Main
DIGITAL CAMCORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
GR-DVF1
Dear Customer,
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Warning on lithium cell battery (for clock operation and remote control unit)
CAUTIONS:
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
About Batteries
Before recording an important scene . . .
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
ABOUT DV
The data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of this camcorder is analogue.
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The digital audio signal is recorded here.
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CONTENTS
Power
No function is available without power supply.
Use only specified power supply.
Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
USING AC POWER
USING A CAR BATTERY
(cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
SWITCH OFF POWER
REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER
INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER
RE-INSERT HOLDER
Date/Time Settings
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU
INPUT DATE AND TIME
(cont.) Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN CASSETTE COVER
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INSERT/REMOVE TAPE
CLOSE CASSETTE COVER
Recording Mode Setting
SET RECORDING MODE
(cont.) Grip Adjustment
EXPAND LOOP
INSERT HAND
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Viewfinder Adjustment
Shoulder Strap Attachment
CAUTION:
Tripod Mounting
Basic Recording
You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.
Viewfinder Adjustment (
Grip Adjustment (
Recording Mode Setting (
Viewfinder Indications
PRESS DISPLAY BUTTON
Basic Recording (cont.)
Zooming
Picture Stabilizer
DANGER
Video Light
Basic Features (cont.) NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
Time Code
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
The Time Code cannot be reset.
During fast-forwarding and rewinding, time code indication does not move smoothly.
Advanced Features
Displaying The Date And Time During Recording
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU
CLOSE RECORDING MENU
pg. 15).
Advanced Features
Advanced Features (cont.) Snapshot
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION
ACCESS SYSTEM MENU
SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE
SNAPSHOT RECORDING
Motor Drive Mode
Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
MAKE SETTING
If you select DATE/TIME . . .
If you select REC MODE, WIDE MODE, ZOOM, GAIN UP or TELE MACRO . . .
If you select TO DATE/TIME MENU . . .
Recording Menu Explanations
System Menu Explanations
If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.
By turning off the camcorder, DEMO. MODE is set to OFF automatically.
Date/Time Menu Explanations
Fade/Wipe Effects
EFFECT SELECTION
pg. 26.
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Programme AE With Special Effects
IMPORTANT:
If certain Fades or Wipes (
ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU
DISABLE MODE
SLOW (Slow Shutter)
SLOW 4X
When 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.
Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing
AUTO FOCUS
MANUAL FOCUS
ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS
ADJUST FOCUS
END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS
Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure Control
ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL
When the background is overly dark or the subject light.
ADJUST EXPOSURE
To brighten the image . . .
Iris Lock
ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL
CENTRE SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .
Iris lock is recommended in the following situations:
White Balance Adjustment
ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUST- MENT
CLOSE WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .
White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone (
Manual White Balance Operation
SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE
ENTER SETTING
EXIT MANUAL WHITE BALANCE AD- JUSTMENT
Basic Playback
LOAD A CASSETTE
PLAY BACK
STOP PLAYBACK
Rewind or Fast-forward the tape
Still Playback
NOTE:
During playback, press and hold REW (
Shuttle Search
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Playback Menu
Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display and Time Code.
Synchro Comp (
pg. 52, 53).
ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU
Playback Sound
TIME CODE
(Displaying The Time Code During Playback)
DISPLAY
(Displaying the Date During Playback)
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Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable and S-Video cable.
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* When connecting the cables, open this cover.
Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable.
CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR
CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT
SUPPLY POWER
TAPE DUBBING
Tape Dubbing
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
SELECT VCR MODE
Installing The Battery
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER
RE-INSERT HOLDER
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Slow-Motion Playback
Playback Zoom
FIND SCENE OF INTEREST
ACTIVATE ZOOM
END ZOOM
Zoom can also be used during Slow-Motion and Still Playback.
Playback Special Effects
START PLAYBACK
ACCESS PLAYBACK EFFECT SELECT MENU
SELECT PLAYBACK EFFECT
Repeat from step 2 when you want to change the selected effect.
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
OPERATE VCR
You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
MAKE CONNECTIONS
CONNECT TO . . .
TERMINAL
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR
VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR
SELECT SCENES (cont.)
SET EDIT-IN POINT
When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes (
SET EDIT-OUT POINT
USE FADE/WIPE ON SCENE TRANSITION (IF NECESSARY)
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
PREPARE SOURCE TAPE
pg. 18).
ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE MODE
START EDITING
(cont.) For More Accurate Editing
DIAGNOSING VCRS AGAINST CAMCORDER TIMING
PREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT
CHOOSE A SCENE
PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE
ADJUSTMENT OF VCRS AGAINST CAMCORDER TIMING
ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU
INPUT CORRECTION DATA
CLOSE MENU
Audio Dubbing
To perform Audio Dubbing while watching in the television, make connections (
pg. 40).
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY
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USER MAINTENANCE
After Use
When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely.
Cleaning The Camcorder
CLEAN EXTERIOR
Controls, Connectors And Indicators
Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
Indications
Viewfinder Indications During Recording
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Viewfinder Indications During Playback
1 Displays the sound mode. ( Z 2 3
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4 Displays the date/time. ( Z 5 Displays the time code. ( Z
Warning Indications
Terms
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CAUTIONS
DANGER: Video Light
Battery Packs
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C (68F).
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder
General
Connectors
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EG