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Master Page: Left-Safety GR-DVP7-5EG_02-08.fm Page 2 Thursday, February 28, 2002 5:24 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. ● Basic and advanced featu
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Master Page: Right-Safety GR-DVP7-5EG_02-08.book Page 3 Thursday, February 28, 2002 11:39 AM 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-V107U/V114U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-volt
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Master Page: Left-Safety GR-DVP7-5EG_02-08.fm Page 4 Thursday, February 28, 2002 3:43 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. Carrying
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Master Page: Right-Safety GR-DVP7-5EG_02-08.book Page 5 Thursday, February 28, 2002 11:39 AM EN 5 Provided Accessories ● AC Power Adapter/ ● Battery Pack ● DC Cord Charger BN-V107U AA-V100EG or AA-V100EK ● Remote Control ● Cable Adapter ● CD-ROM ● AAA (R03) Battery Unit x 2 (for remote RM-V717U control unit) ● USB Cable ● S/AV/Editing Cable ● Editing Extension Cable ● Memory Card 8 MB ● Strap ● Grip Belt (Already inserted in the ( pg. 7 for ( pg. 6 for attachment) camcorder) attachment)
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Master Page: Left GR-DVP7-5EG_02-08.book Page 6 Thursday, February 28, 2002 11:39 AM 6 EN 4) Connect the strap g and h and thread the strap How To Attach The Grip Belt h through the buckle, then adjust the grip. 1) Remove the pad and separate the two straps. ( pg. 12) 2) Thread one end of the strap g through the eyelet, then pass the other end through the loop. g h 3) Repeat the same procedure to attach the strap h to the other eyelet. 5) Attach the pad. GR-DVP7-5EG_02-08.fmPage 6
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Master Page: Right GR-DVP7-5EG_02-08.book Page 7 Thursday, February 28, 2002 11:39 AM EN 7 3) Adjust the length with the adjuster. How To Attach The Strap 1) Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet, then pass the other end through the loop. 2) Attach the screw to the tripod mounting socket. To tighten the screw firmly, use a coin, etc. NOTES: ● You can use the strap as a shoulder strap by adjusting the length with the adjuster. ● Because the screw may cause damage to the camcorder,
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Master Page: Left GR-DVP7-5EG_02-08.book Page 8 Thursday, February 28, 2002 11:39 AM 8 EN Automatic Demonstration Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MENU Button MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). SET/SELECT Button Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no +, – Button operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and no cassette is in the camcorder. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If
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Master Page: Right-SecCover GR-DVP7-5EG_02-08.book Page 9 Thursday, February 28, 2002 11:39 AM EN 9 GETTING STARTED CONTENTS Power ..................................................................................................10 Grip Adjustment .....................................................................................12 Viewfinder Adjustment ...........................................................................12 Tripod Mounting .............................................
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Master Page: Left GR-DVP7-5EG_02-08.book Page 10 Thursday, February 28, 2002 11:39 AM 10 EN GETTING STARTED ● If the battery operation time remains extremely Power short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets Please purchase a new one. you choose the most appropriate source of power. ● For other notes, pg. 81. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. About Batteries Cha
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Master Page: Right GR-DVP7-5EG_09-17.fm Page 11 Friday, March 1, 2002 9:51 AM EN 11 INFORMATION: Using The Battery Pack The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/ Charger: A VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA- V15EG or AA-V15EK AC Power Adapter/Charger Notches VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA- V80EG or AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger Read the kit’s instruction manual before using. B Also, by using the optional JVC VC-V
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Master Page: Left GR-DVP7-5EG_02-08.book Page 12 Thursday, February 28, 2002 11:39 AM 12 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Loosen the belt. 1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp switch. the grip. 2 Pull out the viewfinder fully. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, 3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment C
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Master Page: Right GR-DVP7-5EG_02-08.book Page 13 Thursday, February 28, 2002 11:39 AM EN 13 Tripod Mounting LCD Monitor And Viewfinder Align the screw on the tripod with the camcorder’s While using the LCD monitor: mounting socket. Then tighten the screw. Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Open ● Some tripods are not equipped with studs. the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270º (90º downward, 180º upward). While using the viewfinder: Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locke
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Master Page: Left GR-DVP7-5EG_02-08.book Page 14 Thursday, February 28, 2002 11:39 AM 14 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position Operation Mode VIDEO: To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to Allows you to record on a tape or play back a any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ / ” down the Lock Button located on the switch. ( pg. 49), still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch POWER
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Master Page: Right GR-DVP7-5EG_02-08.book Page 15 Thursday, February 28, 2002 11:39 AM EN 15 5 Press + or – to select “CLOCK ADJ.”, and press Date/Time Settings SET/SELECT. The parameter for “Day” is highlighted. The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, 6 Press + or – to input the day, and press SET/ but its display can be turned on or off during SELECT. Repeat to input the month, year, hour playback. ( pg. 38, 48) and minute. MENU Button SET/SELECT Button +, – Button CLOCK
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Master Page: Left GR-DVP7-5EG_02-08.book Page 16 Thursday, February 28, 2002 11:39 AM 16 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) To protect valuable recordings… Loading A Cassette Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape from being recorded over. To record on this tape, /Unloading A Cassette slide the tab back to “REC” before loading it. The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or Approximate recording time eject a cassette. Recordin
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Master Page: Right GR-DVP7-5EG_09-17.fm Page 17 Thursday, February 28, 2002 3:44 PM EN 17 To protect valuable files (available only for SD Loading A Memory Card Memory Card)… /Unloading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the Write/erase protection camcorder at the time of purchase. tab Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of “LOCK”. This prevents the memory card from being recorded over. To record on this memory
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Master Page: Left-SecCover GR-DVP7-5EG_02-08.book Page 18 Thursday, February 28, 2002 11:39 AM 18 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS VIDEO RECORDING ..................................................................................... 19 Basic Recording ....................................................................................... 19 Tape Remaining Time ............................................................................... 19 Zooming .....................................
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Master Page: Right-Heading0 GR-DVP7-5EG_02-08.book Page 19 Thursday, February 28, 2002 11:39 AM VIDEO RECORDING EN 19 6 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Basic Recording Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed Tape Remaining Time below: ● Power ( pg. 10) Approximate tape remaining time appears on the ● Loading A Cassette ( pg. 16) display. “– – min” means the camcorder is calculating the remai
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Master Page: Left GR-DVP7-5EG_02-08.book Page 20 Thursday, February 28, 2002 11:39 AM 20 EN VIDEO RECORDING (cont.) ● Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/ Zooming MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”. Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous ● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the change in image magnification. subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Ring is set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in Zoom In MANUAL Menu on page 46. Turn the Power Zoom (SHUT
