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JVC GR-DX97 GR-DX77 Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DX97
GR-DX77
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/
The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction
manual are of the GR-DX97.
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
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which is located on the bottom of
the camcorder. Retain this information
for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
To deactivate the demonstration, set
"DEMO MODE" to "OFF".
(
pg. 27, 29)
LYT1280-001B
ENGLISH
6
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Back cover
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  • Page 1: Digital Video Camera

    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DX97 GR-DX77 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/ The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-DX97. INSTRUCTIONS Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera.
  • Page 2 Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro- style scene transitions. ( pg. 34) Fade out Program AE with Special Effects For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the JVC BN-V107U/V114U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    GETTING STARTED Index ...6 Provided Accessories ...9 Power ...11 Operation Mode ...12 Date/Time Settings ...12 Grip Adjustment ...13 Viewfinder Adjustment ...13 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ...13 Tripod Mounting ...13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...14 Loading/Unloading A Memory Card ...14 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK VIDEO RECORDING ...15 Basic Recording ...15 Tape Remaining Time ...15...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Index To open the connector cover, pull the bottom end of the cover, then open it. Bottom end When Using the LCD Monitor Correct direction for opening The LCD monitor cannot be rotated downward direction) from the position illustrated above. Rotating to the wrong direction may cause a malfunction.
  • Page 7 Controls Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 27) Sub Zoom Buttons [T/W] ( pg. 16) Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] ( Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( Recording Start/Stop Button ( VIDEO/MEMORY Switch ( pg. 12) Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 16) Diopter Adjustment Control ( Power Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] ( Lock Button (...
  • Page 8 GETTING STARTED During D.S.C. Recording Only 3 4 5 1024 Image Size: 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480) pg. 30) : Focus Icon ( pg. 21) : Interval Shooting Icon ( Shooting Icon ( pg. 21) (Appears and blinks during shooting.) Card Icon ( pg.

  • Page 9: Provided Accessories

    During Video Playback B I T BLANK SEARCH PUSH "STOP" BUTTON TO CANCEL 2 0 : Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 30) Blank Search Indicator ( pg. 18) Thumbnail Storing Indicator ( Tape Speed ( pg. 28) U : Playback : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search : Rewind/Shuttle Search 9 : Pause...
  • Page 10 GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Lens Cap 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: Power

    Power This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. Charging The Battery Pack POWER/CHARGE Tabs Notches Power switch Open the cover. Battery pack BATT.

  • Page 12: Operation Mode

    GETTING STARTED Operation Mode 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/CHARGE lamp Lock Button PLAY Power Switch VIDEO/MEMORY Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch.

  • Page 13: Grip Adjustment

    Grip Adjustment Adjust the velcro strip. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference.

  • Page 14: Loading/Unloading A Cassette

    GETTING STARTED Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. PUSH HERE OPEN/EJECT Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks.

  • Page 15: Video Recording & Playback

    Basic Recording NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Power ( pg. 11) Loading A Cassette ( pg. 14) Power Switch Lock Button POWER/CHARGE Lamp Tally Lamp (Lights while recording is in progress.) Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop Button VIDEO/MEMORY Remove the lens cap.

  • Page 16: Zooming

    VIDEO RECORDING Zooming Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T” (or press Sub Zoom Button T). Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W” (or press Sub Zoom Button W).

  • Page 17: Time Code

    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. Display Minutes Seconds Frames* (30 frames = 1 second) 12 : 34 : 24 * Frames are not displayed during recording.

  • Page 18: Shuttle Search

    VIDEO PLAYBACK 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.

  • Page 19: Playback Using The Remote Control

    To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date/Time Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. ( Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication. Time Code Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”. ( Indications other than date/time and time code Set “ON SCREEN”...

  • Page 20: Slow-Motion Playback

    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 than approx.

  • Page 21: D.s.c. Recording

    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. 11) Loading a Memory Card ( pg.

  • Page 22: D.s.c. Playback

    D.S.C. PLAYBACK Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album. Power Switch Lock Button MENU...

  • Page 23: Index Playback Of Files

    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. For Index Playback of image files, perform steps 1 – 5 in “Normal Playback Of Images” ( For Index Playback of video clip files, perform steps 1 –...

  • Page 24: Additional Features For D.s.c

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. E-Mail Clip Recording You can make video clips in 160 x 120 pixels from real- time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via E-Mail. To make video clips from real-time camera image Load a memory card.

  • Page 25: Protecting Files

    Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. To protect the file..for images, display its playback screen. ( ...for video clips, display its playback screen. ( Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Press to select “PROTECT”, and press SET. The Sub Menu appears.

  • Page 26: Setting Print Information (Dpof Setting)

    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)”...

  • Page 27: Advanced Features

    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. 28 – 31) Power Switch Lock Button MENU VIDEO/MEMORY For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus: Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”...

  • Page 28: Recording Menus

    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...

  • Page 29: Camera Display

    WIDE MODE [OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. CINEMA* : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. The indicator appears. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9.

  • Page 30: Playback Menus

    MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT TIME CODE [OFF]: Time code is not displayed. ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. ( pg. 17) AUX MIC OFF: Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not appear.

  • Page 31: Features For Recording

    SYSTEM Each setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”. The parameters are the same as in the description on page 29. VIDEO DISPLAY The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for video playback except “BRIGHT”...

  • Page 32: Night Alive

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING Night Alive 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”.

  • Page 33: Exposure Control

    Exposure Control Manual exposure control 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. When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright. Set the Power Switch to “M”.

  • Page 34: White Balance Adjustment

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING White Balance Adjustment The white balance 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, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction.

  • Page 35: Program Ae With Special Effects

    Program AE With Special Effects Set the Power Switch to “M”. Set “r” to the desired mode. ( The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated. The selected effect indicator appears. To deactivate the selected effect Select “OFF” in step 2. The effect indicator disappears. NOTES: Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby.
  • Page 36 FEATURES FOR RECORDING To make thumbnail images after video recording manually Set “NAVIGATION” to “MANUAL”. ( Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M”. After the recording, press NAVI STORE. The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image.

  • Page 37: Editing

    Dubbing To Or From A VCR To AV connector Open the cover. S/AV/Editing cable mark (provided) Remote plug: Not connected (When not in use, keep the Remote plug in its protective caddy.) 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 * Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN/OUT...

  • Page 38: 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. To use this camcorder as a recorder Make sure all units are turned off.

  • Page 39: Connection To A Personal Computer

    When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional Core filter JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is To DV not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.

  • Page 40: Audio Dubbing

    EDITING Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. ( Use the provided remote control or an optional remote control kit RM-V717KITU. Stereo Microphone Speaker START/ STOP PAUSE PLAY STOP INSERT A.DUB Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then press PAUSE (9).

  • Page 41: Random Assemble Editing [R.a.edit]

    SHIFT for this one). You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. IMPORTANT: 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.
  • Page 42 Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector. C A VCR other than above Connect the editing cable to the remote control’s PAUSE...
  • Page 43 Select Scenes RM-V717U (optional) FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL VCR REC STBY Press PLAY (U) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control. The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears. If using a Wipe/Fader at the beginning of the scene, press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.
  • Page 44 EDITING Automatic Editing To VCR Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (9). Press VCR REC STBY (79) on the remote control, or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.

  • Page 45: References

    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;...
  • Page 46 13, 15) When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. HConsult your nearest JVC dealer. Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
  • Page 47 Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level High As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is loaded. ( CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”...

  • Page 48: User Maintenance

    Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. USER MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 49: Cautions

    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. Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before...
  • Page 50 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.1 W (3.8W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 3.9 W (4.6W*) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) Approx. 6.4 W (Maximum; when charging a battery) * Using LED Light Dimensions (W x H x D) 52 mm x 93 mm x 94 mm...

  • Page 52: Terms

    TERMS AC Adapter ...11 Audio Dubbing ...40 Backlight Compensation ...33 Battery Pack ...11, 49 Beep ...29 Blank Search ...18 Changing The Menu Settings ...27 – 31 Charging The Battery Pack ...11 Connection To A Personal Computer ...39 Connections To A TV Or VCR ...18 Date/Time Settings ...12 Deleting Files ...25 Demonstration Mode ...29...

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