Jvc GR-DVX70 User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERALYT0412-001AINSTRUCTIONSENGLISHENGR-DVX70Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on theWorld Wide Web and answer our ConsumerSurvey (in

10 ENPAUSE123PLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYGrip Adjustment1EXPAND LOOPSeparate the Velcro strip.2INSERT HANDPass your right hand through the loop and gr

100 ENINDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators@6587iy o 1 2 3 4WIU0!&9E TurtpRw) (q#$%^eQ*PLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYY

EN101Controls1 Snapshot Mode Button[SNAPSHOT MODE] ... Z pg. 22, 302 Multi Screen Button[MULTI SCREEN] ...

102 ENINDEX IndicationsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording OnlyNo. Function1Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinemamode. (Z pg.

EN103LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. RecordingWHMODE5S32kHzSOUND444RECLP 35 minPAUSE6wPSTC12 : 34 : 24E01TAPE !160XSE

104 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video PlaybackNo. Function1 Displays the sound mode. (Z pg. 55)2 Displays the tape speed.3 Appears whi

EN105Indications FunctionDisplays the battery remaining power.Remaining power level: highRemaining power level: exhaustedAs the battery power comes c

106 ENINDEX TermsMManual Focus ... Z pg. 47Mode Menu ...

EN107CAUTIONSMultiMediaCardsTo properly use and store your MultiMediaCards, besure to read the following cautions:1. During use . . ... make sure the

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

EN109SPECIFICATIONSCamcorderFor GeneralPower supply : DC 6.3 V (Using the AC Power Adapter/Charger)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)Power consumptionLCD

EN11A MON SCREEN OFFONDISPLAYINDICATION ON4DATE / TIME1 . 1 . 0000 : 00RETURNDATE/TIMEOFFFLASH ADJ.P. AE/ EFFECTEND04– – – – –6– – – – –4TO DATE / TIM

110 ENAC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V50A or AA-V50SHPower requirement : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50/60 HzPower consumption : 20 WOutputCharge : DC 7.2 V , 0.

EN111MEMO

GR-DVX70SH/APrinted in Japan0599AYV*UN*SNENVICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED®Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.COPYRIGHT© 199

12 ENGETTING STARTED (cont.)Loading/Unloading A CassetteThe camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject acassette.1OPEN CASSETTE COVERSlide OPE

EN13A MPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYFOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOOFFOFFAUTOAUTOW. BALANCE4FADER/ WIPEP. AEFLASH ADJ./ EFFECTEND0TO MODE MENU– – – – –6– – – – –SPS

14 ENGETTING STARTED (cont.)Loading A MultiMediaCard1CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUSMake sure the camcorder’s power is off.2OPEN THE CARD COVER3INSERT THE M

EN15FOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOOFFAUTOAUTOW. BALANCEP. AE/ EFFECTENDFLASH ADJ.04TO MODE MENUA MPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAY– – – – –6– – – – –QUALITY40XFINEZOO

16 ENCAUTION:When using a tripod, be sure to open and extendits legs fully to stabilise the camcorder. Toprevent damage to the unit caused by fallingo

EN17A MPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYPAUSEF . AUTOPAUSEMANUALOperation ModeTurning the Power Switch and Operation Switch allowsyou to choose the appropr

18 ENPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYA MRECORDING Basic Recording For VideoNOTE:You should already have performed the procedures listedbelow. If not, do

EN1925 min90 min89 min3 min2 min1 min0 minmin4STOP RECORDINGPress START/STOP again to stop recording.•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

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

20 ENRECORDING Basic Recording For Video (cont.)Shooting While Watching The LCD MonitorBefore the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 18).2ENTER R

EN21BRIGHT– – – – –6– – – – –Journalistic ShootingIn some situations different angles of shooting may berequired for more dramatic results.1OPEN LCD M

22 EN10/38STANDARDFULLA MPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAY10/38MSTANDARDPHOTORECORDING Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.)Basic Shooting (Sn

EN23To Record An Image With A Title/Frame . . ... refer to “Superimposing A Title/Frame” (Z pg. 69).To Remove The Shutter Sound . . ... when you d

24 EN10XDTWTDW1XTDW10XTDW20XTDW40XTWTWA MPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYRECORDING Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C.Zoom in (T: Telephoto)Zoom out (W:

EN25NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A TapeTime CodeDuring recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of t

26 ENA MON SCREEN OFFONDISPLAYINDICATION ON4DATE / TIME25 . 12 . 9916 : 40RETURNDATE/TIMEOFFFLASH ADJ.P. AE/ EFFECTEND04– – – – –6– – – – –4TO DATE /

EN27LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsYou can make the LCD monitor/Viewfinder indicationsappear/disappear.1SELECT OPERATION MODESet the Operation Swit

28 ENA MMANUALPAUSE5S MODE444RECMANUAL444RECPAUSE5S MODEPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYRECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)Scene

EN29A MPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAY– – –PAUSEMANUALOFFFLASH ADJ.P. AE/ EFFECTEND04– – – – –6– – – – –4TO DATE / TIME MENUTO SYSTEM MENUENDONAUTOFLASHG

EN3SAFETY PRECAUTIONSDo not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well aslead to the malfunctioning

30 ENA MFULLPHOTOPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYRECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)Snapshot (For Video Recording)Use your camcorder

EN31NOTES:●Even if “MULTI-4” or “MULTI-9” is engaged, Snapshotrecording will be performed in the FULL mode duringDigital Zoom. However, the flash will

32 ENA MFLASH ADJ.END04– – – – –6– – – – –4TO DATE / TIME MENUTO SYSTEM MENUENDAUTOFLASHTO MODE MENUPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYSnapshot Flash (Auto F

EN33A MFLASH ADJ.END04– – – – –6– – – – –TO MODE MENUENDTO MODE MENUPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAY4FLASH ADJ.2MANUAL2Flash Brightness AdjustmentWhen a s

34 ENA MPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYUsing Menu For Detailed AdjustmentThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,on-screen menu system that simpli

EN35PLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYFOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOOFFOFFAUTOMANUALW. BALANCEFADER/ WIPEP. AEFLASH ADJ./ EFFECT4ENDTO MODE MENU0FOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOOFFOF

36 ENRECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)Refer to “Focusing” (Z pg. 46, 47).Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” (Z pg. 48

EN37REC MODEWIDE MODEMode Menu ExplanationsZOOMDISGAIN UPTO DATE/TIME MENUTO SYSTEM MENUSELF-TIMERFLASHQUALITY: Factory-presetAGCAUTO OFFOFFSQUEEZECIN

38 ENDate/Time Menu ExplanationsMakes all the indications appear in the camcorder (Z pg. 27).Keeps all the indications (except the tape running indica

EN39System Menu ExplanationsDEMO. MODEOFFONSOUND MODE: Factory-preset5S5SDANIM.ONOFFOFFONOFFONREC SELECTTELE MACROSCENEBEEP/TALLYWIND CUTTAPETAPE&

4 ENTW•Docking Station CU-V501E •AC Power Adapter/ChargerAA-V50A or AA-V50SH•Remote Control UnitRM-V713U•Battery Pack BN-V507U •DC Cord •CD-ROMThe CD

40 ENA MPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYMulti Screen ModeThe screen is divided into 9 quadrangles, with the sceneyou are aiming at appearing in each one.

EN41A MPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYMANUALPAUSEWHFOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOOFFAUTOAUTOW. BALANCE4FADER/ WIPEENDOFFTO MODE MENUP. AEFLASH ADJ./ EFFECT04FADER /

42 ENPICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION( , , , , , and)Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for aprofessional transition effect. Ther

EN43Fader And Wipe Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE — SLIDE WIPE — DOOR WIPE — SCROLL WIPE — SHUTTER FADER — B.W DIS

44 ENA MPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYPAUSE4P. AE / EFFECTSLOW 4X1SLOW 10X2B/WSTROBETWILIGHTSEPIAMONOTONECLASSIC FILMSEL.OFF4FLASH ADJP. AE/ EFFECTENDTO

EN45Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. Your recording looks like a series of consecutivesnapshots.SLOW (Slow Shutter)You can light dark subjects o

46 ENRECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)FocusingAUTO FOCUSThe camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuousshooting ability

EN47A MPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYFOCUSFOCUSFOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOAUTOMANUALW. BALANCE4MANUAL FOCUSNOTE:You should already have made the necessary viewfi

48 ENA MPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYFOCUSEXPOSUREMANUALAUTOAUTOW. BALANCE4EXP.0EXP.6EXP.6Exposure ControlThis feature automatically adjusts the iris f

EN49EXP.0 LA MFOCUSEXPOSUREMANUALAUTOAUTOW. BALANCE4PLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYIris LockUse this function when shooting a moving subject, whenzooming

EN5ABOUT DVThe digital camcorder converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording.A video signal is composed of a luminance s

50 ENA MPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYW . BAL .AUTOFOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOAUTOW. BALANCE4AUTOWhite Balance AdjustmentA term that refers to the correctness of

EN51PLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYFOCUSEXPOSURE AUTOAUTOW. BALANCE4AUTOMANUALManual White Balance OperationIf the camera is operating in Manual mode “ ”

52 ENPLAYBACK Basic Playback For VideoPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAY1LOAD A CASSETTESlide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, thenswing the casse

EN53PLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYFEATURE: Still PlaybackPURPOSE:To pause during playback.OPERATION:1) Press 4/6 during playback.2) To resume normal pla

54 ENONOFFDISPLAYTIMECODESOUND10 . 0ONFULL SOUND48kHz MODE32kHz MODEINDICATIONSYNCHROEND4ONOFFDISPLAYTIMECODEENDSOUND10 . 0ONFULL SOUND48kHz MODE32

EN55Playback SoundDuring playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays thesound back. Select the type of s

56 ENPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAY10/3813/3812/3811/38Power SwitchPower lampLock ButtonNormal PlaybackImages shot with the camcorder are automaticallyn

EN57OFFIrTran-PPROTECTTITLE DELETEFORMATFILE DELETEOFFINDEXSLIDE SHOWMULTI VIEWEND4OFFIrTran-PPROTECTTITLE DELETEFORMATFILE DELETEOFFINDEXSLIDE

58 EN001 F 002 S 003 E005 F004 FEXIT006 FINDEXPLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.)INDEX ScreenThe images you shot can be displayed together

EN59OFFIrTran-PPROTECTTITLE DELETEFORMATFILE DELETEOFFINDEXSLIDE SHOWMULTI VIEWEND4PLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAY001 F 002 S 003 E005 F004 FEXIT IND

6 ENCONTENTSPROVIDED ACCESSORIES4ABOUT DV5GETTING STARTED8 – 17Power...

60 ENPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYOFFIrTran-PPROTECTTITLE DELETEFORMATFILE DELETESAME 16INDEXSLIDE SHOWMULTI VIEWEND4Multi-Image ScreenThere are 3

EN61001 F 002 S 003 E005 F004 FEXIT006 FOFFIrTran-PPROTECTTITLE DELETEFORMATFILE DELETESELECTED 4INDEXSLIDE SHOWMULTI VIEWEND4MULTITO CREATE A MUL

62 ENPLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.)PLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYOFFIrTran-PPROTECTTITLE DELETEFORMATFILE DELETEOFFINDEXSLIDE SHOWMUL

EN63001 F 002 S 003 E005 F004 FEXIT PROTECT006 F001 F 002 S 003 E005 F004 FEXIT PROTECT006 FTO REMOVE PROTECTIONBefore doing the following,

64 ENDeleting ImagesPreviously shot images can be deleted either one at a timeor all at once.1SELECT OPERATION MODESet the Power Switch to “ ” while p

EN65ALLSELECTEDCANCELFILE DELETE4EXECUTECANCEL4TO DELETE ALL IMAGESBefore doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3(Z pg. 64).4SELECT MODERotate

66 ENPLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.)Deleting Titles/FramesA title/frame created on a PC can be transferred to aMultiMediaCard using the

EN67ALLSELECTEDCANCELTITLE DELETE4EXECUTECANCEL4TO DELETE ALL TITLES/FRAMESBefore doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3(Z pg. 66).4SELECT MO

68 ENTypes Of Titles/FramesThis camcorder has 12 preset titles/frames stored in its memory, as shown in the following illustration.PLAYBACK Advanced

EN69A M001 002 003005004EXIT INDEX006PLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYSuperimposing A Title/FrameA title/frame can be superimposed over the playbackpicture

EN7DUBBING74 – 79Dubbing Images/Sounds Recorded On A Tape To Another Tape... 74Digital Dubbing Of Recorded Images/

70 ENPLAYBACK Basic Connections123ABThese are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TVinstruction

EN711CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUSMake sure the camcorder’s power is off.2CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV ORVCRConnect as shown in the illustration (Z pg. 70).If U

72 ENPLAYBACK Advanced ConnectionsConnection To A Personal ComputerThis camcorder can transfer still images to a personalcomputer by using the provid

EN73PLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYVideo unit equippedwith a DV inputconnectorConnection To A Video Unit Equipped WithA DV ConnectorConnection to the Dig

74 ENDUBBINGDubbing Images/Sounds Recorded On ATape To Another Tape1CONNECT EQUIPMENTFollowing the illustration at left, connect thecamcorder and the

EN75TWPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYDigital Dubbing Of Recorded Images/Sounds Between TapesIt is also possible to copy recorded scenes from thecamcorder

76 ENPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYTO COPY TO TAPE PUSH “SNAPSHOTTAPESP444TAPESPPower SwitchRewind (2)ButtonFast-Forward(3) ButtonPHOTO(SNAPSHOT)ButtonP

EN77SP4PLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYSNAPSHOT MODE ButtonDubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To AMultiMediaCardImages can be dubbed from a tape to a Multi

78 ENPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAY15° 15°< 50 cm15° 15°MENU/SET DialLock ButtonPower lampCopying Images Using InfraredCommunication [IrTran-P]Images

EN797POSITION CAMCORDERS[For both receiving and transmitting camcorders]Position the transmitting and receiving camcorders sothat their infrared trans

8 EN1GETTING STARTEDCHARGING THE BATTERY PACK1SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGERMake sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from theAC Power Adapter/Charger.Plu

80 EN15°15°30°30°5mUSING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNITThe Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate thiscamcorder from a distance as well as the basic o

EN8110TW4%7 &9 (368!#$^*@25)RM-V713U(provided)Buttons1 PAUSE IN Connector2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons3 DISPLAY Button4 SHIFT Button5 SLOW Rewind/Forward B

82 ENUSING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)TWPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYPress TNormal playbackLeft or SLOWRewind ButtonTo move image,press (Right)wh

EN83TWPLAYBACK EFFECTSTROBECLASSIC FILMMONOTONESEPIA4123OFF4B/WVIDEO ECHO5PLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYPower SwitchPLAYEFFECTEFFECT ON/OFFPLAYBACK EFFE

84 ENVCR CODE LISTMBR SETSHIFT6 26 47 7MITSUBISHI 6 76 8NEC 3 73 8GRUNDIG 1 43 4HITACHI 6 66

EN85TWMAKE CONNECTIONSAlso refer to pg. 70, 71 and 73.1CONNECT TO . . .JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSETERMINALConnect the editing cable to the Remo

86 ENTW41 –– –– : –– ~ 2 3 ~4 ~5 ~6 ~7 ~8 ~TIME CODEIN OUT MODE–– : ––00 : 00TOTALPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYSELECT SCENES (cont.)6SET EDIT-IN

EN8741 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 ~T

88 ENTW41 –– –– : –– ~ 2 ~ 3 ~4 ~5 ~6 ~7 ~8 ~TIME CODEIN OUT MODE–– : ––00 : 00TOTALPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYUSING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (

EN89ONOFFDISPLAYTIMECODEENDSOUND10 . 0ONFULL SOUND48kHz MODE32kHz MODEINDICATIONSYNCHRO4ONOFFDISPLAYTIMECODEENDSOUND10 . 0ONFULL SOUND48kHz MODE32k

EN912To batterypack mountTo DC OUTterminalTo AC outletAC PowerAdapter/ChargerAA-V50A orAA-V50SHDC cordATTENTION:Before detaching the power source,make

90 ENPLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLAYTWUSING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)Audio DubbingThe audio track can be customized only when recordedon the 32 kH

EN91ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONOFFIrTran-PPROTECTTITLE DELETEFORMATFILE DELETEOFFINDEXSLIDE SHOWMULTI VIEWEND4EXECUTECANCEL4PLAY/PCOFFCAMERA5SDSCDSCPLA

92 ENSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONTROUBLESHOOTING1.No power is supplied.2.“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.3.Recording cannot beperformed.4.There

EN93CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGESYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION10.Snapshot mode cannot beused.11.Although Snapshot isattempted, flash does nottake

94 ENTROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION17.Programme AE with specialeffects and Fade/Wipe Effectsdo not work.18.The Blac

EN95SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION23.• The Picture Wipe orDissolve functions are in use.• The Squeeze mode is selectedin the Mode Menu.• A

96 ENTROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION33.The rear of the LCD monitoris hot.34.The indicators and the imagecolour on th

EN97SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION41.Images on the LCD monitorare jittery.42.The LCD monitor, theviewfinder and the lens havebecome dirty (

98 ENUSER MAINTENANCEAfter Use1Turn off the camcorder.2Slide down OPEN/EJECT in the direction of thearrow, then swing the cover open until it locks. T

EN99INDEX Docking Station1 JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) ConnectorConnect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCRto control it from the compute