Jvc GR-DV801 User Manual

LYT1107-001AMaster Page: Cover1ENENGLISHGR-DV801AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION9GETTING STARTED10VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK17DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)

Master Page: Left-start10 ENGETTING STARTEDThis camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use

EN 11Master Page: RightINFORMATION:The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/Charger:VU-V840

12 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading01 Adjust the velcro strip.2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.3 Adjust your thumb and fingers th

EN 13Master Page: Right1 Set the Power Switch to “M” or “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.2 Open the LCD monitor fully,

14 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback. (墌 pg. 3

EN 15Master Page: RightThe camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, the

16 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase.1 Make sure the camcorder’s power

EN 17Master Page: Right-startVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKVIDEO RECORDINGNOTE:Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:● Power (墌 pg. 1

18 ENMaster Page: LeftZoomingProduces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.Zoom InSlide the Power Zoom Lever towa

EN 19Master Page: RightTime CodeDuring recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on t

2 ENMaster Page: Left-Safety-DummyUsing This Instruction Manual● All major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. ● Notes app

20 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0VIDEO PLAYBACK1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 15)2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” wh

EN 21Master Page: RightShuttle SearchAllows high-speed search in either direction during video playback.1) During playback, press 5 for forward search

22 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.)These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR an

EN 23Master Page: Right-startDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKD.S.C. RECORDINGYou can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Came

24 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0D.S.C. PLAYBACKImages shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory

EN 25Master Page: RightYou can view video clips (墌 pg. 50) stored in the memory card.1 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

26 ENMaster Page: LeftYou can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a par

EN 27Master Page: RightThe Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files.1 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

28 ENMaster Page: LeftTo remove protection from all files stored in the memory card9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CANC.ALL”, and press it. The PRO

EN 29Master Page: RightBy resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It

EN 3Master Page: Right-SafetyWhen the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow

30 ENMaster Page: LeftTo Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints1Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)”

EN 31Master Page: Right-startADVANCED FEATURESMENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that

32 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0X2MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.)4) Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen returns.● Repeat the procedure if yo

EN 33Master Page: Right 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 rig

34 ENMaster Page: LeftRECORDING MENUS (cont.) SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a cla

EN 35Master Page: RightZoomingZOOM (Factory-preset: 40X)10X: When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 10X sinc

36 ENMaster Page: LeftMANUALDigital Image StabilizationTo compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.DI

EN 37Master Page: RightWide modeWIDE MODE (Factory-preset: OFF)OFF: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal scr

38 ENMaster Page: LeftAutomatic demonstration modeDemonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to con

EN 39Master Page: RightDSCPicture qualityThe Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: F

4 ENMaster Page: Left-SafetySAFETY PRECAUTIONSDo not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as l

40 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0PLAYBACK MENUSVIDEOPlayback soundDuring tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was

EN 41Master Page: RightSYSTEMEach setting is linked with “s”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (墌 pg. 31) The parameters are the sam

42 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMakes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Althou

EN 43Master Page: Right● If Program AE with special effects (墌 pg. 33) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled durin

44 ENMaster Page: LeftNOTE:If “BEEP” and “TALLY” are set to “OFF” (墌 pg. 37), the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not light.A selection of

EN 45Master Page: RightThe camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2”) to the sub

46 ENMaster Page: LeftManual exposure control is recommended in the following situations:● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background

EN 47Master Page: RightBacklight compensation brightens the subject quickly.Press BACK LIGHT. The indicator is displayed and the subject is brightene

48 ENMaster Page: LeftThe Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card.To make thumbnail images durin

EN 49Master Page: Right● The “NAVIGATION SEARCH” indication appears blinking and the camcorder starts searching the tape for the relevant point of the

EN 5Master Page: RightNOTES:● In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter.

50 ENMaster Page: LeftYou can make video clips in 160 x 120 pixels from real-time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory ca

EN 51Master Page: RightTo make video clips from recorded video footage1Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 15)2 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)3 Set the VIDEO/MEMO

52 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0DUBBING.* Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the ye

EN 53Master Page: RightIt is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a di

54 ENMaster Page: LeftIt is also possible to copy recorded scenes from another video unit equipped with a DV connector onto the camcorder. Since a dig

EN 55Master Page: RightStill images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card.1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 15)2 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)3 Set the

56 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNITThe Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well a

EN 57Master Page: RightButtons And Functions A Infrared beam transmitting windowTransmits the beam signal.The following buttons are available only whe

58 ENMaster Page: Left.Slow-Motion PlaybackAllows slow-speed search in either direction during video playback.During normal video playback, press SLOW

EN 59Master Page: RightThe audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. (墌 pg. 34)1 Play back the tape to locate the p

6 ENMaster Page: LeftHow To Use The Audio CableWhen using optional headphones or external microphone, connect to the provided Audio cable (with a core

60 ENMaster Page: LeftYou can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture d

EN 61Master Page: RightSet Remote/VCR Code1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to t

62 ENMaster Page: LeftMake ConnectionsAlso refer to page 22.* Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN connector. In this case, it is not necessary

EN 63Master Page: RightSelect Scenes6 Press PLAY (U) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.7 I

64 ENMaster Page: LeftPicture Wipe And Dissolve Menu (available only for Random Assemble Editing)You can use not only the wipe/fader effects on page 3

EN 65Master Page: RightFor More Accurate EditingSome VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin e

66 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0SYSTEM CONNECTIONS[A] Using USB cableIt is possible to do the following things:● Transfer still images stored on a memo

EN 67Master Page: RightThis camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection.1 Make sure all necessary software (provided) are installed in your P

Master Page: Left-start68 ENREFERENCESDETAILSITEMS NOTESV Power (墌 pg. 10) ● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and

EN 69Master Page: Right-Heading0TROUBLESHOOTINGIf, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest

EN 7Master Page: RightHow To Attach The Lens CapTo protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.NOTE:T

70 ENMaster Page: LeftVideo and D.S.C. Playback7. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.7. • Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of Pr

EN 71Master Page: RightAdvanced featuresSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION13. The focus does not adjust automatically.13. • Focus is set to the

72 ENMaster Page: LeftOther problemsSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION24. The power/charge lamp on the camcorder does not light when the chargi

EN 73Master Page: Right33. Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.33. • The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made wi

74 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0CAUTIONSWhen using the AC Power Adapter in areas other than the USA䡲 The provided AC Power Adapter features automatic v

EN 75Master Page: RightMemory CardsTo properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions:1. During use…... make sure the

76 ENMaster Page: LeftHow To Handle A CD-ROM•Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anyth

EN 77Master Page: Right-Heading0USER MAINTENANCE1 Turn off the camcorder.2 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cass

78 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0SPECIFICATIONSCamcorderFor GeneralPower supply : DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)Power consumpti

EN 79Master Page: RightSpecifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change witho

8 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0CONTENTSAUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 9GETTING STARTED 10Power ...

Master Page: Left-start80 ENINDEXINDEX Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsWXYZGR-DV801US.book Page 80 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM

EN 81Master Page: RightControlsa •Menu Wheel [MENU]... 墌 pg. 31•Speaker/Headphone Volume Control[MENU/VOLUME +, –] ...

82 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0INDEX IndicationsIndicationsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Onlya Navigation Indicator (墌 pg.

EN 83Master Page: Right(Appears when Night-Alive is engaged.)• : Gain Up Mode (墌 pg. 35)(Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and the shutter speed

84 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0INDEX Indications (cont.)Warning IndicationsIndications FunctionDisplays the battery remaining power.Remaining power le

EN 85Master Page: RightIndications FunctionINSERT ERROR!<CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE><CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB>● Appears if

86 ENMaster Page: LeftAAC Adapter ...10, 11Animation ...

EN 87Master Page: RightPPicture Quality (QUALITY) ...39Playback sound (SOUND MODE, 12bit MODE) ...

COPYRIGHT© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.ENGR-DV801Master Page: Cover4USPrinted in Japan0203-FO-ID-VPGR-DV801US.book Page 88 Wednesday, January

EN 9Master Page: Right-startAUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATIONAutomatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). 䡲 Automatic D