JVC GR-DVX9 specifications Dear Customer, It is recommended that you

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page.

Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

..... refer to the Index ( pgs. 85 – 92) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of

this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 93 through 95 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:

DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black

Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.

Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/ Charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

NOTES:

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

The rating plate (serial number plate) of the Docking Station is on its bottom.

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour 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 the BN-V507U/V514U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.

Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

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Contents GR-DVX10 GR-DVX9 Dear Customer It is recommended that youSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment RCA plug cable Cable Adapter Remote Control Unit RM-V716U Core Filter xCleaning Cloth DC CordStopper How To Attach Core FiltersRelease the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter Wind onceLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures PowerCharging the Battery Pack Benefits Of Lithium-Ion BatteriesTo Detach The Battery Pack Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power While sliding down BATT. RELEASE, detach itDioptre Adjustment Control Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod MountingSet the Operation Switch to and set the Power Date/Time SettingsBuilt-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Power Switch Power Lamp Lock Button Operation Menu WheelLoading/Unloading a Cassette OPEN/EJECT Switch Erase protection tab10EN Cassette holder coverDisplay Recording Mode SettingEN11 Menu Screen Sub MenuTo Unload a MultiMediaCard 12ENLoading a MultiMediaCard Mode Dial to Picture Quality/Size Mode SettingSet the Power Switch to While pressing EN13Operation Switch Position Manual Operation ModePower Switch Position 14ENEN15 Mode Dial PositionProgressive Mode FunctionPress START/STOP To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16EN To Stop RecordingSELF-RECORDING EN17Journalistic Shooting Self-RecordingSnapshot For Video Recording Snapshot Mode Selection18EN Snapshot RecordingTo Delete Unwanted Still Images Basic Shooting SnapshotEN19 To Remove The Shutter SoundZoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T20EN Zoom OutProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeEN21 Progressive Mode Recording To End Progressive Mode RecordingRegular shooting of moving images Description of Progressive Scan CCDEN23 Frame Scan a Scan BStill image Dual ShootingFocus Button Fully-pressed PositionEN25 Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus To obtain correct focusGo to step Power Switch Lock Button Operation Switch Menu WheelSee pg Menu ScreenMenu Screen Explanations EN27After viewing demo, set to OFF Refer to Self-Timer  pgDemonstration will resume Automatic demonstration will not take placeEN29 Snapshot Flash If Auto Is SelectedEN31 Flash Brightness AdjustmentPower Switch Lock Button Operation Switch Menu Wheel DisplaySelf-Timer EN33 Mode Dial to VideoSecond Recording Picture Wipe or Dissolve Selection Fade/Wipe EffectsFADE/WIPE Selection To Deactivate The Selected EffectMenu Effect EN35Fader And Wipe Menu To Deactivate The Selected Mode Programme AE With Special EffectsDigital Sound Effects Sound Effect Mode SelectionTo cancel recording the sound effect midway EN37Exposure Control Iris LockEN39 White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Return To Automatic White BalancePower Zoom Lever VOL Menu Wheel Speaker Lock Button To Control The Speaker VolumeAvailable only with the remote control provided  pg Rewind ButtonEN41 Display 42ENPlayback Sound EN43 To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search Video Menu appearsMail Clip Recording To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording44EN To view video clips stored in a MultiMediaCardImages shot with the camcorder are automatically Normal PlaybackAuto Playback Numbered, then stored in numerical orderType of file Protect icon Power Switch Lock Button Menu WheelIndex Screen DirectoryIf you press Index twice Index PlaybackEN47 If you press Index three timesTo Protect a File 48ENProtecting Files To Remove ProtectionEN49 Power Switch Lock ButtonDeleting Files To Select a File by Browsing Files Stored in MemoryInitialising a MultiMediaCard Power Switch Menu Wheel Display50EN You can initialise a MultiMediaCard anytimeTo Make The Print Frame Disappear Superimposing a Print FrameEN51 Press Print FramePrint Frame Deletion Set the Power Switch to52EN Lock Button Delete Index Screen Deletion ConfirmationTo Delete ALL Print Frames To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The Setting54EN To Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints To Reset The No. Of PrintsEN55 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pgCamcorder 56ENDocking Station with the stud hole Tighten the screwMake sure all units are turned off If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepEN57 58EN Connection To a Personal ComputerWith a DV input Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorEN59 Core filter Digital PrinterTo use this camcorder as a player 60ENDubbing To a VCR For GR-DVX10 owners onlyDubbing From a VCR EN61Play Stop 62ENTo DV OUT Core filter DV cable optional EN63 To DV IN/OUT Core filter DV cable optional To DV OUTDubbing Images Stored In a MultiMediaCard To a Tape Indicator disappears when dubbing is complete64EN EN65 Menu Wheel Power Switch Lock ButtonDubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a MultiMediaCard Tab Installing The Batteries66EN Remote sensorEN67 Functions ButtonsFeature Playback Zoom Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback 68ENEffect Select Menu Feature Playback Special EffectsEN69 VCR Recording deck 70ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingEN71 Make ConnectionsProgramme 72ENSelect Scenes Editing MenuEN73 Automatic Editing to VCRDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing 74ENFor More Accurate Editing Tvvcr Recording deckRecording deck Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingEN75 Audio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg76EN To hear the dubbed sound during playbackAudio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects EN7778EN Cleaning The CamcorderPush Here OPEN/EJECT Switch Hatch Lens blower After UseTroubleshooting Corrective ActionTroubleshooting 80ENEN81 Is ending Dissolve before beginning82EN White Balance cannot be activatedEN83  pg84EN Multi Connector If 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby modePrinter Connector EN8586EN EN87 Displays the Time Code 88ENAppears while the tape is running Order of qualityEN89 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback Displays the sound modeLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback EN91 Deleted While the Power Switch is set to92EN Pack, be sure to read the Terminals following cautions To prevent damage and prolong service lifeEN93 To avoid hazards94EN About moisture condensation EN95To protect the unit, do not Serious malfunctioning96EN EN97 Print Frame Deletion  pg98EN EN99 EG/EK