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JVC GR-D93 Camcorder User Manual

1. White to AUDIO L IN O Red to AUDIO R IN Yellow to VIDEO IN O To S VIDEO IN Not required for watching still images only Connect when your TV VCR has only A V input connectors 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 VIDEO PLAYBACK eu 17 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 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 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF c pg 25 28 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control provided with GR D93 73 only to turn on off the date indication e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF pg 25 28 Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV pg 25 28 NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 7 To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape
2. pg 31 White Balance cannot be activated The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is activated gt Disengage the Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode before setting White Balance lt pg 31 Wipe Fader effects do not work e The Power Switch is set to EY gt Set the Power Switch to M gt pg 8 The Black amp White Fader does not work e The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is activated gt Disengage the Sepia SEPIA and Monotone MONOTONE t pg 25 31 Program AE with special effects does not work e The Power Switch is set to EY gt Set the Power Switch to M lt gt pg 8 The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow e When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to AUTO gt f you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF Ir pg 25 26 The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light e The temperature of the battery is extremely high low e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures gt To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F pg 45 SET DATE TIME appears e The date time is not set gt Set the date time lt pg 8 The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been
3. 3 Press NIGHT so that the Night Alive indicator ig appears e The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity e A appears beside Dr while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To deactivate Night Alive Press NIGHT again so that the Night Alive indicator disappears NOTES e During Night Alive the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects pg 30 GAIN UP in CAMERA Menu rx pg 26 DIS in MANUAL Menu r pg 26 During Night Alive it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended ADVANCED FEATURES 30 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING SNAPSHOT Button i Oe Power Switch UJ a VIDEO MEMORY GR D93 73 only i Wipe Or Fader Effects IMPORTANT Some Wipe Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects See the right column If an unusable Wipe Fader Effect is selected its indicator blinks in blue or goes out These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped T Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO GR D93 73 only 2 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Open the LCD
4. Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen The J 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 GR D93 73 only WIND CUT OFF Disengages the function ON s Helps cut down on noise created by wind The Qe indicator appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal SYSTEM The Ez functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to M are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY Factory preset OFF Turns off sounds when performing any operations It also deactivates the shutter sound effect however the shutter sound is recorded onto the tape during Snapshot for Video Recording lt pg 31 BEEP The beep sounds when the powe
5. and press it The new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001 Folder and File names Each time shooting takes place a file name is made using a number which is larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use Even if you delete an image or video clip file with a number in the middle of range the number will not be used for a new shot a gap will remain in the numerical sequence If the file name reaches DVC09999 a new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001 You can initialize a memory card anytime After initializing all files and data stored in the memory card including those which have been protected are cleared T Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 12 4 Press the MIMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears MENU PROTECT 5 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select FORMAT and press it The FORMAT screen appears 6 Rotate the i MENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The memory card is initialized e When initialization is finished NO IMAGES STORED appears To cancel initialization select RETURN CAUTION Do not perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder d
6. 90 downward 180 upward Self Recording Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 so that it faces forward then point the lens toward yourself and start recording Self Recording 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 30 frames 1 second 12 34 24 Frames are not displayed during recording If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape the time code is interrupted When recording is resumed the time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene To prevent this perform Recording From The Middle Of A Tape See the right column 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 shoo
7. REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to PLAY or M ect d m fere Milli GR D93 73 only 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 7 pg 19 at wo 509226 OFF Disables audio video signal input from the AV and S Video connectors gt pg 34 ON Enables audio video signal input from the AV and S Video connectors lt pg 34 SYSTEM Each setting is linked with Ez which appears when the Power Switch is set to Ml 7 pg 25 e The parameters are the same as in the description on page 27 Factory preset EGS OFF Beep MELopy CEI OFF ou ESSU EES OFF ou LCD FINDER CAM RESET EXECUTE RETURN VIDEO DISPLAY The F VIDEO DISPLAY settings are effective only for video playback except BRIGHT e The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN settings are the same as in the description on page 27 Factory preset BRIGHT c pg 9 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorder s display disappears paremwe oer AUTO 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
8. When a cable is connected to the AV connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker e Still images taken are compliant to DCF Design rule for Camera File system They do not have any compatibility with devices which are not compliant to DCF REFERENCES AO en TROUBLESHOOTING If the problem still exists after following the steps below 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 7 e The battery is dead gt Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one pg 6 7 e The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not pulled out when recording gt Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder The POWER CHARGE lamp blinks in the Record Standby mode e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Then the POWER CHARGE lamp will blink to indicate for charging if the battery pack is attached to the camcorder and its power is supplied from the AC Adapter gt Push back and pu
9. 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 GR D93 73 only 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 initialization etc hever unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder e Store memory cards 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 magnet
10. then 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 Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the 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 Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked SS or MultiMediaCards marked MultiMediaCard 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 24 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 recognize whether or not the card is installed Basic Recording NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below e Power pg 6 Loading A Cassette pg 10 POWER CHARGE lamp Power Zoom Lever a Ze St Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button VIDEO RECORDING cw 11
11. 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in To use this camcorder as a player 2 Set S AV INPUT to ON t pg 25 28 3 Set REC MODE to SP or LP lt pg 25 26 4 Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode The A V IN indication appears on the screen 6 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording The gt indication rotates 7 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording The gt indication stops rotating NOTES e After dubbing set S AV INPUT back to OFF Analog signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure e It is also possible to dub from another camcorder 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 DV cable optional To DV IN OUT l Video unit equipped with DV connector To use this camcorder as a player T Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Set this camcorder s VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO GR D93 73 only 4 Set this camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pre
12. 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 5 Set cry gt m COPY to ON c pg 25 28 6 Press 9M to start playback 7 Atthe point you want to dub press kl again to engage Still Playback 8 To dub the image press SNAPSHOT e The a KPJ indication appears during dubbing e The selected image is stored in the memory card NOTES If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory card is not loaded the message COPYING FAILED is displayed elt an image recorded on the tape using WIDE MODE tx pg 26 is dubbed to a memory card the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it To use Playback Special effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 8 using the remote control provided lt pg 16 Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK GR D93 D73 only 20 en D S C PLAYBACK GR D93 D73 onl fi Normal Playback Of Images Auto Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the memory card You can view the stored images one at a time much like flipping through a photo album Power Switch Lock Button MMENU VOL Ai VIDEO MEMORY T Load a memory card lt pg 10 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the
13. MENU dE CURRENT PROT ALL CANC ALL RETURN To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card 6 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select CANC ALL and press it The PROTECT screen appears 7 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it e To cancel selection select RETURN I Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once lt lt VIDEO MEMORY Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it e To cancel protection select RETURN e Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files PROTECT On PROTECTED RETURN you want to protect To protect all files stored in the memory card 6 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select PROT ALL and press it The PROTECT screen appears 7 Rotate the BMENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it e To cancel protection select RETURN NOTES e If the Gm mark appears the currently displayed file is protected e When the memory card is initialized 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 5 in Protecting Files To remove protection from the currently displayed file 6 Rotate the HIMENU VOL Wheel to select CURRENT and press it The PROTECT screen appears 7 Press da or BP to sele
14. battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers e To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes CAUTIONS cu 45 Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions e During use
15. blinking 6 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator Vu is displayed NOTES In step 4 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In Such a case adjust focus manually lt pg 32 e A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the color 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 Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed ADVANCED FEATURES 34 en EDITING fj Dubbing To Or From A VCR Audio Video F S Video cable ded E optional provide Lr E White to AUDIO L IN or OUT O Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT To S VIDEO IN or OUT 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 To use this camcorder as a player 1 Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR Also refer to page 17 2 Set the camcorder s VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO GR D93 73 only 3 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down th
16. is set to OFF in VIDEO Menu tx pg 28 However the shutter sound is not heard During Snapshot recording the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing However there is no effect in the recorded image When a cable is connected to the AV connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 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 gr Iv lt gt pg 28 i Auto Focus The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases perform Manual Focus e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one color 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 follow
17. or turn down the TV s volume If 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 To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television make connections i pg 17 To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorder s AV connector first set S AV INPUT to ON in VIDEO Menu lt pg 25 28 The AUX indication appears instead of MIC 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 Use the provided remote control NOTES e Before performing the following steps make sure that TIME CODE is set to ON pg 25 28 e Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television make connections lt pg 17 1 Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE II Confirm the time code at this point pg 13 2 Press REW lt 4 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE II 3 Press and hold INSERT C on the remote control then
18. pg 13 CLOCK ADJ tz pg 8 Date Time Settings 3 DSC GR D93 73 only Factory preset QUALITY FINE STANDARD The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs Two Picture Quality modes are available FINE ES and STANDARD EX 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 r pg 18 ADVANCED FEATURES 28 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT GR D73 640 x 480 1024 x 768 GR D93 640 x 480 1024 x 768 1280 x 960 1600 x 1200 The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs lt pg 18 NOTE The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY O3 When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded only onto the tape s T3 s v When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch 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 MODE selection in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording fl Playback Menus 3 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 s
19. 16 Installing The Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 T Pullout the battery holder by inserting a pointed instrument into the slot 2 insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have Qm the mark visible 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 5 m 16 ft 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 VIDEO PLAYBACK cu 15 Buttons And Functions Infrared beam transmitting window The following buttons are available only when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to PLAY O AUDIO Button pg 25 28 PAUSE Button pg 16 Up Button pg 16 O SLOW Rewind Button pg 16 REW Button pa 14 20 Left Button pg 16 O INSERT Button pg 37 STOP Button vie 14 20 Down Button pg 16 SHIFT Button c pg 16 O EFFECT ON OFF Button t pg 16 d EFFECT Button t pg 16 9 SLOW Forward Button pg 16 Q FF Button pa 14 20 Right Button edu pg 16 PLAY Button 0 cccccee
20. Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16 bit Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models 16X GR D73 33 10X GR D93 When set to 16X 10X for GR D93 while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 16X 10X for GR D93 since digital zoom will be disengaged 40X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X 10X for GR D93 the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 40X digital magnification 700X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X 10X for GR D93 the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 700X digital magnification Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO GR D93 73 only SNAP MODE FULL Snapshot mode with no frame PIN UP Pin Up mode FULL PIN UP FRAME For details on the procedure refer to Snapshot For Video Recording lt pg 31 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 KA 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
21. Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder resulting in injury or product damage Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the battery packe charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place Approximate recording time Recording mode Tape SP LP 30 min 30 min 45 min 60 min 60 min 90 min 80 min 80 min 120 min To switch the recording mode refer to pages 25 and 26 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 For other notes pg 38 Loading Unloading A Memory Card GR D93 73 only The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase Card Cover MEMORY CARD Write erase protection tab T Make sure the camcorder s power is off 2 Open the LCD monitor lt pg 12
22. Motion S Audio Dubbing GR D93 73 only IIS Audio Dubbing Pause GR D93 73 only Appear while a tape is running amp Sound Input For Audio Dubbing GR D93 73 only pg 37 Battery Indicator lt pg 43 Date Time c pg 27 28 VOLUME Volume Level Indicator Speaker cr pg 14 The level indicator 9 moves BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder lt pg 9 The level indicator moves 9 Time Code c pg 27 28 i LEI 100 0013 Operation Mode Indicator gt pg 21 Folder File Number r pg 21 Battery Indicator lt pg 43 Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder pg 9 The level indicator moves REFERENCES 54 en TERMS A AC Adapter ee ee e e 6 7 Audio Dubbing eege Auto FOCUS 6 oon Decet ee een ette eere s Auto Playback Of Images Auto Shut Off B Backlight Compensation sesesssss 33 Battery Pack e eege ainsi 6 7 45 Beep BEEP 27 Blank search d Brightness Adjustment Of The Display BRIGHT 9 C Changing The Menu Settings sssusse 25 Charging The Battery Pack sssssssss 6 Cleaning The Camceorder sse 48 Clock adjustment CLOCK ADJ eese 8 Connections berne 6 Dubbing 34 35 TOA PO asistente tee ies 36 To ATV Or VCR 17 D Date Time Disp
23. Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e A stored image is displayed 4 Press lt lt to display the previous file Press kk to display the next file Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file pg 21 You can also look for the desired file using Index Screen See the right column e You can turn off the on screen playback display pg 21 NOTES e Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low numbered one this will not overwrite an existing image because new images are automatically stored after the last recorded one e Images shot in a file size other than 640 x 480 1024 x 768 1280 x 960 and 1600 x 1200 with another devices will be displayed thumbnail images These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC GR D93 only e Images shot with devices such as JVC GR DVM70 that are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this camcorder UNSUPPORTED FILE will be displayed Playback Zoom Available only with the remote control provided c pg 16 You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images 2 Press II to start Auto Playback f you press lt 4 lt 4 during Auto Playback files are displayed in descending order e f you press kb during Auto Playback files are displayed in ascending order 3 To end Auto P
24. T Remove the lens cap 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 12 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO GR D93 73 only 4 Set the Power Switch to EY or t while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e The POWER CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed To record in LP Long Play mode c pg 25 26 B To start recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The gt 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 NOTES e The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder e If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor LCD monitor viewfinder indications When power is supplied from a battery the CH battery indicator is displayed pg 43 When power is supplied from an AC outlet the ec battery indicator does not appear 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 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape pg 13 To turn the beep sounds off pg 25 27 e For other notes 17 pg 38
25. VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 12 en VIDEO RECORDING LCD Monitor And Viewfinder Zooming While using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Press the Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD monitor fully It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward While using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully e Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click otherwise it may be pushed back in during use e Monitor Opening Button 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 25 27 Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder However this is not a malfunction pg 42 Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display hh m means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indication starts blinking 0h25m h m gt 1h 0m 0h59m 0h 3m Now calculating Oh Om 4 Oh 1m 0h 2m Blinking Blinking Blinking Produces the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom O
26. adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color tint reproduction To change the setting Set to the desired mode lt pg 25 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 gt Manual White Balance Adjustment 8 FINE Outdoors on a sunny day 4b CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used Factory preset To return to automatic white balance Set K to AUTO lt pg 25 Or set the Power Switch to EY NOTE White balance cannot be used when PI is set to SEPIA or MONOTONE c pg 31 FEATURES FOR RECORDING cu 33 i Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting T Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 12 3 Set T to MWB lt pg 25 e The NA indication blinks slowly 4 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 5 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in until 8 begins blinking rapidly e When the setting is completed IA resumes normal
27. heads using an optional dry cleaning cassette when No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback For details gt pg 46 If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to PLAY You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camcorder body LCD monitor viewfinder indications e When power is supplied from a battery the 2 battery indicator is displayed gt pg 43 e When power is supplied from an AC outlet the 1 battery indicator does not appear When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Even if DIS is set to ON t pg 26 the Stabilizer will be disabled e If Program AE with special effects lt pg 30 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks e If shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to EY or m 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 The Motor Drive mode c pg 31 is disabled when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY
28. is not slack 3 cm NOTES e Take care not to damage the cable e When connecting a cable attach the end with the core filter to the camcorder I Power Power Switch POWER CHARGE lamp L Lock Button Be H Arrow To DC connector KS s A Mark Battery pack BATT RELEASE AC Adapter To AC outlet This camcorder s 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 T With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount CD 2 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place 3 Set the Power Switch to OFF CHARGE 4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started 6 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 To detach the battery pack Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding BATT RELEASE to detach it Battery pack Charging time BN V408U Approx 1 hr 30 min BN V416U Approx 3 hr BN V428U Approx 5 hr Provided NOTES elt the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e During charging the camcorder cannot be
29. is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT cu 27 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 CAMERA DISPLAY e The To T CAMERA DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to EY However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to I e The I CAMERA DISPLAY settings are effective only for shooting except BRIGHT Factory preset BRIGHT c pg 9 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 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 EY or iw ON The date time is always displayed The date indication can also be turned on off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control provided with GR D93 73 only pg 17 34 TIME CODE OFF Time code is not displayed ON Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording lt gt
30. operated 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 If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one For other notes pg 38 Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 1 2 in Charging The Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording time e GR D73 33 Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on BN V408U 1 hr 10 min 1 hr 40 min BN V416U 2 hr 20 min 3 hr 15 min BN V428U 4 hr 10 min 5 hr 50 min e GR D93 Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on BN V408U 1 hr 5 min 1 hr 35 min BN V416U 2 hr 15 min 3 hr 5 min BN V428U 4 hr 5 hr 30 min Provided NOTES e Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly The LCD monitor is used repeatedly The playback mode is engaged repeatedly The White 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 Failu
31. the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e The following operation stops charging Set the Power Switch to PLAY EY or qw Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Detach the battery from the camcorder e Using the optional AA V40U AC Power Adapter Charger you can charge the BN V408U V416U V428U battery pack without the camcorder However it cannot be used as an AC Adapter Loading Unloading A Cassette pg 10 It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force 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 If 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 Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder recedes may cause damage to the camcorder Even when the camcorder is switched off a cassette can be loaded or unloaded After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off however it may not recede It is recommended to turn the power on bef
32. the same effect as when PI is set to SPOTLIGHT lt pg 31 7 Press the yy MENU VOL Wheel in Exposure adjustment is complete To return to automatic exposure control Select AUTO in step 5 Or set the Power Switch to EY NOTES e You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when E21 is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW rx pg 30 or with the backlight compensation lt pg 33 e If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to AUTO lt pg 25 26 I 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 When the subject is close keep the iris locked Even when the subject moves away from you the image will not darken or brighten Before doing the following perform steps 1 5 in Exposure Control c pg 32 6 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold the MMENUJ VOL Wheel fo
33. use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo Sony or Maxell CR2025 Danger of expl
34. 2 Exposure Control 32 Iris Lock eene 32 Backlight Compensation 33 White Balance Adjustment 33 Manual White Balance Adjustment 33 UL LU 34 Dubbing To Or From A VOR sene 34 Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing 2 rec teretes 35 Connection To A Personal Computer 36 Audio Dubbing GR D93 73 only s 37 Insert Editing GR D93 73 only 37 REFERENCES 38 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTIONS USER MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS INDEX utc TERMS I Provided Accessories AC Adapter AP V14U or AP V15U Battery Pack BN V408U B Audio Video Cable 23 5 mini plug to RCA plug Core Filter for USB Cable provided with GR D93 73 only and optional S Video Cable r7 pg 6 for attachment Shoulder Strap See the right column for attachment CD ROM Memory Card 8 MB GR D93 73 only Already inserted in the camcorder Remote Control Unit RM V718U GR D93 73 only Lithium Battery CR2025 GR D93 73 only for remote control unit USB Cable GR D93 73 only Lens Cap See the right column for attachment Geo z oo 00 QOO Alithium 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 NOTES In orde
35. 2 cannot be deleted To delete them remove protection first 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 turning 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 initialize it 7 pg 24 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 If 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 To print images recorded on a tape first dub them to a memory card lt pg 19 To Print All Still Images One Print For Each T Load a memory card rx pg 10 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 file is displayed 4 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 5 Rotate the MMENU VOL
36. 5 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select BRIGHT and press it The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears 6 Rotate the IMMENU VOL Wheel until the appropriate brightness is reached 7 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in e It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder by pulling out the viewfinder setting PRIORITY in the SYSTEM Menu to FINDER pg 25 27 and adjusting as described above MMENU VOL i 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 CAUTION When attaching the camcorder to a tripod extend its legs to stabilize the camcorder It is not advised to use small sized tripods This may cause damage to the unit by falling over GETTING STARTED 10 en GETTING STARTED fi Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette OPEN EJECT Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE Make sure the window side is EE facing out Cassette holder Erase protection tab T 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
37. 8 Speaker Volume geed deeg 14 Specifications s EUR ee 14 S Video AV input S AV INPUT 28 34 35 T Telephoto setting TELE MACRO 26 Time Code TIME CODE Tripod Mounting inicie eere U Unloading A Cassette 0 eee terrae 10 Unloading A Memory Card sss 10 V VIDEO MEMORY Switch Position 8 Viewfinder Adjustment eee 9 W White Balance OWN BAL ANCE AA 33 White LED Light 5 tcr tte 29 Wide Mode WIDE MODE Cinema CINEMA sene Squeeze SQUEEZE ies Wipe In OUt 2 3 e atm se Z Zooming ZOOM sse 12 26 TERMS cu 55 TERMS VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHTO 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD US 0 H9 20 H9 60 H9 Printed in Malaysia 1203 FO ID PJ
38. BATT RELEASE c pg 6 Cassette Open Eject Switch OPEN EJECT pg 10 28 White LED Light Switch LIGHT gt pg 29 Monitor Opening Button c gt pg 12 For models without button simply pull on bottom end of LCD monitor to open INDEX gy 51 Connectors S Video Input Output Connector S VIDEO pg 17 34 6 USB Universal Serial Bus Connector GR D93 73 only Ir pg 36 Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT i Link pg 35 36 Audio Video Input Output Connector AV c pg 17 34 DC Input Connector DC lt pg 6 7 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard GR D93 73 only Indicators 23 POWER CHARGE Lamp c pg 8 11 Other Parts Ed Shoulder Strap Eyelet lt pg 5 Battery Pack Mount gt pg 7 E Grip Strap lt pg 7 EJLCD Monitor c pg 12 13 E Speaker c pg 14 El Stud Hole r pg 9 El Tripod Mounting Socket lt gt pg 9 E Card Cover MEMORY CARD GR D93 73 only pg 10 El Cassette Holder Cover lt gt pg 10 Ed Stereo Microphone c pg 37 Ed White LED Light c pg 29 El Viewfinder gt pg 9 E Remote Sensor lt pg 15 EJ Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here REFERENCES 52 en INDEX LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Re
39. C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Pickup 1 6 CCD GR D73 33 1 4 CCD GR D93 Lens F 1 6 f 2 2 7 mm to 43 2 mm 16 1 power zoom lens GR D73 33 F 1 8 f 2 3 8 mm to 38 0 mm 10 1 power zoom lens GR D93 Filter diameter 930 5 mm LCD monitor 2 37 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 24 color LCD Speaker Monaural White LED Light Effective distance 1 5 m SPECIFICATIONS cu 49 For Digital Video Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format NTSC standard Recording Playback format Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 bit 48 kHz 2 channel 16 bit Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette SP 80 min LP 120 min For Digital Still Camera GR D93 73 only Storage media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Compression system Still image JPEG compatible File size Still image 2 modes 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels GR D73 4 modes 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels GR D93 Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images c pg 18 For Connectors S S Video input GR D93 73 only Y 0 8 V to 1 2 V p p 75 Q analog C 0 2 V to 0 4 V p p 75 Q analog S Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q analog C 0 29 V p p 75 Q ana
40. IDEO OFF sci SOUND MODESES ss 0a 204 NARRATION OFF Sp REC MODE BE MCOPY OFF S AV INPUT OFF FADER WHITE FADER BLACK E By T FADER B W WI PE CORNER WI PE WI NDOW WIPE SLIDE WI PE DOOR WI PE SCROLL WIPE SHUTTER BW Ki Bel Ba o bl El D URETURN 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gy 25 Menus without Sub Menus WIPE FADER c pg 30 PROGRAM AE c gt pg 30 Selected menu icon blinks EXPOSURE c pg 32 Selected E23 W BALANCE pg 33 parameter 1 Rotate the M MENU VOL PROGRAM AE Wheel to select the desired parameter SPORTS e Example Pi PROGRAM AE Sa Menu 2 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in Selection is complete The Menu Screen returns Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 3 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in again The Menu Screen closes SPOTLIGHT TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE v Menus with Sub Menus CAMERA c pg 26 El MANUAL lt pg 26 SYSTEM pg 27 9 CAMERA DISPLAY pg 27 9 DSC GR D93 73 only m ud 27 d ZOOM 40x Ex VIDEO lt gt pg 26 ITEN 9 VIDEO DISPLAY c pg 28 1 Rotate the MMENUJ VOL Wheel to select the desired function and press it The Sub Menu appears Example amp CAMERA Menu 2 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select the desired parameter 3 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in Selection is complete Repeat the pro
41. JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR D93 GR D73 GR D33 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera http www jvc co jp english cyber For Accessories http www jvc co jp english accessory DSC DIGITAL STILL CAMERA The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR D93 The D S C Digital Still Camera features are available on GR D93 and GR D73 INSTRUCTIONS Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 2 3 to ensure safe use of this product ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 5 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 11 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK GR D93 D73 only 18 ADVANCED FEATURES 25 REFERENCES 38 TERMS 54 For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of the camcorder Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No To deactivate the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF pg 25 27 LYT1196 001C EN 2 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN H CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol w
42. Menus lt pg 25 VIDEO MEMORY Switch Position GR D93 73 only VIDEO Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape If REC SELECT is set to s CY s Ivy pg 28 still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card MEMORY Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card 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 M 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 LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully I Date Time Settings The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off during playback pg 25 28 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 12 3 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 4 Rotate the MMENU VOL CAMERA DISPLAY Wheel to select ISI and press it Esp The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu S appears m 5 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select CLOCK ADJ and press it The parameter for Month is highlighted 6 R
43. NCEL To Reset The Number Of Prints 1 Perform steps 1 5 in To Print All Still Images One Print For Each 2 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select RESET and press it The DPOF screen appears 3 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The normal playback screen appears To cancel selection select RETURN e The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images CAUTION While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted DPOF SHEETS 00 KN RETURN DPOF DPOF SAVE EXECUTE CANCEL DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK GR D93 D73 only 24 en ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C GR D93 D73 only fi Resetting The File Name I Initializing A Memory Card 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 T Load a memory card lt pg 10 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 file is displayed 4 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 5 Rotate the MMENUJ VOL Wheel to select NO RESET and press it The NO RESET screen appears 6 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE
44. RTED 1 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 8 en GETTING STARTED i Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFF CHARGE while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch POWER CHARGE lamp Power Switch Lock Button VIDEO MEMORY GR D93 73 only Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO MEMORY Switch GR D93 73 only Power Switch Position PA 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 m Manual Recording Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus c pg 25 If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording try this mode There is no indication on the display 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 GR D93 73 only e Allows you to set various playback functions using the
45. 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 NOTE SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control lt pg 32 amp TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance pg 33 is automatically set to 9 but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m 32 ft to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually 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 S CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect Wy STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO GR D93 73 only Snapshot For Vid
46. Wheel to select DPOF and press it The Sub Menu appears 6 Rotate the BMENU VOL Wheel to select ALL 1 and press it The DPOF screen appears 7 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The normal playback screen appears To cancel selection select RETURN MENU CURRENT ALL 1 RETURN DPOF ALL1 EXECUTE RETURN To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints 1 Perform steps 1 5 in To Print All Still Images One Print For Each 2 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select CURRENT and press it The DPOF screen appears 3 Press lt 4 lt 4 or gt gt to select the desired file 4 Rotate the HJMENU VOL Wheel to select the number indication 00 and press it 5 Select the number of prints by rotating the MMENU VOL Wheel towards to increase number or towards to decrease the SHEETS number and press it eg e Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the M desired number of prints e The number of prints can be set up to 15 To correct the number of prints select the image again and change the number 6 Rotate the HIMENU VOL Wheel to select RETURN and press it The SAVE appears If you did not change any settings in step 3 through 5 the Menu Screen reappears 7 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE to save the setting you have just made and press it To cancel selection select CA
47. 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 E03 or E04 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications E03 or E04 show what type of malfunction has occured 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 using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter a CT Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before e using the supplied battery um pack or an optional battery N Ze pack be sure to read the P A following cautions To avoid hazards Terminals do not burn do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided
48. a in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC NEVER disconnect the USB cable while ACCESSING FILES is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage Audio Dubbing GR D93 73 only EDITING cu 37 I insert Editing GR D93 73 only The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12 bit and SP modes pg 26 Use the provided remote control Stereo Microphone PAUSE START c c c d c5 STOP PEN SE OOOI pray aise INSERT 5 T2 1 A pu STOP Ay Speaker Se U Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE II 2 While holding A DUB S on the remote control press PAUSE I The IIS and MIC indicators appear 3 Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone To pause dubbing press PAUSE IIl 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE IIl then STOP m To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set NARRATION to ON or MIX lt pg 25 28 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 elt you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV
49. age may suffer Playback Special Effects Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image The effects that can be used during playback are CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA and STROBE The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording lt pg 30 oe 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 Wi STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots 1 To start playback press PLAY P 2 Press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF again To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above EFFECT EFFECT ON OFF I Connections To A TV Or VCR These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals T To av T Tos Audio Video LI Fl S Video cable cable optional provided E
50. cedure if you wish to set other function menus 4 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen returns Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 5 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in again The Menu Screen closes Selected menu icon blinks Selected function Sub Menu ADVANCED FEATURES CAMERA REC MODE SOUND MODE 12bit ZOOM 40x SNAP MODE FULL GAIN UP AUTO A 26 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT i Recording Menus EI CAMERA The fI settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both EY and Iw However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to m Factory preset 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 37 and Insert Editing lt pg 37 are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode GR D93 73 only e If the recording mode is switched the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder 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 12 bit Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing
51. cleaning cassette pg 46 A memory card cannot be played back GR D93 73 only e The Power Switch is set to EY or Ww gt Set the Power Switch to PLAY lt pg 20 e The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO gt Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY Advanced features TROUBLESHOOTING cy 41 Other problems The focus does not adjust automatically e Focus is set to the Manual mode gt Set Focus to the Auto mode pg 31 The lens is dirty or covered with condensation Clean the lens and check the focus again lt pg 48 The recording was done in a dark place or the contrast was low Snapshot mode cannot be used e The Squeeze mode SQUEEZE is selected gt Disengage the Squeeze SQUEEZE mode pg 25 26 The color of Snapshot looks strange e The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject gt Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame c pg 18 31 e The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is activated gt Disengage the Sepia SEPIA and Monotone MONOTONE pg 25 31 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark e Shooting was performed under backlit conditions 2 Press BACKLIGHT lt pg 33 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright e The subject is too bright gt Set Pi to SPOTLIGHT
52. cording Only POP Kg GC uad lt gt REC E nea s 6 Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator lt gt pg 30 Tape Running Indicator lt pg 11 Rotates while tape is running Selected Wide Mode Indicator lt pg 26 Recording Speed Mode SP LP lt gt pg 26 Tape Remaining Time c pg 12 REC Appears during recording c pg 11 PAUSE Appears during Record Standby mode pg 11 Insert Editing Insert Editing Pause Mode GR D93 73 only gt pg 37 Wind Cut Indicator lt pg 27 Sound Mode Indicator pg 26 Appears for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder Time Code c pg 27 28 Digital Image Stabilizer DIS lt gt pg 26 During D S C Recording Only GR D93 73 only Image Size 1600 1600 x 1200 1280 1280 x 960 1024 1024 x 768 or 640 640 x 480 lt pg 28 GR D93 only Q Shooting Icon c pg 18 Appears and blinks during shooting Card Icon pg 18 KPJ Appears during shooting Picture Quality K74 FINE and ES STANDARD in order of quality lt pg 27 Remaining Number Of Shot c pg 18 Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D S C recording The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality Image Size etc Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded During Both Vide
53. ct the desired file 8 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it e To cancel selection select RETURN e Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files you want to remove protection T Load a memory card lt pg 10 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 file is displayed 4 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 5 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select DELETE and press it The Sub Menu appears To delete the currently displayed file 6 Rotate the MIMENU VOL Wheel to select CURRENT and press it The DELETE screen appears 7 Press lt 4 or BP to select the desired file 8 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it To cancel deletion select RETURN e Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files you want to delete NOTE If the Gam mark appears the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted XMENU CURRENT ALL RETURN DELETE DELETE DELETE EXECUTE RETURN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C GR D93 D73 only ey 23 To delete all files stored in the memory card 6 Rotate the JMENU VOL Wheel to select ALL and press it The DELETE screen appears 7 Rotate the MIMENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it To cancel deletion select RETURN NOTES e Protected files c pg 2
54. d once the P camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again NOTES Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer ak or 4 amp will blink Manual focus indicator fl 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 T set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 12 3 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 4 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select 1 EXPOSURE and press it 5 Rotate the MJMENU VOL Wheel to select MANUAL and press it e The exposure control indicator appears 6 To brighten the image rotate the y MENU VOL Wheel towards To darken the image rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel towards maximum 6 3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation lt pg 33 e 3 exposure has
55. e Lock Button located on the switch 4 Tum on the VCR s power 5 Insert the source cassette in the camcorder 6 insert the recording cassette in the VCR 7 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes e Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR 8 Press II on the camcorder to start playback of the source tape 9 atthe point you want to start dubbing engage the VCR s Record mode 10 pause dubbing engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press kl on the camcorder 11 Repeat steps 8 10 for additional editing Stop the VCR and camcorder NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack c pg 7 As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will appear on your TV This will confirm the connections and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes e Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV If they do they are being recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF pg 25 28 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control provided with GR D93 73 only to turn on off the date indication Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON c pg 25 28 Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV pg 25 28 To use this camcorder as a recorder GR D93 73 only
56. e brightness of the LCD monitor gt pg 9 gt If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully 7 pg 12 Images on the LCD monitor are jittery e The speaker volume is too great gt Turn the speaker volume down pg 14 The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints gt Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage pg 48 To clean the viewfinder please consult your nearest JVC dealer Time code does not appear e TIME CODE is set to OFF Set TIME CODE to ON tz pg 25 27 28 An error indication E01 E02 or E06 appears e A malfunction of some kind has occured In this case the camcorders functions become unusable gt c pg 44 An error indication E03 or E04 appears e A malfunction of some kind has occured In this case the camcorders functions become unusable gt c pg 44 The remote control does not work GR D93 73 only e REMOTE is set to OFF gt Set REMOTE to ON t pg 25 27 e The remote control does not point at the remote sensor gt Point at the remote sensor lt pg 15 The remote control batteries are exhausted gt Replace the batteries with fresh ones lt pg 15 Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level mm 5 Ce Cs 7 High Exhausted As the battery
57. efer to Deleting Files pg 22 e When you do not want to hear the shutter sound set BEEP to OFF gt pg 25 27 There is the sound of a shutter closing Image Size t7 pg 28 52 9 O Shooting Icon gt 5P 15 pg 52 LLL Card Icon c pg 52 3 Picture Quality pg 27 52 Remaining Number Of Shots c pg 52 Approximate Number of Storable Images Image Size Picture SD Memory Card Quality 8MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 640 x 480 FINE 45 95 205 405 640 x 480 STANDARD 160 295 625 1215 1024 x 768 FINE 20 45 95 190 1024 x 768 STANDARD 65 145 310 605 1280 x 960 FINE 13 29 60 125 1280 x 960 STANDARD 45 95 205 425 1600 x 1200 FINE 8 19 41 80 1600 x 1200 STANDARD 28 60 130 275 A MultiMediaCard Image Size Picture Quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 640 x 480 FINE 55 105 215 640 x 480 STANDARD 190 320 645 1024 x 768 FINE 24 48 100 1024 x 768 STANDARD 75 160 320 1280 x 960 FINE 16 32 60 1280 x 960 STANDARD 50 105 215 1600 x 1200 FINE 10 21 42 1600 x 1200 STANDARD 34 65 135 Optional Provided GR D93 only D S C RECORDING GR D93 D73 only en 19 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card T Load a cassette pg 10 2 Loada memory card 7 pg 10
58. eld 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 There may be a small margin between the slow motion playback start point you chose and the actual start point for Slow Motion Playback 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 Allows frame by frame search during video playback During normal or still playback press SLOW IP repeatedly for forward or SLOW all repeatedly for reverse Each time SLOW lt I or IP is pressed the frame is played back Playback Zoom Magnifies the recorded image up to 44X 70X for GR D993 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 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 7 picture While holding down SHIFT press EI Left D Right PN Up and M Down To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP W and then press PLAY P during video playback NOTES e Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback e Due to digital image processing the quality of the im
59. eo Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape T set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO GR D93 73 only 2 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 12 4 Set SNAP MODE to the desired mode pg 25 26 5 Press SNAPSHOT e There 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 You can perform Snapshot also during recording A still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes Regardless of the Power Switch position CD or ML Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode NOTES To remove the shutter sound refer to BEEP on page 27 FEATURES FOR RECORDING cy 31 e When WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE W gt pg 26 the PHOTO indication blinks in blue and Snapshot recording becomes impossible e If Program AE with special effects lt gt pg 30 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks elt SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON pg 26 the Stabilizer will be disabled e During playback as well all snapshot modes are available when OJ sy v COPY
60. erased gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement There is no picture e The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists gt Turn the camcorder s power off and on again pg 8 Some functions are not available using the MMENU VOL Wheel e The Power Switch is set to EY gt Set the Power Switch to v lt pg 8 Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted GR D93 73 only Files stored in the memory card are protected gt Remove protection from the files stored in the memory card and delete them pg 22 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction gt By recording with DIS activated pg 25 26 this can be avoided When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on gt Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate it The rear of the LCD monitor is hot e The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down REFERENCES 42 eu TROUBLESHOOTING Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor When this happens t
61. eseteeeseeeeee po 14 20 A DUB Button c pg 37 O DISPLAY Button pg 17 34 The following buttons are available when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to EY or m D S SHOT Snapshot Button START STOP Button Zoom T W Buttons ou eee pg 12 16 Functions the same as each corresponding button on the camcorder lt pg 51 Functions when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to PLAY as well VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 2 16 en VIDEO PLAYBACK Up Button p or PAUSE SLOW Rewind sLow Forward Button 92 C Button Left Button SN ci Right Button irm Down Button or STOP T Zoom Buttons SHIFT IS Slow Motion Playback Allows slow speed search in either direction during video playback During normal video playback press SLOW lt I or I more than approx 2 seconds e After approx 5 minutes 1 minute for GR D93 approx 20 seconds with an 80 minute cassette in Slow Rewind or approx 5 minutes in Slow Forward normal playback resumes e To pause Slow Motion playback press PAUSE II e To stop Slow Motion playback press PLAY P NOTES You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW lt 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 h
62. ettet rd Playback Using The Remote Control GR D93 73 only 15 Connections To A TV Or VCR sse 17 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK GR D93 D73 only 18 D S C RECORDING GR D93 D73 only 18 Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot 18 Dubbing Still lmages Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card D S C PLAYBACK GR D93 D73 only Normal Playback Of Images 20 Auto Playback Of Images 20 Index Playback Of Files AAA 20 Viewing File Information e eeceeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeneenees 21 Removing On Screen Display sssss 21 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C GR D93 D73 only 22 Protecting FileS 22e dde etes 22 Deleting Files a n 22 Setting Print Information DPOF Setting 23 Resetting The File Name 24 Initializing A Memory Card D LUE ADVANCED FEATURES 25 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 25 Changing The Menu Settings ssesssss 25 Recording Menus eene 26 Playback Menus 28 FEATURES FOR RECORDING 29 White LED Light 29 Night Alive 29 Wipe Or Fader Effects 90 Program AE With Special Effects 30 Snapshot For Video Recording Sl Auto FOCUS een 31 Mengel FOCUS nuin pne nie rere aen 3
63. g 13 T Load a cassette pg 10 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO GR D93 73 only 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 During Stop mode press BLANK SEARCH 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 To cancel Blank Search midway press W NOTES e Before starting Blank Search if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction If the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction e Blank Search does not work if USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared with the tape e If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected 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 Playback Using The Remote Control GR D93 73 only 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 It also makes additional playback functions possible lt pg
64. h special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time 2 Re read the sections covering Wipe Fader effects Program AE with special effects and DIS r pg 25 31 Digital Zoom does not work e 16X 10X for GR D93 optical zoom is selected gt Set ZOOM to 40X or 700X pg 26 e The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY GR D93 73 only gt Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor e White spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear on the LCD monitor This may occur when the Night Alive function is activated during recording and is not a malfunction Video and D S C Playback Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions do not work e The Power Switch is set to EY or m gt Set the Power Switch to PLAY pg 14 e VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY GR D93 73 only gt Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 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 17 e The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover lt pg 10 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue Clean the video heads with an optional
65. he displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorder gt Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor pg 9 12 e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder e The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder during recording or playback These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear e This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed The cassette will not load properly e The battery s charge is low Install a fully charged battery lt pg 6 7 The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder GR D93 73 only gt Push in the memory card a few more times lt pg 10 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITY is set to FINDER gt Push the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITY to LCD pg 12 25 27 e The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark gt Adjust th
66. ic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets REFERENCES 46 en CAUTIONS LCD Monitor 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 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 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 near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high o
67. ing low contrast warnings appear blinking A lt gt and A NOTES e If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean pg 48 When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first tx pg 12 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 lt pg 26 Focus detection zone ADVANCED FEATURES 32 eu FEATURES FOR RECORDING IY MENU VOL SNAPSHOT FOCUS PA Lock Button Power Switch fl Manual Focus NOTE If you are using the viewfinder you should already have performed Viewfinder Adjustment lt gt pg 9 T Set the Power Switch to Iw while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears 3 To focus on a further subject rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel towards The P indicator appears and blinks While focusing ona further subject ae Manual focus indicator To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel towards The indicator appears and blinks While focusing on a nearer subject To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to EY NE If FOCUS is presse
68. is camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand Memory cards can be used with GR D93 and GR D73 only NOoaRon gt m 1 n EN 3 4 eu CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 5 Provided Accessories ssssssseee 5 lm ES 6 Grip Adjustment rr aee tec 7 Operation Mode ssessseseeeeneenennntnttnnnes 8 Date Time Settings esse 8 Viewfinder Adjustment sese 9 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 9 Tripod Mounting sse 9 Loading Unloading A Cassette ss 10 Loading Unloading A Memory Card GR D93 73 only 10 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 11 VIDEO RECORDING cscosssssssessessssessessessssessesseseesees 11 Basic Recording wl LCD Monitor And Viewfinder 12 Tape Remaining Time 12 ZOOMING 12 Journalistic Shooting 13 Self Recording 13 MAING CODY 5 eem pee 18 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 13 VIDEO PLAYBACK Normal Playback Still Playback Shuttle Search ns Blank Search cuite imei tete
69. is changed during playback rwEcopE OFF ON SNAPSHOT Power Switch rage e Lock Button L ia Recording Start Stop T Button White LED Light White LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D S C shooting T Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting OFF Turns off the light ON The light is on always 3m appears AUTO The light turns on automatically when dark EA appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image NOTES Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes e If the light does not reach the subject the Night Alive 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 Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the White LED Light setting is ON they will appear slightly blurred FEATURES FOR RECORDING c 29 i Night Alive 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 T Set the Power Switch to IM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 12
70. ithin an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance http www eiae org WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating information and safty caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides CAUTIONS e This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere e Use the JVC BN V408U V416U V428U battery packs and to recharge them or supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet
71. k portion of a tape pg 37 o o o o m E t Q 5 o e TROUBLESHOOTING cu 43 A DUB ERROR lt CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CANNOT DUB ON A 16bit RECORDING gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt GR D93 73 only Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode 7 pg 37 Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio lt pg 37 e Appears if A DUB S on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE pg 37 INSERT ERROR GR D93 73 only Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape F pg 37 INSERT ERROR lt CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt GR D93 73 only Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode lt pg 37 e Appears if INSERT C on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE pg 37 MEMORY IS FULL GR D93 73 only Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not possible COPYING FAILED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card as digital stills GR D93 73 only when no memory card is loaded when the memory card s memory is f
72. l JVC VC VDV204U DV cable To use this camcorder as a recorder 1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in To use this camcorder as a player 2 Set HEC MODE to SP or LP rx pg 25 26 3 Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode e The DV IN indication appears on the screen 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording The gt indication rotates 6 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording The gt indication stops rotating NOTES e If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor set S AV INPUT to OFF t pg 25 28 GR D93 73 only e Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting pg 26 ADVANCED FEATURES 36 en EDITING fi Connection To A Personal Computer A Using USB cable GR D93 73 only USB cable provided L To USB R connector PC B Using DV cable To DV IN OUT Core filter DV cable optional Core filter To DV connector PC with DV connector A Using USB cable GR D93 73 only 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 Capture sti
73. lay DATE TIME eene 27 28 GL le GE 8 DCF Design rule for Camera File system 20 39 Deleting Files DELETE Demonstration Mode DEMO MODE 27 Digital Image Stabilization DIS 26 DPOF Setting Digital Print Order Format 23 BUDDING zem cde 19 34 35 Dubbing from tape to memory card ou eee 19 E Erase Protections necne reete 10 Exposure Control EXPOSURE esses 32 F Fade In O t ero niet ees 30 Fast Forward The Tape sss 14 Frame By Frame Playback AAA 16 G Gain Up GAIN UP Grip Adjustmaernft ege l Image Size IMAGE SIZE A 28 Index Playback Of Files AAA 20 Indications on the LCD Monitor Viewfinder 52 Initializing A Memory Card FORMAT 24 Insert Editing e 37 iS ase Seah besa ans lobe ierit iei tisk le ies tga 32 IS Bore RUE 32 J Journalistic Shooting sssssssesseses 18 L Loading A Cassette Loading A Memory Card M Manual FOCUS eit te ct eene e ole 32 Memory Card ciii eei s 10 45 Menu Screen CAMERA 26 CAMERA DISPLAY see 27 D S C Playback 21 24 DS GE 27 MANUAL cete rente eet 26 SYSTEM 4 2 e eese 27 28 VIE E 28 VIDEO DISPLAY 28 Motor Drive Mode eseeeeeeeenennennnnnennn 31 Mu
74. layback press W To display the next image To display the previous image Normal Playback P Auto Playback 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 T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images 2 Press INDEX The Index Screen appears 3 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to move the frame to the desired file Press lt 4 lt 4 to display the previous page Press to display the next page 4 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The selected file is displayed e Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file pg 21 Selected file Index number D S C PLAYBACK GR D93 D73 only eu 21 Viewing File Information i Removing On Screen Display You can get the relevant file information by pressing the INFO Button during normal playback or Index Playback FOLDER Folder name lt pg 24 FILE File name c pg 24 DATE Date the file was made SIZE Image size QUALITY Picture quality PROTECT When set to ON the file is protected from accidental erasure pg 22 Press the INFO Button again to close the Information Screen FOLDER 100JVCGR DVC00010 0CT 03 04 11024X768 i FINE PROTECT OFF NOTE With images shot with other devices or processed on a PC QUALITY will be dis
75. ll moving images in real time Use this camcorder as a WebCam 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 software equipped with the PC or commercially available software NOTES e Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB DV CONNECTION GUIDE for the installation of the bundled software and drivers e The software operation manual is provided as PDF file on the CD ROM It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack 7 pg 7 Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder GR D93 73 only 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 GR D93 73 only 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 GR D93 73 only e The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using For GR D93 73 owners USB MODE and or ACCESSING FILES appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing dat
76. ll out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor to return to the Record Standby mode Video and D S C Recording Recording cannot be performed e The Power Switch is set to PLAY or OFF gt Set the Power Switch to EY or W pg 11 18 For Video Recording The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE gt Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC GG pg 10 e The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY GR D93 73 only gt Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO e TAPE END appears gt Replace with new cassette i pg 10 e The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover For D S C Recording GR D93 73 only e The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO gt Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear e This is a result of exceedingly high contrast and 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 Set DATE TIME to ON c pg 25 27 During recording sound cannot be heard e This is normal The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink e Certain Wipe Fader effects certain modes of Program AE wit
77. log AV Video input GR D93 73 only 0 8 V to 1 2 V p p 75 Q analog Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analog Audio input GR D93 73 only 300 mV rms 50 kQ analog stereo Audio output 300 mV rms 1 KQ analog stereo DV Input output 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant USB GR D93 73 only 5 pin REFERENCES AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V 77Z2 1A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice Controls Menu Wheel M MENU VOL gt pg 25 Speaker Volume Control MMENU VOL lt pg 14 Q Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT c pg 18 31 Power Zoom Lever T W pg 12 Manual Focus Button FOCUS c pg 32 Blank Search Button BLANK SRCH c pg 14 Diopter Adjustment Control lt pg 9 Recording Start Stop Button gt pg 11 C Power Switch ID m PLAY OFF pg 8 Lock Button c pg 8 Stop Button Ml lt pg 14 Rewind Button lt 4 lt pg 14 Night Button NIGHT lt pg 29 Play Pause Button amp M 7 pg 14 Fast Forward Button gt gt pg 14 Backlight Compensation Button BACKLIGHT pg 33 Index Button INDEX GR D93 73 only lt pg 20 VIDEO MEMORY Switch GR D93 73 only pg 8 Information Button INFO GR D93 73 only pg 21 Battery Release Switch
78. ltiMediaCard sseseeeeeeeneees 10 45 N Elle etr eene 29 P Picture Quality QUALITY essen Playback sound SOUND MODE NARRATION Playback Special Effects AA Playback Zoom mih dedu aede Power Switch Position Priority Setting PRIORITY senes Program AE With Special Effects PROGRAM AE Classic Film CLASSIC FILM 31 Monotone MONOTONE 31 Sepia SEPIA 91 Shutter Speed SHUTTER 30 Snow SNOW 91 Sports SPORTS inedia vetere SEN 31 Spotlight SPOTLIGHT sess 31 Strobe STROBE se Twilight TWILIGHT Protecting Files PROTECT Provided Accessories esses R Recording media selection REC SELECT 28 Recording Mode REC MODE Recording Time BET 10 Record Standby 5 1 nee eet 11 Remaining Power Level sese 43 Remote control setting REMOTE 27 Resetting Menu Settings CAM RESET 27 Resetting The File Name ssss1s10101n 24 Rewind The Tape eet 14 S SD Memory Card sse 10 45 Self Recotrdihg ener nne tec 13 Shuttle Seareh eere eee 14 Slow Motion Playback AA 16 Snapshot 18 31 Snapshot Mode SNAP MODE sees 26 Sound Mode SOUND MODE 26 2
79. ly and consult your local JVC dealer Declaration of Conformity Model Number GR D93U D73U D33U Trade Name JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 317 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is
80. m leaving a black screen EJ WIPE SHUTTER Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen Program AE With Special Effects IMPORTANT Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe Fader effects See the left column If an unusable mode is selected the indicator of Program AE with Special Effects blinks or goes out T set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 12 3 Set TE to the desired mode c pg 25 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 3 The effect indicator disappears NOTES e Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby e Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night Alive PROGRAM AE OFF Disables the function Factory preset 1 60 SHUTTER 1 60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 100 SHUTTER 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapor lamp is reduced amp SPORTS Variable Shutter
81. monitor fully 7 pg 12 4 Set Ex to the desired mode pg 25 e The WIPE FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved e The selected effect indicator appears 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 4 The effect indicator disappears NOTE You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button WIPE FADER OFF Disables the function Factory preset Wd 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 color screen from a black and white screen or fade out from color to black and white EJ 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 LI WIPE WINDOW The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the center Ic WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right ol 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 wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to botto
82. 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 How To Handle A CD ROM 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 center hole e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight CAUTIONS cu 47 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 video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediate
83. no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada REFERENCES 48 en USER MAINTENANCE o l After Use J Cleaning The Camcorder 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 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 Remove the cassette 3 Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover 4 Slide BATT RELEASE and remove the battery pack OPEN EJECT Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE Cassette holder BATT RELEASE T To clean the exterior wipe gently with a soft cl
84. o And D S C Recording CNN Gumi 40x WOT PHOTO A8 of Operation Mode c pg 8 jg Night Alive Indicator r pg 29 Appears when Night Alive is engaged 306A Gain Up Mode lt pg 26 Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted White LED Light Indicator c pg 29 White Balance Indicator c gt pg 33 EN Backlight Compensation Indicator lt gt pg 33 x Exposure Adjustment Indicator pg 32 Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator pg 30 Iris Lock Indicator lt gt pg 32 Approximate Zoom Ratio lt pg 12 Appears during zooming 9 Zoom Indicator lt pg 12 Appears during zooming The level indicator moves PHOTO Appears when taking Snapshot lt pg 31 BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder lt pg 9 The level indicator moves Battery Indicator lt pg 43 Date Time pg 8 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator lt gt pg 32 During Video Playback INDEX ey 53 During D S C Playback GR D93 73 only BLANK SEARCH PUSH STOP BUTTON TO CANCEL Sound Mode Indicator lt pg 28 Q Blank Search Indicator gt pg 14 Tape Speed gt pg 26 gt Playback bP Fast Forward Shuttle Search 4 Rewind Shuttle Search Il Pause Il gt Forward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion lt I Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow
85. or memory card set the camcorders Power Switch to EY or m then set your TV to the appropriate input mode GR D93 73 only Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 18 en D 5 C RECORDING GR D93 D73 onl H 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 6 Loading A Memory Card r pg 10 SNAPSHOTS a 2 Power Switch X Monitor Opening Button VIDEO MEMORY T Remove the lens cap 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 12 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 4 Set the Power Switch to EY or fa while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To change the Image Size and or Picture Quality c pg 25 27 5 Press SNAPSHOT The PHOTO indication appears while the snapshot is being taken e Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame To delete unwanted still images r
86. or natural The overall appearance may be grainy While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted zICA is displayed Iz MANUAL The fu settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to m Factory preset OFF Disables the function ON n J To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES e Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes When shooting dark or dim subjects When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting When shooting scenes with movement in various directions When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds e Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The 4J indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used TELE MACRO OFF Disables the function ON Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1 m 3 3 ft to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm 2 ft 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
87. ore loading or unloading e When resuming recording once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased recorded over regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not See Recording From The Middle Of A Tape pg 13 e When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead e The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached e There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens Do not use force Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the Recording Start Stop button is pressed it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts The lt gt indicator starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording 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 e TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded VIDEO PLAYBACK pg 14 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION cu 39 D S C RECORDING GR D93 D73 only pg 18 Clean the video
88. osion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced e Dispose of used battery promptly e Keep away from children Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Connecting cables Audio Video S Video etc to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with
89. otate the MMENU VOL Wheel to input the month and press it Repeat to input the day year hour and minute 7 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select URETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes NOTE Even if you select CLOCK ADJ if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder s internal clock continues to operate Once you move the highlight bar to the first date time parameter month the clock stops When you finish setting the minute and press the MMENU VOL Wheel in the date and time begin operation from the date and time you have just set CLOCK I Viewfinder Adjustment GETTING STARTED cu 9 I Brightness Adjustment Of The Display T Set the Power Switch to EY or m 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 Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Diopter Adjustment Control CAUTION When retracting the viewfinder take care not to pinch your fingers 1 Set the Power Switch to m or PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully pg 12 3 Press the MIMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 4 Rotate the MIMENU VOL Wheel to select J and press it The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears
90. oth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth 2 Press the Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper NOTES 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 To clean the viewfinder please consult your nearest JVC dealer Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 0 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 3 3 W GR D73 33 Approx 3 5 W GR D93 LCD monitor off viewfinder on Approx 4 6 W GR D73 33 Approx 4 8 W GR D93 LCD monitor on viewfinder off Approx 8 6 W Maximum Dimensions W x H x D 71 mm x 91 mm x 118 mm 2 13 16 x 3 5 8 x 4 11 16 with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Weight Approx 500 g 1 1 Ibs without cassette and battery Approx 590 g 1 3 Ibs incl cassette and battery Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20
91. ound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture According to the menu access explanation on page 25 select SOUND MODE or NARRATION from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter SOUND MODE STEREO I Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L D 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 MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels NOTES For GR D93 73 Owners You can also use AUDIO button on the provided remote control pg 15 to change the output sound without having to access the Playback Menu e The SOUND MODE setting is available for both 12 bit and 16 bit sound In previous models functions 12 bit is called 32 kHz and 16 bit is called 48 kHz e The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast forward or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner CAN e Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference It is recommended you use REC MODE in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing lt gt pg 34 35 NOTE
92. played 1 Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images pg 20 2 Press the IMMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the M MENU VOL Wheel to select DISPLAY and press it The Sub Menu appears 4 Rotate the MIMENU VOL Wheel to select OFF and press it The operation mode indicator folder file number and battery indicator m disappear To display the indicators again select ON Operation mode indicator Folder file number 100 0013 lt MENU gt PIEN aa OF F ON Battery indicator DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK GR D93 D73 only 22 eu ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C GR D93 D73 only fi Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files T Load a memory card lt pg 10 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 file is displayed 4 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 5 Make sure PROTECT is MENU selected and press the MMENU Power Switch VOL Wheel in The Sub Menu SUC appears EH MMENU VOL DISPLAY To protect the currently Eu displayed file Lock Button 6 Rotate the i MENU VOL Wheel to select CURRENT and press it The PROTECT screen appears 7 Press lt 4 or gt gt to select the desired file 8 Rotate the M MENU VOL
93. power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when no tape is loaded lt pg 10 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to EY or m and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch GR D93 73 only is set to VIDEO lt pg 8 USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette i pg 46 D CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED Q PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs The two indications above swiches alternately every 3 seconds 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 tw and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch GR D93 73 only is set to VIDEO TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback lt pg 38 SET DATE TIME Appears when the date time is not set lt pg 8 Appears when the built in clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased pg 8 LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens REFERENCES A DUB ERROR GR D93 73 only Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blan
94. press PAUSE II The IHO 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 To pause editing press START STOP Press it again to resume editing 5 To end Insert Editing press START STOP then STOP W NOTES e Program AE with special effects lt pg 30 can be used to Spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing e During Insert Editing the date and time information changes elt 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 43 ADVANCED FEATURES 38 en ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Power pg 6 VIDEO RECORDING pg 11 e Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F 20 C to 25 C 68 F to 77 F is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete Charging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 F e Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack e Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack e To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Adapter near a radio Since
95. r is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording It also activates the shutter sound effect pg 18 31 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect lt pg 18 31 REMOTE OFF Disables the remote control operations ON Enables the remote control operations For GR D33 owners It is recommended that this function be set to OFF to prevent improper operation 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 wl 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 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 If DEMO MODE remains ONT some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF PRIORITY LCD The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder
96. r over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and the i indication appear 7 Press the HIMENU VOL Wheel in The D indication changes to L and the iris is locked To return to automatic iris control Rotate the VMMENU VOL Wheel to select AUTO then press it in Step 5 Or set the Power Switch to TY Iris Lock Indicator e The exposure control indicator and B disappear To lock the exposure control and the iris After step 5 of Exposure Control adjust the exposure by rotating the MMENU VOL Wheel Then lock the iris in steps 6 and 7 of Iris Lock For automatic locking rotate the WJMENU VOL Wheel to select AUTO then press it in step 5 The exposure control and the iris become automatic l Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly Press BACKLIGHT The indicator is displayed and the subject is brightened If pressed again disappears and the brightness returns to the BACKLIGHT Button previous level Using the BACKLIGHT Button may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white e Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch is set to EY f White Balance Adjustment The white balance that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually
97. r 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 Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables GETTING STARTED ey 5 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 T Thread the strap through the eyelet 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and the buckle 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 Strap guide 6 ex GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Core Filter for USB Cable provided with GR D93 73 only and optional S Video Cable Attach the core filters to the cables The core filter reduces interference T 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 e Wind the cable so that it
98. re to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction Using AC Power Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder as shown in the illustration on page 6 NOTES e The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V Do not allow the DC terminals of the AC Adapter to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and cause malfunction For other notes pg 38 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 GETTING STARTED eu 7 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 50 F its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder As long as the battery pack itself is not cold it should not affect performance If you re using a heating pad make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it Lithium ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures For other notes pg 38 i Grip Adjustment GETTING STA
99. ress W e During Stop mode press lt 4 lt 4 to rewind or gt to fast forward the tape To control the speaker volume Rotate the MMENUJ VOL Wheel 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 pg 17 e For other notes pg 39 Still Playback Pauses during video playback 1 Press kl during playback 2 To resume normal playback press Kl again e f still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged e When kl is pressed the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction during video playback 1 During playback press for forward search or a for reverse search 2 To resume normal playback press kl e During playback press and hold kk 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 p
100. ssing down the Lock Button located on the switch 5 Turn on the video unit s power Insert the source cassette in this camcorder 7 insert the recording cassette in the video unit 8 Press II on this camcorder to start playback of the source cassette 9 atthe point you want to start dubbing engage the video unit s Record mode 101 pause dubbing engage the video unit s Record Pause mode and press kl on this camcorder 11 Repeat steps 8 10 for additional editing Stop the video unit and camcorder EDITING gy 35 NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack 7 pg 7 e If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units both units will perform the same operation To prevent this from happening press the buttons on both units GR D93 73 only elt 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 9 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e If Playback Zoom r7 pg 16 or Playback Special Effects pg 16 is attempted GR D93 73 only 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 optiona
101. the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use e caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over LAL Unplug this apparatus during _ lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped iil DN NTSC Sp adf MultiMediaCard This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked T and memory Garde marked Sab or MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit Before recording an important scene make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark WK make sure you only use memory cards with the mark Se or MultiMediaCard femember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats femember that th
102. ting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search 7 pg 14 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode c pg 14 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording 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 lt pg 27 When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code Time code 05 43 21 00 00 00 Time code 00 00 00 Already recorded scene Newly recorded scene Tape Blank Shooting start Shooting stop Shooting start point point point Proper recording Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 05 44 00 Tape Already new Latest scene recorded scene scene A A A Shooting start Shooting start Shooting start point point point VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 14 en VIDEO PLAYBACK Iu MENU VOL BLANK SEARCH Power Switch Lock Button VIDEO MEMORY GR D93 73 only Speaker gt gt i Normal Playback T Load a cassette pg 10 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO GR D93 73 only 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4l 7o start playback press KI 5 To stop playback p
103. ull when the memory card is not formatted when a write protected SD Memory Card is loaded pg 19 MEMORY CARD GR D93 73 only Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card PLEASE FORMAT GR D93 73 only Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialized Initialize the memory card lt pg 24 NO IMAGES STORED GR D93 73 only Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback 44 en TROUBLESHOOTING CARD ERROR GR D93 73 only Appears when the camcorder does not recognize 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 UNSUPPORTED FILE GR D93 73 only 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 CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH GR D93 73 only 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 E01 E02 or E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications E01 E02 or E06 show what type of malfunction has occured
104. uring initialization Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it FORMAT ERASE ALL EXISTING DATA EXECUTE RETURN f 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 gt pg 26 28 I MENU VOL ne Power Switch Ka Lock Button dla VIDEO MEMORY GR D93 73 only 1 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch GR D93 73 only and the Power Switch as follows For Video and D S C GR D93 73 only Recording Menus e Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO or MEMORY GR D93 73 only 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 GR D93 73 only e Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch For D S C Playback Menus refer to D S C PLAYBACK GR D93 D73 only lt pg 20 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 12 3 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 4 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select the desired function and press it The selected function menu appears Screen for Video and D S C Screen for Video Playback Recording Menu Menu WIPE FADER mer V
105. ut Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W e The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action GEM SCH Zoom in T Telephoto car 10xWEI TT FEQ Zoom out W Wide angle eet Digital zoom zone 16X 10X for GR D93 optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES 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 32 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X or it can be switched to 16X 10X for GR D93 magnification using the optical zoom lt pg 26 Zoom magnification of over 16X 10X for GR D93 is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer e Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY GR D93 73 only Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in MANUAL Menu on page 26 Journalistic Shooting VIDEO RECORDING cy 13 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 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
106. ver 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures e DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer Dear a heater 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 Dirty heads can cause the following problems No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording the Head Clog Warning indicator e 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 automatically Also refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions If after using the cleaning cassette the problems still exist consult your

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