JVC GR-DV1800 manual

LYT0736-001A Printed in Japan 0101FOV * UN * SN EN EN DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA G R-D V2000 G R-D V1800 G R-D V2000 G R-D V1800 INSTRUCTIONS Please visit our Homepage on the W orld W ide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www .jvc-victor .co.jp/english/index-e.html ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION 5 GETTING ST ARTED 6[...]

2 EN This camcorder is designed to be used with P AL-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, the provided multi-voltage AC Power[...]

EN 3  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 [...]

4 EN PROVIDED ACCESSORIES The provided lens hood helps block out glare when shooting under bright sunlight, the same way professional photographers do. Align the lens hood with the camcorder ’ s lens and screw it in clockwise. Threading How T o Attach The Lens Hood • Remote Control Unit RM-V716U • CD-ROM The CD ROM contains the following 5 so[...]

EN 5 AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “ DEMO MODE ” is set to “ ON ” (factory-preset).  A vailable when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder .  Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily . If no operation is perfor[...]

6 EN GETTING ST ARTED 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. CHARGING THE BA TTERY P ACK 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder ’ s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger . Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger ’ s power cor[...]

EN 7 1 2 T o DC Input connector To A C outlet AC Power Adapter/ Charger DC cord A TTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder ’ s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. USING THE BA TTERY P ACK 1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward, push the battery pack slightly a[...]

8 EN 3 PAUSE 2 1 Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the V elcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever . Refasten the V elcro strip. Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing dow[...]

EN 9 F. W HI T E F A D E R /WI P E AM A E PR O G R A CA MER L MA N U A M SYSTE DSC END AY DIS P L C AN E W. BA L 12 . .0 1 25 17 30 : RE N E ON S C LC D / TV UTO A IM E T DA T E / T I ME COD E CLO CK AD J . – – – F F O N RE TUR CLO CK AD J . 12 . .0 1 25 17 30 : Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its [...]

10 EN Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 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 ” [...]

EN 11 Memory card Card Cover Loading A Memory Card The provided MultiMediaCard is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder . 1 Make sure the camcorder ’ s power is off. 2 Open the card cover ( MEMORY CARD ). 3 Insert the memory card clipped edge first. • Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. 4 T o c[...]

12 EN UXG A P L A Y O F F Operation Mode Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and Shooting Mode Switch. When the Power Switch is set to “ ” , “ ” appears. When set to “ ” or “ ” , there is no indication. T o turn on the camcorder , first set the Power Switch to any operation mode [...]

EN 13 REC M ODE – SP LP Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully . The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 Press the MENU wheel. The Me[...]

14 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) TY QUA L I UXG A FI N E AU TO GA X SIZ E – – – N RE TUR Display Menu Screen MENU Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Power Lamp Picture Mode Setting The Picture mode can be selected to best match your needs. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, and open the LCD [...]

EN 15 NOTES: ● If the Shooting Mode Switch is set to “ XGA/VGA ” or “ UXGA ” during video recording, the camcorder stops video recording. ● The camcorder automatically zooms out to less than 2X when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to “ UXGA ” . ● With images shot in the UXGA mode . . . — the shutter speed is applicable only up t[...]

16 EN 180 ° 90 ° 25 min 90 min 89 min 3 min 2 min 1 min 0 min min BR I GH T RECORDING Basic Recording For Video Power lamp T ally lamp (lights while recording is in progress) Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button T ape remaining time indicator (Approximate) (Now calculating) (Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking) Display MENU Wheel T o Adjust The Bri[...]

EN 17 Self-Recording JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270 ° (90 ° downward, 180 ° upward). INTERF ACE SHOOTING The person you shoot can view himself/herself in t[...]

18 EN SNAP M ODE – FULL MU L T I – 4 MU L T I – 9 NEGA POS I PIN – UP FRA M E * There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. √ When “ FULL ” , “ FRAME ” , “ PIN-UP ” or “ NEGA POSI ” is selected, snapshot recording will always be performed with higher quality (  pg. 22) even if “ CAMERA MODE ” is set to “ VIDEO[...]

EN 19 UXG A F I NE 10 / 24 RECORDING Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) Basic Shooting (Snapshot) Y ou can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power (  pg. 6) ● Grip Adjustment (  pg. 8) ?[...]

20 EN 10 x W T 1 x W T 10 x W T 20 x W T 40 x W T RECORDING Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. Zoom in (T : T elephoto) Zoom out (W: W ide angle) Power Zoom Lever Zoom display FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERA TION: Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “[...]

EN 21 NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A T ape Time Code 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 en[...]

22 EN Progressive Mode Recording This mode lets you record moving images (successive jitter -free still images) onto a tape. Images can then played back jitter -free, with superior quality . High-resolution still images can also be processed on a personal computer or can be printed out (  pg. 55). 1 Set the Shooting Mode Switch to “ VIDEO ” [...]

EN 23 Description of Progressive Scan CCD Progressive Scan is a special image sensing method which, unlike conventional interlace scanning, is able to pick up all the lines of picture information in one Scan. Since the Progressive Scan CCD is capable of outputting 50 full Frames* per second — twice the amount of conventional systems — it is abl[...]

24 EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Dual Shooting Lets you record images on a tape and store still images in a memory card simultaneously . In other words, it is possible to store still images in the memory card without interrupting image recording on the tape. 1 Set the Shooting Mode Switch to “ VIDEO ” , then set th[...]

EN 25 While focusing on a nearer subject While focusing on a further subject FEA TURE: Auto Focus PURPOSE: The camcorder ’ s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity . However , correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use [...]

26 EN F. W HI T E FADER / W I PE AM A E PR O GR A CA MER L M ANUA M S YSTE DSC END AY DIS P L C AN E W. BA L RE N E ON S C LC D / TV N O IM E T DA T E / T I ME COD E CLO CK AD J . – – – F F O 12 . .0 1 5 2 17 30 : N RE TUR TY QUA L I UXG A FI N E AU TO GA X SIZ E – – – N RE TUR MO D E SNAP OD E REC M SP I 12 BT MO D E SOUND ZO O M UP GA[...]

EN 27 Menu Screen Explanations Refer to “ Fade/W ipe Effects ” (  pg. 32, 33). Refer to “ Programme AE W ith Special Effects ” (  pg. 34, 35). Refer to “ White Balance Adjustment ” and “ Manual White Balance Operation ” (  pg. 37). Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your pre-ference (  pg.[...]

28 EN : Factory-preset Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) WIDE MODE Refer to “ Self-T imer ” (  pg. 30). Refer to “ 5-Second Recording ” (  pg. 31). Allows you to record a few frames only . By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots, you can record the su[...]

EN 29 : Factory-preset BEEP Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and en d of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect (  pg. 18, 19). Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates th[...]

30 EN SEL F – TI M E R – ON OF F Self-Timer Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way , adding the final touch to a memorable picture. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully[...]

EN 31 5 S – 5 S OF F A N IM. 5-Second Recording Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for video recording. 1 Set the Shooting Mode Switch to “ VIDEO ” , then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the vie[...]

32 EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. Y ou can also vary transitions from scene to scene. IMPORT ANT: Some Fade/W ipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with specia[...]

EN 33 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white. Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner , or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black scre[...]

34 EN IC F I L M CLASS SEP I A GH T T W ILI ON E M ONO T SN O W S SP O RT G IH T SP OT L E S T ROB 1 SL O W 2 SL O W ER SHUT T 1/120 RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Programme AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder fully or [...]

EN 35 SHUTTER 1/50 – The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower . 1/120 – The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced. This setting allows fast-moving images[...]

36 EN 3 RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment 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 o[...]

EN 37 White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically . However , more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more profe[...]

38 EN PLA YBACK Basic Playback For Video Power Switch Rewind Button ( 2 ) Fast-Forward Button ( 3 ) Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Stop Button ( 5 ) 1 Load a tape (  pg. 10). 2 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. T o start playback, press 4 / 6 . • T o stop playback, press 5 . • Press 2 to [...]

EN 39 PLA YBACK Advanced Features For Video MD OE SOUND MD OE 12 BI T RO SYN CH OD E REC M IN U T S/A V P COP Y STE RE O – SOUND 1 SP OF F OF F – – – – – N RE TUR O.O Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp (  pg. 69, 70). 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the[...]

40 EN PLA YBACK Advanced Features For Video (cont.) 12 B I T / SOUND 1 SP 4 6 2 5.1 1 2 7 . : 0 3 1 0 1 2:3 4:2 4 Playback Sound During video 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. According to the menu access explanation [...]

EN 41 B L ANK S EARCH 4 4 Power Switch BLANK SEARCH Button Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption (  pg. 21). 1 Load a tape (  pg. 10) and set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Press BLANK SEARCH . •“ BLANK [...]

42 EN 10 / 24 1 2 0 5 0 . – 1 0 2 0 . 1 0 0 1 11 / 24 1 2 0 5 0 . – 1 0 2 0 . 1 0 1 1 12 / 24 1 2 0 5 0 . – 1 0 2 0 . 1 0 2 1 13 / 24 1 2 0 5 0 . – 1 0 2 0 . 1 0 3 1 Power Switch Lock Button Normal Playback Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. Y ou can view the stored [...]

EN 43 001 F 002 S 003 S 005 F 004 F EXIT 1 00-DVC00003 VGA 006 F IMAGE Index number Selected image Picture quality Protect icon Playback Screen Index Screen The images you shot can be displayed together with their index information. Convenient for checking images shot beforehand, the Index Screen also shows the Picture quality , directory and file [...]

44 EN 001 F 002 S 003 S 005 F 004 F 006 F EXIT PROTECT 001 F 002 S 003 S 005 F 004 F 006 F EXIT PROTECT M S YSTE AY DIS P L Y MEM OR VID E O CT PR OT E DL . . E IM A G E D L E FR A M E DPOF AT FOR M END Display Power Switch MENU Wheel Lock Button If Protection is removed PROTECT Index Screen Normal playback Padlock mark Normal playback Protecting I[...]

EN 45 001 F 002 S 003 S 005 F 004 F 006 F DELETE EXIT SE ECT L EXE CU T E – CA NCE L DL . E IM A G E MENU Wheel Display DELETE Index Screen CAUTION: Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger , as the memory card may b[...]

46 EN PLA YBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.) EXIT 001 002 003 005 004 006 EXIT FRAME 3 FRAME Superimposing A Print Frame A selection of print frames are stored in the camcorder . A frame can be superimposed over a still image. 1 Play back an image stored in the memory card. 2 Press PRINT FRAME . The Print Frame Index Screen appears. 3 Rotat[...]

EN 47 FO M AT R FO M AT R EX S T I NG I ERASE DA T A ? AL L EXE C U TE – C ANC E L DL E IM A G E CT PROTE DL . . E FR A M E DPOF AT FO R M N RE TUR C ANC E L EXE C U TE MENU Wheel Lock Button Power Switch Display Initialising A Memory Card Y ou can initialise a memory card anytime. After initialising, all images and data stored in the memory card[...]

48 EN SE ECT L E X E CU T E – CANCE L DL . E FR A M E 013 F 014 F 015 F 017 F 016 F 018 F DELETE EXIT Print Frame Deletion A print frame created on a PC can be transferred to a memory card using the provided software. Print frames that have been transferred to a memory card can be deleted when they are no longer needed. There are 2 ways of deleti[...]

EN 49 SE ECT L AL L – CANCE L DL . E FR A M E AL L EXEC UTE – C A NC EL DL . E FR A M E TO DELETE ALL PRINT FRAMES 1 Perform steps 1 through 5 on pag. 48. 2 Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ALL ” and press it. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ EXECUTE ” and press it. All the print frames are [...]

50 EN – DP OF AL L SEL ECT RES E T AL L – EXEC UTE CANCE L DPOF Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing, which records information about the still images you wish to print (such as the number of prints [...]

EN 51 019 00 00 00 00 03 00 020 021 023 022 EXIT 100-DVC00021 VGA 024 DPOF SE ECT L – EXEC UTE CANCE L DPOF TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS 1 Perform steps 1 through 5 on pg. 50. 2 Rotate the MENU wheel to selsect “ SELECT ” and press it. Selection is complete. The DPOF Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to move the [...]

52 EN CONNECTIONS Basic Connections * When connecting the cables, open this cover . ** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only . If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector Use the provided Cable Adapter . S-V ideo cable (provided) “ Y/C ” / “ CVBS ” V ideo Out Select Switch Cable Adapter NOTE: Set the video out select swit[...]

EN 53 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration (  pg. 52). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR ’ s instruction manual. 4 T urn on the camcorder , the VCR and the TV . 5 Set the VCR to its AU[...]

54 EN CONNECTIONS Advanced Connections Connection T o A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC via DV or USB connection as shown in the illustration. 1 Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the illustration. 3 T urn the camcorder ’ s Po[...]

EN 55 Video unit equipped with a DV connector Connection T o A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Connection to the GV -DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector . This function is ca[...]

56 EN DUBBING Dubbing T o A VCR [T o use this camcorder as a player] 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 52 and 53. 2 Set the camcorder ’ s Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the VCR ’ s power , and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camc[...]

EN 57 * Connect when an S-V ideo cable is not used. ** When connecting the cables, open this cover . VCR (Playback deck) Connector cover** TV To AV To S-VIDEO Cable Adapter (not provided) If your VCR has a SCART connector , use a commercially available output cable adapter . S-V ideo cable (provided) Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provi[...]

58 EN PLA Y ( 4 ) STOP ( 5 ) Dubbing T o A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector . Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. [T o use this camcorder as a player] 1 Make su[...]

EN 59 V ideo unit equipped with DV output connector T o DV OUT T o DV IN Power Switch Core filter DV cable (optional) Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) [T o use this camcorder as a recorder: GR-DV2000 only] NOTE: Before the following steps, make sure that “ S/A V INPUT ” is set to “ OFF ” in the Menu S[...]

60 EN SP 4 6 COP Y OF F ON – Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Display Power Switch Lock Button Dubbing Images Recorded On A T ape T o A Memor y Card Images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card . 1 Load a memory card (  pg. 1 1) and cassette (  pg. 10). 2 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button. Open the LCD moni[...]

EN 61 5m 30 ° 30 ° 1 3 2 + – + – 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. Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two “ AAA (R03) ” size batter[...]

62 EN Buttons Infrared beam transmitting window Zoom (T/W) Buttons DISPLA Y Button SHIFT Button SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons Left/Right Buttons REW Button FADE/WIPE Button EFFECT ON/OFF Button EFFECT Button P AUSE IN Connector ST ART/STOP Button MBR SET Button SNAPSHOT Button Up Button INSERT Button Down Button A. DUB Button PLA Y Button FF Button S[...]

EN 63 Press T Normal playback Left or SLOW Rewind Button T o move image, press (Right) while keeping SHIFT held down. P AUSE PLA Y Zoom Buttons SHIFT Right or SLOW Forward Button Up Button Down Button STOP FEA TURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: T o allow slow-speed search in either direction during video playback. OPERA TION: 1) T o change from no[...]

64 EN OF 1 2 3 4 5 F CLASS I C M ON OTO NE SEP I A S T ROBE VID E O ECH O P LAYBAC K T EFFEC FIL M PLA Y EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF PLA YBACK EFFECT Select Menu FEA TURE: Playback Special Effects PURPOSE: T o allow you to add creative effects to the video playback image. OPERA TION: 1) T o start playback, press PLA Y ( 4 ). 2) Point the remote control at[...]

EN 65 VCR CODE LIST MITSUBISHI NEC GRUNDIG HITACHI PANASONIC JVC BLAUPUNKT AKAI FERGUSON A B C VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) SANYO SHARP TOSHIBA SONY THOMSON, TELEFUNKEN, SABA, NORDMENDE SELECO, REX PHILIPS VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) MBR SET SHIFT Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source[...]

66 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) DISPLA Y MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 52 and 53. 1 A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector . . . ... connect the editing cable to the Remote P AUSE connector . A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector . . . ... connect the editing cable to[...]

EN 67 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 –– : –– ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ – – : –– 0 : 00 0 –– TOT AL EC O D E M I T N IO U T MO D E CANCEL R.A.EDIT ON/OFF PLA Y F ADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT SELECT SCENES 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder ’ s remote sensor . Press PLA Y ( 4 ) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/ OFF on the remote control. The Random As[...]

68 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 00 :2 5 ~ 02 : 05 –– 0 7:1 8 ~ 08 : 31 –– –– 0 3 : 33 ~ 05 : 53 13 : 15 15 : : 55 ~ ~ ~ ~ 16 : 29 1 6: 3 0 9:3 9 –– –– –– –– –– –– TO TAL EC O D E M I T N IO U T M O D E 0 9:3 0 ~ P AUSE VCR REC STBY REW STOP R.A.EDIT ON/OFF CANCEL F ADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT[...]

EN 69 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 –– : –– ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ – – : –– 0 : 00 0 –– TOT AL N IO U T MO D E R.A.EDIT ON/OFF EC O D E M I T For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scene[...]

70 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) RO SYN CH O. 1 – ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder ’ s remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear , then press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears. 5 Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ VIDEO ” and press[...]

EN 71 6 e P AUSE STOP A.DUB PLA Y DISPLA Y Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( 墌 pg. 27). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16- bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. ● T o perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the televisio[...]

72 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) P AUSE ST ART/STOP INSERT PLA Y REW STOP 1 2:3 4 6 w Insert Editing Y ou can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTES: ● Before performing the fol[...]

EN 73 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION TROUBLESHOOTING 1. No power is supplied. 2. “ SET DA TE/TIME! ” appears. 3. Recording cannot be performed. 4. There is no picture. 5. Some functions are not available using the MENU wheel. 6. The focus does not adjust automatically . 1. • The power is not connected properly . • The battery is [...]

74 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 7. The cassette will not load properly . 8. The memory card will not load properly . 9. In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed. 10. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 11 . The colour of Snapshot looks strange. 12. The image taken using Snapshot is too dar[...]

EN 75 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 17. The Dissolve function does not work. 18. The Picture W ipe and Dissolve functions do not work. 19. The picture wipe function does not work. 20. Scene transition does not go as expected. 17. • The Sepia, Monotone or Slow Shutter mode of Programme AE with special effects is activated. •“ WIDE [...]

76 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 21. • The Picture W ipe or Dissolve functions are in use. •“ WIDE MODE ” is set to “ SQUEEZE ” or “ PS-WIDE ” in the Menu Screen. • A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in progress. 22. • When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the imag[...]

EN 77 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 30. Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish. 31. The rear of the LCD monitor is hot. 32. The indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear . 33. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink. 34. Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder . 30[...]

78 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 35. During recording, sound cannot be heard. 36. Play , Rewind and Fast- Forward functions do not work. 37. A memory card cannot be played back. 38. The tape is moving, but there is no picture. 39. The LCD monitor image is distorted. 40. Images on the LCD monitor are jittery . 41. For GR-DV2000 owners[...]

EN 79 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 44. An unusual mark appears. 45. An error indication (E01 — E06) appears. 46. The charger indicator on the AC Power Adapter/ Charger does not light. 47. Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor . 48. When the image is printed from the printer , a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen. 49. [...]

80 EN USER MAINTENANCE 1 2 Cassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT Switch PUSH HERE Cassette holder Hatch Cleaning The Camcorder 1 T o clean the exterior , wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. 2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor . W ipe gently w[...]

EN 81 INDEX Jack Box 1 DC Input Connector [DC IN] ................. 墌 pg. 7 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector . .. 墌 pg. 54 3 S-V ideo Input/Output Connector: GR-DV2000, S-V ideo Output Connector: GR-DV1800, [S-VIDEO] .................... 墌 pg. 52, 53, 56, 57, 66 4 Edit Connector [EDIT] .......................... 墌 pg. 66 Connect the e[...]

82 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators 2 13 4 5 90!@ % q * ( w ^& # $ 8 P L A Y O F F 6 7 )[...]

EN 83 Controls 1 FOCUS Button ..................................... 墌 pg. 25 2 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ................ 墌 pg. 18, 19, 22, 24, 60 3 • Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. 墌 pg. 20 • Speaker/Headphone V olume Control [VOLUME] ........................................ 墌 pg. 38 4 Shooting Mode Switch [VIDEO, XGA/VGA, [...]

84 EN INDEX Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 1 Displays the selected Fade/W ipe effect. ( 墌 pg. 32, 33) 2 Appears when in the Squeeze, Cinema or PS Wide mode. ( 墌 pg. 28) 3 Rotates while the tape is running. ( 墌 pg. 16) 4 Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). ( 墌 pg. 13) 5 Displays the tape remain[...]

EN 85 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 3 40 x BR W IG H T T 1. 1 1 0 . : PHOTO 0 0 1 0 $ 8 9 0 ! @ 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 # 1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ” . ( 墌 pg. 12) 2 Appears when the optional flash attached to the info-shoe is ready . 3 Appears when the white balance is adjusted. ( 墌 pg. 3[...]

86 EN INDEX Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 1 Displays the sound mode. ( 墌 pg. 39, 40) 2 Displays the Blank Search mode. ( 墌 pg. 41) 3 Displays the tape speed. ( 墌 pg. 13) 4 Appears while a tape is running. 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle sear ch 2 : Rewind/Shuttle sear ch 6 : Pause 6 4 : For[...]

EN 87 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. 10) Appears when the erase protection tab[...]

88 EN Indications Function ● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ( 墌 pg. 72) ● Appears if INSERT ( w ) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “ SA VE ” .( 墌 pg. 72) ● Appears if the Shooting Mode Switch is set to “ XGA/VGA ” or “ UXGA ” . ( 墌 pg. 14) App[...]

EN 89 General Batter y Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly , the batteries are ex- hausted. 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 repla[...]

90 EN Memor y Cards T o 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, init[...]

EN 91 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer . The camcorder is a microcomputer -controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV , a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function- ing properly . In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack[...]

92 EN TERMS F Fade-In/Out ........................................ 墌 pg. 32, 33 Fast-Forward The T ape .............................. 墌 pg. 38 5-second recording mode ......................... 墌 pg. 31 Frame-By-Frame Playback .................. 墌 pg. 38, 63 G Gain Up ................................................... 墌 pg. 27 Grip Adjust[...]

EN 93 P Picture Mode ............................................ 墌 pg. 14 Picture W ipe/Dissolve ......................... 墌 pg. 32, 33 Playback Special Effects ............................ 墌 pg. 64 Playback Zoom ........................................ 墌 pg. 63 Power Switch Position .............................. 墌 pg. 12 Print Frame De[...]

94 EN SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder For General Power supply : DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Char ger) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.4 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.3 W Dimensions (W x H x D) : 74 mm x 90 mm x 178 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed bac[...]

EN 95 For Connectors AV Video output :1 V ( p-p ) , 75 Ω , analogue Video input (GR-DV2000 only) : 0.5 V ( p-p ) – 2.0 V ( p-p ) , 75 Ω , analogue Audio output : 308 mV (rms), 1 k Ω , analogue, stereo Audio input (GR-DV2000 only) : 308 mV (rms), 50 k Ω , analogue, stereo DV Output : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant Input (GR-DV2000 only) : 4-pi[...]

COPYRIGHT© 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. EG/EK Printed in Japan 0101FOV * UN * SN VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN DIGITA L G R-D V2000 G R-D V1800 GR - GR - INSTRU 01 GR-DV2000/1800 EN Cover 01.1.11, 10:15 AM 2[...]