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JVC GR-DVM96 User's Manual

1. 06 I gt pg 22 Recording Start Stop Button r pg 19 Power Switch QN M GM OFF pg 14 W Lock Button arises pg 14 eSnapshot Button SNAPSHOT lt pg 27 53 e Information Button INFO r pg 30 eE Mail Clip Recording Button E MAIL GR DVM96 Onlly sscssessessesseesee c pg 60 61 e Index Button INDEX c pg 30 59 71 eMenu Wheel MENU 00000 pg 38 eLCD Monitor Brightness Control BRIGHT 04 lace ciate uae c pg 13 Battery Release Tab BATT RELEASE lt pg 10 Cassette Open Eject Switch TOREN EPEC Wc csesastssecsoscessceateenssssehiuas r gt pg 16 e Play Pause Button gt IH gt pg 22 e Backlight Compensation Button BACKLIGHT scssesssesssssessessssssssseseess r gt pg 57 Fast Forward Button gt P gt pg 22 e Night Alive Button NIGHT r pg 53 VIDEO MEMORY Switch VIDEO MEMORY ssessessessssssessesseeees c pg 14 Rewind Button lt d oes gt pg 22 e Focus Adjustment Button FOCOS oiai tteimsat ace r gt pg 55 eStop Button MM ce cceceeeeeeeeee gt pg 22 e Digital Sound Button D SOUND GR DVM96 Onlly ssssssessessessssssssseeee c pg 59 e D S C Playback Select Button SELECT GR DVM96 Onlly ssssssesseesee rF pg 28 34 Diopter Adjustment Control gt pg 12 Connectors The connectors are located
2. START STOP PAUSE Q Gi R A EDIT J ON OFF VCR REC STBY USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont 13 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE Il 14 Point the remote control towards the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY II or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 15 Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Editing proceeds as programmed right through to the end of 8 i the last registered T aaa scene When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the VCR enters its Record Pause mode If you do not register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically If you operate the camcorder during automatic editing the VCR will enter its Record Pause mode and automatic editing will stop IN OUT MODE 10W 00 25 02 05 2 07 18 08 31 03 33 05 53 C BW 09 30 13 15 fol A 15 55 16 29 16 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control NOTES Pressing R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing When the editing cable is connected to the remote control s PAUSE IN connector during dubbing make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR s sensor
3. 13 Built in Clock s Rechargeable Lithium DOULELY E E T E E E E T 15 C Changing The Menu Settings oseere 38 Chann ls Left Right rissen oovenlealetanny ie 51 Charging The Battery Pack eccerre 10 Cleaning The Camcorder sseeeeeeeeeeeeeesssseeeee 91 Clock adjustment CLOCK ADJ eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 15 Connections CONV DE ons ae a Sass ote dear alee suede dioceses 10 JUDD INS rrna aae A 62 65 Random Assemble Editing 26 73 77 To A Personal Computer cceeseeereeeees 78 TOA TV OF VOR sates oe a Gh 24 Niele Get ne errr E A neerrc ere re 79 D Date Time EJISDIAY sai AE A OAA 49 52 SEOS sieaa n a E E O EE 15 DCF Design rule for Camera File system 27 20 Delene FES wantiains anodes meaieiedeustauit eneea 33 Demonstration Mode DEMO MODE 8 48 Digital Image Stabilisation DIS oes 46 Digital Sound Effects 0 0 eee eeeeeeeeeeees 29 59 71 Display setting ON SCREEN eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 49 DPOF Setting Digital Print Order EOE i EAE asians ois eaeensnnn amass oleate Aan aice 34 35 UDI cicero ee eee ae eee tate a ea 62 65 Dubbing from tape to memory card Ea mM COPY i ence dees 51 65 TERMS E E Mail Clip Recording seese 60 61 Erase Protecto davissitisieundiateras 2oenndeadvnd Ades easars 16 17 Exposure Control se cseisosacscecr ich salccteotetemsaearee 56 F Fades OUT saoerna aneii en a 40 41 Fast Forward The Tape ascsdessorae rien asc eideuutemaete
4. EY 58 EN f White Balance Adjustment The white balance that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour tint reproduction AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting gt Manual White Balance Adjustment pce FINE Outdoors on a sunny day EJ CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day of lighting is used Factory preset For the setting refer to Changing The Menu Settings lt pg 38 The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears To return to automatic white balance Set EA W BALANCE to AUTO pg 38 Or set the Power Switch to W NOTE White balance cannot be used when EAA PROGRAM AE is set to SEPIA or MONOTONE pg 42 FEATURES FOR RECORDING cont f Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting White paper MENU Wheel Before starting perform the procedures listed below Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fu
5. If FOCUS is pressed once the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again NOTES Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer h or amp will blink 56 EN MENU Wheel Lock Button i Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright Before starting perform the procedures listed below Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully T Set EA EXPOSURE to MANUAL pg 43 The exposure control indicator appears 2 To brighten the image rotate the MENU Wheel towards To darken the image rotate the MENU Wheel towards maximum 6 3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation pg 57 3 exposure has the same effect as when FEI PR
6. To cancel E Mail Clip Recording press E MAIL again or press ll to stop video playback 7 At the point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start E Mail Clip Recording 8 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to stop E Mail Clip Recording COMPLETED is displayed then the camcorder re enters the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode 9 Press E MAIL to end E Mail Clip Recording The normal screen reappears To view video clips stored in a memory card Refer to Playback Of Video Clips GR DVM96 only lt pg 29 To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory card Refer to Deleting Files lt pg 33 EN 61 NOTES Approximate maximum recording time per video clip is 3 minutes Playback operation cannot be performed during E Mail Clip Recording f the end of the tape is reached during E Mail Clip Recording that portion will be automatically stored in the memory card f the end of the tape is reached in step 6 the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode will be automatically cancelled The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4 Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder Video noise may appear while viewing video clips in the LCD monitor or viewfinder however this noise is not present in the actual video clips stored in the memory card You can also view video clips on
7. When you do not want to hear the shutter sound set BEEP to OFF gt pg 48 To change the Image Size and or Picture Snapshot mode with no frame There is the sound of a shutter closing EN 2 7 gt i G15 OOo O Image Size pg 50 97 Shooting Icon pg 97 Card Icon pg 97 Picture Quality pg 50 97 Remaining Number Of Shots pg 97 NOTES Fven if DIS is set to ON pg 46 the Stabilizer will be disabled If Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed f Program AE with special effects pg 42 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks f shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to W 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 53 is disabled when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY When a cable is connected to the AV connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape Still images taken are compliant to DCF Design rule for Camera File system They do not have any compatibility with devices which
8. while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully PROGRAM AE C Factory preset OFF o O Deactivates Program AE with special effects Variable Shutter Speed 1 60 SHUTTER 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 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that 1 100 SHUTTER 1 100 occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced Variable Shutter Speed 1 250 1 4000 This setting allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a SPORTS 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 Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under cel strong direct lighting such as spotlights SPOTLIGHT NOTE SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control c pg 56 Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance lt pg 43 58 is automatically set to but can be changed to ae TWILIGHT your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from a
9. For D S C Recording e Close the cassette holder e The VIDEO MEMORY cover Switch is set to VIDEO For D S C Recording e Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 When shooting a subject This isa result of exceedingly 3 illuminated by bright light high contrast and is not a vertical lines appear malfunction 4 When the screen is under This is not a malfunction direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant 5 During recording the date 5 DATE TIME is set to OFF 5 Set DATE TIME to ON time does not appear c pg 38 49 6 During recording sound cannot be heard 7 The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink 8 Digital Zoom does not work Video and D S C Playback e The optional headphones are not connected to the headphones connector GR DVM96 only e The sound volume of the headphones connector GR DVM96 only was not adjusted appropriately The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted to during playback e Certain Wipe Fader effects certain modes of Program AE with special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time e 10X optical zoom is selected e The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY EN 83 e Connect the optional headphones to the headphone connector GR DVM96 only lt pg 95
10. JVC Automatic Demonstration 8 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR DVM 76 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey in English only VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK http www jvc victor co jp english index e html For Accessories http www jvc victor co jp english accessory DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK Mini D N DS DIGITAL TUCE CAMERA ADVANCED FEATURES The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR DVM96 REFERENCES INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is TERMS located on the bottom of the camcorder Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No LYT0973 001A EN 2 EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product Using This Instruction Manual All major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you refer to the Index pg 94 101 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions th
11. Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 11 Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to capture video in real time You can also use the camcorder for web conference by using Microsoft Windows NetMeeting and signing up for MSN Hotmail n the Web Camera mode the following buttons cannot be operated E MAIL SNAPSHOT the Recording Start Stop Button Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and provided Software REFERENCES o o CONTENTS DETAILS TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTIONS USER MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Connectors Indicators Other Parts Indications DETAILS gt Power lt pg 10 gt VIDEO RECORDING c pg 19 20 Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F 20 C to 25 C 68 F to 77 F is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Adapter near a radio Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas The following operation stops charging e Set th
12. F pg 72 Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not possible Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card as digital stills or video clips when no memory card is loaded when the memory card s memory is full when the memory card is not formatted when a write protected SD Memory Card is loaded lt pg 61 65 Appears if there are no sound files stored on the memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialized Initialize the memory card c pg 36 Appears if there are no sound files stored in the memory card when you attempt to use digital sound effects Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback Appears when the camcorder does not recognise the loaded memory card Remove the memory card once and insert it again Repeat these procedures until no indication appears If the indication still appears the memory card is corrupted Appears when a file in a format other than MP3 is selected Appears when playing back a file that is not
13. In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 f the remote control is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR When the remote control s batteries run out the VCR brand you have set will be erased In that case replace the old battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND NAME DAEWOO O HITACHI JVC A B C LG GOLDSTAR VCR BRAND NAME PANASONIC SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP SONY TOSHIBA ZENITH O 000 00 0006 9 000 00 0000 0000 QOO MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI PHILIPS 00 00 00 90 QOQ 0000 00 00 0 090000 00000 00 0000 00 00 0 00000 00000 SO0OG0009 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 74 EN Make Connections Also refer to page 24 and 25 To S VIDEO S Video cable Editing optional cable AUDIO L IN provided Yellow to F VIDEO IN To S VIDEO IN ENEJTo Remote PAUSE or R A EDIT Open these connector covers I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I v Q USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont 1 E A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector E 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 A VCR other than above Connect t
14. and the path between the two is unobstructed Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated time codes pg 21 For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record Pause to Record mode faster than others Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time you may lose scenes you wanted or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want For a cleanly edited tape confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR Remote sensor R A EDIT ON OFF Diagnosing VCR Camcorder Timing 1 Play back the tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF Random Assemble Editing Menu appears Program 1 Random Assemble Editing Menu TIME CODE TOTAL 00 00 2 Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1 only In order to check VCR and camcorder timing select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit In point EN 3 Play back the dubbed scene f any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit In point were recorded that means your VCR moves too quickly from Record Pause to Record mode If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress the VCR is slow to start recording Adjustment Of VCR Camcorder Timing 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A
15. or Monotone MONOTONE mode is activated mode before setting White Balance lt pg 42 43 20 Wipe Fader effects do not e The Power Switch is set to e Set the Power Switch to M work y lt pg 14 21 The Black amp White Fader does 27 The Sepia SEPIA or 21 Disengage the Sepia SEPIA not work Monotone MONOTONE and Monotone mode is activated MONOTONE pg 42 22 Program AE with special e The Power Switch is set to e Set the Power Switch to M effects does not work D c pg 14 23 Even when Slow Shutter is not 23 When shooting in the dark 23 If you want the lighting to selected the image looks like the unit becomes highly look more natural set GAIN it is activated sensitive to light and the UP to ACG or OFF image takes on an effect lt pg 38 45 similar to Slow Shutter 24 Although Snapshot is attempted flash does not take place 25 Although a Snapshot is taken with the flash Red Eye Reduction does not take place Other problems The subject is too bright with 24 the flash set to AUTO or AUTO elf blinks the flash is being charged e The camcorder is in the Record mode e In the Menu Screen GAIN UP is set to OFF or FEI PROGRAM AE is set to TWILIGHT The subject does not look straight toward the flash e The subject does not look at the first flash which i
16. while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully T Set EA EXPOSURE to MANUAL c pg 43 The exposure control indicator appears EN 57 2 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold the MENU Wheel for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and the indication appear Press the MENU Wheel in The I indication changes to L and the iris is locked Iris Lock Indicator To return to automatic iris control Set EJ EXPOSURE to AUTO pg 43 Or set the Power Switch to GY The exposure control indicator and W disappear To lock the exposure control and the iris After step 1 of Exposure Control adjust the exposure by rotating the MENU Wheel Then lock the iris in step 2 of Iris Lock For automatic locking select AUTO in step 1 The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly Press BACKLIGHT The E indicator is displayed and the subject is brightened If pressed again disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level 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
17. 16 9 When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16 9 movie Wide mode SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the W image to fit the screen without distortion The W indicator appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder the image is elongated vertically S WIDE The i indicator appears The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical zoom wide angle range This mode s wide angle setting GR DVM96 is equivalent to using a 0 9X wide conversion lens Zooming is possible only from 0 9X to 10X This mode is suitable for shooting in a small room Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO EN 47 Wind cut WIND CUT OFF o Disengages the function ON amp s Helps cut down on noise created by wind The indicator appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal Snapshot flash mode FLASH AUTO Refer to Snapshot Flash pg 54 AUTO Flash brightness adjustment FLASH ADJ Refer to Flash Brightness Adjustment pg 54 48 EN RECORDING MENUS cont i System Menu SYSTEM E Factory preset Beep melody and
18. 3 indication rotates 1 1 Press this camcorder s Recording Start Stop Button again to engage the Record Pause mode The gt indication stops rotating 12 Repeat steps 10 11 for additional editing Stop the video unit and camcorder NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 11 f the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units both units will perform the same operation To prevent this from happening press the buttons on both units f a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 9 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting pg 44 During Digital Dubbing no signals are output from the AV or S Video output connector When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Play Pause Button Il VIDEO MEMORY Switch SNAPSHOT Button MENU Wheel Lock Button T Load a cassette pg 16 2 Loada memory c
19. Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 3 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Sub Menu 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select Ezd SYSTEM and press it The SYSTEM Menu appears 5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DEMO MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears DENOENODE 6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select OFF and press it 7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select URETURN and press it twice The normal screen appears NOTE Detach the lens cap to see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder GETTING STARTED Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Tripod Mounting LCD Monitor And Viewfinder Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Operation Mode Date Time Settings Loading A Cassette Unloading A Cassette Loading A Memory Card Unloading A Memory Card IOEN f Power 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 Lock Button BATT RELEASE Tab Power Switch CHARGE Lamp To DC En AC at Y To AC outlet 4 Sot the cover T With the arrow on the battery pack pointing to the lens side push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount then slide the battery pack until it locks in place 2 Set the Power Swi
20. Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models Zooming When set to 10X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged 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 Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 200X digital magnification Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO Snapshot mode for video recording For details on the procedure refer to Snapshot For Video Recording pg 53 SNAP MODE FULL Snapshot mode with no frame Pin Up mode Snapshot mode with frame There is the sound effect of a shutter closing Gain up OFF o Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment The overall appearance may be grainy 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 3 A is displayed 46 EN RECORDING MENUS cont l Manual Menu mE
21. and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Remove the cassette 3 Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover 4 Slide and hold the BATT RELEASE tab to the right and remove the battery pack Cassette holder cover Cassette holder PUSH HERE OPEN EJECT Switch BATT RELEASE Tab EN 9 f Cleaning The Camcorder 1 To clean the exterior wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth 2 Open the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper 4 Pull out the viewfinder fully 9 Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the direction of the arrow 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 NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power u
22. compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the LOCK position Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu operation with a write protected SD Memory Card loaded The error indications E01 E02 or E06 show what type of malfunction has occurred When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer The error indications E03 or E04 show what type of malfunction has occurred When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Eject the cassette once and re insert it then check if the indication clears When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer 102 N A PC Ada Biel aoir Rne A R 10 11 Audo UDINE oritis E 70 AUTOFOCUS eoii in Ea a 55 Auto Playback Of Images conch selseccncemnaeicctsattauet 28 ATOS AOL COE aneo n a E 19 27 B Backlight Compensation eeseeseeeeeeeeeeentaeees 57 Battery Packart aa 10 11 88 Beep BEEP arrua Aar E is iieens 48 Blank search BLANK SRCH 0eceeceeeees 23 51 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
23. initialize a memory card anytime After initializing all files and data stored in the memory card including those which have been protected are cleared VIDEO MEMORY Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel 1 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 2 Set the Power Switch to GEM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 4 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears MENU PROTECT 5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select FORMAT and press ERASE ALL it The FORMAT EXISTING DATA screen appears FORMAT gt EXECUTE RETURN D S C PLAYBACK cont 6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The memory card is initialized When initialization is finished NO IMAGES STORED NO E MAIL CLIP STORED or NO SOUND FILES appears To cancel initialization rotate the MENU Wheel to select RETURN and press it CAUTION 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 ADVANCED FEATURES MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Changing The Menu Settings RECORDING MENUS Wipe Or Fader Effects Program AE With Special Effects Exposure Control
24. on a tape pg 22 Displays next file in a memory card 7 pg 28 STOP Button Stops the tape pg 22 Stops Auto Playback pg 28 PAUSE Button LC ee Pauses the tape pg 68 R A EDIT Buttons Coo 877 68 EN Remote sensor Zoom Buttons Up Button SHIFT g own Button Left or SLOW Rewind Button LAY AUSE P Right or SLOW Forward Button Slow Motion Playback Allows slow speed search in either direction during video playback During normal video playback press SLOW lt I or I gt more than approx 2 seconds After approx 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx 2 minutes in Slow Forward normal playback resumes To pause Slow Motion playback press PAUSE II To stop Slow Motion playback press PLAY P NOTES You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW 41 or I more than approx 2 seconds During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect After SLOW I or is pressed and held the still image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a malfunction There may be a small margin between the slow motion playback start point you chose and the actual start point for Slow Motion Playback During Slow Motion Playback there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images T
25. output on both L and R channels in stereo Synchro adjustment SYNCHRO Refer to For More Accurate Editing pg 77 Recording mode REC MODE SP Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference It is recommended you use REC MODE in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during digital dubbing pg 64 NOTE REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to GW or M H Blank search BLANK SRCH CANCEL Helps find a blank portion of tape when you want to record from the EXECUTE middle of a tape pg 23 Dubbing from tape to memory card OFF Enables snapshots to be taken during video playback Com i dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card c pg 65 52 EN f System Menu SYSTEM i Display Menu DISPLAY Display ON SCREEN Setting For playback sound tape speed and tape running during video playback 12B1T SOUND1 LD PLAYBACK MENUS cont Factory preset Each setting is linked with Ezd SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch is set to M pg 38 The parameters are the same as in the description on page 48 L Factory preset Each setting is linked with J DISPLAY which appears when the Power Switch is set to M pg 38 The parameters are the same as in the description on page 49 NOTE The date indication can also be turned on of
26. shutter sound Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording It also activates the shutter sound effect c pg 27 53 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect gt pg 27 53 Tally lamp setting OFF o The tally lamp remains off at all times ON o o The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording Automatic demonstration mode Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate pg 8 Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate Demonstration starts in the following cases e When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON e With DEMO MODE set to ON if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to EY or M Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume NOTES f a cassette is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off f DEMO MOD
27. sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to hold the camcorder firmly in your hand with the grip strap securely around your wrist Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Connecting cables Audio Video S Video etc to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage IN sc S MultiMediaCard m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked f QY and memory cards marked MP or MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit Before recording an important scene E make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark DY make sure you only use memory cards with the mark S or MultiMediaCard remember that this camcorder is not compatible
28. the MENU Wheel in The selected file is displayed Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file gt right column D S C PLAYBACK cont f Viewing File Information You can get the relevant file information by pressing the INFO Button during normal playback or Index Playback DCF Folder and file number IMAGE only FOLDER Folder name F pg 34 FILE File name pg 34 DATE Date the file was made SIZE Image size IMAGE E MAIL CLIP only QUALITY Picture quality IMAGE only TIME Playback time E MAIL CLIP SOUND only PROTECT When set to ON the file is protected from accidental erasure c pg 31 Information Screen 100 0010 100JVCGR DVC00010 OCT 03 02 1024X768 FINE PROTECT OFF Press the INFO Button again to close the Information Screen NOTE With images shot with other devices or processed on a PC QUALITY will be displayed f Removing On Screen Display T Perform steps 1 6 of Normal Playback Of Images pg 28 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DISPLAY and press it The Sub Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select OFF and press it The operation mode indicator and battery indicator am disappear To display the indicators again select ON Operation mode indicator Battery indicator MENU ES a OF F ON EN 31 i Pro
29. 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 EN 5 Provided Accessories AC Adapter Battery Pack Battery Mount Cover AP V10U AP V11U or AP V12U BN V306U Already attached on the camcorder S amp S Remote Control Unit CD ROM AAA R03 Battery x 2 RM V717U for remote control unit USB Cable Memory Card 8 MB Already inserted in the pg 7 for attachment P Audio Video Cable Editing Cable Grip Belt Finger Support 93 5 mini plug to lt pg 6 for pg 6 for RCA plug attachment attachment Attach the battery mount cover to protect the battery connector when the battery pack is removed For the attachment detachment refer to Charging The Battery Pack 7 pg 10 NOTE In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder 6 EN How To Attach The Grip Belt 4 Thread the end of the strap through the buckle Open the pad and fold the end of the strap in NOTES the pad Then fold the pad t is recommended to use t
30. 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 EN 21 Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number To perform Random Assemble Editing F pg 73 77 time code is necessary If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape the time code is interrupted When recording is resumed the time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene To prevent this perform Recording From The Middle Of A Tape below in the following cases When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape When power shuts off during shooting Display Frames are not displayed during When a tape is removed and re inserted during recording shooting Minutes When shooting using a partially recorded tape When shooting on a blank portion located Seconds partway through the tape frames When shooting again after shooting a scene th
31. ASSIC FILM o oo 42 Monotone MONOTONE ec ee eeeeeeee eee 42 SED ia SEP A Jeen a cee 42 Shutter Speed SHUTTER sssessssseerrssssseee 42 Slow Shutter SLOW ssscssssesssssesesssesssssrsssen 43 SHOW SNOW reae A ea 42 SPOMS SPORTS sncditastiocctedivaiedsaniendoreediwaie 42 Spotlight SPOTLIGHT sxccpserte becouse iets 42 Strobe STROBE evsiccseveseiaves ccdvarteecctsenseiacabeets 42 Twilieht PAMILGH T siiin asina sd aaaeeaiss 42 Protecine FES sccktet vesepasnescecrtuscutinameacaes ens 31 32 Provided Accessories ccceeecceeececeesceeeesceuceseuesees 5 R Random Assemble Editing seeen 73 77 Recording media selection REC SELECT 50 Recording Mode REC MODE ossee 44 51 Recording Time USP YP ACK sauno a 10 MAS aee ET 16 Record StandDy sorae e aa evens A ees 19 Remaining Power Level ssseeeessseereeress 100 Remote Control essea n 66 Resetting Menu Settings CAM RESET seses 49 Rewind The Tape duranensis 22 S BED IMEMIORY Card osasia ien 17 89 DEE RECONGIING rasant a NN 20 Set Remote V CR Code siissieriiassinsenniaiiei 73 Sette SENE Mosi s E cadeeecudcoees 22 Slow Motion Playback sseeseessssseeressssesserressss 68 SMAPS NOT arate e eeatncuataeats 27 53 Snapshot Mode SNAP MODE seeren 45 Sound input SOUND IN sesse 49 70 71 Sound Mode SOUND MODE nosses 44 51 Speaker VONE sirina als gee Saar R 22 SPECINCATIONS sonseras a 92 93 SELLA AW IACI aeaiia e a ad natal es 22 Synchro adjus
32. E remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF EN 49 Resetting menu settings CAM RESET CANCEL Does not reset the settings to the factory preset EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset Sound input GR DVM96 only SOUND IN Enables sound input from camcorder s stereo microphone when Audio Dubbing pg 70 is executed MIC appears on the Audio Dubbing screen Enables sound effect input recorded on the provided memory card when Audio Dubbing pg 71 is executed D SOUND appears on the Audio Dubbing screen d Display Menu DISPLAY E Factory preset Display setting ON SCREEN LCD Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV Date and time display setting DATE TIME OFF o The date time does not appear AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds in the following cases When the Power Switch is set from OFF to EY or Mm When playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when scenes are recorded When the date is changed during playback ON _ Thedsttine Ravayscaplyed Time code setting TIME CODE OFF Time code is not displayed C ie code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed d
33. 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 EJ VIDEO and press it The VIDEO Menu appears Then rotate the MENU Wheel to select SYNCHRO and press it The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted 6 Based on the diagnostics performed you can now advance the VCR s record timing by rotating the MENU Wheel towards You can also delay the VCR s record timing by rotating the MENU Wheel towards The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments Press the MENU Wheel in to finish the setting 7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select URETU RN and press it twice Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 6 on page 75 NOTES Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not and make adjustments accordingly Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected ECHE SYNCHRO 78 EN f Connection To A Personal Computer A Using USB cable aw connector cover B Using DV cable Open the connector cover A Using USB cable This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software B Using DV cable It is
34. Fast Forward Button P gt VIDEO MEMORY G Switch MENU Wheel Lock Button T Load a memory card lt pg 17 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to GEM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The type of file IMAGE E MAIL CLIP or SOUND which has been played back at the last time is displayed If you want to select another type of file go to step 5 If not go to step 7 5 Press SELECT The MEMORY SELECT screen appears 6 Rotate the MENU Whee to select the desired type of file and press it 7 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 8 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DELETE and press it The Sub Menu appears EN 33 To delete the currently displayed file 9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select CURRENT and press it The DELETE screen appears 1 0 Press lt 4 lt 4 or PP to select the desired file 1 1 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it To cancel deletion select RETURN Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all files you want to delete NOTE If the Ga mark appears the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted To delete all files stored in the memory card 9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select ALL and press it The DELETE screen appears 10 Rotate the MENU Wheel to selec
35. J COPY is set to OFF in VIDEO Menu F pg 51 However the shutter sound is not heard During Snapshot recording the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing However there is no effect in the recorded image When a cable is connected to the AV connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to a gt OJ Iu 7 pg 38 50 54 EN f Snapshot Flash VIDEO MEMORY Switch SNAPSHOT Button MENU Wheel Lock Button The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in Record Standby mode 7 pg 27 53 When the Power Switch is set to BY the flash automatically fires if it is dark 4 appears When the Power Switch is set to M you can select the flash setting as follows AUTO Fires automatically if it is dark 4 appears AUTO Fires automatically if it is dark 4 appears and reduces the Red Eye effect in the subject s eyes ON Always fires OFF Will not fire For the setting refer to Changing The Menu Settings lt pg 38 If AUTO is selected The Red Eye reduction indicator lights Press SNAPSHOT The flash fires twic
36. MANUAL E Factory preset Digital Image Stabilization OFF To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly ON r at high magnification NOTES Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes e When shooting dark or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod The ti indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used Maximum telephoto setting Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1 m 3 3 ft to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting Disables the function When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm 2 ft Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV witha normal screen ratio CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen The J indicator appears During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes
37. N 25 NOTE How to open the LCD monitor when using the connectors beneath the cover 1 Open the connector cover DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK D S C RECORDING Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot D S C PLAYBACK Normal Playback Of Images Auto Playback Of Images Playback Of Video Clips GR DVM96 only Playback Of Digital Sound Effects GR DVM96 only Index Playback Of Files Viewing File Information Removing On Screen Display Protecting Files Deleting Files Making A New Folder Setting Print Information DPOF Setting Initializing A Memory Card D S C RECORDING l Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots Still images are stored in the memory card NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below Power t pg 10 Loading A Memory Card pg 17 Remove the lens cap pg 7 VIDEO MEMORY Switch SNAPSHOT Button T Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 4 Press SNAPSHOT The PHOTO indication appears while the snapshot is being taken Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame To delete unwanted still images refer to Deleting Files lt pg 33
38. NOTE Even if you select CLOCK ADJ if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder s internal clock continues to operate Once you move the highlight bar to the first date time parameter month the clock stops When you finish setting the minute and press the MENU Wheel in the date and time begin operation from the date and time you have just set 16 EN Loading A Cassette Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette T 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 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder Be sure to press only the section labelled PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder resulting in injury or product damage Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover When the battery pack s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place Cassette holder cover Cassette holder Make sure the wind
39. OGRAM AE is set to SPOTLIGHT c pg 42 3 Press the MENU Wheel in Exposure adjustment is complete FEATURES FOR RECORDING cont To return to automatic exposure control Set EJ EXPOSURE to AUTO pg 43 Or set the Power Switch to GY If EXPOSURE is pressed once the camcorder will enter the exposure control mode again NOTE You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when E PROGRAM AE is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW pg 38 42 or with the backlight compensation pg 57 fris Lock MENU Wheel BACKLIGHT Button VIDEO MEMORY Switch Lock Button Like the pupil of the human eye the iris contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light Use this function in the following situations When shooting a moving subject When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes such as when the subject is backing away When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When shooting objects under a spotlight When zooming 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 starting perform the procedures listed below Set the Power Switch to M
40. OOM I SNAP MODE m GAIN UP pzd E o FAURETURN 2 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired parameter Sub Menu REC MODE 3 Press the MENU Wheel in Selection is complete Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus REC MODE SOUND MODE 74010 SNAP MODE GAIN UP t RETURN 4 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen returns Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus GaoWIPE FADER OFF 5 Press the MENU Wheel in again The Menu Screen closes EN 39 NOTES The fl CAMERA settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both EN and W However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to W The ft MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to W The zd SYSTEM and DISPLAY functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to W are also applied when the Power Switch is set to WM The CLOCK ADJ menu only appears when the Power Switch is set to W The DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to W However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to WW The date indication can also be turned on off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control provided pg 25 62 74 40 n g Wipe Or Fader Effects These effects let you make pro style scen
41. POWER MEMORY Lamp VIDEO MEMORY Switch Allows you to record on a memory card or access data stored on a memory card When the Power Switch is set to ZY or Mm the currently selected image size appears 1024 Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO MEMORY Switch Power Switch Position EX Full Auto Recording Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording EY appears on the display M Manual Recording Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus lt pg 38 If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording try this mode There is no indication on the display OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder PLAY Allows you to play back a recording on the tape Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus lt pg 38 l 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 gt pg 38 49 POWER Lamp MENU Wheel T Set the Power Switch to fl while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the view
42. Switch to TEM pg 28 e Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 84 EN TROUBLESHOOTING cont Advanced features SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 14 The focus does not adjust 14 Focus is set to the Manual 14 e Set Focus to the Auto mode automatically mode lt pg 55 e The recording was done in a e Clean the lens and check the dark place or the contrast focus again 7 pg 91 was low e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation 15 Snapshot mode cannot be 15 The Squeeze mode 15 Disengage the Squeeze used SQUEEZE is selected SQUEEZE mode c pg 46 16 The colour of Snapshot looks 76 e The light source or the 16 e Find a white subject and strange subject does not include compose your shot so that it white Or there are various also appears in the frame different light sources behind c pg 27 53 the subject e Disengage the Sepia SEPIA e The Sepia SEPIA or and Monotone Monotone MONOTONE MONOTONE pg 42 mode is activated 17 The image taken using 17 e Shooting was performed 17 e Press BACKLIGHT Snapshot is too dark under backlit conditions lt pg 57 18 The image taken using 18 e The subject is too bright 18 o Set Fel PROGRAM AE to Snapshot is too bright SPOTLIGHT F pg 42 19 White Balance cannot be 19 e The Sepia SEPIA or 19 e Disengage the Sepia SEPIA activated Monotone MONOTONE
43. TION Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording Tape Remaining Time Zooming Journalistic Shooting Self Recording Time Code Recording From The Middle Of A Tape VIDEO PLAYBACK Normal Playback Still Playback Shuttle Search Frame By Frame Playback Blank Search Connections To A TV Or VCR VIDEO RECORDING i Basic Recording NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below Power t pg 10 Loading A Cassette pg 16 Remove the lens cap pg 7 VIDEO MEMORY Switch POWER Lamp Recording Start Hi Stop Button 02504 2338 Power Switch MENU Wheel Tally Lamp T Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The POWER Lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed 4 To start recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The Tally Lamp lights and 4s REC appears on the display while recording is in progress 5 To stop recording press the Recording Start Stop Button again The camcorder
44. UTE Wheel to select RETURN and press it and press it The normal playback screen appears To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number ga Sn ar a oe vem Of Prints The number of prints is reset to O for all still eee images T Perform steps 1 8 in To Print All Still Images One Print For Each F pg 34 2 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select CURRENT and press it The DPOF screen appears SHEETS 3 Press lt lt or PP to select the desired file 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the number indication 00 and press it 5 Select the number of CAUTION While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted DPOF gt 00 RETURN prints by rotating the DPOF MENU Wheel and press it Repeat steps 3 SHEETS through 5 for the 05 desired number of X prints The number of prints can be set up to 15 To correct the number of prints select the image again and change the number 6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select RETURN and press it The SAVE DPOF gt appears eee If you did not change any settings eal ae in step 3 through 5 the Menu Screen reappears 7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXECUTE to save the setting you have just made and press it To cancel selection rotate the MENU Wheel to select CANCEL and press it 36 EN l Initializing A Memory Card You can
45. White Balance Adjustment PLAYBACK MENUS FEATURES FOR RECORDING Night Alive Snapshot For Video Recording Snapshot Flash Flash Brightness Adjustment Auto Focus Manual Focus Exposure Control Backlight Compensation White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Adjustment Recording Digital Sound Effects GR DVM96 only E Mail Clip Recording GR DVM96 only DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV IN Connector Digital Dubbing Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV OUT Connector Digital Dubbing 64 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card 65 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects GR DVM96 only Insert Editing Random Assemble Editing R A Edit SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connection To A Personal Computer Using The Camcorder As A WebCam GR DVM96 only 38 EN J Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings 7 pg 40 52 VIDEO MEMORY Switch MENU Wheel 1 For Video and D S C Recording Menus Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO or MEMORY Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch For Video Playback Menus Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO Set the Power Switch to GM while pressing down the Lock Bu
46. a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F SOTAR E saienisi 10 C to 30 C 14 F to 86 F Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 F The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases Memory Cards To pr
47. a ss 22 Fests Ola orsina a tates atonnniten tea vedas 54 Flash Brightness Adjustment FLASH ADJ 54 Frame By Frame Playback ssec 22 68 G ral pul GAIN UPI orsa aa 45 CIP ACUSUMENE sasra oaoa Magieelgente 12 l image size MAGE SZE Aeaee Eae EEA 50 index Playback Of FUCS x2 sccsiinirmccccessanessennenties 30 Indications on the LCD Monitor AYA en JBN al Reremerencnre rece reneriert nr terre Renee ee 96 99 WI GUCALONS GS i a Maa esaetee 41 52 Initialising A Memory Card oseese 36 Hse EC IMIG ag aise o aE 72 ITIS anrea E ouusucdesaheeeeoueeuneueaed 57 Mis Loek aeina seers naa hts De he leat 57 J JOULMALISUC SHOOUING cutee ets aia 20 L Ga dine A Casseler eae 16 Loading A Memory Card eseeesecceeeeeenteeeeeees 17 M Manual FOCUS 6 2ueerseee atest waiceiate Gxeiaaeseavetees 55 Memory CU Ta E 17 89 Menu Screen CAMERA aaen E occa eernaa es 44 45 DSC PROVA E aoea aa 31 36 DISPLAY aeaa taahesaseheSamlonte 49 52 EE E E E A EN E 50 MARUA Daiena AR NaS 46 47 SYS PEM tr A 48 49 52 VEDE ea ae See err a a ree eer 51 Motor Drive Mode seoaren 53 N INU IAI Co oet se ssetnic ose ceecasaa dees te sie eeeptaninedvenageaenee ess 53 P Picture Quality QUALITY aeee 50 Playback sound SOUND MODE 12 BIT MODE rrano e e odini 51 Playpack Special EMEC acc ts serrsatnctesarnedceecdes 69 Pay Dack ZOON naiean a seddens 68 POWEr Switch PositiOmsan isnie a 14 Program AE With Special Effects PROGRAM AE Classic Film CL
48. ack are possible anywhere Use the JVC BN V306U V312U 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 EN 3 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environment
49. al considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance lt http www eiae org gt IMPORTANT SAFTY 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 sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 11 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 4 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the
50. also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector by using software equipped with the PC or commercially available software T Connect the camcorder to your PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the illustration 2 If you are using the USB connection set the VIDEO MEMORY switch to MEMORY 3 Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to EN while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the PC Refer to the instruction manual of the software on how to transfer a still image to the PC NOTES Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE for the installation of the bundled software and drivers It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 11 USB cable provided optional Core filter SYSTEM CONNECTIONS To USB connector To DV connector DV cable Z a fz 2E 39229 F gt FRA PALET PPR AN eS LH f Ezz z 0 ERLI PC with DV connector Core filter Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV206U or VC VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector 4 or 6 pins on the PC or use the DV cable provided with the capture board f the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not power
51. amcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists e The Power Switch is set to By Files stored in the memory card are protected 26 To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F lt pg 88 Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock s lithium battery pg 15 Turn the camcorder s power off and on again pg 14 Set the Power Switch to M c pg 14 e Remove protection from the files stored in the memory card and delete them c pg 31 33 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 86 EN TROUBLESHOOTING cont 31 When the image is printed 31 e This is not a malfunction 31 e By recording with DIS from the printer a black bar activated pg 46 this can appears at the bottom of the be avoided screen When the camcorder is 32 e The DV cable was plugged Turn the camcorder s power connected via the DV unplugged with power off and on again then connector the camcorder does turned on operate it not operate e Close the LCD monitor to the LCD monitor causes it to turn it off or set the Power become hot Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down Images onthe LCD monitor 34 In places subject to low Adjust the brightness and appear dark or whitish temperature images become angl
52. ank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased recorded over regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not See Recording From The Middle Of A Tape c pg 21 Loading A Memory Card Unloading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase Card Cover Clipped edge Memory card T Make sure the camcorder s power is off 2 Open the card cover 3 To load a memory card firmly insert it with its clipped edge first To unload a memory card push it once After the memory card comes out of the camcorder pull it out Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 4 Close the card cover EN 17 To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card Write erase protection tab Slide the write erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of LOCK This prevents the memory card from being recorded over To record on this memory card slide the tab back to the position opposite to LOCK before loading it NOTES Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked BD or MultiMediaCards marked MultiMediaCard Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a memory card consult its manufacturer or dealer Before using anew memory card it is necessary to FORMAT the card pg 36 ATTEN
53. ard lt pg 17 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 Set the Power Switch to GEM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 5 Set cry m COPY to ON c pg 38 51 6 Press B II to start playback 7 Atthe point you want to dub press II again to engage Still Playback 8 To dub the image press SNAPSHOT The gt indication blinks during dubbing The selected image is stored in the memory card Cap MICOPY OFF EN 65 NOTES If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory card is not loaded the message COPYING FAILED is displayed f an image recorded on the tape using WIDE MODE pg 46 is dubbed to a memory card the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it To use Playback Special effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 8 using the remote control provided pg 69 Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels 66 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR It also makes additional playback functions possible 7 pg 68 Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two AAA RO3 size batteries Refer to General Battery Precautions c pg 88 Remove the battery compartment cover while pushing up the
54. are not compliant to DCF 28 EN f Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the memory card You can view the stored images one at a time much like flipping through a photo album Stop Button W SELECT Button GR DVM96 only Rewind Button lt lt Play Pause Button Il Fast Forward Button cis VIDEO MEMORY Gy VIL Switch 3 0090 0085000 00800290 00200200 00900009 0299089 00002 MENU Wheel Lock Button T Load a memory card lt pg 17 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to GEM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The type of file IMAGE E MAIL CLIP or SOUND which has been played back at the last time is displayed 5 If the video clip playback E MAIL CLIP lt pg 29 or the digital sound playback SOUND pg 29 screen appears press SELECT The MEMORY SELECT screen appears 6 Rotate the MENU Whee to select IMAGE and press it The image playback screen IMAGE appears 7 Press lt 4 to display the previous file Press gt to display the next file Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file lt pg 30 You can also look for the desired file using Index Screen lt pg 30 You can turn off t
55. at follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 88 through 90 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating information and safty caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides CAUTIONS 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 playb
56. back Special Effects t pg 69 is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV connector When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable 64 EN Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV OUT Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from another video unit equipped with a DV connector onto the camcorder Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration cover l To DV DV cable optional Core filter To DV OUT Video unit equipped with DV connector DUBBING cont T Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Set this camcorder s VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 Set this camcorder s Power Switch to GE while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 5 Set REC MODE to SP or LP pg 38 51 6 Turn on the video unit s power 7 Insert the source cassette in the video unit Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder 9 Press this camcorder s Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode The DV IN indication appears on the screen 10 Press this camcorder s Recording Start Stop Button to start recording The
57. beneath the covers S Video Output Connector S VIDEO Ssstsctsescssnac lenin rF pg 24 62 74 Edit Connector EDIT 080 pg 74 Headphone Connector GR DVM96 Only scssssssssssessessssssessseese r gt pg 70 No sound is output from the speaker when headphones are connected to this connector Audio Video Output Connector PAV ae aa Aa rF pg 24 62 74 DC Input Connector DC c pg 10 11 USB Universal Serial Bus CONMOCIOR eiiis r pg 78 Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT GLI electron awen r7 pg 63 64 78 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard Indicators 23 Power Lamp POWER seee0 rc pg 14 19 24 Charge Lamp CHARGE seeeee r pg 10 Tally LAMP iieaoe cr pg 19 48 Other Parts B LCD Monitor secsssssseeeeeees r pg 13 20 VICWIINGED isis sccsossinssosisscstacdesesrsenaasseeness gt pg 12 BJ Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch r pg 91 FE Speaker cacvsiusssveasscsdoisveshadsvesseodcavectetexes F pg 22 E Cassette Holder Covet cssseeeees c pg 16 El Grip Belt Eyelet ccsssscscsssssoesees I pg 6 Ed Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here EX Stereo Microphone scccsssesee
58. d Standby mode is engaged repeatedly e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly e The playback mode is engaged repeatedly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time INFORMATION The optional extended use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter Charger VU V840 KIT BN V840U battery pack amp AA V15U AC Power Adapter Charger VU V856 KIT BN V856U battery pack amp AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger Read the kit s instruction manual before using Also by using the optional JVC VC VBN856U DC Cord it will be possible to connect BN V840U or BN V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction Using AC Power To DC connector lt AC Adapter oe To AC outlet Open the cover T Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 2 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet NOTES The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V For other notes pg 81 EN 11 About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or i
59. e The first flash is for reduction of the human eye s red reflection and the second flash is for the actual recording NOTES Do not fire the flash at a person at short range The flash does not fire when the flash is set to OFF or when Night Alive mode pg 53 is engaged and also when the battery remaining power is low Moreover the flash does not fire when it is set to AUTO with GAIN UP set to OFF pg 45 and with Program AE with special effects set to TWILIGHT pg 42 Although images shot with a flash tend to look whiter than they actually are to compensate for this the camcorder automatically darkens the picture when using the flash When shooting a subject at a distance where the flash light cannot reach over approx 2 m set the flash to OFF to FEATURES FOR RECORDING cont prevent the picture from becoming too dark or becoming too tinted The colour tone changes depending on the background lighting conditions such as under fluorescent or halogen lamps While charging the flash 4 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 i Flash Brightness Adjustment When a snapshot pg 27 53 is taken in the dark the camcorder fires the flash and adjusts the brightness automatically You can also adjust the flash brightness manually When you find that the
60. e transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next IMPORTANT Some Wipe Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects lt pg 42 If an unusable Wipe Fader Effect is selected its indicator blinks in blue or goes out VIDEO MEMORY Switch Recording Start Stop Button MENU Wheel Lock Button RECORDING MENUS Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped T Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 4 Set E WIPE FADER to the desired mode c pg 38 The selected effect indicator appears 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start or stop recording The selected Fade in out or Wipe in out effect works To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 4 NOTES You can select other effects for WIPE FADER during recording You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button EN 4 Ea WIPE FADER E Factory preset r Fade in or out with a black screen FADER BW Ww Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen or fade Faer aw from colour to black and white Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left WIPE CORNER c
61. e Adjust the sound volume during playback gt pg 22 e Re read the sections covering Wipe Fader effects Program AE with special effects and DIS pg 38 40 43 46 e Set ZOOM to 40X or 200X pg 44 e Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 9 Play Rewind and Fast Forward 9 functions do not work The LCD monitor image is distorted The tape is moving but there is 77 no picture Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue A memory card cannot be played back e The Power Switch is set to BY or M e VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY e During playback of the unrecorded portion High speed Search and still playback LCD monitor indications appear distorted This is not a defect e Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode e The cassette holder cover is open The Power Switch is set to BY or M e The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO 9 Clean the video heads with e Set the Power Switch to GM pg 22 e Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback cF pg 24 25 e Close the cassette holder cover pg 16 an optional cleaning cassette pg 91 Set the Power
62. e No picture during playback e Blocks of noise appear during playback e During recording or playback the Head Clog Warning indicator appears e Recording cannot be performed properly In such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions If after using the cleaning cassette the problems stil 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 90 EN CAUTIONS cont How To Handle A CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole using a circular motion e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunl
63. e Power Switch to GW BY or M e Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder e Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet e Detach the battery from the camcorder When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens Do not use force Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover When the Recording Start Stop button is pressed it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts The 43 indicator starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded During recording sound is not heard from the speaker To hear the sound connect optional headphones to the headphone connector GR DVM96 only The sound volume is at the level it was adjusted to during playback pg 22 82 EN TROUBLESHOOTING I
64. e of the LCD monitor dark due to the c pg 13 characteristics of the LCD monitor When this happens the displayed colours differ from those that are actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorder e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest JVC dealer 35 Coloured bright spots appear 35 The LCD monitor and the all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder are made with viewfinder high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 36 The indicators and the image 36 This may occur when the colour on the LCD monitor are surface or the edge of the not clear LCD monitor is pressed 37 The cassette will not load 37 e The cassette is in the wrong 37 e Set it in the right position properly position lt pg 16 e The battery s charge is low e Install a fully charged battery c pg 10 11 38 The memory card will not load 38 The memory card is inthe 38 Set it in the right position properly wrong position pg 17 39 The memory card cannot be 39 E 39 e Push in the memory card a removed from the camcorder few more times t pg 17 40 Picture does n
65. e the MENU Wheel to select EA SYSTEM and press it The SYSTEM Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select SOUND IN and press it The Sub Menu appears 5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select D SOUND and press it 6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select WURETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes and the sound effect indication appears 7 Press INDEX to access the sound effects Index Screen 8 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired sound effect and press it 9 Press PLAY gt to begin Audio Dubbing The selected sound effect is dubbed onto the tape The JJ moves while it is being dubbed To stop dubbing the sound effect midway press D SOUND 1 0 Press STOP W to end Audio Dubbing NOTES After dubbing set SOUND IN back to MIC The dubbed sound effect is recorded on SOUND 2 pg 51 f you press PAUSE il to pause dubbing in step 9 the selected sound effect indication remains displayed To resume dubbing press PLAY D SOUND JJ APPLAUSE 72 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont R 4 Press START STOP to begin editing l Insert Editing Confirm the insert at the time code you NS 080 o checked in step 1 You can record a new scene into a previously To pause editing press START STOP Press it recorded tape replacing a section of the original again to resume editing recording with minimal picture distortion at the in 5 168d i
66. 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 lt pg 66 i W1OrG OQ SHIFT MBR SET 0 y 1OrO 1 Talo lO 95 O L Set Remote VCR Code T Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST press and hold MBR SET and enter the brand code The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding SHIFT press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you do not need to press SHIFT for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions EN 3 NOTES f the VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically
67. ed the camcorder does not enter the USB mode The date time information cannot be captured into the PC Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using USB MODE and or ACCESSING FILES appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC NEVER disconnect the USB cable while ACCESSING FILES is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage Using The Camcorder As A WebCam GR DVM96 only This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection VIDEO MEMORY Switch Open the connector cover To USB USB cable provided To USB connector USB equipped PC EN 9 T Make sure all necessary software provided are installed in your PC and all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the USB cable 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 4 Set the Power Switch to EY or i while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 5 Turn on the PC Web CAMERA appears on the screen f the PC is not powered on the camcorder does not enter the Web Camera mode 6 When finished turn off the PC first then the camcorder
68. ees c pg 70 Ef Lens Ed Flash Sensor Be careful not to cover this area as it contains a sensor required by the flash BED FLASH E E E ET c pg 54 Remote Sensor csssssoscssscseesessees cF pg 66 E Card Cover MEMORY CARD c pg 17 E Battery Pack Mount scccsssseeeeees r pg 10 M Stud Hole Gl Tripod Mounting Socket s000 r pg 13 96 EN INDEX Indications Indications LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only Ak i min alo i lt lt Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator c pg 40 41 Selected Wide Mode Indicator c pg 46 Tape Running Indicator pg 19 Rotates while tape is running Recording Speed Mode SP LP pg 44 Tape Remaining Time pg 19 REC Appears during recording lt pg 19 e PAUSE Appears during Record Standby mode lt pg 19 Insert Editing Insert Editing Pause Mode lt gt pg 72 Wind Cut Indicator pg 47 Sound Mode Indicator c pg 44 Appears for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder Time Code gt pg 49 52 EN 97 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During D S C Recording Only Image Size 1280 1280 x 960 GR DVM96 only 1024 1024 x 768 or 640 640 x 480 c pg 50 Shooting Icon c pg 27 Appears and blinks during shooting Card Icon c pg 27 Appears during shooting and blinks when a mem
69. en opening closing the cassette holder cover Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search rF pg 23 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode pg 22 2 Set the Power Switch to GY or Mm while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording NOTES The time code cannot be reset During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON pg 49 30 frames 1 second When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 00 00 00 Vv Vv Vv Tape Already recorded scene Newly recorded scene Shooting start point Shooting stop point Shooting start point Proper recording Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 05 44 00 Tape Already recorded scene Latest scene A A A Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point 22 EN f Normal Playback Rewind Button lt lt Play Pause Button Il Fast Forward Button p Stop Button VIDEO MEMORY Switch z esses geese 2o28 Lock Button Power Zoom Ring Speaker Volume Control T Load a cassette gt pg 16 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to GEM while pressing down the Lock B
70. f after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning Power SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 No power is supplied 1 The power is not connected 7 Connect the AC Adapter properly securely gt pg 11 e The battery is dead e Replace the dead battery e The LCD monitor is not open with a fully charged one fully or the viewfinder is not lt pg 10 11 pulled out when recording e Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder Video and D S C Recording SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 2 Recording cannot be 2 The Power Switch is set to f2 Set the Power Switch to EY performed HEN or OFF or M pg 14 For Video Recording For Video Recording e The tape s erase protection e Set the tape s erase tab is set to SAVE protection tab to REC e The VIDEO MEMORY gt pg 16 Switch is set to MEMORY e Set the VIDEO MEMORY e TAPE END appears Switch to VIDEO e The cassette holder cover is e Replace with new cassette open pg 16
71. f by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control provided c pg 25 62 74 DATE TIME Setting For date time TIME CODE Setting For time code Minutes Seconds Frames DEC 25 02 5 30 PM 30 frames 1 second FEATURES FOR RECORDING l Night Alive NIGHT Button VIDEO MEMORY Switch SNAPSHOT Button MENU Wheel Lock Button 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 T Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 3 Press NIGHT so that the Night Alive indicator QQ appears The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity A appears beside Gg while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To deactivate Night Alive Press NIGHT again so that the Night Alive indicator disappears NOTES During Night Alive the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out e Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects t pg 42 e Snapshot Flash F pg 54 e GAIN UP in CAMERA Menu pg 45 e DIS in MANUAL Menu pg 46 During Night Alive it may be difficult t
72. finder fully 3 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears GHWIPE FADER OFF 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DISPLAY and press it The DISPLAY Menu appears Ox ON SCREEN LCD TV DATE TIME AUTO ey TIME CODE A M ed E Eecurerunn EN 15 5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select CLOCK ADJ and press it The parameter for Month is highlighted 6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to input the month and press it Repeat to input the day year hour and minute CLOCK DECPAMIY ADJ 5 30 PM 7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select URETU RN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes Built in Clock s Rechargeable Lithium Battery To store the date time in memory the clock s rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder While the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter or while the battery pack attached to the camcorder continues to supply power the clock s rechargeable lithium battery is always charged However if the camcorder is not used for approx 3 months the clock s lithium battery will become discharged and the date time stored in memory will be lost When this occurs first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock s rechargeable lithium battery Then perform the date time setting before using the camcorder Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the date time
73. he Menu Screen appears S Rotate the MENU Wheel to select E VIDEO and press it The VIDEO Menu appears EAV DEO SOUND MODE BLANK SRCH eol m oA EN 23 6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select BLANK SRCH and press it The Sub Menu appears BLANK SRCH BLANK SRCH CANCEL EXECUTE 7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it aaa SEARCH The BLANK Aaah P aes SEARCH indication appears blinking and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion To cancel Blank Search midway press W NOTES In step 7 if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction If the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared with the tape If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes Before you start recording make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion Slow Motion Playback Playback Zoom Playback Special Effects Available only with the
74. he editing cable to the remote control s PAUSE IN connector 2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 Set the Power Switch to GW while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 5 Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode Refer to the VCR s instructions Video cable NOTES Before Random Assemble Editing make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor If they do they will be recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DISPLAY to AUTO ON or OFF AUDIO RIN pg 38 49 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF pg 38 49 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays Set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV pg 38 49 The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input connector an optional DV cable can be connected instead of an S Video cable and audio video cable Connect when an S Video cable
75. he finger support so that the tally lamp or the flash is unobstructed with your fingers The grip belt can be attached to the camcorder even if the finger support is not used Be careful not to cover the tally lamp or the flash when holding camcorder without finger support 1 Thread the finger support with the end of the strap O gt h 2 Thread the loop end through the eyelet then pass the other end of the strap and the pad through the loop end EN How To Attach The Lens Cap 2 To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration NOTE To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder 1 8 EN Automatic Demonstration Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset E Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to W or M and no cassette is in the camcorder m Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minute after that the demonstration will resume E DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off E To cancel Automatic Demonstration 1 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the MENE ace Lock Button Lock
76. he on screen playback display pg 31 NOTES Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low numbered one this will not overwrite an existing image because new images are automatically stored after the last recorded one D S C PLAYBACK Images shot in a file size other than 640 x 480 1024 x 768 and 1280 x 960 GR DVM96 only with another devices will be displayed thumbnail images These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC Images shot with devices such as JVC GR DVM70 that are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this camcorder UNSUPPORTED FILES will be displayed f Auto Playback Of Images You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically T Perform steps 1 6 in Normal Playback Of Images 2 Press II to start Auto Playback If you press Ad during Auto Playback files are displayed in descending order If you press during Auto Playback files are displayed in ascending order 3 To end Auto Playback press W For Normal Playback To display the next image For Auto Playback Image playback screen IMAGE To display the previous image Playback Of Video Clips GR DVM96 only You can view video clips lt pg 60 stored in the memory card T Load a memory card lt pg 17 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to GIN while pressing down the Lock Butt
77. heel to select IMAGE and press it The image playback screen IMAGE appears 7 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 8 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select NO RESET and press it The NO RESET screen appears 9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file made of the next shot starts from DVCO0001 Folder and File names Each time shooting takes place a file name is made using a number which is larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use Even if you delete an image file with a number in the middle of range the number will not be used for a new shot a gap will remain in the numerical sequence If the file name reaches DVC09999 a new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name will start again from DVCO0001 D S C PLAYBACK cont Setting Print Information DPOF Setting This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card To Print All Still Images One Print For Each or To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints NOTES f you load a memory card already set as shown below in a printer compatible with DPOF it will make prints of the selected still images automa
78. hile pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 5 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 6 Press INDEX The Index Screen for sound effects c pg 30 appears EXPLOSION Selected Sound SIREN LAUGHTER RACE CAR DOOR BELL BUZZER FANFARE 7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired sound effect EN 59 8 Press the MENU Wheel in Selection is complete Pressing DSSOUND SP 10min starts playback of the lt gt REC currently selected sound effect You can check it without recording it onto the tape Press DSOQUND again to stop the sound effect playback midway 9 Press D SOUND during recording The selected sound effect indication with a Fy mark appears moving and the sound effect is recorded onto the tape The sound effect cannot be heard from the speaker during recording Connect a headphone to the headphone connector to hear the sound effect To cancel recording the sound effect midway Press DSSOUND again The camcorder stops recording the sound effect and the sound effect indication disappears Downloading sound data from Web Site You can download sound data available at our Web Site see below for URL and transfer them from your PC to the memory card using a USB cable to create more sound effects http www jvc victor co jp english download d sound index html You can also use the PC card adapter CU VPSD60 floppy adapter CU VFSD50 or USB reader wri
79. his is not a malfunction USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Frame By Frame Playback Allows frame by frame search during video playback During normal or still playback press SLOW IP repeatedly for forward or SLOW ll repeatedly for reverse Each time SLOW lt or IP is pressed the frame is played back Playback Zoom Magnifies the recorded image up to 20X at any time during video playback 1 Press PLAY P to start playback 2 At the point you want to zoom in press the Zoom Button T To zoom out press the Zoom Button W 3 You can move the image on the screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press KI Left O Right PN Up and Md Down To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP W and then press PLAY gt NOTES Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Playback Special Effects Remote sensor PLAY ap EFFECT EFFECT ON OFF Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image The effects that can be used during playback are CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA and STROBE The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording F pg 42 CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films y
80. icrophone To pause dubbing press PAUSE II 4 Toend Audio Dubbing press PAUSE IB then STOP W To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX c pg 38 51 NOTES Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing To hear sound connect optional headphones to the headphone connector GR DVM96 only When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 bit the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately f you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume If you change from 12 bit to 16 bit in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point where 16 bit recording began During Audio Dubbing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode scenes recorded in 16 bit audio or a blank portion Audio Dubbing stops Jo perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television make connections t pg 24 25 GR DVM96 only Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects GR DVM96 only D SOUND Button MENU Wheel Remote sensor T Load the provided memory card pg 17 Then perform step 1 and 2 on page 70 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotat
81. ideo clip playback E MAIL CLIP screen appears press SELECT The MEMORY SELECT screen appears 6 Rotate the MENU w SOUND Wheel to select 7a SOUND and press FANFARE it The digital sound Gia AS 95 playback screen TS T SOUND appears POUT nesue PRU JUICE 7 To play back to the sound effect press m l All the sounds are played back in ascending order NOTES n the digital sound playback screen e Press A lt to select the previous file Press PP to select the next file e Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file pg 30 You can also look for the desired file using Index Screen pg 30 30 EN Index Playback Of Files You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want T For Index Playback of image files perform 1 6 in Normal Playback Of Images pg 28 For Index Playback of video clip files perform 1 6 in Playback Of Video Clips GR DVM96 only gt pg 29 For Index Playback of sound files perform 1 6 in Playback Of Digital Sound Effects GR DVM96 only c pg 29 2 Press INDEX The Index Screen of the selected type of file appears Selected file Index number Index Screen 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the frame to the desired file Pressing displays the next page and lt 4 displays the previous page 4 Press
82. ight About moisture condensation You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer Declaration of Conformity Model Number GR DVM96U GR DVM76U Trade Name JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 317 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that ma
83. is not used Select Scenes Remote sensor FADE WIPE ii EFFECT R A EDIT EDIT IN OoUT 9 O G ete ON OFF CANCEL 6 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor Press PLAY gt and then press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears Selected parameter Random Assemble Editing Menu OUT MODE 7 if using a Wipe Fader at the beginning of the scene press FADE WIPE on the remote control Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed 8 At the beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT on the remote control The Edit In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu 9 At the end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT The Edit Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu 10 f using a Wipe Fader at the end of the scene press FADE WIPE EN 75 Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed If you select a Wipe Fader effect for an Edit Out point the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit In point When you use Wipe Fader effects that time is included in the total time 11 if using Playback Special Effects press EFFECT pg 69 12 Repeat steps 8 through 11 to register additional scenes To change previously registered points press CANCEL on the remote control The registered points disap
84. itch PAUSE Diopter Adjustment Control l Tripod Mounting Align the screw on the tripod with the camcorder s mounting socket Then tighten the screw Some tripods are not equipped with studs CAUTION When attaching the camcorder to a tripod extend its legs to stabilize the camcorder It is not advised to use small sized tripods This may cause damage to the unit by falling over EN 13 i LCD Monitor And Viewfinder While using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Open the LCD monitor fully It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward While using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click otherwise it may be pushed back in during use Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Rotate the MENU MENU BRIGHT Wheel until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached BRIGHT C MENU BRIGHT Wheel 14 EN GETTING STARTED cont f Operation Mode VIDEO To turn on the camcorder set the Power Switch to Allows you to record on a tape or play back a any operation mode except OFF while pressing tape If REC SELECT is set to e C e m Ivy down the Lock Button located on the switch lt pg 50 still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card
85. lack white LCD Monaural DV format SD mode NTSC standard Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 bit 48 kHz 2 channel 16 bit Mini DV cassette SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s SP 80 min LP 120 min SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Still image JPEG compatible Moving image MPEG4 compatible 3 modes 1280 x 960 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 1 mode 160 x 120 pixels 2 modes FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images GR DVM96 only r pg 50 EN 93 For Connectors AV Video output 1 V p p 75 Q analog Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kQ analog stereo Headphone output Stereo GR DVM96 only S VIDEO Y 1 V p p 75 Q analog output C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analog output DV Input output 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant USB 5 pin EDIT 93 5 mm 2 pole AC Adapter For General Power requirement U S A and Canada gt AC 120 V 60 Hz Other countries AC 110 V to 240 Vw 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC11 0 Vz 1 0 A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice 94 EN INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators Vit ji Tir g A Q Em i A i IEA aN KE tease Controls Power Zoom Ring T W 00 pg 20 eSpeaker Volume Control
86. lammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove EN 89 in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it 5 Dirty heads can cause the following problems
87. leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 7 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions 8 Do not recharge the provided batteries Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not modify or disassemble Terminals CAUTIONS 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 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging 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
88. lly or pull out the viewfinder fully T Set A W BALANCE to MWB c pg 38 43 The N indication blinks slowly 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 3 Press the MENU Wheel in until 8 begins blinking rapidly When the setting is completed 84 resumes normal blinking 4 Press the MENU Wheel in twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator N is displayed NOTES n step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually c pg 55 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed Recording Digital Sound Effects GR DVM96 only MENU Wheel D SOUND Button Switch INDEX Button Lock Button The sound effects pre stored in the provided memory card can be dubbed onto a tape T Load a cassette pg 16 2 Load the provided memory card pg 17 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 Set the Power Switch to E or fi w
89. mplete FEATURES FOR RECORDING cont To make video clips from real time camera image T Load a memory card pg 17 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to EY or while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Press E MAIL to engage the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode E MAIL CLIP appears 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording 6 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to stop recording COMPLETED is displayed then the camcorder re enters the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode 7 Press E MAIL to end E Mail Clip Recording The normal screen reappears To view video clips stored in a memory card Refer to Playback Of Video Clips GR DVM96 only gt pg 29 To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory card Refer to Deleting Files lt pg 33 To make video clips from recorded video footage MENU Wheel Play Pause Button I VIDEO MEMORY Switch Recording Start Stop Button Power Switch E MAIL Button Lock Button T Load a cassette lt pg 16 2 Load a memory card lt pg 17 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 Set the Power Switch to GEM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 5 Press I to start video playback 6 Press E MAIL to engage the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode E MAIL CLIP appears
90. nits have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product Hatch Lens blower 92 EN SPECIFICATIONS For General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on LCD monitor on viewfinder off Dimensions W x H x D Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker For Digital Video Camera Format Signal format Recording Playback format Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette For Digital Still Camera Storage media Compression system File size Still Image Moving Image Picture quality DC 11 0 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Approx 4 5 W GR DVM96 Approx 3 8 W GR DVM76 Approx 5 4 W GR DVM96 Approx 4 7 W GR DVM76 54 mm x 113 5 mm x 96 mm 2 3 16 x 4 1 2 x 3 13 16 with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Approx 490 g 1 1 Ibs incl grip belt 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F 1 3 8 CCD GR DVM96 1 4 CCD GR DVM76 F 1 8 f 3 8 mm to 38 mm 10 1 power zoom lens GR DVM96 F 1 8 f 3 6 mm to 36 mm 10 1 power zoom lens GR DVM76 27 mm 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Electronic viewfinder with 0 44 b
91. ns Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high Remaining power level exhausted 2 As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Oo 0 Appears when no tape is loaded Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is A a E set to W or M and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO c pg 14 x Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional HEAD CLEANING cleaning cassette lt pg 91 REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE al Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more CONDENSATION than 1 hour until condensation disappears OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button or TAPE SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to EY or M and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback lt pg 81 DIFFERENT Appears if a tape in another format is loaded FORMATTED TAPE Appears when the date time is not set lt pg 15 SET DATE TIME Appears when the built in clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased lt pg 15 LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached A DUB ERROR Ap
92. nsert Editing press START STOP then and outpoints The original audio remains STOP W unchanged NOTES Remote sensor Program AE with special effects pg 38 42 can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing During Insert Editing the date and time information changes If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape the audio and video may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas During Insert Editing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion Insert Edting stops pg 100 101 START STOP TA x INSERT eee PAUSE STOP S loogo E NOTES Before performing the following steps make sure that TIME CODE is set to ON F pg 38 49 nsert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television make connections pg 24 25 1 Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE II Confirm the time code at this point pg 38 49 2 Press REW lt 4 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE II 3 Press and hold INSERT on the remote control then press PAUSE ID The HO indicator and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos
93. o bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended EN 53 i Snapshot For Video Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape T Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 4 Set SNAP MODE to the desired mode c pg 38 45 5 Press SNAPSHOT The PHOTO indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode You can perform Snapshot also during recording A still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes Regardless of the Power Switch position EY or Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode NOTES Jo remove the shutter sound refer to BEEP on page 48 If Snapshot recording is not possible the PHOTO indication blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed f Program AE with special effects pg 42 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON pg 46 the Stabilizer will be disabled During playback as well all snapshot modes are available when OJ u
94. on located on the switch 4 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The type of file IMAGE E MAIL CLIP or SOUND which has been played back at the last time is displayed 5 If the image playback IMAGE or the digital sound playback SOUND screen appears press SELECT The MEMORY SELECT screen appears 6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select E MAIL CLIP and press it The video clip playback screen E MAIL CLIP appears 7 Press lt a to select the previous file Press to select the next file Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file lt pg 30 You can also look for the desired file using Index Screen F pg 30 8 To start playback press B gt II 9 To stop playback press W E MAIL CLIP EN 29 Playback Of Digital Sound Effects GR DVM96 only 12 sound effects are pre stored in the provided memory card You can listen to the sound effects stored in the memory card The sound effects can be also dubbed onto a tape pg 59 SIREN LAUGHTER BUZZER s feer T Load the provided memory card lt pg 17 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to GE while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The type of file IMAGE E MAIL CLIP or SOUND which has been played back at the last time is displayed 5 Ifthe image playback IMAGE or the v
95. oose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF c pg 49 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF F pg 49 Playback sound mode tape speed and tape running displays for video playback Set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV c pg 49 NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack c pg 11 The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch to or 4m then set your TV to the appropriate input mode Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on f 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 E
96. operly 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 shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets LCD Monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions e While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up elf you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot Main Unit 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 use allow inf
97. order stabilizes the still image Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction during video playback 1 During playback press BB for forward search or Ad for reverse search 2 To resume normal playback press B gt IE During playback press and hold B or lt lt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release the button normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction ATTENTION During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible particularly on the left side of the screen Frame By Frame Playback Allows frame by frame search 1 Engage Still Playback 2 During Still Playback rotate the MENU Wheel toward for forward Frame By Frame Playback or towards for reverse Frame By Frame Playback 3 To resume normal playback press B gt IE You can also use the provided remote control for Frame By Frame Playback gt pg 68 Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption c pg 21 Stop Button W VIDEO MEMORY Switch MENU Wheel Lock Button T Load a cassette pg 16 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to GEM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Press the MENU Wheel in T
98. orner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the center fk WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and o WIPE DOOR right revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene WIPE SCROLL The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and a WIPE SHUTTER bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen 42 EN RECORDING MENUS cont i 3 Set FA PROGRAM AF to the desired mode f Program AE With Special Effects a o the desired mode The selected mode indicator appears IMPORTANT Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe Fader effects pg 40 If an unusable mode is selected the NOTES indicator of Wipe Fader effects blinks or goes out Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night Alive To deactivate the selected mode Select OFF in step 3 T Set the Power Switch to
99. ory card is not loaded Isa SD Memory Card or IM MultiMediaCard Picture Quality F FINE and S STANDARD in order of quality pg 50 eRemaining Number Of Shot pg 27 Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality Image Size etc e Memory Card Remaining Time For E Mail Clip Recording GR DVM96 only pg 60 E Mail Clip Recording Time GR DVM96 only lt pg 60 98 EN LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D S C Recording OS 0090 Operation Mode gt pg 14 e Ga Night Alive Indicator pg 53 Appears when Night Alive is engaged e 34A Gain Up Mode c pg 45 Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted Red Eye Reduction Indicator pg 54 Appears when the FLASH is set to AUTO White Balance Indicator pg 58 e EJ Backlight Compensation Indicator lt pg 57 e Exposure Adjustment Indicator 7 pg 56 Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator pg 42 43 Iris Lock Indicator pg 57 Digital Image Stabilizer DIS pg 46 Approximate Zoom Ratio pg 20 Appears during zooming Zoom Indicator pg 20 Appears during zooming The level indicator moves PHOTO Appears when taking Snapshot lt pg 53 Fla
100. ot appear on the 40 The viewfinder is pulled out 40 LCD monitor e The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark 41 The speaker volume is too great 42 41 Images on the LCD monitor 41 are jittery 42 The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints 43 Time code does not appear 43 TIME CODE is set to 43 OFF 44 An unusual mark appears 44 42 45 A malfunction of some kind 45 has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable 45 An error indication E01 E02 or E06 appears 46 A malfunction of some kind 46 has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable 46 An error indication E03 or EO4 appears EN 87 e Push the viewfinder back in e Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor pg 13 e If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully lt pg 13 e Turn the speaker volume down pg 22 e Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage pg 91 e Set TIME CODE to ON c pg 38 49 52 e Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewfinder indications pg 96 99 e Remove the power supply battery pack etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains even though you repeat the abo
101. our footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots EN 69 1 To start playback press PLAY P 2 Press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF again To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above Se CLASSIC FILM B W MONOTONE 4 SEPIA STROBE 70 EN f Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12 bit and SP modes lt pg 44 Stereo microphone So 2880 BERN 99 00 en Dees og 90g00 Pst RIRH Speaker Remote sensor Open the connector cover Headphone connector GR DVM96 only USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont 1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE II 2 While holding A DUB amp on the remote control press PAUSE IB The HIS indicator appears 3 Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the m
102. ow side is facing out OPEN EJECT Switch Erase protection tab GETTING STARTED cont To protect valuable recordings Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This prevents the tape from being recorded over To record on this tape slide the tab back to REC before loading it Approximate recording time Recording mode Tape To switch the recording mode refer to page 38 and 44 NOTES It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again If the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder recedes may cause damage to the camcorder Even when the camcorder is switched off a cassette can be loaded or unloaded After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off however it may not recede It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading When resuming recording once you open the cassette holder cover a bl
103. pear one at a time from the most recently registered point If you are not using Wipe Fader or Program AE with special effects repeat steps 8 and 9 only NOTES When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them f the search time for an in point exceeds 5 minutes the recording deck s Record Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place f there are blank portions before or after the Edit In and Edit Out points a blue screen may be included in the edited version Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit Out points If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE with special effects you cannot use the Black amp White Fader In this case the Black amp White indicator begins blinking Once the next Edit In point is registered the effect is turned off To combine these effects use Sepia or Monotone during recording then use the Black amp White Fader during Random Assemble Editing It is not possible to use Wipe Fader effects and Program AE with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using a DV cable CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 76 EN Automatic Editing To VCR Recording Start Stop Button Remote sensor e
104. pears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape pg 70 A DUB ERROR Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode lt CANNOT DUB ON A lt gt pg 70 LP RECORDED TAPE gt Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio lt CANNOT DUB ON A lt pg 70 16BIT RECORDING gt Appears if A DUB amp on the remote control is pressed when the erase lt CHECK TAPE S protection tab is set to SAVE lt pg 70 ERASE PROTECTION Appears if Audio Dubbing using Digital Sound Effects is attempted when a TAB gt memory card is not loaded lt pg 71 lt MEMORY CARD gt INSERT ERROR Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape F pg 72 Indications INSERT ERROR lt CANNOT EDIT ONA LP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt MEMORY IS FULL COPYING FAILED MEMORY CARD or PLEASE INSERT CARD PLEASE FORMAT NO SOUND FILES NO IMAGE STORED NO E MAIL CLIP STORED CARD ERROR UNSUPPORTED FILES CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH E01 E02 or E06 UNIT INSAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY E03 or E04 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE EN LO Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode c pg 72 Appears if INSERT on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE
105. pprox 10 m 32 ft to infinity From less than 10 m 32 ft adjust the focus manually The flash does not fire in this mode Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used Bw MODON together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect O R CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots ee V Slow Shutter GR DVM76 only Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Use SLOW 10X or SLOW 4X only in dark areas NOTES When using SLOW 10X or SLOW 4X the image takes on a strobe like effect When using SLOW 10X or SLOW 4X it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of manual focus and or a tripod is recommended SLOW 4X Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow shooting in dark environments SLOW 10X Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow shooting in even darker environments For GR DVM96 Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO l Exposure Control EXPOSURE 0 Factory preset For details refer to Exposure Control gt pg 56 a AUTO Returns to automatic exposure control a MANUAL Makes the exposure control indicato
106. r appear f White Balance Adjustment EA W BALANCE E Factory preset For details refer to White Balance Adjustment pg 58 a AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically m mw Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting FINE Outdoors on a sunny day EJ CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used 44 IN RECORDING MENUS cont i Camera Menu E CAMERA __ Factory preset Recording mode Allows you to set the recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference NOTES Audio Dubbing pg 70 and Insert Editing F pg 72 are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode f the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound REC MODE SP Standard Play Long Play more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time Sound mode SOUND 12 BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is MODE 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
107. re enters the Record Standby mode EN 19 Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display min means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indication starts blinking 25min min gt 90 min 89 min gt 3 min Now calculating 0 min lt 1 min lt 2 min Blinking Blinking Blinking NOTES The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor CD monitor viewfinder indications e When power is supplied from a battery the Za battery indicator is displayed c pg 100 e When power is supplied from an AC outlet the I battery indicator does not appear When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape To avoid this refer to Recording From The Middle Of A Tape t pg 21 To turn the Tally Lamp or beep sounds off r pg 38 48 To record in LP Long Play mode pg 38 44 For other notes pg 81 20 EN Zooming Produces the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Zoom In T
108. remote control provided c pg 68 69 24 IN VIDEO PLAYBACK cont f Connections To A TV Or VCR These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals A Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A V input connectors To TV or VCR White to AUDIO L IN q to AUDIO R IN Audio Video cable provided gaa to VIDEO IN The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only When connecting the cables open this cover B Connction to a TV or VCR equipped with an S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors m To TV or VCR Audio Video cable provided White to AUDIO L IN u Red to Amo R IN Connector Covers tm Yellow Not connected eee a a To S VIDEO IN S Video cable To S VIDEO optional The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only When connecting the cables open these covers T Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration gt pg 24 If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode To ch
109. s an important part of Red Eye Reduction e The camcorder is too far from the subject e FLASH is not set to AUTO in MANUAL Menu EN 85 e Set FLASH to ON in MANUAL Menu c pg 38 47 e It can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash e Set the camcorder in the Record Standby mode c pg 53 54 e Set GAIN UP to AUTOJA or ACG pg 38 45 or disengage the TWILIGHT mode c pg 38 42 The subject should look straight toward the flash especially the first flash If the subject does not see the first flash it will be difficult for Red Eye Reduction to take place pg 54 e The flash is effective for subjects at a distance of approx 0 7 m 2 ft to 2 m 6 5 ft from the camcorder lt pg 54 e Set FLASH to AUTO to display the Red Eye Reduction indicator c pg 38 54 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 26 The CHARGE indicator on the camcorder does not light SET DATE TIME appears There is no picture Some functions are not available using the MENU Wheel Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted 26 The temperature of the battery is extremely high low e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures The built in clock s rechargeable lithium battery is discharged e The previously set date time is erased The c
110. sh Indicator F pg 54 Appears when the flash is ready A number appears next to the indication after adjusting the brightness of the flash INDEX Indications cont NOV 10 02 e Fj EXPLOSION Selected Digital Sound Effect GR DVM96 only c pg 59 e BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor c pg 13 The level indicator moves Battery Indicator c pg 100 Date Time c pg 15 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator c pg 55 EN 99 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback DOO 900 Sound Mode Indicator gt pg 51 Blank Search Indicator gt pg 23 Tape Speed F pg 44 e gt Playback e gt P Fast Forward Shuttle Search e lt lt Rewind Shuttle Search ell Pause ell gt Forward Slow Motion e lt Il Reverse Slow Motion eS Audio Dubbing eliS Audio Dubbing Pause Appear while a tape is running Sound Input For Audio Dubbing c pg 70 71 Date Time pg 49 52 e VOLUME Volume Level Indicator Speaker or headphone GR DVM96 only gt pg 22 The level indicator moves e BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor F pg 13 The level indicator moves Time Code pg 49 52 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During D S C Playback Operation Mode Indicator pg 31 Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor pg 13 The level indicator moves 100 n INDEX Indications cont Warning Indicatio
111. snapshots you took look too bright or too dark adjust it manually T Select FLASH ADJ in MANUAL Menu and press the MENU Wheel in The parameter appears 2 To intensify the flash rotate the MENU Wheel towards To weaken the flash rotate the MENU Wheel towards Adjustment range 3 to 3 3 Press the MENU Wheel in Rotate the MENU Wheel to select URETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen NOTE When you change the subject you are shooting or the shooting location set it back to 0 as described in step 2 and take a snapshot to check the flash brightness After doing this adjust to your desired brightness f Auto Focus The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject to infinity Focus detection zone However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases perform Manual Focus When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is low When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky 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 shoo
112. t EXECUTE and press it To cancel deletion select RETURN NOTES Protected files pg 31 cannot be deleted with the above operation To delete them remove protection first Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting MENU CURRENT ALL DELETE RETURN DELETE DELETE EXECUTE RETURN CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it 7 pg 36 34 EN f Making A New Folder New still pictures you are going to take can be separated from previously shot pictures by resetting the file name to DVC00001 these new pictures will be stored in a new folder T Loada memory card F pg 17 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to GM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The type of file IMAGE E MAIL CLIP or SOUND which has been played back at the last time is displayed 5 If the video clip playback E MAIL CLIP lt pg 29 or the digital sound playback SOUND pg 29 screen appears press SELECT The MEMORY SELECT screen appears 6 Rotate the MENU W
113. tab as illustrated 2 Insert two AAA RO3 size batteries in the correct direction 3 Re attach the battery compartment cover Buttons And Functions Beam Effective Area indoor use When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The transmitted beam s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m 16 ft NOTE The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Remote sensor o 2 16 66 a N a O Q0 Q sacc Ek R Buttons With the camcorder s Power Switch set to EY or Mm Switch set to GW Infrared beam transmitting window DISPLAY Button SLOW Rewind Forward Buttons Left Right Buttons REW Button Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape pg 22 Displays previous file in a memory card pg 28 FADE WIPE Button EFFECT ON OFF Button EFFECT Button PAUSE IN Connector START STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder SNAPSHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder Up Button I pg 68 INSERT Button c pg 72 Down Button I pg 68 A DUB Button r pg 70 PLAY Button Starts Playback of a tape c pg 22 Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory card F pg 28 FF Button Forward Forward Shuttle Search
114. tch to OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 4 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 5 The CHARGE Lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started When the CHARGE Lamp stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished 7 Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet 8 Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder GETTING STARTED To detach the battery pack While sliding and holding the BATT RELEASE tab to the right remove it BN V306U BN V312U optional Approx 1 hr 30 min NOTES During charging the camcorder cannot be operated f the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE Lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one For other notes pg 81 Using The Battery Pack Perform step 1 of Charging The Battery Pack in the left column Approximate recording time For GR DVM96 For GR DVM76 BN V312U Battery pack BN V306U Provided NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions e Zoom or Recor
115. tecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files SELECT Button GR DVM96 only Rewind Button 44 Fast Forward Button gt gt MENU Wheel Lock Button T Load a memory card pg 17 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to GEM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The type of file IMAGE E MAIL CLIP or SOUND which has been played back at the last time is displayed If you want to select another type of file go to step 5 If not go to step 7 5 Press SELECT The MEMORY SELECT screen appears 6 Rotate the MENU Whee to select the desired type of file and press it 7 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 32 EN D S C PLAYBACK cont B Rotate the MENU Wheel to select PROTECT and press it The Sub Menu appears MENU PROTECT DELETE To protect the currently displayed file 9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select CURRENT and press it The PROTECT screen appears 1 0 Press lt 4 lt 4 or PP to select the desired file 1 1 Rotate the MENU MENU AOU CURRENT PROT ALL CANC ALL U RETURN Wheel to select PROTECT EXECUTE and press a it To cancel PROTECTED protection select RETURN RETURN Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all files
116. ter CU VUSD70 to transfer sound data from a PC to the memory card Sound data should be copied into the memory card s DCSD 100JVCGR folder 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 DVC00013 mp3 since 12 sound effects are pre stored as DVCO0001 mp3 through DVC00012 mp3 NOTES Sound effects can also be used for Audio Dubbing pg 71 Sound effects can also be selected during D S C playback mode pg 29 30 Sound effects created on a PC can be transferred to a memory card by copying them into the memory card s sound folder with the specified file name For details refer to the instruction manual of the provided software However some sound effects created on a PC cannot be played back with this camcorder 60 EN E Mail Clip Recording GR DVM96 only You can make video clips in 160 x 120 pixels from real time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via E Mail MENU Wheel i VIDEO MEMORY Switch Recording Start Stop Button Power Switch FO ER ue Lock Button Remaining time Shooting starts when the Recording Start Stop en EWAILCLIP 35m Button is pressed in G00 x 9100515 REC Shooting stops when the Recording Start Stop Button is pressed again Recording is co
117. tically Jo print images recorded on a tape first dub them to a memory card pg 65 To Print All Still Images One Print For Each T Load a memory card pg 17 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to GEM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The type of file IMAGE E MAIL CLIP or SOUND which has been played back at the last time is displayed 5 If the video clip playback E MAIL CLIP lt pg 29 or the digital sound playback SOUND pg 29 screen appears press SELECT The MEMORY SELECT screen appears 6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select IMAGE and press it The image playback screen IMAGE appears 7 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 8 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select MENU DPOF and press it DPOF CURRENT The Sub Menu AE appears RESET RETURN 9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select ALL 1 and press it The DPOF screen appears EN 35 To Reset The Number Of Prints T Perform steps 1 8 in To Print All Still Images One Print For Each F pg 34 10 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DPOF EXECUTE and press it The normal Hake nee a 2 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select RESET and e To ANE selector EXECUTE press it The DPOF screen appears rotate the MENU l 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXEC
118. ting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking lt gt and amp NOTES f the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean pg 91 When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first pg 20 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This will not occur when TELE MACRO is set to ON pg 38 46 EN 55 f Manual Focus NOTE If you are using the viewfinder you should already have performed Viewfinder Adjustment c pg 12 T Set the Power Switch to fl while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears 3 To focus ona further subject rotate the MENU Wheel towards The indicator appears and blinks While focusing on a further subject Manual focus indicator _ 4 To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU Wheel towards The lt lt indicator appears and blinks While focusing on a nearer subject Manual focus indicator m 4 Press the MENU Wheel in Focus adjustment is complete To reset to Auto Focus press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to EY
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120. ts terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire The Benefits Of Lithium Ion Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C 50 F its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder As long as the battery pack itself is not cold it should not affect performance If you re using a heating pad make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it For other notes lt gt pg 81 12 N f Grip Adjustment T Loosen the belt 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 3 Hung your third and little fingers on the finger support so that the tally lamp or the flash is unobstructed with your fingers 4 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button Power Switch and Power Zoom Ring Be sure to tighten the belt to your preference GETTING STARTED cont l Viewfinder Adjustment T Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Pull out the viewfinder fully 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Power Sw
121. tton located on the switch For D S C Playback Menus refer to D S C PLAYBACK c pg 28 2 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 3 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Menu Screen for Video and D S C Recording Menu GHWIPE FADER OFF Menu Screen for Video Playback Menu SOUND MODE d 12BIT MODE SYNCHRO REC MODE BLANK SRCH ca i ele Nf G DISPLAY MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function and press it The selected function menu appears 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function Menus without Sub Menus E WIPE FADER FE PROGRAM AE EXPOSURE EA W BALANCE 1 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired parameter Example Fel PROGRAM AE Menu Selected function iconis j T fe 2 SPOTLIGHT TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM STROBE SLOW 4X SLOW 10X y Selected parameter 2 Press the MENU Wheel in Selection is complete The Menu Screen returns Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus GaWIPE FADER OFF 3 Press the MENU Wheel in again The Menu Screen closes Menus with Sub Menus CAMERA Il MANUAL Ed SYSTEM DISPLAY fe DSC 3 VIDEO 1 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function and press it The Sub Menu appears Example E CAMERA Menu Selected function icon is Selected function displayed in reverse m Z
122. units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Set this camcorder s VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 set this camcorder s Power Switch to GE while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 5 Turn on the video unit s power 6 Insert the source cassette in this camcorder 7 Insert the recording cassette in the video unit 8 Press I on this camcorder to start playback of the source cassette 9 Atthe point you want to start dubbing engage the video unit s Record mode 10 To pause dubbing engage the video unit s Record Pause mode and press I on this camcorder 11 Repeat steps 8 10 for additional editing Stop the video unit and camcorder NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 11 f the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units both units will perform the same operation To prevent this from happening press the buttons on both units f 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 Fven though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 9 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again If Playback Zoom t pg 68 or Play
123. ur footage it will appear on your TV This will confirm the connections and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV If they do they are being recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF pg 38 49 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication e Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON pg 38 49 e Playback sound mode tape speed and tape running displays Set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV pg 38 49 The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV IN Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration Open the connector cover Core filter DV cable optional To DV IN Video unit equipped with DV connector EN 63 T Make sure all
124. uring recording Clock adjustment CLOCK ADJ Allows you to set the current date and time pg 15 50 N RECORDING MENUS cont l DSC Menu e DSC C Factory preset Picture quality QUALITY FNE The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs Two STANDARD Picture Quality modes are available FINE and STANDARD in order of quality NOTE The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used Image size 640 x 480 The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs a GR DVM76 Factory preset is 640 x 480 pose kes GR DVM96 Factory preset is 1024 x 768 1280 x 960 NOTE GR DVM96 The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is only set to MEMORY Approximate Number of Storable Images The numbers in parentheses are for GR DVM76 Image Size Picture SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard 20 20 46 45 25 24 50 48 100 100 1024 x 768 STANDARD 55 66 65 145 145 160 160 320 320 Provided with GR DVM76 only Provided with GR DVM96 only 12 sound effects pre stored GR DVM96 only Recording media selection REC SELECT When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded only onto the tape When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY S
125. urn the Power Zoom Ring towards T Zoom Out Turn the Power Zoom Ring towards W The further you turn the Power Zoom Ring the quicker the zoom action Zoom in T Telephoto Digital zoom zone 10X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio VIDEO RECORDING cont NOTES Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus pg 55 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming is possible to a maximum of 200X or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom pg 44 Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Ring is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in MANUAL Menu on page 46 For other notes pg 81 Journalistic Shooting In some situations different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward Self Recording You can shoot
126. utton located on the switch 4 To start playback press II 5 To stop playback press Ml During Stop mode press lt lt to rewind or PP to fast forward the tape NOTES If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to GN The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV pg 24 You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camcorder body CD monitor viewfinder indications e When power is supplied from a battery the 1 battery indicator is displayed c pg 100 e When power is supplied from an AC outlet the 2 battery indicator does not appear e During Stop mode none of the indications are displayed When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker VIDEO PLAYBACK To control the speaker volume Turn the Power Zoom Ring toward T to turn up the volume or toward W to turn down the volume Still Playback Pauses during video playback 1 Press I during playback 2 To resume normal playback press H again If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged When II is pressed the image may not pause immediately while the camc
127. ve two or three times please consult your nearest JVC dealer Do not eject the cassette This will cause damage to the tape e Eject the cassette once and re insert it then check if the indication clears When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times please consult your nearest JVC dealer 88 EN When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AV 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 neareat JVC dealer Plug adapter General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the following batteries AAA R03 size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode 1 When replacing batteries refer to page 66 2 Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified 3 Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction 4 Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can
128. witch set to VIDEO still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card 640 x 480 pixels In this mode the SNAP MODE selection in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording PLAYBACK MENUS EN 51 l Video Menu CJ VIDEO E Factory preset Playback sound During tape playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture According to the menu access explanation on page 38 select SOUND MODE or 12BIT MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter NOTES The SOUND MODE setting is available for both 12 bit and 16 bit sound In previous models functions 12 bit is called 32 kHz and 16 bit is called 48 kHz The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast forward or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner STEREO Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L gt Sound from the L channel is output in stereo SOUND R SOUND R q Sound from the R channel is output in stereo 12BIT MODE Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on Eo L and R channels in stereo SOUND1 Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND2 Dubbed sound is
129. y cause undesired operation 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada USER MAINTENANCE f After Use T Turn off the camcorder 2 Slide down
130. you want to protect To protect all files stored in the memory card 9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select PROT ALL and press it The PROTECT screen appears 10 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it To cancel protection select RETURN NOTES f the Ga mark appears the currently displayed file is protected When the memory card is initialized or corrupted even protected files are deleted If you do not want to lose important files transfer them to a PC and save them To Remove Protection Before doing the following perform steps 1 8 in Protecting Files lt pg 31 To remove protection from the currently displayed file 9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select CURRENT and press it The PROTECT screen appears 10 Press lt 4 or BP to select the desired file T T Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it To cancel selection select RETURN Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all files you want to remove protection To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card 9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select CANC ALL and press it The PROTECT screen appears 10 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it To cancel selection select RETURN l Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once SELECT Button GR DVM96 only Rewind Button 4 lt
131. your PC by using Windows Media Player version 6 4 or later Refer to the instructions of PC and software 62 EN l Dubbing To A VCR Connector Covers Audio Video cable provided S Video cable optional To AUDIO VIDEO IN To S VIDEO IN v EAr Connect when an S Video cable is not used 4 _ c lt c When connecting the cables open these covers DUBBING 1 Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR Also refer to pages 24 and 25 2 Set the camcorder s VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to GA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Turn on the VCR s power 5 insert the source cassette in the camcorder 6 Insert the recording cassette in the VCR 7 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR 8 Press B I on the camcorder to start playback of the source tape 9 Atthe point you want to start dubbing engage the VCR s Record mode 10 o pause dubbing engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press B gt Il on the camcorder 11 Repeat steps 8 10 for additional editing Stop the VCR and camcorder NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 11 As the camcorder starts to play yo

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