JVC GR-DVX Accessories, Product and Cart Combination, Water and Moisture, Object and Liquid Entry

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USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

•Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.

•Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

•Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.

•Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep-pile carpets.

2. Product and Cart Combination

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

SERVICING

1. Servicing

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service.

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 the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

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 condition.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for 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.

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Contents GR-DVX For Customer UseDear Customer It is recommended that youPower Sources Power Cord ProtectionPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationAccessories Damage Requiring ServiceReplacement Parts Safety CheckSafety Precautions EN P Rovided a CCE Ssories DC cordRemote control unit RM-V711U Lithium battery CR2025For remote control unit Grip strap MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min DVM-30 Power Pack CU-V900UVideo Area Audio Area Sub-Code AreaITI Insert and Tracking Information Area Contents Charging The Battery Pack Detach BATTERY/BATTERIESAttach DetachInstalling The Battery Pack Open Battery CoverInsert Battery Close Battery CoverSupply Power First. Close the battery coverAttach to Camcorder Knob and insertDate/Time Settings Select Operation ModeInput Date and Time LCD monitorOPEN/EJECT switch Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen Cassette Cover INSERT/REMOVE TapeSET Recording Mode Recording Mode SettingSet depending on your preference Attach Hand Strap PUT CamcorderClose Flap During transportingAdjust Length Grip Strap AttachmentTripod Mounting Attach Grip Strap to Hand Strap EyeletAdjust Diopter Diopter AdjustmentTurn on Camcorder Remote Control Unit Installing The BatteryPull OUT Battery Holder Insert Battery in HolderOperation Mode Power Dial Position FunctionBasic Recording Pull OUT Viewfinder or Open LCD MonitorStart Recording Stop RecordingRecording From The Middle Of a Tape Engage Still ModeStart Search When blank portion is recorded on a tape Time CodeProper recording During shootingTape Remaining Indicator Adjust BrightnessBrightness Control Brightness indication appears in the LCD monitorJournalistic shooting Interface ShootingOpen LCD Monitor Tilt LCD MonitorRE COR DIN G ZoomMotor Drive mode Changing the Snapshot SettingSnapshot Take SnapshotSnapshot Flash Auto Flash Select FunctionAdjusting Flash Brightness Select ModeAccessmenu Manual Mode Item Access Flash AdjustmentEngage 5S Mode Dissolves during 5 second mode recordingTo Take a Snapshot In The 5-Second Mode Scene 5-second recordingSelf-Timer Stop SELF-TIMER RecordingEND SELF-TIMER Recording To Take a Snapshot In The Self-Timer ModeMenus Close Recording MenuRecording Menu allows you to set these functions Please refer to page 33, 34 for detailsREC Mode Recording mode Wide ModeDIS Digital Image Stabilizer Zoom Zoom magnificationFlash pg Displaying The Date And Time During Recording System Menu Access System MenuClose System Menu Sound signals can be sampled at 32 kHz or 48 kHz ReturnAccess FADER/WIPE Menu To Cancel FADE/WIPE EffectsFADE/WIPE Effects Select EffectFades and Wipes Example WHExample Fader WhiteResume Recording Picture Wipe/DissolveP and P of the Fader/Wipe Menu Random Variations Fade in or out with a white screen Fade in or out with a black screenOut from color to black and white Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effectNew scene gradually appears as the old one gradually DisappearsNew scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper Right corner to the lower left cornerDisable P.AE/EFFECT AE/EffectsClassic Film StrobeTwilight SepiaManual Focus Adjustment Access Manual FocusAdjust Focus To Change To Auto FocusAdjust Exposure Exposure ControlBrightness control of the LCD monitor To Return To Automatic Exposure ControlAfter , adjust the exposure rotating Iris LockTo Return To Automatic Iris Control IrisWhite Balance Adjustment Accessment White Balance AdjustClosement White Balance Adjust Select Auto in . Or set the Power Dial toEnter Setting Exit Manual White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingVolume switch Rewind TapeViewing Recording END PlaybackPlayback Zoom Activate ZoomLocatescene Portion of Magnified END ZoomPlayback Effects Select P.AE/EFFECTRM-V711U Start Playback Press the Play buttonAccess Playback Menu Playback MenuClose Menu Playback Menu allows you to set the following functionsDisplaying the Date During Playback Playback SoundDisplaying The Time Code During Playback VCR/TV Connection when connecting directly to the camcorder Turn on PowerSelect TV’S Video Mode Turn the Power Dial to Play and turn on the TV/VCRConfirm POWER-OFF Status Supply Power VCR/TV Connection using Docking StationAttach and Locks VCR/TV connection using the Docking Station EN Playback Basic ConnectionsConnect Docking Station to TV or VCR Connect as shown in the illustration pgDubbing Make ConnectionsStart Playback Pause RecordingOperate the VCR Brand SettingRM-V711U 9 ` provided Random Assemble Editing Start Source PlaybackExecute FADE/WIPE in if Necessary Recording deckSET EDIT-IN Point SET EDIT-OUT PointUSE Fade Wipe on Scene Transition if Necessary USE P.AE/EFFECT if NecessaryEngagemode Vcrs RECORD-PAUSE Start EditingStop Editing ButtonFor More Accurate Editing Prepare for R.A. Edit Play Back Dubbed SceneChoose a Scene RM-V711U T W providedInput Correction Data Press MENU. The Playback Menu appears on the TV screenAudio Dubbing Find EDIT-IN PointBegin Dubbing Pause During DubbingInsert Editing Find Edit OUT PointFind Edit in Point Pause During EditingBattery pg 5S orTape END appears Replace with new cassetteEN TR Ouble Shooting Squeeze or Cinema mode is selected in the Recording Menu Picture Wipe function doesn’t workAre actually recorded. This is Same time Cleaning The Camcorder Camcorder OPEN/EJECT switch pg Power dial pgRBATTERY cover pg IND.ON/OFF button pgDocking Station LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording FunctionAppears during recording Appears while the tape is running Brightness of the flashLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Indications Function Using Household AC Plug Adapter Plug adapterMain Unit Power Power consumptionSignal format Video signal recording formatColor temperature AC AdapterAuto focus On-screen displaySecond Mode Fade-In/Out Motor Drive ModeAnimation Audio Dubbing Pg , 56Page Page GR-DVX

GR-DVX specifications

The JVC GR-DVX is a compact and versatile MiniDV camcorder that gained popularity in the early 2000s for its combination of high-quality video capture, user-friendly interface, and innovative features. This camcorder is a testament to JVC's commitment to advancing imaging technology while providing value to both amateur videographers and seasoned professionals.

One of the standout features of the JVC GR-DVX is its 680,000-pixel CCD sensor, which offers superior image quality. This sensor allows users to capture clear and vibrant images, whether shooting in bright daylight or low-light conditions. The MiniDV format enables the camcorder to record high-resolution video, producing sharp images with natural colors and excellent detail.

The GR-DVX also boasts a powerful 16x optical zoom lens, providing videographers with the ability to capture subjects at a distance without sacrificing image quality. This is complemented by a 100x digital zoom option, allowing further flexibility in storytelling. The lens features a wide f-stop ranging from f/1.6 to f/3.1, enabling better performance in varying lighting conditions.

With an eye towards ease of use, the camcorder includes a 3.5-inch vari-angle LCD screen that facilitates various shooting angles and compositions. This versatile screen allows users to easily frame their shots, while the intuitive menu system simplifies navigation through settings. Additionally, the built-in image stabilization technology helps reduce blurriness caused by hand movements, ensuring that recordings are smooth and stable.

The JVC GR-DVX comes equipped with various connectivity options, including FireWire (IEEE 1394) for fast digital transfer of video to a computer or editing suite. This feature enhances the editing workflow, allowing users to seamlessly transition from recording to post-production.

Furthermore, the camcorder supports a variety of shooting modes, including night mode and various manual settings, which give users the control to tailor their filming experience. It also offers built-in digital effects and transitions to enhance creativity in video projects.

In summary, the JVC GR-DVX is a well-rounded camcorder that combines effective imaging technology, versatile shooting capabilities, and user-friendly features. Its robust design, high-quality imaging, and comprehensive connectivity options make it a valuable tool for anyone looking to capture impactful video content.
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