JVC LYT1776-001A User Manual

LYT1776-001A

INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
VIDEOCÁMARA DIGITAL

GR-DA30U

EN SP

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this
digital video camera. Before
use, please read the safety
information and precautions
contained in pages 2 – 4 to
ensure safe use of this product.

Estimado cliente:

Gracias por comprar esta
videocámara digital. Antes de
usarla, lea la información de
seguridad y las precauciones
contenidas en las páginas 2 – 4
para garantizar un uso seguro
de este producto.

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which is located on
the bottom of the camcorder.
Retain this information for future
reference.

Model No.
Serial No.

ESPAÑOLENGLISH

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/VF815U/VF823U battery packs.
Using generic non-JVC batteries can
cause damage to the internal charging
circuitry.

• 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
optimized to maximize 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 (122°F)

- 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 33 – 35.

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries

apart, or expose them to fl ame or excessive
heat, as it may cause a fi re 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 fi re.

To deactivate the demonstration, set
“DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. ( 19, 22)

Safety Precautions

EN 3

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

• This camcorder is designed to be used with
NTSC-type color 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 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.)

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 (3-15/16") 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.)

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material

- special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate

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.

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4 EN

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.

WARNING:

Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as direct sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that
produce heat.

9. Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed
by the manufacturer.

10. Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specifi ed by
the manufacturer,
or sold with the
apparatus. When
a cart is used, use
caution when moving
the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid
injury from tipover.

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Contents

EN 5

Getting Started 6

Accessories ....................................... 6

Attach the Lens Cap ..................................6

Attach the Core Filter ................................6

Attach the Shoulder Strap ......................... 7

Grip Adjustment ........................................7

Tripod Mounting.........................................7

Index ............................................... 8

LCD Monitor Indications .......................10

Power ............................................. 11

Language Settings ..............................12

Date/Time Settings .............................12

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ......13

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ................13

16:9 Wide Mode.................................13

Recording & Playback 14

Basic Recording .................................14

Tape Remaining Time .............................14

Quick Review ..........................................14

Zoom ....................................................... 15

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ...15

Time Code ...............................................15

Normal Playback ................................16

Still Playback ...........................................16

Variable Shuttle Search ...........................17

Blank Search ...........................................17

Connections To A TV Or VCR ..................18

Regarding This Manual

Advanced Features 19

Menus for detailed adjustment .........19

Changing The Menu Settings .................19

Recording Menus ...............................20

Playback Menus ................................. 22

Features for recording ...................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

Troubleshooting .................................31

Cautions .......................................... 33

User Maintenance ..............................35

Specifi cations ................................... 36

Terms .............................................37

Control lever ( 9)

There are two kinds of operation using
the control lever.

1 Move the control lever towards up/down/

left/right to select:

Operation To select

6 FOCUS

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QUICK

REVIEW

Move the control lever up.
Move the control lever down.

-

Move the control lever right.

16:9

Move the control lever left.

2 Press down the control lever to select SET.

SET

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6 EN

Getting Started

Accessories

or

AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U

Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

Note:

Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

Shoulder Strap

( 7)

(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

Lens Cap

or

Audio/Video Cable

AB

Core Filter for Cables

A: Audio/Video Cable
B: AC Adapter

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 fi lter to the cable. The core fi lter reduces interference.

Release the stopper.

3 cm

Wind once (Audio/Video Cable)

Wind twice (AC Adapter)

Attach the Shoulder Strap

Getting Started

EN 7

Peel off the pad and thread the
end of the strap through the
eyelet.

Thread the strap through the
buckle, adjust its length, and
use the strap guide to fi x it in

Position the buckle near the
eyelet and reattach the pad.

place.

Strap Guide

Buckle

Eyelet

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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8 EN

6

9

Getting Started

5

Index

U

OFF

PLAY

REC

7

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BATT

How to adjust the LCD Monitor

Slide the LCD monitor in the most convenient position. It can
slide 30° (15° downward, 15° upward)

Note:

Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor.
However, this is not a malfunction.

30˚

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Getting Started

EN 9

Controls

! Control Lever
£ : Left/Rewind (3) ( 16)/Quick Review

[QUICK REVIEW] ( 14)
¤ : Right/Fast-Forward (5) ( 16)/
16:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] ( 13)/
¡ : Up/Play/Pause (

U/9

) ( 16)/
Manual Focus [FOCUS] ( 24)
¢ : Down/Stop (8) ( 16)/Backlight
Compensation [ - ] ( 25)/Spot Exposure
( 25)
Press down : SET

# Menu Button [MENU] ( 19)
$ Auto Button [AUTO] ( 9)
% Data Battery Button [DATA] ( 12)
& Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP]

( 14)

( Zoom Lever [T/W] ( 15)/

Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] ( 16)

) Power Switch [PLAY, OFF, REC]
* Lock Button
+ Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/

EJECT] ( 13)

, Battery Release Button [BATT.] ( 11)

Connectors

The connector is located beneath the LCD
monitor.
a Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]

(i.LINK*) ( 29, 30)

* i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995

industry specifi cation and extensions
thereof. The logo is used for products
compliant with the i.LINK standard.

The connectors are located beneath the cover.

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 ( 11)
W Cassette Holder Cover ( 13)
X Stud Hole ( 7)
Y Tripod Mounting ( 7)
Z Battery Pack Mount ( 11)
a Connector Cover

Power Switch Position

0,!9

Set the power switch while
pressing down the lock button.

0,!9
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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.

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Getting Started

LCD Monitor Indications

During Video Recording

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! Battery Remaining Power Indicator
# Operation Mode ( 9)

A : Auto Mode
M : Manual Mode

$ : Night-Alive Indicator ( 28)

: Gain Up Mode ( 20)

% Shutter Speed ( 28)
& White Balance Indicator ( 26)
( Selected Effect Indicator ( 28)
) Selected Program AE Indicator ( 27)
* SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode

Indicator ( 21) (Appears for approx. 5
seconds after turning on the camcorder.)

+ Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) ( 20)

(only indicator is displayed)

, Approximate Zoom Ratio ( 15)

- Zoom Indicator ( 15)
. Selected Wide Mode Indicator ( 13)

(only 16:9 indicator is displayed)

/ Recording 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 Adjustment Indicator ( 24)
8 Time Code ( 21)

During Video Playback

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3
4

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! Battery Remaining Power Indicator
# Sound Mode Indicator ( 23)
$ Blank Search Indicator ( 17, 23)
% Tape Speed (SP/LP) ( 23)

& Variable Search Speed Indicator: x-10, x-3,

( U : Playback

) DV IN : DV Input Indicator ( 29, 30)
* Date/Time ( 23)
+ VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator ( 16)
, Time Code ( 23)

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5 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
3 : Rewind/Shuttle Search
9 : Pause

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Power

Getting Started

EN 11

Charging The Battery Pack

1

Set the Power Switch to “OFF” ( 9).

22

Open the battery cover.

Press “w OPEN” and slide the battery
cover off the camcorder in the direction as
illustrated below.

33

Attach the battery pack.

With the “r” (arrow) on the battery pack
pointing at the correct direction, insert the
battery pack until it locks in place.

• Re-attach the battery cover. (For
BN-VF808U only)

r Arrow

AV

DC

44

Connect the AC adapter.

DC

connector

AC Adapter

To AC Outlet

(110V to 240V)

“ ” blinks to indicate charging has

•
started.

• When the lamp goes out, charging is
fi nished. Unplug the AC adapter from the
AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter
from the camcorder.

To detach the battery pack

Slide and hold battery release button BATT.
( 9), then remove the battery pack.

Charging/recording time (approx.)

Battery pack

BN-VF808U
(Provided)

BN-VF815U 2 hrs. 40 min. 3 hrs. 45 min.
BN-VF823U 3 hrs. 50 min. 5 hrs. 40 min.

Notes:

• If a fully charged battery pack is attached to

the unit,
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 Record­Standby mode with the cassette inserted and
no operation is performed, the camcorder
will automatically turn off its power supplied
from the AC adapter. In this case, the battery
charge starts if the battery is attached to the
camcorder.

• Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug
and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.

Required

charging time

1hr. 30 min. 1 hr. 55 min.

“ ” lamp will blink for approx. 10

Maximum

Continuous

Recording

Time

Using The Battery Pack

Perform steps 2 – 33 in “Charging The Battery
Pack”.

Notes:

• Recording time is reduced signifi cantly under
the following conditions:

• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

repeatedly.

• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

• Before extended use, it is recommended that
you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3
times the planned shooting time.

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.

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12 EN

Data Battery System

You can check the remaining battery power
and the recordable time.

11

Set the Power Switch to “REC” or “PLAY”

( 9).

22

Press DATA , and the battery status screen

appears.

BATTERY CONDITION

LEVEL

100%

50

0

• Press D ATA again to return to the normal

screen.

• Data battery status cannot be displayed
during playback or while recording is in
progress.

• If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears
instead of the battery status even though
you tried to press DATA several times, there
may be a problem with your battery. In such
a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

MAX TIME

115min

Using AC Power

Perform step 44 in “Charging The Battery Pack”
( 11).

Language Settings

The language on the display can be changed
( 22).

1 Select

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

11

Set the Power Switch to “REC” or “PLAY”

( 9).

• 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 ¤.

55

Select the desired language, press SET or

¤.

66

Press MENU.

Press £ whenever you want to return to the
previous menu screen.

Date/Time Settings

1 Select

2 SET

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all
times, but its display can be turned on or off
( 21, 23).
Perform steps 1 – 22 in “Language Settings”
( 12).

1

Select “DISPLAY”, press SET or ¤.

2

Select “CLOCK ADJ.”, press SET or ¤.

33

Select the desired date display format,

press SET or ¤.

• Repeat this step to input time display
format (Select from “24h” or “12h”), month,
date, year, hour and minutes.

44

Press MENU.

Press £ whenever you want to return to the
previous menu screen/setting.

CLOCK ADJ.

MONTH. DATE. YEAR12h

3.2007

JAN.

2

:10AM

2 SET