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Canon S50 Digital Camera User Manual

1. MENU Wheel Recording Start Stop Button Switch Lock Button Display E MAIL CLIP STANDBY E MAIL CLIP READY When the Recording Start Stop Button is pressed E MAIL CLIP RECORD I NG BY Storing is complete E MAIL CLIP COMPLETED eno 1 Dubbing Moving Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card E Mail Clip Recording GR DVX88 DVX77 only You can make video clips from recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via e mail 1 Load a memory card pg 14 and cassette c pg 12 Lock Button located on the switch MAIL CLIP READY appears A CE e E MAIL CLIP RECORDING appears Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to EM while pressing down the Press I to start video playback then press E MAIL CLIP REC to engage the Record Standby mode e E MAIL CLIP STANDBY appears and then E At the moment you find the image you wish to dub press the Recording Start Stop Button to start dubbing e The camcorder stops E Mail Clip Recording automatically after approx 20 seconds and E MAIL CLIP COMPLETED appears e Refer to the instruction manual of the provided software to transfer the video clips to a PC To cancel E Mail Clip Recording after step 3 press E MAIL CLIP REC again or press W to stop video playback To view vide
2. Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician Caution applies to Jack Box To reduce the risk of fire do not remove cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service person WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS m To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides CAUTION To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until le it is no longer wobbly and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet ENO CAUTIONS This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a
3. Recording Start Stop Button e IN OUT WORE Random Assemble 1w 00 25 02 05 mlp Lu 2l b 07 18 08 31 Editing Menu a 03 33 05 53 4 09 30 13 15 by 5fol 15 55 16 29 AN 7 8 e TIME CODE 16 30 TOTAL 9 39 Remote Sensor PAUSE R A EDIT ON OFF VCR REC STBY EMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 1 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE I 1 Point the remote control towards the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY II or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 1 Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Editing proceeds as programmed right through to the end of the last registered scene e Pressing START STOP on the remote control does not start editing e When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the VCR enters its Record Pause mode elf you do not register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically e H you operate the camcorder during automatic editing the VCR will enter its Record Pause mode and automatic editing will stop 1 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control NOTES Pressing RA EDIT ON OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random A
4. Ww ones SET REMOTE VCR CODE 06060 Er E Sr Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST press and hold MBR SET and enter the brand code The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on Q G G _o ooo ee ES 6 201 PPY ES a El Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding SHIFT press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you do not need to press 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 NOTES e f the VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST e Some brands of VCR do not come on automati cally In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 e f the remote control is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR e When the remote control s batteries run out the VCR brand you have set will be erased In that case replace the old battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND AME VCR BRAND DAEWOO PHILIPS PANASONIC HITACHI H 09660696 00000 00 0090 JVC A Q000 0000 O L G
5. aaeeeeeeeeeeanan nane nene c pg 15 Index Playback swa agama aa aan a a mg aa akan ia gae r pg 30 Midex dE r pg 29 Initialise A Memory Card 0 0cceceeeeeees CG pg 36 POSEN ICUS ee r pg 68 le CC r pg 52 LS LEK sika aana enang E gee PE ga E Ka aan rm pg 52 Journalistic Shooting asasaran ai Nagan aan AN rpg 19 jump Playback E r pg 30 L LCD monitor Viewfinder eeler CG pg 88 92 Re A saken taati bae a katakan ain wana ea kek rpg 12 M Manual E Ce pe 51 Memory Cap ugr eng ieeegeasreer eekekgeueg rpg 14 94 Menu Screen CAMERA sssssccsicavonsceecasans r pg 39 Menu Screen DISPLAY EE r pg 41 43 Menu Ee DSC aaa a ae r pg 41 Menu Screen MANUAL nosses CG pg 39 40 Menu Screen MEMORY siceiesnacesssactiees r pg 31 43 Menu Screen SYSTEM E r pg 40 43 Menu Screen VIDEO ssi siarane ag agan kanke CG pg 42 EEN saa aaa ba ag KANE eE MANG Aa TANGKEBAN KRANA CG pg 47 Motor Drive Mode eaaa aeaeeeeaeaaaanee r pg 50 MultiMediaCard cscceeeeeeceeeeeeeees rm pg 14 94 N NiCD OCODE saraba eneinio orit AGE NE Da aaa pa aas rpg 45 P Picture Quality Adler egs gugeseesugeruesieugoeuen rm pg 15 Picture Wipe Dissolve 0ceceeeees r pg 48 49 Playback Special Effects c cccccceceeeeees r pg 65 Pry G27 NEE r pg 64 Power Switch Position cccccceeeeeeeeees r pg 16 PAU eege CG pg 75 Program AE With Special Effects r pg 46 4
6. AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset Power Switch m Available when the Power Switch is set to BN or M and no cassette is in the camcorder Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off To cancel Automatic Demonstration 1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing MENU Wheel down the Lock Button located on the switch and press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select kal SYSTEM and press it The SYSTEM Menu appears DEMO MODE Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DEMO MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select OFF and press it Rotate the MENU Wheel to select WRETURN and press it twice The normal screen appears GR DVX88 DVX77 only Sub Menu GETTING STARTED Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Tripod Mounting Date Time Settings Loading Unloading A Cassette Recording Mode Setting Loading A Memory Card GR DVX88 DVX77 only Picture Quality Mode Setting GR DVX88 DVX77 only Image Size Mode Setting GR DVX88 DVX77 only Operation Mode SEN GETTING STARTED kont Power This camcorder s 2
7. VIDEO DSC Switch Power Switch Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to Jgd then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully e A stored image file is displayed To delete the image file gO to step 2 To delete the video clip file Press SELECT once to engage the video clip mode E CLIP appears Then go to step 2 To delete the sound effect file Press SELECT twice to engage the sound effect mode D SOUND appears Then go to step 2 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate it to select IM MEMORY and press it The MEMORY Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DELETE and press it The Sub Menu appears TO SELECT A FILE BY BROWSING FILES STORED IN MEMORY Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above Rotate the MENU Wheel to select SELECT and press it The DELETE Index Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame to the desired file that you wish to delete and press it An X appears above the selected file Repeat this procedure for all files that you wish to delete To deselect a file press the MENU Wheel again The X disappears EXIT DELETE DELETE Index ee eee Screen Rotate the MENU Wheel upward to select EXIT and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen ap
8. Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing CG pg 69 73 GD JEN Controls Connectors And Indicators AN l Je A nes SS Controls G E MAIL CLIP REC Button GR DVX88 DVX77 only 0 cceceeees I pg 61 D SOUND PLAY Button GR DVX88 DVX77 only 0 ccceceee r pg 56 3 e MENU Wheel PUSH CG pg 38 e LCD Monitor Brightness Contool H A ME r pg 18 4 e Power Zoom Lever ITA r pg 19 e Speaker Volume Control VOL EE r pg 21 Power Switch D m Q9 OFF aiii gt pg 16 Kee Loeck BDO Sege I pg 16 Recording Start Stop Button r pg 18 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT 7 pg 26 27 50 59 60 e FOCUS Button 2 0 0 eee eee rpg 51 BLANK BUON EE r pg 24 Battery Release Switch BATT RELEASE oooi rc pg 8 OPEN EJECT Switch gt pg 12 SELECT Button GR DVX88 DVX77 oni 7 pg 30 32 3 JUMP Button GR DVX88 DVX77 only 0 cccccees r pg 30 INDEX Button GR DVX88 DVX77 only n s 7 pg 30 56 5 e Play Pause Button Ip 00 I pg 21 e NIGHT SCOPE Button sicrscmescwernavenerd CG pg 45 e Fast Forward Button PB I gt pg 21 e PROGRAM AE Button oaasis gt pg 46 D Stop Button MM oo eee Ir pg 21 BACKUIGIAL DUKO EE r pg 52 e Rewind Button Md oo I pg 21 EXPOSURE Te EE CG pg 52
9. pg 54 DVX77 only FLASH ADJ Refer to Flash Brightness Adjustment pg 55 GR DVX88 DVX77 only Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape ll MANUAL and end of recording Also to activate the shutter sound effect pg 26 50 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect lt pg 26 50 The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning TALLY The tally lamp remains off at all times on The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording ID This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a NUMBER computer using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is GR DVX44 06 only OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume NOTES f a tape is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off e If DEMO MOD
10. NO SOUND FILES appears e To cancel initialisation rotate the MENU Wheel to select CANCEL and press it CAUTION Do not perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during initialisation Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialisation If the memory card becomes corrupted initialise it ADVANCED FEATURES USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT For Recording Menu For Playback Menu FOR RECORDING Night Scope Program AE With Special Effects Fade Wipe Effects Snapshot For Video Recording Auto Focus Manual Focus Exposure Control Iris Lock White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation Snapshot Flash GR DVX88 DVX77 only Flash Brightness Adjustment GR DVX88 DVX77 only Digital Sound Effects GR DVX88 DVX77 only DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing Dubbing Still Images Stored In A Memory Card To A Tape GR DVX88 DVX77 only Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card GR DVX88 DVX77 only Dubbing Moving Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card E Mail Clip Recording GR DVX88 DVX77 only USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Installing The Batteries Slow Motion Playback Frame By Frame Playback Playback Zoom Playback Special Effects Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects GR DVX88 DVX77 only Insert
11. cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper Pull out the viewfinder fully Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the direction of the arrow Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at the side of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it Close the hatch until it locks in place and push the viewfinder back in NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product Lens blower ENO D GR DVX88 DVX77 CU V506 GR DVX44 CU V505 1 USB Connector USB 2 S Video Output Connector GR DVX88 DVX77 only 00 cccceees CG pg 74 Ke EE Ee pg 22 57 70 PC Connector PC DIGITAL PHOTO QG e EDIT Connector EDIT GR DVX4A4 only cccccccsessesesseseeeeeees r pg 74 GR DVX88 DVX77 oni r pg 70 Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing CG pg 69 73 e Terminal LIP Joint Level Interface Protocol GR DVX44 only ossis gt pg 70 Connect to a JLIP compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the provided Software
12. e Using the optional AA V50EG or AA V50EK AC Power Adapter Charger you can charge the BN V507U V514U battery pack without the camcorder However it cannot be used as an AC adapter AC Adapter eZ Be Open the cover BN V514U optional approx 2 hr 45 min For other notes 17 pg 77 W er ou USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTENTION Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Before detaching the power source make pg 8 sure that the camcorder s power is turned SE off Failure to do so can result in a Approximate recording time camcorder malfunction LCD monitor off LCD monitor on Battery pack Viewfinder on Viewfinder off NOTES a Se GR DVX88 DVX77 1 hr GR DVX88 DVX77 50 min e Recording time is reduced significantly BN V507U GR DVX44 1 he 10 min GR DVX44 1 hr ee BN V514U GR DVX88 DVX77 2 hr 10 mi ooo 1 hr 50 mi 2 hr 10 min GR 1 hr 50 min Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged optional GR DVX44 2 hr 25 min GR DVX44 2 hr repeatedly e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly BN V840U GR DVX88 DVX77 6 hr 10 min GR DVX88 DVX77 hr 15 min e Before extended use it is recommended that optional GR DVX44 6 hr 50 min GR DVX44 5 hr 50 min you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 BN V856U GR DVX88 DVX77 9 hr GR DVX88 DVX77 7 hr 40 min times the planned shooting time optional GR DVX44 10 hr GR DVX44 8 hr 20 min INFORMATION
13. it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the battery s charge is low you may not be PUSH HERE able to close the cassette holder cover Do not OPEN EJECT apply force Replace the battery with a fully Switch charged one before continuing Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks Erase protection tab into place To Protect Valuable Recordings Approximate recording time Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This prevents the tape from being recorded SP LP over To record on this tape slide the tab SEL Gr back to REC before loading it 30 min PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder resulting in injury or product damage NOTES It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force Ir you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again e If the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a shor
14. pg 48 e The camcorder automatically shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the Record Standby mode Make sure you continue operations within 5 minutes after engaging Record Standby mode c pg 48 20 e Disengage the Slow Shutter mode or set WIDE MODE to OFF before preparing to use the Picture Wipe lt pg 40 46 48 22 Set WIDE MODE to CINEMA or OFF mode pg 40 e Do not try to use the Video Echo mode during a Fade In or Fade Out pg 46 48 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 23 Even when Slow Shutter is not selected the image looks like it is activated 24 There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated 25 White Balance cannot be activated 26 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear 27 When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant 28 During recording the date time does not appear 29 Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted 30 The indicators and messages do not appear 31 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish 32 The rear of the LCD monitor is hot 33 The indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear 23 e When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter 24 The
15. Pull out the viewfinder fully e Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click otherwise it may be pushed back in during use e The Power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed Press the Recording Start Stop Button lt SREC appears while recording is in progress To Stop Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display rotate the MENU Wheel until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached elt is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder NOTES e The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder e If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape To avoid this refer to Recording From The Middle Of A Tape pg 20 To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off pg 38 40 For other notes 17 pg 77 Zoom in T Telephoto t SS Zoom out W Wide angle 4 Zoom display 10x WILL UI Digital zoom
16. REW al until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE II then press PAUSE II IO and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode Press START STOP to begin editing e Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1 e To pause editing press START STOP Press it again to resume editing 3 Press and hold INSERT on the remote control 5 To end Insert Editing press START STOP then STOP W NOTES e Program AE with special effects pg 46 47 can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Fditing e During Insert Editing the date and time information changes e If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape the audio and video may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas During Insert Editing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion Insert Fdting stops pg 91 W er NOJ Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as l the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for VCR Recording deck automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the MBR Multi Brand Remote is set to operate with your brand of VCR JIN see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by s operating the VCR manually e Ss Before operation make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control gt pg 62
17. TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen pg 41 42 31 e Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor pg 18 19 32 e Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 82 EN 34 The LCD monitor or TROUBLESHOOTING cont POSSIBLE CAUSES 34 Certain Fade Wipe effects 34 e Re read the sections covering viewfinder indications blink 35 Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 36 During recording sound cannot be heard GR DVX88 DVX77 only 37 Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions do not work 38 A memory card cannot be played back 39 The tape is moving but there is no picture 40 The LCD monitor image is distorted 41 Images on the LCD monitor are jittery 42 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue certain modes of Program AE with special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time 35 The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 Yo 36 The
18. The extended use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter Charger VU V840 KIT BN V840U battery pack amp AA V15EG or AA V15EK AC Power Adapter Charger VU V856 KIT BN V856U battery pack amp AA V80EG or AA V80EK AC Power Adapter Charger Read the kit s instruction manual before using Neither BN V840U nor BN V856U can be charged by using the AC Adapter provided with this camcorder Use only the AA V15EG or AA V15EK AC Power Adapter Charger for BN V840U battery pack and only AA V80EG or AA V80EK AC Power Adapter Charger for BN V856U battery pack 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 USING AC POWER Use the AC Adapter connect as shown in the illustration NOTES e The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V For other notes gt pg 77 To DC IN connector AC Adapter ae a To AC outlet Open the cover Lithium ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteri
19. VIDEO DSC Switch VIDEO 3 GR DVX88 DVX77 only onssas gt pg 16 CARD OPEN Switch GR DVX88 DVX77 only 0 cccceeeee r pg 14 GO Dioptre Adjustment Control r pg 10 ENO The connectors to are located beneath a cover Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT GR DVX88 DV OUT GR DVX77 DVX44 lal IC PADAN NG TG EN rm pg 58 74 75 i Link refers to the IEEE1 394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link Connectors standard e Audio Video Output Connector AV OUT rF pg 22 57 70 e Headphone Connector GR DVX88 DVX77 oni c7 pg 66 DC Input Connector DC IN r pg 8 9 Indicators Ed Tally LAO eene eeben r pg 18 40 25 Power AMID saeciavecqeuseoanousscorertectetees r pg 16 18 fet CAI GE EAD EE r pg 8 Other Parts H LCD Monitor CG pg 18 19 HI Battery Pack Jack Box Mount r pg 8 23 EX Speaker I pg 21 El Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Ed Stereo Microphone cccceeeeeeeeeeees I gt pg 66 ER Flash GR DVX88 DVX77 only r pg 54 HI Flash Sensor GR DVX88 DVX77 only Be careful not to cover this area as it contains a sensor required by the flash Ed Lens Ed Lens Protector When using an optional lens filter commercially available you must first detach
20. Y 1 Vp p 75 Q analogue C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analogue JLIP GR DVX44 only 3 5 mm 4 pole PC DIGITAL PHOTO GR DVX44 only oi hmm 3 pole Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD St m PUKANG OD LLKNGAdI S8SKNANGT AI Printed in Japan 0201HOV KID KSN
21. as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialise it c pg 36 VIDEO DSC Switch Power Switch MENU Wheel Display DPOF Menu SELECT ALL RESET DPOF Confirmation Screen CANCEL EXECUTE D S C PLAYBACK cont Setting Print Information DPOF Setting This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing which records information about the still images you wish to print such as the number of prints to make There are 2 print information settings available To print all still images one print for each explained below and To print by selecting still images and no of prints c pg 35 TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES ONE PRINT FOR EACH 1 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to Jgd then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select Iw MEMORY and press it The MEMORY Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DPOF and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select ALL and press it Selection is comple
22. date time when scenes DISPLAY Allows you to set the Image Size mode XGA and VGA depending on your preference pg 15 When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO DSC Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded only onto the tape When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO DSC Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card Factory preset NOTES e The CAMERA settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both and M e The E MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to M e Ez SYSTEM and DISPLAY functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to M are also applied when the Power Switch is set to 0EM pg 42 CLOCK ADJ only appears when the Power Switch is set to M e The 8 DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to BY e The ON SCREEN setting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control provided t pg 23 57 70 FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT cont For Playback Menu The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Power Switch COMPIE hereon Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen
23. e The date time is not set e The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased For Video Recording e The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE e The Power Switch is set to mM or OFF e The VIDEO DSC Switch is set to e TAPE END appears e The cassette holder cover is open For D S C Recording e The VIDEO DSC Switch is set to VIDEO e The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists e The Power Switch is set to Ay e Focus is set to the Manual mode e The recording was done in a dark place or the contrast was low e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation e The cassette is in the wrong position e The battery s charge is low e The memory card is in the wrong position e The Squeeze mode is selected 1 e Connect the AC Adapter securely lt pg 9 e Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one pg 8 9 e Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder e Set the date time pg 11 e Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement e Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC pg 12 e Set the Power Switch to u D IW or M pg 16 e Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO e Replace with new cassette c pg 12 e Close the cassette holder cover e Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to e Turn the camcorder
24. in again The Menu Screen closes A 5 Press PROGRAM AE e The selected mode indicator appears To Deactivate The Selected Mode Press PROGRAM AE again so that the mode indicator disappears NOTES e Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby e Some modes of Program AE Special Effects cannot be used during Night Scope t pg 45 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 1 120 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 1 20th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced A SPORTS Variable Shutter Speed 1 250 1 4000 This setting allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions 6 SNOW Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow SPOTLIGHT Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights NOTE SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control 7 pg 52 x TWILIGHT Nato evening scenes look more natural Wh
25. in step 4 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again If Playback Zoom pg 64 Playback Special Effects pg 65 or Snapshot is attempted during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV connector e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable For GR DVX88 Owners To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder 1 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Set REC MODE to SP or LP in the Menu Screen pg 42 3 Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on 4 Press the Recording Start Stop button to engage the Record Pause mode DV IN appears on the screen 5 Press the Recording Start Stop button to start recording 45 rotates 6 Press the Recording Start Stop button again to engage the Record Pause mode amp stops rotating NOTES e Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting pg 39 e During Digital Dubbing no signals are output from the AV output connector nDO Dubbing Still Images Stored In A Memory Card To A Tape GR DVX88 DVX77 only Still images can be dubbed from a memory card to a tape Rewind Button lt lt a SI S F4 Fast Forwar
26. is too far from the subject e FLASH is not set to AUTO d in the Menu Screen FLASH is set to OFF in the Menu Screen e The flash emission window is covered by fingers etc e The flash brightness is set to produce a darker image adjustment value 3 e The camcorder is too far from the subject e Shooting was performed under backlit conditions FLASH is set to ON in the Menu Screen 10X optical zoom is selected e PROGRAM AE is set to VIDEO ECHO in the Menu Screen e Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene transition Menu Screen Or find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame pg 26 50 54 e Turn off Sepia and Monotone F pg 46 47 Set FLASH to ON in the Menu Screen pg 40 e It can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash e Set the camcorder in the Record Standby mode pg 50 54 e Set GAIN UP to AUTO SE A or AGC pg 39 or disengage the TWILIGHT mode c pg 46 47 The subject should look straight toward the flash especially the first flash If the subject does not see the first flash it will be difficult for Red Eye Reduction to take place pg 54 e The flash is effective for subjects at a distance of approx 0 7 m to 2 m from the camcorder pg 54 e Set FLASH to AUTO in the Menu Scr
27. min For Digital Still Camera GR DVX88 DVX77 only Storage media Compression system File size Picture quality SD Memroy Card MultiMediaCard Still image JPEG compatible Moving image MPEG4 compatible 2 modes XGA 1024 x 768 pixels VGA 640 x 480 pixels 2 modes FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images with the provided memory card 8 MB with Sound Effects pre stored FINE 40 VGA 20 XGA STANDARD 130 VGA 60 XGA with an optional memory card 16 MB FINE 100 VGA 40 XGA STANDARD 290 VGA 140 XGA with an optional memory card 32 MB FINE 210 VGA 90 XGA STANDARD 610 VGA 290 XGA with an optional memory card 64 MB FINE 430 VGA 190 XGA STANDARD 1230 VGA 600 XGA cul For Connectors AV Video output 1 V p p 75 Q analogue Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kQ analogue stereo Headphone output GR DVX88 DVX77 only Stereo DV Input output GR DVX88 only 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant Output GR DVX77 DVX44 only 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant AC Adapter AP V10EG Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 Me 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DCTI Va 1A Dimensions W x H x D 59mm x 31 mmx 84 mm Weight Approx 140 g not including Power Cord For General Dimensions W x H x D 52 mmx 22 mmx 73 mm Weight Approx 35 g For Connectors USB GR DVX88 DVX77 only Type B EDIT GR DVX88 DVX77 only 3 5 mm 2 pole S Video Output
28. perform shooting again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor e The Motor Drive mode pg 50 is disabled when the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to b s e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape MULTI 9 Still images taken are compliant to DCF Design rules Multi Analyzer 9 for Camera File systems They do not have any compatibility with devices which are not compliant to DCF e In the XGA mode images are shot in 720 x 576 pixels and they are converted and stored in the XGA mode file size 1024 x 768 pixels MULTI 4 Multi Analyzer 4 There is the sound effect of a shutter closing 28 en Reeg Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the memory card You can view the stored images one at a time much like flipping through a photo album en Rewind Button lt lt it SH er Fast Forward Button gt gt 5 Ce ACK isa ees e Stop Button W 1 Load a memory card pg 14 2 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to 9 then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully e A stored image is displayed Power Switch 3 Press to display the next image Press a to display the previous im
29. position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer ik or amp will blink OZ en Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright 7 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press EXPOSURE The exposure control indicator appear 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel towards to brighten the image or towards to darken the image maximum 6 4 Press the MENU Wheel in Exposure adjustment is complete To Return To Automatic Exposure Control press EXPOSURE twice or set the Power Switch to EY If EXPOSURE is pressed once the camcorder will enter the exposure control mode again To Brighten The Subject Quickly press BACKLIGHT is displayed and the subject is brightened If pressed again disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level e 3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT Button e Using BACKLIGHT Button may cause the light around the subjec
30. previous file in a memory card GR DVX88 DVX77 only pg 28 FADE WIPE Button EFFECT ON OFF Button EFFECT Button PAUSE IN Connector START STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder PD SNAPSHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder Up Button INSERT Button Down Button A DUB Button PLAY Button e Starts Playback of a tape pg 21 e Starts Auto Playback of a memory card GR DVX88 DVX77 only D FF Button e Forward Forward Shuttle Search on a tape c pg 21 e Displays next file in a memory card GR DVX88 DVX77 only pg 28 D STOP Button e Stops the tape pg 21 e Stops Auto Playback GR DVX88 DVX77 only pg 28 PAUSE Button R A EDIT Buttons 64 EN Remote sensor Zoom Buttons Up Button OY d SHIFT Down Left or SLOW SS CG Button Rewind Button VOl PLAY Qll PAUSE Sg Right or SLOW UN STOP Forward Button Normal playback Press T To move image press O Right while keeping SHIFT held down FEATURE Playback Zoom PURPOSE OTE CONTROL UNIT cont FEATURE Slow Motion Playback PURPOSE To allow slow speed search in either direction during video playback OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Slow Motion Playback press SLOW 41 or gt more than approx 2 seconds After approx 1 minute in Slow Rewind or appro
31. s power off and on again lt pg 16 e Set the Power Switch to M c pg 16 e Set Focus to the Auto mode c pg 51 e Clean the lens and check the focus again pg 84 e Set it in the right position c pg 12 e Install a fully charged battery c pg 8 9 8 e Set it in the right position c pg 14 9 e Disengage the Squeeze mode c pg 40 POSSIBLE CAUSES 10 The light source or the subject CORRECTIVE ACTION 10 e Set FLASH to ON in the SYMPTOM 10 The colour of Snapshot looks strange 11 Although Snapshot is attempted flash does not take place 12 Although a Snapshot is taken with the flash Red Eye Reduction does not take place 13 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark 14 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright 15 Digital Zoom does not work does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject e The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated The subject is too bright with the flash set to AUTO or AUTO elf 7 blinks the flash is being charged e The camcorder is in the Record mode e In the Menu Screen GAIN UP is set to OFF or PROGRAM AE is set to TWILIGHT The subject does not look straight toward the flash e The subject does not look at the first flash which is an important part of Red Eye Reduction e The camcorder
32. scene wipes out revealing the new scene W er n49 Fader And Wipe Menu WH FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen Fade in or out with a black screen FADER BLACK Pil Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen or fade BW FADER B W out from colour to black and white ee MOSAIC Fade in or out with a full screen mosaic effect Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left h WIPE CORNER corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward L WIPE WINDOW the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the centre I lt WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and 0 WIPE DOOR right revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or a WIPE SCROLL wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and A WIPE SHUTTER bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right h_P WIPE CORNER corner to the lower left corner The next sc
33. television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the JVC BN V507U V514U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the 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 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been de
34. the LCD f monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Display CAMERA Menu 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears SNAP MODE E 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select D CAMERA FULL then press it The CAMERA Menu appears MULT I 4 MULT I 9 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select SNAP MODE then press it 5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired Snapshot mode then press it Rotate the MENU Wheel to select URETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes SNAPSHOT RECORDING 1 Press SNAPSHOT PHOTO appears while the snapshot is being taken Image Size mode Displays the Image Size mode of the stored image There are 2 modes available XGA and VGA pg 15 Display VGA FINE The image is stored in the memory card e Regardless of the Power Switch position BY or MIT Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode e To use the flash pg 54 ab 10 100 Picture Quality mode Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image There are 2 modes M available FINE and STD Standard pg 15 Total number of shots Displays the approximate total number of shots that can be stored including those already taken The number increases or decreases depending on the shots stored the Picture Quality Image Size mode etc Number of shots taken Displays the number of images that have already been shot Card icon Appears during shooting
35. the lens protector Remote Sensor cccccccecececececeeeeeeeeeeeees I gt pg 62 BEE CIF ID a E EE r pg 10 E Viewfinder cccccceeseeseseseseseseneeeees r pg 10 D Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch 4 r pg 84 DI Memory Card Cover GR DVX88 DVX77 only ossis c pg 14 D Cassette Holder Cover ccceeeeeees rpg 12 f Tripod Mounting Socket 0 0 0 I pg 10 Sen INDEX indications LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only d ESP ote LP pin EC UG Si OO O Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode pg 40 Displays the selected Fade Wipe effect c pg 48 49 gt pg 18 Displays the recording mode SP or LP c pg 13 Rotates while the tape is running Displays the tape remaining time r pg 18 e REC appears during recording e PAUSE appears during Record Standby mode c pg 18 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind pg 40 Appears when the Insert Editing or Insert Editing Pause CG mode is engaged pg 68 Displays the sound mode for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder c pg 39 Displays the Time Code c pg 20 41 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During D S C Recording Only GR DVX88 DVX77 only Lrg gt 10 100 Displays the Image Size mode of the stored image There are 2 modes available XGA
36. way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment Power Switch CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Insert the terminal end of the battery pack into the r battery pack mount then firmly push the end of E the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it Eo locks into place as shown in the illustration 2 Set the Power Switch to OFF Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder then connect the Power J aS cain aa Cord to the AC Adapter 2 witc 3 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started 4 When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder To DC IN To Detach The Battery Pack connector Slide BATT RELEASE and detach it NOTES e During charging the camcorder cannot be operated e Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the e camcorder then try charging again G To AC outlet e f the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a
37. where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases NID 94 en Memory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting 2 While the memory card is being accessed during recording playback deletion initialisation etc never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder 3 Store memory cards away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets LCD Monitor 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 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions e While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up e f you leave power on for a long time the surface ar
38. 0 OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright The shutter speed is automatically adjusted 1 25 1 200 sec Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1 25 sec shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted 79 A is displayed To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES e Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes e When shooting dark or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The QQ indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used MANUAL Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1 m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm e Depend
39. 7 Protecting Files sanane paia Pan a aaa a naa a aka ena CG pg 31 Provided Accessories aaaeeeaan aane anane rm pg 5 Ro o o Random Assemble Editing CG pg 69 73 RECON Ee E r pg 18 Recording Mode egetugegegeseien eege geegehesgch CG pg 13 Red Eye Reduction xscisssdsddenctessoronrsonendevnas rpg 54 Remote Control sasanak a Ka ba aa ga gagan AN aa CG pg 62 Eeer CG pg 41 Rewind The EE CG pg 21 S SD Memory Gard cicsiccicnrencaveansercicetnaas r pg 14 94 Ki ET r pg 19 BEE CG pg 47 Set Remote Control VCR Code I pg 69 Shuttle NEE I pg 21 aleeden CG pg 47 Slow Motion Playback ccccccccsesssseeeeeees I pg 64 e E an ANAA RN A KN NE r pg 47 Snaps hOU sinaga gangga ga a Ang aaa kaa ia CG pg 26 50 Snapshot Mode s sseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees r pg 26 50 DIDO eege r pg 47 Sound Eege de deed CG pg 39 42 44 Speaker Volume cccccccececceeeessseeeseeees I pg 21 SDECITIGATNONS srira aaa aan ee CG pg 98 99 EE CG pg 47 Spotlight eaaa aee eaaa aana r pg 47 SIE CG pg 40 Sall Eeer CG pg 21 SE CG pg 47 T Eeer r pg 18 40 Tele MACIO sariki n a kang a aa ab panan Ra na aaa arah paraya CG pg 39 Time E rm pg 20 41 43 Tripod Mounting cccospnesuttetoisius oscetereareveeees r pg 10 WY UNG E r pg 47 U PG Ae Ee rpg 12 VO VIDEO DSC SWITCH E r pg 16 Video ECho EE CG pg 47 Viewfinder Adiustment r pg 10 W White Bal
40. 88 DVX77 only B Using DV cable Open the connector cover Connection To A Personal Computer A Using USB or PC connection cable This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software B Using DV cable It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector by using software equipped with the PC or commercially available software 1 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the illustration 2 For GR DVX88 DVX77 Owners If you are using the USB connection set the VIDEO DSC switch to 9 e Only the still images stored in the memory card can be transferred to a PC 3 Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the PC e Refer to the instruction manual of the software on how to transfer a still image to the PC USB cable provided Core filter SYSTEM CONNECTIONS PC connection cable provided To USB connector To DV connector DV cable optional 5 O PC with DV connector Core filter NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 9 Never connect the USB or PC connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder e f the PC connected to the camcorder via the US
41. 8838 Hee Rotate the MENU Wheel to select PROTECT and press it The PROTECT Index Screen appears ey SE TO PROTECT A FILE ae Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above DELETE gt Ee WW G 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame to the desired file and press it A padlock mark appears on the selected file Repeat this procedure for all files you do not wish to delete by accident EXIT PROTECT PROTECT Index Rotate the MENU Wheel upward to select EXIT al Eat Screen and press it The normal playback screen appears a NOTE A When the memory is initialised or corrupted even protected files are deleted If you do not want to lose important files transfer them to a PC and save them Padlock mark If Protection is TO REMOVE PROTECTION removed Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above Normal playback EXIT PROTECT Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame to D UE s the desired file and press it The OG padlock mark IA located above the file disappears and the file is no longer protected Repeat this procedure for all files from which you wish to remove protection Rotate the MENU Wheel upward to select EXIT and press it The normal playback screen appears Normal playback DANG d WAN 457 EE CTA Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once
42. A SAE Na D anakanak r pg 18 27 B TT Backlight Compensation c00ceceeeeees rpg 52 Dae Ty OW aaa eag a e ADA KA ada a aa A Ba Na A aa CG pg 91 Battery EE i pe 0 9 93 e e EEEE E EER RR T r pg 40 sk e SL nga AA NANA AN Ra aa N CG pg 24 Brighten The LCD Monitor rm pg 18 C gt Channels Left Right cccccceceeeeeeeeees pg 44 Charge The Battery Pack pg 8 TING E A E E r pg 40 Classi FINT E CG pg 47 Clean The Camcorder cccccceeeeeeeeeeees r pg 84 Connections I pg 8 9 22 57 58 70 74 75 D Darken The LCD Monitor cccceeeeees rpg 18 Date Time Display ccccsseseeeeeeees r pg 41 43 Date Time Settings sasa i aa aaa aaa aga aa Ir pg 11 leegen KS pe 32 33 Demonstration Mode seseeeeeeeeees r pg 6 40 Digital Sound Effect ccuciiccxsietecdantesecivenssenaes CG pg 56 Digal Zoo E rpg 19 39 DIS Digital Image Stabiliser lt CG pg 39 DPOF Digital Print Order Format CG pg 34 35 Eege rm pg 57 61 E E Mail Clip Recording csseesesseeeeeeeees CG pg 61 Erase Protection sasa awan angga ENAK EA INA BAE BANA rpg 12 eege dee CG pg 52 TERMS FE EE tege CG pg 48 49 Fast Forward The Tape sssssssceeeeeeeees CG pg 21 I FSU eegener rm pg 54 55 Frame By Frame Playback r pg 21 64 G RTE BE CG pg 39 EIERE et teuer r pg 10 ae r pg 39 41 Image Size Mode
43. ADE WIPE PLAY EFFECT EDIT IN OUT R A EDIT e x ON OFF CANCEL NOTES e When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them f the search time for an in point exceeds 5 minutes the recording deck s Record Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place e Ir there are blank portions before or after the Edit In and Edit Out points a blue screen may be included in the edited version e Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly Assemble Editing SELECT SCENES OFF on the remote control The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears If using a Fade Wipe at the beginning of the scene press FADE WIPE on the remote control e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the beginning of Program 1 At the beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT on the remote control The Edit In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu At the end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT The Edit Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu If using a Fade Wipe at the end of the scene press FADE WIPE e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed elt you select a Fade Wipe effect for a
44. B cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode e The date time information cannot be captured into the Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software e The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board e 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 or use the DV cable provided with the capture board e The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using For GR DVX88 DVX77 Owners USB MODE and or ACCESSING FILE appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC NEVER disconnect the USB cable while ACCESSING FILE is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage W er en O Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Connection to the GV DT3 Digital Printer optional allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector This function is called Digital Dubbing J c pg 58 which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration J Open the connector 1 Make sure all units are turned off cover To DV 1 WA Make connections to the device you want t
45. BLE CAUSES SYMPTOM 43 The LCD monitor the CORRECTIVE ACTION 43 e Wipe them gently with soft viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints An unusual mark appears An error indication E01 E06 appears The charger indicator on the camcorder does not light Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder 45 A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable The temperature of the battery is extremely high low e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures The viewfinder is pulled out e The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark This is not a malfunction The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage pg 84 44 e Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewfinder indica tions F pg 88 92 45 Remove the power supply battery pack etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times p
46. Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack O Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack O To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Adapter near a radio O Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas O The following operation stops charging e Set the Power Switch to DR D or M e Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder e Unplug the AC adapter s power cord from the AC outlet e Detach the battery from the camcorder O When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead O The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached O There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens Do not use force O Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover O When the Recording Start Stop button is pressed it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts 5 starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording O 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 O TAPE END appears when the tape r
47. E remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF Enables sound input from camcorder s stereo microphone when Audio Dubbing pg 66 is executed MIC appears on the Audio Dubbing GR DVX88 screen DVX77 only Enables sound effect input recorded on the provided memory card when Audio Dubbing pg 67 is executed CAM CANCEL Does not reset all settings to the factory preset EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from SCREEN appearing on the connected TV screen Cal SYSTEM RESET LCD TV Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV DATE OFF The date time does not appear TIME are recorded e When the date is changed during playback ON The date time is always displayed TIME GEES Time code is not displayed CODE Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording CLOCK ADJ Allows you to set the current date and time pg 11 GR DVX88 DVX77 only QUALITY Allows you to set the Picture Quality mode FINE and STANDARD depending on your preference pg 15 AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds in the following cases e When the Power Switch is set from OFF to EY or Mm e When playback starts The camcorder displays the
48. EO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK VIDEO ii Ban PLAYBACK CONTENTS VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording Journalistic Shooting Self Recording Zooming Time Code Recording From The Middle Of A Tape VIDEO PLAYBACK Normal Playback Still Playback Shuttle Search Frame By Frame Playback Connections Blank Search 1Se Power Lamp VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVX88 DVX77 Power Switch Lock Button NG dese Recording Start Stop Button Display 25mn Tape remaining time indicator Approximate Min gt 90 min gt 89 min gt 3 min Now calculating 0 min lt 1 min lt 2 min Blinking Blinking Blinking Tally lamp Lights while recording is in progress VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power t pg 8 e Grip Adjustment pg 10 e Viewfinder Adjustment pg 10 e load A Cassette pg 12 e Recording Mode Setting pg 13 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR DVX88 DVX77 only then set the Power Switch to GY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Shooting while using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Open the LCD monitor fully Shooting while using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked
49. Editing Random Assemble Editing R A Edit For More Accurate Editing SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connection To A Personal Computer Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector YS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT For Recording Menu This camcorder is eguipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings pg 39 41 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Power Switch Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears MENU Wheel Menu Screen Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function icon and press it The selected function menu appears ont MODE Ch Sc Function menu setting depends on the function If you have selected ES WIPE FADER FAL PROGRAM AE or EA W BALANCE sSe e e 39 If you have selected CAMERA ll MANUAL Ed SYSTEM Jeu DISPLAY or E DSC GR DVX88 DVX77 only go to step 5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function and press it The Sub Menu appears Then rotate the MENU Wheel to select the parameter and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU Wheel to select URETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes e The X icon represents END GWIPE FADER fi PROGRAM AE maiW BALANCE Normal Screen Actua
50. JVC ENGLISH AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 GETTING STARTED 7 16 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA PAA EE VIDEO RECORDING GR DVX88 RECORDING amp GR DVX77 BS DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C D S C RECORDING 26 27 G H DVX 4 4 D S C PLAYBACK 28 36 ADVANCED FEATURES 37 75 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide USING MENUS FOR Web and answer our Consumer Survey DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 38 44 in English only FOR RECORDING 45 56 http www jvc victor co jp english index e html DUBBING 57 6 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 62 73 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 74 75 REFERENCES 76 99 DETAILS Aere 77 TROUBLESHOOTING 78 83 Mini IN USER MAINTENANCE 84 PAL INDEX eege 85 92 CAUTIONS 93 95 EE ae STILL CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS 98 99 he camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual arn DAON The D S C Digital Still Camera features are INSTRUCTIONS valle on GROVKGS and GROVATT 2 en Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover p
51. OLDSTAR MAGNAVOX 000 SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP MITSUBISHI o o 0 0 e WER e o e o e o B C 60 9060 60 98 0000 Z O 6600666690609999 PHILIPS TOSHIBA 1900 Q ZENITH CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 0000000 00666609 To JLIP or EDIT To S VIDEO l Connector To AV OUT cover H Editing cable provided S Video Audio Video cable cable provided optional To AUDIO VIDEO and S IN connectors H V 3 y C CVBS i ideo out If your VCR has the vi V SCART connector select switch use the provided cable adapter To Remote PAUSE or R A EDIT DISPLAY Connect when an S Video cable is not used When connecting cables open this cover EDIT GR DVX88 DVX77 JLIP GR DVX44 For GR DVX44 Owners ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE Make sure you connect the plug which has 3 rings around the pin to the camcorder EMOTE CONTROL UNIT kont MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg 22 and 23 1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector but equipped with an R A EDIT connector connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector A VCR other than above connect the editing cable to the remote control s PAUSE IN
52. Pauses during playback 1 Press B E during playback 2 To resume normal playback press H again en2 Normal Playback 1 Load a tape 7 pg 12 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR DVX88 DVX77 only then set the Power Switch to GEM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To start playback press B gt IE e To stop playback press W e Press a to rewind or gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode To Control The Speaker Volume slide the Power Zoom Lever Speaker Volume Control VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume NOTES 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 GN The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV pg 22 23 You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body e LCD monitor viewfinder indications e When power is supplied from a battery the CH battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed When power is supplied from an AC outlet CC does not appear e During Stop mode none of the indications are displayed e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker mM e f still playback co
53. Picture Wipe or Dissolve function is in use 25 The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated 26 This is a result of exceedingly high contrast and is not a malfunction 27 e This is not a malfunction 28 e DATE TIME is set to OFF in the Menu Screen 29 e Files stored in the memory card are protected 30 TIME CODE is set to OFF in the Menu Screen 31 In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor When this happens the displayed colours differ from those that are actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorder e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest JVC dealer 32 The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot 33 This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed 23 If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 39 24 e Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe mode during a scene transition pg 46 46 25 e Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance pg 47 53 28 e Set DATE TIME to ON in the Menu Screen pg 41 29 e Remove protection from the files stored in the memory card and delete them pg 31 33 30 e Set
54. Replace them with fresh ones Use only the following batteries AAA R03 size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode 1 When replacing batteries refer to page 62 2 Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified 3 Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction A Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 7 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions 8 Do not recharge the provided batteries Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions Terminals 1 To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede ch
55. SQUEEZE W in the Menu Screen e The previously selected mode of Program AE with special effects was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered The last selected editing scene is ending e At the end of the last selected scene for editing the Power Switch was set to OFF e The power is off 20 e The Slow Shutter mode is activated e WIDE MODE is not set to OFF 21 e When using Picture Wipe Dissolve c pg 48 there is a delay of a fraction of a second between the previous record stop point and the Dissolve start point This is normal but this slight delay becomes especially noticeable when shooting fast moving subject or during rapid panning 22 e The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use e WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE Bw in the Menu Screen e A Fade In or Fade Out is in progress 18 e Turn off Sepia Monotone or Slow Shutter before adding Dissolve to a scene transition c pg 46 48 e Set WIDE MODE to CINEMA or OFF mode i pg 40 e Make sure you have selected the mode of Program AE with special effects you want before starting editing c pg 46 48 Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording The effects are then automatically activated c pg 48 e Do not turn off the camcorder s power after setting Edit In and Edit Out points as they will all be erased t
56. UND PLAY Jump Playback You can call up directly a file you want to play back by specifying its index number 1 During normal playback of images press SELECT repeatedly to select the type of file you want to play back 2 Press JUMP The Jump Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to enter the index number of the desired file and press it e The file for the selected index number is displayed e To cancel the Jump Playback while the Jump Screen is being displayed press JUMP again HS 1 VIDEO DSC Switch Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files When a padlock mark is displayed next to the index number that file cannot be deleted Power Switch Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to Jg then set the Power Switch to GM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully e A stored image file is displayed To protect the image file gO to step 2 To protect the video clip file press SELECT once to engage the video clip ss SELECT Button mode E CLIP appears Then go to step 2 e To protect the sound effect file gt e press SELECT twice to engage the sound effect mode D SOUND appears Then go to step 2 oth de 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen C appears Rotate it to select IM MEMORY and press it The MEMORY Menu appears G 00 009 2 236
57. age E eeng Auto Playback Of Images For Normal Playback You can run through all the images stored in memory To display the next image For Auto Playback automatically Display s 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 above 2 Press II 3 To end Auto Playback press Ml NOTES Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low numbered one this will not overwrite an existing image because new images are automatically stored after the last recorded one Images shot in a file size other than VGA XGA with devices that are compatible with DCF Design rules for Camera File systems will be displayed as reduced size thumbnail images These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC e 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 lt lt Total number of images Displays the total number of stored images To display the previous image Directory and File names Displays the directory and file names pg 29 Image number Displays the index number of the image file c pg 29 Date Displays the date when the image was shot if DATE TIME is set to ON in the Menu Screen rz pg 42 43 Wf LLU ou H To view video clips pg 61 stored ina memory card during normal playback of image press SELECT 7 pg 86 and 87 2 SELECT Button once to engage the video cl
58. age e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you refer to the Index pgs 85 92 and familiarise yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 93 through 95 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT for owners in the U K Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code
59. amcorder 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 this occurs first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger for over 24 hours to charge the clock s rechargeable lithium battery Then perform the date time setting before using the camcorder Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the date time NOTE Even if you select CLOCK AD if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder s internal clock continues to operate Once you move the highlight bar to the first date time parameter day the clock stops When you finish setting the minute and press the MENU Wheel in the date and time begin operation from the date and time you have just set Rotate the MENU Wheel to select Tel DISPLAY Rotate the MENU Wheel to select CLOCK ADJ en 1 125 gt GETTING STARTED cont Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a Cassette holder cassette Cassette holder cover 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 e Do not touch internal components Make sure the window side is facing out 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder e Once the cassette holder is closed
60. ance lt cacaacuesecsatndoransectieiaaweredeeceeteas CG pg 53 Wide MOU Eeer r pg 40 e EN r pg 40 Wipe Vi E r pg 48 49 Z ZOOMIE ee r pg 19 NOS IS en SPECIFICATIONS For General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on LCD monitor on viewfinder off Dimensions W x H x D Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker For Digital Video Camera Format Signal format Recording Playback format Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette DC 11 0 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Approx 4 4 W GR DVX88 DVX77 Approx 4 0 W GR DVX44 Approx 5 2 W GR DVX88 DVX77 Approx 4 8 W GR DVX44 51 mm x 120 mm x 97 mm with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Approx 500 g GR DVX88 DVX77 Approx 470 g GR DVX44 0 C to 40 C 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 1 4 CCD F 1 8 f 3 6 mm to 36 mm 10 1 power zoom lens 27 mm 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Electronic viewfinder with 0 44 colour LCD Monaural DV format SD mode PAL standard Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 bit 48 kHz 2 channel 16 bit Mint DV cassette SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s SP 80 min LP 120
61. and VGA in order of quality Appears and blinks during shooting c pg 15 c pg 26 Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image There are 2 modes available FINE and STD standard in order of quality GG pg 15 e Appears during shooting e Blinks when a memory card is not loaded c pg 26 Displays the number of images that have already been shot c pg 26 Displays the total number of shots that can be stored including those already taken c pg 26 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D S C Recording BRIGHT D Appears when the Power Switch is set to BY c pg 16 2 e Appears when Night Scope is engaged CG pg 45 e ZE A Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted c pg 39 Appears when FLASH is set to AUTO in the Menu Screen GR DVX88 DVX77 only LO Appears when the white balance is adjusted F pg 54 c pg 53 ev Ef Appears when backlight compensation is used c pg 52 e Appears when the exposure is adjusted CG pg 52 Displays the selected Program AE with special effects c pg 46 47 Appears when the iris is locked c pg 52 oe Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser DIS is engaged c pg 39 NOG E Approximate zoom ratio Appears during zooming c pg 19 Appears during zooming a Zo
62. and blinks when a memory card is not loaded Shooting icon Appears and blinks during shooting EN 2 1 To Delete Unwanted Still Images PIN UP When unwanted still images are stored in the Pin Up mode memory card or its memory is full refer to Deleting Files pg 32 and delete unwanted still images To Remove The Shutter Sound When you do not want to hear the shutter sound set BEEP to OFF in the Menu Screen pg 38 40 The sound is no longer heard from the speaker FRAME NOTES Snapshot mode Even if MULTI 4 or MULTI 9 is engaged Snapshot with frame recording will be performed in the FULL mode during Digital Zoom or Night Scope pg 45 The image is stored in the VGA mode regardless of the image size mode setting pg 15 if MULTI 4 or MULTI 9 is engaged e If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON pg 39 the Stabiliser will be disabled FULL If Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks Snapshot mode when SNAPSHOT is pressed EES e f Program AE with special effects pg 46 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks e Ir shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to A or M and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To
63. appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function icon and press it The selected function menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function and press it to display the Sub Menu Display CAV IDEO SOUND MODE SYSTEM H 12BIT MODE DISPLAY vue MIMEMORY gt Ea Cony Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired D parameter and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU Wheel to select URETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen Menu Screen Explanations SOUND MODE amp pg 44 12BIT MODE CG pg 44 SYNCHRO Ir pg 73 REC MODE Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference F pg 13 It is recommended you use REC MODE in the D VIDEO when using this camcorder as a recorder during digital dubbing GR DVX88 only Ce pg 57 58 CD Au ON Enables dubbing of images COPY recorded on a tape to a memory GR DVX88 card t pg 60 DVX77 only OFF Enables snapshots to be taken during video playback CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE CS Kl SOUND MODE STEREO 12BIT MODE SOUND 1 SYNCHRO d REC MODE __ SP CaM COPY Ai PIdURETURN CAM RESET gt PIdURETURN e Sg gt g eo ON SCREEN SEKA AR DATE TIME AUTO m TIME CODE OFF NOTES It is also possible to change the ON SCREEN settings by pressing DISPLAY on the remote control provided REC MODE can be set when the Power S
64. are shooting or the shooting location set it back to 0 as described in step 5 and take a snapshot to check the flash brightness After doing this adjust to your desired brightness DO D SOUND PLAY Button Power Switch Display EXIT SOUND Index Screen for sound 2 al al al effects Selected ll 2 8 3 gd a framed in green A Sound effect indication You can download sound data available at our Web Site see below for URL and transfer them from your PC to the memory card to create more sound effects http www jvc victor co jp english download d sound index html e Use the PC card adapter CU VPSD60U or CU V50U or floppy adapter CU VFSD50U or CU VFM40U to transfer sound data from a PC to the memory card CU V50U and CU VFM40U Available only for MultiMediaCard CU VPSD60U and CU VFSD50U Available for MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card Sound data should be copied into the memory card s DCSD 100JVCGR folder The file names should be in numerical sequence starting from DVCO0001 mp3 If you are using the provided memory card file names should be from DVC00013 mp3 since 12 sound effects are pre stored as DVCO0001 mp3 through DVCO001 2 mp3 FOR RECORDING cont Digital Sound Effects GR DVX88 DVX77 only 12 sound effects EXPLOSION SIREN LAUGHTER RACE CAR DOOR BELL BUZZER FANFARE APPLAUSE CHEERS BOING SCREAM and JEERS pre stored in the provided memory card can b
65. ars N Rotate the MENU Wheel to select Ea WIPE FADER then press it QW Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function then press it Selection is complete Press the MENU Wheel in again e The WIPE FADER Menu disappears and the effect is reserved The indicator representing the selected effect appears A 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out To Deactivate The Selected Effect select OFF in step 4 PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION P kp OP EP Pp EP and EP The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when video recording is started 7 Follow steps 1 through 4 above Engage the Record Standby mode If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during recording press the Recording Start Stop Button when one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during Record Standby mode press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording and press it again when one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during Record Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe Dissolve the point at which the scene ended is already stored in memory 3 If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording without having turned the camcorder s power off the previous
66. cable m mini plug to RCA plug provided AUDIO R IN SS Connector Cover Yellow to VIDEO IN When connecting the cables open this cover The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only Refer to Jack Box Attachment pg 23 KK If your TV VCR has a 21 pin connector Use the provided Cable Adapter To TV or VCR Audio Video cable Cable To AVOUT mini plug to RCA plug Yellow Adapter provided ui White to Red to ge AUDIO L AUDIO R ech To S VIDEO Ce To BIN wy crcves Video Out Select Switch Connector ack box cover The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only When connecting the cables open this cover Refer to Jack Box Attachment pg 23 NOTE Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts 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 KK W er ZK Make sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration pg 22 If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual MI d U bh TV to its VIDEO mod
67. cassette c pg 12 Select the Snapshot mode in the Menu Screen c pg 26 to use for dubbing the image to the memory card Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate it to select D VIDEO and press it The VIDEO Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select OJ gt mM COPY and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate it to select ON and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU Wheel to select URETURN and press it twice The normal playback screen resumes To select a still image to be dubbed start playback by pressing IH At the moment you find the image you wish to dub press it again to engage Still Playback To start dubbing press SNAPSHOT The selected image is stored in the memory card em blinks during dubbing NOTES e If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory card is not loaded the message COPYING FAILED is displayed Jr an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode pg 40 is dubbed to a memory card the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it To use Playback Special Effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 8 using the remote control provided pg 65 e Images are dubbed in VGA file size Play Pause Button gt H E MAIL CLIP REC Button
68. ch position BY or MT Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode e To use the flash GR DVX88 DVX77 only pg 54 Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second e The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to m gt EX gt In in the Menu Screen c pg 41 Wf eno Focus detection zone While focusing on a further While focusing on a nearer subject subject Manual focus indicator FEATURE Auto Focus PURPOSE The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking A lt 4 gt and A NOTES e f the lens i
69. connector Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR DVX88 DVX77 only then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the VCR s instructions NOTES e Before Random Assemble Editing make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor If they do they will be recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time aa set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 42 43 e Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 42 43 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays aa set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen pg 42 43 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required YC When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts 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 When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input connector an optional DV cable can be connected instead of an S Video cable and audio video cable Program Random Menu WTIME CODE TOTAL 00 00 Remote sensor F
70. d Button gt I SacK Liew SCOp M gt a O Load a memory card pg 14 and cassette c pg 12 VIDEO DSC Switch E ee Nabi a SG H i AN A SNAPSHOT Button To locate the point where you wish to dub a still image play back the tape Stop playback at the desired point Power Switch Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to 9 then set the Power Switch to EEM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To select a still image to be dubbed perform Index Playback pg 30 Auto Playback 7 pg 28 or press lt or gt gt to select the image you wish To engage Dub Standby press SNAPSHOT The message TO COPY TO TAPE PUSH SNAPSHOT appears While the message is being displayed press SNAPSHOT again The selected still image is recorded on the tape for approx 5 seconds e REC indicator disappears when dubbing is complete NOTE If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 5 when the tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE the message COPYING FAILED is displayed Display OON Play Pause Button p gt I1 eer B VIDEO DSC Switch Power Switch WE SNAPSHOT Button MENU Wheel Display VIDEO Menu SUD OFF DUBBING cont Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card GR DVX88 DVX77 only Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Load a memory card pg 14 and
71. d in the LP N A LP RECORDED a Lng Appears if INSERT on the remote control is pressed when the erase lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE protection tab is set to SAVE pg 68 PROTECTION TAB gt e Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder e Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card as digital stills or video clips when no memory card is loaded when the memory card s memory is full when the memory card is not formatted COPYING FAILED when a copy protected SD Memory Card is loaded c pg 60 61 e Appears in the following cases when dubbing still images or sound effects stored in the memory card to a tape when condensation occurs when no tape is loaded when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE when a tape in another format is loaded when the tape ends pg 59 Appears if a memory card is not loaded when SNAPSHOT is pressed MEMORY CARD while the Power Switch is set to EY or M and the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to 9 pg 26 Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is SOBRE corrupt or it has not been initialised Initialise the memory card lt gt pg 36 e Appears when the Power Switch is set to and the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to OE9 if there are no image files stored in the memory card NO FILES STORED e Appears i
72. dio Dubbing pg 66 and Insert Editing Sub Men c pg 68 are impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode e LP Long Play is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time E NOTES GR DVX88 e Ir the recording mode is switched during recording the DVX77 only playback picture will be blurred at the switching point It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder e During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound 14a CARD OPEN Clipped edge Label Memory card GETTING STARTED cont Loading A Memory Card GR DVX88 DVX77 only The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder 1 Make sure the camcorder s power is off 2 Slide CARD OPEN to open the card cover Insert the memory card firmly clipped edge first e Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label To close the card cover push it until you hear a click To Unload A Memory Card in step 3 push the memory card then the memory card comes out of the camcorder automatically Pull it out and close the card cover NOTES Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked gt or MultiMediaCards marked MultiMediaCard e Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasin
73. during playback are Classic Film Monotone Sepia Strobe and Video Echo The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording Refer to page 47 for more informa tion 66en Display Audio Dub Standby mode GR DVX88 DVX77 only Speaker Remote sensor Located beneath the cover AV OUT headphone connector GR DVX88 DVX77 only OTE CONTROL UNIT cont Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12 bit mode pg 39 NOTES Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television make connections pg 22 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE Hf While holding A DUR e on the remote control press PAUSE II IES appears Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone e To pause dubbing press PAUSE I 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE Il then STOP H To hear the dubbed sound during playback set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the Menu Screen I pg 42 44 NOTES e Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing To hear sound connect optional headphones to the AV OUT headphone connector GR DVX88 DVX77 only Wh
74. e To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 42 43 e Time Code a set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 42 43 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays for video playback Or Type of file Directory File Names and Image Number Total Number of Images for D S C Playback GR DVX88 DVX77 only aa set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen pg 42 43 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control Jack Box Attachment Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 9 e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch to BN or M then set your TV to the appropriate input mode GR DVX88 DVX77 only Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on e f you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture While the Audio Video cable is connected to the AV OUT connector sound cannot be heard f
75. e L channel is output in stereo SOUND R q Sound from the R channel is output in stereo MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels in stereo 12BIT MODE SOUND 1 Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND 2 Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo LI Factory preset NOTES e The SOUND MODE setting is available for both 12 bit and 16 bit sound In previous models functions 12 bit is called 32 kHz and 16 bit is called 48 kHz e 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 FOR RECORDING nao Night Scope Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they strobing due to the slow shutter speed ER SC would be under good natural lighting Although the EE recorded image is not grainy it may look as if it is utton Mek Oe 1 Set the Power Switch to MI while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press NIGHT SCOPE so that the Night Scope indicator fi appears e The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity e A appears beside fi while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To D
76. e No Of Prints select RESET in step 5 on pg 34 The number of prints is reset to O for all still images CAUTION While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory to be corrupted NOTES e Ir you load a memory card already set as shown above in a printer compatible with DPOF it will make prints of the selected still images automatically e To print images recorded on a tape first dub them to a memory card pg 60 VIDEO DSC Switch Power Switch MENU Wheel Display MEMORY Menu 1 PROTECT gt EN DELETE gt H DPOF gt EXECUTE FORMAT Confirmation Screen CANCEL 8 ERASE ALL EXISTING FILES DEROM d YATA EILA Initialising A Memory Card You can initialise a memory card anytime After initialising all files and data stored in the memory card including those which have been protected are cleared 1 WI RW U N Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to Jgd then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select mM MEMORY and press it The MEMORY Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select FORMAT and press it The Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The memory card is initialised When initialisation is finished NO FILES STORED or
77. e background lighting conditions such as under fluorescent or halogen lamps To change the brightness of the flash Flash Brightness Adjustment pg 55 e While charging the flash 4 blinks and the flash will not fire Although noise may appear this is not a malfunction and is not recorded It can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash NODD Flash Brightness Adjustment GR DVX88 DVX77 only When a snapshot gt pg 26 50 is taken in the dark the camcorder fires the flash pg 54 and adjusts the brightness automatically You can also adjust the flash brightness manually When you find that the snapshots you took look too bright or too dark adjust it manually 1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select M MANUAL and press it The MANUAL Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select FLASH ADJ and Deni press it The parameter appears isplay MANUAL Menu To intensify the flash rotate the MENU Wheel towards To weaken the flash rotate it towards Adjustment range 3 to 3 VOA U N FLASHADJ 2 Se aga ga aaa 6 Press the MENU Wheel in Rotate it to select EEN URETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen NOTE When you change the subject you
78. e dubbed onto a tape SOUND EFFECT MODE SELECTION Load the provided memory card pg 14 anda cassette 7 pg 12 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to BY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press INDEX The sound effects Index Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired sound effect e Pressing DSSOUND PLAY starts playback of the currently selected sound effect so you can check it without recording it onto the tape Press D SOUND PLAY again to stop the sound effect playback Press the MENU Wheel in The selection is complete and the selected sound effect indication is displayed SOUND EFFECT RECORDING Press DSSOUND PLAY during recording The selected sound effect is recorded onto the tape e The sound effect cannot be heard from the speaker during recording Use a headphone set to hear the sound effect To cancel recording the sound effect midway press DSSOUND PLAY again The camcorder stops recording the sound effect NOTES Sound effects can also be used for Audio Dubbing pg 67 Sound effects can also be selected during D S C playback mode t pg 30 Sound effect recording is available only when the sound effect indication is displayed Sound effects created on a PC can be transferred to a memory card by copying them into the mem
79. eaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded O During recording sound is not heard from the speaker To hear the sound connect optional headphones to the AV OUT headphone connector The sound volume is at the level it was adjusted to during playback 7 pg 21 GR DVX88 DVX77 only ZG dealer TROUBLESHOOTING If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC 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 and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 No power is supplied 1 2 SET DATE TIME appears 2 3 Recording cannot be 3 performed There is no picture 4 Some functions are not 5 available using the MENU Wheel The focus does not adjust 6 automatically The cassette will not load 7 properly 8 The memory card will not 8 load properly 9 Snapshot mode cannot be 9 used e The power is not connected properly e The battery is dead e The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not pulled out when recording
80. eactivate Night Scope press NIGHT SCOPE again so that the Night Scope indicator disappears NOTES e During Night Scope the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out e Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects E pg 46 47 and Picture Wipe Dissolve pg 48 49 e Snapshot Flash pg 54 e GAIN UP in CAMERA MENU pg 39 e DIS in MANUAL MENU c pg 39 e During Night Scope it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended 46 IMPORTANT Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade Wipe Fffects pg 48 49 If an unusable mode is selected its indicator blinks or goes out Display 0 SHUTTER 120 PROGRAM AE X SPORTS Menu SNOW SPOTLIGHT TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM STROBE 31 SLOW 4X 42 SLOW 10X GR DVX88 DVX77 only FOR RECORDING cont Program AE With Special Effects Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears N Rotate the MENU Wheel to select P PROGRAM AE then press it PROGRAM AE Menu appears Qo Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode c pg 47 then press it Selection is complete Press the MENU Wheel
81. ear on your TV This will confirm the connections adapter and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV If they do they are being recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 42 43 TV e Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 42 43 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays aa set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Connect when an S Video cable is not used Menu Screen c pg 42 43 Or press DISPLAY on When connecting the cables open this cover the remote control Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required VC Wen connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts 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 You can use Playback Zoom t pg 64 or Playback Special Effects pg 65 in step 5 NOTES Re E a e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the OSE Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV con
82. ecording Start Stop Button or TAPE SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to EY or M and the VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVX88 DVX77 only is set to VIDEO TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback c pg 77 DIFFERENT Appears if a tape in another format is loaded FORMATTED TAPE e Appears when the date time is not set c pg 11 SET DATE TIME Appears when the built in clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased lt gt pg 11 A DUB ERROR Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt gt pg 66 A DUB ERROR e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP SH DREES Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 bit lt CANNOT DUB audio pg 66 ON A 16BIT e Appears if A DUB on the remote control is pressed when the erase e ASE protection tab is set to SAVE lt gt pg 66 PROTECTION TAB gt e Appears if Audio Dubbing using Digital Sound Effects is attempted lt MEMORY CARD gt when a memory card is not loaded pg 67 Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not MEMORY IS FULL possible INSERT ERROR Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt gt pg 68 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 92 EN INDEX indications cont INSERT ERROR e Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorde
83. een to display the Red Eye Reduction indicator pg 54 e Set FLASH to any position except OFF in the Menu Screen pg 54 e Do not cover the flash emission window e Adjust the flash brightness to a larger value 7 pg 55 e The flash is effective for subjects at a distance of approx 0 7 m to 2 m c pg 54 e Press the BACKLIGHT Button c pg 52 Set FLASH to any parameter other than ON in the Menu Screen pg 54 e Set ZOOM to 40X or 200X in the Menu Screen c pg 39 e Disengage the VIDEO ECHO mode pg 19 46 47 e Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed pg 19 48 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE SO en 16 Program AE with special effects and Fade Wipe Effects do not work TROUBLESHOOTING cont 16 The Power Switch is set to By 16 e Set the Power Switch to M c pg 16 17 The Black amp White Fader 17 The Sepia or Monotone mode 17 e Turn off Sepia and Monotone does not work is activated c pg 46 48 18 The Dissolve function does not work 19 The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work 20 The picture wipe function does not work 21 Scene transition does not go as expected 22 The Video Echo mode does not work 18 e The Sepia Monotone or Slow Shutter mode of Program AE with special effects is activated e WIDE MODE is set to
84. eference using the Power Switch and VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVX88 DVX77 only VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVX88 DVX77 only IW Manual Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus If you want more creative capabilities than Power Switch Full Auto recording try this mode E3 Full Auto Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder PLAY JH e Allows you to play back a recording on the tape Power lamp e Allows you to transfer a still image recorded on the tape to a computer GR DVX44 only e Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a computer GR DVX88 DVX77 only When the Power Switch is set to EY 0 appears When set to M or 4 EE VIDEO DSC Switch Position GR DVX88 DVX77 only VIDEO Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape If REC SELECT is set to gt Die m in the DSC Menu Screen still images are also recorded in the memory card When the Power Switch is set to E or a o M and the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to Allows you to record a still image or display a still 3 the selected image size VGA or image stored in the memory card XGA is displayed When set to VIDEO there is no indication GR DVX88 DVX77 only VID
85. el to select the desired sound effect and press it Press PLAY B to begin Audio Dubbing The selected sound effect is dubbed onto the tape e The JJ moves while it is being dubbed e To stop dubbing the sound effect midway press STOP W MENU Wheel TE Press STOP RI to end Audio Dubbing NOTES PLAY e After dubbing set SOUND IN back to MIC e The dubbed sound effect is recorded on SOUND 2 pg 44 PAISE e f you press PAUSE ll to pause dubbing in step 6 the STOP selected sound effect indication remains displayed To resume dubbing press PLAY OS En Display 12 34 5 START STOP OOl inser rew LOO PLAY Sep a oe G1 PAUSE EMOTE CONTROL UNIT ke Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints The original audio remains unchanged NOTES e Before performing the following steps make sure that TIME CODE is set to ON in the Menu Screen pg 41 43 Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television make connections pg 22 1 Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE H Confirm the time code at this point F pg 41 43 Press
86. emical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES elt is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C EE eeneg 10 C to 30 C e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight
87. en editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 bit the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately Ir you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e Ir feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume e f you change from 12 bit to 16 bit in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point where 16 bit recording began e During Audio Dubbing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode scenes recorded in 16 bit audio or a blank portion Audio Dubbing stops pg 91 W er enO Display Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects IS Audio Dub 7 audio Dud GR DVX88 DVX77 only D SOUND Load the provided memory card t pg 14 and perform step 1 and 2 of page 66 1 APPLAUSE Sound effect Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen indication appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select SYSTEM and press it The SYSTEM Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select SOUND IN and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select D SOUND and press it Rotate the MENU Wheel to select WRETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes and the sound effect indication appears D SOUND PLAY Button INDEX Button Press INDEX to access the sound effects Index Screen Rotate the MENU Whe
88. ene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen CJP WIPE WINDOW toward the corners covering the previous scene hp WIPE SLIDE GE scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right The previous scene wipes out from the centre to the right and left ip WIPE DOOR like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the EJP wre sono The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre EP WIPE SHUTTER toward the top and bottom of the screen VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVX88 DVX77 only Power Switch SNAPSHOT g Button L MENU Wheel Display CAMERA Menu FRAME FULL only NOTES e To remove the shutter sound rs BEEP on pg 38 40 e Even if MULTI 4 or MULTI 9 is engaged Snapshot recording will be performed in the FULL mode during Digital Zoom or Night Scope pg 45 If Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed e If Program AE with special effects pg 46 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks e If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON pg 39 the Stabiliser will be disabled e During playback as well all snapshot modes are available when O3 I COPY is set to OFF in the Menu Screen pg 42 However the shut
89. es Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder As long as the battery pack itself is not cold it should not affect performance If you re using a heating pad make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it GETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the Velcro strip Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference Viewfinder Adjustment Lock Set the Power Switch to I or M while pressing Power Switch Button ON down the Lock Button located on the switch WA Pull out the viewfinder fully Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Tripod Mounting 1 Align the screw on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket Then tighten the screw e Some tripods are not equipped with studs Beckert Dioptre Adjustment Control CAUTION When attaching the camera to a tripod extend its legs to stabilise the camcorder I
90. ewfinder Indications During D S C Playback GR DVX88 DVX77 only Displays the type of file IMAGE E CLIP D SOUND OG Displays the directory and file names Appears only when displaying still imges c pg 28 3 Displays the date Appears only when displaying still imges c pg 28 Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder c pg 18 a The level indicator moves Displays the total number of stored files c pg 28 Displays the index number of the file pg 28 Wf nI Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high 888 anjo Sit 1 TIO Remaining power level exhausted e As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator CC blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically eo Appears when no tape is loaded pg 12 Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power CHECK En ERASE Switch is set to EY or 0 and the VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVX88 DVX77 only is set to VIDEO pg 16 Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional HEAD CLEANING cleaning cassette pg 94 REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if a tape is not loaded when the R
91. f there are no video clip files stored in the memory card when the video clip mode is engaged by pressing the SELECT button e Appears after a memory card is initialised Appears if there are no sound files stored in the memory card when the NO SOUND FILES sound effect mode is engaged by pressing the SELECT button or D SOUND PLAY is pressed during video recording Unsupported file fa Aas when a file in a format other than MP3 for digital sound or DCF or image is selected E01 E06 The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has UNIT IN SAFEGUARD occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off MODE REMOVE AND automatically Remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few REATTACH BATTERY 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 the camcorder takes more than 60 seconds to recognise the loaded memory card Remove the memory card once and insert it again Repeat these procedures until no indication appears If the indication still appears the memory card is corrupted CHECK CARD S WRITE Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images while a copy PROTECTION SWITCH protected SD Memory Card is loaded CARD ERROR CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are ex hausted
92. g DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry 4 en SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to hold the camcorder firmly in your hand with the grip strap securely around your wrist Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover Do n
93. g a memory card consult its manufacturer or dealer Before using a new memory card it is necessary to FORMAT the card 17 pg 36 ATTENTION Do not insert remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognise whether or not the card is installed Display DSC Menu QUALITY STANDARD UE VGA XGA NOTES e 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 e In the XGA mode images are shot in 720 x 576 pixels and they are converted and stored in the XGA mode file size 1024 x 768 pixels The number of storable images in the below chart is approximate value for a memory card with 12 sound effects pre stored Approximate Number of Storable Images en ID Picture Quality Mode Setting GR DVX88 DVX77 only The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs Two Picture Quality modes are available FINE and STANDARD in order of quality 1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select J DSC and press
94. h the tape If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically e A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected e The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes Before you start recording make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK The D S C Digital Still Camera features are available on GR DVX88 DVX77 CONTENTS ooo D S C RECORDING Basic Shooting Snapshot D S C PLAYBACK Normal Playback Of Images Auto Playback Of Images Index Screen Index Playback Jump Playback Protecting Files Deleting Files Setting Print Information DPOF Setting Initialising A Memory Card D S C RECORDING rO Basic Shooting Snapshot Switch You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power pg 8 e Grip Adjustment pg 10 e Viewfinder Adjustment pg 10 Loading A Memory Card pg 14 e Picture Quality Image Size Mode Setting pg 15 SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION Power Switch Lock Button Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to Gq then set the SNAPSHOT Button 1 Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open
95. he CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from function ing properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning NID 96en PR POA OC Eas eebe r pg 8 9 Analogue Input scrccstesensasceetececseesentaneees rm pg 42 57 Audio Dubbing eeieiierhiestgegtbreteceagekieeegsestire CG pg 66 AWO REN CG pg 41 AUO F OCG E CG pg 51 Auto Playback sura ak ar baga asana ipa ah aka aa Wa en CG pg 28 AUO SIAN OLE sisa aa aa a aan aga
96. he remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder s remote sensor Pressing T zooms in 3 You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press EI Left D Right D Up and H Down m To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP W and then press PLAY gt NOTES e Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback e Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer W er nOD PLAYBACK EFFECT BE FEATURE Playback Special Effects Menu 1 me CLASSIC FILM 2 B W MONOTONE PURPOSE To allow you to add creative effects to the video playback image OPERATION 1 To start playback press PLAY 2 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears 3 SEPIA 4 STROBE 5 VIDEO ECHO To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect m To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above NOTES When some Playback Special Effects are used the Multi Analyzer 4 and Multi Analyzer 9 Snapshot modes pg 50 are not available e The effects that can be used
97. ing on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus AO en R DETAILED ADJUSTMENT cont Menu Screen Explanations cont 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 During playback on C wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16 9 CT appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder black bands are inserted at wi the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16 9 movie e CINEMA mode is effective only when the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to VIDEO GR DVX88 DVX77 only SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion IW appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder the image is elongated vertically e SQUEEZE mode is effective only when the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to VIDEO GR DVX88 DVX77 only OFF Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind ON Ga Helps cut down on noise created by wind Ga appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal FLASH GR DVX88 Refer to Snapshot Flash
98. inking rapidly When the setting is completed WA resumes tere normal blinking 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Press the MENU Wheel in twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator WA is displayed 2 3 4 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EA W BALANCE then press it The W BALANCE Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired e A mode AUTO White balance is adjusted power ewer automatically factory White paper preset NA MWB White balance is set manually o 8 FINE Outdoors on a sunny day ge CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day e HALOGEN A video light or similar a ne MENU Wheel type of lighting is used 5 Press the MENU Wheel in Selection is complete Press the MENU Wheel in again The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode indicator except AUTO appears To Change The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute coloured paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the colour changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually pg 51 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light s
99. ip mode E CLIP appears Then pressing H can allow you to view the video clips in the LCD monitor or viewfinder video clips cannot be displayed on a connected TV Total number e You can look for the desired file using Index Screen of files below and pg 30 To listen to sound effects pg 56 stored ina memory card during normal playback of image press SELECT 7 pg 86 and 87 SELECT Button twice to engage the sound effect mode D SOUND appears Then pressing DSSOUND PLAY JJ EXPLOSION pg 86 and 87 D SOUND PLAY Button can allow you to listen to the sound effect e You can look for the desired file using Index Screen below and pg 30 Selected sound effect name Index Screen l The files you stored can be displayed together with their Picture index information Convenient for checking files stored Type of file Quality beforehand the Index Screen also shows the Picture Directory and File Selected file Quality Image Size mode directory and file names as names well as which files are protected against accidental erasure To display the Index Screen c pg 30 EXIT 100 DVC00003 VGA IMAGE E CLIP SOUND Type of File Displays the type of file of the displayed index screen There are 3 types available IMAGE for still images E CLIP for video clips pg 61 SOUND for sound effects pg 56 67 1 Index number Index numbers are marked from 1 For example when 10 files a
100. it The DSC Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select QUALITY and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode and press it Rotate the MENU Wheel to select URETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes A U No Image Size Mode Setting GR DVX88 DVX77 only The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs Two Image Size modes are available XGA 1024 x 768 pixels and VGA 640 x 480 pixels in order of quality 1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select J DSC and press it The DSC Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select IMAGE SIZE and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode and press it Rotate the MENU Wheel to select WRETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes d G No Provided with GR DVX88 Image Size Picture DVX77 only Quality Mode weg 32MB 64MB Optional LOs GETTING STARTED cont To turn on the camcorder set the Power Operation Mode Switch to any operation mode except OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located Choose the appropriate operation mode according to on the switch your pr
101. ite Balance pg 53 is automatically set to but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually The flash does not fire in this mode L SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look ena B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect V CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect Wi STROBE Your S i looks like a series of consecutive snapshots SLOW Slow Shutter Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Use SLOW only in dark areas 351 SLOW AN Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow shooting in dark environments 452 SLOW 10X Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow shooting in even darker environments NOTES e When using SLOW the image takes on a strobe like effect e Ifthe manual focus indicator blinks when SLOW is used adjust focus manually and use a tripod BD VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling Zoom magnifica tion of over 10X is not available 45 en Fade Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro st
102. k portion located partway through the tape Frames e When shooting again after shooting a scene 25 frames 1 second then opening closing the cassette holder cover Minutes Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search c pg 24 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode pg 21 2 Set the Power Switch to BY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording NOTES The time code cannot be reset e During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly e The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON pg 41 42 When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 00 00 00 Already recorded scene aa Newly recorded scene A A A Shooting start point Shooting stop point Shooting start point Proper recording Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 05 44 00 Already recorded scene Latest scene A A A Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point VIDEO PLAYBACK Play Pause Button gt I1 Rewind Button lt lt sco Re sq Fis Fast Forward Button Bb L NS Saor Le Stop Button W VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVX88 DVX77 only Power Switch Power Zoom Speaker Lever Speaker Volume Control VOL Still Playback
103. l menus differ by model and may appear differently from these illustrations Some menu items may not be unavailable on your model Wf NOJ Menu Screen Explanations E WIPE FADER Refer to Fade Wipe Effects lt pg 48 49 PROGRAM AE Refer to Program AE With Special Effects gt pg 46 47 EA W BALANCE Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation pg 53 REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference pg 13 SOUND 12 BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is MODE recommended for use when performing audio dubbing Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16 BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models ZOOM ale When set to 10X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will ee idee to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged 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 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 200X digital magnification DI CAMERA SNAP MODE Refer to Basic Shooting Snapshot pg 26 or Snapshot For Video Recording pg 5
104. lding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it 5 Dirty heads can cause the following problems e No picture during Kan Ka e Blocks of noise appear during playback e During recording the Head Clog Warning indicator 69 appears In such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 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 In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic check ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer How To Handle A CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole using a circular motion e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray e Do not bend t
105. lease consult your nearest JVC dealer To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C pg 93 Push the viewfinder back in e Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor F pg 18 e If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully pg 18 By recording with DIS activated pg 39 this can be avoided Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate it Push in the memory card a few more times pg 14 54 EN After Use 1 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 e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover battery pack OG Cassette holder Remove PUSH HERE NGA OPEN EJECT Switch Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder Slide down BATT RELEASE 1 and remove the USER MAINTENANCE Cleaning The Camcorder To clean the exterior wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth Open the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft
106. me is compatible with ID3TAG ver 1 or 2 A g Selected File A file is framed in green when it is selected Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame to the desired file JO en INDEX Button SELECT Button JUMP Button Index Screen for images EXIT IMAGE 100 DVC00001 Index Screen for video clips EXIT E CLIP 100 DVC00001 Index Screen for sound effects Jump Screen Total number of files MENU JUMP Index number D S C PLAYBACK ont Index Playback You can view or listen to the files still images video clips c pg 61 or sound effects pg 56 67 stored in memory six at a time Use this mode when looking for a file you wish to view or hear Perform steps 1 and 2 of Normal Playback on pg 28 To display the Index Screen for images go to step 3 for video clips 7 pg 61 press SELECT once to engage the video clip mode E CLIP appears Then go to step 3 for sound effects pg 56 press SELECT twice to engage the sound effect mode D SOUND appears Then go to step 3 Press INDEX The Index Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame to the desired file and press it The file selected in the Index Screen is displayed or played back e To start playback of the selected video clip press Il To stop playback midway press W e To start playback of the selected sound effect press D SO
107. n Edit Out point the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit In point e You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the end of the last scene e When you use Fade Wipe effects that time is included in the total time this does not apply to Picture Wipe Dissolve If using Playback Special Effects press EFFECT c pg 65 Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes e To change previously registered points press CANCEL on the remote control The registered points disappear one at a time from the most recently registered point elf you are not using Fade Wipe or Program AE with special effects repeat steps 6 and 7 only e Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit Out points e f you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE with special effects you cannot use the Dissolve or Black amp White Fader In this case the Dissolve or Black amp White indicator begins blinking Once the next Fdit In point is registered the effect is turned off To combine these effects use Sepia or Monotone during recording then use the Dissolve or Black amp White Fader during Random Assemble Editing It is not possible to use Fade Wipe effects and Program AE with special effects during Random Assemble Fditing using a DV cable CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE en I Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor Press PLAY b and then press RA EDIT ON
108. nce 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 RO3 size batteries See General Battery Precautions c pg 93 Remove the battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated Insert two AAA RO3 size batteries in the correct direction 3 Re attach the battery compartment cover When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for Transmitted beam indoor use effective area The transmitted beam may not be effective or may 5m Cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Remote sensor te 63 j 000 p o 0o00 Glaf TOO o fol b 6 d e He OO Ze O O O Or zm mm eee mm ebe Functions Buttons With the camcorder s Power With the camcorder s Power Switch set to BY or M Switch set to n Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal Zoom T W Buttons Zoom in out pg 19 Zoom in out pg 64 DISPLAY Button c pg 23 57 70 SHIFT Button SLOW Rewind Forward Buttons Left Right Buttons REW Button e Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape pg 21 e Displays
109. nector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration To use this camcorder as a player Connector Make sure all units are turned off Connect the cover camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration Gore fter Gre 2 the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR P DVX88 DVX77 only set the camcorder s Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock s Button located on the switch turn on the video Video unit equipped with DV unit s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in connector the camcorder and the video unit Press B I to play back the source tape QW While watching the playback on the monitor engage the DV connector equipped video unit s record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording E When connecting the cables open this cover NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 9 e f 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 f 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 Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear
110. ntinues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged After 5 minutes in the Stop mode the camcorder s power is automatically turned off e When II is pressed the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image Shuttle Searchs Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press B for forward or lt lt for reverse search during playback 2 To resume normal playback press A0 e During playback press and hold ga or kp The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction Frame By Frame Playback Allows frame by frame search 1 Engage Still Playback 2 Rotate MENU Wheel towards for forward Frame By Frame Playback or towards for reverse Frame By Frame Playback during Still Playback Mm To resume normal playback press 0 You can also use the provided remote control for Frame By Frame Playback pg 64 Slow Motion Playback Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects Available only with the remote control provided pg 64 65 DIN VIDEO PLAYBACK cont Connections Use the provided Audio Video cable and optional S Video cable Jack box To TV or VCR S Video cable To S VIDEO optional To S VIDEO IN H Wu Dt en White to AUDIO L IN 2 Audio Video
111. nu appears 2 Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1 only In order to check VCR and camcorder timing select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit In point 3 Play back the dubbed scene elf any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit In point were recorded that means your VCR moves too quickly from Record Pause to Record mode e f the scene you tried to dub starts in progress the VCR is slow to start recording ADJUSTMENT OF VCR CAMCORDER TIMING Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press RA EDIT ON OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear then press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select R VIDEO and press it The VIDEO Menu appears Then rotate it to SYNCHRO and press it The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted Based on the diagnostics performed you can now advance the VCR s record timing by rotating the MENU Wheel towards You can also delay the VCR s record timing by rotating the MENU Wheel towards The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments Press the MENU Wheel to finish the setting Rotate the MENU Wheel to select URETURN and press it twice Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 71 A Using USB or PC connection cable GR DVX44 only To PC DIGITAL PHOTO GR DVX
112. o connect to using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 If necessary connect the PC connection cable Core filter provided with GV DT3 to the printer s PC connector and the PC s RS 232C connector DV cable a ee optional 4 Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to GW while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Core filter switch and turn on the other units NOTES o To DV IN To DV e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the connector connector power supply instead of the battery pack pg 9 e If Still Playback Slow Motion Playback Fast Forward Y or Rewind is attempted with the camcorder connected to a video unit via the DV connector the image will DV connector take on an effect similar to a coloured mosaic pattern or it will become black Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable To PC connector Digital Printer PC connection cable REFERENCES REFERENCES CONTENTS DETAILS TROUBLESHOOTING USER MAINTENANCE Jack Box Controls Connectors And Indicators Indications CAUTIONS en Power gt pg 8 gt VIDEO RECORDING pg 18 19 O Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 20 C to 25 C is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete O
113. o clips stored ina memory card during normal playback of image press SELECT once to engage the video clip mode E CLIP appears Then pressing H can allow you to view the video clips in the LCD monitor or viewfinder video clips cannot be displayed on a connected TV t pg 29 e You can look for the desired file using Index Screen pg 30 NOTES Playback operation cannot be performed during E Mail Clip Recording If you press the Recording Start Stop Button while E Mail Clip Recording is in progress only the portion which is recorded before Recording Start Stop Button is pressed will be stored in the memory card Also if the end of the tape is reached during E Mail Clip Recording that portion will be automatically stored in the memory card e f the end of the tape is reached in step 3 the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode will be automatically cancelled e The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4 Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices cannnot be played back with this camcorder The sound cannot be played back when you view the video clips stored in the copy protected SD Memory Card Video noise may appear while viewing video clips in the LCD monitor or viewfinder however this noise is not present in the actual video clips stored in the memory card HE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a dista
114. om level indicator c pg 19 Appears when taking a Snapshot pg 26 50 Appears when the flash is ready A number appears next to the indication after adjusting the brightness of the flash GR DVX88 DVX77 only c pg 54 55 e BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder c pg 18 e J J EXPLOSION Display the selected Digital Sound Effect c pg 56 Displays the date time c pg 11 Appears when the focus is adjusted manually c pg 51 9 O EN INDEX indications cont LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback LU Displays the sound mode c pg 42 44 Displays the Blank Search mode c pg 24 Displays the selected Digital Sound Effect c pg 30 56 Displays the tape speed c pg 13 12B1T SOUND1 Appears while a tape is running gt Playback kk Fast Forward Shuttle search 44 Rewind Shuttle search lI Pause I gt Forward slow motion all Reverse slow motion ZS Audio Dubbing IHS Audio Dubbing Pause Displays the sound input for Audio Dubbing MIC GR DVX88 DVX77 only lt gt pg 66 67 Displays the date time c pg 42 43 BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder c pg 18 VOLUME Displays the speaker volume Or displays the headphone volume GR DVX88 DVX77 only c pg 21 a The level indicator moves Displays the time code c pg 42 43 LCD Monitor Vi
115. optional headphones are not connected to the headphones connector e The sound volume of the headphones connector was not adjusted appropriately The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted to during playback The Power Switch is set to Ai D mM or M e VIDEO DSC Switch is set to J The Power Switch is set to u D H or u M e VIDEO DSC Switch is set to VIDEO Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode e The cassette holder cover is open During playback of the unrecorded portion High speed Search and still playback LCD monitor indications appear distorted This is not a defect The speaker volume is too great Fade Wipe effects Program AE with special effects and DIS F pg 39 46 49 36 Connect the optional headphones to the headphone connector lt pg 86 87 e Adjust the sound volume during playback c pg 21 e Set the Power Switch to GM pg 21 e Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO e Set the Power Switch to GM pg 28 e Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to D n Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback c pg 22 23 e Close the cassette holder cover c pg 12 41 e Turn the speaker volume down c pg 21 42 e Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette c pg 94 POSSI
116. ory card s sound folder with the specified file name For details refer to the instruction manual of the provided software However some sound effects created on a PC cannot be played back with this camcorder eNO Dubbing To A VCR To use this camcorder as a player Following the illustration connect the camcorder and the VCR Also refer to pg 22 and 23 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR DVX88 DVX77 only then set the camcorder s Power Switch to GM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR To S VIDEO of jack box Connector cover Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just S Video Audio Video cable cable mini plug to RCA before the edit in point Once it is reached press optional plug provided KA on the camcorder Press gt I on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press KU on the camcorder To AUDIO VIDEO Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then and S IN connectors stop the VCR and camcorder when finished switch If your VCR has a power supply instead of the battery pack pg 9 SCART connector use As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will the provided cable app
117. ot let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Connecting cables Audio Video S 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 IN Se MultiMediaCard m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked HIN and memory cards marked S or MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit Before recording an important scene make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark WW make sure you only use memory cards with the mark Z or MultiMediaCard remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand Memory cards can be used with GR DVX88 DVX77 only PROVIDED ACCESSORIES V e AC Adapter e Remote Control Unit e Battery Pack e AAA R03 Battery x 2 AP V10EG RM V717U BN V507U for remote control unit a e Powe
118. ound the LCD monitor becomes hot Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the ES S chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove CAUTIONS cont in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting anten nas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens to direct sunlight carry it by ho
119. ource the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result e Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed To Return To Automatic White Balance select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to EY NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone pg 47 is activated 54 en SNAPSHOT Button Power Switch MENU Wheel Display MANUAL Menu AUTO NOTES e Do not fire the flash at a person at short range FOR RECORDING cont Snapshot Flash GR DVX88 DVX77 only The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in Record Standby mode pg 26 50 e When the Power Switch is set to E the flash automatically fires if it is dark 4 appears e When the Power Switch is set to M you can select the FLASH setting as follows AUTO Fires automatically if it is dark 4 appears AUTO Fires automatically if it is dark 4 appears and reduces the Red Eye effect in the subject s eyes ON Always fires OFF Will not fire Perform the procedure below 1 2 3 4 5 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to selec
120. pears DELETE Deletion SELECT _CANCEL SEHR EXECUTE Screen Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The selected files are deleted and the normal playback screen appears e To cancel deletion rotate the MENU Wheel to select CANCEL and press it NOTES e Protected files pg 31 cannot be deleted with the above operation To delete them remove protection first e Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting MENU Wheel ENDS TO DELETE THE DISPLAYED FILE Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 on page 32 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select CURRENT and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The currently displayed file is deleted elf CURRENT FILE IS PROTECTED appears the file is protected and cannot be deleted c pg 31 e To cancel deletion rotate the MENU Wheel to select CANCEL and press it TO DELETE ALL FILES Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 on page 32 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select ALL and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears 5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it All the files are deleted e To cancel deletion rotate the MENU Wheel to select CANCEL and press it CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation such
121. r Cord e Core Filter e Memory Card e CD ROM GR DVX44 only 8 MB GR DVX88 for optional S Video DVX77 only Already inserted in Se SEN the camcorder e Editing Cable e Audio Video Cable e Jack box GR DVX88 DVX77 63 5 mini plug to RCA plug GR DVX88 DVX77 Both plugs have 1 ring around CU V506 the pin GR DVX44 One plug has 3 rings around the pin and the other has 1 ring around the pin e Cable Adapter prt GR DVX44 CU V505 e PC Connection Cable e USB Cable GR DVX44 only GR DVX88 DVX77 only NOTE 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 Orn How To Attach The Core Filter GR DVX44 only for optional S Video cable Attach the Core Filter if provided with your model CG pg 5 to an optional cable The Core Filter reduces interference Stopper Wind once Release the Run the cable through the Core Filter leaving approx Close the Core Filter until it stoppers on both 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core clicks shut ends of the Core Filter Wind the cable once around the outside of the Filter Core Filter as shown in the illustration e Wind the cable so that it is not slack NOTE Take care not to damage the cable m When connecting cables attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder
122. re stored index number 1 to 10 if three files with index numbers 2 4 and 6 are deleted from memory Image Size the remaining files are automatically moved up to fill any Index number Protect icon gaps in the numerical sequence Therefore the number of remaining files is 7 and the new index numbers range from 1 to 7 100 DVC00003 Directory and File F S Picture Quality names ae Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image Shows that the selected file is in a directory There are 2 modes available FINE and STANDARD in called 100 and its file name is DVC00003 order of quality pg 15 Appears only when Each time shooting takes place a file name is displaying still images made using a number which is larger by one than the largest number of the file names VGA XGA Image Size which are in use If the file name reaches Displays the size of the stored image There are 2 modes DVC09999 a new directory will be made and available VGA and XGA pg 15 Appears only when the file name will start again from DVC00001 displaying still images In the playback screen pg 28 the h directory and only the last four digits of the file m Protect icon name are displayed When a file is protected against its accidental erasure a In the Index Screen for sound effects the name padlock mark appears next to the index number and that of the selected sound effect is displayed if the file cannot be deleted na
123. rol indicator and W disappear Or set the Power Switch to BY To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris after step 2 of Exposure Control adjust the exposure rotating the MENU Wheel Then lock the iris in step 3 of Iris Lock For automatic locking press EXPOSURE twice in step 2 The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds Iris Like the pupil of the human eye it contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light Wf NDO White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation A term that refers to the correctness of colour Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under reproduction under various lighting If the white various types of lighting 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 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment and select NA MWB 1 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that nt the white paper fills the screen Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press the MENU Wheel in until WA begins bl
124. rom the speaker Insert the terminal end of the jack box into the jack box mount then firmly push the end of the jack box in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place as shown in the illustration To detach the jack box slide the BATT RELEASE Switch and detach it BATT RELEASE Switch 24 EN Stop Button W VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVX88 DVX77 only Power Switch FOCUS BLANK Button Display SAN Ve ee 4 BLANK SEARCH Cl aN NS VIDEO PLAYBACK cont Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption c pg 20 1 Load a tape pg 12 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR DVX88 DVX77 only then set the Power Switch to GEM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press FOCUS BLANK e BLANK SEARCH appears blinking and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion To cancel Blank Search midway press W NOTES In step 3 if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction and if the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction e Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared wit
125. s smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first rz pg 19 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 pg 39 is activated FEATURE Manual Focus PURPOSE To obtain correct focus OPERATION 1 If you are using the viewfinder you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments c pg 10 2 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then press FOCUS BLANK pg 86 and 87 FOCUS BLANK Button The manual focus indicator appears 3 To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU Wheel towards b appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU Wheel towards lt 4 appears and blinks 4 Press the MENU Wheel in Focus adjustment is complete To reset to Auto Focus press FOCUS BLANK twice or set the Power Switch to EY If FOCUS BLANK is pressed once the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again NOTES Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a subject in the wide angle
126. signed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst drivin
127. ssemble Editing When the editing cable is connected to the remote control s PAUSE IN connector during dubbing make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR s sensor and the path between the two is unobstructed e Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated time codes t pg 20 Program 1 OUT MODE Random Assemble Editing Menu 3 4 5 6 7 8 TIME CODE i TOTAL 00 00 VIDEO Menu M SYNCHRO ECNE GR DVX88 DVX77 only Remote sensor R A EDIT ON OFF NOTES e Before performing actual Random Assemble Fditing do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not and make adjustments accordingly e Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected EN 79 For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record Pause to Record mode faster than others Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time 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 DIAGNOSING VCR CAMCORDER TIMING Play back the tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF Random Assemble Editing Me
128. ssing such as Picture Wipe Dissolve 7 pg 48 49 or Video Echo pg 47 is activated e Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in the Menu Screen on page 39 2O en VIDEO RECORDING cont Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number To perform Random Assemble Editing pg 69 73 time code is necessary If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape the time code is interrupted 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 below in the following cases e When shooting again after playing back a Display recorded tape Frames are not displayed e When power shuts off during shooting during recording e When a tape is removed and re inserted during shooting e When shooting using a partially recorded tape Seconds e When shooting on a blan
129. t II MANUAL and press it The MANUAL Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select FLASH and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select AUTO AUTO ON or OFF and press it Rotate the MENU Wheel to select UWRETURN Press it twice to close the Menu Screen If AUTO Is Selected the Red Eye reduction indicator lights Press SNAPSHOT The flash fires twice The first flash is for reduction of the human eye s red reflection and the second flash is for the actual recording The flash does not fire when the flash is set to OFF in the Menu Screen or when Night Scope mode pg 45 is engaged and also when the battery remaining power is low Moreover the flash does not fire when it is set to AUTO in the Menu Screen with GAIN UP set to OFF pg 39 and with Program AE with special effects set to TWILIGHT pg 47 e When taking several snapshots in succession Motor Drive Mode 7 pg 50 the flash fires only during the first one e Although images shot with a flash tend to look whiter than they actually are to compensate for this the camcorder automatically darkens the picture when using the flash When shooting a subject at a distance where the flash light cannot reach over approx 2 m set the flash to OFF to prevent the picture from becoming too dark or becoming too tinted e The colour tone changes depending on th
130. t is not advised to use small sized tripods This may cause damage to the unit by falling over Power lamp MENU Wheel Display C4WIPE FADER OFF fa PROGRAM AE GR DVX88 DVX77 only Ox DISPLAY Menu Gi ON SCREEN LCD TV ey DATE TIME AUTO T IME CODE OFF DH ADJ 17 30 EN LI PI 12 01 17 30 Power Switch Date Time Settings The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off during playback c pg 42 43 1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears wO N Press it and the DISPLAY Menu appears N Press it and day is highlighted Rotate the MENU Wheel to input the day Press it Repeat to input the month year hour and minute Rotate the MENU Wheel to select URETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes Built in Clock s Rechargeable Lithium Battery To store the date time in memory the clock s rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder While the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger or while the battery pack attached to the camcorder continues to supply power the clock s rechargeable lithium battery is always charged However if the c
131. t time before opening the cassette holder cover e Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder e Even when the camcorder is switched off a cassette can be loaded or unloaded After the cassette holder is Closed with the camcorder switched off however it may not recede It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading When resuming recording once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased recorded over regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not See page 20 for information about recording from the middle of a tape en 19 Power lamp Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference Power Switch Set the Power Switch to MI while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears N Rotate the MENU Wheel to select RB CAMERA and press it The CAMERA Menu appears W Rotate The MENU Wheel to select REC MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears Select SP or LP by rotating the MENU Wheel and press it CAMERA Menu Rotate the MENU Wheel to select URETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes e Au
132. t to become too bright and the subject to become white e Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch is set to EY NOTE Backlight spotlight pg 47 compensation and SNOW pg 47 have no effect when the manual exposure control mode is engaged BACKLIGHT Power Switch Button WS EA A lt m Q 6 gt a Ste q SEN Le lt lt oeh EXPOSURE Button IR IRE SAN IN MENU Wheel FOR RECORDING cont Iris Lock Use this function in the following situations e When shooting a moving subject When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes such as when the subject is backing away When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When shooting objects under a spotlight e When zooming When the subject is close keep the iris locked Even when the subject moves away from you the image will not darken or brighten Before the following steps perform steps 1 and 2 of Exposure Control Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold the MENU Wheel for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and D appear Press the MENU Wheel in D changes to LE and the iris is locked 3 Iris lock indicator To Return To Automatic Iris Control press EXPOSURE twice so that the exposure cont
133. te The Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The normal playback screen appears e To cancel selection rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it SN GO KR amp NO To Reset The Setting select RESET in step 5 The setting is reset to O for all still images da dl ot peer e SELECT Number of prints DPOF Index Screen a Confirmation Screen CANCEL EXECUTE ENO D TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO OF PRINTS 1 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg 34 2 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select SELECT and press it Selection is complete The DPOF Index Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame to the image you wish to print and press it 4 Select the number of prints by rotating the MENU Wheel towards to increase the number or towards to decrease the number and press it Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of prints e The number of prints can be set up to 15 e To correct the number of prints select the image again and change the number 5 Rotate the MENU Wheel upward to select EXIT and press it Selection is complete The Confirmation Screen appears 6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The normal playback screen appears e To cancel selection rotate the MENU Wheel to select CANCEL and press it To Reset Th
134. ter sound is not heard When a cable is connected to the AV connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape FOR RECORDING ont Snapshot For Video Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR DVX88 DVX77 only then set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select D CAMERA Press it The CAMERA Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select SNAP MODE then press it Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired Snapshot mode then press it Rotate the MENU Wheel to select WRETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes eThe available Snapshot modes are as the same as those on page 27 SNAPSHOT RECORDING NI KR amp bw Press SNAPSHOT PHOTO appears while the snapshot is being taken If you press during Record Standby PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode If you press during Recording PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes e Regardless of the Power Swit
135. witch is set to GM or M pg 13 39 Actual menus differ by model and may appear differently from these illustrations Some menu items may not be unavailable on your model Wf w43 Menu Screen Explanations cont Display ON SCREEN setting For playback sound tape speed and tape running during video playback Each setting is linked with J DISPLAY or kal SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch is set to M lt pg 40 41 Ezd SYSTEM The parameters are the same as in the description on pg 40 41 a DISPLAY For type of file directory file name index number and total number during D S C playback GR DVX88 DVX77 only GR DVX88 DVX77 only CG pg 28 36 DATE TIME setting For date during D S C playback GR DVX88 DVX77 only IM MEMORY For date time during video playback Minutes Seconds Frames 25 frames 1 second CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 4A DR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT eont Playback Sound During playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture According to the menu access explanation on pg 42 select SOUND MODE or 12BIT MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter STEREO Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND MODE SOUND L D Sound from th
136. x 2 minutes in Slow Forward normal playback resumes m To stop Slow Motion Playback press PLAY gt NOTES You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW more than approx 2 seconds During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect e After SLOW 41 or I gt is pressed and held the still image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a malfunction e There may be a small margin between the slow motion playback start point you chose and the actual start point for Slow Motion Playback During Slow Motion Playback there will be distur bances in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunc tion e During Slow Motion Playback press PAUSE I to pause playback FEATURE Frame By Frame Playback PURPOSE To allow frame by frame search during video playback OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Frame By Frame Playback press SLOW I gt repeatedly for forward or SLOW 41 repeatedly for reverse Each time it is pressed the frame is played back NOTE You can also engage Frame By Frame Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW 41 or Ir repeatedly To magnify the recorded image up to 20X at any time during playback OPERATION 1 Press PLAY gt to find the scene of interest 2 Press the Zoom Buttons T W on t
137. yle scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next You can also vary transitions from scene to scene IMPORTANT Some Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects pg 46 47 If an unusable Fade Wipe Effect is selected its indicator blinks or goes out VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVX88 DVX77 Recording Start Stop Button Power Switch MENU Wheel NOTES You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button e f the power is turned off after a scene is finished recording the stored point is erased disabling the Picture Wipe Dissolve combination When this happens the Picture Wipe Dissolve indicator blinks Also note that power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the Record Standby mode e The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored e Picture Wipe Dissolve cannot be used while Night Scope is being activated t pg 45 FOR RECORDING coni FADE WIPE SELECTION w Bd Bw D O G kl DI and amp Fade or Wipe works when video recording is started or when you stop recording 1 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR DVX88 DVX77 only then set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appe
138. zone 10X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever Self Recording You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180 so that it faces forward then point the lens toward yourself and start recording Journalistic Shooting In some situations different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward FEATURE Zooming PURPOSE To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification OPERATION Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTES e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus pg 51 then zoom in or out in Record mode e Zooming is possible to a maximum of 200X or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom t pg 39 e Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom e During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer e Digital zoom cannot be used in the following cases e When digital image proce

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