JVC GR-DV700, GR-DV900 12 EN, Grip Adjustment, Viewfinder Adjustment, Tripod Mounting

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Grip Adjustment

1Adjust the velcro strip.

2Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.

3Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference.

Viewfinder Adjustment

1Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability.

3Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

CAUTION:

When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its legs to stabilise the camcorder. It is not advised to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage to the unit by falling over.

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder

While using the LCD monitor:

Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270º (90º downward, 180º 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.

PAUSE

Dioptre Adjustment

Control

CAUTION:

When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your fingers.

Tripod Mounting

To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw clockwise.

180˚

PUSH OPEN Button

NOTES:

The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface Shooting. ( pg. 18) When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which one to use. Set “PRIORITY” to the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu. ( pg. 31, 37)

Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction. ( pg. 69)

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Contents GR-DV900 GR-DV700 GR-DV500 Dear Customer It is recommended that you…Page Before recording an important scene… Headphones and external Editing Cable Memory Card 8 MB Lens Cap Already insertedCamcorder Audio/Video Cable ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plugHow To Use The Audio Cable How To Attach The Core Filter for optional S-Video cableClose the core filter until it clicks shut How To Attach The Strap How To Attach The Lens CapDuring shooting References Automatic Demonstration Rotate the Menu Wheel to select OFF, and press itPower Charging The Battery PackUsing The Battery Pack 10 ENUsing AC Power About BatteriesInformation Benefits Of Lithium-Ion BatteriesGrip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment12 EN Tripod MountingOperation Mode Brightness Adjustment Of The DisplayPower-Linked Operation Date/Time Settings 14 ENPress it. Parameter for Day is highlighted Rotate the Menu WheelApproximate recording time Tape Recording mode Loading a Cassette Unloading a CassetteTo protect valuable recordings…  pg16 EN To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card…Basic Recording 18 EN Tape Remaining TimeZooming Journalistic ShootingTime code cannot be reset When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Recording From The Middle Of a TapeLoad a cassette.  pg Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to Video To control the speaker volume…20 EN Normal PlaybackShuttle Search Slow-Motion PlaybackBlank Search Frame-By-Frame Playback Playback ZoomIf using a VCR, go to step 22 ENWhite to Audio L Red to Audio R Yellow to Video To S-VIDEO Basic Shooting D.S.C. Snapshot To check how the image looks beforeTo change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality,  pg 24 EN Auto Playback Of ImagesNormal Playback Of Images Playback Of Video Clips Playback Of Title Images26 EN Index Playback Of FilesViewing File Information Removing On-Screen DisplayProtecting Files To Remove ProtectionTo protect the currently displayed file Card28 EN Deleting FilesTo delete the currently displayed file Memory card To delete all files stored in the memory cardResetting The File Name Setting Print Information Dpof SettingFolder and File names To Reset The Number Of Prints 30 ENInitialising a Memory Card To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of PrintsChanging The Menu Settings Menus without Sub MenusMenus with Sub Menus 32 EN Wipe Or Fader EffectsWIPE/FADER To deactivate the selected effect…Press PROG.AE again. The effect indicator disappears Factory-preset Shutter 1/50Program AE SportsWhite Balance Adjustment 34 ENExposure Control Camera MenuManual Menu Manual36 EN System MenuSystem Display Menu Camera Display38 EN DSC MenuDSC Video Menu Video40 EN Video DisplayNight Scope Snapshot For Video RecordingTo deactivate Night-Scope … Press SnapshotSelf-Timer Motor Drive ModeSet SELF-TIMER to on .  pg To end Self-Timer recording, select OFF in stepPress the Menu Wheel in. Focus adjustment is complete To reset to Auto FocusAuto Focus Manual FocusSet p to AUTO.  pg , 34 Or, set the Power Switch to a 44 ENIris Lock To return to automatic exposure controlSet u to AUTO.  pg , 34 Or, set the Power Switch to a Backlight CompensationBacklight compensation brightens the subject quickly To return to automatic white balance…46 EN Navigation FunctionTo make thumbnail images after video recording Manually Indicator appears briefly Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to VideoCheck images before deleting Function properly48 EN Mail Clip RecordingTo make video clips from real-time camera image To make video clips from recorded video footageTitle Impose Title SelectionTitle Recording Title Impose can also be used for dubbing50 EN Dubbing To Or From a VCRTo use this camcorder as a player To use this camcorder as a recorderWith a DV in Connector Digital DubbingDubbing To a Video Unit Equipped Make sure all units are turned offConnector Digital Dubbing 52 ENEquipped With a DV OUT Dubbing From a Video UnitTape To a Memory Card Installing The Batteries 54 ENBeam Effective Area indoor use Buttons And FunctionsShift 56 EN Audio DubbingTo hear the sound during Audio Dubbing Insert Editing  pg AUX indication appears instead of MICTo end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then Stop VCR Code List VCR Brand Name 58 ENRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit Set Remote/VCR CodeMake Connections 60 EN Select ScenesAutomatic Editing To VCR Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing For More Accurate EditingDiagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCRUsing USB cable Using DV cable62 EN Connection To a Personal ComputerUsing The Camcorder As a WebCam64 EN ItemsPower Symptom Possible Causes Corrective ActionVideo and D.S.C. Recording VIDEO/MEMORYVIDEO/MEMORY Switch is Set the VIDEO/MEMORY 66 ENVIDEO/MEMORY Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Advanced features Press Back LightOther problems 68 ENClean the viewfinder, please Consult your nearest JVC Dealer Coloured bright spots appear LCD monitorGeneral Battery Precautions Battery Packs70 EN CassettesMemory Cards LCD MonitorMain Unit Do NOT…How To Handle a CD-ROM 72 ENAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningCleaning The Camcorder Slide BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the battery pack 2After Use 74 EN Edit USB76 EN Indicators ConnectorsControls Other Parts78 EN IndicationsC. Playback LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback80 EN Card Error Protection SwitchUnit in Safeguard Copying Failed82 EN Wide Mode Wide Mode Sound Mode Sound ModePlayback sound Program AE With Special Effects Program AEEN GR-DV500GR-DV700GR-DV900