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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DZ7
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Digital Video Camera:
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For Accessories:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/
INSTRUCTIONS
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please read
the safety information and precautions
contained in the pages 3 – 4 to ensure
safe use of this product.
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which is located on the bottom of
the camcorder. Retain this information
for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
To deactivate the demonstration, set
"DEMO MODE" to "OFF".
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pg. 29, 31)
LYT1314-001B
ENGLISH
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Page 1: Digital Video Camera
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DZ7 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/ INSTRUCTIONS Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 –... - Page 2 Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro- style scene transitions. ( pg. 37) Fade out Program AE with Special Effects For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion.
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. ● Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U/V438U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi- voltage AC Adapter. - Page 4 Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder. Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 52 – 54.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
GETTING STARTED Index ...6 Provided Accessories ...10 Power ...12 Operation Mode ...13 Date/Time Settings ...14 Grip Adjustment ...14 Viewfinder Adjustment ...14 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ...15 Tripod Mounting ...15 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...15 Loading/Unloading A Memory Card ...16 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK VIDEO RECORDING ...17 Basic Recording ...17 Tape Remaining Time ...17... -
Page 6: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Index 5 6 7 8 9 0 K L M N Z a b ATTENTION: ● Be careful not to cover ● Be careful not to cover To open the connector cover, pull the bottom end of the cover, then open it. Bottom end during shooting. -
Page 7: Other Parts
Controls VIDEO/MEMORY Switch ( pg. 13) Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 18) Speaker/Headphone Volume Control [VOL. +, –] pg. 19) Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( Diopter Adjustment Control ( Play/Pause Button [4/9] ( pg. 19) Exposure Button [EXPOSURE] Up Button [r] ( pg. - Page 8 Card Icon ( : Appears during shooting. : Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded. : Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading the data in the memory card such as Navigation pg. 37) thumbnail images, video clips, still images, etc.
- Page 9 During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 40 x 40 x W BRIGHT Operation Mode ( pg. 13) : Night-Alive Indicator ( pg. 34) : Gain Up Mode ( pg. 30) Red Eye Reduction Indicator ( White Balance Indicator ( pg. 37) : Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( : Backlight Compensation Indicator ( ±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (...
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Page 10: Provided Accessories
To attach: pg. 11) Align the lens ring with the camcorder’s lens while the index on the lens ring is facing upward, and then screw pg. 11 for the ring clockwise a. - Page 11 When using optional headphones or external microphone, connect to the provided Audio extension cable (with a core filter attached), then connect the Audio extension cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. (See the right column.) Audio cable (not provided)
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Page 12: Power
Approx. 6 hr. 30 min. * Provided NOTES: ● It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camcorder. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. ● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first. -
Page 13: Operation Mode
Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. -
Page 14: Date/Time Settings
GETTING STARTED 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. pg. 29, 33) Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully. -
Page 15: Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align screw to the mounting socket on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw clockwise. Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. PUSH HERE MENU OPEN/EJECT r (Up) -
Page 16: Loading/Unloading A Memory Card
ATTENTION: Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed. -
Page 17: Video Recording & Playback
If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. -
Page 18: Zooming
When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first. 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” is set to “ON”. ( Journalistic Shooting... -
Page 19: Time Code
When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” (see below) in the following cases;... -
Page 20: Shuttle Search
White to AUDIO L IN* * Not required for watching still images only. Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. If using a VCR, go to step 3. -
Page 21: Playback Using The Remote Control
To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “A” or “M”, then set your TV to the appropriate input mode. Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on. - Page 22 VIDEO PLAYBACK Zoom (T/W) SLOW (YI) PLAY (Left) SHIFT Slow-Motion Playback During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback resumes. To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9). To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U). NOTES: You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx.
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Page 23: D.s.c. Recording
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Power ( pg. 12) Loading a Memory Card ( pg. -
Page 24: D.s.c. Playback
To start playback, press 4/9. To stop playback, press 8. NOTES: The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder. You can also view video clips on your PC by using Windows instructions of PC and software. -
Page 25: Index Playback Of Files
Index Playback Of Files 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. For Index Playback of image files, perform steps 1 – 5 in “Normal Playback Of Images” ( For Index Playback of video clip files, perform steps 1 –... -
Page 26: Additional Features For D.s.c
E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode. Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording. NOTE: The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder. Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape... -
Page 27: Protecting Files
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. -
Page 28: Setting Print Information (Dpof Setting)
Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the DPOF camcorder) during initialization. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization. If the SHEETS memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it. -
Page 29: Advanced Features
Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on- screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ( pg. 29 – 33) w (Left) Power Switch Lock Button VIDEO/ MEMORY MENU For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus: Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”... - Page 30 The “ ” may change color from white to blue and start blinking or go out completely if the Stabilizer cannot be used. Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. SELF-TIMER pg. 34, “Self-Timer”...
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Page 31: Camera Display
3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume. MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT NOTES: If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off. -
Page 32: Playback Menus
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT TIME CODE [OFF]: Time code is not displayed. ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. ( pg. 19) AUX MIC OFF: Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not appear. -
Page 33: Features For Recording
BRIGHT pg. 15, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display” ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display disappears. DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON When set to “AUTO”, the date/time are displayed in the following cases: When playback starts. -
Page 34: Flash Brightness Adjustment
For snapshot, press SNAPSHOT. The tally lamp starts blinking. After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and snapshot recording starts. The tally lamp turns off. After that, the camcorder re- enters Record-Standby mode. To end Self-Timer recording, select “OFF” in step 2. -
Page 35: Snapshot (For Video Recording)
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. The “O” indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re- enters the Record-Standby mode. You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still image will be recorded for approx. -
Page 36: Iris Lock
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Iris Lock Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well- lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. Use this function in the following situations: When shooting a moving subject. -
Page 37: White Balance Adjustment
If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction. -
Page 38: Program Ae With Special Effects
“ ”, but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. The flash does not fire in this mode. - Page 39 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.
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Page 40: Editing
Press 8 to return to the normal playback mode. NOTES: After dubbing, set “S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF”. Analog signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure. It is also possible to dub from another camcorder. pg. 19) pg. 13) pg. 29, 33) pg. 29) ”... -
Page 41: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector (Digital Dubbing)
Equipped With A DV 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. -
Page 42: Connection To A Personal Computer
(optional) When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending Core filter on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. -
Page 43: Audio Dubbing
Make sure you only edit recorded areas. If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TV’s volume. If you change from 12-BIT to 16-BIT in mid-recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where 16-BIT recording began. -
Page 44: Random Assemble Editing [R.a.edit]
SHIFT for this one). You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. IMPORTANT: Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions. - Page 45 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...
- Page 46 – – – – : – – ~ a DV cable. Automatic Editing To VCR Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning T I ME CODE – – : – – of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (9).
- Page 47 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.
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Page 48: References
TROUBLESHOOTING 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.) and wait a few minutes;... - Page 49 The camcorder is too far from the subject. HThe flash is effective for subjects at a distance of approx. 0.7 m (2 ft) to 2 m (6.5 ft) from the camcorder. ( Other problems The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging.
- Page 50 COPYING FAILED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder. Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card (as digital stills or video clips): •...
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Page 51: User Maintenance
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. -
Page 52: Cautions
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. Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before... - Page 53 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.
- Page 54 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 55: Specifications
Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 4.9 W (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 5.7 W (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) Approx. 8.6 W (Maximum) Dimensions (W x H x D) 62 mm x 101 mm x 115 mm (2-1/2"... -
Page 56: Terms
Memory Card ...16, 52 Motor Drive Mode ...35 Navigation ...30, 38 Night-Alive ...34 “JVC” is the trademark or registered trademark of Victor Company of Japan, Limited. © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited Picture Quality ... 32 Playback Sound ... 32 Playback Special Effects ...