JVC LYT0844-001A specifications 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 and subsections 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 ( pgs. 85 – 92) 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 93 through 95 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

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

CAUTIONS:

If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC Power Adapter/ Charger, shut it down and unplug it immedi- ately. Continue using the camcorder or AC Power Adapter/Charger under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself.

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-DVP3 Dear Customer It is recommended that youEN3 Safety Precautions Provided Accessories Thread How To Attach The Grip BeltThread one end of the strap How To Attach The Strap Select Lens CoverPress + or to select OFF and press SET Lock Button Lens CoverGetting Started Getting StartedLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures PowerCharging the Battery Pack 10 ENTo Detach The Battery Pack Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power EN1112 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod MountingEN13 Date/Time SettingsBuilt-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Slide the erase protection tab on the back 14 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette Recording Mode Setting EN15To Unload a Memory Card 16 ENLoading a Memory Card EN17 Picture Quality Mode SettingImage Size Mode Setting Approximate Number of Storable ImagesOFF Operation Mode18 EN VideoVideo Recording & Playback Basic RecordingVideo Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display20 EN Basic RecordingInterface Shooting EN21Journalistic Shooting ZoomProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tape22 EN Video Playback To Control The Speaker VolumeAvailable only with the remote control provided pg Normal Playback24 EN ConnectionsEN25 Docking Station AttachmentBlank Search To cancel Blank Search midway26 EN Press FOCUS/BLANKDigital Still Camera D.S.C Recording Playback Basic Shooting Snapshot Snapshot Mode Selection28 EN Snapshot RecordingTo Remove The Shutter Sound EN29To Delete Unwanted Still Images 30 EN Normal Playback Of ImagesIMAGE/E-CLIP/SOUND Type of File 100-DVC00003 Directory and File namesSelected File Index numberJump Playback 32 ENIndex Playback AgainEN33 To Remove ProtectionTo Select a File by Browsing Files Stored in Memory 34 ENDeleting Files To Delete ALL Files EN35To Delete the Displayed File Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 onTo Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The Setting36 EN To Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints To Reset The No. Of PrintsEN37 You can initialise a memory card anytime 38 ENInitialising a Memory Card Advanced Features Using Menus for Detailed AdjustmentIf you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance EN Using Menus for Detailed AdjustmentFor Recording Menu …see pgEN41 Menu Screen ExplanationsManual System Wide OFF System Display DSC CAM Cancel EN43For Playback Menu On NextEN45 Power Switch is set to pgDisplay Parameters are the same asSound Mode 12BIT Mode Playback SoundEN47 For RecordingSecond Recording Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop ButtonProgram AE With Special Effects To Deactivate The Selected Mode48 EN Night ScopeEN49 FADE/WIPE Selection 50 ENFade/Wipe Effects Menu Effect EN51Fader And Wipe Menu Snapshot For Video Recording Motor Drive Mode52 EN If you press during Record-StandbyEN53 Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus To obtain correct focusIris Lock 54 ENExposure Control EN55 White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Return To Automatic White BalanceDigital Sound Effects Sound Effect Mode Selection56 EN Press + or to select the desired sound effectIng the sound effect EN57Sound Effect Recording Dubbing On the remote control58 EN Dubbing To a VCREN59 To use this camcorder as a player60 EN Dubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory CardEN61 To cancel E-Mail Clip RecordingTape To a Memory Card E-Mail Clip Recording To view video clips stored in a memory cardInstalling The Batteries 62 ENFunctions EN63Buttons Feature Playback Zoom Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback 64 ENFeature Playback Special Effects EN65To hear the dubbed sound during playback 66 ENAudio Dubbing Indication appears Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound EffectsEN67 68 EN Insert EditingEN69 SET REMOTE/VCR Code70 EN Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connectorConnect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector Make ConnectionsEN71 Select Scenes72 EN Automatic Editing to VCREN73 Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingFor More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingUsing USB cable Using USB cableUsing DV cable Using DV cableConnection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector EN7576 EN ReferencesIndicator appears showing the remaining time When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,Tape remaining indicator does not appear during interface Details78 EN Corrective ActionEN79 CinemaTroubleshooting 80 ENEN81 VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is 82 ENEN83 Push Here 84 ENAfter Use Video Output Connector Multi ConnectorConnect the editing cable when performing pg , 5886 EN EN87 Enindex Indications EN89 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. PlaybackEN91 Card Switch is set to Memory pgVIDEO/MEMORY Sound is pressed during video recordingTo avoid hazards To prevent damage and prolong service lifeEN93 During use94 EN Serious malfunctioning EN95About moisture condensation 96 EN TermsSound Mode pg , 44 EN97For other memory cards, see pg 98 ENStandard EN99 GR-DVP3