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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-X5U
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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 and 10 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. 33, 36)
LYT1431-001B
ENGLISH
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Page 1: Digital Video Camera
3 – 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED GR-X5U VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for... -
Page 2: Direct Printing
Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the wipe/fader effects to make Simply pressing the BACKLIGHT button pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 44) brightens the image darkened by backlight. pg. 42) Fade in ● You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U 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 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on 1. Read these instructions. all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") 2. Keep these instructions. or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)..30 Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer..31 Index ..............6 Initializing a Memory Card ......32 Provided Accessories ........10 ADVANCED FEATURES LCD Monitor............ 12 Power.............. 13 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT....33 Operation Mode .......... -
Page 6: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Index j k lmno tu v When loading or unloading a cassette, disconnect the headphone cable, etc. and close the cover. If the cover is open, it may get caught in cassette holder. -
Page 7: Other Parts
GETTING STARTED Controls Microphone connector [MIC] ( pg. 12, 50) (An optional microphone can be used during Set Button [SET] ( pg. 33) video recording and audio dubbing. To Play/Pause Button [4/9] ( pg. 20) stabilize the microphone, use of an optional Night-Alive Button [NIGHT] ( pg. -
Page 8: Indications On Lcd Monitor
GETTING STARTED Indications on LCD Monitor During D.S.C. Recording Only During Video Recording Only 1024 INTERVAL 1h40m Gain Mode Indicator ( pg. 34) Image Size: 2560 (2560 x 1920), 2048 (2048 x 1536), 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280 (1280 x 960), 640 (640 x 480) ( pg. - Page 9 GETTING STARTED : Spot Exposure Control Indicator VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (speaker or pg. 42) headphone) ( pg. 20) : Backlight Compensation Indicator BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator pg. 42) pg. 16) ±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 41) Time Code ( pg.
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Page 10: Provided Accessories
So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode. It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes. Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying... - Page 11 GETTING STARTED AC Adapter AP-V16U or AP-V14U Align. Rotate clockwise. Battery Pack BN-VF707U S-Video/Audio/Video Cable USB Cable Audio Extension Cable (for optional microphone, see page 12 for connection) Audio Extension Cable (for optional Rotate counterclockwise to remove it. headphone, see page 12 for connection) ●...
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Page 12: Lcd Monitor
GETTING STARTED Attaching the Core Filter How to Use the Audio Extension Cable Attach the core filters to the cables. The core When using optional headphones or external filter reduces interference. microphone, connect to the provided audio extension cable (with a core filter attached), then Release the connect the audio extension cable to the stoppers on both... -
Page 13: Power
NOTES: Power Switch ● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN- VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. Open the cover. -
Page 14: Operation Mode
DATA several times, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, Power Switch Position consult your nearest JVC dealer. ● The recordable time display should only be A (Full Auto Recording): Allows you to record using NO special effects used as a guide. -
Page 15: Power-Linked Operation
GETTING STARTED Date/Time Settings VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO: The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all Allows you to record on a tape or play back a times, but its display can be turned on or off tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ ”... -
Page 16: Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
GETTING STARTED Brightness Adjustment of the Loading/Unloading a Cassette Display The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Set the power switch to Erase protection “M” or “PLAY” while PUSH HERE pressing down the lock button located on the switch. -
Page 17: Loading/Unloading A Memory Card
GETTING STARTED To protect valuable recordings slide the tab back to the position opposite to Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the “LOCK” before loading it. tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents NOTES: the tape from being recorded over. To record on ●... -
Page 18: Video Recording & Playback
VIDEO RECORDING NOTES: Basic Recording ● If the record-standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off NOTE: automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, Before continuing, perform the procedures listed close and re-open the LCD monitor. below: ●... -
Page 19: Zooming
VIDEO RECORDING Zooming Journalistic Shooting Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an In some situations, instantaneous change in image magnification. different shooting angles may provide To zoom in more dramatic results. Slide the power zoom lever towards “T”. Hold the camcorder in To zoom out the desired position Slide the power zoom lever towards “W”. -
Page 20: Quick Review
VIDEO PLAYBACK NOTES: Normal Playback ● The time code cannot be reset. ● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time VIDEO/MEMORY code indication does not move smoothly. Power Switch ● The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. ( pg. -
Page 21: Shuttle Search
VIDEO PLAYBACK Shuttle Search NOTES: ● Before starting blank search, if the current position Allows high-speed search in either direction is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in during video playback. the reverse direction. If the current position is at a 1) During playback, press 5 for forward recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the search, or 3 for reverse search. -
Page 22: Connections To A Tv Or Vcr
VIDEO PLAYBACK Make sure all units are turned off. Connections to a TV or VCR 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. Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual. -
Page 23: Playback Using The Remote Control
VIDEO PLAYBACK Infrared beam transmitting window Playback Using the Remote Control ● Transmits the beam signal. The following buttons are available only when The full-function remote control unit can operate the camcorder’s power switch is set to “PLAY”. this camcorder from a distance as well as the PAUSE Button basic operations (playback, stop, pause, fast- ●... -
Page 24: Playback
VIDEO PLAYBACK 2) At the point you want to zoom in, press the zoom button (T). PAUSE or ● To zoom out, press the zoom (Up) Zoom (T/W) button (W). SLOW (YI) SLOW (IU) 3) You can move the image on PLAY the screen around to find a (Right) -
Page 25: D.s.c. Recording
D.S.C. RECORDING Continuous Shooting Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still an effect similar to serial photography. Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are To use this function, set “C SHOOTING” to “ON”. stored in the memory card. -
Page 26: Interval Shooting
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Interval Shooting Normal Playback of Images During interval shooting mode, the camcorder Images shot with the camcorder are continues to take snapshots automatically with automatically numbered, then stored in an interval of your desired setting. numerical order in the memory card. You can Set “INT.SHOT”... -
Page 27: Index Playback Of Files
D.S.C. PLAYBACK The more pixels there are toward the left, the Index Playback of Files darker the image. The more pixels there are toward the right, the You can view several different files stored in the brighter the image. memory card at a time. This browsing capability By checking the image and its histogram, you makes it easy to locate a particular file you want. -
Page 28: Additional Features For D.s.c
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. Dubbing Still Images Recorded on a Protecting Files Tape to a Memory Card The protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback of memory card. -
Page 29: Deleting Files
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. To Remove Protection NOTE: If the “ ” mark appears, the selected file is Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 3 protected and cannot be deleted. in “Protecting Files”. To delete all files stored in the memory card To remove protection from the currently Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select “ALL”, displayed file... -
Page 30: Setting Print Information (Dpof Setting)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. To Print by Selecting Still Images and Setting Print Information (DPOF Number of Prints Setting) Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Images (One Print For Each)”. (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic Press Up (4/9) or... -
Page 31: Direct Printing With A Pictbridge Printer
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. To Reset the Number of Prints Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)”. If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select images can be printed easily by connecting the “RESET”, and press SET. -
Page 32: Initializing A Memory Card
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. To print using the DPOF setting Initializing a Memory Card If the printer is compatible with DPOF, you can use the DPOF setting. ( pg. 30) You can initialize a memory card any time. After initializing, all files and data stored in the Perform steps 1 –... -
Page 33: Advanced Features
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Menus without Sub Menus Changing the Menu Settings v WIPE/FADER Selected menu icon This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, pg. 44) blinks. on-screen menu system that simplifies many of r EFFECT ( pg. 45) Selected the more detailed camcorder settings. -
Page 34: Recording Menus
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SNAP SHOT Recording Menus [FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame NEGA: Nega mode CAMERA FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame 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”. - Page 35 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM SELF-TIMER [OFF] / ON pg. 40, “Self-Timer” The “s SYSTEM” functions which are set when the power switch is set to “M” are also applied when the power switch is set to “PLAY”. [ ] = Factory-preset [OFF]: Disables 5-second recording.
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Page 36: Camera Display
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT DEMO MODE DATE/TIME OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take OFF: The date/time does not appear. place. [AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5 [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as seconds when the power switch is set from program AE or special effects, etc., and can be “OFF”... -
Page 37: Playback Menus
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT IMAGE SIZE INT.SHOT 640 x 480 / 1280 x 960 / 1600 x 1200 / [OFF]: Disables the function. 2048 x 1536 / [2560 x 1920] ON: Enables interval shooting. ( pg. 26) The image size mode can be selected to best INT.TIME match your needs. -
Page 38: Video Display
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT VIDEO DISPLAY REC MODE [SP] / LP Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are or LP) depending on your preference. It is effective only for video playback except recommended you use “REC MODE”... -
Page 39: Features For Recording
FEATURES FOR RECORDING To intensify the flash, press Up (4/9). To Snapshot Flash weaken the flash, press Down (8). ● Adjustment range: –3 to +3. (Factory-preset: ±0) The flash can be used when a Press SET three times to close the menu snapshot is taken in Record- screen. -
Page 40: Night-Alive
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Night-Alive For snapshot, press SNAPSHOT. ● The tally lamp starts blinking. Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than ● After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and a they would be under good natural lighting. snapshot is taken. The tally lamp turns off. After Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may that, the camcorder re-enters record-standby look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter... -
Page 41: Manual Focus
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Manual Focus Exposure Control The camcorder’s full range AF system offers Manual exposure control is recommended in the continuous shooting ability from close-up (as following situations: ● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to background is too bright. -
Page 42: Iris Lock
FEATURES FOR RECORDING NOTE: Iris Lock Using backlight compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris 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 43: White Balance Adjustment
FEATURES FOR RECORDING White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of Adjust the white balance color reproduction under various lighting. If the manually when shooting white balance is correct, all other colors will be under various types of accurately reproduced. -
Page 44: Wipe Or Fader Effects
FEATURES FOR RECORDING WIPE–DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of Wipe or Fader Effects a black screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black These effects let you make pro-style scene screen reappears from left and right to cover the transitions. -
Page 45: Special Effects
FEATURES FOR RECORDING A PRIORITY (F1.8 – F8.0): Special Effects After selecting “A PRIORITY” (Aperture Priority) in step 3, rotate the manual focus dial to select You can add special effects to your recording the desired value, and press SET. You can set images. -
Page 46: Editing
EDITING To use this camcorder as a recorder Dubbing to or from a VCR Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and the VCR’s output connectors. Set the camcorder’s power switch to “PLAY”. Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. pg. 33, 38) Set “S/AV INPUT”... -
Page 47: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector (Digital Dubbing)
DV connector. Since a digital signal is ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the sent, there is little if any image or sound optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. deterioration. To use this camcorder as a recorder Make sure all units are turned off. -
Page 48: Connection To A Personal Computer
EDITING Connection to a Personal Computer When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below. Connecting the cable [A] Using USB cable [B] Using DV cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and/or the PC. -
Page 49: Insert Editing
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV and outpoints. The original audio remains cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. -
Page 50: Audio Dubbing
EDITING NOTES: Audio Dubbing ● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-BIT, the old and new soundtracks are recorded The audio track can be customized only when separately. recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. ● If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the pg. -
Page 51: References
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the During recording, the date/time does not problem still exists, please consult your nearest appear. JVC dealer. ● “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”. HSet “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. ( pg. 33, 36) The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. -
Page 52: Advanced Features
TROUBLESHOOTING Advanced features The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow. ● When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes The focus does not adjust automatically. highly sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to ● Focus is set to the manual mode. “AUTO”. - Page 53 LCD monitor. These spots are not previously set date/time has been erased. recorded on the tape. This is not due to any HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%) Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted.
- Page 54 ● The built-in clock battery has run out and the Displays the battery remaining power. previously set date/time has been erased. Remaining power level Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. High Exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the LENS CAP battery remaining power indicator blinks.
- Page 55 TROUBLESHOOTING INSERT ERROR! MEMORY CARD! Appears if insert editing is attempted on a blank Appears if there is no memory card loaded when portion of a tape. ( pg. 49) you attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card. INSERT ERROR! <CANNOT EDIT ON A BLANK PORTION>...
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Page 56: User Maintenance
When it does, you can heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE damage the monitor. -
Page 57: Ac Adapter
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, protected place for a short time, then re- called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. attach it to the camcorder. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. NOTES: Plug adapter ●... -
Page 58: Memory Cards
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in If, after using the cleaning cassette, the use. problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC ... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to dealer. enter the unit. Mechanical moving parts used to move the ... - Page 59 This same Changes or modifications not approved by phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a JVC could void the user’s authority to operate camcorder when it is moved from a cool place the equipment. This equipment has been...
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Page 60: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette) SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min. For General For Digital Still Camera Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) Storage media DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Power consumption Compression system Approx. - Page 61 SPECIFICATIONS Approximate Number of Storable Images The number increases or decreases depending on the picture quality/image size, etc. SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Image Size/Picture Quality 32* MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 32 MB 640 x 480/ 1555 3140 6040...
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Page 62: Terms
TERMS AC Adapter ............ 14 Image Size ............. 37 Animation ............35 Initializing a Memory Card ......32 Audio Dubbing ..........50 Insert Editing ..........49 Interval Shooting ..........26 Iris Lock ............42 Backlight Compensation ........ 42 Battery Pack ........13, 14, 57 Beep ............... - Page 63 TERMS Self-Timer ............40 Slow-Motion Playback ........24 Snapshot Mode ..........34 Sound Mode ..........34, 37 Speaker Volume ..........20 Special Effects ..........45 Specifications ..........60 Spot Exposure Control ........42 Tape Speed (REC MODE) ...... 34, 38 Telephoto Setting (TELE MACRO) ....
- Page 64 Printed in Japan 0405MKH-AL-VP © 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited...
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