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INSTRUCTIONS
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
EN
LYT1138-001A
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION
6
GETTING STARTED
7 10
TAPE
RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
11 15
ADVANCED
FEATURES
16 33
REFERENCES
34 47
GR-DX35
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CONTENTS
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USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .... 21 25
For Recording Menu ...................................... 21 24
For Playback Menu ....................................... 24 25
DUBBING .............................................. 26 27
Dubbing To Or From A VCR .................................... 26
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped
With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) .................... 27
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT .............. 28 32
Slow-Motion Playback .......................................... 28
Frame-By-Frame Playback ..................................... 28
Playback Special Effects ........................................ 28
Playback Zoom .................................................. 28
Audio Dubbing ................................................... 29
Insert Editing ..................................................... 29
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] .................. 30 32
For More Accurate Editing ...................................... 32
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ................................... 33
Connection To A Personal Computer .......................... 33
REFERENCES
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................. 34 36
CAUTIONS ............................................ 37 39
INDEX ................................................. 40 44
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ................... 40 41
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications .................. 42 44
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................ 45
TERMS ................................................. 46 47
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
TAPE RECORDING & PLAYBACK
TAPE RECORDING .................................. 11 13
Basic Recording ........................................... 11 12
Zooming .......................................................... 12
Time Code ........................................................ 13
TAPE PLAYBACK .................................... 13 15
Normal Playback ......................................... 13 14
Blank Search ..................................................... 14
Connections ...................................................... 15
ADVANCED FEATURES
FOR RECORDING ..................................... 16 20
Night-Scope ...................................................... 16
Programme AE With Special Effects ........................... 16
Fade/Wipe Effects .............................................. 17
Snapshot .......................................................... 18
Auto Focus ........................................................ 18
Manual Focus .................................................... 19
Exposure Control ................................................ 19
Iris Lock ........................................................... 20
White Balance Adjustment ..................................... 20
Manual White Balance Operation ............................. 20
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
5
HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP
5
HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER
6
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
6
Refer to the diagrams on page 40 and 42 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.
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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 (
pgs. 3 and 4) to ensure safe use of this product.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
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.)
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-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 and Power Cord. (An appropriate conversion
adapter may be necessary to accommodate different
designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
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.
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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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.
Do not carry or hold the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor as this 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. 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, performance or
exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)
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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.
S-Video/Audio/
Video/Editing Cable
Grip Belt
(Already attached
to the camcorder)
Battery Pack BN-V107U
or BN-V107U-S
AC Adapter AP-V11E or AP-V13E
Lens Cap
(See below for
attachment)
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
CD-ROM
Power Cord
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
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2
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or
Editing
Extension Cable
+
+
1
3
2
AAA (R03)
Battery x 2
Tab
USB Cable
Core Filter x 2
(for provided S-Video/Audio/
Video/Editing Cable and
AC Adapter's Cord
pg. 6
for attachment)
Core Filter
(for provided USB
Cable
pg. 6 for
attachment)