Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 ­ 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D290 GR-D270 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: GETTING STARTED 6 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18 25 http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/ ADVANCED FEATURES 31 REFERENCES 47 TERMS Back cover For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF". ( pg. 31, 33) INSTRUCTIONS LYT1354-001A EN 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 41) Fade in Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 40) You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 40, Spot Exposure Control) Fade out Program AE with Special Effects For example, "SPORTS" mode allows fastmoving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. ( pg. 42) Data Battery You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button. ( pg. 14) BATTERY CONDITION 100% 50% MAX TIME LCD min FINDER min 0% LED Light You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the LED Light. ( pg. 37) Live Slow You can record and play back precious or hard-to-see moments at a slow speed. The sound is recorded and played back in real time. ( pg. 37) EN 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NOTES: The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides. 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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION: WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONS: This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U 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 (212°F) 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. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. 4 EN When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.) 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 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 children operate the camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury. Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder. CAUTION! Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipover. 11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 12. Refer all servicing to 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 have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. CONTENTS EN 5 GETTING STARTED 6 ADVANCED FEATURES 31 Index ................................................................. 6 Provided Accessories ..................................... 11 Power.............................................................. 13 Operation Mode .............................................. 14 Language Settings.......................................... 15 Date/Time Settings ......................................... 15 Grip Adjustment .............................................. 15 Viewfinder Adjustment .................................... 16 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ........... 16 Tripod Mounting.............................................. 16 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................... 16 Loading/Unloading A Memory Card................ 17 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 31 Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 31 Recording Menus............................................ 32 Playback Menus ............................................. 35 FEATURES FOR RECORDING............................... 37 LED Light ........................................................ 37 Live Slow ........................................................ 37 5-Second Recording ....................................... 37 Night-Alive ...................................................... 38 Snapshot (For Video Recording) .................... 38 Manual Focus ................................................. 38 Exposure Control ............................................ 39 Iris Lock .......................................................... 39 Backlight Compensation ................................. 40 Spot Exposure Control.................................... 40 White Balance Adjustment.............................. 40 Manual White Balance Adjustment................. 41 Wipe Or Fader Effects .................................... 41 Program AE With Special Effects ................... 42 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18 VIDEO RECORDING ........................................... 18 Basic Recording.............................................. 18 Tape Remaining Time ................................ 18 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................... 18 Zooming...................................................... 19 Journalistic Shooting .................................. 19 Time Code .................................................. 19 Quick Review.............................................. 20 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 20 EDITING............................................................ 43 Dubbing To A VCR ......................................... 43 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing).............. 44 Connection To A Personal Computer ............. 45 Audio Dubbing (GR-D290 only) ...................... 46 Insert Editing (GR-D290 only)......................... 46 VIDEO PLAYBACK ............................................. 20 Normal Playback............................................. 20 Still Playback .............................................. 20 Shuttle Search ............................................ 21 Blank Search .............................................. 21 Connections To A TV Or VCR ........................ 22 Playback Using The Remote Control (GR-D290 only)............................................................ 23 REFERENCES 47 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 25 TERMS D.S.C. RECORDING............................................ 25 Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot).................. 25 Interval Shooting......................................... 25 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 47 USER MAINTENANCE......................................... 51 CAUTIONS ........................................................ 52 SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 55 Back cover D.S.C. PLAYBACK .............................................. 26 Normal Playback Of Images ........................... 26 Auto Playback Of Images ............................... 27 Index Playback Of Files .................................. 27 Removing On-Screen Display ........................ 27 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. .................... 28 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card.............................................. 28 Resetting The File Name ................................ 28 Protecting Files ............................................... 28 Deleting Files .................................................. 29 Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)........ 29 Initializing A Memory Card.............................. 30 6 EN GETTING STARTED Index 1 B CDE W U V F GX 8P Q 9J R S c d ef g Y K L MT Z N a b hi O j GETTING STARTED EN 7 Controls A Stop Button [8] ( pg. 20) Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 27) Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] ( pg. 40) B Play/Pause Button [4/9] ( pg. 20) Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( pg. 38) C Rewind Button [3] ( pg. 20) Menu select Button [­] ( pg. 15) Quick Review Button [ ] ( pg. 20) D Fast-Forward Button [5] ( pg. 20) Menu select Button [+] ( pg. 15) Night Button [NIGHT] ( pg. 38) E Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 31) Data Battery Button [DATA] ( pg. 14) F VIDEO/MEMORY Switch ( pg. 14) G LED Light Button [LIGHT] ( pg. 37) H Diopter Adjustment Control ( pg. 16) I Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( pg. 25, 38) Live Slow Button [SLOW] ( pg. 31, 37) J Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 19) Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, ...