JVC GR-DVF31 manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA LYT0420-001B INSTRUCTIONS EN G R-D VF 3 1 Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the World Wide W eb and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www .jvc-victor .co.jp/english/index-e.html For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet. Retain this information fo[...]

2 EN Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. 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 on the cover . • Notes appear after m[...]

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. • Do not place the product in a buil[...]

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. • Us[...]

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 . When carrying, be sure to a[...]

6 EN GETTING ST ARTED 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 TTERY P ACK 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder ’ s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger . Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger’ s power cord i[...]

EN 7 GETTING ST ARTED A B T o DC OUT connector T o AC outlet AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V20U DC cord A TTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder ’ s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. USING THE BA TTERY P ACK 1 Hook the non-terminal end of the battery pack to the camcorder[...]

8 EN – – – – – 6 – – – – – REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF 64X SP ZOOM GAIN UP DIS 4 TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU END OFF AGC 0 FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO AUTO W. BALANCE 4 FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT END TO MODE MENU ON SCREEN OFF ON DISPLAY INDICATION ON 4 DATE / TIME DEC 25 ’ 99 PM 5 : 30 RETURN DATE/TIME A M P L A Y O F[...]

EN 9 GETTING ST ARTED Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor . 2 Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then swing the cover open until it locks. The holder opens automatically . • Do not touch internal components. 3 Insert or remove a tape [...]

10 EN 0 FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO AUTO W. BALANCE 4 FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT END TO MODE MENU – – – – – 6 – – – – – REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF 64X SP ZOOM GAIN UP DIS 4 TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU END OFF AGC – – – – – 6 – – – – – REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF 64X SP ZOOM GAIN UP DIS 4 TO DATE / TIME ME[...]

EN 11 GETTING ST ARTED Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the V elcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and the Power Zoom Lever . Refasten the V elcro strip. Power Zoom Lever CAUTION: When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend i[...]

12 EN 180 ° 90 ° BRIGHT – – – – – 6 – – – – – 25 min 90 min 89 min 3 min 2 min 1 min 0 min min RECORDING Basic Recording Shooting While W atching The Viewfinder NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 6) ● Load A Cassette ( Z pg. 9) ● Recordi[...]

EN 13 RECORDING 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 viewing your own image in the LCD m[...]

14 EN 16X D T W 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 FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce a zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERA TION: Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom [...]

EN 15 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. n When operating, keep a distance o[...]

16 EN 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). If recording starts from the end [...]

EN 17 RECORDING FULL PHOTO FULL Snapshot mode with no frame* FRAME Snapshot mode with frame* PIN-UP Pin-Up mode* MULTI-4 Multi-Analyzer 4 MULTI-9 Multi-Analyzer 9 * : There is a momentary camera shutter -type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing, which is recorded together with the image. RECORDING Advanced Features Snapshot[...]

18 EN – – – – – 6 – – – – – REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF 64X SP ZOOM GAIN UP DIS 4 TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU END OFF AGC – – – – – 6 – – – – – DEC 25 ’ 98 : 30 REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF 64X SP ZOOM GAIN UP DIS TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU END OFF AGC 4 0 FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO MANUAL W. BALA[...]

EN 19 RECORDING Refer to “Focusing” ( Z pg. 25). Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” ( Z pg. 26, 27). Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” ( Z pg. 28). Refer to “Fade/W ipe Effects” ( Z pg. 22, 23). Refer to “Program AE W ith Special Effects” ( Z pg. 24). Refer to “Mode Menu [...]

20 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) System Menu Explanations Date/Time Menu Explanations ON Makes all the indications appear in the camcorder ( Z pg. 21). OFF Keeps all the indications (except the tape running indicator , warnings, etc.) from appearing in the camcorder ( Z pg. 21). OFF Keeps the camcorder’s display from appearing on the con[...]

EN 21 RECORDING MENU/BRIGHT Dial Power Switch Date/T ime Display During Recording Y ou should already have set the date and time (“Date/T ime Settings”, Z pg. 8). 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ”. 2 Press MENU/BRIGHT . The Recording Menu appears. 3 Move the highlight bar to “TO MODE MENU” by rotating MENU/BRIGHT . Press it and the Mode Men[...]

22 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (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. 24). [...]

EN 23 RECORDING Fader And Wipe Menu Menu Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from color to black and white. W ipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner , or wip[...]

24 EN P. AE / EFFECT SHUTTER 1/500 1/500 4 SLOW 4X 1 B / W STROBE TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM SEL. PAUSE Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ”. 2 Press MENU/BRIGHT . The Recording Menu appears. 3 Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight bar to “P .AE/EFFECT”, then press it. 4 Move the highlight bar to the de[...]

EN 25 RECORDING Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder ’ s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity . However , correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): • When two subjects overlap in the same s[...]

26 EN 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 it and make the adjustment manually . Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the ba[...]

EN 27 RECORDING EXP. 0 L 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 sk[...]

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

EN 29 PLA YBACK A M P L A Y O F F Still Playback: Pauses during playback. 1) Press 4 / 6 during playback. 2) T o resume normal playback, press 4 / 6 again. ● If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder ’ s Stop mode is automatically engaged. After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the camcorder’ s power is automatically[...]

30 EN ON OFF DISPLAY TIME CODE SOUND1 0 . 0 ON FULL SOUND 48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE INDICATION SYNCHRO END 4 ON OFF DISPLAY TIME CODE END SOUND1 0 . 0 ON FULL SOUND 48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE INDICATION SYNCHRO 4 ON OFF SOUND1 SOUND2 FULL SOUND ON OFF ON OFF SOUND1 SOUND2 FULL SOUND Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions: [...]

EN 31 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”.) INDICA TION Y ou can make the playback sound, time code and date in[...]

32 EN PLA YBACK Basic 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 A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors Use optional S-V ideo and Aud[...]

EN 33 PLA YBACK 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( Z pg. 32). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’ s instruction manual. 4 T urn on the camcorder , the VCR and the TV . 5 Set the VCR to[...]

34 EN PLA YBACK Advanced Connections Connection T o A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software when connected as shown in the illustration. It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector -equipped capture board installed. 1 Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned o[...]

EN 35 PLA YBACK Video unit equipped with a DV input 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 . Thi[...]

36 EN VCR (Recording deck) The connectors are located beneath the cover . TV White to Audio Output L Red to Audio Output R T o S-Video Output Audio/Video cable (optional) White to AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN T o S-VIDEO IN S-V ideo cable (optional) * Connect when an S-V ideo cable is not used. T o Video Output* T o VIDEO IN* T ape Dubbing 1 Follow[...]

EN 37 TW 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 if any image or sound deterioration. 1 Make sure the camcorder ’ s power is off. 2 Connect the camcorder to your video unit equipped with a DV connector usin[...]

38 EN 5m (16 ft) 30 ° 30 ° USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Installing The Battery 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. The remote control uses one lithium bat[...]

EN 39 1 0 TW 4 % 7 & 9 ( 3 6 8 ! # $ ^ * @ 2 5 ) RM-V71 1U (provided) Buttons 1 P AUSE IN Connector 2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons 3 DISPLA Y Button 4 SHIFT Button 5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons Left/Right Buttons 6 F ADE/WIPE Button 7 REW Button 8 EFFECT Button 9 EFFECT ON/OFF Button 0 Infrared beam transmitting window ! ST ART/STOP Button @ AUDIO MONITO[...]

40 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) TW Press T Normal playback Left or SLOW Rewind Button T o move image, press (Right) while keeping SHIFT held down. RM-V71 1U (provided) 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 [...]

EN 41 TW PLAYBACK EFFECT STROBE CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA 4 1 2 3 OFF 4 B / W VIDEO ECHO 5 PLA Y EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF PLA YBACK EFFECT Select Menu Remote sensor RM-V711U (provided) FEA TURE: Playback Special Effects PURPOSE: T o allow you to add creative effects to the playback image. OPERA TION: 1) T o start playback, press PLA Y ( 4 ). 2) Point[...]

42 EN Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player . Y ou can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the RM-V71 1U MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be [...]

EN 43 MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 32 and 33. 1 T o connect to: A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector . . . ... connect the editing cable to the Remote P AUSE connector . A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.A. EDIT connector . . . ... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector . A VC[...]

44 EN SELECT SCENES (cont.) 6 At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu. 7 At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT . The Edit-Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu. 8 If using a Fade/W ipe at the end of the scene, press F ADE/WIPE . [...]

EN 45 AUTOMA TIC EDITING TO VCR 11 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press P AUSE ( 6 ). 12 Point the remote control towards the VCR’ s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY ( q6 ), or manually engage the VCR’ s Record-Pause mode. 13 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder . Editin[...]

46 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Standby 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[...]

EN 47 ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder ’ s remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear , then press MENU/BRIGHT . The Playback Menu appears. 5 Move the highlight bar to “SYNCHRO” by rotating MENU/BRIGHT , then press it. The value for “SYNCHRO” is [...]

48 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 32 kHz mode ( Z pg. 20). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. ● T o perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make [...]

EN 49 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 MENU/ BRIGHT . 6. The focus does not adjust automatically . 7. The cassette will not load properly . 8. Snapshot mode cannot be[...]

50 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 10. Digital Zoom does not work. 11 . Program AE with special effects and Fade/W ipe Effects do not work. 12. The Black & White Fader does not work. 13. The Dissolve function does not work. 14. The Picture W ipe and Dissolve functions do not work. 15. The picture wipe functi[...]

EN 51 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 16. Scene transition does not go as expected. 17. The V ideo Echo mode does not work. 18. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated. 19. There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated. 20. White Balance cannot be activated. 21. When shooting a s[...]

52 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 25. • In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor . When this happens, the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder . • When the LCD monitor ’s fluoresce[...]

EN 53 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 33. The LCD monitor indications are distorted. 34. Images on the LCD monitor are jittery . 35. The LCD monitor , the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints). 36. An unusual mark appears. 37. An error indication (E01 — E06) appears. 38. The charger indicator on the AC Power Adapt[...]

54 EN USER MAINTENANCE BA TTERY RELEASE Switch Remove. OPEN/EJECT Switch PUSH HERE Cassette holder PUSH OPEN Button 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 and wipe gently wit[...]

EN 55 CAUTIONS When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas other than the USA n The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 1 10 V to 240 V . USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit’ s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series ty[...]

56 EN 4. T o protect the unit, DO NOT . . . .... allow it to become wet. .... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. .... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation. .... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods. .... expose the lens to direct sunlight. .... carry it by holding the LCD moni[...]

EN 57 Declaration of Conformity Model Number : GR-DVF31U T rade Name : JVC Responsible party : US JVC CORP . Address : 1700 V alley Road W ayne, N. J. 07470 T elephone Number : 973-315–5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and [...]

58 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators % 8 u i r ) # ! 2 o p 1 y 6 5 7 4 w * & ^ ( e 9 0 q 3 @ $ T R t Q W E Q[...]

EN 59 Controls 1 Battery Release Switch [BA TTERY RELEASE] .............................. Z pg. 7 2 PUSH OPEN Button ............................... Z pg. 9 3 V ideo Light Switch [LIGHT OFF/AUT O/ON] ...................... Z pg. 15 4 OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................... Z pg. 9 5 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ............. Z pg. 17 6 • [...]

60 EN INDEX Indications No. Function 1 * Displays the operation mode position. ( Z pg. 13) 2 Appears when Auto Slow Shutter is engaged (“GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO”). ( Z pg. 19) 3 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. ( Z pg. 19) 4 Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) is engaged. ( Z pg. 19) 5 * Appears when in the Record-[...]

EN 61 W arning Indications 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, or when the erase protection t[...]

62 EN INDEX T erms P Picture W ipe/Dissolve .............................. Z pg. 22 Playback Menu ........................................ Z pg. 30 Playback Special Effects ........................... Z pg. 29 Playback Zoom ........................................ Z pg. 29 Power Switch Position ............................. Z pg. 13 Program AE W it[...]

EN 63 SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder General Power supply : DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.6 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.7 W V ideo light : Approx. 3.9 W Format : DV Format (SD mode) Signal format : NTSC Standard V ideo signal recording[...]

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