JVC GR-DVX44 User Manual

LYT0757-001A
EN
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
INSTRUCTIONS
GR-DVX88
GR-DVX77
GR-DVX44
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The D.S.C. (Digital Still Camera) features are
available on GR-DVX88 and GR-DVX77.
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION 6
GETTING STARTED 7 – 16
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 17 – 24
VIDEO RECORDING ............. 18 – 20
VIDEO PLAYBACK ............... 21 – 24
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)
RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 25 – 36
D.S.C. RECORDING .............. 26 – 27
D.S.C. PLAYBACK ................ 28 – 36
ADVANCED
FEATURES 37 – 75
USING MENUS FOR
DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ...... 38 – 44
FOR RECORDING ................ 45 – 56
DUBBING ......................... 57 – 61
USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT ................ 62 – 73
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........ 74 – 75
REFERENCES 76 – 99
DETAILS ................................... 77
TROUBLESHOOTING ............ 78 – 83
USER MAINTENANCE ................... 84
INDEX ............................. 85 – 92
CAUTIONS ........................ 93 – 95
TERMS ............................ 96 – 97
SPECIFICATIONS ................. 98 – 99
The camcorder illustrations
appearing in this instruction manual
are of the GR-DVX88.

JVC GR-DVX44 Specifications

General

Camcorder Type	Digital
Recording Media	MiniDV Tape
Optical Zoom	16x
Digital Zoom	700x
Sensor Type	CCD
Image Stabilization	Electronic
LCD Screen Size	2.5 inches
Viewfinder	Color
Still Image Format	JPEG
Media Format	DV
Sensor	CCD
Effective Pixels	680, 000
Video Recording Format	DV (Digital Video)
Interface	IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Zoom	16x optical zoom / 700x digital zoom

Summary

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

GETTING STARTED

Initial Setup and Adjustments

Covers power, battery charging, grip, viewfinder, and tripod setup.

Basic Operations and Settings

Includes date/time setting, cassette loading, recording modes, and memory card use.

Image and Operation Modes

Setting picture quality, image size, and camcorder operation modes.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Recording Video Footage

Basic recording, zooming, time code, and recording from tape middle.

Playing Back Video

Normal, still, shuttle, frame-by-frame playback, and blank search.

Connecting for Video Output

Connecting to TVs and VCRs for viewing and dubbing.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK

DSC Recording Basics

Using the camcorder as a digital still camera for snapshots.

DSC Playback and Management

Viewing, managing, protecting, and deleting stored still images.

Memory Card Operations

Initializing and managing memory cards for still image storage.

ADVANCED FEATURES

Menu Navigation and Adjustments

Using menus for detailed recording and playback settings.

Specialized Recording Features

Night-Scope, Program AE, Fade/Wipe effects, Snapshot, and Sound Effects.

Dubbing, Remote Control, and Connections

Covers dubbing, remote operation, and connecting to other devices.

REFERENCES

Details and Troubleshooting

Notes on specific functions and solutions for common problems.

Maintenance, Index, and Cautions

User maintenance, index lookup, and important safety warnings.

Terms and Specifications

Glossary of terms and technical specifications of the camcorder.