JVC GR-DVX User Manual

GR-DVXDIGITAL VIDEO CAMERALYT0002-0V8AINSTRUCTIONSENGLISHENPlease visit our CyberCam Homepage onthe World Wide Web and answer ourConsumer Survey (in E

10 ENCharging The Battery PackYou can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively.GETTING STARTEDATTACH4DETACH BATTERY/BATTERIESSlide the

EN 11NOTES:●If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to thecamcorder and charging stops.●When

12 EN1INSERT BATTERYOpen the battery cover while pressing theknob and insert the end of the batteryfirst. Close the battery cover.2ATTACH TO CAMCORD

EN 13ON SCREEN OFFONDISPLAYDATE / TIMEDEC 25 ’ 97PM 5 : 304RETURNOFFPLAYAM5SMENUREC MODEWIDE MODE OFFAGCAUTO20XSPZOOMDISGAIN UPFLASHTO DATE / TIME M

14 ENGETTING STARTED (Cont.)Loading/Unloading A CassetteThe camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.1OPEN CASSETTE COVERTurn on

EN 15SP SP LPOFFPLAYAM5SREC MODEWIDE MODE OFFAGCAUTO20XSPZOOMDISGAIN UPFLASHTO DATE / TIME MENUTO SYSTEM MENU4ENDOFFREC MODEWIDE MODE OFFAGCAUTO20XSPZ

16 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 17123Grip Strap AttachmentBefore attaching the grip strap, detach the hand strap from the camcorder (Z pg. 16).Tripod MountingAlign the tripod’s sc

18 ENGETTING STARTED (Cont.)Diopter adjustleverOFFPLAYAM5SPAUSEDiopter AdjustmentAdjust the viewfinder display for best viewing.1SELECT OPERATION MOD

EN 19TWRemote 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

2 ENWARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS UNIT TO RAIN ORMOISTURE.Dear Customer,Thank you for purchasing this Digital VideoCamera.

20 ENPower Dial Position FunctionAllows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjust-ments. Suitable for standard recording.Allows you to s

EN 21Basic RecordingYou should already have performed the necessary preparations (Z pgs. 10 – 18). Set the Power Dial to “A”and try recording that way

22 ENMENUOFFPLAYAM5SOFFPLAYAM5S1SELECT OPERATION MODETurn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressingdown the lock button located on the dial.2PULL OUT VI

EN 23Time 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

24 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsYou can make the LCD monitor/Viewfinderindications appear/disappear.1PRESS IND.ON/OFF BUTTONWhen you do not wan

EN 25Interface ShootingYou can shoot yourself while viewing your ownimage in the LCD monitor.1TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARDOpen the LCD monitor and tilt it

26 ENZoomSelect any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject (Z pg. 34).Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in (

EN 27RECORDING Advanced Features1SELECT OPERATION MODEFirst turn the Power Dial to any operationmode except “PLAY” and “OFF”, make surethe viewfinder

28 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)1ENGAGE RECORD-STANDBYFirst turn the Power Dial to any operationmode except “PLAY” and “OFF”, make surethe vi

EN 29Adjusting Flash BrightnessWhen a snapshot (Z pg. 27) is taken in the dark the camcorder flashes (Z pg. 28) while adjusting thebrightness automati

EN 35. VentilationSlots and openings in the cabinet are provided forventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the productand to protect it from ove

30 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 31Self-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

32 ENOFFPLAYAM5SMENUREC MODEWIDE MODE OFFAGCAUTO20XSPZOOMDISGAIN UPFLASHTO DATE / TIME MENUTO SYSTEM MENU4ENDOFFREC MODEWIDE MODE OFFAGCAUTO20XSPZOOMD

EN 33REC 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.

34 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 35Displaying 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

36 ENOFFPLAYAM5SMENUPHOTO FRAMEONOFF32kHz065SONSCENEBEEP / TALLYWIND CUTSOUND MODEID NUMBERRETURN4REC MODEWIDE MODE OFFOFFAGCAUTO20XSPZOOMDISGAIN UPFL

EN 37PHOTO FRAMEONOFF32kHz065SONSCENEBEEP / TALLYWIND CUTSOUND MODEID NUMBERRETURN432kHz 48kHz5S ANIM.ON OFFON OFFON OFF5SDPHOTO FRAMEThe snapshot fun

38 ENMANUALPAUSEWHOFFPLAYAM5SFOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOOFFOFFAUTOAUTOW. BALANCEFADER/ WIPEP. AE/ EFFECTFLASH ADJ.0RETURN4FADER / WIPEFADER–BLACKFADER–B.WWIPE–

EN 39Fades 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

4 ENUSE1. AccessoriesTo avoid personal injury:• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing se

40 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)PPicture Wipe/DissolveCombine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. T

EN 41Random VariationsWhen R? is selected, the camcorder chooses one ofthe fades/wipes at random.1START RECORDINGPress START/STOP. The camcorder does

42 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 color screen fr

EN 43MENU EFFECTThe new scene gradually appears as the old one graduallydisappears.The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upperright co

44 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 45B/W12SHUTTER(Variable Shutter(Speed)1/60–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of asecond. Black bands that usually appear whenshooting a TV scree

46 ENRECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)FOCUSOFFPLAYAM5SFOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOOFFOFFAUTOMANUALW. BALANCEFADER/ WIPEP. AE/ EFFECTFLASH ADJ.0RETURN4Manual

EN 471SELECT 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

48 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 49White Balance AdjustmentA term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance iscorrect, all o

EN 5About BatteriesDANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteriesapart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, asthere is a risk of fire or explosio

50 ENOFFPLAYAM5SFOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOOFFOFFAUTOAUTOW. BALANCEFADER/ WIPEP. AE/ EFFECTFLASH ADJ.0RETURN4PAUSEMANUALTo Change The Tint For Recording . . ..

EN 51OFFPLAYAM5SMENU4You can watch what you’ve recorded in the LCD monitor.Playback SoundYou can hear sound from the speaker or usingheadphones connec

52 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 531START PLAYBACKPress the Play button.2ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENUPoint the remote control at the camcorder’sremote sensor and press EFFECT. Th

54 ENPLAYBACK Playback MenuOFFPLAYAM5SSOUND10 . 0ONOFFONOFFONOFFFULL SOUNDSOUND2SOUND1FULL SOUND48kHz MODE32kHz MODEDISPLAYTIMECODESYNCHROEND4SOUND

EN 55RECORDING SOUND DISPLAY OUTPUT SOUND32 kHz FULL SOUNDSOUND 1 Stereo soundSOUND 248 kHz FULL SOUND Stereo soundSOUND 1 “L” sound is output on both

56 ENPLAYBACK Basic ConnectionsVCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder)MICDC-IN1CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV ORVCRPull out the jack c

EN 573SUPPLY POWERThe Docking Station must be powered by theAC adapter whether the battery is in thecamcorder or not.•The Docking Station cannot funct

58 ENPLAYBACK Basic Connections (Cont.)VCR/TV connection (using the Docking Station) (Cont.)Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s)

EN 591CONNECT DOCKING STATION TOTV OR VCRConnect as shown in the illustration(Z pg. 58).If using a VCR . . . go to step 2.If not . . . go to step 3.2C

6 ENPROVIDED ACCESSORIESHand strapS-VIDEO cable DC cordVIDEO/AUDIO cable(Docking Station to TV or VCR,RCA plug 4 RCA plug)Soft camera caseAC PowerAdap

60 ENOFFPLAYAM5STWMENUDubbingYou can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manualfor details.NOTES

EN 61TW316789`542VCR BRANDNAMEBUTTONS (A) (B)GE 1 1 9 2 9 ` 9 4MAGNAVOX 9 5 1 1 7

62 ENEDITING (Cont.)TWRandom Assemble EditingCreate edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for

EN 63TWOFFPLAYAM5S1 –– –– : –– ~ 2 ~ 3 ~4 ~5 ~6 ~7 ~8 ~TIME CODEIN OUT MODE–– : ––00 : 00TOTAL4SET EDIT-IN POINTAt the beginning of the scene, pr

64 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 653PLAY 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

66 ENEDITING (Cont.)7CLOSE MENUPress the Select Dial twice.•Now perform Random Assemble Editingbeginning with step 2 on page 62.NOTES:●Before perform

EN 67Audio DubbingThe audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32 kHz mode (Z pg. 37).NOTE:Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape reco

68 ENTWTC 12 : 346wInsert EditingYou can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recordingwith minima

EN 69SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION1.No power is supplied.2.Recording cannot beperformed.3.There is no playbackpicture.4.Some functions are

EN 7TWDocking StationRemote control unit RM-V711UMiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min (DVM-30)M-DV30MEPower Pack CU-V900UCleaning clothLithium battery CR2025(f

70 ENTROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.)SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION11.Even though “GAIN UP”was set to “A”, scenesshot in dark places arenot brighte

EN 71SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION19.•The last selected editingscene is ending.•At the end of the lastselected scene for editing,the Power

72 ENTROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.)SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION25.•This is a result ofexceedingly high contrast,and is not a malfunction.26.•If

EN 73SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION35.•Certain FADE/WIPE, P.AE/Effects, DIS and otherfunctions that cannot beused together are selected att

74 EN1REMOVE POWER SUPPLYRemove the battery pack or disconnect the ACPower Adapter/Charger.2CLEAN EXTERIORWipe gently with a soft cloth.•Put cloth in

EN 751 243680!@759CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORSCamcorder8 Jack cover (Z pg. 56)Pull this out to detach.9 Hand strap eyelet (Z pg. 16)Slide the

76 ENCONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS (Cont.)$ %#^&*)wry(qetuioQpq Speaker (Z pg. 51)During playback, the sound can be heard.w SNAPSHOT butto

EN 77Docking Station1234 5 6 7 891 Lock lever (Z pg. 57)Connect the camcorder to the Docking Stationby sliding the lock lever in the direction of thea

78 ENLP 35 minPAUSEMODE32kHzDEC 25 ’97PM 5 : 3005SSOUND444REC0 L PHOTOWH1/250DTW1* 2 3 4 6 7* 8*5*9*0#*$!@&(*)qw^*e%*MANUALANo. FUNCTION1* Dis

EN 79SOUND132kHz LPDEC 25 ’97PM 5 : 30– – – – – – – – – –TC 01 : 28 : 15646wVOLUME1 23465LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During PlaybackNo.

8 ENABOUT DVThe digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording.A video signal is composed of a luminan

80 ENERROR!REFER MANUALINDICATIONS FUNCTIONDisplays the battery remaining power.Remaining power level: highRemaining power level: exhaustedAs the bat

EN 81CAUTIONSBattery PacksThe supplied battery pack is alithium-ion battery. Before using thesupplied battery pack or an optionalbattery pack, be sure

82 ENCAUTIONS (Cont.)Serious malfunctioningIf malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unitimmediately and consult your local JVC dealer.The camcorder i

EN 83SPECIFICATIONSCAMCORDERGeneralPower : 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

84 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 85INDEXAAnimation ... Z pg. 37Audio Dubbing ... Z pg. 67Auto Focus

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EN 9CONTENTSPROVIDED ACCESSORIES6ABOUT DV8GETTING STARTED10Charging The Battery Pack ................