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JVC GR-DVX4EA Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVX4
Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the
World Wide Web and answer our Consumer
Survey (in English only):
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
Basic Recording ................................ 14
Advanced Features ............................ 20
Basic Playback ................................. 42
Advanced Features ............................ 44
Basic Connections ............................. 46
Advanced Connections ........................ 48
Tape Dubbing ................................... 50
Digital Dubbing ................................ 51
Random Assemble Editing .................... 56
For More Accurate Editing .................... 60
Audio Dubbing ................................. 62
Indications ...................................... 72
Docking Station ................................ 74
Terms ........................................... 75
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVX4 Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES ABOUT DV GETTING STARTED RECORDING 14 – 41 Basic Recording ... 14 Advanced Features ... 20 PLAYBACK 42 –...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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 Table Of Contents ( •Notes appear after most subsections.
  • Page 3 NOTES: The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

  • Page 4: Provided Accessories

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.

  • Page 5: About Dv

    ABOUT DV The digital camcorder 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 (Analogue 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.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Power This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. NOTES: No function is available without power supply. Use only specified power supply. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. To AC outlet Power cord AC Power Adapter/Charger...

  • Page 7: Using The Battery Pack

    BATT. RELEASE Switch ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. To AC outlet Power cord AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V50EK To DC OUT terminal DC cord To battery...
  • Page 8 Operation Switch Lock Button MENU/SET Dial Power Switch Display Recording Menu FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. TO MODE MENU Mode Menu REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP SELF-TIMER FLASH AUTO TO DATE / TIME MENU...

  • Page 9: Loading/Unloading Cassette

    Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out. PUSH HERE OPEN/EJECT Switch Erase protection switch* * To Protect Valuable Recordings ..slide the erase protection switch on the back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents this tape from being recorded over.

  • Page 10: Recording Mode Setting

    Operation Switch Lock Button Power Switch MENU/SET Dial Display Recording Menu FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. TO MODE MENU Mode Menu REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP SELF-TIMER FLASH AUTO TO DATE / TIME MENU...

  • Page 11: Viewfinder Adjustment

    START/STOP Button Power Zoom Lever Lock Button Set to “ or “5S”. PAUSE Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate START/STOP and Power Zoom Lever.
  • Page 12 GETTING STARTED Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN Align the screw on the tripod with the camera’s mounting socket. Then tighten the screw. CAUTION: When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not use a small-sized tripod.

  • Page 13: Recording

    To turn on the camcorder, first set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF”, then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor. When setting the Power Switch, press and hold the Lock Button. Lock Button Operation Switch Power Switch According to the Operation Switch position...

  • Page 14: Basic Recording

    Lock Button OPEN/EJECT Switch Power lamp START/STOP Button Operation Switch Power Switch Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress) RECORDING NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Power ( pg. 6) Recording Mode Setting ( Grip Adjustment ( pg.

  • Page 15: Stop Recording

    START/STOP Button Tape remaining time indicator 25 min (Now calculating) 90 min 89 min 3 min 2 min (Blinking) 1 min (Blinking) 0 min (Blinking) STOP RECORDING Press START/STOP again to stop recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. NOTES: The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder.

  • Page 16: Shooting While Watching The Lcd Monitor

    Lock Button Power lamp START/STOP Button Operation Switch Power Switch Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress) RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Before the following steps, perform step 1 ( ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Set the Operation Switch to “...

  • Page 17: Journalistic Shooting

    Self-Recording MENU/SET Dial – – – – – – – – – – BRIGHT Journalistic Shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction.
  • Page 18 Zoom in (T: Telephoto) Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display Digital zoom zone 10X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever Operation Switch Power Switch RECORDING FEATURE: PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.
  • Page 19 NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame).

  • Page 20: Advanced Features

    Operation Switch Lock Button MENU/SET Dial Power Switch Display Recording Menu FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. TO MODE MENU Mode Menu REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP SELF-TIMER FLASH AUTO TO DATE / TIME MENU...
  • Page 21 Operation Switch Lock Button MENU/SET Dial Power Switch Display Recording Menu FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. TO MODE MENU Mode Menu REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP SELF-TIMER FLASH AUTO TO DATE / TIME MENU...
  • Page 22 Operation Switch START/STOP Button Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button Display MANUAL PAUSE 5S MODE After 5 sec. MANUAL Record-Standby PAUSE 5S MODE Dissolves during 5 second recording mode RECORDING Scene (5-second recording) Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving.
  • Page 23 Operation Switch MENU/SET Dial START/STOP Button Lock Button Power Switch Display FOCUS AUTO Recording Menu EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. TO MODE MENU Mode Menu REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP SELF-TIMER FLASH AUTO...

  • Page 24: Snapshot Mode Button [Snapshot Mode]

    Operation Switch Power lamp Power Switch Snapshot mode SNAPSHOT MODE Button PIN-UP MULTI-4 Pin-Up mode* Multi-Analyser 4 FRAME MULTI-9 Snapshot mode with Multi-Analyser 9 frame* * :There is a momentary camera shutter-type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing, which is recorded together with the image.

  • Page 25: Multi Screen Button

    Lock Button Power lamp START/STOP Button Operation Switch Power Switch MULTI SCREEN Button Multi Screen mode Multi Screen Mode The screen is divided into 9 quadrangles, with the scene you are aiming at appearing in each one. This 9-quadran- gle image can be recorded onto a tape. SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Operation Switch to “...
  • Page 26 Operation Switch Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button Display FOCUS AUTO Recording Menu EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. TO MODE MENU Mode Menu REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP SELF-TIMER FLASH AUTO TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU –...

  • Page 27: Flash Brightness Adjustment

    Operation Switch Lock Button Power Switch MENU/SET Dial Display Recording Menu FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. TO MODE MENU FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P.

  • Page 28: Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

    Operation Switch Lock Button Display FOCUS MANUAL EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. TO MODE MENU REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP SELF-TIMER FLASH AUTO TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU –...
  • Page 29 Recording Menu Explanations Refer to “Focusing” ( FOCUS Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” ( EXPOSURE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” ( W.BALANCE Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( FADER/WIPE Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( P.AE/EFFECT Refer to “Flash Brightness Adjustment”...
  • Page 30 Date/Time Menu Explanations Makes all the indications appear in the camcorder ( INDICATION Keeps all the indications (except the tape running indicator, warnings, etc.) from appearing in the camcorder ( Keeps the camcorder’s display from appearing on the connected TV screen. ON SCREEN Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV.
  • Page 31 START/STOP Button Operation Switch Lock Button Power lamp Power Switch Display Recording Menu FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. TO MODE MENU FADER / WIPE WIPE – SHUTTER FADER/WIPE Menu RANDOM SEL.

  • Page 32: Start Recording

    Previous scene end [Ex.: WIPE – SCROLL] Within 5 minutes . . . Wipe-in RECORDING PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. There are 6 Picture Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect. The Picture Wipe or Dissolve START/STOP Button works when recording is started.
  • Page 33 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK FADER — MOSAIC FADER — B.W WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE — SLIDE WIPE — DOOR WIPE — SCROLL WIPE — SHUTTER DISSOLVE WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE —...

  • Page 34: Programme Ae With Special Effects

    Operation Switch Lock Button MENU/SET Dial Power Switch Display Recording Menu FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. TO MODE MENU P. AE / EFFECT P.AE/EFFECT Menu TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE SEL. CLASSIC FILM STROBE SLOW 4X...
  • Page 35 SHUTTER (Variable Shutter Speed) 1/50–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/100–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced.

  • Page 36: Auto Focus

    Focus detection zone RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): •When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

  • Page 37: Manual Focus

    Operation Switch Lock Button MENU/SET Dial Power Switch Display Recording Menu FOCUS MANUAL EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. TO MODE MENU FOCUS FOCUS MANUAL FOCUS NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( continuing.

  • Page 38: Back Light Button [Back Light]

    Operation Switch BACK LIGHT Button Lock Button Power lamp Power Switch Display Recording Menu FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE MANUAL W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. TO MODE MENU EXP. To darken the image EXP. EXP. To brighten the image Exposure control indicator RECORDING...

  • Page 39: Iris Lock

    Operation Switch Lock Button MENU/SET Dial Power Switch Display Recording Menu FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE MANUAL W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. TO MODE MENU EXP. Iris lock indicator Iris Lock Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance (thus its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder), or when you want to lock the brightness level.

  • Page 40: White Balance Adjustment

    Operation Switch Lock Button MENU/SET Dial Power Switch Display Recording Menu FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. TO MODE MENU FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P.

  • Page 41: Manual White Balance Operation

    White paper Lock Button Power lamp MENU/SET Dial Power Switch Display Recording Menu FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. TO MODE MENU MANUAL Manual White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in Manual mode “...

  • Page 42: Playback

    OPEN/EJECT Switch Lock Button Play/Pause (4/6) Button Rewind (2) Button Stop (5) Button Power Switch Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) Speaker LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indication LOAD A CASSETTE Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then swing the cassette cover open until it locks. The holder opens automatically.
  • Page 43 Play/Pause (4/6) Button Fast-Forward Rewind (2) (3) Button Button Stop (5) Button Lock Button Power lamp Power Switch Still Playback FEATURE: PURPOSE: To pause during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press 4/6 during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again. NOTES: If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automati-...

  • Page 44: Advanced Features

    Lock Button MENU/SET Dial Power Switch Display 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO 0 . 0 INDICATION DISPLAY TIMECODE Playback Menu 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO 0 . 0 INDICATION DISPLAY TIMECODE PLAYBACK Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions: Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp,...

  • Page 45: Playback Sound

    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. (32 kHz is preset to “SOUND 1” and 48 kHz is preset to “FULL SOUND”.) Recording sound 32 kHz 48 kHz...

  • Page 46: Basic Connections

    These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signal Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable [mini-plug to RCA plug]. Cable Adapter (provided) Set to CVBS...
  • Page 47 C. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors Use the provided Docking Station, Audio/Video (A/V) cable [RCA plug to RCA plug] and S-Video cable. To TV or VCR Yellow to VIDEO IN White to AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN To S-VIDEO IN...

  • Page 48: Advanced Connections

    PC with DV connector- equipped capture board To DV connector DV cable (optional) Core filter Core filter To DV Open the connector cover. Power Switch Lock Button Connection To A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a personal computer by using the provided software when connected as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 49 Power Switch Power lamp Lock Button Open the connector cover. To DV OUT DV cable (optional) To DV To DV IN connector connector Video unit equipped with a DV input connector To PC connector Core filter Digital Printer connection cable (provided) To RS-232C Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With...

  • Page 50: Tape Dubbing

    Play/Pause (4/6) Button Yellow to VIDEO OUT* Red to AUDIO R OUT White to AUDIO L OUT A/V cable [RCA plug to RCA plug] (provided) To AUDIO, VIDEO* connectors If your VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter. VCR (Recording deck) *Connect when the S-Video cable is not used.

  • Page 51: Digital Dubbing

    Power Switch Lock Button Open the connector cover. To DV OUT DV cable (optional) To DV IN Video unit equipped with DV connector RM-V713U (provided) PLAY (4) STOP (5) Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto other video unit equipped with a DV connector.

  • Page 52: Using The Remote Control Unit

    Knob Transmitted beam effective area USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. This remote control unit makes additional playback functions possible.
  • Page 53 Buttons PAUSE IN Connector Zoom (T/W) Buttons DISPLAY Button SHIFT Button SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons Left/Right Buttons FADE/WIPE Button REW Button EFFECT Button EFFECT ON/OFF Button Infrared beam transmitting window START/STOP Button AUDIO MONITOR Button MBR SET Button Down Button A.DUB Button Up Button FF Button &...
  • Page 54 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Power Switch Play (4) Button Stop (5) Button Remote sensor Zoom Buttons SHIFT Left or SLOW Rewind Button Right or SLOW Forward Button RM-V713U (provided) Normal playback Press T FEATURE: PURPOSE: To allow slow-speed search in either direction. OPERATION: 1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE (6) at the point where you want to start...

  • Page 55: Playback Special Effects

    Power Switch Play (4) Button PLAYBACK EFFECT PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA STROBE VIDEO ECHO Remote sensor PLAY EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF RM-V713U (provided) Playback Special Effects FEATURE: PURPOSE: To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image.

  • Page 56: Random Assemble Editing

    ( A ) ( B ) one). You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions. NOTES: If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try...
  • Page 57 CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable. MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 46, 47 and 49. CONNECT TO . . . JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal.
  • Page 58 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Programme – – – – : – – ~ Power Switch TIME CODE TOTAL Random Assemble Editing Menu Remote sensor RM-V713U (provided) FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL NOTES: When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes ( Edit-In point you chose and a malfunction may occur.
  • Page 59 START/STOP Button Pause (6) Button Rewind (2) Button Stop (5) Button MODE Random Assemble 0 0 : 2 5 ~ 0 2 : 0 5 – – 0 7 : 1 8 ~ 0 8 : 3 1 – – Editing Menu 3 –...

  • Page 60: For More Accurate Editing

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Programme 1 MODE – – – – : – – ~ TIME CODE – – : – – TOTAL 0 0 : 0 0 Random Assemble Editing Menu (Recording deck) Remote sensor RM-V713U (provided) R.A.EDIT ON/OFF For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Standby to...
  • Page 61 MENU/SET Dial Power Switch Display Playback Menu 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO 0 . 0 INDICATION DISPLAY TIMECODE 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO 0 . 0 INDICATION DISPLAY TIMECODE (Recording deck) ADJUSTMENT OF VCR’S AGAINST CAMCORDER TIMING ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote...

  • Page 62: Audio Dubbing

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Lock Button Speaker Display Audio Dub Standby mode Stereo microphone Remote sensor AV OUT (headphones) connector Located beneath the cover. AUDIO MONITOR DISPLAY PLAY RM-V713U (provided) Recording sound 32 kHz Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32 kHz mode ( NOTES: Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes;...
  • Page 64 SYMPTOM 9. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 10. Although Snapshot is attempted, flash does not take place. 11. Although Snapshot is taken with the flash, Red-Eye Reduction does not take place. 12. The image taken using Snapshot is too dark. 13.
  • Page 65 SYMPTOM 16. Programme AE with special effects and Fade/Wipe Effects do not work. 17. The Black & White Fader does not work. 18. The Dissolve function does not work. 19. The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work. 20. The picture wipe function doesn’t work.
  • Page 66 • When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. (cont.) CORRECTIVE ACTION 22. • Make sure the Squeeze mode is set to “OFF” ( pg.
  • Page 67 SYMPTOM 31. The rear of the LCD monitor is hot. 32. The indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear. 33. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink. 34. Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
  • Page 68 If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. 43 • To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C (...

  • Page 69: User Maintenance

    USER MAINTENANCE Cassette holder PUSH HERE Remove. OPEN/EJECT Switch Bottom of viewfinder Blower brush NOTES: Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected.

  • Page 70: Index

    INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators 1 2 3 &...

  • Page 71: Other Parts

    Controls Snapshot Mode Button [SNAPSHOT MODE] ... Multi Screen Button [MULTI SCREEN] ... Operation Switch [ ] ... •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ... •Speaker/Headphone Volume Control [VOL.] ... START/STOP Button ... Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ... Back Light Button [BACK LIGHT] ... OPEN/EJECT Switch ...

  • Page 72: Indications

    LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 100X Displays the operation mode position. Appears when backlight compensation is used. Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) is engaged. Appears when Auto Slow Shutter is engaged (“GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO”). Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).

  • Page 73: Warning Indications

    Remove the power E01 — E06 supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. WIDE 25 .

  • Page 74: Docking Station

    JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the provided Software. NOTE: Make sure that the camcorder is turned on while connecting the camcorder to a PC using the Docking Station’s JLIP connector.

  • Page 75: Terms

    INDEX Terms AC Power Adapter/Charger ... Animation ... Audio Dubbing ... Auto Focus ... Auto Shut off ... Back Light Compensation ... Battery Low ... Battery Pack ... Beep/Tally ... Brighten The LCD Monitor ... Built-in Clock's Lithium Battery ... Charge The Battery Pack ...

  • Page 76: Cautions

    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: 1. To avoid hazard ..do not burn..do not short-circuit the terminals..
  • Page 77 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the Cleaning Cassette’s instructions. If, after using the Cleaning Cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time.

  • Page 78: Specifications

    Camcorder General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.5 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.4 W Format Signal format Video signal recording format Cassette Tape Speed Maximum recording time Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker...

  • Page 79: Docking Station

    Docking Station General Dimensions Weight Connectors S-Video Video Audio JLIP Editing External microphone input E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. : 115 mm (W) x 31 mm (H) x 55 mm (D) : Approx. 90 g : Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 , analogue output C: 0.29 Vp-p, 75 , analogue output : 1 Vp-p, 75 , analogue output...
  • Page 80 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0399HOV...

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