DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. For Customer Use : Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. GY-DV300 Serial No. LWT0017-001A This instruction manual is made from 100% recycled paper. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read all of these instructions. Save these instructions for later use. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Do not use this appliance near water ­ for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to insure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided. This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For appliance designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions. This appliance system is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third (grounding) pin). This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this appliance where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock. Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance. Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled into the appliance. c. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation. e. If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance ­ this indicates a need for service. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR USA AND CANADA CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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 REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This unit should be used with 7V DC only. CAUTION: To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source. NOTE: The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the body. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user servicea-ble parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. INFORMATION FOR USA INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfull interfrence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS : (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION AVERTISSEMENT : POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER L'APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE. Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du courant direct en 7V. ATTENTION : Afin d'eviter tout resque d'incendie ou d'électrocution, ne pas utillser d'autres sources d'alimentation électrique. REMARQUE : La plaque d'identification (numéro de série) se trouve sur le panneau arrière de l'appareil. INFORMATION (FOR CANADA) RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 3 Thank you for purchasing the DV Camcorder GY-DV300. These instructions are for the GY-DV300U. This camcorder is a MiniDV video system format camcorder. Videocassettes that are not marked with the MiniDV symbol cannot be used with this unit. The following phenomena may occur when tapes recorded on other units (including another GY-DV300) are recorded or played back on this camcorder. · The transient section between scenes recorded on other units and those recorded on this unit may appear disturbed. · Digital noise may appear during playback due to tracking errors. In the case of important recordings, do not record within the first 2 to 3 minutes from the beginning of the tape. Before recording important scenes, be sure to perform a test recording and confirm that both video and audio are recorded correctly. We recommend using the "SP" mode for recording important scenes. Recorded video and audio contents are for private use. Other use may infringe on the rights of copyright holders. JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive from the impossibility of normal recording or playback of video or audio due to malfunction of the camcorder or the videocassette. About the LP Mode Recording and playback quality in the LP mode is easily affected by the condition of the tape and the environment of use. Mosaic-like noise may appear in the playback picture and the sound may drop out at times, etc. The picture may also be disturbed at the transient sections between scenes. 4 MAIN FEATURES Newly developed built-in 12-bit DSP employed for high-quality picture High quality picture with 400% dynamic range Compact, lightweight design DV high-quality digital format The 4:1:1, 8-bit, 25 Mbps component digital signal processing of the format ensures recording and playback with high picture quality. High sound quality thanks to PCM audio Two types of sampling, 16-bit, 48 kHz sampling and 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling, ensure high-quality digital audio. Camera section designed with 3-CCD system for high-quality picture Three 1/3" CCDs with 380,000 effective pixels employed. Digital processing for high quality picture reproduction. Super sensitivity F/11, 2000 lux Enables shooting at normal indoor illumination eliminating the need for extra illumination. LOLUX for 2.65 lux (F1.6) illumination Employment of LOLUX mode ensures +24 dB gain. This is ideal for difficult shooting conditions with almost no illumination. Zebra pattern video level indication on monitor screen Built-in color bar (SMPTE type) Aspect ratio switchable between standard and wide-screen Menu allows screen format setting to be switched between 4:3 format and LETTER BOX-screen (16:9). Time code reader/generator Recording of SMPTE time code possible. Edit search function for convenient recording review Variable scan shutter Eliminates flicker when shooting other screen pictures than NTSC, such as computer monitor screens. Copes with the range from 60.6 Hz to 2084.6 Hz. DV (i. LINK) connector DV connector (4-pin) provided. Enables transfer of digital data to other equipment provided with DV connector. Built-in camera-shake compensation function Built-in 2.5" color LCD display Network connection possible (requires installation of the optional network pack KADV300) This allows audio and video streaming data to be transmitted via LAN card or the data can be recorded on a memory card. 5 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Precautions for Proper Use .............................. 7 Routine and Periodical Maintenance ................ 9 Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape ... 10 Videocassette to be Used ............................... 10 Condensation ................................................... 11 Characteristic CCD Phenomena ...................... 11 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Right Side Section .......................................... 12 Rear Section ................................................... 14 Left Side Section ............................................. 18 Front Section ................................................... 20 Top Section ..................................................... 21 Indications on LCD Screen and Viewfinder Screen ....................................... 22 PREPARATIONS Basic System .................................................. Power Supply Preparation .............................. AC Operation .................................................. Battery Pack Operation ................................... Attaching an External Microphone (optional) .. PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Turning the Power ON .................................... Cassette Loading ... ...