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JVC GR-DVX8 Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVX80
GR-DVX8
Please visit our 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 .................................. 34
Advanced Features ............................ 35
Basic Connections .............................. 38
Advanced Connections ......................... 40
Dubbing To A VCR ............................. 42
Dubbing From A VCR .......................... 43
Playback and Playback Zoom .............. 48
Playback Special Effects ...................... 49
Random Assemble Editing .................... 50
For More Accurate Editing .................... 54
Audio Dubbing .................................. 56
Docking Station ................................ 65
Indications ...................................... 68
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVX80 GR-DVX8 Please visit our 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 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 5 GETTING STARTED RECORDING 14 – 33 Basic Recording ... 14 Advanced Features ... 20 PLAYBACK 34 –...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC adapter/charger, shut it down and unplug it immediately. Continue using the camcorder or AC adapter/charger under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself.
  • Page 3 The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.

  • Page 4: Provided Accessories

    •Docking Station CU-V503E or CU-V503ED •Remote Control Unit RM-V716U •Editing Cable (One plug has 3 rings around the pin, and the other has 1 ring around the pin.) •S-Video Cable •Cleaning Cloth PROVIDED ACCESSORIES •AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V51EA, AA-V51A, AA-V51A-S, AA-V51SH or AA-V51ED •DC Cord •Audio/Video Cable...

  • Page 5: Automatic Demonstration

    Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume. “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off. To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Operation Switch to “...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack. To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio. If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops.

  • 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. INFORMATION: VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80EG or AA-V80EA AC Power Adapter/Charger.

  • Page 8: Grip Adjustment

    Tripod Mounting 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. GETTING STARTED Separate the Velcro strip.
  • Page 9 However, if the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the clock’s lithium battery will become discharged and the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs,...

  • Page 10: Loading/Unloading Cassette

    If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again. When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover.
  • Page 11 It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder. During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound. ” and set the POWER...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    To turn on the camcorder, set the POWER Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. POWER Switch POWER Lamp Lock Button Operation Switch When the Operation Switch is set to “...
  • Page 13 The following indications appear in the upper left corner, depending on the MODE Dial position. No display : When set to “VIDEO” PS : When set to “ ” MODE Dial MODE Dial Position MODE VIDEO (Progressive mode) unction •Allows you to record video and still images.

  • Page 14: Recording

    Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Make sure time indicator the viewfinder is pushed back in. Open the LCD (Approximate) monitor fully. •The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder enters 3 min the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed. Press START/STOP. “ 2 min (Blinking) in progress.

  • Page 15: Journalistic Shooting

    If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape.
  • Page 16 Basic Recording (cont.) ”, then set the ”. Pull out the viewfinder recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes. “BEEP/TALLY” on pg. 23. ” while pressing ”.
  • Page 17 Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 1 xW 1 0 xW 20xW Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display 1 0 x W Digital zoom zone 10X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio POWER Switch Power Zoom Lever Zooming FEATURE: PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous 40xW change in image magnification.
  • Page 18 When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording From The Middle of A Tape”...

  • Page 19: Auto Focus

    FEATURE: PURPOSE: 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 20: Advanced Features

    LCD monitor fully. To start Progressive Mode Recording, press START/ STOP. To End Progressive Mode Recording ..press START/STOP. The camcorder enters the Record- Standby mode. NOTES: When an image recorded using the Progressive Mode is played back, the image may not look natural.
  • Page 21 Description of Progressive Scan CCD Progressive Scan is a special image sensing method which, unlike conventional interlace scanning, is able to pick up all the lines of picture information in one Scan. Since the Progressive Scan CCD is capable of outputting 50 full Frames* per second —...

  • Page 22: Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment

    – – Sub Menu RECORDING Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( Set the Operation Switch to “ Switch to “ Button located on the switch, then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.
  • Page 23 The tally lamp remains off at all times. Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as ID NUMBER a computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99.
  • Page 24 NOTES: If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off. If “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available.
  • Page 25 The date/time is always displayed. Time code is not displayed. TIME CODE Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. Allows you to set the current date and time ( CLOCK ADJ.
  • Page 26 RECORDING Self-Timer POWER Switch Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding the final touch to a memorable picture. Set the Operation Switch to “...

  • Page 27: Second Recording

    ... instead of pressing START/STOP in step 6, select the desired Snapshot mode in the Menu Screen, then press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5-second still pg. 16). When “5S” is set to “ANIM.” ( this function is not available.

  • Page 28: Fade/Wipe Effects

    ... the point at which the scene ended is already If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording (without having turned the camcorder’s power off), the previous scene wipes out, revealing the new scene. Advanced Features (cont.) ”...
  • Page 29 The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre toward the top and bottom of the screen. When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the effect used in scene transition (from , and ).

  • Page 30: Programme Ae With Special Effects

    IMPORTANT: Some modes of Programme AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects ( pg. 29). If an unusable mode is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. MODE Dial MENU Wheel Display 1/50 1/50 1/100 1/100 1/250 1/250 RECORDING...
  • Page 31 White Balance ( pg. 33) is initially set to but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.

  • Page 32: Exposure Control

    Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. •...

  • Page 33: Recording

    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. Set the Operation Switch to “...

  • Page 34: Playback

    1) Press 4/6 during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again. If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged. After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the camcorder’s power is automatically turned off.

  • Page 35: Advanced Features

    Switch is set to “” ( pg. 11, 23). If “ON SCREEN” is set to “SIMPLE”, it keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV. It also makes the playback sound mode and tape speed disappear on the camcorder.

  • Page 36: 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. According to the menu access explanation on pg. 35, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.

  • Page 37: Blank Search

    ... press 5. NOTES: In step 5, if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction.

  • Page 38: Basic Connections

    Docking Station with the stud hole and tripod mounting socket on the camcorder. 2 Tighten the screw. •When removing the camcorder, loosen the screw and detach the camcorder. To TV or VCR * Connect when the S-Video cable is not used. Audio/Video cable White to...
  • Page 39 Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4.

  • Page 40: Advanced Connections

    PLAYBACK Connection To A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software when connected as shown in the illustration. It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board installed.
  • Page 41 Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. Core filter pg. 44), which...

  • Page 42: Dubbing

    (provided) NOTES: When connecting the cables, make sure to connect the To AUDIO, ends with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter VIDEO* and reduces interference. S-VIDEO IN You can use the AV OUT connector on the camcorder connectors for connection.

  • Page 43: Dubbing From A Vcr

    35). NOTES: When connecting the cables, make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg.

  • Page 44: Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector

    49) or “Snapshot” is attempted during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV OUT connector. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. (cont.)

  • Page 45: Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector

    It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg. 7). If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the buttons on both units.

  • Page 46: Using The Remote Control Unit

    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. It also makes additional playback functions possible.
  • Page 47 A. DUB Button PLAY Button & FF Button STOP Button PAUSE Button R.A.EDIT Buttons * This function is unavailable with this camcorder. With the camcorder’s POWER Switch set to the camera position (“ ”). Transmits the beam signal. Zoom in/out ( pg.

  • Page 48: Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame Playback And Playback Zoom

    2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in. 3) You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding down...

  • Page 49: Playback Special Effects

    To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image. OPERATION: 1) To start playback, press PLAY (4). 2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears. 3) Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT.

  • Page 50: Random Assemble Editing

    MBR SET VCR BRAND BUTTONS NAME (A) (B) IMPORTANT PHILIPS 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: SANYO SELECO, SHARP SONY...

  • Page 51: Make Connections

    • Make sure you connect the end with the core filter to the camcorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 38 and 39. A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector ..connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector.
  • Page 52 Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds, the time code total time may not match the total programme time exactly. Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points. If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Programme AE with special effects, you cannot use the Dissolve or Black &...

  • Page 53: Automatic Editing To Vcr

    EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

  • Page 54: For More Accurate Editing

    Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing Editing Menu 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. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR.
  • Page 55 – (Recording deck) ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select “...

  • Page 56: Audio Dubbing

    Located If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move beneath the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn the cover. down the TV’s volume. If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where 16-bit recording began.

  • Page 57: User Maintenance

    USER MAINTENANCE After Use Turn off the camcorder. Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette. Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.

  • Page 58: 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 59 SYMPTOM 6. The focus does not adjust automatically. 7. The cassette will not load properly. 8. In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed. 9. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 10. The colour of Snapshot looks strange. 11.
  • Page 60 16. •Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording. The effects are then automatically activated pg. 28). •Do not turn off the camcorder’s power after setting Edit-In and Edit-Out points, as they will all be erased ( pg. 28). •The camcorder automati-...
  • Page 61 SYMPTOM 18. Scene transition does not go as expected. 19. The Video Echo mode does not work. 20. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated. 21. There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated.
  • Page 62 LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. 28. •The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot. 29. •This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.
  • Page 63 This is not a defect. 36. •The speaker volume is too great. 37. •Since the analogue input mode is engaged, the camcorder is in the Record- Standby mode. ———— ———— ———— CORRECTIVE ACTION 32. •Connect the optional...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. 42. •To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C ( pg.

  • Page 65: Index

    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. If the camcorder is turned off (because the POWER Switch is set to “OFF”...

  • Page 66: Controls, Connectors And Indicators

    INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators &...

  • Page 67: Other Parts

    Controls START/STOP Button ... •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ... •Speaker/Headphone Volume Control [VOL.] ... •MENU Wheel [+, –, 4] ... •LCD Monitor Brightness Control [+, –] ... Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ... Battery Release Switch [BATT. RELEASE] ... OPEN/EJECT Switch ... •Play/Pause Button [4/6] ...

  • Page 68: Indications

    17) Displays the date/time. pg. 28, 29) INDEX Indications & monitor or the viewfinder. ( approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder. pg. 24) pg. 11) pg. 14) pg. 16) pg. 14) pg. 14) pg. 32) pg. 26) pg.

  • Page 69: Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback

    LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback SEARC Displays the sound mode. Displays the Blank Search mode. Displays the tape speed. Appears while a tape is running. 3 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle search 2 : Rewind/Shuttle search 64 : Forward slow-motion 16 : Reverse slow-motion 6e : Audio Dubbing Pause Displays the date/time.

  • Page 70: Index

    When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove the power 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. INDEX Indications (cont.) Function ”...

  • Page 71: Cautions

    CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly, the batteries are ex- hausted. Replace them with fresh ones. Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use.

  • Page 72: Main Unit

    1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT ..push it strongly or apply any shocks..place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. 2. To prolong service life . . .
  • Page 73 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 74: Terms

    Brighten The LCD Monitor ... Built-in Clock’s Lithium Battery ... Channels (Left/Right) ... Charge The Battery Pack ... Cinema ... Classic Film ... Clean The Camcorder ... Connections ... Darken The LCD Monitor ... Date/Time Display ... Date/Time Settings ... Demonstration Mode ...
  • Page 75 Picture Wipe/Dissolve ... Playback Special Effects ... Playback Zoom ... POWER Switch Position ... Printer ... Programme AE With Special Effects ... Progressive Mode ... Progressive Wide ... Provided Accessories ... Random Assemble Editing ... Record-Standby ... Recording Mode ... Remote Control ...

  • Page 76: Specifications

    Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette) For Connectors Video output Audio output DV Input/output Headphone output Camcorder : DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) : Approx. 4.7 W : Approx. 5.5 W...
  • Page 77 AA-V51EA, AA-V51A, AA-V51A-S, AA-V51SH or AA-V51ED Power requirement Power consumption Output Charge Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight AA-V51EA AA-V51A AA-V51A-S AA-V51SH AA-V51ED Docking Station CU-V503E or CU-V503ED For General Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight For Connectors Output Input VIDEO...
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  • Page 80 ®Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EA/A/A-S/SH/ED Printed in Japan 0800AYV...

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