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JVC LYT1094-001A Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVP9
GR-DVP8
Please visit our Homepage on the World
Wide Web for Digital Video Camera:
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/cyber/
For Accessories:
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/
INSTRUCTIONS
The camcorder
illustrations appearing in
this instruction manual are
of the GR-DVP9.
AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
LYT1094-001A
ENGLISH
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  • Page 1: Digital Video Camera

    Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/ The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-DVP9. INSTRUCTIONS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK ADVANCED FEATURES REFERENCES TERMS LYT1094-001A ENGLISH...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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 are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. Notes appear after most subsections.
  • Page 3 However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the JVC BN-V107U/V114U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
  • Page 4 Connecting cables (Audio/Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage. Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light, VL-F3U Flash, MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone or MZ-V5U Stereo Microphone to the camcorder’s Info-Shoe.

  • Page 5: Provided Accessories

    NOTES: 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.
  • Page 6 How To Use The Audio Cable When using optional headphones, connect to the provided Audio cable (with a core filter attached), then connect the Audio cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. Headphones Audio cable (provided) Core filter How To Attach The Grip Belt 1) Remove the pad and separate the two straps.
  • Page 7 You can use the strap as a shoulder strap by adjusting the length with the adjuster. Because the screw may cause damage to the camcorder, make sure to attach the screw to the tripod mounting socket when carrying the camcorder.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects ... 56 Insert Editing ... 57 Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] ... 58 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ... 62 Connection To A Personal Computer ... 62 Using The Camcorder As A WebCam ... 63 REFERENCE DETAILS ... 64 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 65 CAUTIONS ... 70 USER MAINTENANCE ...

  • Page 9: Automatic Demonstration

    3 minute after that, the demonstration will resume. +, – Button “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off. To cancel Automatic Demonstration Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

  • Page 10: Power

    (optional) NOTES: If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first. If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the AC Power Adapter/Charger during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops. When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may not light.
  • Page 11 VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80EG or AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger Read the kit’s instruction manual before using. Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and BATT.

  • Page 12: Grip Adjustment

    Some tripods are not equipped with studs. 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.

  • Page 13: Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

    It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. MONITOR BRIGHT +/– BR I GHT Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Lamp...

  • Page 14: Date/Time Settings

    +, – Button lithium battery is always charged. However, if the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the clock’s lithium battery will become discharged and the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When...

  • Page 15: Loading A Cassette /Unloading A Cassette

    Loading A Cassette /Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 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.

  • Page 16: Loading A Memory Card /Unloading A Memory Card

    To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its clipped edge first. To unload a memory card, push it once. After the memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it out. Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.

  • Page 17: Video Recording

    For other notes, pg. 64. Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display. “– h – – m” means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time. When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts blinking.

  • Page 18: Zooming

    64. 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 270º (90º downward, 180º upward).

  • Page 19: Time Code

    When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape”...

  • Page 20: Video Playback

    For details, pg. 72. If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then to “P”. The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.

  • Page 21: Shuttle Search

    To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8. NOTES: In step 7, if the current position is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the forward direction.

  • Page 22: Connections To A Tv Or Vcr

    Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable. Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. If using a VCR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4.

  • Page 23: D.s.c. Recording

    D.S.C. RECORDING Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Power ( pg. 10) Loading A Memory Card ( pg.

  • Page 24: D.s.c. Playback

    These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC. Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-DVX7) that are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this camcorder; “UNSUPPORTED FILE!” will be displayed.

  • Page 25: Playback Of Video Clips

    Playback Of Video Clips You can view video clips ( pg. 48) stored in the memory card. Load a memory card. ( pg. 16) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.

  • Page 26: Index Playback Of Files

    Index Playback Of Files You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want. For Index Playback of image files, perform 1 – 6 in “Normal Playback Of Images”...

  • Page 27: Protecting Files

    Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch Lock Button SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring (3/5) MENU Button SET/SELECT Button +, – Button Load a memory card. ( pg. 16) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. Set the Power Switch to “P”...

  • Page 28: Deleting Files

    CAUTION: Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion.

  • Page 29: Resetting The File Name

    DVC00001. 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. You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card: “To Print All...

  • Page 30: Initialising A Memory Card

    EXECUTE CANCEL CAUTION: Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during initialisation. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialisation.

  • Page 31: Menus For Detailed Adjustment

    MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on- screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ( VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch Lock Button MENU Button SET/SELECT Button +, – Button For Video and D.S.C.

  • Page 32: Recording Menus

    MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) 4) Press SET/SELECT. The Menu Screen returns. Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus. 5) Press SET/SELECT again. The Menu Screen closes. NOTES: The “m” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “A”...

  • Page 33: Program Ae With Special Effects

    • “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu. ( • “DIS” in MANUAL Menu. ( During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended. SHUTTER 1/50: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/ 50th of a second.

  • Page 34: White Balance Adjustment

    It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder. pg. 44). During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.
  • Page 35 Zooming ZOOM (Factory-preset: 40X) 10X: When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged. 40X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification.

  • Page 36: Manual Menu

    Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button in step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in CAMERA Menu ( The camcorder records a 5-second still. When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, this function is not available. OFF: Disables 5-Second Recording.

  • Page 37: System Menu

    Wide mode WIDE MODE (Factory-preset: OFF) OFF: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. CINEMA* : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. The 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.

  • Page 38: Display Menu

    NOTES: If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off. If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available. After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.
  • Page 39 DSC Menu Picture quality The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE ( ) and STANDARD ( of quality). QUALITY (Factory-preset: FINE) FINE / STANDARD NOTE: The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used.

  • Page 40: Playback Menus

    12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models’ functions, “12-bit” is called “32 kHz” and “16-bit” is called “48 kHz”.) The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast-forward or rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner.

  • Page 41: Features For Recording

    38. ON SCREEN (Factory-preset: LCD) OFF / LCD / LCD/TV When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display disappears. DATE/TIME (Factory-preset: OFF) OFF / AUTO / ON When set to “AUTO”, the date/time are displayed in the following cases: •...

  • Page 42: Self-Timer

    The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC SELECT” is set to “ Self-Timer Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding the final touch to a memorable picture.

  • Page 43: Auto Focus

    18) If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when “TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”. ( Manual Focus NOTE: If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have performed “Viewfinder Adjustment”...

  • Page 44: Exposure Control

    +, – Button SET/SELECT Button Power Switch 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 overly dark or the subject is bright.

  • Page 45: Backlight Compensation

    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 professional colour/tint reproduction. (Factory-preset: AUTO) AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically.

  • Page 46: Recording Digital Sound Effects

    Connect a headphone to the headphone connector to hear the sound effect. To cancel recording the sound effect midway... Press D.SOUND again. The camcorder stops recording the sound effect and the sound effect Lock Button indication disappears.
  • Page 47 Press + or – to select the desired image, and press PAUSE PAUSE PAUSE SET/SELECT. The “NAVIGATION SEARCH” indication appears blinking and the camcorder starts searching the tape for the relevant point of the Displayed while the selected thumbnail image. captured image is being stored in the To cancel NAVIGATION search midway...

  • Page 48: E-Mail Clip Recording

    CAUTION: Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion.
  • Page 49 If the end of the tape is reached in step 7, the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode will be automatically cancelled. The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files 160 x 120 stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder.

  • Page 50: Dubbing

    It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( As the camcorder starts to play your footage, it will appear on your TV. This will confirm the connections and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes.

  • Page 51: Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv In

    ( pg. 11) If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the buttons on both units. If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.

  • Page 52: Connector (Digital Dubbing)

    If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set “S/AV INPUT” to “OFF”. ( If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the buttons on both units.

  • Page 53: Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card

    Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Play/Pause Button (4/9) Power Switch SNAPSHOT Lock Button Button MENU Button SET/SELECT Button +, – Button Load a cassette.

  • Page 54: Using The Remote Control Unit

    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 batteries.
  • Page 55 Zoom Buttons SHIFT Left or SLOW Rewind Button Right or SLOW Forward Button Slow-Motion Playback Allows slow-speed search in either direction during video playback. During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx.

  • Page 56: Audio Dubbing

    To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make connections. ( For GR-DVP9 owners: To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorder’s S/ AV connector, first set “S/AV INPUT” to “A/V.IN” Speaker in VIDEO Menu. ( The “AUX”...

  • Page 57: Insert Editing

    Press and hold INSERT (I) on the remote control, then press PAUSE (9). The “9I” indicator and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode. Press START/STOP to begin editing. Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1.

  • Page 58: Random Assemble Editing [R.a.edit]

    You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) IMPORTANT: 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...

  • Page 59: Make Connections

    Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable. CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable. A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector… …Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector.
  • Page 60 Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds, the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly. Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points. If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from...

  • Page 61: Automatic Editing To Vcr

    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 and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR.

  • Page 62: System Connections

    DV OUT: GR-DVP8 ** When connecting the cable, open the cover. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC.

  • Page 63: Using The Camcorder As A Webcam

    Using The Camcorder As A WebCam This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection. Connector Cover* To USB USB cable (provided) To USB connector USB-equipped PC * When connecting the cable, open the cover. Make sure all necessary software (provided) are installed in your PC and all units are turned off.

  • Page 64: Details

    When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts. The “T” indicator starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording. The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest 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 (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes;...
  • Page 66 7. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink. 8. Digital Zoom does not work. Video and D.S.C. Playback SYMPTOM 9. Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward functions do not work. 10. The tape is moving, but there is no picture. 11. Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.

  • Page 67: Advanced Features

    Advanced features SYMPTOM 13. The focus does not adjust automatically. 14. In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed. 15. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 16. The colour of Snapshot looks strange. 17. The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.
  • Page 68 • When the LCD monitor’s LED light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) CORRECTIVE ACTION 24. • To protect the battery, it is...
  • Page 69 LCD monitor are not clear. 35. The cassette will not load properly. 36. The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder. 37. Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor. 38. Images on the LCD monitor are jittery.

  • Page 70: Cautions

    General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly, the batteries are exhausted. 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.
  • Page 71 1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT… ... push it strongly or apply any shocks..place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. 2. To prolong service life… ... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
  • Page 72 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.

  • Page 73: User Maintenance

    USER MAINTENANCE After Use Turn off the camcorder. 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. Remove the cassette. Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.

  • Page 74: Specifications

    File size Still image Moving image Picture quality Approximate number of storable images Camcorder DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Approx. 3.9 W Approx. 4.7 W 43 mm x 115 mm x 80 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in) Approx.

  • Page 75: Ac Power Adapter/Charger

    For Connectors S/AV S-Video input (GR-DVP9 only) S-Video output Video input (GR-DVP9 only) Video output Audio input (GR-DVP9 only) Audio output Edit Headphone output Input/output (GR-DVP9 only) Output (GR-DVP8 only) For General Power requirement Power consumption Output Charge Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

  • Page 76: Index

    INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators 1 2 3 0 q w e...

  • Page 77: Other Parts

    20 h Stereo Microphone... pg. 46 i Info-Shoe pg. 26, 46, 56 Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video pg. 47 Light, VL-F3U Flash, MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom pg. 31 Microphone or MZ-V5U Stereo Microphone. Make sure to turn off the power of the camcorder pg.
  • Page 78 Card Icon : Appears during shooting. : Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded. : Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading the data in the memory card such as titles/frames, NAVIGATION thumbnail 1h40m images, video clips, still images, etc.
  • Page 79 (Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted.) c Flash Indicator (Appears when the optional flash attached to the info-shoe is ready.) d White Balance Indicator e • : Backlight Compensation Indicator •±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator f Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator g Iris Lock Indicator...

  • Page 80: Index

    Warning Indications Indications 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. Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”...
  • Page 81 Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for MODE REMOVE AND the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the REATTACH BATTERY indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

  • Page 82: Terms

    Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ...13 Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery ...14 Changing The Menu Settings ...31 Channels (Left/Right) ...40 Charging The Battery Pack ...10 Cleaning The Camcorder ...73 Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ.) ...14 Connections Charging ...10, 11 Dubbing ... 50 – 53 Random Assemble Editing ...
  • Page 83 Picture Quality (QUALITY) ...39 Playback sound (SOUND MODE, 12bit MODE) ...40 Playback Special Effects ...55 Playback Zoom ...55 Power Switch Position ...13 Priority Setting (PRIORITY) ...38 Program AE With Special Effects (PROGRAM AE) Classic Film (CLASSIC FILM) ...34 Mirror (MIRROR) ...34 Monotone (MONOTONE) ...34 Night-Scope (NIGHTSCOPE) ...33 Sepia (SEPIA) ...34...
  • Page 84 Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0203-FO-ID-VP...

  • Page 85: Jvc Software License Agreement

    OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED “DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR” (“Program”) ON YOUR PC. The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (“JVC”) to You only on the condition that You agree to the following.
  • Page 86 Should You breach any provision of this Agreement, JVC may terminate this Agreement without giving any notice to You. In this event, JVC may claim against You for any damages caused by Your breach. Should this Agreement be terminated, You must immediately destroy the Program stored in Your machine (including the erasing from any memory in Your PC), and no longer own such Program.

  • Page 87: Notice For Users

    Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license. When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country about this software (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html), please fill out the following and have the appropriate information ready.
  • Page 88 CU-VUSD70, the PC card adapter CU-VPSD60 or the floppy disk adapter CU-VFSD50 to load the files in the memory card to the hard disk on your PC. (Refer to “JVC Accessories” on our world web site at: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/) ® ®...

  • Page 89: Software Installation (Windows)

    ® Windows Me/2000/XP: Since there is no need to install this driver, the item is not displayed. Simply connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable, and you can read and write memory cards in the camcorder. ®...
  • Page 90 Click [Install] on the right side of the desired software and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation. The installation of the selected driver or software starts. The procedure differs depending on the driver or the software. The following is the example of Digital Photo ®...
  • Page 91 ● The Digital Photo Navigator and ImageMixer with VCD instruction manual is included on the CD-ROM in PDF format. Double-click the [JVC] folder and then double-click the [Docs] folder. Open the “Start.pdf” file and click the button of the desired language. Note that Adobe installed to read PDF files.
  • Page 92 After you repeat steps 2 to 8 four times, the installation of the USB Video Streaming driver is complete. Updating [Device Manager] (Windows If the camcorder is connected to the PC with the USB cable before installing [USB Mass Storage Class driver] or [USB Video Streaming driver], the installation might not be performed properly.
  • Page 93 Confirm the following devices are displayed in [Device Manager] by performing steps 2 – 3. [JVC PIX-MCV Video Capture] in [Imaging Devices] [JVC PIX-MCV Audio Capture] in [Sound, video and game controllers] [JVC Composite PIX-MCV Device] and [JVC Communication PIX-MCV Video Driver] in [Universal Serial Bus Controllers] Connections (Windows...
  • Page 94 If you connect the camcorder to the PC through a USB hub, compatibility issues between the hub and the PC may result in instability in the operation of the PC. If this happens, connect the camcorder directly to the PC, not through the hub.
  • Page 95 LCD monitor. If you are using a brand new memory card, you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first. You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so.
  • Page 96 If the message [ACCESSING FILES] is currently displayed, wait until it disappears before proceeding. Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop. If the camcorder is connected to the PC correctly, the [Removable Disk] icon appears. Right-click the [Removable Disk] icon in the [My Computer] window.
  • Page 97 Windows 2000/XP If a message indicating that the device can be safely removed appears, click [OK]. Click [Close], and then disconnect the USB cable. Set the Power Switch on the camcorder to “OFF”. The camcorder t urns off. Connections (Macintosh) Connect the USB cable to copy still image and video clip files in a memory card to the PC or to use ImageMixer in capturing video.

  • Page 98: Software Installation (Macintosh)

    If you connect the camcorder to the PC through a USB hub, compatibility issues between the hub and the PC may result in instability in the operation of the PC. If this happens, connect the camcorder directly to the PC, not through the hub.
  • Page 99 LCD monitor. If you are using a brand new memory card, you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first. You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so.
  • Page 100 To copy video clips: Copy the folder within the [DCVI] folder. The message [ACCESSING FILES] appears on the LCD monitor of the camcorder, and the folder is copied from the memory card to the PC. NOTE: Never disconnect the USB cable while the message [ACCESSING FILES] is displayed on the camcorder’s LCD monitor.
  • Page 101 Digital Photo Navigator ImageMixer with VCD ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS LYT1116-001A...
  • Page 102 INTRODUCTION ... 5 Reading this document ... 5 Meanings of symbols ... 6 Copyrights ... 6 ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES ... 7 Digital Photo Navigator ... 7 ImageMixer with VCD ... 8 Loading Still Images (Windows ADDING STILL IMAGES TO AN ALBUM ... 10 EXITING DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR ...
  • Page 103 ImageMixer with VCD (Windows IMAGEMIXER ... 28 Capabilities ... 28 For more detailed information ... 29 PIXELA User Support Center ... 29 CAPTURING VIDEO ... 30 Capturing video in real time ... 30 Capturing video from tape ... 32 MANAGING FILES ... 34 EDITING VIDEO ...
  • Page 104 Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any other CD-ROM to run this software. Do not attempt to modify this software. Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. ATTENTION: When connecting a USB cable or a DV cable to PC …...

  • Page 105: Introduction

    If you are using a Macintosh PC, the application Toast™ by Roxio, Inc. is also necessary. Appendix This appendix explains how to use a camcorder to hold a video conference over the Internet and how to load images into the PC that does not have a USB connector. This appendix also contains troubleshooting and index.

  • Page 106: Meanings Of Symbols

    Meanings of symbols The following symbols are used in this document. NOTE: Indicates problems that could occur while using these softwares, phenomena that may appear to be a problem, limitations on the use of these softwares, or other information that is useful to know. Indicates pages where related information can be found.

  • Page 107: Endless Possibilities

    Now you can solve all of these problems with a PC. By using a USB cable to connect a camcorder to a PC, you can copy video clips from the camcorder to the PC. You can then send the files to anyone as an e-mail attachment.

  • Page 108: Imagemixer With Vcd

    Edit your own original movies by processing and re-arranging video clips and still images that you have loaded into your PC. Now you can be the director! Just shoot video with your camcorder and then edit it on your PC.

  • Page 109: Loading Still Images (Windows ® )

    ® Loading Still Images (Windows The Digital Photo Navigator software allows you to store and view still images in a photo album format. The icons on the Digital Photo Navigator window have the same functions as the menus. In this section, almost all the procedures are explained using the icons.
  • Page 110 When loading images from a memory card, never disconnect the USB cable while the message [ACCESSING FILES] is displayed in the camcorder’s LCD monitor. Digital Photo Navigator can only load still images. Digital Photo Navigator cannot load video clips and sound effects.

  • Page 111: Adding Still Images To An Album

    ADDING STILL IMAGES TO AN ALBUM (cont.) Click [Export]. Click [Album]. The [Save As] dialog box appears. Specify the location where you want to save the album, input the file name of the album, and then click [Save]. The album is saved. If you save an album for the first time after the software installation, a message appears and asks if you want to register the association of the file extension name “jia”.

  • Page 112: Exiting Digital Photo Navigator

    Click the [File] menu and then click [Exit]. If you have already saved an album, a confirmation message appears. Then, go to step 2. If you have not saved an album after loading still images, a confirmation message appears. To save an album, click [Yes]. The [Save as] dialog box appears.

  • Page 113: Playing Back And Handling Images (Windows ® )

    ® Playing Back and Handling Images (Windows This section explains how to handle still images using Digital Photo Navigator. You can send still image files as an e-mail attachment and store an album ® as a web page. Be sure to read “Loading Still Images (Windows )”...

  • Page 114: Loading An Album

    Start Digital Photo Navigator. Click [Import]. Click [Album]. The [Open] dialog box appears. Open the folder where the album was saved. Click the desired album file, and then click [Open]. The contents of the album are displayed in the right-hand side of the Digital Photo Navigator window.

  • Page 115: Displaying Still Images

    DISPLAYING STILL IMAGES Displaying a selected still image You can select for display any of the still images that are displayed in the right-hand side of the Digital Photo Navigator window. Double-click the still image to be displayed. The [Image Viewer] window appears, and the selected image is displayed. Displaying a series of images To display a series of images in “slide show”...

  • Page 116: Enlarging And Reducing Images

    Enlarging and reducing images The following procedure describes how to change the display size of a still image. Drag the corner of the [Image Viewer] window to change the size of the window to the desired display size. Right-click the [Image Viewer] window and then, in the menu that appears, click [Zoom] –...

  • Page 117: Organizing Albums

    ORGANIZING ALBUMS Whenever necessary, you can delete or copy still images that you have added to an album. The procedure described below only affects the still image in the album. It does not affect the original file of the still image that was added to the album.

  • Page 118: Deleting Unnecessary Still Images

    Deleting unnecessary still images Click the still image that you want to delete, and then click [Delete] in the [Edit] menu. A confirmation message appears. Click [Yes]. The selected still images are deleted. Copying still images Click the still image that you want to copy, and then click [Copy] in the [Edit] menu.

  • Page 119: Sending Images From An Album In E-Mail

    SENDING IMAGES FROM AN ALBUM IN E-MAIL Still images in an album can be sent as an e-mail attachment. Preparation: Before using the [E-Mail] function If you use the Internet Explorer, be sure to use the version 5.5 or later. When installing the Internet Explorer, select a typical set of components.
  • Page 120 You can save the contents of an album in HTML format. This is useful in the following instances: When creating a web page: When distributing an album: Select the still images that you want to save in HTML format. To select more than one still image, hold down the Shift key or the Ctrl key while clicking the images.

  • Page 121: Creating A Web Page

    CREATING A WEB PAGE (cont.) Click [OK], specify the save location, and then click [Save]. The HTML file is saved, and a folder with the same name is saved at the same time. A confirmation message appears next, asking whether to display the web page.

  • Page 122: Changing The Image Size

    Changing the image size This procedure describes how to change the size of an image that has been loaded into Digital Photo Navigator. This procedure is used to reduce the size of an image that is being attached to an e-mail or saved in an album.

  • Page 123: Changing The Image Size Or Picture Quality

    The role of each setting is described in more detail below. [90 degrees Rotation] If you hold the camcorder sideways when recording an image, you can create an image that is taller than it is wide. Because this still image will be displayed sideways, use this function to rotate the image 90 degrees to the portrait orientation.

  • Page 124: Retrieving Still Images From An Album

    You can retrieve still images from an album and save them as a file. Select the still image to be retrieved. To select more than one still image, hold down the Shift key or the Ctrl key while clicking the images. To select all of the still images, click [Select All] in the [Edit] menu.

  • Page 125: Creating A List Of Still Images

    CREATING A LIST OF STILL IMAGES You can arrange multiple still images together and save them in a single still image file. Holding down the Shift key or the Ctrl key, select the still images that are to be added to the list. Click [Multi Image].

  • Page 126: Creating A Slide Show Or An Animation

    You can create a slide show or an animation in which a series of still images are displayed, and then save those images as a movie file (extension “.avi”). [Slide Show]: Still images are displayed for several seconds each, one at a time. [Animation]: Several still images are displayed per second.

  • Page 127: Imagemixer With Vcd (Windows And Macintosh)

    ImageMixer with VCD (Windows In addition to capturing still images and creating albums, ImageMixer is used for a variety of other functions, including color and brightness adjustment, and capturing video through a USB cable or a DV cable. Read this section whether you are using a Windows operating system.

  • Page 128: Imagemixer

    … the camcorder and a Windows … the camcorder and a Windows Capturing video in real time Connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable. ImageMixer can then record on the hard disk in the PC, instead of on the tape. NOTE: This feature is not available when …...

  • Page 129: For More Detailed Information

    Aside from permitting checking of files in list format or through a slide show, ImageMixer can also perform file operations such as search, move, duplicate, and delete. In addition to making movie editing easier, these functions are also useful for classifying and managing images with a camcorder. Create a Video CD ImageMixer can edit your captured and edited video and then create a Video CD.

  • Page 130: Capturing Video

    Capturing video in real time When a camcorder is connected to the PC with a USB cable, the video from the camcorder can be recorded on the PC’s hard drive instead of on tape or in a memory card (real-time capture).
  • Page 131 On the information display panel or the file information dialog, some information such as file-created date may be incorrect. Disconnecting the USB cable Disconnect the USB cable. Set the Power Switch on the camcorder to “OFF”. The camcorder turns off. Information display panel ® )” ( pg.

  • Page 132: Capturing Video From Tape

    Capturing video from tape When a camcorder is connected to the PC with a USB cable, video can be copied from the camcorder tape to the PC. Set the camcorder to the tape playback mode. The camcorder is now on.
  • Page 133 Player (version 7 or later). Windows Media™ Player can be loaded from Microsoft’s web site: http://www.microsoft.com/ Disconnecting the USB cable Disconnect the USB cable. Set the Power Switch on the camcorder to “OFF”. The camcorder turns off. NOTES: ® If you are using a Windows case, click the Digital video camera input (1394) button in step 4 on page 32.

  • Page 134: Managing Files

    MANAGING FILES ImageMixer can group and search for files (still images, video, and audio) registered in an album, according to their purpose. To playback a file, double-click on its thumbnail. Menu Select album Image editing Change display Change display Thumbnail Search...

  • Page 135: Editing Video

    EDITING VIDEO ImageMixer can edit video files registered in an album. ImageMixer can also insert still images and add audio. Select video editing Edit Preview Arrange thumbnails Double-clicking on one of the (video or still image) thumbnails arranged at the bottom of the screen causes the editing window to appear.
  • Page 136 EDITING VIDEO (cont.) Cropping editing Sound editing Cropping To check the results of editing, click the Preview button. Once editing is complete, click the Create video button to save the final product.

  • Page 137: Creating A Video Cd

    CREATING A VIDEO CD If your computer is equipped with a CD-R drive, you can use ImageMixer to create a Video CD. Video CD Video CD On the first screen of ImageMixer or ImageMixer screen, click the Video CD button. [IMx VCD] screen appears.
  • Page 138 It is only possible to play back the created Video CD with the player which conform with Video CD standard Version 2.0. The image quality may be deteriorated when you create Video CD with video captured from the camcorder via a USB cable.

  • Page 139: Appendix

    Appendix This appendix explains how to use a camcorder to hold a video conference over the Internet and how to load images into the PC that does not have a USB connector. This appendix also contains troubleshooting and index.
  • Page 140 , and set up the program as instructed on the screen. An environment that provides for connection to the Internet and an e-mail address are also required. Select [JVC PIX-MCV Audio Capture] as a recording device in the [Audio adjustment] wizard. In the [Conference] menu, click [Directory].

  • Page 141: Conducting A Video Conference Over The Internet

    Depending on the condition of the line, the quality of images or sound during videoconferences may differ. You can also send the video of a tape which the camcorder is playing back. In this case, set the camcorder to the playback mode in step 3.

  • Page 142: Using Windows ® Messenger (Windows ® Xp Only)

    Click [Next]. In the microphone setting, specify [JVC PIX-MCV Audio Capture]. In the speaker setting, specify the sound board that you are using. If you specify [JVC PIX-MCV Audio Capture] for the microphone setting, you cannot select [Use headphones]. Click [Next]. Check the speaker or headphone volume.
  • Page 143 Depending on the condition of the line, the quality of images or sound during videoconferences may differ. You can also send the video of a tape which the camcorder is playing back. In this case, set the camcorder to the playback mode in step 3.

  • Page 144: Loading Files From A Memory Card Through An Adapter

    LOADING FILES FROM A MEMORY CARD THROUGH AN ADAPTER You can read and write files on a camcorder memory card by using an adapter (sold separately). Floppy disk adapter : For PCs that do not have a USB connector, or which are running Windows...

  • Page 145: Adding Sound Effects

    The provided CD-ROM contains sound effects files for use with camcorders. In order to use these files, copy them to a memory card by the procedure described below. However, if your camcorder is not equipped with Digital Sound Effect function, these files can not be used.

  • Page 146: Troubleshooting

    CORRECTIVE ACTION • Make sure that the AC Adapter is connected to the camcorder and that the power is on. • Make sure that the USB cable is connected securely. • Either use a USB hub that has its own power supply, or connect the USB cable directly to the PC’s USB...
  • Page 147 PC’s manufacturer’s website. • Disconnect the cable, then connect the cable used when installing the driver. • The created date is not displayed if the date is not set on the camcorder. REFER TO: and ImageMixer settings. If —...
  • Page 148 CORRECTIVE ACTION • Make sure that the AC Adapter is connected to the camcorder and that the power is on. • Make sure that the USB cable is connected securely. • Either use a USB hub that has its own power supply, or connect the USB cable directly to the PC’s USB...

  • Page 149: Index

    INDEX Windows ® Adding still images to an album ... 10 Changing the image size ... 22 Changing the picture quality, etc..23 Conducting a video conference over the Internet ... 40 Copying still images ... 18 Creating a list of still images ... 25 Creating a slide show or an animation ...
  • Page 150 COPYRIGHT© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 1102-FO-ID M3D7/D3/D1...

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