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LYT0596-001A
EN
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
INSTRUCTIONS
GR-DVL800
GR-DVL707
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 5
GETTING STARTED
6 ­ 13
RECORDING
14 ­ 30
Basic Recording For Video .................... 14
Basic Recording For
Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) ................ 17
Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. ...... 18
Advanced Features For
Video And D.S.C. ............................. 21
PLAYBACK
31 ­ 39
Basic Playback For Video ..................... 31
Advanced Features For Video ................ 32
Basic Playback For D.S.C. ..................... 34
Advanced Features For D.S.C. ............... 36
CONNECTIONS
40 ­ 43
Basic Connections .............................. 40
Advanced Connections ......................... 42
DUBBING
44 ­ 47
Dubbing To A VCR ............................. 44
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit
Equipped With A DV Connector ............ 45
Dubbing Images Stored In
The Built-in Memory To A Tape ............ 46
Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To
The Built-in Memory ......................... 47
USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT
48 ­ 58
Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame
Playback and Playback Zoom .............. 50
Playback Special Effects ...................... 51
Random Assemble Editing .................... 52
For More Accurate Editing .................... 56
Audio Dubbing .................................. 58
TROUBLESHOOTING
59 ­ 64
USER MAINTENANCE
65
INDEX
66 ­ 72
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 66
Indications ...................................... 68
CAUTIONS
73 ­ 75
TERMS
76 ­ 77
SPECIFICATIONS
78 ­ 79
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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. 66 ­ 72) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe
use of this product.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 73 ­ 75 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 adapter/charger, shut it down
and unplug it immediately. Continue using the camcorder or AC 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.
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
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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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all
sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing
the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,
potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
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 shoulder strap. 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, Editing, DC, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving the unit 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. Only cassettes marked
can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene . . .
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
.
.... 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.)
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 BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them,
the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)


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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
·AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V40ED
·Remote Control Unit
RM-V716U
(GR-DVL707 only)
·CD-ROM
The CD ROM contains the
following 6 software
programmes:
· JLIP Video Capture
· JLIP Video Producer
· Picture Navigator
Presto!
· Mr. Photo
· PhotoAlbum
· ImageFolio
·PC Connection Cable
·Shoulder Strap
·Battery Pack
BN-V408U (GR-DVL707 only)
BN-V416U (GR-DVL800 only)
·Lens Cap
(Already attached to
the camcorder)
· AAA (R03) Battery x 2
(for remote control unit,
GR-DVL707 only)
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·Remote Control Unit
RM-V711U
(GR-DVL800 only)
·DC Cord
·Audio/Video Cable
(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
·Editing Cable
One plug has 3 rings around
the pin, and the other has
1 ring around the pin.
·S-Video Cable
·Lithium Battery CR2025
(for remote control unit,
GR-DVL800 only)


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AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic Demonstration takes place when
"DEMO. MODE" is set to "ON" (factory-preset).
Available 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 per-
formed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstra-
tion will resume.
"DEMO. MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder
power is turned off.
To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power
Switch to "
", then press MENU/BRIGHT while the
demo is in progress. This takes you directly to the demo
mode's Setting Menu (so you will not have to go through
the Menu Screen). Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select
"OFF" and press it. The normal screen appears.
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