DIGITAL CAMCORDER GR-DVF1 Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/index-e.html INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES ABOUT DV GETTING STARTED Power... 6 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ... 8 Date/Time Settings ... 9 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents ( •...
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NOTES: The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL- type colour television signals.
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.
ABOUT DV The digital camcorder converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording. A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and colour signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analogue to Digital) converter samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 6.75 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum signal.
Marks CHARGE indicator REFRESH indicator REFRESH The AC Power Adapter/Charger features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharg- ing. Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings. To discharge the battery ..
The CHARGE indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that has been stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHARGE indicator should blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. To DC IN jack...
Slot Battery holder GETTING STARTED Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit’s power. REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER Pull out the battery holder. INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have the “+”...
MENU Button Power lamp Select Dial Power Switch Display Recording Menu REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP TELE MACRO TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU DEC 25 ’ 98 : 30 – – – – – – – – – – Date/Time Menu ON SCREEN DISPLAY...
PUSH HERE Cassette cover Cassette holder OPEN/EJECT Switch ** To protect valuable recordings ..slide the erase protection switch on the back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents this tape from being recorded over.
MENU Button Power lamp Select Dial Power Switch Display Recording Menu REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP TELE MACRO TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU DEC 25 ’ 98 : 30 – – – – – – – – – – 4 REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM...
Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop Button Set “POWER” to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”) PAUSE GETTING STARTED Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever.
Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP Following the illustration on left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet thread it through the buckle to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet , making sure the strap is not twisted. ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration on left Tripod Mounting...
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button Power lamp Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress) Power Switch Position According to the Power Switch position you have selected, the following functions are available: AUTO (Full Auto mode): Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments.
Tape remaining time indicator 25 min (Now calculating) Recording Start/Stop Button DISPLAY STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. 90min NOTES: The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power 89min supply is attached.
Zoom in (T: Telephoto) Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display Digital zoom zone 16X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever P. STABILIZER Display Picture stabilizer indicator RECORDING FEATURE: PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.
30 cm. between the video light and people or objects. Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. Video Light FEATURE: PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.
NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 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).
RECORDING Advanced Features MENU Button/ DISPLAY Button Select Dial Power Switch Display Recording Menu REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP TELE MACRO TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU DEC 25 ’ 98 : 30 – – – – – –...
SNAPSHOT Button MENU Button Select Dial Display Recording Menu REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP TELE MACRO TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU DEC 25 ’ 98 : 30 – – – – – – – – – – System Menu PHOTO MODE FRAME...
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.
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Display Recording Menu REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP TELE MACRO TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU DEC 25 ’ 98 : 30 – – – – – – – – – – ON SCREEN DISPLAY DATE / TIME 4 RETURN Date/Time Menu PHOTO MODE...
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Recording Menu Explanations REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference pg. 11). WIDE MODE SQUEEZE CINEMA ZOOM 160X GAIN UP AUTO TELE MACRO TO DATE/TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU : Factory-preset Select “OFF”...
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Date/Time Menu Explanations ON SCREEN DISPLAY DATE/TIME Allows you to set the current date and time ( System Menu Explanations Allows you to set the parameters for “FULL”, “FRAME”, “PIN-UP”, “MULTI 4” and PHOTO MODE “MULTI 9” recording ( TALLY WIND CUT SOUND MODE 32 kHz...
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Select Dial Recording Start/ Stop Button Display Manual Mode Item FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO Menu W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN FADER / WIPE WIPE – SHUTTER Fader/Wipe Menu RANDOM SEL. FADER – WHITE FADER – BLACK FADER –...
Recording Start/Stop Button Previous scene end [Ex.: WIPE – SCROLL] Within 5 minutes . . . Wipe-in RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. There are 6 Picture Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect.
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Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK FADER — MOSAIC FADER — B.W WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE — SLIDE WIPE — DOOR WIPE — SCROLL WIPE — SHUTTER DISSOLVE WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE —...
Select Dial Display Manual Mode Item FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO Menu W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN P. AE / EFFECT P.AE/EFFECT Menu TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE SEL. 4 CLASSIC FILM STROBE SLOW 4X SLOW 10X PAUSE The indicator for the selected mode appears, and the selected mode is engaged.
SHUTTER (Variable 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. 1/100–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced.
Focus detection zone RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 1.5 cm 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 scene.
Select Dial Power Switch Display Manual Mode Item FOCUS MANUAL EXPOSURE AUTO Menu W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN FOCUS FOCUS MANUAL FOCUS NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 12). If you have not, do so before continuing.
Select Dial Display Manual Mode Item FOCUS AUTO Menu EXPOSURE MANUAL W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN EXP. To darken the image EXP. EXP. To brighten the image Exposure control indicator RECORDING Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually.
Select Dial Power Switch Display Manual Mode Item FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE MANUAL Menu W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN EXP. Iris lock indicator Iris Lock Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance (thus its size in the viewfinder), or when you want to lock the brightness level.
Select Dial Display Manual Mode Item FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO Menu W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN W . BAL . White Balance Adjustment AUTO...
White paper Select Dial Power Switch Display Manual Mode Item FOCUS AUTO Menu EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE AUTO FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN PRO. Manual White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in PRO. mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.
Power lamp REW (2) Button FF (3) Button PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) Button STOP (5) Button Viewfinder Indication Power Switch LOAD A CASSETTE Press OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow printed on it, then swing the cassette cover open until it locks. The holder opens automatically. Insert a tape and press “PUSH HERE”...
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Power Switch REW (2) Button FF (3) Button PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) Button STOP (5) Button Still Playback FEATURE: PURPOSE: To pause during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) again. NOTE: If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged.
MENU Button Select Dial Display 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO 0 . 0 DISPLAY TIMECODE Playback Menu 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO 0 . 0 DISPLAY TIMECODE Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions: Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display and Time Code.
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”.) Recording sound 32 kHz 48 kHz...
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 a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signal Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable. White to Audio Output L Connector cover* B.
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CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR Pull out the connector cover and open it. Connect as shown in the illustration ( If Using A VCR ... go to step 3. If not ... go to step 4. CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.
PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) Button Power Switch Connector cover* Yellow S-VIDEO to Video Output S-Video cable (provided) To AUDIO, VIDEO -IN connectors “Y/C”/“CVBS” video out select switch (Recording deck) * When connecting the cables, open this cover. Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left, connect the camcorder and the VCR.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Knob Transmitted beam effective area Remote sensor 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. This remote control unit makes additional playback functions possible.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-V712U (provided) Buttons PAUSE IN Connector Zoom (T/W) Buttons DISPLAY Button SHIFT Button SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons Left/Right Buttons FADE/WIPE Button REW Button EFFECT Button EFFECT ON/OFF Button Infrared beam transmitting window START/STOP Button AUDIO MONITOR Button MBR SET Button Down Button A.
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Remote sensor SLOW Rewind/Forward Button PLAY Button PAUSE Button Slow-Motion Playback FEATURE: PURPOSE: To allow slow-speed search in either direction. OPERATION: 1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE (6) at the point where you want to start playback in slow motion.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Normal playback Press T PLAY (4) Button STOP (5) Button Remote sensor Zoom Buttons SHIFT PLAY RM-V712U (provided) Playback Zoom The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10X at any time during playback. FIND SCENE OF INTEREST Press PLAY (4) to start playback.
PLAY (4) Button PLAYBACK EFFECT CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA STROBE VIDEO ECHO Power Switch PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu Remote sensor PLAY EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF RM-V712U (provided) Playback Special Effects These effects allow you to be creative with the playback picture. You can use any one of the 4 effects. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY (4).
( A ) ( B ) You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. 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.
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CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable. MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . . JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Programme MODE Random Assemble – – – – : – – ~ Editing Menu TIME CODE – – : – – TOTAL 0 0 : 0 0 Remote sensor RM-V712U (provided) FADE/WIPE EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL NOTES: When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes ( Edit-In point you chose and a malfunction may occur.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Programme 1 MODE – – – – : – – ~ TIME CODE – – : – – TOTAL 0 0 : 0 0 Random Assemble Editing Menu (Recording deck) Remote sensor R.A.EDIT ON/OFF For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Standby to Record mode faster than others.
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MENU Button Select Dial Power Switch Display Playback Menu 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO 0 . 0 DISPLAY TIMECODE 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO 0 . 0 DISPLAY TIMECODE (Recording deck) ADJUSTMENT OF VCR’S AGAINST CAMCORDER TIMING ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote...
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Display Audio Dub Standby Mode Remote sensor External stereo microphone input connector (Connector is under the cover.) DISPLAY PLAY RM-V712U (provided) Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32 kHz mode ( 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...
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NOTES: Audio dubbing is possible using an optional microphone connected to the external microphone input connector (MIC). While an optional microphone is connected, the built-in microphone is disabled. When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 32 kHz, the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately. To select the desired sound for playback, press AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control.
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/Battery Charger, etc.) and remove the clock battery;...
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SYMPTOM 10. The tape is moving, but there is no picture. 11. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 12. Digital Zoom does not work. 13. Programme AE with special effects and Fade/ Wipe Effects do not work. 14. The Black & White Fader does not work.
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SYMPTOM 17. The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work. 18. The Picture Wipe function does not work. 19. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated. 20. There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated.
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SYMPTOM 24. During recording, the date/ time does not appear. 25. The indicators and messages do not appear on screen. 26. The indicators do not appear. 27. The viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints). 28. The viewfinder indications blink.
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If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. 32. • To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C ( pg.
USER MAINTENANCE LENS COVER Open/Close Ring BATTERY RELEASE Set to “POWER OFF”. PUSH HERE OPEN/EJECT switch NOTES: Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected.
Random Assemble Editing ( •It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer. For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer. •JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a J terminal.
Viewfinder Indications During Recording Displays the operation mode position. Appears when taking a Snapshot. Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. Appears when in the Record-Standby mode. Appears when Picture Stabilizer is engaged. Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). Displays the tape remaining time.
(battery, etc.), clock battery and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Appears when Audio Dubbing is unavailable. ERROR!
AC Power Adapter/Charger ... Audio Dubbing ... Auto Focus ... Auto Shut off ... Battery Low ... Battery Pack ... Car Battery ... Charge Marker ... Charge The Battery Pack ... Cinema ... Classic Film ... Clean The Camcorder ... Clock (Lithium) Battery ...
• Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. • It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. Battery Packs The battery packs are nickel-cadmium or nickel metal-hydride batteries.
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20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the Cleaning Cassette’s instructions. If, after using the Cleaning Cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time.
SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Power supply Power consumption Light on Light off Format Signal format Video signal recording format Cassette Tape Speed Maximum recording time Pickup Lens Filter diameter Viewfinder Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions Weight Connectors S-Video JLIP Video Audio External microphone input...