JVC GR-DVP3

LYT0795-001B
EN
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
INSTRUCTIONS
GR-DVP3
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CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION 8
GETTING STARTED 9 – 18
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 19 – 26
VIDEO RECORDING ............. 20 – 22
VIDEO PLAYBACK ............... 23 – 26
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)
RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 27 – 38
D.S.C. RECORDING .............. 28 – 29
D.S.C. PLAYBACK ................ 30 – 38
ADVANCED
FEATURES 39 – 75
USING MENUS FOR
DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ...... 40 – 46
FOR RECORDING ................ 47 – 57
DUBBING ......................... 58 – 61
USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT ................ 62 – 73
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........ 74 – 75
REFERENCES 76 – 99
DETAILS ................................... 77
TROUBLESHOOTING ............ 78 – 83
USER MAINTENANCE ................... 84
INDEX ............................. 85 – 92
CAUTIONS ........................ 93 – 95
TERMS ............................ 96 – 97
SPECIFICATIONS ................. 98 – 99
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JVC GR-DVP3 Specifications

General

Brand	JVC
Model	GR-DVP3
Category	Camcorder
Language	English

Summary

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

Instructions for proper setup and installation, including grounding and ventilation.

USE

SERVICING

GETTING STARTED

Power

Information on power sources, battery charging, and AC power usage.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

VIDEO RECORDING

Instructions and techniques for capturing video content with the camcorder.

VIDEO PLAYBACK

Steps and options for viewing recorded video content from the tape.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK

D.S.C. RECORDING

Instructions for capturing digital still images and selecting modes.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

How to view, manage, and transfer digital still images.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

Protecting Files

Procedures to prevent accidental deletion of important digital images and clips.

Deleting Files

Step-by-step guide for deleting individual or multiple files from the memory card.

ADVANCED FEATURES

USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

Guide to navigating on-screen menus for customizing camcorder settings.

FOR RECORDING

Advanced recording techniques and special effects for video capture.

DUBBING

Procedures for transferring video and audio between devices.

FOR RECORDING

FOR RECORDING (cont.)

Program AE With Special Effects

Using automatic exposure modes with creative visual effects.

FEATURE: Auto Focus

Utilizing the camcorder's autofocus system for continuous sharp focus.

Exposure Control

Adjusting exposure manually to control image brightness and contrast.

White Balance Adjustment

Setting the white balance to ensure natural color reproduction in various lighting.

DUBBING (cont.)

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)

Transferring video between camcorder and DV-equipped units with minimal quality loss.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]

Creating edited videos by automatically assembling selected scenes.

REFERENCES

TROUBLESHOOTING

Solutions for common problems and error messages encountered during operation.

CAUTIONS

Important warnings and precautions for safe handling of batteries, cassettes, and the camcorder.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. No power is supplied.

Troubleshooting steps when the camcorder does not power on.

3. Recording cannot be performed.

Steps to take when video recording or digital still capture fails.

4. There is no picture.

Troubleshooting steps when no image is displayed during playback or recording.

INDEX Indications (cont.)

Warning Indications

List of warning indicators and their meanings for identifying operational issues.

CAUTIONS

General Battery Precautions

Essential safety rules and guidelines for handling and replacing batteries.

Battery Packs

Important cautions regarding the use and care of lithium-ion battery packs.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

Memory Cards

Guidelines for proper use, storage, and handling of memory cards.

Main Unit

Critical safety warnings and usage restrictions for the camcorder's main body.

Serious malfunctioning

Immediate actions to take in case of serious operational failures.