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JVC GR-DZ7AC Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DZ7
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 – 4 to ensure
safe use of this product.
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
To deactivate the demonstration, set
"DEMO MODE" to "OFF".
(
pg. 29, 31)
LYT1325-001A
ENGLISH
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  • Page 1 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED GR-DZ7 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: DIGITAL STILL CAMERA http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ (D.S.C.) RECORDING & For Accessories: PLAYBACK http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/ ADVANCED FEATURES REFERENCES TERMS To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE”...
  • Page 2 Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro- Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens style scene transitions. ( pg. 37) the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 36) ● You can also select a spot metering area so that Fade in more precise exposure compensation is available.
  • Page 3 Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It possible anywhere. could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder. ● Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U/V438U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the CAUTION! camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi- Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the...
  • Page 4 — to ensure complete safety always fit the available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard, manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to provided according to the instructions. maximize the performance of your camcorder.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS GETTING STARTED ADVANCED FEATURES Index ................6 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ......29 Provided Accessories ..........10 Changing The Menu Settings ........29 Power ................12 Recording Menus ............29 Operation Mode ............13 Playback Menus ............32 Date/Time Settings ............14 FEATURES FOR RECORDING ........... 33 Grip Adjustment ............14 Snapshot Flash ............

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Index To open the connector cover, pull the bottom end of the cover, then open it. 5 6 7 8 9 0 K L M N Bottom end Z a b ATTENTION: ● Be careful not to cover during shooting.
  • Page 7 GETTING STARTED Controls Indicators VIDEO/MEMORY Switch ( pg. 13) Tally Lamp ( pg. 17, 31) POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 12, 17) Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 18) Speaker/Headphone Volume Control [VOL. +, –] Other Parts pg. 19) Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( pg.
  • Page 8 GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only 3 4 5 During Video Recording Only 1280 1h40m Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280 (1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480) ( pg. 32) : Focus Icon ( pg.
  • Page 9 GETTING STARTED During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording During Video Playback B I T 40 x W 40 x BLANK SEARCH PUSH "STOP" BUTTON TO CANCEL BRIGHT 1 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 : Operation Mode ( pg. 13) Sound Mode Indicator ( pg.

  • Page 10: Provided Accessories

    GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Lens Cap Provided Accessories To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder.
  • Page 11 GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Shoulder Strap How To Attach The Core Filter (for USB Cable and Audio Extension Cable) Follow the illustration. Thread the strap through the eyelet. Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference.

  • Page 12: Power

    GETTING STARTED Power NOTES: ● It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camcorder. Using generic non-JVC batteries This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use ●...

  • Page 13: Operation Mode

    GETTING STARTED Using AC Power Power Switch Position Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then connect A (Full Auto Recording): the Power Cord to the AC Adapter as shown in the Allows you to record using NO special effects or illustration.

  • Page 14: Date/Time Settings

    GETTING STARTED Date/Time Settings Grip Adjustment The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but Adjust the velcro strip. its display can be turned on or off during playback. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the pg.

  • Page 15: Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

    GETTING STARTED Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Loading/Unloading A Cassette Set the Power Switch to “M” The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a or “PLAY” while pressing down cassette. the Lock Button located on the switch.

  • Page 16: Loading/Unloading A Memory Card

    GETTING STARTED Loading/Unloading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase. Card Cover (MEMORY CARD) Clipped edge Memory card Write/erase Label Memory card protection tab lock switch Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).

  • Page 17: Video Recording & Playback

    VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording NOTES: ● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the NOTE: camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 18: Zooming

    VIDEO RECORDING Zooming Journalistic Shooting Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous In some situations, change in image magnification. different shooting angles may provide Zoom In more dramatic results. Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Hold the camcorder in Zoom Out the desired position Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

  • Page 19: Time Code

    VIDEO PLAYBACK Time Code Normal Playback During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene VIDEO/MEMORY VOL. +/– on the tape during playback. Display Minutes Power Switch Seconds Frames* Lock Button (25 frames = 1 second)

  • Page 20: Shuttle Search

    VIDEO PLAYBACK Shuttle Search Connections To A TV Or VCR Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search. To S/AV connector 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9. ●...

  • Page 21: Playback Using The Remote Control

    VIDEO PLAYBACK Buttons And Functions To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV ● Date/Time Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. ( pg. 29, 33) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication.

  • Page 22: Playback

    VIDEO PLAYBACK Playback Special Effects PAUSE or (Up) Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback Zoom (T/W) image. SLOW (YI) SLOW (IU) CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. PLAY (Right) MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W.

  • Page 23: Recording

    D.S.C. RECORDING Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) MultiMediaCard Image Size/Picture Quality You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for 16 MB* 32 MB* taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory 640 x 480/FINE card. 640 x 480/STANDARD NOTE: 1024 x 768/FINE Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:...

  • Page 24: Playback

    D.S.C. PLAYBACK Normal Playback Of Images Auto Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically You can run through all the images stored in memory numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card automatically. card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, Perform steps 1 –...

  • Page 25: Index Playback Of Files

    D.S.C. PLAYBACK Index Playback Of Files Removing On-Screen Display You can view several different files stored in the memory Display the playback screen of normal images card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to pg. 24). locate a particular file you want. Press MENU.

  • Page 26: Additional Features For D.s.c

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording. E-Mail Clip Recording NOTE: The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible You can make video clips from real-time camera image or with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices recorded video footage and store them in a memory card cannot be played back with this camcorder.

  • Page 27: Protecting Files

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. To remove protection from all files stored in the Protecting Files memory card Press r or t to select “CANC.ALL”, and press SET. The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure The PROTECT screen appears. of files. Press r or t to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.

  • Page 28: Setting Print Information (Dpof Setting)

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. Press r or t to select Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) DPOF “RETURN”, and press SET. The “SAVE?” appears. This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital ● If you did not change any settings in SAVE? Print Order Format) standard in order to support future step 3 through 5, the Menu Screen...

  • Page 29: Advanced Features

    MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Menus without Sub Menus Changing The Menu Settings v WIPE/FADER ( pg. 37) Selected menu icon This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on- r PROGRAM AE ( pg. 38) blinks. screen menu system that simplifies many of the more u W.
  • Page 30 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT NOTES: NAVIGATION ● Audio Dubbing ( pg. 43) and Insert Editing ( pg. 43) are [MANUAL]: Enables thumbnail images to be made possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode. manually. ( pg. 38) ● If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will 5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC: be blurred at the switching point.
  • Page 31 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio NOTES: of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen ● If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot without distortion. The indicator appears. When using be turned on.

  • Page 32: Playback Menus

    MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT TIME CODE Playback Menus [OFF]: Time code is not displayed. ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the VIDEO connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during [ ] = Factory-preset recording. ( pg.

  • Page 33: Features For Recording

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING SYSTEM Snapshot Flash Each setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”. The flash can be used when a ● The parameters are the same as in the description on snapshot is taken in Record- page 31.

  • Page 34: Flash Brightness Adjustment

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING Flash Brightness Adjustment 5-Second Recording When a snapshot ( pg. 23, 35) is taken in the dark the Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second camcorder fires the flash and adjusts the brightness clips to keep the action moving. This function is available automatically.

  • Page 35: Snapshot (For Video Recording)

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING Snapshot (For Video Recording) Exposure Control This feature lets you record still images that look like Manual exposure control is recommended in the photographs onto a tape. following situations: ● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

  • Page 36: Iris Lock

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING Iris Lock Spot Exposure Control Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well- Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise lit environments to keep too much light from entering, exposure compensation. You can select one of the three and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.

  • Page 37: White Balance Adjustment

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING White Balance Adjustment Wipe Or Fader Effects The white balance that refers to the correctness of colour These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced.

  • Page 38: Program Ae With Special Effects

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like Program AE With Special Effects old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look. Set the Power Switch to “M”. MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films, Set “r”...
  • Page 39 FEATURES FOR RECORDING To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images NOTES: (Navigation Search) ● Be sure to always use the same tape and memory card together as they were during recording; otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognise Tape and Memory Card IDs to Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

  • Page 40: Editing

    EDITING To use this camcorder as a player Dubbing To Or From A VCR Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors. Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 19) At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording To S/AV on the VCR.

  • Page 41: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector (Digital Dubbing)

    DV IN/OUT connector. ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. DV cable To use this camcorder as a recorder...

  • Page 42: Connection To A Personal Computer

    (optional) ● 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. Core filter ●...

  • Page 43: Audio Dubbing

    EDITING Audio Dubbing Insert Editing The audio track can be customised only when recorded You can record a new scene into a previously recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. ( pg. 29) tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints.

  • Page 44: Random Assemble Editing [R.a.edit]

    You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons* IMPORTANT: Left/Right Buttons* Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of REW Button* many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer FADE/WIPE Button ( pg.
  • Page 45 To AV Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE Open the cover. connector. B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote PAUSE mark S/AV/Editing cable connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector (provided) Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector.
  • Page 46 EDITING Select Scenes NOTES: ● When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points so RM-V717U (optional) that there is a relatively large difference between them. ● If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the recording deck’s Record-Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place.
  • Page 47 EDITING For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause 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 have recorded scenes you did not want.

  • Page 48: References

    TROUBLESHOOTING Video and D.S.C. Playback If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The tape is moving, but there is no picture. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) ●...
  • Page 49 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor. ● The built-in clock’s battery has run out. HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. ● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to ● The previously set date/time is erased.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Warning Indications A. DUB ERROR! <CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING> <CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB> Displays the battery remaining power. ● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape Remaining power level recorded in the LP mode.

  • Page 51: User Maintenance

    SD Memory Card ● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to loaded. the cautions of each product. ● To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC E01, E02 or E06 dealer. UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND...

  • Page 52: Cautions

    ● While the memory card is being accessed (during recording, playback, deletion, initialisation, etc.) ● It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are ... never unload the memory card and never turn off the used in this camcorder. Using generic non-JVC batteries camcorder.
  • Page 53 ... in direct sunlight. If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit ... in a closed car in summer. immediately and consult your local JVC dealer..near a heater. ● To protect the unit, DO NOT ... allow it to become wet.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For Digital Still Camera Storage media For General SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compression system Power supply Still image: JPEG (compatible) DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) Moving image: MPEG4 (compatible) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) File size Power consumption Still image: Approx.

  • Page 55: Terms

    TERMS AC Adapter ..............13 Picture Quality ............. 32 Animation ..............30 Playback Sound ............32 Audio Dubbing .............43 Playback Special Effects ..........22 Power-Linked Operation ..........13 Program AE With Special Effects ........ 38 Backlight Compensation ..........36 Battery Pack ............12, 13, 52 Beep ................31 Random Assemble Editing ........
  • Page 56 Printed in Japan © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited EK/EX 0804FOH-ID-VP...
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