Panasonic GR DX100 User Manual

ENGLISH  
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA  
CONTENTS  
AUTOMATIC  
GR-DX300  
GR-DX100  
GR-DX95  
GR-DX75  
DEMONSTRATION  
6
GETTING STARTED  
7 – 11  
TAPE  
RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
12 – 16  
17 – 24  
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MEMORY CARD  
RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
For Accessories:  
ADVANCED  
FEATURES  
25 – 44  
45 – 59  
REFERENCES  
INSTRUCTIONS  
LYT1119-001B  
EN  
Dear Customer,  
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and  
precautions (pgs. 3 and 4) to ensure safe use of this product.  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
WARNING:  
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.  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN  
OR MOISTURE.  
Use the JVC BN-V107U/V114U 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.)  
CAUTIONS:  
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user  
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified  
personnel.  
When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long  
period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect  
the power cord from AC outlet.  
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).  
NOTES:  
The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution  
are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.  
The rating information and safety caution of the AC  
Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.  
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.)  
CAUTION:  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,  
should be placed on the apparatus.  
To avoid electric shock or  
damage to the unit, first firmly  
insert the small end of the power  
cord into the AC Adapter until it  
is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end  
of the power cord into an AC outlet.  
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.  
IMPORTANT  
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.)  
Connection to the mains supply in the United  
Kingdom.  
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.  
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in  
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power  
point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved  
extension lead or consult your dealer.  
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical  
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace  
the fuse cover.  
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to  
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately,  
to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent  
connection to the mains supply.  
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug  
then follow the instructions given below:  
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal  
coded E or Green.  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord-  
ance with the following code:  
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black  
Brown to L (Live) or Red  
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal  
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:  
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.  
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.  
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.  
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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.  
Do not carry or hold the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor as this 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 the unit on top of the TV is not  
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.  
SOME DOS AND DONTS 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.  
DO  
DO  
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 manufacturers 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.  
DO  
DO  
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  
manufacturers 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!  
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only  
cassettes marked “  
and memory cards marked “  
or “  
can be used with this unit.  
Before recording an important scene . . .  
..... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark  
..... make sure you only use memory cards with the mark  
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or  
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..... remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.  
..... remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper  
permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal  
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)  
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
or  
AC Adapter AP-V11E or AP-V13E  
Battery Pack BN-V107U or  
BN-V107U-S  
S-Video/Audio/  
Video/Editing Cable  
Memory Card 8 MB  
(Already inserted in  
the camcorder)  
Power Cord  
Grip Belt  
(Already attached  
to the camcorder)  
Lens Cap  
(See below for  
attachment)  
Editing  
Extension Cable  
USB Cable  
Core Filter  
Tab  
AAA (R03)  
Battery x 2  
(for provided USB  
AAA (R03) Battery x 2  
(for remote control unit)  
Cable Adapter  
1
Cable pg. 6 for  
attachment)  
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2
+
Core Filter x 2  
(for provided S-Video/Audio/  
Video/Editing Cable and  
AC Adapters cord pg. 6  
for attachment)  
Remote  
Control Unit  
RM-V717U  
CD-ROM  
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 LENS CAP  
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.  
NOTE:  
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera.  
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HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER  
Attach the Core Filter(s) to the provided AC Adapters cord, S-Video/Audio/Video/Editing cable and USB cable. The  
Core Filter reduces interference.  
1 Release the  
stoppers on both  
ends of the Core  
Filter.  
2 1) Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between  
the cable plug and the Core Filter.  
If using the AC Adapters cord or USB cable, be sure to 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.  
2) Close the Core Filter until it clicks shut.  
For the AC Adapters cord and USB cable  
Stopper  
3 cm  
Wind  
once  
For the S-Video/Audio/Video/Editing cable  
3 cm  
When connecting cables, attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder.  
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION  
Automatic Demonstration takes place when  
DEMO MODEis set to ON(factory-preset).  
Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for  
about 3 minutes after the Power Switch @ is set to “ ” or “  
and no cassette is in the camcorder.  
Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the  
demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for  
more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.  
DEMO MODEremains ONeven if the camcorder power is  
turned off.  
To cancel Automatic Demonstration:  
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1. Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” while pressing down the  
Lock Button $ located on the switch and press MENU 4.  
The Menu Screen appears.  
Sub Menu  
2. Press + or 5 to select “  
SELECT/SET 3.  
(SYSTEM)and press  
SYSTEM  
3. Press + or 5 to select DEMO MODEand press  
DEMO MODE  
OFF  
ON  
SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears.  
4. Press + or 5 to select OFFand press SELECT/SET 3.  
5. Press + or 5 to select RETURN, and press  
SELECT/SET 3 twice. The normal screen appears.  
NOTE:  
If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on  
the LCD monitor or viewfinder.  
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Power  
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
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1Insert the terminal end of the battery pack into the  
battery pack mount y, then firmly push the end of the  
battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks  
into place as shown in the illustration.  
To DC  
connector  
2Set the Power Switch @ to OFF. Connect the AC  
Adapter to the camcorder, then connect the Power  
Cord to the AC Adapter.  
AC  
Adapter  
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3Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet. The Power  
lamp 0 on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging  
has started.  
To AC outlet  
4When the Power lamp 0 goes off, charging is  
finished. Unplug the Power Cord from the AC outlet.  
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.  
Battery pack  
To Detach The Battery Pack:  
While sliding BATT. RELEASE W up, detach it.  
ATTENTION  
Battery pack  
BN-V107U  
BN-V114U (optional)  
Charging time  
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.  
approx. 3 hrs.  
Before detaching the power source, make sure that the  
camcorders power is turned off. Failure to do so can  
result in a camcorder malfunction.  
Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.  
INFORMATION  
The extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of  
a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/Charger:  
USING THE BATTERY PACK  
VU-V840 KIT : BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15EK  
AC Power Adapter/Charger  
VU-V856 KIT : BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80EK  
AC Power Adapter/Charger  
Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK.  
Approximate recording time  
Battery pack  
LCD monitor on  
Viewfinder on  
Read the kit's instruction manual before using.  
Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC  
Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or  
BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply  
power directly to the camcorder.  
BN-V107U  
1 hr. 5 min.  
1 hr. 25 min.  
BN-V114U  
(optional)  
2 hrs. 10 min.  
5 hrs. 50 min.  
8 hrs. 20 min.  
2 hrs. 55 min.  
7 hrs. 50 min.  
11 hrs. 10 min.  
BN-V840U  
(optional)  
NOTES:  
If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack,  
remove it first.  
BN-V856U  
(optional)  
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 Power lamp 0 may not light.  
Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then try  
charging again.  
If a fully-charged batterys operation time remains  
extremely short, the battery is worn out. Please purchase  
a new one.  
USING AC POWER  
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder as shown in  
the following illustration.  
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage  
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.  
Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or  
Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or 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.  
Continued on next page.  
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GETTING STARTED  
Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally,  
it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in  
well-ventilated areas.  
Grip Adjustment  
1Separate the Velcro strip.  
The following operation stops charging:  
2Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the  
Set the Power Switch @ to “  
, “ ” or “ ”.  
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.  
Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.  
grip.  
3Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to  
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button ! and  
Power Switch @ and Power Zoom (SHUTTLE  
SEARCH) Ring #. Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to  
your preference.  
Detach the battery from the camcorder.  
This camcorder will be automatically turned off if its power  
is supplied from the AC adapter and about 5 minutes pass  
since it has entered into the recording standby mode with  
a cassette inserted. If, under those conditions, the battery  
is attached to the camcorder, its charging will start.  
Using the optional AA-V100EK AC Power Adapter/  
Charger, you can charge the BN-V107U/V114U battery  
pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used  
as an AC adapter.  
To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC  
Adapter near a radio.  
Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C  
and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for  
charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be  
incomplete.  
Charging time varies according to the ambient  
temperature and the status of the battery pack.  
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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.  
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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.  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
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.  
1Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” or “ ” while  
pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the  
switch.  
2Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for  
best viewability.  
3Slide the Dioptre Adjustment Control o until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
(If youre using a heating pad, make sure the battery  
pack does not come in direct contact with it.)  
PAUSE  
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.  
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GETTING STARTED  
Tripod Mounting  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject  
a cassette.  
CAUTION  
When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its  
legs to stabilise the camcorder. It is not advised to use  
small sized tripods. This may cause damage to the unit  
by falling over.  
1Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT E in the direction of  
the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until  
it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.  
Do not touch internal components.  
1To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the screw  
to the mounting socket p on the camcorder. Then  
tighten the screw clockwise. Some tripods are not  
equipped with studs.  
2Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HEREto  
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 batterys 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.  
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3Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks  
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 RECbefore  
loading it.  
Make sure the window  
side is facing out.  
Cassette holder  
E
Cassette holder  
cover  
Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH HEREto  
close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause your  
finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in injury or  
product damage.  
Approximate recording time  
Recording mode  
Tape  
SP  
LP  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
45 min.  
90 min.  
120 min.  
NOTES:  
The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power  
supply is attached.  
Continued on next page.  
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GETTING STARTED  
It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do  
not apply force.  
CAMERA D I SPLAY  
CAMERA D I SPLAY  
ON SCREEN  
DATE / T I ME  
T I ME CODE  
CLOCK  
LCD / TV  
AUTO  
There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder  
cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use 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.  
OFF  
25 . 12 . 03  
17 : 30  
CLOCK  
25 . 12 . 03  
17 : 30  
ADJ .  
ADJ .  
RETURN  
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.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automati-  
cally. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the  
cassette holder cover.  
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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.  
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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 14 for information about recording from  
the middle of a tape.  
Recording Mode Setting  
Set the tape recording mode depending on your  
preference.  
Date/Time Settings  
1Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” while pressing  
down the Lock Button $ located on the switch, and  
open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder  
fully. The Power lamp 0 lights and the camcorder is  
turned on.  
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but  
its display can be turned on or off during playback  
(pg. 34).  
1Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” while pressing  
down the Lock Button $ located on the switch, and  
open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder  
fully. The Power lamp 0 lights and the camcorder is  
turned on.  
2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears.  
3Press + or 5 to select “  
(CAMERA)and press  
SELECT/SET 3.  
4Press + or 5 to select REC MODEand press  
SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears. Select SP”  
or LPby pressing + or 5 and press SELECT/SET  
3. Press + or 5 to select RETURN, and press  
SELECT/SET 3 twice. The Menu Screen closes.  
Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing (pg. 40) are  
possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.  
• “LP(Long Play) is more economical, providing  
1.5 times the recording time.  
2Press MENU 4 to access the Menu Screen.  
3Press + or 5 to select “  
(CAMERA DISPLAY)”  
and press SELECT/SET 3.  
4Press + or 5 to select CLOCK ADJ.. Press  
SELECT/SET 3 and dayis highlighted. Press + or –  
5 to input the day. Press SELECT/SET 3. Repeat to  
input the month, year, hour and minute.  
Press + or 5 to select RETURN, and press  
SELECT/SET 3 twice. The Menu Screen closes.  
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.  
NOTES:  
Even if you select CLOCK ADJ., if the parameter is not  
highlighted the camcorders internal clock continues to  
operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/  
time parameter (day), the clock stops. When you finish  
setting the minute and press SELECT/SET 3, the date  
and time begin operation from the date and time you just  
set.  
pg. 49, Built-in Clocks Rechargeable Lithium Battery.  
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GETTING STARTED  
Loading A Memory Card  
Picture Quality/Image Size Setting  
The provided memory card is already inserted in the  
camcorder when you receive the camcorder.  
The Picture Quality/Image Size can be selected to best  
match your needs. Refer to the chart on page 18 for  
your selection.  
1Make sure the camcorders power is off.  
2Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD) 8.  
3Insert the memory card clipped edge first.  
1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to MEMORY,  
then set the Power Switch @ to “ ” while pressing  
down the Lock Button $ located on the switch. The  
Power lamp 0 lights and the camcorder turns on.  
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the  
label.  
2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears.  
4Close the card cover 8.  
3Press + or 5 to select “  
(DSC)and press  
SELECT/SET 3.  
To Unload A Memory Card:  
In step 3 push the memory card, which then comes out  
of the camcorder automatically. Pull it out and close the  
card cover 8.  
4Press + or 5 to select QUALITYand press  
SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears. Press + or –  
5 to select the desired mode and press SELECT/SET  
3.  
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5Press + or 5 to select IMAGE SIZEand press  
SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears. Press + or –  
5 to select the desired mode and press SELECT/SET  
3.  
Clipped edge  
Label  
6Press + or 5 to select RETURN, and press  
SELECT/SET 3 twice. The Menu Screen closes.  
Memory card  
NOTES:  
Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked “  
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or MultiMediaCards marked “  
.  
Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with  
this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card ,  
consult its manufacturer or dealer.  
Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to  
FORMAT the card. pg. 24.  
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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 recognize whether or not the card is  
installed.  
Display  
DSC  
QUAL I TY  
F I NE  
I MAGE S I ZE1024X768  
REC SELECT–  
RETURN  
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GETTING STARTED  
Basic Recording  
Perform the procedures listed below before continuing.  
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Power (pg. 7)  
Grip Adjustment (pg. 8)  
Viewfinder Adjustment (pg. 8)  
Load A Cassette (pg. 9)  
Recording Mode Setting (pg. 10)  
1Remove the lens cap.  
During shooting  
Pull on bottom end Q of LCD monitor to open and set  
the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to VIDEO.  
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180°  
90°  
2Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” or “ ” while  
pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the  
switch.  
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Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Open the  
LCD monitor fully.  
Shooting while using the viewfinder: Pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
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The Power lamp 0 lights and the camcorder enters  
the Record-Standby mode. PAUSE8 is displayed.  
The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD  
monitor and the viewfinder. See PRIORITYin the  
SYSTEM Menu (pg. 34).  
Display  
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h
25m  
1h30m  
(Now calculating)  
1h30m  
1h29m  
3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button !. “  
4, 8 appears and the tally lamp ^ lights while  
recording is in progress.  
Tape remaining time  
indicator (Approximate)  
0h03m  
0h02m  
0h01m  
0h00m  
To Stop Recording, press the Recording Start/Stop  
Button !. The camcorder re-enters the Record-  
Standby mode.  
(Blinking)  
(Blinking)  
(Blinking)  
To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display  
..... press MONITOR BRIGHT + or 5 until the bright  
level indicator o on the display moves and the  
appropriate brightness is reached.  
It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the  
viewfinder. Pull out the viewfinder, set PRIORITYin  
the SYSTEM Menu to FINDER(pg. 34) and  
adjust as described above.  
NOTES:  
If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the  
camcorders 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”  
(pg. 14).  
To turn the tally lamp ^ or beep sounds off,  
pg. 34.  
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.  
Black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue)  
may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder (pg. 47).  
When the Recording Start/Stop button ! is pressed, it  
may take a few seconds before actual recording starts.  
4 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 ENDappears when the tape reaches its end, and  
the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for  
5 minutes. TAPE ENDalso appears when a cassette at  
its end is loaded.  
EN  
12  
TAPE RECORDING  
Journalistic Shooting  
Zooming  
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).  
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous  
change in image magnification.  
Zoom In  
Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring #  
clockwise.  
Zoom Out  
Self-Recording  
Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring #  
counterclockwise.  
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.  
The further you turn the Power Zoom Ring # the  
quicker the zoom action.  
NOTES:  
Operation Mode  
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this  
case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the  
focus by using the manual focus (pg. 30), then zoom  
in or out in Record mode.  
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to  
your preference using the Power Switch @ and VIDEO/  
MEMORY Switch t.  
Zooming is possible to a maximum of 500X (GR-DX300/  
DX100) or 700X (GR-DX95/DX75), or it can be switched  
to 10X (GR-DX300/DX100) or 16X (GR-DX95/DX75)  
magnification using the optical zoom (pg. 32).  
Zoom magnification of over 10X (GR-DX300/DX100) or  
16X (GR-DX95/DX75) 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 when the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch t is set to MEMORY(VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch Position).  
Power Switch Position  
:
Allows you to set various recording functions using the  
Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full  
Auto recording, try this mode.  
(Full Auto):  
Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual  
adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.  
Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject)  
is possible when the Power Zoom Ring # is turned all  
the way clockwise. Also see TELE MACROin the Menu  
Screen on page 33.  
OFF:  
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.  
PLAY:  
t
Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.  
Allows you to access data stored on the memory card  
or to transfer still/moving images stored on the  
memory card to a computer.  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position  
VIDEO:  
#
@
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape.  
If REC SELECTis set to “  
Menu Screen, still images are recorded on the  
memory card as well.  
/
in the DSC  
Zoom magnification over 10X (GR-DX300/DX100) or  
16X (GR-DX95/DX75) is available (pg. 13, 32).  
MEMORY:  
Allows you to record on a memory card or access data  
stored on a memory card.  
Power-Linked Operation  
When the Power Switch @ is set to “ ” or “ ”, you can  
also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD  
monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder.  
EN  
13  
TAPE RECORDING  
Time Code  
Normal Playback  
1Load a tape (pg. 9).  
2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to VIDEO,  
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.  
then set the Power Switch @ to “  
while pressing  
down the Lock Button $ located on the switch. To start  
playback, press 4/6 !.  
To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback), press  
4/6 !.  
To stop playback, press 5 7.  
Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring #  
counterclockwise (2) and release to rewind, or  
clockwise (3) and release to fast-forward the tape  
during Stop mode.  
High-speed picture search (Shuttle Search) is  
possible by turning the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring #  
counterclockwise (2) or clockwise (3) during  
playback (holding the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring #  
continues search until released).  
Press the Zoom Button T Y on the remote control to  
zoom in (up to 44X*/50X**), or W T to zoom out. You  
can also magnify a particular part of an image  
(pg. 39).  
* GR-DX95/DX75 only  
**GR-DX300/DX100 only  
To perform Random Assemble Editing (pg. 41 43),  
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 TAPEin 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.  
At any time, pressing 4/6 ! resumes normal  
playback.  
Slow-Motion Playback/Playback Special Effects/  
Playback Zoom:  
Available only with the remote control (pg. 39)  
Display  
To Control The Speaker Volume:  
..... press VOL. + e to turn up the volume, or w to  
turn down the volume.  
Minutes  
Seconds  
Frames  
ATTENTION  
(25 frames = 1 second)  
12 : 34 : 24  
During Shuttle Search, parts  
of the picture may not be  
clearly visible, particularly on  
the left side of the screen.  
Frames are not displayed  
during recording.  
RECORDING FROM THE MIDDLE OF A TAPE  
1Play back a tape or use Blank Search (pg. 15) to  
find the spot at which you want to start recording, then  
engage the Still Playback mode (pg. 14, Normal  
Playback).  
2Set 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 CODEis  
set to ON(pg. 35).  
EN  
14  
TAPE RECORDING  
TAPE PLAYBACK  
Blank Search  
Helps you find where you should start recording in the  
middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption  
(pg. 14).  
1Load a tape (pg. 9).  
2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to VIDEO,  
then set the Power Switch @ to “  
while pressing  
down the Lock Button $ located on the switch.  
3Press BLANK SEARCH r.  
Speaker  
• “BLANK SEARCHU appears and the camcorder  
automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search,  
then stops at the spot which is about  
@
w e  
3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the  
detected blank portion.  
To cancel Blank Search midway . . .  
..... press 5 7.  
t
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.  
#
!
Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING  
REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTEhas appeared  
with the tape.  
7
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.  
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,  
viewfinder or on a connected TV (pg. 16).  
You can also view the playback picture on the LCD  
monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the  
camera body.  
r
LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:  
When power is supplied from a battery: the “  
pack remaining power indicator is displayed.  
When power is supplied from an AC outlet: “  
not appear.  
battery  
does  
When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the  
sound is not heard from the speaker.  
If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes,  
the camcorders Stop mode is automatically engaged.  
When 4/6 ! is pressed to engage still playback, the  
image may not pause immediately while the camcorder  
stabilises the still image.  
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@
EN  
15  
TAPE PLAYBACK  
Connections  
1Make sure all units are turned off.  
2Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown  
in the illustration.  
If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.  
If not . . . go to step 4.  
Connector  
cover*  
3Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to  
To S/AV &  
your VCRs instruction manual.  
4Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
5Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV  
S-Video/Audio/Video/Editing  
cable (provided)  
to its VIDEO mode.  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV . . .  
Not  
To AUDIO**, VIDEO***  
Date/Time  
connected  
and  
-IN connectors  
..... set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFFin the  
Menu Screen (pg. 34, 36).  
Or, press DISPLAY U on the remote control to  
turn on/off the date indication.  
Time Code  
..... set TIME CODEto ONor OFFin the Menu  
Screen (pg. 35, 36).  
Y/C/CVBS”  
video out  
select switch  
If your VCR has the SCART  
connector, use the provided  
cable adapter.  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
..... set ON SCREENto LCD, LCD/TVor OFFin  
the Menu Screen (pg. 34, 36).  
To TV or VCR  
TV  
VCR  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the  
power supply instead of the battery pack (pg. 7).  
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as  
required:  
*
When connecting the cables, open this cover.  
** The audio connection is not required for watching still  
images only.  
***Connect when the S-Video connection is not used.  
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.  
To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder  
without inserting a tape or memory card, set the  
camcorders Power Switch @ to “ ” or “ ”, then set  
your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
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.  
If no image is displayed or no sound is heard from the TV,  
set S/AV INPUTto OFFin the Menu Screen  
(pg. 35).  
While the S-Video/Audio/Video/Editing cable is connected  
to the S/AV connector &, sound cannot be heard from  
the speaker.  
EN  
16  
TAPE PLAYBACK  
Basic Shooting (Snapshot)  
t
You can use your camcorder as a digital still camera for  
taking snapshots.  
Perform the procedures listed below before continuing.  
Power (pg. 7)  
Grip Adjustment (pg. 8)  
Viewfinder Adjustment (pg. 8)  
Loading A Memory Card (pg. 11)  
Picture Quality/Image Size Setting (pg. 11)  
$
9
@
1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to MEMORY,  
then set the Power Switch @ to “ ” or “ ” while  
pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the  
switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
Image Size pg. 11  
2Press SNAPSHOT 9. PHOTOQ appears while  
Shooting icon pg. 54, 55  
Card icon pg. 54, 55  
the snapshot is being taken.  
The image is recorded on the memory card.  
Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with  
no frame.  
1024  
15  
Remaining number of shots  
pg. 54, 55  
(Approximate Number of  
Storable Images pg. 18)  
To Delete Unwanted Still Images . . .  
..... when unwanted still images are stored in the  
memory card or its memory is full, refer to  
Deleting Files(pg. 20) and delete unwanted  
still images.  
Picture Quality pg. 11  
Display  
To Remove The Shutter Sound . . .  
..... when you do not want to hear the shutter sound,  
set BEEPto OFFin the Menu Screen  
(pg. 34). The sound is no longer heard from the  
speaker.  
NOTES:  
To Protect Valuable Files (available only for SD  
Memory Card) . . .  
Even if DISis set to ON(pg. 33), the Stabiliser will  
be disabled.  
If Snapshot recording is not possible, PHOTOQ blinks  
when SNAPSHOT 9 is pressed.  
If Programme AE with special effects (pg. 27) is  
engaged, certain modes of Programme AE with special  
effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a  
case, the icon blinks.  
Write/erase  
protection tab  
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,  
close the LCD monitor and re-open it. When using the  
viewfinder, push back it in and pull it out again.  
The Motor Drive mode (pg. 29) is disabled when the  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to MEMORY.  
When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector &, the  
shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is  
recorded onto the tape.  
.....slide the write/erase protection tab on the side  
of the memory card in the direction of LOCK.  
This prevents the memory card from being  
recorded over. To record on this memory card,  
slide the tab back to the position opposite to  
LOCKbefore loading it.  
Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design rule for  
Camera File system). They do not have any compatibility  
with devices which are not compliant to DCF.  
EN  
17  
MEMORY CARD RECORDING  
Approximate Number of Storable Images  
Normal Playback  
: SD Memory Card  
: MultiMediaCard  
1Load a memory card (pg. 11).  
2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to MEMORY,  
<GR-DX95/DX75>  
then set the Power Switch @ to “  
down the Lock Button $.  
A stored file is displayed.  
while pressing  
Image Size/  
Picture  
Memory Card  
8MB**  
20  
16MB*** 32MB*** 64MB***  
Quality  
3Select the type of file as necessary (IMAGE or  
45  
48  
95  
1024 x 768/  
FINE  
E-MAIL CLIP):  
190  
605  
24  
100  
310  
320  
205  
215  
625  
645  
Press SELECT/SET 3. Press + or 5 to select the  
type of file, then press SELECT/SET 3 again.  
65  
145  
160  
95  
1024 x 768/  
STANDARD  
4IMAGE: Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring #  
clockwise (3) to display the next image, or  
counterclockwise (2) to display the previous image.  
E-MAIL CLIP: Press 4/6 ! to view video clips. To  
stop video clip playback, press 5 7.  
75  
45  
640 x 480/  
FINE  
405  
55  
105  
295  
320  
160  
190  
640 x 480/  
STANDARD  
1215  
To Magnify The Stored Images  
Press the Zoom Button T Y on the remote control to  
zoom in (up to 44X*/50X**), or W T to zoom out. You  
can also magnify a particular part of an image  
(pg. 39).  
<GR-DX300/DX100>  
Image Size/  
Picture  
Quality  
Memory Card  
16MB*** 32MB*** 64MB***  
By pressing 4/6 !, INDEX 1, INFO 6 or turning  
the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring  
2
/
3
# magnifica-  
8MB**  
tion is cancelled.  
8
10  
28  
34  
13  
16  
45  
50  
21  
25  
65  
75  
47  
55  
160  
190  
19  
21  
41  
42  
1600 x 1200/  
FINE  
80  
275  
125  
425  
200  
640  
425  
1285  
* GR-DX95/DX75 only.  
** GR-DX300/DX100 only.  
60  
130  
135  
60  
1600 x 1200/  
STANDARD  
To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display  
See To Adjust The Brightness Of The Displayon  
page 12.  
65  
29  
1280 x 960/  
FINE  
32  
60  
NOTES:  
95  
205  
215  
95  
Pressing INFO 6 gives you details on the displayed file  
1280 x 960/  
STANDARD  
(pg. 19, Viewing File Information).  
105  
47  
You can also overview several files at a time  
(pg. 19, Index Playback).  
1024 x 768/  
FINE  
You can turn off the on-screen playback display  
(pg. 19, Removing On-Screen Display).  
Images shot in a file size that is not compatible with this  
camcorder will be displayed as reduced-size thumbnail  
images. These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to  
a PC.  
50  
100  
310  
320  
205  
215  
625  
645  
145  
160  
95  
1024 x 768/  
STANDARD  
640 x 480/  
FINE  
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.  
105  
295  
320  
640 x 480/  
STANDARD  
[For Normal Playback: IMAGE]  
To display the  
next image  
To display the  
previous image  
** SD Memory Card (8 MB) [ provided with GR-DX300/  
DX100.  
MultiMediaCard (8 MB) [ provided with GR-DX95/  
DX75.  
*** Optional  
100 - 0010  
100 - 0011  
NOTE:  
The number of storable images depends on the selected  
picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in  
the images and the type of memory card being used.  
Display  
[For Auto Playback: IMAGE]  
EN  
18  
MEMORY CARD RECORDING  
MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK  
Viewing File Information  
t
You can get the relevant file information by pressing the  
INFO button 6 during normal playback or Index  
playback.  
1
6
$
@
#
!
Info Screen: IMAGE  
FOLDER  
F I LE  
DATE  
:
100JVCGR  
: DVC00010  
:
:
27 . 10 . 03  
1024X768  
3
S I ZE  
7
QUAL I TY : F I NE  
PROTECT : OFF  
4 5  
FOLDER : Folder name (pg. 24)  
Auto Playback  
FILE  
: File name (pg. 24)  
: Date the file was made  
: Image size (pg. 11)  
DATE  
SIZE  
QUALITY  
TIME  
You can run through all the images stored on memory  
automatically.  
:
Picture quality (IMAGE files only  
pg. 11)  
1Perform steps 1 through 3 of Normal Playback.  
: Playback time  
Make sure an IMAGE file is displayed (pg. 18).  
(E-MAIL CLIP files only  
pg. 22)  
PROTECT : When set to ON, the file is protected from  
2Press 4/6 !.  
accidental erasure (pg. 20).  
If you turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring #  
counterclockwise (2) during Auto Playback, images  
are displayed in descending order.  
If you turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring # clockwise  
3) during Auto Playback, images are displayed in  
Press INFO 6 again to close the Info Screen.  
NOTE:  
With images shot with another device or processed on a  
(
PC, QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.  
ascending order.  
3To end Auto Playback, press 5 7.  
Removing On-Screen Display  
NOTE:  
1Perform steps 1 through 3 of Normal Playback.  
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.  
Make sure an IMAGE file is displayed (pg. 18).  
2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. Press +  
or 5 to select DISPLAY, then press SELECT/SET  
3.  
3Press + or 5 to select OFF, then press  
Index Playback  
SELECT/SET 3. The operation mode indicator, folder/  
file number indicator and battery indicator (  
disappear.  
)
You can view several different files stored on the  
memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes  
it easy to locate a particular file you want.  
To display the indicators again, select ONin step 3.  
1Perform steps 1 through 3 of Normal Playback”  
(pg. 18).  
Operation  
mode indicator  
Folder and file  
number indicator  
2Press INDEX 1. The Index Screen appears.  
3Press + or 5 to move the frame to the desired file.  
100 - 0010  
Playback Screen  
Turning the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring # clockwise  
(
(
3) displays the next page and counterclockwise  
2) displays the previous page.  
Pressing INFO 6 gives you details on the currently  
selected file (Viewing File Information).  
4Press SELECT/SET 3. The selected file is  
Battery indicator  
displayed.  
Index  
Screen  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Selected image  
Index number  
EN  
19  
MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK  
Protecting Files  
Deleting Files  
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure  
of files.  
Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a  
time or all at once.  
1Perform steps 1 through 3 of Normal Playback”  
1Perform steps 1 through 3 of Normal Playback”  
(pg. 18).  
(pg. 18).  
2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. Press + 2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. Press +  
or 5 to select PROTECT, then press SELECT/SET  
3.  
or 5 to select DELETE, then press SELECT/SET  
3.  
3Press + or 5 to select the desired mode.  
3Press + or 5 to select the desired mode.  
CURRENT : Protects the currently displayed file.  
PROT.ALL : Protects all files stored on the memory  
card.  
CURRENT : Deletes the currently displayed file.  
ALL  
: Deletes all files stored on the memory  
card.  
4Press SELECT/SET 3. The PROTECT Screen  
4Press SELECT/SET 3. The DELETE Screen  
appears.  
appears.  
If you selected CURRENTin step 3, turn the  
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring # counterclockwise (2  
or clockwise (3) to select the desired file.  
If you selected CURRENTin step 3, turn the  
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring # counterclockwise (2  
or clockwise (3) to select the desired file.  
)
)
5Press + or 5 to select EXECUTEand press  
5Press + or 5 to select EXECUTEand press  
SELECT/SET 3.  
SELECT/SET 3.  
To cancel protection, select RETURN.  
If the “  
mark appears, the selected file is  
protected and cannot be deleted (Protecting  
Files).  
To cancel deletion, select RETURN.  
NOTES:  
If the “  
mark appears, the currently displayed file is  
protected.  
NOTES:  
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.  
Protected files (Protecting Files) cannot be deleted  
with the above operation. To delete them, remove  
protection first.  
TO REMOVE PROTECTION  
Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check  
files before deleting.  
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 and 2  
above.  
CAUTION  
3Press + or 5 to select the desired mode.  
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. (pg. 24)  
CURRENT : Removes protection from the currently  
displayed file.  
CANC.ALL : Removes protection from all files stored  
on the memory card.  
4Press SELECT/SET 3. The PROTECT Screen  
appears.  
Display  
If you selected CURRENT, turn the SHUTTLE  
SEARCH Ring # counterclockwise (2) or clockwise  
Menu Screen:  
IMAGE  
MENU  
(
3) to select the desired file.  
PROTECT  
DELETE  
DPOF  
5Press + or 5 to select EXECUTEand press  
NO . RESET  
FORMAT  
D I SPLAY  
SELECT/SET 3.  
To cancel selection, select RETURN.  
END  
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ADVANCED FEATURES  
3Press + or 5 to select desired image and press  
NAVIGATION Function  
SELECT/SET 3.  
The NAVIGATION Function helps you check tape  
contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card.  
• “NAVIGATION SEARCHappears blinking and the  
camcorder starts searching the tape for the relevant  
point of the selected thumbnail image.  
TO MAKE THUMBNAIL IMAGES  
DURING TAPE RECORDING  
To cancel NAVIGATION Search midway . . .  
..... press 4/6 ! or 5 7, or turn the SHUTTLE  
SEARCH Ring #.  
1Load a memory card (pg. 11) and cassette  
(pg. 9). Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to  
VIDEO, then set the Power Switch @ to “ ” while  
pressing down the Lock Button $.  
TO ADD THUMBNAIL IMAGES DURING TAPE  
PLAYBACK  
2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. Press +  
1Perform step 1 of TO FIND SCENES ON TAPE  
USING THUMBNAIL IMAGES (NAVIGATION  
SEARCH).  
or 5 to select “  
(CAMERA)and press SELECT/  
SET 3.  
3Press + or 5 to select NAVIGATIONand press  
SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears. Select the  
desired mode by pressing + or 5.  
MANUAL: The camcorder makes a thumbnail image  
only when NAVI STORE 2 is pressed after a recording  
is finished (factory preset).  
2Press 4/6 ! to start tape playback.  
3Press NAVI STORE 2 at the desired point.  
• “  
5 appears and the image of the point where  
NAVI STORE 2 is pressed is stored on the memory  
card as a thumbnail image.  
Modes other than MANUAL: “  
1 is displayed  
TO DELETE THUMBNAIL IMAGES  
and the camcorder always makes a thumbnail image  
when the recording time is over the selected period of  
time.  
1Load a memory card (pg. 11). Set the VIDEO/  
MEMORY Switch t to VIDEO, then set the Power  
Press SELECT/SET 3.  
Switch @ to “  
Button $.  
while pressing down the Lock  
4Press + or 5 to select “  
RETURNand press  
SELECT/SET 3 twice. The Menu Screen closes.  
2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. Press +  
or 5 to select “  
(VIDEO)and press SELECT/  
SET 3. Press + or 5 to select NAVI.DEL.and  
5Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ! to start  
tape recording.  
press SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears.  
6Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ! to stop  
3By pressing + or 5 . . .  
tape recording.  
..... select IMAGE SEL.to delete the currently  
displayed thumbnail image.  
If MANUALis selected in step 3, press NAVI STORE  
2.  
..... select TAPE SEL.to delete all thumbnail images  
for the tape which contains the currently displayed  
image.  
..... select ALL.to delete all thumbnail images stored  
on the memory card at once.  
Then, press SELECT/SET 3. The NAVIGATION  
screen appears.  
• “  
5 appears and the image of the point where  
recording is started is stored on the memory card as a  
thumbnail image.  
NOTE:  
The remaining number of storable thumbnail images also  
appears on the screen when it reaches 10 or less. If REC  
SELECTis set to “  
the number shows how many 640 x 480 pixel images can  
be stored.  
/
in the Menu Screen,  
4Press + or 5 to select EXECUTE, then press  
SELECT/SET 3.  
To cancel deletion, select RETURN. Turn the  
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring # clockwise (3) to  
display the next image, or counterclockwise (2) to  
display the previous image.  
TO FIND SCENES ON TAPE USING THUMBNAIL  
IMAGES (NAVIGATION SEARCH)  
Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during tape  
playback.  
1Load a memory card (pg. 11) and cassette  
(pg. 9). Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to  
VIDEO, then set the Power Switch @ to “  
pressing down the Lock Button $.  
while  
NOTE:  
Once images are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check  
images before deleting.  
2Press NAVI 1. The loaded tapes NAVIGATION  
thumbnail image screen appears.  
Continued on next page.  
Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring # clockwise (3  
to display the next page, or counterclockwise (2) to  
)
display the previous page.  
EN  
21  
ADVANCED FEATURES  
TO MAKE VIDEO CLIPS FROM RECORDED  
VIDEO FOOTAGE  
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. (pg. 24)  
1Load a memory card (pg. 11) and cassette  
(pg. 9). Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to  
VIDEO, then set the Power Switch @ to “  
while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the  
switch.  
2Press 4/6 ! to start tape playback.  
IMPORTANT  
3Press E-MAIL 6. E-CLIPappears and the  
camcorder enters the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby  
mode.  
Be sure to always use the same tape and memory  
card together as they were during recording;  
otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognize Tape and  
Memory Card IDs to perform NAVIGATION function  
properly.  
Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are  
loaded when the following messages appear: NO ID  
ON TAPE OR CARD, UNABLE TO USE NAVIGA-  
TION, THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT COMPAT-  
IBLE.  
4Press SNAPSHOT 9 to start E-Mail Clip Recording.  
5Press SNAPSHOT 9 to stop E-Mail Clip Recording.  
COMPLETEDis displayed, then the camcorder re-  
enters the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode.  
6Press E-MAIL 6 to end E-Mail Clip Recording. The  
normal screen reappears.  
To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording . . .  
..... after step 3, press E-MAIL 6 again or press 5 7  
to stop tape playback.  
If you change the memory card while shooting on one  
tape, two memory cards will share the tapes  
thumbnail images. We recommend that you use one  
memory card for one tape.  
NAVIGATION Search does not work if the current  
position is at a blank portion on the tape. Also, do not  
leave a blank portion partway through the tape when  
shooting; otherwise, NAVIGATION function does not  
work properly.  
Before shooting newly over a recorded tape, be sure  
to delete all thumbnail images of the previous  
recording from the relevant memory card.  
If you copy thumbnail images from one memory card  
to another via a PC, NAVIGATION Search does not  
work with the copied memory card.  
To view video clips stored on a memory card . . .  
..... pg. 18.  
NOTES:  
Video clips are stored in 160 x 120-pixel format.  
Playback operation cannot be performed during E-Mail  
Clip Recording.  
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 made with this camcorder are  
MPEG4 compliant, however, some MPEG4 files made  
with other devices may not be played back with this  
camcorder.  
E-Mail Clip Recording  
240 x 176 size video clip files made with other devices  
or video clip files that are longer than 3 minutes cannot  
be played back with this camcorder. UNSUPPORTED  
FILE!is displayed.  
You can make video clips from real-time camera image  
or recorded video footage and store them in a memory  
card as files which can be conveniently sent via e-mail.  
You can delete unwanted video clips (pg. 20,  
Deleting Files) or protect important ones from  
accidental erasure (pg. 20, Protecting Files).  
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 on the memory  
card.  
You can also view video clips on your PC by using  
Windows® Media Player. Refer to the instructions of the  
PC and software.  
TO MAKE VIDEO CLIPS FROM REAL-TIME  
CAMERA IMAGE  
1Load a memory card (pg. 11). Set the VIDEO/  
MEMORY Switch t to MEMORY, then set the Power  
Switch @ to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock  
button $ located on the switch.  
2Press E-MAIL 6. E-CLIPappears and the  
camcorder enters the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby  
mode.  
Approximate recording time  
<GR-DX95/DX75>  
3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ! to start  
E-Mail Clip Recording.  
4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ! to stop  
E-Mail Clip Recording. COMPLETEDis displayed,  
then the camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-  
Standby mode.  
MultiMediaCard (8MB)  
8 min.  
7 min.  
<GR-DX300/DX100>  
SD Memory Card (8MB)  
5Press E-MAIL 6 to end E-Mail Clip Recording. The  
normal screen reappears.  
Approximate maximum recording time per video clip is  
3 minutes.  
To view video clips stored on a memory card . . .  
..... pg. 18.  
EN  
ADVANCED FEATURES  
22  
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A  
Tape To A Memory Card  
Setting Print Information  
(DPOF Setting)  
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory  
card.  
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.  
1Load a memory card (pg. 11) and cassette  
(pg. 9).  
2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to VIDEO,  
then set the Power Switch @ to “  
down the Lock Button $.  
while pressing  
3Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. Press +  
or 5 to select “  
3.  
VIDEOand press SELECT/SET  
TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES  
(ONE PRINT FOR EACH)  
4Press + or 5 to select “  
COPYand  
1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch t to MEMORY,  
press SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears. Press  
+ or 5 to select ONand press SELECT/SET 3.  
Selection is complete.  
then set the Power Switch @ to “  
, while pressing  
down the Lock Button $ located on the switch.  
Make sure an IMAGE file is displayed (pg. 18,  
5Press + or 5 to select RETURNand press  
SELECT/SET 3 twice. The normal playback screen  
reappears.  
Normal Playback).  
2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears.  
6To select a video image to be dubbed, start  
playback by pressing 4/6 !. At the moment you find  
the image you wish to dub, press it again to engage  
Still Playback.  
3Press + or 5 to select DPOFand press  
SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears.  
4Press + or 5 to select ALL 1and press  
SELECT/SET 3. Selection is complete. The DPOF  
Screen appears.  
7To start dubbing, press SNAPSHOT 9. The  
selected image is stored on the memory card.  
5Press + or 5 to select EXECUTEand press  
SELECT/SET 3. The normal playback screen  
appears.  
• “ blinks during dubbing.  
NOTES:  
To cancel selection, press + or 5 to select  
RETURNand press SELECT/SET 3.  
To Reset The Setting . . .  
..... select RESETin step 4. The setting is reset to 0  
for all still images.  
If SNAPSHOT 9 is pressed in step 7 when a memory  
card is not loaded, the message COPYING FAILEDis  
displayed.  
To change the Snapshot mode for dubbing, pg. 29.  
If an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode  
(pg. 33) is dubbed to a memory card, the WIDE mode  
identifying signal is not dubbed with it.  
TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND  
NO. OF PRINTS  
To use Playback Special Effects with a video image you  
wish to dub, perform up to step 7 using the remote control  
(pg. 39).  
1Perform steps 1 through 3 of TO PRINT ALL STILL  
Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.  
IMAGES (ONE PRINT FOR EACH).  
2Press + or 5 to select CURRENTand press  
SELECT/SET 3. Selection is complete. The DPOF  
Screen appears.  
Display  
6
V I DEO  
3Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring #  
counterclockwise (2) or clockwise (3) so that the  
image you wish to print appears.  
COPY  
OFF  
ON  
4Press + or 5 to move the highlight bar to the  
SHEETS number indication and press SELECT/SET  
3.  
Menu Screen  
Continued on next page.  
EN  
23  
ADVANCED FEATURES  
5Select the number of prints by pressing + or 5  
and press SELECT/SET 3.  
Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the desired number of  
prints.  
3Press + or 5 to select EXECUTE, then press  
SELECT/SET 3. The new folder (such as  
101JVCGR) will be made and the file name of the  
next shot starts from DVC00001.  
The number of prints can be set up to 15.  
To correct the number of prints, select the image  
again and change the number.  
Folder and File names  
Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made  
using a number which is larger by one than the  
largest number of the file names which are in use.  
Even if you delete an image or video clip file with a  
number in the middle of range, the number will not  
be used for a new shot; a gap will remain in the  
numerical sequence. If the file name reaches  
DVC09999, a new folder (such as 101JVCGR) will  
be made and the file name will start again from  
DVC00001.  
6Press + or 5 to select RETURNand press  
SELECT/SET 3. Selection is complete. SAVE?”  
appears.  
If you did not change any settings in step 3 through 5,  
the Menu Screen reappears.  
7Press + or 5 to select EXECUTE, then press  
SELECT/SET 3 to save the setting you have just  
made.  
To cancel selection, press + or 5 to select  
CANCELand press SELECT/SET 3.  
To Reset The No. Of Prints . . .  
..... select RESETin step 4 of TO PRINT ALL STILL  
IMAGES (ONE PRINT FOR EACH)on pg. 23. The  
number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images.  
Initialising A Memory Card  
You can initialise a memory card anytime.  
After initialising, all files and data stored on the  
memory card, including those which have been  
protected, are cleared.  
CAUTION  
While performing the above, never disconnect power,  
as this may cause the memory to be corrupted. For  
safety, all buttons including the Power Switch @ are  
disabled in step 6.  
1Perform steps 1 through 3 of Normal Playback”  
(pg. 18).  
2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. Press +  
or 5 to select FORMATand press SELECT/SET  
3. The FORMAT Screen appears.  
NOTES:  
BATTERY LOWappears if the battery remaining power  
is too low.  
3Press + or 5 to select EXECUTEand press  
SELECT/SET 3. The memory card is initialised. When  
initialisation is finished, NO IMAGES STOREDor NO  
E-MAIL CLIP STOREDappears.  
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 (pg. 23).  
To cancel initialisation, press + or 5 to select  
RETURNand press SELECT/SET 3.  
Making A New Folder  
CAUTION  
New files you are going to store can be separated from  
previously stored files by resetting the file name to  
DVC00001; these new files will be stored in a new  
folder.  
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.  
1Perform steps 1 through 3 of Normal Playback”  
(pg. 18).  
2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. Press +  
or 5 to select NO. RESET, then press SELECT/  
SET 3. The NO. RESET Screen appears.  
EN  
24  
ADVANCED FEATURES  
Snapshot Flash  
Flash Brightness Adjustment  
The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in  
Record-Standby (pg. 17, 29).  
When a snapshot (pg. 17, 29) is taken in the dark the  
camcorder fires the flash (Snapshot Flash) and  
adjusts the brightness automatically. You can also adjust  
the flash brightness manually. When you find that the  
snapshots you took look too bright or too dark, adjust it  
manually.  
In Full Auto mode, the flash automatically fires if it is  
dark ( T appears).  
In Manual mode, you can select the FLASHsetting  
as follows:  
1Perform steps 1 through 3 of Snapshot Flash.  
1Set 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.  
2Press + or 5 to select FLASH ADJ., and press  
SELECT/SET 3. The parameter appears.  
2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears.  
3To intensify the flash, press + 5. To weaken the  
flash, press 5.  
3Press + or 5 to select “  
(MANUAL), and press  
Adjustment range: 3 to +3.  
SELECT/SET 3.  
4Press SELECT/SET 3. Press + or 5 to select  
4Press + or 5 to select FLASH, and press  
RETURNand press SELECT/SET 3 twice to  
SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears.  
close the Menu Screen.  
5Press + or 5 to select the desired mode.  
NOTE:  
AUTO  
: Fires automatically if it is dark  
When you change the subject you are shooting or the  
shooting location, set it back to 0 as described in step 3  
and take a snapshot to check the flash brightness. After  
doing this adjust to your desired brightness.  
(
T appears).  
AUTO  
: Fires automatically if it is dark  
(
T appears) and reduces the Red-Eye  
effect in the subjects eyes.  
: Always fires.  
ON  
OFF  
: Will not fire.  
Press SELECT/SET 3.  
6Press + or 5 to select “  
RETURN. Press  
SELECT/SET 3 twice to close the Menu Screen.  
Flash  
If AUTO  
..... the  
Is Selected . . .  
Red-Eye reduction indicator w lights. Press  
SNAPSHOT 9. The flash fires twice. The first flash  
is for reduction of the human eyes 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 OFFin  
the Menu Screen, and also when the battery remaining  
power is low.  
For GR-DX95/DX75 owners ; the flash does not fire when  
it is set to AUTOin the Menu Screen with GAIN UP set  
to OFF(pg. 33) and with Programme AE with  
special effects set to TWILIGHT(pg. 27).  
When taking several snapshots in succession (Motor  
Drive Mode), 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 OFFto  
prevent the picture from becoming too dark or becoming  
too tinted.  
3
$
4
5
@
The colour tone changes depending on the background  
lighting conditions, such as under fluorescent or halogen  
lamps.  
To change the brightness of the flash, Flash  
Brightness Adjustment.  
While charging the flash,  
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.  
T blinks and the flash will  
EN  
25  
FOR RECORDING  
Self-Timer (GR-DX300/DX100 only)  
5To engage the Self-Timer for video recording, press  
the Recording Start/Stop Button !. After 15 seconds,  
the beep sounds and video recording starts. To stop  
Self-Timer recording, press the Recording Start/Stop  
Button ! again. The camcorder re-enters Record-  
Standby mode.  
Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can  
become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding  
the final touch to a memorable picture.  
1Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” while pressing  
down the Lock Button $ located on the switch. Pull out  
the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.  
You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180° so that it  
faces forward and view yourself while self-recording  
with the viewfinder pushed back.  
OR  
Press SNAPSHOT 9. After 15 seconds, the beep  
sounds and snapshot recording starts. After that, the  
camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.  
6To end Self-Timer recording, select OFFin step 4.  
2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears.  
NOTE:  
3Press + or 5 to select “  
(MANUAL), and press  
If BEEPand TALLYare set to OFF(pg. 34), the  
SELECT/SET 3.  
beep does not sound and the tally lamp ^ does not light.  
4Press + or 5 to select SELF-TIMER, and press  
SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears. Press + or –  
5 to select ON  
, and press SELECT/SET 3.  
5-Second Recording (GR-DX300/DX100 only)  
Selection is complete. Press + or 5 to select  
RETURN, and press SELECT/SET 3 twice to  
close the Menu Screen.  
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second  
clips to keep the action moving. This function is  
available only for tape recording.  
1Set 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.  
2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears.  
3Press + or 5 to select “  
(MANUAL), and press  
SELECT/SET 3.  
4Press + or 5 to select 5S, and press SELECT/  
SET 3. The Sub Menu appears.  
5Press + or 5 to select 5S, and press SELECT/  
SET 3. Selection is complete. Press + or 5 to select  
RETURN, and press SELECT/SET 3 twice to  
close the Menu Screen.  
• “5S0 appears.  
6Press the Recording Start/Stop Button !. The tally  
lamp ^ lights and beep sounds to indicate the start of  
recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters  
Record-Standby mode.  
When the Recording Start/Stop  
Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button !  
again within 5 seconds after recording starts, Record-  
Standby mode is not engaged.  
Button ! or SNAPSHOT 9 is pressed,  
!
the tally lamp ^ changes as shown:  
9
7To exit the 5S mode, select OFFin step 5.  
Begins blinking  
(Self-Timer starts)  
To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Recording  
Mode . . .  
Blinks quickly  
(Self-Timer shooting starts soon)  
..... instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop  
Button ! in step 6, select the desired Snapshot  
mode in the Menu Screen, then press SNAPSHOT  
9. The camcorder records a 5-second still  
(pg. 29). When 5Sis set to Anim.(pg. 33)  
this function is not available.  
Turns off  
(Self-Timer snapshot recording starts)  
Stops blinking and stays on  
(Self-Timer video recording starts)  
NOTE:  
When 5Sis set to Anim.in the Menu Screen the  
5-second recording mode is not available. Animation  
recording of a few frames only is taken instead (pg. 33).  
After approx. 15 sec.  
EN  
26  
FOR RECORDING  
SHUTTER  
Night-Scope  
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.  
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.  
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.  
1Set 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.  
SPORTS  
(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 1/4000)  
2Press NIGHT e so that the Night-Scope indicator  
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.  
q appears.  
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide  
up to 30 times sensitivity.  
• “Aappears beside “  
q while the shutter speed is  
being automatically adjusted.  
To Deactivate Night-Scope . . .  
..... press NIGHT e again so that the Night-Scope  
indicator disappears.  
SNOW  
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear  
too dark when shooting in extremely bright surround-  
ings such as in the snow.  
NOTES:  
During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings  
cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:  
Some modes of Programme AE With Special Effects”  
(pg. 27).  
SPOTLIGHT  
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear  
too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct  
lighting such as spotlights.  
• “GAIN UPin the CAMERA Menu (pg. 33).  
• “DISin the MANUAL Menu (pg. 33).  
Video Flash (pg. 25).  
During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the  
camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of manual  
focus and/or a tripod is recommended.  
NOTE:  
SPOTLIGHThas the same effect as 3 with the exposure  
control (pg. 30).  
TWILIGHT  
Makes evening scenes look more natural.  
Programme AE With Special Effects  
White Balance (  
pg. 31) is initially 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.  
1Set 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.  
2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears.  
SEPIA  
3Press + or 5 to select “  
(PROGRAM AE),  
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos.  
Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.  
then press SELECT/SET 3.  
4Press + or 5 to select the desired mode, then  
press SELECT/SET 3. Selection is complete. Press  
SELECT/SET 3 again. The Menu Screen closes.  
The PROGRAM AE Menu disappears and the  
selected mode is activated. The selected mode  
indicator appears.  
MONOTONE  
Like black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W.  
Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the  
classic filmeffect.  
CLASSIC FILM*  
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.  
To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .  
..... select OFFin step 4.  
STROBE*  
Your recording looks like a series of consecutive  
snapshots.  
IMPORTANT  
Some modes of Programme AE with special effects  
cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects  
(pg. 28). If an unusable mode is selected, its  
indicator blinks or goes out.  
MIRROR*  
(GR-DX300/DX100 only)  
Creates a mirror image on the left half of the screen,  
juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half.  
NOTES:  
* Available when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to  
VIDEO.  
Programme AE with special effects can be changed  
during recording or during Record-Standby.  
Some modes of Programme AE special effects cannot be  
used during Night-Scope.  
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FADER WHITE  
Fade/Wipe Effects  
Fade in or out with a white screen.  
These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.  
Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to  
the next.  
Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or  
when you stop recording.  
FADER BLACK  
Fade in or out with a black screen.  
FADER B.W  
Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white  
screen, or fade out from colour to black and white.  
1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to VIDEO,  
then set the Power Switch @ to “ ” while pressing  
down the Lock Button $ located on the switch. Open  
the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.  
WIPE CORNER  
Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the  
lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper  
right, leaving a black screen.  
2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears.  
3Press + or 5 to select “  
(WIPE/FADER), then  
press SELECT/SET 3.  
WIPE WINDOW  
The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and  
wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the  
corners, gradually wiping out to the centre.  
4Press + or 5 to select the desired function, then  
press SELECT/SET 3. Selection is complete. Press  
SELECT/SET 3 again.  
The WIPE/FADER Menu disappears and the effect is  
reserved. The indicator representing the selected  
effect appears.  
WIPE SLIDE  
Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.  
WIPE DOOR  
5Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ! to activate  
Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the  
left and right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the  
black screen reappears from left and right to cover the  
scene.  
the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.  
To Deactivate The Selected Effect . . .  
..... select OFFin step 4.  
WIPE SCROLL  
IMPORTANT  
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.  
Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain  
modes of Programme AE with special effects  
(pg. 27). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is  
selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.  
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.  
NOTE:  
You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing  
and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button !.  
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NOTES:  
Snapshot (For Tape Recording)  
To remove the shutter sound, BEEPon pg. 34.  
If Snapshot recording is not possible, PHOTOQ blinks  
when SNAPSHOT 9 is pressed.  
This feature lets you record still images that look like  
photographs onto a tape.  
If Programme AE with special effects (pg. 27) is  
engaged, certain modes of Programme AE with special  
effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a  
case, the icon blinks.  
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION  
1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to VIDEO,  
then set the Power Switch @ to “ ” while pressing  
down the Lock Button $ located on the switch. Open  
the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.  
If SNAPSHOT 9 is pressed when DISis set to ON”  
(pg. 33), the Stabiliser will be disabled.  
The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT”  
is set to “  
/
in the Menu Screen  
2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears.  
(pg. 35).  
If REC SELECTis set to “  
/
in the DSC  
3Press + or 5 to select “  
(CAMERA), then  
Menu Screen, still images are recorded on the memory  
card as well (640 x 480 pixels).  
During playback as well, all snapshot modes except Nega  
press SELECT/SET 3.  
4Press + or 5 to select SNAP MODE, then press  
SELECT/SET 3.  
mode are available when “  
COPYis set to  
OFFin the Menu Screen (pg. 35).  
5Press + or 5 to select the desired Snapshot  
During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the  
viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is no  
effect in the recorded image.  
mode, then press SELECT/SET 3.  
Press + or 5 to select RETURNand press  
SELECT/SET 3 twice. The Menu Screen closes.  
When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector, the  
shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is  
recorded onto the tape.  
FULL  
NEGA  
(GR-DX300/  
DX100 only)  
Auto Focus  
The camcorders Full Range AF system offers  
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as  
approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.  
Snapshot mode  
with no frame  
Nega mode  
However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the  
situations listed below (in these cases use manual  
focusing):  
PIN-UP  
FRAME  
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.*  
Pin-Up mode  
Snapshot mode  
with frame  
When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*  
When the scene contains minute patterns or identical  
patterns that are regularly repeated.  
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.  
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 back-  
ground.  
SNAPSHOT RECORDING  
1Press SNAPSHOT 9. PHOTOQ appears while  
the snapshot is being taken.  
* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking:  
If you press during Record-Standby . . .  
..... PHOTOQ appears and a still image will be  
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the  
,
,
and  
NOTES:  
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.  
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.  
If you press during Recording . . .  
..... PHOTOQ appears and a still image will be  
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal  
recording resumes.  
When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first  
(pg. 13). 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(pg. 33) is activated.  
Regardless of the Power Switch @ position (“ ” or  
), Snapshot recording takes place using the  
selected Snapshot mode.  
Motor Drive Mode  
Keeping SNAPSHOT 9 pressed provides an effect  
similar to serial photography. (Interval between still  
images: approx. 1 second)  
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Manual Focus  
To obtain correct focus.  
Exposure Control  
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the  
following situations:  
1If you are using the viewfinder, you should already  
have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments  
(pg. 8).  
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  
light.  
2Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” while pressing  
down the Lock Button $ located on the switch, then  
press FOCUS r (pgs. 52 and 53). The manual  
focus indicator appears.  
1Set 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.  
3To focus on a farther subject, press + 5 . “ ” R  
appears and blinks.  
To focus on a nearer subject, press 5. “ ” R  
appears and blinks.  
2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears.  
3Press + or 5 to select “  
(EXPOSURE), then  
4Press SELECT/SET 3. Focus adjustment is  
press SELECT/SET 3.  
complete.  
To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS r twice or set  
the Power Switch @ to “ ”.  
4Press + or 5 to select MANUAL, then press  
SELECT/SET 3. The Menu Screen disappears. The  
exposure control indicator appears.  
If FOCUS r is pressed once, the camcorder will enter  
the focus adjustment mode again.  
5Press + 5 to brighten the image, or 5 to darken  
the image. (maximum 6)  
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.  
6Press SELECT/SET 3. Exposure adjustment is  
complete.  
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .  
..... select AUTOin step 4. Or, set the Power Switch  
@ to “ ”.  
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or  
closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .  
..... press BACKLIGHT w.  
r is displayed and the  
subject is brightened. If pressed again,  
r
disappears and the brightness returns to the  
previous level.  
Focus detection zone  
+3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT  
Button w.  
Using BACKLIGHT w may cause the light around the  
subject to become too bright and the subject to  
become white.  
Backlight compensations is also available when the  
Power Switch @ is set to “ ”.  
NOTE:  
While focusing on  
a further subject  
While focusing on  
a nearer subject  
You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same  
time with backlight, spotlight (pg. 27) compensation and  
SNOW(pg. 27).  
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Iris Lock  
3Press + or 5 to select “  
(W.BALANCE), then  
press SELECT/SET 3.  
Use this function in the following situations:  
4Press + or 5 to select the desired mode.  
When shooting a moving subject.  
AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically  
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.  
(factory preset).  
MWB: White balance is set manually.  
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.  
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.  
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of  
lighting is used.  
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even  
when the subject moves away from you, the image will  
not darken or brighten.  
5Press SELECT/SET 3. Selection is complete.  
Press SELECT/SET 3 again. The Menu Screen closes  
and the selected mode indicator except AUTO”  
appears.  
Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through  
4 of Exposure Control(pg. 30).  
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .  
..... select AUTOin step 4. Or, set the Power Switch  
@ to “ ”.  
5Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor  
or the viewfinder, then press and hold SELECT/SET 3  
for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator r  
and “ ” y appear. Press SELECT/SET 3. “ ” y  
changes to “ ” and the iris is locked.  
NOTE:  
White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone  
(pg. 27) is activated.  
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .  
..... press + or 5 to display AUTOthen press  
SELECT/SET 3 in step 4. The exposure control  
indicator r and “ ” y disappear. Or, set the  
Power Switch @ to “ ”.  
To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .  
..... after step 4 of Exposure Control(pg. 30),  
adjust the exposure pressing + or 5. Then lock  
the iris in step 5 of Iris Lock. For automatic  
locking, press + or 5 to select AUTO, then  
press SELECT/SET 3 in step 4. The iris becomes  
automatic after about 2 seconds.  
Manual White Balance Operation  
Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under  
various types of lighting.  
1Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance  
adjustment, and select “  
MWB.  
2Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the lens.  
Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper  
fills the screen.  
Iris  
3Press SELECT/SET 3 until  
begins blinking  
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.  
rapidly.  
When the setting is completed,  
blinking.  
resumes normal  
4Press SELECT/SET 3 twice. The Menu Screen  
closes and the Manual White Balance indicator  
is displayed.  
e
White Balance Adjustment  
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.  
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.  
However, more advanced camcorder operators control  
this function manually to achieve a more professional  
colour/tint reproduction.  
NOTES:  
In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In  
such a case, adjust focus manually (pg. 30).  
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.  
1Set 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.  
Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is  
retained even if the power is turned off or the battery  
removed.  
2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears.  
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WIPE/FADER  
Refer to Fade/Wipe Effects(pg. 28).  
PROGRAM AE  
For Recording Menu  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,  
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the  
more detailed camcorder settings (pg. 32 35).  
Refer to Programme AE With Special Effects”  
(pg. 27).  
1Set 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.  
EXPOSURE  
2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears.  
Refer to Exposure Controland Iris Lock(pg. 30,  
31).  
3Press + or 5 to select the desired function menu,  
and press SELECT/SET 3.  
W.BALANCE  
4Function menu setting depends on the function.  
Refer to White Balance Adjustmentand Manual  
White Balance Operation(pg. 31).  
If you have selected “  
WIPE/FADER,  
PROGRAM AE, “  
W. BALANCE. . .  
EXPOSUREor  
CAMERA  
..... see the column on the right.  
Settings made in the “  
effective whether the Power Switch @ is set to “ ” or  
. However, the menu settings can be changed only  
CAMERAMenu remain  
If you have selected “  
CAMERA, “  
CAMERA DISPLAYor  
MANUAL,  
SYSTEM, “  
DSC. . .  
when the Power Switch @ is set to “ ”.  
..... go to step 5.  
CAMERA  
5Press + or 5 to select the desired function and  
press SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears. Then,  
press + or 5 to select the parameter, and press  
SELECT/SET 3. Selection is complete.  
REC MODE  
SOUND MODE12b i t  
ZOOM  
40X  
SNAP MODE  
GA I N UP  
FULL  
AGC  
NAV I GAT I ONMANUAL  
6Press + or 5 to select RETURNand press  
SELECT/SET 3 twice. The Menu Screen closes.  
RETURN  
The  
icon represents END.  
NOTE:  
REC MODE  
When the Menu Screen is left on for a couple of minutes, a  
residual image may be left on the screen and it may take  
several seconds for the residual image to disappear. This is  
not due to any defect of the unit.  
Allows you to set the tape recording mode ([SP] or  
LP) depending on your preference (pg. 10).  
SOUND MODE  
[12bit]: Enables tape 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)  
16bit: Enables tape recording of stereo sound on two  
separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of  
previous models)  
ZOOM  
10X*/16X**: When set to 10X*/16X**while using  
digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to  
10X*/16X** since digital zoom will be disengaged.  
[40X]: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally  
processing and magnifying images, zooming is  
possible from 10X*/16X** (the optical zoom limit), to a  
maximum of 40X digital magnification.  
500X*/700X**: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By  
digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming  
is possible from 10X*/16X** (the optical zoom limit),  
to a maximum of 500X*/700X** digital magnification.  
* GR-DX300/DX100 only.  
** GR-DX95/DX75 only.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
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USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT  
SNAP MODE  
TELE MACRO  
Refer to Snapshot (For Tape Recording)(pg. 29).  
[OFF]: To turn off this function.  
ON: Usually the distance to a subject where the lens  
is in focus depends on the zoom magnification.  
Unless there is a distance more than 1m 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.  
GAIN UP  
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture  
brightness adjustment.  
[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the  
image is bright.  
AUTO  
: 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 subjects movements are not smooth or natural.  
The overall appearance may be grainy. While the  
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go  
out of focus.  
WIDE MODE  
[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio.  
For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.  
shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “  
is displayed.  
CINEMA  
: Inserts black bands at the top and  
bottom of the screen. During playback on  
NAVIGATION  
wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and  
bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio  
Refer to NAVIGATION Function(pg. 21, 22).  
becomes 16:9.  
3 appears. When using this  
MANUAL  
mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs 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.  
The “  
MANUALsettings are effective only when the  
Power Switch @ is set to “ ”.  
MANUAL  
D I S  
ON  
SELF - T I MEROFF  
OFF  
The CINEMAmode is effective only when the  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to VIDEO.  
5
S
TELE MACROOFF  
WI DE MODE  
WI ND CUT  
FLASH  
OFF  
OFF  
AUTO  
0
SQUEEZE  
ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the  
screen without distortion. 3 appears. When  
using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs  
instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3  
TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated  
vertically.  
: For playback on TVs with an aspect  
FLASH ADJ . –  
RETURN  
DIS  
OFF: To turn off this function.  
The SQUEEZEmode is effective only when the  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to VIDEO.  
[ON  
]: To compensate for unstable images caused  
by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.  
D.WIDE  
(GR-DX300/DX100 only):  
3
NOTES:  
appears. The zoom range is extended beyond the  
maximum optical zoom wide angle range. This  
modes wide angle setting is equivalent to using a  
0.7X wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible from  
0.7X to 10X. This mode is suitable for shooting in a  
small room.  
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 D.WIDEmode is effective only when the  
VIDEO/MEMORY t Switch is set to VIDEO.  
WIND CUT  
[OFF]: Disengages the function which cuts down on  
The “  
cannot be used.  
indicator # blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser  
noise created by wind.  
ON  
: Helps cut down on noise created by wind.  
9 appears. The quality of the sound will  
SELF-TIMER (GR-DX300/DX100 only)  
change. This is normal.  
Refer to Self-Timer(pg. 26).  
FLASH  
5S  
(GR-DX300/DX100 only)  
Refer to Snapshot Flash(pg. 25).  
[OFF], 5S: Refer to 5-Seconnd Recording”  
(pg. 26).  
FLASH ADJ.  
Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only. By  
using an inanimate object and changing its position  
between shots, you can record the subject as though  
it is moving (pg. 26).  
Refer to Flash Brightness Adjustment(pg. 25).  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
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USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT  
SYSTEM  
PRIORITY  
[LCD]: When the LCD monitor is fully open, even if  
the viewfinder is pulled out, the image is displayed  
only on the LCD monitor; it will not be displayed in the  
viewfinder.  
SYSTEMfunctions which are set when the Power  
Switch @ is set to “ ” are also applied when the  
Power Switch @ is set to “  
(pg. 35).  
SYSTEM  
FINDER: When the viewfinder is pulled out, even if  
the LCD monitor is fully open, the image is displayed  
only in the viewfinder; it will not be displayed on the  
LCD monitor.  
BEEP  
MELODY  
ON  
TALLY  
REMOTE  
ON  
DEMO MODE  
PR I OR I TY  
CAM RESET  
ON  
LCD  
CAM RESET  
[RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the  
factory-preset.  
RETURN  
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.  
BEEP  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter  
sound is recorded on the tape.  
Settings made in the “  
CAMERA DISPLAYMenu  
BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on  
or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. Also  
to activate the shutter sound effect (pg. 17, 29).  
are effective only for video shooting.  
Settings made in the “  
CAMERA DISPLAYMenu  
remain effective even when the Power Switch @ is set  
to “ ”. However, the menu settings can be changed  
only when the Power Switch @ is set to “ ”.  
[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds  
when any operation is performed. It also activates the  
shutter sound effect (pg. 17, 29).  
CAMERA D I SPLAY  
ON SCREEN  
DATE / T I ME  
T I ME CODE  
CLOCK  
LCD / TV  
AUTO  
TALLY  
OFF  
OFF: The tally lamp remains off at all times.  
25 . 12 . 03  
17 : 30  
ADJ .  
[ON]: The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of  
recording.  
REMOTE  
RETURN  
OFF: Disables the camcorder from receiving the  
remote control's beam signals. The camcorder cannot  
be operated by the remote control.  
ON SCREEN  
LCD: Keeps the camcorders display (except the date,  
time and time code) from appearing on the connected  
TV screen.  
[ON]: Enables the camcorder to receive the remote  
controls beam signals.  
DEMO MODE  
[LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorders display appear on  
screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV.  
OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place.  
[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as  
Programme AE with special effects, etc., and can be  
used to confirm how these functions operate.  
Demonstration starts in the following cases:  
DATE/TIME  
OFF: The date/time does not appear.  
[AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds  
in the following cases:  
When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO  
MODEis turned ON.  
With DEMO MODEset to ON, if there is no  
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch  
@ is set to “ ” or “ ” .  
Performing any operation during the demonstration  
stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is  
performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the  
demonstration will resume.  
When the Power Switch @ is set from OFFto “  
or “ ”.  
When tape playback starts. The camcorder displays  
the date/time when scenes are recorded.  
When the date is changed during tape playback.  
ON: The date/time is always displayed.  
The date indication can also be turned on/off by  
pressing the DISPLAY Button U on the remote  
control.  
NOTES:  
If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be  
turned on.  
DEMO MODEremains ONeven if the camcorder  
power is turned off.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
If DEMO MODEremains ON, some functions will not  
be available. After viewing demo, set to OFF.  
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VIDEO  
TIME CODE  
[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.  
V I DEO  
SOUND MODE  
STEREO  
ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on  
the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed  
during recording.  
12b i t MODE  
SYNCHRO  
REC MODE  
COPY  
SOUND  
O . O  
1
OFF  
OFF  
N
AV I . DEL .  
CLOCK ADJ.  
S / AV I NPUT  
Allows you to set the current date and time (pg. 10).  
RETURN  
DSC  
SOUND MODE  
12bit MODE  
SYNCHRO  
........pg. 36, Playback Sound.  
DSC  
QUAL I TY  
F I NE  
........pg. 36, Playback Sound.  
I MAGE S I ZE1024X768  
REC SELECT–  
........pg. 43, For More  
Accurate Editing.  
REC MODE  
Allows you to set the tape recording mode ([SP] or  
LP) depending on your preference (pg. 10).  
It is recommended you use REC MODEin the  
RETURN  
QUALITY  
,
IMAGE SIZE  
VIDEOMenu when using this camcorder as a  
Refer to Picture Quality/Image Size Setting”  
recorder during dubbing (pg. 37, 38).  
(pg. 11).  
• “REC MODEcan be set when the Power Switch @ is  
set to “  
or “ ” (pg. 10, 32).  
REC SELECT  
[
]: When Snapshot recording is performed  
COPY  
with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t set to VIDEO,  
still images are recorded only onto the tape.  
ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape  
to a memory card (pg. 23).  
/
: When Snapshot recording is  
[OFF]: Enables snapshots to be taken during tape  
performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t set to  
VIDEO, still images are recorded not only onto the  
tape but also on the memory card (640 x 480 pixels).  
In this mode, the SNAP MODEselection in the  
CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card  
recording.  
playback.  
NAVI. DEL.  
Refer to NAVIGATION Function(pg. 21, 22).  
S/AV INPUT  
A/V IN: Enables audio/video signal input from the  
S/AV connector (pg. 37).  
For Playback Menu  
S IN: Enables S-Video/audio signal input from the S/  
AV connector (pg. 37).  
The following procedure applies to all except Synchro  
Comp (pg. 43).  
[OFF]: Enables audio/video signal output to a TV,  
VCR, etc. via the S/AV connector (pg. 16, 37).  
When S/AV INPUTis set to A/V INor S IN,  
camcorder playback cannot be viewed on the AV  
output.  
1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to VIDEO,  
then set the Power Switch @ to “  
while pressing  
down the Lock Button $ located on the switch.  
2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears.  
SYSTEM  
3Press + or 5 to select the desired function menu,  
and press SELECT/SET 3.  
SYSTEM  
BEEP  
MELODY  
ON  
4Press + or 5 to select the desired function, and  
TALLY  
press SELECT/SET 3 to display the Sub Menu.  
REMOTE  
ON  
DEMO MODE  
PR I OR I TY  
CAM RESET  
ON  
LCD  
5Press + or 5 to select the desired parameter and  
press SELECT/SET 3. Selection is complete.  
6Press + or 5 to select RETURNand press  
SELECT/SET 3 twice to close the Menu Screen.  
RETURN  
Each setting is linked with “  
appears when the Power Switch @ is set to “  
(pg. 34).  
The parameters are the same as in the description on  
pg. 34.  
SYSTEM, which  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
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USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT  
VIDEO DISPLAY  
Settings made in the VIDEO DISPLAYMenu are  
effective only for tape playback.  
NOTES:  
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.  
V I DEO D I SPLAY  
ON SC  
R
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LCD  
FF  
OFF  
The SOUND MODEsetting is available for both  
12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous modelsfunctions,  
12-bitis called 32 kHzand 16-bitis called 48 kHz.)  
DATE / T I ME  
T I M COD  
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RETURN  
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ON SCREEN setting:  
DATE/TIME  
,
TIME CODE  
For playback sound, tape  
speed and tape running.  
Refer to “  
CAMERA DISPLAYon page 34, 35.  
The factory-preset of DATE/TIMEin the “  
VIDEO  
DISPLAYMenu is OFF.  
ON SCREEN  
OFF: Camcorder's display (except the date, time and  
time code) is not shown on LCD or connected TV.  
[LCD]: Camcorder's display is shown only on LCD  
and not on connected TV (except the date, time and  
time code).  
DATE/TIME setting:  
For date/time.  
LCD/TV: Camcorder's display is shown on both LCD  
and connected TV.  
25 . 12 . 03  
17 : 30  
Playback Sound  
TIME CODE setting:  
For time code.  
During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound  
mode in which the recording was made, and plays the  
sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany  
your playback picture. According to the menu access  
explanation on pg. 35, select SOUND MODEor 12bit  
MODEfrom the Menu Screen and set it to the desired  
parameter.  
Minutes  
Seconds  
Frames*  
12 : 34 : 24  
* 25 frames = 1 second  
SOUND MODE  
[STEREO  
]: Sound is output on both Land R”  
channels in stereo.  
SOUND L : Sound from the Lchannel is output.  
SOUND R : Sound from the Rchannel is output.  
12bit MODE  
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and  
output in stereo on both Land Rchannels.  
[SOUND 1]: Original sound is output on both Land  
Rchannels in stereo.  
SOUND 2: Dubbed sound is output on both Land  
Rchannels in stereo.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
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USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT  
4. Press START/STOP k on the remote control to  
A/V IN  
Dubbing To Or From A VCR  
engage the Record-Pause mode. “  
S IN  
or  
appears on the screen.  
5. Press START/STOP k on the remote control to  
start recording. 4 rotates.  
To Use This Camcorder As A Player  
1Following the illustration, connect the camcorder  
and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 16.  
6. Press START/STOP k on the remote control  
again to engage the Record-Pause mode.  
stops rotating.  
4
2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to VIDEO,  
then set the camcorders Power Switch @ to “  
while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the  
switch, turn on the VCRs power, and insert the  
appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.  
NOTES:  
To use an output cable adapter (commercially available),  
refer to its instructions.  
3Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes.  
After dubbing, set S/AV INPUTback to OFF.  
Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with  
this procedure.  
4Engage the camcorders Play mode to find a spot  
just before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press  
4/6 ! on the camcorder.  
It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.  
5Press 4/6 ! on the camcorder and engage the  
VCRs Record mode.  
6Engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode and press  
4/6 ! on the camcorder.  
7Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then  
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.  
NOTES:  
As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will appear  
on your TV. This will confirm the connections and the  
AUX channel for dubbing purposes.  
Connector  
cover*  
To S/AV &  
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.  
S-Video/Audio/Video/Editing  
cable (provided)  
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.  
Not  
connected  
To AUDIO,VIDEO** and  
S-Video connectors  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV . . .  
Cable  
Adapter***  
Date/Time  
..... set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFFin the  
Menu Screen (pg. 34, 36).  
Or, press DISPLAY U on the remote control to  
TV  
turn on/off the date indication.  
VCR  
Time Code  
..... set TIME CODEto ONor OFFin the Menu  
Screen (pg. 35, 36).  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
..... set ON SCREENto LCD, LCD/TVor OFFin  
the Menu Screen (pg. 34, 36).  
*
When connecting the cables, open this cover.  
** Connect when the S-Video connection is not used.  
***If your VCR has a SCART connector  
To use this camcorder as a player [ use the provided  
To UseThis Camcorder As A Recorder  
cable adapter.  
To use this camcorder as a recorder [ use a  
commercially available output cable adapter.  
1. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to VIDEO,  
then set the camcorders Power Switch @ to  
while pressing down the Lock Button $  
located on the switch.  
2. Set S/AV INPUTto A/V INor S INand set  
REC MODEto SPor LP(pg. 35).  
3. Connect the cables as shown in the illustration and  
load a cassette to record on.  
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DUBBING  
5. Press START/STOP k on the remote control to  
start recording. 4 rotates.  
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit  
Equipped With A DV Connector  
(Digital Dubbing)  
6. Press START/STOP k on the remote control  
again to engage the Record-Pause mode.  
stops rotating.  
4
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from this  
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.  
NOTES:  
Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded  
on the original tape, regardless of the current SOUND  
MODEsetting (pg. 32).  
To Use This Camcorder As A Player  
During Digital Dubbing, incoming signals cannot be  
output through the video or audio connectors if they are  
copy-guarded.  
1Make sure all units are turned off. Connect this  
camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input  
connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.  
2Set this camcorders VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to  
VIDEO, then the Power Switch @ to “  
while  
pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the  
switch, turn on the video units power, and insert the  
appropriate cassettes in this camcorder and the video  
unit.  
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3Press  
4
! to play back the source tape.  
!
$
4While watching the playback on the monitor, engage  
the DV connector-equipped video units record mode  
from the spot on the source tape you want to begin  
recording.  
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NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the  
power supply instead of the battery pack (pg. 7).  
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.  
To DV )  
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(pg. 13, 39), Playback Special  
Effects(pg. 39) or Snapshotis attempted during  
playback, only the original playback image recorded on  
the tape is output from the DV connector ).  
Core filter  
DV cable  
(optional)  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional  
JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.  
Core filter  
To UseThis Camcorder As A Recorder  
1. Set this camcorders VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to  
VIDEO, then the Power Switch @ to “  
while  
To DV IN/OUT  
Video unit equipped  
with DV connector  
pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the  
switch.  
2. Set REC MODEto SPor LPin the Menu  
Screen (pg. 35).  
3. Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration  
and load a cassette to record on.  
4. Press START/STOP k on the remote control to  
DV. IN  
engage the Record-Pause mode. “  
appears  
on the screen.  
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38  
DUBBING  
Playback Special Effects  
Make sure REMOTEin the SYSTEM Menu is set  
to ON(pg. 34) and the remote control is  
pointed at the remote sensor %. The transmitted  
beams approximate effective distance for indoor  
use is 5m.  
To allow you to add creative effects to the playback  
image.  
1To start playback, press PLAY (4) D.  
2Point the remote control at the camcorders remote  
sensor and press EFFECT f. The PLAYBACK  
EFFECT Select Menu appears.  
Slow-Motion Playback  
To allow slow-speed search in either direction during  
tape playback.  
3Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by  
pressing EFFECT f. The selected function is activated  
and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.  
1To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback,  
press SLOW (9) P or (0) O more than approx. 2  
seconds. After approx. 5 minutes (approx. 20 seconds  
with an 80-minute cassette) in Slow Rewind or approx.  
5 minutes in Slow Forward, normal playback resumes.  
To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/  
OFF d on the remote control. Pressing it again re-  
activates the selected effect.  
To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2  
above.  
To stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (4) D.  
NOTE:  
NOTES:  
The effects that can be used during playback are Classic  
Film, Monotone, Sepia and Strobe. The effects work the  
same in playback as they did in recording. Refer to page 27  
for more information.  
You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still  
Playback by pressing SLOW P O 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) P or (0) O 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.  
Playback Zoom  
To magnify the recorded image up to 50X (GR-DX300/  
DX100)/44X (GR-DX95/DX75) at any time during  
playback.  
During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances  
in video and the picture may seem unstable, especially  
with steady images. This is not a malfunction.  
During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE (6) H to  
pause playback.  
1Press PLAY (4) D to find the scene of interest.  
2Press the Zoom Button T Y or W T on the remote  
control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the  
camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T Y zooms in.  
3You can move the image on screen around to find a  
particular portion of the picture. While holding down  
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SHIFT I, press  
(Left) P,  
(Right) O,  
(Up)  
T
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To end zoom, press and hold W T until magnification  
returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) G and then  
press PLAY (4) D.  
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may suffer.  
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Press T Y  
Frame-By-Frame Playback  
To allow frame-by-frame search during tape playback.  
1To change from normal to Frame-By-Frame  
Playback, press SLOW (0) O repeatedly for forward  
or SLOW (9) P repeatedly for reverse. Each time it is  
pressed, the frame is played back.  
To move image, press  
(Right) O while keeping  
SHIFT I held down.  
NOTE:  
You can also engage Frame-By-Frame Playback from Still  
Playback by pressing SLOW (9) P or (0) O repeatedly.  
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Audio Dubbing  
Insert Editing  
The audio track can be customized only when recorded  
in the 12-bit mode (pg. 32).  
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.  
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.  
NOTES:  
Before performing the following steps, make sure that  
TIME CODEis set to ONin the Menu Screen  
(pg. 35, 36).  
To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the  
television, make connections (pg. 16).  
Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP  
mode or on a blank portion of a tape.  
To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television,  
make connections (pg. 16).  
1Play back the tape to locate the point where editing  
will start, then press PAUSE (6) H.  
2While holding A.DUB (e) S on the remote control,  
press PAUSE (6) H. 6eO and MICappear.  
1Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and  
press PAUSE (6) H. Confirm the time code at this  
point (pg. 35, 36).  
3Press PLAY (4) D, then begin narrating.  
Speak into the microphone.  
2Press REW (2) a until the Edit-In point is located,  
To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6) H.  
then press PAUSE (6) H.  
4To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6) H, then  
3Press and hold INSERT (w) A on the remote  
control, then press PAUSE (6) H. 6w0 and the  
Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder  
enters Insert-Pause mode.  
STOP (5) G.  
To hear the dubbed sound during playback . . .  
..... set 12bit MODEto SOUND 2or MIXin the  
Menu Screen (pg. 36).  
4Press START/STOP k to begin editing.  
NOTES:  
Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in  
step 1.  
Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio  
Dubbing.  
To pause editing, press START/STOP k. Press it  
again to resume editing.  
When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit, the  
old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.  
If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may  
be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.  
If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move  
the camcorders microphone away from the TV, or turn  
down the TVs 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 (pg. 56).  
To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to  
the camcorders S/AV connector &, first set S/AV  
INPUTto A/V INor S INin the Menu Screen  
(pg. 35). AUXappears instead of MIC.  
5To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP k, then  
STOP (5) 7.  
NOTES:  
Programme AE with special effects (pg. 27) can be  
used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert  
Editing.  
During Insert Editing, the date and time information  
changes.  
If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the  
tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure  
you only edit recorded areas.  
During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes  
recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Editing  
stops (pg. 56).  
If a memory card is loaded and NAVIGATIONis set to  
ON, a NAVIGATION thumbnail image is stored in the  
memory card (pg. 21).  
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]  
IMPORTANT  
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs  
and those of many other makers, it may not work  
with yours or may offer limited functions.  
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as  
the source player. You can select up to 8 cutsfor  
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.  
NOTES:  
If the VCRs power does not come on in step 1, try  
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.  
Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically. In  
this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.  
If the remote control is not able to control the VCR, use  
the controls on the VCR.  
When the remote controls batteries run out, the VCR  
brand you have set will be erased.  
Before operation, make sure the batteries are installed  
in the remote control (pg. 5).  
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE  
1Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote  
towards the VCRs infrared sensor. Then, referring to  
the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold MBR SET l,  
and enter the brand code.  
In that case, replace the old battery with a new one to  
reset the VCR brand.  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
The code is automatically set once you release MBR  
SET l, and the VCRs power comes on.  
Also refer to pg. 16 and 42.  
1
A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause  
2Make sure the VCRs power is on. Then, while  
holding SHIFT I, 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 I for this  
one).  
connector . . .  
....connect the editing extension cable to the  
Remote PAUSE connector.  
A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote  
pause connector but equipped with an  
R.A.EDIT connector . . .  
You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.  
....connect the editing extension cable to the  
R.A.EDIT connector.  
A VCR other than above . . .  
....connect the editing extension cable to the remote  
controls PAUSE IN connector j.  
VCR  
(Recording deck)  
2Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. Set the  
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Power Switch @ to “  
while pressing down the  
Lock Button $ located on the switch.  
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3Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape  
and engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCRs  
instructions).  
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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.  
VCR CODE LIST  
VCR BRAND BRAND VCR BRAND BRAND VCR BRAND BRAND  
NAME  
CODE NAME  
CODE NAME  
CODE  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV . . .  
Date/Time  
AKAI  
6
6
7
2
4
7
3
8
7
8
2
4
4
6
3
1
6
3
MITSUBISHI  
6
6
7
8
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
9
4
3
3
6
5
NEC  
3
3
1
1
1
9
1
7
8
3
7
1
4
8
.... set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFFin the Menu  
Screen (pg. 34, 36).  
BLAUPUNKT  
DAEWOO  
1
1
SELECO,  
REX  
9
9
1
6
PANASONIC  
Or, press DISPLAY U on the remote control to turn  
FERGUSON  
9
9
3
SHARP  
1
1
5
0
on/off the date indication.  
Time Code  
SONY  
6
6
3
3
5
0
9
1
.... set TIME CODEto ONor OFFin the Menu Screen  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
1
3
6
6
(pg. 35, 36).  
PHILIPS  
1
9
1
9
9
9
1
3
7
9
5
1
4
1
6
2
3
2
Indications other than date/time and time code  
.... set ON SCREENto LCD, LCD/TVor OFFin the  
Menu Screen (pg. 34, 36).  
THOMSON,  
TELEFUNKEN,  
SABA,  
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JVC  
A
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
Make sure to set S/AV INPUTto OFFin the Menu  
Screen (pg. 35).  
5If using a Fade/Wipe at the beginning of the scene,  
press FADE/WIPE s on the remote control (pg. 28,  
43).  
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.  
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.  
Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and  
stop when the one you want is displayed.  
6At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT  
g on the remote control. The Edit-In position appears  
in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.  
7At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT g. The  
Edit-Out position appears in the Random Assemble  
Editing Menu.  
8If using a Fade/Wipe at the end of the scene, press  
FADE/WIPE s (pg. 28, 43).  
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.  
When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is included  
in the total time.  
Connector  
cover**  
To S/AV &  
9If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT f  
(pg. 39).  
S-Video/Audio/Video/  
Editing cable (provided)  
10 Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional  
scenes.  
To AUDIO, VIDEO*  
To change previously registered points, press  
CANCEL h on the remote control. The registered  
points disappear, one at a time, from the most  
recently registered point.  
If you are not using Fade/Wipe or Programme AE with  
special effects, repeat steps 6 and 7 only.  
Y/C/CVBS”  
video out  
and  
-IN  
connectors  
select switch  
Editing  
Extension  
cable  
If your VCR has the  
SCART connector,  
use the provided  
cable adapter.  
(provided)  
NOTES:  
When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points  
so that there is a relatively large difference between  
them.  
To Remote PAUSE  
or R.A.EDIT  
If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the  
recording decks Record-Standby mode will be cancelled  
and editing will not take place.  
If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and  
Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be included in the  
edited version.  
Since time codes register time only as accurately as  
seconds, the time code total time may not match the total  
programme time exactly.  
Turning off the camcorders power erases all registered  
Edit-In and Edit-Out points.  
If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Programme  
AE with special effects, you cannot use the Black & White  
Fader. In this case the Black & White indicator begins  
blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is registered, the  
effect is turned off. To combine these effects, use Sepia  
or Monotone during recording, then use the Black &  
White Fader during Random Assemble Editing.  
It is not possible to use Fade/Wipe effects and  
Programme AE with special effects during Random  
Assemble Editing using a DV cable.  
VCR  
To PAUSE IN j  
U
D
J
h
s
f
g
TV  
* Connect when the S-Video connection is not used.  
** When connecting cables, open this cover.  
SELECT SCENES  
4Point the remote control at the camcorders remote  
sensor. Press PLAY (4) D and then press R.A.EDIT  
ON/OFF J on the remote control.  
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.  
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42  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
Picture Wipe/Dissolve (GR-DX300/DX100 only)  
(available only for Random Assemble Editing)  
For More Accurate Editing  
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to  
Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin  
editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the  
same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find  
that you have recorded scenes you did not want. For a  
cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the  
camcorder against your VCR.  
You can also use the fade/wipe effects on page 28.  
DISSOLVE  
The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually  
disappears.  
WIPE CORNER  
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the  
upper right corner to the lower left corner.  
DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING  
WIPE WINDOW  
The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the  
screen toward the corners, covering the previous scene.  
1Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the  
remote control at the camcorders remote sensor and  
press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF J.  
WIPE SLIDE  
The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one  
from right to left.  
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.  
2Perform Random Assemble Editing on Programme 1  
only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing,  
select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-  
In point.  
WIPE DOOR  
The previous scene wipes out from the centre to the right  
and left, like a door being pushed open to reveal the next  
scene.  
3Play back the dubbed scene.  
If any images from the scene prior to the transition  
you chose for your Edit-In point were recorded, that  
means your VCR moves too quickly from Record-  
Pause to Record mode.  
WIPE SCROLL  
The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom  
of the screen to the top.  
WIPE SHUTTER  
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the  
centre toward the top and bottom of the screen.  
If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the  
VCR is slow to start recording.  
ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING  
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR  
4Point the remote control at the camcorders remote  
sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF J to make the  
Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press  
MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears.  
11 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning  
of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6) H.  
12 Point the remote control towards the VCRs remote  
sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6) K, or  
manually engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode.  
5Press + or 5 to select “  
(VIDEO)and press  
SELECT/SET 3. Then, press + or 5 to select  
SYNCHROand press SELECT/SET 3. The value for  
SYNCHROis highlighted.  
13 Press START/STOP k on the remote control.  
Editing proceeds as programmed, right through to the  
end of the last registered scene.  
6Based on the diagnostics performed, you can now  
advance the VCRs record timing by pressing + 5. You  
can also delay the VCRs record timing by pressing –  
5. The adjustment range is from 1.3 to +1.3 seconds,  
in 0.1-second increments. Press SELECT/SET 3 to  
finish the setting.  
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.  
7Press + or 5 to to select RETURNand press  
SELECT/SET 3 twice.  
Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with  
step 4 on page 42.  
14 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the  
VCR.  
To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press  
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF J on the remote control.  
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.  
NOTES:  
Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF J on the remote control  
clears all settings registered during Random Assemble  
Editing.  
Depending on the recorder, there may be situations  
where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.  
When the editing cable is connected to the remote  
controls Pause In connector during dubbing, make sure  
the remote control is pointed at the VCRs sensor, and  
the path between the two is unobstructed.  
Random Assemble Editing may not function properly  
when using a tape including several duplicated time  
codes (pg. 14).  
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43  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
[A] Using USB cable  
[B] Using DV cable  
Connection To A Personal Computer  
[A] Using USB cable  
Connector cover*  
It is possible to do the following things:  
Transfer still/moving images stored on a memory card to  
a PC.  
Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to a PC.  
Capture still/moving images in real-time.  
Use this camcorder as a WebCam.  
[B] Using DV cable  
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a  
PC with a DV connector by using the provided  
software, software equipped with the PC or  
commercially available software.  
To USB (  
To DV )  
NOTES:  
Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB  
CONNECTION GUIDEfor the installation of the bundled  
software and drivers.  
Core filter  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the  
power supply instead of the battery pack (pg. 7).  
Never connect the USB 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.  
USB cable  
(provided)  
DV cable  
(optional)  
OR  
Core filter  
The date/time information cannot be captured into the  
PC.  
Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to  
capture video in real-time.  
To USB  
connector  
To DV  
connector  
You can also use the camcorder for webconference by  
using Windows® Microsoft Netmeeting and signing up for  
Microsoft Hotmail.  
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 depend-  
ing on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the  
PC.  
PC  
PC with DV connector  
* When connecting cables, open this cover.  
The system may not work properly depending on the PC  
or capture board you are using.  
When using the DV connection refer to manufacturer  
instructions of your capture board for drivers installation  
and operation instructions.  
ACCESSING FILESappears 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 FILESis displayed on the LCD  
monitor since this can result in product damage.  
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44  
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  
Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the  
following to see it you can correct the problem yourself.  
The focus does not adjust automatically.  
Focus is set to the Manual mode.  
¥ Set Focus to the Auto mode (pg. 30).  
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  
(pg. 50).  
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.  
The cassette will not load properly.  
The cassette is in the wrong position.  
¥ Set it in the right position (pg. 9).  
The batterys charge is low.  
No power is supplied.  
¥ Install a fully charged battery (pg. 7, 8).  
The power is not connected properly.  
¥ Connect the AC Adapter securely (pg. 7).  
The battery is dead.  
The memory card will not load properly.  
The memory card is in the wrong position.  
¥ Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one  
(pg. 7, 8).  
¥ Set it in the right position (pg. 11).  
In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before  
5 seconds have elapsed.  
SET DATE/TIME!appears.  
The date/time is not set.  
¥ Set the date/time (pg. 10).  
The 5-Second mode is set to Anim.in the Menu  
Screen.  
The built-in clocks rechargeable lithium battery is  
discharged.  
The previously set date/time is erased.  
¥ Select 5Sin the Menu Screen (pg. 26).  
Snapshot mode cannot be used.  
The Squeeze mode is selected.  
¥ Disengage the Squeeze mode (pg. 33).  
¥ Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC  
Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clocks  
lithium battery (pg. 49).  
The colour of Snapshot looks strange.  
Recording cannot be performed.  
—— For Tape Recording ——  
The light source or the subject does not include white.  
Or there are various different light sources behind the  
subject.  
¥ Find a white subject and compose your shot so that  
it also appears in the frame (pg. 17, 29).  
The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated.  
¥ Turn off Sepia and Monotone (pg. 27).  
The tapes erase protection tab is set to SAVE.  
¥ Set the tapes erase protection tab to REC”  
(pg. 9).  
The Power Switch @ is set to “  
or OFF.  
¥ Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” or “ ” (pg. 13).  
The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to MEMORY.  
¥ Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to VIDEO.  
• “TAPE ENDappears.  
¥ Replace with new cassette (pg. 9).  
The cassette holder cover is open.  
The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.  
Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.  
¥ Press the BACKLIGHT Button w (pg. 30).  
The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.  
¥ Close the cassette holder cover.  
The subject is too bright.  
¥ Set PROGRAM AEto SPOTLIGHTin the Menu  
Screen (pg. 27).  
—— For Memory Card Recording ——  
The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to VIDEO.  
¥ Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to MEMORY.  
Digital Zoom does not work.  
10X*/16X** optical zoom is selected.  
¥ Set ZOOMto 40Xor 500X*/700X**in the Menu  
Screen (pg. 32).  
The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to MEMORY.  
¥ Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to VIDEO”  
(pg. 13).  
There is no picture.  
The camcorder is not getting power, or some other  
malfunction exists.  
¥ Turn the camcorders power off and on again  
(pg. 13).  
* GR-DX300/DX100 only.  
** GR-DX95/DX75 only.  
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45  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
When the screen is under direct sunlight  
during shooting, the screen becomes red or  
black for an instant.  
The Black & White Fader does not work.  
The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated.  
¥ Turn off Sepia and Monotone (pg. 27).  
This is not a malfunction.  
During R.A.Edit, the Dissolve function does  
not work.  
The date/time does not appear.  
• “DATE/TIMEis set to OFFin the Menu Screen.  
¥ Set DATE/TIMEto ONin the Menu Screen  
(pg. 34, 36).  
The Sepia or Monotone mode of Programme AE with  
special effects is activated.  
¥ Turn off Sepia or Monotone before adding Dissolve  
to a scene transition (pg. 27, 43).  
Files stored on the memory card cannot be  
deleted.  
Files stored on the memory card are protected.  
¥ Remove protection from the files stored on the  
memory card and delete them (pg. 20).  
The previously selected mode of Programme AE with  
special effects was changed after the last selected  
scene for editing was registered.  
¥ Make sure you have selected the mode of Pro-  
gramme AE with special effects you want before  
starting editing (pg. 27, 43).  
Time code does not appear.  
During R.A.Edit, the Picture Wipe and  
Dissolve functions do not work.  
• “TIME CODEis set to OFFin the Menu Screen.  
¥ Set TIME CODEto ONin the Menu Screen  
(pg. 35, 36).  
The last selected editing scene is ending.  
¥ Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning  
editing. The effects are then automatically activated  
(pg. 42, 43).  
At the end of the last selected scene for editing, the  
Power Switch @ was set to OFF.  
¥ Do not turn off the camcorders power after setting  
Edit-In and Edit-Out points, as they will all be erased  
(pg. 42).  
Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or  
whitish.  
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.  
The power is off.  
¥ The camcorder automatically shuts off after 5  
minutes have elapsed in the Pause mode. Make  
sure you continue operations within 5 minutes after  
engaging Pause mode (pg. 42, 43).  
¥ Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor  
(pg. 12).  
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.  
Scene transition does not go as expected.  
The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it  
to become hot.  
¥ Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power  
Switch @ to OFF, and let the unit cool down.  
When using Picture Wipe/Dissolve(pg. 43),  
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 noticeable when shooting fast-moving  
subject or during rapid panning.  
The indicators and the image colour on the  
LCD monitor are not clear.  
The image looks like the shutter speed is too  
slow.  
This may occur when the surface or the edge of the  
LCD monitor is pressed.  
When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly  
sensitive to light when GAIN UPis set to AUTOin  
the Menu Screen.  
¥ If you want the lighting to look more natural, set  
GAIN UPto AGCor OFFin the Menu Screen  
(pg. 33).  
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications  
blink.  
Certain Fade/Wipe effects, certain modes of  
Programme AE with special effects, DISand other  
functions that cannot be used together are selected at  
the same time.  
White Balance cannot be activated.  
¥ Re-read the sections covering Fade/Wipe effects,  
Programme AE with special effects and DIS”  
(pg. 27, 28, 33).  
The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated.  
¥ Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White  
Balance (pg. 27, 31).  
When shooting a subject illuminated by bright  
light, vertical lines appear.  
This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is  
not a malfunction.  
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46  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder.  
An unusual mark appears.  
¥ Check the section of the manual that explains LCD  
monitor/viewfinder indications (pg. 54 57).  
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  
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 %)  
An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears.  
A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case  
the camcorders functions become unusable.  
¥ 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 camcorder. If the  
indication remains even though you repeat the  
above two or three times, please consult your  
nearest JVC dealer. Do not eject the cassette. This  
will cause damage to the tape.  
During recording, sound cannot be heard.  
This is normal.  
Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward functions do  
not work.  
The Power Switch @ is set to “ ” or “ ”.  
An error indication (E03 or E04) appears.  
A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case  
the camcorders functions become unusable.  
¥ Eject the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if  
the indication clears. When it does, you can resume  
using the camcorder. If the indication remains even  
though you repeat the above two or three times,  
please consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
¥ Set the Power Switch @ to “  
(pg. 14).  
A memory card cannot be played back.  
The Power Switch @ is set to “ ” or “ ”.  
¥ Set the Power Switch @ to “  
(pg. 18).  
The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to VIDEO.  
¥ Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to MEMORY.  
The charger indicator on the camcorder does  
not light.  
The LCD monitor image is distorted.  
During playback of the unrecorded portion,  
High-speed Search and still playback, LCD monitor  
indications appear distorted. This is not a defect.  
The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low.  
Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely  
high/low temperatures.  
¥ To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge  
it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C  
(pg. 48).  
Images on the LCD monitor are jittery.  
The speaker volume is too great.  
¥ Turn the speaker volume down (pg. 14).  
When the image is printed from the printer, a  
black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.  
There is no playback picture on the  
connected TV.  
Since the analogue input mode is engaged, the  
camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.  
¥ Set S/AV INPUTto OFFin the Menu Screen  
This is not a malfunction.  
¥ By recording with DISactivated (pg. 33) this  
can be avoided.  
(pg. 35).  
When the camcorder is connected via the DV  
connector, the camcorder does not operate.  
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or  
there is no playback picture and the screen  
becomes blue.  
The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power  
turned on.  
¥ Turn the camcorders power off and on again, then  
operate it.  
¥ Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning  
cassette (pg. 49).  
The memory card cannot be removed from  
the camcorder.  
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens  
have become dirty (ex. fingerprints).  
¥ Push in the memory card a few more times  
(pg. 11).  
¥ Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly  
can cause damage (pg. 50).  
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47  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
NOTES:  
General Battery Precautions  
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  
If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being  
operated correctly, the batteries are exhausted.  
Replace them with fresh ones.  
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.  
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C.  
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.  
1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 5.  
2. Do not use any different size of batteries from those  
specified.  
Cassettes  
3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction.  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.  
5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as  
they can leak or explode.  
6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.  
7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be  
stored for an extended period to avoid battery  
leakage which can cause malfunctions.  
1. During use . . .  
... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.  
... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes  
automatically erases the previously recorded  
video and audio signals.  
... make sure the cassette is positioned properly  
when inserting.  
... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly  
without allowing the tape to run at all. This  
slackens the tape and can result in damage.  
... 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 wont be subject to unnecessary shock  
or vibration.  
... where they wont be exposed to strong magnetic  
fields (such as those generated by motors,  
transformers or magnets).  
8. Do not recharge the provided batteries.  
Battery Packs  
The supplied battery pack is a  
lithium-ion battery. Before using  
the supplied battery pack or an  
optional battery pack, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
Terminals  
1. To avoid hazards . . .  
... do not burn.  
... do not short-circuit the terminals. When  
transporting, make sure the provided battery cap  
is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is  
misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.  
... do not modify or disassemble.  
... vertically, in their original cases.  
... do not expose the battery to temperatures  
exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery to  
overheat, explode or catch fire.  
Memory Cards  
To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure  
to read the following cautions:  
... use only specified chargers.  
1. During use . . .  
... make sure the memory card bears the SD or  
MultiMediaCard mark.  
... make sure the memory card is positioned properly  
when inserting.  
2. While the memory card is being accessed  
(during recording, playback, deletion,  
initialisation, etc.) . . .  
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .  
... do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
... charge in an environment where temperatures are  
within the tolerances shown in the following chart.  
This is a chemical reaction type batterycooler  
temperatures impede chemical reaction, while  
warmer temperatures can prevent complete  
charging.  
... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to  
high temperatures will increase natural discharge  
and shorten service life.  
... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery  
every 6 months when storing the battery pack  
over a long period time.  
... remove from charger or powered unit when not in  
use, as some machines use current even when  
switched off.  
... 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 wont be subject to unnecessary shock  
or vibration.  
... where they wont be exposed to strong magnetic  
fields (such as those generated by motors,  
transformers or magnets).  
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48  
CAUTIONS  
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:  
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.  
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD  
monitor use.  
No picture during playback.  
Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
During recording or playback, the Head Clog  
Warning indicator “ ” appears.  
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.  
Recording cannot be performed properly.  
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.  
Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more  
than once consecutively, damage to the video heads  
may result. After the camcorder plays back for about  
20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the  
cleaning cassettes instructions.  
If you leave power on for a long time, the surface  
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.  
Main Unit  
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems  
still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .  
... open the camcorders chassis.  
... disassemble or modify the unit.  
... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.  
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in  
use.  
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to  
enter the unit.  
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.  
... 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.  
Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery  
To store the date/time in memory, the clocks recharge-  
able lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder.  
While the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet  
using the AC Adapter, or while the battery pack  
attached to the camcorder continues to supply power,  
the clocks rechargeable lithium battery is always  
charged. However, if the camcorder is not used for  
approx. 3 months, the clocks lithium battery will  
become discharged and the date/time stored in  
memory will be lost. When this occurs, first connect the  
camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter for  
over 24 hours to charge the clocks rechargeable  
lithium battery. Then perform the date/time setting  
before using the camcorder.  
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.  
... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.  
... near a television set.  
... near appliances generating strong magnetic or  
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,  
etc.).  
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or  
extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.  
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.  
Note that the camcorder can be used without setting  
the date/time.  
... in a closed car in summer.  
... near a heater.  
How to handle a CD-ROM  
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.  
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.  
... swing it excessively when using the strap or the  
grip.  
EN  
49  
CAUTIONS  
For Your Maintenance  
1) After Use  
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.  
1. Turn off the camcorder.  
2. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT E in the direction  
of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover  
open until it locks. The cassette holder opens  
automatically. Remove the cassette.  
3. Press PUSH HEREto close the cassette holder.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely  
before closing the cassette holder cover.  
Serious malfunctioning  
4. Tilt the viewfinder upward. Press BATT.  
RELEASE W and remove the battery pack.  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.  
2) Cleaning The Camcorder  
1. To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth.  
Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well  
to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry  
cloth.  
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.  
2. Open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft  
cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.  
Close the LCD monitor.  
3. To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,  
then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.  
4. To clean the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder  
and open it.  
5. Insert a lens blower or soft cloth and clean the  
interior of the viewfinder with it.  
6. Close the viewfinder and push it back in.  
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.  
Lens blower  
EN  
50  
CAUTIONS  
Digital Still Camera Function  
Camcorder  
Storage media  
Compression  
system  
: SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard  
General  
Power supply  
:
DC 11.0 V  
DC 7.2 V  
(Using AC Adapter)  
(Using battery pack)  
: Still image  
: JPEG  
(compatible)  
Moving image : MPEG4  
Power consumption  
LCD monitor off,  
viewfinder on : Approx. 3.4 W  
LCD monitor on,  
viewfinder off : Approx. 4.6 W  
(compatible)  
File size  
: 4 modes (1600 x 1200 pixels*,  
1280 x 960 pixels*,  
1024 x 768 pixels,  
640 x 480 pixels)  
Dimensions  
Picture quality  
Approximate  
number of  
: 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)  
(W x H x D)  
Weight  
: 55 mm x 102 mm x 96 mm  
(with the LCD monitor closed and  
the viewfinder pushed back in)  
storable images : pg. 18.  
: Approx. 440 g (GR-DX300/DX100)  
(without grip belt)  
: Approx. 450 g (GR-DX95/DX75)  
(without grip belt)  
* GR-DX300/DX100 only.  
Connectors  
Operating  
temperature  
: 0°C to 40°C  
: 35% to 80%  
: 20°C to 50°C  
: 1/4" CCD (GR-DX300/DX100)  
1/6" CCD (GR-DX95/DX75)  
: F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm,  
10:1 power zoom lens  
(GR-DX300/DX100)  
S/AV  
Operating  
humidity  
Storage  
temperature  
S-Video output : Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
S-Video input  
: Y : 0.8 V (p-p) 1.2 V (p-p), 75 ,  
analogue  
Pickup  
C : 0.2 V (p-p) 0.4 V (p-p), 75 ,  
analogue  
Lens  
Video output  
Video input  
: 1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
: 0.8 V (p-p) 1.2 V (p-p), 75 ,  
analogue  
: 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analogue,  
stereo  
: 300 mV (rms), 50 k, analogue,  
stereo  
F1.6, f =2.7 mm to 43.2 mm,  
16:1 power zoom lens  
(GR-DX95/DX75)  
Audio output  
Audio input  
Edit  
DV  
Output  
Input  
Filter diameter  
LCD monitor  
: ø30.5 mm  
: 3" diagonally measured, LCD  
panel/TFT active matrix system  
(GR-DX300/DX95)  
2.5" diagonally measured, LCD  
panel/TFT active matrix system  
(GR-DX100/DX75)  
: Electronic viewfinder with 0.24"  
black/white LCD  
: Monaural  
: ø3.5 mm, 2-pole  
: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant  
: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant  
: 5-pin  
USB  
Viewfinder  
Speaker  
AC Adapter  
Digital Video Camera  
Power requirement : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Output : DC 11 V , 1 A  
Format  
Signal format  
Recording/  
: DV format (SD mode)  
: PAL standard  
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 : SP : 80 min.  
(using 80 min.  
cassette)  
LP : 120 min.  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject  
to change without notice.  
EN  
SPECIFICATIONS  
51  
Controls, Connectors And Indicators  
Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.  
LCD monitor  
1
2
0
!
#
$
@
Stereo  
microphone  
8
Flash  
9
q
Speaker  
3 4 5 6 7  
w
e
r
Viewfinder  
%
^
&
*
(
)
E
t
y
p
Q
W
i
u
R
j
Remote Control  
o
T
k
Y
U
P
d
l
;
A
S
D
F
G
I
a
O
s
f
H
g
J
K
h
EN  
52  
INDEX  
1 INDEX Button .......................................... pg. 19 t VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
[VIDEO, MEMORY] ................................... pg. 13  
NAVI Button ....................................... pg. 21, 22  
2 NAVI STORE Button ........................... pg. 21, 22  
3 SELECT/SET Button ................................. pg. 32  
4 MENU Button ............................................ pg. 32  
5 +, Button ............................................... pg. 32  
y Battery Pack Mount ..................................... pg. 7  
u Grip Belt/Strap Eyelet  
i Grip Strap .................................................... pg. 8  
o Dioptre Adjustment Control ......................... pg. 8  
p Tripod Mounting Socket ............................... pg. 9  
Q Monitor Latch [OPEN] ............................... pg. 12  
LCD Monitor Brightness Control  
[MONITOR BRIGHT +, ] ........................ pg. 12  
6 E-MAIL Button ......................................... pg. 22  
INFO Button ............................................ pg. 19  
W Battery Release Button  
[BATT. RELEASE] ..........................................pg. 7  
7 Stop Button [5] ......................................... pg. 14  
8 MEMORY CARD Cover............................. pg. 11  
9 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ........... pg. 17, 29  
0 Power Lamp .................................... pg. 7, 12, 13  
! Recording Start/Stop Button ................... pg. 12  
Play/Pause Button [4/6] ......................... pg. 14  
E OPEN/EJECT Switch .................................. pg. 9  
R Infrared Beam Transmitting Window  
Transmits the beam signal  
T Zoom (W) Button ....................................... pg. 39  
Y Zoom (T) Button ........................................ pg. 39  
U DISPLAY Button ............................ pg. 16, 37, 41  
@ Power Switch [  
# Power Zoom Ring [T/W] .......................... pg. 13 O SLOW Button [0] .................................... pg. 39  
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring [2 3] ......... pg. 14  
Right Button ............................................ pg. 39  
$ Lock Button ............................................... pg. 13 P SLOW Button [9] .................................... pg. 39  
,
,
, OFF] .......... pg. 13 I SHIFT Button ...................................... pg. 39, 41  
/
Left Button ............................................... pg. 39  
% Remote Sensor  
The transmitted beams approximate effective  
distance for indoor use is 5m.  
a REW Button*  
s FADE/WIPE Button ................................... pg. 42  
d EFFECT ON/OFF Button .......................... pg. 39  
f EFFECT Button ......................................... pg. 39  
g EDIT IN/OUT Button ................................. pg. 42  
h CANCEL Button ........................................ pg. 42  
j PAUSE IN Connector ................................ pg. 42  
k START/STOP Button*  
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.  
Camera Sensor  
Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor  
necessary for shooting is built-in here.  
^ Tally Lamp ........................................... pg. 12, 34  
& S-Video/Audio/Video Input/Output  
l MBR SET Button ....................................... pg. 41  
; Snapshot Button* [SNAPSHOT]  
A Up Button ................................................ pg. 39  
Connector [S/AV] ......................... pg. 16, 37, 42  
Edit Connector ........................................ pg. 42  
* DC Input Connector .................................... pg. 7  
( USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector...... pg. 44  
) Digital Video Input/Output Connector  
[DV] (i.Link*) ......................................... pg. 38, 44  
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry  
specification and extensions thereof. The logo is  
used for products compliant with the i.Link  
standard.  
INSERT Button ........................................ pg. 40  
S Down Button ............................................ pg. 39  
A. DUB Button ......................................... pg. 40  
D PLAY Button*  
F FF Button*  
G STOP Button*  
H PAUSE Button*  
J R.A.EDIT ON/OFF Button ................... pg. 42, 43  
K VCR REC STBY Button ............................ pg. 43  
q Flash Sensor  
Be careful not to cover this area, as it contains a  
sensor required by the flash.  
w BACKLIGHT Button................................. pg. 30  
Speaker Volume Control [VOL. ] ............ pg. 14  
e NIGHT Button .......................................... pg. 27  
Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +] ............ pg. 14  
r FOCUS Button ........................................ pg. 30  
BLANK SEARCH Button ......................... pg. 15  
* Functions the same as each corresponding button on  
the camcorder.  
The connectors & ) are located beneath a cover.  
EN  
53  
INDEX  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications  
During Tape Recording Only  
During Tape Playback  
1
2
3 4 5 6 7 8  
Y
U 5 I  
O
1h50m  
REC  
12b i t  
L
/
SOUND  
1
4
6
w
6
BLANK SEARCH  
SOUND 12b i t  
15 : 55  
VOLUME  
25 . 12 . 03  
17 : 30  
116 : 21 : 24  
#
@
!
0 9  
@
P
E
W
During Memory Card Recording Only  
During Memory Card Playback  
$
% ^ & * (  
a
s
1024  
100 - 0011  
15  
00 : 15  
BR I GHT  
o
W
During Both Tape And Memory Card Recording  
u i  
o
p
Q
)
q
w
e
r
t
40x W  
3
T
PHOTO  
3
y
BR I GHT  
25 . 12 . 03  
17 : 30  
T
R
E
W
EN  
54  
INDEX  
1 Appears when NAVIGATIONis set to  
other than MANUAL................................ pg. 21  
e Appears when the white balance is  
adjusted ..................................................... pg. 31  
2 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect .... pg. 28 r • “ؓ: Appears when the exposure is  
adjusted ........................................ pg. 30  
: Appears when backlight compensation  
is used .......................................... pg. 30  
3 Appears when in the Squeeze, Cinema or  
D.WIDE mode............................................ pg. 33  
4 Rotates while the tape is running .............. pg. 12  
t Displays the selected Programme AE with  
special effects............................................ pg. 27  
5 Appears while the captured image is being  
stored as a thumbnail image in the memory  
card ........................................................... pg. 21  
y Appears when the iris is locked ................. pg. 31  
u Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during  
6 Displays the recording mode (SP or LP) ... pg. 10  
7 Displays the tape remaining time .............. pg. 12  
8 • “RECappears during recording  
• “PAUSEappears during  
Record-Standby mode ............................ pg. 12  
zooming ..................................................... pg. 13  
i Appears during zooming  
Zoom level indicator ............................ pg. 13  
o Displays the brightness of the  
LCD monitor .............................................. pg. 12  
9 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut  
down on noise created by wind ................. pg. 33  
The level indicator moves.  
p Appears during Self-Timer recording  
(GR-DX300/DX100 only) ........................... pg. 26  
0 Appears when the Insert Editing (w) or Insert  
Editing Pause (6w) mode is engaged .... pg. 40  
5S/Anim.: Displays the 5 second recording mode  
or Animation recording mode  
Q Appears when taking a Snapshot ....... pg. 17, 29  
W Displays the battery remaining  
power level ................................................ pg. 56  
(GR-DX300/DX100 only) ................... pg. 26, 33  
! Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds after  
turning on the camcorder .......................... pg. 32  
E Displays the date/time ................... pg. 10, 34, 36  
R Appears when the focus is adjusted  
manually .............................................. pg. 29, 30  
@ Displays the Time Code ...................... pg. 14, 35  
# Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) is  
engaged .................................................... pg. 33  
T Appears when the flash is ready.  
A number appears next to the indication after  
adjusting the brightness of the flash .......... pg. 25  
$ Displays the image size ............................ pg. 11  
% Appears and blinks during shooting .......... pg. 17 Y Displays the sound mode .................... pg. 35, 36  
^ •  
: Appears during shooting ................ pg. 17 U Displays the Blank Search mode .............. pg. 15  
: Blinks when a memory card  
is not loaded ................................... pg. 17  
I Displays the tape speed ............................ pg. 10  
O Appears while a tape is running  
& Displays the picture quality  
There are 2 modes available: F (Fine) and  
S (Standard) (in order of quality) ............... pg. 11  
4
: Playback  
3
2
6
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search  
: Rewind/Shuttle Search  
: Pause  
* Displays the remaining number of shots that can  
be stored.  
The number increases or decreases depending on  
the Picture Quality/Image Size, etc. ........ pg. 17  
Displays the remaining number of storable  
thumbnail images when it reaches  
10 or less. .......................................... pg. 21, 22  
Displays the memory card remaining time for  
E-Mail Clip Recording ............................. pg. 22  
6
1
e
4
: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-  
Motion  
: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-  
Motion  
6
: Audio Dubbing  
6e : Audio Dubbing Pause  
P BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD  
( Displays the E-Mail Clip Recording time ... pg. 22  
monitor ................................ pg. 12  
VOLUME : Displays the  
) Appears when the Power Switch is  
set to “ ” ................................................. pg. 13  
speaker volume .................. pg. 14  
The level indicator moves.  
q •  
: Appears when Night-Scope is  
engaged ....................................... pg. 27  
: Appears when GAIN UPis set to AUTO”  
and the shutter speed is being automatically  
adjusted ........................................ pg. 33  
a Displays the operation mode ..................... pg. 19  
s Displays the folder and file number ........... pg. 19  
w Appears when FLASHis set to AUTO  
in the  
Menu Screen ............................................. pg. 25  
EN  
INDEX  
55  
WARNING INDICATIONS  
(high)  
A. DUB ERROR!  
<CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>  
<CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING>  
<CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB>  
(exhausted)  
Displays the battery remaining power level. As the  
battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator  
blinks (battery power warning). When the battery  
power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape  
recorded in the LP mode.  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape  
recorded in 16-bit audio.  
Appears if A. DUB (e) S on the remote control is  
pressed when the erase protection tab is set to  
Appears when no tape is loaded.  
(pg. 9)  
SAVE.  
(pg. 40)  
CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB  
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE”  
while the Power Switch @ is set to “ ” or “ ” and the  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to VIDEO. (pg. 9)  
INSERT ERROR!  
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank  
portion of a tape.  
(pg. 40)  
HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING  
CASSETTE  
INSERT ERROR!  
<CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>  
<CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB>  
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during  
recording or playback. Use an optional cleaning  
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape  
recorded in the LP mode.  
Appears if INSERT (w) A on the remote control is  
pressed when the erase protection tab is set to  
cassette.  
CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED  
PLEASE WAIT  
(pg. 49)  
SAVE.  
(pg. 40)  
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is  
displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation  
disappears.  
MEMORY IS FULL  
Appears when the memory cards memory is full and  
shooting is not possible.  
TAPE!  
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording  
Start/Stop Button ! or SNAPSHOT Button 9 is  
pressed while the Power Switch @ is set to “ ” or  
COPYING FAILED  
Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is at-  
tempted while this camcorder is being used as a  
recorder.  
and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to  
VIDEO.  
COPYING FAILED  
<MEMORY CARD!>  
<MEMORY IS FULL>  
<PLEASE FORMAT>  
TAPE END  
Appears when the tape ends during recording or  
playback.  
Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a  
tape to a memory card:  
when no memory card is loaded.  
when the memory card's memory is full.  
when the memory card is not formatted.  
SET DATE/TIME!  
Appears when the date/time is not set.  
(pg. 10)  
Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is  
discharged and the previously set date/time is erased.  
(pg. 49)  
MEMORY CARD!  
LENS CAP  
Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you  
attempt to record on a memory card or access data on  
a memory card.  
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the  
lens cap is attached.  
A. DUB ERROR!  
PLEASE FORMAT  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank  
portion of a tape.  
Appears when there is a problem with a memory card  
and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialised.  
(pg. 40)  
Initialise the memory card.  
(pg. 24)  
NO IMAGES STORED  
Appears if there are no image files stored on the  
memory card when you attempt memory card  
playback.  
NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED  
Appears if there are no video clip files stored on the  
memory card when you attempt memory card  
playback.  
(pg. 22)  
EN  
56  
INDEX  
CARD ERROR!  
Appears when the camcorder does not recognize 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.  
UNSUPPORTED FILE!  
Appears if a file in another format is selected.  
CHECK CARDS WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH  
Appears when you attempt to record on a SD Memory  
Card with its write/erase protection tab in the LOCK”  
position.  
Appears when you attempt Memory Card menu  
operation using a SD Memory Card with its write/  
erase protection tab in the LOCKposition.  
E01, E02 or E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE  
REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY  
The error indications (E01, E02 or 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.  
E03 or E04 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT  
AND REINSERT TAPE  
The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of  
malfunction has occured. When an error indication  
appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject  
the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the  
indication clears. When it does, you can resume using  
the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
EN  
57  
INDEX  
A
G
AC Adapter................................................... pg. 7, 8  
Analogue Input ......................................... pg. 35, 37  
Animation ....................................................... pg. 33  
Audio Dubbing ............................................... pg. 40  
Auto Date ....................................................... pg. 34  
Auto Focus ..................................................... pg. 29  
Auto Playback ................................................ pg. 19  
Auto Shut off ...................................... pg. 12, 15, 17  
Gain Up .......................................................... pg. 33  
Grip Adjustment ............................................... pg. 8  
I
Icons ...................................................... pg. 32 36  
Index Playback............................................... pg. 19  
Index Screen .................................................. pg. 19  
Initialise A Memory Card ................................ pg. 24  
Insert Editing .................................................. pg. 40  
Iris .................................................................. pg. 31  
Iris Lock .......................................................... pg. 31  
B
Backlight Compensation ................................ pg. 30  
Battery Low .................................................... pg. 56  
Battery Pack........................................... pg. 7, 8, 48  
Beep............................................................... pg. 34  
Blank Search.................................................. pg. 15  
Brighten The LCD Monitor ............................. pg. 12  
J
Journalistic Shooting ...................................... pg. 13  
L
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications ....... pg. 54 57  
Load A Tape ..................................................... pg. 9  
C
Channels (Left/Right) ..................................... pg. 36  
Charge The Battery Pack ................................. pg. 7  
Cinema ........................................................... pg. 33  
Classic Film.................................................... pg. 27  
Clean The Camcorder .................................... pg. 50  
Connections ....................... pg. 7, 16, 37, 38, 42, 44  
M
Maintenance .................................................. pg. 50  
Manual Focus ................................................ pg. 30  
Memory Card ........................................... pg. 11, 48  
Menu Screen, CAMERA .......................... pg. 32, 33  
Menu Screen, CAMERA DISPLAY .......... pg. 34, 35  
Menu Screen, DSC .................................. pg. 11, 35  
Menu Screen, MANUAL................................. pg. 33  
Menu Screen, SYSTEM ................................. pg. 34  
Menu Screen, VIDEO .................................... pg. 35  
Menu Screen, VIDEO DISPLAY .................... pg. 36  
Monotone ....................................................... pg. 27  
Motor Drive Mode .......................................... pg. 29  
MultiMediaCard ........................................ pg. 11, 48  
D
Darken The LCD Monitor ............................... pg. 12  
Date/Time Display .................................. pg. 34 36  
Date/Time Settings......................................... pg. 10  
Deleting Files ................................................. pg. 20  
Demonstration Mode .................................. pg. 6, 34  
Digital Zoom ............................................. pg. 13, 32  
DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser) ......................... pg. 33  
Dioptre Adjustment........................................... pg. 8  
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ........... pg. 23, 24  
Dubbing.................................................... pg. 37, 38  
N
NAVIGATION function .............................. pg. 21, 22  
Night-Scope ................................................... pg. 27  
E
P
E-Mail Clip Recording .................................... pg. 22  
Erase Protection .............................................. pg. 9  
Exposure Control ........................................... pg. 30  
Picture Quality/Image Size............................. pg. 11  
Picture Wipe/Dissolve .................................... pg. 43  
Playback Special Effects ................................ pg. 39  
Playback Zoom .............................................. pg. 39  
Power-Linked Operation ................................ pg. 13  
Power Switch Position ................................... pg. 13  
Programme AE With Special Effects .............. pg. 27  
Protecting Files .............................................. pg. 20  
Provided Accessories ....................................... pg. 5  
F
Fade-In/Out .................................................... pg. 28  
Fast-Forward The Tape .................................. pg. 14  
5-Second Recording Mode ............................ pg. 26  
Flash .............................................................. pg. 25  
Frame-By-Frame Playback ............................ pg. 39  
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R
T
Random Assemble Editing ..................... pg. 41 43  
Record-Standby ............................................. pg. 12  
Recording Mode ............................................. pg. 10  
Red-Eye Reduction ........................................ pg. 25  
Remote Control .......................................... pg. 5, 39  
Reset .............................................................. pg. 34  
Rewind The Tape ........................................... pg. 14  
Tally ................................................................ pg. 34  
Tele Macro ..................................................... pg. 33  
Time Code ......................................... pg. 14, 35, 36  
Tripod Mounting ............................................... pg. 9  
Twilight ........................................................... pg. 27  
U
Unload A Tape .................................................. pg. 9  
S
V
SD Memory Card ..................................... pg. 11, 48  
Self-Recording ............................................... pg. 13  
Self-Timer....................................................... pg. 26  
Sepia .............................................................. pg. 27  
Set Remote Control/VCR Code ..................... pg. 41  
Shuttle Search ............................................... pg. 14  
Shutter Speed ................................................ pg. 27  
Slow-Motion Playback .............................. pg. 14, 39  
Snapshot .................................................. pg. 17, 29  
Snapshot Mode .............................................. pg. 29  
Snow .............................................................. pg. 27  
Sound Mode....................................... pg. 32, 35, 36  
Speaker Volume ............................................. pg. 14  
Specifications ................................................. pg. 51  
Sports ............................................................. pg. 27  
Spotlight ......................................................... pg. 27  
Squeeze ......................................................... pg. 33  
Still Playback.................................................. pg. 14  
Strobe ............................................................ pg. 27  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position.................. pg. 13  
W
White Balance ................................................ pg. 31  
Wide Mode ..................................................... pg. 33  
Wind Cut ........................................................ pg. 33  
Wipe In/Out .................................................... pg. 28  
Z
Zooming ......................................................... pg. 13  
EN  
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TERMS  
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