User manual JVC GR-D30US - GR-D30 - Instruction Manual

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 battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit a time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the Remote 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. 1 Make sure the arrow (L) is pointing upward. Arrow 2 3 EN None 5 HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER Attach the Core Filter(s) (if provided with your model interference. pg. 5) to an optional cable(s). The Core Filter reduces 1 2 3 cm 3 Stopper Wind once Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter. Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter. Wind the cable once around the outside of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration. · Wind the cable so that it is not slack. Close the Core Filter until it clicks shut. NOTE: Take care not to damage the cable. When connecting cables, attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder. AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when "DEMO MODE" is set to "ON" (factory-preset). Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch y is set to " " or " " and no cassette is in the camcorder. 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. "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder power is turned off. To cancel Automatic Demonstration: 1. Set the Power Switch y to " " while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch and press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. The Menu Screen appears. 2. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select " (SYSTEM)" and press it. 3. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select "DEMO MODE" and press it. The Sub Menu appears. 4. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select "OFF" and press it. 5. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select " 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. % t y Sub Menu S Y S TEM D EMO MODE ­ OF F ON RETURN EN 6 None Power CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount #, then slide up the battery pack until it locks in place. Set the Power Switch y to "OFF (CHARGE)". Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder. Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The POWER/ CHARGE lamp r on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started. # r y 1 2 3 Arrow Battery pack To DC connector Q 4 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp r 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 Q 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. AC Adapter To AC outlet 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. Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. 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 & AA-V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger VU-V856 KIT : BN-V856U battery pack & 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. USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1 of "CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK". Approximate recording time Battery pack BN-V408U BN-V416U (optional) BN-V428U (optional) BN-V840U (optional) BN-V856U (optional) LCD monitor on 1 hr. 10 min. 2 hrs. 30 min. 4 hrs. 20 min. 5 hrs. 20 min. 8 hrs. 10 min. Viewfinder on 1 hr. 40 min. 3 hrs. 30 min. 6 hrs. 20 min. 7 hrs. 30 min. 11 hrs. 10 min. NOTES: If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first. During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated. Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used. When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the POWER/CHARGE lamp r may not light. Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then try charging again. If a fully-charged battery's operation time remains extremely short, the battery is worn out. Please purchase a new one. Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor is used repeatedly. Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time. Continued on next page. USING AC POWER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder as shown in the following illustration. · The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. EN GETTING STARTED 7 Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas. The following operation stops charging: · Set the Power Switch y to "PLAY", " " or " ". · Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder. · Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. · 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. 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. To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a radio. 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. Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack. 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 w and Power Switch y and Power Zoom Lever &. Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference. & y w 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. WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire. The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion 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.) Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch y to " " or " " while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. 2 Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability. 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control q until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused. PAUSE q Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures. t y EN 8 GETTING STARTED Shoulder Strap Attachment Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Thread the strap through the eyelet e, 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 e located under the Grip Strap. Confirm the strap is not twisted. 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT W in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. · Do not touch internal components. 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. · 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. 2 e 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place. To Protect Valuable Recordings: 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. 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. To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket o and stud hole i on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw clockwise. Some tripods are not equipped with studs. Make sure the window side is facing out. Cassette holder 1 W o i 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 Tape 30 min. 60 min. 80 min. SP 30 min. 60 min. 80 min. LP 45 min. 90 min. 120 min. NOTES: The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. Continued on next page. EN GETTING STARTED 9 It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force. There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. If 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. If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again. When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover. Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder. 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. 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. CAME RA D I SPLAY BR I GHT ON SCRE E N ­ LCD / TV DATE / T I ME ­ AU T O T I ME CODE ­ O F F D E C 25 '03 CLOCK ADJ . 5 : 30 PM CAME RA D I SPLAY CLOCK ADJ . D E C 25 '03 5 : 30 PM RETURN % r t y Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. 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). Set the Power Switch y to " " while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The POWER/CHARGE lamp r lights and the camcorder is turned on. 1 Set the Power Switch y to " 1 " while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The POWER/CHARGE lamp r 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 " (CAMERA)" and press it. 2 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in to access the Menu Screen. 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 " RETURN", and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes. · Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing ( pg. 36) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode. · "LP" (Long Play) is more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time. 3 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select " (CAMERA DISPLAY)" and press it. 4 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select "CLOCK ADJ.". Press it and "month" is highlighted. Rotate 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 " RETURN", and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes. NOTES: If 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. During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound. 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. EN 10 GETTING STARTED Loading A Memory Card (GR-D90/D70 only) Picture Quality/Image Size Setting (GR-D90/D70 only) The provided memory card (GR-D90 only) is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder. The Picture Quality/Image Size can be selected to best match your needs. Refer to the chart on page 18 for your selection. 1 Make sure the camcorder's power is off. 2 Open the LCD monitor ( pg. 47, u Monitor Open Button), then open the card cover (MEMORY CARD) 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to "DSC", then set p. the Power Switch y to " " while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. The POWER/ CHARGE lamp r lights and the camcorder turns on. 3 Insert the memory card clipped edge first. · Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. 2 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select " (DSC)" and press it. 4 To close the card cover p, 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 p. 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. u 6 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select " RETURN", and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes. % p Label Clipped edge Memory card r t NOTES: Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked " " or MultiMediaCards marked " ". Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card , consult its manufacturer or dealer. Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to pg. 22. FORMAT the card. y Display DSC QUAL I TY ­ F I NE I MAGE S I ZE ­ 1 02 4 X7 6 8 REC SELECT ­ 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. RETURN NOTE: 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. Power ( pg. 7) Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) pg. 8) Viewfinder Adjustment ( Load A Cassette ( pg. 9) Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 10) Remove the lens cap. For GR-D90/D70 Owners: Open the LCD monitor ( pg. 47, u Monitor Open Button) and set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to "VIDEO". " or " " while pressing down the Lock Button t 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 r lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. "PAUSE" 6 is displayed. · The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. See "PRIORITY" in the SYSTEM Menu ( pg. 30). % 1 w r OFF (CHARGE) PLAY During shooting 2 Set the Power Switch y to " 180° 90° t y Display 0 h 2 5m u 1h30m 1h30m 4 ( Now ) calculating 3, 6 appears and the tally lamp 3 lights while recording is in progress. · To Stop Recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button w. The camcorder re-enters the RecordStandby mode. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button w. " " Tape remaining time indicator (Approximate) 1h29m 0h03m 0h02m (Blinking) 0h01m (Blinking) 0h00m (Blinking) To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display 1. Make sure the Power Switch y is set to " " and open the LCD monitor fully, then press the MENU/ VOLUME wheel % in. The Menu Screen appears. 2. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select " (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 t appears on the display. · To cancel, press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % again so that the bright level indicator t disappears. 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 t disappears. · 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. NOTES: If 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. 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). ( To turn the tally lamp 3 or beep sounds off, pg. 30. When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead. Black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the pg. 39). viewfinder ( When the Recording Start/Stop button w is pressed, it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts. " " 3 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. "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. EN 12 TAPE RECORDING 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). Zooming 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". The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever &, the quicker the zoom action. 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. NOTES: Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the pg. 26), then zoom focus by using the manual focus ( in or out in Record mode. Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can be switched to 16X magnification using the optical zoom ( pg. 28). Zoom magnification of over 16X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom. During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer. Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/DSC "VIDEO/DSC Switch Switch 4 is set to "DSC" ( 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. Operation Mode Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch y and VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 (GR-D90/D70 only). Power Switch Position : Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode. (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. · Allows you to access data stored on the memory card or to transfer a still image stored on the memory card to a computer. & 4 VIDEO/DSC Switch Position (GR-D90/D70 only) VIDEO: · Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If "REC SELECT" is set to " / " in the DSC Menu Screen, still images are recorded on the memory card as well. pg. 13, · Zoom magnification over 16X is available ( 28). DSC: Allows you to record on a memory card or access data stored on a memory card. y Power-Linked Operation When the Power Switch y is set to " " or " ", you can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder. EN TAPE RECORDING 13 Time Code 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 in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform "RECORDING FROM THE MIDDLE OF A TAPE" in the following cases; · When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape. · When power shuts off during shooting. · When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting. · When shooting using a partially recorded tape. · 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 (30 frames = 1 second) Normal Playback 1 Load a tape ( pg. 9). 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to "VIDEO" (GR-D90/ D70 only), then set the Power Switch y to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. To start playback, press 4/6 7. · To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback), press 4/6 7. · To stop playback, press 5 5. · Press 2 6 to rewind, or 3 8 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. · High-speed picture search (Shuttle Search) is possible by pressing 2 6 or 3 8 during playback (holding 2 6 or 3 8 down during playback continues search until released). · Press the Zoom Button T ; on the remote control to zoom in (up to 44X), or W A to zoom out. You can also magnify a particular part of an image (GR-D90/ D70 only pg. 35). · At any time, pressing 4/6 7 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 T 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. 12 : 34 : 24 Frames are not displayed during recording. RECORDING FROM THE MIDDLE OF A TAPE 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"). " or " " while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch, then start recording. 1 2 Set the Power Switch y to " NOTES: The time code cannot be reset. During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly. The time code is displayed only when "TIME CODE" is pg. 31). set to "ON" ( EN 14 TAPE RECORDING TAPE PLAYBACK 6 5 7 8 %& Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( pg. 14). 1 Load a tape ( pg. 9). 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to "VIDEO" (GR-D90/ D70 only), then set the Power Switch y to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. 4 Speaker 3 Press BLANK SEARCH *. y · "BLANK SEARCH" Q 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 . . . ..... press 5 5. NOTES: If 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 y to "OFF (CHARGE)", then to "PLAY". The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, pg. 16). viewfinder or on a connected TV ( You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body. LCD monitor/viewfinder indications: " · When power is supplied from a battery: the " battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed. When power is supplied from an AC outlet: " " does not appear. · During Stop mode, none of the indications are displayed. When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker. If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder's Stop mode is automatically engaged. When 4/6 7 is pressed to engage still playback, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image. NOTES: 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 recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction. Blank Search does not work if "HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE" has appeared with the tape. 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. * t y EN TAPE PLAYBACK 15 Connections These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. To AV ( 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. Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR's instruction manual. To S-VIDEO ) Connector cover* 3 Audio/Video cable (provided) 4 Turn on the 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 . . . · Date/Time ..... set "DATE/TIME" to "AUTO", "ON" or "OFF" in the pg. 30, 32). Menu Screen ( Or, press DISPLAY l on the remote control (provided with GR-D90/D70 only) to turn on/off the date indication. · Time Code ..... set "TIME CODE" to "ON" or "OFF" in the Menu Screen ( pg. 31, 32). · Indications other than date/time and time code ..... set "ON SCREEN" to "LCD", "LCD/TV" or "OFF" in the Menu Screen ( pg. 30, 32). S-Video cable (optional) Yellow to VIDEO IN*** Red to AUDIO R IN** White to AUDIO L IN** To TV or VCR TV VCR To S-VIDEO IN NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 7). To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card , set the camcorder's Power Switch y to " " or " ", then set your TV to the appropriate input mode. * When connecting the cable, open this cover. ** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only. *** Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. 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. If 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. If no image is displayed or no sound is heard from the TV, set "S/AV INPUT" to "OFF" in the Menu Screen pg. 31). (GR-D90/D70 only, While the Audio/Video cable is connected to the AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the speaker. EN 16 TAPE PLAYBACK Basic Shooting (Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a digital still camera for taking snapshots. Perform the procedures listed below before continuing. Power ( pg. 7) pg. 8) Grip Adjustment ( Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) Loading A Memory Card ( pg. 11) Picture Quality/Image Size Setting ( ^ 4 pg. 11) the Power Switch y to " " or " " while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to "DSC", then set t y 2 Press SNAPSHOT ^. "PHOTO" y 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 . . . ..... when unwanted still images are stored in the memory card or its memory is full, refer to pg. 20) and delete unwanted "Deleting Files" ( still images. To Remove The Shutter Sound . . . ..... 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. 1024 Image Size pg. 11 pg. 48, 49 Card icon 15 Shooting icon pg. 48, 49 Remaining number of shots pg. 48, 49 (Approximate Number of Storable Images pg. 18) Display Picture Quality pg. 11 NOTES: Even if "DIS" is set to "ON" ( pg. 29), the Stabilizer will be disabled. If Snapshot recording is not possible, "PHOTO" y blinks when SNAPSHOT ^ is pressed. pg. 23) is If Program AE with special effects ( engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks. If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch y is set to " " or " " 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. pg. 25) is disabled when the The Motor Drive mode ( VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 is set to "DSC". 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. To Protect Valuable Files (available only for SD Memory Card) . . . Write/erase protection tab ..... 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 Image Size/ Picture Quality 1024 x 768/ FINE 1024 x 768/ STANDARD 640 x 480/ FINE 640 x 480/ STANDARD SD Memory Card (optional) 8MB 20 65 45 160 16MB 45 145 95 295 32MB 95 310 205 625 64MB 190 605 405 1215 Normal Playback 1 Load a memory card ( pg. 11). 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to "DSC", then set · A stored image is displayed. the Power Switch y to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button t. 3 Press 3 8 to display the next image, or press 2 6 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 A to zoom out. You can also magnify a particular part of an image ( pg. 35). By pressing 4/6 7, 3 8, 2 6, INDEX !, INFO 0 magnification returns to normal instantly. Approximate Number of Storable Images Image Size/ Picture Quality 1024 x 768/ FINE 1024 x 768/ STANDARD 640 x 480/ FINE 640 x 480/ STANDARD MultiMediaCard 8MB* 24 75 55 190 16MB** 48 160 105 320 32MB** 100 320 215 645 To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display 1. Make sure the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 is set to "DSC" and the Power Switch y is set to " ", then press the MENU/VOLUME wheel %. 2. Perform steps 3 and 4 of "To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display" on page 12. NOTES: Pressing INFO 0 gives you details on the displayed file pg. 19, "Viewing File Information"). ( You can also overview several files at a time ( pg. 19, "Index Playback"). You can turn off the on-screen playback display 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. 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. * Provided with GR-D90 only ** Optional