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- Page 1 LYT1780-001A INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information GR-DA20EK and precautions contained in pages, 2 – 6 to ensure safe use of this product.
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Page 2: Read This First
● Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark ● Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. ● It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes. Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger proprietary technology and will operate only Terminal coded E or Green. with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC The wires in the mains lead are coloured in BN-VF808U/BN-VF815U/BN-VF823U accordance with the following code:... - Page 4 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc.
- Page 5 (Business users) If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product. [Other Countries outside the European Union]...
- Page 6 SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE ABOVE ALL ● NEVER let anyone especially children push USE OF EQUIPMENT anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case - this could result in a fatal This equipment has been designed and electrical shock;...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started Advanced Features Accessories ........8 Menus For Detailed Adjustment ....21 Attach The Lens Cap ......... 8 Changing The Menu Settings ....21 Attach The Core Filter........ 8 Recording Menus.........22 Attach The Shoulder Strap ......9 Playback Menus ........25 Grip Adjustment ......... -
Page 8: Getting Started
Getting Started Accessories Audio/Video Cable Power Cord AC Adapter (Ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) AP-V14E Shoulder Strap Core Filter for Cables Lens Cap Battery Pack Large (A): Audio/Video Cable BN-VF808U Small (B): AC Adapter Note: Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. -
Page 9: Attach The Shoulder Strap
Getting Started Attach The Shoulder Strap Peel off the pad and thread Thread the strap through the Position the buckle near the end of the strap through buckle, adjust its length, and use the eyelet and reattach the the eyelet. the strap guide to fix it in place. -
Page 10: Index
EN Getting Started Index PLAY 2 K 3 4 BATT How To Adjust The LCD Monitor Slide the LCD monitor in the most convenient position. It can slide 30° (15°downward, 15° upward). Note: Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor. 30 ˚... -
Page 11: Auto/Manual Mode
Getting Started Controls Other Parts LCD Monitor ( Control Lever ( Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( : Left / Rewind [ 18) / Grip Strap ( Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW] ( Camera Sensor : Right / Fast-Forward [ 18) / (Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor 16:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] ( necessary for shooting is built-in here) : Up / Play / Pause [4/9] (... -
Page 12: Lcd Monitor Indications
EN Getting Started LCD Monitor Indications During Video Recording During Video Playback 16:9 – – –min 10 x 12 BIT BLANK SEARCH PUSH "STOP" BUTTON TO CANCEL SOUND 12 B I T 11:13 11:13 12. 6. 2007 15:55 2 0 : 2 1 2 . -
Page 13: Power
Getting Started Power Charging The Battery Pack To detach the battery pack Slide and hold battery release button, BATT. Set the Power Switch to “OFF” ( 11). 11), then remove the battery pack. Open the battery cover. Charging / Recording time (approx.) Press “... -
Page 14: Data Battery System
DATA several times, there previous menu screen. may be a problem on the battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Date/Time Settings Using AC Power CLOCK ADJ. -
Page 15: Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
Getting Started Make sure the window Brightness Adjustment Of The side is facing out. Display Erase OPEN/ protection EJECT Cassette holder Select Cassette ± holder BRIGHT cover Close the cassette holder cover firmly until Perform steps – in “Language Settings” it locks into place. -
Page 16: Recording & Playback
Recording & Playback TAPE! Basic Recording Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Before continuing, perform the procedures Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed while listed below: the Power Switch is set to “REC”. ● Power ( 13). ● Loading A Cassette ( 15). -
Page 17: Zoom
Recording & Playback If recording starts from a blank portion, the time Zoom code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from Zoom out Zoom in the end of a previously recorded scene, – VOL.+ the time code continues from the last time code number. -
Page 18: Normal Playback
Recording & Playback Normal Playback Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected. The pictures in the HDV – VOL.+ format cannot be played back with this camcorder. Power Switch Still Playback VOL. +/– Pauses during video playback. Press 4/9 during playback. -
Page 19: Variable Shuttle Search
Recording & Playback Variable Shuttle Search Blank Search Helps you find where you should start Allows variable-speed search in either direction recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time during video playback. code interruption ( 17). During playback, press 5 once or twice for forward search, or 3 once or twice for Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”... -
Page 20: Connections To A Tv Or Vcr
● Conversion lens and AV Cable may not be used at the same time depending on the type of conversion lens you are using. ● It is recommended to use JVC conversion lens. Some conversion lens may not be compatible with this camcorder. -
Page 21: Advanced Features
Menus For Detailed Adjustment Changing The Menu Settings Select the desired function, press SET or . The selected function menu appears. This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to- Example: FUNCTION menu. use, on-screen menu system that simplifies Current Setting many of the more detailed camcorder settings 21 –... -
Page 22: Recording Menus
EN Menus For Detailed Adjustment Recording Menus The FUNCTION and CAMERA menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “REC”. Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset WIPE/FADER 29), “Wipe or Fader Effects”. PROGRAM AE 29), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects”. EFFECT 29, 30), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects”. - Page 23 Menus For Detailed Adjustment Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset REC MODE [SP]*: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode Long Play - more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time. * SP indicator does not appear on the screen. Notes: ●...
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Page 24: Melody
EN Menus For Detailed Adjustment The “SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “REC” are also applied when the Power switch is set to “PLAY”. Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] / FRANCAIS / ESPAÑOL / ITALIANO / NEDERLANDS The language setting can be changed. -
Page 25: Playback Menus
Menus For Detailed Adjustment Playback Menus The settings below are effective only for video playback. SOUND L/R and NARRATION During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset NARRATION... -
Page 26: Features For Recording
Features For Recording Manual Focus Exposure Control The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers Manual exposure control is recommended in continuous shooting ability from close-up (as the following situations: close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. ● When shooting using reverse lighting or when However, correct focus may not be obtained the background is too bright. -
Page 27: Iris Lock
Features For Recording Iris Lock Spot Exposure Control Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris Selection of a spot metering area enables more contracts in well-lit environments to keep too precise exposure compensation. much light from entering, and dilates in dim Set the Power Switch to “REC”... -
Page 28: White Balance Adjustment
EN Features For Recording White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the Adjust the white balance manually when white balance is correct, all other colours will be shooting under various types of lighting. -
Page 29: Wipe Or Fader Effects
Features For Recording Wipe Or Fader Effects Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 11). -
Page 30: Editing
Editing Features For Recording NIGHT Dubbing To A VCR Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. To use this camcorder as a player Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow Following the illustration, ( shutter speed. -
Page 31: Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv
. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again. ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV cable. To DV OUT Core filter DV cable (optional) -
Page 32: Connection To A Personal Computer
( ● To DV OUT When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. ● The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. -
Page 33: References
Troubleshooting If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Problem Possible Cause Remedy ● The tape’s erase H Set the tape’s erase protection tab Recording cannot be performed. to “REC”. ( protection tab is set to “SAVE”. - Page 34 MODE EJECT AND Remedy: Eject the cassette and re-insert*. REINSERT TAPE * The camcorder turns off automatically. Re-check if the indication clears. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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Page 35: Cautions
Cautions NOTES: Battery Packs ● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after The supplied battery pack is Terminals charging, or after use. a lithium-ion battery. Before Temperature Range Specifications using the supplied battery Charging: 10°C to 35°C pack or an optional battery Operation: 0°C to 40°C Storage: –20°C to 50°C... -
Page 36: Main Unit
... in places subject to excessive shock or cassette’s instructions. vibration. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the ... near appliances generating strong magnetic or problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC electric fields (speakers, broadcasting dealer. antennas, etc.). Mechanical moving parts used to move the ... -
Page 37: User Maintenance
● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit ● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth immediately and consult your local JVC refer to the cautions of each product. dealer. -
Page 38: Specifications
EN Specifications Camcorder For General For Digital Video Camera Power supply Format DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DV format (SD mode) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Signal format Power consumption PAL standard Approx. 2.6 W Recording/Playback format Dimensions (W x H x D) Video: Digital component recording 71 mm x 77 mm x 117 mm Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel... -
Page 39: Terms
Terms Symbols 16:9 Output ....23, 25 Gain Up ......22 Shutter Effects ....30 Sound L/R ......25 Sound Mode ......23 Speaker Volume ....18 Spot Exposure Control ..27 AC Adapter ....... 13 Iris Lock ......27 Auto/Manual Mode ... 11 Tape Speed (REC MODE) 23 Language ...... - Page 40 Printed in Malaysia © 2007 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0707ZAR-YG-MD...