Manual for GR-DVX2

Brand: JVC

Category: Camcorder

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:35 a.m.

Manual Publish Date: 1997-01-01

Warranty Information

None

Basic Recording:

Ensure date/time is set. Select operation mode to "A". Pull out viewfinder or open LCD monitor. Press START/STOP to begin recording. Press START/STOP again to stop. Push back viewfinder or close LCD monitor to end recording.

Recording from Middle of Tape:

Set Power Dial to PLAY/PAUSE. Pull out viewfinder or open LCD monitor. Press ►/II to start search, then ◄◄ or ►► to find desired spot. Press ►/II to engage Still mode. Turn Power Dial to any mode except PLAY/OFF, then press START/STOP to record.

Date/Time Settings:

Set Power Dial to "M" and press lock button. Open LCD monitor. Press MENU to access Recording Menu. Move to "TO DATE/TIME MENU" and press Select Dial. Move to "DATE/TIME" and press Select Dial. Adjust Day, Month, Year, Hour, Minute using Select Dial.

Troubleshooting and error codes

INDICATIONS	FUNCTION
Battery indicator	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.
No tape or save tab set	Appears when no tape is loaded, or when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. (pg. 12)
Dirt on heads	Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. (pg. 80)
Condensation indication	Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, the camcorder turns off automatically.
TAPE!	Appears for 10 seconds after power is turned on if there's no tape loaded.
TAPE END	Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. (pg. 22)
SET DATE/TIME!	• Appears when the date/time is not set. (pg. 11) • Appears when the built-in rechargeable battery is discharged and the previously set date/time is erased. (pg. 11)
ERROR! REFER MANUAL E01 – E07	Appears when Audio Dubbing is unavailable. (pg. 65) • Appears when Insert Editing is unavailable. (pg. 66) The error indications (E01 – E07) show what type of malfunction has occurred. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Press the reset button after removing the power supply (battery, etc.), and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. (pg. 71)