JVC GR-DV33 manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

LYT0203-001B

INSTRUCTIONS

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GR-DV33

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Main DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH GR-DV33 Dear Customer, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Charger Station is on its bottom. CAUTIONS: CAUTION (applies to the AC Charger Station): SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before recording an important scene . . . PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Page The data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of the this camcorder is analogue. ABOUT DV 3 The digital audio signal is recorded here. 4 Information) Area CONTENTS Charging The Battery Pack SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER ATTACH BATTERY CONFIRM STATUS DETACH BATTERY Installing The Battery Pack OPEN BATTERY COVER INSERT CHARGED BATTERY CLOSE BATTERY COVER INSERT CHARGED BATTERY (Cont.) CONNECT DC CORD TO CAMCORDER CONNECT DC CORD TO AC CHARGER STATION Indoor Use Using The Battery Holder Date/Time Settings ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU INPUT DATE AND TIME Regarding Built-in Rechargeable Battery (Cont.) Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE COVER INSERT/REMOVE TAPE ** To protect valuable recordings . . . Recording Mode Setting SET RECORDING MODE (Cont.) Grip Strap Attachment ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO HAND STRAP EYELET ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO SUB HAND STRAP EYELET ADJUST LENGTH Dioptre Adjustment TURN ON CAMCORDER ADJUST DIOPTRE Tripod Mounting Remote Control Unit Installing The Battery (Cont.) Power Dial Position Function Operation Mode Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time ( pg. 11). Even if they dont appear during recording, you can display them during playback ( pg. 51). Basic Recording STOP RECORDING OR Viewfinder Indications PRESS IND.ON/OFF BUTTON Tape Remaining Indicator ADJUST BRIGHTNESS Brightness Control Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Basic Recording (Cont.) Time Code The Time Code cannot be reset. During fast-forwarding and rewinding, time code indication does not move smoothly. When blank portion is recorded on a tape Proper recording Basic Recording (Cont.) Displaying The Date And Time During Recording ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU CLOSE RECORDING MENU Advanced Features Scene (5-second recording) END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING pg. 32). ENGAGE 5S MODE Self-Timer Snapshot SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE TAKE SNAPSHOT If you press during Record-Standby . . . If you press during Recording . . . EN 27 * Motor Drive mode: Menus Gain Up Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnifica- tion, Stabilization and CLOSE RECORDING MENU REC MODE (Recording mode) WIDE MODE ZOOM (Zoom magnification) DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) GAIN UP ACCESS SYSTEM MENU System Menu Photo Mode, Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut, Sound Mode, ID numbers and Demonstration Mode pg. 32). CLOSE SYSTEM MENU ON OFF 32kHz 06 PHOTO MODE SCENE (5-Second Mode) (Z pg. 24) pg. 41) and exposure control ( pg. 42) enter Full Auto operation. BEEP/TALLY FADE/WIPE Effects IMPORTANT: If certain P.AE/Effects ( ACCESS FADER/WIPE MENU SELECT EFFECT OR . . . W Example WIPE SCROLL ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT You can extend the length of a fade or wipe by pressing and holding the START/STOP button. Picture Wipe/Dissolve Example WIPE SCROLL P P W When K B H W B B W R FADER AND WIPE MENU (cont.) ? SELECT EFFECT DISABLE P.AE/EFFECT P.AE/Effects IMPORTANT: If certain Fades or Wipes ( ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU SLOW (Slow Shutter) SLOW X4 When using Slow Shutter, the image takes on a strobe-like effect. Use Slow Shutter only in dark areas. The Manual Focus indication may appear and flash when Slow Shutter is in use. Manual Focus Adjustment END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS To Change To Auto Focus . . . After the Power Dial is set to OFF, Manual Focus is reset to AUTO. Manual focus is recommended in the following situations: Exposure Control To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . . After the Power Dial is set to OFF, Exposure Control is reset to AUTO. Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. 0 L To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . . Iris 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. White Balance Adjustment ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUST- MENT CLOSE WHITE BALANCE ADJUST- MENT To Return To Automatic White Balance . . . To Change The Tint For Recording . . . Manual White Balance Operation SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ENTER SETTING EXIT MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT REWIND TAPE Basic Playback Display VIEWING RECORDING END PLAYBACK EN 47 To Perform High-Speed Search . . . Still Playback Slow-Motion Playback The sound is not available during High-Speed Search. Advanced Features ACCESS PLAYBACK EFFECT SELECT SELECT PLAYBACK EFFECT Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia and Strobe Repeat from step 2 when you want to change the selected effect. Playback Effects Advanced Features (Cont.) Playback Menu Time Code Synchro Comp Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display CLOSE MENU Playback Sound TIME CODE (Displaying The Time Code During Playback) DISPLAY (Displaying the Date During Playback) Basic Connections VCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder) CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT SELECT TVS VIDEO MODE VCR/TV Connection (using AC Charger Station) ATTACH AND LOCK INFORMATION: Charging The Camcorder Battery Pack Charging Two Battery Packs ( ) VCR/TV connection (using the AC Charger Station) (Cont.) VCR Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting. TV CONNECT AC CHARGER STATION TO TV OR VCR CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT SELECT TVS VIDEO MODE Advanced Connections Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector SUPPLY POWER Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units. ATTACH CAMCORDER TO AC CHARGER STATION CONNECT CAMCORDER TO PRINTER OR VIDEO UNIT EQUIPPED WITH DV INPUT CONNECTOR CONNECT PRINTER TO PC Dubbing PAUSE RECORDING Digital Dubbing To use this camcorder as a recorder . . . 3 1 6 789` 4 5 Brand Setting (Cont.) SET REMOTE/VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR OPERATE VCR Random Assemble Editing START SOURCE PLAYBACK EXECUTE FADE/WIPE IN (IF NECESSARY) SET EDIT-IN POINT SET EDIT-OUT POINT USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE TRANSITION (IF NECESSARY) USE P.AE/EFFECT (IF NECESSARY) REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES PREPARE SOURCE TAPE ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE MODE START EDITING STOP EDITING For More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCRs against Camcorder Timing PREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT CHOOSE A SCENE (Cont.) EN 65 CLOSE MENU ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU INPUT CORRECTION DATA Adjustment of VCRs against Camcorder Timing Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32 kHz mode (Z pg. 32). Press STOP. To perform Audio Dubbing while watching in the television, make connections ( pg. 52 55). Page Page Page Page Page Page REMOVE POWER SUPPLY CLEAN EXTERIOR CLEAN LENS AFTER USE CLEAN VIEWFINDER PUSH VIEWFINDER BACK IN When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. Cleaning The Camcorder CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS 5 6 ! 0 9 ^ * ) q w e ( &tr y u w e CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS (Cont.) AC Charger Station @ @ Indications During Recording 1*2*3 5 6*7*4* 8* 0* * & 9 @*# CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS 1 2 4 5 7 6 Indications During Playback (Cont.) Warning Indications CAUTIONS Cassettes Battery Packs It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C. Main Unit SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Video Audio AC Charger Station General Connectors GLOSSARY OF TERMS INDEX O P R S Page Page GR-DV33 EN