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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.
ENGLISH
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GETTING STARTED 6
GR-DZ7
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 17
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for
Digital Video Camera:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
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MasterPage: Safety_Left GR-DZ9_DZ7PAL.book Page 2 Thursday, May 20, 2004 6:55 PM 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro- Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens style scene transitions. ( pg. 37) the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 36) ● You can also select a spot metering area so that Fade in more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 36, Spot Exposure Control) Fade out Progr
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MasterPage: Safety_Right GR-DZ9_DZ7PAL_02Safety.fm Page 3 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:25 AM EN 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Caution on Replaceable lithium battery IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) The battery used in this device may present a fire or Connection to the mains supply in the United chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Kingdom. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. incinerate. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power
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MasterPage: Safety_Left GR-DZ9_DZ7PAL_02Safety.fm Page 4 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 6:23 PM 4 EN SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF Before Using This Camcorder EQUIPMENT Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark . This equipment has been designed and Make sure you only use memory cards with the mark manufactured to meet international safety standards or . but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video if
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MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_Right GR-DZ9_DZ7PAL_03Toc.fm Page 5 Wednesday, June 2, 2004 5:27 PM CONTENTS EN 5 GETTING STARTED 6 ADVANCED FEATURES 29 Index ..............................................................................6 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .............................. 29 Provided Accessories ..................................................10 Changing The Menu Settings ...................................... 29 Power ....................................................
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MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-DZ7PAL_04Start.fm Page 6 Monday, July 5, 2004 6:45 PM GETTING STARTED 6 EN Index f 123 d s 4 g t qr h X Y To open the connector cover, pull the bottom end of the cover, then open it. 56 7 890K LMN n Bottom end m QR eST V ij k dl u O U Zab cW v ATTENTION: ● Be careful not to cover m, n and s during shooting. ● Be careful not to cover j during playback. o p
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DZ7PAL.book Page 7 Monday, July 12, 2004 4:58 PM GETTING STARTED EN 7 Controls Indicators a VIDEO/MEMORY Switch ( pg. 13) H Tally Lamp ( pg. 17, 31) b Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 18) I POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 12, 17) Speaker/Headphone Volume Control [VOL. +, –] Other Parts ( pg. 19) c Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( pg. 23, 35) g LCD Monitor ( pg. 17, 18) d Dioptre Adjustment Control ( pg. 14) h Viewfinder ( pg. 14) e Play/Pause Button [4/9] ( pg. 19) i Bat
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MasterPage: Left GR-DZ9_DZ7PAL_04Start.fm Page 8 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 9:01 AM GETTING STARTED 8 EN During D.S.C. Recording Only LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications 345 6 During Video Recording Only 1280 15 1h40m 8 7 REC a Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280 (1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480) ( pg. 32) b : Focus Icon ( pg. 23) : Interval Shooting Icon ( pg. 23) c Shooting Icon ( pg. 23) t SOUND 12BIT (Appears and blinks during shooting.) d Card Ic
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DZ9_DZ7PAL_04Start.fm Page 9 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 9:01 AM GETTING STARTED EN 9 During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording During Video Playback 8 9 0 1 2 345 6 1 12BI T / M I X 40 40 x x W T 2 L O q 3 MIC 3 BLANK SEARCH 4 3 PUSH "STOP" BUTTON w TO CANCEL 5 BRIGHT 6 e VOLUME 7 4 10 . 11 . 0 1 0 . 11 . 04 7 10: 00 20 : 21 : 25 10: 0 0 y t r 0 9 8 a Operation Mode ( pg. 13) a Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 32) b : Night-S
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MasterPage: Left GR-DZ7PAL_04Start.fm Page 10 Monday, July 5, 2004 7:44 PM GETTING STARTED 10 EN How To Attach The Lens Cap Provided Accessories To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. NOTE: OR To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder. Place here during shooting. How To Attach/Detach The Lens Ring a AC Adapter AP-V14E or AP-V15E The provided lens ring helps block out glare when b Power
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DZ7PAL_04Start.fm Page 11 Monday, July 5, 2004 6:45 PM GETTING STARTED EN 11 How To Attach The Shoulder Strap How To Attach The Core Filter (for USB Cable and Audio Extension Cable) Follow the illustration. 1 Thread the strap through the eyelet. Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and the buckle. 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. ● To adjust the len
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MasterPage: Left GR-DZ9_DZ7PAL_04Start.fm Page 12 Wednesday, June 2, 2004 5:22 PM GETTING STARTED 12 EN NOTES: Power ● It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camcorder. Using generic non-JVC batteries This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use ● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove provided power supply units with other
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DZ9_DZ7PAL.book Page 13 Thursday, May 20, 2004 6:55 PM GETTING STARTED EN 13 Using AC Power Power Switch Position Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then connect A (Full Auto Recording): the Power Cord to the AC Adapter as shown in the Allows you to record using NO special effects or illustration. manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording. The “A” indicator appears on the display. NOTE: The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage M (Manual
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MasterPage: Left GR-DZ9_DZ7PAL_04Start.fm Page 14 Monday, May 24, 2004 5:30 PM GETTING STARTED 14 EN Date/Time Settings Grip Adjustment The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but 1 Adjust the velcro strip. its display can be turned on or off during playback. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the ( pg. 29, 33) grip. 1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to Lock Button located on the switch. eas
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DZ9_DZ7PAL.book Page 15 Thursday, May 20, 2004 6:55 PM GETTING STARTED EN 15 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 Set the Power Switch to “M” The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a or “PLAY” while pressing down cassette. the Lock Button located on the switch. PUSH HERE Cassette holder cover 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. MENU SET OPEN/EJECT ( pg. 17) r (Up) Erase ● To adjust the brightness of the protection tab v
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MasterPage: Left GR-DZ7PAL_04Start.fm Page 16 Monday, July 5, 2004 6:46 PM GETTING STARTED 16 EN Loading/Unloading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase. Card Cover (MEMORY CARD) Clipped edge Memory card Write/erase Label Memory card protection tab lock switch 1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). 3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its clipped edge first. Slide the memory car
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK MasterPage: Video_Heading0_Right GR-DZ9_DZ7PAL_05Video.fm Page 17 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 9:03 AM VIDEO RECORDING EN 17 NOTES: Basic Recording ● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the NOTE: camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. ● Power ( pg. 12) ● When a blank portion is left
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MasterPage: Left GR-DZ9_DZ7PAL_05Video.fm Page 18 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 9:10 AM VIDEO RECORDING 18 EN Zooming Journalistic Shooting Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous In some situations, change in image magnification. different shooting angles may provide Zoom In more dramatic results. Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Hold the camcorder in Zoom Out the desired position Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. and tilt the LCD monitor in the most The further you
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MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_Right GR-DZ9_DZ7PAL_05Video.fm Page 19 Tuesday, June 1, 2004 6:55 PM VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 19 Time Code Normal Playback During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene 4/9 VIDEO/MEMORY VOL. +/– on the tape during playback. 5 Display Minutes Power Switch Seconds 3 8 Frames* Lock Button (25 frames = 1 second) 12:34:24 * Frames are not displayed during recording. If recording starts from a blank portion,
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MasterPage: Left GR-DZ9_DZ7PAL_05Video.fm Page 20 Monday, June 14, 2004 7:44 PM VIDEO PLAYBACK 20 EN Shuttle Search Connections To A TV Or VCR Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search. To S/AV connector 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9. ● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search Open the cover. continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release S/AV/Editing cable m
