JVC GR-DV900 About Batteries, Using AC Power, Information, Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

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ATTENTION:

About Batteries

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.

 

INFORMATION:

 

The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set

 

composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/

 

Charger:

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15

 

AC Power Adapter/Charger

 

VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80

 

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.

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart,

 

NOTE:

or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may

It is not possible to use the optional VL-V3U Video

cause a fire or explosion.

Light, VL-F3U Flash, MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom

WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals

Microphone or MZ-V5U Stereo Microphone if the

to come in contact with metals, as this can result in

BN-V840U or BN-V856U battery pack is used.

a short circuit and possibly start a fire.

Using AC Power

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

AC Adapter

other warm, protected place for a short time, then

re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery

 

Open the cover.

pack itself is not cold, it should not affect

performance.

 

 

(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery

To DC connector

pack does not come in direct contact with it.)

For other notes,  pg. 64.

Power Cord

 

To AC outlet

1Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder a, then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter b.

2Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet c.

NOTES:

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

For other notes,  pg. 64.

GETTING STARTED

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Contents GR-DV900 GR-DV700 GR-DV500 It is recommended that you… Dear CustomerPage Before recording an important scene… Audio/Video Cable ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug Headphones and externalEditing Cable Memory Card 8 MB Lens Cap Already inserted CamcorderClose the core filter until it clicks shut How To Use The Audio CableHow To Attach The Core Filter for optional S-Video cable During shooting How To Attach The StrapHow To Attach The Lens Cap References Rotate the Menu Wheel to select OFF, and press it Automatic Demonstration10 EN PowerCharging The Battery Pack Using The Battery PackBenefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Using AC PowerAbout Batteries InformationTripod Mounting Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment 12 ENPower-Linked Operation Operation ModeBrightness Adjustment Of The Display Rotate the Menu Wheel Date/Time Settings14 EN Press it. Parameter for Day is highlighted pg Approximate recording time Tape Recording modeLoading a Cassette Unloading a Cassette To protect valuable recordings…To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card… 16 ENBasic Recording Journalistic Shooting 18 ENTape Remaining Time ZoomingRecording From The Middle Of a Tape Time code cannot be resetWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time CodeNormal Playback Load a cassette.  pg Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VideoTo control the speaker volume… 20 ENPlayback Zoom Shuttle SearchSlow-Motion Playback Blank Search Frame-By-Frame PlaybackWhite to Audio L Red to Audio R Yellow to Video To S-VIDEO If using a VCR, go to step22 EN To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality,  pg Basic Shooting D.S.C. SnapshotTo check how the image looks before Normal Playback Of Images 24 ENAuto Playback Of Images Playback Of Title Images Playback Of Video ClipsRemoving On-Screen Display 26 ENIndex Playback Of Files Viewing File InformationCard Protecting FilesTo Remove Protection To protect the currently displayed fileTo delete all files stored in the memory card 28 ENDeleting Files To delete the currently displayed file Memory cardFolder and File names Resetting The File NameSetting Print Information Dpof Setting To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints To Reset The Number Of Prints30 EN Initialising a Memory CardMenus with Sub Menus Changing The Menu SettingsMenus without Sub Menus To deactivate the selected effect… 32 ENWipe Or Fader Effects WIPE/FADERSports Press PROG.AE again. The effect indicator disappearsFactory-preset Shutter 1/50 Program AECamera Menu White Balance Adjustment34 EN Exposure ControlManual Manual MenuSystem 36 ENSystem Menu Camera Display Display MenuDSC 38 ENDSC Menu Video Video MenuVideo Display 40 ENPress Snapshot Night ScopeSnapshot For Video Recording To deactivate Night-Scope …To end Self-Timer recording, select OFF in step Self-TimerMotor Drive Mode Set SELF-TIMER to on .  pgManual Focus Press the Menu Wheel in. Focus adjustment is completeTo reset to Auto Focus Auto FocusTo return to automatic exposure control Set p to AUTO.  pg , 34 Or, set the Power Switch to a44 EN Iris LockTo return to automatic white balance… Set u to AUTO.  pg , 34 Or, set the Power Switch to aBacklight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quicklyTo make thumbnail images after video recording Manually 46 ENNavigation Function Function properly Indicator appears brieflySet the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to Video Check images before deletingTo make video clips from recorded video footage 48 ENMail Clip Recording To make video clips from real-time camera imageTitle Impose can also be used for dubbing Title ImposeTitle Selection Title RecordingTo use this camcorder as a recorder 50 ENDubbing To Or From a VCR To use this camcorder as a playerMake sure all units are turned off With a DV in ConnectorDigital Dubbing Dubbing To a Video Unit EquippedDubbing From a Video Unit Connector Digital Dubbing52 EN Equipped With a DV OUTTape To a Memory Card Buttons And Functions Installing The Batteries54 EN Beam Effective Area indoor useShift To hear the sound during Audio Dubbing 56 ENAudio Dubbing To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then Stop Insert Editing pg AUX indication appears instead of MIC Set Remote/VCR Code VCR Code List VCR Brand Name58 EN Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditMake Connections Automatic Editing To VCR 60 ENSelect Scenes Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder TimingFor More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder TimingConnection To a Personal Computer Using USB cableUsing DV cable 62 ENWebCam Using The Camcorder As aItems 64 ENVIDEO/MEMORY PowerSymptom Possible Causes Corrective Action Video and D.S.C. RecordingVIDEO/MEMORY Set the VIDEO/MEMORY VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is Set the VIDEO/MEMORY66 EN Press Back Light Advanced features68 EN Other problemsColoured bright spots appear LCD monitor Clean the viewfinder, please Consult your nearest JVC DealerCassettes General Battery PrecautionsBattery Packs 70 ENDo NOT… Memory CardsLCD Monitor Main UnitSerious malfunctioning How To Handle a CD-ROM72 EN About moisture condensationAfter Use Cleaning The CamcorderSlide BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the battery pack 2 74 EN USB Edit76 EN Other Parts IndicatorsConnectors ControlsIndications 78 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback C. Playback80 EN Copying Failed Card ErrorProtection Switch Unit in Safeguard82 EN Program AE With Special Effects Program AE Wide Mode Wide ModeSound Mode Sound Mode Playback soundEN GR-DV500GR-DV700GR-DV900