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SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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.

10.

• The light source or the subject

does not include white. Or
there are various different
light sources behind the
subject.

• The Sepia or Monotone mode

is activated.

11.

• The subject is too bright with

the flash set to “AUTO” or
“AUTO 

”.

• If 

 blinks, the flash is being

charged.

• The camcorder is in the

Record mode.

• In the Menu Screen, “GAIN

UP” is set to “OFF” or “
PROGRAM AE” is set to
“TWILIGHT”.

12.

• The subject does not look

straight toward the flash.

• The subject does not look at

the first flash, which is an
important part of Red-Eye
Reduction.

• The camcorder is too far from

the subject.

• “FLASH” is not set to “AUTO

”  in the Menu Screen.

13.

• “FLASH” is set to “OFF” in the

Menu Screen.

• The flash emission window is

covered by fingers, etc..

• The flash brightness is set to

produce a darker image
(adjustment value: –3).

• The camcorder is too far from

the subject.

• Shooting was performed

under backlit conditions.

14.

• “FLASH” is set to “ON” in the

Menu Screen.

15.

• 10X optical zoom is selected.
• “PROGRAM AE” is set to

“VIDEO ECHO” in the Menu
Screen.

• Picture Wipe or Dissolve are

being used in a scene
transition.

10.

• Set “FLASH” to “ON” in the

Menu Screen. Or find a white
subject and compose your
shot so that it also appears in
the frame (

Z

 pg. 26, 50, 54).

• Turn off Sepia and Monotone

(

Z

 pg. 46, 47).

11.

• Set “FLASH” to “ON” in the

Menu Screen (

Z

 pg. 40).

• It can take up to 10 seconds

to charge the flash.

• Set the camcorder in the

Record-Standby mode
(

Z

 pg. 50, 54).

• Set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO

” or “AGC” (

Z

 pg. 39)

or disengage the “TWILIGHT”
mode (

Z

 pg. 46, 47).

12.

• 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 (

Z

 pg. 54).

• The flash is effective for

subjects at a distance of
approx. 0.7 m to 2 m from the
camcorder (

Z

 pg. 54).

• Set “FLASH” to “AUTO 

in the Menu Screen to display
the Red-Eye Reduction
indicator (

Z

 pg. 54).

13.

• Set “FLASH” to any position

except “OFF” in the Menu
Screen (

Z

 pg. 54).

• Do not cover the flash

emission window.

• Adjust the flash brightness to a

larger value (

Z

 pg. 55).

• The flash is effective for

subjects at a distance of
approx. 0.7 m to 2 m
(

Z

␣ pg.␣ 54).

• Press the 

BACKLIGHT

 Button

(

Z

 pg. 52).

14.

• Set “FLASH” to any parameter

other than “ON” in the Menu
Screen (

Z

 pg. 54).

15.

• Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or

“200X (GR-DVX78/DVX48)”/
“300X (GR-DVX49)” in the
Menu Screen (

Z

 pg. 39).

• Disengage the “VIDEO

ECHO” mode (

Z

 pg. 19, 46,

47).

• Wait until the Picture Wipe or

Dissolve effects are completed
(

Z

 pg. 19, 48).

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Содержание GR-DVX48A

Страница 1: ...ION 6 GETTING STARTED 7 16 VIDEO RECORDING PLAYBACK 17 24 VIDEO RECORDING 18 20 VIDEO PLAYBACK 21 24 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING PLAYBACK 25 36 D S C RECORDING 26 27 D S C PLAYBACK 28 36 ADVANCED FEATURES 37 75 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 38 44 FOR RECORDING 45 56 DUBBING 57 61 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 62 73 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 74 75 REFERENCES 76 99 DETAILS 77 TROUBLESHOOTING...

Страница 2: ...ting plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS n If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC Adapter shut it down and unplug it imme...

Страница 3: ...ace 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...

Страница 4: ...d 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 n This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked and memory cards marked ...

Страница 5: ...V507U AAA R03 Battery x 2 for remote control unit Memory Card 8 MB GR DVX78 only Already inserted in the camcorder USB Cable GR DVX78 only Jack box GR DVX78 CU V506 GR DVX49 DVX48 CU V505 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 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 ...

Страница 6: ...MENU Wheel to select DEMO MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select OFF and press it 5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The normal screen appears Sub Menu GR DVX78 only Lock Button MENU Wheel Power Switch How To Attach The Core Filter GR DVX49 DVX48 only for optional S Video cable Attach the Core Filter if provided with your model Z pg 5 to a...

Страница 7: ... 10 Viewfinder Adjustment 10 Tripod Mounting 10 Date Time Settings 11 Loading Unloading A Cassette 12 Recording Mode Setting 13 Loading A Memory Card GR DVX78 only 14 Picture Quality Mode Setting GR DVX78 only 15 Image Size Mode Setting GR DVX78 only 15 Operation Mode 16 ...

Страница 8: ...Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder To Detach The Battery Pack slide BATT RELEASE and detach it NOTES During charging the camcorder cannot be operated 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 camcorder then try ch...

Страница 9: ...a battery pack and AC Power Adapter Charger VU V840 KIT BN V840U battery pack AA V15 AC Power Adapter Charger VU V856 KIT BN V856U battery pack AA V80 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 V15 AC Power Adapter Charger for BN V840U battery pack and only...

Страница 10: ...ssing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Pull out the viewfinder fully 3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Dioptre Adjustment Control Power Switch GETTING STARTED cont CAUTION When attaching the camera to a tripod extend its legs to stabilise the camcorder It is not advised to use small sized tripods This may cause damage to t...

Страница 11: ...re 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 camcorder is not used for approx 3 months the clock s lithium bat...

Страница 12: ...oes not open turn the camcorder off then on again 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 short time before opening the cassette holder cover Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause d...

Страница 13: ...t The Sub Menu appears Select SP or LP by rotating the MENU Wheel and press it Rotate the MENU Wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes Audio Dubbing Z pg 66 and Insert Editing Z pg 68 are impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode LP Long Play is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback p...

Страница 14: ...ory 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 or MultiMediaCards marked Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a memory card consult its manufacturer or dealer Before using a new memory card it is necessary to FO...

Страница 15: ...wer Switch to 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 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DSC and press it The DSC Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select IMAGE SIZE and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate th...

Страница 16: ...ble for standard recording OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder Allows you to play back a recording on the tape Allows you to transfer a still image recorded on the tape to a computer GR DVX49 DVX48 only 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 DVX78 only VIDEO DSC Switch Position GR DVX78 only VIDEO...

Страница 17: ...ORDING 18 20 Basic Recording 18 Journalistic Shooting 19 Self Recording 19 Zooming 19 Time Code 20 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 20 VIDEO PLAYBACK 21 24 Normal Playback 21 Still Playback 21 Shuttle Search 21 Frame By Frame Playback 21 Connections 22 23 Blank Search 24 ...

Страница 18: ...le to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder Power Switch Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power Z pg 8 Grip Adjustment Z pg 10 Viewfinder Adjustment Z pg 10 Load A Cassette Z pg 12 Recording Mode Setting Z pg 13 1 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR DVX78 only then set the Power Switch to or while pressing down the...

Страница 19: ...ever towards W n The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTES Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus Z pg 51 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming is possible to a maximum of 200X GR DVX78 DVX48 300X GR DVX49 or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optic...

Страница 20: ... partially recorded tape When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search Z pg 24 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode Z pg 21 2 Set the Power Switch to or while pre...

Страница 21: ...connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Power Zoom Lever Speaker Volume Control VOL Speaker Lock Button Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press 4 6 during playback 2 To resume normal playback press 4 6 again If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged After 5 minutes in the Stop mode the camcorder ...

Страница 22: ...ional Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug provided TV When connecting the cables open this cover The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only AV IN OUT GR DVX78 AV OUT GR DVX49 DVX48 To TV or VCR When connecting the cables open this cover The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only AV IN OUT GR DVX78 AV OUT GR DVX49 DVX48 Refer to Jack Box Attachment Z pg 2...

Страница 23: ...CR as shown in the illustration Z pg 22 If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date Time set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF...

Страница 24: ...lank Search midway press 5 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 Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared with the tape If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank ...

Страница 25: ...ormal Playback Of Images 28 Auto Playback Of Images 28 Index Screen 29 Index Playback 30 Jump Playback 30 Protecting Files 31 Deleting Files 32 33 Setting Print Information DPOF Setting 34 35 Initialising A Memory Card 36 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING PLAYBACK The D S C Digital Still Camera features are available on GR DVX78 ...

Страница 26: ... MENU Wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes SNAPSHOT RECORDING 1 Press SNAPSHOT appears while the snapshot is being taken The image is stored in the memory card Regardless of the Power Switch position or Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode To use the flash Z pg 54 Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button VIDEO DSC Switch F I NE 10 100 VGA Numb...

Страница 27: ...h special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks If shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to or and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor The Motor Drive mode Z p...

Страница 28: ...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 Images sh...

Страница 29: ...nd the new index numbers range from 1 to 7 F S Picture Quality Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image There are 2 modes available FINE and STANDARD in order of quality Z pg 15 Appears only when displaying still images VGA XGA Image Size Displays the size of the stored image There are 2 modes available VGA and XGA Z pg 15 Appears only when displaying still images Protect icon When a ...

Страница 30: ...X The Index Screen appears 4 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 To start playback of the selected video clip press 4 6 To stop playback midway press 5 To start playback of the selected sound effect press D SOUND PLAY INDEX Button SELECT Button D S C PLAYBACK cont MENU Wheel Display JUMP Bu...

Страница 31: ...te it to select MEMORY and press it The MEMORY Menu appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select PROTECT and press it The PROTECT Index Screen appears TO PROTECT A FILE Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above 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 wis...

Страница 32: ...BROWSING FILES STORED IN MEMORY Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select SELECT and press it The DELETE Index Screen appears 5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the green frame to the desired file that you wish to delete and press it An appears above the selected file Repeat this procedure for all files that you wish to delete To deselect a file pres...

Страница 33: ...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 To cancel deletion rotate the MENU Wheel to select CANCEL and press it MENU Wheel CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other...

Страница 34: ...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 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select MEMORY and press it The MEMORY Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DPOF and press it The Sub Menu appears 5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select ALL and press it Selection ...

Страница 35: ...ect 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 To cancel selection rotate the MENU Wheel to select CANCEL and press it To Reset The No Of Prints select RESET in step 5 on pg 34 The number of prints is r...

Страница 36: ...l in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select MEMORY and press it The MEMORY Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select FORMAT and press it The Confirmation Screen appears 5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The memory card is initialised When initialisation is finished NO FILES STORED or NO SOUND FILES appears To cancel initialisation rotate the MENU Wheel ...

Страница 37: ... To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing 58 Dubbing Still Images Stored In A Memory Card To A Tape GR DVX78 only 59 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card GR DVX78 only 60 Dubbing Moving Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card E Mail Clip Recording GR DVX78 only 61 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 62 73 Installing The Batteries 62 Slow Motion Playback...

Страница 38: ...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 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function icon and press it The selected function menu appears 4 Function menu setting depends on the function If you have selected WIPE FADER PROGRAM AE or W BALA...

Страница 39: ...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 is displayed To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magni...

Страница 40: ...Z pg 55 Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording Also to activate the shutter sound effect Z pg 26 50 Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect Z pg 26 50 The tally lamp remains off at all times The tally l...

Страница 41: ...set to VIDEO still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card DSC QUALITY IMAGE SIZE REC SELECT Enables sound input from camcorder s stereo microphone or AV IN OUT connector when Audio Dubbing Z pg 66 is executed MIC or AUX appears on the Audio Dubbing screen depending on the sound input you use Enables sound effect input recorded on the provided memory card when Audio ...

Страница 42: ...NU Wheel to select RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen Menu Screen Explanations Display Power Switch MENU Wheel 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 Switch is set to or Z pg 13 39 When S AV INPUT is set to ON camcorder playback cannot be viewed on the AV output Lock Button USI...

Страница 43: ...78 only MEMORY 12B I T SOUND1 SP 46 20 1 1 2 7 0 3 1 0 12 34 24 6 100 0001 1 50 IMAGE Minutes Seconds For playback sound tape speed and tape running during video playback For date time during video playback Display For date during D S C playback GR DVX78 only For type of file directory file name index number and total number during D S C playback GR DVX78 only DATE TIME setting Frames 25 frames 1 ...

Страница 44: ...nctions 12 bit is called 32 kHz and 16 bit is called 48 kHz The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast forward or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE Factory preset STEREO SOUND L SOUND R MIX SOUND 1 SOUND 2 Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo Sound from the L channel is output ...

Страница 45: ...d to provide up to 30 times sensitivity appears beside while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To Deactivate Night Scope press NIGHT SCOPE again so that the Night Scope indicator disappears NOTES During Night Scope the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects Z pg 46 47 and Picture Wipe Di...

Страница 46: ...esired mode Z pg 47 then press it Selection is complete Press the MENU Wheel in again The Menu Screen closes 5 Press PROGRAM AE The selected mode indicator appears To Deactivate The Selected Mode Press PROGRAM AE again so that the mode indicator disappears NOTES Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby Some modes of Program AE Special Effects cannot ...

Страница 47: ...matically 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 SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look MONOTONE Like classic black and white films yo...

Страница 48: ...TION and The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when video recording is started 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 above 2 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 St...

Страница 49: ...es out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and 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 disappears The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner The next scene gradually wipes in from t...

Страница 50: ... for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes Regardless of the Power Switch position or Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode To use the flash GR DVX78 only Z pg 54 Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to in...

Страница 51: ...the lens zoom out first Z 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 Z 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 Z pg 10...

Страница 52: ...klight spotlight Z pg 47 compensation and SNOW Z pg 47 have no effect when the manual exposure control mode is engaged MENU Wheel Power Switch Iris Lock Use this function in the following situations When shooting a moving subject When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes such as when the subject is backing away When shooting on a reflective n...

Страница 53: ...alance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone Z pg 47 is activated Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment and select MWB 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 3 Press the MENU Whe...

Страница 54: ...e human eye s red reflection and the second flash is for the actual recording Display NOTES Do not fire the flash at a person at short range The flash does not fire when the flash is set to OFF in the Menu Screen or when Night Scope mode Z 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...

Страница 55: ...Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select MANUAL and press it The MANUAL Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select FLASH ADJ and press it The parameter appears 5 To intensify the flash rotate the MENU Wheel towards To weaken the flash rotate it towards Adjustment range 3 to 3 6 Press the MENU Wheel in Rotate it to select RETURN and press it twice to clo...

Страница 56: ...the sound effect NOTES Sound effects can also be used for Audio Dubbing Z pg 67 Sound effects can also be selected during D S C playback mode Z 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 memory card s sound folder with the specified file name For details refe...

Страница 57: ...plays appear on the connected TV Date Time set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen Z pg 42 43 Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen Z pg 42 43 Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen Z pg 42 43 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control You can use Playback Zoom Z pg 64 or Playback Special Effects Z pg 65 i...

Страница 58: ...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 rotates 6 Press the Recording Start Stop button again to engage the Record Pause mode stops rotating NOTES Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode...

Страница 59: ...ower Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 To select a still image to be dubbed perform Index Playback Z pg 30 Auto Playback Z pg 28 or press 2 or 3 to select the image you wish 5 To engage Dub Standby press SNAPSHOT The message TO COPY TO TAPE PUSH SNAPSHOT appears 6 While the message is being displayed press SNAPSHOT again The selected still image is recorded on t...

Страница 60: ...t to select ON and press it Selection is complete 6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The normal playback screen resumes 7 To select a still image to be dubbed start playback by pressing 4 6 At the moment you find the image you wish to dub press it again to engage Still Playback 8 To start dubbing press SNAPSHOT The selected image is stored in the memory card blinks during ...

Страница 61: ...deo clips stored in a memory card during normal playback of image press SELECT once to engage the video clip mode E CLIP appears Then pressing 4 6 can allow you to view the video clips in the LCD monitor or viewfinder video clips cannot be displayed on a connected TV Z pg 29 You can look for the desired file using Index Screen Z pg 30 NOTES Playback operation cannot be performed during E Mail Clip...

Страница 62: ...e battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated 2 Insert two AAA R03 size batteries in the correct direction 3 Re attach the battery compartment cover USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective ...

Страница 63: ...ut Z pg 19 Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder With the camcorder s Power Switch set to Zoom in out Z pg 64 Z pg 23 57 70 Z pg 64 69 Z pg 64 Z pg 64 Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape Z pg 21 Displays previous file in a memory card GR DVX78 only Z pg 28 Z pg 71 Z pg 65 Z pg 65 Z pg 70 Z pg 69 Z pg 64 Z pg 68 Z ...

Страница 64: ... 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 During Slow Motion Playback press PAUSE 6 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 0 ...

Страница 65: ... Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears n To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect n To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above NOTES When some Playback Special Effects are used the Multi Analyzer 4 and...

Страница 66: ... during Audio Dubbing To hear sound connect optional headphones to the AV IN OUT headphone connector GR DVX78 only When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 bit the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately If you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s mi...

Страница 67: ... it twice The Menu Screen closes and the sound effect indication appears 5 Press INDEX to access the sound effects Index Screen Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired sound effect and press it 6 Press PLAY 4 to begin Audio Dubbing The selected sound effect is dubbed onto the tape The moves while it is being dubbed To stop dubbing the sound effect midway press STOP 5 7 Press STOP 5 to end Audi...

Страница 68: ...pg 41 43 2 Press REW 2 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE 6 3 Press and hold INSERT w on the remote control then press PAUSE 6 6w and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode 4 Press START STOP to begin editing Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1 To pause editing press START STOP Press it again to resume editing 5 To end Insert ...

Страница 69: ...e 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 2 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 RE...

Страница 70: ...cted TV Date Time set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen Z pg 42 43 Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen Z pg 42 43 Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen Z pg 42 43 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control For GR DVX78 Owners Make sure to set S AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen Z pg 42 When editing o...

Страница 71: ...65 10 Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes 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 If you are not using Fade Wipe or Program AE with special effects repeat steps 6 and 7 only NOTES When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so that there is a relative...

Страница 72: ...rd Pause mode If you do not register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically If you operate the camcorder during automatic editing the VCR will enter its Record Pause mode and automatic editing will stop 1 14 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 Pre...

Страница 73: ...rts in progress the VCR is slow to start recording Random Assemble Editing Menu Program 1 Remote sensor ADJUSTMENT OF VCR CAMCORDER TIMING 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear then press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select VIDEO and press it The VIDEO Menu app...

Страница 74: ... use the DV cable provided with the capture board The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using 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 ...

Страница 75: ...o the printer s PC connector and the PC s RS 232C connector 4 Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the other units NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack Z pg 9 If Still Playback Slow Motion Playback Fast Forward or Rewind is attempted with the camcorder connected to a video...

Страница 76: ...RENCES REFERENCES CONTENTS DETAILS 77 TROUBLESHOOTING 78 83 USER MAINTENANCE 84 INDEX 85 92 Jack Box 85 Controls Connectors And Indicators 86 87 Indications 88 92 CAUTIONS 93 95 TERMS 96 97 SPECIFICATIONS 98 99 ...

Страница 77: ...nstead The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens Do not use force Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover When the Recording Start Stop button is pressed it may take a few seconds bef...

Страница 78: ... is in the wrong position The battery s charge is low 8 The memory card is in the wrong position 9 The Squeeze mode is selected 1 Connect the AC Adapter securely Z pg 9 Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one Z pg 8 9 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder 2 Set the date time Z pg 11 Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement 3 Set the tape s erase protection tab to R...

Страница 79: ...zoom is selected PROGRAM AE is set to VIDEO ECHO in the Menu Screen Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene transition 10 Set FLASH to ON in the Menu Screen Or find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame Z pg 26 50 54 Turn off Sepia and Monotone Z pg 46 47 11 Set FLASH to ON in the Menu Screen Z pg 40 It can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash S...

Страница 80: ...nt This is normal but this slight delay becomes especially noticeable when shooting fast moving subject or during rapid panning 22 The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE in the Menu Screen A Fade In or Fade Out is in progress 16 Set the Power Switch to Z pg 16 17 Turn off Sepia and Monotone Z pg 46 48 18 Turn off Sepia Monotone or Slow Shutter before adding D...

Страница 81: ...n the Menu Screen 29 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 When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of...

Страница 82: ...h and still playback LCD monitor indications appear distorted This is not a defect 41 The speaker volume is too great 42 Since the analog input mode is engaged the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 34 Re read the sections covering Fade Wipe effects Program AE with special effects and DIS Z pg 39 46 49 35 36 Connect the optional headphones to the headphone connector Z pg 86 87 Adjust the soun...

Страница 83: ... pulled out The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark 49 This is not a malfunction 50 The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on 51 43 Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette Z pg 94 44 Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage Z pg 84 45 Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewfinder indica tions Z pg 88 92 46 Remo...

Страница 84: ...6 Close the hatch until it locks in place and push the viewfinder back in NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product After Use 1 Turn ...

Страница 85: ... only Z pg 70 Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing Z pg 69 73 J Terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol GR DVX49 DVX48 only Z pg 70 Connect to a JLIP compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the provided Software Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing Z pg 69 73 3 2 1 3 2 1 GR DVX78 CU V506 GR DVX49 DVX48 CU V505...

Страница 86: ...86EN INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators d q P L A Y O F F r e 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 0 9 8 U w u p o i E W R I O P T Q Y t s a y ...

Страница 87: ... located beneath a cover w Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT i Link Z pg 58 74 75 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard e Audio Video Input GR DVX78 only Output Connector AV IN OUT or AV OUT Z pg 22 57 70 Headphone Connector GR DVX78 only Z pg 66 r DC Input Connector DC IN Z pg 8 9 Indicator...

Страница 88: ...ode for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder Z pg 39 0 Displays the Time Code Z pg 20 41 1 Displays the Image Size mode of the stored image There are 2 modes available XGA and VGA in order of quality Z pg 15 2 Appears and blinks during shooting Z pg 26 3 Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image There are 2 modes available FINE and STD standard in order of quality Z pg 15 4 ...

Страница 89: ...s when the exposure is adjusted Z pg 52 6 Displays the selected Program AE with special effects Z pg 46 47 7 Appears when the iris is locked Z pg 52 8 Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser DIS is engaged Z pg 39 9 Approximate zoom ratio Appears during zooming Z pg 19 0 Appears during zooming Zoom level indicator Z pg 19 Appears when taking a Snapshot Z pg 26 50 Appears when the flash is ready A nu...

Страница 90: ... viewfinder Z pg 18 VOLUME Displays the speaker volume Or displays the headphone volume GR DVX78 only Z pg 21 The level indicator moves 8 Displays the time code Z pg 42 43 1 L 2B 2 I 0 T 2 S B V 1 O L O U A L 2 N N U 5 D K M 1 E SEARCH 20 P 1 1 2 7 6 4 0 3 1 0 S 1 2 3 5 4 8 7 6 MIC LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During D S C Playback GR DVX78 only 1 Displays the type of file IMAGE E CLIP D SOU...

Страница 91: ...rmat is loaded Appears when the date time is not set Z pg 11 Appears when the built in clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased Z pg 11 Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape Z pg 66 Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode Z pg 66 Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 bit audi...

Страница 92: ... the memory card Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the memory card when the video clip mode is engaged by pressing the SELECT button Appears after a memory card is initialised Appears if there are no sound files stored in the memory card when the sound effect mode is engaged by pressing the SELECT button or D SOUND PLAY is pressed during video recording Appears when a file in a fo...

Страница 93: ... below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical 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 fro...

Страница 94: ...or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove 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 ...

Страница 95: ... 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 Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself How To Handle A CD ROM Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surfa...

Страница 96: ...47 Motor Drive Mode Z pg 50 MultiMediaCard Z pg 14 94 N Night Scope Z pg 45 A AC Adapter Z pg 8 9 Analogue Input Z pg 42 57 Audio Dubbing Z pg 66 Auto Date Z pg 41 Auto Focus Z pg 51 Auto Playback Z pg 28 Auto Shut off Z pg 18 27 B Backlight Compensation Z pg 52 Battery Low Z pg 91 Battery Pack Z pg 8 9 93 Beep Z pg 40 Blank Search Z pg 24 Brighten The LCD Monitor Z pg 18 C Channels Left Right Z p...

Страница 97: ...ng Z pg 19 Sepia Z pg 47 Set Remote Control VCR Code Z pg 69 Shuttle Search Z pg 21 Shutter Speed Z pg 47 Slow Motion Playback Z pg 64 Slow Shutter Z pg 47 Snapshot Z pg 26 50 Snapshot Mode Z pg 26 50 Snow Z pg 47 Sound Mode Z pg 39 42 44 Speaker Volume Z pg 21 Specifications Z pg 98 99 Sports Z pg 47 Spotlight Z pg 47 Squeeze Z pg 40 Still Playback Z pg 21 Strobe Z pg 47 T Tally Z pg 18 40 Tele M...

Страница 98: ...igital Video Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format PAL standard Recording Playback format Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 bit 48 kHz 2 channel 16 bit Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s Maximum recording time SP 80 min using 80 min cassette LP 120 min For Digital Still Camera GR DVX78 only Storage media SD Memory ...

Страница 99: ...ions W x H x D 59 mm x 31 mm x 84 mm Weight Approx 140 g not including Power Cord Jack Box For General Dimensions W x H x D 52 mm x 22 mm x 73 mm Weight Approx 35 g For Connectors USB GR DVX78 only Type B EDIT GR DVX78 only ø3 5 mm 2 pole S Video Output Y 1 V p p 75 Ω analogue C 0 29 V p p 75 Ω analogue Input GR DVX78 only Y 0 8 V p p 1 2 V p p 75 Ω analogue C 0 2 V p p 0 4 V p p 75 Ω analogue JLI...

Страница 100: ... SN VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED EN GR DVX78A GR DVX49A GR DVX48A GR DVX78EA GR DVX48EA GR DVX78SH GR DVX48SH A A C A S EA SH Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD COPYRIGHT 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD ...

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