JVC GR-DVX48A manuel d'utilisation

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    LYT0776-001A EN DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS G R-D VX78A G R-D VX49A G R-D VX48A G R-D VX78EA G R-D VX48EA G R-D VX78SH G R-D VX48SH Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www .jvc-victor .co.jp/english/index-e.html The D.S.C. (Digital Still Camera) features are available on GR-[...]

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    2 EN Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the T able 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 ( Z pgs. 85 ?[...]

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    EN 3 CAUTIONS: ● This camcorder is designed to be used with P AL-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-V507U/V514U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the [...]

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    4 EN 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 . When carrying, be sure to h[...]

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    EN 5 • AC Adapter AP-V10A, AP-V10EA or AP-V10ED • Remote Control Unit RM-V717U • CD-ROM • PC Connection Cable (GR-DVX49/DVX48 only) • Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) • Editing Cable GR-DVX78: Both plugs have 1 ring around the pin. GR-DVX49/DVX48: One plug has 3 rings around the pin and the other has 1 ring around the pin[...]

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    6 EN MO D E DE M O – ON OF F P L A Y O F F AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory- preset). n A vailable when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder . n Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration tempor[...]

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    EN 7 GETTING ST ARTED GETTING ST ARTED CONTENTS Power ................................................................ 8 – 9 Grip Adjustment ........................................................ 10 Viewfinder Adjustment ................................................ 1 0 T ripod Mounting .......................................................[...]

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    8 EN 3 4 5 GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Power This camcorder ’ s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power . Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BA TTER Y P ACK 1 Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into the battery pack mount, then firmly push the end 2 of the batte[...]

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    EN 9 USING AC POWER Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration). NOTES: ● The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 1 10 V to 240 V . ● For other notes, Z pg. 77. T o DC IN connector T o AC outlet AC Adapter A TTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder ’ s po[...]

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    10 EN PAUSE P L A Y O F F 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 and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever . Be sure to fasten the V elcro strip to your preference. Viewfinder Adjustment [...]

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    EN 11 OF F FADER / W I P E AM A E PR O G R A CA MER L MANUA M SY STE DSC END AY DIS P L C AN E W. B A L RE N E ON S C L C D / T V U AO T IM E T DA T E / T I ME CODE CLO CK AD J . – – –F F O 12 . : .0 1 0 2 17 30 N RE TUR CLO CK AD J . 12 . : .0 1 0 2 17 30 P L A Y O F F Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, [...]

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    12 EN Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically . • Do not touch internal components. 2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE?[...]

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    EN 13 REC M ODE – SP LP P L A Y O F F MENU Wheel Lock Button Power lamp Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully . The power lamp lights and the camco[...]

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    14 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Memory card Clipped edge Card Cover Loading A Memory Card (GR-DVX78 only) The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder . 1 Make sure the camcorder ’ s power is off. 2 Slide CARD OPEN to open the card cover . 3 Insert the memory card firmly clipped edge first. • Do no[...]

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    EN 15 UXG A AU TO GA V SIZ E – – TY QUA L I – FIN E AU TO – SIZE IM A G E – XGA VGA STANDARD P L A Y O F F Picture Quality Mode Setting (GR-DVX78 only) The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. T wo Picture Quality modes are available: FINE and ST ANDARD (in order of quality). 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” whi[...]

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    16 EN P L A Y O F F Operation Mode Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVX78 only). When the Power Switch is set to “ ”, “ ” appears. When set to “ ” or “ ”, there is no indication. T o turn on the camcorder , set the Power Switch to any operation mode ex[...]

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    EN 17 VIDEO RECORDING & PLA YBACK VIDEO RECORDING & PLA YBACK CONTENTS VIDEO RECORDING ............................................ 18 – 20 Basic Recording ......................................................... 18 Journalistic Shooting ................................................... 19 Self-Recording ...............................[...]

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    18 EN BR I G H T 25 min 90 min 89 min 3 min 2 min 1 min 0 min min P L A Y O F F 180 ° 90 ° NOTES: ● The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder . ● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically . T o turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the[...]

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    EN 19 10 x W T 1 x W T 10 x W T 20 x W T 40 x W T Journalistic Shooting In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward). Self-Recording Y ou can shoot yourself while[...]

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    20 EN 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 previously recorded scene, the time co[...]

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    EN 21 P L A Y O F F VIDEO PLA YBACK Power Switch Rewind Button ( 2 ) Fast-Forward Button ( 3 ) Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Stop Button ( 5 ) Normal Playback 1 Load a tape ( Z pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR-DVX78 only), then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. T o start p[...]

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    22 EN VIDEO PLA YBACK (cont.) 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 only with A/V input (RCA type) connectors B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors White to AUDIO L IN** T[...]

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    EN 23 NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( Z pg. 9). ● T o monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card*, set the camcorder ’ s Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”, then set your TV to the appropriate input mode. *GR-DVX78 only ● Make su[...]

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    24 EN B L ANK S E ARCH 4 4 P L A Y O F F Power Switch Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( Z pg. 20). 1 Load a tape ( Z pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR-DVX78 only), then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located[...]

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    EN 25 DIGIT AL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLA YBACK CONTENTS D.S.C. RECORDING ..................................... 26 – 27 Basic Shooting (Snapshot) ...................................... 26 – 27 D.S.C. PLA YBACK ....................................... 28 – 36 Normal Playback (Of Images) ........................................ 28[...]

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    26 EN SNAP M O DE – FUL L MU L T I – 4 MU L T I – 9 P I N–UP FR A M E P L A Y O F F D.S.C. RECORDING Basic Shooting (Snapshot) Y ou can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 8) ● Grip Adjus[...]

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    EN 27 T o Delete Unwanted Still Images . . . .... when unwanted still images are stored in the memory card or its memory is full, refer to “Deleting Files” ( Z pg. 32) and delete unwanted still images. T o Remove The Shutter Sound . . . .... when you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set “BEEP” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen ( Z pg. 3[...]

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    28 EN P L A Y O F F 10 / 24 100 - 0010 100 - 0011 100 - 0012 100 - 0013 10. 10.01 10. 10.01 11 / 24 12 / 24 13 / 24 10. 10.01 10. 10.01 D.S.C. PLA YBACK Power Switch Normal Playback (Of Images) Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. Y ou can view the stored images, one at a time[...]

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    EN 29 Index Screen 100-DVC00003: Directory and File names Shows that the selected file is in a directory called “100” and its file name is “DVC00003”. Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made using a number which is larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use. If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new [...]

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    30 EN F S FS FF 1 2 3 5 4 EXIT 100-DVC00001 VGA 6 IMAGE F S FS FF 1 2 3 5 4 EXIT 100-DVC00001 6 E-CLIP F S FS FF 1 2 3 5 4 EXIT EXPLOSION 6 SOUND S C E A L N E C C E T L /S E T [ [ M J E U N M U P ] ] 10 / 50 JUMP MENU Index Screen for images Index Playback Y ou can view or listen to the files (still images, video clips ( Z pg. 61), or sound effect[...]

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    EN 31 1F 2S 3S 5F 4F 6F EXIT PROTECT 1 F 2 S 3 S 5 F 4 F 6 F EXIT PROTECT DPOF AT FO R M N RE TUR PR OT ECT E DELET P L A Y O F F Display Power Switch MENU Wheel If Protection is removed PROTECT Index Screen Normal playback Padlock mark Normal playback Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. When a padlock m[...]

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    32 EN 1 F 2 S 3 S 5 F 4 F 6 F DELETE EXIT SE ECT L EXE CU T E –C A N C E L D ELE E T P L A Y O F F Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ ”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fu[...]

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    EN 33 TO DELETE THE DISPLA YED FILE Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on page 32. 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CURRENT” and press it. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears. 5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE” and press it. The currently displayed file is deleted. • If “CURRENT FILE IS PROTECTED” ap[...]

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    34 EN – DPOF ALL SELE CT RESET AL L – EXEC UTE CANCE L DPOF P L A Y O F F Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing, which records information about the still images you wish to print (such as the number [...]

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    EN 35 19 00 00 00 00 03 00 2 0 2 1 2 3 2 2 EXIT 100-DVC00021 VGA 2 4 DPOF SE ECT L – EXE C UT E CANCE L DPOF P L A Y O F F TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS 1 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg. 34. 2 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “SELECT” and press it. Selection is complete. The DPOF Index Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU [...]

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    36 EN P L A Y O F F FO M AT R FO M AT R EX S T I NG I ER ASE FIL E ? S AL L EXE C U TE –C ANC E L T PR OT EC D ELE E T DPOF AT FO R M N RE TUR C ANC E L EXE C U TE D.S.C. PLA YBACK (cont.) MENU Wheel Power Switch Display Initialising A Memory Card Y ou can initialise a memory card anytime. After initialising, all files and data stored in the memo[...]

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    EN 37 ADV ANCED FEA TURES ADV ANCED FEA TURES CONTENTS USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT .......... 38 – 44 For Recording Menu ............................................. 38 – 41 For Playback Menu ............................................. 42 – 44 FOR RECORDING ....................................... 45 – 56 Night-Scope ............[...]

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    38 EN OF F FADER / IP E AM A E PR O GR A CA MER L MANUA M SY STE DSC END AY DIS P L C AN E W W .B A L RE N E ON SC L CD / T V U AO T IM E T DA T E / T I ME CODE CLO C K AD J . – – – FF O 12 01 0 2 17 30 : . . N RE TUR TY QU A L I VG A FI N E – – EE L REC CT S– N RE TUR MO D E SNAP OD E REC M SP I 12 BT MO D E SOUND ZO O M UP G AIN – ?[...]

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    EN 39 Refer to “Fade/W ipe Effects” ( Z pg. 48, 49). Refer to “Program AE W ith Special Effects” ( Z pg. 46, 47). Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Opera- tion” ( Z pg. 53). Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference ( Z pg. 13). Enables video recording of stereo sound on[...]

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    40 EN WIND CUT Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) WIDE MODE Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. appears. Wh[...]

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    EN 41 NOTES: ● The “ CAMERA” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “ ” and “ ”. ● The “ MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ ”. ● “ SYSTEM” and “ DISPLA Y” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the Power Switch is[...]

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    42 EN MD OE SOUND MD OE 12 BI T RO SY NCH ODE REC M IN U T S/A V P COP Y STE RE O – SOUND 1 SP OF F OF F – – – – – N RE TUR O.O RE N E ON SC LC D / TV U AO T IM E T DA T E / T I ME COD E – – –F F O N RE TUR BEE P ME L OD Y N O TAL LY ID N M U BER – – –6 0 DE M O M ODE – N O S O U ND I N –C I M CA M E RS E T N RE TUR M S [...]

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    EN 43 CONTINUED ON NEXT P AGE Each setting is linked with “ DISPLA Y” or “ SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ” ( Z pg. 40, 41). The parameters are the same as in the description on pg. 40, 41. Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) DISPLA Y SYSTEM Z pg. 28 – 36 (GR-DVX78 only) MEMORY 12 B I T / SO UND 1 SP 4 6 20 . 1 [...]

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    44 EN USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) 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. According to the menu access explanation on pg. 42, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu [...]

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    EN 45 P L A Y O F F 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 to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch. Open the LCD monitor fully[...]

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    46 EN I C FIL M CLASS SEP I A GH T T W ILI ON E M ONO T SN O W S SP O RT G IH T SP OT L E S T ROB 4 SL X O W 10 SL X O W ER SHUT T 1/120 P L A Y O F F FOR RECORDING (cont.) Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinde[...]

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    EN 47 SHUTTER (V ariable Shutter Speed) 1/50 – The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower . 1/120 – The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced. SPORTS (V ar[...]

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    48 EN P L A Y O F F FOR RECORDING (cont.) 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. Y ou can also vary transitions from scene to scene. IMPORT ANT : Some Fade/W ipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects ( Z pg. 46, [...]

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    EN 49 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. W ipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner , or wipe out fr[...]

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    50 EN SNAP M O DE – FUL L MU L T I – 4 MU L T I – 9 P I N–UP FR A M E P L A Y O F F FOR RECORDING (cont.) Snapshot (For Video Recording) This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR-DVX78 only), then set the Power Switch to “ ” whi[...]

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    EN 51 While focusing on a nearer subject While focusing on a further subject FEA TURE: Auto Focus PURPOSE: The camcorder ’ s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity . However , correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use [...]

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    52 EN 3 Iris lock indicator BACKLIGHT Button FOR RECORDING (cont.) Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is ov[...]

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    EN 53 White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically . However , more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more profe[...]

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    54 EN FL A H S– AU O T AU TO OF F ON P L A Y O F F FOR RECORDING (cont.) Snapshot Flash (GR-DVX78 only) The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in Record-Standby mode ( Z pg. 26, 50). • When the Power Switch is set to “ ”, the flash automatically fires if it is dark ( appears). • When the Power Switch is set to “ ”, you can sel[...]

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    EN 55 FL A J. D A H S– + 2 P L A Y O F F Flash Brightness Adjustment (GR-DVX78 only) When a snapshot ( Z pg. 26, 50) is taken in the dark the camcorder fires the flash ( Z pg. 54) and adjusts the brightness automatically . Y ou can also adjust the flash brightness manually . When you find that the snapshots you took look too bright or too dark, a[...]

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    56 EN F S FS FF 1 2 3 5 4 EXIT EXPLOSION 6 SOUND APPLAUSE Digital Sound Effects (GR-DVX78 only) 12 sound effects (EXPLOSION, SIREN, LAUGHTER, RACE CAR, DOOR BELL, BUZZER, F ANF ARE, APPLAUSE, CHEERS, BOING, SCREAM and JEERS) pre- stored in the provided memory card can be dubbed onto a tape. SOUND EFFECT MODE SELECTION 1 Load the provided memory car[...]

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    EN 57 DUBBING Dubbing T o Or From A VCR [T o use this camcorder as a player] 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 22 and 23. 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR-DVX78 only), then set the camcorder ’ s Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on [...]

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    58 EN DV cable (optional) Video unit equipped with DV connector T o DV IN/OUT T o DV IN/OUT Core filter Dubbing T o Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector . Since a digital signal is sent, there is little [...]

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    EN 59 T P O U S C H O P “ Y S N T A O PS T H E ” P T A O REC P L A Y O F F VIDEO/DSC Switch Rewind Button ( 2 ) Fast-Forward Button ( 3 ) Dubbing Still Images Stored In A Memory Card T o A T ape (GR-DVX78 only) Still images can be dubbed from a memory card to a tape. 1 Load a memory card ( Z pg. 14) and cassette ( Z pg. 12). 2 T o locate the po[...]

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    60 EN COP Y OF F ON – SP 6 P L A Y O F F Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Display Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A T ape T o A Memor y Card (GR-DVX78 only) Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. 1 Load a memory card ( Z pg. 14) and cassette ( Z pg. 12). 2 Select the Snapshot mode in the Menu Screen ( Z [...]

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    EN 61 - MA I L C L I P E - M R A E I C L OR C D L I I N P G E - MA S I T L AN C D L B I Y P E - MA I L C L I P READY COMPLETED P L A Y O F F e E Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Power Switch E-MAIL CLIP REC Button Dubbing Moving Images Recorded On A T ape T o A Memor y Card (E-Mail Clip Recording) (GR-DVX78 only) Y ou can make video clips from recorded [...]

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    62 EN 30 ° 30 ° 5m 1 3 2 + – + – 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. It also makes additional playback functions possible. Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size batterie[...]

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    EN 63 10 ) @ $ ! # % ^ & * ( 2 3 4 6 8 5 7 9 Buttons 1 Infrared beam transmitting window 2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons 3 DISPLA Y Button 4 SHIFT Button 5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons Left/Right Buttons 6 REW Button 7 F ADE/WIPE Button 8 EFFECT ON/OFF Button 9 EFFECT Button 0 P AUSE IN Connector ! ST ART/STOP Button @ MBR SET Button # SNAPSHOT Button $ Up[...]

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    64 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Press T Normal playback Left or SLOW Rewind Button T o move image, press (Right) while keeping SHIFT held down. P AUSE PLA Y Zoom Buttons SHIFT Remote sensor Right or SLOW Forward Button Up Button Down Button STOP FEA TURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: T o allow slow-speed search in either direction duri[...]

  • Page 65

    EN 65 PLAY EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF PLA O 1 2 3 4 5 Y F B F ACK C M S S V L O E T I E A N P R D F S O I O E F S T A B O E I O E C C N E T E C F H I O LM PLA YBACK EFFECT Select Menu Remote sensor FEA TURE: Playback Special Effects PURPOSE: T o allow you to add creative effects to the video playback image. OPERA TION: 1) T o start playback, press PLA Y [...]

  • Page 66

    66 EN Audio Dub Standby mode 6e P AUSE PLA Y A.DUB STOP MIC USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( Z pg. 39). 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. ● T o p[...]

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    EN 67 P AUSE PLA Y STOP 6e APPLAUSE D.SOUND Audio Dub Standby mode Display Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects (GR-DVX78 only) 1 Load the provided memory card ( Z pg. 14) and perform step 1 and 2 of page 66. 2 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ SYSTEM” and press it. The SYSTEM Menu appear[...]

  • Page 68

    68 EN P AUSE ST ART/STOP INSERT PLA Y REW 6w STOP 1 2:3 4 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert Editing Y ou can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTES: ● Before performing the foll[...]

  • Page 69

    EN 69 MBR SET SHIFT 3 1 6 789 ` 4 2 5 VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND NAME LG/ GOLDSTAR 1 1 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 1 9 6 9 3 DAEWOO 1 8 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 A B C CODE VCR BRAND NAME PHILIPS 3 3 7 2 SAMSUNG 9 4 SANY[...]

  • Page 70

    70 EN MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 22 and 23. 1 A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote P AUSE connector . . . ... connect the editing cable to the Remote P AUSE connector . A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote P AUSE connector but equipped with an R.A. EDIT connector . . . ... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector . A VCR other than a[...]

  • Page 71

    EN 71 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 –– : –– ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ –– : –– 0 : 00 0 –– TO TAL COD E TI M E N IO U T MO D E PLA Y CANCEL R.A.EDIT ON/OFF F ADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT SELECT SCENES 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor . Press PLAY ( 4 ) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/ OFF on the remote control. The Random Assemble[...]

  • Page 72

    72 EN P AUSE VCR REC STBY R.A.EDIT ON/OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 00 :2 5 ~ 02 : 05 –– 0 7:1 8 ~ 08 : 31 –– –– 0 3 : 33 ~ 05 : 53 13 : 15 15 : : 55 ~ ~ ~ ~ 16 : 29 –– –– –– –– –– –– N IO U T M O D E 0 9:3 0 ~ 16 : 30 9 : 39 TO TAL COD E TI M E P L A Y O F F AUTOMA TIC EDITING TO VCR 11 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to[...]

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    EN 73 R.A.EDIT ON/OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 –– : –– ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ –– N IO U T MO D E RO S Y NCH O. 1 – –– : –– 0 : 00 0 TO TAL COD E TI M E 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, y[...]

  • Page 74

    74 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS T o DV IN/OUT To RS-232C DV cable (optional) To D V connector PC connection cable (provided) T o PC (DIGIT AL PHOTO) PC with DV connector PC T o USB USB cable (provided) T o USB connector Core filter Core filter GR-DVX49/DVX48 only GR-DVX78 only OR [A] Using USB or PC connection cable [B] Using DV cable NOTES: ● It is rec[...]

  • Page 75

    EN 75 V ideo unit equipped with a DV connector Connection T o A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Connection to the GV -DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector . This function is c[...]

  • Page 76

    76 EN REFERENCES REFERENCES CONTENTS DET AILS ........................................................ 77 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................... 78 – 83 USER MAINTENANCE .......................................... 84 INDEX ................................................... 85 – 92 Jack Box .........................................[...]

  • Page 77

    EN 77 I T E M S N O T E S ❍ Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. ❍ Charging times are for a fully dischar ged battery pack. ❍ Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the st[...]

  • Page 78

    78 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 picture. 5. Some functions are not available using the MENU Wheel. 6. The focus does not adjust automatically . 7. The cassette will not load properly . 8. The memory card will n[...]

  • Page 79

    EN 79 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 10. The colour of Snapshot looks strange. 11 . Although Snapshot is attempted, flash does not take place. 12. Although a Snapshot is taken with the flash, Red-Eye Reduction does not take place. 13. The image taken using Snapshot is too dark. 14. The image taken using Snapshot is too bright. 15. Digita[...]

  • Page 80

    80 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 16. Program AE with special effects and Fade/W ipe Effects do not work. 17. The Black & White Fader does not work. 18. The Dissolve function does not work. 19. The Picture W ipe and Dissolve functions do not work. 20. The picture wipe function does not work. 21. Scene transition does not go as exp[...]

  • Page 81

    EN 81 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 23. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated. 24. There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated. 25. White Balance cannot be activated. 26. When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear . 27. When the screen is und[...]

  • Page 82

    82 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 34. • Certain Fade/W ipe effects, certain modes of Program AE with special effects, “DIS” and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. 35. • The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-precision technology . However , black spots or bright spots of [...]

  • Page 83

    EN 83 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 43. Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue. 44. The LCD monitor , the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints). 45. An unusual mark appears. 46. An error indication (E01 — E06) appears. 47. The charger indicator on the [...]

  • Page 84

    84 EN USER MAINTENANCE OPEN/EJECT Switch PUSH HERE Cassette holder Cleaning The Camcorder 1 T o clean the exterior , wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. 2 Open the LCD monitor . Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monito[...]

  • Page 85

    EN 85 INDEX Jack Box 1 USB Connector [USB] (GR-DVX78 only) ................................. Z pg. 74 PC Connector [PC (DIGIT AL PHOTO)] (GR-DVX49/DVX48 only) .................... Z pg. 74 2 S-V ideo Output Connector [S-VIDEO] ................................ Z pg. 22, 57, 70 3 • EDIT Connector [EDIT] (GR-DVX78 only) .............................[...]

  • Page 86

    86 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators d q P L A Y O F F r e ! 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 0 9 8 $# @ % ^ & * U w u p o i E W R I O P T Q Y ( ) t s a y[...]

  • Page 87

    EN 87 Controls 1 E-MAIL CLIP REC Button (GR-DVX78 only) ................................. Z pg. 61 2 D. SOUND PLA Y Button (GR-DVX78 only) ................................. Z pg. 56 3 • MENU Wheel [+, –, PUSH] ............... Z pg. 38 • LCD Monitor Brightness Control [+, –] .................................... Z pg. 18 4 • Power Zoom Leve[...]

  • Page 88

    88 EN INDEX Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 1 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. ( Z pg. 40) 2 Displays the selected Fade/W ipe effect. ( Z pg. 48, 49) 3 Rotates while the tape is running. ( Z pg. 18) 4 Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). ( Z pg. 13) 5 Displays the tape remaining time. ( Z pg.[...]

  • Page 89

    EN 89 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 3 40 x BR W IG H T T 20 . 1 1 2 7 . : PHOTO 0 3 1 0 % 9 0 @ ! # 2 3 1 4 5 6 8 7 $ 3 1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”. ( Z pg. 16) 2 • : Appears when Night-Scope is engaged. ( Z pg. 45) • : Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUT O” and the shu[...]

  • Page 90

    90 EN INDEX Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 1 Displays the sound mode. ( Z pg. 42, 44) 2 Displays the Blank Search mode. ( Z pg. 24) Displays the selected Digital Sound Effect. ( Z pg. 30, 56) 3 Displays the tape speed. ( Z pg. 13) 4 Appears while a tape is running. 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle [...]

  • Page 91

    EN 91 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 . Appears when no tape is loaded. ( Z pg. 12) Appears when the erase protection tab i[...]

  • Page 92

    92 EN Indications Function ● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ( Z pg. 68) ● Appears if INSERT ( w ) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “SA VE”. ( Z pg. 68) ● Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder[...]

  • Page 93

    EN 93 General Batter y Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly , the batteries are ex- hausted. Replace them with fresh ones. Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, the batteries can leak or explode. 1. When repla[...]

  • Page 94

    94 EN CAUTIONS (cont.) Memor y Cards T o properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use . . . .... make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark. .... make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting. 2. While the m emory card is being accessed (during recording, playba[...]

  • Page 95

    EN 95 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 function- ing properly . In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack[...]

  • Page 96

    96 EN TERMS F Fade-In/Out ........................................ Z pg. 48, 49 Fast-Forward The T ape .............................. Z pg. 21 Flash ................................................... Z pg. 54, 55 Frame-By-Frame Playback .................. Z pg. 21, 64 G Gain Up .................................................... Z pg. 39 Grip Adj[...]

  • Page 97

    EN 97 P Picture Quality Mode ................................ Z pg. 15 Picture W ipe/Dissolve ......................... Z pg. 48, 49 Playback Special Effects ............................ Z pg. 65 Playback Zoom ......................................... Z pg. 64 Power Switch Position .............................. Z pg. 16 Printer ...................[...]

  • Page 98

    98 EN SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder For 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. 4.4 W (GR-DVX78), Approx. 4.0 W (GR-DVX49/DVX48) LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.2 W (GR-DVX78), Approx. 4.8 W (GR-DVX49/DVX48) Dimensions (W x H x D) : 51 mm x [...]

  • Page 99

    EN 99 For Connectors AV Video output :1 V ( p-p ) , 75 Ω , analogue Video input (GR-DVX78 only) : 0.8 V ( p-p ) – 1.2 V ( p-p ) , 75 Ω , analogue Audio output : 300 mV (rms), 1 k Ω , analogue, stereo Audio input (GR-DVX78 only) : 300 mV (rms), 50 k Ω , analogue, stereo Headphone output (GR-DVX78 only) : Stereo DV Input/output : 4-pin, IEE[...]

  • Page 100

    Printed in Japan 0401HOV * ID * SN VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN GR-D VX78A GR-D VX49A GR-D VX48A GR-D VX78EA GR-D VX48EA GR-D VX78SH GR-D VX48SH A /A-C/A-S/EA /SH ® Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. COPYRIGHT© 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.[...]