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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DX300
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GR-DX95
GR-DX75
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INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION
GETTING STARTED
TAPE
RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
MEMORY CARD
RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED
FEATURES
REFERENCES
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ENGLISH
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45 – 59
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- Page 1 ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA CONTENTS GR-DX300 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GR-DX100 GETTING STARTED 7 – 11 GR-DX95 TAPE GR-DX75 RECORDING & PLAYBACK 12 – 16 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital MEMORY CARD Video Camera: RECORDING &...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER Flash Brightness Adjustment .......... 25 Self-Timer (GR-DX300/DX100 only) ......26 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 5-Second Recording (GR-DX300/DX100 only) ....26 Night-Scope ..............27 GETTING STARTED Programme AE With Special Effects ........ 27 Fade/Wipe Effects ............28 Power ................ -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
OR MOISTURE. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. ● Use the JVC BN-V107U/V114U battery packs and, to CAUTIONS: recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder ● To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC serviceable parts inside. -
Page 4: Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment
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. Do not carry or hold the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor as this can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. -
Page 5: Provided Accessories
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Adapter AP-V11E or AP-V13E Battery Pack BN-V107U or S-Video/Audio/ BN-V107U-S Video/Editing Cable Memory Card 8 MB Power Cord Grip Belt Lens Cap Editing (Already inserted in (Already attached (See below for Extension Cable the camcorder) to the camcorder) attachment) USB Cable AAA (R03) -
Page 6: How To Attach The Core Filter
HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER Attach the Core Filter(s) to the provided AC Adapter’s cord, S-Video/Audio/Video/Editing cable and USB cable. The Core Filter reduces interference. Release the 1) Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between stoppers on both the cable plug and the Core Filter. -
Page 7: Getting Started
Read the kit's instruction manual before using. BN-V107U 1 hr. 5 min. 1 hr. 25 min. Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or BN-V114U 2 hrs. 10 min. 2 hrs. 55 min. -
Page 8: Grip Adjustment
● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, Grip Adjustment it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas. Separate the Velcro strip. ● The following operation stops charging: Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the •... -
Page 9: Tripod Mounting
Tripod Mounting Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject CAUTION a cassette. When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of legs to stabilise the camcorder. It is not advised to use the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until small sized tripods. -
Page 10: Date/Time Settings
● It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do D I SPLAY D I SPLAY not apply force. ON SC RE N – LCD / TV DATE / I ME – ● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder T I ME CODE –... -
Page 11: Loading A Memory Card
Loading A Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size Setting The provided memory card is already inserted in the The Picture Quality/Image Size can be selected to best camcorder when you receive the camcorder. match your needs. Refer to the chart on page 18 for your selection. -
Page 12: Tape Recording & Playback
Basic Recording Perform the procedures listed below before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 7) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Load A Cassette ( pg. 9) ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 10) Remove the lens cap. -
Page 13: Zooming
Power Switch and VIDEO/ in or out in Record mode. MEMORY Switch ● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 500X (GR-DX300/ DX100) or 700X (GR-DX95/DX75), or it can be switched to 10X (GR-DX300/DX100) or 16X (GR-DX95/DX75) Power Switch Position magnification using the optical zoom ( pg. -
Page 14: Time Code
• When a tape is removed and re-inserted during pg. 39). shooting. * GR-DX95/DX75 only • When shooting using a partially recorded tape. **GR-DX300/DX100 only • When shooting on a blank portion located partway • At any time, pressing 4/6 resumes normal through the tape. -
Page 15: Blank Search
Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption pg. 14). Load a tape ( pg. 9). Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “... -
Page 16: Connections
Connections 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. If not . . . go to step 4. Connector Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to &... -
Page 17: Memory Card Recording & Playback
Basic Shooting (Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a digital still camera for taking snapshots. Perform the procedures listed below before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 7) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) ●... -
Page 18: Memory Card Playback
“UNSUPPORTED FILE!” will be displayed. 1285 STANDARD [For Normal Playback: IMAGE] To display the To display the ** SD Memory Card (8 MB) [ provided with GR-DX300/ next image previous image DX100. MultiMediaCard (8 MB) [ provided with GR-DX95/ DX75. -
Page 19: Auto Playback
Viewing File Information You can get the relevant file information by pressing the INFO button during normal playback or Index playback. Info Screen: IMAGE FOLDER : Folder name ( pg. 24) Auto Playback FILE : File name ( pg. 24) DATE : Date the file was made You can run through all the images stored on memory... -
Page 20: Advanced Features
Protecting Files Deleting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a of files. time or all at once. Perform steps 1 through 3 of “Normal Playback” Perform steps 1 through 3 of “Normal Playback” pg. -
Page 21: Navigation Function
NAVIGATION Function Press + or – to select desired image and press SELECT/SET The NAVIGATION Function helps you check tape • “NAVIGATION SEARCH” appears blinking and the contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card. camcorder starts searching the tape for the relevant point of the selected thumbnail image. -
Page 22: E-Mail Clip Recording
TO MAKE VIDEO CLIPS FROM RECORDED CAUTION VIDEO FOOTAGE Do not remove the memory card or perform any other Load a memory card ( pg. 11) and cassette operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during pg. 9). Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch deletion. -
Page 23: Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Setting Print Information Tape To A Memory Card (DPOF Setting) Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital card. Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing, which records Load a memory card ( pg. -
Page 24: Making A New Folder
Select the number of prints by pressing + or – Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, then press and press SELECT/SET SELECT/SET . The new folder (such as Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the desired number of “101JVCGR”) will be made and the file name of the prints. -
Page 25: For Recording
Snapshot Flash Flash Brightness Adjustment The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in When a snapshot ( pg. 17, 29) is taken in the dark the Record-Standby ( pg. 17, 29). camcorder fires the flash ( “Snapshot Flash”) and adjusts the brightness automatically. -
Page 26: Self-Timer (Gr-Dx300/Dx100 Only)
Self-Timer (GR-DX300/DX100 only) To engage the Self-Timer for video recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button . After 15 seconds, Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can the beep sounds and video recording starts. To stop become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding Self-Timer recording, press the Recording Start/Stop the final touch to a memorable picture. -
Page 27: Night-Scope
IMPORTANT snapshots. Some modes of Programme AE with special effects MIRROR* (GR-DX300/DX100 only) cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects Creates a mirror image on the left half of the screen, pg. 28). If an unusable mode is selected, its juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half. -
Page 28: Fade/Wipe Effects
Fade/Wipe Effects FADER — WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen. These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to FADER — BLACK the next. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or FADER —... -
Page 29: Snapshot (For Tape Recording)
● When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape. FULL NEGA (GR-DX300/ Auto Focus DX100 only) The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as... -
Page 30: Manual Focus
Manual Focus Exposure Control To obtain correct focus. Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: If you are using the viewfinder, you should already • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments background is too bright. -
Page 31: Iris Lock
Iris Lock Press + or – to select “ (W.BALANCE)”, then press SELECT/SET Use this function in the following situations: Press + or – to select the desired mode. • When shooting a moving subject. “AUTO”: White balance is adjusted automatically •... -
Page 32: Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
500X*/700X**: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X*/16X** (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 500X*/700X** digital magnification. * GR-DX300/DX100 only. ** GR-DX95/DX75 only. [ ] = Factory-preset USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT... - Page 33 VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”. by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. D.WIDE (GR-DX300/DX100 only): NOTES: appears. The zoom range is extended beyond the ● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake maximum optical zoom wide angle range. This is excessive, or under the following conditions: mode’s wide angle setting is equivalent to using a...
- Page 34 SYSTEM PRIORITY [LCD]: When the LCD monitor is fully open, even if “ SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power the viewfinder is pulled out, the image is displayed Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the only on the LCD monitor;...
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Page 35: For Playback Menu
VIDEO TIME CODE [OFF]: Time code is not displayed. I V DEO SOUND – STEREO ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on 12b i t – SOUND 1 the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed SYNCH –... - Page 36 NOTES: VIDEO DISPLAY • The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which • Settings made in the “ VIDEO DISPLAY” Menu are the recording was made during fast-forward or rewind. effective only for tape playback. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner.
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Page 37: Dubbing
4. Press START/STOP on the remote control to Dubbing To Or From A VCR engage the Record-Pause mode. “ A/V IN ” or “ ” appears on the screen. S IN To Use This Camcorder As A Player 5. Press START/STOP on the remote control to Following the illustration, connect the camcorder start recording. -
Page 38: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector (Digital Dubbing)
( pg. 7). ● If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the buttons on both units. -
Page 39: Using The Remote Control Unit
This is not a malfunction. To magnify the recorded image up to 50X (GR-DX300/ ● There may be a small margin between the slow-motion... -
Page 40: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing Insert Editing The audio track can be customized only when recorded You can record a new scene into a previously recorded in the 12-bit mode ( pg. 32). tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The NOTES: original audio remains unchanged. -
Page 41: Random Assemble Editing [R.a.edit]
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as and those of many other makers, it may not work the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for with yours or may offer limited functions. - Page 42 ● Make sure to set “S/AV INPUT” to “OFF” in the Menu If using a Fade/Wipe at the beginning of the scene, Screen ( pg. 35). press FADE/WIPE on the remote control ( pg. 28, ● Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as 43).
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Page 43: For More Accurate Editing
Picture Wipe/Dissolve (GR-DX300/DX100 only) For More Accurate Editing (available only for Random Assemble Editing) Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to You can also use the fade/wipe effects on page 28. Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin... -
Page 44: System Connections
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional PC with DV connector JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depend- ing on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the * When connecting cables, open this cover. - Page 45 Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the The focus does not adjust automatically. following to see it you can correct the problem yourself. • Focus is set to the Manual mode. ¥ Set Focus to the Auto mode ( pg.
- Page 46 LCD monitor ¥ The camcorder automatically shuts off after 5 become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. minutes have elapsed in the Pause mode. Make ¥ Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor sure you continue operations within 5 minutes after pg.
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Page 47: Troubleshooting
• This is normal. above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Do not eject the cassette. This Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward functions do will cause damage to the tape. -
Page 48: Cautions
NOTES: General Battery Precautions ● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being charging, or after use. operated correctly, the batteries are exhausted. Temperature Range Specifications Replace them with fresh ones. - Page 49 If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems 1. For safety, DO NOT . . . still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer..open the camcorder’s chassis. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video ... disassemble or modify the unit.
- Page 50 RELEASE and remove the battery pack. If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. 2) Cleaning The Camcorder 1. To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled to wipe off heavy dirt.
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Page 51: Specifications
(with the LCD monitor closed and Approximate the viewfinder pushed back in) number of storable images : pg. 18. Weight : Approx. 440 g (GR-DX300/DX100) (without grip belt) : Approx. 450 g (GR-DX95/DX75) * GR-DX300/DX100 only. (without grip belt) Connectors Operating temperature : 0°C to 40°C... -
Page 52: Index
Controls, Connectors And Indicators Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. LCD monitor Stereo microphone Flash Speaker 4 5 6 7 & Viewfinder Remote Control INDEX... - Page 53 • INDEX Button .......... pg. 19 VIDEO/MEMORY Switch [VIDEO, MEMORY] ........pg. 13 • NAVI Button ........pg. 21, 22 Battery Pack Mount ........pg. 7 NAVI STORE Button ......pg. 21, 22 Grip Belt/Strap Eyelet SELECT/SET Button ......... pg. 32 Grip Strap ............
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Page 54: Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Recording Only During Tape Playback 6 7 8 1h50m SOUND BLANK SEARCH SOUND b i t VOLUME 25 . 12 . 03 15 : 55 116 : 21 : 24 During Memory Card Recording Only During Memory Card Playback % ^ &... - Page 55 ....pg. 33 Appears during Self-Timer recording • Appears when the Insert Editing (w) or Insert (GR-DX300/DX100 only) ......pg. 26 Editing Pause (6w) mode is engaged ..pg. 40 • 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5 second recording mode Appears when taking a Snapshot ..
- Page 56 WARNING INDICATIONS A. DUB ERROR! <CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> (high) (exhausted) <CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING> <CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB> Displays the battery remaining power level. As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator •...
- Page 57 Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. E03 or E04 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occured.
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Page 58: Terms
AC Adapter ........... pg. 7, 8 Gain Up ............pg. 33 Analogue Input ......... pg. 35, 37 Grip Adjustment ..........pg. 8 Animation ............pg. 33 Audio Dubbing ..........pg. 40 Icons ............pg. 32 – 36 Auto Date ............pg. - Page 59 Random Assemble Editing ..... pg. 41 – 43 Tally ..............pg. 34 Record-Standby ..........pg. 12 Tele Macro ............. pg. 33 Recording Mode ..........pg. 10 Time Code ......... pg. 14, 35, 36 Red-Eye Reduction ........pg. 25 Tripod Mounting ..........pg.
- Page 60 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan 0103-HO-UN-SN COPYRIGHT© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.