JVC GR-DVM1DU manual Dear Customer, It is recommended that you

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (pg. 7).

Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

...... refer to “Controls, Indications and Connectors”

(pgs. 73 – 76) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

...... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety

Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 78 and 79 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be used with:

AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada, AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz in other countries.

CAUTION (applies to the AA-V80U)

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION (s'applique à l'AA-V80U)

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Warning on lithium cell battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Elec- tronic), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Dispose of used battery properly.

Keep away from children.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

CAUTION (applies to the Docking Station):

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER–SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

NOTES:

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

The rating plate (serial number plate) of the Docking Station is on its bottom.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference – Causing Equipment Regulations.

“Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.”

This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V812U battery pack and, to recharge it, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V80U. (An appropriate conver- sion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

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Contents GR-DVM1D Dear Customer It is recommended that youPower Lines Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Grounding or PolarizationReplacement Parts AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Safety CheckSafety Precautions CAM Stand Grip Cleaning clothSoft camera case Sun hoodContents Attach Charging The Battery PackDetach BATTERY/BATTERIES DetachInsert Battery Installing The Battery PackOpen Battery Cover Close Battery CoverIndoor Use Using The CAM StandSupply Power Attach to CAM StandInsert NEW Battery Clock Lithium Battery CR2025 Insertion/RemovalRemove OLD Battery Replace Battery HolderAccess Recording Menu Date/Time SettingsSelect Operation Mode Open LCD MonitorINSERT/REMOVE Tape Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen Cassette Door To protect valuable recordingsLens Cover Detachment Recording Mode SettingHand Strap Attachment Open SUN Hood Sun Hood AttachmentAttach SUN Hood Detach SUN HoodGrip Adjustment Grip AttachmentRE-INSERT Holder Remote Control UnitInstalling The Battery Full Auto/Manual Operation Start Recording Turn on PowerBasic Recording END RecordingRecording From The Middle Of a Tape Select ModeEngage Still Mode Start SearchDuring shooting When blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Partway through the tapeHolding The Camcorder Grasp CamcorderTilt LCD Monitor Adjust BrightnessLCD Monitor Indications Interface Shooting Zoom Snapshot Motor Drive modeChanging the Snapshot Setting Take SnapshotBegin Search Snapshot SearchRewind Tape To Stop a Snapshot Search In ProgressScene Press the PUSH-OPENswitch and open the LCD monitor fullyTo Take a Snapshot In The 5-Second Mode , press Snapshot instead Self-TimerTo Take a Snapshot In The Self-Timer Mode Close Recording Menu MenusSelect Function Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in the LCD monitorDIS Digital Image Stabilizer Zoom MagnificationClose System Menu Access System MenuSystem Menu Sound signals can be sampled at 32 kHz or 48 kHz END SET Menu ButtonFADE/WIPE Effects Select EffectFades and Wipes Dissolve Picture Wipe/DissolveResume Recording Press Recording START/STOPRandom Variations ? R Random FaderSelect NEW Effect Accessmenu FADER/WIPE CustomizeExchanging FADE/WIPE Effects Close MenuRefer to page 34 on using the exchanged effects Fades and WipesDisable P.AE/EFFECT AE/EffectsClassic Film √ Monotone √Video Echo Sepia √ StrobeAccessmenu P.AE/EFFECT Customize Exchanging P.AE/EffectsDisplaying The Date And Time During Recording To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentSelect Auto in . Or set the shooting Mode selector to Auto Exit Recording Menu Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingTo Change To Auto Focus Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust Focus Brightness control of the LCD monitor Adjust ExposureExposure Control To Return To Automatic Exposure ControlREC Ording Advanced Features Iris LockTo Perform High-Speed Search Viewing RecordingEND Playback You can watch what you’ve recorded in the LCD monitorConnectvcr Camcorder to TV or Select TV’S Video ModeVCR/TV Connection Start PlaybackDocking Station Attachment Confirm POWER-OFF StatusUsing The Remote Control During Playback Attach and LocksTV Playback Recording deckConnectinput VCR Output to TV Start Playback Turn on Power Select TV’S Video ModeConnect Docking Station to TV or VCR Connect as shown in the illustration pgTo set parameters for other functions, repeat steps 3 Access Playback MenuPlayback Menu Press Menu again, and the menu disappearsDisplaying The Time Code During Playback Playback SoundDisplaying the Date During Playback Locatescene Portion of Magnified Playback ZoomActivate Zoom END ZoomPlayback Effects Press PlayMake Connections Docking StationDubbing Pause RecordingEnter Brand Brand SettingPress and Hold MBR SET Button Release SET ButtonStart Source Playback To Operate The VCR With The Remote ControlRandom Assemble Editing Execute FADE/WIPEUSE Fade Wipe on Scene TRANSI- Tion SET EDIT-IN PointSET EDIT-OUT Point USE P.AE/EFFECTStop Editing Engagemode Vcrs RECORD-PAUSEStart Editing Choose a Scene For More Accurate EditingPrepare for R.A. Edit Play Back Dubbed Scene RM-V708UNow perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with on Input Correction DataPress MENU. The Playback Menu appears on the TV screen Begin Dubbing Audio DubbingFind EDIT-IN Point Pause During DubbingFind Edit in Point Pause During Editing Insert EditingFind Edit OUT Point Start Recording Prepare for Insert Editing Stop EditingClose the cassettes cover 5-Second mode Select 5S or 5SDREC pg Play pgTR Ouble Shooting Effect pgSqueeze or Cinema mode is selected in the Recording Menu Picture Wipe function doesn’t workPossible Causes This may occur when Cleaning The Camcorder Main Unit LCD Monitor Indications During Recording Name & FunctionLCD Monitor Indications During Playback Jlip Video Capture Docking Station ITI Insert and Tracking Information Area Sub-Code AreaVideo Area Audio Area Using Household AC Plug Adapter Plug adapterAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningSignal format PowerPower consumption Format Video signal recording formatOutput power Battery LifePower consumption Connectors VideoNtsc On-Screen Menus ............................ pgs Motor Drive ModeConnections Pg , 50, 51 Play Back on TV Pgs , 52, 54, 56GR-DVM1D