JVC GR-DV3000 specifications 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 on the cover page.

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 the Index ( pgs. 81 – 88) 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 this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 89 through 91 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-V40U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be used with:

AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada,

AC 110 V – 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz in other countries.

CAUTION (applies to the AA-V40U)

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

ATTENTION (s’applique à l’AA-V40U)

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.

Caution: (applies to Jack Box)

To reduce the risk of fire, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service person.

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.

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 LCD monitor/ viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the JVC BN- V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/ Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.

Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

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Contents GR-DV3000 Dear Customer It is recommended that youInstallation Antenna Installation InstructionsUSE ServicingBefore recording an important scene How To Attach The Lens Cap CD-ROMHow To Detach/Attach The Lens Hood How To Use Audio CablesBattery pack Fully charging time PowerCharging the Battery Pack About BatteriesTo Detach The Battery Pack Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Playback mode is engaged repeatedly10 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentDate/Time Settings Power Switch Power Lamp Lock ButtonLoading/Unloading a Cassette Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode12 EN To Protect Valuable RecordingsTo Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory Card Loading a Memory CardTo Unload a Memory Card OFF Operation Mode14 EN VideoDisplay Recording Mode SettingPower Switch Power Lamp Lock Button Menu Wheel Menu ScreenPicture Quality/Image Size Setting 16 ENImage Size Quality Storage CapacityApproximate number of storable images SD Memory Card optional 16 MB 32 MB 64 MBBasic Recording Recording On Tape To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display18 EN To Stop RecordingJournalistic Shooting Interface ShootingSnapshot For Tape Recording Snapshot Mode Selection20 EN Snapshot RecordingPress Snapshot When unwanted still images are storedBasic Shooting Snapshot To Delete Unwanted Still ImagesBasic Recording Recording On Tape And Memory Card Feature Zooming22 EN ZoomWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape Proper recordingTo obtain correct focus 24 ENBasic Recording Recording On Tape And Memory Card To Control The Speaker Volume Basic Playback Playback From TapeAuto Playback 26 ENNormal Playback Removing On-Screen Display Index PlaybackViewing File Information 28 EN For Recording MenuMenu Screen Explanations Cinema Wide Mode Manual Wind CUTSystem WideSystem Display CAM CancelReset Execute Title WFor Playback Menu VIDEO/MEMORY Switch32 EN Lock Button Menu WheelDisplay Sound Mode 12BIT ModePlayback Sound Self-Timer 34 ENInstead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop To Take a Snapshot In The 5-Second Recording ModeSecond Recording  pg this function is not availableTo Deactivate The Selected Effect 36 ENFade/Wipe Effects To activate the Fade-in or Wipe-inFader And Wipe Menu Night-Alive To Deactivate The Selected Mode38 EN Program AE With Special EffectsSpotlight ShutterSnow TwilightIris Lock 40 ENExposure Control To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation Navigation Function To cancel Navigation Search midway42 EN To Make Thumbnail Images During Tape RecordingTo ADD Thumbnail Images During Tape Playback To Delete Thumbnail Images44 EN To cancel Blank Search midwayPower Switch Lock Button Stop Button Menu Wheel PressDigital Sound Effects Sound Effect Mode SelectionTo cancel recording the sound effect midway Sound Effect RecordingApproximate recording time SD Memory Image Size Card 46 ENTo Make Video Clips from REAL-TIME Camera Image 32 MBAfter , press E-MAILagain or press 5to Stop tape playback To cancel E-Mail Clip RecordingTo Make Video Clips from Recorded Video Footage To view video clips stored on a memory cardTitle Recording 48 ENTitle Selection System and press itBefore doing the following, perform steps 1 through 4 above Protecting FilesTo Remove Protection Deleting Files To cancel deletion, select Return50 EN Delete ScreenFolder and File names Making a New FolderInitializing a Memory Card You can initialize a memory card anytimeTo Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The Setting52 EN Display Dpof Screen To Reset The No. Of PrintsTo Print by Selecting Still Images NO. of Prints VCR 54 ENConnections Basic Connections If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step 56 EN Connections Advanced ConnectionsUsing The Camcorder As a WebCam This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connectionTo use this camcorder as a player 58 ENDubbing To a VCR To Use This Camcorder As a Recorder Power Switch Connector Cover**ToDubbing From a VCR To AV Audio/Video cable provided White toCore filter DV cable optional To DV 60 ENTo use this camcorder as a player Play/Pause Button 4/6 Menu Wheel Dubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory CardButton Lock Button Tab Installing The Batteries62 EN  pg Remote sensorButtons FunctionsUp Button 64 ENTo allow frame-by-frame search during tape playback Left or SlowSelect Menu To start playback, press Play To change the selected effect, repeat from above VCR Recording deck 66 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code VCR other than above JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorMake Connections Dissolve 68 ENSelect Scenes Wipe DoorEditing Menu Automatic Editing to VCROn Next For More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing70 EN Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingPause Stop Power Switch Lock Button Remote sensorInsert Editing Audio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg72 EN To hear the dubbed sound during playbackAudio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects Display 6e Audio Dub Standby mode74 EN When recording Out the viewfinderVIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set To VideoLight in the Menu Screen Video  pg76 EN Bright spots of light red, green or Image color on the LCD Edge of the LCD monitor isViewfinder 78 EN Set the VIDEO/MEMORYViewfinder indications Check the section of the manualThat explains LCD monitor Occurred. In this case80 EN Cleaning The CamcorderBATT. Release Switch Hatch Lens blower After UseIndex Jack Box Index Controls, Connectors And Indicators RtyEDiopter Adjustment Control  pg Speaker/Headphone Volume ControlPower Switch VIDEO/MEMORY Switch1280 84 ENIndex Indications Displays the image sizePhoto 86 EN Displays the sound mode  pg Displays the Blank Search modeVolume LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape PlaybackIndications Function 88 EN Using Household AC Plug Adapter 90 EN Declaration of Conformity Model Number About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning Trade Name92 EN Unload a Tape Random Assemble EditingSD Memory Card WebCamStandard 94 ENFine VTR PhonePrinter USBGR-DV3000
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GR-DV3000 specifications

The JVC GR-DV3000 is a compact digital camcorder that impresses with its advanced features and user-friendly design. Intended for enthusiasts and professionals alike, this model caters to those who are looking for high-quality video capture in a portable format.

One of the standout features of the GR-DV3000 is its MegaPixel CCD image sensor. This technology provides enhanced image clarity and detail, allowing users to capture stunning 640 x 480 resolution still images along with high-quality video. The camcorder supports a variety of recording formats, including Mini DV, ensuring that users can easily transfer their footage to digital platforms for editing or sharing.

A highlight of the GR-DV3000 is its powerful 10x optical zoom lens, which allows for detailed close-up shots without compromising image quality. Coupled with a 700x digital zoom, users can explore further distances while retaining the ability to capture vivid detail. The lens features a fast aperture, making it easier to shoot in low-light conditions—a significant advantage for those shooting in diverse environments.

The camcorder also boasts a 2.5-inch LCD screen that provides clear playback and easy framing of shots. This screen is not only vital for composing your videos but also plays a crucial role during playback, allowing for an immersive viewing experience. Additionally, the GR-DV3000 is equipped with a night vision mode, making it possible to capture video even in near darkness, an essential feature for outdoor and low-light enthusiasts.

Audio quality is another strength of the GR-DV3000, thanks to its built-in stereo microphone and the ability to input external audio sources. This feature is crucial for capturing high-quality sound, whether in interviews or in a bustling outdoor setting.

The camcorder is designed with ease of use in mind, featuring a simple interface that allows for quick access to various settings and options. Its lightweight build makes it portable, perfect for on-the-go shooting, while the durable design ensures longevity—even with regular use.

Overall, the JVC GR-DV3000 combines a range of advanced technologies and user-friendly features, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to create high-quality video content. Whether you're a budding filmmaker or a seasoned professional, this camcorder offers an impressive suite of tools to help you tell your story with clarity and impact.