JVC GR-DX35 Bedienungsanleitung

Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide W eb for Digital V ideo Camera: http://www .jvc-victor .co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www .jvc-victor .co.jp/english/accessory/ INSTRUCTIONS DIGIT AL VIDEO CAMERA EN L YT1 138-001A ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION 6 GETTING ST ARTED 7 – 10 T APE RECORDING & PLA YBACK 11 – [...]

EN 2 CONTENTS None USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT .... 21 – 25 For Recording Menu ...................................... 21 – 24 For Playback Menu ....................................... 24 – 25 DUBBING .............................................. 26 – 27 Dubbing T o Or From A VCR .................................... 26 Dubbing T o [...]

EN 3 None None W ARNING: 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 ( 墌 pgs. 3 and 4) to ensure safe use of this product. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTIONS: ● If you notice smoke or a pe[...]

EN 4 None 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[...]

EN 5 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/ V ideo/Editing Cable Grip Belt (Already attached to the camcorder) Battery Pack BN-V107[...]

EN 6 Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). 䡲 Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch 8 is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder . 䡲 Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration[...]

EN 7 8 y 6 ) Battery pack BN-V107U BN-V114U (optional) Charging time approx. 1 hr . 30 min. approx. 3 hrs. Power CHARGING THE BA TTERY P ACK 1 Insert the terminal end of the battery pack into the battery pack mount ) , then firmly push the end of the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place as shown in the illustration. [...]

EN 8 Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the V elcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button 7 and Power Switch 8 and Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring 9 . Be sure to fasten the V elcro strip to your preference. V iewfinder Adjustmen[...]

EN 9 u T ripod Mounting CAUTION When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its legs to stabilise the camcorder . It is not advised to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage to the unit by falling over . 1 To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the screw to the mounting socket r on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw clockwise. S[...]

EN 10 ● It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force. ● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. ● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still do[...]

EN 11 2 0 5 m h 1h30m 1h29m 0h 0 3m 1 h 30 m 0h 0 2m 0h 0 1m 0h 0 0m P L A Y O F F A M S H U T T L E S E A R C H 180 ° 90 ° t 6 7 8 0 3 During shooting Basic Recording Perform the procedures listed below before continuing. ● Power ( 墌 pg. 7) ● Grip Adjustment ( 墌 pg. 8) ● V iewfinder Adjustment ( 墌 pg. 8) ● Load A Cassette ( 墌 pg.[...]

EN 12 T APE RECORDING Power Switch Position : Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode. (Full Auto): Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording. OFF: Allows you to switch off the camcorder . [...]

EN 13 12 : 34 : 24 T APE RECORDING 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). If recording starts from the end of a previousl[...]

EN 14 8 & * 7 9 4 T APE PLA YBACK Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( 墌 pg. 13). 1 Load a tape ( 墌 pg. 9). 2 Set the Power Switch 8 to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch. 3 Press BLANK SEARCH ( . • “BLANK SEARCH” r appea[...]

EN 15 * When connecting the cables, open this cover . ** The audio connection is not required for watching still images only . *** Connect when the S-Video connection is not used. T APE PLA YBACK Connections 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. [...]

EN 16 Night-Scope Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy , it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed. 1 Set the Power Switch 8 to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull o[...]

EN 17 Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or when you stop recording. 1 Set the Power Switch 8 to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or p[...]

EN 18 FOR RECORDING Snapshot This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the Power Switch 8 to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully . 2 Press MENU 2 . The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or ?[...]

EN 19 FOR RECORDING Manual Focus To obtain correct focus. 1 If you are using the viewfinder , you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( 墌 pg. 8). 2 Set the Power Switch 8 to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch, then press FOCUS ( ( 墌 pgs. 40 and 41). The manual focus indicator appears. 3[...]

EN 20 Iris Lock Use this function in the following situations: • When shooting a moving subject. • When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the subject is backing away . • When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. • When shoo[...]

EN 21 USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT For Recording Menu This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( 墌 pg. 21 – 24). 1 Set the Power Switch 8 to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out[...]

EN 22 USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT 0 AD J . – AU TO LAS H F LAS H F – ON IS D – RE TURN OF F IN D C U T W – OF F ID E M O D E W – OF F ELE M A C R O T – N A MU A L SNAP MODE Refer to “Snapshot” ( 墌 pg. 18 ). GAIN UP OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. [AGC]: The overall appearance ma[...]

EN 23 USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM “ SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch 8 is set to “ ” are also applied when the Power Switch 8 is set to “ ” ( 墌 pg. 24). BEEP OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, a[...]

EN 24 USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT TIME CODE [OFF]: T ime code is not displayed. ON: T ime code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV . Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. CLOCK ADJ. Allows you to set the current date and time ( 墌 pg. 10). For Playback Menu The following procedure applies to all except Synchr[...]

EN 25 12 12 : 34 : 24 0 3 0 . 2 1 3 : 7 1 . 5 2 bi t /S O U N D 1 4 6 L USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT ON SCREEN setting: For playback sound, tape speed and tape running. DA TE/TIME setting: For date/time. Display Minutes Seconds Frames * * 25 frames = 1 second TIME CODE setting: For time code. VIDEO DISPLA Y • Settings made in the “ VIDE[...]

EN 26 DUBBING * When connecting the cables, open this cover . ** Connect when the S-Video connection is not used. Dubbing T o Or From A VCR To Use This Camcorder As A Player 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 15. 2 Set the camcorder ’s Power Switch 8 to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button 0 [...]

EN 27 DUBBING Dubbing T o Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from this camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector . Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. To Use This Camcorder As A Player 1 Make sure all un[...]

EN 28 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Slow-Motion Playback To allow slow-speed search in either direction during tape playback. 1 To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press SLOW ( 9 ) R or ( 0 ) E more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 5 minutes (approx. 20 seconds with an 80-minute cassette) in Slow Rewind or approx. 5 minutes in Slow [...]

EN 29 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( 墌 pg. 21). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. ● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make c[...]

EN 30 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 34 0 9 2 5 1 8 7 6 W Q d VCR (Recording deck) IMPORT ANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions. NOTES: ● If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1 , try another code from the VCR CODE LIST . ● Some brands of[...]

EN 31 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ● Make sure to set “S/A V INPUT” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen ( 墌 pg. 24). ● When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input connector , an optional DV cable can be connected instead of an S-Video cable and audio/video cable. 5 If using a Fade/Wipe at the beginning of the scene, press F ADE/WIPE Y on [...]

EN 32 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm [...]

EN 33 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS “ACCESSING FILES” appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC. NEVER disconnect the USB cable while “ACCESSING FILES” is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage. To DV ^ To USB connector DV cable (optional) [...]

EN 34 TROUBLESHOOTING The focus does not adjust automatically . • Focus is set to the Manual mode. ¥ Set Focus to the Auto mode ( 墌 pg. 19). • The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was low . • The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. ¥ Clean the lens and check the focus again ( 墌 pg. 39). The cassette will not l[...]

EN 35 TROUBLESHOOTING The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow. • When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” in the Menu Screen. ¥ If you want the lighting to look more natural, set “GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF” in the Menu Screen ( 墌 pg. 22). White Balance [...]

EN 36 TROUBLESHOOTING An unusual mark appears. ¥ Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor/viewfinder indications ( 墌 pg. 42 – 44). An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears. •A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorder ’s functions become unusable. ¥ Remove the power supply (battery pack, etc.)[...]

EN 37 CAUTIONS Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery . Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. T o avoid hazards . . . ... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the bat[...]

EN 38 CAUTIONS 5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems: • No picture during playback. • Blocks of noise appear during playback. • During recording or playback, the Head Clog W arning indicator “ ” appears. • Recording cannot be performed properly . In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the[...]

EN 39 CAUTIONS Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer . The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV , a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly . In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (batter[...]

EN 40 P L A Y O F F A M S H U T T L E S E A R C H 2 3 4 1 5 # @ ! ^ % $ 6 8 7 t r u y * & ( ) w q e 0 9 ia W Y O I Q R T E U s d f g h j k l ; P S A p o INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators V iewfinder Speaker LCD monitor Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. Remote Control Stereo microphone[...]

EN 41 INDEX 1 SELECT/SET Button ................................. 墌 pg. 21 2 MENU Button ............................................ 墌 pg. 21 3 • +, – Button ............................................... 墌 pg. 21 • LCD Monitor Brightness Control [MONITOR BRIGHT +, –] ........................ 墌 pg. 11 4 Stop Button [ 5 ] .........[...]

EN 42 INDEX LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During T ape Recording During T ape Playback C E R SOUND b i t 2 1 5:5 5 6 w 1h50m 4 3 0 3 : 7 1 0 xW T 25 . 1 2.0 3 !@ #$ 8 0 9 25 1 ^ * & ( % 2 3 4 5 7 6 w ) q 1 6 w 12 / 1 bi S O U N D BLA N K SEA RCH VOL U ME t 116 : 21 : 24 6 4 L 0 3 : 7 1 2 5.1 2.0 3 e y t r w ) u ([...]

EN 43 INDEX 1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ” .............................................. 墌 pg. 12 2 • : Appears when Night-Scope is engaged ....................................... 墌 pg. 16 • : Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUT O” and the shutter speed is being automati- cally adjusted ........................[...]

EN 44 INDEX W ARNING INDICA TIONS (high) (exhausted) Displays the battery remaining power level. As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks (battery power warning). When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically . Appears when no tape is loaded. ( 墌 pg. 9) CHECK T APE’S ERASE PROTECTION T AB Appear[...]

EN 45 SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder General Power supply : DC 1 1.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 3.4 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 4.6 W Dimensions (W x H x D) : 55 mm x 102 mm x 96 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in) W eight : A[...]

EN 46 G Gain Up .......................................................... 墌 pg. 22 Grip Adjustment ............................................... 墌 pg. 8 I Icons ...................................................... 墌 pg. 21 – 25 Insert Editing .................................................. 墌 pg. 29 Iris ...........................[...]

EN 47 R Random Assemble Editing ..................... 墌 pg. 30 – 32 Record-Standby ............................................. 墌 pg. 11 Recording Mode ............................................. 墌 pg. 10 Remote Control .......................................... 墌 pg. 5, 28 Reset ........................................................[...]

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