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JVC GR-D70 Digital Camera User Manual

1. MJ Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording try this mode D Full Auto Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording OFF CHARGE Allows you to switch off the camcorder PLAY Allows you to play back a recording on the tape e Allows you to access data stored on the memory card or to transfer a still image stored on the memory card to a computer VIDEO DSC Switch Position GR D90 D70 only VIDEO e Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape If REC SELECT is set to gt C gt D in the DSC Menu Screen still images are recorded on the memory card as well e Zoom magnification over 16X is available lt gt pg 13 28 DSC Allows you to record on a memory card or access data stored on a memory card Power Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to EY or 0 you can also turn on off the camcorder by opening closing the LCD monitor or pulling out pushing in the viewfinder To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W m The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTES Focusing may
2. Factory preset GAIN UP OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment AGC The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright AUTO gt A The shutter speed is automatically adjusted 1 30 1 200 sec Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1 30 sec shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted gt A is displayed MANUAL The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to M MANUAL ON cw TELE MACRO OFF w w IDE MODE OFF IND CUT OFF X URETURN DIS OFF To turn off this function ON W1 To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES e Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes e When shooting dark or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds e Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The n indicator fi blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used TELE MACRO OFF To tur
3. Install a fully charged battery pg 7 8 The memory card will not load properly e The memory card is in the wrong position Set it in the right position pg 11 Snapshot mode cannot be used e The Squeeze mode is selected Disengage the Squeeze mode CF7 pg 29 The color of Snapshot looks strange e The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame I pg 17 25 e The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated Turn off Sepia and Monotone lt pg 23 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark e Shooting was performed under backlit conditions Press the BACKLIGHT Button F pg 26 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright e The subject is too bright Set PROGRAM AE to SPOTLIGHT in the Menu Screen pg 23 Digital Zoom does not work e 16X optical zoom is selected Set ZOOM to 40X or 700X in the Menu Screen pg 28 The VIDEO DSC Switch is set to DSC Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO pg 13 The Black amp White Fader does not work e The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated Turn off Sepia and Monotone i pg 23 Even when Slow Shutter is not selected the image looks like it is activated When shooting in the dark the unit becomes
4. WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result ina short circuit and possibly start a fire The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C 50 F its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder As long as the battery pack itself is not cold it should not affect performance If you re using a heating pad make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the Velcro strip 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to E or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused PAUSE GETTING STARTED Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 Thread the strap t
5. consult its manufacturer or dealer e Before using a new memory card it is necessary to FORMAT the card CF pg 22 ATTENTION Do not insert remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed Picture Quality Image Size Setting GR D90 D70 only The Picture Quality Image Size can be selected to best match your needs Refer to the chart on page 18 for your selection 1 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to DSC then set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The POWER CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder turns on 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select fel DSC and press it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select QUALITY and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select the desired mode and press it 5 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select IMAGE SIZE and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select the desired mode and press it 6 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes QUALITY NTA MAGE SIZE 1024X768 Oh ag amp REC SELECT e Es Ki oy RETURN ei M g NOTE
6. 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions e While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up 5 Dirty heads can cause the following problems aie TR E se a e No picture during Een e Blocks of noise appear during playback e During recording or playback the Head Clog Warning indicator 9 appears e Recording cannot be performed properly In such cases use an optional cleaning cassette If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions If after using the cleaning cassette the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Mechanical moving parts used to move the video Keep it away from metallic objects when not in heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn use out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at allow inflammables water or metallic objects to all times periodic check ups are recommended after enter the unit us
7. CAUTIONS e 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 viewfinder playback are possible anywhere e Use the JVC BN V408U V416U V428U 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 Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo Sony or Maxell CR2025 Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced m Dispose of used battery promptly m Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire 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 d
8. e Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby e Some modes of Program AE special effects cannot be used during Night Alive SHUTTER 1 60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapor lamp is reduced 3 SPORTS Variable Shutter Speed 1 250 1 4000 This setting allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at d a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions amp SNOW Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surround ings such as in the snow SPOTLIGHT Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights NOTE SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control pg 26 amp TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance pg 27 is initially set to 8 but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m 32 ft to infinity From less than 10 m 32 ft adjust the focus man
9. 11 you are using the viewfinder you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments pg 8 2 Set the Power Switch to NI while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then press FOCUS lt pgs 46 and 47 The manual focus indicator appears 3 To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel towards gt E appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel towards lt E appears and blinks 4 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in Focus adjustment is complete To reset to Auto Focus press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to GY If FOCUS is pressed once the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again NOTES e Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer Wor AS will blink Y as af While focusing on While focusing on a further subject a nearer subject 26 FOR RECORDING Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When
10. 2 Perform steps 3 and 4 of To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display on page 12 NOTES e Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file pg 19 Viewing File Information e You can also overview several files at a time pg 19 Index Playback e You can turn off the on screen playback display I pg 19 Removing On Screen Display Images shot in a file size that is not compatible with this camcorder will be displayed as reduced size thumbnail images These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC e Images shot with devices such as JVC GR DVM70 that are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this camcorder UNSUPPORTED FILE will be displayed For Normal Playback To display the previous image 100 0010 LE To display the next image 100 0011 Z N A x omy SO Display For Auto Playback MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK GR D90 and GR D70 only Auto Playback You can run through all the images stored on memory automatically 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of Normal Playback pg 18 2 Press ku GO If you press lt lt during Auto Playback images are displayed in descending order If you press gt gt during Auto Playback images are displayed in ascending order 3 To end Auto Playback press E NOTE Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low numbered one
11. 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select the desired mode CURRENT Deletes the currently displayed file ALL Deletes all files stored on the memory card 5 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The DELETE Screen appears If you selected CURRENT in step 4 press lt lt or gt gt Q to select the desired file 6 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select EXECUTE and press it If the Om mark appears the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted Protecting Files e To cancel deletion select RETURN NOTES e Protected files Protecting Files cannot be deleted with the above operation To delete them remove protection first e Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it C pg 22 Display Menu Screen Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Setting Print Information Tape To A Memory Card DPOF Setting Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card 1 Load a memory card gt pg 11 and cassette pg 9 2 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to PLAY while press
12. CLOCK ADJ Allows you to set the current date and time pg 10 D DSC GR D90 D70 only FINE MAGE SIZE 1024X768 Qh ag i REC SELECT 0J oe Ki oy RETURN ei M g QUALITY IMAGE SIZE Refer to Picture Quality Image Size Setting pg 11 REC SELECT gt C3 When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO DSC Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded only onto the tape gt Y gt M When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO DSC Switch set to VIDEO still inages are recorded not only onto the tape but also on the memory card 640 x 480 pixels In this mode the SNAP MODE selection in the CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording For Playback Menu 1 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch O to VIDEO GR D90 D70 only then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select the desired function menu and press it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select the desired function and press it to display the Sub Menu 5 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select the desired parameter and press it Selection is complete D Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen O3 VIDEO VIDEO Jeo SOUND
13. certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks e If shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to E or M and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again close the LCD monitor and re open it When using the viewfinder push back it in and pull it out again e The Motor Drive mode CF pg 25 is disabled when the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to DSC e Still images taken are compliant to DCF Design rule for Camera File system They do not have any compatibility with devices which are not compliant to DCF Image Size gt pg 11 Shooting icon I pg 48 49 Card icon CF pg 48 49 E 15 Remaining number of shots CF pg 48 49 Approximate Number of Storable Images CF pg 18 Display Picture Quality gt pg 11 To Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory Card Write erase protection tab ee slide the write erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of LOCK This prevents the memory card from being recorded over To record on this memory card slide the tab back to the position opposite to LOCK before loading it MEMORY CARD RECORDING EN GR D90 and GR D70 only 17 Approximate Number of Storable Images
14. opening the cassette holder cover Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automati cally Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder e Even when the camcorder is switched off a cassette can be loaded or unloaded After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off however it may not recede It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading e When resuming recording once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased recorded over regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not See page 14 for information about recording from the middle of a tape Date Time Settings The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off during playback pg 31 1 Set the Power Switch to 0 while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The POWER CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in to access the Menu Screen 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select eu CAMERA DISPLAY and press it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select CLOCK ADJ Press it and month is highlighted Rot
15. pg 23 compensation and SNOW pg 23 Use this function in the following situations When shooting a moving subject e When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes such as when the subject is backing away e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When shooting objects under a spotlight e When zooming When the subject is close keep the iris locked Even when the subject moves away from you the image will not darken or brighten Before the following steps perform steps 1 through 4 of Exposure Control F pg 26 5 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold the MENU VOLUME wheel for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator Bd and W EI appear Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in W A changes to Ir and the iris is locked To Return To Automatic Iris Control Gene rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to display AUTO then press it in step 4 The exposure control indicator H and D E disappear Or set the Power Switch to Gy To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris sens after step 4 of Exposure Control I pg 26 adjust the exposure rotating the MENU VOLUME wheel Then lock the iris in step 5 of Iris Lock For automatic locking rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select AUTO then press it in
16. 11 on the camcorder 5 Press KI on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode 6 Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press gt 11 on the camcorder 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished NOTES e As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will appear on your TV This will confirm the connections and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes e Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV If they do they are being recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time bak set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen i pg 30 32 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control provided with GR D90 D70 only to turn on off the date indication e Time Code Sech set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 31 32 e Indications other than date time and time code esis set ON SCREEN to LCD LCD TV or OFF in the Menu Screen cF pg 30 32 For GR D90 D70 Owners To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder 1 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO then set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Set S AV INPUT to ON and set REC MODE to SP or LP F pg 31 3 C
17. 11 Playback Special Effects oo CS pg 35 Playback ZOOM E gt pg 35 Power Linked Operation I gt pg 13 Power Switch Position CS pg 13 Program AE With Special Effects 0000000 CF pg 23 Protecting FilOS ccaiccccscsitesnseiss detection ENEE CF pg 20 Provided Accessories ENEE CG pg 5 RL Record Standby Recording Mode Remote Control Rewind The Tape scrignata CG pg 14 Ei SD Memory Card AE CF pg 11 41 Self Reorg deed EES F pg 13 Elek Ee ee es CF pg 23 Shuttle SCACH E F pg 14 Shutter Speedi norinni EES gt pg 23 Slow Motion Playback c cee CF pg 14 35 Snapshot 25 Snapshot Mode 25 GROW E 23 Sound Mode 32 Speaker Volume 14 Specifications 45 SPONS uaig kiinan cestvareckacas catnstivecaeacesienzs 23 Spotlight 23 Squeeze 29 MURT CF pg 14 ue CF pg 23 G UE pg 30 TONG MACO EE CF pg 29 lu CG pg 14 30 32 TPO MOUNTIAG recsam CG pg 9 Twilight Wl ae A TapE cerig poa CG pg 9 VIDEO DSC Switch Position xcriiranesseess I gt pg 13 White Balane seed I pg 27 Wide de EE CF pg 29 WING CUt EE pg 29 lee pg 24 ZOOMMIAG ME pg 13 TERMS EN 53 MEMO MEMO VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD U n Printed in Malaysia
18. CF pg 12 Date Time Display CS pg 30 32 Date Time Settings REENEN gt pg 10 Deleting FICS cde eene ege een tee CF pg 20 Demonstration Mode eee CG pg 6 30 Digital ZOOM sssrinin CF pg 13 28 DIS Digital Image Stabilizer 0 0 CF pg 29 Diopter Adjustment e ENNEN CF pg 8 DPOF Digital Print Order Formalt CF pg 21 22 Dubbing CF pg 33 34 GE Erase E I pg 9 Exposure Contre euer never voeeeens I pg 26 TERMS Fade In Out niisiis Fast Forward The Tape Frame By Frame Playback cee pg 14 35 Gam HEI EE pg 29 Grip AQjUStMO ME as cece cee ccinecceeccceeeaascomanne C pg 8 IOONE arenei CF pg 28 32 Index Playbaok cniras CF pg 19 Index Green CF pg 19 Initialize A Memory Card uu ee CF pg 22 INSOrt ECHING ebe CF pg 36 IN ee e ieee teas CS pg 27 WISN OCK isinsin anana A CF pg 27 Journalistic Shooting sssesisrerr oseese F pg 13 Maintenane ainoina CF pg 43 Manual Focus CF pg 26 Memory Gescht F pg 11 41 Menu Screen CAMERA cee CF pg 28 29 Menu Screen CAMERA DISPLAY pg 30 31 Men Screen DSC vc cissciiseessesenencanes c pg 11 31 Menu Screen MANUALE CF pg 29 Menu Screen SYSTEM cesses pg 30 Menu Screen VIDEO keen E pg 31 Menu Screen VIDEO DISPLAY onssssssseeeieee I gt pg 32 Gelee I gt pg 23 Motor Drive Mode ce eee eee E rF pg 25 MultiMediaCard LN Neie pg 23 Picture Quality Image Size oo CF pg
19. D70 only A battery is pre installed in the Remote Pull out by inserting Memory Card 8 MB Control Unit a time of shipment with a pointed instrument GR D90 only Already insulation sheet To use the Remote into the slot inserted in the camcorder Control Unit remove the insulation sheet NOTE In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration NOTE To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera El Make sure the arrow A is H pointing upward HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER Attach the Core Filter s if provided with your model pg 5 to an optional cable s The Core Filter reduces interference Stopper Wind once Release the Run the cable through the Core Filter leaving approx 3 cm Close the Core Filter until it stoppers on both of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter Wind clicks shut ends of the Core the cable once around the outside of the Core Filter as Filter shown in the illustration e Wind the cable so that it is not slack NOTE Take care not to damage the cable m When connecting cables attach the end with the Core Filter t
20. Image Size d SD Memory Card optional Picture Quality 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 1024 x 768 FINE 1024 x 768 STANDARD 640 x 480 FINE 640 x 480 STANDARD Approximate Number of Storable Images MultiMediaCard 8MB 16MB 32MB Image Size Picture Quality 1024 x 768 FINE 1024 x 768 STANDARD 640 x 480 FINE 640 x 480 STANDARD Provided with GR D90 only Optional NOTE The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used EN MEMORY CARD RECORDING 18 GR D90 and GR D70 only Normal Playback 1 Load a memory card gt pg 11 2 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to DSC then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button A stored image is displayed 3 Press b gt to display the next image or press lt 4 to display the previous image To Magnify The Stored Images Press the Zoom Button T on the remote control to zoom in up to 44X or W to zoom out You can also magnify a particular part of an image pg 35 By pressing Ku gt gt lt lt QO INDEX INFO magnification returns to normal instantly To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display 1 Make sure the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to DSC and the Power Switch is set to M then press the MENU VOLUME wheel
21. In the 1024 x 768 mode images are shot in 720 x 480 pixels and they are converted and stored in the 1024 x 768 file size EN GETTING STARTED 11 Basic Recording Perform the procedures listed below before continuing e Power F pg 7 e Grip Adjustment lt pg 8 e Viewfinder Adjustment pg 8 e Load A Cassette I pg 9 e Recording Mode Setting pg 10 1 Remove the lens cap For GR D90 D70 Owners Open the LCD monitor lt pg 47 Monitor Open Button and set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or NM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Shooting while using the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor fully Shooting while using the viewfinder Pull out the viewfinder fully The POWER CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE lis displayed e The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder See PRIORITY in the SYSTEM Menu pg 30 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button SREC E O appears and the tally lamp lights while recording is in progress e To Stop Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display 1 Make sure the Power Switch is set to M and open the LCD monitor fully then press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Scr
22. Other countries AC 110 V to 240 Vx 50 Hz 60 Hz Output gt DC11V 1A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice EN SPECIFICATIONS 45 Controls Connectors And Indicators Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions ips 2 m KE JN D 2 Com Remote Cont provided with EN GR D90 D70 Only 46 INDEX Remote Sensor GR D90 D70 only The transmitted beam s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5m 16ft The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting e Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here O Glib Stab scence re dele aren F pg 8 EI C pg 12 30 VIDEO DSC Switch VIDEO DSC GR D90 D70 only c cece eeeeneeneee F pg 13 Stop Button W F pg 14 Rewind Button 44 oo I gt pg 14 Play Pause Button km I gt pg 14 O Fast Forward Button Tee I gt pg 14 USB Universal Serial Bus Connector GR D90 D70 only e cece eeeeeeeeneee CS pg 37 INFO Button GR D90 D70 only F pg 19 NIGHT BUOM strrcsietctinncesinens pg 23 INDEX Button GR D90 D70 only F pg 19 BACKLIGHT Button
23. become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus F pg 26 then zoom in or out in Record mode e Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X or it can be switched to 16X magnification using the optical zoom pg 28 e Zoom magnification of over 16X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom e During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer e Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to DSC VIDEO DSC Switch Position Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in the Menu Screen on page 29 EN TAPE RECORDING 13 EN 14 During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded 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 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 time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing ina
24. ee ee gt pg 35 SLOW Button 40 oe ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees F pg 35 E REW Button SLO BUUOM EE gt pg 35 E INSERT Button sssi F pg 36 STOP Button DOWN BUTO Mnsan aga i CF pg 35 SHIFT Button F pg 35 START STOP Button ON OFF Button EFFECT Button OD SLOW Button Ir FF Button 35 35 35 Right Button sereinement gt pg 35 PLAY Button A DUB Button isis degt I pg 36 DISPLAY Button 0 cccccecessssssseeeeeseen pg 16 33 Zoom T Button Zoom W Button Functions the same as each corresponding button on the camcorder The connector is located beneath a cover EN INDEX 47 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Tape Recording Only Hep WG HE ap fi 15 55 During Memory Card Recording Only GR D90 D70 only During Both Tape And Memory Card Recording EN 48 INDEX During Tape Playback kee G W2bit PSOUND1 SP I gt During Memory Card Playback GR D90 D70 only 100 0011 ER Displays the selected Fade Wipe effect 17 pg 24 E Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode REEL CF pg 29 H Rotates while the tape is running I gt pg 12 ER Displays the recording mode SP or LP CG pg 10 H Displays the tape remaining time cF pg 12 D REC appears during recording e PAUSE appears durin
25. 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 EN 44 CAUTIONS General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on LCD monitor on viewfinder off Dimensions WxHxD Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker DC 11 0 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Approx 3 4 W Approx 4 7 W 76 mm x 94 mm x 143 mm 3 x 3 3 4 x 5 11 16 GR D90 69 mm x 94 mm x 143 mm 2 3 4 x 3 3 4 x 5 11 16 GR D70 D30 with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Approx 550 g 1 3 lbs GR D90 Approx 525 g 1 2 lbs GR D70 D30 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F 1 6 CCD F 1 6 f 2 7 mm to 43 2 mm 16 1 power zoom lens 37 mm 3 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matr
26. is being automatically adjusted To Deactivate Night Alive ates press NIGHT again so that the Night Alive indicator disappears NOTES e During Night Alive the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects I gt pg 23 24 e GAIN UP in the CAMERA Menu CF pg 29 e DIS in the MANUAL Menu pg 29 e During Night Alive it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of manual focus and or a tripod is recommended Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select FET PROGRAM AE then press it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select the desired mode then press it Selection is complete Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in again The Menu Screen closes The PROGRAM AE Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated The selected mode indicator appears To Deactivate The Selected Mode cate select OFF in step 4 IMPORTANT Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade Wipe Effects lt pg 24 If an unusable mode is selected its indicator blinks or goes out NOTES
27. normally or has been dropped IN S MultiMediaCard m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked Iy and memory cards marked S or MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Before recording an important scene Ge make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark IN make sure you only use memory cards with the mark S or MultiMediaCard remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats 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 Memory cards can be used with GR D90 D70 only PROVIDED ACCESSORIES eS i d M USB Cable Battery Pack BN V408U GR D90 D70 only CD ROM Lens Cap See below Audio Video Cable Shoulder Strap GR D90 D70 only for attachment 93 5 mini plug to RCA plug Core Filter for optional S Video cable F pg 6 for attachment GR D90 D70 only Lithium Battery CR2025 for remote control unit Remote Control Unit RM V718U GR D90
28. rique de la classe B est conforme Trade Name JVC a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 317 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of 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 For GR D90US GR D70US and GR D30US Owners This device complies with Part 15 of 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 Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 harmful interfer ence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
29. shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject light 1 Set the Power Switch to 0 while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select EJ EXPOSURE then press it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select MANUAL then press it The Menu Screen disappears The exposure control indicator appears 5 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel towards to brighten the image or towards to darken the image maximum 6 D Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in Exposure adjustment is complete To Return To Automatic Exposure Control dech select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch Dtp To Brighten The Subject Quickly Gees press BACKLIGHT Ed is displayed and the subject is brightened If pressed again 20 disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level 3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT Button Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white e Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch is set to EY NOTE You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time with backlight spotlight
30. step 4 The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds lris Like the pupil of the human eye it contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduc tion under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color tint reproduction 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select EA W BALANCE then press it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select the desired mode AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically factory preset 3 MWB White balance is set manually 9 FINE Outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day e HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used 5 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in Selection is complete Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in again The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode indicator except AUTO appears To Return To Automatic White Bal
31. this will not overwrite an existing image because new images are automatically stored after the last recorded one Index Playback You can view several different files stored on the memory card at a time This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of Normal Playback pg 18 2 Press INDEX The Index Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to move the frame to the desired file Pressing gt gt displays the next page and lt lt displays the previous page Pressing INFO gives you details on the currently selected file C Viewing File Information 4 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The selected file is displayed Index Screen Selected image Bg CA cre a ESEJE AX no Eh S S bod Index number 8 Viewing File Information You can get the relevant file information by pressing the INFO button during normal playback or Index playback Info Screen FOLDER 100JVCGR FILE DVC00010 DATE MAR 27 03 1024X768 NE SIZE QUALITY EI PROTECT OFF FOLDER Folder name F pg 22 FILE File name F pg 22 DATE Date the file was made SIZE Image size pg 11 QUALITY Picture quality lt pg 11 PROTECT When set to ON the file is protected from accidental erasure 7 pg 20 Press INFO again to close the Info Screen NOTE With images shot with another device or processed on a P
32. to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the following chart This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off GE ys Terminals NOTES t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 0 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 10 C to 30 C 14 F to 86 F e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 F The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read 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 previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing th
33. your capture board for driver s installation and operation instructions ACCESSING FILES appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC NEVER disconnect the USB cable while ACCESSING FILES is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage A Using USB cable GR D90 D70 only USB cable provided To USB connector B Using DV cable OR Core filter DV cable optional Core filter To DV connector PC with DV connector EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 37 Before consulting your JVC dealer please check the following to see if you can correct the problem yourself The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise 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 No power is supplied e The power is not connected properly Connect the AC Adapter securely lt pg 7 e The battery is dead Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one pg 7 8 SET DATE TIME appears e The date time is not set Set the date time pg 10 e The buil
34. 0 D70 Owners If you are using the USB connection set the VIDEO DSC switch to DSC 4 Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the PC e Refer to the instruction manual of the software on how to transfer a still image to the PC 5 when finished turn off the PC first then the camcorder NOTES e Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE for the installation of the bundled software and drivers e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 7 e Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder e f the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode The date time information cannot be captured into the PC e Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software e The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV206U or VC VDV204U DV cable depend ing on the type of DV connector 4 or 6 pins on the PC or use the DV cable provided with the capture board e The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using e When using the DV connection refer to manufacturer instructions of
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36. Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card when no memory card is loaded when the memory card s memory is full when the memory card is not formatted MEMORY CARD Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card PLEASE FORMAT Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialized Initialize the memory card pg 22 NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are no image files stored on the memory card when you attempt memory card playback CARD ERROR Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card Remove the memory card once and insert it again Repeat these procedures until no indication appears If the indication still appears the memory card is corrupted UNSUPPORTED FILE Appears if a file in another format is selected CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH e Appears when you attempt to record on a SD Memory Card with its write erase protection tab in the LOCK position e Appears when you attempt Memory Card menu operation using a SD Memory Card with its write erase protection tab in the LOCK position E01 E02 or E06 UNIT INSAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications E01 E02 or E06 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off aut
37. C QUALITY will be displayed Removing On Screen Display 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of Normal Playback pg 18 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select DISPLAY then press it 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select OFF then press it The operation mode indicator folder file number indicator and battery indicator m disappear e To display the indicators again select ON in step 3 Operation mode indicator Folder and file number indicator 100 0010 Playback Screen A Battery indicator MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK EN GR D90 and GR D70 only 10 Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files 1 Loada memory card pg 11 2 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to DSC then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch A stored file is displayed 3 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select PROTECT then press it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select the desired mode CURRENT Protects the currently displayed file PROT ALL Protects all files stored on the memory card 5 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The PROTECT Screen appears If you selected CURRENT in step 4 press lt lt or gt gt O t
38. ENU VOLUME wheel to move the highlight bar to the SHEETS number indication and press it Continued on next page ADVANCED FEATURES EN GR D90 and GR D70 only 9 5 Select the number of prints by rotating the MENU VOLUME wheel and press it Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the desired number of prints e The number of prints can be set up to 15 e To correct the number of prints select the image again and change the number 6 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select RETURN and press it Selection is complete SAVE appears e If you did not change any settings in step 3 through 5 the Menu Screen reappears 7 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select EXECUTE then press it to save the setting you have just made e To cancel selection rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select CANCEL and press it To Reset The No Of Prints eas select RESET in step 4 of TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES ONE PRINT FOR EACH on pg 21 The number of prints is reset to O for all still images CAUTION While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory to be corrupted For safety all buttons including the Power Switch are disabled in step 6 NOTES e BATTERY LOW appears if the battery remaining power is too low elt you load a memory card already set as shown above in a printer compatible with DPOF it will make prints of the selected still images automatical
39. ERA DISPLAY Settings made in the E CAMERA DISPLAY Menu are effective only for video shooting e Settings made in the 8 CAMERA DISPLAY Menu remain effective even when the Power Switch is set to EY However the menu settings can be es only when the Power Switch is set to Mr CAMERA DISPLAY BRIGHT ON SCREEN LCD TV DATE TIME AUTO TIME CODE OFF CLOCK DEC 25 03 ADJ 5 30 PM a RETURN BRIGHT pg 12 To Adjust The Brightness Of The 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 AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds in the following cases e When the Power Switch is set from OFF CHARGE to 9 or m e When tape playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when scenes are recorded e When the date is changed during tape playback ON The date time is always displayed e The date indication can also be turned on off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control provided with GR D90 D70 only TIME CODE OFF Time code is not displayed ON Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording Factory preset
40. ES e Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback e Due to ditital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Press T Normal playback To move image press Right while keeping SHIFT held down USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT EN GR D90 and GR D70 only 35 Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12 bit mode lt pg 28 NOTES e Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio on a tape recorded in the LP mode or ona blank portion of a tape e To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television make connections i pg 16 1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE 1 2 While holding A DUR on the remote control press PAUSE Il tl BI and MIC GR D90 D70 only appear 3 Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone To pause dubbing press PAUSE m 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE 11 then STOP m To hear the dubbed sound during playback iets set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the Menu Screen pg 32 NOTES e Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing e When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 bit the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately elt you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrup
41. Editing I pg 36 are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode LP Long Play is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES e f the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder e During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound Loading A Memory Card GR D90 D70 only The provided memory card GR D90 only is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder 1 Make sure the camcorder s power is off 2 Open the LCD monitor pg 47 Monitor Open Button then open the card cover MEMORY CARD D 3 insert the memory card clipped edge first e Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 4 To close the card cover push it until you hear a click To Unload A Memory Card In step 3 push the memory card which then comes out of the camcorder automatically Pull it out and close the card cover SSS i Cie SS Lab i l ST E Clipped edge Memory card o NOTES e Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked S2 or MultiMediaCards marked MultiMediaCard e Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a memory card
42. F pg 26 Digital Video Connector DV i Link pg 34 37 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof Then logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard Battery Pack Mount I gt pg 7 DC Input Connector 0 0 0 I gt pg 7 MENU Wheel A F pg 28 e Speaker Volume Control VOLUME I gt pg 14 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT I pg 17 25 Power Zoom Lever TT I pg 13 FOCUS Bunn I pg 26 e BLANK SEARCH Button osasse pg 15 Audio Video Input GR D90 D70 only Output Connector AV ee CF pg 16 33 S Video Input GR D90 D70 only Output Connector TS VIDEO CF pg 16 33 Diopter Adjustment Control F pg 8 Recording Start Stop Button 0 I gt pg 12 Shoulder Strap Eyelets cccceeeeeee F pg 9 POWER CHARGE Lamp Lock Button Power Switch 3 m PLAY OFF CHARGE Sei CG pg 13 Monitor Open Button 0 0 2 cece I gt pg 12 For models without button simply pull on bottom end of LCD monitor to open Stud Hole Tripod Mounting Socket MEMORY CARD Cover GR D90 D70 only Battery Release Button BATT RELEASE OPEN EJECT Switch 0 eseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees I pg 9 Infrared Beam Transmitting Window Transmits the beam signal Snapshot Button S SHOT E Audio Monitor Button AUDIO E PAUSE Button 32 UD BURO e
43. Hie 23 Fade Wipe Hie 24 Snapshot For Tape Recording secceeeee 25 Auto FOCUS 32 0 cctesc sossetossesedersaetossrsacdaveveses 25 ENEE 26 Exposure Control ccsceceseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeaee 26 Wis Lock EE 27 White Balance Adjustment seceeseeeeee 27 Manual White Balance Operation 0000 27 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 28 32 For Recording Menu ccesceseeeeeeees 28 31 For Playback Menu csecseseeeseeeeeees 31 32 DUBBING osiensa eain 33 34 Dubbing To Or From A VCR c ccesceeeeeeeeeeeeeee 33 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing 34 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT GR D90 D70 only 35 36 Slow Motion Playback scceseeeeseeeeteeees 35 Frame By Frame Playback ceeceeeeeeeee 35 Playback Special Hie 35 Playback Zoom geesde 35 Audio Dubbing ccceeececeeeeeseeseneeeeeees 36 Insert Editing sssceseseceseeeeteeeeeeeeseeeaee 36 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 0 ceeeeeeeeeeeee 37 Connection To A Personal Computer 0 000 37 TROUBLESHOOTING 0000000 eee eeeeeeeeeeeeee CAUTIONS siscin2ccedccacigescecetederssinncvnedesseees SPECIFICATIONS AAA Lu GE Controls Connectors And Indicators Indications A UE Refer to the diag
44. JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA mee CONTENTS GR D90 AUTOMATE GR D70 G R D 3 O GETTING STARTED 7 11 TAPE RECORDING amp Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital PLAYBACK Video Camera http www jvc victor co jp english cyber For Accessories MEMORY CARD http www jvc victor co jp english accessory RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 17 22 Mini IN geg ADVANCED FEATURES Ka DIGITAL STILL CAMERA REFERENCES 38 53 The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR D90 For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of the camcorder Retain this information for Memory card recording features are available on GR D90 and GR D70 future reference Model No INSTRUCTIONS Seramo LYT1069 001B EN CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 5 HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAR 5 6 6 HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED mwee 7 8 Grip Adjustment c cceescesesseeeeeceneeseteeeeneeeee 8 Viewfinder Adjustment csceceseeeeteeeeeeeeee 8 Shoulder Strap Attachment cesceeeeeeseeeeee 9 Tripod Mounting ccceesseseeeeeeeceeeeceneeeeeeee 9 Loading Unloading A Cassette 9 10 Date Time Settings 0 cecesscceseeceseeeeneeeee
45. LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body e LCD monitor viewfinder indications e When power is supplied from a battery the battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed When power is supplied from an AC outlet lt does not appear During Stop mode none of the indications are displayed e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker elt still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged e When kA is pressed to engage still playback the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption pg 14 1 Loada tape pg 9 2 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR D90 D70 only then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Press BLANK SEARCH BLANK SEARCH BI appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion To cancel Blank Search midway a press RO NOTES e In step 3 if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction and if the current position is at a reco
46. MO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate Demonstration starts in the following cases e When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON e With DEMO MODE set to ON if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to EN or M 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 NOTES e f a tape is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on e DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off elt DEMO MODE remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF PRIORITY LCD When the LCD monitor is fully open even if the viewfinder is pulled out the image is displayed only on the LCD monitor it will not be displayed in the viewfinder FINDER When the viewfinder is pulled out even if the LCD monitor is fully open the image is displayed only on the viewfinder it will not be displayed on the LCD monitor 30 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT CAM RESET CANCEL Does not reset all settings to the factory preset EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset CAM
47. MODERT In Ki 12BIT MODE SOUND 1 3 REC MODE CHy MICOPY OFF S AV INPUT OFF tURETURN SOUND MODE _ gt pg 32 Playback Sound 12BIT MODE I pg 32 Display REC MODE Allows you to set the tape recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference i pg 10 It is recommended you use REC MODE in the DS VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing pg 33 34 REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to PLAY or M lt gt pg 10 28 DR mi COPY GR D90 D70 only ON Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card I pg 21 OFF Enables snapshots to be taken during tape playback S AV INPUT GR D90 D70 only ON Enables audio video signal input from the AV and S VIDEO connectors pg 33 OFF Enables audio video signal output to a TV VCR etc via the AV and S VIDEO connectors pg 16 33 e When S AV INPUT is set to ON camcorder playback cannot be viewed on the AV output SYSTEM MELODY TALLY ON REMOTE ON DEMO MODE ON PRIORITY LCD CAM RESET gt RETURN Each setting is linked with Ezd SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch is set to M pg 30 The parameters are the same as in the description on pg 30 Factory preset EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 31 VIDEO DISPLAY NOTES e Settings made in th
48. ance De select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch top NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone Uz pg 23 is activated Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment and select 4 MWB 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the lens Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 3 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in until amp begins blinking rapidly When the setting is completed 8 resumes normal blinking 4 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator 8 HH is displayed NOTES In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually i pg 26 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result e Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed EN FOR RECORDING 27 For Recording Menu This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more deta
49. as occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable Remove the power supply battery pack etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times please consult your nearest JVC dealer Do not eject the cassette This will cause damage to the tape An error indication E03 or E04 appears A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable Eject the cassette once and re insert it then check if the indication clears When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times please consult your nearest JVC dealer EN AU TROUBLESHOOTING The charger indicator on the camcorder does not light e The temperature of the battery is extremely high low e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F i pg 41 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen e This is not a malfunction By recording with DIS activated I pg 29 this can be avoided When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate e The DV cable was p
50. ate the MENU VOLUME wheel to input the month Press it Repeat to input the day year hour and minute Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes NOTE Even if you select CLOCK ADJ if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder s internal clock continues to operate Once you move the highlight bar to the first date time parameter month the clock stops When you finish setting the minute and press the MENU VOLUME wheel in the date and time begin operation from the date and time you just set 10 GETTING STARTED CAMERA DISPLAY CAMERA DISPLAY BRIGHT ON SCREEN LCD TV IDEC Pak CLOCK ADJ 5 30 PM Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference 1 Set the Power Switch to 0 while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The POWER CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select D CAMERA and press it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select REC MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears Select SP or LP by rotating the MENU VOLUME wheel and press it Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes e Audio Dubbing and Insert
51. corded onto the tape The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast back ground The following low contrast warnings appear blinking 4 gt and A NOTES e f the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first lt pg 13 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This will not occur when TELE MACRO CF pg 29 is activated EN FOR RECORDING 25 To obtain correct focus
52. e VIDEO DISPLAY Menu are e For GR D90 D70 Owners You can also use the provided effective only for tape playback remote control s AUDIO button to change the output sound without having to access the Playback Menu VIDEO DISPLAY Make sure you point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor De E eR The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which TIME CODE OFF the recording was made during fast forward or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner The SOUND MODE setting is available for both 12 bit and 16 bit sound In previous models functions 2REIUPN 12 bit is called 32 kHz and 16 bit is called 48 kHz BRIGHT DATE TIME TIMECODE Display Refer to 99 CAMERA DISPLAY on page 30 31 The factory preset of DATE TIME in the J VIDEO TabTTTSOUNDT GH DISPLAY Menu is OFF Li ON SCREEN setting For playback sound ON SCREEN tape speed and tape OFF Camcorder s display except the date time and es time code is not shown on LCD or connected TV LCD Camcorder s display is shown only on LCD and not on connected TV except the date time and time code DATE TIME setting LCD TV Camcorder s display is shown on both LCD For date time and connected TV Playback Sound DEC 25 03 5 30 PM During tape playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the
53. e opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole using a circular motion Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise 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 For Your Maint
54. e tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases Memory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting 2 While the memory card is being accessed during recording playback deletion initialization etc never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder 3 Store memory cards away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets EN CAUTIONS Ai 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth
55. eeee 10 Recording Mode Setting 10 Loading A Memory Card GR D90 D70 only 11 Picture Quality Image Size Setting GR D90 D70 only 11 TAPE RECORDING amp PLAYBACK TAPE RECORDING 0 000000 eect eeeeeeeeeee 12 14 Basic Recording E 12 LOOMING i ccc2cscscncccesedecsecncvensecacuescnceenencecnexaneds 13 Ed 14 TAPE PLAYBACK eebe sees ek eeh 14 16 Normal Playback c ceesseeesseeeseeeseees 14 15 Boken 0 5 c0s c05 tes essstevvseevivaveryeacssioanteasies 15 COMNGCHIONS osrin 16 MEMORY CARD RECORDING amp PLAYBACK GR D90 and GR D70 only MEMORY CARD RECORDING 17 18 Basic Shooting Snapchat 17 18 MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK 00000000000aaa 18 19 Normal Playback 0 c eeseeeeseeceseeeeeeeeeeeeaee 18 Auto d E 19 Index Playback cesceseseceseeseseeseeeeeseeeeaee 19 Viewing File Information cesceeeeeeeeee 19 Removing On Screen Diego 19 ADVANCED FEATURES 0eeeceeeee 20 22 Protecting FilGS c ssssssvsessesads civessdestvosivevienvteesies 20 Deleting Plesen neee 20 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card cceeeeeee 21 Setting Print Information DPOF Setting 21 22 Making A New Felder 22 Initializing A Memory Card 0 ceeeeeeeeeeeee 22 ADVANCED FEATURES FOR RECORDING 00000 eee eeeeeeeeeee 23 27 Night AliVe ege See Seege ee 23 Program AE With Special
56. een appears 2 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select Ia CAMERA DISPLAY and press it 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select BRIGHT and press it The Menu Screen closes and the bright level indicator FA appears on the display To cancel press the MENU VOLUME wheel again so that the bright level indicator E disap pears 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel until the bright level indicator moves and the appropriate brightness is reached then press it The bright level indicator E disappears e It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder by closing the LCD monitor pulling out the viewfinder and adjusting as described above 12 TAPE RECORDING Display Now D n SEN calculating 1h30m A rere 1h29m Tape remaining time i indicator Approximate v Oh pr Oh 2m Blinking Oh 1m Blinking H Oh Om Blinking NOTES elt the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor e When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape To avoid this refer to RECORDING FROM THE MIDDLE OF A TAPE pg 14 e To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off gt pg 30 e When you use the LCD monitor o
57. eet terete erect CF pg 26 Appears when backlight compensation is WSC BEE CF pg 26 E Displays the selected Program AE with special e E CF pg 23 EA Appears when the iris is locked CF pg 27 ER Approximate zoom ratio Appears during zooming Goedert CF pg 13 HI Appears during zooming A Zoom level indicator J Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor EE CS pg 12 EJ Appears when taking a Snapshot pg 17 25 Displays the battery remaining power level SEENEN pg 50 E Displays the date time I pg 10 30 32 E Appears when the focus is adjusted manually See ES CEAE pg 25 26 EJ Displays the sound mode I pg 31 32 El Displays the Blank Search mode c pg 15 EA Displays the tape speed ER Appears while a tape is running gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward Shuttle Search 44 Rewind Shuttle Search i Pause Up Forward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion all Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion Audio Dubbing GR D90 D70 only IS Audio Dubbing Pause GR D90 D70 only E Displays the date time ccee I pg 30 32 E BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD MONON E pg 12 e VOLUME Displays the speaker volume E E nts CS pg 14 B The level indicator moves EJ Displays the time code eeeee I pg 31 32 Displays the operation mode I pg 19 E Displays
58. enance 1 After Use 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Remove the cassette 3 Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover 4 Tilt the viewfinder upward Press BATT RELEASE and remove the battery pack 2 Cleaning The Camcorder 1 To clean the exterior wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth 2 Open the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mold may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product EN CAUTIONS 43 For GR D90US and GR D70US Owners This Class B digital apparatus complies with Declaration of Conformity Canadian ICES 003 Model Number GR D90US D70US Cet appareil num
59. ext page GETTING STARTED EN 7 EN 8 e Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e The following operation stops charging Set the Power Switch to PLAY BY or m e Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet e Detach the battery from the camcorder This camcorder will be automatically turned off if its power is supplied from the AC adapter and about 5 minutes pass since it has entered into the recording standby mode with a cassette inserted If under those conditions the battery is attached to the camcorder its charging will start e Using the optional AA V40U AC Power Adapter Charger you can charge the BN V408U V416U V428U battery pack without the camcorder However it cannot be used as an AC adapter e To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Adapter near a radio e Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F 20 C to 25 C 68 F to 77 F is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete e Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack 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
60. for watching still images only Connect when an S Video cable is not used Basic Shooting Snapshot You can use your camcorder as a digital still camera for taking snapshots Perform the procedures listed below before continuing e Power pg 7 e Grip Adjustment pg 8 e Viewfinder Adjustment pg 8 e Loading A Memory Card F pg 11 e Picture Quality Image Size Setting I pg 11 1 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to DSC then set the Power Switch to EN or WM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press SNAPSHOT PHOTO EI appears while the snapshot is being taken The image is recorded on the memory card Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame To Delete Unwanted Still Images ated when unwanted still images are stored in the memory card or its memory is full refer to Deleting Files lt gt pg 20 and delete unwanted still images To Remove The Shutter Sound ger when you do not want to hear the shutter sound set BEEP to OFF in the Menu Screen pg 30 The sound is no longer heard from the speaker NOTES e Even if DIS is set to ON F pg 29 the Stabilizer will be disabled elt Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO ER blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed elt Program AE with special effects gt pg 23 is engaged
61. g 31 32 2 Press REW lt 4 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE 1 3 Press and hold INSERT on the remote control then press PAUSE m 10 EJ and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode 4 Press START STOP to begin editing e Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1 To pause editing press START STOP Press it again to resume editing 5 To end Insert Editing press START STOP then STOP m NOTES e Program AE with special effects I pg 23 can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing e During Insert Editing the date and time information changes elt you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape the audio and video may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e During Insert Editing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion Insert Edting stops pg 50 Connection To A Personal Computer A Using USB cable GR D90 D70 only This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC via USB connection B Using DV cable It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector by using software equipped with the PC or commercially available software 1 Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the illustration 3 For GR D9
62. g Record Standby mode E iien oa E AT CF pg 12 EJ Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind gt pg 29 EJ Appears when the Insert Editing or Insert Editing Pause INO mode is engaged GR D90 D70 OMIY w ccccceeccneeeiaensenees CF pg 36 EI Displays the sound mode for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder CF pg 28 E Displays the Time Code DI Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer DIS is ele EE CF pg 29 fH Displays the image Size ceeeee I gt pg 11 IE Appears and blinks during shooting C pg 17 DI KP Appears during shooting pg 17 M Blinks when a memory card is not loaded dts asap ansenecastej E c pg 17 fH Displays the picture quality There are 2 modes available F Fine and S Standard in order of quality CF pg 11 fj Displays the remaining number of shots that can be stored The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality Image Size etc CF pg 17 Appears when the Power Switch is set to GV ge CF pg 13 ID ES Appears when Night Alive is engaged SEENEN Ee EES CF pg 23 XFA Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is being automatically el DE CF pg 29 II Appears when the white balance is adjusted deeg CF pg 27 E Appears when the exposure is adjusted ere rete
63. highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 29 White Balance cannot be activated The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance pg 23 27 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear e This is a result of exceedingly high contrast and is not a malfunction When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant e This is not a malfunction The date time does not appear e DATE TIME is set to OFF in the Menu Screen Set DATE TIME to ON in the Menu Screen pg 30 32 Files stored on the memory card cannot be deleted e Files stored on the memory card are protected gt Remove protection from the files stored on the memory card and delete them pg 20 Time code does not appear TIME CODE is set to OFF in the Menu Screen Set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen pg 31 32 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish e In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor When this happens the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorde
64. hildren 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 the unit on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 10 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer 3 Heed all warnings or sold with the apparatus KL When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart 5 Do not use this apparatus near water apparatus combination to A avoid injury from tip over 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 2 Keep these instructions 4 Follow all instructions 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 12 Refer all servicing to qualified 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 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has the manufacturer been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate
65. hrough the eyelet then fold it back and thread it through the buckle Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet located under the Grip Strap Confirm the strap is not twisted Tripod Mounting CAUTION When attaching the camcorder to a tripod extend its legs to stabilize the camcorder It is not advised to use small sized tripods This may cause damage to the unit by falling over 1 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 Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette 1 Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically e Do not touch internal components 2 insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the battery s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place To Protect Valuable Record
66. iled camcorder settings 7 pg 28 31 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select the desired function menu and press it 4 Function menu setting depends on the function If you have selected E WIPE FADER FHT PROGRAM AE EJ EXPOSURE or EA W BALANCE BE see the column on the right If you have selected D CAMERA ll MANUAL Ezd SYSTEM E CAMERA DISPLAY or bi DSC sets go to step 5 5 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select the desired function and press it The Sub Menu appears Then rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select the parameter and press it Selection is complete 6 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes e The icon represents END NOTE When the Menu Screen is left on for a couple of minutes a residual image may be left on the screen and it may take several seconds for the residual image to disappear This is not due to any defect of the unit 28 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Es WIPE FADER Refer to Fade Wipe Effects I pg 24 PROGRAM AE Refer to Program AE With Special Effects 7 pg 23 EXPOSURE Refer to Exposure Contr
67. in step 4 IMPORTANT Some Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects I pg 23 If an unusable Fade Wipe Effect is selected its indicator blinks or goes out NOTE You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button 24 FOR RECORDING WW FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen Bk FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen BW FADER B W Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen or fade out from color to black and white J WIPE CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen EI WIPE WINDOW The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the center KI WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right by WIPE DOOR Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene E WIPE SCROLL The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen EZ WIPE SHUTTER Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom or wipe out from the top and bo
68. in the Menu Screen pg 31 32 e Indications other than date time and time code er set ON SCREEN to LCD LCD TV or OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 30 32 NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 7 e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch to GN or M then set your TV to the appropriate input mode t GR D90 D70 only Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on e f you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture f no image is displayed or no sound is heard from the TV set S AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen GR D90 D70 only F pg 31 e While the Audio Video cable is connected to the AV connector sound cannot be heard from the speaker EN 16 TAPE PLAYBACK Connector Cover Audio Video cable provided S Video cable optional Yellow to VIDEO IN Red to AUDIO R INY White to To S VIDEO IN AUDIO LIN To TV or VCR When connecting the cable open this cover The Audio cable is not required
69. ing down the Lock Button 3 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate it to select D VIDEO and press it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select 0J gt MI COPY and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate it to select ON and press it Selection is complete 5 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice The normal playback screen reappears 6 To select a video image to be dubbed start playback by pressing gt Il At the moment you find the image you wish to dub press it again to engage Still Playback T To start dubbing press SNAPSHOT The selected image is stored on the memory card ek blinks during dubbing NOTES e If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 7 when a memory card is not loaded the message COPYING FAILED is displayed e To change the Snapshot mode for dubbing i pg 25 elt an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode pg 29 is dubbed to a memory card the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it e To use Playback Special Effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 7 using the remote control pg 35 Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels Display D ivbk copy OFF Menu Screen This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing which records i
70. ing the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic remove the battery pack or disconnect the power check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight ina closed car in summer near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet a drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive 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 or the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap or the grip EN 42 CAUTIONS How to handle a CD ROM Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surfac
71. ings Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This prevents the tape from being recorded over To record on this tape slide the tab back to REC before loading it Make sure the window side is facing out Cassette holder ml Cassette holder cover Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder resulting in injury or product damage Approximate recording time Recording mode SP LP 30 min 45 min 60 min 90 min 80 min 120 min NOTES The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached Continued on next page EN GETTING STARTED Q e It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force e There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens Do not use force elt you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again e f the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again e When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before
72. iscarding 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 has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance lt http www eiae org gt Do not point the lens or the viewfinder 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 shoulder strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or 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 c
73. ix system GR D90 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system GR D70 D30 Electronic viewfinder with 0 24 black white LCD Monaural Digital Video Camera Format Signal format Recording Playback format DV format SD mode NTSC standard Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette SP 32 kHz 4 channel 12 bit 48 kHz 2 channel 16 bit Mini DV cassette SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s 80 min LP 120 min Digital Still Camera Function GR D90 D70 only SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Storage media Compression system File size JPEG compatible 2 modes 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images gt pg 18 Connectors S Video Output Y 1V p p 75 Q analog C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analog Input Y 20 8 V p p 1 2 V p p 75 Q analog C 0 2 V p p 0 4 V p p 75 Q analog AV Video output 1V p p 75 Q analog Video input 0 8 V p p 1 2 V p p 75 Q analog Audio output 300 mV rms 1 KQ analog stereo Audio input 300 mV rms 50 KQ analog stereo DV Output 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant Input 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant USB 5 pin GR D90 D70 only AC Adapter Power requirement U S A and Canada AC 120 V 60 Hz
74. l to Slow Motion Playback press SLOW 41 amp or gt more than approx 2 seconds After approx 5 minutes approx 20 seconds with an 80 minute cassette in Slow Rewind or approx 5 minutes in Slow Forward normal playback resumes m To stop Slow Motion Playback press PLAY gt NOTES e You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW Ei more than approx 2 seconds e During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect e After SLOW La amp or gt is pressed and held the still image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a malfunction e There may be a small margin between the slow motion playback start point you chose and the actual start point for Slow Motion Playback e During Slow Motion Playback there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunction e During Slow Motion Playback press PAUSE I amp to pause playback ele ee Ou Sc D K sse ef Ke OG p Lil a Les oe To allow frame by frame search during tape playback 1 10 change from normal to Frame By Frame Playback press SLOW I gt repeatedly for forward or SLOW 4 repeatedly for reverse Each time it is pressed the frame is played back NOTE You can also engage Frame By Frame Playback from Still Playback by pre
75. lock battery runs out and the previously set date time is erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached A DUB ERROR Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape gt pg 36 50 INDEX A DUB ERROR lt CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio Appears if A DUB on the remote control is pressed when the Ge protection tab is set to SAVE gt pg 36 INSERT ERROR Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape pg 36 INSERT ERROR lt CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt e Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode Appears if INSERT on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE pg 36 MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not possible COPYING FAILED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is at tempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder COPYING FAILED lt MEMORY CARD gt lt MEMORY IS FULL gt lt PLEASE FORMAT gt
76. lugged unplugged with power turned on Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate it The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder Push in the memory card a few more times pg 11 AC Adapter When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA m The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter m f there is dust or dirt on the AC Adapter wipe it clean before using Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject
77. ly To print images recorded on a tape first dub them to a memory card lt gt pg 21 Making A New Folder New still pictures you are going to take can be separated from previously shot pictures by resetting the file name to DVC00001 these new pictures will be stored in a new folder 1 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to DSC then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e A stored file is displayed 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select NO RESET then press it The NO RESET Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select EXECUTE then press it The new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001 EN ADVANCED FEATURES 22 GR D90 and GR D70 only Folder and File names Each time shooting takes place a file name is made using a number which is larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use Even if you delete an image file with a number in the middle of range the number will not be used for a new shot a gap will remain in the numerical sequence If the file name reaches DVC09999 a new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001 Initializing A Memory Card You can initialize a memory card anytime After initializing all files a
78. n off this function ON Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m 3 3 ft to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm 2 ft e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus WIDE MODE OFF Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio CINEMA 7 Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16 9 LI H appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16 9 movie e The CINEMA mode is effective only when the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to VIDEO GR D90 D70 only SQUEEZE WW For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion RI E appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder the image is elongated vertically e The SQUEEZE mode is effec
79. nd data stored on the memory card including those which have been protected are cleared 1 Perform step 1 of Making A New Folder 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select FORMAT and press it The FORMAT Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The memory card is initialized When initialization is finished NO IMAGES STORED appears e To cancel initialization rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select RETURN and press it CAUTION Do not perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during initialization Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it Night Alive Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Although the recorded image is not grainy it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed 1 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press NIGHT so that the Night Alive indicator w M appears e The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity A appears beside ID while the shutter speed
80. nformation about the still images you wish to print such as the number of prints to make There are 2 print information settings available TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES ONE PRINT FOR EACH explained below and TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO OF PRINTS TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES ONE PRINT FOR EACH 1 Set the VIDEO DSC switch to DSC then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e A stored file is displayed 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select DPOF and press it The Sub Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select ALL 1 and press it Selection is complete The DPOF Screen appears 5 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The normal playback screen appears e To cancel selection rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select RETURN and press it To Reset The Setting Sec select RESET in step 4 The setting is reset to 0 for all still images TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO OF PRINTS 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES ONE PRINT FOR EACH 2 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select CURRENT and press it Selection is complete The DPOF Screen appears 3 Press lt lt O or gt gt so that the image you wish to print appears 4 Rotate the M
81. o select the desired file D Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select EXECUTE and press it e To cancel protection select RETURN NOTES e If the Om mark appears the currently displayed file is protected e When the memory is initialised or corrupted even protected files are deleted If you do not want to lose important files transfer them to a PC and save them TO REMOVE PROTECTION Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select the desired mode CURRENT Removes protection from the currently displayed file CANC ALL Removes protection from all files stored on the memory card 5 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The PROTECT Screen appears If you selected CURRENT press da or gt gt to select the desired file 6 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select EXECUTE and press it e To cancel selection select RETURN EN ADVANCED FEATURES 20 GR D90 and GR D70 only Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one ata time or all at once 1 Load a memory card pg 11 2 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to DSC then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch A stored file is displayed 3 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select DELETE then press it
82. o the camcorder AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset m Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to GY or m and no cassette is in the camcorder m 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 m DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off m To cancel Automatic Demonstration 1 Set the Power Switch to WM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select 3 SYSTEM and press it Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select DEMO MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select OFF and press it Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select t RETURN and press it twice The normal screen appears NOTE If you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount then slide up the batte
83. ol and Iris Lock I pg 26 27 E W BALANCE Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation I pg 27 D CAMERA Settings made in the D CAMERA Menu remain effective whether the Power Switch is set to E or M However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to M CAMERA QGoyREC MODE H SOUND MODE 12BIT ZOOM 40X REC MODE Allows you to set the tape recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference 17 pg 10 SOUND MODE 12BIT Enables tape recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recommended for use when performing audio dubbing Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16BIT Enables tape recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models ZOOM 16X When set to 16X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 16X since digital zoom will be disengaged 40X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 40X digital magnification 700X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 700X digital magnification SNAP MODE Refer to Snapshot For Tape Recording gt pg 25
84. omatically Remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer E03 or E04 UNIT INSAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications E03 or E04 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Eject the cassette once and re insert it then check if the indication clears When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer EN INDEX 51 EN 52 AC Adapter CS pg 7 8 Analog Inputs spss CF pg 31 33 Audio DUBBING vs ote seer tdi hes I gt pg 36 Auto Date cccinccntiige ievetrcentatnccne ecmacnes I gt pg 30 le EE CF pg 25 tee ee tiesto anieedeatereds CF pg 19 Auto Echt Off qanan tF pg 12 15 17 BL Backlight Compensation cee gt pg 26 Battery POW casts teeter araa CF pg 50 Battery Packs ois acc eee velco CF pg 7 8 41 BOOP E CF pg 30 Blank Seet cisieenviscnnsceeiadectraccteiciteiaies CF pg 15 Brighten The LCD Monitor ee CG pg 12 Ka Channels Left Right 0 00 0 I gt pg 32 Charge The Battery Pack vk CF pg 7 Cinema CF pg 29 Classi E I gt pg 23 Clean The Camcorder vn gt pg 43 COMECON S wiccc2 c cteentecdee pg 7 16 33 34 37 D Darken The LCD Monitor ou
85. onnect the cables as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on 4 Press the Recording Start Stop button to engage the Record Pause mode AN IN appears on the screen 5 Press the Recording Start Stop button to start recording lt gt E rotates 6 Press the Recording Start Stop button again to engage the Record Pause mode ZS E stops rotating NOTES e After dubbing set S AV INPUT back to OFF e Analog signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure It is also possible to dub from another camcorder Connector Cover Audio if Video cable To provided S VIDEO Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT S Video cable EECH optional ed to RINorOUT N To S VIDEO Whiteto a IN or OUT AUDIO L or IN or OUT be When connecting the cable open this cover Connect when an S Video cable is not used EN DUBBING 33 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from this camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration To Use This Camcorder As A Player 1 Make sure all units are turned off Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the ill
86. previously recorded scene To prevent this perform RECORDING FROM THE MIDDLE OF A TAPE in the following cases e When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape e When power shuts off during shooting When a tape is removed and re inserted during shooting e When shooting using a partially recorded tape e When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover Display Minutes Seconds Frames 12 34 24 30 frames 1 second Frames are not displayed during recording RECORDING FROM THE MIDDLE OF A TAPE 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search pg 15 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode pg 14 Normal Playback 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or Mr while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording NOTES The time code cannot be reset e During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly e The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON pg 31 TAPE RECORDING Normal Playback 1 Loada tape F pg 9 2 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR D90 D70 only then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To start playback press K e To s
87. r e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest JVC dealer Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor pg 12 The rear of the LCD monitor is hot e The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF CHARGE and let the unit cool down The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear e This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink Certain Fade Wipe effects certain modes of Program AE with special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time Re read the sections covering Fade Wipe effects Program AE with special effects and DIS pg 23 24 29 Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder e The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 During recording sound cannot be heard e This is normal Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions do not
88. rams on page 46 and 48 while reading the instruction manual as all the controls connectors indicators and indications are numbered on the diagrams and those corresponding numbers are used throughout this manual unless specified Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS i pgs 3 and 4 to ensure safe use of this product SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION WARNING l i TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE l OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT CAUTION DONOT REMOVE COVER ORBACK EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL RAIN OR MOISTURE 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 NOTES product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude A to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is unit Pe intended to alert the user to the presence of important e The rating information and safety caution of the AC operating and maintenance servicing instructions in Adapter are on its upper and lower sides the literature accompanying the appliance
89. rded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction e Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared with the tape e 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 recording make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion EN TAPE PLAYBACK 15 These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 onnect the output to the TV input referring to 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring t your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn onthe camcorder the VCR and the TV 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Ges set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 30 32 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control provided with GR D90 D70 only to turn on off the date indication e Time Code es set TIME CODE to ON or OFF
90. ry pack until it locks in place 2 Set the Power Switch to OFF CHARGE Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 3 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started 4 When the POWER CHARGE lamp goes off charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder To Detach The Battery Pack Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding down BATT RELEASE to detach it Battery pack BN V408U BN V416U optional BN V428U optional Charging time approx 1 hr 30 min approx 3 hrs approx 5 hrs Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Approximate recording time Viewfinder on 1 hr 40 min LCD monitor on 1 hr 10 min Battery pack BN V408U BN V416U optional BN V428U 2 hrs 30 min 3 hrs 30 min 4 hrs 20 min 6 hrs 20 min optional BN V840U optional BN V856U optional 5 hrs 20 min 7 hrs 30 min 8 hrs 10 min 11 hrs 10 min USING AC POWER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder as shown in the following illustration e The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V Battery pack Te DC connector AC Adapter To AC ou
91. s Camcorder As A Recorder 1 Set this camcorder s VIDEO DSC Switch GR D90 D70 only to VIDEO then the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Set REC MODE to SP or LP in the Menu Screen I pg 31 3 Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on 4 Press the Recording Start Stop button to engage the Record Pause mode DV IN appears on the screen EN 34 DUBBING 5 Press the Recording Start Stop button to start recording lt gt E rotates 6 Press the Recording Start Stop button again to engage the Record Pause mode ZS E stops rotating NOTES e Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting lt pg 28 e During Digital Dubbing incoming signals cannot be output through the video or audio connectors if they are copy guarded DV cable optional 7 Core filter To DV o IN OUT V e Video unit equipped with DV connector Make sure REMOTE in the SYSTEM Menu is set to ON pg 30 and the remote control is pointed at the remote sensor The transmitted beam s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5m 16ft Slow Motion Playback To allow slow speed search in either direction during tape playback 1 10 change from norma
92. sound back Select the type of sound to accompany ei CODE SSC your playback picture According to the menu access EE explanation on pg 31 select SOUND MODE or Minutes 12BIT MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the Seconds desired parameter m Frames SOUND MODE STEREO lmi Sound is output on both L and R 30 frames 1 second channels in stereo SOUND L Un Sound from the L channel is output SOUND R al Sound from the R channel is output 12BIT MODE MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels SOUND 1 Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND 2 Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo Factory preset EN 32 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Dubbing To Or From A VCR To Use This Camcorder As A Player 1 Following the illustration connect the camcorder and the VCR Also refer to pg 16 2 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR D90 D70 only then set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR 3 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes 4 Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press gt
93. ssing SLOW lt 41 amp or gt repeatedly Playback Special Effects To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image 1 To start playback press PLAY gt 2 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears m To deactivate the selected effect press ON OFF on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect m To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above NOTE The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film Monotone Sepia and Strobe The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording Refer to page 23 24 for more information Playback Zoom To magnify the recorded image up to 44X at any time during playback 1 Press PLAY gt to find the scene of interest 2 Press the Zoom Button T or W on the remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder s remote sensor Pressing T zooms in 3 You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT Q press lt Left gt Right Up and v Down m To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP m and then press PLAY gt NOT
94. sumes Regardless of the Power Switch position D or Mr Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second NOTES To remove the shutter sound gt BEEP on pg 30 e If Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO ER blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed e f Program AE with special effects I gt pg 23 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks e If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON lt pg 29 the Stabilizer will be disabled e The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to m gt CD ek m in the Menu Screen pg 31 e If REC SELECT is set to gt YJ ek m in the DSC Menu Screen still images are recorded on the memory card as well 640 x 480 pixels e During tape playback as well all snapshot modes are available when OJ gt M COPY is set to OFF in the Menu Screen pg 31 However the shutter sound is not heard e During Snapshot recording the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing However there is no effect in the recorded image e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it is re
95. t in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement Recording cannot be performed For Tape Recording e The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC gt pg 9 e The Power Switch is set to PLAY or OFF CHARGE Set the Power Switch to GY or M F pg 13 The VIDEO DSC Switch is set to DSC Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO e TAPE END appears Replace with new cassette I pg 9 e The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover For Memory Card Recording The VIDEO DSC Switch is set to VIDEO Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to DSC There is no picture e The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists Turn the camcorder s power off and on again gt pg 13 38 TROUBLESHOOTING The focus does not adjust automatically e Focus is set to the Manual mode Set Focus to the Auto mode F pg 26 e The recording was done in a dark place or the contrast was low e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation Clean the lens and check the focus again pg 43 The cassette will not load properly e The cassette is in the wrong position Set it in the right position pg 9 e The battery s charge is low
96. ted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e f feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume elt you change from 12 bit to 16 bit in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point where 16 bit recording began e During Audio Dubbing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode scenes recorded in 16 bit audio or a blank portion Audio Dubbing stops gt pg 50 To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorder s AV connector first set S AV INPUT to ON in the Menu Screen pg 31 AUX appears instead of MIC Stereo microphone EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 36 GR D90 and GR D70 only Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints The original audio remains unchanged NOTES e Before performing the following steps make sure that TIME CODE is set to ON in the Menu Screen gt pg 31 32 e Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape e To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television make connections pg 16 1 Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE I1 amp Confirm the time code at this point p
97. the folder and file number I pg 19 EI Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor E E TE eech F pg 12 The level indicator moves EN INDEX 49 WARNING INDICATIONS m high CC exhausted Displays the battery remaining power level As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator J blinks battery power warning When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically eo Appears when no tape is loaded lt pg 9 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to GN or M and the VIDEO DSC Switch GR D90 D70 only is set to VIDEO lt pg 9 HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording or playback Use an optional cleaning cassette pg 42 W CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears TAPE Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to Dr M and the VIDEO DSC Switch GR 590 070 only is set to VIDEO TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback SET DATE TIME e Appears when the date time is not set pg 10 Appears when the built in c
98. tive only when the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to VIDEO GR D90 D70 only WIND CUT OFF Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind ON Ba Helps cut down on noise created by wind EV EH appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal SYSTEM ES SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to WM are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY pg 31 Se Tt eum J TALLY A PRIORITY CAN BESET E Ka fo URETURN Factory preset EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 20 BEEP OFF Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording Also to activate the shutter sound effect pg 17 25 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect I pg 17 25 TALLY OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording REMOTE OFF Disables the camcorder from receiving the remote control s beam signals The camcorder cannot be operated by the remote control ON Enables the camcorder to receive the remote control s beam signals e For GR D30 Owners It is recommended that this function be set to OFF to prevent improper operation DE
99. tlet 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 INFORMATION The extended use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter Charger VU V840 KIT BN V840U battery pack amp AA V15U AC Power Adapter Charger VU V856 KIT BN V856U battery pack amp AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger Read the kit s instruction manual before using Also by using the optional JVC VC VBN856U DC Cord it will be possible to connect BN V840U or BN V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder NOTES e f the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e During charging the camcorder cannot be operated e Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the POWER CHARGE lamp OI may not light Remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again elt a fully charged battery s operation time remains extremely short the battery is worn out Please purchase a new one e Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor is used repeatedly e Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time Continued on n
100. top playback temporarily Still Playback press gt il Q To stop playback press RO Press lt lt to rewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode e High speed picture search Shuttle Search is possible by pressing lt lt O or gt gt during playback holding lt lt or gt gt down during playback continues search until released Press the Zoom Button T on the remote control to zoom in up to 44X or W to zoom out You can also magnify a particular part of an image GR D90 D70 only amp pg 35 At any time pressing gt I resumes normal playback Slow Motion Playback Playback Special Effects Playback Zoom Available only with the remote control provided with GR D90 D70 only pg 35 To Control The Speaker Volume Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel so that the volume level indicator EI on the display moves to obtain the appropriate volume ATTENTION During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible particularly on the left side of the screen TAPE PLAYBACK Speaker NOTES elt Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF CHARGE then to PLAY e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV gt pg 16 e You can also view the playback picture on the
101. ttom toward the center leaving a black screen Snapshot For Tape Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR D90 D70 only then set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select E3 CAMERA then press it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select SNAP MODE then press it 5 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select the desired Snapshot mode then press it Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes FULL PIN UP FRAME Snapshot mode Pin Up mode Snapshot mode with no frame with frame There is the sound effect of a shutter closing SNAPSHOT RECORDING 1 Press SNAPSHOT PHOTO EI appears while the snapshot is being taken If you press during Record Standby S PHOTO EJ appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode If you press during Recording SE PHOTO EJ appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording re
102. ually L SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect 38 CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect Wu STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots EN FOR RECORDING 23 Fade Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or when you stop recording 1 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR D90 D70 only then set the Power Switch to NI while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select E WIPE FADER then press it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select the desired function then press it Selection is complete Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in again e The WIPE FADER Menu disappears and the effect is reserved The indicator representing the selected effect appears 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out To Deactivate The Selected Effect ages select OFF
103. ustration 2 Set this camcorder s VIDEO DSC Switch Oto VIDEO GR D90 D70 only then the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the video unit s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in this camcorder and the video unit 3 Press gt to play back the source tape 4 while watching the playback on the monitor engage the DV connector equipped video unit s record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 7 e f the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units both units will perform the same operation To prevent this from happening press the buttons on both units elt a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed e Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 4 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e f Playback Zoom pg 14 35 Playback Special Effects GR D90 D70 only LF pg 35 or Snapshot is attempted during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV connector e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable To Use Thi
104. utdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead e Black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder pg 39 e When the Recording Start Stop button is pressed it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts gt E starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording 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 e TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded Journalistic Shooting In some situations different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward Self Recording You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180 so that it faces forward then point the lens toward yourself and start recording Operation Mode Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO DSC Switch GR D90 D70 only Power Switch Position
105. work The Power Switch is set to E or M Set the Power Switch to PLAY I pg 14 EN TROUBLESHOOTING 39 A memory card cannot be played back e The Power Switch is set to E or M Set the Power Switch to PLAY pg 18 e The VIDEO DSC Switch is set to VIDEO Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to DSC The LCD monitor image is distorted During playback of the unrecorded portion High speed Search and still playback LCD monitor indications appear distorted This is not a defect Images on the LCD monitor are jittery e The speaker volume is too great Turn the speaker volume down pg 14 There is no playback picture on the connected TV e Since the analog input mode is engaged the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode Set S AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen pg 31 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette I pg 42 The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage F pg 43 An unusual mark appears Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewfinder indications I pg 48 51 An error indication E01 E02 or E06 appears A malfunction of some kind h

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