JVC GR-DVX90 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

WARNING:

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

CAUTIONS:

If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC adapter/charger, shut it down and unplug it immediately. Continue using the camcorder or AC adapter/charger under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself.

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.)

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Contents GR-DVX90 GR-DVX9 Dear Customer It is recommended that youEN3 Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV markCU-V502E or AA-V51EA, AA-V51A CU-V502ED Remote Control Unit DC Cord RM-V716U Cleaning ClothDocking Station CamcorderAutomatic Demonstration Menu WheelLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures PowerCharging the Battery Pack About 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 tab10 EN Cassette holder coverDisplay Recording Mode SettingEN11 Menu Screen Sub MenuTo Unload a MultiMediaCard 12 ENLoading a MultiMediaCard Approximate Number of Storable Images Picture Quality/Size Mode SettingEN13 Operation Switch Position Manual Operation ModePower Switch Position 14 ENEN15 Mode Dial PositionProgressive Mode FunctionPress START/STOP To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16 EN To Stop RecordingSELF-RECORDING EN17Journalistic Shooting Self-Recording18 EN Snapshot Mode SelectionMotor Drive Mode Snapshot RecordingBasic Shooting Snapshot When unwanted still images are storedWhen you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set To Delete Unwanted Still ImagesZoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T20 EN 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 BFocus Button Mode Dial toDual Shooting Fully-pressed PositionEN25 Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus To obtain correct focusUsing Menus For Detailed Adjustment Menu 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 Rotate the Menu wheel to select , and press itEN33 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 42 ENPlayback Sound EN43 To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search Rotate the Menu wheel to select EXECUTE, then press itMail Clip Recording To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording44 EN To view video clips stored in a MultiMediaCardImages shot with the camcorder are automatically Normal PlaybackAuto Playback Index Screen If you press Index twice Index PlaybackEN47 If you press Index three timesTo Protect a File 48 ENProtecting 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 Display50 EN You can initialise a MultiMediaCard anytimeTo Make The Print Frame Disappear Superimposing a Print FrameEN51 Press Print FramePrint Frame Deletion Set the Power Switch to52 EN Lock Button Delete Index Screen Deletion ConfirmationTo Delete ALL Print Frames To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The Setting54 EN To Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints To Reset The No. Of PrintsEN55 56 EN Docking Station AttachmentIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN5758 EN Connection To a Personal ComputerConnection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector EN59To use this camcorder as a player 60 ENDubbing To a VCR Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modesEN61 To AUDIO, VIDEO* Video OUT connectorsDubbing From a VCR To use this camcorder as a recorderPlay Stop 62 ENOptional To DV OUT EN63Core filter DV cable optional 64 EN Indicator disappears when dubbing is completePower Switch Lock Button Snapshot Button Dubbing Images Stored In a MultiMediaCard To a TapeEN65 Menu Wheel Power Switch Lock ButtonDubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a MultiMediaCard Tab Installing The Batteries66 EN Remote sensorEN67 Functions ButtonsFeature Playback Zoom Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback 68 ENEffect Select Menu Feature Playback Special EffectsEN69 VCR Recording deck 70 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingMake Connections JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorEN71 VCR other than aboveEditing Menu 72 ENSelect Scenes EN73 Automatic Editing to VCRDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing 74 ENFor More Accurate Editing ProgrammeRecording deck Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingEN75 Menu Dial DisplayAudio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg76 EN To hear the dubbed sound during playbackAudio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects EN7778 EN Cleaning The CamcorderPush Here OPEN/EJECT Switch Hatch Lens blower After UseTroubleshooting Corrective ActionTroubleshooting 80 ENEN81 82 EN EN83  pg84 EN EN85 Auto Shut Off86 EN EN87 Order of quality 88 ENAppears while the tape is running EN89 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback Displays the sound modeLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback Displays the selected Digital Sound EffectEN91 Indications FunctionIndications While the Power Switch is set to92 EN DeletedPack, be sure to read the Terminals following cautions To prevent damage and prolong service lifeEN93 To avoid hazards94 EN About moisture condensation EN95To protect the unit, do not Serious malfunctioning96 EN EN97 Time Code  pg , 29, 41For Digital Video Camera 98 ENFor General For Digital Still CameraFor Connectors EN99EA/A/A-S/SH/ED