Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GR-DVA1 JVC
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DIGITAL CAMCORDER LYT0217-001A INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH EN G R-D V A 1 Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the World W ide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www .jvc-victor .co.jp/index-e.html For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No.
2 EN Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder . 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 T able Of Contents ( Z pg.
EN 3 5. V entilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. T o ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. • Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
4 EN USE 1. Accessories T o avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
EN 5 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 .
6 EN 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 color signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording).
EN 7 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 5 ABOUT DV 6 GETTING ST ARTED 8 – 15 Power ............................................................................................................ 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ...........................
8 EN GETTING ST ARTED A B Power This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power . NOTES: ● No function is available without power supply . ● Use only specified power supply . ● Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
EN 9 GETTING ST ARTED Charge Marker A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been char ged or not. T wo colors are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged.
10 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. 1 SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit’ s power . 2 REMOVE BA TTER Y HOLDER Pull out the battery holder .
EN 11 GETTING ST ARTED ON SCREEN OFF ON DISPLAY 4 DATE / TIME DEC 25 ’ 98 PM 5 : 30 RETURN – – – – – 6 – – – – – DEC 25 ’ 98 : 30 REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF 64X SP ZOOM GAIN UP END AGC TO SYSTEM MENU TELE MACRO 4 TO DATE / TIME MENU OFF Date/T ime Settings Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times.
12 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 OPEN CASSETTE COVER Press OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then swing the cover open until it locks. The holder opens automatically .
EN 13 GETTING ST ARTED – – – – – 6 – – – – – DEC 25 ’ 98 : 30 4 REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF X40 ZOOM GAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU END AGC SP SP LP – – – – – 6 .
14 EN PAUSE 1 3 3 2 2 180 ° 180 ° GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment 1 EXP AND LOOP Separate the V elcro strip. 2 INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever .
EN 15 GETTING ST ARTED Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 A TT ACH STRAP Following the illustration at left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1 , then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 . Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 , making sure the strap is not twisted.
16 EN RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 8) ● Recording Mode Setting ( Z pg. 13) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 14) ● V iewfinder Adjustment ( Z pg.
EN 17 RECORDING 25 min 90min 89min 3min 2min 1min 0min min 4 STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. • The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. NOTES: ● A cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.
18 EN D T W 16X T D W 1X T D W 10X T D W 16X T D W 64X RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) Zoom in (T : T elephoto) Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Power Zoom Lever Zoom display P . ST ABILIZER Power Switch FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.
EN 19 RECORDING DANGER n The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. n Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.
20 EN RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A T ape Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame).
EN 21 RECORDING ON SCREEN OFF ON DISPLAY DATE / TIME DEC 25 ’ 98 PM 5 : 30 4 RETURN – – – – – 6 – – – – – DEC 25 ’ 98 : 30 REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF 64X SP ZOOM GAIN UP END AGC TO SYSTEM MENU TELE MACRO 4 TO DATE / TIME MENU OFF Displaying The Date And T ime During Recording When the Power Switch is set to “PRO.
22 EN – – – – – 6 – – – – – DEC 25 ’ 98 : 30 REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF 64X SP ZOOM GAIN UP END AGC PHOTO PHOTO MODE TALLY ON 32kHz 07 OFF OFF FRAME WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID NUMBER DEMO. MODE 4 RETURN TELE MACRO 4 TO DATE / TIME MENU OFF TO SYSTEM MENU RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.
EN 23 RECORDING Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography . (The interval between the still pictures: approx. 0.7 seconds.) NOTES: ● In Full Auto mode, all Snapshot modes are available. However , the Snapshot mode cannot be changed.
24 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. 1 ACCESS RECORDING MENU Set the Power Switch to “PRO.
EN 25 RECORDING Recording Menu Explanations REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on the tape used ( Z pg. 13). WIDE MODE OFF Select “OFF” when you want to use neither “SQUEEZE” nor “CINEMA”. SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
26 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) System Menu Explanations : Factory-preset Date/Time Menu Explanations ON SCREEN OFF Keeps the camcorder's display from appearing on the connected TV screen. ON Makes the camcorder's display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV .
EN 27 RECORDING FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO AUTO W. BALANCE 4 FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN FADER / WIPE SEL. FADER – BLACK FADER – B.W WIPE – SHUTTER RANDOM OFF 4 FADER – WHITE P R ? W H B K B W FADER – MOSAIC MANUAL PAUSE W H Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.
28 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOL VE SELECTION ( P , P , P , P , P , P and P ) Combine the Picture W ipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. There are 6 Picture W ipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect.
EN 29 RECORDING Fader And Wipe Menu Menu W H F ADER — WHITE B K F ADER — BLACK F ADER — MOSAIC B W F ADER — B.W WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE — SLIDE WIPE — DOOR WIPE — SCROLL WIP.
30 EN FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO AUTO W. BALANCE 4 FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN PAUSE P. AE / EFFECT SLOW 4X 1 SLOW 10X 2 B / W STROBE TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM SEL. 4 Program AE With Special Effects IMPORT ANT: If certain Fades or W ipes ( Z pg.
EN 31 RECORDING Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. Y our recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. SLOW (Slow Shutter) Y ou can light dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. SLOW 4X The Shutter Speed is set to 1/15th of a second to quadruple the sensitivity .
32 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder ’ s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx.
EN 33 RECORDING FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO MANUAL W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT 4 RETURN FOCUS FOCUS MANUAL FOCUS NOTE: Y ou should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( Z pg. 14). If you have not, do so before continuing.
34 EN FOCUS EXPOSURE MANUAL OFF OFF AUTO AUTO W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT 4 RETURN EXP. 0 EXP. 6 EXP. 6 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality , but you can override and make the adjustment manually .
EN 35 RECORDING FOCUS EXPOSURE MANUAL OFF OFF AUTO AUTO W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN 4 EXP. 0 L Iris Lock Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance (thus its size in the viewfinder), or when you want to lock the brightness level.
36 EN W . BAL . AUTO FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO AUTO W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT 4 RETURN FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT 4 RETURN AUTO White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting.
EN 37 RECORDING FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT 4 RETURN AUTO PRO. Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in PRO. mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.
38 EN PLA YBACK Basic Playback 1 LOAD A CASSETTE Press OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow printed on it, then swing the cassette cover open until it locks. The holder opens automatically . Insert a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder .
EN 39 PLA YBACK FEA TURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: T o pause during playback. OPERA TION: 1) Press PLA Y/P AUSE ( 4 / 6 ) during playback. 2) T o resume normal playback, press PLA Y/P AUSE ( 4 / 6 ) again. NOTE: If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder ’ s Stop mode is automatically engaged.
40 EN Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions: Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display and T ime Code. The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( Z pg. 54, 55). 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE Set the Power Switch to “PLA Y”.
EN 41 PLA YBACK Playback Sound During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. (32 kHz is preset to “SOUND 1” and 48 kHz is preset to “FULL SOUND”.
42 EN PLA YBACK Connections These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors Use the provided S-V ideo cable and the optional Audio cable.
EN 43 PLA YBACK 1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF ST A TUS Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 2 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR Pull out the connector cover and open it. Connect as shown in the illustration ( Z pg. 42). If Using A VCR .......... go to step 3 .
44 EN T APE DUBBING T ape Dubbing 1 CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 42 and 43. 2 PREP ARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLA Y”, turn on the VCR’ s power , and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.
EN 45 5m 30 ° 30 ° USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 3 2 1 1 3 2 A B The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. The RM-V712U remote control unit (optional) makes additional playback functions possible.
46 EN T W TW @ 5 0 % # ! $ 9 & * 8 7 ) 2 ^ 3 4 ( 6 1 2 3 7 6 8 4 5 1 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) RM-V705B (provided) RM-V712U (optional) 9 — ) : RM-V712U only .
EN 47 TW SLOW Rewind/Forward Button P AUSE Button RM-V712U (optional) PLA Y Button FEA TURE: Slow-Motion Playback (RM-V712U only) PURPOSE: T o allow slow-speed search in either direction. OPERA TION: 1) T o change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press P AUSE ( 6 ) at the point where you want to start playback in slow motion.
48 EN T W TW Playback Zoom The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10X at any time during playback. 1 FIND SCENE OF INTEREST Press PLA Y ( 4 ) to start playback. 2 ACTIV A TE ZOOM Press the Zoom Buttons ( T/W ) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder ’ s remote sensor .
EN 49 TW VIDEO ECHO 5 PLAYBACK EFFECT STROBE CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA 4 1 2 3 OFF 4 B / W Playback Special Effects These effects allow you to be creative with the playback picture. Y ou can use any one of the 4 effects. 1 ST ART PLA YBACK Press PLA Y ( 4 ).
50 EN TW 3 1 6 789` 5 4 2 VCR BRAND NAME GE 1 1 9 2 9 ` 9 4 MAGNAVOX 9 5 1 1 7 1 7 6 MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8 NEC 3 7 3 8 PHILIPS 1 9 9 5 1 1 9 4 9 1 9 6 1 2 JVC 9 .
EN 51 TW MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 CONNECT TO . . . A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P AUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote P AUSE terminal. B JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P AUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.
52 EN 1 –– –– : –– ~ 2 3 ~ 4 ~ 5 ~ 6 ~ 7 ~ 8 ~ TIME CODE IN OUT MODE –– : –– 00 : 00 TOTAL TW SELECT SCENES (cont.) 6 SET EDIT -IN POINT At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position appears on the Random Assemble Editing Menu.
EN 53 TW R ? 4 1 00 : 25 ~ 02 : 05 –– 2 07 : 18 ~ 08 : 31 –– 3 –– 03 : 33 ~ 0 5 : 5 3 4 0 9 : 3 0 ~ 1 3 : 1 5 5 1 5 : 5 5 ~ 16 : 20 –– –– 6 –– –– : –– ~ 7 ~ 8 ~ TIME CO.
54 EN TW 1 –– –– : –– ~ 2 ~ 3 ~ 4 ~ 5 ~ 6 ~ 7 ~ 8 ~ TIME CODE IN OUT MODE –– : –– 00 : 00 TOTAL USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Standby to Record mode faster than others.
EN 55 SOUND1 0 . 0 ON OFF FULL SOUND 48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE DISPLAY TIMECODE SYNCHRO END 4 SOUND1 0 . 0 ON OFF FULL SOUND 48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE DISPLAY TIMECODE SYNCHRO END 4 ADJUSTMENT OF VCR’S AGAINST CAMCORDER TIMING 4 ACCESS PLA YBACK MENU Point the remote control at the camcorder ’ s remote sensor and press R.
56 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION TROUBLESHOOTING 1. No power is supplied. 2. “SET DA TE/TIME!” appears. 3. Recording cannot be performed. 4. There is no playback picture. 5. Some functions are not available using MENU . 6. During shooting, some functions are not available using the Select Dial.
EN 57 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 10. The tape is moving, but there is no picture. 11 . Snapshot mode cannot be used. 12. Digital Zoom does not work. 13. Program AE with special effects and Fade/W ipe Effects do not work. 14. The Black & White Fader does not work.
58 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 17. The Picture W ipe and Dissolve functions do not work. 18. The Picture W ipe function does not work. 19. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated.
EN 59 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 25. • “ON SCREEN” is set to “OFF” in the Date/T ime Menu. 26. • Y ou have made the indicators disappear .
60 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 32. The charge indicator on the AC Power Adapter/ Charger does not light. 33. The recording mode indicator “LP” blinks. 34. Picture does not appear in the viewfinder . 35. When the image is printed from the printer , a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
EN 61 USER MAINTENANCE After Use 1 Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off the camcorder . 2 Press OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then swing the cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically . Remove the cassette.
62 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors and Indicators R T 3 4 5 6 8 7 @ 9 0 ! # % $ t e w E ^ 1 u i W & y r ( q * ) 2 o p Q.
EN 63 Controls 1 Diopter Adjustment Control ................ Z pg. 14 2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring ............... Z pg. 16 3 V ideo Light Switch [LIGHT OFF/AUT O/ON] ..................... Z pg. 19 4 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ............ Z pg. 22 5 Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .
64 EN INDEX Indications No. Function 1 * Displays the operation mode position. ( Z pg. 16) 2 * Appears when taking a Snapshot. ( Z pg. 22) 3 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. ( Z pg. 25) 4 * Appears when in the Record-Standby mode. ( Z pg. 16) 5 Appears when Picture Stabilizer is engaged.
EN 65 Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power . Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically .
66 EN INDEX T erms R Random Assemble Editing ............... Z pg. 50 – 55 Record Safety T ab ................................... Z pg. 12 Record-Standby ...................................... Z pg. 16 Recording Format ..............................
EN 67 Batter y Packs The battery packs are nickel-cadmium or nickel metal-hydride batteries. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. T o avoid hazard . . . .... do not burn. .... do not short-circuit the terminals.
68 EN Main Unit 1. For safety , DO NOT . . . .... open the camcorder’ s chassis. .... disassemble or modify the unit. .... short-cir cuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. .... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit.
EN 69 Camcorder General Power supply : DC 6.0 V Power consumption Light on : Approx. 8.0 W Light off : Approx. 5.0 W Format : DV Format (SD mode) Signal format : NTSC Standard V ideo signal recording format : Digital Component Recording Cassette : Mini DV Cassette T ape speed : SP: 18.
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G R-DVA1 COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. U Printed in Japan 0898TOV * UN * YP VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN.
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