Jvc GR-X5U User Manual Page 1

ENGLISHGR-X5ULYT1431-001AENTERMSDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and p

GETTING STARTED10 ENMasterPage: LeftBefore Using This CamcorderMake sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark .Make sure you only use memory

EN 11GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDa AC Adapter AP-V16U or AP-V14Ub Battery Pack BN-VF707Uc S-Video/Audio/Video Cabled USB Cabl

GETTING STARTED12 ENMasterPage: LeftAttaching the Core FilterAttach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference.1 Release the

EN 13GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDThis camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of po

GETTING STARTED14 ENMasterPage: LeftNOTES:● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: • Zoom or record-standby mode is e

EN 15GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDPower-Linked OperationWhen the power switch is set to “A” or “M”, you can also turn on/off t

GETTING STARTED16 ENMasterPage: Left1 Set the power switch to “M” or “PLAY” while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD

EN 17GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDTo protect valuable recordingsSlide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the

18 ENMasterPage: LeftVIDEO RECORDINGNOTE:Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:● Power (墌 pg. 13)● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 16)1 Rem

EN 19VIDEO RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKZoomingProduces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image m

2 ENMasterPage: LeftWipe/Fader EffectsYou can use the wipe/fader effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (墌 pg. 44) Program AE and Special Effect

MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_Right20 ENNOTES:● The time code cannot be reset.● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not m

EN 21VIDEO PLAYBACKMasterPage: Start_RightVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKShuttle SearchAllows high-speed search in either direction during video playba

VIDEO PLAYBACK22 ENMasterPage: Left A Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not n

MasterPage: Video_Heading0_RightEN 23VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKVIDEO PLAYBACKThe full-function remote control unit can operate this camcorder from

VIDEO PLAYBACK24 ENMasterPage: Left.Slow-Motion PlaybackDuring normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.● After approx

EN 25MasterPage: Start_RightDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKD.S.C. RECORDINGYou can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera

MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_Right26 ENInterval ShootingDuring interval shooting mode, the camcorder continues to take snapshots automatically with an i

EN 27D.S.C. PLAYBACKMasterPage: Start_RightDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKYou can view several different files stored in the me

MasterPage: Heading0_Left28 ENADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card.1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)2 Loa

EN 29ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.MasterPage: Start_RightDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKTo Remove ProtectionBefore doing the f

EN 3MasterPage: Start_RightSAFETY PRECAUTIONSWARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.CAUTIONS:● This cam

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.30 ENMasterPage: LeftThis camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to suppor

EN 31ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.MasterPage: Start_RightDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKTo Reset the Number of Prints1 Perform

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.32 ENMasterPage: LeftTo print using the DPOF settingIf the printer is compatible with DPOF, you can use the DPOF setting

EN 33MasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESMENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that s

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT34 ENMasterPage: LeftCAMERAThe “m CAMERA” settings are effective when the power switch is set to both “A” and “M”. Howeve

EN 35MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURES墌 pg. 40, “Self-Timer” [OFF]: Disables 5-second recording.5S: Enables 5-seco

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT36 ENMasterPage: LeftOFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place.[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as progra

EN 37MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURES640 x 480 / 1280 x 960 / 1600 x 1200 / 2048 x 1536 / [2560 x 1920]The image

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT38 ENMasterPage: LeftAllows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommende

EN 39MasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESFEATURES FOR RECORDINGThe flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in Record-Standby mode. (墌 pg. 25, 3

4 ENMasterPage: LeftIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions

FEATURES FOR RECORDING40 ENMasterPage: LeftMakes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the rec

EN 41FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESThe camcorder’s full range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-

FEATURES FOR RECORDING42 ENMasterPage: LeftLike the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from en

EN 43FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESThe white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lig

FEATURES FOR RECORDING44 ENMasterPage: LeftThese effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene

EN 45FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESA PRIORITY (F1.8 – F8.0): After selecting “A PRIORITY” (Aperture Priority) in step

MasterPage: Heading0_Left46 ENEDITING A To S-VIDEO IN or OUT*B Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUTC Red to AUDIO R IN or OUTD White to AUDIO L IN or OUT* Connec

EN 47EDITINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESIt is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped wi

EDITING48 ENMasterPage: Left[A] Using USB cableYou can transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC.[B] Using DV cableYou can also transfer s

EN 49EDITINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURES● Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the c

MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_RightEN 5CONTENTSGETTING STARTED 6Index... 6Provided Accessorie

EDITING50 ENMasterPage: LeftThe audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. (墌 pg. 34)● Use the provided remote contr

EN 51MasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESTROUBLESHOOTINGIf, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your n

TROUBLESHOOTING52 ENMasterPage: LeftAdvanced features● Focus is set to the manual mode.HSet focus to the auto mode. (墌 pg. 41)● The lens is dirty or c

EN 53TROUBLESHOOTINGMasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESOther problems● Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low temperatures.HTo pr

TROUBLESHOOTING54 ENMasterPage: LeftWarning IndicationsDisplays the battery remaining power.Remaining power levelAs the battery power comes close to n

EN 55TROUBLESHOOTINGMasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESAppears if insert editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (墌 pg. 49)● Appears if inser

MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_Right56 ENThe error indications (01, 02 or 06) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears,

EN 57MasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESCAUTIONSAC AdapterWhen using the AC adapter in areas other than the USAThe provided AC adapter features automati

CAUTIONS58 ENMasterPage: LeftMemory CardsTo properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions:● During use ...make sure

EN 59CAUTIONSMasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESHow To Handle A CD-ROM● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed sur

6 ENMasterPage: LeftGETTING STARTED IndexadefghibcWjklmnopqrstuvlmjknoXYZabcpfghiqrstdGR-X5US.book Page 6 Thursday, April 7, 2005 8:13 AM

MasterPage: Heading0_Left60 ENSPECIFICATIONSCamcorderPower supplyDC 11 V (Using AC adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)Power consumptionApprox. 4.8 W

EN 61SPECIFICATIONSMasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESApproximate Number of Storable ImagesThe number increases or decreases depending on the picture qu

MasterPage: Heading0_Left62 ENAAC Adapter ...14Animation ...

EN 63TERMSMasterPage: Start_RightTERMSSSelf-Timer ... 40Slow-Motion Playback ...

MasterPage: BackCoverENUSPrinted in Japan0405MKH-AL-VP© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, LimitedBack coverGR-X5US.book Page 64 Thursday, April 7, 2005

EN 7GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDControlsA Set Button [SET] (墌 pg. 33)B Play/Pause Button [4/9] (墌 pg. 20)Night-Alive Button [

GETTING STARTED8 ENMasterPage: LeftIndications on LCD MonitorDuring Video Recording OnlyA Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌 pg. 44)B Tape Runnin

EN 9GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDG : Spot Exposure Control Indicator (墌 pg. 42): Backlight Compensation Indicator (墌 pg. 42)±: