DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA ENGLISH GR-D90 GR-D70 GR-D30 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 GETTING STARTED 7 ­ 11 TAPE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 12 ­ 16 http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/ MEMORY CARD RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17 ­ 22 ADVANCED FEATURES 23 ­ 37 REFERENCES 38 ­ 53 The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-D90. Memory card recording features are available on GR-D90 and GR-D70 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. INSTRUCTIONS Serial No. LYT1069-001B EN CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED Power ............................................................ 7 ­ 8 Grip Adjustment ...................................................... 8 Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................. 8 Shoulder Strap Attachment ......................................... 9 Tripod Mounting ...................................................... 9 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ............................... 9 ­ 10 Date/Time Settings ................................................. 10 Recording Mode Setting ............................................ 10 Loading A Memory Card (GR-D90/D70 only) .................. 11 Picture Quality/Image Size Setting (GR-D90/D70 only) ..... 11 3 4 5 5 6 6 ADVANCED FEATURES ............................... 20 ­ 22 Protecting Files .................................................. 20 Deleting Files ..................................................... 20 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card ............................... 21 Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ............. 21 ­ 22 Making A New Folder ........................................... 22 Initializing A Memory Card .................................... 22 ADVANCED FEATURES FOR RECORDING ..................................... 23 ­ 27 Night-Alive ....................................................... 23 Program AE With Special Effects .............................. 23 Fade/Wipe Effects .............................................. 24 Snapshot (For Tape Recording) ................................ 25 Auto Focus ........................................................ 25 Manual Focus .................................................... 26 Exposure Control ................................................ 26 Iris Lock ........................................................... 27 White Balance Adjustment ..................................... 27 Manual White Balance Operation ............................. 27 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .... 28 ­ 32 For Recording Menu ...................................... 28 ­ 31 For Playback Menu ....................................... 31 ­ 32 TAPE RECORDING & PLAYBACK TAPE RECORDING .................................. 12 ­ 14 Basic Recording .................................................. 12 Zooming .......................................................... 13 Time Code ........................................................ 14 DUBBING .............................................. 33 ­ 34 Dubbing To Or From A VCR .................................... 33 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) .................... 34 TAPE PLAYBACK .................................... 14 ­ 16 Normal Playback ......................................... 14 ­ 15 Blank Search ..................................................... 15 Connections ...................................................... 16 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-D90/D70 only) ................................. 35 ­ 36 Slow-Motion Playback .......................................... 35 Frame-By-Frame Playback ..................................... 35 Playback Special Effects ........................................ 35 Playback Zoom .................................................. 35 Audio Dubbing ................................................... 36 Insert Editing ..................................................... 36 MEMORY CARD RECORDING & PLAYBACK (GR-D90 and GR-D70 only) SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ................................... 37 Connection To A Personal Computer .......................... 37 MEMORY CARD RECORDING ..................... 17 ­ 18 Basic Shooting (Snapshot) ............................... 17 ­ 18 REFERENCES TROUBLESHOOTING ................................. 38 ­ 40 CAUTIONS ............................................ 41 ­ 44 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................ 45 INDEX ................................................. 46 ­ 51 Controls, Connectors And Indicators ................... 46 ­ 47 Indications ................................................. 48 ­ 51 MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK ....................... 18 ­ 19 Normal Playback ................................................ 18 Auto Playback ................................................... 19 Index Playback .................................................. 19 Viewing File Information ....................................... 19 Removing On-Screen Display .................................. 19 TERMS ................................................. 52 ­ 53 Refer to the diagrams 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. EN 2 None Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS" and "IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" ( pgs. 3 and 4) to ensure safe use of this product. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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. 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. 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. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. 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 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.) EN None 3 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: 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 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 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. (2) Keep these instructions. (3) Heed all warnings. (4) Follow all instructions. (5) Do not use this apparatus near water. (6) Clean only with dry cloth. (7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. (8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 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 tip-over. (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. This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only " and memory cards* marked " " or " " can be used with this unit. cassettes marked " Before recording an important scene . . . ..... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark . ..... make sure you only use memory cards* with the mark or . ..... 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. EN 4 None PROVIDED ACCESSORIES or AC Adapter AP-V11U or AP-V13U Battery Pack BN-V408U USB Cable (GR-D90/D70 only) CD-ROM (GR-D90/D70 only) Lens Cap (See below for attachment) Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) Shoulder Strap Lithium Battery* CR2025 (GR-D90/D70 only) (for remote control unit) Core Filter (for optional S-Video cable pg. 6 for attachment) 6 9 2 0 4 5 3 w e T W Remote Control Unit* RM-V718U (GR-D90/D70 only) 3 2 1 Slot 4 Pull out by inserting a pointed instrument into the slot. Memory Card 8 MB (GR-D90 only) (Already inserted in the camcorder) * A bat ...