JVC GR-DVP7U manual Before recording an important scene…

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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.)

Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.

When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.

Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.

CAUTION!

Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light, VL-F3U Video Flash or MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone to the camcorder’s Info-Shoe.

This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.

For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:

<http://www.eiae.org>

This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and

MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “” and memory cards marked “ ” or

” can be used with this unit.

Before recording an important scene…

make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark .

make sure you only use memory cards with the mark or .

remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

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Contents Model No Serial No For Customer UseIt is recommended that you… Dear CustomerBefore recording an important scene… Grounding or Polarization Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Power LinesReplacement Parts Accessories To avoid personal injuryCleaning Damage Requiring ServiceCamcorder RM-V717U Remote control unit USB Cable AV/Editing CableRemove the pad and separate the two straps How To Attach The Grip BeltHow To Attach The Strap  pg Attach the pad Adjust the length with the adjusterAutomatic Demonstration Getting Started About Batteries PowerCharging The Battery Pack 10 ENUsing The Battery Pack Using AC PowerInformation Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment12 EN While using the LCD monitor While using the viewfinderTripod Mounting Video Operation Mode14 EN OFFBuilt-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Date/Time SettingsTo protect valuable recordings… Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode16 EN Loading a Cassette Unloading a CassetteTo protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card… Make sure the camcorder’s power is off Open the card coverVideo Recording & Playback 18 ENBlinking Blinking Blinking Basic RecordingTape Remaining Time Now calculatingInterface Shooting 20 ENZooming Journalistic ShootingProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Recording From The Middle Of a TapeStill Playback To control the speaker volume…22 EN Normal PlaybackBlank Search During Stop modeTo cancel Blank Search midway, press Available only with the remote control provided.  pgConnections To a TV Or VCR 24 ENHow to connect the S/AV/Editing cable Recording & Playback 26 ENTo change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality,  pg Basic Shooting D.S.C. SnapshotAuto Playback Of Images 28 ENPlayback Of Video Clips For Index Playback of video clip files, perform 30 ENIndex Playback Of Files Viewing File InformationOn Next Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of filesProtecting Files If you want to select another type of file, go to stepTo protect all files stored in the memory card 32 ENTo Remove Protection To remove protection from the currently displayed fileDeleting Files To delete the currently displayed fileTo delete all files stored in the memory card 34 EN Making a New FolderFolder and File names Select To Reset The Number Of PrintsTo Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints SET/SELECT .Initializing a Memory Card 36 ENAdvanced Features 38 EN Menus without Sub MenusMenus with Sub Menus VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Wipe Or Fader EffectsPress SET/SELECT again. The Menu Screen closes 40 EN Sports NightaliveShutter 1/60 Shutter 1/10042 EN White Balance AdjustmentRecording mode Sound modeCamera Menu Snapshot mode for video recording 44 ENGain up Manual Menu Self-TimerDigital Image Stabilization Second RecordingWind cut Maximum telephoto settingWide mode 46 ENBeep, melody and shutter sound Tally lamp settingAutomatic demonstration mode System MenuDisplay Menu 48 ENStandard Image sizeRecording media selection Quality FineVideo Menu 50 ENMelody Tally OFF Video/AV inputAV Input OFF Parameters are the same as in the description onMotor Drive Mode 52 ENPress Snapshot To end Self-Timer recording, select OFF in step Self-TimerManual Focus Press SET/SELECT. Focus adjustment is complete54 EN Auto FocusTo return to automatic exposure control Exposure ControlIris Lock Press Exposure56 EN Backlight CompensationTo return to automatic white balance… To cancel recording the sound effect midway Downloading sound data from Web SitePress SET/SELECT To make thumbnail images during tape recording To cancel Navigation search midway58 EN Navigation FunctionAppears Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press To add thumbnail images during tape playbackTo delete thumbnail images Navigation screen60 EN Mail Clip RecordingTo make video clips from real-time camera image To make video clips from recorded video footage To use this camcorder as a recorder 62 ENDubbing To a Video Unit Equipped DubbingEquipped With a DV OUT 64 ENPlayback Dubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory CardStill images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Set Copy to Image  pg Press 4/9 to startButtons And Functions Installing The Batteries66 EN Beam Effective Area indoor useFunctions With the camcorder’s PowerSwitch set to a or M Switch set to P Pause in ConnectorStop 68 ENSlow-Motion Playback PlayClassic FilmPlayback Effect To hear the sound during Audio Dubbing 70 ENAudio Dubbing While holding A. DUB On the remoteAudio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects Insert Editing 72 ENYou are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing VCR Code List VCR Brand NameRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit Set Remote/VCR CodeMake Connections 74 ENRecently registered point Select ScenesAutomatic Editing To VCR 76 ENValue for Synchro Is highlighted Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder TimingFor More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder TimingConnection To a Personal Computer Using USB cableUsing DV cable 78 ENDisconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC WebCamThis camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection If the PC is notReferences 80 ENHolder opens. Do not use force Power  pgItems Near a radioVideo and D.S.C. Recording PowerSymptom Possible Causes Corrective Action 82 ENVIDEO/MEMORY Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to Video Switch to MemoryViewfinder indications blink 200X. pgAdvanced features 84 ENPress Backlight Other problems Cause damage.  pg 86 ENRe-insert it, then check if 88 EN General Battery PrecautionsBattery Packs Using Household AC Plug AdapterDo NOT… Memory CardsLCD Monitor Main UnitSerious malfunctioning How To Handle a CD-ROM90 EN About moisture condensationCleaning The Camcorder After UseHatch 92 EN VTR USB94 EN Other Parts ConnectorsIndicators ControlsIndications 96 ENPicture Quality F Fine and S Standard Order of quality Image Size 1280 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 or 640 640 xShooting Icon Card Icon98 EN Operation ModeGain Up Mode Flash indicatorFast-Forward/Shuttle Search Headphone Level indicator g movesViewfinder Level indicator g moves Tape Speed Playback100 EN Mode Remove Card ErrorSwitch Unit in Safeguard102 EN Recording Time Wide Mode Wide ModePlayback sound Program AE With Special Effects Program AEGR-DVP7