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SNAPSHOT Button

Power Switch

Lock Button

NIGHT Button

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Night Scope

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed.

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

2Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

3Press NIGHT so that the Night-Scope indicator “ ” appears.

●The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity.

●“ ” appears beside “ ” while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted.

To deactivate Night-Scope …

Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Scope indicator disappears.

NOTES:

●During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:

•Some modes of “Program AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 33).

•“GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu. ( pg. 35)

•“DIS” in MANUAL Menu. ( pg. 35)

●During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.

Snapshot (For Video Recording)

This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.

1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

2Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.

4Set “SNAP MODE” to the desired mode. ( pg. 31, 34)

5Press SNAPSHOT.

●The “O” indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record- Standby mode.

●You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.

●Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A” or “M”), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode.

NOTES:

●To remove the shutter sound, refer to “BEEP” on page 36.

●When “WIDE MODE” is set to “SQUEEZE ”

( pg. 36), the “O” indication blinks in blue and Snapshot recording becomes impossible.

●If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 33) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.

●If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to “ON” ( pg. 35), the Stabiliser will be disabled.

●During playback as well, all snapshot modes are

available when “ COPY” is set to “OFF” in VIDEO Menu. ( pg. 39) However, the shutter sound is not heard.

●During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is no effect in the recorded image.

●When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape.

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Contents GR-DV900 GR-DV700 GR-DV500 It is recommended that you… Dear CustomerPage Before recording an important scene… Editing Cable Memory Card 8 MB Lens Cap Already inserted Headphones and externalCamcorder Audio/Video Cable ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plugClose 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 DemonstrationCharging The Battery Pack PowerUsing The Battery Pack 10 ENAbout Batteries Using AC PowerInformation Benefits Of Lithium-Ion BatteriesViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment12 EN Tripod MountingPower-Linked Operation Operation ModeBrightness Adjustment Of The Display 14 EN Date/Time SettingsPress it. Parameter for Day is highlighted Rotate the Menu WheelLoading a Cassette Unloading a Cassette Approximate recording time Tape Recording modeTo protect valuable recordings…  pgTo protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card… 16 ENBasic Recording Tape Remaining Time 18 ENZooming Journalistic ShootingWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code cannot be resetTime Code Recording From The Middle Of a TapeTo control the speaker volume… Load a cassette.  pg Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to Video20 EN Normal PlaybackSlow-Motion Playback Shuttle SearchBlank Search Frame-By-Frame Playback Playback ZoomWhite 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 ClipsIndex Playback Of Files 26 ENViewing File Information Removing On-Screen DisplayTo Remove Protection Protecting FilesTo protect the currently displayed file CardDeleting Files 28 ENTo delete the currently displayed file Memory card To delete all files stored in the memory cardFolder and File names Resetting The File NameSetting Print Information Dpof Setting 30 EN To Reset The Number Of PrintsInitialising a Memory Card To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of PrintsMenus with Sub Menus Changing The Menu SettingsMenus without Sub Menus Wipe Or Fader Effects 32 ENWIPE/FADER To deactivate the selected effect…Factory-preset Shutter 1/50 Press PROG.AE again. The effect indicator disappearsProgram AE Sports34 EN White Balance AdjustmentExposure Control Camera MenuManual Manual MenuSystem 36 ENSystem Menu Camera Display Display MenuDSC 38 ENDSC Menu Video Video MenuVideo Display 40 ENSnapshot For Video Recording Night ScopeTo deactivate Night-Scope … Press SnapshotMotor Drive Mode Self-TimerSet SELF-TIMER to on .  pg To end Self-Timer recording, select OFF in stepTo reset to Auto Focus Press the Menu Wheel in. Focus adjustment is completeAuto Focus Manual Focus44 EN Set p to AUTO.  pg , 34 Or, set the Power Switch to aIris Lock To return to automatic exposure controlBacklight Compensation Set u to AUTO.  pg , 34 Or, set the Power Switch to aBacklight compensation brightens the subject quickly To return to automatic white balance…To make thumbnail images after video recording Manually 46 ENNavigation Function Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to Video Indicator appears brieflyCheck images before deleting Function properlyMail Clip Recording 48 ENTo make video clips from real-time camera image To make video clips from recorded video footageTitle Selection Title ImposeTitle Recording Title Impose can also be used for dubbingDubbing To Or From a VCR 50 ENTo use this camcorder as a player To use this camcorder as a recorderDigital Dubbing With a DV in ConnectorDubbing To a Video Unit Equipped Make sure all units are turned off52 EN Connector Digital DubbingEquipped With a DV OUT Dubbing From a Video UnitTape To a Memory Card 54 EN Installing The BatteriesBeam Effective Area indoor use Buttons And FunctionsShift 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 58 EN VCR Code List VCR Brand NameRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit Set Remote/VCR CodeMake Connections Automatic Editing To VCR 60 ENSelect Scenes For More Accurate Editing Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder TimingDiagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCRUsing DV cable Using USB cable62 EN Connection To a Personal ComputerWebCam Using The Camcorder As aItems 64 ENSymptom Possible Causes Corrective Action PowerVideo and D.S.C. Recording VIDEO/MEMORYVIDEO/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 DealerBattery Packs General Battery Precautions70 EN CassettesLCD Monitor Memory CardsMain Unit Do NOT…72 EN How To Handle a CD-ROMAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningAfter Use Cleaning The CamcorderSlide BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the battery pack 2 74 EN USB Edit76 EN Connectors IndicatorsControls Other PartsIndications 78 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback C. Playback80 EN Protection Switch Card ErrorUnit in Safeguard Copying Failed82 EN Sound Mode Sound Mode Wide Mode Wide ModePlayback sound Program AE With Special Effects Program AEEN GR-DV500GR-DV700GR-DV900
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