Master Page: Cover1 GR-DV801US.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM ENGLISH AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 9 GETTING STARTED 10 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 23 ADVANCED FEATURES 31 REFERENCES 68 TERMS 86 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DV801 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www.jvc-victor.co.
Master Page: Left-Safety-Dummy GR-DV801US.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 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 ● All major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. ● Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
Master Page: Right-Safety GR-DV801US.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN 3 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 (3-15/16") 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.
Master Page: Left-Safety GR-DV801US.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 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 always securely attach and use the provided strap.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 5 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN 5 Provided Accessories ● AC Adapter AP-V13U ● USB Cable ● Remote Control Unit RM-V717U ● AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) ● Battery Pack BN-V408U-B ● Editing Cable ● Memory Card 8 MB (Already inserted in the camcorder) ● Shoulder Strap (墌 pg. 6 for attachment) ● Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) ● CD-ROM ● Lens Cap (墌 pg.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 6 EN How To Use The Audio Cable How To Attach The Strap When using optional headphones or external microphone, connect to the provided Audio cable (with a core filter attached), then connect the Audio cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. 1 Following the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelet a. 2 3 Fold it back and thread it through the buckle b. 4 Confirm the strap is not twisted.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 7 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder.
GR-DV801US.book Page 8 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 8 EN AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED CONTENTS 9 10 Power .......................................................................10 Grip Adjustment .......................................................12 Viewfinder Adjustment .............................................12 Tripod Mounting ......................................................12 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................................
Master Page: Right-start GR-DV801US.book Page 9 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM Automatic Demonstration Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). MENU Wheel 9 䡲 Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and no cassette is in the camcorder. 䡲 Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily.
Master Page: Left-start GR-DV801US.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 10 EN Power This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. Battery pack Charging time BN-V408U Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. BN-V416U (optional) Approx. 2 hr. BN-V428U (optional) Approx. 3 hr. 20 min. Charging The Battery Pack GETTING STARTED Power Switch Lock Button BATT.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 11 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN INFORMATION: The optional 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 & AA-V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger Read the kit’s instruction manual before using.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV801US.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 12 EN ● Some tripods are not equipped with studs. Grip Adjustment 1 2 Adjust the velcro strip. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 13 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Set the Power Switch to “M” or “PLAY” 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 “n”, and press it. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “BRIGHT”, and press it.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV801US.book Page 14 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 14 EN Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery 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. (墌 pg. 31, 41) MENU Wheel Power/Charge Lamp Lock Button Power Switch 1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 15 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN Approximate recording time Tape The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Slide 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. ● Do not touch internal components. 2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV801US.book Page 16 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 16 EN Loading A Memory Card /Unloading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase. Card Cover (MEMORY CARD) Memory card Label Clipped edge 1 2 3 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 4 Close the card cover. Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its clipped edge first. To unload a memory card, push it once.
Master Page: Right-start GR-DV801US.book Page 17 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN Basic Recording NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power (墌 pg. 10) ● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 15) 4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. ● The power/charge lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed. 5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 18 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 18 EN VIDEO RECORDING (cont.) Zooming Journalistic Shooting Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270º (90º downward, 180º upward). Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 19 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN 19 Time Code Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 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.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV801US.book Page 20 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 20 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK ● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV. (墌 pg. 22) ● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camcorder body. ● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications: • When power is supplied from a battery: the “ ” battery indicator is displayed. (墌 pg.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 21 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9. ● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release the button, normal playback resumes. ● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV801US.book Page 22 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 22 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.) Connections To A TV Or VCR These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals.
Master Page: Right-start GR-DV801US.book Page 23 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM D.S.C. RECORDING EN 23 . Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) Snapshot mode with no frame You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card. There is the sound of a shutter closing. Power Switch PUSH OPEN Button Lock Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 1 2 Remove the lens cap. Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV801US.book Page 24 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 24 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK 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.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 25 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN Playback Of Video Clips Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16) 4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. ● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE) which has been played back at the last time is displayed. 5 6 7 8 9 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 26 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 26 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) Index Playback Of Files Information Screen FOL DER F I LE DA T E S I ZE QUA L I T Y P RO T E C T You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want. 1 2 For Index Playback of image files, perform 1 – 6 in “Normal Playback Of Images” (墌 pg. 24).
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 27 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN 27 To protect the currently displayed file Protecting Files 9 The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CURRENT”, and press it. The PROTECT screen appears. 10 PROTECT ME NU CURRENT PROT . AL L CANC . AL L RETURN Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, and press it. ● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 28 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 28 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card 9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CANC.ALL”, and press it. The PROTECT screen appears. 10 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, and press it. ● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”. 8 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DELETE”, and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 29 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN Resetting The File Name Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16) 4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. ● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE) which has been played back at the last time is displayed. 5 If the title image playback (TITLE, 墌 pg. 25) screen appears, press SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 30 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 30 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints 1 Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)” (墌 pg. 29). 2 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CURRENT”, and press it. The DPOF screen appears. DPOF SHEETS 3 Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file. 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the number indication (00), and press it.
Master Page: Right-start GR-DV801US.book Page 31 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, onscreen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. (墌 pg. 32 – 41) 31 EN Menus without Sub Menus — v WIPE/FADER, r PROGRAM AE, p EXPOSURE, u W. BALANCE 1) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired parameter. Example: r PROGRAM AE Menu P ROGRAM AE Selected menu icon blinks.
Master Page: Left-Heading0X2 GR-DV801US.book Page 32 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 32 EN RECORDING MENUS MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) 4) Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen returns. ● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus. 5) Press the MENU Wheel in again. The Menu Screen closes. W I PE / F AD E R FADE R –WH I T E FADE R – B LAC K FADE R – B .
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 33 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN WIPE – WINDOW: The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the center. WIPE – SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right. WIPE – DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 34 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 34 EN RECORDING MENUS (cont.) SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look. Camera Menu 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. Recording mode CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 35 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN 35 Zooming Gain up ZOOM (Factory-preset: 40X) 10X: When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged. 40X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification. 300X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 36 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 36 EN RECORDING MENUS (cont.) 5-Second Recording Manual Menu Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for video recording. MANUAL Digital Image Stabilization To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. DIS OFF / ON Set “5S” to “5S”. (墌 pg. 31) ● “5S” appears.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 37 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN WIDE MODE (Factory-preset: OFF) OFF: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. CINEMA* : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. The indicator appears. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 38 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 38 EN Automatic demonstration mode Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. (墌 pg. 9) DEMO MODE (Factory-preset: ON) OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place. ON: Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 39 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN Image Size/Picture Quality MultiMediaCard 8 MB** 8 MB* 640 x 480/ FINE 49 55 105 215 640 x 480/ STANDARD 165 190 320 645 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).
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV801US.book Page 40 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 40 EN Video Menu VIDEO PLAYBACK MENUS Synchro adjustment For details, refer to “For More Accurate Editing” (墌 pg. 65). SYNCHRO (Factory-preset: ±0.0) Playback sound Recording mode During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 41 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN System Menu SYSTEM Each setting is linked with “s”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (墌 pg. 31) The parameters are the same as in the description on page 37.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV801US.book Page 42 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 42 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Night Alive Snapshot (For Video Recording) SNAPSHOT Button Power Switch Power Switch Lock Button Lock Button NIGHT Button Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 43 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 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 “ / ”. (墌 pg. 39) Self-Timer Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding the final touch to a memorable picture.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 44 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 44 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) NOTE: If “BEEP” and “TALLY” are set to “OFF” (墌 pg. 37), the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not light.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 45 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN Auto Focus Focus detection zone However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases perform “Manual Focus”): ● When two subjects overlap in the same scene. ● When illumination is low.* ● When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a clear, blue sky.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 46 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 46 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) Lock Button Power Switch Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations: ● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. ● When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. ● When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 47 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. Press BACK LIGHT. The indicator is displayed and the subject is BACK LIGHT Button brightened. If pressed again, disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level. ● Using the BACK LIGHT Button may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 48 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 48 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) 1h 01 m ● When the recording time PAUSE is over the navigation time set in step 5, “ ” appears briefly, then the image of the point where recording is started is Displayed while the captured and stored in captured image is the memory card as a being stored in the memory card. thumbnail image.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 49 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN To cancel NAVIGATION search midway... Press 4/9, 3, 5 or 8. CAUTION: Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 50 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 50 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) E-Mail Clip Recording You can make video clips in 160 x 120 pixels from real-time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via E-Mail. To make video clips from real-time camera image 1 2 3 Power Switch Stop (8) Button Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 51 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM To make video clips from recorded video footage 1 2 3 4 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 15) 5 6 Press 4/9 to start video playback. 7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start E-Mail Clip Recording. 8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop E-Mail Clip Recording. ● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip RecordStandby mode.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV801US.book Page 52 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 52 EN DUBBING Dubbing To Or From A VCR 10 To pause dubbing, engage the VCR’s RecordPause mode and press 4/9 on the camcorder. 11 Repeat steps 8 – 10 for additional editing. Stop the VCR and camcorder. .
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 53 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV IN Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. 53 1 2 Make sure all units are turned off. 3 Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 54 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 54 EN DUBBING (cont.) Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV OUT Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from another video unit equipped with a DV connector onto the camcorder. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. 1 2 Make sure all units are turned off. 3 Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 55 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. MENU Wheel SNAPSHOT Button Power Switch Lock Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Play/Pause Button (4/9) 1 2 3 4 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 15) 5 6 7 Set “ 8 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT. ● The ” ” indication appears during dubbing. ● The selected image is stored in the memory card. Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV801US.book Page 56 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 56 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. (墌 pg. 58) Beam Effective Area (indoor use) When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 57 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN 57 A Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal. The following buttons are available only when the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “PLAY”. B DISPLAY Button .................... (墌 pg. 22, 52, 62) C SHIFT Button .............................. (墌 pg. 58, 60) D SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons ....... (墌 pg. 58) Left/Right Buttons ............................. (墌 pg.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 58 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 58 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) . Zoom Buttons SHIFT Left or SLOW Rewind Button Right or SLOW Forward Button Up Button Down Button PLAY PAUSE STOP Slow-Motion Playback Allows slow-speed search in either direction during video playback. During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds. ● After approx. 5 minutes (approx. 20 seconds with an 80-minute cassete) in Slow Rewind or approx.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 59 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. (墌 pg. 34) 59 To hear the sound during Audio Dubbing... Connect optional headphones to the headphone connector or use the AV connector, and set the “12bit MODE” to the desired mode; • “SOUND 1” for the playback sound. • “SOUND 2” for the dubbed sound. • “MIX” for the playback and dubbed sound. Stereo Microphone Speaker A.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 60 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 60 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 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. START/STOP REW STOP INSERT PLAY PAUSE NOTES: ● Before performing the following steps, make sure that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 61 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN 1 2 VCR CODE LIST 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. VCR BRAND NAME CODE VCR BRAND NAME CODE DAEWOO A H PANASONIC GE Make sure the VCR’s power is on.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 62 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 62 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Make Connections 1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector… …Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector… …Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector. C A VCR other than above… …Connect the editing cable to the remote control’s PAUSE IN connector.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 63 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN 11 Select Scenes If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT. (墌 pg. 58) FF FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT PLAY R.A.EDIT ON/OFF CANCEL 7 Press PLAY (U) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control. The Random Assemble Selected parameter Editing Menu appears. MODE IN OUT If using a Wipe/Fader at 1–– –– : –– ~ 2 ~ the beginning of the ~ 3 ~ scene, press FADE/WIPE 45 ~ 6 ~ on the remote control.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 64 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 64 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Picture Wipe And Dissolve Menu (available only for Random Assemble Editing) You can use not only the wipe/fader effects on page 32 but also the picture wipe and dissolve effects below. DISSOLVE: The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears. WIPE – CORNER: The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 65 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN 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.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV801US.book Page 66 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 66 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connection To A Personal Computer [A] Using USB cable To USB connector USB cable (provided) PC To USB [B] Using DV cable OR DV cable (optional) Core filter To DV IN/OUT [A] Using USB cable It is possible to do the following things: ● Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC. ● Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to a PC. ● Capture still/moving images in real-time.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 67 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection. To USB USB cable (provided) To USB connector USB-equipped PC 1 Make sure all necessary software (provided) are installed in your PC and all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the USB cable. 3 4 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Master Page: Left-start GR-DV801US.book Page 68 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 68 EN REFERENCES ITEMS DETAILS NOTES V Power (墌 pg. 10) ● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. ● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.
Master Page: Right-Heading0 GR-DV801US.book Page 69 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM TROUBLESHOOTING EN 69 If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 70 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 70 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) 7. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink. 7. • Re-read the sections covering 7. • Certain Wipe/Fader effects, Wipe/Fader effects, Program certain modes of Program AE AE with special effects and with special effects, “DIS” “DIS”. (墌 pg. 31 – 34, 36) and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. 8. Digital Zoom does not work. 8.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 71 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN 71 Advanced features POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 13. • Set Focus to the Auto mode. 13. • Focus is set to the Manual (墌 pg. 45) mode. • Clean the lens and check the • The recording was done in a focus again. (墌 pg. 77) dark place, or the contrast was low. • The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. 14. In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed. 14. • The 5-Second mode is set to 14.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 72 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 72 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) Other problems SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 24. • To protect the battery, it is 24. The power/charge lamp on the 24. • The temperature of the recommended to charge it in camcorder does not light when battery is extremely high/low. places with a temperature of the charging is attempted. • Charging is difficult in places 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). subject to extremely high/ (墌 pg.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 73 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN 73 33. 33. Colored bright spots appear all 33. • The LCD monitor and the over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder are made with viewfinder. 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 %) — 34.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV801US.book Page 74 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 74 EN CAUTIONS When using the AC Power Adapter in areas other than the USA 䡲 The provided AC Power Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 75 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN 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, initialization, etc.)… ... never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder. 3.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 76 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 76 EN How To Handle A CD-ROM • 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 center hole using a circular motion. • Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray. • Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.
Master Page: Right-Heading0 GR-DV801US.book Page 77 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM USER MAINTENANCE EN After Use 1 2 77 Cleaning The Camcorder Turn off the camcorder. Slide 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. 3 Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder. ● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically.
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Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 79 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN For Connectors S S-Video input S-Video output AV Video input Video output Audio input Audio output EDIT Headphone output DV Input/output USB : : 79 Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog : : : : : : Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Y: 1.
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Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 81 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN a •Menu Wheel [MENU] ........................ 墌 pg. 31 •Speaker/Headphone Volume Control [MENU/VOLUME +, –] ..................... 墌 pg. 20 b Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]....... 墌 pg. 23, 42 c Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................... 墌 pg. 18 d •Focus Adjustment Button [FOCUS] ... 墌 pg. 45 •Blank Search Button [BLANK SEARCH] ............................. 墌 pg. 21 e Diopter Adjustment Control ................ 墌 pg.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV801US.book Page 82 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 82 EN INDEX Indications Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only c d 1h40m REC e f SOUND 12 b i t 15:55 r a Navigation Indicator (墌 pg. 48) (Appears when “NAVIGATION” is set to other than “MANUAL”.) b Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌 pg. 32) c Tape Running Indicator (墌 pg. 17) (Rotates while tape is running.) d Selected Wide Mode Indicator (墌 pg.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 83 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN c d e f g h i j k l m n o f g h i j LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV801US.book Page 84 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 84 EN INDEX Indications (cont.) Warning Indications Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is loaded. (墌 pg.
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 85 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN Indications 85 Function ● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. INSERT ERROR! (墌 pg. 60) ● Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. (墌 pg. 60) MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card’s memory is full and shooting is not possible.
Master Page: Left GR-DV801US.book Page 86 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM 86 EN TERMS TERMS A G AC Adapter ...................................................10, 11 Animation ...........................................................36 Audio Dubbing ...................................................59 Auto Focus ..........................................................45 Auto Playback Of Images ....................................24 Auto Shut Off ................................................
Master Page: Right GR-DV801US.book Page 87 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:39 PM EN 87 P T Picture Quality (QUALITY) ..................................39 Playback sound (SOUND MODE, 12bit MODE) ...........................40 Playback Special Effects ......................................58 Playback Zoom ...................................................58 Power Switch Position .........................................13 Priority Setting (PRIORITY) ..................................
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