GR-DVXDIGITAL VIDEO CAMERALYT0002-0R1AINSTRUCTIONSENGLISHENPlease visit our CyberCam Homepage onthe World Wide Web and answer ourConsumer Survey (in E
10 EN1INSERT BATTERYOpen the battery cover while pressing theknob and insert the end of the batteryfirst. Close the battery cover.2ATTACH TO CAMCORD
EN 11ON SCREEN OFFONDISPLAYDATE / TIME1 . 1 . 000 : 004RETURNOFFPLAYAM5SMENUREC MODEWIDE MODE OFFAGCAUTO20XSPZOOMDISGAIN UPFLASHTO DATE / TIME MENUTO
12 ENGETTING STARTED (Cont.)Loading/Unloading A CassetteThe camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.1OPEN CASSETTE COVERTurn on
EN 13SP SP LPOFFPLAYAM5SREC MODEWIDE MODE OFFAGCAUTO20XSPZOOMDISGAIN UPFLASHTO DATE / TIME MENUTO SYSTEM MENU4ENDONREC MODEWIDE MODE OFFAGCAUTO20XSPZO
14 ENGETTING STARTED (Cont.)1ATTACH HAND STRAPThread the strap through the eyelet 1, thenthread the loop through the end of the strap 2.Pull firmly t
EN 15123Grip Strap AttachmentBefore attaching the grip strap, detach the hand strap from the camcorder (Z pg. 14).Tripod MountingAlign the tripod’s sc
16 ENGETTING STARTED (Cont.)Diopter adjustleverOFFPLAYAM5SPAUSEDioptre AdjustmentAdjust the viewfinder display for best viewing.1SELECT OPERATION MOD
EN 17TWRemote Control UnitYou can use the RM-V711U to control the camcorder. When using the remote control, be sure to point it atthe remote sensor. T
18 ENPower Dial Position FunctionAllows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjust-ments. Suitable for standard recording.Allows you to s
EN 19Basic RecordingYou should already have performed the necessary preparations (Z pgs. 8 – 16). Set the Power Dial to “A”and try recording that way
2 ENThis unit is produced to comply with StandardIEC Publ. 65.Dear Customer,Thank you for purchasing this Digital VideoCamera. Before use, please read
20 ENMENUOFFPLAYAM5SOFFPLAYAM5S1SELECT OPERATION MODETurn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressingdown the lock button located on the dial.2PULL OUT VI
EN 21Time CodeDuring recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of therecorded scene on the tape during play
22 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsYou can make the LCD monitor/Viewfinderindications appear/disappear.1PRESS IND.ON/OFF BUTTONWhen you do not wan
EN 23Interface ShootingYou can shoot yourself while viewing your ownimage in the LCD monitor.1TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARDOpen the LCD monitor and tilt it
24 ENZoomSelect 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 (
EN 25RECORDING Advanced Features1SELECT OPERATION MODEFirst turn the Power Dial to any operationmode except “PLAY” and “OFF”, make surethe viewfinder
26 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)1ENGAGE RECORD-STANDBYFirst turn the Power Dial to any operationmode except “PLAY” and “OFF”, make surethe vi
EN 27Adjusting Flash BrightnessWhen a snapshot (Z pg. 25) is taken in the dark the camcorder flashes (Z pg. 26) while adjusting thebrightness automati
28 EN4END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDINGSet the Power Dial to the “A”, “M” or “OFF”position.To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Mode . . ... instead of pre
EN 29Self-TimerOnce the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural wayadding the final touch to a memorab
EN 3About BatteriesDANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteriesapart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, asthere is a risk of fire or explosio
30 ENOFFPLAYAM5SMENUREC MODEWIDE MODE OFFAGCAUTO20XSPZOOMDISGAIN UPFLASHTO DATE / TIME MENUTO SYSTEM MENU4ENDONREC MODEWIDE MODE OFFAGCAUTO20XSPZOOMDI
EN 31REC MODE (Recording mode)You can change the tape recording speed. LP tape speed is slower than SP, allowing LP to record 1.5 timeslonger than SP.
32 ENZOOM (Zoom magnification)You can select 10X, 20X, or 100X maximum zoom magnifications.10X–Optical zoom that does not degrade the quality of the r
EN 33Displaying The Date And Time During RecordingWhen the Power Dial is set to “M”, “5S” or “ ”, you can choose whether to display the date and timed
34 ENOFFPLAYAM5SMENUPHOTO FRAMEONOFF32kHz065SONSCENEBEEP / TALLYWIND CUTSOUND MODEID NUMBERRETURN4REC MODEWIDE MODE OFFONAGCAUTO20XSPZOOMDISGAIN UPFLA
EN 35PHOTO FRAMEONOFF32kHz065SONSCENEBEEP / TALLYWIND CUTSOUND MODEID NUMBERRETURN432kHz 48kHz5S ANIM.ON OFFON OFFON OFF5SDPHOTO FRAMEThe snapshot fun
36 ENMANUALPAUSEWHOFFPLAYAM5SFOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOOFFOFFAUTOAUTOW. BALANCEFADER/ WIPEP. AE/ EFFECTFLASH ADJ.0RETURN4FADER / WIPEFADER–BLACKFADER–B.WWIPE–
EN 37Fades and WipesA scene gradually appears on a black or white screen (Fade In/Wipe In), or disappears, leaving a black orwhite screen (Fade Out/Wi
38 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)PPicture Wipe/DissolveCombine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. T
EN 39Random VariationsWhen R? is selected, the camcorder chooses one ofthe fades/wipes at random.1START RECORDINGPress START/STOP. The camcorder does
4 ENPROVIDED ACCESSORIESHand strapS-VIDEO cable DC cordVIDEO/AUDIO cable(Docking Station to TV or VCR,RCA plug 4 RCA plug)Soft camera caseAC PowerAdap
40 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)MENU EFFECTFade in or out with a white screen.Fade in or out with a black screen.Fade in to a colour screen f
EN 41MENU EFFECTThe new scene gradually appears as the old one graduallydisappears.The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upperright co
42 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)5DISABLE P.AE/EFFECTTo turn off the selected effect, re-access theP.AE/Effects Menu and move the pointer andh
EN 43B/W12SHUTTER(Variable Shutter(Speed)1/50–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of asecond. Black bands that usually appear whenshooting a TV scree
44 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)FOCUSOFFPLAYAM5SFOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOOFFOFFAUTOMANUALW. BALANCEFADER/ WIPEP. AE/ EFFECTFLASH ADJ.0RETURN4Manual
EN 451SELECT OPERATION MODEFirst turn the Power Dial to “M” while pressingdown the lock button located on the dial,make sure the LCD monitor is open f
46 EN1SELECT OPERATION MODEFirst turn the Power Dial to “M” while pressingdown the lock button located on the dial,make sure the LCD monitor is open f
EN 47White Balance AdjustmentA term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance iscorrect, all
48 ENOFFPLAYAM5SFOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOOFFOFFAUTOAUTOW. BALANCEFADER/ WIPEP. AE/ EFFECTFLASH ADJ.0RETURN4PAUSEMANUALTo Change The Tint For Recording . . ..
EN 49OFFPLAYAM5SMENU4You can watch what you’ve recorded in the LCD monitor.Playback SoundYou can hear sound from the speaker or usingheadphones connec
EN 5TWDocking StationRemote control unit RM-V711UMiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min (DVM-30)M-DV30MEPower Pack CU-V900UCable adapter Cleaning clothLithium ba
50 EN4END ZOOMPress and hold W until magnification returns tonormal. Or, press STOP and then press PLAY.NOTES:●Zoom can also be used during slow-motio
EN 511START PLAYBACKPress the Play button.2ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENUPoint the remote control at the camcorder’sremote sensor and press EFFECT. Th
52 ENPLAYBACK Playback MenuOFFPLAYAM5SSOUND10 . 0ONOFFONOFFONOFFFULL SOUNDSOUND2SOUND1FULL SOUND48kHz MODE32kHz MODEDISPLAYTIMECODESYNCHROEND4SOUND
EN 53RECORDING SOUND DISPLAY OUTPUT SOUND32 kHz FULL SOUNDSOUND 1 Stereo soundSOUND 248 kHz FULL SOUND Stereo soundSOUND 1 “L” sound is output on both
54 ENPLAYBACK Basic ConnectionsVCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder)MICDC-IN1CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV ORVCRPull out the jack c
EN 553SUPPLY POWERThe Docking Station must be powered by theAC adapter whether the battery is in thecamcorder or not.•The Docking Station cannot funct
56 ENPLAYBACK Basic Connections (Cont.)VCR/TV connection (using the Docking Station) (Cont.)Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s)
EN 5731CONNECT DOCKING STATION TOTV OR VCRConnect as shown in the illustration 1, 2 or 3(Z pg. 56, 57).If Using A VCR . . . go to step 2.If not . . .
58 ENOFFPLAYAM5STWMENUDubbingYou can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manualfor details.NOTES
EN 59TW316789`542VCR CODE LISTVCR BRANDNAMEBUTTONS (A) (B) 6 2 6 4 7 7MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8NEC
6 ENThe digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording.A video signal is composed of a luminance signa
60 ENEDITING (Cont.)TWRandom Assemble EditingUsing the RM-V711U remote control, you can use P.AE/Effects and make an original edited tape.1MAKE CONNE
EN 61TWOFFPLAYAM5S1 –– –– : –– ~ 2 ~ 3 ~4 ~5 ~6 ~7 ~8 ~TIME CODEIN OUT MODE–– : ––00 : 00TOTAL4SET EDIT-IN POINTAt the beginning of the scene, pre
62 ENEDITING (Cont.)TW41 00 : 25 ~ 02 : 05 ––2 07 : 18 ~ 08 : 31 ––3 –– 03 : 33 ~ 05 : 534 09 : 30 ~ 13 : 155 15 : 55 ~ 16 : 20 –– ––6 –– –– :
EN 633PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE•If any images from the scene prior to thetransition you chose for your Edit-In pointwere recorded, that means your VCR mo
64 ENEDITING (Cont.)7CLOSE MENUPress the Select Dial twice.•Now perform Random Assemble Editingbeginning with step 2 on page 60.NOTES:●Before perform
EN 65Audio DubbingThe 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 reco
66 ENTWTC 12 : 346wInsert EditingYou can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recordingwith minima
EN 67SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION1.No power is supplied.2.Recording cannot beperformed.3.There is no playbackpicture.4.Some functions are
68 ENTROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.)SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION11.Even though “GAIN UP”was set to “A”, scenesshot in dark places arenot brighte
EN 69SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION19.•The last selected editingscene is ending.•At the end of the lastselected scene for editing,the Power
EN 7CONTENTSPROVIDED ACCESSORIES4ABOUT DV6GETTING STARTED8Charging The Battery Pack ...
70 ENTROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.)SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION25.•This is a result ofexceedingly high contrast,and is not a malfunction.26.•If
EN 71SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION35.•Certain FADE/WIPE, P.AE/Effects, DIS and otherfunctions that cannot beused together are selected att
72 EN1REMOVE POWER SUPPLYRemove the battery pack or disconnect the ACPower Adapter/Charger.2CLEAN EXTERIORWipe gently with a soft cloth.•Put cloth in
EN 731 243680!@759CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORSCamcorder8 Jack cover (Z pg. 54)Pull this out to detach.9 Hand strap eyelet (Z pg. 14)Slide the
74 ENCONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS (Cont.)$ %#^&*)wry(qetuioQpq Speaker (Z pg. 49)During playback, the sound can be heard.w SNAPSHOT butto
EN 75Docking Station1234 5 6 7 891 Lock lever (Z pg. 55)Connect the camcorder to the Docking Stationby sliding the lock lever in the direction of thea
76 ENLP 35 minPAUSEMODE32kHz25 . 12 . 9717 : 4605SSOUND444REC0 L PHOTOWH1/250DTW1* 2 3 4 6 7* 8*5*9*0#*$!@&(*)qw^*e%*MANUALANo. FUNCTION1* Displa
EN 77SOUND132kHz LP25 . 12 . 9717 : 46– – – – – – – – – –TC 01 : 28 : 15646wVOLUME1 23465LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During PlaybackNo. FUN
78 ENERROR!REFER MANUALINDICATIONS FUNCTIONDisplays the battery remaining power.Remaining power level: highRemaining power level: exhaustedAs the bat
EN 79Battery PacksThe supplied battery pack is alithium-ion battery. Beforeusing the supplied battery packor an optional battery pack, besure to read
8 ENCharging The Battery PackYou can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively.GETTING STARTEDATTACH4DETACH BATTERY/BATTERIESSlide the b
80 EN3. 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 (ab
EN 81SPECIFICATIONSCAMCORDERGeneralPower : DC 6.3 V (using AC Adapter)DC 7.2 V (using Battery)Power consumption : 6.2 W (viewfinder on), 7.0 W (LCD m
82 ENGLOSSARY OF TERMSIrisWorks like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lit environment, the human pupil contracts to keep toomuch light from enter
EN 83INDEXAAnimation ... Z pg. 35Audio Dubbing ... Z pg. 65Auto Focus
GR-DVXCOPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.EGPrinted in Japan0797TOV*UN*SNVICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITEDEN
EN 9NOTES:●If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to thecamcorder and charging stops.●When u
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