DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
LYT0386-001A
INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
EN
GR-DVX4
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World Wide Web and answer our Consumer
Survey (in English only):
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and
precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.
Using This Instruction Manual
·All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (
pg. 5).
·Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
·Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
.... refer to the Index (
pgs. 70 75) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe
use of this product.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 76 and 77 before use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Warning on lithium cell battery
(for remote control unit)
The battery used in this device may present a fire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or
incinerate.
Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic
(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use
of another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
fire.
CAUTIONS:
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
When you are not using the AC Power
Adapter/Charger for a long period of time, it is
recommended that you disconnect the power
cord from AC outlet.
NOTES:
The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of
the main unit.
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC
Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the
Docking Station is on its bottom.
This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-
type colour television signals. It cannot be used
for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and LCD
monitor/ viewfinder playback are possible
anywhere. Use the BN-V507U/V514U battery
packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-
voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An
appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs of
AC outlets in different countries.)
This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into
the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead
to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is
also a risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION! The following notes concern possible
physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.
When carrying, be sure to always attach and use
the provided hand strap. Hold the camcorder firmly
in your hand, with the strap securely around your
wrist. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the
viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in
dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette
cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as
they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces.
It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camcorder.
CAUTION! Attaching the camcorder to the Docking
Station with cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, Editing,
DC, etc.) connected, then leaving it on top of the TV
is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will
cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
This camcorder is designed exclusively for
the digital video cassette. Only cassettes
marked
can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene . . .
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini
DV mark
.
.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible
with other digital video formats.
.... remember that this camcorder is intended for
private consumer use only. Any commercial use
without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if
you record an event such as a show, perform-
ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is
strongly recommended that you obtain permis-
sion beforehand.)
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
·AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V50EG
·Remote Control Unit
RM-V713U
·Battery Pack
BN-V507U
·DC Cord
·Lithium Battery
CR2025
(for remote
control unit)
TW
·Editing Cable
· Cleaning Cloth
·Audio/Video (A/V)
Cable [mini-plug
to RCA plug]
·Docking Station
CU-V501E
·CD-ROM
The CD ROM contains
the following 5
software programmes:
·JLIP Video Capture
·JLIP Video Producer
Presto!
·Mr. Photo
·PhotoAlbum
·ImageFolio
· PC Connection Cable
·JLIP Cable
·Cable Adapter
·Audio/Video (A/V)
Cable [RCA plug
to RCA plug]
·S-Video Cable
·Core Filter x 3 (for
optional DV cable,
headphones and
microphone)
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ABOUT DV
The digital camcorder converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording.
A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and colour signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are
identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analogue to Digital) converter
samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 6.75 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum
signal.
Sound sampled at 48 kHz is changed to a 16-bit quantum signal, and sound sampled at 32 kHz is converted to
a 12-bit signal.
3 Audio Area
The digital audio signal is recorded here.
4 ITI (Insert and Tracking
Information) Area
Insert editing and post-recording editing
tracking signals are recorded here.
1 Sub-Code Area
The Time Code and Date/Time data are
written here, separate from the video data.
This enables you to display the date and
time during playback, even if they weren't
displayed while recording.
2 Video Area
The digital video signal is recorded here.
Lens
Mic
A/D
conversion
Chromatic
Analysis
12 tracks/frame
VIDEO
Luminance Signal (Y)
A/D
conversion
A/D
conversion
AUDIO
Recording by
rotating head
helical scan
Tape direction
Sub-Code Area
Video Area
Audio Area
ITI Area
Head tracking
direction
5.24
mm
6.35
mm
Signal
compression
Colour Difference
Signal (R-Y/B-Y)
Chrominance (C)
This camcorder separates the data into blocks, writing one block of each data type on each track of the tape.
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
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ABOUT DV
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GETTING STARTED
6 13
Power ......................................................................................................................... 6
Date/Time Settings ......................................................................................................... 8
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ............................................................................................ 9
Recording Mode Setting .................................................................................................. 10
Grip Adjustment ........................................................................................................... 11
Viewfinder Adjustment ................................................................................................... 11
Tripod Mounting ........................................................................................................... 12
Operation Mode ........................................................................................................... 13
RECORDING
14 41
Basic Recording ............................................................................................................ 14
Advanced Features ........................................................................................................ 20
PLAYBACK
42 49
Basic Playback ............................................................................................................. 42
Advanced Features ........................................................................................................ 44
Basic Connections .......................................................................................................... 46
Advanced Connections .................................................................................................... 48
TAPE DUBBING
50 51
Tape Dubbing ............................................................................................................... 50
Digital Dubbing ............................................................................................................ 51
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
52 62
Random Assemble Editing ................................................................................................ 56
For More Accurate Editing ............................................................................................... 60
Audio Dubbing ............................................................................................................. 62
TROUBLESHOOTING
63 68
USER MAINTENANCE
69
INDEX
70 75
Controls, Connectors And Indicators .................................................................................... 70
Indications .................................................................................................................. 72
Docking Station ............................................................................................................ 74
Terms ........................................................................................................................ 75
CAUTIONS
76 77
SPECIFICATIONS
78 79
CONTENTS