JVC GR-DX300US - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

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INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

LYT1140-001B

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

AUTOMATIC

DEMONSTRATION

GETTING STARTED

7 11

TAPE

RECORDING &

PLAYBACK

12 16

MEMORY CARD

RECORDING &

PLAYBACK

17 24

ADVANCED

FEATURES

25 44

REFERENCES

45 59

GR-DX300

GR-DX95

GR-DX75

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and

Serial No. which is located on the

bottom of the camcorder. Retain this

information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

CONTENTS

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Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ............. 23 24

Making A New Folder ........................................... 24

Initializing A Memory Card .................................... 24

ADVANCED FEATURES

FOR RECORDING ..................................... 25 31

Snapshot Flash ................................................... 25

Flash Brightness Adjustment ................................... 25

Self-Timer (GR-DX300 only) .................................. 26

5-Second Recording (GR-DX300 only) ....................... 26

Night-Alive ....................................................... 27

Program AE With Special Effects .............................. 27

Fade/Wipe Effects .............................................. 28

Snapshot (For Tape Recording) ................................ 29

Auto Focus ........................................................ 29

Manual Focus .................................................... 30

Exposure Control ................................................ 30

Iris Lock ........................................................... 31

White Balance Adjustment ..................................... 31

Manual White Balance Operation ............................. 31

USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .... 32 36

For Recording Menu ...................................... 32 35

For Playback Menu ....................................... 35 36

DUBBING .............................................. 37 38

Dubbing To Or From A VCR .................................... 37

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped

With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) .................... 38

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT .............. 39 43

Slow-Motion Playback .......................................... 39

Frame-By-Frame Playback ..................................... 39

Playback Special Effects ........................................ 39

Playback Zoom .................................................. 39

Audio Dubbing ................................................... 40

Insert Editing ..................................................... 40

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] .................. 41 43

For More Accurate Editing ...................................... 43

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ................................... 44

Connection To A Personal Computer .......................... 44

REFERENCES

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................. 45 47

CAUTIONS ............................................ 48 50

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................ 51

INDEX ................................................. 52 57

Controls, Connectors And Indicators ................... 52 53

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications .................. 54 57

TERMS ................................................. 58 59

Refer to the diagrams on page 52 and 54 while reading the instruction manual as all

the controls, connectors, indicators and indications are numbered on the diagrams

and those corresponding numbers are used throughout this manual unless specified.

GETTING STARTED

Power ............................................................ 7 8

Grip Adjustment ...................................................... 8

Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................. 8

Tripod Mounting ...................................................... 9

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ............................... 9 10

Date/Time Settings ................................................. 10

Recording Mode Setting ............................................ 10

Loading A Memory Card ........................................... 11

Picture Quality/Image Size Setting .............................. 11

TAPE RECORDING & PLAYBACK

TAPE RECORDING .................................. 12 14

Basic Recording ........................................... 12 13

Zooming .......................................................... 13

Time Code ........................................................ 14

TAPE PLAYBACK .................................... 14 16

Normal Playback ......................................... 14 15

Blank Search ..................................................... 15

Connections ...................................................... 16

MEMORY CARD RECORDING & PLAYBACK

MEMORY CARD RECORDING ..................... 17 18

Basic Shooting (Snapshot) ............................... 17 18

MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK ....................... 18 19

Normal Playback ................................................ 18

Auto Playback ................................................... 19

Index Playback .................................................. 19

Viewing File Information ....................................... 19

Removing On-Screen Display .................................. 19

ADVANCED FEATURES ............................... 20 24

Protecting Files .................................................. 20

Deleting Files ..................................................... 20

NAVIGATION Function ................................... 21 22

E-Mail Clip Recording ........................................... 22

Dubbing Still Images Recorded

On A Tape To A Memory Card ............................... 23

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SOME DO'S AND DON'TS ON THE

SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP

HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

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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 REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS"

and "IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (

pgs. 3 and 4) to ensure safe use of this

product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTIONS:

This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color 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-V107U/V114U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC

outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (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 (3-15/16") 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.)

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the

product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the appliance.

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(10) Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

(11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

(12) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has

been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

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!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving the unit 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

..... 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.)

(1) Read these instructions.

(2) Keep these instructions.

(3) Heed all warnings.

(4) Follow all instructions.

(5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

(6) Clean only with dry cloth.

(7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

(8) Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

(9) Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may

be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.

For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:

<http://www.eiae.org>

NOTES:

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.

Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

S-Video/Audio/

Video/Editing Cable

Grip Belt

(Already attached

to the camcorder)

Memory Card 8 MB

(GR-DX300/DX95 only)

(Already inserted in the

camcorder)

USB Cable

Battery Pack BN-V107U-S

AC Adapter AP-V11U or AP-V13U

Lens Cap

(See below for

attachment)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

CD-ROM

Remote

Control Unit

RM-V717U

AAA (R03) Battery x 2

(for remote control unit)

To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.

NOTE:

To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera.

HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP

Core Filter x 2

(for provided S-Video/Audio/

Video/Editing Cable and

AC Adapter's cord

pg. 6

for attachment)

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Editing

Extension Cable

AAA (R03)

Battery x 2

Tab

Core Filter

(for provided USB

Cable

pg. 6 for

attachment)