitor off, viewfinder on

LCD monitor on, viewfinder off

: Approx. 4.4 W (GR-DVX88/DVX77), Approx. 4.0 W (GR-DVX44)

: Approx. 5.2 W (GR-DVX88/DVX77), Approx. 4.8 W (GR-DVX44)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

: 51 mm x 120 mm x 97 mm

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

Weight

: Approx. 500 g (GR-DVX88/DVX77)

Approx. 470 g (GR-DVX44)

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

Storage temperature

Pickup

: 0°C to 40°C

: 35% to 80%

: –20°C to 50°C

: 1/4" CCD

Lens

: F 1.8, f = 3.6 mm to 36 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens

: ø27 mm

: 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

: Electronic viewfinder with 0.44" colour LCD

: Monaural

Filter diameter

LCD monitor

Viewfinder

Speaker

For Digital Video Camera

Format

Signal format

: DV format (SD mode)

: PAL standard

Recording/Playback format

: Video: Digital component recording

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

48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)

Cassette

: Mini DV cassette

Tape speed

: 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 (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

Storage media

: SD Memroy Card/MultiMediaCard

Compression system

: Still image : JPEG (compatible)

Moving image : MPEG4 (compatible)

File size

Picture quality

: 2 modes (XGA: 1024 x 768 pixels/VGA: 640 x 480 pixels)

: 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

Approximate number of storable images

(with the provided memory card [8 MB], with Sound Effects pre-stored)

FINE

: 40 (VGA), 20 (XGA)

: 130 (VGA), 60 (XGA)

STANDARD

(with an optional memory card [16 MB])

FINE

STANDARD

(with an optional memory card [32 MB])

FINE

STANDARD

(with an optional memory card [64 MB])

FINE

STANDARD

: 100 (VGA), 40 (XGA)

: 290 (VGA), 140 (XGA)

: 210 (VGA), 90 (XGA)

: 610 (VGA), 290 (XGA)

: 430 (VGA), 190 (XGA)

: 1230 (VGA), 600 (XGA)

EN99

For Connectors

Video output

Audio output

Headphone output

(GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo

: Stereo

Input/output

(GR-DVX88 only)

Output

: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant

(GR-DVX77/DVX44 only)

AC Adapter AP-V10EG

Power requirement

Output

: AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz

: DC 11 V

, 1 A

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weight

: 59 mm x 31 mm x 84 mm

: Approx. 140 g (not including Power Cord)

Jack Box

For General

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weight

: 52 mm x 22 mm x 73 mm

: Approx. 35 g

For Connectors

USB (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

EDIT (GR-DVX88/DVX77 only)

: Type B

: ø3.5 mm, 2-pole

S-Video

Output

: Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

JLIP (GR-DVX44 only)

: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole

PC (DIGITAL PHOTO)

(GR-DVX44 only)

: ø2.5 mm, 3-pole

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

to change without notice.

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