Master Page: Cover1 GR-DV700PAL_01Cover.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 24, 2003 4:55 PM ENGLISH AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 9 GETTING STARTED 10 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 23 ADVANCED FEATURES 31 REFERENCES 64 TERMS 82 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DV700 GR-DV600 GR-DV500 GR-DV400 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www.jvc-victor.co.
Master Page: Left-Safety-Dummy GR-DV700PAL.book Page 2 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 2 EN 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.
Master Page: Right-Safety GR-DV700PAL.book Page 3 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN 3 CAUTIONS: ● This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. ● Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter.
Master Page: Left-Safety GR-DV700PAL.book Page 4 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 4 EN 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.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL_03Acce.fm Page 5 Wednesday, February 26, 2003 9:13 AM EN 5 Provided Accessories ● AC Adapter ● Power Cord AP-V13E or AP-V11E ● USB Cable ● Cable Adapter ● Battery Pack BN-V408U-B ● Editing Cable ● Remote Control Unit ● Memory Card 8 MB ● Lens Cap RM-V717U (Already inserted in the (墌 pg. 7 for camcorder) attachment) ● AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) ● Shoulder Strap (墌 pg. 7 for attachment) ● Audio/Video Cable (ø3.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL_03Acce.fm Page 6 Wednesday, February 26, 2003 9:13 AM 6 EN How To Use The Audio Cable When using optional headphones or external microphone, connect to the provided Audio cable (with a core filter attached), then connect the Audio cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. How To Attach The Core Filter (for optional S-Video cable) Attach the core filter to an optional S-Video cable. The core filter reduces interference.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL_03Acce.fm Page 7 Wednesday, February 26, 2003 9:13 AM EN 7 How To Attach The Strap How To Attach The Lens Cap 1 Following the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelet a. To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. 2 3 Fold it back and thread it through the buckle b. 4 Confirm the strap is not twisted.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV700PAL.book Page 8 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 8 EN AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED CONTENTS 9 10 Power .......................................................................10 Grip Adjustment .......................................................12 Viewfinder Adjustment .............................................12 Tripod Mounting ......................................................12 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................................
Master Page: Right-start GR-DV700PAL.book Page 9 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM Automatic Demonstration Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). MENU Wheel 9 䡲 Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and no cassette is in the camcorder. 䡲 Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily.
Master Page: Left-start GR-DV700PAL_05Start-Video.fm Page 10 Wednesday, February 26, 2003 9:15 AM 10 EN Power This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. Battery pack Charging time BN-V408U Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. BN-V416U (optional) Approx. 3 hr. BN-V428U (optional) Approx. 5 hr. Charging The Battery Pack GETTING STARTED Power Switch Lock Button BATT.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 11 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN INFORMATION: The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/ Charger: VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AAV15EG or AA-V15EK AC Power Adapter/Charger VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AAV80EG or AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger Read the kit’s instruction manual before using.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV700PAL.book Page 12 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 12 EN ● Some tripods are not equipped with studs. Grip Adjustment 1 2 Adjust the velcro strip. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 13 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Set the Power Switch to “M” or “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “n”, and press it. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “BRIGHT”, and press it.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV700PAL.book Page 14 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 14 EN Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback. (墌 pg. 31, 40) MENU Wheel Power/Charge Lamp Lock Button Power Switch 1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 15 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN Approximate recording time Tape The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. ● Do not touch internal components. 2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV700PAL.book Page 16 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 16 EN Loading A Memory Card /Unloading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase. Card Cover (MEMORY CARD) Memory card Label Clipped edge 1 2 3 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 4 Close the card cover. Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its clipped edge first. To unload a memory card, push it once.
Master Page: Right-start GR-DV700PAL.book Page 17 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM VIDEO RECORDING EN NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power (墌 pg. 10) ● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 15) 1 2 Remove the lens cap. 3 4 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. Power/Charge Lamp Power Zoom Lever Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Tally Lamp (Lights while recording is in progress.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL.book Page 18 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 18 EN VIDEO RECORDING (cont.) Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display. “– h – – m” means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time. When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts blinking.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 19 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN 19 Time Code Recording From The Middle Of A Tape During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV700PAL.book Page 20 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 20 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK ● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV. (墌 pg. 22) ● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camcorder body. ● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications: • When power is supplied from a battery: the “ ” battery indicator is displayed. (墌 pg.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 21 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9. ● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release the button, normal playback resumes. ● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV700PAL.book Page 22 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 22 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.) Connections To A TV Or VCR 1 2 Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. If using a VCR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4.
Master Page: Right-start GR-DV700PAL.book Page 23 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) Snapshot mode with no frame You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card. There is the sound of a shutter closing. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power (墌 pg. 10) ● Loading A Memory Card (墌 pg.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV700PAL.book Page 24 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 24 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 25 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN Playback Of Video Clips Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16) 4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. ● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE) which has been played back at the last time is displayed. 5 6 7 8 9 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL.book Page 26 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 26 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) Index Playback Of Files Information Screen FOL DER F I LE DA T E S I ZE QUA L I T Y P RO T E C T You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want. 1 2 For Index Playback of image files, perform 1 – 6 in “Normal Playback Of Images” (墌 pg. 24).
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 27 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN 27 To protect the currently displayed file Protecting Files 9 The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CURRENT”, and press it. The PROTECT screen appears. 10 MENU Wheel PROTECT ME NU CURRENT PROT . AL L CANC . AL L RETURN Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file. 11 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, and press it.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL.book Page 28 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 28 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card 9 To delete the currently displayed file 9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CANC.ALL”, and press it. The PROTECT screen appears. 10 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, and press it. ● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”. 10 11 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, and press it. ● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 29 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN Resetting The File Name Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16) 4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. ● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE) which has been played back at the last time is displayed. 5 If the title image playback (TITLE, 墌 pg. 25) screen appears, press SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL.book Page 30 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 30 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints 1 Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)” (墌 pg. 29). 2 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CURRENT”, and press it. The DPOF screen appears. DPOF SHEETS 3 Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file. 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the number indication (00), and press it.
Master Page: Right-start GR-DV700PAL.book Page 31 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, onscreen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. (墌 pg. 32 – 40) 31 EN Menus without Sub Menus — v WIPE/FADER, r PROGRAM AE, p EXPOSURE, u W. BALANCE 1) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired parameter.
Master Page: Left-Heading0X2 GR-DV700PAL.book Page 32 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 32 EN RECORDING MENUS MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) 4) Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen returns. ● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus. 5) Press the MENU Wheel in again. The Menu Screen closes. W I PE / F AD E R FADE R –WH I T E FADE R – B LAC K FADE R – B .
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 33 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN WIPE – DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene. WIPE – SCROLL: The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL.book Page 34 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 34 EN RECORDING MENUS (cont.) Sound mode Exposure Control EXPOSURE (Factory-preset: AUTO) For details, refer to “Exposure Control” (墌 pg. 44). AUTO : Returns to automatic exposure control. MANUAL : Makes the exposure control indicator appear. White Balance Adjustment W. BALANCE (Factory-preset: AUTO) For details, refer to “White Balance Adjustment” (墌 pg. 45). AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 35 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN GAIN UP (Factory-preset: AGC) OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. AGC: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright. AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or natural.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL_07Advanced.fm Page 36 Friday, July 25, 2003 9:38 AM 36 EN Maximum telephoto setting Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1 m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. TELE MACRO (Factory-preset: OFF) OFF: Disables the function. ON: When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 37 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN Title impose For details, refer to “Title Impose” (墌 pg. 49). TITLE W/ (Factory-preset: BACKGRND) BACKGRND: Superimposes the title/frame over images. IMAGE: Superimposes the title/frame with its white background. Priority setting When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which one to use. PRIORITY (Factory-preset: LCD) LCD: Allows you to use the LCD monitor.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL.book Page 38 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 38 EN RECORDING MENUS (cont.) DSC Menu Image Size/Picture Quality MultiMediaCard 8 MB** 8 MB* 640 x 480/ FINE 49 55 105 215 640 x 480/ STANDARD 165 190 320 645 The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE ( ) and STANDARD ( ) (in order of quality).
Master Page: Right-Heading0 GR-DV700PAL.book Page 39 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM PLAYBACK MENUS VIDEO 39 Synchro adjustment For details, refer to “For More Accurate Editing” (墌 pg. 61). SYNCHRO (Factory-preset: ±0.0) Playback sound Recording mode During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL.book Page 40 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 40 EN PLAYBACK MENUS (cont.) NOTE: The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided). (墌 pg. 22, 50, 59) System Menu SYSTEM Each setting is linked with “s”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (墌 pg. 31) The parameters are the same as in the description on page 36.
Master Page: Right-Heading0 GR-DV700PAL.book Page 41 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN Snapshot (For Video Recording) SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. 1 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. 4 Set “SNAP MODE” to the desired mode. (墌 pg. 31, 34) 5 Press SNAPSHOT.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL.book Page 42 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 42 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second) ● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC SELECT” is set to “ / ”. (墌 pg. 38) SNAPSHOT Button NOTE: If “BEEP” and “TALLY” are set to “OFF” (墌 pg. 36), the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not light.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL_07Advanced.fm Page 43 Friday, July 25, 2003 4:38 PM EN Auto Focus Focus detection zone Manual Focus NOTE: If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have performed “Viewfinder Adjustment” (墌 pg. 12). 1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator appears. 3 To focus on a further subject, rotate the MENU Wheel clockwise. The “ ” indicator appears and blinks.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL_07Advanced.fm Page 44 Saturday, February 22, 2003 3:00 PM 44 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) Iris Lock MENU Wheel Lock Button Power Switch Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations: ● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. ● When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. ● When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 45 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN Backlight Compensation White Balance Adjustment The white balance that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colour s will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour /tint reproduction.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL_07Advanced.fm Page 46 Saturday, February 22, 2003 2:48 PM 46 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) point where the loaded memory card is recognised is captured. NAVIGATION Function The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL_07Advanced.fm Page 47 Saturday, February 22, 2003 2:48 PM 47 To add thumbnail images during video playback NOTE: Once images are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check images before deleting. 1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in “To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search)”. 2 3 Press 4/9 to start video playback.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL.book Page 48 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 48 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) E-Mail Clip Recording You can make video clips in 160 x 120 pixels from real-time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via E-Mail. To make video clips from real-time camera image 1 2 3 Power Switch Stop (8) Button Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 49 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN 7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start E-Mail Clip Recording. 8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop E-Mail Clip Recording. ● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip RecordStandby mode. 9 49 Title Impose A selection of titles/frames stored in the provided memory card can be superimposed.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV700PAL_07Advanced.fm Page 50 Wednesday, February 26, 2003 5:31 PM 50 EN DUBBING Dubbing To Or From A VCR NOTE: Dubbing from a VCR is possible with GR-DV700/ 500 only. Connector Cover*** Connector Cover*** To S 4 5 6 7 Turn on the VCR’s power. 8 Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of the source tape. 9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the VCR’s Record mode. Insert the source cassette in the camcorder.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 51 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN 51 7) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. The indication stops rotating. 1 2 Make sure all units are turned off. NOTES: ● After dubbing, set “S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF”. ● Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure. ● It is also possible to dub from another camcorder. 3 Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL.book Page 52 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 52 EN DUBBING (cont.) Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV OUT Connector (Digital Dubbing) (GR-DV700/500 only) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from another video unit equipped with a DV connector onto the camcorder. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. 1 2 Make sure all units are turned off. 3 Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 53 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. MENU Wheel SNAPSHOT Button Power Switch Lock Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Play/Pause Button (4/9) 1 2 3 4 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 15) 5 6 7 Set “ 8 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT. ● The ” ” indication appears during dubbing. ● The selected image is stored in the memory card. Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV700PAL.book Page 54 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 54 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. (墌 pg. 55) Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size batteries. Refer to “General Battery Precautions” (墌 pg. 70).
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 55 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN Zoom Buttons SHIFT Left or SLOW Rewind Button Right or SLOW Forward Button Up Button Down Button PLAY PAUSE STOP Slow-Motion Playback Allows slow-speed search in either direction during video playback. During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds. ● After approx. 5 minutes (approx. 20 seconds with an 80-minute cassete) in Slow Rewind or approx.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL.book Page 56 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 56 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Playback Special Effects Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image. The effects that can be used during playback are CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA and STROBE. The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording. (墌 pg. 33) Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. (墌 pg.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL_07Advanced.fm Page 57 Wednesday, February 26, 2003 9:16 AM EN ● If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TV’s volume. ● If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in midrecording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where 16-bit recording began.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL.book Page 58 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 58 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see “VCR CODE LIST”), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 59 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN 1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector… …Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector… …Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector. C A VCR other than above… …Connect the editing cable to the remote control’s PAUSE IN connector. 2 3 4 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL.book Page 60 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 60 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Select Scenes FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT PLAY PAUSE R.A.EDIT ON/OFF CANCEL VCR REC STBY 6 7 Press PLAY (U) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control. The Random Assemble Selected parameter Editing Menu appears. MODE IN OUT If using a Wipe/Fader at 1–– –– : –– ~ 2 ~ the beginning of the ~ 3 ~ scene, press FADE/WIPE 45 ~ 6 ~ on the remote control.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 61 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN 16 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR. To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control. NOTES: ● Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV700PAL.book Page 62 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 62 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connection To A Personal Computer [A] Using USB cable To USB connector USB cable (provided) PC To USB OR [B] Using DV cable DV cable (optional) Core filter To DV IN/OUT (GR-DV700/500) or DV OUT (GR-DV600/400) [A] Using USB cable It is possible to do the following things: ● Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC. ● Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to a PC.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 63 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection. To USB USB cable (provided) To USB connector USB-equipped PC 1 Make sure all necessary software (provided) are installed in your PC and all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the USB cable. 3 4 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Master Page: Left-start GR-DV700PAL.book Page 64 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 64 EN REFERENCES ITEMS DETAILS NOTES V Power (墌 pg. 10) ● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. ● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. ● Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.
Master Page: Right-Heading0 GR-DV700PAL.book Page 65 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM TROUBLESHOOTING EN 65 If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL.book Page 66 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 66 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) 7. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink. 7. • Re-read the sections covering 7. • Certain Wipe/Fader effects, Wipe/Fader effects, Program certain modes of Program AE AE with special effects and with special effects, “DIS” “DIS”. (墌 pg. 31 – 33, 35) and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. 8. Digital Zoom does not work. 8.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 67 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN 67 Advanced features POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 13. • Set Focus to the Auto mode. 13. • Focus is set to the Manual (墌 pg. 43) mode. • Clean the lens and check the • The recording was done in a focus again. (墌 pg. 73) dark place, or the contrast was low. • The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. 14. In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed. 14. • The 5-Second mode is set to 14.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL.book Page 68 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 68 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) Other problems SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 24. • To protect the battery, it is 24. The power/charge lamp on the 24. • The temperature of the recommended to charge it in camcorder does not light when battery is extremely high/low. places with a temperature of the charging is attempted. • Charging is difficult in places 10°C to 35°C. (墌 pg.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 69 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN 69 33. 33. Coloured bright spots appear 33. • The LCD monitor and the all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder are made with viewfinder. high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %) — 34.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV700PAL.book Page 70 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 70 EN General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly, the batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones. Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, the batteries can leak or explode. 1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 54. 2.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 71 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use… ... make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark. ... make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting. 2. While the memory card is being accessed (during recording, playback, deletion, initialisation, etc.)… ... never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder. 3.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL.book Page 72 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 72 EN 5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems: • No picture during playback. • Blocks of noise appear during playback. • During recording or playback, the Head Clog Warning indicator “ ” appears. • Recording cannot be performed properly. In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result.
Master Page: Right-Heading0 GR-DV700PAL.book Page 73 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM USER MAINTENANCE EN After Use 1 2 73 Cleaning The Camcorder Turn off the camcorder. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette. 3 Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder. ● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically.
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Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 75 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN For Connectors S S-Video input (GR-DV700/500 only) S-Video output AV Video input (GR-DV700/500 only) Video output Audio input (GR-DV700/500 only) Audio output EDIT Headphone output DV Input/output (GR-DV700/500 only) Output (GR-DV600/400 only) USB : : 75 Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue : Y: 0.8 V to 1.
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Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL_09Spec.fm Page 77 Wednesday, February 26, 2003 9:17 AM EN a •Menu Wheel [MENU] ........................ 墌 pg. 31 •Speaker/Headphone Volume Control [VOLUME +, –] ................................. 墌 pg. 20 b Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]....... 墌 pg. 23, 41 c Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................... 墌 pg. 18 d •Focus Adjustment Button [FOCUS] ... 墌 pg. 43 •Blank Search Button [BLANK SEARCH] ............................. 墌 pg. 21 e Dioptre Adjustment Control ................
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV700PAL_09Spec.fm Page 78 Saturday, February 22, 2003 2:17 PM 78 EN INDEX Indications Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only c d 1h40m REC e f SOUND 12 b i t 15:55 r a Navigation Indicator (墌 pg. 46) (Appears when “NAVIGATION” is set to other than “MANUAL”.) b Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌 pg. 32) c Tape Running Indicator (墌 pg. 17) (Rotates while tape is running.) d Selected Wide Mode Indicator (墌 pg.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 79 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN c d e f g h i j k l m n o f g h i j LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback 1 2 34 5 4 a b c d MIC VO L UME 1 0 . 11 .
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV700PAL.book Page 80 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM 80 EN INDEX Indications (cont.) Warning Indications Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is loaded. (墌 pg.
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 81 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN Indications 81 Function MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card’s memory is full and shooting is not possible. COPYING FAILED ● Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder. ● Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card (as digital stills or video clips): – when no memory card is loaded. – when the memory card’s memory is full.
Master Page: Left GR-DV700PAL_11IX.fm Page 82 Wednesday, February 26, 2003 9:18 AM 82 EN TERMS TERMS A G AC Adapter ...................................................10, 11 Animation ...........................................................35 Audio Dubbing ...................................................56 Auto Focus ..........................................................43 Auto Playback Of Images ....................................24 Auto Shut Off ...........................................
Master Page: Right GR-DV700PAL.book Page 83 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN 83 P T Picture Quality (QUALITY) ..................................38 Playback sound (SOUND MODE, 12bit MODE) ...........................39 Playback Special Effects ......................................56 Playback Zoom ...................................................55 Power Switch Position .........................................13 Priority Setting (PRIORITY) ..................................
Master Page: Cover4 GR-DV700PAL.book Page 84 Friday, February 21, 2003 4:04 PM EN GR-DV700 GR-DV600 GR-DV500 GR-DV400 COPYRIGHT© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
