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USER MANUAL GR-DVM75U JVC

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The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-DVM75

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

The D.S.C. (Digital Still Camera) features are available on GR-DVM75.

2e EE 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

+ AÏl 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.

I is recommended that you . . refer to the Index (7 pgs. 85 — 92) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use. … read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely

important information regarding the safe use of this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 93 through 95 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE CAUTION: TO RÉDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO USER SERVICERBLE PARTS INSIDE, NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lghiing flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equiateral biangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulted "dangerous voltage” within te

products enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude NOTES:

constiute à risk of electric shock to persans. e The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of

The exclamation point wihin an equiateral rlangle 1

Dee a De ae D the main unit. operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in e The rating information and safety caution of the Fe heralure accampamying the applance. AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color 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.

e Use the JVC BN-V507U/V514U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

Caution: (applies to Jack Box) To reduce the risk of fire, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable pars inside. Refer servicing Lo qu

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.

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

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

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(1) Read these instructions.

(2) Keep these instructions.

(3) Heed all warnings.

(4) Follow all instructions.

(5) Do not use this apparatus near water. (6) Clean only with dry cloth.

(7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

(8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

(9) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

(10) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or e sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

(1) Unplug this apparatus during lightning, storms or when unused for long periods of time.

(12) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. When carrying, be sure to hold the camcorder firmly in your hand, with the grip strap securely

around your wrist. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.

Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

MEN. «Sæ MultiMediaCard

m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “*"DN' "and memory cards* marked “S2." or “MuttiediaCard ” can be used with this unit.

Before recording an important scene .…

. make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark “IN.

make sure you only use memory cards* with the mark Se. or Hultibediacard . remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.) *Memory cards can be used with GR-DVM75 only .

BE END PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

+ AAA (RO3) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit)

+ Editing Cable GR-DVM75: Both plugs have 1 ring around the pin. GR-DVM55: One plug has 3 rings around the pin an the other has 1 ring around the pin.

+ Remote Control Unit RM-V717U

+ Battery Pack BN-V507U

+ Memory Card + CD-ROM 8 MB (GR-DVMY5 only) (Already inserted in the

(93.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

Fu. GR-DVM55: CU-V505

+ PC Connection Cable (GR-DVM55 only)

+ USB Cable (GR-DVM75 only)

with one or more core filter.

In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped

6 EN AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place

when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON”

æ Available when the Power Switch is set to

“or “M” and no cassette is in the camcorder.

M Performing any operation during the

demonstration stops the demonstration

temporarily. lf no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstra-

“DEMO MODE" remains “ON” even if the

camcorder power is turned off.

m To cancel Automatic Demonstration: MENU Wheel

. Set the Power Switch to “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on

the switch and press the MENU Wheel in.

The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ E4

SYSTEM” and press it. The SYSTEM Menu

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DEMO MODE" and press it. The Sub Menu

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “OFF”

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “URETURN”, and press it twice. The normal screen appears.

Grip Adjustment … Viewfinder Adjustment Tripod Mounting …

Date/Time Settings Loading/Unloading À Cassette .

Recording Mode Setting

Loading À Memory Card (GR-DVM75 only)

Picture Quality Mode Setting (GR-DVM75 only)... Image Size Mode Setting (GR-DVM75 only)

This camcorder's 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

1 Insert the terminal end © of the battery pack into the battery pack mount, 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.

2 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder ©.

3 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet ©). The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.

4 When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit,

charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

To Detach The Battery Pack .… …. slide BATT. RELEASE and detach it.

e During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.

e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then try charging again.

Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder's power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

USING THE BATTERY PACK CT pg. 8).

Approximate recording time

Perform step 1 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”

& x] LCD monitor off/ | LCD monitor on/ NOTES: attery pac Viewfinder on Viewfinder off « Recording time is reduced significantly gn-vso7u | GR-DVM75:1 hr GR-DVM75 : 50 min. under the following conditions: GRDVM55 : 1 hr 10 min. | GR-DVM55 : hr + Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged BN-V514U | GR-DVM75 : 2 hr 10 min. | GR-DVM75 : 1 hr. 50 min. repeatedly. (optional) | GR-DVM55 : 2 hr 25 min. | GR-DVM55 : 2 hr. + The LCD monitor is used repeatedlly. BN-V840U | GR-DVM5 : 6 hr 10 min. | GR-DVM75 :5 hr 15 min. « Before extended use, it is recommended that | (optional) | GR-DVM55 :6 hr 50 min. | GR-DVM55 :5 hr 50 min. you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3° lN-VS56U | GRDVM75:9h GR-DVM75 :7 hr 40 min times the planned shooting time. (optional) | GR-DVM55 : 10 hr GR-DVM55 : 8 hr. 20 min.

The extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/Charger: VU-V840 KIT: BN-V84OU battery pack & AA-V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger

VU-V856 KIT: BN-V85GU battery pack & AA-V8OU AC Power Adapter/Charger

Read the kit's instruction manual before using.

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

Use only the AA-V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger for BN-V84OU battery pack and only AA-V8OU AC Power Adapter/Charger for BN-V856U battery pack. Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder.

USING AC POWER To DC IN

The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

e For other notes, T7 pg. 77.

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

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures. About Batteries DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may. cause à fire or explosion. WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a Short circuit and possibly start a ire. The Benefits Of Lithium-lon Batteries Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity, However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures (below 10°C/50°P) 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. {you're using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it.)

GEDTING-STARTED (cont.)

1 Separate the Velcro strip.

2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.

Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to 3 easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference.

Viewfinder Adjustment

Set the Power Switch to “Æ" or “M” while pressing

Power Switch down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Pull out the viewfinder fully.

Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

[— Diopter Adjustment Control

1 Align the screw on the tripod with the camera's mounting socket. Then tighten the screw. Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

When attaching the camera to a tripod, extend its legs to stabilize the camcorder. It is not advised to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage to the unit by falling over.

en I 1 Power lamp Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback 67 pg. 42, 43).

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder ES fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

2 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “1 DISPLAY”. Press it and the DISPLAY Menu appears.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CLOCK ADJ.". Press it and “month” is highlighted.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to input the month. Press OFF it. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and minute. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “YRETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery GR-DVM75 only To store the date/time in memory, the clock's rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder. While the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, or while the battery pack attached DISPLAY Menu to the camcorder continues to supply power, the clock's rechargeable lithium battery is always charged. However, if the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the clock's lithium battery will become discharged and the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs, first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger for over 24 hours to charge the clock's rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the date/time setting before using the camcorder. Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the date/time.

Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.", if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder's internal clock continues to operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/time parameter (month), the clock stops. When you finish setting the minute and press the MENU Wheel in, the date and time begin operation from the date and time you have just set.

128 GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Loading/Unloading À Cassette

The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a Cassette holder cassette.

Cassette holder cover

Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.

+ Do not touch internal components.

Make sure the window side is facing out.

2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.

+ Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.

+ When the battery's charge is low, you may not be

PUSH HERE able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not OPEN/EJECT apply force. Replace the battery with a fully Switch charged one before continuing.

Erase protection tab* Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks

into place. * To Protect Valuable Recordings . Approximate recording time ….slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This L Recording mode prevents the tape from being recorded ape SP LP over. To record on this tape, slide the tab 30 min. 30 min 45 min. back to “REC” before loading it. 60 min. 60 min 90 min. Be sure to press only the section labeled 80 min. 80 min. 120 min. “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder;

touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in injury or product damage.

e 1f 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.

e lfthe tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. À few minutes later, insert it again.

+ When the camcorder is suddenly moved from à cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover.

e Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder.

+ Even when the camcorder is switched of, 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.

e When resuming recording, once you open the cassette holder cover à blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not. See page 20 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.

13 Power lamp Recording Mode Setting

Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.

Set the Power Switch to “@” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch, then open

the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder

ul: The power lamp lights and the camcorder is M turned on.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “Æ CAMERA"

MENU Wheel and press it. The CAMERA Menu appears.

4 Rotate The MENU Wheel to select “REC MODE" | and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select “SP” or Display “LP” by rotating the MENU Wheel and press it. CAMERA Menu Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “YRETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes. + Audio Dubbing (+ pg. 66) and Insert Editing Sub Menu 67 pg. 68) are impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode. 2 “LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.

NOTES: GR-DVM75 only e lfthe recording mode is switched during recording, the

playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

lt 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.

14 GETTING STARTED (cont.

Loading À Memory Card (GR-DVM75 only)

The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder.

1 Make sure the camcorder's power is off.

2 Slide CARD OPEN to open the card cover.

Insert the memory card firmly clipped edge first. + Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.

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

To Unload À Memory Card … … in step 3 push the memory card, then the memory card comes out of the camcorder automatically. Pull it out and close the card cover.

e Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked “S2."” or MultiMediaCards marked *HutiediaCard ”.

+ Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.

e Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to FORMAT the card. r> pg. 36

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.

STANDARD IMAGESCE RTC XGA NOTES:

The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used.

In the XGA mode, images are shot in 720 x 480 pixels and they are converted and stored in the XGA mode file size (1024 x 768 pixels).

The number of storable images in the below chaït is approximate value for a memory card with 12 sound effects pre-stored.

Approximate Number of Storable Images

Picture Quality Mode Setting (GR-DVM75 only)

The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE and STANDARD (in order of quality).

Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the EE Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “81 DSC” and press it. The DSC Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “QUALITY” and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode and press it. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “URETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

£ © ND Image Size Mode Setting (GR-DVM75 only)

The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Image Size modes are available: XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) and VGA (640 x 480 pixels) (in order of quality).

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

2 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “1 DSC” and press it. The DSC Menu appears.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “IMAGE SIZE"

and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode and press it. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “URETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

Image Size/Picture Memory Card : Drpuided with GR-DVM7S Quality Mode BMBe ieMEe | same | came | Ophonal

XGA FINE 20 40 90 190

16 GETTING STARTED («ont

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Operation Mode

Switch to any operation mode except “OFF”

while pressing down the Lock Button located Choose the appropriate operation mode according to

on the switch. your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVM75 only) VIDEO/DSC Switch = (GR-DVM75 only) Power Switch Position @ (Manual): Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode.

& (Full Auto): Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

OFF: Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

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

+ Allows you to transfer a still image recorded on the tape to a computer (GR-DVM55 only).

+ Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a computer (GR-DVM75 only).

When the Power Switch is set to “3”, “E3” appears. When set to “or “ GN”, there is no indication.

VIDEO/DSC Switch Position (GR-DVM75 only)

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

“REC SELECT is set to “= C/m El” in the DSC When the Power Switch is set to “Æ}/" or Menu Screen, still images are also recorded in the 4” and the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to memory card. “3”, the selected image size (“VGA” or =

XGA") is displayed. When set to “VIDEO”, there is no indication. (GR-DVM75 only)

VGA Allows you to record a still image or display a still image stored in the memory card.

VIDEO RECORDING-&PLAYBACKR VIDEO SIE PLAYBACK [______CONTENTS _____

VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording …. Journalistic Shooting Self-Recording Zooming …

Time Code Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

Display | Tape remaining time indicator (Approximate)

Tally lamp (Lights while recording is in progress)

You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.

Viewfinder Adjustment = pg. 10)

e Load A Cassette (= pg. 12)

e Recording Mode Setting (7 pg. 13)

1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR-DVM75 only), then set the Power Switch to

“or “@" while pressing down the Lock Button

located on the switch.

Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Make sure

the viewfinder is pushed back in. Open the LCD

Shooting while using the viewfinder: Make sure the

LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the

-Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click, otherwise it may be pushed back in during use.

+ The Power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button appears while recording is in progress.

To Stop Recording .… … press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

….. rotate the MENU Wheel until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached.

<Itis also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.

e Ifthe Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder's power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.

e 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”

Journalistic Shooting

In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward).

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.

T+ = Zoom in (FE Telephoto) = t a ——— E . CE wW— FEATURE: Zooming 0 PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous 1 change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T. | Zoom Out Zoom display Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

m The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action. — Digital zoom zone | NOTES:

e 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. 51), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

: : can be switched to 10X magnification using the

Approximate zoom ratio optical zoom (7 pg. 39).

Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom.

e During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.

e Digital zoom cannot be used in the following cases: + When digital image processing, such as Picture

Wipe/Dissolve (7 pg. 48, 49) or Video Echo 67 pg. 47), is activated.

— 10X (optical) zoom zone

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 (7 pg. 69 73), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording From The Middle of À Tape” below in the following cases;

+When shooting again after playing back a Display recorded tape.

+ When power shuts off during shooting.

+ When a tape is removed and re-inserted during

Frames are not displayed during recording.

shooting. [— Minutes + When shooting using a partially recorded tape. 1_ seconds

+ When shooting on a blank portion located r— Frames

partway through the tape. + When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

(30 frames = 1 second)

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1. Play back a tape or use Blank Search (7 pg. 24) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode (7 pg. 21).

2. Set the Power Switch to “3” or “@” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start recording.

The time code cannot be reset.

During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly. e The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE" is set to “ON (E7 pg. 41, 42).

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Time code Time code Time code 00:00:00 00:00:00 4 A4 Tape Already recorded scene Blank Newly recorded scene À À Shooting start point Shooting stop point Shooting start point

Tape Already recorded scene Latest scene

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

DVMY5 only), then set the Power Switch to “En”

while pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch. To start playback, press b-/I

«To stop playback, press M.

+ Press 4 to rewind, or ææ to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode.

To Control The Speaker Volume .. slide the Power Zoom Lever (Speaker Volume Control) (VOL.) towards “+" to turn up the volume, or towards “_" to turn down the volume.

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

viewfinder or on a connected TV E+ pg. 22, 23).

+ When power is supplied from a battery: the “=” battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed. When power is supplied from an AC outlet: “=” does not appear.

+ During Stop mode, none ofthe indications are displayed.

e When à cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.

Still Playback: Pauses during playback. 1)Press m/H during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press æ/IH again. + {still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorders Stop mode is automatically er 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the camcorder's power is automatically turned off.

is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image.

2) To resume normal playback, press -/H.

Shuttle Search: Allows high-speed search in either direction. 1) Press »> for forward or #4 for reverse search during playback. + During playback, press and hold 44 or w-. The search continues as long as you hold the button.

Once you release it, normal playback resumes. e A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.

1) Engage Still Playback.

Frame-By-Frame Playback during Still so resume normal playback, press 1 © You can also use tl

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

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

he provided remote control for Frame-By-Frame Playback € pg. 64).

Slow-Motion Playback, Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects

Available only with the remote control (provided)

224 VIDEO PLAYBACK (con

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

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

To TV or VCR TV White to AUDIO L IN**+ To TT + Red to AV IN/OUT*** or TE AUDIO RIN | avour"" VCR NE T7 Yellow to VIDEO IN Audio/Video cable <m—l

*__ When connecting the cables, open this cover. **_The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only. #** AV IN/OUT:GR-DVMY75, AV OUT:GR-DVM55 Connector cover*

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.

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

To AV IN/OUT*** or AV OUT***

VCR J + Yellow: Not connected —

TH ID To S-VIDEO IN S-Video cable To S-VIDEO (optional)

* When connecting the cables, open this cover. ++ The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only. #** AV IN/OUT:GR-DVM75, AV OUT:GR-DVM55

**#* Refer to “Jack Box Attachment” (t7 pg. 23).

Make sure all units are turned off.

Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration (= pg. 22). Hfusing a VCR .… go to step 3.

Ifnot .…. go to step 4.

Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR'S instruction manual.

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 … set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu Screen (7 pg. 42, 43). + Time Code … set “TIME CODE” to “ON or “OFF” in the Menu Screen (7 pg. 42, 43). + Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays for video playback Or Type of file, Directory/File Names and Image Number/Total Number of Images for D.S.C. Playback (GR-DVM75 only) set “ON SCREEN" to “LCD” or “LCD/TV” in the Menu Screen (x pg. 42, 43). Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control.

© It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack € pg. 9). e The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card*, set the camcorder's Power Switch to “B” or “M”, then set your TV to the appropriate input mode. *GR-DVM75 only Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on. 1f you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture. While the Audio/Video cable is connected to the AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the speaker. If no image is displayed or no sound is heard from the TV, set “S/AV INPUT” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (GR-DVM75 only, :> pg. 42).

Insert the terminal end @ of the j; mount, then firmly push the end

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

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

Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption (7 pg. 20).

1 Load a tape (7 pg. 12).

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR- DVMY5 only), then set the Power Switch to “ GN” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 Press FOCUS/BLANK.

+ “BLANK SEARCH” appears blinking and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion.

To cancel Blank Search midway .… press Bi.

e In step 3, if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and ifthe current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction.

e lfthe beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C)'RECORDINGS DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING

Image Size mode Displays the Image Size mode of the stored image. There are 2 modes available: XGA and VGÀ (7 pg. 15)

D:S.C. RECORDING Basic Shooting (Snapshot)

You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots.

You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.

e Grip Adjustment + pg. 10)

e Viewfinder Adjustment = pg. 10)

e Picture Quality/Image Size Mode Setting (+ pg. 15)

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ÆB”, then set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

2 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “Æ CAMERA”, then press it, The CAMERA Menu appears.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “SNAP MODE”, then press it.

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desire

Snapshot mode, then press it. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “URETURN" and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

1 Press SNAPSHOT. PHOTO appears while the snapshot is being taken.

The image is stored in the memory card.

+ Regardless of the Power Switch position (*Æ" or “M”, Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode.

«To use the flash, r7 pg. 54.

jure Quality mode Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image. There are 2 modes |— | available: FINE and STD (Standard) (+

Total number of shots

Displays the approximate total number of shots that can be stored, including those already taken, The number increases or decreases depending on the shots stored, the Picture Quality/mage Size mode, etc.

Number of shots taken Displays the number of images that have already been shot

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

Shooting icon Appears and blinks during shooting,

FRAME Snapshot mode with frame*

FULL Snapshot mode with no frame*

MULTI-4 Multi-Analyzer 4

* There is the sound effect of a shutter

en27 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. 32) and delete unwanted still images.

To Remove The Shutter Sound

….. when you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set “BEEP” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (+7 pg. 38, 40). The sound is no longer heard from the speaker.

image size mode setting (+ pg. 15) if “MULTI-4" or

“MULTI-9" is engaged.

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

pg. 39), the Stabiliser will be disabled.

If Snapshot recording is not possible, “ PHOTO” blinks

when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

If Program AE with special effects (= pg. 46) is

engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special

effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such

a case, the icon blinks.

lé shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes

when the Power Switch is set to “Æ "or “M” and

power is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder

shuts off automatically to save power. To perform

shooting again, push back and pull out the viewfinder

again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.

The Motor Drive mode (+ pg. 50) is disabled when the

VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “ÆEB When à cable is connected to the AV connector, the

shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it

is recorded onto the tape.

Normal Playback (Of Images)

Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.

Play/Pause Button (b-/H1)

Fast-Forward Button (BD)

2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ then set the Power Switch to “ Œ” while pressing down the Lock Button. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. +A stored image is displayed.

3 Press æ> 10 display the next image. Press #4 to display the previous image.

VIDEO/DSC Switch Auto Playback (Of Images)

[For Normal Playback] You can run through all the images stored in memory To display the next image [For Auto Playback] automatically.

Display ÿ ï 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 above.

3 To end Auto Playback, press Bi.

+ Images shot in a file size other than VGA/XGA with devices that are compatible with DCF (Design rules for Camera File systems) will be displayed as reduced-size thumbnail images. These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC.

+ Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-DVM70) that are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this camcorder; “Unsupported file!” will be displayed.

Total number of images Displays the total number of stored images.

Directory and File names

revious image P Lu Displays the directory and file names

Image number Displays the index number of the image file (eZ pg. 29).

Date Displays the date when the image was shot (if “DATE/TIME” is set to “ON” in the Menu Screen 7 pg. 42-43).

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

… during normal playback of image, press SELECT once to engage the video clip mode. “E-CLIP” appears. Then pressing

can allow you to view the video clips in the LCD

monitor or viewfinder; video clips cannot be displayed on a

Total number + You can look for the desired file using Index Screen

of files + below and pg. 30).

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

…. during normal playback of image, press SELECT twice to engage the sound effect mode. “D.SOUND” appears. Then pressing D.SOUND PLAY can allow you to listen to the sound

+ You can look for the desired file using Index Screen

Selected sound effect name

Index Screen The files you stored can be displayed together with their index information. Convenient for checking files stored Picture beforehand, the Index Screen also shows the Picture Type of file Quality Quality, Image Size mode, directory and file names as well Directory and File Selected file as which files are protected against accidental erasure. To display the Index Screen, 7 pg. 30.

IMAGE/E-CLIP/SOUND: Type of File Displays the type of file of the displayed index screen. There are 3 types available: IMAGE for still images, E-CLIP for video clips (+ pg. 61), SOUND for sound effects (7 pg. 56, 67).

1: Index number Index numbers are marked from 1. For example, when 10 files are stored (index number: 1 to 10), if three files with index numbers 2, 4 and 6 are deleted from memory, the remaining files are automatically moved up to fill any Image Size : gaps in the numerical sequence. Therefore, the number Index number Protect icon of remaining files is 7, and the new index numbers range from 1 to 7.

100-DVCO00003: Directory and File F/S: Picture Quality

names £ Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image. Shows that the selected ile is in a directory There are 2 modes available: FINE and STANDARD (in

called *100” and its file name is “DVC00003”. order of quality) 67 pg. 15). (Appears only when Each time shooting takes place, a file name is displaying still images.)

made using a number which is larger by one than the largest number of the file names VGA/XGA: Image Size

which are in use. If the file name reaches Displays the size of the stored image. There are 2 modes DVC09999, a new directory will be made and available: VGA and XGA (+ pg. 15). (Appears only when the file name will start again from DVC00001. displaying still images.)

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

directory and only the last four digits of the file Æ: Protect icon

name are displayed. When a file is protected against its accidental erasure, a In the Index Screen for sound effects, the name padlock mark appears next to the index number, and that ofthe selected sound effect is displayed ifthe file cannot be deleted.

name is compatible with ID3TAG ver 1 or 2. . Selected File

A file is framed in green when it is selected. Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame to the desired file.

30 D:S:C. PLAYBACK cont.)

Index Screen for sound effects

—— Total number of files

You can view or listen to the files (still images, video clips € pg. 61), or sound effects (> pg. 56, 67) stored in memory six at a time. Use this mode when looking for a file you wish to view or hear.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Normal Playback” on pg. 28.

To display the Index Screen for images, go to step 3.

-. for video clips (+ pg. 61), press SELECT once to engage the video clip mode. “E-CLIP” appears. Then go to step 3.

- for sound effects (7 pg. 56), press SELECT twice to engage the sound effect mode. “D.SOUND" appears. Then go to step 3.

Press INDEX. The Index Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame to

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

Index Screen is displayed or played back.

+ To start playback of the selected video clip, press »-/1L. To stop playback midway, press Be.

+ To start playback of the selected sound effect, press D.SOUND PLAY.

You can call up directly a file you want to play back by specifying its index number.

1 During normal playback of images, press SELECT repeatedly to select the type of file you want to play back.

2 Press JUMP. The Jump Screen appears.

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to enter the index number of the desired file and press it. The file for the selected index number is displayed. + To cancel the Jump Playback while the Jump Screen is being displayed, press JUMP again.

+ If Protection is Normal playback removed

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. When a padlock mark is displayed next to the index number, that file cannot be deleted.

1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ÆÆB”, then set the Power Switch to “ @M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. + A stored image file is displayed. To protect the image file .… =. go to step 2. To protect the video clip file. …. … press SELECT once to engage the video clip mode. “E-CLIP” appears. Then go to step 2. To protect the sound effect file. .… … press SELECT twice to engage the sound effect mode. “D.SOUND” appears. Then go to step 2.

2 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate it to select “I MEMORY” and press it. The MEMORY Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “PROTECT” and press it. The PROTECT Index Screen appears.

TO PROTECT A FILE Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 above.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame to the desired file and press it. À “@” padilock mark appears on the selected file. Repeat this procedure for all files you do not wish to delete by accident.

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel upward to select “EXIT" and press it, The normal playback screen appears.

When the memory is initialized or corrupted, even protected files are deleted. If you do not want to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and save them.

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

Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame to the desired file and press it. The “Æ” padlock mark located above the file disappears and the file is no longer protected.

Repeat this procedure for all files from which you wish to remove protection.

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel upward to select “EXIT" and press it, The normal playback screen appears.

Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once.

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

Power Switch to “ M" while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD

monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

A stored image file is displayed.

To delete the image file …

To delete the video clip file.

.… Press SELECT once to engage the video clip mode. “E-CLIP” appears. Then go to step 2.

To delete the sound effect fil

.… Press SELECT twice to engage the sound effect mode. “D.SOUND” appears. Then go to step 2.

2 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate it to select “I MEMORY and press it. The MEMORY Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DELETE” and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

TO SELECT A FILE BY BROWSING FILES STORED IN MEMORY Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 above.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “SELECT” and press it. The DELETE Index Screen appears.

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame to the desired file that you wish to delete and press it. An “ X ” appears above the selected file. Repeat this procedure for all files that you wish to delete. To deselect a file, press the MENU Wheel again. The “ X ” disappears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel upward to select “EXIT" and press it. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears.

où Conte Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE” and ; [ otate the eel to select an EN seuecr - cancez Confirmation 7

(1 Screen press it. The selected files are deleted and the normal playback screen appears. + To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CANCEL" and press it.

e Protected files (= pg. 31) cannot be deleted with the above operation. To delete them, remove protection first.

e Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check files before deleting.

TO DELETE THE DISPLAYED FILE Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on page 32.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CURRENT” and press it. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears.

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select

“EXECUTE” and press it. The currently displayed file is deleted. + IF CURRENT FILE IS PROTECTED" appears, the

file is protected and cannot be deleted

+ To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU Wheel to

select “CANCEL" and press it.

TO DELETE ALL FILES Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on page 32.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ALL” and press it. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE" and 5 press it. All the files are deleted. + To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CANCEL" and press it

Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it.

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” (+ pg. 35).

TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES (ONE PRI FOR EACH)

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

Power Switch to “ M" while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select I MEMORY” and press it. The MEMORY Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DPOF" and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ALL” and press it. Selection is complete. The Confirmation Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE” and

press it. The normal playback screen appears.

+ To cancel selection, rotate the MENU wheel to select “CANCEL” and press it.

BE enJO TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS

1 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg. 34.

2 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “SELECT” and press it. Selection is complete. The DPOF Index Screen appears.

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame to the image you wish to print and press it.

4 Select the number of prints by rotating the MENU Wheel towards “+" to increase the number, or towards “—" to decrease the number and press it. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of prints. + The number of prints can be set up to 15. + To correct the number of prints, select the image again and change the number.

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel upward to select “EXIT” and press it. Selection is complete. The

DPOF Index Confirmation Screen appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE” and press it. The normal playback screen appears. + To cancel selection, rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CANCEL" and press it.

To Reset The No. Of Prints .… … select “RESET” in step 5 on pg. 34. The number of prints is reset to O for all still images. Confirmation Screen

While performing the above, never disconnect power, as this may cause the memory to be corrupted.

e li 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.

e To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a memory card E+ pg. 60).

Initializing À Memory Card

You can initialize a memory card anytime. After initializing, all files and data stored in the memory card, including those which have been protected, are cleared.

1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to *Æ8B”, then set the Power Switch to “ 3" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “II MEMORY” and press it. The MEMORY Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “FORMAT” and press it. The Confirmation Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE” and

press it. The memory card is initialized. When

initialization is finished, “NO FILES STORED” or

“NO SOUND FILES" appears.

+ To cancel initialization, rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CANCEL” and press it.

Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during initialization. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization. If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it.

NOUS FOR-DETAILED ADJUSTMEN 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 (t7 pg. 39 — 41).

1 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. Power Switch

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

function icon, and press it. The selected function menu appears.

Function menu setting depends on the function.

If you have selected “#5 WIPE/FADER”,

“ÆA PROGRAM AE” or “ÆA W. BALANCE”... ee pg. 39.

If you have selected “& CAMERA”,

“fl MANUAL”, “EA SYSTEM”, “(81 DISPLAY” or “El DSC” (GR-DVM75 only)...

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

function and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Then, rotate the MENU Wheel to select the parameter, and press it. Selection is complete.

paLon 6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “URETURN” and . press it twice. The Menu Screen closes. me + The X icon represents “END”.

5:30 PA Run MS PT REC SELECT Normal Screen

+ Actual menus differ by model and may appear differently from these illustrations. Some menu items may not be unavailable on your model.

-Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” (-7 pg. 48, 49).

F1 PROGRAM AE Refer to ‘Program AE With Special Effects” (7 pg. 46, 47).

Æ W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” (7 pg. 53).

REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference (7 pg. 13).

12BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing audio dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models)

16 BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)

10X When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.

40X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification.

200X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 200X digital magnification.

SNAP MODE Refer to ‘Basic Shooting (Snapshot” (7 pg. 26) or “Snapshot (For Video Recording)" (> pg. 50).

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

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

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/30 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1/30 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subject's movements are not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “34 A" is displayed.

DIS MANUAL OFF ON To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

NOTES: © Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions: + When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes. + When shooting dark or dim subjects. + When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting. + When shooting scenes with movement in various drections. + When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds. e Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. e The “@, ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used.

TELE MACRO OFF 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 1 m (3.3 ft) 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 (2 ft).

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

AO FORIDETAILED'ADJUSTMENT (con

Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

WIDE OFF Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a MODE normal screen ratio. CINEMA | Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on [ml wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 1 © appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV instruction manual. During playback/ recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie. + “CINEMA” mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to z “VIDEO” (GR-DVM75 only) 2 p = Z SQUEEZE | For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the < Ka image to fitthe screen without distortion. Ff] appears. When using this È mode, refer to your wide-screen TV instruction manual. During playback/ E recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated verticallÿ. + “SQUÉEZE” mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “VIDEO” (GR-DVM75 only) WIND OFF Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind. cuT ON @ | Helps cut down on noise created by wind. ” @N ” appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal. FLASH (GR-DVM75 only)| Refer to “Snapshot Flash” (+ pg. 54). FLASH AD). Refer to ‘Flash Brightness Adjustment” (7 pg. 55). (GR-DVM75 only) BEEP OFF Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect (+ pg. 26, 50). MELODY | Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect (7 pg. 26, 50). TALLY [OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times. Z où The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording, D) This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a & | NUMBER | computer using the | terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99, Factory setting is , | (GR-DVM55 | 06. E | ony) DEMO OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place. MODE oN Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “DEMO MODE" is set to “ON and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration start. 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. IOTES: e If tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. e “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned e lf “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available. After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.

SOUND |MIC/AUX | Enables sound input from camcorder's stereo microphone or AV IN/OUT IN connector, when Audio Dubbing (+ pg. 66) is executed. “MIC” or “AUX 3 | (GR-DVM75 appears on the Audio Dubbing screen depending on the sound input you use. only) GB D.SOUND | Enables sound effect input recorded on the provided memory card, when 3 Audio Dubbing (+ pg. 67) is executed. F cam CANCEL | Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset. RESET EXECUTE | Resets all settings to the factory-preset. on LCD Keeps the camcorder's display (except the date, time and time code) from SCREEN appearing on the connected TV screen. LCD/TV Makes the camcorder's display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV. DATE/ |OFF The date/time does not appear. x TIME AUTO Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases: S + When the Power Switch is set from “OFF” to “@” or ‘ S + When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/ime when scenes E\ are recorded. ® + When the date is changed during playback. où The date/time is always displayed. TIME OFF Time code is not displayed CODE |on Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. CLOCK ADJ. Allows you to set the current date and time (7 pg. 11) (GR-DVMY5 only) QUALITY Allows you to set the Picture Quality mode (FINE and STANDARD) depending on your preference (7 pg. 15) IMAGE SIZE Allows you to set the Image Size mode (XGA and VGA) depending on your S preference (17 pg. 15) 2 REC CZ] When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/DSC Switch set to Œ | sELEcT “VIDEO”, still images are recorded only onto the tape. / When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/DSC Switch set to ES “VIDEO”, still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card.

EN : Factory-preset NOTES:

e The ‘Im MANUAL" settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “@”.

e “EA SYSTEM" and “BI DISPLAY” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “(M ” are also applied when the Power Switch is set to “@M ” (= pg. 42). “CLOCK ADJ." only appears when the Power

Switch is set to “M”.

e The “IB DISPLAY” settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to “E”. The “ON SCREEN” setting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided) 47 pg. 23, 57, 70).

= STEREO OUND 1 30.0 1

+_Actual menus differ by model and may appear differently from these illustrations. Some menu items may not be unavailable on your model.

SEOR-DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (con

The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp {£ pg. 73).

1 Set the Power Switch to “ÆÆM” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function icon, and press it. The selected function menu appears.

function, and press it to display the Sub Menu.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “YRETURN” and press it twice to close the Menu Screen.

2 3 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desire 5 6

Menu Screen Explanations

SOUND MODE [5 pg. 44. 12BIT MODE |: pg. 44. SYNCHRO cr pg. 73. REC MODE Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference = pg. 13). It is recommended o you use “REC MODE" in the 2 “E VIDEO” when using this s

camcorder as a recorder during E digital dubbing (+ pg. 57, 58).

CO à Il ON: Enables dubbing of images

COPY recorded on a tape to a memory

(GR-DVM75 L'card (+ pg. 60).

only) OFF: Enables snapshots to be taken during video playback.

S/AV INPUT ON: Enables audio/video signal

(GR-DVM75 [input from the AV and S-VIDEO

only) connectors (7 pg. 57).

OFF: Enables audioWideo signal output to a TV, VCR, etc. via the AV (headphone) and S-VIDEO connectors (7 pg. 22, 57). CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE NOTES:

e “REC MODE" can be set when the Power Switch is set to “@ ‘or M” (= pg. 13, 39).

e When “S/AV INPUT” is set to “ON, camcorder playback cannot be viewed on the AV output.

Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

DISPLAY ] FE SYSTEM Each setting is linked with “I DISPLAY” or “FA SYSTEM", which appears when the Power Switch is set to “M” (7 pg. 40, 41). The parameters are the same as in the description on pg. 40, 41.

FETTTSOUNE HAL For playback sound, tape speed and tape running during video playback.

For type of file, directory, file name, index number and total number during D.S.C. playback (GR-DVMY5 only).

For date durin D.S.C. playbacl (GR-DVMY5 only).

T— For date/time during E [en

*30 frames = 1 second

44: FORDETAILED ADJUSTMENT (con

During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on pg. 42, select “SOUND MODE” or ‘12BIT MODE" from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.

STEREO Sound is output on both “L' and “R” channels in stereo. SOUND MODE SOUND L D Sound from the “L” channel is output in stereo. SOUNDR [Sound from the ’R” channel is output in stereo. mx Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both “L' and “R” channels in stereo. 1BITMODE Mounpi Original sound is output on both”L” and “R” channels in stereo. SOUND 2 Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and /R” channels in stereo.

e The “SOUND MODE" setting is available for both 12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models’ functions, “12-bit” is called “32 kHz” and “16-bit" is called “48 kHz”.)

e The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast-forward or rewind. During playback the sound mod is displayed in the upper left corner.

FOR RECORDING en45 Night-Alive

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 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.

2 Press NIGHT-ALIVE so that the Night-Alive indicator “Ii” appears. + The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity. + “A appears beside “If” while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted.

To Deactivate Night-Alive …press NIGHT-ÂLIVE again so that the Night-Alive indicator disappears.

NOTES: e During Night-Alive, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out: + Some modes of “Program AE With Special Effects” 6= pg. 46, 47) and “Picture Wipe/Dissolve” 6= pg. 48, 49). +“Snapshot Flash” (+ pg. 54). + “GAIN UP" in CAMERA MENU 67 pg. 39). + “DIS” in MANUAL MENU (= pg. 39). e During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.

6x FOR RECORDING (con

IMPORTANT: Program AE With Special Effects

Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe x. Effects (+ pg. 48, 49). If an unusable mode is Set the Power Switch to “@” while pressing down selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

ND Rotate the MENU Wheel to select ‘ F1 PROGRAM PROGRAM AE Button s AE”, then press it. PROGRAM AE Menu appears.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode

(= pg. 47), then press it. Selection is complete. Press the MENU Wheel in again. The Menu Screen closes.

Lock Button 5 Press PROGRAM AE. + The selected mode indicator appears.

To Deactivate The Selected Mode … Press PROGRAM AE again 50 that the mode indicator disappears.

e Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby.

e Some modes of Program AE Special Effects cannot be used during Night-Alive €7 pg. 45).

2 SLON 10X GR-DVM75 only

SHUTTER (Variable Shutter Speed)

1/60 - The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower.

1/100 - The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced.

SK SPORTS (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 — 1/4000)

This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions.

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.

[A SPOTLIGHT Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.

“SPOTLIGHT” has the same effect as -3 with the exposure control (+ pg. 52).

#2 TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural.

White Balance (7 pg. 53) is automatically set to ”, but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the focus manually. The flash does not fire in this mode.

(2 seriA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.

B/W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.

SR CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

Æ, STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.

Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Use “SLOW/ only in dark areas.

241 SLOW 4x Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow shooting in dark environments.

#2 SLOW 10X Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to

allow shooting in even darker environments.

When using “SLOW”, the image takes on à strobe- like effect.

e Ifthe manual focus indicator blinks when “SLOW" is used, adjust focus manually and use a tripod.

2R VIDEO ECHO Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your recording a “fantasy” feeling. Zoom magnifica- tion of over 10X is not available.

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.

Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects (= pg. 46, 47). lf an unusable Fade/ Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.

© lfthe power is turned off after a scene is finished recording, the stored point is erased, disabling the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combination. When this happens, the Picture Wipe/Dissolve indicator blinks. Also note that power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode.

+ The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored.

e Picture Wipe/Dissolve cannot be used while Night-Alive is being activated > pg. 45).

FADE/W/IPE SELECTION (Mi, Ed, 8, Æ, EE, ©, ©, 61, © and =)

Fade or Wipe works when video recording is started or when you stop recording.

1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR- DVMY5 only), then set the Power Switch to “(M)” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

2 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EA WIPE/ FADER”, then press it

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function, then press it. Selection is complete. Press the MENU Wheel in again. + The WIPE/FADER Menu disappears and the effect is reserved. The indicator representing the selected effect appears.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.

To Deactivate The Selected Effect .

… select “OFF" in step 4.

PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION (ŒP, Ep, CP, Ep, @P, Cp and Æp)

The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when video recording is started.

1 Follow steps 1 through 4 above.

Engage the Record-Standby mode.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recording .… .

….. press the Recording Start/Stop Button when one scene is finished. The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-

….. press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording and press it again when one scene is finished. The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-

Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe/

….. the point at which the scene ended is already stored in memory.

3 If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of

the end of the previous recording (without having turned the camcorder's power off), the previous scene wipes out, revealing the new scene.

FADER — WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen.

Fade in or out with a black screen.

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

FADER — B.W out from colour to black and white. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. MOSAIC Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left WIPE — CORNER corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen. The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward WIPE — WINDOW À the comers, or comes in from the comers, gradually wiping out to the centre. Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right WIPE — SLIDE P ù ! à

Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and WIPE — DOOR right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene.

The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or WIPE — SCROLL wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.

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

| WIPE — SHUTTER À bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen.

The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually [HP vissoive dhappears

ELIP WIPE — CORNER The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right

corner to the lower left corner.

The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre ofthe screen CP wre- wow | nee covéring the previous scene.

The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right The previous scene wipes out from the centre to the right and left, EP WIPE — DOOR like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.

The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the IP we seront | noie

The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre EP WIPE — SHUTTER | 5ard the top and bottom of the screen.

VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVMY5 only)

e If Program AE with special effects (= pg. 46) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.

el SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to “ON” (+ pg. 39), the Stabiliser will be disabled.

e During playback as well, all snapshot modes are available when “Cf # M COPY" is set 10 “OFF” in the Menu Screen (> pg. 42). However, the shutter sound is not heard.

+ When à cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape.

FOR-RECORDING (cont.

Snapshot (For Video Recording)

This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR- DVMY75 only), then set the Power Switch to “@" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

Press it. The CAMERA Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “SNAP MODE", then press it.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

Snapshot mode, then press it. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “RETURN” and press it twice. The

«The available Snapshot modes are as the same as those on page 27.

2 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “Æ} CAMERA”. 4 5

1 Press SNAPSHOT. PHOTO appears while the snapshot is being taken. If you press during Record-Standby ... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. If you press during Recording .… .. “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.

+ Regardless of the Power Switch position (*Æ" or #@"), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode.

+ To use the flash (GR-DVM75 only), #7 pg. 54.

Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second) © The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC SELECT” is set to ‘= CE / = El” in the Menu Screen C7 pg. 41).

Focus detection zone While focusing on a further While focusing on a nearer subject subject

AC Manual focus indicator

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

5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity.

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

+ When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

+ When illumination is low.*

+ When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

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

+ When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

+ When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

+ When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: 4, €, » and &

e Ifthe 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.

e When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first («= pg. 19). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when “TELE MACRO” (+ pg. 39) is activated.

FEATURE: Manual Focus

PURPOSE: To obtain correct focus.

1)1f you are using the viewfinder, you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments C7 pg. 10).

2)Set îe Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then press FOCUS/BLANK (:7 pg. 86 and 87, &) FOCUS/BLANK Button). The manual focus indicator appears.

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

To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU Wheel towards “-". “4” appears and blinks.

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

To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS/BLANK twice or set the Power Switch to “Æ3".

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

e 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.

e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “A” or “2” will blink.

Manual exposure control is recommended in the

following situations:

+ When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright.

+ When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.

+ When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

2 Press EXPOSURE. The exposure control indicator appear.

Use this function in the following situations:

+ When shooting a moving subject.

When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the subject is backing away.

When shooting on à reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.

+ When shooting objects under a spotlight.

When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not darken or brighten.

Before the following steps, perform steps 1 and 2 of “Exposure Control”.

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel towards “+” to brighten the image, or towards “_" to darken the image. (maximum +6)

4 Press the MENU Wheel in. Exposure adjustment is complete.

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control .

… press EXPOSURE twice or set the Power Switch to “@3". (If EXPOSURE is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the exposure control mode again.)

To Brighten The Subject Quickly .…

. press BACKLIGHT. EX is displayed and the subject is brightened. If pressed again, disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level.

+ +3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT Button.

+ Using BACKLIGHT Button may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white.

+ Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch is set to “Æ".

Backlight, spotlight = pg. 47) compensation and “SNOW (7 pg. 47)" have no effect when the manual exposure control mode is engaged.

BACKLIGHT Power Switch piton

3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold the MENU Wheel for over 2 seconds. The

exposure control indicator and “m" appear. Press the MENU Wheel in. “@B” changes to and the iris is locked.

7 AA Iris lock indicator

To Return To Automatic Iris Control .…

… press EXPOSURE twice so that the exposure control indicator and “@B” disappear. Or, set the Power Switch to “3”.

To Lock The Exposure Control And The ris .…

…after step 2 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the exposure rotating the MENU Wheel. Then lock the iris in step 3 of “Iris Lock”. For automatic locking, press EXPOSURE twice in step 2. The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.

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.

White Balance Adjustment

A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors 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 color/tint reproduction.

Set the Power Switch to “Æ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

2 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “4 W.BALANCE”, then press it. The W.BALANCE Menu appears.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired

“AUTO” — White balance is adjusted automatically (factory preset)

“1% 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

5 Press the MENU Wheel in. Selection is

complete. Press the MENU Wheel in again. The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.

To Return To Automatic White Balance .… …select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power Switch to “3

NOTE: White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone (= pg. 47) is activated.

NDS Manual White Balance Operation

Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.

1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment, and select “124 MWB”.

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.

blinking rapidly. When the setting is completed, 4 resumes normal blinking.

Press the MENU Wheel in twice. The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator KA is displayed

3 Press the MENU Wheel in until M®4 begins

To Change The Tint For Recording … in step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The white balance is adjusted based on the color, changing the tint. Red paper = deeper green; blue paper = orange; yellow paper = deeper purple.

NOTES: © In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually 6Z pg. 51). © A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result. Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.

54e FOR RECORDING (con

SNAPSHOT Button Snapshot Flash (GR-DVM75 only)

The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in Record-Standby mode (+7 pg. 26, 50). + When the Power Switch is set to “Æ”, the flash automatically fires if it is dark (# appears). + When the Power Switch is set to “M”, you can select the “FLASH” setting as follows: AUTO : Fires automatically if it is dark (# appears). AUTO @ : Fires automatically if it is dark (# appears) and reduces the Red-Eye effect in the subject's eyes.

ON : Always fires. OFF : Will not fire. MENU Wheel Perform the procedure below.

1 Set the Power Switch to “@" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

MANUAL Menu and press it. The MANUAL Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “FLASH”, and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “AUTO”,

“AUTO @”, “ON” or “OFF”, and press it. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “URETURN”. Press it twice to close the Menu Screen.

Display 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “1 MANUAL",

If “AUTO @” Is Selected .

-. the @ Red-Eye reduction indicator lights. Press SNAPSHOT. The flash fires twice. The first flash is for reduction of the human eye’s red reflection and the second flash is for the actual recording.

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

e The flash does not fire when the flash is set to “OFF” in the Menu Screen or when Night-Alive mode

pg. 45) is engaged, and also when the battery remaining power is low. Moreover, the flash does not fire when it is set to “AUTO” in the Menu Screen with GAIN UP set to “OFF” + pg. 39) and with Program AE with special effects set to “TWILIGHT” = pg. 47).

e When taking several snapshots in succession (Motor Drive Mode, first one.

e 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 (6.5 f), set the flash to “OFF” to prevent the picture from becoming too dark or becoming too tinted.

e To change the brighiness of the flash, > “Flash Brightness Adjustment” 6> pg. 55).

e While charging the flash, # blinks and the flash will not fire. Although noise may appear, this is not a malfunction and is not recorded. It can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash.

pg. 50), the flash fires only during the

Flash Brightness Adjustment (GR-DVM75 only)

When a snapshot (7 pg. 26, 50) is taken in the dark the camcorder fires the flash (= pg. 54) and adjusts the brightness automatically. You can also adjust the flash brightness manually. When you find that the snapshots you took look too bright or too dark, adjust it manually.

1 Set the Power Switch to “@” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

and press it. The MANUAL Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “FLASH ADJ.”, and press it. The parameter appears.

To intensify the flash, rotate the MENU Wheel towards “+”. To weaken the flash, rotate it towards “_". Adjustment range: -3 to +3.

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “1 MANUAL",

6 Press the MENU Wheel in. Rotate it to select “URETURN" and press it twice to close the Menu Screen.

When you change the subject you are shooting or the shooting location, set it back to +0 as described in step 5 and take a snapshot to check the flash brightness. After doing this adjust to your desired brightness.

ms QUND, ï : for sount RME cfiects a — Selected susl pal masi sai pucl mal (framed in green) LD ED) LI — Sound effect indication

You can download sound data available at our Web Site (see below for URL) and transfer them from your PC to the memory card to create more sound effects.

http://www.jve-victor.co.jp/english/ download/d-sound/index.html

+ Use the PC card adapter CU-VPSDGOU or CU-V5OU or floppy adapter CU- VFSD5OU or CU-VFMAOU to transfer sound data from a PC to the memory card. CU-V5OU and CU-VFM4OU: Available only for MultiMediaCard

CU-VPSD6OU and CU-VFSD5OU: Available for MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card

Sound data should be copied into the memory card's DCSD\100JVCGR folder. The file names should be in numerical sequence starting from DVCO0001.mp3. If you are using the provided memory card, file names should be from DVCO0013.mp3 since 12 sound effects are pre-stored as DVCO0001.mp3 through DVCO001 2.mp3

Digital Sound Effects (GR-DVM75 only)

12 sound effects (EXPLOSION, SIREN, LAUGHTER, RACE CAR, DOOR BELL, BUZZER, FANFARE, APPLAUSE, CHEERS, BOING, SCREAM and JEERS) pre- stored in the provided memory card can be dubbed onto a tape.

SOUND EFFECT MODE SELECTION

15% provided memory card (+7 pg. 14) and a cassette (7 pg. 12).

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “E3” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired sound

+ Pressing D.SOUND PLAY starts playback of the currently selected sound effect so you can check it without recording it onto the tape. Press D.SOUND PLAY again to stop the sound effect playback.

3 Press INDEX. The sound effects Index Screen

5 Press the MENU Wheel in. The selection is complete and the selected sound effect indication is displayed.

SOUND EFFECT RECORDING Press D.SOUND PLAY during recording. The

selected sound effect is recorded onto the tape.

+ The sound effect cannot be heard from the speaker during recording. Use a headphone set to hear the sound effect.

To cancel recording the sound effect midway … press D.SOUND PLAY again. The camcorder stops recording the sound effect.

e Sound effects can also be used for Audio Dubbing

+ Sound effects can also be selected during D.5.C. playback mode (+ pg. 30).

e Sound effect recording is available only when the sound effect indication is displayed.

Sound effects created on a PC can be transferred to à memory card by copying them into the memory card's sound folder with the specified file name. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the provided software. However, some sound (effects) created on à PC cannot be played back with this camcorder.

For GR-DVM75 Owners:

To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder

1. Setthe camcorder's VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the camcorders Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Set “S/AV INPUT” to “ON and set “REC MODE to “SP” or “LP” (L7 pg. 42).

Connect the cables as shown in the

illustration and load à cassette to record

. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to

engage the Record-Pause mode. “AV:IN"

appears on the screen.

Press the Recording Start/Stop button to

« After dubbing, set *S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF”.

e It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.

use this camcorder as a player]

Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and

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

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR- DVMY5 only), then set the camcorder's Power Switch to “GE” 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.

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

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

before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press D/M on the camcorder.

Press /AE on the camcorder and engage the VCR'S Record mode.

Engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode and press >/H on the camcorder.

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

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

e 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. e 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.

To choose whether or not the following displays appear

on the connected TV... + Date/Time

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

Menu Screen (7 pg. 42, 43).

+ Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays

set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF in the Menu Screen (7 pg. 42, 43).

set “ON SCREEN/ to “LCD” or “LCD/TV/ in the Menu Screen (7 pg. 42, 43). Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control.

In order to maintain optimum performance of the

camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with

one or more core filter. If a cable has on!

filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder.

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

YTU94146A S-Video cable.

Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet

included in the package for details on its availability.

Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the

camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

e You can use Playback Zoom (+7 pg. 64) or Playback

Dubbing To Or From À Video Unit Equipped With À 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]

Open the To DV IN/OUT 1 Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the connector camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input

cover. connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration. | DV cable

5 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR- (optional (optional) 2 DVM75 only), set the camcorder's Power Switch to “ÆM" while pressing down the Lock Button

k ‘ located on the switch, turn on the video units Video unit : ! equipped with DV power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the connector camcorder and the video unit.

to play back the source tape.

4 While watching the playback on the monitor,

engage the DV connector-equipped video unit's record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording.

lfthe 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.

e lé a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.

Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.

el “Playback Zoom” (+ pg. 64), “Playback Special Effects” (+ pg. 65) or “Snapshot” is attempted during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN/OUT connector.

To Use This Camcorder As À Recorder...

- Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR-DVM75 only), then set the Power Switch to “RE” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

. Set “REC MODE" to “SP” or “LP” in the Menu Screen (7 pg. 42).

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

. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to engage the Record-Pause mode. “ DVAIN ” appears on the screen.

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

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

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

current “SOUND MODE" setting 6 pg. 39). e During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output from the AV output connector.

Still images can be dubbed from a memory card to a tape.

2 To locate the point where you wish to dub a still image, play back the tape. Stop playback at the desired point.

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “3”, then set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

To select a still image to be dubbed, perform Index Playback (+ pg. 30), Auto Playback (7 pg. 28) or press << or > to select the image you wish.

To engage Dub-Standby, press SNAPSHOT. The message TO COPY TO TAPE PUSH "SNAPSHOT"” appears.

While the message is being displayed, press SNAPSHOT again. The selected still image is recorded on the tape for approx. 5 seconds.

C indicator disappears when dubbing is complete.

I SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 5 when the tape's erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”, the message “COPYING FAILED” is displayed.

Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card.

AL: 2 memory card 67 pg, 19 and cassene CZ pg. 12).

Select the Snapshot mode in the Menu Screen EF pg. 26) to use for dubbing the image to the memory card.

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate it to select “EM VIDEO” and press it. The VIDEO Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select ‘ C3 + Es COPY” and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate it to select “ON” and press it. Selection is complete.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “URETURN” and press it twice. The normal playback screen resumes.

To select a still image to be dubbed, start playback by pressing B-/IH. At the moment you find the image you wish to dub, press it again to engage Still Playback.

To start dubbing, press SNAPSHOT. The selected image is stored in the memory card. +3" blinks during dubbing.

el SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory card is not loaded, the message “COPYING FAILED" is displayed.

Dubbing Moving Images Recorded On A Tape To À Memory Card (E-Mail Clip Recording) (GR-DVM75 only)

You can make video clips from recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via e-mail.

Play/Pause Button œ 71)

E-MAIL CLIP REC Button

Load a memory card 7 pg. 12).

e pg. 14) and cassette

2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ @M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 to start video playback, then press E-MAIL CLIP REC to engage the Record-Standby mode.

2 “E-MAIL CLIP STANDBY” appears and then “E- MAIL CLIP READY appears.

Recording Start/Stop Button

4 Atthe moment you find the image you wish to dub, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start dubbing, + “E-MAIL CLIP RECORDING appears. + The camcorder stops E-Mail Clip Recording automatically after approx. 20 seconds and Display “E-MAIL CLIP COMPLETED" appears. + Refer to the instruction manual of the provided software to transfer the video clips to a PC.

E-MAIL CLIP STANDS To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording . after step 3, press E-MAIL CLIP REC again or press M to stop video playback. To view video clips stored in a memory card … = … during normal playback of image, press SELECT once to engage the video clip mode. “E-CLIP” appears.

Then pressing /IH can allow you to view the video clips in the LCD monitor or viewfinder; video clips cannot be displayed on a connected TV. (+ pg. 29)

+ You can look for the desired file using Index Screen

pg. 30). NOTES: + Playback operation cannot be performed during E-Mail When the Recording Start/Stop Clip Recording. Button is pressed. ‘lé you press the Recording Star/Stop Button while E-Mail

Clip Recording is in progress, only the portion which is recorded before Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed will

Em ILeCC Te be stored in the memory card. DECO © Also, ifthe end of the tape is reached during E-Mail Clip Recording, that portion will be automatically stored in the memory card.

« Ifthe end of the tape is reached in step 3, the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode will be automatically cancelled.

D String is complete. © The video clip files stored with this camcorder are

compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG files stored with

other devices cannnot be played back with this camcorder.

EMAIL CLIP The sound cannot be played back when you view the

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

Video noise may appear while viewing video clips in the LCD monitor or viewfinder, however, this noise is not present in the actual video clips stored in the memory card.

GTHEREMOTE CONTROL UN

n 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.

Installing The Batteries

The remote control uses two “AAA (RO3)” size batteries. See “General Battery Precautions” G= pg. 93).

Remove the battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated.

Insert two “AAA (RO3)" size batteries in the correct direction.

3 Re-attach the battery compartment cover.

When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use.

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

Transmitted beam effective area 5m (16 ft)

With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “ 3” or “(M)”.

With the camcordi Switch set to “ GE

Transmits the beam signal

Zoom infout E7 pg. 19)

+ Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape (7 pg. 21)

+ Displays previous file in a memory card (GR-DVM75 only) C7 pg. 28)

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

Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on

+ Start Playback of a tape (+ pg. 21) + Sir Auto Playback of a memory card (GR-DVM75 only) Ex pg. 28)

+ Fonward/Forward Shuttle Search on a tape (7 pe. 21)

+ Displays next file in a memory card (GR-DVM75 only) C7 pg. 28)

+ Stops the tape (7 pe. 21) . Siops Auto Playback (GR-DVM75 only) (+ pg, 28)

Pauses the tape (7 pg. 64)

To allow slow-speed search in either direction during

1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press SLOW (4t or 1) more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx. 2 minutes in Slow Forward, normal playback resumes.

= 10 stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (>).

+ You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW more than approx. 2

seconds. Zoom Buttons Up Button + During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect. SHIFT — — Down e After SLOW (A or) is pressed and held, the still Left or SLOW —| SI] Button image may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by Rewind Button à blue screen for a few seconds. This is not à PLAY malfunction. PAUSE «There may be à small margin between the slow-motion . playback start point you chose and the actual start Right or SLOW STOP point for Slow-Motion Playback.

Forward Button —— e During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be distur- bances in video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with steady images. This is not à malfunc-

tion. Normal e During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE (M) to playback pause playback. D du: FEATURE: Frame-By-Frame Playback À 1 à «| PURPOSE: T To allow frame-by-frame search during video playback. To move image, press A OPERATIO! (Right) while keeping 1) To change from normal to Frame-By-Frame Playback, SHIFT held down. press SLOW (1>) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (<t) Fepeatedly for reverse. Each time iris pressed, the rame is played back. NOTI You can also engage Frame-By-Frame Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW (4 or) repeatedly. FEATURE: Playback Zoom PURPOSE: To magnify the recorded image up to 20X at any time during playback. OPERATION:

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

2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control. Make sure the remote contro camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in.

3) You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding down SHIFT, press E] (Left), [2 (Right), F4 (Up) and 5j (Down).

= To end zoom, press and hold W until maghification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (18) and then press PLAY (>).

NOTES: + Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback. + Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.

PURPOSE: To allow you to add creative effects to the video playback image.

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

2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears.

3) Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT. The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.

= To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/

OFF on the remote control. Pressing it again re- activates the selected effect.

= To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2

The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video Echo. The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording. Refer to page 47 for more informa- tion.

Located beneath the cover.

AV IN/OUT (headphone) connector (GR-DVMY5 only)

The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode (= pg. 39).

e Audio Dubbing is not possible on à tape recorded in 16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on à blank portion of a tape.

1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing Will start, then press PAUSE (1).

2 While holding A.DUB (8) on the remote control, press PAUSE appears.

3 Press PLAY (>), then begin ‘narrating’. Speak into the microphone. + To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (1H).

4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (H), then STOP (ms).

To hear the dubbed sound during playback .… ….. set “12BIT MODE" to “SOUND 2” or “MIX” in the Menu Screen (17 pg. 42, 44).

+ When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit, the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.

ef you dub onto à blank space on the tape, the sound may be disrupted, Make sure you only edit recorded areas.

e If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the camcorder's microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TV's volume.

e To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorder's AV connector, first set “S/AV INPUT” to “ON in the Menu Screen (GR-DVM75 onlyt7 pg. 42).

Display Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects HS | Audio Dub (GR-DVM75 only)

Standby mode D.SOUND Load the provided memory card (+ pg. 14) and perform step 1 and 2 of page 66 FAPPLAUSE [— Sound effect Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “E4 SYSTEM" and press it. The SYSTEM Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “SOUND IN” and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “D.SOUND” and press it. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “YRETURN”, and press ittwice. The Menu Screen closes and the sound effect indication appears.

Press INDEX to access the sound effects Index Screen. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired sound effect and press it

Press PLAY (»-) to begin Audio Dubbing. The

selected sound effect is dubbed onto the tape.

«The “JT” moves while it is being dubbed.

«To stop dubbing the sound effect midway, press D.SOUND PLAY.

7 Press STOP (1) to end Audio Dubbing.

NOTES: r— PLAY After dubbing, set *“SOUND IN” back to “MIC/AUX”. e The dubbed sound effect is recorded on SOUND 2 € pg. 44) 'AUSE © If you press PAUSE (M) to pause dubbing in step 6 the STOP selected sound effect indication remains displayed. To resume dubbing, press PLAY (D).

GS: HEREMOTE CONTROL UNIT (con

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.

e Before performing the following steps, make sure that “TIME CODE" is set 10 “ON in the Menu Screen EF pg. 41, 43).

e To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television, make connections (7 pg. 22).

2 Press REW (#4) until the Edit-In point is located, then press PAUSE

3 Press and hold INSERT (O) on the remote control,

then press PAUSE “HC' and the Time Code {min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert- Pause mode.

4 Press START/STOP to begin editing. Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1. + To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it again to resume editing.

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

—— START/STOP NOTES:

REW- used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing.

STOP- e During Insert Editing, the date and time information changes.

e During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Edting stops Ex pg. 91).

[ 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 (7 pg. 62).

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE VCR (Recording deck)

1 Turn 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, and enter the brand code. The code is automatically set once you release

MBR SET, and the VCR'S power comes on 2 Make sure the VCR' power is on. Then, while 6660 holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote for the desired function. The functions the U ) remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to VCR CODE LIST press SHIFT for this one). You are now ready to try Random Assemble MRERAND Gone MAMMA conE Editing. DAEWOO PHILIPS IMPORTANT 20 8 8 Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and GE 8 Hi those of many other makers, it may not work with 9 9 | prAvasonc H H yours or may offer limited functions. 00 00 NOTES: HITACHI 606 00 e lfthe VCR' power does not come on in step 1, try 60 CA: another code from the VCR CODE LIST. JVC A 60 ||RCA 0e e Some brands of VCR do not come on automati- 8 06 00 cally. In this case, turn the power on manually and c 06 66 try step 2. LG7 00 60 © lfthe remote control is not able to control the VCR, GOLDSTAR 600 use the controls on the VCR. When the remote controls batteries run out, the SAMSUNG L MAGNAVOX 9 8 °0 VCR brand you have set will be erasedl. 6011" ® 6 In that case, replace the old battery with a new one 06 06 to reset the VCR brand. SHARP l'a MITSUBISHI | @ @ 00 on SONY 60 NEC C1 60 60 60 PHILIPS 00 e0 9 9 TOSHIBA 60 00 60 $ 9 ZENITH 006 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 0e

7On BREMOTECONTROL UNIT (cont.

[AI ElTo Remote PAUSE or RAEDIT

* EDIT: GR-DVM75 ILIP: GR-DVM55 **_ AV IN/OUT: GR-DVM75 AV OUT: GR-DVM55 *** Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.

For GR-DVM55 Owners: ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE Make sure you connect the plug which has 3 rings around the pin to the camcorder.

MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 22 and 23.

1 BIA JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector ... .. connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector.

A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector but equipped with an R.A. EDIT connector . ..

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

Œ]A VCR other than above

.. connect the editing cable to the remote control's PAUSE IN connector.

Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR-DVM75 only), then set the Power Switch to “@M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR'S instructions).

To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV... + Date/Time … set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu Screen (+= pg. 42, 43). + Time Code … set “TIME CODE" to “ON" or “OFF” in the Menu Screen (r7 pg. 42, 43). + Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays …. set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV” in the Menu Screen (+ pg. 42, 43). Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control. © 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. © The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. e 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.

SELECT SCENES Program

Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor. Press PLAY () and then press R.A.EDIT ON/ OFF on the remote control

The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

If using a Fade/Wipe at the beginning of the scene,

press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.

+ Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is displayed.

+ You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the beginning of Program 1

Atthe beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.

Atthe end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The Edit-Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.

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

+ Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is displayed.

«If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an Edit-Out point, the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit-In point.

+ You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the end ofthe last scene.

+ When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is included in the total time (this does not apply to Picture Wipe/Dissolve).

9 If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT pg. 65).

FADE/WIPE: LAY 1 Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes. EFFECT- + To change previously registered points, press EDIT IN/OUT- AEDIT CANCEL on the remote control. The registered ON/OFF points disappear, one at a time, from the most recently registered point. CANCEL «If you are not using Fade/Wipe or Program AE with special effects, repeat steps 6 and 7 only. NOTES:

. When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them.

e Ifthe search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the recording deck's Record-Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place.

e IFthere are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be included in the edited version.

e Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds, the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly.

© If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE with special effects, you cannot use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader. In this case the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is registered, the effect is turned off. To combine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during recording, then use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader during Random Assemble Editing.

Editing using a DV cable.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE EREMOTE. CONTROL UNIT (con

Î Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (I).

Recording Start/Stop Button

1) Point the remote control towards the VCR' remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (@1), or manually engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode.

Î Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed, right through to the end of the last registered scene.

+ Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does not start editing.

+ When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record- Pause mode.

<1f you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically.

<1f you operate the camcorder during automatic

Random Assemble editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause mode Editing Menu and automatic editing will stop.

1 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR. To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.

e Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing.

+ When the editing cable is connected to the remote control's PAUSE IN connector during dubbing, make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR' sensor, and the path between the two is unobstructed.

+ Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using à tape including several duplicated time codes (r7 pg. 20).

PAUSE R.A.EDIT ON/OFF VCR REC STBY BE n73

For More Accurate Editing

Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Random Assemble Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing Editing Menu 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 Program 1

TIME CODE TOTAL 00:00 DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING VIDEO Menu

Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor SEHERO 4 and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.

Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

2 Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1

only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing, select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-In point.

3 Play back the dubbed scene. «1f 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. <Ifthe scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the VCR is slow to start recording.

ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “E VIDEO" and

press it. The VIDEO Menu appears. Then, rotate it to #SYNCHRO” and press it. The value for “SYNCHRO" is highlighted.

6 Based on the diagnostics performed, you can now

advance the VCR's record timing by rotating the MENU Wheel towards “+”. You can also delay the VCR's record timing by rotating the MENU Wheel towards “-"”. The adjustment range is from 1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments.

NOTES: Press the MENU Wheel to finish the setting.

« Beiore 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.

e Depending on the recorder, there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.

7 the MENU Wheel to select “URETURN' and

press it twice. Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 71.

74: SYSTEMCONNECTIONS

USB cable UER L = (provided) connector Zn")

DV cable To DV To DV IN/OUT (optional) connector

Core filter Corefter CEE PC with DV connector

Open the connector cover.

Connection To À Personal Computer NOTES: , In order to maintain optimum performance of the [A] Using USB or PC connection cable camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with

one or more core filter If a cable has only one core Îlter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder.

It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack (C7 pg. 9). Never connect the USB or PC connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect

This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software.

[B] Using DV cable I is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector by using software equipped with the

PC or commercially available software. only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder. — e lfthe PC connected to the camcorder via the USB 1 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter appropriate cable as shown in the illustration the USB mode. «The datelime information cannot be captured into the For GR-DVM75 Owners: |f you are using the PC. 2 USB connection, set the VIDEO/DSC switch to © Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software.

“æ The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a OU DV connector-equipped capture board Only the sl images stored in Ihe memory e When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional card can be transferred lo a PC. JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable

depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) 3 Turn the camcorder's Power Switch to “ " on the PÈ or use deDv cable Brave mit le ’ while pressing down the Lock Button located on capture board.

the switch and turn on the PC. The system may not work properly depending on the + Refer to the instruction manual of the software PC or capture board you are using. on how to transfer a still image to the PC.

For GR-DVM75 Owners:

“USB MODE" and/or “ACCESSING FILE" appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a flle to the PC.

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while “ACCESSING FILE” is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage.

Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector

Connection to the GV-DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This function is called Digital Dubbing

&z pg. 58), which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.

Open the connector 1 EEE cover.

To DVIN/OUT 2 Make connections to the device you want to connect to using a DV cable, as shown in the illustration.

3 If necessary, connect the PC connection cable Core filter {provided with GV-DT3) to the printer's PC connector and the PC's RS-232C connector. DV cable (optional) 4 Turn the camcorder's Power Switch to “ 3" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Core filter switch and turn on the other units. NOTES: E To DV IN To DV e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the connector connector power supply instead of the battery pack (= pg. 9). : © IF Still Playback, Slow-Motion Playback, Fast-Forward M or Rewind is attempted with the camcorder connected Video unit equipped with a to a video unit via the DV connector, the image will DV connector take on an effect similar to a coloured mosaic pattern or it will become black.

+ Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units.

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

e When using a cable supplied with a core filter, be sure to connect the end with the core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

{= pg- 8) 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold,

charging may be incomplete.

O Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

O Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.

O To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a radio.

O Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.

O The following operation stops charging: «Set the Power Switch to 3”, “@” or M”. + Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder. +Unplug the AC adapter's power cord from the AC outlet. +Detach the battery from the camcorder.

© VIDEO O When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the RECORDING LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the (= pg. 18, 19) viewfinder instead. O The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.

O There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.

O Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.

O When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts. “3” starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording.

O The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according | I to the type of tape used.

O “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded.

O During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To hear the sound, connect optional headphones to the AV IN/OUT (headphone) connector. The sound volume is at the level it was adjusted to during playback (7 pg. 21). (GR-DVM75 only)

TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC

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 jack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

+ The builtin clock battery has run out and the previously set date/iime has been erased.

1. No power is supplied. 1. + The power is not connected 1. + Connect the AC Adapter property. securely (E7 pg. D. + The battery is dead + Replace the dead battery with a + The LCD monitor is not open fully charged one (7 pg. 8, 9). fully or the viewlinder is not + Open the LCD monitor fully pulled out when recording, or pull out the viewfinder. 2. "SET DATE/TIME appears. | 2. The datefime is not set. 2. + Setthe date/time (7 pg.11).

+ Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

3. Recording cannot be performed.

— For Video Recording — 3. + The tape's erase protection tab is set 10 “SAVE”. + The Power Switch is set to “@” or “OFF”. IDEO/DSC Switch is set

+ “TAPE END" appears.

+ The cassette holder cover is open.

— For D.S.C. Recording —

+ The VIDEO/DSC Switch 10 “VIDEO”.

+ Set the tape's erase protection tab to “RÉC" (7 pg. 12).

4. There is no picture. 4. + The camcorder is not getting M} 4. + Turn the camcorders power power, or some other off and on again (+ pg. 16) malfunction exists.

5. Some functions are not 5. + The Power Switch is set to 5. + Set the Power Switch to “M”

available using the MENU 2". C7 pg. 16). Wheel 6. The focus does not adjust 6. + Focus is set to the Manual 6. + Set Focus to the Auto mode automatically. mode. € pg 51). + The recording was done in à + Clean the lens and check the dark place, or the contrast focus again (7 pg. 84). was low. + The lens is dirty or covered with condensation: 7. The cassette will not load 7. + The cassette is in the wrong 7. + Setit in the right position properly. position. 67 pg. 12). + The batterÿs charge is low. + Install a fully charged battery Gz pg. 8, 9) 8. The memory card will not 8. The memory card is in the 8. + Setitin the right position load properly. wrong position € pg 14). 9. Snapshot mode cannot be 9. + The Squeeze mode is 9. + Disengage the Squeeze mode

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

10. The color of Snapshot looks strange.

The light source or the subject

does not include white. Or

there are various different

light sources behind the

+ The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated

+ Set “FLASH” 10 “ON" in the

Menu Screen. Or find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame (:7 pg. 26, 50, 54)

+ Turn off Sepia and Monotone 6 pg. 46, 47)

“PROGRAM AE” is set to “VIDEO ECHO" in the Menu

Scré + Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene

11. Although Snapshot is 11. » The subject is too bright with 11. + Set “FLASH to “ON” in the attempted, flash does not the flash set 10 “AUTO” or Menu Screen (7 pg, 40). take place. “AUTO @”. + It can take up to 10 seconds

e1f # blinks, the flash is being to charge the flash. charged. + Set the camcorder in the

+ The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode Record mode. Gz pg. 50, 54)

+ In the Menu Screen, "GAIN + Set "GAIN UP” to “AUTO UP” is set to “OFF” or “FA SA’ or “AGC" (7 pg. 39) PROGRAM AE" is set to or disengage the “TWILIGHT” “TWILIGHT”. mode (+7 pg. 46, 47).

12. Although a Snapshot is taken Ÿ 12. » The subject does not look 12. + The subject should look straight with the flash, Red-Eye straight toward the flash. toward the flash, especially the Reduction does not take + The subject does not look at first flash. Ifthe subject does not place. the first flash, which is an see the first flash, it will be

important part of Red-Eye difficult for Red-Eye Reduction Reduction. to take place 67 pg. 54)

+ The camcorder is too far from + The flash is effective for the subject. subjects at a distance of

+ “FLASH” is not set to “AUTO approx. 0.7 m (2 f) to 2 m @" in the Menu Screen. {6.5 0) from the camcorder

+ Set “FLASH” to “AUTO @" in the Menu Screen to display the Red-Eye Reduction indicator (7 pg. 54).

13. The image taken using “FLASH” is set to “OFF” inthe | 13. + Set ‘FLASH to any position Snapshot is 100 dark. Menu Screen except “OFF” in the Menu

+ The flash emission window is Screen (+7 pg. 54) covered by fingers, etc. + Do not cover the flash

+ The flash brighiness is set to emission window. produce a darker image + Adjust the flash brightness to a {adjustment value: -3).

+ The camcorder is too far from the subject. subjects at a distance of

+ Shooting was performed approx. 0.7 m (2 f) to 2 m under backlit conditions. (6.5 ft) (+ pg. 54)

+ Press the BACKLIGHT Button Gr pg. 52).

14. The image taken using 14. « “FLASH” is set to “ON” inthe | 14. + Set “FLASH” to any parameter Snapshot is too right Menu Screen. other than “ON” in the Menu

Screen (+7 pg. 54) 15. Digital Zoom does not work 10X optical zoom is selected. à 15. + Set "ZOOM" to “40X" or

“200X" in the Menu Screen CZ pg. 39).

+ Disengage the “VIDEO ECHO mode (7 pg. 19, 46, 47)

+ Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed Gz pg. 19, 48)

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

16. Program AE with special effects and Fade/Wipe Effects do not work.

Power Switch is set to

16. + Set the Power Switch to “M” C7 pg. 16).

17. The Black & White Fader does not work.

The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated.

17. + Tum off Sepia and Monotone G7 pg. 46, 48)

18. The Dissolve function does not work.

The Sepia, Monotone or Slow Shutter mode of Program AE with special effects is activated.

+ “WIDE MODE” is set to “SQUEEZE 1” in the Menu Screei

+ The previously selected mode of Program AË with special

effects was changed after the

last selected scene for editing was registered.

18. » Turn off Sepia, Monotone or Slow Shutter before adding Dissolve 10 a scene transition 7 pg. 46, 48)

+ Set “WIDE MODE" to “CINEMA "or “OFF” mode (7 pg. 40).

Make sure you have selected

the mode of Program AE with

special effects you want before starting editing

19. The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work.

The last selected editing scene

+ Atthe end of the last selected scene for editing, the Power Switch was set to “OFF”.

19. + Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve belore beginning

recording. The effeets are then

camcorder’s power after

setting Edit-In and Edit-Out

points, as they will all be

The camcorder automatically

shuts off after 5 minutes have

elapsed in the Record-Standby

continue operations within

5 minutes after engaging

20. The picture wipe function does not work.

20. + The Slow Shutter mode is activated. + “WIDE MODE" is not set to “OFF”

20. + Disengage the Slow Shutter mode or set “WIDE MODE" to “OFF” before preparing to use the Picture Wipe 7 pg. 40, 46, 48).

21. Scene transition does not go as expected

21. - When using “Picture Wipe/ Dissolve” (x pg. 48), there is à 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,

22. The Video Echo mode does not work.

Dissolve functions are in use.

+ “WIDE MODE" is set 10 “SQUEEZE Œ” in the Menu Scré

+ À Fade-In or Fade-Out is in

22. + Set “WIDE MODE” to “CINEMA or “OFF” mode (7 pg. 40).

+ Do not try 10 use the Video Echo mode during a Fade-in or Fade-Out (+7 pg. 46, 48).

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

23. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated

When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter.

223. li you want the lighting to 1o0k more natural, set “GAIN UP" to “AGC” or “OFF” in the Menu Screen (7 pg. 39).

24. There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode

The Picture Wipe or Dissolve function is in use.

24. + Do not try to use the Classic Film or Slrobe mode during a

direct sunhght during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.

is activated.. scene transition (7 pg. 46, 48). 25. White Balance cannot be 25. + The Sepia or Monotone mode | 25. + Turn off Sepia or Monotone activated is activated. before setting White Balance > pg. 47, 53) 26. When shooting a subject 26. » This is a result ofexceedingly M 26. illuminated by bright light, high contrast, and is not à vertical lines appear. malfunction. 27. When the screen is under This is not a malfunction. 27.

28. During recording, the date/ time does not appear.

28. « “DATE/TIME" is set to “OFF in the Menu Screen.

28. * Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” in the Menu Screen (7 pg. 41).

29. Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted.

29. + Files stored in the memory card are protected.

29. « Remove protection from the files stored in the memory card and delete them Gr pg. 31-33).

appear dark or whitish.

30. The indicators and messages Q 30. + TIME CODE” is set to “OFF” | 30. + Set"TIME CODE” 10 ‘ON inthe do not appear. in the Menu Screen Menu Screen (7 pg, 41, 42). 31. Images on the LCD monitor] 31. + In places subject to low 31. + Adjust the brighiness and

temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics ofthe LCD monitor. When this happens, the displayed colours differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not à defect of the camcorder.

+ When the LCD monitor's fluorescent light reaches the end of is service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest IVC dealer.

angle of the LCD monitor C7 pg. 18, 19)

32. The rear of the LCD monitor is hot

32. + The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot.

32. * Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down.

The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear.

This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed..

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

34. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.

Certain FadeWipe effects, certain modes of Program AË with special effects, “DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.

34. + Re-read the sections covering Fade/Wipe effects, Program AE with special effects and "DIS" (7 pg. 39, 46 — 49)

35. Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

35. + The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or right 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. {Eflective dots: more than 99.99 %)

36. During recording, sound cannot be heard. (GR- DVM75 only)

36. + The optional headphones are not connected to the headphones connector.

+ The sound volume of the headphones connector was not adjusted appropriately. The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted to during playback

36. + Connect the optional headphones 10 the headphone connector (17 pg. 86, 87).

+ Ajust the sound volume during playback (7 pg. 21).

37. Play, Rewind and Fast- Forward functions do not work.

The Power Switch is set to “D'or"@”. + VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to

37. * Set the Power Switch to

“(7 pe. 21). + Set the VIDÉO/DSC Switch to

38. À memory card cannot be played back.

38. » The Power Switch is set to o"®"

+ VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

38. + Set the Power Switch to “(7 pe. 28). + Set the VIDÉO/DSC Switch to

39. The tape is moving, but there is no picture.

39. * Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set 10 its VIDEO mode.

+ The cassette holder cover is open.

39. + Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback (7 pg. 22, 23)

+ Close the cassette holder cover (7 pg. 12).

40. The LCD monitor image is distorted.

40. + During playback of the unrecorded portion, High- speed Search and still playback, LCD monitor indications appear distorted. This is not a defect.

41. Images on the LCD monitor are jitery.

41. + The speaker volume is to0 great.

1. + Turn the speaker volume down (7 pg. 21).

42. There is no playback picture on the connected TV.

42. « Since the analog input mode is engaged, the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.

12, + Set “S/AV INPUT” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (7 pg. 42).

43. Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

44. The LCD monitor, the 44. 44. + Wipe them gently with soft viewfinder and the lens have cloth. Wiping strongly can become dirty cause damage (7 pg. 84). {ex fingerprints).

45. An unusual mark appears. 45. 45. « Check the section of the

manual that explains LCD monitor/viewfinder indica- tions (:7 pg. 88 — 92).

46. An error indication (OT — E06) appears.

46. + À malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorder's functions become unusable.

46. * 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.

Ifthe indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

47, The charger indicator on the camcorder does not light

47. + The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low. + Charging is difficult in places subject lo extremely high/low temperature:

47. + To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C (50°F 10 95°F) 6 pg. 93).

48. Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.

48. + The viewfinder is pulled out. + The LCD monitor brighiness setting is too dark.

48. + Push the viewfinder back in. + Adjust the brighiness of the LCD monitor € pg, 18) + I£the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the monitor fully C7 pg. 18).

49. When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen

This is not à malfunction.

+ By recording with “DIS” activated (7 pg. 39) this can be avoided

50. When the camcorder is connected via the DV Connector, the camcorder does not operate.

50. + The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on.

50. + Turn the camcorder's power off and on again, then operate it.

51. The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder.

+ Push in the memory card a few more times (7 pg. 14)

After Use Cleaning The Camcorder 1 ‘Turn off the camcorder. To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette with a dry cloth.

holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette.

Open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

Press “PUSH HERE" to close the cassette holder.

+ Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.

To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the direction of the arrow @.

Cassette holder Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at the side of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it @.

6 Close the hatch until it locks in place and push the viewfinder back in.

e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have

PUSH Here A e Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

OPEN/EJECT Switch e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth

refer to the cautions of each product.

@ USB Connector [USB] (GR-DVM75 only). PC Connector [DIGITAL PHOTO] (GR-DVM55 only).

@ S-Video Input (GR-DVM75 only}/Output

Connector [S-VIDEO] cr pg. 22, 57, 70

@ + EDIT Connector [EDIT]

(GR-DVM75 only) … pg. 70 Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing 7 pg. 69-73

+] Terminal ULIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)] (GR-DVM55 only) cz pg. 70 Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the provided Software. Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing 17 pg. 69 — 73

8 6 EN INDEX Controls,-Connectors And Indicators

@ E-MAIL CLIP REC Button

(GR-DVM75 only). «ur pg. 61 @ D. SOUND PLAY Button

(GR-DVM75 only). «> pg. 56 ® + MENU Wheel [+, -, PUSH] .. 7 pe. 38

+ LCD Monitor Brightness Control [+, -]

@ Power Zoom Lever [T/W] + Speaker Volume Control

ISNAPSHOT] .ur pg. 26, 27, 50, 59, 60

@ OPEN/EJECT Switch . @ SELECT Button (GR-DVM75 only) @ JUMP Button (GR-DVM75 only)

@ INDEX Button (GR-DVM75 only).

+ Play/Pause Button [> + NIGHT-ALIVE Button

VIDEO/DSC Switch (VIDEO, #8 (GR-DVM75 only). «7 pg. 16

@ CARD OPEN Switch (GR-DVM75 only).

@ Diopter Adjustment Control .

The connectors @ to @ are located beneath a cover. @ Digital Video Connector IDV IN/OUTI (i.link*) … Le pg. 58, 74,75 * Link refers to the IEEE 1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The & logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard. @ + Audio/Video Input (GR-DVM75 only)/ Output Connector LAV IN/OUT or AV OUT + Headphone Connector [()] (GR-DVM75 only)

@ DC Input Connector [DC IN]

[ Tally Lamp . F1 Power Lam [1] CHARGE Lamp

M LCD Monitor. M Battery Pack/Jack Box Mount M Speaker

M Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here.

M Stereo Microphone M Flash (GR-DVMY75 only). M Flash Sensor (GR-DVM75 only) Be careful not to cover this area, as it contains a sensor required by the flash. L'ECS M Lens Protector When using an optional lens filter (commercially

available), you must first detach the lens protector.

M Remote Sensor . Œ Gp Strap . Æ Viewinder . M Vicwiinder Cleaning Hatch

M Memory Card Cover (GR-DVM75 only)

M Cassette Holder Cover . M fipod Mounting Socket

CL LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only

@ Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. CZ pg. 40) @ Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. (7 pg. 48, 49) M EP LP 50min @ Rotates while the tape is running. &= pg. 18) @ Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). ——<2REC rpg 13) @ Displays the tape remaining time. pg. 18) 10 ®© REC" ® +“REC” appears during recording. + “PAUSE” appears during Record-Standby mode. eZ pg. 18) @ Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind. (+ pg. 40) © Appears when the Insert Editing (©) or Insert Editing Pause (HO) mode is engaged. (7 pg. 68) @ Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds (O] after turning on the camcorder. C= pg. 39) @ Displays the Time Code. GE pg. 20, 41)

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only (GR-DVM75 only)

@ Displays the Image Size mode of the stored image. There are 2 modes available:

D © XGA and VGA (in order of quality) (= pg. 15) | @ Appears and blinks during shooting. (+ pg. 26) @ Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored VGA F ME d, 1lo image. There are 2 modes available: FINE and STD (standard) (in order of quality) CZ pg. 15)

D Appears during shooting + Blinks when à memory card is not loaded. (7 pg. 26) ® Displays the number of images that have already been shot. Cz pg: 26) ® Displays the total number of shots that can be stored, including those already taken C7 pg: 26)

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

@ Appears when the Power Switch @ Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during is set to “@”. CZ pg. 16) zooming. CZ pg. 19) @ + If: Appears when Night-Alive is engaged @ Appears during zooming. (7 pg- 45) ® Zoom level indicator = pg. 19)

A: Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to

“AUTO? and the shutter speed is automatically ® Appears when taking a Snapshot. (7 pg. 26, 50)

adjusted. «7 pg. 39) @ Appears when the flash is ready. À number @: Appears when “FLASH” is set to “AUTO appears next to the indication after adjusting @” in the Menu Screen. (GR-DVM75 only) the brightness of the flash. (GR-DVM75 only) C7 pg. 54) CZ pg. 54, 55) @ Appears when the white balance is adjusted. + BRIGHT: Displays the brightness of the LCD C7 pg. 53) monitor or the viewfinder. CZ pg. 18) + Et: Appears when backlight compensation . pl EXPLOSION Display the selected Digital is used. rpg. 52) Sound Effect. pg. 56) + 4: Appears when the exposure is adjusted. Displays the date/time. eZ pg. 1) Ex pg- 52) Appears when the focus is adjusted manually. @ Displays the selected Program AE with special CZ pg. 51)

effects. CZ pg. 46, 47) Appears when the iris is locked. + pg 52)

> Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) is engaged. (z pg 39)

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback

Appears while a tape is running. > : Playback

@ The level indicator moves.

® Displays the time code.

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback (GR-DVM75 only)

@ Displays the type of file (IMAGE/E-CLIP/ D. SOUND)

® Displays the directory and file names. (Appears only when displaying still imges.) (7 pg. 28) ® Display the date. (Appears only when

displaying still imges.) + pg. 28)

® Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. Ex pg. 18)

@ The level indicator moves.

® Displays the total number of stored files. pg. 28)

Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high us] Remai ower level: exhausted 8 P As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator 1 blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. leo) Appears when no tape is loaded. Cr pg 12) , Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power HEC TAPER ASE | Switch is set to “@” or “@ and the VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVM75

only) is set to “VIDEO”. CZ pg. 16)

HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette. € pg. 94)

Appears if condensation oceurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.

CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recor Start/Stop Button or TAPE! SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “ EJ” or “(M)” and the VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVM75 only) is set to “VIDEO”. TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. (7 pg 77) DIFFERENT Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.

FORMATTED TAPE SET DATE/TIME!

e Appears when the date/time is not set.

e Appears when the buil previously set date/time is erased.

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

CZ pg. 66) A. DUB ERROR! Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP <CANNOT DUB mode. pg. 66) ONALPRECORDED De appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit <CANNOT DUB audio. € pg. 66) ON A 16BIT e Appears if A. DUB (8) on the remote control is pressed when the erase RECORDING>

protection tab is set to “SAVE”. CZ pg. 66)

e Appears if Audio Dubbing using Digital Sound Effects is attempted when a memory card is not loaded. € pg. 67)

MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card's memory is full and shooting is not possible.

sert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. CZ pg. 68)

INSERT ERROR! <CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <CHECK TAPE'S ERASE PROTECTION TAB>

e Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. (= pg. 68)

n tab is set to “SAVE”. (= pg. 68)

COPYING FAILED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder.

e Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card (as digital stills or video clips): — when no memory card is loaded. when the memory card's memory is full. — when the memory card is not formatted. — when a copy-protected SD Memory Card is loaded.

e Appears in the following cases when dubbing still images or sound effects stored in the memory card to a tape: — when condensation occurs. — when no tape is loaded. — when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. when a tape in another format is loaded. — when the tape ends. C7 pg: 59)

Appears if a memory card is not loaded when SNAPSHOT is pressed

MEMORY CARD! while the Power Switch is set to “E3” or “M” and the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “ ÆB”. CZ pg. 26) Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is FLERSE corrupt, or it has not been initialized. Initialize the memory card.

e Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ” and the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “ ŒÆB” if there are no image files stored in the memory card.

e Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the memory card when the video clip mode is engaged by pressing the SELECT button.

e Appears after a memory car alized.

NO SOUND FILES Appears if there are no sound files stored in the memory card when the sound effect mode is engaged by pressing the SELECT button or D.SOUND PLAY is pressed during video recording.

Appears when a file in a format other than MP3 for digital sound or DCF for image is selected.

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications (E01 — E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Appears when the camcorder takes more than 60 seconds to 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.

CHECK CARD'S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images while a copy- protected SD Memory Card is loaded.

CAUTIONS When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the

= The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit's power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.

For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

General Battery Precautions

Ifthe remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly, the batteries are ex- hausted. Replace them with fresh ones.

Use only the following batteries: AAA (RO3) size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, the batteries can leak or explode.

. When replacing batteries, refer to page 62.

.. Do not use any different size of batteries from those

Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction.

. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as

they can leak or explode.

Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.

. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions.

. Do not recharge the provided batteries.

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. To avoid hazards .

do not short-circuit the terminals.

do not modify or disassemble.

do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch fire. ..use only specified chargers.

…. do not subject to unnecessary shock.

.. charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type battery —cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging.

. Store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life.

… fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time.

..remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.

et is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Operation . 0°C 10 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage 10°C to 30°C (14 to 86°)

e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C (68%F).

e The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

1. During use … make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.

.. be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals.

. make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting.

do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and can result in damage.

.… do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes .

away from heaters or other heat sources.

out of direct sunlight.

where they won't be subject to unnecessary

… where they won't be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).

… vertically, in their original cases.

CZE Memory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use... . make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark. make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting. 2. While the memory card is being accessed (during

recording, playback, deletion,initialization, etc.)

never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder.

3. Store memory cards

away from heaters or other heat sources.

out of direct sunlight.

where they won't be subject to unnecessary

… where they won't be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).

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. . To prolong service life … avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. . Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use.

These are not malfunctions:

+ While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.

+ If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

1. For safety, DO NOT. … open the camcorder's chassis. disassemble or modify the unit. short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in

… allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit.

remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on.

.. leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use.

2. Avoid using the unit ….

in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove.

in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

n places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

near a television set.

near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten- nas, etc.).

… in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or 104°F) or extremely low (under O°C or 32°F) temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit

n places of over 50°C (122°F).

n places where humidity is extremely low

{below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

n a closed car in summer.

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

.. swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip.

swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it.

5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

+ No picture during playback.

+ Blocks of noise appear during playback.

+ During recording, the Head Clog Waming 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.

If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

How To Handle A CD-ROM

+ Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface lopposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. lf the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole using a circular motion.

+ Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.

+ Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.

+ Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: GR-DVM75U/

GR-DVM55U Trade Name :IVC Responsible party _: JVC AMERICAS CORP.

Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne,

N. J. 07470 Telephone Number : 973-315-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: {1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation.

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.

e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function- ing properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re- connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ES Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equip- ment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Channels (Left/Righd Charge The Battery Pack Cinema … Classic Film Clean The Camcorder Connections … sr pg. 8, 9, 22, 57, 58, 70, 74,75

Digital Sound Effect Digital Zoom DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) . Dubbing .

7 pg. 56 pg. 19, 39 7 pg. 39 pg. 34, 35 27 pg. 57-61

E-Mail Clip Recording 27 pg. 61 Erase Protection … + pg. 12 Exposure Control . er pg. 52

Flash Frame-By-Frame Playback

cz pg. 54, 55 uz pg. 21, 64

G Gain Up. pg. 39 Grip Adjustment pg. 10 1

Image Size Mode . Index Playback . Index Screen . Initialize À Memory Card Insert Editing . Iris … lris Lock

L LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications.

uz pg. 18 + pg. 13 + pg. 54 + pg. 62 + pg. 41

Tally. Tele Macro. Time Code . Tripod Mounting, Twilight …

Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off Dimensions (W x H x D)

Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup

: Approx. 4.4 W (GR-DVM75), Approx. 4.0 W (GR-DVM55) 2 Approx. 5.2 W (GR-DVM75), Approx. 4.8 W (GR-DVM55) 2 51 mm x 120 mm x 97 mm (2-1/16" x 4-3/4" x 3-7/8")

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

: Approx. 500 g (1.1 Ibs) (GR-DVM75)

Approx. 470 g (1.1 Ibs) (GR-DVM55)

2 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

: 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system : Electronic viewfinder with 0.44" colour LCD

48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)

Storage media Compression system

(with the provided memory card [8 MB], with Sound Effects pre-stored)

Other countries : AC 110 V'to 240 Vn, 50 Hz/60 Hz Output : DCH VE, 1A Dimensions (W x H x D) 2 59 mm x 31 mm x 84 mm (2-3/8" x 1-1/4" x 3-5/16) Weight : Approx. 130 g (0.29 Ibs)

Dimensions (W x H x D) 2 52 mm x 22 mm x 73 mm (2-1/16" x 7/8" x 2-7/8") Weight : Approx. 35 g (0.78 lbs)

USB (GR-DVM75 only) : Type B EDIT (GR-DVM75 only) : 03.5 mm, 2-pole S-Video Output 2 Y 2 1 V(p-p}, 75 Q, analog € : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Q, analog Input (GR-DVM75 only) 2 Y 20.8 V(p-pi- 1.2 V (p-p,, 75 Q, analog €: 0.2 V(p-p}-0.4 V(p-p}, 75 Q, analog JLIP (GR-DVM55 only) : 63.5 mm, 4-pole ES PC (DIGITAL PHOTO) (GR-DVM55 only) : 02.5 mm, 3-pole

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.