GR-DVM1D DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA ENGLISH CAMERA VIDEO NUMERIQUE FRANÇAIS GR-DVM1D VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED INSTRUCTIONS MODE D’EMPLOI For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial Nos. of the GR-DVM1U camcorder and the AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger. The serial numbers are located on the bottom of the GR-DVM1U and the AA-V80U. Model No. GR-DVM1U/AA-V80U Serial No. COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
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 and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 7). • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. • Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . . . ......
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. ATTENTION: Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions.
USE SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. • Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.
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 attach and use the provided hand strap. Hold the camcorder firmly in your hand, with the strap securely around your wrist.
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V80U T Soft camera case W Remote control unit RM-V708U Battery pack BN-V812U CAM Stand MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min (DVM-30) M-DV30ME Hand strap AUDIO/VIDEO cable (Docking Station to TV or VCR, RCA plug 4 RCA plug) Grip Sun hood JLIP Video Capture Docking Station GV-DS1 (referred to in the manual as “Docking Station”) Use of the JLIP Video Capture Docking Station enables you to capture video images from video sources such as camcorders and VCRs
CONTENTS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GETTING STARTED 7 6 8 Charging The Battery Pack .................................................................... 8 Installing The Battery Pack ................................................................... 9 Indoor Use ..................................................................................... 10 Using The CAM Stand ........................................................................ 10 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal .........................
GETTING STARTED Charging The Battery Pack You can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively. ATTACH DETACH Battery pack BN-V812U Power cord AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V80U RED DC jack BLACK Charger indicator 2 Charge marker Power lamp • The charge marker does not move by itself. After charging or removing a discharged battery, be sure to set the marker to the predetermined position.
NOTES: ● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops. ● When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, be sure to use the supplied power cord only. ● The AC Power Adapter/Charger is for use with the BN-V812U Battery Pack only. ● When charging the Battery Pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the Charge Indicator may not light.
GETTING STARTED (Cont.) Bottom of the camcorder Power cord d c b a AC Power Adapter/Charger Lens DC cord B D DC-IN Core Filter Connector is under this cover CAM Stand A C Indoor Use Using The CAM Stand When using the camcorder indoors, you can use the AC Adapter instead of a battery. During Playback 1 SUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER 2 SUPPLY POWER TO CAMCORDER Plug the AC Adapter/Charger's power cord in to an AC outlet. Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.
Clock (Lithium) Battery CR2025 Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary to operate the clock and to perform date/time settings. Battery holder 3 Open switch Battery cover 1 OPEN BATTERY COVER 1 Slide the open switch on the battery cover. 2 Pull open the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 REMOVE OLD BATTERY Pull the battery holer out in the direction of the arrow and slide the battery down and out of the holder.
GETTING STARTED (Cont.) Date/Time Settings Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times. It is your choice to display it or not during playback (Z pg. 54) To set date and time follow the instructions from 1 to 5. LCD monitor Lock button O FF WIDE MODE 20 X ZOOM OFF DIS AGC GA I N UP TO FADER / W IPE MENU TO P. AE / EFFECT MENU TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU AUTO W.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. OPEN/EJECT switch Cassette holder PUSH HERE Cassette cover Make sure the window side is facing out. 1 OPEN CASSETTE DOOR Turn on the power, then slide the OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. The cassette cover releases. Open the cover in the direction of the arrow until it locks. The holder opens automatically.
GETTING STARTED (Cont.) Recording Mode Setting LCD monitor Set POWER to “REC”. Set depending on your preference. 1 SET RECORDING MODE Set SP•LP switch. “LP” (Long Play) is more economical, recording at 2/3 the speed of “SP” (Standard Play). SP-LP recording mode switch •Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing is impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode.
Sun Hood Attachment The sun hood shields the LCD monitor from reflection so that the user can watch it with ease even under direct sunlight. It also helps protect the monitor from damage. LCD monitor A To close the sun hood, push A . Sun hood Lens Sun hood Mark LCD monitor 1 ATTACH SUN HOOD Mount the sun hood on the LCD monitor so that it opens when you pull A up. •To detach, pull in the opposite direction of the arrow. 2 3 DETACH SUN HOOD OPEN SUN HOOD Pull A up to open the sun hood.
GETTING STARTED (Cont.) Grip Attachment Use of the grip enables stable shooting. Bottom of the camcorder A B Grip Tripod mounting socket Screw To detach, turn the screw in the opposite direction of the arrow. a b 1 ALIGN Align the grip's screw with the camcorder's socket for tripod mounting, A with a and B with b . 2 TIGHTEN Tighten the screw in the directon of the arrow as in the illustrations.
Remote Control Unit You can use the RM-V708U to control the camcorder when it’s attached to the Docking Station. RECORDING START/STOP Button ( Z pg. 66) PAUSE IN connector (Z pg. 60) ZOOM Buttons ( Z pg. 56) DISPLAY Button (Z pg. 65) T POWER ON/OFF Button When the camcorder’s Power Dial is set to “PLAY”, you can turn the unit’s power on and off using the RM-V708U. W SHIFT Button (Z pg. 56) SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons (Z pg. 53) LEFT/RIGHT Buttons (Z pg. 56) FADE/WIPE Button (Z pg.
RECORDING Full Auto/Manual Operation The following chart shows you which functions are available in the Full Auto and Manual operation modes. According to the shooting mode selector position you have selected, "F.AUTO" or "MANUAL" appears in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor screen. When set to "AUTO" F.AUTO When set to "MANUAL" MANUAL PAUSE PAUSE AUTO Shooting mode selector MANUAL Function Shooting mode selector position F(ull) AUTO mode MANUAL mode Snapshot (Z pg.
Basic Recording You should already have performed the necessary preparations (Z pgs. 8 – 16). Set the shooting mode selector to "AUTO" and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features. NOTE: Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (Z pg. 12). Even if they don’t appear during recording, you can display them during playback (Z pg. 55).
RECORDING (Cont.) Recording From The Middle Of A Tape When removing a tape on which you were recording, or when you resume recording on a tape after playing back the recording previously made (without taking the tape out between recordings), perform this procedure.
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 Snapshot Search (Z pg. 27) and Random Assemble Editing ( Z pg. 60), time code is necessary.
RECORDING (Cont.) Tape Remaining Indicator What Happens When You Shoot Sideways The time remaining on the tape is automatically monitored and displayed in the LCD monitor ( Z pg. 74). When the tape ends, “TAPE END” appears in the LCD monitor. If the LCD monitor indications are turned off ( Z pg. 23), the tape remaining indicator appears when remaining time reaches 2 minutes.
LCD monitor IND/DISPLAY BRIGHT Brightness Control Journalistic shooting You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by pressing the –/+ button. In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. 1 ADJUST BRIGHTNESS 1 OPEN LCD MONITOR 2 TILT LCD MONITOR If you want to brighten the image... Press the "+" button. If you want to darken the image... Press the "–" button. •The brightness indication appears in the LCD monitor.
RECORDING (Cont.) Interface Shooting You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. 1 TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward. 2 START RECORDING Point the lens toward yourself and start recording. •During Interface Shooting, the “Tape Running” indicator and warning indications (Z pgs.
Zoom Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject ( Z pg. 31). Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in (toward “T”) or zoom out (toward “W”). The zoom speed is variable — the quicker you set the zoom switch, the quicker the zoom action. NOTE: Digital zoom (20x and 100x) cannot be used while the Video Echo effect (Z pg. 41), the Picture Wipe/ Dissolve function (Z pg. 36) or the 5SD mode ( Z pg. 28) are activated.
RECORDING Advanced Features Snapshot Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession. Speaker REC 5 LCD monitor Lock button S F OF PLAY Power Dial PUSH-OPEN Press SNAPSHOT during recording SNAPSHOT Press SNAPSHOT during Record/Standby mode 1 OPEN LCD MONITOR Motor Drive mode: 2 SELECT OPERATION MODE Changing the Snapshot Setting: Press the PUSH-OPEN switch and open the LCD monitor fully.
Snapshot Search The Snapshot Search function enables you to quickly and easily access scenes recorded in the Snapshot mode, or scenes where Strobe was used. 1 ENABLE SNAPSHOT SEARCH 2 REWIND TAPE Set the Power Dial to “PLAY”. Press REW. Let the tape rewind to the beginning, where it stops automatically. 3 BEGIN SEARCH Press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder begins searching for the first scene recorded in Snapshot mode or where the Strobe effect was used.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) Scene Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. The 5-Second function may also be activated during Full Auto operation. While the 5-Second mode is activated, Fade/ Wipe (Z pg. 34), P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 40) and other manual operations cannot be performed.
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. RECORDING START/STOP button LCD monitor LCD monitor F . AUTO ––– PAUSE After 15 sec. PUSH-OPEN F . AUTO REC OFF PLA Y 5S Lock button Power Dial REC 1 OPEN LCD MONITOR Press the PUSH-OPEN switch and open the LCD monitor fully.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) Menus The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions: Wide Mode, Zoom Magnification, Digital Image Stabilizer, Gain Up, Fade/Wipe (Z pg. 38), P.AE/Effect (Z pg. 42), Date/Time Menu, System Menu, and White Balance (Z pg. 44) . The following selection procedure applies to Wide Mode, Zoom Magnification, Stabilization and Gain Up. LCD monitor O FF WIDE MODE 20 X ZOOM OFF DIS AGC GA I N UP TO FADER / W IPE MENU TO P.
10X 20X 100X OFF SQUEEZE CINEMA DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ON OFF O FF WIDE MODE 20 X ZOOM OFF DIS AGC GA I N UP TO FADER / W IPE MENU TO P.AE / EFFECT MENU TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU W.BALANCE AUTO I T EM –/+ BUTTON END SET MENU BUTTON A AUTO AGC OFF WIDE MODE This recording mode is compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9 aspect ratio). When using this mode, please refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. SQUEEZE–For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) System Menu The System Menu allows you to set the following functions: Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut, Sound Mode, ID numbers, and Photo Frame. LCD monitor O FF WIDE MODE 20 X ZOOM OFF DIS AGC GA I N UP TO F ADER / W IPE MENU TO P. AE / EFFECT MENU TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU W.BALANCE AUTO I T EM –/+ BUTTON END SET MENU BUTTON Power Dial Recording Menu SCENE BEEP/TALLY W IND CUT SOUND MODE I D No .
5S 5SD SCENE BEEP/TALLY W IND CUT SOUND MODE I D No . PHOTO FRAME END 5S ON OFF 32kHz ANIM. 32 kHz 48 kHz 06 ON I TEM –/+ BUTTON SET MENU BUTTON ON OFF ON OFF OFF AUTO This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a computer [01 to 99]. SCENE (5-Second Mode) WIND CUT To enable this mode, open the LCD monitor fully and turn the Power Dial to "5S" while pressing the lock button. 5S–Pressing RECORDING START/STOP allows you to take a 5-second “clip”.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) FADE/WIPE Effects Use these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene. Select any one effect from the Fader/Wipe Menu. To use effects that don’t appear in the menu, exchange them ( Z pg. 38, 39).
Fades and Wipes A scene gradually appears on a black or white screen (Fade In/Wipe In), or disappears, leaving a black or white screen (Fade Out/Wipe Out). Select Fade or Wipe at the Fader/Wipe Menu (Z pg. 34). Select any one effect from the Fader/Wipe Menu. To use effects that don’t appear in the menu, exchange them ( Z pg. 38).
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) Picture Wipe/Dissolve Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. There are 6 Picture Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect. Select the Picture Wipe effect at the Fader/Wipe Menu (Z pg. 34). Select any one effect from the Fader/Wipe Menu. To use effects that don’t appear in the menu, exchange them ( Z pg. 38). Example Previous scene end P SCROLL WIPE The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous scene.
RECORDING START/STOP button Random Variations ?R RANDOM FADER: When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the effect used in scene transition (from the Fade and Wipe effects). W H BK B W The camcorder chooses one of the fades/wipes at random. To customize the selection of Fade and Wipe Effects used with Random Variations, refer to the procedures on pg. 38. 1 START RECORDING Press RECORDING START/STOP, and “ ? R” appears in the LCD monitor.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) Exchanging FADE/WIPE Effects You can replace the 5 effects currently appearing in the menu with 5 others. After exchanging, the new effects appear in the Fader/Wipe Menu. LCD monitor O FF WIDE MODE 2 0X ZOOM OFF DIS AGC GA I N UP TO FADER / W IPE MENU TO P . AE / EFFECT MENU TO DAT E / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU W.
Refer to page 34 on using the exchanged effects. 18 scene transitions pg. 35 WH Fades and Wipes BK B/W WHITE FADER BLACK FADER BLACK & WHITE FADER MOSAIC FADER CORNER WIPE WINDOW WIPE SLIDE WIPE DOOR WIPE SCROLL WIPE SHUTTER WIPE pg. 36 Picture Wipe/Dissolve P P DISSOLVE CORNER WIPE P P SLIDE WIPE DOOR WIPE P SHUTTER WIPE pg.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) P.AE/Effects You can choose any one of the effects from the P.AE/Effects Menu. In addition, you can exchange 5 of the 12 options that appear for other available effects (Z pg. 42). LCD monitor LCD monitor P . AE / EFFECT SELECT After 2 sec. P .
B/W MONOTONE u Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Wide Cinema function, it enhances the “classic film” effect. SEPIA VIDEO ECHO Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your recording a “fantasy” feeling. u Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look. STROBE CLASSIC FILM u Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. TWILIGHT Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) Exchanging P.AE/Effects You can replace 5 of the effects that appear in the menu with 5 others. Refer to page 40 on using the exchanged effects. LCD monitor O FF WIDE MODE 2 0X ZOOM OFF DIS AGC GA I N UP TO FADER / W IPE MENU TO P . AE / EFFECT MENU TO DAT E / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU W.BALANCE AUTO I T EM –/+ BUTTON END SET MENU BUTTON Power Dial Recording Menu P .
Displaying The Date And Time During Recording You must first set the date and time (see “Date/Time Settings” Z pg. 12). Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The Date/Time appears in the LCD monitor if the Shooting mode selector is set to “MANUAL”. The Date/Time is always displayed in the LCD monitor when the Shooting mode selector is set to “AUTO”. LCD monitor O FF WIDE MODE 20 X ZOOM OFF DIS AGC GA I N UP TO F ADER / W IPE MENU TO P. AE / EFFECT MENU TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU AUTO W.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction.
Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in manual mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting White paper LCD monitor O FF WIDE MODE 20 X ZOOM OFF DIS AGC GA I N UP TO F ADER / W IPE MENU TO P. AE / EFFECT MENU TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU W.BALANCE I T EM –/+ BUTTON END SET MENU BUTTON Power Dial Recording Menu MANUAL PAUSE AUTO MENU MANUAL Shooting mode selector To Change The Tint For Recording . . .
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) Manual Focus Adjustment The recorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from 10 cm to infinity automatically. However, when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the LCD monitor, adjust the focus manually. Focus zone (Focus is adjusted at the center of the screen) LCD monitor FOCUS Power Dial Manual focus indicator AUTO FOCUS PRO. EXP. Shooting mode selector MANUAL IND/DISPLAY MENU BRIGHT 1 SELECT MODE 2 To Change To Auto Focus .
Exposure Control Usually this is adjusted automatically. However, when the background is too bright or too dark in comparison with the subject, the exposure could be corrected manually. EXP. LCD monitor 0 Power Dial Exposure control indicator AUTO FOCUS PRO. EXP. Shooting mode selector MANUAL IND/DISPLAY MENU BRIGHT 1 SELECT MODE 2 To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . . First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) Iris Lock Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance (thus its size in the LCD monitor), or when you want to lock the brightness level. When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not darken. LCD monitor Power Dial 0L AUTO FOCUS PRO. Iris lock indicator EXP.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback You can watch what you’ve recorded in the LCD monitor. VOLUME Power lamp Speaker Lock button EC 5S AY PL OFR F LCD monitor Power Dial STOP PLAY REW IND/DISPLAY PUSH-OPEN 1 OPEN LCD MONITOR 2 SELECT OPERATION MODE Press PUSH-OPEN to open the LCD monitor. Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial. 3 REWIND TAPE Press 2. 2 is displayed on the LCD monitor.
PLAYBACK Basic Connections VCR/TV Connection Core filter Lens To AUDIO OUT AU DI O E VID O To VIDEO OUT AUDIO and VIDEO cables (ø3.5, DVM1 to TV or VCR) To VIDEO IN connector CAM stand To AUDIO IN connectors CAMCORDER TO TV OR 1 CONNECT 6 END PLAYBACK VCR Connect as shown in the illustration. • It is recommended to place the camcorder on the CAM stand for playback. (Z pg. 10) 2 TURN ON POWER Turn the Power Dial to "PLAY" and turn on the TV/VCR.
Docking Station Attachment When you attach your camcorder to the Docking Station, you can add many interesting effects during playback. To DC input jack Power Dial Core filter To AC outlet Power cord Docking Station AC Power Adapter/Charger To DC jack 1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS 2 ATTACH AND LOCKS Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. Press down on the camcorder and slide the Lock Lever in the direction of the arrow. The camcorder and the Docking Station are now securely attached.
PLAYBACK Basic Connections (Cont.) TV Playback * Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting. AC Power Adapter/Charger To DC output jack To DC input jack DC cord Core filter To AUDIO input jacks (L/R) To AUDIO output jacks (L/R) AUDIO and VIDEO cables Red Red White White Yellow Yellow Core filter To VIDEO output jack To VIDEO input jack When an S-Video jack is available.
DOCKING STATION TO 1 CONNECT TV OR VCR Connect as shown in the illustration ( Z pg. 50, 52). 2 TURN ON POWER 3 SELECT TV’S VIDEO MODE Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback. If Using A VCR . . . go to step 4. If not . . . go to step 5. VCR OUTPUT TO TV 4 CONNECT INPUT Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual. 5 START PLAYBACK Press play and your pre-recorded scenes will be played on your TV.
PLAYBACK Playback Menu Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions: Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display and Time Code. The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp (Z pgs. 63, 64). LCD monitor 4 8 kHz MODE 3 2 kHz MODE SYNCHRO D I SPLAY T I ME CODE END FULL SOUND SOUND 1 0.
Playback Sound During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. (32 kHz is preset to “SOUND 1” and 48 kHz is preset to “FULL SOUND”.
PLAYBACK Advanced Features Playback Zoom The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10x at any time during playback. PLAY OF REC 5S F Normal playback Power Dial Lock button Press T PLAY Remote sensor Press © (Right) to move image Zoom buttons T W SHIFT Left/Right/Up/Down buttons STOP PAUSE RM-V708U (provided) 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully. Turn the Power Dial to "PLAY" while pressing down the lock button located on the dial.
Playback Effects These effects allow you to be creative with the playback picture. You can use any one of the 5 effects. PLAY OF REC 5S F E F F EC T SEL ECT OFF 1 2 B/W 3 4 5 C L AS S I C F I L M MONOTONE S EP I A STROBE V I DEO ECHO Power Dial Lock button PLAY EFFECT Select Menu (Playback) Remote sensor T EFFECT 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully. Turn the Power Dial to "PLAY" while pressing down the lock button located on the dial.
EDITING Docking Station Refer to “Docking Station Attachment” on page 51 for attachment procedures. Make sure the camcorder is attached to the Docking Station before beginning editing. Dubbing You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual for details. PLAY OF REC 5S F Power Dial VCR (Recording deck) PLAY 1 MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the Docking Station to your VCR as shown in the illustration on page 52.
Brand Setting Before you can perform Automatic Dubbing, or control the VCR using the RM-V708U remote control, you must set the VCR brand. The remote control is capable of controlling basic VCR functions (PLAY, FF, REW, PAUSE, STOP). After you’ve set the brand, point the remote at the VCR’s sensor and press the appropriate button. * Some VCRs however will not be controlled by the RM-V708U. NOTE: Make sure the VCR’s power is off before beginning the procedure.
EDITING (Cont.) Random Assemble Editing Using the RM-V708U remote control, you can use P.AE/Effects and make an original edited tape.
PLAY OF REC 5S F Program OUT IN : 1 ~ : 2 ~ 3 ~ 4 ~ 5 ~ 6 ~ 7 ~ 8 ~ : T I ME CODE TOTAL 00 : 0 0 Power Dial RM-V708U (provided) T W Random Assemble Editing Menu FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT Remote sensor 4 SET EDIT-IN POINT At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/ OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position appears in the LCD monitor and on the connected TV. 5 SET EDIT-OUT POINT At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT.
EDITING (Cont.) IN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OUT 00 : 25~02 : 05 P 07 : 18~08 : 31 03 : 33~05 : 53 09 : 30~13 : 15 : 15 : 55~ ~ ~ ~ T I ME CODE 15 : 55 TOT AL 09 : 02 REW STOP WH MODE P B/W R.A.EDIT program screen EDIT T W RM-V708U (provided) FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT R.A. EDIT VCR RECORD/STANDBY 9 PREPARE SOURCE TAPE Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE.
For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record/Standby 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’ve recorded scenes you didn’t want. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR.
EDITING (Cont.) Adjustment of VCR‘s against Camcorder Timing IND/DISPLAY MENU BRIGHT Power Dial STOP PLAY VCR (Recording deck) 4 8 kHz MODE 3 2 kHz MODE SYNCHRO D I SPLAY T I ME CODE END FULL SOUND SOUND 1 0.0 ON OFF BRIGHT I TEM –/+ BUTTON SET MENU BUTTON 4 8 kHz MODE 3 2 kHz MODE SYNCHRO D I SPLAY T I ME CODE END FULL SOUND SOUND 1 –0.
Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32Khz mode ( Z pg. 33) NOTE: Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. 6e Speaker Power Dial RM-V708U (provided) DISPLAY Audio Dub Standby T W AUDIO MONITOR A.DUB PLAY MIC EXT. MIC input connector (Located beneath the cover.
EDITING (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 out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTE: Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer or Technical Service Center. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. No power is supplied. 1. •The power is not connected properly. •The battery is dead. •The LCD monitor is not open fully when recording. 1. •Connect the AC Adapter securely (Z pg. 10). •Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one (Z pg. 9). •Open the LCD monitor fully.
TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 10. Even though “GAIN UP” was set to “ A ”, scenes shot in dark places are not brightened. 10. •Depending on the light source, the 1/30 shutter speed may be deactivated in order to reduce the shakiness in the picture. 10. CORRECTIVE ACTION 11. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 11. •P.AE/Effects Sepia, Monotone or Slow (Slow Shutter) are activated. •The Squeeze mode is selected. 11. • Disengage them (Z pg. 40). • Disengage the Squeeze mode (Z pg. 31).
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 18. The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions don’t work. 18. •The last selected editing scene is ending. •At the end of the last selected scene for editing, the Power Dial was set to “OFF”. •The power is off. •The previously selected P.AE/Effect was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered. •The P.AE/Effects in the Recording Menu were exchanged after the last selected scene for editing was registered. 18.
TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 22. There is no strobe when the Classic Film and Strobe effects are activated. 22. •The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use. •Snapshot Dissolve is in progress. 22. • Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe effects during a scene transition (Z pg. 41). 23. White Balance cannot be activated. 23. •The Sepia or Monotone effects are activated. •Snapshot Dissolve is in progress. 23.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 30. The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear. 30. •This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed. 30. 31. Images on the LCD monitor are jittery. 31. •The speaker volume is too great. 31. •Turn the speaker volume down (Z pg. 73). 32. The LCD monitor and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints). 32. 32. •Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage. 33.
AFTER USE Cleaning The Camcorder LCD monitor PUSH-OPEN Lens cover Battery pack 1 CLEAN EXTERIOR LENS COVER 2 REMOVE Z 3 CLEAN LENS 6 OPEN LCD MONITOR 4 RE-ATTACH LENS COVER 8 CLOSE LCD MONITOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth. pg. 14. Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper. Do not forcefully re-attach the lens cover as this may damage it. 5 REMOVE POWER SUPPLY Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS Main Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 y @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) q w e r ! u t i IND/DISPLAY MENU BRIGHT Q p 1 Stereo microphone Take care not to cover the sensor with your hand while shooting. 2 White Balance Sensor Take care not to cover the sensor with your hand while shooting. 3 Lens cover ......................................... Z pg. 14 When using an optional conversion lens or lens filter (commercially available), you must first detach the lens cover.
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS (Cont.) 1 2 D T w r e q ) ( 3 45 6Y 7 MANUAL P * W & SP 3 0min REC 8 PAUSE 1 0 L PHOTO R I T AP E ! 0 ! 5 SD MODE SOUND 32 kHz DEC 25 ’ 9 7 AM 10 : 3 5 FOCUS PRO. EXP. ^ % $ # 9 T U @ LCD Monitor Indications During Recording No. NAME & FUNCTION No. 1 Shooting mode selector position and setting indications (Z pg. 18) ! @ # Date/Time display ( Z pg. 12) Exposure setting indication ( Z pg. 47) $ % ^ & * ( ) q w e r Scene indicator (Z pg.
t U R 6e 32kHz / SOUND1 SP Y I 6w u DEC 25 ’ 9 7 AM 10 : 3 5 REW FF i T AP E ! 00: 00: 00 STOP STILL W Q E LCD Monitor Indications During Playback No. NAME & FUNCTION t y Playback sound mode display (Z pg. 55) p No. T Y Date/Time Display Fast-Forward indication Rewind indication Time Code Display Play/Pause indication (Z pg. 55) (Z pg. 55) Stop indication (Z pg.
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS (Cont.) JLIP Video Capture Docking Station 4 3 5 2 6 1 7 Use of the JLIP Video Capture Docking Station enables you to capture video images from video sources such as camcorders and VCRs. Also refer to the JLIP Video Capture Docking Station's instruction manual. ! 89 0 @ # $ * % & ^ 1 Fast-Forward (FF) button 2 Rewind (REW) button ........................ Z pg. 62 3 STOP button ...................................... Z pg. 58 4 PLAY button .......................
ABOUT DV The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording. A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and color signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analog to Digital) converter samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 3.375 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum signal.
CAUTIONS When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas other than the USA n The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger 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. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
2. Store cassettes . . . ..... 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). ..... vertically, in their original cases. Main Unit 1. For safety, DO NOT . . . ..... open the camcorder’s chassis. ..... disassemble or modify the unit. ..... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
SPECIFICATIONS MAIN UNIT General Power Power consumption Format Signal format Video signal recording format Data compression rate Digital compression technology : : : : : : : Cassette Tape Speed : : Maximum recording time : Continuous recoring time : Fast-Forward/Rewind Time Pickup : : Zoom Lens diameter (Filter Diameter) LCD monitor Minimum required illumination White balance Iris Microphone Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions : : Weight During recording
BATTERY PACK BN-V812U Power Dimensions Weight : 7.2 V/1,250mAh : 38 mm (W) x 20 mm (H) x 70 mm (D) (1–1/2" x 13/16" x 2–13/16") : Approx. 88 g REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Power Battery Life Effective distance Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions Weight : DC 3 V (Lithium Battery CR2025) : Approx. 1 year (depending on usage) : Approx. 5 m (front shaft) : 0°C — 40°C : –20°C — 50°C : 54 mm (W) x 86 mm (H) x 12 mm (D) (2–3/16" x 3–7/16" x 1/2") : Approx.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Iris Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lighted environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too much light from entering. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to allow more light in. Color temperature A measurement in Kelvin degrees which indicates the color contents of a light source; bluish light has a higher color temperature than reddish light.
INDEX A Animation ............................................... Audio Dubbing ....................................... Auto Focus ............................................. Auto Shut off ........................................... O Z pg. 33 Z pg. 65 Z pg. 46 Z pg. 27 B Battery .................................................... Battery Low ............................................ Beep/Tally ............................................... Z pg. 8 Z pg. 75 Z pg. 33 C Charging ...............
GR-DVM1D DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA ENGLISH CAMERA VIDEO NUMERIQUE FRANÇAIS GR-DVM1D VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED INSTRUCTIONS MODE D’EMPLOI For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial Nos. of the GR-DVM1U camcorder and the AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger. The serial numbers are located on the bottom of the GR-DVM1U and the AA-V80U. Model No. GR-DVM1U/AA-V80U Serial No. COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
