JVC GR-DVM76 User Manual

LYT0973-001BMaster Page: Cover1GR-DVM96-76U_00-Cover.fm Page 2ENDIGITAL VIDEO CAMERAGR-DVM96GR-DVM76ENGLISHAutomatic Demonstration 8GETTING STARTED9VI

10 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_09-17.fm Page 10This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do

100 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 100INDEX Indications (cont.)Warning IndicationsIndications FunctionDisplays the battery re

EN 101Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 101Indications FunctionINSERT ERROR!<CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE><CHECK TAPE’S ERAS

102 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 102TERMSAAC Adapter ...10, 11Audio Dubbin

EN 103Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_02-08IX.fmPage 103NNight-Alive ...53PPicture Quality (QUAL

COPYRIGHT© 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.ENGR-DVM96GR-DVM76Master Page: Cover4GR-DVM96-76U_00-Cover.fm Page 1UPrinted in Japan0202HOV*ID*VPGR-DVM9

EN 11Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_09-17.fm Page 11INFORMATION:The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC

12 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_09-17.fm Page 121 Loosen the belt.2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.3 Hung your third and

EN 13Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_09-17.fm Page 13Align the screw on the tripod with the camcorder’s mounting socket. Then tighten the screw. ● Some

14 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_09-17.fm Page 14To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing do

EN 15Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_09-17.fm Page 15The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off duri

16 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_09-17.fm Page 16The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.1 Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT i

EN 17Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_09-17.fm Page 17The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase.1 Make sure

18 ENMaster Page: Left-SecCoverGR-DVM96-76U_18-25.fm Page 18VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKVIDEO RECORDING ...

EN 19Master Page: Right-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_18-25.fm Page 19VIDEO RECORDINGNOTE:Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:● Power (墌 pg.

2 ENMaster Page: Left-SafetyGR-DVM96-76U_02-08.fmPage 2Using This Instruction Manual● All major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the co

20 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_18-25.fm Page 20ZoomingProduces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.Zoom InTu

EN 21Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_18-25.fm Page 21Time CodeDuring recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the locati

22 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_18-25.fm Page 22VIDEO PLAYBACK1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.3 Set

EN 23Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_18-25.fm Page 23Blank SearchHelps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time

24 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_18-25.fm Page 24These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and

EN 25Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_18-25.fm Page 251 Make sure all units are turned off.2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illust

26 ENMaster Page: Left-SecCoverGR-DVM96-76U_26-36.fm Page 26DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKD.S.C. RECORDING ...

EN 27Master Page: Right-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_26-36.fm Page 27D.S.C. RECORDINGYou can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots

28 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_26-36.fm Page 28D.S.C. PLAYBACKImages shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in n

EN 29Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_26-36.fm Page 29You can view video clips (墌 pg. 60) stored in the memory card.1 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)2 Se

EN 3Master Page: Right-SafetyGR-DVM96-76U_02-08.fmPage 3When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient s

30 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_26-36.fm Page 30You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability

EN 31Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_26-36.fm Page 311 Perform steps 1 – 6 of “Normal Playback Of Images” (墌 pg. 28).2 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Men

32 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_26-36.fm Page 328 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “PROTECT”, and press it. The Sub Menu appears.To protect the curr

EN 33Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_26-36.fm Page 33Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once.1 Load a memory card. (

34 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_26-36.fm Page 34New still pictures you are going to take can be separated from previously shot pictures by resettin

EN 35Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_26-36.fm Page 3510 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, and press it. The normal playback screen appears.● T

36 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_26-36.fm Page 36You can initialize a memory card anytime.After initializing, all files and data stored in the memor

Master Page: Right-SecCoverGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 37EN 37ADVANCED FEATURESMENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ...

38 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 38MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen men

EN 39Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 39Menus with Sub Menus— m CAMERA, q MANUAL, s SYSTEM, n DISPLAY, o DSC, t VIDEO1) Rotate the MENU Wh

4 ENMaster Page: Left-SafetyGR-DVM96-76U_02-08.fmPage 4SAFETY PRECAUTIONSDo not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause

40 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 40RECORDING MENUSThese effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice u

EN 41Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 41WIPE/FADER ( : Factory-preset)Indicator Parameter Description—OFF Disables effects.FADER–WHITE Fad

42 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 42IMPORTANT:Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effe

EN 43Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 43*For GR-DVM96: Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.EXPOSURE ( : Factory-

44 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 44CAMERA ( : Factory-preset)Recording modeAllows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending o

EN 45Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 45Snapshot mode for video recordingFor details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For Video Recor

46 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 46MANUAL ( : Factory-preset)Digital Image StabilizationMaximum telephoto settingUsually the distance

EN 47Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 47Wind cut Snapshot flash modeFlash brightness adjustmentWIND CUT OFF Disengages the function.ON He

48 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 48SYSTEM ( : Factory-preset)Beep, melody and shutter soundTally lamp settingAutomatic demonstration m

EN 49Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 49Resetting menu settingsSound input (GR-DVM96 only)DISPLAY ( : Factory-preset)Display settingDate a

EN 5Master Page: Right-SafetyGR-DVM96-76U_02-08.fmPage 5* Attach the battery mount cover to protect the battery connector when the battery pack is rem

50 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 50DSC ( : Factory-preset)Picture qualityImage sizeApproximate Number of Storable ImagesThe numbers in

EN 51Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 51VIDEO ( : Factory-preset)Playback soundDuring tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode

52 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 52PLAYBACK MENUS (cont.)SYSTEM ( : Factory-preset)DISPLAY ( : Factory-preset)Display System

EN 53Master Page: Right-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 53FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMakes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under

54 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 54The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in Record-Standby mode. (墌 pg. 27, 53)● When the Pow

EN 55Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 55The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as

56 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 56Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations:● When shooting using reverse li

EN 57Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 57Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much ligh

58 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 58The white balance that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If

EN 59Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 59The sound effects pre-stored in the provided memory card can be dubbed onto a tape.1 Load a casset

6 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_02-08.fmPage 6How To Attach The Grip BeltNOTES:● It is recommended to use the finger support so that the tally lamp

60 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 60You can make video clips in 160 x 120 pixels from real-time camera image or recorded video footage

EN 61Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 61To make video clips from recorded video footage1Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)2 Load a memory card. (

62 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 62DUBBING.* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.** When connecting the cables, open th

EN 63Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 63It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped wi

64 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 64It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from another video unit equipped with a DV connector on

EN 65Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 65Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card.1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)2 Load a memo

66 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 66USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNITThe Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcor

EN 67Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 67ButtonsFunctionsWith the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “A” or “M”.With the camcorder’s Power Swi

68 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 68.Slow-Motion PlaybackAllows slow-speed search in either direction during video playback.During norm

EN 69Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 69Playback Special EffectsAllows you to add creative effects to the video playback image.The effects

EN 7Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_02-08.fmPage 7How To Attach The Lens CapTo protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown

70 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 70The audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. (墌 pg. 44)1 Play b

EN 71Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 711 Load the provided memory card. (墌 pg. 17) Then, perform step 1 and 2 on page 70.2 Press the MENU

72 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 72You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original rec

EN 73Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 73Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cut

74 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 74Make ConnectionsAlso refer to page 24 and 25.* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.1 A A JVC

EN 75Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 75Select Scenes6 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor. Press PLAY (U) and then

76 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 76Automatic Editing To VCR13 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want

EN 77Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 77For More Accurate EditingSome VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster tha

78 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 78SYSTEM CONNECTIONS[A] Using USB cableThis camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by u

EN 79Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_37-79.fm Page 79This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection.1 Make sure all necessary software (prov

8 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_02-08.fmPage 8Automatic DemonstrationAutomatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-pr

80 ENMaster Page: Left-SecCoverGR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 80REFERENCESDETAILS ...

EN 81Master Page: Right-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 81DETAILSITEMS NOTESV Power (墌 pg. 10) ● Perform charging where the temperature is between

82 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 82TROUBLESHOOTINGIf, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists

EN 83Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 83Video and D.S.C. Playback6. During recording, sound cannot be heard.6. •The optional headphones a

84 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 84Advanced featuresSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION14. The focus does not adjust automatica

EN 85Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 85Other problems24. Although Snapshot is attempted, flash does not take place.24. •The subject is t

86 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 8631. When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.31

EN 87Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 8740. Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.40. •The viewfinder is pulled out.•The LCD monitor

88 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 88CAUTIONSWhen using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA● The provided AC Adapter fe

EN 89Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 89Memory CardsTo properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions:1

Master Page: Right-SecCoverGR-DVM96-76U_09-17.fm Page 9EN 9GETTING STARTEDPower ...

90 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 90How To Handle A CD-ROM•Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printe

EN 91Master Page: Right-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 91USER MAINTENANCE1 Turn off the camcorder.2 Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the directi

92 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 92SPECIFICATIONS* GR-DVM96 onlyCamcorderFor GeneralPower supply : DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapt

EN 93Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 93Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specific

94 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 94INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators324OFFPLAYAM156780qwert9GR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm

EN 95Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 95Controlsa •Power Zoom Ring [T/W]... 墌 pg. 20•Speaker Volume Control...

96 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0GR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 96INDEX IndicationsIndicationsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Onl

EN 97Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 97LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Onlya Image Size: 1280 (1280 x 960) (G

98 ENMaster Page: LeftGR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 98LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recordinga Operation Mode (墌 pg. 1

EN 99Master Page: RightGR-DVM96-76U_80-103.fm Page 99LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playbacka Sound Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 51)b Blank