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INSTRUCTIONS
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DA30AA
GR-DA30AA_EN.indb 1
GR-DA30AA_EN.indb 1
LYT1783-001A
EN
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this
digital video camera. Before use,
please read the safety informa-
tion and precautions contained
in pages 2 – 4 to ensure safe
use of this product.
7/9/2007 12:03:10 PM
7/9/2007 12:03:10 PM
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Page 1: Digital Video Camera
INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, GR-DA30AA please read the safety informa- tion and precautions contained in pages 2 – 4 to ensure safe use of this product. GR-DA30AA_EN.indb 1 GR-DA30AA_EN.indb 1... -
Page 2: Read This First
19, 22) • 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 complying with the MiniDV standard, but... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your heat such as direct sunshine, fire or the like. JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself. CAUTION: • To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. - 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started Advanced Features Accessories ........6 Menus for detailed adjustment ..19 Attach the Lens Cap ........6 Changing The Menu Settings ....19 Attach the Core Filter ........ 6 Recording Menus ....... 20 Attach the Shoulder Strap ......7 Playback Menus ......... -
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Accessories AC Adapter AP-V14E Audio/Video Cable Power Cord (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) Shoulder Strap Lens Cap Core Filter for Cables Battery Pack A: Audio/Video Cable BN-VF808U 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 7: Attach The Shoulder Strap
Getting Started Attach the Shoulder Strap Peel off the pad and thread the Thread the strap through the Position the buckle near the end of the strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and eyelet and reattach the pad. eyelet. use the strap guide to fi... -
Page 8: Index
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. However, this is not a malfunction. - Page 9 Getting Started Controls Other parts : Left/Rewind (3) ( 16)/Quick Review O LCD Monitor ( [QUICK REVIEW] ( P Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( : Right/Fast-Forward (5) ( 16)/ Q Grip Strap ( 16:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] ( R Camera Sensor : Up/Play/Pause (U/9) ( 16)/ (Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor...
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Page 10: Lcd Monitor Indications
Getting Started LCD Monitor Indications Date/Time ( During Video Recording Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( Time Code ( 16:9 – – –min During Video Playback B I T DV IN SOUND 12BIT 15:55 12 . Battery Remaining Power Indicator 20 : 2 12 . -
Page 11: Power
Getting Started Power Charging The Battery Pack To Detach The Battery Pack Slide and hold BATT. ( 9), then remove the Set the Power Switch to “OFF” ( battery pack. Open the battery cover. Charging/recording time (approx.) Press “w OPEN” and slide the battery cover off the camcorder in the direction as Maximum illustrated below. -
Page 12: Language Settings
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all may be a problem with your battery. In such times, but its display can be turned on or off a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. 21, 23). Perform steps –... -
Page 13: Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
Getting Started Make sure the window Brightness Adjustment Of side is facing out. Erase The Display OPEN/ protection EJECT 1 Select Cassette holder Cassette holder cover 2 SET Close the cassette holder cover fi rmly until Perform steps – in “Language Settings” it locks into place. -
Page 14: Recording & Playback
Recording & Playback Basic Recording USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during Before continuing, perform the procedures listed recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette below: • Power ( 11). • Loading A Cassette ( 13). •... -
Page 15: Zoom
Recording & Playback Zoom Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on Zoom out Zoom in the tape. This code is to confi rm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. Display W: Wide angle T: Telephoto •... -
Page 16: Normal Playback
Recording & Playback Normal Playback Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected. The pictures in the – VOL.+ Power Switch HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder. Still Playback VOL. +/- Pauses during video playback. 1 Press 6 during playback. -
Page 17: Variable Shuttle Search
Recording & Playback Variable Shuttle Search Blank Search Allows variable-speed search in either Helps you fi nd where you should start direction during video playback. recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( 15). 1 During playback, press once or twice for forward search, or once or twice for... -
Page 18: 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 19: Advanced Features
Menus for detailed adjustment Select the desired selection, press SET or Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to- Example: WIPE/FADER menu. use, on-screen menu system that simplifi es WIPE/FADER many of the more detailed camcorder settings WHITE 19 –... -
Page 20: Recording Menus
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 27), “Wipe or Fader Effects”. PROGRAM AE 27, 28), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects”. EFFECT 27, 28), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects”. - Page 21 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: • If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
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Page 22: Playback Menus
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 23 Menus for detailed adjustment Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset 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. ( 28, 29) * SP indicator does not appear on the screen.
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Page 24: 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 infi nity. •... -
Page 25: Iris Lock
Features for recording Note: Iris Lock Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris the subject to become white. contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim Spot Exposure Control environments to allow in more light. -
Page 26: White Balance Adjustment
Features for recording White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If Adjust the white balance manually when the white balance is correct, all other colours shooting under various types of lighting. will be accurately reproduced. -
Page 27: 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 Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( from one scene to the next. Wipe or Fader works when video recording is Set the recording mode to “M”. -
Page 28: Editing
Features for recording Editing NIGHT Dubbing To A VCR Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural To use this camcorder as a player lighting. Although the recorded image is not Following the illustration, grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to “Connections To A TV Or VCR”, connect the slow shutter speed. -
Page 29: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector (Digital Dubbing)
. If this occurs, turn off the sound deterioration. 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 use this camcorder as a recorder Make sure all units are turned off. -
Page 30: Connection To A Personal Computer
( 11). • When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U To DV IN/OUT DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. -
Page 31: 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 Recording cannot be • The tape’s erase protection tab is Set the tape’s erase protection tab performed. - Page 32 Remedy: Eject the cassette and reinsert.* 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. GR-DA30AA_EN.indb 32 GR-DA30AA_EN.indb 32...
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Page 33: Cautions
Cautions Notes: Battery Packs • It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. The supplied battery pack is a Terminals Temperature Range Specifi cations lithium-ion battery. Before using Charging: 10°C to 35°C the supplied battery pack or an Operation: 0°C to 40°C optional battery pack, be sure Storage: –20°C to 50°C... -
Page 34: Main Unit
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the ... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fi elds (speakers, broadcasting problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC antennas, etc.). dealer..in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) Mechanical moving parts used to move the or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures. -
Page 35: User Maintenance
• When using a cleaner or chemically treated Serious malfunctioning cloth refer to the cautions of each product. If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer- controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might... -
Page 36: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations 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-... -
Page 37: Terms
Terms Symbols 16:9 Output ....21, 23 Language......22 White Balance ....26 LCD Monitor ......8 Wind Cut ......20 Loading A Cassette ... 13 Wipe Or Fader Effects ..27 AC Adapter ......11 Auto/Manual Mode....9 Manual Focus ....24 Zoom ...... - Page 38 MEMO GR-DA30AA_EN.indb 38 GR-DA30AA_EN.indb 38 7/9/2007 12:03:31 PM 7/9/2007 12:03:31 PM...
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