ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED 8 9 ­ 18 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 19 ­ 26 VIDEO RECORDING ............. 20 ­ 22 VIDEO PLAYBACK ............... 23 ­ 26 GR-DVP3 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 27 ­ 38 D.S.C. RECORDING .............. 28 ­ 29 D.S.C. PLAYBACK ................ 30 ­ 38 ADVANCED FEATURES 39 ­ 75 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ...... 40 ­ 46 FOR RECORDING ................ 47 ­ 57 DUBBING ......................... 58 ­ 61 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ................ 62 ­ 73 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........ 74 ­ 75 REFERENCES 76 ­ 99 DETAILS ................................... 77 TROUBLESHOOTING ............ 78 ­ 83 USER MAINTENANCE ................... 84 INDEX ............................. 85 ­ 92 CAUTIONS ........................ 93 ­ 95 TERMS ............................ 96 ­ 97 SPECIFICATIONS ................. 98 ­ 99 INSTRUCTIONS LYT0844-001A 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 and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. · Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. · Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . . . ..... refer to the Index ( pgs. 85 ­ 92) and familiarise yourself with button locations, etc. before use. ..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product. You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 93 through 95 before use. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONS: If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC Power Adapter/ Charger, shut it down and unplug it immediately. Continue using the camcorder or AC Power Adapter/Charger under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself. To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/Charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet. NOTES: The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter /Charger is on its bottom. EN3 CAUTIONS: This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the JVC BN-V107U/V114U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter /Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.) When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.) 4 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap. 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! Attaching the camcorder to the Docking Station with cables (S-Video, Editing, etc.) connected, then leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage. Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light, VL-F3U Video Flash or MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone to the camcorder's Info-Shoe. This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked " " and memory cards marked " " or " can be used with this unit. " Before recording an important scene . . . .... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark . or . .... make sure you only use memory cards with the mark .... remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. .... remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.) EN5 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES · Docking Station CU-V507U · AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V100A, AA-V100EA, AA-V100ED or AA-V100SH · Battery Pack BN-V107U · Remote Control Unit RM-V717U · DC Cord · AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) · Memory Card 8 MB (Already inserted in the camcorder) · CD-ROM · Editing Cable · Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) · Grip Belt ( pg. 6 for attachment) ·Strap ( pg. 7 for attachment) 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 1 Remove the pad and separate the two straps. 2 Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet, then pass the other end through the loop. 3 Repeat the same procedure to attach the strap to the other eyelet. 4 Connect the strap and and thread the strap through the buckle, then adjust the grip ( pg. 12). 5 Attach the pad. 1 2 3 4 5 EN7 How To Attach The Strap 1 Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet, then pass the other end through the loop. 2 Attach the screw to the tripod mounting socket. To tighten the screw firmly, use a coin, etc. 3 Adjust the length with the adjuster. NOTES: You can use the strap as a shoulder strap by adjusting the length with the adjuster. Because a loose screw may cause damage to the camcorder, make sure to tighten the screw firmly to the tripod mounting socket when carrying the camcorder. Use the strap only with this camcorder. Do not grip the camcorder too firmly when the screw is attached. Doing so may cause damage to the tripod mounting socket. 1 2 3 8 EN AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when "DEMO MODE" is set to "ON" (factory-preset). Available when the Power Switch is set to " " or " " and no cassette is in the camcorder. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume. "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder power is turned off. To cancel Automatic Demonstration: 1. Set the Power Switch to " " while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 2. Press + or ­ to select " SYSTEM" and press SET/SELECT. The SYSTEM Menu appears. 3. Press + or ­ to select "DEMO MODE" and press SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears. 4. Press + or ­ to select "OFF" and press SET/ SELECT. 5. Press + or ­ to select " RETURN", and press SET/SELECT twice. The normal screen appears. NOTE: If you do not slide the lens cover down, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder. SET/SELECT Button MENU Button +, ­ Button Power Switch Lock Button Sub Menu DEMO MODE ­ OF F ON Lens Cover Slide down the lens cover while pressing down the Lock Button located on the cover. Slide up the lens cover to protect the lens when the camcorder is not in use. NOTE: When sliding down the lens cover, be sure not to touch the lens. Lock Button Lens Cover GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED CONTENTS EN9 Power ................................................................ 10 ­ 11 Grip Adjustment ............................................................. 12 Viewfinder Adjustment .................................................... 12 Tripod Mounting ............................................................. 12 Date/Time Settings ......................................................... 13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ........................................... 14 Recording Mode Setting ................................................... 15 Loading A Memory Card ................................................... 16 Picture Quality Mode Setting ............................................. 17 Image Size Mode Setting .................................................. 17 Operation Mode ............................................................. 18 10 EN Protruding part Battery pack CHARGE indicator To AC outlet GETTING STARTED (cont.) 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. POWER indicator CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 AC Power Adapter/Charger DC OUT connector Make sure you unplug the camcorder's DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger's power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights. Attach the battery pack with the mark aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE Indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started. When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished. Remove the battery by pushing up the protruding part. Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/Charger's power cord from the AC outlet. 2 3 Battery pack BN-V107U BN-V114U (optional) Charging time approx. 1 hr. 30 min. approx. 2 hr. NOTES: If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first. If you connect the camcorder's DC cord to the AC Power Adapter/Charger during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops. When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, 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. About Batteries DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion. WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire. The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures (below 10°C), its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack itself is not cold, it should not affect performance. (If you're using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it.) Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder ...