LYT0636-001A
EN
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
INSTRUCTIONS
GR-DVX90
GR-DVX9
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 5
GETTING STARTED
6 15
RECORDING
16 39
Basic Recording For Video ........................ 16
Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) ... 19
Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. .......... 20
Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. ...... 22
PLAYBACK
40 55
Basic Playback For Video ......................... 40
Advanced Features For Video ................... 41
Basic Playback For D.S.C. ........................ 45
Advanced Features For D.S.C. ................... 48
CONNECTIONS
56 59
Basic Connections .................................. 56
Advanced Connections ............................ 58
DUBBING
60 65
Dubbing To A VCR ................................. 60
Dubbing From A VCR .............................. 61
Dubbing To A Video Unit
Equipped With A DV Connector ................ 62
Dubbing From A Video Unit
Equipped With A DV Connector ................ 63
Dubbing Images Stored In A
MultiMediaCard To A Tape ..................... 64
Dubbing Images Recorded
On A Tape To A MultiMediaCard .............. 65
USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT
66 77
Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame
Playback and Playback Zoom .................. 68
Playback Special Effects .......................... 69
Random Assemble Editing ........................ 70
For More Accurate Editing ........................ 74
Audio Dubbing ...................................... 76
Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects .... 77
USER MAINTENANCE
78
TROUBLESHOOTING
79 84
INDEX
85 92
Docking Station .................................... 85
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ............ 86
Indications .......................................... 88
CAUTIONS
93 95
TERMS
96 97
SPECIFICATIONS
98 99
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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.)
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 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 93 through 95 before use.
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.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
CAUTIONS:
If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC adapter/charger, shut it down
and unplug it immediately. Continue using the camcorder or AC adapter/charger 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 Power Adapter/Charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that
you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
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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 securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap. 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!
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.)
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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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
·AC Power Adapter/Charger
AA-V51EA, AA-V51A,
AA-V51A-S, AA-V51SH or
AA-V51ED
·Remote Control Unit
RM-V716U
·DC Cord
·CD-ROM
The CD ROM contains the
following 11 software
programmes:
· MultiMediaNavigator
· JLIP Video Capture
· JLIP Video Producer
· Picture Navigator (for Windows®)
· Picture Navigator (for Macintosh®)
· CardNavigator
· Video Player
· JVC Video Decoder
Mr. Photo Gold
· Mr. Photo
· PhotoAlbum
· ProImage Plus
·AAA (R03) Battery x 2
(for remote control unit)
·PC Connection Cable
·Editing Cable
(One plug has 3 rings around
the pin, and the other has 1 ring
around the pin.)
·Cleaning Cloth
·Battery Pack
BN-V507U
·MultiMediaCard (8 MB)
(Already inserted in the
camcorder)
·JLIP Cable (Both plugs have
3 rings around the pin.)
·Docking Station
CU-V502E or
CU-V502ED
·Audio/Video Cable
(ø3.5 mini-plug to
RCA plug)
·S-Video Cable
·Audio/Video (A/V) Cable
[RCA plug to RCA plug]
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AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic Demonstration takes place when
"DEMO. MODE" is set to "ON" (factory-preset).
Available when the POWER Switch is set to "
" and no
cassette is in the camcorder.
Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the
demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for
more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.
"DEMO. MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder power
is turned off.
To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Operation Switch
to "
" and set the POWER Switch to "
" while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch, then press the
MENU wheel twice while the demo is in progress. This takes
you directly to the demo mode's Setting Menu (so you will not
have to go through the Menu Screen). Rotate the MENU wheel
to select "OFF" and press it. The normal screen appears.
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