JVC GR-DVX509SH, GR-DVX509ED, GR-DVX709ED, GR-DVX400ED, GR-DVX709SH Basic Shooting D.S.C. Snapshot

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D.S.C. RECORDING

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)

You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card.

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Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:

●Power ( pg. 10)

●Loading A Memory Card ( pg. 17)

●Remove the lens cap ( pg. 7)

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Power Switch

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Lock Button

SNAPSHOT Button

1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

2Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.

4Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication appears while the snapshot is being taken.

●Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame.

●To delete unwanted still images, refer to “Deleting Files” ( pg. 33).

●When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set “BEEP” to “OFF”. ( pg. 48)

●To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality, pg. 50.

Snapshot mode with no frame

There is the sound of a shutter closing.

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AImage Size ( pg. 50, 97)

BShooting Icon ( pg. 97)

CCard Icon ( pg. 97)

DPicture Quality ( pg. 50, 97)

ERemaining Number Of Shots ( pg. 97)

NOTES:

●Even if “DIS” is set to “ON” ( pg. 46), the Stabiliser will be disabled.

●If Snapshot recording is not possible, “O” blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

●If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 42) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.

●If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and power is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. To perform shooting again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.

●The Motor Drive mode ( pg. 53) is disabled when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

●When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape.

●Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). They do not have any compatibility with devices which are not compliant to DCF.

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Contents GR-DVX709ED GR-DVX509ED GR-DVX400ED GR-DVX709SH GR-DVX509SH It is recommended that you… Dear CustomerPage Memory cards can be used with GR-DVX709/509 only Before recording an important scene…USB Cable PC Connection GR-DVX709/509 Only AC Adapter Power Cord Battery PackGR-DVX709/509/400ED BN-V306U RM-V717UHow To Attach The Grip Belt Attach the lens cap with the cut downward During shooting How To Attach The Lens CapAutomatic Demonstration Getting Started 10 EN PowerCharging The Battery Pack Using The Battery PackUsing AC Power About BatteriesFor other notes, pg Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment12 EN While using the LCD monitor While using the viewfinderTripod Mounting 14 EN Operation ModePower Switch Position Full Auto Recording VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position GR-DVX709/509 onlyBuilt-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Date/Time SettingsTo protect valuable recordings… Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode16 EN Loading a Cassette Unloading a CassetteTo protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card… Make sure the camcorder’s power is off Open the card coverVideo Recording & Playback 18 ENBlinking Blinking Blinking Basic RecordingTape Remaining Time Now calculatingSelf-Recording 20 ENZooming Journalistic ShootingProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Recording From The Middle Of a TapeShuttle Search 22 ENNormal Playback Still PlaybackSlow-Motion Playback Playback Zoom Playback Special Effects Blank Search Connections To a TV Or VCR 24 EN pg Recording & Playback 26 ENTo change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality, pg Basic Shooting D.S.C. Snapshot28 EN Auto Playback Of ImagesImage playback screen Playback Of Video Clips GR-DVX709 only For Index Playback of video clip files, perform 30 ENIndex Playback Of Files Viewing File InformationProtect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files Protecting FilesIf you want to select another type of file, go to step To remove protection from the currently displayed file 32 ENTo Remove Protection To protect the currently displayed fileDeleting Files To delete the currently displayed fileTo delete all files stored in the memory card 34 EN Making a New FolderFolder and File names To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints To Reset The Number Of PrintsInitialising a Memory Card 36 ENAdvanced Features For Video Playback Menus 38 ENMenus without Sub Menus For Video and D.S.C. GR-DVX709/509 only Recording MenusExample m Camera Menu Menus with Sub MenusTo deactivate the selected effect… 40 ENWipe Or Fader Effects Menu WheelFADER-B.W OFFFADER-WHITE FADER-BLACK42 EN Exposure Control GR-DVX709/509 only White Balance AdjustmentCamera Menu Recording modeSound mode 44 ENGain up Snapshot mode for video recordingManual Menu Maximum telephoto settingWide mode 46 ENSnapshot flash mode GR-DVX709/509 only Flash brightness adjustment GR-DVX709/509 onlyWind cut System Menu 48 ENDisplay Menu Date and time display settingTime code setting Clock adjustmentImage size 50 ENDSC Menu GR-DVX709/509 only Picture qualityDubbing from tape to memory card Synchro adjustmentVideo Menu Playback soundID Number GR-DVX400 52 ENParameters are the same as in the description on Melody Tally OFFTo deactivate Night-Scope… Motor Drive ModeNight-Scope Press SnapshotIf Auto C is selected Flash Brightness Adjustment GR-DVX709/509 only54 EN Snapshot Flash GR-DVX709/ 509 onlyManual Focus Auto FocusExposure Control 56 ENSeconds Iris LockBacklight Compensation To return to automatic iris control For GR-DVX709/509To return to automatic white balance… 58 ENDownloading sound data from Web Site To cancel recording the sound effect midwayRefer to Deleting Files pg 60 ENTo make video clips from real-time camera image Mail Clip Recording GR-DVX709 onlyTo make video clips from recorded video footage To use this camcorder as a recorder 62 ENFor GR-DVX709 Owners To use this camcorder as a playerDubbing To a Video Unit Equipped DubbingEquipped With a DV OUT 64 ENTo dub the image Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory cardSet To on pg Press 4/9 to startButtons And Functions Installing The Batteries66 EN Beam Effective Area indoor useFunctions With the camcorder’s PowerSwitch set to a or M Switch set to P Pause in ConnectorSlow-Motion Playback 68 ENPress EFFECT. Select Menu appearsTo move the highlight Audio Dubbing 70 ENSOUND, Press it Rotate the Menu Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects GR-DVX709 onlyInsert Editing 72 ENRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit Set Remote/VCR CodeYou are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing VCR other than above… A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote Pause connector…74 EN Make ConnectionsIf the search time for an in-point exceeds Select ScenesAutomatic Editing To VCR 76 ENAdjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing For More Accurate EditingDiagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing Connection To a Personal Computer Using DV cableUsing USB or PC connection cable 78 ENDisconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC Using The Camcorder As a WebCam GR-DVX709 onlyThis camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection If the PC is notReferences 80 ENCharging may be incomplete Set the Power Switch to P, a or MDetach the battery from the camcorder When a cassette at its end is loadedVIDEO/MEMORY Power82 EN Video and D.S.C. GR-DVX709/509 only Recording200X. pg VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is Set the VIDEO/MEMORYSwitch is set to Video Switch to Memory Viewfinder indications blinkAdvanced features 84 ENPress Backlight Other problems Camcorder When the LCD monitor’s 86 ENAngle of the LCD monitor Re-insert it, then check if Cause damage. pgCassettes General Battery PrecautionsBattery Packs 88 ENMemory Cards LCD MonitorMain Unit Serious malfunctioning How To Handle a CD-ROM90 EN About moisture condensationPress Push Here to close the cassette holder Cleaning The CamcorderAfter Use Turn off the camcorder92 EN Headphone output For Connectors Video outputFor General Power requirement Audio output94 EN Other Parts ConnectorsIndicators ControlsTape Remaining Time pg REC Appears during recording Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator96 EN IndicationsRemaining Number Of Shot Shooting IconCard Icon Picture Quality F Fine and S Standard Order of qualityExplosion 98 ENMonitor pg Level indicator g moves Time Code Pause Forward Slow-Motion Reverse Slow-MotionAudio Dubbing 9D Audio Dubbing Pause 100 EN Mode Remove Card ErrorSwitch Unit in Safeguard102 EN Recording Time Playback sound Sound ModeWide Mode Wide Mode Program AE With Special Effects Program AEED/SH