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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 hold the camcorder firmly in your hand, with the grip strap securely around your wrist. 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!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
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.)
Contents
For Customer Use
Model No Serial No
Dear Customer
It is recommended that you…
Important Safty Instructions
Before recording an important scene…
Remote Control Unit CD-ROM
Camcorder
RM-V717U
USB Cable Memory Card 8 MB Lens Cap Already inserted
How To Attach The Grip Belt
How To Attach The Lens Cap
Attach the lens cap with the cut downward During shooting
Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down
Automatic Demonstration
Getting Started
Power
Charging The Battery Pack
Using The Battery Pack
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About Batteries
Using AC Power
For other notes, pg
Viewfinder Adjustment
Grip Adjustment
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While using the viewfinder
While using the LCD monitor
Tripod Mounting
Operation Mode
Power Switch Position Full Auto Recording
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position
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Date/Time Settings
Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode
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Loading 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…
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Video Recording & Playback
Basic Recording
Tape Remaining Time
Now calculating
Blinking Blinking Blinking
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Zooming
Journalistic Shooting
Self-Recording
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time Code
Recording From The Middle Of a Tape
Proper recording
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Normal Playback
Still Playback
Shuttle Search
Blank Search
Slow-Motion Playback Playback Zoom Playback Special Effects
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Connections To a TV Or VCR
pg
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Recording & Playback
Basic Shooting D.S.C. Snapshot
To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality, pg
Auto Playback Of Images
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Image playback screen
Playback Of Video Clips GR-DVM96 only
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Index Playback Of Files
Viewing File Information
For Index Playback of video clip files, perform
Protecting Files
Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files
If you want to select another type of file, go to step
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To Remove Protection
To protect the currently displayed file
To remove protection from the currently displayed file
To delete the currently displayed file
Deleting Files
To delete all files stored in the memory card
Making a New Folder
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Folder and File names
To Reset The Number Of Prints
To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints
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Initializing a Memory Card
Advanced Features
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Menus without Sub Menus
CAMERA, q MANUAL, s SYSTEM, n DISPLAY, o DSC, t Video
Menus with Sub Menus
Example m Camera Menu
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
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Wipe Or Fader Effects
Menu Wheel
OFF
FADER-WHITE
FADER-BLACK
FADER-B.W
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White Balance Adjustment
Exposure Control
Recording mode
Sound mode
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Camera Menu
Snapshot mode for video recording
Gain up
Maximum telephoto setting
Wide mode
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Manual Menu
Flash brightness adjustment
Snapshot flash mode
Wind cut
Tally lamp setting
Automatic demonstration mode
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System Menu
Date and time display setting
Time code setting
Clock adjustment
Display Menu
Image size
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Recording media selection
Synchro adjustment
Video Menu
Playback sound
Dubbing from tape to memory card
Melody Tally OFF Demo Mode
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DATE/TIME OFF Auto
Display
Motor Drive Mode
Night-Alive
Press Snapshot
To deactivate Night-Alive…
Snapshot Flash
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If Auto C is selected
Auto Focus
Manual Focus
When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright
Before starting, perform the procedures listed below
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To return to automatic exposure control
Backlight Compensation
Iris Lock
To return to automatic iris control
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To return to automatic white balance…
To cancel recording the sound effect midway
Downloading sound data from Web Site
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To make video clips from real-time camera image
Mail Clip Recording GR-DVM96 only
Refer to Deleting Files pg
To make video clips from recorded video footage
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Dubbing To a VCR
Dubbing
Dubbing To a Video Unit Equipped
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Equipped With a DV OUT
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory Card
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card
Set
To on pg Press 4/9 to start
Installing The Batteries
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Beam Effective Area indoor use
Buttons And Functions
With the camcorder’s Power
Switch set to a or M Switch set to P
Pause in Connector
Functions
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Slow-Motion Playback
Select Menu appears
Press EFFECT.
To move the highlight
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Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects GR-DVM96 only
SOUND, Press it Rotate the Menu
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Insert Editing
Set Remote/VCR Code
Random Assemble Editing R.A.Edit
You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing
A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote Pause connector…
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Make Connections
VCR other than above…
Select Scenes
If the search time for an in-point exceeds
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Automatic Editing To VCR
For More Accurate Editing
Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing
Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing
Using USB cable
Using DV cable
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Connection To a Personal Computer
Using The Camcorder As a WebCam GR-DVM96 only
This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection
If the PC is not
Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC
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References
Power pg
Set the Power Switch to P, a or M
Detach the battery from the camcorder
When a cassette at its end is loaded
Power
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Video and D.S.C. Recording
VIDEO/MEMORY
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to Video Switch to Memory
Viewfinder indications blink
200X. pg
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Advanced features
Press Backlight
Other problems
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Camcorder When the LCD monitor’s
Angle of the LCD monitor
Cause damage. pg
Re-insert it, then check if
General Battery Precautions
Battery Packs
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Cassettes
LCD Monitor
Memory Cards
Main Unit
How To Handle a CD-ROM
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About moisture condensation
Serious malfunctioning
Cleaning The Camcorder
After Use
Turn off the camcorder
Press Push Here to close the cassette holder
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For Connectors Video output
For General Power requirement A. and Canada
Audio output
Headphone output
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Connectors
Indicators
Controls
Other Parts
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Indications
Tape Remaining Time REC Appears during recording
Camcorder Time Code
Appears during shooting and blinks when a
Shooting Icon
Appears and blinks during shooting
Card Icon
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Explosion
Pause Forward Slow-Motion Reverse Slow-Motion
Monitor pg Level indicator g moves Time Code
Audio Dubbing 9D Audio Dubbing Pause
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Card Error
Switch
Unit in Safeguard
Mode Remove
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Playback sound Sound Mode
Wide Mode Wide Mode
Program AE With Special Effects
Recording Time
GR-DVM96 GR-DVM76