JVC GR-DVP7 Important for owners in the U.K, 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 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 ( pg. 94 – 101) and familiarise 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 88 through 90 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or

Black

Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows:

Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.

Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.

If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

WARNING:

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

CAUTIONS:

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/ Charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

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.

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Contents GR-DVP7 GR-DVP5 It is recommended that you… Important for owners in the U.KDear Customer Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Above ALLBefore recording an important scene… Memory Card 8 MB Strap Grip Belt Already inserted  pg for Camcorder AttachmentHow To Attach The Grip Belt Remove the pad and separate the two strapsHow To Attach The Strap Adjust the length with the adjusterAutomatic Demonstration Getting Started 10 EN PowerCharging The Battery Pack About BatteriesInformation Using The Battery PackUsing AC Power 12 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod Mounting While using the LCD monitorWhile using the viewfinder OFF Operation Mode14 EN VideoDate/Time Settings Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium BatteryLoading a Cassette Unloading a Cassette Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode16 EN To protect valuable recordings…Make sure the camcorder’s power is off Open the card cover To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card…18 EN Video Recording & PlaybackNow calculating Basic RecordingTape Remaining Time Blinking Blinking BlinkingJournalistic Shooting 20 ENZooming Interface ShootingRecording From The Middle Of a Tape When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Proper recordingNormal Playback To control the speaker volume…22 EN Still PlaybackAvailable only with the remote control provided.  pg During Stop modeTo cancel Blank Search midway, press Blank SearchConnections To a TV Or VCR If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector24 EN Use the provided S/AV/Editing cableHow to connect the S/AV/Editing cable 26 EN Recording & PlaybackBasic Shooting D.S.C. Snapshot To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality,  pg28 EN Auto Playback Of ImagesPlayback Of Video Clips Viewing File Information 30 ENIndex Playback Of Files For Index Playback of video clip files, performIf you want to select another type of file, go to step Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of filesProtecting Files On NextTo remove protection from the currently displayed file 32 ENTo Remove Protection To protect all files stored in the memory cardTo delete all files stored in the memory card Deleting FilesTo delete the currently displayed file Folder and File names 34 ENMaking a New Folder SET/SELECT . To Reset The Number Of PrintsTo Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints Select36 EN Initialising a Memory CardAdvanced Features Menus with Sub Menus 38 ENMenus without Sub Menus Press SET/SELECT again. The Menu Screen closes VIDEO/MEMORY SwitchWipe Or Fader Effects 40 EN Sports Shutter 1/50Shutter 1/120 SnowWhite Balance Adjustment 42 ENCamera Menu Recording modeSound mode Gain up Snapshot mode for video recording44 EN Digital Image Stabilisation Self-TimerManual Menu Second Recording46 EN Maximum telephoto settingWide mode Wind cutSystem Menu Tally lamp settingAutomatic demonstration mode Beep, melody and shutter sound48 EN Display MenuQuality Fine Image sizeRecording media selection Standard50 EN Video MenuDisplay Parameters are the same as in the description onMelody Tally OFF Press Snapshot Motor Drive Mode52 EN Self-Timer To end Self-Timer recording, select OFF in stepAuto Focus Press SET/SELECT. Focus adjustment is complete54 EN Manual FocusIris Lock Exposure ControlTo return to automatic white balance… 56 ENBacklight Compensation Press SET/SELECT To cancel recording the sound effect midwayDownloading sound data from Web Site Navigation Function To cancel Navigation search midway58 EN To make thumbnail images during tape recordingNavigation screen To add thumbnail images during tape playbackTo delete thumbnail images Appears Press + or to select EXECUTE, and pressTo make video clips from real-time camera image 60 ENMail Clip Recording Refer to Deleting Files  pg To make video clips from recorded video footageRefer to Playback Of Video Clips  pg 62 EN Dubbing To a VCRWith a DV in Connector Digital Dubbing Dubbing To a Video Unit Equipped64 EN Set Copy to Image  pg Press 4/9 to start Dubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory CardStill images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card PlaybackBeam Effective Area indoor use Installing The Batteries66 EN Buttons And FunctionsPause in Connector With the camcorder’s PowerSwitch set to a or M Switch set to P FunctionsPlay 68 ENSlow-Motion Playback StopPlayback Effect ClassicFilm While holding A. DUB On the remote 70 ENAudio Dubbing To hear the sound during Audio DubbingAudio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects 72 EN Insert EditingSet Remote/VCR Code VCR Code List VCR Brand NameRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingMake Connections A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote Pause connector…74 EN VCR other than above…Select Scenes Recently registered point76 EN Automatic Editing To VCRDiagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder TimingFor More Accurate Editing Value for Synchro Is highlighted78 EN Using USB cableUsing DV cable Connection To a Personal ComputerIf the PC is not WebCamThis camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection 80 EN ReferencesHolder opens. Do not use force ItemsNear a radio 82 EN PowerSymptom Possible Causes Corrective Action Video and D.S.C. RecordingViewfinder indications blink VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is Set the VIDEO/MEMORYSwitch is set to Video Switch to Memory 200X.  pgPress Backlight Advanced features84 EN Other problems Cause damage.  pg 86 ENColoured bright spots appear LCD monitor Re-insert it, then check if 88 EN General Battery PrecautionsBattery Packs CassettesMain Unit Memory CardsLCD Monitor Do NOT…About moisture condensation How To Handle a CD-ROM90 EN Serious malfunctioningHatch Cleaning The CamcorderAfter Use 92 EN USB VTR94 EN Controls ConnectorsIndicators Other Parts96 EN IndicationsCard Icon Image Size 1280 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 or 640 640 xShooting Icon Picture Quality F Fine and S Standard Order of qualityFlash indicator Operation Mode Night-Scope IndicatorGain Up Mode 98 ENTape Speed Playback Headphone Level indicator g movesViewfinder Level indicator g moves Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search100 EN Unit in Safeguard Card ErrorSwitch Mode Remove102 EN Program AE With Special Effects Program AE Wide Mode Wide ModePlayback sound Recording TimeGR-DVP7 GR-DVP5