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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DVX707
GR-DVX507
GR-DVX407
GR-DVX400
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
For Accessories:
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory
INSTRUCTIONS
The D.S.C. (Digital Still Camera) features are available on
GR-DVX707 and GR-DVX507.
The camcorder
illustrations appearing in
this instruction manual are
of the GR-DVX707.
Automatic Demonstration
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
LYT0957-001A
ENGLISH
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  • Page 1 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & For Accessories: PLAYBACK http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory ADVANCED FEATURES The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-DVX707. REFERENCES INSTRUCTIONS TERMS The D.S.C. (Digital Still Camera) features are available on GR-DVX707 and GR-DVX507. LYT0957-001A...
  • Page 2 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. ●...
  • Page 3 However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. ● Use the JVC BN-V306U/V312U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter and Power Cord. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 Provided Accessories ● AC Adapter ● Power Cord ● Battery Pack ● Battery Mount AP-V10EG or AP-V12EG BN-V306U Cover* (Already attached on the camcorder) ● Remote Control ● Cable Adapter ● CD-ROM ● AAA (R03) Battery Unit x 2 (for remote RM-V717U control unit) ●...
  • Page 6 How To Attach The Grip Belt 4) Thread the end of the strap through the buckle c. Open the pad and fold the end of the strap h in NOTES: the pad. Then fold the pad. ● It is recommended to use the finger support so that the tally lamp or the flash (GR-DVX707/507 only) is unobstructed with your fingers.
  • Page 7 How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder. 3) Attach the lens cap with the cut downward.
  • Page 8 Automatic Demonstration Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and no cassette is in the camcorder. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    GETTING STARTED CONTENTS Power ....................10 Grip Adjustment ..................12 Viewfinder Adjustment ................12 Tripod Mounting ..................13 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ..............13 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ............13 Operation Mode ..................14 Date/Time Settings ................15 Loading A Cassette/Unloading A Cassette ..........16 Loading A Memory Card/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-DVX707/507 only) .................17...

  • Page 10: Power

    GETTING STARTED To detach the battery pack... Power While sliding and holding the BATT.RELEASE tab to the right, remove it. This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Battery pack Charging time Do not use provided power supply units with other BN-V306U Approx.
  • Page 11 Adapter/Charger Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures. 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 supply power directly to the camcorder.

  • Page 12: Grip Adjustment

    GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Loosen the belt. Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp switch. the grip. Pull out the viewfinder fully. Hung your third and little fingers on the finger support so that the tally lamp or the flash Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the...

  • Page 13: Tripod Mounting

    Tripod Mounting LCD Monitor And Viewfinder Align the screw on the tripod with the camcorder’s While using the LCD monitor: mounting socket. Then tighten the screw. Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Open ● Some tripods are not equipped with studs. the LCD monitor fully.

  • Page 14: Operation Mode

    GETTING STARTED (cont.) Operation Mode VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position (GR-DVX707/507 only) To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to VIDEO: any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing Allows you to record on a tape or play back a down the Lock Button located on the switch. tape.

  • Page 15: Date/Time Settings

    Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CLOCK Date/Time Settings ADJ.”, and press it. The parameter for “Day” is highlighted. The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, Rotate the MENU Wheel to input the day, and but its display can be turned on or off during press it.

  • Page 16: Loading A Cassette/Unloading A Cassette

    GETTING STARTED (cont.) To protect valuable recordings… Loading A Cassette Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape /Unloading A Cassette from being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab back to “REC”...

  • Page 17: (Gr-Dvx707/507 Only)

    To protect valuable files (available only for SD Loading A Memory Card Memory Card)… /Unloading A Memory Card (GR-DVX707/507 only) Write/erase protection The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase. Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of “LOCK”.
  • Page 18 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS VIDEO RECORDING ..................19 Basic Recording ..................19 Tape Remaining Time ................19 Zooming ....................20 Journalistic Shooting ................20 Self-Recording ..................20 Time Code ....................21 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ............21 VIDEO PLAYBACK ..................

  • Page 19: Video Recording

    VIDEO RECORDING To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Basic Recording Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed Tape Remaining Time below: ● Power ( pg. 10) Approximate tape remaining time appears on the ●...

  • Page 20: Zooming

    VIDEO RECORDING (cont.) Zooming NOTES: ● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous In this case, set the zoom while in Record- change in image magnification. Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus pg.

  • Page 21: Time Code

    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).

  • Page 22: Video Playback

    VIDEO PLAYBACK To control the speaker volume… Normal Playback Turn the Power Zoom Ring toward “T” to turn up the volume, or toward “W” to turn down the volume. Still Playback Rewind Button (3) Stop Button Play/Pause Button (4/9) Pauses during video playback. Fast-Forward Button 1) Press 4/9 during playback.

  • Page 23: Blank Search

    Blank Search Rotate the MENU BLANK SRCH Wheel to select Helps you find where you should start recording in “BLANK SRCH”, and the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption. press it. The Sub BLANK SRCH – CANCEL pg.

  • Page 24: Connections To A Tv Or Vcr

    VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.) Connections To A TV Or VCR A. Use the provided Audio/Video cable and optional S-Video cable. To TV or VCR S-Video cable To S-VIDEO IN To S-VIDEO (optional) White to AUDIO L IN* Audio/Video cable [mini- plug to RCA plug] (provided) Red to AUDIO R IN* Connector...
  • Page 25 NOTE: Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown How to open the LCD monitor when using the in the illustration. ( pg. 24) connectors beneath the cover... If using a VCR, go to step 3. 1) Open the connector cover.
  • Page 26 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK The D.S.C. (Digital Still Camera) features are available on GR-DVX707 and GR-DVX507. CONTENTS D.S.C. RECORDING ..................27 Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ............... 27 D.S.C. PLAYBACK ..................28 Normal Playback Of Images ..............28 Auto Playback Of Images .................

  • Page 27: D.s.c. Recording

    D.S.C. RECORDING Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still 1024 Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power ( pg. 10) A Image Size ( pg.

  • Page 28: D.s.c. Playback

    PC. ● Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-DVX7) memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.

  • Page 29: Playback Of Video Clips (Gr-Dvx707 Only)

    Playback Of Video Clips Playback Of Digital Sound Effects (GR-DVX707 only) (GR-DVX707 only) You can view video clips ( pg. 60) stored in the 12 sound effects are pre-stored in the provided memory card. memory card. You can listen to the sound effects stored in the memory card.

  • Page 30: Index Playback Of Files

    D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) Index Playback Of Files Viewing File Information You can view several different files stored in the You can get the relevant file information by pressing memory card at a time. This browsing capability the INFO Button during normal playback or Index makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.

  • Page 31: Removing On-Screen Display

    Removing On-Screen Display Protecting Files Perform steps 1 – 6 of “Normal Playback Of The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental Images” ( pg. 28). erasure of files. Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen SELECT Button appears. (GR-DVX707 only) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select Rewind Button (3) “n DISPLAY”, and press it.
  • Page 32 D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) To Remove Protection Rotate the MENU MENU Wheel to select PROTECT Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 8 in “PROTECT”, and press DELETE “Protecting Files” ( pg. 31). it. The Sub Menu DPOF NO . RESET appears.

  • Page 33: Deleting Files

    To delete the currently displayed file Deleting Files Rotate the MENU Wheel to select Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a M E NU “CURRENT”, and time or all at once. DELETE RENT press it. The DELETE screen appears.

  • Page 34: Making A New Folder

    D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) Making A New Folder Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) New still pictures you are going to take can be separated from previously shot pictures by resetting This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF the file name to DVC00001; these new pictures will (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to be stored in a new folder.
  • Page 35 To Reset The Number Of Prints Rotate the MENU DPOF Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, and press Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images it. The normal (One Print For Each)” ( pg. 34). playback screen AL L 1 ? Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “RESET”, and appears.

  • Page 36: Initialising A Memory Card

    D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, Initialising A Memory Card and press it. The memory card is initialised. ● When initialisation is finished, “NO IMAGES You can initialise a memory card anytime. STORED”, “NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED” or After initialising, all files and data stored in the “NO SOUND FILES”...
  • Page 37 ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ............38 Changing The Menu Settings ................ 38 RECORDING MENUS ..................40 Wipe Or Fader Effects ................40 Program AE With Special Effects ..............42 Exposure Control (GR-DVX707/507 only) ............43 White Balance Adjustment ................

  • Page 38: Menus For Detailed Adjustment

    MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired Changing The Menu Settings function, and press it. The selected function menu appears. This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on- Setting procedure hereafter depends on the screen menu system that simplifies many of the selected function.
  • Page 39 NOTES: Menus with Sub Menus ● The “m CAMERA” settings are effective when the — m CAMERA, q MANUAL, s SYSTEM, Power Switch is set to both “A” and “M”. n DISPLAY, o DSC (GR-DVX707/507 only), However, the menu settings can be changed only t VIDEO when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

  • Page 40: Recording Menus

    RECORDING MENUS Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started Wipe Or Fader Effects or stopped. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. These effects let you make pro-style scene (GR-DVX707/507 only) transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from Set the Power Switch to “M”...
  • Page 41 WIPE/FADER : Factory-preset) Indicator Parameter Description Disables effects. — FADER–WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. FADER–BLACK Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade FADER–B.W out from colour to black and white.
  • Page 42 Snapshot mode for video recording For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For Video Recording)” ( pg. 53). SNAP MODE FULL Snapshot mode with no frame PIN-UP Pin-Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. Gain up Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.
  • Page 43 RECORDING MENUS (cont.) Manual Menu MANUAL : Factory-preset) Digital Image Stabilisation To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. NOTES: ● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions: •...
  • Page 44 Wind cut Disengages the function. WIND CUT Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The “ ” indicator appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal. Snapshot flash mode (GR-DVX707/507 only) Refer to “Snapshot Flash (GR-DVX707/507 only)” ( pg.
  • Page 45 RECORDING MENUS (cont.) System Menu SYSTEM : Factory-preset) Beep, melody and shutter sound BEEP Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording.
  • Page 46 Resetting menu settings Does not reset the settings to the factory-preset. CAM RESET CANCEL EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory-preset. Sound input (GR-DVX707 only) Enables sound input from camcorder’s stereo microphone, when Audio SOUND IN Dubbing ( pg. 70) is executed. “MIC” appears on the Audio Dubbing screen.
  • Page 47 Image size The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs. IMAGE SIZE 640 x 480* * GR-DVX507: Factory preset is 640 x 480. 1024 x 768** ** GR-DVX707: Factory preset is 1024 x 768. 1280 x 960...
  • Page 48 PLAYBACK MENUS Video Menu VIDEO : Factory-preset) Playback sound During tape 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 page 38, select “SOUND MODE”...
  • Page 49 PLAYBACK MENUS (cont.) System Menu SYSTEM : Factory-preset) BEEP pg. 48 Each setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”. ( pg. 38) BEEP The parameters are the same as in the description on page 48.

  • Page 50: Features For Recording

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING Night-Scope Snapshot (For Video Recording) This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. NIGHT Button Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. (GR-DVX707/507 only) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down (GR-DVX707/507 the Lock Button located on the switch.

  • Page 51: Snapshot Flash (Gr-Dvx707/507 Only)

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) subject at a distance where the flash light cannot Snapshot Flash (GR-DVX707/ reach (over approx. 2 m), set the flash to “OFF” to prevent the picture from becoming too dark or 507 only) becoming too tinted. ●...

  • Page 52: Auto Focus

    Auto Focus Manual Focus NOTE: The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close If you are using the viewfinder, you should already as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. have performed “Viewfinder Adjustment” pg.

  • Page 53: Exposure Control

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) To return to automatic exposure control... MENU For GR-DVX707/507: Wheel Set “p EXPOSURE” to “AUTO”. ( pg. 43) Or, set the Power Switch to “A”. VIDEO/MEMORY For GR-DVX407/400: Switch Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the Power Switch to (GR-DVX707/507 “A”.

  • Page 54: Iris Lock

    Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD Iris Lock monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold the MENU Wheel for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and the “ ” MENU indication appear. Wheel BACKLIGHT Button Press the MENU Wheel in.

  • Page 55: White Balance Adjustment

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Adjustment The white balance that refers to the correctness of Adjust the white balance manually when shooting colour reproduction under various lighting. If the under various types of lighting. white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced.

  • Page 56: Recording Digital Sound Effects (Gr-Dvx707 Only)

    Load a cassette. ( pg. 16) more sound effects. Load the provided memory card. ( pg. 17) http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/download/ Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. d-sound/index.html Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while ● You can also use the PC card adapter...

  • Page 57: E-Mail Clip Recording (Gr-Dvx707 Only)

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) To make video clips from real-time camera E-Mail Clip Recording image (GR-DVX707 only) Load a memory card. ( pg. 17) You can make video clips in 160 x 120 pixels from Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. real-time camera image or recorded video footage Set the Power Switch to “A”...
  • Page 58 To make video clips from recorded video NOTES: ● Approximate maximum recording time per video footage clip is 3 minutes. ● Playback operation cannot be performed during E-Mail Clip Recording. MENU Wheel Play/Pause Button (4/9) ● If the end of the tape is reached during E-Mail Clip Recording, that portion will be automatically stored in the memory card.

  • Page 59: Dubbing

    DUBBING Following the illustrations, connect the Dubbing To A VCR camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pages 24 and 25. Set the camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. (GR-DVX707/507 only) Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “P” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

  • Page 60: Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv In Connector (Digital Dubbing)

    (optional) 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. To DV IN ●...

  • Page 61: (Gr-Dvx707/507/407 Only)

    11) ● If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units, both units will To DV OUT perform the same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the buttons on both units.

  • Page 62: Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card

    NOTES: Dubbing Still Images Recorded On ● If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory card is not loaded, the message “COPYING A Tape To A Memory Card FAILED” is displayed. ● If an image recorded on the tape using “WIDE (GR-DVX707/507 only) MODE”...

  • Page 63: Using The Remote Control Unit

    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. ( pg.
  • Page 64 Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s Power With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “A” or “M”. Switch set to “P”. A Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal. B Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out ( pg. 20) Zoom in/out ( pg.
  • Page 65 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Frame-By-Frame Playback Remote sensor Allows frame-by-frame search during video playback. During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the frame is played back.
  • Page 66 Playback Special Effects 1) To start playback, press PLAY (U). 2) Press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears. Remote sensor F I LM 3) Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect. ● The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.

  • Page 67: Audio Dubbing

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Play back the tape to locate the point where Audio Dubbing editing will start, then press PAUSE (9). While holding A. The audio track can be customised only when DUB (D) on the recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. ( pg.

  • Page 68: Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects (Gr-Dvx707 Only)

    Rotate the MENU Audio Dubbing Using Digital Wheel to select D.SOUND “D.SOUND”, and Sound Effects (GR-DVX707 only) press it. Rotate the MENU APPLAUSE Wheel to select D.SOUND Button “BRETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes and the sound effect indication appears.

  • Page 69: Insert Editing

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Press START/STOP to begin editing. Insert Editing ● Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1. ● To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original again to resume editing.

  • Page 70: Random Assemble Editing [R.a.edit]

    SHIFT for this one). 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. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...
  • Page 71 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE Make Connections connector… Also refer to page 24 and 25. …Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector…...
  • Page 72 ● Cycle through the effects by pressing Select Scenes repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is displayed. Remote sensor ● If you select a Wipe/Fader effect for an Edit-Out point, the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit-In point. ●...
  • Page 73 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Automatic Editing To VCR Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (9). Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (79), or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
  • Page 74 For More Accurate Editing Play back the dubbed scene. ● If any images from the scene prior to the Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause transition you chose for your Edit-In point were to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin recorded, that means your VCR moves too editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the quickly from Record-Pause to Record mode.

  • Page 75: System Connections

    ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the [B] Using DV cable optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with...

  • Page 76: Using The Camcorder As A Webcam (Gr-Dvx707 Only)

    Make sure all necessary software (provided) are Using The Camcorder As A installed in your PC and all units are turned off. WebCam (GR-DVX707 only) Connect the camcorder to your PC using the USB cable. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection.
  • Page 77 REFERENCES CONTENTS DETAILS ..................... 81 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................82 CAUTIONS ....................88 USER MAINTENANCE ................... 91 SPECIFICATIONS ..................92 INDEX ......................94 Controls ....................94 Connectors ..................... 94 Indicators ....................94 Other Parts .................... 94 Indications ....................96 TERMS ....................102...

  • Page 78: Details

    DETAILS ITEMS NOTES ● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to V Power ( pg. 10) 25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. ● Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack. ●...

  • Page 79: 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 Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes;...
  • Page 80 6. During recording, sound 6. • The optional headphones are 6. • Connect the optional cannot be heard. not connected to the headphones to the headphones connector. headphone connector (GR-DVX707 only) (GR-DVX707 only). • The sound volume of the pg. 95) headphones connector •...
  • Page 81 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) Advanced features SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 14. The focus does not adjust 14. • Focus is set to the Manual 14. • Set Focus to the Auto mode. automatically. mode. pg. 55) • The recording was done in a •...
  • Page 82 24. Although Snapshot is 24. • The subject is too bright with 24. • Set “FLASH” to “ON” in attempted, flash does not take the flash set to “AUTO” or MANUAL Menu. “AUTO C”. place. pg. 38, 47) • If blinks, the flash is being •...
  • Page 83 LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. 35. Coloured bright spots appear 35. • The LCD monitor and the all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder are made with viewfinder.
  • Page 84 If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Do not eject the cassette. This will cause damage to the tape. 46. An error indication (E03 or 46. • A malfunction of some kind 46.

  • Page 85: Cautions

    CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions ... remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as some machines use current even If the remote control is not functioning even if it is when switched off. being operated correctly, the batteries are NOTES: exhausted.
  • Page 86 If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still ...allow inflammables, water or metallic objects exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. to enter the unit. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video ...remove the battery pack or disconnect the heads and video tape tend to become dirty and power supply while the power is on.
  • Page 87 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 88: User Maintenance

    USER MAINTENANCE After Use Cleaning The Camcorder Turn off the camcorder. To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette well to wipe off heavy dirt.

  • Page 89: Specifications

    1/3.8” CCD (GR-DVX707) 1/4” CCD (GR-DVX507/407/400) Lens F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens (GR-DVX707) F 1.8, f = 3.6 mm to 36 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens (GR-DVX507/ 407/400) Filter diameter ø27 mm LCD monitor 2.5”...
  • Page 90 For Connectors 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue Video output Audio output 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo Headphone output Stereo (GR-DVX707 only) Y: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue output S-VIDEO C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue output Input/output 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant (GR-DVX707/507/407 only)

  • Page 91: Index

    INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators...

  • Page 92: Controls

    Controls U •USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector (GR-DVX707/507 only) ...... pg. 78 •PC Connector a •Power Zoom Ring [T/W]....pg. 20 (GR-DVX407/400 only) ..... pg. 78 •Speaker Volume Control....pg. 22 V Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT b Recording Start/Stop Button ....pg.

  • Page 93: Indications

    INDEX Indications Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only SOUND 12B IT 15:55 a Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator pg. 40, 41) b Selected Wide Mode Indicator pg. 46) c Tape Running Indicator pg. 19) (Rotates while tape is running.) d Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) pg.
  • Page 94 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only (GR-DVX707/507 only) 3 4 5 1024 a Image Size: 1280 (1280 x 960) (GR-DVX707 only), 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480) pg. 50) b Shooting Icon pg. 27) (Appears and blinks during shooting.) c Card Icon pg.
  • Page 95 INDEX Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 40 x EXPLOSION 1 0 . 1 a Operation Mode o Date/Time pg. 15) pg. 14) b • p Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( : Night-Scope Indicator pg. 53) pg.
  • Page 96 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback a Sound Mode Indicator pg. 51) b Blank Search Indicator pg. 23) c Tape Speed pg. 44) d •U : Playback 3 4 5 •5 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search •3 : Rewind/Shuttle Search •9 : Pause •9 U : Forward Slow-Motion •Y 9 : Reverse Slow-Motion •D : Audio Dubbing...
  • Page 97 INDEX Indications (cont.) Warning 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.
  • Page 98 When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If REATTACH BATTERY the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occurred. E03 or E04 When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically.

  • Page 99: Terms

    TERMS AC Adapter ...........10, 11 E-Mail Clip Recording ........60, 61 Audio Dubbing ...........70 Erase Protection ..........16, 17 Auto Focus ............55 Exposure Control ..........56 Auto Playback Of Images ........28 Auto Shut Off ..........19, 27 Fade-In/Out ..........40, 41 Fast-Forward The Tape ........
  • Page 100 Night-Scope ............53 Tally Lamp (TALLY) ........19, 48 Telephoto Setting (TELE MACRO) ....... 46 Time Code (TIME CODE) ......21, 49, 52 Picture Quality (QUALITY) ........50 Tripod Mounting ..........13 Playback sound (SOUND MODE, 12BIT MODE) .............51 Playback Special Effects ........69 Unloading A Cassette ..........
  • Page 101 Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. EG/EK 0202HOV...

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