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..., DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). CAUTIONS: ● This camcorder is designed to be used with a television of AC outlets in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in different countries.) They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this digital video camera. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE...
..., DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). CAUTIONS: ● This camcorder is designed to be used with a television of AC outlets in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in different countries.) They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this digital video camera. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE...
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... GR-DVM76: Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on BN-V306U* 45 min. 55 min. Do not use , it locks in place b. 2 Set the Power Switch to "OFF" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 3 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder c. 4 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet d. 5 The CHARGE Lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started. 6 When the CHARGE Lamp stops blinking...
... GR-DVM76: Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on BN-V306U* 45 min. 55 min. Do not use , it locks in place b. 2 Set the Power Switch to "OFF" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 3 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder c. 4 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet d. 5 The CHARGE Lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started. 6 When the CHARGE Lamp stops blinking...
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... or manual adjustments. 14 EN Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to " /" (੬ pg. 50), still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card. Suitable for standard recording. There is set to any operation mode except "OFF" while pressing down the Lock Button located on a memory card. ● When the Power Switch is no indication on the display. Power Switch Position A (Full Auto Recording): Allows you to record on a memory card or access data stored...
... or manual adjustments. 14 EN Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to " /" (੬ pg. 50), still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card. Suitable for standard recording. There is set to any operation mode except "OFF" while pressing down the Lock Button located on a memory card. ● When the Power Switch is no indication on the display. Power Switch Position A (Full Auto Recording): Allows you to record on a memory card or access data stored...
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... setting the date/time. However, if the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter for "Month" is always charged. NOTE: Even if you select "CLOCK ADJ.", if the parameter is integrated in memory, the clock's rechargeable lithium battery is not highlighted, the camcorder's internal clock continues to select "CLOCK ADJ.", and press it . RETURN Power Switch PLAY OFF A M Lock Button MENU Wheel 1 Set the Power Switch...
... setting the date/time. However, if the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter for "Month" is always charged. NOTE: Even if you select "CLOCK ADJ.", if the parameter is integrated in memory, the clock's rechargeable lithium battery is not highlighted, the camcorder's internal clock continues to select "CLOCK ADJ.", and press it . RETURN Power Switch PLAY OFF A M Lock Button MENU Wheel 1 Set the Power Switch...
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... to open the LCD monitor when using a VCR, go to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR's instruction manual. 4 Turn on . ● If you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 11) ● The S-Video cable is connected to the AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, set the camcorder's Power Switch to...
... to open the LCD monitor when using a VCR, go to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR's instruction manual. 4 Turn on . ● If you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 11) ● The S-Video cable is connected to the AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, set the camcorder's Power Switch to...
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...; pg. 10) ● Loading A Memory Card (੬ pg. 17) ● Remove the lens cap (੬ pg. 7) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch PLAY OFF A M Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY". 2 Set the Power Switch to save power. Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to "A" or "M" and power is the sound of Program AE with no frame. ● To delete unwanted still images, refer to DCF. They...
...; pg. 10) ● Loading A Memory Card (੬ pg. 17) ● Remove the lens cap (੬ pg. 7) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch PLAY OFF A M Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY". 2 Set the Power Switch to save power. Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to "A" or "M" and power is the sound of Program AE with no frame. ● To delete unwanted still images, refer to DCF. They...
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... displayed. PLAYBACK Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are displayed in a file size other than "640 x 480", "1024 x 768" and "1280 x 960" (GR-DVM96 only) with this will not overwrite an existing image, because new images are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with another devices will be displayed thumbnail images. Auto Playback Of Images VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch PLAY OFF A M MENU Wheel Lock Button 1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY". 3 Set the Power Switch to display...
... displayed. PLAYBACK Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are displayed in a file size other than "640 x 480", "1024 x 768" and "1280 x 960" (GR-DVM96 only) with this will not overwrite an existing image, because new images are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with another devices will be displayed thumbnail images. Auto Playback Of Images VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch PLAY OFF A M MENU Wheel Lock Button 1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY". 3 Set the Power Switch to display...
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... a memory card. (੬ pg. 17) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY". 3 Set the Power Switch to select "IMAGE", and press it . The MEMORY SELECT screen appears. 6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to "P" 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...
... a memory card. (੬ pg. 17) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY". 3 Set the Power Switch to select "IMAGE", and press it . The MEMORY SELECT screen appears. 6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to "P" 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...
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... previous models) Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models) Zooming ZOOM 10X 40X* 200X* When set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on tapes recorded in the sound. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is switched during recording, the playback picture will be disengaged. 44 EN Camera Menu RECORDING MENUS (cont.) CAMERA ( : Factory-preset) Recording mode Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. Allows you to use the Digital Zoom...
... previous models) Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models) Zooming ZOOM 10X 40X* 200X* When set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on tapes recorded in the sound. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is switched during recording, the playback picture will be disengaged. 44 EN Camera Menu RECORDING MENUS (cont.) CAMERA ( : Factory-preset) Recording mode Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. Allows you to use the Digital Zoom...
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... boxed 16:9 movie. When using this mode, refer to "VIDEO". The indicator appears. The zoom range is out of focus at the top and bottom of 16:9. This mode is suitable for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at the top and bottom of focus. 46 EN Manual Menu RECORDING MENUS (cont.) MANUAL ( : Factory-preset) Digital Image Stabilization DIS OFF ON To compensate for shooting in a small...
... boxed 16:9 movie. When using this mode, refer to "VIDEO". The indicator appears. The zoom range is out of focus at the top and bottom of 16:9. This mode is suitable for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at the top and bottom of focus. 46 EN Manual Menu RECORDING MENUS (cont.) MANUAL ( : Factory-preset) Digital Image Stabilization DIS OFF ON To compensate for shooting in a small...
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... remote control to turn on its availability. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the VCR. 7 Engage the VCR's AUX and Record-Pause modes. ● Refer to the instruction manual for details on /off the date indication. • Time code Set "TIME CODE" to "OFF" or "ON". (੬ pg. 38, 49) • Playback sound mode, tape speed and tape running displays Set "ON SCREEN" to "LCD" or "LCD/TV". (੬ pg. 38, 49) ● The S-Video cable...
... remote control to turn on its availability. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the VCR. 7 Engage the VCR's AUX and Record-Pause modes. ● Refer to the instruction manual for details on /off the date indication. • Time code Set "TIME CODE" to "OFF" or "ON". (੬ pg. 38, 49) • Playback sound mode, tape speed and tape running displays Set "ON SCREEN" to "LCD" or "LCD/TV". (੬ pg. 38, 49) ● The S-Video cable...
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... b CAMERA powered on the screen. ● If the PC is recommended to use the AC Adapter as a WebCam via USB connection. Refer to the instruction manuals of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 11) ● Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to capture video in your PC and all necessary software (provided) are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to "A" or "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 5 Turn on...
... b CAMERA powered on the screen. ● If the PC is recommended to use the AC Adapter as a WebCam via USB connection. Refer to the instruction manuals of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 11) ● Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to capture video in your PC and all necessary software (provided) are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to "A" or "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 5 Turn on...
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... usual from functioning properly. Switch to "VIDEO". • The cassette holder cover is not open . (੬ pg. 16) - direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or - Power SYMPTOM 1. When shooting a subject 3. • This is set to "SAVE". securely. (੬ pg. 11) • The battery is dead. • Replace the dead battery • The LCD monitor is • Replace with a fully charged one. black for an instant. 5. 82 EN TROUBLESHOOTING If...
... usual from functioning properly. Switch to "VIDEO". • The cassette holder cover is not open . (੬ pg. 16) - direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or - Power SYMPTOM 1. When shooting a subject 3. • This is set to "SAVE". securely. (੬ pg. 11) • The battery is dead. • Replace the dead battery • The LCD monitor is • Replace with a fully charged one. black for an instant. 5. 82 EN TROUBLESHOOTING If...
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... attempted, flash does not take place. 24. • The subject is too bright with a temperature of Red-Eye Reduction. • The camcorder is too far from the files stored in the Record mode. • In the Menu Screen, "GAIN UP" is set to "OFF" or "r PROGRAM AE" is set date/time is erased. 27. • Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the MENU Wheel. 28...
... attempted, flash does not take place. 24. • The subject is too bright with a temperature of Red-Eye Reduction. • The camcorder is too far from the files stored in the Record mode. • In the Menu Screen, "GAIN UP" is set to "OFF" or "r PROGRAM AE" is set date/time is erased. 27. • Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the MENU Wheel. 28...
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... the lens directed at all times, periodic check-ups are not malfunctions: • While using the hand strap or the grip. ... swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is used to move the video heads and video tape tend to enter the unit. ...remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on for LCD monitor use an optional cleaning cassette. Dirty heads can cause...
... the lens directed at all times, periodic check-ups are not malfunctions: • While using the hand strap or the grip. ... swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is used to move the video heads and video tape tend to enter the unit. ...remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on for LCD monitor use an optional cleaning cassette. Dirty heads can cause...
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... Digital Still Camera Storage media : SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compression system : Still image : JPEG (compatible) Moving image*: MPEG4 (compatible) File size Still Image : 3 modes (1280 x 960 pixels*/1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels) Moving Image* : 1 mode (160 x 120 pixels) Picture quality : 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD) Approximate number of storable images : ੬ pg. 50 * GR-DVM96 only cassette) : 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...
... Digital Still Camera Storage media : SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compression system : Still image : JPEG (compatible) Moving image*: MPEG4 (compatible) File size Still Image : 3 modes (1280 x 960 pixels*/1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels) Moving Image* : 1 mode (160 x 120 pixels) Picture quality : 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD) Approximate number of storable images : ੬ pg. 50 * GR-DVM96 only cassette) : 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...
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... [MENU pg. 38 •LCD Monitor Brightness Control [BRIGHT pg. 13 h Battery Release Tab [BATT.RELEASE].... ੬ pg. 10 i Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT pg. 16 j •Play/Pause Button [4/9 pg. 22 •Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT pg. 57 k •Fast-Forward Button [5 pg. 22 •Night-Alive Button [NIGHT pg. 53 l VIDEO/MEMORY Switch [VIDEO/MEMORY pg. 14 m •Rewind Button [3 pg. 22 •Focus Adjustment Button [FOCUS pg. 55 n •Stop Button [8 pg. 22 •Digital Sound Button [D.SOUND] (GR...
... [MENU pg. 38 •LCD Monitor Brightness Control [BRIGHT pg. 13 h Battery Release Tab [BATT.RELEASE].... ੬ pg. 10 i Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT pg. 16 j •Play/Pause Button [4/9 pg. 22 •Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT pg. 57 k •Fast-Forward Button [5 pg. 22 •Night-Alive Button [NIGHT pg. 53 l VIDEO/MEMORY Switch [VIDEO/MEMORY pg. 14 m •Rewind Button [3 pg. 22 •Focus Adjustment Button [FOCUS pg. 55 n •Stop Button [8 pg. 22 •Digital Sound Button [D.SOUND] (GR...
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... Cleaning The Camcorder 91 Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ 15 Connections Charging 10 Dubbing 62 - 65 Random Assemble Editing 73 - 77 To A Personal Computer 78 To A TV Or VCR 24 WebCam 79 D Date/Time Display 49, 52 Settings 15 DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) .....27, 28 Deleting Files 33 Demonstration Mode (DEMO MODE 8, 48 Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS 46 Digital Sound Effects 29, 59, 71 Display setting (ON SCREEN 49 DPOF Setting (Digital Print Order Format...
... Cleaning The Camcorder 91 Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ 15 Connections Charging 10 Dubbing 62 - 65 Random Assemble Editing 73 - 77 To A Personal Computer 78 To A TV Or VCR 24 WebCam 79 D Date/Time Display 49, 52 Settings 15 DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) .....27, 28 Deleting Files 33 Demonstration Mode (DEMO MODE 8, 48 Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS 46 Digital Sound Effects 29, 59, 71 Display setting (ON SCREEN 49 DPOF Setting (Digital Print Order Format...
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... - 77 Recording media selection (REC SELECT 50 Recording Mode (REC MODE 44, 51 Recording Time Battery Pack 10 Tape 16 Record-Standby 19 Remaining Power Level 100 Remote Control 66 Resetting Menu Settings (CAM RESET 49 Rewind The Tape 22 EN 103 S SD Memory Card 17, 89 Self-Recording 20 Set Remote/VCR Code 73 Shuttle Search 22 Slow-Motion Playback 68 Snapshot 27, 53 Snapshot Mode (SNAP MODE 45 Sound input (SOUND IN 49, 70, 71 Sound Mode (SOUND MODE 44, 51 Speaker Volume 22 Specifications 92, 93 Still Playback 22 Synchro adjustment (SYNCHRO...
... - 77 Recording media selection (REC SELECT 50 Recording Mode (REC MODE 44, 51 Recording Time Battery Pack 10 Tape 16 Record-Standby 19 Remaining Power Level 100 Remote Control 66 Resetting Menu Settings (CAM RESET 49 Rewind The Tape 22 EN 103 S SD Memory Card 17, 89 Self-Recording 20 Set Remote/VCR Code 73 Shuttle Search 22 Slow-Motion Playback 68 Snapshot 27, 53 Snapshot Mode (SNAP MODE 45 Sound input (SOUND IN 49, 70, 71 Sound Mode (SOUND MODE 44, 51 Speaker Volume 22 Specifications 92, 93 Still Playback 22 Synchro adjustment (SYNCHRO...