JVC GR-DVL9600 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 (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. 72 – 76) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe

use of this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 77 and 78 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

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

Warning on lithium cell battery (for remote control unit)

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.

Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

Keep away from children.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

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Contents GR-DVL9600 Dear Customer It is recommended that youEN3 This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC PublCleaning Cloth AC Power AdapterRemote Control Unit RM-V711U Video Cable DC Cord Charger AA-V68EA Min DVM-30About DV Luminance Signal Y Lens Colour Difference Signal R-Y/B-YSignal Compression Analysis Mic ConversionPower Charging the Battery PackTilt Viewfinder Upward Attach Battery Pack Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power To Detach The Battery PackGetting Started Date/Time SettingsBattery INSERT/REMOVE Tape Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen Cassette Cover Close Cassette Cover10 EN Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode Set depending on your preferenceGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting 12 ENShoulder Strap Attachment Operation Mode Load a Cassette 14 ENRecording Basic Recording Start ShootingPress IND. ON/OFF Button LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsStop Recording Before the following steps, perform pg 16 ENShooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Brightness Control Journalistic ShootingInterface Shooting Zoom 18 ENBasic Recording Zoom OutProper recording When blank portion is recorded on a tapeAfter playing back the recorded tape, when you shoot again ShootingDisplaying The Date And Time During Recording Recording Advanced Features20 EN Set the Power Switch to the , , or OFF position Engage 5S ModeEND 5S Mode Dissolves during 5 second recording mode22 EN Progressive Mode RecordingStart Progressive Mode Recording To End Progressive Video RecordingFrame Scan a Scan B Description of Progressive Scan CCDRegular shooting of moving images Scan CRecording Advanced Features24 EN Pro SnapshotPin-Up mode √ Multi-Analyser Motor Drive ModeProgressive Mode To Remove The Shutter SoundSnapshot Flash Auto Flash If the Power Switch is set to26 EN Engage RECORD-STANDBYPress the Select Dial Flash Brightness AdjustmentAccess Flash Adjustment Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment 28 ENFactory-preset Recording Menu ExplanationsSystem Menu Explanations 30 ENDate/Time Menu Explanations FADE/WIPE Selection Fade/Wipe EffectsEffect Selection Select EffectBefore the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 on pg 32 ENPicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingFader And Wipe Menu MenuManual Mode Item Menu AE/EFFECT Menu Select ModeDisable Mode 34 ENTwilight ShutterClassic Film SepiaAuto Focus Focusing36 EN Patterns that are regularly repeatedManual Focus Access Manual FocusEND Adjustment of Focus To nearer subject38 EN Access Manual Mode Item MenuAccess Exposure Control Exposure ControlIris Iris LockCenter SUBJECT, Lock Iris To Return To Automatic Iris Control40 EN White Balance AdjustmentAccessment White Balance Adjust To Return To Automatic White BalanceManual White Balance Operation Enter SettingExit Manual White Balance Adjustment To Change The Tint For RecordingEngage High Speed Recording Standby 42 ENHigh Speed Recording END RecordingRewind or Fast-forward the tape Adjust VolumePlayback Basic Playback Play BackEN Playback Basic PlaybackEND Playback Progressive Slow-Motion PlaybackFind Scene of Interest Playback Menu 46 ENPlayback Close MenuRecording sound Display Output sound Playback SoundDisplaying The Time Code During Playback Basic Connections When connecting the cables, open this cover48 EN Use the provided S-Video cable and Audio/Video cableTurn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV Connectinput VCR Output to TV Supply PowerConnectvcr Camcorder to TV or Playback Advanced Connections Turn on Power50 EN Connection To a Personal ComputerConnection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector Connect Printer to PC if Necessary52 EN Tape DubbingStart Playback Digital DubbingMake Connections Press Play 4 to play back the source tapeInsert Battery in Holder Installing The BatteryPull OUT Battery Holder 54ENInfrared beam transmitting window Switch set to the camera positionFunctions Buttons Using the Remote Control Unit 56 ENEffect Play 4 ButtonSelect Menu Remote sensor SET REMOTE/VCR Code 58 ENRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit SET Remote to Operate VCRMake Connections Select ScenesSET EDIT-IN Point EN Using the Remote Control UnitSelect Scenes SET EDIT-OUT PointStop Editing Automatic Editing to VCRPrepare Source Tape RM-V711U Provided T WDiagnosing VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing 62 ENFor More Accurate Editing Power Switch Playback Menu Adjustment of VCR’S Against Camcorder TimingAccess Playback Menu Input Correction DataBegin Dubbing 64 ENAudio Dubbing Pause During DubbingFind Edit in Point Insert EditingFind Edit OUT Point Pause During Editing66 EN Corrective ActionSymptom Possible Causes Corrective ActionTroubleshooting 68 ENDuring recording, the date EN Troubleshooting After Use Remove72EN Red-Eye Reduction Button # Date/Time Reset Button ResetTally Lamp Power Lamp Control VOLIndications 74 ENIndex LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During RecordingLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Indications Function76 EN Avoid using the unit To prolong service lifeFor safety, do not To avoid hazardAbout moisture condensation Do not leave the unitTo protect the unit, do not Serious malfunctioningCamcorder AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V68EAConnectors GeneralGR-DVL9600