JVC GR-DV33 - Manuals

EN 5 T W Remote control unit RM-V712U MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min (DVM-30) M-DV30ME Lithium battery CR2025 (for remote control unit)

6 EN The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording. A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and colour signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals areidentified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analogue to Digit...

EN 7 CONTENTS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 4 ABOUT DV 6 GETTING STARTED 8 Charging The Battery Pack .................................................................... 8 Installing The Battery Pack ................................................................... 9 Indoor Use ...............................

8 EN Charging The Battery Pack The battery pack has not been charged at the factory. Before using it, be sure to charge it with the ACCharger Station. GETTING STARTED NOTES: ● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the ACCharger Station during battery charging, power issupplied to the camcorder a...

EN 9 Charging Environment Perform charging where the temperature is between 10° and 30°C. 20° to 25°C is the ideal temperature rangefor charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. Continuous Shooting Continuous shooting is possible (See table below for recording time) under...

10 EN 1 INSERT CHARGED BATTERY To insert a battery pack, slide the battery lockswitch to the release position and insert thebattery end first. To prevent the battery pack from falling out, be sure to slide thebattery lock switch to the lock position. 2 ATTACH TO CAMCORDER Insert the Battery Holder’s...

EN 11 Date/Time Settings Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times. It is your choice to display it or not duringplayback ( Z pg. 51). 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, and pullout the viewfinder fully...

12 EN GETTING STARTED (Cont.) Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 OPEN CASSETTE COVER Turn the power on, then slide the OPEN/EJECTswitch in the direction of the arrow. Thecassette cover releases. Open the cover in thedirection of the arrow...

EN 13 Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. OFF PLA Y A M 5S SP SP LP REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF AGC 40X SP ZOOMDISGAIN UPTO DATE / TIME MENUTO SYSTEM MENU 4 END ON REC MODEWIDE MODE OFF AGC 40X SP ZOOMDISGAIN UPTO DATE / TIME MENUTO SYSTEM MENU 4 END ON 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set th...

14 EN GETTING STARTED (Cont.) Grip Strap Attachment 1 ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO HANDSTRAP EYELET Open the pad and pull the grip strap in thedirection of the arrow to remove the grip strapfrom the pad.Thread the end of the grip strap through thehand strap eyelet, then thread the other end ofthe grip throu...

EN 15 Dioptre Adjustment Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing. 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to “ A ” or “ M ”. 2 TURN ON CAMCORDER Pull out the viewfinder fully. 3 ADJUST DIOPTRE Slide the Dioptre Adjust Lever located on thebottom of the viewfinder. • Slide in either directio...

16 EN T W Remote Control Unit You can use the RM-V712U to control the camcorder. When using the remote control, be sure to point it atthe remote sensor. The transmitted beam effective area for indoor use is approx. 5 m. The transmitted beammay not be effective or may cause incorrect operation if the...

EN 17 Power Dial Position Function Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments.Suitable for standard recording. Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you wantmore creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode. Allows you to record i...

18 EN You should already have performed the necessary preparations ( Z pg. 8 – 17). Set the Power Dial to “ A ” and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features. NOTE: Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time ( Z pg. 11). Even if they don’t appear duri...

EN 19 NOTES: ● Be careful not to cover the camera sensor; built-inhere is the sensor necessary for shooting. ● If 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode,power shuts off automatically to conserve energyand protect the heads. To turn the camcorder onagain, push back and pull out the viewfinderaga...

20 EN 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressingdown the lock button located on the dial. • The power lamp comes on. 2 PULL OUT VIEWFINDER Pull out the viewfinder fully. 3 START SEARCH Press 6 / 4 , then press 2 or 3 . Watch in the viewfinder for the spot where you want tob...

EN 21 Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of therecorded scene on the tape during playback.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 ...

22 EN Zoom Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject ( Z pg. 30). Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in (towards “T”) or zoom out (towards “W”). The zoom speed isvariable — the quicker you set the zoom switch, the quicker the zoom action. NOTES: ● In ...

EN 23 Displaying The Date And Time During Recording When the Power Dial is set to “ M ”, “5S” or “ ”, you can choose whether to display the date and time during recording or not. You must first set the date and time (see “Date/Time Settings” Z pg. 11). Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. Th...

24 EN Scene (5-second recording) Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. The 5-Secondfunction may also be activated during Full Auto operation. But the White Balance remains in the previouslyadjusted condition. While the 5-Second mode is activated, Fade/W...

26 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial.Make sure the viewfinder is pulled out. 2 ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears. 3 ACCESS SYSTEM MENU Move the pointer a...

28 EN Menus The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions:Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnification, Digital Image Stabilizer, Gain Up, Date/Time Menu,System Menu. The following selection procedure applies to Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnifica-tion, Stabilization and Gain Up.Please...

EN 29 REC MODE (Recording mode) You can change the tape recording speed. LP tape speed is slower than SP, allowing LP to record 1.5 timeslonger than SP. If you have shot in SP mode, Audio Dubbing will be possible later. NOTES: ● Tapes shot in LP mode are recommended to be played back on this unit. P...

30 EN ZOOM (Zoom magnification) You can select 10X, 40X, or 100X maximum zoom magnifications.10X–Optical zoom that does not degrade the quality of the recording.40X–Electronic processing (Digital zoom) that lets you get closer up.100X–Electronically-processed images at 100-times magnification. NOTES...

32 EN ONOFF32kHz06 5S SCENEBEEP / TALLY FRAME PHOTO MODE WIND CUTSOUND MODEID NUMBER OFF DEMO. MODE RETURN 4 32kHz 48kHz 5S ANIM. ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF 5SD FRAME MULTI 4 MULTI 9 PIN-UP FULL PHOTO MODE See pages 26 and 27. SCENE (5-Second Mode) ( Z pg. 24) 5S–Pressing START/STOP allows you to take a 5...

34 EN Fades and Wipes A scene gradually appears on a black or white screen (Fade In/Wipe In), or disappears, leaving a black orwhite screen (Fade Out/Wipe Out). Select Fade or Wipe at the Fader/Wipe Menu ( Z pg. 33). Select any one effect from W H , B K , , B W , , , , , and of the Fader/Wipe Menu. ...

EN 35 Picture Wipe/Dissolve Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. There are 6 PictureWipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect. Select the Picture Wipe effect at the Fader/Wipe Menu ( Z pg. 33). Select any one effect from P , P , P , P , P , P and P of the Fa...

36 EN Random Variations When R ? is selected, the camcorder chooses one of the fades/wipes at random. 1 START RECORDING Press START/STOP. The camcorder does therest, selecting an effect at random. • The recording starts with a Fade In or Wipe In. If you press START/STOP during record-ing, Record-Sta...

EN 37 MENU EFFECT Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, orfade out from colour to black and white. Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower ...

EN 39 4 SELECT EFFECT Move the pointer and highlight bar to thedesired effect by rotating the Select Dial, thenpress it. • The P.AE/Effect Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated. The symbol of theselected mode appears. 5 START RECORDING Press START/STOP. The image begins with theselected...

EN 41 Manual Focus Adjustment The camcorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from approx. 5 cm to infinity automatically. However, whenfocusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the viewfinder, adjust the focus manually.Factory preset is “AUTO”. 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS Pres...

42 EN 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial,make sure the viewfinder is pulled out. 2 ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEMMENU Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode ItemMenu appears. 3 ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL Move the pointer and highl...

EN 43 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial,make sure the viewfinder is pulled out. 2 ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEMMENU Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode ItemMenu appears. 3 ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL Move the pointer and highl...

44 EN White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance iscorrect, all other colours will be accurately reproduced.The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, the more advanced camcorder operatorwould ...

EN 45 To Change The Tint For Recording . . . .... in step 2, substitute coloured paper for white. The white balance is adjusted based on the colour,changing the tint. Red paper — deeper green;blue paper — orange; yellow paper — deeperpurple. NOTES: ● A subject can be shot under various types oflight...

46 EN You can watch what you’ve recorded in the viewfinder. 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressingdown the lock button located on the dial. ThePower lamp comes on. 2 PULL OUT VIEWFINDER Pull out the viewfinder. 3 REWIND TAPE Press 2 . 2 is displayed. If you rewind all t...

EN 47 To Perform High-Speed Search . . . .... press 2 or 3 after pressing 6 / 4 . The tape will move at approximately 9 times the normalplayback speed. Watch in the viewfinder and,when you reach the spot you want to see, press 6 / 4 and normal playback resumes. .... during playback, press and hold 2...

48 EN 4 END ZOOM Press and hold W until magnification returns tonormal. Or, press STOP and then press PLAY. NOTES: ● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion andstill playback. ● During digital image processing, the quality of theimage may suffer. 1 FIND THE SCENE OF INTEREST Press the Play button t...

EN 49 1 START PLAYBACK Press the Play button ( 4 ). 2 ACCESS PLAYBACK EFFECT SELECTMENU Point the remote control at the camcorder’sremote sensor and press EFFECT. ThePLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears. 3 SELECT PLAYBACK EFFECT Move the pointer and highlight bar to thedesired effect by pressing EFFE...

50 EN PLAYBACK Advanced Features (Cont.) Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions:Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display and Time Code. The following procedure appliesto all except Synchro Comp ( Z pg. 64, 65). 4 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Rotate the Sel...

EN 51 RECORDING SOUND DISPLAY OUTPUT SOUND 32 kHz FULL SOUND SOUND 1 Stereo sound SOUND 2 48 kHz FULL SOUND Stereo sound SOUND 1 “L” sound is output on both channels SOUND 2 “R” sound is output on both channels Playback Sound During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recordi...

52 EN PLAYBACK Basic Connections VCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder) Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting. 1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorder ’s power is off. 2 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR Pull out the connector cover a...

EN 53 VCR/TV Connection (using AC Charger Station) Attach the camcorder to the AC Charger Station, then connect the AC Charger Station to a TV or VCR( Z pg. 54, 55), as described in the following steps. Power lamp Lock lever (with the Release button) 1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorde...

56 EN PLAYBACK Advanced Connections To DV connector To PARALLEL(PRINTER)connector Connector isunder the cover. To DV IN connector DV cable (optional) Digital Printer To PARALLELconnector To DV IN connector To AC outlet Video unit equippedwith a DV inputconnector Printer cable(commercially available)...

EN 57 5 SUPPLY POWER Plug the AC Charger Station’s power cord intoan AC outlet. 6 TURN ON POWER Turn the camcorder ’s Power Dial to “PLAY”,“ A ” or “ M ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and turn on theother units. NOTES: ● You cannot use the battery pack installed in thecamco...

58 EN OFF P L A Y A M 5S T W Dubbing You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manualfor details. NOTES: ● You can use Playback Zoom ( Z pg. 48) or Playback Effects ( Z pg. 49) in step 2. ● Before you start dubbing, make sure that theindication...

EN 59 T W Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto other video unit equipped with a DVconnector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. NOTES: ● You cannot use the battery pack installed in thecamcorder as the p...

60 EN T W 3 16 7 8 9 ` 5 4 2 VCR CODE LIST VCR BRANDNAME 6 2 6 4 7 7 MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8 NEC 3 7 3 8 GRUNDIG 1 4 3 4 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 PANASONIC 1 3 1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8 JVC 9 1 9 6 9 3 BLAUPUNKT AKAI 9 7 9 8 3 2 FERGUSON 1 3 VCR BRANDNAME SANYO 3 6 3 5 SHARP 1 5 1 ` TOSHIBA 6 9 6 1 SONY 6 5 6 ` 3 9 3 1 THO...

EN 61 Random Assemble Editing Using the remote control, you can use P.AE/Effects and make an original edited tape. 1 MAKE CONNECTIONS Make sure that the playback picture and soundare available on the connected TV ( Z pg. 54). • Connections should be made while the power is off. Making connections wi...

EN 63 8 REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES Repeat steps 4 – 7 ( Z pg. 62). • To change previously registered points, press CANCEL on the remote control. Theregistered points disappear, one at a time,from the most recently registered point. • If you're not using Fade/Wipe or P.AE/Effects, repeat steps 4 and ...

64 EN 3 PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE • If any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit-In pointwere recorded, that means your VCR movesquickly from Record-Pause to Record mode. • If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the VCR is slow to start recording. For More Acc...

EN 65 7 CLOSE MENU Press the Select Dial twice. • Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 2 on page 61. NOTES: ● Before performing actual Random AssembleEditing, do a few Random Assemble Editing trialruns to check whether the value you have input isappropriate or not, and make adjust...

66 EN T W OFF P L A Y A M 5S 6e Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32 kHz mode ( Z pg. 32). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on ablank portion of a tape. ● To perform Audio Dubbing while w...

68 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. No power is supplied. 2. “SET DATE/TIME!” appears. 3. Recording cannot be performed. 4. There is no playback picture. 5. Some functions are not available using the MENUbutton. 6. Some functions are not available using the SelectDial. 7. The focus do...

EN 73 1 REMOVE POWER SUPPLY Remove the battery pack or disconnect the ACCharger Station ( Z pg. 8 – 10). 2 CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth. • Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe againwith a dry cloth. 3 CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brus...

74 EN CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS 1 23 56 4 # % $ 8 9 0 ! @ 7 Connector coverPull this out to open. Camcorder 1 Stereo microphone For use when recording. 2 Lens hood Turn this counterclockwise to release. 3 Lens cover Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out withthe Power Dial set to any pos...

EN 75 ^ * )qwe ( & t r yu Bottom of camcorder w Battery cover open switch (BATTERY)( Z pg. 9) Slide down to open the battery cover. e Function Navigator Dial (Select Dial)( Z pg. 19, 28) Adjusts the brightness of the display or selectsthe Menu etc. Referred to in this manual as“Select Dial”. r W...

76 EN CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS (Cont.) 1 DC charger ( Z pg. 8) Attach the battery pack to charge. 2 Camcorder attachment part ( Z pg. 53) Attach the camcorder to this part when chargingthe battery installed in the camcorder or whenediting. 3 Multi connector ( Z pg. 53) The AC Charger Sta...

EN 77 No. FUNCTION 1 * Displays the operation mode position. ( Z pg. 17) 2 * Appears when taking a Snapshot. ( Z pg. 26) 3 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. ( Z pg. 29) 4 * Appears when in the Record-Standby mode. ( Z pg. 18) 5 Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer is engaged. ( Z pg. 30) ...

78 EN SOUND1 32kHz LP 25 . 12 . 98 17 : 30 – – – – – – – – – – TC 01 : 28 : 15 6 4 BRIGHT 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 DV IN Indications During Playback No. FUNCTION 1 Displays the sound mode. ( Z pg. 51) 2 Displays the recording mode. 3 Appears while a tape is running. 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/High-speed sea...

EN 79 INDICATIONS FUNCTION Displays the battery remaining power.Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhaustedAs the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns offautomatically. Appears when no tape is loaded, or whe...

80 EN CAUTIONS Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure toread the following cautions:1. During use . . . .... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark. .... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previouslyrecorded video and audio signals. .....

EN 81 Main Unit 1. For safety, DO NOT . . . .... open the camcorder ’s chassis..... disassemble or modify the unit..... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not inuse. .... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit. .... remov...

82 EN SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Power : DC 6.3 V (using AC Charger Station) DC 7.2 V (using Battery) Power consumption : Approx. 6 W Format : DV Format (SD mode) Signal format : PAL Standard Video signal recording format : Digital Component Recording Cassette : MINI DV Cassette Tape Speed : S...

84 EN GLOSSARY OF TERMS Iris Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lit environment, the human pupil contracts to keep toomuch light from entering. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to allow more light in. Colour temperature A measurement in Kelvin degrees which indicates the colour conte...

EN 85 INDEX O On-Screen Menus ......... Z pg. 28 – 33, 39, 49, 50 Operation Mode ..................................... Z pg. 17 P P.AE/Effects .................................. Z pg. 39, 40, 49 Picture Wipe/Dissolve ............................. Z pg. 35 Playback Menu .................................