JVC GR-DVP7 instruction manual Before recording an important scene…

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 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 GR-DVP7 GR-DVP5 Dear Customer Important for owners in the U.KIt is recommended that you… 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 Power Charging The Battery Pack10 EN About BatteriesUsing AC Power Using The Battery PackInformation Viewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment12 EN While using the viewfinder While using the LCD monitorTripod Mounting Operation Mode 14 ENOFF VideoDate/Time Settings Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium BatteryApproximate recording time Tape Recording mode 16 ENLoading a Cassette Unloading a Cassette 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 & PlaybackBasic Recording Tape Remaining TimeNow calculating Blinking Blinking Blinking20 EN ZoomingJournalistic Shooting Interface ShootingWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time CodeRecording From The Middle Of a Tape Proper recordingTo control the speaker volume… 22 ENNormal Playback Still PlaybackDuring Stop mode To cancel Blank Search midway, pressAvailable only with the remote control provided. pg Blank SearchIf your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector 24 ENConnections To a TV Or VCR 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 30 EN Index Playback Of FilesViewing File Information For Index Playback of video clip files, performProtect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files Protecting FilesIf you want to select another type of file, go to step On Next32 EN To Remove ProtectionTo 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 Reset The Number Of Prints To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of PrintsSET/SELECT . Select36 EN Initialising a Memory CardAdvanced 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 1/50 Shutter 1/120Sports SnowWhite Balance Adjustment 42 ENSound mode Recording modeCamera Menu 44 EN Snapshot mode for video recordingGain up Self-Timer Manual MenuDigital Image Stabilisation Second RecordingMaximum telephoto setting Wide mode46 EN Wind cutTally lamp setting Automatic demonstration modeSystem Menu Beep, melody and shutter sound48 EN Display MenuImage size Recording media selectionQuality Fine Standard50 EN Video MenuMelody Tally OFF Parameters are the same as in the description onDisplay 52 EN Motor Drive ModePress Snapshot Self-Timer To end Self-Timer recording, select OFF in stepPress SET/SELECT. Focus adjustment is complete 54 ENAuto Focus Manual FocusIris Lock Exposure ControlBacklight Compensation 56 ENTo return to automatic white balance… Downloading sound data from Web Site To cancel recording the sound effect midwayPress SET/SELECT To cancel Navigation search midway 58 ENNavigation Function To make thumbnail images during tape recordingTo add thumbnail images during tape playback To delete thumbnail imagesNavigation 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 62 EN Dubbing To a VCRWith a DV in Connector Digital Dubbing Dubbing To a Video Unit Equipped64 EN Dubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory cardSet Copy to Image pg Press 4/9 to start PlaybackInstalling The Batteries 66 ENBeam Effective Area indoor use Buttons And FunctionsWith the camcorder’s Power Switch set to a or M Switch set to PPause in Connector Functions68 EN Slow-Motion PlaybackPlay StopFilm ClassicPlayback Effect 70 EN Audio DubbingWhile holding A. DUB On the remote To hear the sound during Audio DubbingAudio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects 72 EN Insert EditingVCR Code List VCR Brand Name Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSet Remote/VCR Code You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingA JVC VCR equipped with a Remote Pause connector… 74 ENMake Connections VCR other than above…Select Scenes Recently registered point76 EN Automatic Editing To VCRAdjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing For More Accurate EditingDiagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing Value for Synchro Is highlightedUsing USB cable Using DV cable78 EN Connection To a Personal ComputerThis camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection WebCamIf the PC is not 80 EN ReferencesNear a radio ItemsHolder opens. Do not use force Power Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action82 EN Video and D.S.C. RecordingVIDEO/MEMORY Switch is Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to Video Switch to 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 General Battery Precautions Battery Packs88 EN CassettesMemory Cards LCD MonitorMain Unit Do NOT…How To Handle a CD-ROM 90 ENAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningAfter Use Cleaning The CamcorderHatch 92 EN USB VTR94 EN Connectors IndicatorsControls Other Parts96 EN IndicationsImage Size 1280 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 or 640 640 x Shooting IconCard Icon Picture Quality F Fine and S Standard Order of qualityOperation Mode Night-Scope Indicator Gain Up ModeFlash indicator 98 ENHeadphone Level indicator g moves Viewfinder Level indicator g movesTape Speed Playback Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search100 EN Card Error SwitchUnit in Safeguard Mode Remove102 EN Wide Mode Wide Mode Playback soundProgram AE With Special Effects Program AE Recording TimeGR-DVP7 GR-DVP5

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