JVC GR-DA30AA, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety informa tion and precautions contained in pages 2 4 to ensure safe use of this product GR DA30AA_EN indb 1 GR DA30AA_EN indb 1 7 9 2007 12 03 10 PM 7 9 2007 12 03 10 PM ...

Page 2: ...th other digital video formats It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes 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 Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use ...

Page 3: ...n AC outlet 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 playback are possible anywhere This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF808U VF815U VF823U battery packs ...

Page 4: ... to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused Do not point the lens 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 provi...

Page 5: ... 24 Manual Focus 24 Exposure Control 24 Iris Lock 25 Backlight Compensation 25 Spot Exposure Control 25 White Balance Adjustment 26 Manual White Balance Adjustment 26 Wipe Or Fader Effects 27 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects 27 Editing 28 Dubbing To A VCR 28 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing 29 Connection To A Personal Computer 30 References 31 Trou...

Page 6: ... Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration Attach the Core Filter Attach the core filter to the cable The core filter reduces interference Release the stopper 3 cm Place here during recording Power Cord Wind once Audio Video Cable Wind twice AC Adapter Core Filter for Cables A Audio Video Cable B AC Adapter A B GR DA30AA_EN indb 6 GR DA30AA_...

Page 7: ... the pad Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder Then tighten the screw clockwise Some tripods are not equipped with studs Grip Adjustment Open the pad and make grip adjustments Before making the adjustment remove any security tags that may be attached to the velcro Eyelet Strap Guide Buckle GR DA3...

Page 8: ...ex How to adjust the LCD Monitor Slide the LCD monitor in the most convenient position It can slide 30 15 downward 15 upward Note Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor However this is not a malfunction GR DA30AA_EN indb 8 GR DA30AA_EN indb 8 7 9 2007 12 03 15 PM 7 9 2007 12 03 15 PM ...

Page 9: ...over b Audio Video Output Connector AV 18 c DC Input Connector DC 11 Indicator N POWER CHARGE Lamp 11 Other parts O LCD Monitor 8 P Shoulder Strap Eyelet 7 Q Grip Strap 7 R Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here S Stereo Microphone T Lens U Speaker 16 V Battery Cover W Cassette Holder Cover 13 X Stud Hole 7 Y Tripod Mounting 7 Z Battery Pac...

Page 10: ...ecording Speed Mode SP LP 21 only LP indicator is displayed 0 Tape Remaining Time 14 1 REC Appears during recording 14 2 Spot Exposure Control Indicator 25 Backlight Compensation Indicator 25 Exposure Adjustment Indicator 24 C Iris Lock Indicator 25 3 Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator 27 4 Wind Cut Indicator 20 5 Tape Running Indicator Rotates while tape is running 6 Date Time 21 7 Manual Focus...

Page 11: ...y charged battery pack is attached to the unit lamp will blink for approx 10 seconds before it turns off Since the AC adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas After 5 minutes have elapsed in Record Standby mode with the cassette inserted and no operation is performed the camcorder will automatically turn off its power suppl...

Page 12: ... Language Settings The language on the display can be changed 22 1 1 Set the Power Switch to REC or PLAY If set to REC the recording mode should be set to M 9 2 Press MENU 3 Select SYSTEM press SET or 4 Select LANGUAGE press SET or 5 5 Select the desired language press SET or 6 6 Press MENU Press whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen Date Time Settings The date time is recorded o...

Page 13: ...the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing 16 9 Wide Mode You can record videos at 4 3 size and 16 9 size By default the camera is set to record videos at the 4 3 size 1 Set the Power Switch to REC 9 2 2 Each press 16 9 switches the screen size Note If you record videos in 16 9 size the image may appear to be sli...

Page 14: ...y mode 21 Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display min means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indication starts blinking The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used Quick Review Enables you to check t...

Page 15: ...second Frames are not displayed during recording If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape the time code is interrupted When recording is resumed the...

Page 16: ...k picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor or on a connected TV 18 If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Still Playback Pauses during video playback 1 Press 6 during playback 2 To resume normal playback press 6 again If still playback cont...

Page 17: ...der searches in the reverse direction If the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically A blank portion 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 recor...

Page 18: ...g displays appear on the connected TV Date Time Set DATE TIME to ON or OFF 21 Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF 21 On Screen Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV 21 Notes It is recommended to use the AC adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack 11 To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to REC then set your TV to ...

Page 19: ... For Video Playback Menu Set the Power Switch to PLAY 9 2 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 3 Select the desired function press SET or The selected function menu appears Example FUNCTION menu Screen for Video Recording Menu Screen for Video Playback Menu Current Setting 4 4 Select the desired selection press SET or Example WIPE FADER menu 5 5 Select the desired setting press SET or Selection ...

Page 20: ...N You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 40 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus DIS OFF Disables the function DIS disable icon appears ON To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification Notes Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or depending on the shooting conditio...

Page 21: ...ISPLAY settings except CLOCK ADJ 16 9 OUTPUT and BRIGHT are effective only for shooting Menus Settings Factory preset DISPLAY ON SCREEN LCD Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV DATE TIME OFF The date time does not appear ON The date tim...

Page 22: ...t 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to REC Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume Note If a cassette is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on CAM RESET CANCEL Does not reset all settings to the factory preset EXECUTE Resets all settings...

Page 23: ...d 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 BLANK SEARCH CANCEL EXECUTE 17 Blank Search Each setting except OFF in ON SCREEN DATE TIME and TIME CODE is linked with DISPLAY which appears when the Power Switch is set to REC The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN setting are the same as in the description on 21 M...

Page 24: ...rns that are regularly repeated When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking 9 and A Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright Wh...

Page 25: ...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 When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor changes such as when the subject is backing away When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach ...

Page 26: ...s turned off or the battery removed White Balance cannot be activated simultaneously with TWILIGHT in PROGRAM AE 27 White Balance cannot be activated if the SEPIA or MONOTONE mode is activated 3 4 White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accurately reproduced The whit...

Page 27: ...d effect will be shown for approx 2 seconds before the camcorder returns to the menu screen Notes Shutter Effects cannot be used during NIGHT When a subject is too bright or reflective a vertical streak may appear smear phenomenon Smear phenomenon tends to occur when SPORTS or any mode of SHUTTER 1 500 1 4000 is selected PROGRAM AE OFF Disables the function SPORTS H Variable Shutter Speed 1 250 1 ...

Page 28: ...k bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 120 SHUTTER 1 120 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 120th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced SHUTTER 1 500 SHUTTER 1 4000 Refer to PROGRAM AE SPORTS H mode 27 Factory preset Dubbing To A VCR To use this camcorder as a player 1 1 Following the illustrat...

Page 29: ...step 4 4 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U or VC VDV206U DV cable To use this camcorder as a recorder 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 3 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY...

Page 30: ...lp for the Windows Messenger Notes It is recommended to use the AC adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack 11 When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV206U or VC VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector 4 or 6 pins on the PC The date time information cannot be captured into the PC Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software The system ma...

Page 31: ...l set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF 20 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor 8 13 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor 13 ...

Page 32: ... Backlight Compensation or Manual Focus while in AUTO mode A 9 TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark SET DATE TIME Appears when the date time is not set 12 The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased Consult your nearest JVC d...

Page 33: ...cket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder Notes It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage 20 C to 50 C The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack Cassettes To properly use a...

Page 34: ...vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it Dirty heads can cause the following problems No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear duri...

Page 35: ...ise 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 and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning Cleaning The Camcorder Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a s...

Page 36: ...or Digital Video Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format PAL 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 For Connectors AV Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Ω analogue Audi...

Page 37: ... E Effect 28 Exposure Control 24 G Gain Up 20 I Iris Lock 25 L Language 22 LCD Monitor 8 Loading A Cassette 13 M Manual Focus 24 Melody 22 N Narration 23 Night Scope 28 O On Screen 21 23 P Program AE 27 Q Quick Review 14 R Rec Mode 21 23 Recording Capacity Tape 14 S Shutter Effects 28 Sound L R 23 Sound Mode 21 Speaker Volume 16 Specifications 36 Spot Exposure Control 25 T Tape Speed REC MODE 21 2...

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Page 40: ... 2007 Victor Company of Japan Limited Printed in Malaysia 0807MZR NF MD AA GR DA30AA_EN indb 40 GR DA30AA_EN indb 40 7 9 2007 12 03 31 PM 7 9 2007 12 03 31 PM ...