JVC GR-DVX manual Are actually recorded. This is

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72EN TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.)

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

25.When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.

25. •This is a result of

25.

exceedingly high contrast,

————

and is not a malfunction.

 

26. There are disturbances in

26. •If Audio Dubbing or Insert

26. • Use a new, or infrequently

audio and video.

Editing have been performed

used, tape for Audio

 

repeatedly on the same

Dubbing and Insert Editing

 

portion of the tape,

(pg. 67, 68).

 

disturbance to the sound

 

 

and picture may result.

 

27. During recording, the

27. •“DISPLAY” is set to “OFF” in

27. • Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in

date/time does not

the Date/Time Menu.

the Date/Time Menu

appear.

•Interface shooting is

(pg. 13).

 

performed.

• During interface shooting,

 

 

the date/time does not

 

 

appear (pg. 25).

 

 

• Press the IND. ON/OFF

 

 

button for longer than 1

 

 

second to make the indica-

 

 

tors appear (pg. 24).

28. The indicators and

28. •“ON SCREEN” is set to

28. • Set “ON SCREEN” to “ON”

messages do not appear

“OFF” in the Date/Time

in the Date/Time Menu

on screen.

Menu.

(pg. 35).

 

 

• Press the IND. ON/OFF

 

 

button for longer than 1

 

 

second to make the indica-

 

 

tors appear (pg. 24).

29. The indicators do not

29. •You have made the

29. • Press the IND. ON/OFF

appear on the LCD

indicators disappear.

button for longer than 1

monitor or in the

 

second to make the indica-

viewfinder.

 

tors appear (pg. 24).

30. Images on the LCD

30. •In places subject to low

30. • Adjust the brightness and

monitor appear dark or

temperature, images

angle of the LCD monitor

whitish.

become dark due to the

(pg. 24, 25).

 

characteristics of the LCD

 

 

monitor. When this

 

 

happens, the displayed

 

 

colors differ from those that

 

 

are actually recorded. This is

 

 

not a defect of the

 

 

camcorder.

 

 

• When the LCD monitor's

 

 

fluorescent light reaches the

 

 

end of its service life, images

 

 

on the LCD monitor become

 

 

dark. Consult your nearest

 

 

JVC dealer.

 

31. The rear of the LCD

31. •The light used to illuminate

31. • Close the LCD monitor to

monitor is hot.

the LCD monitor causes it to

turn it off or set the Power

 

become hot.

Dial to “OFF”, and let the

 

 

unit cool down (pg. 21).

32. The indicators and the

32. •This may occur when the

32.

image color on the LCD

surface or the edge of the

————

monitor are not clear.

LCD monitor is pressed.

 

33. Images on the LCD

33. The speaker volume is too

33. • Turn the speaker volume

monitor are jittery.

great.

down (pg. 51).

34. The LCD monitor and the

34.

34. • Wipe them gently with soft

lens have become dirty

————

cloth. Wiping strongly can

(ex. fingerprints).

 

cause damage.

 

 

 

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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-V900USub-Code Area Video Area Audio 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 TapeRecording Mode Setting SET Recording ModeSet depending on your preference Attach Hand Strap PUT CamcorderClose Flap During transportingAdjust Length Grip Strap AttachmentTripod Mounting Attach Grip Strap to Hand Strap EyeletDiopter Adjustment Adjust DiopterTurn 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 RecordingEngage Still Mode Recording From The Middle Of a TapeStart 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 ModeZoom Zoom magnification DIS Digital Image StabilizerFlash pg Displaying The Date And Time During Recording Access System Menu 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 WhitePicture Wipe/Dissolve Resume RecordingP 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 functionsPlayback Sound Displaying the Date During PlaybackDisplaying 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/VCRVCR/TV Connection using Docking Station Confirm POWER-OFF Status Supply PowerAttach 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 RecordingBrand Setting Operate the VCRRM-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.