JVC instruction manual GR-DVP7 GR-DVP5

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVP7 GR-DVP5

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INSTRUCTIONS

		ENGLISH
	Automatic Demonstration	8
	GETTING STARTED	9
	VIDEO RECORDING &	18
	PLAYBACK	18
	PLAYBACK
	DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
	(D.S.C.) RECORDING &	26
	PLAYBACK
	ADVANCED FEATURES	37
	REFERENCES	80
	TERMS	102
	LYT0984-001A	EN

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Contents GR-DVP7 GR-DVP5 Dear Customer Important for owners in the U.KIt is recommended that you… Above ALL Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of EquipmentBefore recording an important scene… Camcorder Attachment Memory Card 8 MB Strap Grip Belt Already inserted pg forRemove the pad and separate the two straps How To Attach The Grip BeltAdjust the length with the adjuster How To Attach The StrapAutomatic Demonstration Getting Started Charging The Battery Pack Power10 EN About BatteriesUsing AC Power Using The Battery PackInformation Viewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment12 EN While using the viewfinder While using the LCD monitorTripod Mounting 14 EN Operation ModeOFF VideoBuilt-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Date/Time Settings16 EN Approximate recording time Tape Recording modeLoading a Cassette Unloading a Cassette To protect valuable recordings…To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card… Make sure the camcorder’s power is off Open the card coverVideo Recording & Playback 18 ENTape Remaining Time Basic RecordingNow calculating Blinking Blinking BlinkingZooming 20 ENJournalistic Shooting Interface ShootingTime Code When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeRecording From The Middle Of a Tape Proper recording22 EN To control the speaker volume…Normal Playback Still PlaybackTo cancel Blank Search midway, press During Stop modeAvailable only with the remote control provided. pg Blank Search24 EN If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connectorConnections To a TV Or VCR Use the provided S/AV/Editing cableHow 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 Index Playback Of Files 30 ENViewing File Information For Index Playback of video clip files, performProtecting Files Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of filesIf you want to select another type of file, go to step On NextTo Remove Protection 32 ENTo remove protection from the currently displayed file To protect all files stored in the memory cardTo delete the currently displayed file Deleting FilesTo delete all files stored in the memory card Making a New Folder 34 ENFolder and File names To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints To Reset The Number Of PrintsSET/SELECT . SelectInitialising a Memory Card 36 ENAdvanced Features Menus without Sub Menus 38 ENMenus with Sub Menus Wipe Or Fader Effects VIDEO/MEMORY SwitchPress SET/SELECT again. The Menu Screen closes 40 EN Shutter 1/120 Shutter 1/50Sports Snow42 EN White Balance AdjustmentSound mode Recording modeCamera Menu 44 EN Snapshot mode for video recordingGain up Manual Menu Self-TimerDigital Image Stabilisation Second RecordingWide mode Maximum telephoto setting46 EN Wind cutAutomatic demonstration mode Tally lamp settingSystem Menu Beep, melody and shutter soundDisplay Menu 48 ENRecording media selection Image sizeQuality Fine StandardVideo Menu 50 ENMelody Tally OFF Parameters are the same as in the description onDisplay 52 EN Motor Drive ModePress Snapshot To end Self-Timer recording, select OFF in step Self-Timer54 EN Press SET/SELECT. Focus adjustment is completeAuto Focus Manual FocusExposure Control Iris LockBacklight Compensation 56 ENTo return to automatic white balance… Downloading sound data from Web Site To cancel recording the sound effect midwayPress SET/SELECT 58 EN To cancel Navigation search midwayNavigation Function To make thumbnail images during tape recordingTo delete thumbnail images To add thumbnail images during tape playbackNavigation screen Appears Press + or to select EXECUTE, and pressMail Clip Recording 60 ENTo make video clips from real-time camera image Refer to Playback Of Video Clips pg To make video clips from recorded video footageRefer to Deleting Files pg Dubbing To a VCR 62 ENDubbing To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV in Connector Digital Dubbing64 EN Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Dubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory CardSet Copy to Image pg Press 4/9 to start Playback66 EN Installing The BatteriesBeam Effective Area indoor use Buttons And FunctionsSwitch set to a or M Switch set to P With the camcorder’s PowerPause in Connector FunctionsSlow-Motion Playback 68 ENPlay StopFilm ClassicPlayback Effect Audio Dubbing 70 ENWhile holding A. DUB On the remote To hear the sound during Audio DubbingAudio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects Insert Editing 72 ENRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit VCR Code List VCR Brand NameSet Remote/VCR Code You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing74 EN A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote Pause connector…Make Connections VCR other than above…Recently registered point Select ScenesAutomatic Editing To VCR 76 ENFor More Accurate Editing Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder TimingDiagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing Value for Synchro Is highlightedUsing DV cable Using USB cable78 EN Connection To a Personal ComputerThis camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection WebCamIf the PC is not References 80 ENNear a radio ItemsHolder opens. Do not use force Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action Power82 EN Video and D.S.C. RecordingSwitch is set to Video Switch to Memory VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is Set the VIDEO/MEMORYViewfinder indications blink 200X. pg84 EN Advanced featuresPress Backlight Other problems Coloured bright spots appear LCD monitor 86 ENCause damage. pg Re-insert it, then check if Battery Packs General Battery Precautions88 EN CassettesLCD Monitor Memory CardsMain Unit Do NOT…90 EN How To Handle a CD-ROMAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningAfter Use Cleaning The CamcorderHatch 92 EN VTR USB94 EN Indicators ConnectorsControls Other PartsIndications 96 ENShooting Icon Image Size 1280 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 or 640 640 xCard Icon Picture Quality F Fine and S Standard Order of qualityGain Up Mode Operation Mode Night-Scope IndicatorFlash indicator 98 ENViewfinder Level indicator g moves Headphone Level indicator g movesTape Speed Playback Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search100 EN Switch Card ErrorUnit in Safeguard Mode Remove102 EN Playback sound Wide Mode Wide ModeProgram AE With Special Effects Program AE Recording TimeGR-DVP7 GR-DVP5