DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-X5EK/E Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/ INSTRUCTIONS Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 –...
Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the wipe/fader effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( Fade out Program AE and Special Effects For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fast- moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion.
This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter.
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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.
GETTING STARTED Index j k lmno When loading or unloading a cassette, disconnect the headphone cable, etc. and close the cover. If the cover is open, it may get caught in cassette holder. tu v...
So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode. It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes. Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying...
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AC Adapter AP-V17E or AP-V14E Power Cord (only for AP-V14E) Battery Pack BN-VF707U S-Video/Audio/Video Cable USB Cable Audio Extension Cable (for optional microphone, see page 12 for connection) Audio Extension Cable (for optional headphone, see page 12 for connection) Core Filter [large] (for USB cable, see page 12 for attachment) Core Filter [large] (for power cord, only for AP-V14E, see page 12 for attachment)
GETTING STARTED Attaching the Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter.
* Provided NOTES: This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN- VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.
DATA several times, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The recordable time display should only be used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute units.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO: Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ pg. 37), still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card. MEMORY: Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card.
GETTING STARTED Brightness Adjustment of the Display Set the power switch to “M” or “PLAY” while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 12) Press MENU. The menu screen appears. Press Up ( Down (8) to select “n”, and press SET.
To protect valuable recordings Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape from being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab back to “REC” before loading it.
VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Power ( pg. 13) Loading A Cassette ( pg. 16) POWER/CHARGE Lamp Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button Tally Lamp (Lights while recording is in progress.) Power Zoom Lever Remove the lens cap.
Zooming Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. To zoom in Slide the power zoom lever towards “T”. To zoom out Slide the power zoom lever towards “W”. Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 1 xW 1 0 xW 20xW Zoom out (W: Wide angle) 10 x W...
NOTES: The time code cannot be reset. During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly. The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. ( pg. 36) Quick Review Enables to check the end of the last recording. 1) Press QUICK REVIEW (3) during the record-standby mode.
Shuttle Search Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9. During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button.
VIDEO PLAYBACK Connections to a TV or VCR Open the cover. S-Video/Audio/Video cable (provided) [Y/C] / [CVBS] Video Out Select Switch Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/ VCR has S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.) Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/ VCR has only A/V input connectors.)
Playback Using the Remote Control 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. It also makes additional playback functions possible. pg.
VIDEO PLAYBACK Zoom (T/W) SLOW (YI) PLAY (Left) SHIFT Slow-Motion Playback During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback resumes. To pause slow-motion playback, press PAUSE (9). To stop slow-motion playback, press PLAY (U). NOTES: You can also engage slow-motion playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more...
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Power ( pg. 13) Loading a Memory Card ( pg.
Interval Shooting During interval shooting mode, the camcorder continues to take snapshots automatically with an interval of your desired setting. Set “INT.SHOT” to “ON”. ( “INTERVAL” and “ ” appear. Set “INT.TIME” to the desired shooting interval. ( pg. 33, 37) Set the power switch to “A”...
Index Playback of Files You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want. Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback of Images”...
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. Dubbing Still Images Recorded on a Tape to a Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. Load a cassette. ( pg. 16) Load a memory card. ( Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”. Set the power switch to “PLAY”...
To Remove Protection Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 3 in “Protecting Files”. To remove protection from the currently displayed file Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select “CURRENT”, and press SET. The PROTECT screen appears. Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file. Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing. You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card: “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)”...
To Reset the Number of Prints Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)”. Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select “RESET”, and press SET. The DPOF screen appears. Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. To print using the DPOF setting If the printer is compatible with DPOF, you can use the DPOF setting. ( pg. 30) Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback of Images” ( pg. 26). Press MENU. The menu screen appears. Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select “DIRECT PRINT”, and press SET.
Changing the Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. pg. 34 – 38) VIDEO/MEMORY Up (4/9) Power Switch MENU Down (8) For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus: Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”...
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Recording Menus CAMERA The “m CAMERA” settings are effective when the power switch is set to both “A” and “M”. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the power switch is set to “M”. [ ] = Factory-preset REC MODE [SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode...
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SELF-TIMER [OFF] / ON pg. 40, “Self-Timer” [OFF]: Disables 5-second recording. 5S: Enables 5-second recording. ( Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only. By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving.
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT DEMO MODE OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place. [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as program AE or special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the following cases: When the menu screen is closed after “DEMO MODE”...
IMAGE SIZE 640 x 480 / 1280 x 960 / 1600 x 1200 / 2048 x 1536 / [2560 x 1920] The image size mode can be selected to best match your needs. ( pg. 61) NOTE: The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO/ MEMORY switch is set to “MEMORY”.
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT REC MODE [SP] / LP Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing.
Snapshot Flash The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in Record- Standby mode. ( pg. 25, 39) You can select the flash setting. Press FLASH ( repeatedly to select the desired mode. ]: Fires automatically if it ±0A is dark.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Night-Scope Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed. Set the power switch to “M”.
Manual 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 obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode. Set the power switch to “M”.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Iris Lock Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. Use this function in the following situations: When shooting a moving subject.
White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/ tint reproduction.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Wipe or Fader Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. Wipe or fader works when video recording is started or stopped. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”. Set the power switch to “M”.
A PRIORITY (F1.8 – F8.0): After selecting “A PRIORITY” (Aperture Priority) in step 3, rotate the manual focus dial to select the desired value, and press SET. You can set the aperture value (F-number) manually. The larger the aperture value (lower F-number), the more blurred the background will become.
EDITING Dubbing to or from a VCR Open the cover. S-Video/Audio/Video cable (provided) [Y/C] / [CVBS] Video Out Select Switch To S-VIDEO IN or OUT** Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT White to AUDIO L IN or OUT If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.
DV IN/OUT connector. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. To use this camcorder as a recorder Make sure all units are turned off.
EDITING Connection to a Personal Computer [A] Using USB cable [B] Using DV cable To USB USB cable (provided) To USB connector PC with DV connector When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below.
Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder. 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.
EDITING Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. pg. 34) Use the provided remote control. Stereo Microphone Microphone connector Speaker Headphone connector Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then press PAUSE (9).
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 adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes;...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Advanced features The focus does not adjust automatically. Focus is set to the manual mode. HSet focus to the auto mode. ( The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. HClean the lens and check the focus again. pg. 56) In the 5-second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed.
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15) The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted. Files stored in the memory card are protected.
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Appears when the date/time is not set. pg. 15) The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. Exhausted LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.
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INSERT ERROR! Appears if insert editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( pg. 49) INSERT ERROR! <CANNOT EDIT ON A BLANK PORTION> <CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB> Appears if insert editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.
(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. UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications (03 or 04) show what type of malfunction has occured.
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: To avoid hazards ... do not burn..do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery.
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CAUTIONS Memory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions: During use ... make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark..make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting.
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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.
SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 4.8 W (LCD backlight off) Approx. 5.8 W (LCD backlight on) Approx. 6.5 W (Maximum; when charging the battery pack) Dimensions (W x H x D) 88 mm x 89 mm x 93 mm (with the LCD monitor closed)
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Approximate Number of Storable Images The number increases or decreases depending on the picture quality/image size, etc. Image Size/Picture Quality 640 x 480/ FINE 640 x 480/ STANDARD 1280 x 960/ FINE 1280 x 960/ STANDARD 1600 x 1200/ FINE 1600 x 1200/ STANDARD 2048 x 1536/...
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COPYRIGHT; OWNERSHIP You acknowledge that all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Program are owned by JVC and its licensor, and remain vested in JVC and such licensor. The Program is protected under the copyright law of Japan and other countries, and related Conventions.
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CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF JVC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOU WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS JVC FROM...
CD-ROM to run this software. Do not attempt to modify this software. Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. How to handle a CD-ROM Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface).
PC card adapter CU-VPSD60 or the floppy disk adapter CU-VFSD50 to load the files in the memory card to the hard disk on your PC. (Refer to “JVC Accessories” on our world web site at: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/ english/accessory/) ● Microsoft...
Software Installation ® (Windows Follow the procedure described below to install the software. From the [SETUP] screen in step 2, you can install the following drivers or software. Quit any other software you are using. (Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar.) USB Mass Storage Class driver This driver allows your PC to read and write...
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Following steps are the example of CyberLink DVD Solution on ® Windows [Choose Setup Language] screen appears. Select the desired language and click [OK]. Then, [CyberLink DVD Solution Setup] screen appears. Click [Next]. [License Agreement] screen appears. Click [Yes]. [Customer Information] screen appears.
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Updating [Device Manager] ® (Windows 98SE only) If the camcorder is connected to the PC with the USB cable before installing [USB Mass Storage Class driver], the installation might not be performed properly. In this case, follow the procedure described below to update the [Device Manager] and install [USB Mass Storage Class driver] properly.
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Connections (Windows Connecting the USB cable Connect the USB cable to copy still image and video clip files in a memory card to the PC. To USB connector Camcorder To DV connector To assure safety, make sure all units are turned off before making any connections.
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Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card (Windows Install [USB Mass Storage Class driver]. (Windows pg. 5) Make sure that there is a memory card in the camcorder. Set the camcorder’s VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”...
[NAVI]: Contains folders with navigation data The [NAVI] folder is displayed only when the camcorder is equipped with NAVIGATION function. NOTES: Saving the wrong kinds of files in a memory card or deleting files or folders from a memory card can cause problems with the operation of the camcorder.
Playing Back Files on the PC ® (Windows Still images Use an application that can handle the JPEG file format. To view a still image, double-click the still image file (extension “.jpg”). Video clips (Only for the camcorder equipped with E-Mail Clip Recording function) Use the Windows Media™...
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® When using Windows 2000/Me/XP Confirm that “ currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder. ● If “ ” is currently displayed, wait until it disappears before proceeding. Double- click the [Safely Remove Hardware] or [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the status bar.
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Connections (Macintosh) Connect the USB cable to copy still image or video clip files in a memory card to the PC. Camcorder To assure safety, make sure all units are turned off before making any connections. Use the USB cable to connect the camcorder to the PC.
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The folders in the memory card appear. Navigation data Still images DPOF Setting data Different file types are stored in different folders. [DCIM]: Contains folders with still images (extension “.jpg”) [DCVI]: Contains folders with video clips (extension “.asf”) The [DCVI] folder is displayed only when the camcorder is equipped with E-Mail Clip Recording function.
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Playing Back Files on the PC (Macintosh) Still images Use an application that can handle the JPEG file format. To view a still image, either double-click the still image file (extension “.jpg”), or drag and drop the file on the application icon. Video clips (Only for the camcorder equipped with E-Mail Clip Recording function)
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Overview of Enjoying the Moving or Still Images on the PC Moving images SHOOT the moving images Cassette TRANSFER the moving images via the DV cable with PowerDirector 3 EDIT moving images with PowerDirector 3 CREATE the DVD or VCD with PowerProducer 2 Gold PLAYBACK the DVD or VCD...
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