DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA CAMERA VIDEO NUMERIQUE GR-DVM1D INSTRUCTIONS MODE D’EMPLOI For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial Nos. of the GR-DVM1U camcorder and the AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger. The serial numbers are located on the bottom of the GR-DVM1U and the AA-V80U.
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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 ( pg.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
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1. Accessories To avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
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.
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V80U Remote control unit RM-V708U Battery pack BN-V812U Hand strap AUDIO/VIDEO cable (Docking Station to TV or VCR, RCA plug 4 RCA plug) S-VIDEO cable 3.5mm diameter 4-pole cable (x 2) Soft camera case CAM Stand Grip MiniDV Cassette Sun hood Tape 30 min...
Charging The Battery Pack You can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively. ATTACH Battery pack BN-V812U Charger indicator 2 Power lamp Charger indicator 1 SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER Plug the AC Adapter/Charger's power cord in to an AC outlet. The power indicator comes ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES Make sure the + –...
NOTES: If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops. When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, be sure to use the supplied power cord only. The AC Power Adapter/Charger is for use with the BN-V812U Battery Pack only.
Power cord AC Power Adapter/Charger DC cord Core Filter Indoor Use When using the camcorder indoors, you can use the AC Adapter instead of a battery. SUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER Plug the AC Adapter/Charger's power cord in to an AC outlet. SUPPLY POWER TO CAMCORDER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.
Clock (Lithium) Battery CR2025 Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary to operate the clock and to perform date/time settings. Open switch Battery cover OPEN BATTERY COVER 1 Slide the open switch on the battery cover. 2 Pull open the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
Date/Time Settings Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times. It is your choice to display it or not during playback ( pg. 54) To set date and time follow the instructions from 1 to 5. LCD monitor WIDE MODE O FF...
Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. OPEN/EJECT switch Make sure the window side is facing out. OPEN CASSETTE DOOR Turn on the power, then slide the OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. The cassette cover releases.
monitor Recording mode indicator Hand Strap Attachment The provided Hand Strap helps you to keep a firm hold on the camcorder. Make sure you never hold the camcorder without using the Hand Strap. Eyelet Hand strap ATTACH HAND STRAP Slide the strap through the eyelet, pulling firmly to ensure secure attachment.
Sun Hood Attachment The sun hood shields the LCD monitor from reflection so that the user can watch it with ease even under direct sunlight. It also helps protect the monitor from damage. LCD monitor Sun hood Lens Sun hood LCD monitor ATTACH SUN HOOD Mount the sun hood on the LCD monitor so...
Grip Attachment Use of the grip enables stable shooting. Bottom of the camcorder Tripod mounting socket Screw ALIGN Align the grip's screw with the camcorder's socket for tripod mounting, with Grip band When loading/unloading a cassette ..tilt the grip toward you. You can load/unload a cassette with the grip attached.
Remote Control Unit You can use the RM-V708U to control the camcorder when it’s attached to the Docking Station. PAUSE IN connector ( ZOOM Buttons ( pg. 56) DISPLAY Button ( pg. 65) SHIFT Button ( pg. 56) SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons ( pg.
Full Auto/Manual Operation The following chart shows you which functions are available in the Full Auto and Manual operation modes. According to the shooting mode selector position you have selected, "F.AUTO" or "MANUAL" appears in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor screen.
Basic Recording You should already have performed the necessary preparations ( selector to "AUTO" and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features. NOTE: Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time ( recording, you can display them during playback ( LCD monitor PUSH-OPEN OPEN LCD MONITOR...
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Recording From The Middle Of A Tape When removing a tape on which you were recording, or when you resume recording on a tape after playing back the recording previously made (without taking the tape out between recordings), perform this procedure.
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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).
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Tape Remaining Indicator The time remaining on the tape is automatically monitored and displayed in the LCD monitor pg. 74). When the tape ends, “TAPE END” appears in the LCD monitor. If the LCD monitor indications are turned off ( remaining indicator appears when remaining time reaches 2 minutes.
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LCD monitor IND/DISPLAY BRIGHT Brightness Control You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by pressing the –/+ button. ADJUST BRIGHTNESS If you want to brighten the image... Press the "+" button. If you want to darken the image... Press the "–"...
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Lens RECORDING Interface Shooting You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward. START RECORDING Point the lens toward yourself and start recording.
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Zoom Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject ( Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in (toward “T”) or zoom out (toward “W”). The zoom speed is variable — the quicker you set the zoom switch, the quicker the zoom action. NOTE: Digital zoom (20x and 100x) cannot be used while the Video Echo effect ( Dissolve function (...
Snapshot Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession. LCD monitor PUSH-OPEN Press SNAPSHOT during recording SNAPSHOT Press SNAPSHOT during Record/Standby mode OPEN LCD MONITOR Press the PUSH-OPEN switch and open the LCD monitor fully.
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Snapshot Search The Snapshot Search function enables you to quickly and easily access scenes recorded in the Snapshot mode, or scenes where Strobe was used. ENABLE SNAPSHOT SEARCH Set the Power Dial to “PLAY”. REWIND TAPE Press REW. Let the tape rewind to the begin- ning, where it stops automatically.
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Scene Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. The 5-Second function may also be activated during Full Auto operation. While the 5-Second mode is activated, Fade/ Wipe ( pg. 34), P.AE/Effects ( LCD monitor PUSH-OPEN Dissolves during 5 second mode recording...
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Self-Timer 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. LCD monitor PUSH-OPEN OPEN LCD MONITOR Press the PUSH-OPEN switch and open the LCD monitor fully.
Menus The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions: Wide Mode, Zoom Magnification, Digital Image Stabilizer, Gain Up, Fade/Wipe ( White Balance ( pg. 44) . The following selection procedure applies to Wide Mode, Zoom Magnification, Stabilization and Gain Up . LCD monitor WIDE MODE O FF...
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SQUEEZE 100X CINEMA O FF WIDE MODE 20 X ZOOM D I S GA I N UP TO FADER / W IPE MENU TO P.AE / EFFECT MENU TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU W.BALANCE AUTO I T EM –/+ BUTTON SET MENU BUTTON WIDE MODE This recording mode is compatible with wide-screen...
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System Menu The System Menu allows you to set the following functions: Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut, Sound Mode, ID numbers, and Photo Frame. LCD monitor O FF WIDE MODE 20 X ZOOM D I S GA I N UP TO FADER / W IPE MENU TO P.
SCENE BEEP/TALLY W IND CUT SOUND MODE I D No . PHOTO FRAME I TEM –/+ BUTTON SET MENU BUTTON SCENE (5-Second Mode) To enable this mode, open the LCD monitor fully and turn the Power Dial to "5S" while pressing the lock button.
FADE/WIPE Effects Use these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene. Select any one effect from the Fader/Wipe Menu. To use effects that don’t appear in the menu, exchange them ( pg.
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Fades and Wipes A scene gradually appears on a black or white screen (Fade In/Wipe In), or disappears, leaving a black or white screen (Fade Out/Wipe Out). Select Fade or Wipe at the Fader/Wipe Menu ( Select any one effect from the Fader/Wipe Menu. To use effects that don’t appear in the menu, exchange them ( pg.
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Picture Wipe/Dissolve Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. There are 6 Picture Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect. Select the Picture Wipe effect at the Fader/Wipe Menu ( Select any one effect from the Fader/Wipe Menu. To use effects that don’t appear in the menu, exchange them ( pg.
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Random Variations RANDOM FADER: When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the effect used in scene transition (from the Fade and Wipe effects). The camcorder chooses one of the fades/wipes at random. To customize the selection of Fade and Wipe Effects used with Random Variations, refer to the procedures on pg.
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Exchanging FADE/WIPE Effects You can replace the 5 effects currently appearing in the menu with 5 others. After exchanging, the new effects appear in the Fader/Wipe Menu. LCD monitor WIDE MODE O FF 20 X ZOOM D I S GA I N UP TO FADER / W IPE MENU TO P .
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Refer to page 34 on using the exchanged effects. pg. 35 WHITE FADER MOSAIC FADER SLIDE WIPE SHUTTER WIPE pg. 36 DISSOLVE SLIDE WIPE SHUTTER WIPE pg. 37 RANDOM FADER F ADER / W I P E CUSTOM I ZE WH I T E F ADER B L ACK F ADER D I SSOL VE...
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P.AE/Effects You can choose any one of the effects from the P.AE/Effects Menu. In addition, you can exchange 5 of the 12 options that appear for other available effects ( LCD monitor P . AE / E FF EC T SEL ECT 1/250 SHUT T ER 1/250...
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MONOTONE Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Wide Cinema function, it enhances the “classic film” effect. SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.
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Exchanging P.AE/Effects You can replace 5 of the effects that appear in the menu with 5 others. Refer to page 40 on using the exchanged effects. LCD monitor WIDE MODE O FF 2 0 X ZOOM D I S GA I N UP TO FADER / W IPE MENU TO P .
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Displaying The Date And Time During Recording You must first set the date and time (see “Date/Time Settings” Date/Time Menu. The Date/Time appears in the LCD monitor if the Shooting mode selector is set to “MANUAL”. The Date/Time is always displayed in the LCD monitor when the Shooting mode selector is set to “AUTO”.
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White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction.
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Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in manual mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting LCD monitor WIDE MODE O FF ZOOM 20 X D I S GA I N UP TO FADER / W IPE MENU TO P.AE / EFFECT MENU TO DATE / TIME MENU...
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Manual Focus Adjustment The recorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from 10 cm to infinity automatically. However, when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the LCD monitor, adjust the focus manually. Focus zone (Focus is adjusted at the center of the screen) FOCUS Manual focus indicator...
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Exposure Control Usually this is adjusted automatically. However, when the background is too bright or too dark in compari- son with the subject, the exposure could be corrected manually. EXP. Exposure control indicator FOCUS PRO. EXP. IND/DISPLAY SELECT MODE First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully. Turn the Power Dial to "REC"...
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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 when you want to lock the brightness level. When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not darken.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback You can watch what you’ve recorded in the LCD monitor. LCD monitor PUSH-OPEN OPEN LCD MONITOR Press PUSH-OPEN to open the LCD monitor. SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial. REWIND TAPE Press 2.
VCR/TV Connection Lens CAM stand CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR Connect as shown in the illustration. • It is recommended to place the camcorder on the CAM stand for playback. ( TURN ON POWER Turn the Power Dial to "PLAY" and turn on the TV/VCR.
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Docking Station Attachment When you attach your camcorder to the Docking Station, you can add many interesting effects during playback. To DC input jack Core filter To AC outlet To DC jack CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. ATTACH AND LOCKS Press down on the camcorder and slide the Lock Lever in the direction of the arrow.
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TV Playback * Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting. AC Power Adapter/Charger To DC input jack Core filter PLAYBACK To DC output jack DC cord To AUDIO output jacks (L/R) White Yellow Core filter To VIDEO output jack When an S-Video jack is available.
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CONNECT DOCKING STATION TO TV OR VCR Connect as shown in the illustration pg. 50, 52). TURN ON POWER SELECT TV’S VIDEO MODE Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback. If Using A VCR . . . go to step 4. If not .
Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions: Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display and Time Code . The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( LCD monitor 4 8 kHz MODE FULL SOUND 3 2 kHz MODE SOUND 1...
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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...
Playback Zoom The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10x at any time during playback. Normal playback Press T Press move image SELECT OPERATION MODE First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully. Turn the Power Dial to "PLAY" while pressing down the lock button located on the dial.
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Playback Effects These effects allow you to be creative with the playback picture. You can use any one of the 5 effects. E F F EC T SEL ECT C L AS S I C F I L M MONOTONE S EP I A STROBE V I DEO ECHO...
Docking Station Refer to “Docking Station Attachment” on page 51 for attachment procedures. Make sure the camcorder is attached to the Docking Station before beginning editing. Dubbing You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual for details.
Brand Setting Before you can perform Automatic Dubbing, or control the VCR using the RM-V708U remote control, you must set the VCR brand. The remote control is capable of controlling basic VCR functions (PLAY, FF, REW, PAUSE, STOP). After you’ve set the brand, point the remote at the VCR’s sensor and press the appropriate button. * Some VCRs however will not be controlled by the RM-V708U.
Station to the VCR’s remote pause terminal using pg. 52). an editing cable. If you use a JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause terminal or a non-JVC VCR, connect the Docking Station's editing jack to the remote control's remote pause terminal using an editing cable.
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Remote sensor SET EDIT-IN POINT At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/ OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position appears in the LCD monitor and on the connected TV. SET EDIT-OUT POINT At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The Edit-Out position appears in the LCD monitor and on the connected TV.
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PREPARE SOURCE TAPE Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE. ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE MODE Point the remote control toward the VCR's front panel and press VCR RECORD/ STANDBY, or manually engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode.
For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record/Standby 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’ve recorded scenes you didn’t want.
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Adjustment of VCR‘s against Camcorder Timing IND/DISPLAY VCR (Recording deck) 4 8 kHz MODE FULL SOUND 3 2 kHz MODE SOUND 1 0 . 0 SYNCHRO D I SPLAY T I ME CODE I TEM –/+ BUTTON SET MENU BUTTON Playback Menu SELECT OPERATION MODE Open the LCD monitor and turn the Power...
Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32Khz mode ( NOTE: Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTE: Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. 12:34 FIND EDIT OUT POINT Open the LCD monitor and turn the Power...
TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer or Technical Service Center. SYMPTOM 1. No power is supplied. 2. Recording cannot be performed. 3. There is no playback picture.
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SYMPTOM 10. Even though “GAIN UP” was set to “ A ”, scenes shot in dark places are not brightened. 11. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 12. Although the SNAPSHOT button is pressed, the white border does not appear. 13. Digital Zoom doesn’t work.
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SYMPTOM 18. The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions don’t work. 19. The Picture Wipe function doesn’t work. 20. Even when Slow (Slow Shutter) isn't selected, the image looks like it is activated. 21. The Video Echo effect doesn’t work. POSSIBLE CAUSES 18.
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• 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 or Technical Service Center. 29. •The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot.
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When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, please consult your nearest JVC dealer or Technical Service Center. 38. •To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a tempera- ture of 10°C to 30°C...
Cleaning The Camcorder LCD monitor PUSH-OPEN CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth. REMOVE LENS COVER pg. 14. CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper. RE-ATTACH LENS COVER Do not forcefully re-attach the lens cover as this may damage it.
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS Main Unit Stereo microphone Take care not to cover the sensor with your hand while shooting. White Balance Sensor Take care not to cover the sensor with your hand while shooting. Lens cover ... When using an optional conversion lens or lens filter (commercially available), you must first detach the lens cover.
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS & LCD Monitor Indications During Recording NAME & FUNCTION Shooting mode selector position and setting indications Displays shooting mode selector position. When selecting functions, each name ("FOCUS", "EFFECT", "EXP.", etc.) is displayed. Snapshot indicator Wide mode Record-Standby indicator Digital image stabilizer indicator Recording mode indicator...
— “Tape End” indicator pg. 49) — An error number (E01, etc.) appears Consult your nearest JVC dealer. — "ERROR: REFER MANUAL" indicator Appears when Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing is impossible. ) blinks in the NAME & FUNCTION pg.
JLIP jack (joint Level Interface Protocol) • It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer. For further detail consult your nearest JVC dealer. Information (in English) is also available at our home page: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/ DC input jack ...
ABOUT DV The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording. A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and color signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analog to Digital) converter samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 3.375 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum signal.
AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a "Siemens Plug", as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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. LCD monitor 1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT . . .
MAIN UNIT General Power Power consumption Format Signal format Video signal recording format Data compression rate Digital compression technology Cassette Tape Speed Maximum recording time Continuous recoring time Fast-Forward/Rewind Time Pickup Zoom Lens diameter (Filter Diameter) LCD monitor Minimum required illumination White balance Iris Microphone...
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BATTERY PACK BN-V812U Power Dimensions Weight REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Power Battery Life Effective distance Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions Weight AC ADAPTER/CHARGER AA-V80U Power Power consumption Output power Operating temperature Dimensions Weight JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE DOCKING STATION Connectors S-Video (S2 output) Video Audio JLIP (x 2)
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Iris Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lighted environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too much light from entering. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to allow more light in. Color temperature A measurement in Kelvin degrees which indicates the color contents of a light source;...