LYT0776-001A
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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
INSTRUCTIONS
GR-DVX78A
GR-DVX49A
GR-DVX48A
GR-DVX78EA
GR-DVX48EA
GR-DVX78SH
GR-DVX48SH
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide
Web and answer our Consumer Survey
(in English only):
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html
The D.S.C. (Digital Still Camera) features are
available on GR-DVX78.
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION
6
GETTING STARTED
7 16
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
17 24
VIDEO RECORDING ............. 18 20
VIDEO PLAYBACK ............... 21 24
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)
RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
25 36
D.S.C. RECORDING .............. 26 27
D.S.C. PLAYBACK ................ 28 36
ADVANCED
FEATURES
37 75
USING MENUS FOR
DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ...... 38 44
FOR RECORDING ................ 45 56
DUBBING ......................... 57 61
USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT ................ 62 73
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........ 74 75
REFERENCES
76 99
DETAILS ................................... 77
TROUBLESHOOTING ............ 78 83
USER MAINTENANCE ................... 84
INDEX ............................. 85 92
CAUTIONS ........................ 93 95
TERMS ............................ 96 97
SPECIFICATIONS ................. 98 99
The camcorder illustrations
appearing in this instruction
manual are of the GR-DVX78.
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Using This Instruction Manual
·All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page.
·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. 85 92) and familiarise yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely
important information regarding the safe use of this product.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 93 through 95 before use.
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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
NOTES:
The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of
the main unit.
The rating information and safety caution of the
AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming
from the camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it
down and unplug it immediately. Continue
using the camcorder or AC Adapter under
these conditions could lead to fire or electric
shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not
attempt to repair the malfunction yourself.
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 Adapter for a
long period of time, it is recommended that
you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
CAUTION:
To avoid electric
shock or damage to
the unit, first firmly
insert the small end of
the power cord into
the AC Adapter until
it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger
end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
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CAUTIONS:
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 JVC BN-V507U/V514U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the
camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter and Power Cord. (An
appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in
different countries.)
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all
sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,
potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
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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 hold the camcorder firmly in your hand, with the grip 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 holder 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!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and 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, SD Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked "
" and memory cards* marked "
" or
"
" can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene . . .
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
.
.... make sure you only use memory cards* with the mark
or
.
.... 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,
performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you
obtain permission beforehand.)
*Memory cards can be used with GR-DVX78 only.
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· AC Adapter
AP-V10A, AP-V10EA
or AP-V10ED
· Remote Control Unit
RM-V717U
· CD-ROM
· PC Connection Cable
(GR-DVX49/DVX48 only)
· Audio/Video Cable
(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
· Editing Cable
GR-DVX78:
Both plugs have 1 ring around
the pin.
GR-DVX49/DVX48:
One plug has 3 rings around
the pin and the other has 1
ring around the pin.
· Battery Pack
BN-V507U
· AAA (R03) Battery x 2
(for remote control unit)
· Memory Card
8 MB (GR-DVX78
only)
(Already inserted in
the camcorder)
· USB Cable
(GR-DVX78 only)
· Jack box
GR-DVX78:
CU-V506
GR-DVX49/DVX48:
CU-V505
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
NOTE:
In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped
with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter
should be connected to the camcorder.
·Power Cord
·Core Filter
(GR-DVX49/DVX48
only)
(for optional S-Video
cable)
pg. 6 for
attachment