DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVX 2LTD ENGLISH Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/index-e.
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 and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 7). • 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 . . . .....
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 attach and use the provided hand strap. Hold the camcorder firmly in your hand, with the strap securely around your wrist.
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES EN AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V90EG Soft camera case Hand strap Battery pack BN-V907U VIDEO/AUDIO cable (Docking Station to TV or VCR, RCA plug 4 RCA plug) VIDEO/AUDIO cable (camcorder to TV or VCR, ø 3.
EN T W Remote control unit RM-V711U Docking Station MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min (DVM-30) M-DV30ME Power Pack CU-V900U Cable adapter Cleaning cloth Lithium battery CR2025 (for remote control unit) Grip strap 5
ABOUT DV EN The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording. A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and colour signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analogue to Digital) converter samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 6.75 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum signal.
CONTENTS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES ABOUT DV GETTING STARTED EN 7 4 6 8 Charging The Battery Pack .................................................................... 8 Installing The Battery Pack ................................................................... 9 Indoor Use ..................................................................................... 10 Using The Power Pack ....................................................................... 10 Date/Time Settings .................................
GETTING STARTED EN Charging The Battery Pack You can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively. ATTACH Battery pack BN-V907U To AC outlet Power cord DETACH AC Power Adapter/Charger DC jack Charger indicator 2 Power lamp Charger indicator 1 1 SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER Plug the AC Adapter/Charger’s power cord in to an AC outlet. The power lamp comes on.
EN 9 NOTES: ● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops. ● When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, be sure to use the supplied power cord only. ● The AC Power Adapter/Charger is for use with the BN-V907U Battery Pack only. ● When charging the Battery Pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the Charger Indicator may not light.
GETTING STARTED (Cont.) EN Indoor Use Using The Power Pack When using the camcorder indoors, you can use the AC Adapter instead of a battery. For extended use, prepare the Power Pack, which can be loaded with two battery packs. To AC outlet Power lamp When power is supplied, the power lamp lights.
EN 11 Date/Time Settings Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times. It is your choice to display it or not during playback ( Z pg. 52). To set date and time follow the instructions from 1 to 5. LCD monitor Lock button Power Dial REC MODE SP WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 20X DIS ON GAIN UP AGC FLASH AUTO 4 TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU OF Recording Menu ON SCREEN DISPLAY 4 DATE / TIME OFF ON 1 . 1 .
GETTING STARTED (Cont.) EN Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. OPEN/EJECT switch Cassette holder PUSH HERE Make sure the window side is facing out. Cassette cover Erase protection switch** 1 OPEN CASSETTE COVER Turn on the power, then slide the OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. The cassette cover releases. Open the cover in the direction of the arrow until it locks. The holder opens automatically.
EN 13 Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. LCD monitor Lock button Recording Menu Power dial 4 REC MODE SP WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 20X ON DIS GAIN UP AGC FLASH AUTO TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU OF END 4 REC MODE SP WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 20X DIS ON GAIN UP AGC FLASH AUTO TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU MENU button Select Dial Recording mode indicator END 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial.
GETTING STARTED (Cont.) EN Hand Strap Attachment Using The Soft Camera Case The provided Hand Strap helps you to keep a firm hold on the camcorder. Make sure you never hold the camcorder without using the Hand Strap. Keep the camcorder in the soft camera case when transporting it. 2 3 1 Velcro Eyelet Flap During transporting ... Thread your belt through the soft camera case's loop for nohands carrying.
EN 15 Grip Strap Attachment Before attaching the grip strap, detach the hand strap from the camcorder (Z pg. 14). Zoom switch Hand strap eyelet START/STOP Pad Loop 3 Pad 1 Sub hand strap eyelet 2 GRIP STRAP TO HAND 1 ATTACH STRAP EYELET Thread the end of the grip strap through the hand strap eyelet, then thread the other end of the grip through the loop. Pull firmly to ensure secure attachment.
GETTING STARTED (Cont.) EN Dioptre Adjustment Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing. Dioptre adjust lever Diopter adjust lever PAUSE 5S M A F OF PLAY 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE 2 TURN ON CAMCORDER Set the Power Dial to “ A ”, or “ M ”. Pull out the viewfinder fully. 3 ADJUST DIOPTRE Slide the Dioptre Adjust Lever located on the bottom of the viewfinder. •Slide in either direction, while looking at the viewfinder display, until it looks best to you.
EN 17 Remote Control Unit You can use the RM-V711U to control the camcorder. When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beam effective area for indoor use is approx. 5 m. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation if the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting. START/STOP Button (Z pg. 66) PAUSE IN connector (Z pg. 60) Zoom Buttons (Z pg. 50) AUDIO MONITOR Button ( Z pg. 65) DISPLAY Button (Z pg.
GETTING STARTED (Cont.) EN Operation Mode Tuning the Power Dial allows you to choose the appropriate operation mode among the following modes: Full Auto mode ( A ), Manual mode ( M ), 5 second mode recording (5S), Self-Timer mode ( ) and “PLAY”. According to the Power Dial position you have selected, “F.AUTO” or “MANUAL” appears in the upper left corner. When set to “ A ” F .
RECORDING EN 19 Basic Recording You should already have performed the necessary preparations (Z pgs. 8 – 16). Set the Power Dial to “ A ” and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features. NOTE: Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (Z pg. 11). Even if they don’t appear during recording, you can display them during playback (Z pg. 53).
RECORDING (Cont.) EN Recording From The Middle Of A Tape When removing a tape on which you were recording, or when you resume recording on a tape after playing back the recording previously made (without taking the tape out between recordings), perform this procedure. 5S M A O PLAY FF Lock button 5S M A F OF PLAY START/STOP Button MENU STOP REW Power Dial FF PLAY/PAUSE 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial.
EN 21 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 end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number. To perform Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 60), time code is necessary.
RECORDING (Cont.) EN Tape Remaining Indicator The time remaining on the tape is automatically monitored and displayed (Z pg. 76). When the tape ends, “TAPE END” appears. If the indications are turned off, the tape remaining indicator appears when remaining time reaches 2 minutes. Display 90 min REC 89 min 3 min 2 min blinking BRIGHT 0 min 1 min blinking blinking – – – – –6– – – – – Select Dial MENU IND.
EN 23 Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. 1 OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back and the LCD monitor is fully open (approx. 90°). 2 TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. •The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°: 90° downward, 180° upward). Interface Shooting You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor.
RECORDING (Cont.) EN Zoom Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject ( Z pg. 32). Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in (towards “T”) or zoom out (towards “W”). The zoom speed is variable — the quicker you set the zoom switch, the quicker the zoom action. NOTES: ● Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom. ● During Digital Zoom, the quality of image may suffer.
RECORDING Advanced Features EN 25 Snapshot Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) EN Snapshot Flash (Auto Flash) During Full Auto mode, or Manual mode when “FLASH” is set to “AUTO” in the Recording Menu, the flash automatically lights at the subject if it’s dark ( appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder) when taking a snapshot in Record-Standby. Display Flash sensor Flash F .
EN 27 Adjusting Flash Brightness When a snapshot (Z pg. 25) is taken in the dark the camcorder flashes ( Z pg. 26) while adjusting the brightness automatically. You can also adjust the flash brightness manually. When you find that the snapshots you took look too bright or too dark, adjust it manually. Display FLASH FOCUS EXPOSURE W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF OFF 0 FOCUS EXPOSURE W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT 4 FLASH ADJ.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) EN Scene (5-second recording) Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. The 5-Second function may also be activated during Full Auto operation. But the White Balance remains in the previously adjusted condition. While the 5-Second mode is activated, Fade/Wipe (Z pg. 36), P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 42) and other manual operations cannot be performed.
EN 29 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. Lock button Power Dial M A F OF PLAY 5S Display START/STOP button MANUAL ––– PAUSE Self-Timer indication 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to “ ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial. 2 PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN LCD MONITOR Pull out the viewfinder fully. •The camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) EN Menus The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions: Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnification, Digital Image Stabilizer, Gain Up, Flash, Date/Time Menu, System Menu . The following selection procedure applies to Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnification, Stabilization, Gain Up and Flash. Please refer to page 31, 32 for details.
EN REC MODE SP WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 20X ON DIS GAIN UP AGC FLASH AUTO TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU 4 END SP OFF LP SQUEEZE 10X 20X ON OFF OFF AGC AUTO 31 CINEMA 100X AUTO A OFF REC MODE (Recording mode) You can change the tape recording speed. LP tape speed is slower than SP, allowing LP to record 1.5 times longer than SP. If you have shot in SP mode Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing will be possible later. NOTE: Tapes shot in LP mode are recommended to be played back on this unit.
EN RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) ZOOM (Zoom magnification) You can select 10X, 20X, or 100X maximum zoom magnifications. 10X–Optical zoom that does not degrade the quality of the recording. 20X–Electronic processing (Digital zoom) that lets you get closer up. 100X–Electronically-processed images at 100-times magnification. NOTES: ● Even if 20X or 100X is selected, Digital zoom (magnification of over 10X) cannot be used while the Video Echo effect ( Z pg.
EN 33 Displaying The Date And Time During Recording When the Power Dial is set to “ M ”, “5S” or “ ”, you can choose whether to display the date and time during recording or not. You must first set the date and time (see “Date/Time Settings” Z pg. 11). Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The Date/Time is always displayed when the Power Dial is set to “ A ”.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) EN System Menu The System Menu allows you to set the following functions: Photo Frame, Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut, Sound Mode and ID numbers.
EN PHOTO FRAME SCENE BEEP / TALLY WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID NUMBER ON 5S ON OFF 32kHz 06 4 RETURN PHOTO FRAME The snapshot function (Z pg. 25) has two types of photo effects; with frame and without frame. ON–When engaged during recording, there will be a momentary camera shutter-type blackout, a shutter sound effect is recorded on the tape, and a white-bordered still image is displayed and recorded. OFF–When engaged during recording, a still image is displayed and recorded.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) EN FADE/WIPE Effects Use these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene. Refer to pages 36 – 41 for Fade/Wipe effects and techniques. Select any one effect from the Fader/Wipe Menu. Display FADER / WIPE FOCUS EXPOSURE W. BALANCE 4 FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF OFF 0 MANUAL WH P WIPE – SHUTTER ?R RANDOM OFF FADER – WHITE SEL. 4 WH BK FADER – BLACK BW FADER – B.
EN 37 Fades and Wipes A scene gradually appears on a black or white screen (Fade In/Wipe In), or disappears, leaving a black or white screen (Fade Out/Wipe Out). Select Fade or Wipe at the Fader/Wipe Menu (Z pg. 36). , , , , , , and of the Fader/Wipe Menu.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) EN Picture Wipe/Dissolve Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. There are 6 Picture Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect. Select the Picture Wipe effect at the Fader/Wipe Menu ( Z pg. 36). P, , , , and of the Fader/Wipe Menu. Select any one effect from P, P P P P P Previous scene end Example P WIPE – SCROLL The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous scene. Within 5 minutes . . .
EN Random Variations When ? R is selected, the camcorder chooses one of the fades/wipes at random. 39 W H BK B W START/STOP button 1 START RECORDING Press START/STOP. The camcorder does the rest, selecting an effect at random. •The recording starts with a Fade In or Wipe In. If you press START/STOP during recording, Record-Standby mode is preceded by a Fade Out or Wipe Out; when you resume recording, it begins with a Fade In or Wipe In.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) EN FADER AND WIPE MENU MENU WH FADER — WHITE BK FADER — BLACK BW FADER — B.W FADER — MOSAIC 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. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect.
EN MENU P P P P P P P ?R 41 EFFECT DISSOLVE The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears. WIPE — CORNER The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner. WIPE — WINDOW The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen toward the corners, covering the previous scene. WIPE — SLIDE The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to left.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) EN P.AE/Effects You can choose any one of the effects from the P.AE/Effects Menu. Display P. AE / EFFECT FOCUS EXPOSURE W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE 4 P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF OFF 0 2 SLOW X 10 VIDEO ECHO OFF SEL. 4 1/50 SHUTTER 1/50 1/100 SHUTTER 1/100 1/250 SHUTTER 1/250 1/500 SHUTTER 1/500 PAUSE RETURN Manual Mode Item Menu P.AE/EFFECTS Menu The indicator for the selected mode appears, and the selected mode is engaged.
EN SHUTTER (Variable Shutter (Speed) 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. 1/100–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced. 1/250, 1/500–These settings allow fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) EN Manual Focus Adjustment The camcorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from approx. 3 cm to infinity automatically. However, when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, adjust the focus manually. Display Lock button MANUAL AUTO AUTO OFF OFF 5S M A OF 0 F Power Dial RETURN PLAY 4 FOCUS EXPOSURE W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ.
EN 45 Exposure Control Usually this is adjusted automatically. However, when the background is too bright or too dark in comparison with the subject, the exposure could be corrected manually. Display Lock button AUTO MANUAL AUTO OFF Power Dial 5S M A 0 OF RETURN F OFF PLAY FOCUS 4 EXPOSURE W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. Manual Mode Item Menu EXP. Select Dial 0 Exposure control indicator 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE 2 To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) EN Iris Lock Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance (thus its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder), or when you want to lock the brightness level. When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not darken. Display AUTO MANUAL AUTO OFF Lock button Power Dial OFF 5S M A OF 4 RETURN F 0 Manual Mode Item Menu PLAY FOCUS EXPOSURE W.
EN 47 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, the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction. Display W . BAL . FOCUS EXPOSURE W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) EN Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in manual mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting Display White paper Lock button AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF Power Dial 5S M A 0 OF RETURN F OFF PLAY FOCUS EXPOSURE 4 W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. Manual Mode Item Menu MANUAL PAUSE Select Dial Manual White Balance Adjustment To Change The Tint For Recording . . .
PLAYBACK Basic Playback EN 49 You can watch what you’ve recorded in the LCD monitor. LCD monitor Tape running indiator Power lamp O 5S M A 4 Power Dial PLAY FF Lock button Volume switch MENU Speaker 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial. The Power lamp comes on. 2 OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor. •When the viewfinder is pulled out, the LCD monitor cannot be used. 3 REWIND TAPE Press 2. 2 is displayed.
PLAYBACK Advanced Features EN Playback Zoom The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10X at any time during playback. Remote sensor Normal playback Press © (Right) to move image Press T Power Dial 5S M A O PLAY FF Zoom buttons T W Lock button SHIFT Left/Right/Up/ Down buttons PLAY PAUSE MENU STOP Play button 1 FIND THE SCENE OF INTEREST 2 ACTIVATE ZOOM Press the Play button to start playback. Press the zoom buttons (T/W) on the remote control.
EN 51 Playback Effects These effects allow you to be creative with the playback picture. You can use any one of the 5 effects. P. AE / EFFECT 4 OFF 1 2 B/W 3 4 5 CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA STROBE VIDEO ECHO P.AE/EFFECT Select Menu (Playback) MENU Remote sensor Play button T 5S M A O Lock button 1 START PLAYBACK 2 ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU Press the Play button. Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press EFFECT. The P.AE/ EFFECT Select Menu appears.
PLAYBACK Playback Menu EN Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions: Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display and Time Code. The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp (Z pg. 63, 64). Display MENU FULL SOUND SOUND1 0.
EN 53 Playback Sound During 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. (32 kHz is preset to “SOUND 1” and 48 kHz is preset to “FULL SOUND”.
PLAYBACK Basic Connections EN VCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder) VIDEO OUT select switch (set to CVBS) MIC To AV OUT DC-IN To VIDEO/AUDIO IN connectors Open the jack cover. VIDEO/AUDIO cable (provided) (ø3.5, camcorder to TV or VCR) To TV or VCR VCR Cable adapter (provided) If your VCR has the 21 pin AV input connector (SCART), use the provided cable adapter. CAMCORDER TO TV OR 1 CONNECT VCR Pull out the jack cover and open it.
EN 55 VCR/TV Connection (using Docking Station) When you attach your camcorder to the Docking Station, you can add many interesting effects during playback. To DC input jack Power Dial Multi connector Core filter To AC outlet Power cord Mark AC Power Adapter/Charger Release button To DC output jack Lock lever DC cord 1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS 2 ATTACH AND LOCKS Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. First open the Multi connector cover (MULTI) on the bottom of the camcorder.
PLAYBACK Basic Connections (Cont.) EN VCR/TV connection (using the Docking Station) (Cont.) Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting.
EN 3 AC Power Adapter/Charger To DC input jack 57 Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors To DC output jack DC cord Core filter Core filter S-VIDEO cable (provided) To S-VIDEO output jack To S-VIDEO input jack To AUDIO input jacks (L/R) Red To TV or VCR White To AUDIO output jacks (L/R) VIDEO/ AUDIO cable (provided) Red Yellow To VIDEO input jack VCR White Yellow To VIDEO output jack Core filter (connect when the S-VIDEO cable is not us
EDITING EN Dubbing You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual for details. Power Dial 5S M A O PLAY FF VCR (Recording deck) T W DISPLAY MENU PLAY Play button Stop button IND.ON/OFF button 1 MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the Docking Station to your VCR as shown in the illustration on pages 56, 57. Please also refer to your VCR's instruction manual before dubbing. 2 START PLAYBACK Press the Play button to play back the source tape.
EN 59 Brand Setting Before you can perform Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 60), or control the VCR using the RM-V711U remote control, you must set the VCR brand. VCR (Recording deck) SET REMOTE/VCR CODE Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is installed in the remote control RM-V711U (Z pg. 17). 3 T 1 SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor.
EDITING (Cont.) EN Random Assemble Editing Using the RM-V711U remote control, you can use P.AE/Effects and make an original edited tape. To AUDIO input jacks (L/R) Red White VIDEO/AUDIO Yellow cable (provided) To VIDEO To AUDIO output input jack jacks (L/R) Red White Cable adapter (provided) If your VCR has the 21-pin AV input connector (SCART), use the provided cable adapter.
EN Program 5S M A O 61 PLAY FF IN OUT 1 –– –– : –– ~ 2 ~ 3 ~ 4 ~ 5 ~ 6 ~ 7 ~ 8 ~ Remote sensor Power Dial RM-V711U (provided) T TIME CODE TOTAL W FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT 4 SET EDIT-IN POINT At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/ OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position appears on the Random Assemble Editing Menu. 5 SET EDIT-OUT POINT At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The Edit-Out position appears on the Random Assemble Editing Menu.
EDITING (Cont.) EN TIME CODE TOTAL O OUT MODE 02 : 05 P –– 08 : 31 –– B/W 05 : 53 13 : 15 16 : 20 –– –– 5S M A IN 41 WH 0 0 : 2 5 ~ 2 P 07 : 18 ~ 3 –– 03 : 33 ~ 4 09 : 30 ~ 5 15 : 55 ~ 6 –– –– : –– ~ 7 ~ 8 ~ FF PLAY 62 Remote Sensor Power Dial 16 : 30 9 : 39 Random Assemble Editing menu RM-V711U (provided) T W Rewind button Stop button FADE/WIPE PAUSE EFFECT R.A. EDIT ON/OFF VCR REC STBY EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL SCENES 8 REGISTER ADDITIONAL Z Repeat steps 4 – 7 ( pg. 61).
EN 63 For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Standby 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 scenes you wanted, or find that you’ve recorded scenes you didn’t want. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR.
EDITING (Cont.) EN Adjustment of VCR‘s against Camcorder Timing Power Dial VCR (Recording deck) 5S M A O PLAY FF Lock button Select Dial 48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE 4 SYNCHRO DISPLAY TIMECORDE FULL SOUND SOUND1 0.0 ON OFF 48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE 4 SYNCHRO DISPLAY TIMECORDE END FULL SOUND SOUND1 0.0 ON OFF Play button Stop button END Playback Menu 4 ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Press MENU. The Playback Menu appears on the TV screen.
EN 65 Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32 kHz mode (Z pg. 35). NOTE: Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. Remote sensor 6e External microphone input connector (Located beneath the cover.
EDITING (Cont.) EN Insert Editing You 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 out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTE: Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 67 If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. No power is supplied. SYMPTOM 1. •The power is not connected properly. •The battery is dead. •The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not pulled out when recording. 1. •Connect the AC Adapter securely (Z pg. 10). •Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one (Z pg. 9).
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 11. Even though “GAIN UP” was set to “ A ”, scenes shot in dark places are not brightened. 11. •Depending on the light source, the 1/25 shutter speed may be deactivated in order to reduce the shakiness in the picture. 11. CORRECTIVE ACTION 12. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 12. •The Squeeze mode is selected. 12. • Disengage the Squeeze mode (Z pg. 31). 13. Although the SNAPSHOT button is pressed, the white border does not appear. 13.
EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 69 CORRECTIVE ACTION 19. The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions don’t work. 19. •The last selected editing scene is ending. •At the end of the last selected scene for editing, the Power Dial was set to “OFF”. •The power is off. 19. •Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording. The effects are then automatically activated (Z pg. 38). •Do not turn off the camcorder’s power after setting Edit-In and Edit-Out points, as they will all be erased (Z pg. 38).
TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.) EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 25. When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear. 26. There are disturbances in audio and video. 25. •This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a malfunction. 26. •If Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing have been performed repeatedly on the same portion of the tape, disturbance to the sound and picture may result. 25. 27. During recording, the date/time does not appear. 27.
EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 71 CORRECTIVE ACTION 35. The LCD monitor indications blink. 35. •Certain FADE/WIPE, P.AE/ Effects, DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. 35. •Re-read the sections covering FADE/WIPE, P.AE/ Effects and DIS (Z pgs. 32, 36 – 43). 36. Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor. 36. •The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology.
AFTER USE EN Cleaning The Camcorder Battery pack Battery cover Viewfinder eject knob LCD monitor 1 REMOVE POWER SUPPLY Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Power Adapter/Charger. 2 CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth. • Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. 3 CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS EN 73 Camcorder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 8 ! @ 9 1 Cassette cover (Z pg. 12) Cassette is loaded inside the cover. 2 Stereo microphone (Z pg. 65) For use when recording or audio dubbing. 3 White balance sensor Adjusts the colour reproduction. Take care not to cover the sensor with your hand while shooting. 4 Lens cover Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out or the LCD monitor is opened fully. 5 Remote sensor (Z pg. 50) Receives the signal from the remote control.
EN CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS # (Cont.) $%^ p Q & * ( ) q e o i u # LCD monitor (Z pg. 23) The image appears during recording or playback. $ RESET button (Z pg. 71) w r t Bottom of the camcorder y q Speaker (Z pg. 49) During playback, the sound can be heard. w SNAPSHOT button (Z pg. 25) Press this button to take a snapshot. When a malfunction occurs, press this button after removing the power supply (battery etc.).
EN 75 Docking Station 1 2 3 9 4 5 67 8 1 Lock lever (Z pg. 55) Connect the camcorder to the Docking Station by sliding the lock lever in the direction of the arrow. When removing the camcorder, push the release button attached on the middle of the lock lever, then slide the lever in the opposite direction of the arrow. 2 Multi connector (MULTI) (Z pg. 55) Connect to the camcorder's multi connector. 3 DC input jack (Z pg. 55) Connect the DC cord to the jack. 4 S2 (video) output jack (Z pg.
EN CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS (Cont.) 1* 2 3 4 5* 6 7* 8* D T e w q ) ( * & MANUAL LP 35 min REC A WH PAUSE 1/250 444 0 L PHOTO 0 W 5S SOUND 9* 0 ! MODE 32kHz 25 . 12 . 97 17 : 46 ^* @ #* $ %* LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording No. 1* 2 3 4 5* 6 7* 8* 9* 0 ! @ #* $ %* ^* & * ( ) q w e FUNCTION (Z pg. 18) Displays the operation mode position. Appears when GAIN UP is set to “AUTO A ”. (Z pg. 32) (Z pg. 25) Appears when taking a snapshot.
EN 1 2 32kHz SOUND1 LP 4 77 3 6w 6 25 . 12 . 97 17 : 46 TC 01 : 28 : 15 – – – – –6– – – – – VOLUME 4 5 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback No. 1 2 3 FUNCTION Displays the sound mode. Appears while a tape is running. 4 : Playback 3 2 64 61 6 w e 4 5 6 (Z pg. 53) Displays the recording mode of the tape being played back.
EN CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS (Cont.) Warning Indications 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, or when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. (Z pg. 12) Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. (Z pg.
CAUTIONS EN 79 Battery Packs Cassettes The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following Terminals cautions: 1. To avoid hazard . . . .... do not burn. .... do not short-circuit the terminals. .... do not modify or disassemble. .... do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch fire. .... use only specified chargers. 2.
CAUTIONS (Cont.) EN 3. DO NOT leave the unit . . . .... in places of over 50°C (122°F). .... in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). .... in direct sunlight. .... in a closed car in summer. .... near a heater. 4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . . .... allow it to become wet. .... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. .... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation. ....
SPECIFICATIONS EN CAMCORDER General Power Power consumption Format Signal format Video signal recording format Cassette Tape Speed Maximum recording time Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions Weight : DC 6.3 V (using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (using Battery) : 6.2 W (viewfinder on), 7.0 W (LCD monitor on) : DV Format (SD mode) : PAL Standard : Digital Component Recording : MINI DV Cassette : SP: 18.8 mm/sec. LP: 12.5 mm/sec.
EN GLOSSARY OF TERMS Iris Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lit environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too much light from entering. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to allow more light in. Colour temperature A measurement in Kelvin degrees which indicates the colour contents of a light source; bluish light has a higher colour temperature than reddish light.
INDEX A Animation ............................................... Audio Dubbing ....................................... Auto Focus ............................................. Auto Shut off ........................................... B Battery .................................................... Battery Low ............................................ Beep/Tally ............................................... EN Z pg. 35 Z pg. 65 Z pg. 44 Z pg. 19 Z pg. 8 Z pg. 78 Z pg. 35 C Charging ..................
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