JVC LYT0152-001B

GR-DV3

0598HOV

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

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Main DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH GR-DV3 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. 5. Ventilation 6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION: INSTALLATION 1. Grounding or Polarization 2. Power Sources USE 1. Accessories 2. Product and Cart Combination 3. Water and Moisture SERVICING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before recording an important scene . . . PROVIDED ACCESSORIES ABOUT DV The data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of this camcorder is analog. 3 The digital audio signal is recorded here. 4 Page Page Charging The Battery Pack ATTACH DETACH SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES Installing The Battery Pack OPEN BATTERY COVER INSERT CHARGED BATTERY CLOSE BATTERY COVER Be careful not to drop the battery pack. (Cont.) CONNECT DC CORD TO CAMCORDER CONNECT DC CORD TO AC POWER ADAPTER/CHARGER Indoor Use AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V68U 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 Diopter Adjustment TURN ON CAMCORDER ADJUST DIOPTER Tripod Mounting Remote Control Unit Installing The Battery (Cont.) Power Dial Position Function Operation Mode STOP RECORDING Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time ( pg. 13). Even if they dont appear during recording, you can display them during playback ( pg. 53). Basic Recording OR Viewfinder Indications PRESS IND.ON/OFF BUTTON Tape Remaining Indicator Brightness Control ADJUST BRIGHTNESS 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.) Zoom Advanced Features Displaying The Date And Time During Recording ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU CLOSE RECORDING MENU END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING Scene (5-second recording) Self-Timer ENGAGE SELF-TIMER MODE STOP SELF-TIMER RECORDING END SELF-TIMER RECORDING Snapshot SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE TAKE SNAPSHOT If you press during Record-Standby . . . If you press during Recording . . . EN 29 * 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 Snapshot, Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut, Sound Mode, ID numbers and Demonstration Mode. CLOSE SYSTEM MENU ON OFF 32kHz 06 FRAME MULTI 4 MULTI 9 PHOTO MODE SCENE (5-Second Mode) (Z pg. 26) pg. 43) and exposure control ( pg. 44) 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 FADE Picture Wipe/Dissolve Example WIPE SCROLL P P W When B H is selected, the camcorder chooses one of the fades/wipes at random. W B B W R FADER AND WIPE MENU (cont.) ? DISABLE P.AE/EFFECT P.AE/Effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby. P.AE/Effects IMPORTANT: If certain Fades or Wipes ( ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU SELECT EFFECT 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 49 To Perform High-Speed Search . . . Still Playback Slow-Motion Playback The sound is not available during High-Speed Search. Advanced Features INFORMATION ACCESS PLAYBACK EFFECT SELECT SELECT PLAYBACK EFFECT Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia and Strobe Playback Effects Advanced Features (Cont.) Playback Menu Synchro Comp Time Code Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display 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 LOCKS Basic Connections (Cont.) * CONNECT AC CHARGER STATION TO TV OR VCR If Using A VCR . . . go to step 4. If not . . . go to step 5. CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT EN 57 Charging The Camcorder Battery Pack Charging Two Battery Packs Advanced Connections Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector CONNECT CAMCORDER TO PRINTER OR VIDEO UNIT EQUIPPED WITH DV INPUT CONNECTOR CONNECT PRINTER TO PC SUPPLY POWER Dubbing PAUSE RECORDING EDITING Digital Dubbing To use this camcorder as a recorder . . . 3 1 6 789` 4 5 Brand Setting SET REMOTE/VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR OPERATE VCR Youre now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. 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 Random Assemble Editing Diagnosing VCRs against Camcorder Timing PREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT CHOOSE A SCENE (Cont.) EN 67 CLOSE MENU ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU INPUT CORRECTION DATA Adjustment of VCRs against Camcorder Timing 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 4 # % ! 0 9 ^ * ) q w e ( &tr y u w e (Cont.) 1 @ 2 3 Remote Control Unit (optional) 1 2 3 4 Indications During Recording (Cont.) 1*2*3 5 6*7*4* 8* 0* * & Indications During Playback And Digital Dubbing INDICATIONS FUNCTION Warning Indications (Cont.) TAPE! TAPE END SET DATE/TIME! E01 E06 CAUTIONS It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C (68F). The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. Cassettes CAUTIONS Main Unit INFORMATION: SPECIFICATIONS CAMCORDER General Video Audio GLOSSARY OF TERMS INDEX F G I L P R S T W