User manual JVC GR-DVX4

[. . . ] DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVX4 Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www. jvc-victor. co. jp/english/index-e. html CONTENTS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 4 ABOUT DV 5 GETTING STARTED 6 ­ 13 RECORDING 14 ­ 41 Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 PLAYBACK 42 ­ 49 42 44 46 48 Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] To turn it off, select "DISPLAY" at the Playback Menu and change the setting ( pg. ON­ The date is displayed on the playback screen. OFF­ The date is not displayed. INDICATION TC 12 : 34 : 24 25 . 99 16 : 40 32kHz/SOUND1 You can make the Playback Sound, Time Code and Date indications disappear. This function overrides the "TIME CODE" and "DISPLAY" settings in the Playback Menu. To turn it off, select "INDICATION" in the Playback Menu and change the setting ( pg. OFF­ The Playback Sound, Time Code and Date indications do not appear on the Playback Screen. ON­ The Playback Sound, Time Code and Date indications are displayed according to how "TIME CODE" and "DISPLAY" are set in the Playback Menu. TC 12 : 34 : 24 25 . 99 16 : 40 NOTE: If "INDICATION" is set in the Mode Menu, "INDICATION" in the Playback Menu will also be set to the same setting ( pg. 28, 30). 46 EN PLAYBACK Basic Connections These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signal Use the provided Audio/Video (A/V) cable [mini-plug to RCA plug]. * When connecting the cables, open this cover. TV Cable Adapter (provided) White to AUDIO L A/V cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) To AV OUT VCR Set to CVBS To TV or VCR Red to AUDIO R Yellow to VIDEO Connector cover* B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible with Y/C signal Use the provided Docking Station, Audio/Video (A/V) cable [RCA plug to RCA plug] and S-Video cable. Docking Station Attachment 1 Align the edge of the camcorder with the edge of the Docking Station . 2 Align the direction stud and screw on the Docking Station with the stud hole and tripod mounting socket on the camcorder. ·When removing the camcorder, loosen the screw and detach the camcorder. 3 Bottom of Docking Station 1 Tripod mounting socket Screw Stud hole 2 Screw Knob Stud B A Yellow: Not connected Yellow: Not connected TV Cable Adapter (provided) White to AUDIO L A/V cable [RCA plug to RCA plug] (provided) S-Video cable (provided) Red to AUDIO R OUT White to AUDIO L OUT To S-VIDEO OUT VCR Set to Y/C To TV or VCR Red to AUDIO R To -IN EN47 C. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors Use the provided Docking Station, Audio/Video (A/V) cable [RCA plug to RCA plug] and S-Video cable. To TV or VCR Yellow to VIDEO IN p When the S-Video [ Yellow to VIDEO OUT cable is not used. ( ) TV White to AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN To S-VIDEO IN A/V cable [RCA plug to RCA plug] (provided) White to AUDIO L OUT Red to AUDIO R OUT To S-VIDEO OUT VCR S-Video cable (provided) 1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS 2 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR Make sure the camcorder's power is off. Connect as shown in the illustration. NOTES: If Using A VCR . go to step 4. 3 CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT Refer to your VCR's instruction manual. 4 SUPPLY POWER 5 SELECT MODE Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 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 . set to "ON" or "OFF" in the Playback Menu ( pg. ·Playback Sound Mode Display . . . . set the Operation Switch to " ", then set the Power Switch to the camera position (" " or "5S") while pressing down the Lock Button. [. . . ] You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass` outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner. Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself. Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. ·No picture during playback. [. . . ]