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JVC GR-DVX4EA User Manual

JVC GR-DVX4EA
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GR-DVX4
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
LYT0385-001A
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the
World Wide Web and answer our Consumer
Survey (in English only):
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
4
ABOUT DV
5
GETTING STARTED
6
13
RECORDING
14
41
Basic Recording ................................ 14
Advanced Features ............................ 20
PLAYBACK
42
49
Basic Playback ................................. 42
Advanced Features ............................ 44
Basic Connections ............................. 46
Advanced Connections ........................ 48
TAPE DUBBING
50 – 51
Tape Dubbing................................... 50
Digital Dubbing ................................ 51
USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT
52
62
Random Assemble Editing .................... 56
For More Accurate Editing.................... 60
Audio Dubbing ................................. 62
TROUBLESHOOTING
63
68
USER MAINTENANCE
69
INDEX
70
75
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 70
Indications...................................... 72
Docking Station ................................ 74
Terms ........................................... 75
CAUTIONS
76
77
SPECIFICATIONS
78
79

Table of Contents

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JVC GR-DVX4EA Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCamcorder
Recording MediaMini DV
Optical Zoom10x
Digital Zoom200x
Image StabilizerElectronic
Display TypeLCD
SensorCCD
Video Resolution720 x 576
LCD Screen Size2.5"
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, Manual
White BalanceAutomatic, Presets
White Balance PresetsIndoor, Outdoor
Connector TypeIEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Included AccessoriesAC Adapter
Zoom10 x optical zoom
ViewfinderColor
Video FormatMini DV
InterfaceIEEE 1394 (FireWire)
BatteryLithium-Ion

Summary

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT

Important safety information regarding mains supply connection and fuse replacement in the UK.

WARNING

Warning to prevent fire or shock hazard, and precautions for lithium cell battery.

CAUTIONS

Cautions regarding electrical shock prevention and disconnecting power.

SOME DO'S AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

Guidelines for safe operation and handling of the camcorder and its accessories.

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

List of items included with the camcorder for setup and operation.

ABOUT DV

GETTING STARTED

Power

Information on the camcorder's 2-way power supply system.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Step-by-step instructions for charging the battery pack.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Instructions for attaching and detaching the battery pack.

USING AC POWER

Instructions for connecting and using the AC power adapter.

Date/Time Settings

Procedure for setting the camcorder's date and time.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

Steps for inserting and removing a video cassette.

Recording Mode Setting

How to select between SP and LP recording modes.

Grip Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting the camcorder's grip strap.

Viewfinder Adjustment

Steps for adjusting the viewfinder focus and position.

Tripod Mounting

Guidance on how to securely mount the camcorder on a tripod.

Operation Mode

Explanation of different operation modes and their functions.

RECORDING

Basic Recording

Fundamental steps for recording video and audio.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Instructions for loading a cassette into the camcorder.

Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder

Guide to recording using the camcorder's viewfinder.

STOP RECORDING

How to stop recording and return to standby mode.

Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor

Guide to recording using the camcorder's LCD monitor.

Journalistic Shooting

Techniques for shooting from different angles for dramatic effect.

Interface Shooting

How to shoot yourself or view yourself while recording.

Brightness Control

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD display.

FEATURE: Zooming

Explanation of how to use the optical and digital zoom functions.

NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

Procedure for resuming recording from a specific point on the tape.

Advanced Features

Detailed explanations of advanced recording functions.

Displaying The Date And Time During Recording

How to display date and time information during recording.

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

How to control the visibility of on-screen indications.

Scene (5-second recording)

Recording events in short 5-second clips for dynamic effect.

Self-Timer

Using the self-timer to include the operator in the scene.

Snapshot

Taking still photos or multiple snapshots in succession.

Multi Screen Mode

Dividing the screen into 9 quadrangles for recording.

Snapshot Flash (Auto Flash)

Using the auto flash function for snapshots.

Flash Brightness Adjustment

Manually adjusting the brightness of the flash.

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

Navigating the on-screen menu system for detailed settings.

Recording Menu Explanations

Detailed explanation of functions available in the Recording Menu.

Mode Menu Explanations

Explanation of settings within the Mode Menu.

Date/Time Menu Explanations

Explanation of settings within the Date/Time Menu.

System Menu Explanations

Explanation of settings within the System Menu.

Fade/Wipe Effects

Using fade and wipe effects for scene transitions.

PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION

Combining picture wipe and dissolve functions for transitions.

Programme AE With Special Effects

Applying special effects to automatic exposure modes.

SHUTTER (Variable Shutter Speed)

Adjusting shutter speed for capturing fast or slow motion.

Focusing

Information on auto and manual focus capabilities.

AUTO FOCUS

Explanation of the camcorder's full-range auto focus system.

MANUAL FOCUS

Step-by-step guide for manual focus adjustment.

Exposure Control

How to manually adjust exposure for optimal picture quality.

Iris Lock

Function to lock the iris for consistent brightness.

White Balance Adjustment

Explanation of white balance and automatic adjustment.

Manual White Balance Operation

Procedure for manually setting white balance under various lighting.

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback

Fundamental steps for playing back recorded tapes.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Instructions for loading a cassette for playback.

Speaker (or Headphones) Volume Control

How to adjust the audio volume during playback.

FEATURE: Still Playback

Pausing playback to view a still image.

FEATURE: Shuttle Search

High-speed search function for locating scenes.

Advanced Features

Detailed explanations of advanced playback functions.

Playback Menu

Accessing and navigating the playback menu system.

Playback Sound

Selecting the desired audio output for playback.

TIME CODE (Displaying The Time Code During Playback)

How to display the time code for editing purposes.

DISPLAY (Displaying the Date During Playback)

How to display or hide recorded date information.

INDICATION

Controlling the visibility of playback sound, time code, and date indications.

Basic Connections

Basic connection types to TVs and VCRs.

B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible with Y/C signal

Connecting to SCART TVs/VCRs using Y/C signal via Docking Station.

Advanced Connections

Advanced connection methods for TVs, VCRs, and computers.

Connection To A Personal Computer

Transferring still images to a personal computer.

Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector

Copying scenes to other video units via DV connector (Digital Dubbing).

TAPE DUBBING

Process of copying video content from one tape to another.

Tape Dubbing

Steps for connecting equipment and performing tape dubbing.

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

Connecting the camcorder and VCR for dubbing.

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

Setting up the camcorder and VCR for the dubbing process.

SELECT VCR MODE

Engaging the VCR's AUX and Record-Pause modes.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Locating the starting point for editing.

START EDITING

Initiating the recording process on the VCR.

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

Pausing the dubbing process.

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

Repeating the editing process for multiple segments.

Digital Dubbing

Copying scenes with minimal image/sound deterioration using DV connector.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Installing The Battery

Procedure for inserting the CR2025 lithium battery into the remote.

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]

Creating edited videos using the camcorder as a source player.

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

Setting the remote control to operate the VCR by selecting a code.

OPERATE VCR

Using the remote control to operate basic VCR functions.

SELECT SCENES (cont.)

Selecting scenes and starting playback for editing.

START SOURCE PLAYBACK

Initiating playback of the source tape for editing.

EXECUTE FADE/WIPE IN

Applying fade or wipe effects to scene transitions.

SET EDIT-IN POINT

Marking the beginning of a scene for editing.

SET EDIT-OUT POINT

Marking the end of a scene for editing.

USE FADE/WIPE ON SCENE TRANSITION (IF NECESSARY)

Applying transition effects between edited scenes.

USE PLAYBACK SPECIAL EFFECTS (IF NECESSARY)

Applying special effects during playback.

REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES

Adding more scenes to the editing sequence.

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Performing automatic editing of recorded scenes to a VCR.

PREPARE SOURCE TAPE

Preparing the source tape for automatic editing.

ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE MODE

Setting the VCR to record-pause mode.

START EDITING

Beginning the automatic editing process.

STOP EDITING

Stopping the automatic editing process.

For More Accurate Editing

Tips for achieving cleaner edits by adjusting timing.

DIAGNOSING VCR'S AGAINST CAMCORDER TIMING

Checking and comparing VCR and camcorder timing for accuracy.

PREPARE R.A.EDIT

Preparing the remote control for R.A.Edit.

CHOOSE A SCENE

Selecting a scene for timing checks.

PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE

Reviewing the result of a timed dubbing operation.

ADJUSTMENT OF VCR'S AGAINST CAMCORDER TIMING

Adjusting VCR speed to match camcorder timing.

ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU

Accessing the playback menu to select synchronization functions.

SELECT FUNCTION

Selecting the 'SYNCHRO' function.

INPUT CORRECTION DATA

Inputting timing correction data for the VCR.

CLOSE MENU

Exiting the menu system.

Audio Dubbing

Customizing the audio track by adding narration or sound.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Guide

Common symptoms, possible causes, and corrective actions for malfunctions.

USER MAINTENANCE

After Use

Steps to take after finishing use, including cassette removal.

Cleaning The Camcorder

Instructions for cleaning the exterior, LCD monitor, and lens.

Controls

Connectors

Description and location of various input/output connectors.

Indicators

Explanation of the camcorder's tally and power lamps.

Other Parts

Identification of other functional parts of the camcorder.

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback

Warning Indications

CAUTIONS

Battery Packs

Precautions for safe use, handling, and storage of battery packs.

Cassettes

Guidelines for proper use and storage of video cassettes.

LCD Monitor

Cautions to prevent damage and prolong the life of the LCD monitor.

Main Unit

Safety precautions for handling the main camcorder unit.

How To Handle A CD-ROM

Instructions for handling and storing the included CD-ROM.

Serious malfunctioning

What to do if serious malfunctions occur.

SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder General

General technical specifications for the camcorder.

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V50EK

Technical specifications for the AC power adapter/charger.

Docking Station

Technical specifications for the camcorder docking station.