JVC Digital Camcorder Manual L0604322
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JVC ENGLISH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PROWDED ACCESSORIES 5 Power ............................................ DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVF21 GR-DVF11 Please visit World Wide 2 - 5 our CyberCam Homepage on the Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): 8 9 lO 11 11 11 11 BaskRecording............................... AdvancedFeotnres........................... 12 17 BosicPhybn& ................................ AdvnncedFe_ltnres........................... Busk Connecffons............................. Advnnced Connections....................... .29 30 32. 34 TAPE DUBBING 36 Tope Dnbblng.................................. Digltd Dnbbing................................ USING UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING 49 USER MAINTENANCE NTSC INSTRUCTIONS 36 37 42 46 48 - 53 54 CAUTIONS 55 - 57 INDEX 58 - 62 Controls,ConnectorsAndIndlcnters....... 58 Indications..................................... 60 Terms........................................... 62' SPECIFICATIONS For Customer - 37 THE REMOTE CONTROL 38 - 48 RnndomAssemWe[dltin9 ................... FerMere Accurate[ditln9 ................... AudioDubbing................................. Mini 6 Dnte/TimeSettings............................ Londing/gnloadlng A Cassette............... Recording ModeSettin9 ..................... GripAd[nstment.............................. VlewflnderAdinstment...................... ShouLder StropAttachment................. TripodMounting............................... Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottonl of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. LYTO421-OO1B 6.3 Thank youforpurchasing thisdigital video camera. Before use, please read tilesafety information and DearCustomer, i)recautions contained in the following [)ages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual ° All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table (-)f Contents on the cover. • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. • Basic all(] advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you... .... refer to the Index (_-v_ pgs. 58 62) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use. .... read dloroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important inl(>rmation regarding the safe use of this product. You are recommended to carefully read tile cautions on [)ages 55 dlrough 57 before use. SAFETY PRECAUT|ONS Warning CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR SACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsuIated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons¸ The exclamation intended to alert point within an equilateral triangle is the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance the literature accompanying (servicing) the appliance. instructions on lithium cell battery (for remote control unit) The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical hurn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above l 0()_( (212"F) or incinerate. Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. [] Dispose of used battery promptly. [] Keep away from children. [] Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. in NOTES: The AA-V20U AC Power Adal)ter/Charger should used with: AC 120 V,_,, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada, AC 1 I 0 240 V,_, 50/60 Hz in other countries. be CAUTION (applies to the AA-V20U) TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION (s'applique _ FAA-V20U) POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTR(-)DUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET PC)USSER IUSQU'AU WARNING: TO PREVENT FOND. FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. [] The rating plate &erial number plat_) and safety caution are on the bott_*m and/or the back of the main unit, [] The rating plate Power Adapter/( (_erial number plate) ot the AC harger is on its boF.om. This camcorder is designed to be used with NTS( -type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use BN-V207U/V214U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multivohage A( Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.) -- _r EN_.,_ IMPORTANT PRODUCT 5. Ventilation SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical elleJgy can perk)rm many usefuJ fimctions. But improper use car/ result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety, lit order not to defeat tile built-in safeguard% observe the f_4k/Nvingbasic rules for its installation, use and servicing. ATTENTION: Follow and ob%, all warnings and instructions marlcal power company, ff your product is intended to operate from battery powel, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. Slots and openings in tbe cabinet ale provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blod ltage points or short-out [)arts that could result in a fire or electric shocl<. Never spill liquid of any Idnd on the product. 3. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as tile original part. Unauthorized substitutions may resuh in fire, electric shocl< or other hazards. any way. When the product performance_his exhibits a distinct change in indicates a need for service. 5. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by tile manut\_cturer of this product as they may cause hazards. 6. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wa II outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth k)r cleaning. 7. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 4. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating conditioil. E N5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or tile 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. CAUTiONt Tile following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. • AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V20U When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or holding the camcrlrder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD IT)onitor can resuh iu dropping the uuit, or in a malfullction. • Remote Control Unit RM-V711 U (GR-DVF21 only) Tal the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and char_,ing stops. • Since the AC Power Adapter/(harger pn;cesses electricity irtten-lally, it beom_es warm durirlg use. Be sure t_; use it only irl well-ventilated areas. • When char_ing the battery pack for the firq time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE indi_ at_;r may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC Power AM_pte_/( hargec then try charging again. • If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after havin_ been tblly charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced, Please purchase a new one, About o .Oo.OOGo ° I o o l° Lithium-ion telnperatures. o o o o o o is vulnerable in colder Batteries DANGER[ Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion. WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire. The Benefits Of Lithium4on Batteries Lithiumdon battery packs are small but have a large power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures (below 10 ° C/50 ° F), its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this harlpens, place the battery pack in your pocl 1the calculatiorl, may w_ry accorcling to the type of tape used. • "TAPE END" appear_ wherl the tape reaches its erlc], arid the power goes off automatically if left in this corlditiorl tbr 5 minutes. "TAPE END" also appears when a cassette at its erld is k_acled. • When PLAY: in the LCD position direction. upward). shooting angles may provide the camcorder in the desired and tilt the L(D monitor in the most It can rotate 270 ° (90 ° downward, convenient 180 SELF-RECORDING You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. (-)pen the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180 ° so that it t\_ces forward, then point the lens toward yourself and start recording. _ "_ Zoom in (T: Te[ephoto) FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce a ZOOITI in/out effect, or an instantaner)tlS change in in)age magnification. Zoom out (W: Wkle angle) Zoom OPERATION: Zoom In Slide tile Power Zoom Lever towards "T". Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "W". mThe further you slide the Power Zoom quicker the zoom action. dlsplay Lever, the NOTES: r Digital zoom • Focusing inay become unstabl_ during Zooming. h-1 &is case, set the zoom while in Record-Standb> k>ck the focus by using the manual lbcus (_ ,_ lag. 25), &en zoom in or out in Record mode. • In Full Auto mode (when the Power Switch is set to zone r 16X (optical) zoom zone "n"), zoom magr-lification of tip to 64X is possible. In Manual mode (when the Power Switch is set to Approximate Power Zoonl [ever zoom ratio "[_'9, zooming is possible to or 16X magr-lification oflbred • Zoom magnification of over digital image processing, and a maxin'lum of 4OOX, by optical zoom. 16X is done through is therefore called Digital Zoom. • During Digital Zoom, the quality of the image may • Digital Zoom cannot be used while functions done &rr;tgh digital image pn_cessing (Picture Wipe/ Dissolve lunction, _7" lag. 22, Vicleo E_ho, _7_ lag. 24, etc.) are activated. • Macro shooting (as close as alapn>x. 5 cm (2'9 to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to "W'. See also "TELE MACRO" in the System Menu on page 20. Power Switch EN]5 fEATURE:Video Light (GR-DVF21 only) PURPOSE: To brighten tile scene when natural lighting is too dim. OPERATION: Set LIGHT OFF AUTO LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch ON OFF/AUTO/ON as required: Turns off the light. Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject. Always I t , or several of them in succession. °ut2°D outtoo SNAPSHOT .... MODE to take a SELECTION s APSHOT Choose the apl_ropriate Set tIle Power Switch to available by repeatedly desired snapshot mode Power switch SNAPSHOT Display Snal_shot mode from the S "Q " or "[]". pressing MODE until tile indicator appears. RECORDING If you press during Record-Standby... .... "PHOTC)" _q)pears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters tile Record-Standby mode. _ During snapshot If you press during Recording... ress "PHOT(-)" SNAPSHOT. appears and a still image will be .... recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then normal record ing resllmeg. Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial phot()graphy. (Interw31 between still images: approx. I second) NOTES: L.............. PIN-UP Pin-Up mode* • Even if "MULTI-4" or "MULTI-_Y" is enF,aged, Snapshot rec_)rding will be performed in the FULL mode durin_ Digital Z_)oln. • If Snapshot recording is not possible, "PHOT()" blinks wherl SNAPSHOT is pressed. • Even if Pro*gram AE with special eflect_ (_ / pg. 24) is engaged, certain modes of Pr_*gram AE with special eflect_ are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the io;n blinks. .I MULTI-4 Multi-Analyzer 4 e During playback as well, all Snapshot modes are available. Tile shutter sound is not heard. I I, ................ FRAME Snapshot mode wlth frame* I MULTI-9 Multi-Ana[yzer 9 * :There is a momentary camera shutter-type blacl llowir_g conditions: • When shootir_g subjects with vertical or horizor_tal stripes. • When shooting dark or dim subjects. * When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting. • When shooting sc_nes with movement in various directions. • When shooting scenes with Iow-corltrast bacT cus will be reset t_; "AUTO". • Be sure to focus the lens in the nlaxinlum tdlephoto positiorl wherl you use the Marlual Focus I?}od_. lt you focus irl orl a subject irl the wide-an_le position, shaq_ly focused images carlrlot be obtairled wherl zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at kruger focal lengths. • dherl the focus level carlrlot be adjusted arly further or ch*sel; " Jl " or " ",_" will blink. Press MENU/BRIGHT. Focus adjustment is complete. The indication changes from "FOCUS" to "MANUAL". • If you To Change want To Auto to reset tile focus, repeat from step 2. Focus... .... rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display "AUTO" then press it in step 4. The manual focus indicators disappear. Or, set tile Power Switch to "Q ". MENU/BRIGHT [xposore Control Dial This feature automatically ad usts tile iris for the best available )icture c uality, but you can override it and mal und such as at the beach or when skiing. • Whorl the bacl urld is overly daft< or the subject light. Set the Power Power Switch to "[_J". Switch Press MENU/BRIGHT. To darken thelmage The Recording Menu appears. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight "EXPOSU RE", then press it. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display "MANUAL", press it. The Recording Menu disappears. the highlight bar on the exposure control are displayed. T() brighten downward. (maximum To darken bar to then "EXP." and indicator the image, rotate MENU/BRIGHT The exposure control indicator increases +6). the image, rotate MENU/BRIGHT Tile exposure 6). control Press MENU/BRIGHT. indicator Exposure decreases adjustment upward. (maximum is complete. The indication "EXP." changes to "MANUAL" and the highlight bar oil the exposure control indicator goes out. • If you want to reset the exposure, repeat step 2. To brighten thelmage xposure controllndicator To Return To Automatic Exposure Control... .... rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display "AUTO" it in step 4. The exposure control indicator Or, set the Power Switch to "Q". then press disappears. NOTE: When the power reset to "AUTO". is turned ofl_ ExT_osure Control will be irisLock MENU/BRIGHT Dial Use this function in the following situk_tions: • When shooting a moving subject. • When the distarlce to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder chan_es), such as when the subject is backing awa_,4 • When shooting on a reflective natural back_4round such as at the beach or when skiing,: • When • When shootin_ zooming. object_ under a spotlight. When the suhject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not Power Switch darken or hrighten. Before the following (_-T" pg. 26). steps, perform steps 1 through 4 or the viewfinder, then press and hold MENU/ BRIGHT for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and "Illl" appear, indicating that the Ms is Iocl p mode power is automatically while the camu)rder is pressed, Slow-Motion is automatically turned ()If. stabilizes the still Playback will Shuttle Search: Allows high-speed search in either direction. 1 ) Press _ for forward or _ for reverse search during playback. 2) To resume normal playbacl<, press I_/ll. • During I_layback, press arid hold _ or I_1_. The search c_mtinues as I_mg as you hold the button. Once you release it, nonr_al playback resumes. • A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search. This is riot a malfurlctiorl. Slow-Motion Playback Available Playback, Specia/lfffects only with the RM-V71 Frame-By-Frame I U remote control Playback, Playback loo_ and (_ ,_ pg. 40, 41). NOTES: • IfStol_ mr*d_ c_*ntinues lbr 5 minutes when power is suHpIied lr_*m a batter); the camo;rder shuts _*fl _utomatically. To turn r)n again, set the Power Switch to "OFF'; ther_ to ,,121P_". • The playback picture carl be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfind_r or orl a connected TV (_ ,_pg. 32, 33). • You can also view the playback picture on the LCD morlitor with it flipped over arid retracted. • LCD morfitor/viewfir_der indicatior_s: • When power is supplied dherl power is supplied • During Stop mode, none • Copyguarded tapes {armor from a battery: the "_" battery pack r_n'lairling through the DC c_)rd: " _:--m " does riot appear. ot the irldicatiorls are displayed. be played back. Orlly a blue screen is dispkly_d. pow(_r indicat_)r is displayed. MENU/BRIGHT Dial Playback Menu The Playback functions: Pbyback Indication, procedure 47;. Menu allows S_und U2 kHz, 48 kHz;, 5ynchr_ C_*mp, Display and Time C_*de. The following applies to all except Syrlchr_; (_m_p (_ ,_i,_. 46, Set the Power Switch Press MENU/BRIGHT. Power you to set the following to "_". The Playback Menu appears. switch Move the highlight bar to the desired function rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Press it to activate. Display Playback Menu Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display the desired setting. Then press MENU/BRIGHT, and the highlight bar auto mat ica Ily moves to "E N D". ° To set parameters for other functions, repeat steps 3 and 4. Press MENU/BRIGHT O by again. The menu disappears. PlaybackSou.d During playbacl<, the carncorder detect the sound sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany and 48 kHz is preset to "FULL S(-)UND'.) Recording sound mode in which tile recording was made, and plays tile your playbacl< picture. (_2 kHz is preset to "SOUND 1" Display Output sound FULL SOUND 32 kHz 48 kHz SOUND 1 SOUND 2 Stere(-) sound FULL SOUND Stere(') sound SOUND 1 "L" sourld is ('>utput on both channels SOUND 2 "R" sound is output on both channels If you want to change the output SOLind of a tape recorded at 32 kHz, access the Playbacl< Menu and, in step 3 on page 30, select "32 kHz MODE" and set it for "FULL SOUND", "SOUND l" or "SOUND 2". For tapes recorded at 48 I wer Switch to " [] " or "_'; then set your TV to the appr(;priate input mode. • Make sure you adjust the TV sound vohlme to it_ mirlin_un_ level to avoid a sudden burq of sourld when tile canlcorder is turned on. • If you have a TVor speaker_ that are not _pecia/ly shieMed, do not place the _peakers adjacerlt to the TV as interference will occur in tile camc_*rrler playback picture. Power (onne¢lionToA Personal Swltch (ompuler This camcorder carl transfer still images to a P( with a DV connector-equipped capture board installed. If you are using the GR-DVF21, it is also possible to transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software. Connect the camcorder to your PC using the api)ropriate cable as shown in the illustration. Connector To DV cover* (GR-DVF21 only) IN/OUT DV cable (optional) PC connection (provide{[) To DV connector To RS-232C connecting off.and NOTES: • It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack (_ ,_pg. 7). • Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV cable * When Mal combirle these effects, use Sepia or Monot_me during recording, therl use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader durirlg Rand_m Assemble Editing. AUTOMATic EDiTiNG TO vcR Rewind the tape in tile camcorder to the beginning tile scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (eli). Point the remote control towards the V(R's of remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (@|1), or manually engage the V(R's Record-Pause mode. Recording Start/Stop Button Random Editing Assemble Menu Press tile Recording Start/Stop Button on tile camcorder. Editing proceeds as programed, right through to the end of the last registered scene. • Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does not start editing. °When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters the Pause mode, and the recordillg decl< enters its Record-Sta ndby mode. • If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically. Engage tile Stop modes for the camcorder and the V( R. To mal id rubbing it with coarse cloth. 3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions: .... drop the unit (ir strike it against hard objects. .... subject it to shocl< or excessive vibration during transportation. .... I p, 75 _,_,analog output C: 0.29 Vl>p, 75 £), analog outpLIt o3.5 ram, 4q_ole, mini-head jack (compatible with RC-5 _25 plug) o2.5 ram, 3q_ole 1 Vpq}, 75 _,_unbalanced, analog OUtpUt 8 dBs, 1 I<¢__m_d()gOlltl]llt , stere() 4q)in, IEEE1394 compliant JLiP PC (GR-DVF21 only) Video output Audio output DV input/output Power requirement U.S.A. and Canada Other countries : AC 120 V'_, 60 Hz AC 110 V to 240 V'_, 50/60 Hz 23 W Power consumption Output Charge VTR Dimensions DC 7.2 V---=:, (3.77 A DC 6.3 V--'==, 1.8 A 68 (W) x 38 (H) x 110 (D) i11m (2-11/16" x 1-1/2" x 4Z_/8") Approx. 255 g (0.57 Ibs) Weight SpecificMions shown without notice. are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated, E & O.E, Design and specificMions subject to change "M'rl JVC VICTOR COPYRIGHT@ 1999 VICTOR COMPANY COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. OF JAPAN, UMITED [_q _ Printed in Japan L_J_0699MKV_UNSYP
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