JVC GR-DVF25 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMCORDERLYT0279-001AINSTRUCTIONSENGLISHENGR-DVF25Please visit our CyberCam Homepage onthe World Wide Web and answer ourConsumer Survey (in En

10 ENGETTING STARTED (cont.)Loading/Unloading A CassetteThe camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject acassette.1OPEN LCD MONITORPress the Mo

EN11GETTING STARTED– – – – –6– – – – –DEC 25 ’ 98 : 304REC MODEWIDE MODE OFFX40ZOOMGAIN UPTO DATE / TIME MENUTO SYSTEM MENUENDAGCSPSP LP– – – – –6– –

12 ENPAUSE13322180°180°GETTING STARTED (cont.)Grip Adjustment1EXPAND LOOPSeparate the Velcro strip.2INSERT HANDPass your right hand through the loop

EN13GETTING STARTEDShoulder Strap Attachment1ATTACH STRAPFollowing the illustration on left, thread the strapthrough the top of the eyelet 1, then fol

14 ENRECORDING Basic RecordingNOTE:You should already have performed the procedures listedbelow. If not, do so before continuing.●Power (Z pg. 6)●Rec

EN15RECORDING25 min90min89min3min2min1min0minmin4STOP RECORDINGPress the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stoprecording.•The camcorder re-enters t

16 ENRECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)Shooting While Watching The LCD MonitorBefore the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 14).2ENTER RECORD–STAN

EN17RECORDINGJournalistic ShootingIn some situations different angles of shooting may berequired for more dramatic results.1OPEN LCD MONITORMake sure

18 ENDTW16XTDW1XTDW10XTDW16XTDW128XRECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)Zoom in (T: Telephoto)Zoom out (W: Wide angle)Power Zoom LeverZoom displayP. STAB

EN19RECORDINGDANGERn The video light can become extremelyhot. Do not touch it either while inoperation or soon after turning it off,otherwise serious

2 ENDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder.Before use, please read the safety information andprecautions contained in the follo

20 ENRECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A TapeTime CodeDuring recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This c

EN21RECORDINGON SCREEN OFFONDISPLAYDATE / TIME25 . 12 . 9916 : 404RETURN– – – – –6– – – – –DEC 25 ’ 98 : 30REC MODEWIDE MODE OFF128XSPZOOMGAIN UPENDAG

22 EN– – – – –6– – – – –DEC 25 ’ 98 : 30REC MODEWIDE MODE OFF128XSPZOOMGAIN UPENDAGCPHOTOPHOTO MODETALLY ON32kHz06OFFOFFFRAMEWIND CUTSOUND MODEID NUMB

EN23RECORDINGMotor Drive ModeKeeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar toserial photography. (The interval between the still pictures:approx

24 EN4PHOTO MODETALLY ON32kHz06OFFOFFFRAMEWIND CUTSOUND MODEID NUMBERDEMO. MODE4RETURN4ON SCREEN OFFONDISPLAYDATE / TIME25 . 12 . 9916 : 404RETURN– –

EN25RECORDINGOFFSQUEEZECINEMAREC MODEZOOMGAIN UPTO DATE/TIME MENUWIDE MODERecording Menu ExplanationsTO SYSTEM MENUAllows you to set the recording mod

26 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)PHOTO MODEID NUMBERTALLYSystem Menu ExplanationsWIND CUTSOUND MODEDEMO. MODE OFFONAllows you to set the param

EN27RECORDINGFOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOOFFOFFAUTOAUTOW. BALANCE4FADER/ WIPEP. AE/ EFFECTRETURNFADER / WIPESEL.FADER–BLACKFADER–B.WWIPE–SHUTTERRANDOMOFF4FADER–

28 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION(P, P, P, P, P, P and P)Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for

EN29RECORDINGMenu EffectFade in or out with a white screen.Fade in or out with a black screen.Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect.Fade in

EN3SAFETY PRECAUTIONSDo not point the lens or the viewfinder directly intothe sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as leadto the malfunctioning o

30 ENFOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOOFFOFFAUTOAUTOW. BALANCE4FADER/ WIPEP. AE/ EFFECTRETURNPAUSEP. AE / EFFECTSLOW 4X1SLOW 10X2B/WSTROBETWILIGHTSEPIAMONOTONECLASSI

EN31RECORDINGGives recorded scenes a strobe effect.Your recording looks like a series of consecutivesnapshots.SLOW (Slow Shutter)You can light dark su

32 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)FocusingAUTO FOCUSThe camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuousshooting ability from close-up (as cl

EN33RECORDINGFOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOOFFOFFAUTOMANUALW. BALANCEFADER/ WIPEP. AE/ EFFECT4RETURNFOCUSFOCUSMANUAL FOCUSNOTE:You should already have made the ne

34 ENFOCUSEXPOSURE MANUALOFFOFFAUTOAUTOW. BALANCEFADER/ WIPEP. AE/ EFFECT4RETURNEXP.0EXP.6EXP.6RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)Exposure ControlThi

EN35RECORDINGFOCUSEXPOSURE MANUALOFFOFFAUTOAUTOW. BALANCEFADER/ WIPEP. AE/ EFFECTRETURN4EXP.0 LIris LockUse this function when shooting a moving subje

36 ENW . BAL .AUTOFOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOOFFOFFAUTOAUTOW. BALANCEFADER/ WIPEP. AE/ EFFECT4RETURNFOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOOFFOFFAUTOW. BALANCEFADER/ WIPEP. AE/ EFF

EN37RECORDINGFOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOOFFOFFAUTOW. BALANCEFADER/ WIPEP. AE/ EFFECT4RETURNAUTOPRO.Manual White Balance OperationIf the camera is operating in

38 ENPLAYBACK Basic PlaybackLCD Monitor in Retracted Position1LOAD A CASSETTEFirst press the Monitor Open Button and open theLCD monitor to an angle

EN39PLAYBACKFEATURE: Still PlaybackPURPOSE:To pause during playback.OPERATION:1) Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6 ) during playback.2) To resume normal playback,

4 ENABOUT DVThe digital camcorder converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording.A video signal is composed of a luminance

40 ENSOUND10 . 0ONOFFFULL SOUND48kHz MODE32kHz MODEDISPLAYTIMECODESYNCHROEND4SOUND10 . 0ONOFFFULL SOUND48kHz MODE32kHz MODEDISPLAYTIMECODESYNCHROE

EN41PLAYBACKPlayback SoundDuring playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays thesound back. Select the t

42 ENPLAYBACK ConnectionsThese are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TVinstruction manuals.Con

EN43PLAYBACK1CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUSMake sure the camcorder’s power is off.2CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV ORVCRPull out the connector cover and open it.Con

44 ENTAPE DUBBINGTape Dubbing1CONNECT EQUIPMENTFollowing the illustration at left, connect thecamcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 42 and 43.2PREP

EN451132USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNITThe Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate thiscamcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations(P

46 EN10TW4%7 &9 (368!#$^*@25)USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)RM-V712U (provided)Buttons1 PAUSE IN Connector2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons3 DISPLAY But

EN47TWSLOW Rewind/Forward ButtonPAUSE ButtonRM-V712U(provided)PLAY ButtonFEATURE: Slow-Motion PlaybackPURPOSE:To allow slow-speed search in either dir

48 ENTWPlayback ZoomThe recorded pictures can be magnified up to 20X at anytime during playback.1FIND SCENE OF INTERESTPress PLAY (4) to start playbac

EN49TWVIDEO ECHO5PLAYBACK EFFECTSTROBECLASSIC FILMMONOTONESEPIA4123OFF4B/WPlayback Special EffectsThese effects allow you to be creative with the play

EN5PROVIDED ACCESSORIES3ABOUT DV4GETTING STARTED6 – 13Power...

50 ENTW316789`542Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as thesource player. You can select up to 8 “cuts”

EN51TWMAKE CONNECTIONS1CONNECT TO . . .AJVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSETERMINALConnect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSEterminal.BJVC VCR NOT E

52 ENTW1 –– –– : –– ~ 23 ~4 ~5 ~6 ~7 ~8 ~TIME CODEIN OUT MODE–– : ––00 : 00TOTALSELECT SCENES (cont.)6SET EDIT-IN POINTAt the beginning of the scene

EN53TWR?41 00 : 25 ~ 02 : 05 ––2 07 : 18 ~ 08 : 31 ––3 –– 03 : 33 ~ 05 : 534 09 : 30 ~ 13 : 155 15 : 55 ~ 16 : 20 –– ––6 –– –– : ––~7 ~8 ~TIME

54 ENTW1 –– –– : –– ~ 2 ~ 3 ~4 ~5 ~6 ~7 ~8 ~TIME CODEIN OUT MODE–– : ––00 : 00TOTALUSING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)For More Accurate EditingS

EN55SOUND10 . 0ONOFFFULL SOUND48kHz MODE32kHz MODEDISPLAYTIMECODESYNCHROEND4SOUND10 . 0ONOFFFULL SOUND48kHz MODE32kHz MODEDISPLAYTIMECODESYNCHROEN

56 EN6eTWAudio DubbingThe audio track can be customized only when recordedon the 32 kHz mode (Z pg. 26).NOTES:●Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape

EN57Recording sound Display Output sound32 kHz FULL SOUND Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereo.SOUND 2 New track is output on bot

58 ENSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONTROUBLESHOOTINGIf, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consul

EN59SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONCONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE11.Snapshot mode cannot beused.12.Digital Zoom does notwork.13.Programme AE withspe

6 ENGETTING STARTEDABPowerThis camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets youchoose the most appropriate source of power.NOTES:●No function is availab

60 ENTROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION18.The Picture Wipe functiondoes not work.19.Even when Slow Shutter isnot select

EN61SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONCONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE28.The rear of the LCDmonitor is hot.29.The indicators and theimage colour on the L

62 ENTROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION37.The charge indicator onthe AC Power Adapter/Charger does not light.38.The rec

EN63USER MAINTENANCEAfter Use1Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn offthe camcorder.2Press the Monitor Open Button and open the LCDmonitor to a

64 ENINDEX Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsU I1io*ut) w( q2pQW3 4 5 68790!@#%$yER^&eYTr

EN65Controls1 Dioptre Adjustment Control ... Z pg. 122 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring... Z pg. 143 Video Light Switch[LIGHT OFF/A

66 ENINDEX IndicationsNo. Function1* Displays the operation mode position. (Z pg. 14)2* Appears when taking a Snapshot. (Z pg. 22)3 Appears when in

EN67Indications FunctionDisplays the battery remaining power.Remaining power level: highRemaining power level: exhaustedAs the battery power comes cl

68 ENINDEX TermsPPicture Stabilizer ... Z pg. 18Picture Wipe/Dissolve ... Z pg. 28Play

EN69CassettesTo properly use and store your cassettes, be sure toread the following cautions:1. During use . . ... make sure the cassette bears the M

EN7GETTING STARTEDCharge MarkerA charge marker is provided on the battery pack tohelp you remember whether it has been charged ornot. Two colours are

70 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 (abo

EN71SPECIFICATIONSCamcorderGeneralPower supply : DC 6.0 VPower consumptionLCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 5.5 WLCD monitor on, viewfinder off

GR-DVF25COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITEDENSHPrinted in Japan1298AYV*UN*SN

8 ENGETTING STARTED (cont.)Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/RemovalThis battery is necessary for clock operation and toperform date/time settings.1S

EN9GETTING STARTEDON SCREEN OFFONDISPLAY4DATE / TIME1 . 1 . 0000 : 00RETURN– – – – –6– – – – –DEC 25 ’ 98 : 30REC MODEWIDE MODE OFF128XSPZOOMGAIN UP