ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 5 GETTING STARTED RECORDING 6 – 13 14 – 33 Basic Recording ................................. 14 Advanced Features ............................ 20 PLAYBACK DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVX80 GR-DVX8 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html 34 – 41 Basic Playback .................................. Advanced Features ............................
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 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 . . . ....
EN 3 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. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES EN •Docking Station CU-V503E or CU-V503ED •AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V51EA, AA-V51A, AA-V51A-S, AA-V51SH or AA-V51ED •Battery Pack BN-V507U •Remote Control Unit RM-V716U •DC Cord •AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) •Editing Cable (One plug has 3 rings around the pin, and the other has 1 ring around the pin.) •Audio/Video Cable (ø3.
EN AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO. MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). Available when the POWER Switch is set to “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume. “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.
GETTING STARTED EN CHARGE indicator Battery pack BN-V507U or BN-V514U POWER indicator Power To AC outlet 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 BATTERY PACK 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.
EN 7 USING THE BATTERY PACK 1 1 Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into the battery pack mount, then firmly push the end 2 of the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place as shown in the illustration. •If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a malfunction may occur. To Detach The Battery Pack . . . .... while sliding down BATT. RELEASE, detach it. Approximate recording time 2 BATT.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Lever 1 2 3 START/STOP Button Lock Button POWER Switch MODE Dial Separate the Velcro strip. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the START/STOP Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and set the MODE Dial to any position.
EN Date/Time Settings POWER Switch POWER Lamp Lock Button The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback ( pg. 35). 1 Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 3 4 Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Cassette holder cover Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out. Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Slide down 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” to close the cassette holder.
EN Recording Mode Setting POWER Switch POWER Lamp Lock Button Operation Switch MENU Wheel Display CAME RA ME NU 1R E T URN R E C MOD E SP SOUND MOD E L P Z OOM S NA P MOD E GA I N U P BE E P / T A L L Y I D NUMB E R D EMO . MOD E 11 Menu Screen Sub Menu Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN To turn on the camcorder, set the POWER Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the POWER Switch, Operation Switch and MODE Dial. POWER Switch Position POWER Switch POWER Lamp Lock Button Operation Switch When the Operation Switch is set to “ ”, “F. AUTO” appears. When set to “ ”, there is no indication. F .
EN MODE Dial MODE PS V MODE Dial Position VIDEO O IDE (Progressive mode) The following indications appear in the upper left corner, depending on the MODE Dial position. PS No display : When set to “VIDEO” PS : When set to “ ” 13 Function •Allows you to record video and still images. Approx. 6 seconds of a still image is inserted between video recordings ( pg. 16). •Zoom magnification over 10X is available ( pg. 17, 23).
RECORDING Basic Recording EN POWER Switch POWER Lamp Lock Button MODE Dial NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 6) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Load A Cassette ( pg. 10) ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg.
EN 15 NOTES: ● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead. ● The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. ● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically.
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) EN Snapshot MENU Wheel MODE Dial POWER Switch This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION Lock Button 1 Set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and the MODE Dial to “VIDEO” or “ ”, then set the Operation Switch to “ ”. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
EN Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 1 xW FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T 1 0 xW 17 T 20xW T 40xW T To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display 10x W T Digital zoom zone 10X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio POWER Switch Power Zoom Lever Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action.
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) EN NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 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 ( pg.
EN Focus detection zone While focusing on a further subject While focusing on a nearer subject FOCUS FOCUS 19 FEATURE: 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 manual focusing): •When two subjects overlap in the same scene. •When illumination is low.
RECORDING Advanced Features EN Progressive Mode Recording START/STOP Button MODE Dial POWER Switch Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button 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. 41).
EN 21 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 able to deliver a high quality picture even when its output signal is converted to a format that can be viewed on a TV screen.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment POWER Switch This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( pg. 23 – 25) . Lock Button Operation Switch MENU Wheel Display FAD E R / W I P E 4 Menu Screen W I P E – S CRO L L W I P E – S HU T T E R RANDOM OF F F AD E R –WH I T E F AD E R – B L ACK F AD E R – B .
EN 23 Menu Screen Explanations FADER/WIPE Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 28, 29). P.AE/EFFECT Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 30, 31). W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” ( pg. 33). REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference ( pg. 11). SOUND MODE 12 BIT Enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing audio dubbing.
CAMERA MENU EN Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) DEMO. MODE DIS RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “DEMO. MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily.
MANUAL MENU EN WIND CUT DISPLAY MENU ON SCREEN DATE/ TIME TIME CODE 25 OFF Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind. ON Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “ sound will change. This is normal. LCD Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. LCD/TV Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Self-Timer START/STOP Button POWER Switch 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 1 Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then pull out the viewfinder or open the LCD monitor fully.
EN 5-Second Recording START/STOP Button MODE Dial POWER Switch Lock Button 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 POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and set the MODE Dial to “VIDEO” or “ ”, then set the Operation Switch to “ ”. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN 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. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene. IMPORTANT: Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects ( pg. 30). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.
EN 29 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. FADER — B.W Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white. WIPE — CORNER 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 screen.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN IMPORTANT: Some modes of Programme AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects ( pg. 29). If an unusable mode is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. Programme AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Operation Switch to “ ”, then 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. 2 3 4 Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
EN VIDEO ECHO* TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural. , White Balance ( pg. 33) is initially set to but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your recording a “fantasy” feeling. Zoom magnification of over 10X is not available. SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos.
EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure Control Iris Lock 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 overly dark or the subject light. Use this function in the following situations: • When shooting a moving subject.
EN 33 White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation 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 professional colour/tint reproduction. Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback EN Play/Pause Button (4/6) FOCUS K LIGHT BAC EXPOSURE Stop Button (5) Fast-Forward Button (3) Rewind Button (2) POWER Switch 1 2 Load a tape ( pg. 10). Set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. To start playback, press 4/6. •To stop playback, press 5. •Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. To Control The Speaker Volume . . . .... slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.
PLAYBACK Advanced Features POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( pg. 54, 55). 1 2 3 Set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 4 5 6 Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function, and press it to display the Sub Menu. Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function icon, and press it.
PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.) EN 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. According to the menu access explanation on pg. 35, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE STEREO Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
EN Blank Search Stop Button (5) POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display V I D EO MENU 1R E T URN SOUND MOD E 1 2 B I T MOD E S Y NCHRO R E C MOD E B L ANK S RCH C A N C E L A V / S – V I D EO E X E C U T E 44 BLANK SEARCH 37 Menu Screen Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( pg. 18). 1 Load a tape ( pg. 10) and set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
PLAYBACK Basic Connections EN These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input (RCA type) connectors To TV or VCR TV Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) White to AUDIO L To AV OUT Red to AUDIO R VCR Yellow to VIDEO Connector cover* * When connecting the cables, open this cover. B.
EN 1 2 Make sure all units are turned off. 3 4 5 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( pg. 38). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode. To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV . . . •Date/Time ....
PLAYBACK Advanced Connections EN PC with DV connector-equipped capture board PC Connection To A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software when connected as shown in the illustration. It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board installed. To DV connector To RS-232C 1 2 Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.
EN 41 Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector POWER Switch 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 called Digital Dubbing ( pg. 44), which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration. Lock Button Open the connector cover.
DUBBING EN POWER Switch Dubbing To A VCR Lock Button [To use this camcorder as a player] 1 2 To S Red to AUDIO R Yellow to VIDEO* White to AUDIO L Audio/Video cable [RCA plug to RCA plug] (provided) Core filter S-Video cable (provided) To AUDIO, VIDEO* and S-VIDEO IN connectors VCR TV * Connect when the S-Video cable is not used. Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 38 and 39.
EN POWER Switch Dubbing From A VCR Lock Button [To use this camcorder as a recorder] 1 Make sure all units are turned off, then connect the camcorder and the VCR as shown in the illustration. Also refer to pg. 38 and 39. 2 Set “SOUND MODE” to “12 BIT” or “16 BIT” and “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP” in the Menu Screen depending on your preference ( pg. 11, 22, 23). 3 Set the camcorder’s POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
DUBBING (cont.) EN Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) POWER Switch 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. [To use this camcorder as a player] Lock Button Open the connector cover.
EN 45 Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) POWER Switch [To use this camcorder as a recorder] NOTE: Before the following steps, make sure that “AV/S-VIDEO” is set to “OUT” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 35). Lock Button 1 Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration. 2 3 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP” in the Menu Screen depending on your preference ( pg.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT EN 1 3 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. Tab Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size batteries. See “General Battery Precautions” ( pg. 71). 2 + – + – Remove the battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated.
EN 1 0 2 4 6 8 47 ! 3 5 @ $ ^ * 7 9 # % & ( ) Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s POWER Switch set to the camera position (“ ”). 1 Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal. 2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out ( pg. 17) With the camcorder’s POWER Switch set to “ ”. Zoom in/out ( pg. 48) pg. 51 pg. 48, 50 pg. 48 pg. 48 3 DISPLAY Button — 4 SHIFT Button — 5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons — — 6 REW Button — Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search ( pg.
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: To allow slow-speed search in either direction during playback. Remote sensor OPERATION: 1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press SLOW (9 or 0) more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx. 2 minutes in Slow Forward, normal playback resumes. To stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (4).
EN P L A Y BACK E F F E C T 4O F F 1 2 3 4 5 C L A S S I C F I LM MONO T ON E SEP I A S T ROB E V I D EO E CHO Remote sensor PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu 49 FEATURE: Playback Special Effects PURPOSE: To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image. OPERATION: 1) To start playback, press PLAY (4). 2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears. 3) Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually. Before operation, make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control ( pg. 46).
EN 51 MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 38 and 39. 1 A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector . . . ... connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.A. EDIT connector . . . ... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector. To S Red to AUDIO R To JLIP (EDIT) White to AUDIO L ... connect the editing cable to the remote control’s PAUSE IN connector.
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) SELECT SCENES Programme 1–– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IN OU T –– : ––~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ MODE Random Assemble Editing Menu T I ME COD E – – : – – TOT A L 00 : 00 Remote sensor PLAY FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT R.A.EDIT ON/OFF CANCEL 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/ OFF on the remote control. The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.
EN 53 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR START/STOP Button 1 2 3–– 4 5 6–– 7 8 IN 00 : 25~ 07 : 18~ 03 : 33~ 09 : 30~ 15 : 55~ –– : ––~ ~ ~ OU T MODE 02 : 05 –– 08 : 31–– –– 05 : 53 13 : 15 16 : 20–– –– 13 Press START/STOP on the camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed, right through to the end of the last registered scene. •Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does not start editing. •When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its RecordPause mode.
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) For More Accurate Editing Programme 1 1–– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IN OU T –– : ––~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ MODE Random Assemble Editing Menu T I ME COD E – – : – – TOT A L 00 : 00 TV 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 scenes you wanted, or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want.
EN ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING MENU Dial 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 “ ” and press it. “VIDEO MENU” appears. Then, rotate it to “SYNCHRO” and press it. The value for “SYNCHRO” is highlighted. 6 Based on the diagnostics performed ( pg.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Audio Dubbing Display 6e Audio Dub Standby mode The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( pg. 23). 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. ● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make connections ( pg. 38).
USER MAINTENANCE EN 57 After Use Cleaning The Camcorder 1 2 1 To 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 Open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor. 3 4 5 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper. Turn off the camcorder.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
EN 59 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 6. The focus does not adjust automatically. 6. •Focus is set to the Manual mode. •The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was low. •The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. 6. •Set Focus to the Auto mode ( pg. 19). •Clean the lens and check the focus again ( pg. 57). 7. The cassette will not load properly. 7. •The cassette is in the wrong position. •The battery’s charge is low. 7. •Set it in the right position ( pg. 10).
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 13. Programme AE with special effects and Fade/ Wipe Effects do not work. 13. •The Operation Switch is set to “ ”. 13. •Set the Operation Switch to “ ” (墌 pg. 28, 30). 14. The Black & White Fader does not work. 14. •The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. 14. •Turn off Sepia and Monotone (墌 pg. 28, 30). 15. The Dissolve function does not work. 15.
EN SYMPTOM 18. Scene transition does not go as expected. POSSIBLE CAUSES 61 CORRECTIVE ACTION 18. •When using “Picture Wipe/ Dissolve” (墌 pg. 28), there is a delay of a fraction of a second between the previous record stop-point and the Dissolve start-point. This is normal, but this slight delay becomes especially noticeable when shooting fast-moving subject or during rapid panning. 18. 19. The Video Echo mode does not work. 19. •The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 25. During recording, the date/ time does not appear. 25. •“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF” in the Menu Screen. •Self-Recording is performed. 25. •Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” in the Menu Screen (墌 pg. 25). •During Self-Recording, the date/time does not appear (墌 pg. 15). 26. The indicators and messages do not appear. 26. •“ON SCREEN” is set to “SIMPLE” or “TIME CODE” is set to “OFF” in the Menu Screen. 26.
EN SYMPTOM 63 POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 32. During recording, sound cannot be heard. 32. •The optional headphones are not connected to the headphones connector. •The sound volume of the headphones connector was not adjusted appropriately. The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted to during playback. 32. •Connect the optional headphones to the headphone connector (墌 pg. 66, 67). •Adjust the sound volume during playback (墌 pg. 34). 33.
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 41. An error indication (E01 — E06) appears. 41. •A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorder’s functions become unusable. 41. •Remove the power supply (battery pack, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. 42.
INDEX Docking Station 4 EN 65 6 5 1 2 7 8 3 0 1 PC Connector [DIGITAL STILL] ............ 墌 pg. 40 2 J Terminal/Edit Connector [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) (EDIT)] ................................................ 墌 pg. 51 •Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the provided Software. NOTE: Make sure that the camcorder is turned on while connecting the camcorder to a PC using the Docking Station’s JLIP connector.
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators EN 7 EXPOSURE 1 8 4 e q FOCUS 2 3 K LIGHT BAC 66 0 9 w 5 6 t r u Q y ( ! @ i ) # $ p o ^ & W R * E %
EN 67 Controls Connectors 1 START/STOP Button ............................. 墌 pg. 14 2 •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. 墌 pg. 17 The connectors ^ to * are located beneath a cover. ^ Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.link*) ........ 墌 pg. 40, 41, 44, 45 * i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard. & •Audio/Video Output Connector [AV OUT] ......................................... 墌 pg.
INDEX Indications EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 0 !@ 2 1* 3 F . AU T O PS 4 0 x W 6 P HO T O 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ is set to “ ”. (墌 pg. 12) Displays the shooting mode position. (墌 pg. 13) Appears when backlight compensation is used. (墌 pg. 32) Appears when the white balance is adjusted. (墌 pg. 33) Appears when the exposure is adjusted. (墌 pg. 32) Displays the selected Program AE with special effects. (墌 pg. 30) Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) is engaged.
EN 69 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback 1 2 1 2 B I T / SOUND 1 L 3 4 LP 4 1 2 3 4 B L ANK SEARCH VO L UME 1. TC 1 0 : 0 6 : 2 0 7 6 1. 0 0 1 2 : 00 5 6 5 7 Displays the sound mode. (墌 pg. 35, 36) Displays the Blank Search mode. (墌 pg. 37) Displays the tape speed. (墌 pg. 11) Appears while a tape is running.
INDEX Indications (cont.) EN 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. CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION SWITCH HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE (墌 pg.
CAUTIONS EN 71 General Battery Precautions Battery Packs If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly, the batteries are exhausted. 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 replacing batteries, refer to page 46. 2. Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified. 3.
CAUTIONS (cont.) EN Cassettes Main Unit To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use . . . .... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark. .... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. .... make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting. .... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all.
EN 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. .... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods. .... expose the lens to direct sunlight. .... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. .... swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip. .... swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it.
TERMS EN A F AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... 墌 pg. 6, 7 Analogue Input ................................... 墌 pg. 35, 43 Animation ................................................ 墌 pg. 27 Audio Dubbing ........................................ 墌 pg. 56 Auto Date ................................................. 墌 pg. 25 Auto Focus ............................................... 墌 pg. 19 Auto Shut off ...................................... 墌 pg. 15, 34 Fade-In/Out .....................
EN 75 P T Picture Wipe/Dissolve ......................... 墌 pg. 28, 29 Playback Special Effects ............................ 墌 pg. 49 Playback Zoom ........................................ 墌 pg. 48 POWER Switch Position ........................... 墌 pg. 12 Printer ...................................................... 墌 pg. 41 Programme AE With Special Effects ........... 墌 pg. 30 Progressive Mode ............................... 墌 pg. 20, 21 Progressive Wide ...................................... 墌 pg.
SPECIFICATIONS EN Camcorder For General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker : DC 6.3 V DC 7.2 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger) (Using battery pack) : Approx. 4.7 W : Approx. 5.5 W : 51 mm x 125 mm x 97 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in) : Approx.
EN 77 AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V51EA, AA-V51A, AA-V51A-S, AA-V51SH or AA-V51ED Power requirement Power consumption Output Charge VTR Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight AA-V51EA AA-V51A AA-V51A-S AA-V51SH AA-V51ED : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz : 23 W : DC 7.2 V , 0.77 A : DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A : 68 mm x 45 mm x 110 mm : : : : : Approx. 270 g Approx. 260 g Approx. 260 g Approx. 330 g Approx.
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