JVC GR-DVJ70 Full Auto/Manual Operation

16 EN

FULL AUTO MANUAL MODE

MODE

SELECT DIAL SELECT DIAL POSITION

POSITION

AUTO FOCUS EXP. WB PRO

Snapshot (Z pg. 23) YES YES YES YES YES

Scene (Z pg. 20)*2 YES*1 YES YES YES YES

Self-Timer (Z pg. 26) YES YES YES YES YES

Date/Time Display ON ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF

(Z pg. 28)

Focus (Z pg. 37) AUTO AUTO/MAN AUTO/LOCK AUTO/LOCK AUTO/LOCK

D.I.Stabilizer (Z pg. 18)*3 Not operational ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF

Exposure Control AUTO AUTO/LOCK AUTO/MAN AUTO/LOCK AUTO/LOCK

(Z pg. 38)

White Balance (Z pg. 40) AUTO AUTO/LOCK AUTO/LOCK AUTO/MAN AUTO/LOCK

Digital Zoom (Z pg. 24) 20x only ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF

P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 34) Not operational YES (can't change once set) YES

FADER/WIPE (Z pg. 29) Not operational YES (can't change once set) YES

RECORDING

Full Auto/Manual Operation

The following chart shows you which functions are available in the Full Auto and Manual operation modes.

*1– Factory-preset for “5S”. However, if you change the setting in the System Menu (Z pg. 19), either

“5SD” or “ANIMATION” becomes available when you engage the “AUTO” mode.

*2– Records in “AUTO” regardless of Select Dial setting.

•Make sure the Power Dial is in the “MANUAL” position when you make selections at the Recording Menu.

*3– When D.I.Stabilizer is set to “ON”, the shutter speed is automatically set to 1/100.

FOCUS

EXP.

WB

PRO

AUTO

SET

SELECT DIAL

Contents

Main CONTENTS GR-DVJ70 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS Dear Customer, Using This Instruction Manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. SOME DOS AND DONTS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT CAUTIONS: CAUTION (applies to the Docking Station): The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. About Batteries SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: The data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of the GR-DVJ70 is analogue. ABOUT DVC 3 The digital audio signal is recorded here. 4 Information) Area Page EN 7 ACCESSORIES OPTIONALLY AVAILABLE ACCESSORY KIT PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Charging The Battery CONFIRM STATUS SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES ATTACH DETACH Installing The Battery Pack OPEN BATTERY COVER INSERT BATTERY CLOSE BATTERY COVER ** Charging Environment Indoor Use SUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER SUPPLY POWER TO CAMCORDER (Cont.) Using The CAM Stand Clock (Lithium) Battery CR2025 Insertion/Removal OPEN BATTERY COVER CLOSE BATTERY COVER REMOVE OLD BATTERY INSERT NEW BATTERY Date/Time Settings (Cont.) INPUT DATE AND TIME ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE DOOR INSERT/REMOVE TAPE ** To protect valuable recordings . . . Hand Strap Attachment (Cont.) Diopter Adjustment ATTACH HAND STRAP ADJUST DIOPTER Remote Control Unit (optionally available accessory kit CU-V70KIT E) Installing The Battery Full Auto/Manual Operation Menus Squeeze, Zoom Magnification, Digital Image Stabilizer, Gain Up, Fade/Wipe ( Gain Up Squeeze, Zoom Magnification, Stabilization System Menu 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. System Menu Scene, Beep, Wind Cut, Sound Mode and ID numbers. SCENE BEEP WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID No . END 5 kHz ON OFF 48 07 Basic Recording Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time ( pg. 47). Tape Remaining Indicator Re Shoot A Scene Stable Shooting Positions ENGAGE RECORD/STANDBY MODE REWIND TAPE Advanced Features Snapshot Search ENABLE SNAPSHOT SEARCH 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 mode Scene Self-Timer Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Set the Power Dial to PLAY. START SEARCH ENGAGE STILL MODE Set the Power Dial to REC and press RECORDING START/STOP. Displaying The Date And Time During Recording ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU INPUT DATE AND TIME CLOSE RECORDING MENU AUTO SET FADE/WIPE Effects Set the Select Dial to PRO. EFFECT appears in the viewfinder. ACCESS FADER/WIPE MENU Press SET. The Fader/Wipe Menu appears in the viewfinder. Refer to pages 30 32 for Fade/Wipe effects and techniques. W ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT B W B Fades and Wipes Picture Wipe/Dissolve ENGAGE RECORD/STANDBY MODE RESUME RECORDING The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored. EXAMPLE R K H R B Exchanging FADE/WIPE Effects SELECT NEW EFFECT ACCESS FADER/WIPE CUSTOMIZE SELECT EFFECT TO BE REPLACED AUTO SET P.AE/Effects Set 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) B / STROBE SLOW (Slow Shutter) W Exchanging P.AE/Effects SELECT EFFECT TO BE REPLACED SELECT NEW EFFECT CUSTOMIZE MENU ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS DISPLAY Manual Focus Adjustment To 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. Exposure Control To 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. Iris Lock 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. When the subject is backing away. White Balance Adjustment ENTER SELECTION To Return To Automatic White Balance . . . White balance cannot be used when P.AE/Effects Sepia or Monotone are activated. T W MWB Operation Using The Remote Control During Playback Charging The Camcorder Battery CHARGING TIME CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS Basic Connections 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 VCR/TV Connection CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR ATTACH CAM STAND TO CAMCORDER SELECT TVS VIDEO MODE CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT Basic Playback T W Playback Menu Synchro Comp Time Code Playback Sound (48 kHz, 32 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Playback Sound Displaying The Time Code During Playback Displaying the Date During Playback Slow-motion Playback: FIND ZOOM SCENE Advanced Features To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF on the remote control. Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video Echo Playback Effects Docking Station (optional avilable accessory kit CU-V70KIT E) Dubbing MAKE CONNECTIONS EN 51 3 1 6 789` Brand Setting SET REMOTE/VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR OPERATE THE VCR Youre now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. Random Assemble Editing MAKE CONNECTIONS START SOURCE PLAYBACK EXECUTE FADE/WIPE IN (Cont.) SET EDIT-IN POINT SET EDIT-OUT POINT USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE TRANSITION USE P.AE/EFFECT CONTINUE EDITING PREPARE SOURCE TAPE ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE MODE START EDITING STOP EDITING pg. 27) For More Accurate Editing PREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT CHOOSE A SCENE INPUT CORRECTION DATA VCR (Recording deck) 32 PLAYBACK MENU 32 Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz. PAUSE DURING DUBBING STOP DUBBING FIND EDIT-IN POINT Insert Editing pg. 50) PAUSE DURING EDITING STOP EDITING When performing Insert Editing, the tapes Video Area and Sub-Code Area ( Page TROUBLESHOOTING Page Page @ 0!%^ & * ( ) e t y r wq # $ CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS Main Unit CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS Viewfinder Indications (Cont.) 25. 12 .9 7 10:35 Page Battery Packs 1. To avoid hazard . . . 2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . . 3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . . CAUTIONS Cassettes 1. During use . . . 2. Store cassettes . . . 5. Dirty heads can cause the folowing problems: Main Unit 1. For safety, DO NOT . . . 2. Avoid using the unit . . . 3. DO NOT leave the unit . . . 4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . . SPECIFICATIONS MAIN UNIT General Audio Connectors Page GLOSSARY OF TERMS INDEX A B C D