JVC GR-DVP7EA User manual

LYT1003-001A EN

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

ENGLISH

GR-DVP7

Automatic Demonstration 8

GETTING STARTED 9

VIDEO RECORDING &

PLAYBACK 18

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

(D.S.C.) RECORDING &

PLAYBACK

ADVANCED FEATURES 37

REFERENCES 80

TERMS 102

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INSTRUCTIONS

2EN

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.

●Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you…

…refer to the Index (墌pg. 94 – 101) and familiarise yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

…read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely

important information regarding the safe use of this product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 88 through 90 before use.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

●If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming

from the camcorder or AC Power Adapter/

Charger, shut it down and unplug it

immediately. Continue using the camcorder or

AC Power Adapter/Charger under these

conditions could lead to fire or electric shock.

Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to

repair the malfunction yourself.

●To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No

user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to

qualified personnel.

●When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/

Charger for a long period of time, it is

recommended that you disconnect the power

cord from AC outlet.

NOTES:

●The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety

caution are on the bottom and/or the back of

the main unit.

●The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC

Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

EN 3

CAUTIONS:

●This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for

playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder

playback are possible anywhere.

●Use the JVC BN-V107U/V114U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder

from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate

conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different

countries.)

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides

to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws

governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.

Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,

potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

4EN

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. Carrying or holding the

camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.

Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the

camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the

camcorder.

CAUTION!

Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light, VL-F3U Video Flash or MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone

to the camcorder’s Info-Shoe.

䡲This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and

MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “ ” and memory cards marked “ ” or

“ ” can be used with this unit.

Before recording an important scene…

… make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark .

… make sure you only use memory cards with the mark or .

… remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

… remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without

proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for

personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

EN 5

NOTE:

In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or

more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to

the camcorder.

Provided Accessories

●AC Power Adapter/

Charger

AA-V100EA, AA-V100A,

AA-V100A-S,

AA-V100SH or

AA-V100ED

●Battery Pack

BN-V107U-S or

BN-V107U-B

●DC Cord

●Remote Control Unit

RM-V717U

●CD-ROM ●AAA (R03) Battery x 2

(for remote control unit)

●USB Cable ●S/AV/Editing Cable ●Editing Extension Cable

●Memory Card 8 MB

(Already inserted in the

camcorder)

●Strap

(墌pg. 7 for

attachment)

●Grip Belt

(墌pg. 6 for attachment)

6EN

How To Attach The Grip Belt

1) Remove the pad and separate the two straps.

2) Thread one end of the strap gthrough the eyelet,

then pass the other end through the loop.

3) Repeat the same procedure to attach the strap h

to the other eyelet.

4) Connect the strap gand hand thread the strap

hthrough the buckle, then adjust the grip.

(墌pg. 12)

5) Attach the pad.

EN 7

How To Attach The Strap

1) Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet,

then pass the other end through the loop.

2) Attach the screw to the tripod mounting socket.

To tighten the screw firmly, use a coin, etc.

3) Adjust the length with the adjuster.

NOTES:

●You can use the strap as a shoulder strap by

adjusting the length with the adjuster.

●Because the screw may cause damage to the

camcorder, make sure to attach the screw to the

tripod mounting socket when carrying the

camcorder.

●Use the strap only with this camcorder.

●Do not grip the camcorder too firmly when the

screw is attached. Doing so may cause damage to

the tripod mounting socket.

8EN

Automatic Demonstration

Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO

MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset).

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. If no operation is

performed for more than 3 minute after that, the

demonstration will resume.

䡲“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder

power is turned off.

䡲To cancel Automatic Demonstration:

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.

3) Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

4) Press +or –to select “sSYSTEM”, and press SET/

SELECT. The SYSTEM Menu appears.

5) Press +or –to select “DEMO MODE”, and press SET/

SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.

6) Press +or –to select “OFF”, and press SET/SELECT.

7) Press +or –to select “BRETURN”, and press SET/

SELECT twice. The normal screen appears.

NOTE:

Slide the lens cover down to see the actual changes of the

Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor

or viewfinder.

MOD EDEMO –

OFF

Power Switch

Lock Button

MENU Button

Sub Menu

SET/SELECT Button +, – Button

EN 9

GETTING STARTED

Power ..................................................................................................10

Grip Adjustment .....................................................................................12

Viewfinder Adjustment ...........................................................................12

Tripod Mounting .....................................................................................13

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................................................................13

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ......................................................13

Operation Mode .....................................................................................14

Date/Time Settings ................................................................................15

Loading A Cassette/Unloading A Cassette .................................................16

Loading A Memory Card/Unloading A Memory Card ...................................17

CONTENTS

10 EN

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.

Charging The Battery Pack

1Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord

from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.

2Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord

into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.

3Attach the battery pack with the YZ mark

aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC

Power Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE indicator

begins blinking to indicate charging has started.

4When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but

stays lit, charging is finished. Remove the battery

pack by pushing up the protruding part.

5Unplug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power

cord from the AC outlet.

NOTES:

●If the protective cap is attached to the battery

pack, remove it first.

●If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the

adapter during battery charging, power is supplied

to the camcorder and charging stops.

●When charging the battery pack for the first time

or after a long storage period, the CHARGE

indicator may not light. In this case, remove the

battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger,

then try charging again.

●If the battery operation time remains extremely

short even after having been fully charged, the

battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.

Please purchase a new one.

●For other notes, 墌pg. 81.

About Batteries

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart,

or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may

cause a fire or explosion.

WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals

to come in contact with metals, as this can result in

a short circuit and possibly start a fire.

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large

power capacity. However, when one is exposed to

cold temperatures (below 10°C), its usage time

becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this

happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or

other warm, protected place for a short time, then

re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery

pack itself is not cold, it should not affect

performance.

(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery

pack does not come in direct contact with it.)

For other notes, 墌pg. 81.

Power

Battery pack Charging time

BN-V107U Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

BN-V114U

(optional)

Approx. 2 hr.

POWER

indicator

(red)

CHARGE

indicator

(green)

Battery

pack

Protruding

part

To AC outlet

AC Power Adapter/

Charger

DC OUT connector

GETTING STARTED

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