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JVC GR-DVJ70 Specifications
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CONTENTS GR-DVJ70DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA INSTRUCTIONSDear Customer, Using This Instruction Manual It is recommended that you . . . WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.Warning on lithium cell battery 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSIMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. 3 SOME DOS AND DONTS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENTCAUTIONS: CAUTION (applies to the Docking Station):The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. About BatteriesBefore recording an important scene . . . The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTION:The data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of the GR-DVJ70 is analogue. 5 ABOUT DVC3The digital audio signal is recorded here. 4Information) AreaInsert editing and post-recording editing tracking signals are recorded here. 1 2The digital video signal is recorded here. EN 7 7 ACCESSORIESOPTIONALLY AVAILABLE ACCESSORY KIT PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 8 Charging The BatteryCONFIRM STATUS SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES ATTACH DETACH Charge Marker DETACH BATTERY/BATTERIES 9 Installing The Battery PackOPEN BATTERY COVER INSERT BATTERY CLOSE BATTERY COVER ** Charging Environment 10 Indoor UseSUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER SUPPLY POWER TO CAMCORDER (Cont.) Using The CAM StandDuring RecordingSUPPLY POWER ATTACH TO CAM STAND 11 Clock (Lithium) Battery CR2025 Insertion/RemovalOPEN BATTERY COVER CLOSE BATTERY COVER REMOVE OLD BATTERY INSERT NEW BATTERY 12 Date/Time Settings (Cont.)INPUT DATE AND TIME ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU 13 Loading/Unloading A CassetteOPEN CASSETTE DOOR INSERT/REMOVE TAPE ** To protect valuable recordings . . . 14 Hand Strap Attachment (Cont.) Diopter AdjustmentATTACH HAND STRAP ADJUST DIOPTER 15 Remote Control Unit (optionally available accessory kit CU-V70KIT E)Installing The Battery 16 Full Auto/Manual Operation17 MenusSqueeze, Zoom Magnification, Digital Image Stabilizer, Gain Up, Fade/Wipe ( Gain Up Squeeze, Zoom Magnification, Stabilization System Menu pg. 34), Date/Time Menu pg. 29), P.AE/Effects ( CLOSE RECORDING MENU 20OFF AGC ITE M ZOOM SW. SET SET BUTTON 18 DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer)The Stabilizer cannot compensate for drastic hand movements while shooting. The Stabilizer will not work when certain P.AE/ Effects (Classic Film, Strobe, Slow 1, 2 pg. 35) and Fade/Wipe Effects (Picture Wipe/ Dissolve ( pg. 31) are activated. The indicator appears blinking in the viewfinder. Zoom Magnification Gain Up Wide ModeACCESS SYSTEM MENU CLOSE SYSTEM MENU 19 System MenuScene, Beep, Wind Cut, Sound Mode and ID numbers. SCENE BEEP WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID No . END 20 548 07IT EM ZOOM SW. SET SET BUTTONSound Scene (5-Second Mode) BeepBeep is automatically turned on during Full Auto operation. Wind CutThe Wind Cut mode is disabled during Full Auto operation. 21 Basic RecordingBefore starting recording, make sure you set the date and time ( pg. 47). 22 Tape Remaining IndicatorRe Shoot A Scene Stable Shooting PositionsENGAGE RECORD/STANDBY MODE REWIND TAPE BEGIN SEARCH To Stop A Snapshot Search In Progress . . . SnapshotTAKE SNAPSHOT Motor Drive mode: 23 Advanced FeaturesSnapshot Search 24 Zoom pg. 25) are activated. Digital zoom (20x and 100x) cannot be used while the Video Echo effect ( pg. 35), the Picture Wipe/ Dissolve function ( pg. 31) or the 5SD modeT W ZOOM OUT (W: Wide) ZOOM LEVER ZOOM IN (T: Tight) 10X zoom zone ZOOM DISPLAY Digital zoom zone END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING 25 Scene26 Self-Timer27 Recording From The Middle Of A TapeSet the Power Dial to PLAY. START SEARCH ENGAGE STILL MODESet the Power Dial to REC and press RECORDING START/STOP. 28 Displaying The Date And Time During RecordingACCESS DATE/TIME MENU INPUT DATE AND TIME CLOSE RECORDING MENUAUTO SET T WFADER/WIPE MENU SELECT DIAL 29 FADE/WIPE EffectsSet the Select Dial to PRO. EFFECT appears in the viewfinder. ACCESS FADER/WIPE MENUPress SET. The Fader/Wipe Menu appears in the viewfinder. Refer to pages 30 32 for Fade/Wipe effects and techniques.Press RECORDING START/STOP. The buzzer sounds, indicating the start of recording. DEACTIVATE FADE/WIPE EFFECTSIn step 3, place the pointer next to OFF.Keep SET pressed to continue displaying the menu until you make your selection using the Zoom Lever. Beep won't sound when the Select Dial is set to MANUAL ( pg. 19) if BEEP is set to OFF in the System Menu. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGEVIEWFINDERVIEWFINDER After 2 sec. ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN 30 WACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT B W BFades and WipesWEXAMPLE SCROLL WIPE WIPEWHITE FADER: BLACK FADER: BLACK & WHITE FADER: MOSAIC FADER: H KFADEEXAMPLE WHITE FADER SHUTTER WIPE: SLIDE WIPE: DOOR WIPE: CORNER WIPE: WINDOW WIPE: SCROLL WIPE: EN 31SLIDE WIPE: DOOR WIPE: CORNER WIPE: WINDOW WIPE: SCROLL WIPE: SHUTTER WIPE: DISSOLVE: 31 Picture Wipe/DissolveENGAGE RECORD/STANDBY MODE RESUME RECORDINGThe sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored. EXAMPLE SCROLL WIPE Random Variations 32 RK H B WRANDOM FADER:The Picture Wipe/Dissolve feature is not available when Random Fader is activated. When using MOSAIC FADER, a black bar may appear at the bottom of the screen. ?B WThe camcorder chooses one of the fades/wipes at random. 33 Exchanging FADE/WIPE EffectsSELECT NEW EFFECT ACCESS FADER/WIPE CUSTOMIZE SELECT EFFECT TO BE REPLACED DISABLE PRODUCTION EFFECT 34 P.AE/EffectsSet the Select Dial to PRO. EFFECT appears in the viewfinder. Press SET twice. The P.AE/Effects Menu appears in the viewfinder. VIEWFINDER P.AE/EFFECTS MENU (FACTORY SETTING) VIEWFINDER After 2 sec. The indicator for the selected mode appears, and the selected mode is engaged. 35 B/STROBE SLOW (Slow Shutter) WSEPIA u TWILIGHT u SHUTTER (Variable (Shutter (Speed) MONOTONE u CLASSIC FILM u VIDEO ECHOWhen using Slow, the image takes on a strobe-like effect. Use Slow only in dark areas. The Manual Focus indication may appear and flash when Slow is in use. 36 Exchanging P.AE/EffectsSELECT EFFECT TO BE REPLACED SELECT NEW EFFECT CUSTOMIZE MENU ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS DISPLAY ADJUST FOCUS 37 Manual Focus AdjustmentTo Change To Auto Focus . . .Manual focus is recommended in the following situations: When shooting a flat wall, a blue sky or an object with little or no contrast. When wire or other obstacles come between the camcorder and the subject. When shooting in dark places. When shooting objects with a detailed design or pattern. When shooting under flourescent or flickering lighting. ADJUST EXPOSURE 38 Exposure ControlTo Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When the background is overly dark or the subject light. LCENTRE SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . . 39 Iris LockIris lock is recommended in the following situa- tions: When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When shooting objects under a spotlight. When the subject is backing away. When zooming. ACCESS WHITE BALANCE DISPLAY ADJUST WHITE BALANCE 40 White Balance AdjustmentENTER SELECTION To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .White balance cannot be used when P.AE/Effects Sepia or Monotone are activated. T W SET MWB ENTER SETTING To Change The Tint For Recording . . . 41 MWB OperationUsing The Remote Control During Playback Charging The Camcorder BatteryCHARGING TIME CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS PLACE CAMCORDER IN DOCKING STATION ATTACH AND LOCKS SUPPLY POWER Docking Station (optional: CU-V70KIT E) Attachment 42 Basic Connections43 TV Playback*Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting. pg. 42) or the CAM Stand ( pg. 10) during playback. CONNECT DOCKING STATION TO TV OR VCR SELECT TVS VIDEO MODEIf Using A VCR . . . go to step 4. If not . . . go to step 5. CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUTPress STOP and, if youre not going to continue using the camcorder, set the Power Dial to OFF. AC POWER ADAPTER/CHARGER 44 VCR/TV ConnectionCONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR ATTACH CAM STAND TO CAMCORDER SELECT TVS VIDEO MODE CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT Basic Connections (Cont.)c b a A B C EN 45A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during High-Speed Search. This is not a malfunction. The sound is not available during High-Speed Search. Still PlaybackOPEN COVER REWIND TAPE WATCH RECORDING To Perform High-Speed Search . . . 45 Basic Playback46 Playback MenuSynchro Comp Time Code Playback Sound (48 kHz, 32 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU (Cont.)47 Playback SoundDisplaying The Time Code During Playback Displaying the Date During PlaybackSlow-motion Playback:FIND ZOOM SCENE ACTIVATE ZOOM LOCATE PORTION OF MAGNIFIED SCENE END ZOOM Playback Zoom 48 Advanced FeaturesTo deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF on the remote control. Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video Echo 49 Playback Effects50 Docking Station (optional avilable accessory kit CU-V70KIT E)DubbingMAKE CONNECTIONS EN 51 3 1 6 789` 4 5 2 51 Brand SettingSET REMOTE/VCR CODESET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR OPERATE THE VCRYoure now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. IMPORTANTIf the VCRs power doesnt come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST. If the RM-V708U or RM-V710U is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR. 52 Random Assemble EditingMAKE CONNECTIONS START SOURCE PLAYBACK EXECUTE FADE/WIPE IN (Cont.)53 SET EDIT-IN POINTSET EDIT-OUT POINT USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE TRANSITION USE P.AE/EFFECT CONTINUE EDITING 54 PREPARE SOURCE TAPEENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE MODE START EDITING STOP EDITING pg. 27) When using MOSAIC FADER, black bars may appear at the bottom and left of the screen. PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE 55 For More Accurate EditingPREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT CHOOSE A SCENE 56 INPUT CORRECTION DATAVCR (Recording deck) Press SET twice. Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 2 on page 52. Set the Power Dial to PLAY and press PLAY. ACCESS PLAYBACK MENUPress MENU. The Playback Menu appears on the TV screen. T W0.0 0.1 MENU BUTTON ZOOM LEVER STOP BUTTON PLAY BUTTON 57 Audio DubbingAudio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz. PAUSE DURING DUBBING STOP DUBBING FIND EDIT-IN POINT CONNECT EXTERNAL MICROPHONE BEGIN DUBBING 58 Insert Editing pg. 50) PAUSE DURING EDITING STOP EDITINGWhen performing Insert Editing, the tapes Video Area and Sub-Code Area ( pg. 5) are rewritten, so the date and time information changes. FIND EDIT OUT POINT FIND EDIT IN POINT PREPARE FOR INSERT EDITINGTo see the on-screen characters on a connected TV, press DISPLAY on the remote control. (Cont.) 60 TROUBLESHOOTING@ 0!%^ & * ( ) e t y r wq # $ 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 63 CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS64 CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORSViewfinder Indications (Cont.)25. 12 .9 7 10:35Battery Packs1. To avoid hazard . . . 2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . . 3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C. The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. 66 CAUTIONSCassettes1. During use . . . 2. Store cassettes . . . 5. Dirty heads can cause the folowing problems: About moisture condensation . . . Serious malfunctioning 67 Main Unit1. For safety, DO NOT . . . 2. Avoid using the unit . . . 3. DO NOT leave the unit . . . 4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . . 68 SPECIFICATIONS70 GLOSSARY OF TERMS71 INDEXA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W
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