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JVC GR-D270 User's Manual

1. 15 Program AE With Special Effects 42 Q Quick REVIEW eiu aiat ees tea end 20 R Recording Capacity Memory Card eeeeseeeeeeeeeenee 25 Rog E 18 Recording Media Selection 35 Remote Control A 23 Resetting The File Name 28 S Slow Motion Playback sss 24 Snapshot Mode sese 32 sound Mode sr tar a a A 32 35 Speaker Volume ccccccccssseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeees 20 Specifications aariaa a aai 55 Spot Exposure Control 40 T Tape Speed REC MODE 32 35 Telephoto Setting 33 JEE KEE ODE 19 34 Tripod Mounting WEE 16 Troubleshooting ssssssssssssesennnsrreesssrnrrrressreen 47 W Warning Indications 49 White Balance EEN 40 Wide MOGB EE 33 Wipe Or Fader Effects 41 Z ZOOMIN NEE 19 24 32 5 Second Recording 37 Printed in Malalysia 0305MKH ID VM
2. e Set the Power Switch to Iw while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch For Video Playback Menus e Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO e Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e For D S C Playback Menus refer to D S C PLAYBACK c pg 26 2 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 18 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press or to select the desired function and press MENU The selected function menu appears Screen for Video and Screen for Video D S C Recording Menu Playback Menu WIPE FADER OFF Wil FADER WHITE Bx FADER BLACK SOUND MODES arenes NARRATION OFF REC MODE XS E FADER B W OJ gt us OFF WI PE CORNER BLANK SRCH WI PE WI NDOW S AV INPUT OFF WIPE SL IDE WI PE DOOR WI PE SCROLL WIPE SHUTTER NEISES LPEE 2X RETURN 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gw 31 Menus without Sub Menus WIPE FADER Selected menu icon lt pg 41 blinks PROGRAM AE Selected lt pg 42 parameter EXPOSURE PROGRAM AE pg 39 amp spoRTs EA W BALANCE Mi SPOTLIGHT pg 40 a et TWILIGHT 1 Press or to select CLASSIC FILM e a m STROBE the desired parameter x Y e Example FA PROGRAM AE Menu 2 Press MENU Selection is complete The Menu Screen returns e Repeat
3. Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter Stopper 2 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 Core filter 3 cm 1 Lab 1 NOTES e Take care not to damage the cable e When connecting a cable attach the end with the core filter to the camcorder Power This camcorders 2 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment Charging The Battery Pack Power switch POWER CHARGE lamp Battery pack mount PUSH BATT Battery pack NS To DC connector Open the cover _ wf To AC outlet AC Adapter ex AP V17E 1 Set the Power Switch to OFF 2 with the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 5 Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter AP V14E only 6 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started 7 When the POWER CHARGE lamp goes out charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder GETTING STARTED cw
4. and press MENU e To cancel selection select RETURN H Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 26 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select DELETE and press MENU The Sub Menu appears To delete the currently displayed file 4 Press or to select CURRENT and press MENU The DELETE screen appears 5 Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T or W to select the desired file 6 Press or to select EXECUTE and press MENU e To cancel deletion select RETURN e Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to delete NOTE If the wu mark appears the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted MENU CURRENT ALL DELETE tJIRETURN DELETE DELETE EXECUTE RETURN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C en 29 To delete all files stored in the memory card 4 Press or to select ALL and press MENU The DELETE screen appears 5 Press or to select EXECUTE and press MENU e To cancel deletion select RETURN NOTES e Protected files lt pg 28 cannot be deleted To delete them remove protection first e Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation such as turni
5. gt Push in the memory card a few more times c pg 17 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 pg 18 31 34 e The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark gt Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor lt gt pg 16 gt f the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully i pg 18 An error indication 01 04 or 06 appears e A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable gt pg 51 The remote control does not work e REMOTE is set to OFP gt Set REMOTE to ON pg 31 33 e The remote control does not point at the remote sensor Point at the remote sensor lt pg 23 e he remote control batteries are exhausted gt Replace the batteries with fresh ones lt pg 23 TROUBLESHOOTING cu 49 Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level wra 5 28a t aA i 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 Appears when no tape is loaded lt pg 16 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE w
6. near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures e DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 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 CAUTIONS cu 53 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 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 No picture gute 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 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 aut
7. lt pg 46 are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode e f the recording mode is switched the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point e t is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder e During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound SOUND MODE 12BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models 25X When set to 25X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 25X since digital zoom will be disengaged 100X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 25X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 100X digital magnification 800X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 25X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 800X digital magnification Available only when the VDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO SNAP SLOW FULL Snapshot mode with no frame NEGA Nega mode PIN UP Pin Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame SLOW Live Slow mode FRAME
8. 50 i sty min FINDER cir I iL min 0 You can record and play back precious or hard to see moments at a slow speed The sound is recorded and played back in real time pg 37 You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the LED Light lt pg 37 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT for owners in the U K Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue to N Neutral or Black EN Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal
9. ON When set to AUTO the date time are displayed in the following cases e When playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when scenes are recorded e When the date is changed during playback TIME CODE OFF ON rx pg 19 Time Code LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPANOL ITALIANO NEDERLANDS PORTUGUES PVCCKMM The language setting can be changed lt pg 15 AUX MIC OFF ON r7 pg 34 AUX MIC ED Light LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D S C shooting Press LIGHT repeatedly to NS change the setting LED Light OFF Turns off the light ON The light is on always 3m appears AUTO The light turns on automatically when dark 3B A appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image NOTES e Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes e f the light does not reach the subject when the LED Light setting is ON the Night Scope function will be activated and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter e There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot between the centre area which is illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding areas which will be darker e Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the LED Light setting is ON they will appear slightly blurred Live Slow T
10. S IN indication appears on the screen 6 Start playback on the player 7 At the point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start dubbing The indication rotates 8 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop dubbing The x indication stops rotating 9 Press W to return to the normal playback mode NOTES e After dubbing set S AV INPUT back to OFF e Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure e t is also possible to dub from another camcorder ADVANCED FEATURES 44 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 Core filter DV cable optional To DV IN OUT o o 0000 Ld O6 ooo I Video unit equipped with DV connector To use this camcorder as a player 1 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 playback on the camcorder F pg 20 4 Arte point you want to start dubbing start recording on the video unit Refer to the video uni s instruction manual 5 To stop dubbing sto
11. d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect Page CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect I STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots MIRROR Creates a mirror image on the right half of the screen juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO Dubbing To Or From A VCR I To S AV connector S S AV cable amp be the cover provided DI 5 Jic Cable Y C CVBS Video Out Select Adapter Switch To S VIDEO IN or OUT O Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT o White to AUDIO L IN or OUT If your VCR has a SCART connector use the provided cable adapter The provided cable adapter accepts only output signals from this camcorder To use this camcorder as a recorder use a commercially available cable adapter Connect when your TV VCR has an S VIDEO IN OUT connector In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable NOTE Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does
12. during video playback 1 During playback press gt for forward search or a for reverse search 2 To resume normal playback press kl e During playback press and hold kb or ga 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 Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption lt pg 19 Load a cassette lt pg 16 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 5 Press MENU to select EX The VIDEO Menu appears 6 Press or to select BLANK SRCH and press MENU The Sub Menu appears 7 Press or to select EXECUTE and press MENU e 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 e To cancel Blank Search midway press W VIDEO PLAYBACK cu 21 NOTES e Before starting Blank Search if the current position is at a blank portion the
13. 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 43 44 OFF When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during tape playback the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds The still image is not recorded ON Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card lt pg 28 ADVANCED FEATURES 36 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT BLANK SRCH rx pg 21 Blank Search S AV INPUT OFF Disables audio video signal input from the S AV connector lt pg 43 AN IN Enables audio video signal input from the S AV connector lt pg 43 S IN Enables audio S video signal input from the S AV connector lt pg 43 SYSTEM Each setting is linked with kad SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch is set to M gt pg 31 e The parameters are the same as in the description on page 33 VIDEO DISPLAY The VIDEO DISPLAY settings are effective only for video playback except BRIGHT LANGUAGE and AUX MIC e The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN settings are the same as in the description CAMERA DISPLAY on page 34 Factory preset BRIGHT rx pg 16 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ON SCREEN OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorder s display disappears DATE TIME OFF AUTO
14. 6 Press or to select EXECUTE and press MENU On e To cancel protection select RETURN e Repeat steps 5 and 6 for w all files you want to protect MENU PROTECT CURRENT PROT ALL CANC ALL RETURN PROTECT PROTECTED RETURN To protect all files stored in the memory card 4 Press or to select PROT ALL and press MENU The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press or to select EXECUTE and press MENU e To cancel protection select RETURN NOTES e f the Ga mark appears the currently displayed file is protected e When the memory card is initialised or corrupted even protected files are deleted If you do not want to lose important files transfer them to a PC and save them To Remove Protection Before doing the following perform steps 1 3 in Protecting Files To remove protection from the currently displayed file 4 Press or to select CURRENT and press MENU The PROTECT screen appears 5 Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T or W to select the desired file 6 Press or to select EXECUTE and press MENU e To cancel selection select RETURN e Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to remove protection To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card 4 Press or to select CANC ALL and press MENU The PROTECT screen appears D Press or to select EXECUTE
15. Card 8 MB Already inserted in the camcorder GR D290 only Shoulder Strap see the right column for attachment Lens Cap see the right column for attachment A lithium battery is pre installed in the Remote Control Unit at time of shipment with insulation sheet To use the Remote Control Unit remove the insulation sheet GETTING STARTED y 11 NOTES e n 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 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 camcorder GETTING STARTED Place here during shooting How To Attach The Shoulder Strap Follow the illustration Thread the strap through the eyelet 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and the buckle e To adjust the length of the strap loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle 3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet Buckle Strap guide 12 cn GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables The core filter reduces interference
16. For details on the procedure refer to Live Slow lt pg 37 and Snapshot For Video Recording 7 pg 38 FULL NEGA PIN UP OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment AGC The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright AUTO 795A 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 SICA is displayed I MANUAL The fll MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to Iw Factory preset OFF Disables the function ON n To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES e Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or depending on the shooting condition e The 4j indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used e Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod OFF Disables 5 Second Recording 5S Enables 5 Second Recording lt pg 37 Anim Allows you to record a few frames only By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots you can record the subject as though it is moving TELE MACRO OFF Disables the fun
17. It also makes additional playback functions possible lt pg 24 Installing The Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery 2 CR2025 holder by pushing the lock CZ tab YV 2 insert the battery in the Lock tab holder and be sure to have the mark visible Pull out the battery wl 3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a Click Beam Effective Area indoor use When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The transmitted beam s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5m NOTE The transmitted beam may not be effective or may Cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Remote sensor Buttons And Functions ii Ge call bes 077 o c 9 LOS T o gt 1 4D S o i Q Q Infrared beam transmitting window e Transmits the beam signal VIDEO PLAYBACK cu 23 The following buttons are available only when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to PLAY PAUSE Button e Pauses the tape i pg 24 Up Button pg 24 SLOW Rewind Button pg 24 REW Button e Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape lt pg 21 e Displays previous file in a memory card lt pg 26 Left Button lt pg 24 INSERT Button lt pg 46 SHIFT Button c pg 24 DISPLAY Button lt pg 22 43 SLOW Forward But
18. LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully f Language Settings The language on the display can be changed lt pg 31 34 36 set the Power Switch to fa while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 18 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press or to select ISI and press MENU The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears 5 Press or to select LANGUAGE and press MENU 6 Press or to select the desired language and press MENU 7 Press or to select URETURN and press MENU twice The Menu Screen closes CAMERA DISPLAY BRIGHT ON SCREEN LCD TV DATE TIME AUTO TIME CODE LANGUAGE AUX MIC CLOCK ADJ URETURN OFF ENGLISH ON 20 12 05 17 30 Xo OxXlE e GIA CAMERA DISPLAY ENGLISH FRANCAIS LANGUAGE DEUTSCH ESPANOL ITALIANO NEDERLANDS PORTUGU S PYCCKMM XD OX ORE GETTING STARTED cu 15 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 lt pg 31 36 Perform steps 1 4 in Language Settings on the left column 2 Press or to select CLOCK ADJ and press MENU The parameter for Day is highlighted 3 Press or to input the day and press MENU Repeat to input the month year hour and minute 4 Press or to select URETURN and press MENU twice
19. MENU The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears 6 Press or until the appropriate brightness is reached 7 Press MENU to clear the brightness control indicator from the display 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 Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette Cassette holder Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE OPEN EJECT Make sure the window side is facing out protection tab Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically e Do not touch internal components 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder e Be sure to press only the section labelled 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 e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the battery pack s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder c
20. Press MENU The Menu Screen appears e The number of prints can be set up to 15 4 Press or to select FORMAT e To correct the number of prints select the image FORMAT and press again and change the number MENU The FORMAT ee screen appears 5 Press or to select EXECUTE EXECUTE and press 6 Press or to select RETURN and press MENU The SAVE DPOF appears SAVE MENU The memory card e f you did not change any EXECUTE is initialised settings in step 3 through CANCEL When initialisation is finished NO IMAGES 5 the Menu Screen STORED appears reappears e To cancel initialisation select RETURN 7 Press or to select EXECUTE to save the CAUTION setting you have just made and prons MENU Do not perform any other operation such as e To cancel selection select CANCEL turning off the camcorder during initialisation Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialisation If the memory card becomes corrupted initialise it 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 lt pg 32 36 Lock Button Power Switch VIDEO MEMORY MENU 1 For Video and D S C Recording Menus e Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO or MEMORY
21. camcorder searches in the reverse direction If the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction e f the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically e A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected e 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 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 22 en VIDEO PLAYBACK f Connections To A TV Or VCR To AV connector S AV cable provided Cable Adapter Y C CVBS Video Out Select Switch l To TV or VCR J Black to S VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable O Yellow to VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has only A V input connectors Red to AUDIO R IN White to AUDIO LIN Jf your VCR has a SCART connector use the provided cable adapter Not required for watching still images only NOTE Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the
22. 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 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 lt pg 20 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF lt pg 31 36 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF lt pg 31 36 e Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV lt pg 31 36 NOTES e t is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 14 e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch to EY or m then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e 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 Playback Using The Remote Control The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR
23. e Press to display the previous page Press to display the next page 4 Press MENU The selected file is displayed Selected file Index number D S C PLAYBACK gy 27 Removing On Screen Display Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 26 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select DISPLAY and press MENU The Sub Menu appears 4 Press or to select OFF and press MENU The operation mode indicator folder file number and battery remaining power indicator disappear e To display the indicators again select ON Operation mode indicator Folder file number MENU DISPLAY OFF ON Battery remaining power indicator DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 28 cu ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Load a cassette lt pg 16 2 Load a memory card lt pg 17 3 Set SNAP SLOW to the desired mode except SLOW c pg 31 32 4 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 5 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 6 set rra pip COPY to ON pg 31 35 7 Press gt I to start playback 8 At the point you want to dub press ki again to engage Still Playback 9 To dub the image press SNAPSHOT e The a gt K
24. iris is locked To cancel Spot Exposure Control Press BACK LIGHT once so that the fein indicator disappears NOTES e You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions e SQUEEZE in WIDE MODE pg 33 e STROBE in PROGRAM AE c pg 42 e Digital Zoom lt pg 19 e Manual Exposure Control e Depending on the shooting location and condition optimum result may not be attained White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour tint reproduction To change the setting Set EA to the desired mode lt pg 31 e The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically NA MWB Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting c Manual White Balance Adjustment 8 FINE Outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day 7 HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used Factory preset To return to automatic white balance Set EJ to AUTO pg 31 Or set the Power Switch to EY f Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust th
25. on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or 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 SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipm
26. power supplied from the AC adapter In this case the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 2 3 in Charging The Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording time LCD monitor on GETTING STARTED Battery pack Viewfinder on BN VF707U 1 hr 25 min BN VF714U 2 hr 20 min BN VF733U 5 hr 25 min 7 hr 5 min Provided CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 14 en GETTING STARTED 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 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 1 Make sure the battery is attached and the Power Switch is set to OFF 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 Press DATA and the battery status screen appears e t can be displayed on the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is closed e It is displayed for 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly and for 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for
27. several seconds e If COMMUNICATION ERROR appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times there may be a problem on the battery In such a case consult your nearest JVC dealer Using AC Power Perform steps 4 5 in Charging The Battery Pack NOTE The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V 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 resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time fully charge the battery and then run it down However this function may not turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high low temperature condition or charged too many times Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch MENU DATA Power Switch Lock Button Te eis OFF PLAY POWER CHARGE POWER CHARGE lamp VIDEO MEMORY Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO MEMO
28. shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice TERMS A e EE 14 PUMA OR emet TE 33 Audio Dubbing EE 46 B Backlight Compensation 40 Ballery Pack uisi eeu uis 13 14 52 ST NIC EUN 33 Blah Se8l E 21 C Changing The Menu Settings 31 36 Charging The Battery Pack 13 Connection To A Personal Computer 45 Connections To A TV Or VCR 22 D Data Battery EE 14 Date Time Settings 15 Deleting EE 29 Demonstration Mode A 33 Digital Image Stabilisation DIS 32 DPOF Setting Digital Print Order Format wo Mer rd 29 30 DUD DING sacro a adco 28 43 44 E Exposure Control e 39 I Ju Le SE 34 Initialising A Memory Card 30 Insert Editihg WEE 46 IER Bole Wm 39 L LCD Monitor and Viewfinder 16 18 EDI Mene RE 37 LIVE STOW RE 37 Loading A Cassette nk 16 Loading A Memory Card 17 M Manual FOCUS eer 38 Memory Card WEEN 17 52 Motor Drive Mode eese 38 2005 Victor Company of Japan Limited N NIGHTS CODEC diirai anana ANT ARMY EDDA EU UE BUE di 38 P Picture E TEE 34 Playback Sound EE 35 Playback Special Effects 24 Power Linked Operation
29. the provided remote control Microphone Connector Speaker eee START STOP o e PAUSE REW OEST PLAY INSERT e amp o STOP CADUB Stereo Microphone Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE II 2 While holding A DUB on the remote control press PAUSE Ill The II S and MIC indicators appear 3 Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone e To pause dubbing press PAUSE II 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE II then STOP B To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set NARRATION to ON or MIX lt pg 31 35 NOTES e Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing e When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 BIT the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately e f you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e f feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume e f you change from 12 BIT to 16 BIT in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point where 16 BIT recording began e During Audio Dubbing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode scenes recorded in 16 BIT audio or a blank portion Audio Dubbing stops e Audio dubbing is also possible u
30. 13 To detach the battery pack Slide the battery pack upward while pressing PUSH BATT to detach it Battery pack Charging time BN VF707U Approx 1 hr 30 min BN VF714U Approx 2 hr 40 min BN VF733U Approx 5 hr 40 min Provided NOTES e This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e f the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e During charging the camcorder cannot be operated e Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the POWER CHARGE lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again e f 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 e Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e Using the optional AA VF7 Battery Charger you can charge the BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery pack without the camcorder e After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record Standby mode with the cassette inserted the camcorder will automatically turn off its
31. Button pg 15 Night Button NIGHT lt pg 38 Menu Button MENU c pg 31 Data Battery Button DATA lt pg 14 VIDEO MEMORY Switch r pg 14 LED Light Button LIGHT lt pg 37 Dioptre Adjustment Control lt pg 16 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT lt pg 25 38 Live Slow Button SLOW pg 31 37 Power Zoom Lever T W c pg 19 Speaker Volume Control VOL lt gt pg 20 di Battery Release Button PUSH BATT lt gt pg 13 2 Recording Start Stop Button lt pg 18 3 Power Switch ID M PLAY OFF lt pg 14 Lock Button pg 14 5 Cassette Open Eject Switch OPEN EJECT lt pg 16 Connectors The connectors are located beneath the covers USB Universal Serial Bus Connector lt gt pg 45 Q9 S Video Audio Video Input Output Connector S AV lt pg 22 43 DC Input Connector DC lt pg 13 Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT i Link lt pg 44 45 Microphone connector MIC c pg 34 46 An optional microphone can be used during video recording and audio dubbing To stabilise the microphone use of an optional shoe adapter is recommended i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The amp logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard Indicators 21 POWER CHARGE Lamp c pg 13 18 GETTING STARTED Other Parts Monitor Latch pg 18 LCD
32. Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format PAL 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 SPECIFICATIONS cu 55 Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette SP 80 min LP 120 min For Digital Still Camera Storage media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Compression system JPEG compatible File size Still image 2 modes 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images r pg 25 For Connectors S AV S Video input Y 0 8 V to 1 2 V p p 75 Q analogue C 0 2 V to 0 4 V p p 75 Q analogue S Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analogue Video input 0 8 V to 1 2 V p p 75 Q analogue Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue Audio input 300 mV rms 50 KQ analogue stereo Audio output 300 mV rms 1 KQ analogue stereo Microphone input 93 5 mm stereo DV Input output 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant USB Mini USB B type USB 1 1 2 0 Full speed for GR D270 High speed for GR D290 compliant Supports at the maximum of Full Speed 12 Mbps when using USB Mass Storage Class driver AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V 1A REFERENCES Specifications
33. Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA 6 GR D270 2 NS 4g DIGITAL STILL CAMERA Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Regui TT op Digital Video Camera read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of this product ENGLISH http www jvc co jp english cyber For Accessories http www jvc co jp english accessory ADVANCED FEATURES 31 REFERENCES 47 TERMS Back cover MultiMediaCard To deactivate the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF pg 31 33 INSTRUCTIONS LYT1381 001C EN 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe Fader Effects to make Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button pro style scene transitions 7 pg 41 brightens the image darkened by backlight lt pg 40 Fade in e You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation m is available c pg 40 Spot Exposure Control Program AE with Special Effects For example SPORTS mode allows fast Data Battery moving images to be captured one frame ata You can check the battery status by simply time for vivid stable slow motion lt pg 42 Pressing the DATA button c pg 14 BATTERY CONDITION 100 mmm MAX TIME EH Ew LCD ar
34. Editing press START STOP then STOP B NOTES e Program AE with special effects lt pg 42 can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing e During Insert Editing the date and time information changes e f you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape the audio and video may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e During Insert Editing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion Insert Editing stops lt pg 50 If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest 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 Power No power is supplied e The power is not connected properly gt Connect the AC Adapter securely lt pg 14 e The battery pack is not attached firmly gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly lt pg 13 e The battery is dead gt Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one lt pg 13 Video and D S C Recording Recording cannot be performed e The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE gt Set the tap
35. FJ indication appears during dubbing NOTES e To use Playback Special effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 9 using the remote control gt pg 24 e Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels i Resetting The File Name By resetting the file name a new folder will be made The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder It is convenient to separate the new files from previously made files Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 26 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select NO RESET and press MENU The NO RESET screen appears 4 Press or to select EXECUTE and press MENU The new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVCO00001 NOTE If the file name reaches DVC09999 a new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name will start again from DVCOO001 i Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 26 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select PROTECT and press MENU The Sub Menu appears To protect the currently displayed file 4 Press or to select CURRENT and press MENU The PROTECT screen appears 5 Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T or W to select the desired file
36. MME COGO EE 19 Q ick REVIEW n 20 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 20 VIDEO PLAYBACK scsccsssscasssteccassusccescesisevetsescesee 20 Normal Playback 20 UE Ee Ee i et tod iced enti 20 Shuttle Searehi clon b m E ERE Us 21 Blank Search eeeeeeeeenenenes 21 Connections To A TV Or VCR 22 Playback Using The Remote Control 23 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 25 D S C RECORDING reote aeree 25 Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot 25 Interval SHOOUNG EE 25 D S C PLAYBACK ssiscsssaicsscsasscassvcascsacaresecteossstuss 26 Normal Playback Of Images 26 Auto Playback Of Images ssssssesneeeeeens 27 Index Playback Of Files 27 Removing On Screen Display 27 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C 28 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memoty Gal E 28 Resetting The File Name 28 Protecting PIGS o ooo eoe het 28 Deleting EE 29 Setting Print Information DPOF Setting 29 Initialising A Memory Card 30 CONTENTS en 5 ADVANCED FEATURES 3l MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 3l Changing The Menu Settings 31 Recording Menus EEN 32 Playback Menus ENN 35 FEATURES FOR RECORDINCG 37 LEDEN PRI 37 E
37. Monitor lt pg 18 19 Viewfinder lt gt pg 16 Card Cover MEMORY CARD c pg 17 Battery Pack Mount lt pg 13 Shoulder Strap Eyelet lt pg 11 Speaker pg 20 Grip Strap lt pg 15 Lens LED Light lt gt pg 37 When using an optional conversion lens it may cover this area and block the light Remote Sensor pg 23 Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Stereo Microphone lt pg 46 Stud Hole lt pg 16 Tripod Mounting Socket lt pg 16 Cassette Holder Cover pg 16 EN 7 GETTING STARTED 8 en GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only sao 0 Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator pg 41 2 Tape Running Indicator pg 18 Rotates while tape is running 3 Selected Wide Mode Indicator lt pg 33 4 Live Slow Indicator lt pg 37 Snapshot Indicator c pg 38 5 Recording Speed Mode SP LP c pg 32 Tape Remaining Time pg 18 REC Appears during recording lt pg 18 PAUSE Appears during Record Standby mode lt pg 18 Insert Editing Insert Editing Pause Mode gt pg 46 9 5S Anim Displays the 5 Second Recording mode or Animation recording mode gt pg 33 Wind Cut Indicator lt pg 33 Time Code pg 34 36 2 Digital Image Stabiliser DIS lt pg 32 3 SOUND 12BIT 16BI
38. RY Switch Power Switch Position EY Full Auto Recording Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording The EY indicator appears on the display Iw Manual Recording Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus lt pg 31 If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording try this mode OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder PLAY e Allows you to play back a recording on the tape e Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC e Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus lt pg 31 VIDEO MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape If REC SELECT is set to s m tut lt pg 35 still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card MEMORY e Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card e When the Power Switch is set to EY or M the currently selected image size appears Power Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to EY or iw you can also turn on off the camcorder by opening closing the LCD monitor or pulling out pushing in the viewfinder 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
39. T Sound Mode Indicator lt pg 32 Appears for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder L DIR Auxiliary Microphone Level ROU Indicator Appears when an optional microphone is connected c pg 34 AUX MIC During D S C Recording Only Image Size 1024 1024 x 768 or 640 640 x 480 c pg 34 Interval Shooting Icon lt pg 25 8 Shooting Icon pg 25 Appears and blinks during shooting Card Icon c pg 25 ERT Appears during shooting m Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded m Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading the data in the memory card Picture Quality P FINE and ES STANDARD in order of quality 7 pg 34 Remaining Number Of Shots lt pg 25 Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D S C recording Clock Icon c pg 25 During E Video And D S C Recording a j W PHOTO 10 p Operation Mode c pg 14 2 jeg Night Scope Indicator gt pg 38 gt A Gain Up Mode 7 pg 32 LED Light Indicator pg 37 White Balance Indicator lt pg 41 eg Spot Exposure Control Indicator lt gt pg 40 D Backlight Compensation Indicator lt gt pg 40 Exposure Adjustment Indicator c pg 39 Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator lt pg 42 Iris Lock Indicator lt pg 39 Approximate Zoom Ratio pg 19 9
40. The Menu Screen closes Grip Adjustment Adjust 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 Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference CAMERA DISPLAY CLOCK 20 12 05 ADJ 17 30 XD OXjzX e ANE GETTING STARTED 16 en GETTING STARTED Viewfinder Adjustment Set the Power Switch to EY or fw while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability 3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Example PAUSE Dioptre Adjustment Control CAUTION When retracting the viewfinder take care not to pinch your fingers Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Set the Power Switch to IM or PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 18 e To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder pull out the viewfinder fully and set PRIORITY to FINDER BRIGHT Ti 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press or to select T and press MENU The CAMERA DISPLAY or VIDEO DISPLAY Menu appears 5 Press or to select BRIGHT and press
41. WG SIOW ar E 37 5 Second Recording 37 NIGMS CODO D 38 Snapshot For Video Recording 38 Manual Seet 38 Exposure Control 39 WIS OG di 39 Backlight Compensation 40 Spot Exposure Control 40 White Balance Adjustment 40 Manual White Balance Adjustment 41 Wipe Or Fader Effects 41 Program AE With Special Effects 42 EDITING Loo enccova eot en ee aa falute 43 Dubbing To Or From A VCR 43 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing 44 Connection To A Personal Computer 45 Audio Dubbing RE 46 Insert e le Le EE 46 REFERENCES 47 TROUBLESHOOTING 47 USER MAINTENANCE 5 Uu VE 52 SPECIFICATIONS vsssssccsscsssssesssstucscanscosssacieucssssiees 55 TERMS Back cover Controls D Stop Button W pg 20 Index Button INDEX lt pg 27 Backlight Compensation Button BACK LIGHT lt gt pg 40 Play Pause Button amp M lt pg 20 Manual Focus Button FOCUS lt pg 38 Rewind Button lt 4 lt pg 20 Menu select Button 7 pg 15 Quick Review Button G pg 20 4 Fast Forward Button PP lt pg 20 Menu select
42. Zoom Indicator pg 19 PHOTO Appears when taking Snapshot lt pg 25 38 SLOW Appears when using Live Slow gt pg 37 Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder 7 pg 16 2 Battery Remaining Power Indicator lt gt pg 49 3 Date Time pg 15 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator lt gt pg 38 During Video Playback eege OD A2BIT MIX E ini BLANK SEARCH PUSH STOP BUTTON TO CANCEL D Sound Mode Indicator lt pg 35 2 Blank Search Indicator lt pg 21 Sb Live Slow Indicator lt pg 37 el Snapshot Indicator lt pg 35 38 Tape Speed c pg 32 gt Playback kk Fast Forward Shuttle Search lt lt Rewind Shuttle Search Il Pause Il gt Forward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion lt Il Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion Audio Dubbing IIS Audio Dubbing Pause Appear while a tape is running 6 Sound Input For Audio Dubbing pg 46 Battery Remaining Power Indicator gt pg 49 Date Time pg 34 36 GETTING STARTED cu 9 VOLUME Volume Level Indicator lt pg 20 BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder 7 pg 16 Time Code c pg 34 36 O Lf Auxiliary Microphone Level ROM Indicator Appears when an optional microphone is connected during Audio Dubbing pg 46 During D S C Playback 1 100 0013 D Operation Mode Indicator lt pg 27 Folder Fi
43. and press SE ee e Perform steps 1 3 in To Print Alll Stil penam peated alana cocaine SR Images One Print For Each e To cancel selection select EXCITE RETURN RETURN 2 Press or to select RESET and press MENU The DPOF screen appears To Print By Selecting Still Images And 3 Press or to select EXECUTE and press t Pri MENU The normal playback screen appears Number Of Prints e To cancel selection select RETURN e The number of prints is reset to O for all still Perform steps 1 3 in To Print All Still images Images One Print For Each CAUTION Press or to select While performing the above never disconnect CURRENT and press Mit power as this may cause the memory card to be MENU The DPOF screen corrupted appears SHEETS i Initialising A Memory Card You can initialise a memory card any time A M After initialising all files and data stored in the Press or to select the number indication memory card including those which have been 00 and press MENU protected are cleared 5 Select the number of 3 Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T or W to select the desired file 00 RETURN paints Oy pressing ifo DPOF Li SE su VIDEO MEMORY Switch to increase the number or i to decrease the number SHEETS 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while and press MENU mm pressing down the Lock Button located on the e Repeat steps 3 through 5 m switch E GE 3
44. and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL e NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock e NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry GETTING STARTED 6 WV Yo eases 6 Provided Accessories 11 POWE d T 13 Operation Mode saseeennnnnnnneeennnneneesssssnn reene 14 Date Time Settings 15 EI dee E on E 15 Viewfinder Adjustment 16 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 16 Tripod Wein dl e nai art castes doen jes Sensit xmas seats 16 Loading Unloading A Cassette 16 Loading Unloading A Memory Card 17 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 18 VIDEO RECORDING 18 Basic Te Tell e DEE 18 Tape Remaining Time 18 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder 18 ZOOMING D 19 Journalistic Shooting 19
45. by pressing or Then lock the iris in steps 3 and 4 For automatic locking select AUTO in step 2 The exposure control and the iris become automatic ADVANCED FEATURES 40 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly With simple operation backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure 1 Set the Power Switch to M 2 Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator ES appears To cancel Backlight Compensation Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the EX indicator disappears NOTE Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white Spot Exposure Control Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation You can select one of the three metering areas on the LCD monitor viewfinder Set the Power Switch to IM 2 Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator Tel appears A spot metering area frame appears at the centre of the LCD monitor viewfinder 3 Press or to select the desired spot metering area frame 4 Press MENU e Spot Exposure Control is engaged e Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate To lock the iris After step 3 press and hold MENU over 2 seconds The L indication appears and the
46. camcorder For details refer to the help for the Windows Messenger NOTES e Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC CONNECTION GUIDE for the bundled software and drivers e t is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 14 e Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder e 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 e f the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode e The date time information cannot be captured into the PC e Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software e The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board e The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using ADVANCED FEATURES USB and or appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC NEVER disconnect the USB cable while b is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage 46 en EDITING Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12 BIT and SP modes gt pg 32 e Use
47. card cannot be dark deleted e Shooting was performed under backlit conditions Files stored in the memory card are protected gt Press BACK LIGHT lt pg 40 gt Remove protection from the files stored in the memory card and delete them lt pg 28 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright When the image is printed from the printer e The subject is too bright a black bar appears at the bottom of the gt Set FH to SPOTLIGHT lt pg 42 POI SEN e This is not a malfunction White Balance cannot be activated gt By recording with DIS activated pg 31 32 e The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE this can be avoided mode is activated e A Disengage the Sepia SEPIA or Monotone When the camcorder is connected via the MONOTONE mode before setting White DV connector the camcorder does not Balance pg 42 operate e The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power The Black amp White Fader does not work t rrad on p ugg HIM H e The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE gt Turn the camcorder s power off and on again mode is activated then operate it gt Disengage the Sepia SEPIA and Monotone MONOTONE E e 42 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish The image looks like the shutter speed is e n places subject to low temperature images too slow become dark due to the characteristics of the When shooting in the
48. coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS e To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel e When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet EN 3 CAUTION To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet V Ge CAUTIONS e This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or che
49. column 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or lx while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording VIDEO PLAYBACK Normal Playback SE VOL lt lt ell r 31 Speaker Mex Lock Button Power Switch MENU VIDEO MEMORY Load a cassette lt pg 16 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 To start playback press I 5 To stop playback press W e During Stop mode press ga to rewind or gt to fast forward the tape To control the speaker volume Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume NOTES e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV lt gt pg 22 e f Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to PLAY e When a cable is connected to the S AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Still Playback Pauses during video playback 1 Press KI during playback 2 To resume normal playback press ku again e f still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction
50. cording mode is not available Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead ADVANCED FEATURES 38 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING Night Scope Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Although the recorded image is not grainy it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed 1 Set the Power Switch to Iw 2 Press NIGHT so that the Night Scope indicator X appears e The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 25 times sensitivity e A appears beside OO while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To deactivate Night Scope Press NIGHT again so that the Night Scope indicator disappears NOTES e During Night Scope the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out e Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects lt pg 42 e GAIN UP in CAMERA Menu c pg 32 e DIS in MANUAL Menu c pg 32 e During Night Scope it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended Snapshot For Video Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to Mm 3 Set SNAP SLOW to the desired mode pg 31 32 The Snapshot indicator Tel appears 4 Press SNAPSHOT e There
51. ction ON When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m set TELE MACRO to ON You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 40 cm NOTE Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus OFF Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen The _ indicator appears During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16 9 When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16 9 movie SQUEEZE W For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion The W indicator appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder the image is elongated vertically Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO WIND CUT OFF Disengages the function ON SS Helps cut down on noise created by wind The R indicator appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT en 33 SYSTEM The Ed SYSTEM funct
52. dark the unit becomes LCD monitor This is not a malfunction highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD AUTO monitor gt pg 16 18 gt f you want the lighting to look more natural set e When the LCD monitors fluorescent light reaches GAIN UP to AGC or OFF lt pg 31 32 the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Other problems gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer Coloured bright spots appear all over the The POWE RICHARGE lamp on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder camcorder does not light during charging e The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black gt To protect the battery it is recommended to spots or bright spots of light red graen Of blue charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to may PD constantly on the LGD monitor or the 35 C pg 52 viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the e The battery pack is not attached firmly tape This is not due to any defect of the unit gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach Effective dots more than 99 99 it firmly pg 13 The cassette will not load properly e The battery s charge is low Install a fully charged battery gt pg 13 e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder
53. e s erase protection tab to REC lt pg 16 e TAPE END appears gt Replace with new cassette pg 16 e The cassette holder cover is open gt Close the cassette holder cover When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear e This is not a malfunction When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant e This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not appear e DATE TIME is set to OFF gt Set DATE TIME to ON lt pg 31 34 TROUBLESHOOTING y 47 The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink e Certain Wipe Fader effects certain modes of Program AE with special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time gt Re read the sections covering Wipe Fader effects Program AE with special effects and DIS pg 31 32 41 42 Digital Zoom does not work e 25X optical zoom is selected gt Set ZOOM to 100X or 800X pg 32 e The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY gt Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO Video and D S C Playback The tape is moving but there is no picture e Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode gt Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback lt pg 22 e The cassette
54. e control at the same time when f3T is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW c pg 42 or with the backlight compensation e f the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to AUTO lt pg 31 32 FEATURES FOR RECORDING py 39 Iris Lock 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 e When shooting a moving subject e When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes such as when the subject is backing away e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When shooting objects under a spotlight e When zooming 1 Set the Power Switch to mM 2 Set EI to MANUAL c pg 31 e The exposure control indicator appears 3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold MENU for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and the i indication appear 4 Press MENU The U indication changes to T and the iris is locked To return to automatic iris control Select AUTO in step 2 Or set the Power Switch to D e The exposure control indicator and W disappear To lock the exposure control and the iris After step 2 adjust the exposure
55. e desired shooting interval lt pg 31 35 3 Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Press SNAPSHOT e First shot is taken after 2 seconds e The PHOTO indicator appears while the snapshot is being taken e The clock icon OX turns while waiting for the next shot is being taken e The next shot is being taken automatically when the shooting interval set in step 2 has passed 5 Press SNAPSHOT to stop Interval Shooting CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 26 EN To cancel Interval Shooting mode Set INT SHOT to OFF in step 1 NOTES e To distinguish between still images taken in Interval Shooting mode and other still images it is recommended that you reset the file names before shooting lt pg 28 e Interval Shooting will stop if the battery runs out of power or the Memory Card becomes full e The function Animation in the provided software Digital Photo Navigator can be used to create movie files from the captured still images Windows only To create movie files with the Macintosh it is recommended that you use the function Creating a Slideshow From Still Images in the commercial software QuickTime Pro D S C PLAYBACK Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the memory card You can view th
56. e lens Cap 2 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 18 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 4 Set the Power Switch to EY or W while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e To change the Image Size and or Picture Quality rx pg 31 34 9 Press SNAPSHOT The PHOTO indication appears while the snapshot is being taken e Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame e To delete unwanted still images refer to Deleting Files t pg 29 e When you do not want to hear the shutter sound set BEEP to OFF rx pg 31 33 NOTE If shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to EY or iw and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor D S C RECORDING cw 25 Approximate Number of Storable Images e The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality Image Size etc Image Size Picture Quality Image Size Picture MultiMediaCard Quality 16 MB 32 MB Optional Provided GR D290 only Interval Shooting During Interval Shooting mode the camcorder continues to take snapshots automatically with an interval of your desired setting set INT SHOT to ON pg 31 35 e INTERVAL and appear 2 Set INT TIME to th
57. e recorded in 16 BIT audio lt pg 46 e Appears if A DUB S on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE c pg 46 INSERT ERROR Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt pg 46 INSERT ERROR lt CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt e Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode lt pg 46 e Appears if INSERT C on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE c pg 46 MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not possible HDV M eo Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected The pictures in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder COPYING FAILED e Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder e Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card e when no memory card is loaded e when the memory card s memory is full e when the memory card is not formatted e when a write protected SD Memory Card is loaded lt pg 28 MEMORY CARD Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a me
58. e stored images one at a time much like flipping through a photo album Lock Button MENU T Load a memory card gt pg 17 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e A stored image is displayed 4 Press to display the previous file Press to display the next file NOTE Images shot and stored on the card with another device with resolutions other than 640 x 480 and 1024 x 768 will be displayed as thumbnails only These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC Playback Zoom Available only with the remote control lt pg 24 Auto Playback Of Images You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 26 2 Press kill to start Auto Playback e f you press during Auto Playback files are displayed in descending order e f you press during Auto Playback files are displayed in ascending order 3 To end Auto Playback press W index Playback Of Files You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images r pg 26 2 Press INDEX The Index Screen appears 3 Press or to move the frame to the desired file
59. e white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting to m 2 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 3 Select MWB in A W BALANCE menu c pg 31 then press and hold MENU until E begins blinking a paper e When the setting is completed NA stops blinking 4 Press MENU twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator Hi is displayed NOTES e In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually lt gt pg 38 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result e Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed f 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 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to Iw 3 Set E to the desired mode lt pg 31 e The WIPE FADER menu disappears and the effect is reser
60. emble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C 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 battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time Femove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off Terminals The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C 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 e t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage 20 C to 50 C e T
61. en illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking aA gt and A Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright 1 Set the Power Switch to wj 2 Set EI to MANUAL c pg 31 e The exposure control indicator appears 3 To brighten the image press To darken the image press maximum 6 e 3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation lt pg 40 e 3 exposure has the same effect as when EP is set to SPOTLIGHT lt pg 42 4 Press MENU Exposure adjustment is complete To return to automatic exposure control Select AUTO in step 2 Or set the Power Switch to EY NOTES e You cannot use the manual exposur
62. ent DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage
63. eo tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 3 2 W 3 5 W LCD monitor off viewfinder on Approx 4 2 W 4 5 W LCD monitor on viewfinder off Using LED Light Dimensions W x H x D 56 mm x 94 mm x 112 mm with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Weight Approx 430 g without battery cassette memory card and lens cap Approx 510 g incl battery cassette memory card and lens cap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Pickup 1 6 CCD Lens F 1 8 f 2 2 mm to 55 mm 25 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 27 mm LCD monitor 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 16 colour LCD Speaker Monaural LED Light Effective distance 1 5 m For Digital Video
64. es in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen z WIPE SHUTTER Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen ADVANCED FEATURES 42 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to Mm 2 Set TET to the desired mode lt pg 31 e The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated e The selected effect indicator appears To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 2 The effect indicator disappears NOTES e Program AE with special effects cannot be changed during recording e Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night Scope e 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 1 250 1 4000 is selected e Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe Fader effects lt pg 41 In this case the selected indicator blinks or goes out PROGRAM AE OFF Disables the function Factory preset 1 50 SHUTTER 1 50 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 120 SHUTTER 1 120 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 120
65. fer e Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY e Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in MANUAL Menu on page 33 e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This will not occur when TELE MACRO is set to ON gt pg 33 VIDEO RECORDING cw 19 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 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 Display Minutes Seconds Frames 25 frames z 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 record
66. g The lt gt indication stops rotating 9 Press W to return to the normal playback mode NOTES e f no image is displayed on the LCD monitor set S AV INPUT to OFF c pg 31 36 e Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting lt pg 32 Connection To A Personal Computer A Using USB cable B Using DV cable To DV IN OUT Core filter JSB cable DV cable provided optional Core filter To USB connector To 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 e Connect the DV cable first to the PC and then to the camcorder e Connect the DV cable plugs correctly according to the shape of the DV connector EDITING cy 45 A Using USB cable It is possible to do the following things e Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC e Transfer still moving images recorded on a tape to a PC GR D290 only B Using DV cable It is also possible to transfer still moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software GR D290 only 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
67. h set to VIDEO still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card 640 x 480 pixels In this mode the SNAP SLOW selection in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording INT SHOT OFF Disables the function ON Enables interval shooting pg 25 INT TIME 15SEC 30SEC 1MIN 2MIN 5MIN 10MIN 30MIN 60MIN Allows you to select the shooting interval for interval shooting lt pg 25 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gy 35 Playback Menus D VIDEO Factory preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION During tape playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture According to the menu access explanation on page 31 select SOUND MODE or NARRATION from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter SOUND MODE STEREO Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L X Sound from the L channel is output SOUND R A Sound from the R channel is output NARRATION 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 pg 46 MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels REC MODE SP LP Allows you to set the video recording mode SP
68. he label 4 Close the card cover To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card 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 NOTES e Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a memory card consult its manufacturer or dealer e Before using a new memory card it is necessary to format the card lt pg 30 ATTENTION Do not insert or 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 recognise whether or not the card is installed GETTING STARTED 18 en VIDEO RECORDING f Basic Recording NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below e Power pg 13 e Loading A Cassette lt pg 16 VIDEO MEMORY VIDEO d qu Power Zoom Lever Power Switch Km et AAE Lock Button L CVZ POWER CHARGE Lamp Recording Start Stop Button Remove the lens cap lt pg 11 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e The POWER CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorde
69. he lower the temperature the longer recharging takes e 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 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 Memory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards be sure to read the following cautions e During use make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting e While the memory card is being accessed during recording playback deletion initialisation etc never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder e Store memory card
70. hile the Power Switch is set to GY or IM and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO gt pg 14 amp USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette gt pg 53 J CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears TAPE Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to EY or M and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO REFERENCES TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback SET DATE TIME e Appears when the date time is not set gt pg 15 The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement 50 en TROUBLESHOOTING LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark A DUB ERROR Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt pg 46 A DUB ERROR CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode pg 46 e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tap
71. his feature is useful for recording or playing back precious or hard to see moments at a slow speed Sound is recorded and played back in real time set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set SNAP SLOW to SLOW lt gt pg 31 32 The Live Slow indicator 3 appears 3 Press SLOW during recording or playback e The moving pictures are divided into four frames They are recorded or played back for 1 5 seconds and then normal recording or playback resumes FEATURES FOR RECORDING cy 37 5 Second Recording Record a vacation or an important event in 5 second clips to keep the action moving This function is available only for video recording Set 5S to 5S pg 33 e The 5S indicator appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record Standby mode automatically e Even if you press the Recording Start Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts Record Standby mode is not engaged 3 To exit the 5S mode select OFF in step 1 To take a snapshot in the 5 second recording mode Instead of pressing the Recording Start Stop Button in step 2 select the desired Snapshot mode in CAMERA Menu c pg 32 then press SNAPSHOT The camcorder records a 5 second still When 5S is set to Anim this function is not available NOTE When 5S is set to Anim the 5 Second Re
72. holder cover is open gt Close the cassette holder cover pg 16 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette i pg 53 Advanced features The focus does not adjust automatically e Focus is set to the Manual mode gt Set Focus to the Auto mode lt pg 38 e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation gt Clean the lens and check the focus again c pg 51 REFERENCES In the 5 Second mode recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed e The 5 Second mode is set to Anim in MANUAL Menu Set 5S to 5S in MANUAL Menu c pg 31 37 Snapshot mode cannot be used e The Squeeze mode SQUEEZE is selected gt Disengage the Squeeze SQUEEZE mode c pg 31 33 48 ey TROUBLESHOOTING The colour of Snapshot looks strange SET DATE TIME appears e The light source or the subject does not include e The date time is not set white Or there are various different light sources Set the date time lt pg 15 behind the subject e The built in clock battery has run out and the Find a white subject and compose your shot so previously set date time has been erased that it also appears in the frame lt pg 25 38 gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement The image taken using Snapshot is too Files stored in the memory
73. ing 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 lt pg 20 in the following cases e When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape e When power shuts off during shooting e When a tape is removed and re inserted during shooting e When shooting using a partially recorded tape e When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape e When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 20 EN NOTES e The time code cannot be reset e During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly e The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON c pg 34 Quick Review Enables to check the end of the last recording 1 Press 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 e Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search lt pg 21 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode See the right
74. ions which are set when the Power Switch is set to Iw are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY Factory preset OFF Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording It also activates the shutter sound effect pg 25 38 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect lt pg 25 38 REMOTE OFF Disables the remote control operations ON Enables the remote control operations DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate Demonstration starts in the following cases e When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON e With DEMO MODE set to ON if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to EY or tw e Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume NOTES e f a cassette is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on e DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off e f DEMO MODE remains ON so
75. is the sound effect of a shutter closing e The PHOTO indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode e You can perform Snapshot also during recording A still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes e Regardless of the Power Switch position EY or Wl Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second e The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to a C m Bu 7 pg 35 Manual Focus The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm 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 1 Set the Power Switch to MJ 2 Press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears 3 Press or to focus on a subject e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer AA or A will blink 4 Press MENU Focus adjustment is complete Manual focus indicator To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to D Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e Wh
76. le Number c pg 27 Battery Remaining Power Indicator pg 49 4 Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder lt pg 16 GETTING STARTED 10 en GETTING STARTED Before Using This Camcorder Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Dy Make sure you only use memory cards with the mark S or MultiMediaCard This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked Y and memory cards marked es 249 or MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit 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 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 We recommend cleaning your video heads before use If you haven t used your camcorder for a while 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 ea
77. me functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFP ADVANCED FEATURES 34 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT LCD The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened FINDER The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened CAM RESET EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset RETURN Does not reset all settings to the factory preset 3 CAMERA DISPLAY e The fa CAMERA DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to E3 However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to Iw e The fay CAMERA DISPLAY settings except BRIGHT LANGUAGE and AUX MIC are effective only for shooting Factory preset BRIGHT rx pg 16 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ON SCREEN LCD Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV DATE TIME OFF The date time does not appear AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from OFF to GY or iw ON The date time is always displayed e The date indication can also be turned on off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote cont
78. mical 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 e Dispose of used battery promptly e Keep away from children e Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire 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 4 EN When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 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
79. mory card or access data on a memory card PLEASE FORMAT Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialised Initialise the memory card lt gt pg 30 NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback CARD ERROR Appears when the camcorder does not recognise the loaded memory card Remove the memory card once and insert it again Repeat these procedures until no indication appears If the indication still appears the memory card is corrupted CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the LOCK position The error indications 01 02 or 06 show what type of malfunction has occurred When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications 03 or 04 show what type of malfunction has occurred When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Eject the cassette once and re insert it then check if the indication clears When it does you can resume usi
80. ng off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialise it lt gt pg 30 Setting Print Information DPOF Setting This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card To Print All Still Images One Print For Each or To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints NOTES e f you load a memory card already set as shown below in a printer compatible with DPOF it will make prints of the selected still images automatically e To print images recorded on a tape first dub them to a memory card lt pg 28 To Print All Still Images One Print For Each Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 26 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select DPOF and press MENU The Sub Menu appears MENU DPOF 4 Press or to select RESET ALL 1 and press MENU SJ RETURN The DPOF screen appears CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING A PLAYBACK 20 en ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C To Reset The Number Of Prints 5 Press or to select EXECUTE
81. ng the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer USER MAINTENANCE cu 51 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE e 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 clean the lens Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mould 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 REFERENCES 52 en CAUTIONS 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 disass
82. not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable To use this camcorder as a player Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR s input connectors 2 star playback on the camcorder lt pg 20 3 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR Refer to the VCR s instruction manual EDITING cu 43 4 To stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR then stop playback on the camcorder NOTES e t is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 14 e To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF lt pg 31 36 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication e Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON lt pg 31 36 e Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV pg 31 36 To use this camcorder as a recorder L Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR s output connectors 2 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY 3 Set REC MODE to SP or LP gt pg 35 4 Set S AV INPUT to A V IN or S IN lt pg 31 36 Select S IN when using S VIDEO OUT connector on your TV VCR 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode e The A V IN or
83. o digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Playback Special Effects Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image papa CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look E STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots IK gan erger ouer 1599 99 playback T press PLAY EFFECT Les d gt 2 Press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect e The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears e To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF again e To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above f Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots Still images are stored in the memory card NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below e Power pg 13 e Loading a Memory Card c pg 17 SNAPSHOT W ech VIDEO MEMORY Power Switch 9 ES Lock Button KR D Remove th
84. omatically 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 54 en CAUTIONS How To Handle A CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning Spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the vid
85. over 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 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 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 e 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 cu 17 Loading Unloading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase GR D290 only Card Cover MEMORY CARD Write erase protection tab Clipped edge Make sure the camcorder s power is off 2 Open the card cover MEMORY CARD 3 To load a memory card firmly insert it with its clipped edge first To unload a memory card push it once After the memory card comes out of the camcorder pull it out e Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of t
86. p recording on the video unit then stop playback on this camcorder NOTES e t is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 14 e f a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed e Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 4 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e f Playback Zoom lt pg 24 or Playback Special Effects 7 pg 24 is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN OUT connector e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable To use this camcorder as a recorder 1 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 lt pg 35 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode e The DV IN indication appears on the screen 6 Start playback on the player 7 Atthe point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start dubbing The Z gt indication rotates 8 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop dubbin
87. r enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed e To record in LP Long Play mode c pg 32 5 To start recording press the Recording Start Stop Button 4 REC appears on the display while recording is in progress 6 To stop recording press the Recording Start Stop Button again The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Approximate recording time Recording mode Tape NOTES e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor e When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape To avoid this refer to Hecording From The Middle Of A Tape lt pg 20 e To turn the beep sounds off c pg 31 33 Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display h m means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indication starts blinking e 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 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder While using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully It can
88. rol lt pg 22 43 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 pg 19 LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRAN AIS DEUTSCH ESPANOL ITALIANO NEDERLANDS PORTUGUES PYCCKNN The language setting can be changed lt pg 15 AUX MIC OFF Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not appear ON Displays auxiliary microphone level indicator when optional microphone is connected lt pg 8 CLOCK ADJ r pg 15 Date Time Settings 2 DSC Factory preset QUALITY FINE STANDARD The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs Two Picture Quality modes are available FINE Bai and STANDARD FX in order of quality NOTE The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used lt pg 25 640 x 480 1024 x 768 The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs i pg 25 NOTE The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY REC SELECT O3 TAPE When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded only onto the tape gt T3 s v TAPE CARD When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switc
89. rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward 0h25m While using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully 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 c pg 31 34 e Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder However this is not a malfunction pg 48 Looming Produces 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 Zoom in T Telephoto Zoom out W Wide angle i Digital zoom zone 25X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus lt pg 38 then zoom in or out in Record mode e Zooming is possible to a maximum of 800X or it can be switched to 25X magnification using the optical zoom lt pg 32 e Zoom magnification of over 25X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom e During Digital zoom the quality of image may suf
90. s 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 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 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
91. sily 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 5096 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 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 Also read CAUTIONS on pages 52 54 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 Provided Accessories 9 3 D AC Adapter AP V17E or AP V14E 2 Power Cord only for AP V14E 3 Battery Pack BN VF707U S AV Cable 5 USB Cable Core Filter for USB cable c pg 12 for attachment CD ROM Cable Adapter 9 Remote Control Unit RM V720U Lithium Battery CR2025 for remote control unit Memory
92. sing an optional microphone connected to the MIC connector e While an optional microphone is connected the built in microphone is disabled e To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorder s S AV connector first set S AV INPUT to A V IN or S IN in VIDEO Menu lt pg 31 36 The AUX indication appears instead of MIC Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints The original audio remains unchanged e Use the provided remote control NOTES e Before performing the following steps make sure that TIME CODE for CAMERA DISPLAY and VIDEO DISPLAY is set to ON c pg 31 34 36 e Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE IIl Confirm the time code at this point c pg 19 2 Press REW lt 4 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE I 3 Press and hold INSERT C on the remote control then press PAUSE IIl The IC indicator and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode 4 Press START STOP to begin editing e Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1 e To pause editing press START STOP Press it again to resume editing 5 To end Insert
93. th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced SHUTTER 1 250 SHUTTER 1 500 SHUTTER 1 1000 SHUTTER 1 2000 SHUTTER 1 4000 These settings allow fast moving images to be captured one frame ata time for vivid stable slow motion playback by fixing shutter speed variables Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well using SPORTS mode The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions amp SPORTS 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 amp SNOW Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow SPOTLIGHT Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights amp TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance lt pg 40 is automatically set to but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually
94. the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes Menus with Sub Menus CAMERA c pg 32 Selected menu icon z MANUAL gt pg 32 SYSTEM c pg 33 CAMERA DISPLAY blinks Selected function ERI CAMERA a Bean BS e en E VIDEO lt gt pg 35 8 GAIN UP AGC VIDEO DISPLAY Kai pg 36 1 Press or toselect PEON the desired function Sub Menu and press MENU The Sub Menu appears Gh REC vr T e Example CAMERA z cni Menu fal 2 Press or toselect the desired parameter 3 Press MENU Selection is complete e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other 1 eu REC MODE E7 SOUND MODE fee ZOO 25 SNAP SLOW FULL EE Esp ECTS Ton function menus GAIN UP AGC 4 Press MENU The Menu Screen returns x RETURN e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 5 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes ADVANCED FEATURES 32 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT f Recording Menus I CAMERA The CAMERA settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both EY and m However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to Iw Factory preset REC MODE SP To record in the SP Standard Play mode LP Long Play more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES e Audio Dubbing lt pg 46 and Insert Editing
95. ton r pg 24 PLAY Button e Starts Playback of a tape lt pg 20 e Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory card lt pg 27 FF Button e Forward Forward Shuttle Search on a tape lt pg 21 e Displays next file in a memory card lt pg 26 Right Button lt pg 24 Q9 A DUB Button lt pg 46 Q STOP Button e Stops the tape pg 20 e Stops Auto Playback pg 27 Down Button pg 24 EFFECT Button c pg 24 Q EFFECT ON OFF Button c pg 24 The following buttons are available when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to EY or m 9 Zoom T W Buttons Zoom in out pg 19 24 Also available with the Power Switch set to PLAY START STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder 2 S SHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder Also available with the Power Switch set to PLAY VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 24 en VIDEO PLAYBACK GS co PAUSE or Zoom T W al bas T A Up SLOW 41 les e SLOW I gt PLAY AA es Dy gt Right lt Left STOP or V Down SHIFT i C Slow Motion Playback During normal video playback press SLOW I or I gt more than approx 2 seconds e After approx 10 minutes normal playback resumes e To pause Slow Motion playback press PAUSE I e To stop Slow Motion playback press PLAY kl NOTES e You can also engage Slo
96. ved e The selected effect indicator appears 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out FEATURES FOR RECORDING cy 41 To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 3 The effect indicator disappears NOTES e You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button e Some Wipe Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects lt pg 42 In this case the selected indicator blinks or goes out ES WIPE FADER OFF Disables the function Factory preset Wel FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a white Screen FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen BW FADER B W Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen or fade out from colour to black and white WIPE CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen C wiPE WINDOW The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the centre WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right o wiPE DOOR Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene WIPE SCROLL The scene wip
97. w Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW I or I gt more than approx 2 seconds e During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect e After SLOW lt I or I gt is pressed and held the still image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a malfunction e During Slow Motion Playback there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunction Frame By Frame Playback During normal or still playback press SLOW I gt repeatedly for forward or SLOW al repeatedly for reverse Each time SLOW 4l or I gt is pressed the frame is played back Playback Zoom Magnifies the recorded image up to 32X at any time during video playback and D S C playback 1 Press PLAY P to start video playback Or perform normal playback of images 2 At the point you want to zoom in press the Zoom Button T e To zoom out press the Zoom Button W 3 You can move the image on the screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press lt Left gt Right A Up and v Down e To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP W and then press PLAY gt during video playback NOTES e Zoomcan also be used during slow motion and still playback e Due t

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