ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 5 GETTING STARTED 6 – 13 RECORDING DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVL800 GR-DVL707 Basic Recording For Video .................... Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) ................ Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. ...... Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. ............................. PLAYBACK http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html 14 17 18 21 31 – 39 Basic Playback For Video ..................... Advanced Features For Video ......
EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual •All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. •Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. •Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . . . ....
EN 3 This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES EN T •AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V40ED •Battery Pack BN-V408U (GR-DVL707 only) BN-V416U (GR-DVL800 only) W •Remote Control Unit RM-V716U (GR-DVL707 only) •Remote Control Unit RM-V711U (GR-DVL800 only) • AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit, GR-DVL707 only) •Lithium Battery CR2025 (for remote control unit, GR-DVL800 only) •Shoulder Strap •Lens Cap (Already attached to the camcorder) •Audio/Video Cable (ø3.
EN AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO. MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). Available when 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 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume. “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.
GETTING STARTED EN Power To AC outlet Battery pack BN-V408U, BN-V416U or BN-V428U CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK AC Power Adapter/Charger POWER indicator This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. DC OUT connector 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.
EN 7 USING THE BATTERY PACK BATTERY RELEASE Button 1 3 2 1 2 Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2, then slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 3. •If the battery pack is attached with its mark set in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur. To Detach The Battery Pack . . . ....
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Grip Adjustment 1 2 3 Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop button Separate the Velcro strip. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Power Switch Viewfinder Adjustment Dioptre Adjustment Control 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
EN 9 Date/Time Settings MENU/BRIGHT Wheel The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback ( pg. 32). Power Switch Power lamp OFF Lock Button PLAY Display FAD E R / W I P E 4 W I P E – S CRO L L W I P E – S HU T T E R RANDOM OF F F AD E R –WH I T E F AD E R – B L ACK F AD E R –MOS A I C D I S P L A Y MENU DISPLAY MENU 1R E T URN ON S CR E E N DA T E / T I ME T I ME COD E C L OCK AD J. 1. 1.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Erase protection tab* Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out. 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. •Do not touch internal components. OPEN/EJECT Switch 2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.
EN 11 Recording Mode Setting MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Power Switch Power lamp OFF Lock Button PLAY Display CAME RA MENU 1R E T URN R E C MOD E SOUND MOD E Z OOM GA I N U P TAL L Y I D NUMB E R D EMO . MOD E S I DE L ED SP LP Menu Screen Sub Menu 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 3 4 Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Picture Quality Mode Setting MENU/BRIGHT Wheel The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE and STANDARD (in order of quality). Power Switch Power lamp PLAY Display D S C ME NU 1R E T URN Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 3 4 Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.
EN To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 13 Operation Mode Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/DSC Switch. Power Switch Position (Manual): Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode.
RECORDING Basic Recording For Video EN Power Switch Lock Button AY OFF PL Power lamp Recording Start/Stop Button NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 6) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Load A Cassette ( pg. 10) ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 11) 1 Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Press PUSH OPEN, open the LCD monitor and set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”.
EN 15 NOTES: ● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead. ● The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder . ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. ● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically.
RECORDING Basic Recording For Video (cont.) EN SNAPSHOT Button Power Switch MODE Button Lock Button Snapshot (For Video Recording) This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. AY OFF PL SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
RECORDING Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) Power Switch AY OFF PL Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button MODE Button EN 17 Basic Shooting (Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 6) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Picture Quality Mode Setting ( pg.
RECORDING Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. EN Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 1 xW FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T 1 0 xW T 20xW T 40xW T To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display 1 0 xW T Digital zoom zone 10X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever Power Switch Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
EN 19 NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number. To perform Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 52 – 57), time code is necessary.
EN RECORDING Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) FEATURE: Video Light PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim. OPERATION: LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) DANGER The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.
RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. Focus detection zone While focusing on a further subject EN 21 While focusing on a nearer subject FEATURE: Auto Focus PURPOSE: The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): •When two subjects overlap in the same scene. •When illumination is low.
RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) EN Power Switch MENU/BRIGHT Wheel OFF Lock Button PLAY Display FAD E R / W I P E 4 Menu Screen W I P E – S CRO L L W I P E – S HU T T E R RANDOM OF F F AD E R –WH I T E F AD E R – B L ACK F AD E R –MOS A I C Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( pg. 23 – 25) .
EN 23 Menu Screen Explanations FADER/WIPE Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 26, 27). P.AE/EFFECT Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 28). EXPOSURE Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” ( pg. 29). W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” ( pg. 30). REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference ( pg. 11).
RECORDING EN Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “DEMO. MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.
DSC MENU DISPLAY MENU MANUAL MENU EN 25 ” appears. The quality of the ON Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “ sound will change. This is normal. OFF Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind. CAM RESET CANCEL Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset. ON SCREEN LCD Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen.
EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene. IMPORTANT: Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects ( pg. 28). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.
EN 27 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK FADER — MOSAIC Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. FADER — B.W Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white. WIPE — CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) EN IMPORTANT: Some modes of Programme AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects ( pg. 27). If an unusable mode is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. MENU/ BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Display P. A E / E F F E C T Menu Screen S L OW 4 x S L OW 1 0 x V I D EO E CHO OF F 4 1/50 S HU T T E R 1/50 1/100 S HU T T E R 1/100 1/250 S HU T T E R 1/250 TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural.
EN 29 Exposure Control Iris Lock Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is overly dark or the subject light. Use this function in the following situations: • When shooting a moving subject.
EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback For Video Play/Pause Button (4/6) Rewind Button (2) Fast-Forward Button (3) Stop Button (5) Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) 1 2 EN 31 Load a tape ( pg. 10). Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, 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, press 5. •Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. To Control The Speaker Volume . . . .... slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.
PLAYBACK Advanced Features For Video EN PL Power Switch OFF AY Lock Button MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( pg. 56, 57). 1 2 3 4 5 6 Recording Start/Stop Button Display Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired function icon, and press it. The selected function menu appears. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired function, and press it to display the Sub Menu.
EN 33 Playback Sound During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on pg. 32, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE STEREO Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. SOUND L Sound from the “L” channel is output in stereo.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback For D.S.C. EN Rewind (2) Button Fast-Forward (3) Button Normal Playback Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the camcorder’s built-in memory. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album. VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.
EN INDEX Screen Picture Quality mode Index number EXIT Selected image < INDEX > 01 02 35 03 The images you shot can be displayed together with their index information. Convenient for checking images shot beforehand, the INDEX Screen also shows the Picture Quality mode as well as which images are protected against accidental erasure. 01: Index number 05 04 06 Index numbers are marked from 01.
PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. EN PL Power Switch OFF AY Slide Show You can run through all the images stored in memory automatically in numerical order. 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ ”, then set the Power Switch to “ ”, while pressing down the Lock Button. 2 3 4 5 Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. Lock Button MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Stop (5) Button Play/Pause (4/6) Button VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.
EN MENU/BRIGHT Wheel 37 Protecting Images The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of images. When a padlock mark is displayed next to the Picture Quality Mode indication, that image cannot be deleted. 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ ”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button. •A stored image is displayed. 2 Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate it to select “ ” and press it. “DSC MENU” appears.
PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.) EN MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Deleting Images VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) PL Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. OFF AY Lock Button 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ ”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button. •A stored image is displayed. 2 Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate it to select “ ” and press it. “DSC MENU” appears.
EN MENU/BRIGHT Wheel 39 Initialising The Built-in Memory You can initialise the camcorder’s built-in memory anytime. After initialising, all images stored in the memory, including those which have been protected, are cleared. PL VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.
PLAYBACK Basic Connections EN These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A.
EN 1 2 Make sure all units are turned off. 3 4 5 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( pg. 40). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode. To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV . . . •Date/Time ....
CONNECTIONS Advanced Connections EN Connection To A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software when connected as shown in the illustration. It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board installed.
EN 43 Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Power Switch 1 2 3 Connector cover* To DV IN/OUT Core filter 4 DV cable (optional) To DV IN connector Connection to the GV-DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This function is called Digital Dubbing ( pg. 45), which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.
DUBBING EN Dubbing To A VCR 1 2 Power Switch To AV To S Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) Core filter S-Video cable (provided) Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. 3 4 Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes. 5 6 7 Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s Record mode.
EN 45 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. [To use this camcorder as a player] Power Switch Connector cover* To DV IN/OUT Core filter DV cable (optional) To DV IN/OUT Video unit equipped with DV connector * When connecting the cable, open this cover.
DUBBING (cont.) EN Dubbing Images Stored In The Built-in Memory To A Tape Images can be dubbed from the camcorder’s built-in memory to a tape. Power Switch 1 2 Load a cassette ( pg. 10). 3 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ ”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 4 To select a still image to be dubbed, perform Index Playback ( pg. 35) or press 2 or 3 to select the image you wish. 5 To engage Dub-Standby, press the Recording Start/ Stop Button.
EN PL Power Switch OFF AY MODE Button SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button MENU/ BRIGHT Wheel V I D EO MENU 1R E T URN SOUND MOD E 1 2 B I T MOD E S Y NCHRO R E C MOD E COP Y ON Play/Pause Button (4/6) VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Display SP 6 47 Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To The Built-in Memory Images can dubbed from a tape to the camcorder’s built-in memory. 1 2 Load a cassette ( pg. 10).
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT EN 1 3 The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. Tab Installing The Batteries (RM-V716U, provided with GR-DVL707) The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size batteries. See “General Battery Precautions” ( pg. 73).
EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) 2 4 3 49 1 ! T W # @ % $ & ^ ( * 5 7 6 9 8 ) RM-V716U (provided with GR-DVL707) RM-V711U (provided with GR-DVL800) Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to the camera position (“ ” or “ ”) . 1 Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal. 2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out ( pg. 18) With the camcorder’s Power Switch ”. set to “ Zoom in/out ( pg. 50) pg. 41, 44, 53 pg. 50, 52 pg. 50 pg.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Remote sensor FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: To allow slow-speed search in either direction during video playback.
EN P L A Y BACK E F F E C T PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu 4O F F 1 2 3 4 5 C L A S S I C F I LM MONO T ON E SEP I A S T ROB E V I D EO E CHO PURPOSE: OPERATION: T W EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF RM-V716U (provided with GR-DVL707) FEATURE: Playback Special Effects To allow you to add creative effects to the video playback image. Remote sensor PLAY 51 RM-V711U (provided with GR-DVL800) 1) To start playback, press PLAY (4). 2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor and press EFFECT.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually. Before operation, make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control ( pg. 48).
EN 53 MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 40 and 41. 1 To AV To JLIP/ EDIT ... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector. A VCR other than above . . . ... connect the editing cable to the remote control’s PAUSE IN connector. To S Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) Core filter S-Video cable (provided) Editing cable (provided) To AUDIO, VIDEO* and S-VIDEO IN connectors To Remote PAUSE or R.A.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN SELECT SCENES Programme 1–– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IN OU T –– : ––~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ MODE Random Assemble Editing Menu T I ME COD E – – : – – TOT A L 00 : 00 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/ OFF on the remote control. The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears. 5 If using a Fade/Wipe at the beginning of the scene, press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.
EN 55 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR Recording Start/Stop Button 1 2 3–– 4 5 6–– 7 8 IN 00 : 25~ 07 : 18~ 03 : 33~ 09 : 30~ 15 : 55~ –– : ––~ ~ ~ OU T MODE 02 : 05 –– 08 : 31–– –– 05 : 53 13 : 15 16 : 20–– –– 11 12 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). 13 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed, right through to the end of the last registered scene.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN For More Accurate Editing Programme 1 1–– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IN OU T –– : ––~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ MODE Random Assemble Editing Menu T I ME COD E – – : – – TOT A L 00 : 00 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.
EN ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Display V I D EO MENU 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. 5 Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ” and press it. “VIDEO MENU” appears. Then, rotate it to “SYNCHRO” and press it. The value for “SYNCHRO” is highlighted. 6 Based on the diagnostics performed ( pg.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Audio Dubbing Display 6e Audio Dub Standby mode The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( pg. 23). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. ● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make connections ( pg. 40).
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 59 If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 7. The cassette will not load properly. 7. •The cassette is in the wrong position. •The battery’s charge is low. 7. •Set it in the right position (墌 pg. 10). •Install a fully charged battery (墌 pg. 6, 7). 8. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 8. •The Squeeze mode is selected. 8. •Disengage the Squeeze mode (墌 pg. 24). 9. The colour of Snapshot looks strange. 9. •The light source or the subject does not include white.
EN 61 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 15. The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work. 15. •The last selected editing scene is ending. •At the end of the last selected scene for editing, the Power Switch was set to “OFF”. •The power is off. 15. •Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording. The effects are then automatically activated (墌 pg. 26). •Do not turn off the camcorder’s power after setting Edit-In and Edit-Out points, as they will all be erased (墌 pg. 26).
EN SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 21. White Balance cannot be activated. 21. •The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. 21. •Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance (墌 pg. 28, 30). 22. When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear. 22. •This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a malfunction. 22. 23.
EN SYMPTOM 63 POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 30. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink. 30. •Certain Fade/Wipe effects, certain modes of Programme AE with special effects, “DIS” and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. 30. •Re-read the sections covering Fade/Wipe effects, Programme AE with special effects and “DIS” (墌 pg. 24, 26 – 28). 31. Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. 31.
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 39. The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints). 39. 40. An unusual mark appears. 40. CORRECTIVE ACTION ———— 39. •Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage (墌 pg. 65). ———— 40. •Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor/viewfinder indications (墌 pg. 68 – 72). 41. An error indication (E01 — E06) appears. 41. •A malfunction of some kind has occurred.
USER MAINTENANCE EN 65 After Use Cleaning The Camcorder 1 2 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. 2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor. 3 4 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators EN u i q w e 1 t r p o 2 345 6 78 y PLAY O 66 FF #$ % Q p 90!@ Y U R T E ^ & *( )
EN 67 Controls Connectors 1 Monitor Open Button To connect cables to the following connectors * and (, open the LCD monitor. [PUSH OPEN] ..................................... 墌 pg. 14 2 Dioptre Adjustment Control ................... 墌 pg. 8 3 Battery Release Button [BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. 墌 pg. 7 4 •MENU Wheel [+, –, PUSH] ............... 墌 pg. 22 •LCD Monitor BRIGHT (Brightness) Control [+, –] .................. 墌 pg. 14 5 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ..........................
INDEX Indications EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 1 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. 1 2 (墌 pg. 26, 27) 3* 4* 2 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema SP 3 5 3* Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). (墌 pg. 24) mode. REC 444 (墌 pg. 11) (墌 pg. 14) 4* Displays the tape remaining time. 5* • “REC” appears during recording. • “PAUSE” appears during RecordStandby mode. (墌 pg.
EN 69 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 1* 2 4 6 F . AU T O 4 0 xW 8 T 9 3 5 0 P HO T O 2 @* + BR I GHT – 1. 7 ! 1. 00 12 : 00 # 1* Appears when the power switch is set to “ 8 Appears during zooming. 2 Appears when backlight compensation is used. 9 • Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during ”. (墌 pg. 13) (墌 pg. 29) 3 Appears when the white balance is adjusted. (墌 pg. 30) 4 Appears when the exposure is adjusted. (墌 pg.
INDEX Indications (cont.) EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 1 1 2 B I T / SOUND 1 L 2 3 LP 4 VO L UME TC 1 0 : 0 6 : 2 0 6 1. 1. 00 12 : 00 5 4 1 Displays the sound mode. 2 Displays the tape speed. 3 Appears while a tape is running. 4 3 2 6 64 16 e 6e (墌 pg. 32, 33) (墌 pg. 11) : Playback : Fast-Forward/Shuttle search : Rewind/Shuttle search : Pause : Forward slow-motion : Reverse slow-motion : Audio Dubbing : Audio Dubbing Pause 4 Displays the date/time. (墌 pg.
EN 71 Warning Indications Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. (墌 pg. 10) Appears when no tape is loaded.
EN Indications INDEX Indications (cont.) Function SET DATE/TIME! ● Appears when the date/time is not set. (墌 pg. 9) ● Appears when the built-in clock battery runs out and the previously set date/time is erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached. A. DUB ERROR! Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (墌 pg. 58) A.
CAUTIONS EN 73 Video Light Battery Packs DANGER 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. ....
CAUTIONS (cont.) EN Cassettes Main Unit To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use . . . .... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark. .... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. .... make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting. .... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all.
EN 5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems: •No picture during playback. •Blocks of noise appear during playback. •During recording, the Head Clog Warning indicator “ ” appears. In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions.
TERMS EN A F AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... 墌 pg. 6, 7 Audio Dubbing ........................................ 墌 pg. 58 Auto Focus ............................................... 墌 pg. 21 Auto Shut off ...................................... 墌 pg. 15, 31 Fade-In/Out ........................................ 墌 pg. 26, 27 Fast-Forward The Tape .............................. 墌 pg. 31 Frame-By-Frame Playback .................. 墌 pg. 31, 50 B Gain Up ......................................
EN 77 P T Picture Quality Mode ............................... 墌 pg. 12 Picture Wipe/Dissolve ......................... 墌 pg. 26, 27 Playback Special Effects ............................ 墌 pg. 51 Playback Zoom ........................................ 墌 pg. 50 Power Switch Position .............................. 墌 pg. 13 Printer ...................................................... 墌 pg. 43 Programme AE With Special Effects ........... 墌 pg. 28 Protecting Images .....................................
SPECIFICATIONS EN Camcorder For General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off Video light Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder GR-DVL800 GR-DVL707 Speaker : DC 6.3 V DC 7.2 V : : : : : : : : : : : : (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger) (Using battery pack) Approx. 4.3 W Approx. 5.3 W Approx. 3.
EN 79 For Connectors S AV Video output Audio output DV Input/output PC (DIGITAL PHOTO) Digital still output JLIP/EDIT : Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue output C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue output : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant : ø2.5 mm, 3-pole : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V40ED Power requirement Power consumption Output Charge VTR Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz : 23 W : : : : DC 7.
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