DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
LYT0413-001A
INSTRUCTIONS
EN
GR-DVX7
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CONTENTS
ABOUT DV
5
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
6 7
GETTING STARTED
8 17
RECORDING
18 51
Basic Recording For Video ............................ 18
Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) ... 22
Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. .............. 24
Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. .......... 26
PLAYBACK
52 73
Basic Playback For Video ............................. 52
Advanced Features For Video ........................ 54
Basic Playback For D.S.C. ............................ 56
Advanced Features For D.S.C. ....................... 57
Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. .......... 68
Basic Connections ...................................... 70
Advanced Connections ................................ 72
DUBBING
74 79
Dubbing Images/Sounds Recorded
On A Tape To Another Tape ....................... 74
Digital Dubbing Of Recorded
Images/Sounds Between Tapes .................. 75
Dubbing Images Stored
In A MultiMediaCard To A Tape .................. 76
Dubbing Images Recorded
On A Tape To A MultiMediaCard ................. 77
Copying Images Using Infrared
Communication [IrTran-P] ......................... 78
USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT
80 90
Random Assemble Editing ............................ 84
For More Accurate Editing ............................ 88
Audio Dubbing ......................................... 90
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
91
Initializing A MultiMediaCard ........................ 91
TROUBLESHOOTING
92 97
USER MAINTENANCE
98
INDEX
99 106
Docking Station ........................................ 99
Controls, Connectors And Indicators .............. 100
Indications ............................................ 102
Terms .................................................. 106
CAUTIONS
107 108
SPECIFICATIONS
109 110
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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 (
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. 99 106) 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 107 and 108 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.
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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.
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 and MultiMediaCard. Only
cassettes marked "
" and memory cards marked "
" 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
.
.... 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.)
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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.
ABOUT DV