DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DV1 INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS ABOUT DVC QUICK OPERATION GUIDE PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GETTING STARTED Charging The Battery ... 8 Installing The Battery ... 9 Indoor Use ... 10 Using The CAM Stand ... 10 Clock (Lithium) Battery CR2025 Insertion/Removal ... 11 Date/Time Settings ...
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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the cover.
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CAUTIONS: To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Power Adapter/Charger until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
ABOUT DVC The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording. A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and colour signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analog to Digital) converter samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 6.75 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum signal.
CASSETTE COVER CASSETTE HOLDER OPEN/EJECT SWITCH BATTERY COVER SUPPLYING POWER Install A Fully Charged Battery Open the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. Remove the battery’s protective cap and insert the battery + – first. Close the battery cover. LOADING A CASSETTE Turn on the power, then slide the OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow.
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Soft camera case AC Power Remote control unit Adapter/Charger AA-V70EK RM-V708U MiniDV Cassette Tape Docking Station CAM Stand 30 min M-DV30ME Lithium battery x 2 CR2025 Battery pack Hand strap (one for clock operation and BN-V712U one for remote control unit) Power cord AUDIO and VIDEO cable AUDIO and VIDEO cable...
Charging The Battery You can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively. ATTACH CHARGE INDICATOR 1 CHARGE INDICATOR 2 To AC outlet POWER CORD POWER LAMP SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER Connect the power cord between the AC Power Adapter/Charger and an AC outlet.
NOTES: If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops. When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, be sure to use the supplied power cord only. The AC Power Adapter/Charger is for use with the BN-V712U Battery Pack only.
To AC outlet POWER CORD CAM STAND Indoor Use When using the camcorder indoors, you can use the AC Adapter instead of a battery. SUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER Connect the power cord between the AC Adapter and an AC outlet. SUPPLY POWER TO CAMCORDER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.
Clock (Lithium) Battery CR2025 Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary to operate the clock and to perform date/time settings. BATTERY COVER OPEN BATTERY COVER Slide off as shown in the illustration. REMOVE OLD BATTERY Pull the battery holder out as shown, and slide the battery down and out of the holder.
Date/Time Settings If you set the date and time beforehand, the data will automatically be recorded separately from the video signal. Even if the date and time do not appear during recording, you can display them on the screen or remove them from the screen at any time during playback.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette If you have already installed a fully charged battery, you can open the door without external power. CASSETTE HOLDER CASSETTE COVER Once you open the cassette cover, a blank portion is recorded on the tape even if you close it before the cassette holder comes out. See page 26 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.
Hand Strap Attachment The provided Hand Strap helps you to keep a firm hold on the camcorder. Make sure you never hold the camcorder without using the Hand Strap. POWER DIAL ATTACH HAND STRAP Slide the strap through the eyelet, pulling firmly to ensure secure attachment.
RM-V708U Remote Control Unit You can use the RM-V708U to control the camcorder when it’s attached to the Docking Station. RECORDING START/STOP Button ( PAUSE IN connector ( ZOOM Buttons ( pg. 48) DISPLAY Button ( pg. 57) SHIFT Button ( pg.
Full Auto/Manual Operation The following chart shows you which functions are available in the Full Auto and Manual operation modes. FULL AUTO MODE SELECT DIAL POSITION AUTO Snapshot ( pg. 23) Scene ( pg. 20)*2 YES*1 Self-Timer ( pg. 26) Date/Time Display pg.
Menus The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions: Squeeze, Zoom Magnification, Digital Image Stabilizer, Gain Up, Fade/Wipe ( pg. 29), P.AE/Effects ( The following selection procedure applies to Squeeze, Zoom Magnification, Stabilization and Gain Up . VIEWFINDER WIDE MODE O FF ZOOM 20 X...
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SQUEEZE 100X CINEMA WIDE MODE O FF ZOOM 20 X D I S GA I N UP TO FADER / W IPE MENU TO P . AE / EFFECT MENU TO DAT E / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU I TEM ZOOM SW . SET SET BUTTON Wide Mode This recording mode is compatible with...
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VIEWFINDER WIDE MODE ZOOM D I S GA I N UP TO FADER / W IPE MENU TO P . AE / EFFECT MENU TO DAT E / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU I TEM ZOOM SW . SET SET BUTTON RECORDING MENU MENU BUTTON POWER DIAL...
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SCENE BEEP W IND CUT SOUND MODE I D No . I T EM ZOOM SW . SET SET BUTTON Sound Sound signals can be sampled at 48 kHz or 32 kHz. 48 kHz–The camcorder is factory-preset for 48 kHz. This setting enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels.
Basic Recording You should already have performed the necessary preparations ( “AUTO” and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features. VIEWFINDER POWER LAMP PAUSE RECORD/STANDBY NOTE: Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time ( recording, they are recorded onto the tape and can be displayed during playback.
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3 0 min blinking blinking 1 min 2 min 0 min blinking Tape Remaining Indicator The time remaining on the tape is automatically monitored and displayed in the viewfinder pg. 64). When the tape ends, “TAPE END” appears in the viewfinder. Stable Shooting Positions Before pressing RECORDING START/ STOP, ZOOM or SNAPSHOT, be sure to...
RECORDING Advanced Features PRESS SNAPSHOT DURING RECORDING PRESS SNAPSHOT DURING RECORD/STANDBY SNAPSHOT BUTTON Snapshot Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession. PULL OUT VIEWFINDER Align its mark to “STANDBY”. The lens cover opens automatically.
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ZOOM LEVER ZOOM IN (T: Tight) Zoom Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject ( pg. 18). Simply slide the Zoom Lever to either zoom in (toward “+”) or zoom out (toward “–”). The Zoom speed is variable —...
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STANDBY Dissolve in the 5-Second mode Select “5SD” at the System Menu ( “5SD MODE” appears in the viewfinder in step 2 below. Record one 5-second clip, and the image at the end of the clip is stored. If you record the next clip within 5 minutes, the previous scene dissolves as the new scene appears.
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STANDBY RECORDING START/STOP BUTTON Self-Timer Once the camcorder is set, you (or whomever is operating the camcorder) can get into the scene, putting the final touch on a memorable picture. PULL OUT VIEWFINDER Align its mark to “STANDBY”. The lens cover opens automatically.
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STOP PLAY /PAUSE RE SHOOT CAN. Recording From The Middle Of A Tape When removing a tape on which you were recording, or when you resume recording on a tape after playing back the recording previously made (without taking the tape out between recordings), perform this procedure.
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VIEWFINDER WIDE MODE ZOOM D I S GA I N UP TO FADER / W IPE MENU TO P . AE / EFFECT MENU TO DAT E / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU I TEM ZOOM SW . SET SET BUTTON RECORDING MENU MENU BUTTON POWER DIAL...
VIEWFINDER FADER / W I P E SEL EC T WH I T E F ADER B L ACK F ADER D I SSOL VE CORNER W I PE W I NDOW W I PE I T EM ZOOM SW . FADER/WIPE MENU AUTO FOCUS...
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RECORDING START/STOP BUTTON Fades and Wipes A scene gradually appears on a black or white screen (Fade In/Wipe In), or disappears, leaving a black or white screen (Fade Out/Wipe Out). Select Fade or Wipe at the Fader/Wipe Menu ( ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN Press RECORDING START/STOP to start recording, and the Fade In or Wipe In occurs automatically.
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RECORDING START/STOP BUTTON Picture Wipe/Dissolve Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. There are 6 Picture Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect. Select the Picture Wipe effect at the Fader/Wipe Menu ( want to use effects not currently appearing on the menu, exchange those appearing for others ( START RECORDING Press RECORDING START/STOP.
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RECORDING START/STOP BUTTON Random Variations RANDOM FADER: When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the effect used in scene transition (from the Fade and Wipe effects). The camcorder chooses one of the fades/wipes at random. RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) START RECORDING Press RECORDING START/STOP, and “...
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WIDE MODE ZOOM D I S GA I N UP TO FADER / W IPE MENU TO P . AE / EFFECT MENU TO DAT E / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU I TEM ZOOM SW . SET SET BUTTON RECORDING MENU MENU BUTTON POWER DIAL...
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VIEWFINDER P . AE / EFFECT SELECT 1/250 1/250 SHUTTER TW I L I GH T SEP I A BLACK /WH ITE CLAS S I C F I LM I TEM ZOOM SW . P.AE/EFFECTS MENU (FACTORY SETTING) AUTO FOCUS EXP.
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MONOTONE Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Wide Cinema function, it enhances the “classic film” effect. SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.
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VIEWFINDER WIDE MODE ZOOM D I S GA I N UP TO FADER / W IPE MENU TO P . AE / EFFECT MENU TO DAT E / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU I TEM ZOOM SW . SET SET BUTTON RECORDING MENU MENU BUTTON POWER DIAL...
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POWER DIAL Manual Focus Adjustment The recorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from 10 cm to infinity automatically. However, when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the viewfinder, adjust the focus manually. SELECT MODE Set the Select Dial to “FOCUS”.
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POWER DIAL Exposure Control Usually this is adjusted automatically. However, when the background is too bright or too dark in compari- son with the subject, adjust the Exposure manually. SELECT MODE Set the Select Dial to “EXP”. “EXP” is displayed in the viewfinder.
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POWER DIAL Iris Lock Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance (thus its size in the viewfinder), or when you want to lock the brightness level. When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not darken.
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POWER DIAL SELECT DIAL AUTO FOCUS EXP. SET BUTTON PAUSE White Balance Adjustment The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, when you want to shoot in various types of lighting, or when shooting a scene with changing tint, use this function. SELECT MODE Set the Select Dial to “WB”.
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WHITE PAPER PAUSE MWB Operation Set this function before shooting subjects under various types of lighting. SELECT MODE In step 3 of the White Balance adjustment pg. 40), select “MWB ”. SET MWB Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject.
TO DC INPUT JACK AC POWER ADAPTER/CHARGER To AC outlet POWER CORD Docking Station Attachment When you attach your camcorder to the Docking Station, you can add many interesting effects during playback. CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. PLACE CAMCORDER IN DOCKING STATION If you plan to use the MENU button while the...
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TV Playback * Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting. NOTE: During playback, if the camcorder is left on its side for an extended period, its surface will become very warm. It is recommended that you use the Docking Station ( TO S-VIDEO OUTPUT JACK TO AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS (L/R)
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VCR/TV Connection CAM STAND CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR Connect as shown in the illustration. If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter. ATTACH CAM STAND TO CAMCORDER Line up with with The CAM Stand has two sides. One side is used to hold the camcorder upright and the other side is used to hold the camcorder flat.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback You can watch what you’ve recorded in the viewfinder. POWER LAMP POWER DIAL OPERATION PANEL COVER SELECT MODE Pull out the viewfinder and set the Power Dial to “PLAY”. OPEN COVER Slide the camcorder’s Operation Panel cover as shown in the illustration.
Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions: Playback Sound (48 kHz, 32 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display and Time Code . The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( POWER DIAL SET BUTTON ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Press MENU.
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Playback Sound During 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. (48 kHz is preset to “FULL SOUND” and 32 kHz is preset to “SOUND 1”.) RECORDING SOUND DISPLAY 48 kHz...
Normal playback Press T Press to move image Playback Zoom The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10x at any time during playback. FIND ‘ZOOM’ SCENE Press PLAY to start playback. ACTIVATE ZOOM Press ZOOM on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the Docking Station’s sensor.
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EF F EC T SEL ECT CL ASS I C F I L M MONOTONE S EP I A STROBE V I DEO ECHO P.AE EFFECT SELECT SCREEN (Playback) Playback Effects These effects allow you to be creative with the playback picture. You can use any one of the 5 effects. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY.
Docking Station Refer to “Docking Station Attachment” on pages 42 and 43 for attachment procedures. Make sure the camcorder is attached to the Docking Station before beginning editing. Dubbing You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual for details.
TV ( NOTES: When using a JVC VCR with a remote pause terminal, connect the editing jack on the Docking Station to the VCR’s remote pause terminal using an editing cable.
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POWER DIAL REMOTE SENSOR FADE/WIPE BUTTON EFFECT BUTTON EDIT IN/OUT BUTTON SET EDIT-IN POINT At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/ OUT on the remote control. The Edit In position appears in the viewfinder and on the connected TV. SET EDIT-OUT POINT At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT.
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FF BUTTON REW BUTTON STOP BUTTON EDIT BUTTON FADE/WIPE BUTTON EFFECT BUTTON EDIT IN/OUT BUTTON PREPARE SOURCE TAPE Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE. ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE MODE Point the remote control toward the VCR's infrared sensor and press VCR RECORD/...
REMOTE SENSOR RM-V708U (provided) ON/OFF BUTTON For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from RECORD/STANDBY to RECORD mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you’ve recorded scenes you didn’t want.
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SET BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY BUTTON 4 8 kHz MODE FULL SOUND 3 2 kHz MODE SOUND 1 SYNCHRO 0 . 0 D I SPLAY T I ME CODE I TEM ZOOM SW . SET SET BUTTON PLAYBACK MENU SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to “PLAY”...
Audio Dubbing Using a tape recorded at 32 kHz, you can customize the soundtrack of a tape you’ve recorded. NOTE: Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz. EXT. MIC INPUT CONNECTOR AUDIO DUB STANDBY FIND EDIT-IN POINT Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then press PAUSE.
Insert Editing You can insert snapshots and other scenes in previously recorded footage. 12:34 FIND EDIT OUT POINT Confirm the time code at this point. pg. 47) FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW until the point is located, then press PAUSE.
TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer or Technical Service Center. SYMPTOM 1. No power is supplied. 1. •The power is not connected 2. Recording cannot be 2.
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SYMPTOM 13. Digital Zoom doesn’t 13. •10x optical zoom is selected. work. 14. P.AE/Effects and Fade/ 14. •The Select Dial is set to Wipe Effects don’t work. 15. The Black & White Fader 15. •The Sepia or Monotone doesn’t work. 16.
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When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, please consult your nearest JVC dealer or Technical Service Center. pg. 29, 34). pg. 66).
BATTERY PACK Audio/Video cable (ø3.5 DV TV or VCR) Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth. CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper. REMOVE POWER SUPPLY Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS Main Unit STOP BUTTON PLAY BUTTON PAUSE BUTTON REW BUTTON RE SHOOT BUTTON MENU Button ( pg. 17) White Balance Sensor * Take care not to cover the sensor with your hand while shooting. Lens ( pg.
Docking Station 1 2 3 4 5 @ ! 098 Comes on automatically when camcorder is attached; serves to cool the unit down. Take care not to interfere with the blades. EDIT Button ... CHARGE Indicator ... PAUSE Button ... PLAY Button ...
Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: Terminals Battery 1. To avoid hazard ..do not burn..
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If, after using the Cleaning Cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. About moisture condensation . . . •You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass‘...
MAIN UNIT General Power Power consumption Format Signal format Video signal recording format Data compression rate Digital compression technology Cassette Tape Speed Maximum recording time Continuous recoring time Fast-Forward/Rewind Time Pickup Zoom Lens diameter (Filter Diameter) Viewfinder White balance Iris Microphone Operating temperature Operating humidity...
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Battery Pack BN-V712U Power Dimensions Weight Remote Control Unit RM-V708U Power Battery Life Effective distance Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions Weight AC Adapter/Charger AA-V70EK Power Power consumption Output power Operating temperature Dimensions Weight Docking Station Operating temperature Editing connector S-Video connectors Video output connector Audio output connector JLIP connector...
Engage this mode by pressing START/STOP during Stop or Record modes. It means that the GR-DV1, or your VCR, is paused and ready to record. CCD (Charge coupled device) Solid-state imaging device used in camcorders as the camera’s image pickup; analogous to the eye’s retina except that picture information is output as electric signals. Diopter adjustment Reacts to your eye strength, making viewfinder indications and images easier to see.
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