GR-D750U
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1. oC Select YAK X a FA Ss 4 Operation To select gt Il FOCUS Move the control lever up Move the control lever m down LIGHT Move the control lever aries right QUICK Move the control lever left lt REVIEW 2 Press down the control lever to select SET cocus SET KREV LHDN Audio Video Cable B Pack RT iS 93 5 mini plug to RCA plug BN VF808U GETTING STARTED Shoulder Lens Cap Strap pg 11 pg 11 NOTES 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 e Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables 8 en GETTING STARTED f Index How to open the LCD monitor Pull on the end of the LCD monitor The LCD monitor can rotate 270 Power linked operation When the power switch is set to REC you can also turn the camcorder on off by opening closing the LCD monitor or pulling out pushing in the viewfinder NOTES e The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened you can select which one to use Set PRIORITY to the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu lt pg 24 Colored bright spots m2. 4 33 Connections To A TV Or VGR erinan 21 Control Level a a 7 D Data Battery Date Time Settings Demonstration Mode 24 Digital Image Stabilization DIS aiani iipit 23 Dubbing oaeee 31 32 E Effect 2 es 31 Exposure Control 27 G Gain UD vcesisvernsecstens 23 l Interface Shooting 17 Iris LOCK oo 28 J Journalistic Shooting 17 L Language c ee 24 LCD Monitor and Viewfinder sails vai E outs capsaicin 14 LED Light 26 Loading A Cassette 15 M Manual Focus 27 Melody 45 24 Motor Drive Mode 26 N Narration oieee 25 Night Alive 30 O On Screen 0 24 25 P Playback Sound 25 Power linked operation 8 Pron tvecsnsvedetieerstwetiut 24 Program AE 30 Q Quick Review 0 16 R Rec Mode 0 24 25 Recording Capacity Tape oeoa 16 S Shutter Effects Snapshot Mode Sound L R Sound Mode A Speaker Volume 19 Specifications 39 Spot Exposure Control 28 JV 2006 Victor Company of Japan Limited T Tape Speed REC MODE Tele Macro Telephoto Setting Time Code Tripod Mounting Troubleshooting Ww White Balance 29 Wind Cut assesses 23 Wipe Or Fader Effects 30 Z ZOOMING see eee 17 23 16 9 Output 1 0 0010 24 25
3. pg 24 25 Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level Tz gt a gt a gt __ High Exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery remaining power indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark SET DATE TIME e Appears when the date time is not set pg 14 e The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement TROUBLESHOOTING en 35 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY OR DC PLUG Error indications 01 02 or 06 Remedy Remove and reattach the power supply or battery UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE Error indications 03 or 04 Remedy Eject the cassette and reinsert In the above 2 error indications 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 REFERENCES 36 en CAUTIONS AC Adapter When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in
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5. pg 24 Select LANGUAGE lt 4 ENGLISH gt FRANCAIS ESPANOL _ PORTUGUES 2 SET 1 Open the LCD monitor fully 2 Set the Power Switch to REC or PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e f set to REC the recording mode should be set to M lt pg 18 3 Press MENU 4 Select SYSTEM press SET or gt 5 Select LANGUAGE press SET or gt 6 Select the desired language press SET or 2 7 Press MENU Press lt whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen 14 en GETTING STARTED J Date Time Settings Select CLOCK ADJ YEAR MONTH DATE 24h 2007 WAN 03 14 10 2 SET The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off pg 24 25 Perform steps 1 3 in Language Settings pg 13 T Select DISPLAY press SET or gt 2 Select CLOCK ADJ press SET or gt 3 Select the desired date display format press SET or gt e Repeat this step to input time display format Select from 24h or 12h month date year hour and minutes 4 Press MENU Press lt whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen setting Viewfinder Adjustment T Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switc
6. 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 LA caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 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 PEO O O a a k er USER MAINTENANCE EN 5 J Cleaning The Camcorder Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter 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 To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To
7. e 19 Normal Playback Still Playback 19 Variable Shuttle Search 20 Blank Search 20 Playback Snapshot 1 20 Connections To A TV Or VCR 21 ADVANCED FEATURES 22 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 22 Changing The Menu Settings 22 Recording Menus 23 Playback Menus 25 FEATURES FOR RECORDING ssscscecsceseee 26 LED Lightin aniier iaaii 26 Snapshot Record Still Image On Tape 26 Manual Fot Ss dnra a estiis 27 Exposure Control 27 Iris Lock 28 Backlight Compensation 28 Spot Exposure Control 28 White Balance Adjustment 29 Manual White Balance Adjustment 29 Wipe Or Fader Effects 0 0 ee 30 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects 30 EDITING ccsssccscouscsasssesucosesevessescescssecncnsssesessss 31 Dubbing To A VCR eects 31 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing 32 Connection To A Personal Computer 33 REFERENCES 34 fj Regarding This Manual GETTING STARTED en 7 l Provided Accessories Control Lever LCD Monitor 16 9 WIDE SCREEN Control lever There are two kinds of operation using the control lever moving the lever towards up down left right or pressing down the lever They are described and illustrated as shown below 1 Move the control lever up down left right NVK to select
8. im FINDER 0 7 135min Auto Button You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO button lt pg 18 ENS Read This First e Before recording important video be sure to make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly e We recommend cleaning your video heads before use If you haven t used your camcorder for awhile the heads may be dirty We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette optional Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases Store the camcorder in a bag or other container Use SP Standard mode for important video recordings LP Long Play mode lets you record 50 more video than SP Standard mode but you may experience mosaic like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment So for important recordings we recommend using SP mode For safety and reliability It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries and accessories are used in this camcorder This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the J
9. 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 e 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 in a closed car in summer near a heater e To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation CAUTIONS en 37 keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens and viewfinder s lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it e Dirty heads can cause the following problems ah No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording or playback the Head Clog Warning indicator 3 appears Recording cannot be performed properly In such cases use an optional cleaning cassette
10. 2 Set the recording mode to M lt gt pg 18 3 Set EFFECT PROGRAM AE or SHUTTER in FUNCTION Menu lt pg 23 The selected effect will be shown for approx 2 seconds before the camcorder returns to the menu screen NOTES Shutter Effects cannot be used during NIGHT When a subject is too bright or reflective a vertical streak may appear Smear phenomenon Smear phenomenon tends to occur when SPORTS or any mode of SHUTTER 1 500 1 4000 is selected PROGRAM AE OFF Disables the function Factory preset SPORTS A Variable Shutter Speed 1 250 1 4000 This setting allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at 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 SNOW amp Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow SPOTLIGHT amp Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights TWILIGHT g Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance pg 29 is automatically set to AUTO When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m 32 ft to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus man
11. C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Pickup 1 6 CCD Lens F 2 0 f 2 3 mm to 78 2 mm 34 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 927mm LCD monitor 2 7 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 33 color LCD Speaker Monaural LED Light Effective distance 1 5 m 5 ft SPECIFICATIONS en 39 For Digital Video Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format NTSC standard Recording Playback format Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 BIT 48 kHz 2 channel 16 BIT Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette SP 80 min LP 120 min For Connectors AV Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analog Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kQ analog stereo DV Input output 4 pin IEEE1394 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V 1A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice REFERENCES TERMS A AC Adapter o n Auto Manual Mode B Backlight Compensation 28 Battery Pack 12 13 36 c Cam Reset sceeeeeeees 25 Changing The Menu Settings 22 25 Charging The Battery Pack E E ERS 12 Clock Adj 14 24 25 Connection To A Personal Computer
12. 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 Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic check ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer REFERENCES 38 en CAUTIONS 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 Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself D CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using
13. The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Wipe Fader and Effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate Demonstration starts in the following cases When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON With DEMO MODE set to ON if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to REC 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 If a cassette is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT en 25 CAM RESET CANCEL Does not reset all settings to the factory preset EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset I Playback Menus VTR The settings below are effective only for video playback except REC MODE The parameters except SOUND L R and NARRATION settings are the same as in the description on page 25 SOUND L R and NARRATION During tape playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select
14. Time Code 16 9 OUTPUT 4 3 TV 16 9 TV tc pg 24 16 9 OUTPUT BRIGHT c pg 14 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display SYSTEM Each setting except DEMO MODE is linked with SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch is set to REC ADVANCED FEATURES The parameters are the same as in the description on page 24 26 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING J LED Light LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording sw U Q LIGHT LED Light 1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting 3 The light is on always 3m appears i The light turns on automatically when dark 3m A appears No display 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image NOTES Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes If the light does not reach the subject when the LED Light setting is ON the Night Alive function will be activated and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the LED Light setting is ON they will appear slightly blurred Turns off the light Snapshot Record Still Image On Tape This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape 1 Set the Power Switch to REC 2 Press SNAPSHOT The PHOTO indication appears and a sti
15. indicator p appears To cancel Backlight Compensation Press twice so that the py indicator disappears NOTE Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation T Set the Power Switch to REC 2 Set the recording mode to M c gt pg 18 3 Press EN twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator fe appears A spot metering area frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor viewfinder 4 Press SET Spot Exposure Control is engaged Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate To lock the iris After step 3 press and hold SET over 2 seconds The L indication appears and the iris is locked To cancel Spot Exposure Control Press once so that the fJ indicator disappears NOTES Depending on the shooting location and condition optimum result may not be attained STROBE in EFFECT cannot be used with Spot Exposure Control f White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction 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 f
16. on pages 36 38 e Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc e QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc 4 en SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 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 This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate on
17. 45 min 60 min 60 min 90 min 80 min 80 min 120 min NOTES e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes and no operation is performed 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 lt pg 18 To record in LP Long Play mode r pg 24 Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display min means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indication starts blinking 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 62 min Quick Review Enables to check the end of the last recording 1 Press QUICK REVIEW during the Recording Standby mode 2 Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically then pauses in the Recording Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal Slide the Power Zoom lever repeatedly to change the sound to on off VIDEO RECORDING En 17 Zooming Inter
18. 7 POWER CHARGE Lamp c pg 12 Other Parts HEILCD Monitor c pg 8 Hi Viewfinder gt pg 14 BBattery Pack Mount gt pg 12 BilShoulder Strap Eyelet gt pg 11 A Grip Strap gt pg 11 Speaker pg 19 ElLens ELED Light lt pg 26 EJCamera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Ed Stereo Microphone Ea Stud Hole c pg 14 EE Tripod Mounting Socket lt gt pg 14 El Cassette Holder Cover gt pg 15 EilConnector Cover Power Switch Position REC To perform recording on the tape OFF To switch off the camcorder PLAY To play back a recording on the tape GETTING STARTED 10 en GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording 10 x 2L_1 16 9 O mz QE cis he Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2 Operation Mode c pg 18 EN Auto Mode M Manual Mode LED Light Indicator lt gt pg 26 g Night Alive Indicator lt gt pg 30 30 A Gain Up Mode c pg 23 Shutter Speed c pg 31 wWhite Balance Indicator c pg 29 Selected Effect Indicator lt gt pg 31 Selected Program AE Indicator c pg 30 SOUND 12BIT 16BIT Sound Mode Indicator lt pg 24 Appears for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder Digital Image Stabilizer DIS pg 23 only 4 indicator is di
19. Adjustment 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 camcorder Open the pad and make grip adjustments e Before making the adjustment remove any security tags that may be attached to the velcro Place here during shooting How To Attach The Shoulder Strap T Peel off the pad and thread the end of the strap through the eyelet 2 Thread the strap through the Strap Guide buckle adjust its Buckle length and use the d strap guide to fix it in place G 3 Position the buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad GETTING STARTED 12 en GETTING STARTED l Power Charging The Battery Pack POWER CHARGE Lamp Battery pack mount Battery pack To DC connector Lock _ly Button we AC Adapter To AC outlet T Set the Power Switch to OFF 2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 3 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place 4 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 5 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder e The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started When the POWER CHARGE lamp goes out charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter fro
20. Video Recording Menu Playback Menu FUNCTION VIR gt CAMERA DISPLAY VTR SYSTEM DISPLAY SYSTEM EXIT EXIT 4 Select the desired function press SET or gt The selected function menu appears Example FUNCTION menu Current Setting FUNCTION 4 WIPE FADER wa gt PROGRAM AE EFFECT EXPOSURE 0 W BALANCE SHUTTER OFF EXIT 5 Select the desired selection press SET or pi Example WIPE FADER menu WIPE FADER lt OFF WHITE BLACK SLIDE SCROLL 6 Select the desired setting press SET or gt Selection is completed 7 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes Press lt whenever you want to cancel or return to the previous menu screen Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT en 23 In the following pages refers to Factory preset settings I Recording Menus FUNCTION The following menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to REC WIPE FADER pg 30 Wipe or Fader Effects PROGRAM AE pg 30 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects EFFECT pg 30 31 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects EXPOSURE lt pg 27 Exposure Control W BALANCE lt pg 29 White Balance Adjustment SHUTTER pg 30 31 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects CAMERA The following menu settings
21. can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to REC ZOOM 34X When set to 34X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 34X since digital zoom will be disengaged 68X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 34X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 68X digital magnification 800X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 34X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 800X digital magnification TELE MACRO OFF Disables the function ON When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m 3 3 ft set TELE MACRO to ON You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 40 cm 1 4 ft Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus OFF i Disables the function DIS disable icon appears ON To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or depending on the shooting condition Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod DIS cannot be activated when NIGHT in PROGRAM AE or STROBE in EFFECT is selected or when LIGHT is set to on or when SNAPSHOT is pressed OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brigh
22. clean the lens Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper To clean the viewfinder lens Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush 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 e To clean the viewfinder please consult your nearest JVC dealer USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette pg 3 6 en CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 7 Regarding This Manual 000cc eee 7 Provided Accessories Grip Adjustment POWED eeeeceeseeeeeees 12 Language Settings ld Date Time Settings wi l4 Viewfinder Adjustment 0 0 14 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Tripod Mounting Loading Unloading A Cassette vce 15 16 9 Wide Mode eee eects 15 RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 16 VIDEO RECORDING ccscsccscssescssssessseesee 16 Basic Recording Pa Tape Remaining Time Quick Review Zooming Journalistic Shooting Interface Shooting ee Time Coder usana tinana 18 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 18 Auto Manual Mode 0 cece ee 18 VIDEO PLAYBACK
23. dead battery with a fully charged gt Find a white subject and compose your shot so one gt pg 12 that it also appears in the frame lt pg 26 29 Recording cannot be performed The POWER CHARGE lamp on the e The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE KEUS ime OAI LE aT KALE tem gt Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC c pg 15 e Charging is difficult in places subject to e TAPE END appears extremely high low temperatures gt Replace with new cassette i pg 15 The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover gt 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 lt pg 36 e The battery pack is not attached firmly When shooting a subject illuminated by Detach the battery pack once again and re bright light vertical lines appear attach it firmly pg 12 This is not a malfunction The image looks like the shutter speeds is too slow When the screen is under direct sunlight CMR uE When shooting in the dark the unit becomes r Biak for an mEn highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set i to AUTO This is not a malfunction gt If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF r pg 23 The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish
24. e In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction The tape is moving but there is no o sere yi angle of the LCD picture e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light e Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to reaches the end of its service life images on its VIDEO mode the LCD monitor become dark gt Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate Consult your nearest JVC dealer for video playback pg 21 The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover lt pg 15 e Effects function that cannot be used together are selected at the same time gt Re read the sections covering Effects pg 23 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue e Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette 7 pg 5 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor e The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITY is set to FINDER gt Push the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITY to LCD lt pg 8 24 e The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark gt Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor pg 14 gt f the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully lt pg 8 Aspect ratio is strange If the aspect ratio of the video you are playing is strange change the setting in 16 9 OUTPUT
25. more natural result Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed White Balance cannot be activated simultaneously with TWILIGHT in PROGRAM AE pg 30 White Balance cannot be activated if the SEPIA or MONOTONE mode is activated White paper ADVANCED FEATURES 30 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING I Wipe Or Fader Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped T Set the Power Switch to REC 2 Setthe recording mode to M gt pg 18 3 Set WIPE FADER in FUNCTION Menu pg 23 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out NOTE You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button WIPE FADER OFF Disables the function Factory preset WHITE Wal Fade in or out with a white screen BLACK Bk Fade in or out with a black screen SLIDE K Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right SCROLL 4 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 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects T Set the Power Switch to REC
26. not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust e 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 LCD Monitor e 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 e To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth e Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot Main Unit e For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use e Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust
27. or close and re open the LCD monitor When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker E Speaker HDV 0J Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV 1 Load a cassette cr pg 15 format are detected The pictures in the HDV 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while format cannot be played back with this pressing down the Lock Button located on the camcorder switch Still Playback zz pee LD Pauses during video playback 1 Press gt t during playback 2 To resume normal playback press again e If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is SET automatically engaged The above screen referring to the control lever pg 7 will be displayed for approx 3 seconds on the LCD Monitor m l ae lt a gt Operation To select gt Il Move the control lever up C Move the control lever down gt gt Move the control lever right lt lt Move the control lever left 3 To start playback press 4 stop playback press W During Stop mode press lt lt to rewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape Press SET to display the guide operation screen To control the speaker volume Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 20 en VIDEO PLAYBACK Variable Shuttle S
28. perchlorate NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides 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 ina 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 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth
29. the sound to accompany your playback picture REC MODE SP LP Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference It is recommended you use REC MODE in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing lt pg 31 32 SP indicator does not appear on the screen NARRATION Although it is not possible to perform audio dubbing with this camcorder you can hear sound from an audio dubbed tape during playback using this function OFF Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo ON Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels STEREO II Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L 5 Sound from the L channel is output SOUND R d Sound from the R channel is output DISPLAY Each setting except OFF in ON SCREEN DATE TIME and TIME CODE is linked with DISPLAY which appears when the Power Switch is set to REC The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN setting are the same as in the description on c pg 24 ON SCREEN OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorder s display disappears DATE TIME OFF ON CLOCK ADJ c pg 14 Date Time Settings TIME CODE OFF ON c pg 18
30. which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Declaration of Conformity Model Number GR D750U Trade Name JVC 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 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 2 2 W 2 3 W LCD monitor off viewfinder on Approx 2 7 W 2 8 W LCD monitor on viewfinder off Approx 7 5 W Maximum when charging the battery pack Using LED Light Dimensions W x H x D 61 mm x 94 mm x 114 mm 2 3 8 x 3 11 16 x 4 1 2 with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Weight Approx 410 g 0 90 Ibs without battery cassette and lens cap Approx 480 g 1 06 Ibs incl battery cassette and lens cap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20
31. Button to start dubbing The lt gt indication rotates 8 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop dubbing The indication stops rotating 9 Press m to return to the normal playback mode NOTE Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting F pg 24 COPY PROTECTED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder Connection To A Personal Computer Using DV cable y To DV IN OUT Core filter DV cable optional Core filter To DV connector Tef PC with DV connector When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable make sure to follow the procedure below Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and or the PC Connect the DV cable first to the PC and then to the camcorder Connect the DV cable plugs correctly according to the shape of the DV connector EDITING en 33 It is also possible to transfer still moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software software equipped with the PC or commercially available software If you are using a Windows XP you can use Windows Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet using a camcorder For details refer to the help for the Windows Messenger NOTES It is recommended to use the AC A
32. JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR D750U MIN NTSC INSTRUCTIONS Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 5 to ensure safe use of this product ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 7 RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 16 ADVANCED FEATURES 22 REFERENCES 34 TERMS 40 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 22 24 LYT1654 001B 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the Ff button brightens the image darkened by backlight lt pg 28 Wipe Fader Effects You can use the Wipe Fader Effects to make pro style scene transitions pg 30 Fade aN E Program AE Effects and Shutter Effects For example SPORTS mode allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion pg 30 LED Light You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the LED Light lt pg 26 Data Battery You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button lt pg 13 BATTERY CONDITION LEVEL MAX TIME 100 E LCD 110min 50 E
33. OUTPUT and BRIGHT are effective only for shooting 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 ON The date time is always displayed CLOCK ADJ c pg 14 Date Time Settings 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 lt pg 18 16 9 OUTPUT To enable your tv to display images in 16 9 wide mode set the tv screen size correctly 4 3 TV For TV with an aspect ratio of 4 3 16 9 TV For TV with an aspect ratio of 16 9 BRIGHT c pg 14 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display SYSTEM The SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to REC are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL PORTUGUES The language setting can be changed c pg 13 MELODY OFF Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape ON A melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect LCD The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened FINDER
34. VC BN VF808U VF815U VF823U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder e 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 DO NOT leave the unit in place of over 50 C 122 F in place where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 Do not leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use and check the unit regularly whether it is working or not Also read CAUTIONS
35. and the VCR s input connectors 2 Perform steps 1 6 pg 21 3 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR Refer to the VCR s instruction manual 4 stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR then stop playback on the camcorder NOTES it is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 13 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date time Set DATE TIME to ON or OFF lt pg 25 e Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON lt pg 25 e Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV pg 25 ADVANCED FEATURES 32 en EDITING Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the 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 DV IN OUT N y Core filter d DV cable optional J To DV IN OUT 0000 o o En eooGi Video unit equipped with DV connector To use this camcorder as a player T Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Start p
36. ay appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder However this is not a malfunction Controls lt lt Left Rewind lt lt gt pg 19 Quick Review QUICK REVIEW c pg 16 gt Right Fast Forward gt lt pg 19 LED Light LIGHT lt pg 26 A Up Play Pause m lt pg 19 Manual Focus FOCUS gt pg 27 V Down Stop m gt pg 19 Backlight Compensation fg pg 28 Spot Exposure i pg 28 Press down SET 16 9 Wide Screen Button 16 9 lt gt pg 15 Blank Search BLANK lt pg 20 Menu Button MENU c pg 22 Data Battery Button DATA lt gt pg 13 Auto Button AUTO c pg 18 Diopter Adjustment Control lt gt pg 14 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT c pg 26 Power Zoom Lever T W c pg 17 Speaker Volume Control VOL pg 19 Recording Start Stop Button START STOP pg 16 Power Switch REC PLAY OFF Lock Button Battery Release Button BATT gt pg 12 Cassette Open Eject Switch OPEN EJECT pg 15 Connectors Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT i LINK lt gt pg 32 33 i LINK refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i LINK standard The connectors are located beneath the covers Audio Video Output Connector AV pg 21 DC Input Connector DC lt gt pg 12 GETTING STARTED EN Y Indicators
37. cable This may damage the AC adapter 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 To restore the accuracy of the battery power indicator If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time fully charge the battery and then run it down However this method may not work if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high low temperature condition or charged too many times Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 2 3 in Charging The Battery Pack pg 12 Maximum continuous recording time Battery pack pep ou Viewfinder on BN VF808U 1hr 50 min 2 hrs 15 min BN VF815U 3 hrs 40 min 4 hrs 30 min BN VF823U 5 hrs 30 min 6 hrs 45 min Provided NOTES e Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions e Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly e The playback mode is engaged repeatedly e The LED Light is used e Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder
38. d portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction 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 Playback Snapshot This camcorder allows you to take snapshots during video playback Press SNAPSHOT Connections To A TV Or VCR To AV connector Audio Video cable provided VCR _ Yellow to VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has only A V input connectors Red to AUDIO R IN White to AUDIO L IN Not required for watching still images only VIDEO PLAYBACK en 21 T Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to aTV or VCR as shown in the illustration If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 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 6 Start playback on the camcorder pg 19 Please set 16 9 OUTPUT of Playback Menus so that the image may suit your TV 16 9 TV or 4 3 TV pg 24 25 To choose whether or not the following displays ap
39. dapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 13 When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV206U or VC VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector 4 or 6 pins on the PC The date time information cannot be captured into the PC Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using e If after connecting a DV cable to the camcoder and it doesn t work restart the camcoder ADVANCED FEATURES 34 en TROUBLESHOOTING If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your eFocus is et to the Manual mode nearest JVC dealer gt Set Focus to the Auto mode pg 27 No power is supplied The lens is dirty or covered with condensation Clean the lens and check the focus again The focus does not adjust automatically The power is not connected properly lt pg 27 gt Connect the AC Adapter securely lt pg 12 e The battery pack is not attached firmly The color of Snapshot looks strange gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly pg 13 e The battery is dead The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject Replace the
40. earch Blank Search Allows variable speed search in either direction during video playback 1 During playback press gt once or twice for forward search or lt lt once or twice for reverse search lt lt gt x 10 x 3 x3 x10 2 To resume normal playback press gt I During playback press and hold gt or lt lt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release the button normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction ATTENTION During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible particularly on the left side of the screen le During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible across the screen Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption lt pg 18 T Perform steps 1 2 in Normal Playback pg 19 Press BLANK The BLANK SEARCH indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward 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 press m or BLANK NOTES Before starting Blank Search if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction If the current position is at a recorde
41. ery 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 Terminals 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 NOTES It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions e 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 the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do
42. face Shooting While recording The person you shoot Zoom out Zoom in can view himself herself in the LCD SSX Monitor and you can gt DAAN even shoot yourself while viewing your W Wide angle T Telephoto own image in the You can zoom in up to 34X by using the optical zoom Zoom magnification over 34X is done through digital image processing and is therefore called digital zoom Digital zooming is possible up to 800X Set ZOOM to 68X or 800X pg 23 Optical zoom up to 34X 1 34 800 Digital zoom up to 800X NOTES Macro shooting is possible as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W When you zoom into a subject close to the lens the camera may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject In this case set TELE MACRO to ON c gt pg 23 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 LCD monitor 1 Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 so that it faces forward Then pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Point the lens toward the subject yourself when self recording and start recording During Interface Shooting the monitor image appears inverted as it wou
43. h 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Example s Diopter Adjustment Control CAUTION When retracting the viewfinder take care not to pinch your fingers Brightness Adjustment Of The weet m OS se an 1 pg 13 a e To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder pull out the viewfinder fully and set PRIORITY to FINDER c pg 24 T Select DISPLAY press SET or gt 2 select BRIGHT press SET or gt 3 Select the appropriate brightness press SET or gt 4 Press MENU BRIGHT 3 in Language Settings Press lt whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen Tripod Mounting 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 e Some tripods are not equipped with studs l Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette PUSH Cassette gt holder g cover iy aoe gt eM chy protection tab Make sure the window side is facing out T Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull
44. ion is low When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a clear blue sky When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking A lt gt and amp Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright Select EXPOSURE S E 2 SET 1 Open the LCD monitor fully 2 Set the Power Switch to REC 3 Set the recording mode to M lt pg 18 4 Press MENU 5 Select FUNCTION press SET or gt 6 Select EXPOSURE press SET or gt 7 Select the appropriate exposure press SET or gt To brighten the image press A To darken the image press V maximum 6 8 Press MENU NOTES f the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to AUTO pg 22 23 You cannot use the man
45. layback on the camcorder pg 19 4 Atthe point you want to start dubbing start recording on the video unit Refer to the video unit s instruction manual 5 T stop dubbing stop recording on the video unit then stop playback on this camcorder NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 13 If 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 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 If SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN OUT connector When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U or VC VDV206U DV cable To use this camcorder as a recorder T Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY 4 Set REC MODE to SP or LP pg 25 5 start playback on the player 6 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode The pv IN indication appears on the screen 7 Atthe point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop
46. ld when viewing a mirror However the actual recorded image does not appear inverted If the Quick Review pg 16 is executed during the interface shooting the LCD monitor will be turned off In such a case check the playback picture in the viewfinder To check the playback picture in the LCD monitor close the viewfinder RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 18 en VIDEO RECORDING Time Code Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 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 Display Minutes Seconds Frames 30 frames 12 34 24 1 second Frames are not displayed during recording 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 pg 18 in the following cases When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape When power shuts off during shooting When a tape is re
47. ll image will be recorded for approx 5 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode You can perform Snapshot also during recording A still image will be recorded for approx 5 seconds then the normal recording resumes f the image taken by snapshot is too dark or too bright select lt pg 28 or SPOTLIGHT pg 30 Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 2 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second I Manual Focus FEATURES FOR RECORDING en 27 I Exposure Control 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 obtained depending on the shooting condition In this case use the manual focus mode T Set the Power Switch to REC FOCUS oof ol lt ere gt WA SET Manual focus indicator 2 Set the recording mode to M c pg 18 3 Press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears 4 Press lt or gt to focus ona subject When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer ad or amp will blink 5 Press SET Focus adjustment is complete To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illuminat
48. ly with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF808U VF815U VF823U 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 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or ona 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 This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste
49. m the camcorder To detach the battery pack Slide the battery pack downward while pressing BATT to detach it Battery pack Charging time BN VF808U Approx 1 hr 30 min BN VF815U Approx 2 hrs 40 min BN VF823U Approx 3 hrs 50 min Provided NOTES e If 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 When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the POWER CHARGE lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again e If a fully charged battery pack is attached to the unit POWER CHARGE lamp will blink for approx 10 seconds before it turns off e If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e After 5 minutes have elapsed in Record Standby mode with the cassette inserted and no operation is performed the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter In this case the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug and
50. moved 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 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 set to ON c gt pg 24 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search pg 20 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode lt pg 19 2 Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording Auto Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto manual recording mode When manual mode is selected the indicator M appears on the LCD monitor Auto Mode EJ You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments Manual Mode M Manual recording is possible by setting various functions VIDEO PLAYBACK en 19 NOTES l Normal Playback The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV pg 21 If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again
51. pear on the connected TV Date Time Set DATE TIME to ON or OFF lt pg 25 Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF c gt pg 25 Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV pg 25 NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 13 To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch to REC then set your TV to the appropriate input mode 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 RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 22 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT J Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings pg 22 25 Power Switch 1 For Video Recording Menu Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Set the recording mode to M gt pg 18 For Video Playback Menu Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 8 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Screen for Video Screen for
52. s if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to REC CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to REC I 16 9 Wide Mode You can record videos at 4 3 size and 16 9 size By default the camera is set to record videos at the 16 9 size MENU 16 9 BLANK 16 9 gt lt a pe T Set the Power Switch to REC 2 Each press 16 9 switches the screen size On the LCD monitor On the viewfinder NOTE If you record videos in 16 9 size the image may appear to be slightly vertically stretched when playing back on TV with the 4 3 screen pg 24 25 GETTING STARTED 16 en VIDEO RECORDING l Basic Recording NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below e Power c pg 12 e Loading A Cassette pg 15 e Remove the lens cap lt pg 11 e Open the LCD monitor fully e Select videos at 4 3 size or 16 9 wide size pg 15 Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button T Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press START STOP button to start recording REC appears on the display while recording is in progress To stop recording press START STOP again Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode SP LP 30 min 30 min
53. s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction Data Battery System You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time When the battery is attached press DATA BATTERY CONDITION LEVEL 100 M 50 E FINDER 0 iz 135min MAX TIME LCD 110min e When the Power Switch is set to OFF it is displayed for approx 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly and for approx 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds When the Power Switch is set to PLAY or REC press DATA again to return to the normal screen e Data battery status cannot be displayed during playback or while recording is in progress GETTING STARTED En 13 e If COMMUNICATION ERROR appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times there may be a problem with your battery In such a case consult your nearest JVC dealer Using AC Power Perform step 4 5 in Charging The Battery Pack pg 12 NOTE The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V INFORMATION The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation If you want to use the viewfinder close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully GETTING STARTED fj Language Settings The language on the display can be changed
54. splayed Approximate Zoom Ratio gt pg 17 Zoom Indicator lt pg 17 4 Selected Wide Mode Indicator c pg 15 only 16 9 indicator is displayed Recording Speed Mode SP LP lt gt pg 24 only LP indicator is displayed Tape Remaining Time c pg 16 REC Appears during recording pg 16 PHOTO Appears when taking Snapshot lt pg 20 26 f Spot Exposure Control Indicator pg 28 ES Backlight Compensation Indicator pg 28 Exposure Adjustment Indicator gt pg 27 Iris Lock Indicator lt pg 28 48 Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator pg 30 Wind Cut Indicator r7 pg 23 0 Tape Running Indicator Rotates while tape is running Date Time 7 pg 24 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator pg 27 Time Code gt pg 24 During Video Playback ge g io on x3 PP PI2BIT MIX ELD BLANK SEARCH PUSH STOP BUTTON TO CANCEL Battery Remaining Power Indicator Sound L R Indicator gt pg 25 Blank Search Indicator lt pg 20 Tape Speed SP LP lt pg 25 only LP indicator is displayed Variable Search Speed Indicator x 10 x 3 x3 and x10 lt pg 20 Playback pp Fast Forward Shuttle Search lt Rewind Shuttle Search Il Pause Date Time 7 pg 25 VOLUME Volume Level Indicator gt pg 19 Time Code r7 pg 25 GETTING STARTED en 11 How To Attach The Lens Cap l Grip
55. 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 4 a 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 e 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 e To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below 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 batt
56. the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Do not touch internal components 2 insert or remove a tape and press PUSH to close the cassette holder e Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH 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 Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover When the battery pack s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place NOTES e f 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 When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover GETTING STARTED en 15 Appears if a tape is loaded while the Power Switch is set to REC e Blinks when no tape is loaded TAPE Appear
57. 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 Changes or modifications not approved by JVC 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 interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
58. tness adjustment AGC The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright AUTO 3 A The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow 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 A is displayed WIND CUT OFF Disengages the function ON amp Helps cut down on noise created by wind The g amp indicator appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal ADVANCED FEATURES 24 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT VTR REC MODE SP To record in the SP Standard Play mode LP Long Play more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time SP indicator does not appear on the screen NOTES If the recording mode is switched the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound SOUND MODE 12BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models DISPLAY The DISPLAY settings except CLOCK ADJ 16 9
59. ual exposure control at the same time when PROGRAM AE is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW pg 30 or with the backlight compensation ADVANCED FEATURES 28 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING fris Lock Spot Exposure Control Like the pupil of the human eye the iris contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light Use this function in the following situations When shooting a moving subject 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 When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When shooting objects under a spotlight When zooming T Perform steps 1 6 in Exposure Control pg 27 2 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold SET or gt for over 2 seconds The W indication appears 3 Press SET or gt The iris is locked 4 Press MENU Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly With simple operation backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure T Set the Power Switch to ocu U REC O D 2 Set the recording mode to SET Ny MP gt pg 18 3 Press F so that the Backlight Compensation
60. ually NIGHT 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 During Night Alive it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended FEATURES FOR RECORDING EFFECT OFF Disables the function Factory preset SEPIA F Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos MONOTONE B W Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W CLASSIC om Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect STROBE i Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots MIRROR FR Creates a mirror image on the left half of the screen juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half SHUTTER OFF Disables the function Factory preset 1 60 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 SHUTTER 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 vapour lamp is reduced SHUTTER 1 500 SHUTTER 1 4000 Refer to PROGRAM AE SPORTS A mode EDITING J Dubbing To A VCR EN 31 To use this camcorder as a player 1 Following the illustration gt pg 21 Connections To A TV Or VCR connect the camcorder
61. unction manually to achieve a more professional color tint reproduction To change the setting Set W BALANCE to the desired mode pg 23 The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically W MWB Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting Manual White Balance Adjustment pg 29 FINE Outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used FEATURES FOR RECORDING En 29 Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting 1 Set the Power Switch to REC 2 Set the recording mode to M lt pg 18 3 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 4 Select MWB in W BALANCE menu pg 23 then press and hold SET or gt until W begins blinking When the setting is completed v stops blinking 5 Press SET or gt to engage the setting 6 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator 4 is displayed NOTES e In step 3 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually pg 27 Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source use this function for a
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