JVC GR-D51, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... jp english cyber For Accessories http www jvc victor co jp english accessory INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA EN LYT1156 001A ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 GETTING STARTED 7 10 TAPE RECORDING PLAYBACK 11 15 ADVANCED FEATURES 16 33 REFERENCES 34 47 GR D51 D51A_EN_01 3 6 03 7 41 PM 1 ...

Page 2: ...posure Control 19 Iris Lock 20 White Balance Adjustment 20 Manual White Balance Operation 20 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 5 HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP 5 HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER 6 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 21 25 For Recording Menu 21 24 For Playback Menu 24 25 DUBBING 26 27 Dubbing To Or From A VCR 26 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped Wi...

Page 3: ...tlet CAUTION To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or...

Page 4: ...ot 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 Connecting cables Audio Video S Video etc to the camcorder and leaving the unit on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting...

Page 5: ... remote control unit To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration NOTE To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP 1 Make sure the arrow is pointing upward Arrow 2 3 Core Filter x 2 for optional S Video Cable and Editing Cable provided with Remote Control kit RM V717KITU 墌 pg 6 for att...

Page 6: ...it 5 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The normal screen appears NOTE If you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION None RETURN OFF ON EMO MODE D S Y S TEM y t Sub Menu Attach the Core Filter s if provided with your model 墌 pg 5 to an optional cable...

Page 7: ...election in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V GETTING STARTED Battery pack To DC connector To AC outlet AC Adapter ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction INFORMATION The extended use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter Charger VU V840 KIT BN V840U batt...

Page 8: ...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 Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas The following operation st...

Page 9: ...remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover When the battery s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing 3 Close the cassette holder cover...

Page 10: ... 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select CAMERA DISPLAY and press it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select CLOCK ADJ Press it and day is highlighted Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to input the day Press it Repeat to input the month year hour and minute Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes NOTE Even if you select CLOCK ADJ if the parameter is not...

Page 11: ...hat the bright level indicator 7 disap pears 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel until the bright level indicator 7 moves and the appropriate brightness is reached then press it The bright level indicator 7 disappears It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder by closing the LCD monitor pulling out the viewfinder and adjusting as described above TAPE RECORDING NOTES If the Record St...

Page 12: ...iate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch y Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W 䡲 The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTES Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the...

Page 13: ...de 墌 pg 13 Normal Playback 2 Set the Power Switch y to or while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch then start recording NOTES The time code cannot be reset During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON 墌 pg 24 Frames 25 frames 1 second Seconds Minutes Frames are not displayed durin...

Page 14: ...n which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes Before you start recording make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion NOTES If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically To turn on again set the Power Switch y to OFF CHARGE then to PLA...

Page 15: ...TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen 墌 pg 24 25 Indications other than date time and time code set ON SCREEN to LCD LCD TV or OFF in the Menu Screen 墌 pg 23 25 NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack 墌 pg 7 To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch y to or then set your TV...

Page 16: ...pecial effects cannot be used with certain Fade Wipe Effects 墌 pg 17 If an unusable mode is selected its indicator blinks or goes out FOR RECORDING NOTES Programme AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby Some modes of Programme AE special effects cannot be used during Night Scope SHUTTER 1 50 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50th of a second Black bands that...

Page 17: ...s indicator blinks or goes out NOTE You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button w FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen FADER B W Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen or fade out from colour to black and white WIPE CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right...

Page 18: ...as approx 5 cm to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is low When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder Wh...

Page 19: ... reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject light 1 Set the Power Switch y to while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select EXPOSURE then press it 4 Rotate...

Page 20: ...ss the MENU VOLUME wheel in until begins blinking rapidly When the setting is completed resumes normal blinking 4 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator 3 is displayed NOTES In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually 墌 pg 19 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting condition...

Page 21: ...o Fade Wipe Effects 墌 pg 17 PROGRAM AE Refer to Programme AE With Special Effects 墌 pg 16 EXPOSURE Refer to Exposure Control and Iris Lock 墌 pg 19 20 W BALANCE Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation 墌 pg 20 CAMERA Settings made in the CAMERA Menu remain effective whether the Power Switch y is set to or However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switc...

Page 22: ...ction ON Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus WIDE MODE OFF Records with no cha...

Page 23: ... MODE remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF PRIORITY LCD When the LCD monitor is fully open even if the viewfinder is pulled out the image is displayed only on the LCD monitor it will not be displayed in the viewfinder FINDER When the viewfinder is pulled out even if the LCD monitor is fully open the image is displayed only in the viewfinder it will not be d...

Page 24: ...NPUT is set to ON camcorder playback cannot be viewed on the AV output SYSTEM Each setting is linked with SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch y is set to 墌 pg 23 The parameters are the same as in the description on pg 23 Factory preset I V DEO M D O E SOUND M D O E 12b i t RO SYNCH ODE REC M STEREO SOUND 1 OFF O O NPUT S AV I RETURN For Playback Menu The following procedure applies to all e...

Page 25: ...nu access explanation on pg 24 select SOUND MODE or 12bit MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter SOUND MODE STEREO Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L Sound from the L channel is output SOUND R Sound from the R channel is output 12bit MODE MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels SOUND 1 Original sound i...

Page 26: ...t appear on the connected TV If they do they are being recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date Time set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen 墌 pg 23 25 Or press DISPLAY k on the remote control to turn on off the date indication Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen 墌 pg 24 25 Indications other than date ...

Page 27: ...player during dubbing the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 4 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again If Playback Zoom 墌 pg 13 28 Playback Special Effects 墌 pg 28 or Snapshot is attempted during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is outpu...

Page 28: ...cted effect press ON OFF s on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect 䡲 To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above NOTE The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film Monotone Sepia and Strobe The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording Refer to page 16 for more information Playback Zoom To magnify the recorded image up to...

Page 29: ...connected to the camcorder s AV connector first set S AV INPUT to ON in the Menu Screen 墌 pg 24 AUX appears instead of MIC Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints The original audio remains unchanged NOTES Before performing the following steps make sure that TIME ...

Page 30: ...on the remote control to turn on off the date indication Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen 墌 pg 24 25 Indications other than date time and time code set ON SCREEN to LCD LCD TV or OFF in the Menu Screen 墌 pg 23 25 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any orde...

Page 31: ...otal time 9 If using Playback Special Effects press EFFECT 墌 pg 28 10 Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes To change previously registered points press CANCEL on the remote control The registered points disappear one at a time from the most recently registered point If you are not using Fade Wipe or Programme AE with special effects repeat steps 6 and 7 only NOTES When choosing a...

Page 32: ...ne you want to edit and press PAUSE 6 e 12 Point the remote control towards the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY q6 t or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 13 Press the Recording Start Stop Button w on the camcorder Editing proceeds as programmed right through to the end of the last registered scene When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the VCR enters ...

Page 33: ... the bundled software and drivers It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack 墌 pg 7 Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode The date time information ...

Page 34: ...reen 墌 pg 21 The Black White Fader does not work The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated Turn off Sepia and Monotone 墌 pg 16 Before consulting your JVC dealer please check the following to see it you can correct the problem yourself 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...

Page 35: ...or s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest JVC dealer Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor 墌 pg 11 The rear of the LCD monitor is hot The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch y to OFF CHARGE and let the unit cool down The ...

Page 36: ...Screen 墌 pg 24 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette 墌 pg 38 The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage 墌 pg 38 An unusual mark appears Check the section of the manual that explains...

Page 37: ...positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where t...

Page 38: ...such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive...

Page 39: ...standard Recording Playback format Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 bit 48 kHz 2 channel 16 bit Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette SP 80 min LP 120 min Connectors S Video Output Y 1 V p p 75 Ω analogue C 0 29 V p p 75 Ω analogue Input Y 0 8 V p p 1 2 V p p 75 Ω analogue C 0 2 V...

Page 40: ...RGE PLAY 9 0 2 3 4 6 w e 5 T W 2 3 1 o u i p Q 8 4 5 6 7 0 9 w e r t y q W E U R I Y k g f T O P d s j l a h Viewfinder Speaker LCD monitor Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions Remote Control Stereo microphone D51A_EN_05_J 3 6 03 7 43 PM 40 ...

Page 41: ...tton 墌 pg 19 BLANK SEARCH Button 墌 pg 14 Audio Video Input Output Connector AV 墌 pg 15 26 31 Edit Connector EDIT 墌 pg 31 S Video Input Output Connector S VIDEO 墌 pg 15 26 31 q Dioptre Adjustment Control 墌 pg 8 w Recording Start Stop Button 墌 pg 11 e Shoulder Strap Eyelets 墌 pg 9 r POWER CHARGE Lamp 墌 pg 7 11 12 t Lock Button 墌 pg 11 y Power Switch PLAY OFF CHARGE 墌 pg 12 u Stud Hole 墌 pg 9 i Tripo...

Page 42: ...ing Tape Recording During Tape Playback C E R SOUND b i t 2 1 5 55 6w 1h50m 4 3 0 3 7 1 0x W T 25 12 03 8 0 9 25 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 w q 1 6w 12 1 b i SOUND BLANK SEARCH VOLUME t 116 21 24 64 L 0 3 7 1 25 12 03 e y t r p i o u D51A_EN_05_J 3 6 03 7 43 PM 42 ...

Page 43: ...ime 墌 pg 11 Rotates while the tape is running 墌 pg 11 REC appears during recording PAUSE appears during Record Standby mode 墌 pg 11 PHOTO Appears when taking a Snapshot 墌 pg 18 Appears when the Insert Editing w or Insert Editing Pause 6w mode is engaged 墌 pg 29 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind 墌 pg 22 Displays the battery remaining power level 墌 pg 44 ...

Page 44: ...ANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio Appears if A DUB e j on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE 墌 pg 29 INSERT ERROR Appears if Insert Editing is attempte...

Page 45: ...0 Right Button 7 SLOW Button 9 Left Button 8 REW Button 9 FADE WIPE Button 墌 pg 31 0 EFFECT ON OFF Button EFFECT Button EDIT IN OUT Button 墌 pg 31 CANCEL Button 墌 pg 31 PAUSE IN Connector 墌 pg 31 START STOP Button MBR SET Button 墌 pg 30 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT Up Button INSERT Button Down Button A DUB Button PLAY Button q FF Button w STOP Button e PAUSE Button r R A EDIT ON OFF Button 墌 pg 31 32 ...

Page 46: ...17 Fast Forward The Tape 墌 pg 13 Frame By Frame Playback 墌 pg 28 G Gain Up 墌 pg 22 Grip Adjustment 墌 pg 8 TERMS I Icons 墌 pg 21 25 Insert Editing 墌 pg 29 Iris 墌 pg 20 Iris Lock 墌 pg 20 J Journalistic Shooting 墌 pg 12 L LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications 墌 pg 42 44 Load A Tape 墌 pg 9 M Maintenance 墌 pg 38 Manual Focus 墌 pg 19 Menu Screen CAMERA 墌 pg 21 22 Menu Screen CAMERA DISPLAY 墌 pg 23 24 Menu ...

Page 47: ...g 16 Sound Mode 墌 pg 21 24 25 Speaker Volume 墌 pg 13 Specifications 墌 pg 39 Sports 墌 pg 16 Spotlight 墌 pg 16 Squeeze 墌 pg 22 Still Playback 墌 pg 13 Strobe 墌 pg 16 T Tally 墌 pg 23 Tele Macro 墌 pg 22 Time Code 墌 pg 13 23 25 Tripod Mounting 墌 pg 9 Twilight 墌 pg 16 U Unload A Tape 墌 pg 9 W White Balance 墌 pg 20 Wide Mode 墌 pg 22 Wind Cut 墌 pg 22 Wipe In Out 墌 pg 17 Z Zooming 墌 pg 12 D51A_EN_05_J 3 6 0...

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