INSTRUCTIONS
LYT1780-001A
EN
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DA20EK
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this
digital video camera. Before use,
please read the safety information
and precautions contained in
pages, 2 – 6 to ensure safe use
of this product.
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2 EN
Read This First !
● Before recording important video, be sure
to make a trial recording.
Play back your trial recording to make sure the
video and audio have been recorded properly.
● We recommend cleaning your video heads
before use.
If you haven’t used
your camcorder for
awhile, the heads may
be dirty. We
recommend
periodically cleaning
the video heads with a
cleaning cassette
(optional).
● Be sure to store your cassette tapes and
camcorder in the proper environment.
Video heads can become dirty more easily if
your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored
in a dusty area. Cassette tapes should be
removed from the camcorder and stored in
cassette cases. Store the camcorder in a bag
or other container.
● Use SP (Standard Play) mode for important
video recordings.
LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50%
more video than SP (Standard Play) mode, but
you may experience mosaic-like noise during
playback depending on the tape characteristics
and the usage environment.
So, for important recordings, we recommend
using SP mode.
● For safety and reliability.
It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries
and accessories are used in this camcorder.
● This product includes patented and other
proprietary technology and will operate
only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC
BN-VF808U/BN-VF815U/BN-VF823U battery
packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can
cause damage to the internal charging
circuitry.
● Make sure you only use cassettes with the
Mini DV mark .
● Remember that this camcorder is not
compatible with 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
optimised to maximise the performance of your
camcorder.
● Remember that this camcorder is intended
for private consumer use only.
Any commercial use without proper permission
is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such
as a show, performance or exhibition for
personal enjoyment, it is strongly
recommended that you obtain permission
beforehand).
● DO NOT leave the unit
- in place of over 50°C.
- in place where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (80%).
- in direct sunlight.
- in a closed car in summer.
- near a heater.
● The LCD monitor is made with highprecision technology. However, black spots or
bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may
appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These
spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not
due to any defect of the unit.
(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)
● Do not leave the battery pack attached when
the camcorder is not in use and check the
unit regularly whether it is working or not.
Also read “Cautions” on pages 35 - 37.
About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries
apart, or expose them to flame or excessive
heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its
terminals to come in contact with metals, as
this can result in a short circuit and possibly
start a fire.
To deactivate the demonstration, set
“DEMO MODE” to “OFF” (墌 21, 24).
Safety Precautions
EN 3
IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)
Connection to the mains supply in the
United Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power
points in your home or the cable is too short to
reach a power point, then obtain an
appropriate safety approved extension lead or
consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an
identical approved type, as originally fitted,
and to replace the fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure
to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains
plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger
Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue to N (Neutral)
or Black
Brown to L (Live)
If these colours do not correspond with the
terminal identifications of your plug, connect as
follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or
coloured black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or
coloured Red.
If in doubt - consult a competent electrician.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
● To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
● When you are not using the AC Adapter for a
long period of time, it is recommended that
you disconnect the power cord from AC
outlet.
or Red
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.
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/BN-VF815U/BN-VF823U
battery packs and, to recharge them or to
supply power to the camcorder from an AC
outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC
Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter
may be necessary to accommodate different
designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
NOTES:
● The rating plate (serial number plate) and
safety caution are on the bottom and/or the
back of the main unit.
● The rating information and safety caution of
the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower
sides.
WAR N I N G :
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or
on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient
space on all sides to allow for ventilation
(10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at
the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be
able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local
rules or laws governing the disposal of these
batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or
places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with
water or liquids (such as cosmetics or
medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups
etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed 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 provided strap. Carrying or
holding the camcorder by the LCD monitor can
result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the
cassette holder cover. Do not 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 it on top of the TV
is not recommended, as tripping on the cables
will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in
damage.
EN 5
Information for Users on Disposal of
Old Equipment
[European Union]
This symbol indicates
that the electrical and
electronic equipment
should not be
disposed as general
household waste at its
end-of-life. Instead,
the product should be
handed over to the
applicable collection
point for the recycling
of electrical and
electronic equipment
for proper treatment,
recovery and recycling
in accordance with
your national legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will
help to conserve natural resources and will
help prevent potential negative effects on the
environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more information
about collection point and recycling of this
product, please contact your local municipal
office, your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please
visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com
obtain information about the take-back of the
product.
[Other Countries outside the European
Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please
do so in accordance with applicable national
legislation or other rules in your country for
the treatment of old electrical and electronic
equipment.
Attention:
This symbol is
only valid in the
European Union.
to
Dear Customer, [European Union]
This apparatus is in conformance with the
valid European directives and standards
regarding electromagnetic compatibility and
electrical safety.
European representative of Victor Company of
Japan Limited is:
JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 52
61145 Friedberg
Germany
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SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and
manufactured to meet international safety
standards but, like any electrical
equipment, care must be taken if you are to
obtain the best results and safety is to be
assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you
attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections
(including the mains plug, extension leads and
interconnections between pieces of equipment)
are properly made and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and
withdraw the mains plug when making or
changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt
about the installation, operation or safety of your
equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on
equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you
are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it
is damaged in any way - switch off, withdraw the
mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may
expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is
unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is
designed for unattended operation or has a
standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the
equipment and make sure that your family knows
how to do this. Special arrangements may need
to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos
or radios so that you are distracted from the
requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch
television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as
such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment,
for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the
life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs
with wood screws - to ensure complete safety
always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or
legs with the fixings provided according to the
instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed
to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
● NEVER let anyone especially children push
anything into holes, slots or any other opening
in the case - this could result in a fatal
electrical shock;
● NEVER guess or take chances with electrical
equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe
than sorry!
Contents
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Getting Started 8
Accessories ........................................ 8
Attach The Lens Cap................................. 8
Attach The Core Filter................................ 8
Attach The Shoulder Strap ........................9
Grip Adjustment.........................................9
Tripod Mounting.........................................9
Index ...............................................10
LCD Monitor Indications ........................12
Power ..............................................13
Language Settings ...............................14
Date/Time Settings .............................. 14
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........15
Loading/Unloading A Cassette .................15
16:9 Wide Mode ..................................15
Recording & Playback 16
Basic Recording .................................. 16
Tape Remaining Time.............................16
Quick Review ..........................................16
Zoom .......................................................17
Time Code...............................................17
Recording From The Middle
Of A Tape................................................ 17
Normal Playback ................................. 18
Still Playback........................................... 18
Variable Shuttle Search...........................19
Blank Search........................................... 19
Connections To A TV Or VCR ................... 20
Regarding This Manual
Control Lever (墌 11)
There are two kinds of operation using the
control lever.
Move the control lever towards up/down/
A
left/right to select.
Advanced Features 21
Menus For Detailed Adjustment ...............21
Changing The Menu Settings ...................21
Recording Menus.................................22
Playback Menus ..................................25
Features For Recording...................26
Manual Focus .....................................26
Exposure Control .................................26
Iris Lock............................................27
Backlight Compensation ........................27
Spot Exposure Control ...........................27
White Balance Adjustment......................28
Manual White Balance Adjustment ............28
Wipe Or Fader Effects ...........................29
Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects......29
Editing .......................................30
Dubbing To A VCR................................30
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV
Connector (Digital Dubbing).................31
Connection To A Personal Computer..........32
References 33
Troubleshooting ..................................33
Cautions ...........................................35
User Maintenance................................37
Specifications ....................................38
Terms ..............................................39
Operation To select
FOCUS Move the control lever up.
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B Press down the control lever to select
SET.
Move the control lever down.
16:9 Move the control lever right.
QUICK
Move the control lever left.
SET
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Getting Started
Accessories
or
AC Adapter
AP-V14E
Shoulder Strap
(墌9)
Power Cord
Battery Pack
BN-VF808U
Lens Cap
Audio/Video Cable
(Ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
(A)
Core Filter for Cables
Large (A): Audio/Video Cable
Small (B): AC Adapter
(B)
Note:
Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.
Attach The Lens Cap
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
Place here during recording.
Attach The Core Filter
Attach the core filter to the cable. The core filter reduces interference.
Release the stopper
3 cm
Wind once (Audio/Video Cable)
Wind twice (AC Adapter)
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Attach The Shoulder Strap
Peel off the pad and thread
the end of the strap through
the eyelet.
Eyelet
Thread the strap through the
buckle, adjust its length, and use
the strap guide to fix it in place.
Strap Guide
Buckle
Position the buckle near
the eyelet and reattach the
pad.
Grip Adjustment
Open the pad and make grip adjustments.
● Before making the adjustment, remove any security tags that may be attached to the velcro.
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.
BATT
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How To Adjust The LCD Monitor
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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.
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Getting Started
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Controls
a Control Lever (墌 7)
: Left / Rewind [3] (墌 18) /
Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW] (墌 16)
: Right / Fast-Forward [5] (墌 18) /
16:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] (墌 15)
: Up / Play / Pause [4/9] (墌 18) /
Manual Focus [FOCUS] (墌 26)
: Down / Stop [8] (墌 18) /
Backlight Compensation (墌 27) /
Spot Exposure (墌 27)
Press down: SET
B Menu Button [MENU] (墌 21)
C Auto Button [AUTO] (墌 11)
D Data Battery Button [DATA] (墌 14)
E Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP]
(墌 16)
F Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌 17) /
Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] (墌 18)
G Power Switch [PLAY, OFF, REC]
H Lock Button
I Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]
(墌 15)
J Battery Release Button [BATT.] (墌 13)
Connectors
The connector is located beneath the LCD
monitor.
K Digital Video Connector [DV OUT] (i.LINK*)
(墌 31, 32)
* i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry
specification and extensions thereof. The logo
is used for products compliant with the i.LINK
standard.
The connectors are located beneath the cover.
L Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] (墌 20)
M DC Input Connector [DC] (墌 13)
Indicator
N POWER/CHARGE “ ” Lamp (墌 13)
Other Parts
O LCD Monitor (墌 10)
P Shoulder Strap Eyelet (墌 9)
Q Grip Strap (墌 9)
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 (墌 18)
V Battery Cover (墌 13)
W Cassette Holder Cover (墌 15)
X Stud Hole (墌 9)
Y Tripod Mounting Socket (墌 9)
Z Battery Pack Mount (墌 13)
a Connector Cover
Power Switch Position
Set the power switch while
pressing down the lock button.
PLAY:
To play back a recording on the tape.
OFF:
To switch off the camcorder.
REC:
To perform recording on the tape.
Auto/Manual Mode
Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to
auto/manual recording mode. When manual
mode is selected, the indicator “M” appears
on the LCD monitor.
Auto Mode : A
You can record using no special effects or
manual adjustments.
Manual Mode : M
Recording is possible by setting various
functions manually.
PLAY
OFF
REC
M
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LCD Monitor Indications
During Video Recording
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Battery Remaining Power Indicator (墌 34)
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B Operation Mode (墌 11)
A : Auto Mode
M : Manual Mode
C : Night-Scope Indicator (墌 29)
: Gain Up Mode (墌 22)
D Shutter Speed (墌 30)
E White Balance Indicator (墌 28)
F Selected Effect Indicator (墌 30)
G Selected Program AE Indicator (墌 29)
H SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode
Indicator (墌 23) (Appears for approx. 5
seconds after turning on the camcorder.)
I Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (墌 22)
(only indicator is displayed)
J Time Code (墌 23)
K Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (墌 26)
L Date/Time (墌 23)
M Wind Cut Indicator (墌 22)
N Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌 29)
O : Spot Exposure Control Indicator (墌 27)
: Backlight Compensation Indicator
(墌 27)
±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌 26)
: Iris Lock Indicator (墌 27)
P REC: (Appears during recording.) (墌 16)
Q Tape Running Indicator
(Rotates while tape is running.)
R Tape Remaining Time (墌 16)
S Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌 23)
(only LP indicator is displayed)
T Selected Wide Mode Indicator (墌 15)
(only 16:9 indicator is displayed)
U Zoom Indicator (墌 17)
V Approximate Zoom Ratio (墌 17)
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a Battery Remaining Power Indicator (墌 34)
B Sound Mode Indicator (墌 25)
C Blank Search Indicator (墌 19)
D Tape Speed (SP/LP)
(only LP indicator is displayed)
E Variable Search Speed Indicator: x-10, x-3,
x3 and x10 (墌 19)
F 4: Playback
5
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
3
: Rewind/Shuttle Search
9: Pause
G Date/Time (墌 25)
H VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (墌 18)
I Time Code (墌 25)
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