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JVC GR-D850 GR-D870 Digital Camera User Manual

1. The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition In this case use the manual focus mode 1 Set the Power Switch to REC c 19 2 Set the recording mode to M c7 20 FOCUS ocuUs g KK lt 2 mIS Ame 5 SET Manual focus indicator amp Press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears 4 Press gt or lt to focus on a subject e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer aA or A will blink g Press SET Focus adjustment is complete To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below 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 e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking aA GP and A Features For Recording EN 35 Manual exposure control is recomm
2. 30 Resetting the File Name 25 SO Shutter Effects 39 Snapshot Mode 21 34 Sound LIB maan 33 Speaker Volume 21 Spot Exposure Control 36 DT Tele Macro 29 Time Code 20 31 Tripod Mounting 10 W White Balance 37 Wide TV heise 31 33 Wind QUE aaa 30 Wipe Or Fader Effects 38 Z ZOOM T 21 29 Printed in Brazil 1207ZAR NF VM
3. EXPOSURE lt 35 Exposure Control W BALANCE lt 37 White Balance Adjustment SHUTTER c7 38 39 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects ZOOM 35X When set to 35X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 35X since digital zoom will be disengaged 70X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 35X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 70X digital magnification 800X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 35X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 800X digital magnification TELE MACRO OFF Disables the function ON When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m set TELE MACRO to ON You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 50 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus DIS OFF i Disables the function DIS disable icon ii appears ON To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification Notes Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or depending on the shooting condition e Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e DIS cannot be activated when NIGHT in PROGRAM AE or STROBE in EFFECT is selected or when LIGHT is set to on or when SNAPSHOT is
4. Recording Menu Eha A ET WIPE FADER PROGRAM AE E amp ii SOUND L R NARRATION SNAP SLOW KS EFFECT BW EXPOSURE 0 W BALAN SET leo RECORDING is available for Video Recording Menu only Applicable for GR D870 only CE MENU PGi SET MENU SMI 4 Press lt or gt to select the desired function menu Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function Example FUNCTION menu mg eo wo WIPE FADER PROGRAM AE EFFECT EXPOSURE W BALANCE SET MENUSI e Select x and then press SET to exit 5 Press or v to select the desired selection press SET Example WIPE FADER menu 1 Select Ng RETURN SET EV LH9N D 3 Press or v to select the desired selection press SET e Press lt to return to the previous menu screen 7 Press MENU Note Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus Menus For Detailed Adjustment EN 2 9 Recording Menus e The following menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to REC e Each setting except EFFECT and SHUTTER which is set in Video Recording Menu is also applied in the D S C Recording Menu Menus Settings Factory preset WIPE FADER c7 38 Wipe or Fader Effects PROGRAM AE lt 38 39 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects EFFECT c 38 39 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects
5. 36 Backlight Compensation 36 Spot Exposure Control 36 White Balance Adjustment 37 Manual White Balance Adjustment 37 Wipe Or Fader Effects 38 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects 38 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card 39 Connections Editing 40 Connections To A TV Or VCR 40 Dubbing To A VCR 40 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing 41 Connection To A Personal Computer 42 Troubleshooting 43 PALONG ama 46 User Maintenance 49 Specifications eseeeeeeee 50 Ju Tm 52 HSITSN4A SEN Getting Started Regarding This Manual Control lever rz 13 Th ki f i i ere are two kinds o operation using FOCUS Move the control lever up the control lever v m Move the control lever down LIGHT Move the control lever right lt QUICK Move the control lever left REVIEW Move the control lever towards up down 2 Press down the control lever to select SET left right to select ocus SET n A K a T g K a 8 Icon Icons such as GR D870 indicate that the feature is applicable to the specified m
6. Recording amp Playback EN 19 Basic Recording Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Preparation Recording Start Stop Button is pressed e Power r7 16 e Load a cassette c7 18 e Remove the lens cap r7 9 USE CLEANING CASSETTE e Open the LCD monitor fully gt 12 UT Select videos at 4 3 size or 16 9 wide size Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during c 18 recording Use an optional cleaning cassette c 4 Power Switch Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display min means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indication starts blinking 62 min Recording Start Stop Button 7 Set the MEMORY VIDEO Switch to VIDEO 13 Set the Power Switch to REC gt 13 e The accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used G5 iS Press the Recording Start Stop button to start recording REC appears on the Quick Review display while recording is in progress To Enables you to check the end of the last stop recording press the Recording Start recording Stop button again SOCUS LHIN Approximate recording time QUICK REVIEW NS apo Recording mode Tape l S LP Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically then pauses in the Recording Standby mode for the next shot e Distortion may occur at start of play
7. displayed for approx 5 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly and for approx 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds e When the Power Switch is set to PLAY or REC press DATA again to return to the normal screen e Data battery status cannot be displayed during playback or while recording is in progress e If COMMUNICATION ERROR appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times there may be a problem with your battery In such a case consult your nearest JVC dealer e Battery data display may differ due to the environment change if the LCD Backlight is set to AUTO c7 31 MAX TIME 120min 50 ma 00 mm Using AC Power Perform step in Charging The Battery Pack c7 16 Attention Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction Getting Started EN17 Language Settings The language on the display can be changed r7 28 32 iji Set the Power Switch to REC or PLAY c 13 e If set to REC the recording mode should be set to M lt 20 Press MENU amp Select SETTING Fi 4 Select LANGUAGE press SET 1 Select us El Jeo DI ENGLISH 5 FRANCAIS ESPANOL ROBIUGHES aa SET RETURN 2 SET Select the desired language press SET
8. Om 3 8 12 Battery Remaining Power Indicator 45 Operation Mode r7 20 EY Auto Mode M Manual Mode LED Light Indicator 34 X Night Alive Indicator r7 39 ICA Gain Up Mode r7 29 Shutter Speed r7 39 White Balance Indicator 17 37 Selected Effect Indicator 39 Selected Program AE Indicator c 38 9 LCD X v a LCD Backlight Indicator 7 31 Appears for approx 5 seconds during process of switching over to indoor outdoor brightness Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator lt 35 Date Time c 17 2 e Spot Exposure Control Indicator lt 36 Backlight Compensation Indicator gt 36 Exposure Adjustment Indicator 35 Iris Lock Indicator gt 36 38 PHOTO Appears when taking Snapshot Remaining Number Of Shots lt 23 Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D S C recording 5 Image Quality FINE and STANDARD in order of quality c 23 30 r Getting Started EN LES GR D870 Card Icon r7 23 GR D870 see ie During D S C Playback Im Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded 1 1 Shooting Icon Appears and blinks during shooting Zoom Indicator gt 21 Approximate Zoom Ratio 21 zza 100 0013 39 11 13AM During Video Playback DEC 6 20077 Battery Remaining Power Indicator 45 A TT T1 2 Folder File Number we
9. QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS e This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor playback are possible anywhere This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF808U VF815U VF823U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries CAUTION To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter V S until it is no longer wobbly and then plug the larger end of the pow
10. TV ON 16 9 OFF 4 3 r 31 WIDE TV z LCD BRIGHT r 18 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ac SETTING Si Each setting except DEMO MODE is linked with SETTING which appears when the Power Switch is set to REC The parameters are the same as in the description on c 32 JAEN Features For Recording LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D S C shooting ocus LED Light Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting The light is on always The light turns on automatically PA when dark No display Disables this function Notes e Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes e If the light does not reach the subject when the LED Light setting is ON the Night Alive function will be activated and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter e Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the LED Light setting is ON they will appear slightly blurred Live Slow This feature is useful for recording or playing back precious or hard to see moments at a slow speed Sound is recorded and played back in real time 1 Set the MEMORY VIDEO Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to REC or PLAY e If set to REC the recording mode should be set to M c7 20 4 Set SNAP SLOW to SLOW c 30 33 The Live Slow indicator att appears A Press SLO
11. V input connectors Red to AUDIO R IN White to AUDIO L IN Not required for watching still images only 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 amp If not go to step 44 amp Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV amp Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode 9 Start playback on the camcorder c7 21 Please set WIDE TV of Playback Menus so that the image may suit your TV 16 9 TV or 4 3 TV 28 31 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DATE TIME to ON AUTO or OFF c 31 e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF c7 31 e On Screen Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV c7 31 Notes e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt 16 e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch to REC then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on Dubbing To A VCR To use this camcorder as a player 1 Following t
12. card s memory is full and shooting is not MEMORY IS FULL possible UNIT IN SAFEGUARD e Error indications 01 02 or 06 MODE REMOVE AND Remedy Remove and reattach the power supply or battery REATTACH BATTERY OR DC PLUG UNIT IN SAFEGUARD e Error indications 03 or 04 MODE EJECT AND Remedy Eject the cassette and reinsert REINSERT TAPE The camcorder turns off automatically Re check if the indication clears When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer m 2 je o I 46 EN Cautions Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions do not burn do not short circuit the Terminals To avoid hazards terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers 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
13. e Press lt whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen Press MENU Date Time Settings The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off c 28 32 Perform steps 1 Jin Language Settings 1 Select CLOCK ADJ press SET Select ras LO deo x MONTH DATE YEAR 12h A aye JAN 01 2007 12 00 AM SET RETURN 2 SET 2 Select the desired date display format press SET e Repeat this step to input time display format Select from 24h or 12h month date year hour and minutes e Press lt whenever you want to return to the previous menu setting 4 Press MENU m 2 e o I 18EN Getting Started Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Perform steps 1 in Language Settings c7 17 1 Select DISPLAY f A Select LCD BRIGHT press SET LCD BRIGHT 20 amp Select the appropriate brightness press SET e Press lt whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen 4l Press MENU Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette i Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH to close cassette holder Besure to press only the section labeled PUSH to close the casset
14. fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures e DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer hear a heater e To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip swing the soft camcorder case excessively when the camcorder is inside it Cautions EN 47 e Dirty heads can cause the following problems No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording or playback the Head Clog Warning indicator 3 appears Recording cannot be performed properly i 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 casse
15. on the SD card is small Check the recording operation before use and if you still feel it takes too long to record reduce the used area on your SD card by transferring the data from your SD card to a computer m 2 e 7 I 24 EN D S C Recording amp Playback Normal Playback Of Images Index Playback Of Files 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 i Perform Preparation in D S C Snapshot c 23 4 Set the MEMORY VIDEO Switch to MEMORY gt 13 amp Set the Power Switch to PLAY lt gt 13 e A stored image is displayed 4 Press lt to display the previous file Press gt to display the next file Note Images shot and stored on the card with another device with resolutions other than 640 x 480 will be displayed as thumbnails only These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback 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 Auto Playback Of Images You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically Perform steps 7j amp in Normal Playback Of Images 2 Press I to star
16. out e Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label Notes Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a memory card consult its manufacturer or dealer Before using a new memory card it is necessary to format the card gt 27 PLEASE FORMAT Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialized Intialize the memory card 17 27 CARD ERROR 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 Getting Started EN 11 m 2 1 o I 12EN Getting Started Notes e The LCD monitor can rotate 270 e Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor However this is not a malfunction e Power linked operation You can also turn the camcorder on off by opening closing the LCD monitor during the recording mode Controls Control Lever r7 8 Left Rewind 44 22 Quick Review QUICK REVIEW 19 gt Right Fast Forward PP 22 LED Light LIGHT lt 34 Up Play Pause I gt 21 Manual Focus FOCUS c7 35 v Down Stop Bl gt 21 Backlight Compensation P8 lt 36 Spot Exposure c 36 Press down SET Menu Button MENU 21 Auto Button AUTO
17. pressed GAIN UP OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment AGC The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright AUTO The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Shooting SA a Subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted 3A is displayed i Available only when the MEMORY VIDEO switch is set to VIDEO E Pa o EF O LL CAMERA 6 m 2 O N I 30 EN Menus For Detailed Adjustment Menus WIND CUT IMAGE QUALITY CAMERA 6 REC MODE SOUND MODE SNAP SLOW RECORDING REC MEDIA Settings Factory preset OFF Disengages the function ON Helps cut down on noise created by wind The R indicator X appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal FINE KZ03 STANDARD FS The Image Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs For the approx number of storable images i 23 SP To record in the SP Standard Play mode SP indicator does not appear on the screen LP Long Play more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time Note During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound 12BIT
18. the MEMORY VIDEO Switch to MEMORY A Set the Power Switch to REC lt 13 e To change the Image Quality gt 30 Approximate Number of Storable Images e The number increases or decreases depending on the Image Quality etc SD Memory Card po SD Memory Card O 640 x 480 FINE Image Quality 640 x 480 STANDARD 640 x 360 STANDARD 640 x 480 STANDARD 640 x 360 STANDARD amp Press SNAPSHOT The PHOTO indication appears while the snapshot is being taken To delete unwanted still images refer to Deleting Files c7 26 e When you do not want to hear the shutter sound set MELODY to OFF c7 32 Note If shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to REC and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again close and re open the LCD monitor CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the LOCK position MEMORY CARD Appears if there is no memory card loaded when the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed 1285 2500 5180 10000 20500 30600 Imaae Qualit MultiMedia Card i 16 MB 32 MB 640 x 480 FINE Attention When using a high capacity SD card it takes time to start recording after the power is turned on if the free space
19. the recording mode to M c7 20 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 Select MWB in W BALANCE menu 17 29 then press and hold SET until Sz begins blinking e When the setting is completed SZ stops blinking Press SET to engage the setting Press MENU The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator s is displayed Notes In step amp it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually lt 35 Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source 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 White Balance cannot be activated simultaneously with TWILIGHT in PROGRAM AE c 38 White Balance cannot be activated if the SEPIA or MONOTONE mode is activated m 2 Q o E 38EN Features For Recording Program AE Effects And Wipe Or Fader Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped i Set the MEMORY VIDEO Switch to VIDEO Set the Power Switch to REC 13 amp Set the recording mode to M gt 20 4 Set W
20. AUTO Display the date time for approx 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on ON The date time is always displayed 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 c7 20 To enable your tv to display images in 16 9 wide mode set the tv Screen size correctly ON 16 9 For TV with an aspect ratio of 16 9 only 16 9 indicator appears on the screen OFF 4 3 For TV with an aspect ratio 4 3 r 18 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display AUTO Brightness of the LCD Backlight is automatically adjusted to compensate for the indoor outdoor brightness of your surrounding BRIGHT Brightness of the LCD Backlight is increased STANDARD zz Standard brightness is maintained GR D870 Available only when the MEMORY VIDEO Switch is set to VIDEO m 2 C o I 32EN Menus For Detailed Adjustment The SETTING functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to REC are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY Menus LANGUAGE CLOCK ADu MELODY DEMO MODE SETTING Xi CAM RESET Settings Factory preset AAR 9H20 8423 ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL PORTUGUES The language setting can be changed c7 17 rx 17 Date Time Settings OFF Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape ON A melody sounds when any ope
21. C Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack 16 e Ifa blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step G4 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e f SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback only the original playback image recorded on the i tape is output from the DV IN OUT connector e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U or VC VDV206U DV cable To use this camcorder as a recorder Make sure all units are turned off Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY Set REC MODE to SP or LP c7 30 Start playback on the player Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode e The DV IN indication appears on the screen At the point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start dubbing The 23 indication rotates Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop dubbing The 45 indication stops rotating 9 Press W to return to the normal playback mode Note Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the c
22. Connections To A TV Or NOR eH u 40 Connection To A Personal Computer i siseerse corani 42 Control Level 8 D Data Battery 17 Date Time Settings 17 Demo Mode 32 Deleting Files 26 Digital Image Stabilization DISI HI Tn 29 Digital Still Camera 23 DPOF Setting Digital Print Order Format 26 Dual Rec AA AA 21 E CCl MUST S 39 Exposure Control 35 G Gain Up aan 29 Image Quality 30 Initializing A Memory Card ec 27 Iris LOCK AA 36 Index Playback 24 NENNEN IE Language s s s 17 32 LCD Monitor seccccecesnasteetetess 12 Loading A Cassette 18 LED iG P 34 Live SION cenis e Diretta 34 2M Manual FOCUS waa 35 Melody AA 32 Memory Card 11 47 Memory Video Switch 13 Motor Drive Mode 34 DN Narration sscsccpcrnutvercesnercasse 33 Night Alive 39 O On Screen 31 93 P Playback Sound 33 Program AE 38 39 Power Link Operation 12 Protecting Files 25 28 Quick Review 19 2007 Victor Company of Japan Limited Rec Mode 30 Recording Capacity Memory Card 23 TAPE qo 19 Recording Media Selection
23. Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models SNAP 19 Snapshot mode SLOW t Live Slow mode For details on the procedure refer to Live Slow lt 34 and Snapshot Record Still Image On Tape lt 34 When Snapshot recording is performed s OJ Tape Still images are recorded only onto the tape a Cr M Tape Card Still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card 640 x 480 pixels 9 Card Still images are recorded into the Memory Card only Select this setting to perform Dual Rec i 21 13 RECORDING is available for Video Recording Menu only IGR D870 Available only when the MEMORY VIDEO Switch is set to VIDEO Menus For Detailed Adjustment EN 31 The DISPLAY settings except WIDE TV and LCD BRIGHT are effective only for shooting Menus ON SCREEN DATE TIME TIME CODE WIDE TV DISPLAY amp LCD BRIGHT LCD BACKLIGHT Settings Factory preset LCD Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorders display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV OFF The date time does not appear
24. IPE FADER in FUNCTION Menu 17 29 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out Note You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button WIPE FADER OFF Disables the function WHITE Wa Fade in or out with a white screen BLACK Bu Fade in or out with a black screen SLIDE FE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right SCROLL C The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Factory preset Shutter Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to REC c 13 2 Set the recording mode to M c7 20 amp Set EFFECT PROGRAM AE or SHUTTER in FUNCTION Menu r7 29 The selected effect will be shown for approx 2 seconds before the camcorder returns to the menu screen Notes e Shutter Effects cannot be used during NIGHT e When a subject is too bright or reflective a vertical streak may appear smear phenomenon Smear phenomenon tends to occur when SPORTS or any mode of SHUTTER 1 500 1 4000 is selected PROGRAM AE OFF Disables the function SPORTS A Variable Shutter Speed 1 250 1 4000 This setting allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the pict
25. JVC INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR D850 GR D870 The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR D870 LYT1809 001A EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 4 6 to ensure safe use of this product m 2 1 o I D NTSC P MultiMediaCard 2 EN Easy Start Guide 1 Preparation iji Attach the battery pack Charge the battery pack r7 16 Notes e The battery pack is not charged at Bottom of the 1 the time of purchase Please charge camcorder QN the battery pack before use Use the JVC BN VF808U VF815U VF823U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry GR D870 Set MEMORY VIDEO Switch to VIDEO lt 13 3 Playing Back Set the Power Switch to PLAY r7 13 2 The screen will be displayed for approx 3 seconds Jea aag e S Oi Gs se E AQ 16 9 WIDE SCREEN GR D870 Set MEMORY VIDEO Switch to VIDEO lt 13 Load the cassette lt gt 18 Make sure the window OPEN side is facing out EJECT amp Press the Recording Start Stop button to start recording Notes g e Before the actual recording of important data make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to
26. MORY CARD m want to remove protection 4 Select PROTECT press SET The To remove protection from all files stored PROTECT menu appears in the memory card e Press lt whenever you want to return to the 5 Select CANC ALL press SET The previous menu Screen PROTECT screen appears To protect the currently displayed file 6 Select EXECUTE press SET 5 Select CURRENT press SET The e To cancel selection select RETURN PROTECT screen appears mg o CURRENT PROT ALL CANC ALL m 2 O o I e SET RETURN 6 Press lt or gt to select the desired file 26 EN Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once J Perform steps U amp in Normal Playback Of Images i 24 Press MENU amp Select MEMORY CARD i l Select DELETE press SET The DELETE Menu appears e Press lt whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen To delete the currently displayed file amp Select CURRENT press SET The DELETE screen appears TUNES CURRENT ALL RETURN O Press or gt to select the desired file Select EXECUTE press SET e To cancel deletion select RETURN e Repeat steps and Z for all files you want to delete DELETE DELETE EXECUTE RETURN Note If the on mark appears the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted To delete all files stored in the memor
27. Memory Card Slot Card Cover Power Switch Position S Pur o To perform recording on the tape e GR D870 To perform recording in the memory card OFF To switch off the camcorder PLAY To play back a recording on the tape e GR D870 To display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card or PC Set the Power Switch while pressing down the lock button MEMORY VIDEO Switch Position IANle 33d VIDEO VIDEO To record on a tape or play back a tape MEMORY To record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card JOEPIE 14 EN Getting Started LCD Monitor Indications During Both Video And During Video Recording Only aa 16 9 x Eg O3 min Tape Running Indicator c 19 Rotates while tape is running 2 Selected Wide Mode Indicator 17 18 9 Live Slow Indicator r7 34 Recording Speed Mode SP LP 30 only LP indicator is displayed Tape Remaining Time 19 REC Appears during recording c3 19 SLOW Appears when using Live Slow i 34 Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator Wind Cut Indicator Time Code Digital Image Stabilizer DIS 29 only W indicator is displayed t SOUND 12BIT 16BIT Sound Mode Indicator c 30 Appears for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder D S C Recording iri om 0 om 10 xII 9 KP ee 15 49 OREL lt E
28. To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the lens Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper Notes e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mold may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product m 2 Q o I 50 EN Specifications Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 2 4 W 2 6 W Using LED Light The LCD Backlight is set to STANDARD mode Dimensions W x H x D 68 mm x 74mm x 118 mm Weight Approx 420 g without battery cassette and lens cap Approx 485 g incl battery cassette and lens cap Approx 490 g incl battery cassette and lens cap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Pickup 1 6 CCD Lens F1 8 to 4 0 f 2 2 mm to 77 mm 35 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 030 5 mm LCD monitor 2 7 diagonally measur
29. W during recording or playback e The moving pictures are divided into four frames They are recorded or played back for 1 5 seconds and then normal recording or playback resumes Note Live Slow cannot be used when the 16 9 Wide mode is selected Snapshot Record Still Image On Tape This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape J Set the MEMORY VIDEO Switch to VIDEO c 13 2 Set the Power Switch to REC c 13 3 Set REC MEDIA to gt CJ sy or m OJ 30 A Set SNAP SLOW to SNAP c 30 Lj Press SNAPSHOT Notes e The PHOTO indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 5 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode e You can perform Snapshot also during recording A still image will be recorded for approx 5 seconds then the normal recording resumes e fthe image taken by snapshot is too dark or too bright select E c7 36 or SPOTLIGHT c 38 The image quality for Snapshot in 16 9 mode is 640 x 360 However the approx number of storable images is similar with Snapshot in 4 3 mode r7 23 Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step g provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second e The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC MEDIA is set to J C m M or gt M gt 30
30. ace with new cassette gt 18 Close the cassette holder cover Re read the sections covering Effects c 39 gt Set Focus to the Auto mode r 35 Clean the lens and check the focus again r7 35 gt f you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF c 29 Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor gt 12 18 Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor 18 gt f the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully 17 12 5 f the aspect ratio of the video you are playing is strange change the setting in WIDE TV c 31 33 Connect the AC Adapter securely 17 16 Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly c7 16 Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one r7 16 To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C r7 46 5 Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly gt 16 JOEPIE 44 EN Troubleshooting The tape is moving but Your TV has AV input terminals gt Set the TV to the mode or channel there is no picture but is not set to its VIDEO mode appropriate for video playback 17 40 e The cassette holder cover is open 3 Close the cassette holder cover c 18 Blocks of noise appear 3 Clean the video heads with an during playback or optional cleaning cassett
31. ack 19 Basic Recording 19 Tape Remaining Time mma 19 Quick Review 19 Auto Manual Mode 20 01 3607 T aaa aan 20 LOOM MERE RERO UE 21 Dual Rec estere uit iat PAAANO 21 Normal Playback 21 Variable Shuttle Search 22 Blank Se8relhi ucssees enne GG cxi 22 D S C Recording amp Playback D S C Snapshot 23 Normal Playback Of Images 24 Auto Playback Of Images 24 Index Playback Of Files 24 Removing On Screen Display 24 Resetting The File Name 25 Protecting Files 25 Deleting Files 26 Setting Print Information DPOF Setting 26 Initializing A Memory Card 21 EN 7 Contents PICTA tee il F ae U I GIF GdL o Menus For Detailed Adjustment Changing The Menu Settings Recording Menus Playback Menus Features For Recording LED LII isses ksi once e dba eir n RR E ac Live Slow eese Snapshot Record Still Image On Tape Manual FOCUS orte oor n on nr Rn ornnes 35 Exposure Control 35 lign ec
32. ay e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself O CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning User Maintenance EN 49 Cleaning The Camcorder Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter
33. back This is normal e Slide the Zoom lever repeatedly to change the Notes sound to on off e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes and no operation is performed the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again close and re open the LCD monitor e When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape To avoid this refer to Recording From The Middle Of A Tape lt 20 e To record in LP Long Play mode c 30 m 2 O o I 20 en Recording amp Playback 00 00 00 To prevent this perform Recording Auto Manual Mode From The Middle Of A Tape c 20 in the Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to following cases auto manual recording mode When manual When shooting again after playing back a mode is selected the indicator M appears recorded tape on the LCD monitor e When power shuts off during shooting Auto Mode f When a tape is removed and re inserted You can record using no special effects or during shooting i manual adjustments E shooting using a partially recorded e When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover Manual Mode vj Recording is possible by setting various functions manually m Notes e The time code cannot be reset e During fast forwarding and rewinding
34. c 20 Data Battery Button DATA lt 17 MEMORY VIDEO Switch r7 13 Recording Start Stop Button 19 Zoom Lever T W c7 21 Speaker Volume Control VOL 21 Power Switch REC OFF PLAY Lock Button Cassette Open Eject Switch OPEN EJECT c 18 Battery Release Button BATT gt 16 2 16 9 Wide Screen Button 16 9 c 18 Blank Search BLANK lt 22 Index Button INDEX lt gt 24 3 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT r7 21 34 Live Slow Button SLOW c 34 Connectors O USB Universal Serial Bus Connector c7 42 Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT i LINK c 41 42 i LINK refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i LINK standard The connectors are located beneath the cover Audio Video Output Connector AV lt 40 DC Input Connector DC lt 16 Indicator 8 POWER CHARGE Lamp r7 16 Getting Started EN 13 Other parts LCD Monitor gt 12 Shoulder Strap Eyelet i 9 Grip Strap 10 Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Stereo Microphone Lens Speaker i 21 LED Light c 34 Be careful not to cover this area during shooting Cassette Holder Cover r7 18 Stud Hole r7 10 Tripod Mounting Socket 10 Battery Pack Mount r7 16 Connector Cover
35. check that the st PLAY Ho da SS r m il video and sound have been recorded correctly As a start we recommend you to use the AUTO mode setting EN for recording Note e To set the date and time gt 17 amp Select II to start playback 17 8 Note P Il We recommend Cus cleaning your video A TA EY E heads before use m E I UAD pp ma If you haven t used your m TES i a camcorder for awhile the o g o heads may be dirty We recommend periodically H cleaning the video heads Note with a cleaning cassette To play back picture on a connected optional TV c7 40 Read This First Before recording important video be sure to make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly We recommend cleaning your video heads before use If you haven t used your camcorder for awhile the heads may be dirty We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette optional Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases Store the camcorder in a bag or other container Use SP Standard Play mode for important video recordings LP Long Play mode lets you rec
36. e there is no playback rx 4 picture and the screen becomes blue The color of Snapshot The light source or the subject Find a white subject and compose looks strange does not include white Or there your shot so that it also appears are various different light sources in the frame 35 behind the subject Troubleshooting EN 45 Wa vara Displays the battery remaining power High e As the battery power comes close to nil the battery remaining power indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns D a off automatically Exhausted SET TO MANUAL MODE Appears when you attempt to change Menu Settings Backlight aaa or Manual Focus while in AUTO mode IA r7 20 TAPEEND END e Appears when the tape ends Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback recording or playback LENS CAP e Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark SET DATE TIME e Appears when the date time is not set lt 17 e The built in clock battery has run out and the set date time has been erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement e Appears if a tape is loaded while the Power Switch is set to REC e Blinks when no tape is loaded CHECK TAPE S ERASE Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the PROTECTION TAB Power Switch is set to REC GR D870 Appears when the memory
37. e manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Te gioco pac CAUTION 12 Refer all plis to qualified uobis Th hall il le personnel Servicing is required when emang PING shal remain Teed enolate the apparatus has been damaged in any If this symbol is shown it is only valid in the European Union 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 Getting Started Regarding This Manual 8 PC COSSOMOS Haman INA NANNNE NAKAYANAN tsia 8 Attach the Shoulder Strap 9 Attach the Lens Cap 9 Grip Adjustment ssss 10 Tripod MOLBPUFIG s cru um ii enim oin 10 Using the SD Card Lacie ute pekux um 11 ic T 12 LCD Monitor Indications 14 a TK 16 Language Settings 17 Date Time Settings 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 18 Loading Unloading A Cassette 18 16 9 Wide Mode 18 Recording amp Playb
38. e power supply instead of the battery pack 16 Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV206U or VC VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector 4 or 6 pins on the PC If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode The date time information cannot be captured into the PC e Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board e The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using e If after connecting a DV cable to the camcorder and it doesn t work restart the camcorder e GR D870 Do not remove memory card during USB connection between PC and set USB and or lt _ appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC NEVER disconnect the USB cable while lt is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage Troubleshooting EN 43 If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer Recording cannot be performed When shooting a subject illuminated b
39. ed LCD panel TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural LED Light Effective distance 1 5 m 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 Storage media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Compression system JPEG compatible File size Still image 640 x 480 pixels Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images 17 23 For Connectors AV Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analog Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kQ analog stereo DV Input output 4 pin IEEE1394 compliant USB Mini USB B Type USB 1 1 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V 1A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice AC Adapter 16 46 Auto Manual Mode 20 BO Backlight Compensation 36 Battery Pack 16 46 Blank Search 22 EE fg Cam Reset 32 Changing The Menu Settings ccsesscsanessncans 28 33 Clock Ad 17 32
40. ended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright 1 Set the Power Switch to REC c 13 2 Set the recording mode to M c 20 4 Press MENU amp Select FUNCTION HA 6 Select EXPOSURE press SET 10 EXPOSURE 6 Select the appropriate exposure press SET e To brighten the image press To darken the image press v maximum 6 7 Press MENU Notes e Ifthe adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to AUTO 17 29 e You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when PROGRAM AE is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW r7 38 or with the backlight compensation m 2 Q o I 36EN Features For Recording 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 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
41. ep amp press and hold SET over 2 seconds The IL indication appears and the iris is locked Notes e Depending on the shooting location and condition optimum result may not be attained e STROBE in EFFECT cannot be used with Spot Exposure Control White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color tint reproduction 1 Set the Power Switch to REC c 13 2 Set the recording mode to M lt 20 amp Set W BALANCE to the desired mode 17 29 e The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears W BALANCE AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically MWB M24 Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting c7 37 Manual White Balance Adjustment FINE Outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD amp Outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN 2 A video light or similar type of lighting is used Factory preset Features For Recording EN 37 Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting i 2 9 5 9 Set the Power Switch to REC c7 13 Set
42. er cord into an AC outlet 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 safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused m 2 e N I Do not point the lens 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 n
43. for still image recording Factory preset SHUTTER OFF Disables the function 1 60 SHUTTER 1 60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 100 SHUTTER 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced SHUTTER 1 500 SHUTTER 1 4000 Refer to PROGRAM AE SPORTS amp mode GR D870 Not available for still image recording Factory preset Features For Recording EN 39 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Preparation e Load a cassette c7 18 e Load a memory card c 11 1 Set the MEMORY VIDEO Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY lt gt 13 amp Set T M COPY to ON r7 33 I Set SNAP SLOW to SNAP lt 30 Set psu to start playback 6 At the point you want to dub press B lI again to engage Still Playback 7i To dub the image press SNAPSHOT The P indication appears during dubbing m 2 Q o I 40 en Connections Editing Connections To A TV Or VCR To AV connector Audio Video cable provided 4 m mr 4 4 Lm D Yellow to VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has only A
44. he illustration x7 40 Connections To A TV Or VCR connect the camcorder and the VCR s input connectors 2 Perform steps f Connections To A TV Or VCR c7 40 amp At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR Refer to the VCR s instruction manual 4 To stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR then stop playback on the 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 To DV IN OUT DV cable optional 5 Core filter Core filter To DV IN OUT Y OSEE E TET3 Q eo9 t Video unit equipped with DV connector To use this camcorder as a player 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 amp Start playback on the camcorder r7 21 4 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the video unit Refer to the video unit s instruction manual g To stop dubbing stop recording on the video unit then stop playback on this camcorder il 2 Cp ONG Connections Editing EN 41 Notes e It is recommended to use the A
45. 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 The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder Notes e tis normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation O C to 40 C Storage 20 C to 50 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes e Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions e During use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the casse
46. m x3 PB 3 Operation Mode Indicator DV INO 2 Date Time BLANK SEARCH PUSH STOP BUTTON TO CANCEL d0 Battery Remaining Power Indicator c 45 2 Sound Mode Indicator lt 30 Blank Search Indicator 17 22 Tape Speed SP LP lt 30 only LP indicator is displayed 5 Variable Search Speed Indicator x 10 x 3 x3 and x10 r7 22 gt Playback Ww Fast Forward Shuttle Search 44 Rewind Shuttle Search Il Pause DV IN DV Input Indicator 41 42 Date Time 17 VOLUME Volume Level Indicator c 21 Time Code r 20 31 JOEPIE 16EN Getting Started Charging The Battery Pack 1 Set the Power Switch to OFF r7 13 A Arrow 4 Battery Pack POWER CHARGE Lamp Power Cord To AC Outlet 47 110V to 240V 2 Attach the battery pack e With the A arrow on the battery pack pointing at the correct direction slide the battery pack until it locks in place amp Connect the AC adapter e The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started e When the POWER CHARGE lamp goes out charging is finished Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder To Detach The Battery Pack Slide the battery pack while pressing BATT to detach it Maximum Charging Recording Time approx Charain Continuous ging Recording Battery Pack Time Time BN VF808U BN VF815U 2hrs 40
47. min BN VF823U 3 hrs 50 min 6 hrs 10 min Notes e Ifa fully charged battery pack is attached to the unit POWER CHARGE lamp will blink for approx 10 seconds before it turns off e f the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one e Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e After 5 minutes have elapsed in Record Standby mode with the cassette inserted and no operation is performed the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter In this case the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder e Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug and cable This may damage the AC adapter Required Using The Battery Pack Perform step Bin Charging The Battery Pack Notes e Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions e Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly e The playback mode is engaged repeatedly e The LED Light is used e Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time Checking the Remaining Battery Power Attach the battery pack BATTERY CONDITION LEVEL DATA 100 fp amp e When the Power Switch is set to OFF it is
48. mmended that you obtain permission beforehand e DO NOT leave the unit in place of over 50 C in place where humidity is extremely low below 3596 or extremely high 8096 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater e The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 e Do not leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use and check the unit regularly whether it is working or not e Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Also read Cautions on pages 46 48 About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire To deactivate the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF lt 28 32 Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO
49. n both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L D Sound from the L channel is output SOUND R Q Sound from the R channel is output NARRATION Although it is not possible to perform audio dubbing with a this camcorder you can hear sound from an audio dubbed tape O during playback using this function lt OFF Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo lt ON Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in a stereo MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels r7 30 SNAP SLOW SNAP SLOW REC MODE rx 30 REC MODE 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 Each setting except OFF in ON SCREEN DATE TIME and TIME CODE is linked with DISPLAY which appears when the Power Switch is set to REC The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN setting are the same as in the description on ro 1 T 3 M COPY DUB COPY gE Menus Settings Factory preset ON SCREEN OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorder s display disappears DATE TIME OFF AUTO ON lt TIME CODE OFF ON a r 20 Time Code ay WIDE
50. nd data stored in the memory card including those which have been protected are cleared 7 Perform steps U amp in Normal Playback Of Images i 24 Press MENU Select MEMORY CARD m Select FORMAT press SET The FORMAT menu appears EN G5 B5 MAT ERASE ALL EXISTING DATA EXECUTE CANCEL Select EXECUTE press SET The memory card is initialized e When initialization is finished NO IMAGES STORED appears e To cancel initialization select CANCEL m 2 je 7 TI 28EN Menus For Detailed Adjustment 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 c 28 33 Power Switch o o HU O p 4 AVS WET ch REV fi S A R 5 Open the LCD monitor fully gt 12 2 For Video and D S C Recording Menus o Set the MEMORY VIDEO Switch to VIDEO or MEMORY e Set the Power Switch to REC c 13 e Set the recording mode to Iw lt 20 For Video Playback Menus e GR D870 Set the MEMORY VIDEO Switch to VIDEO gt 13 e Set the Power Switch to PLAY lt 13 e GR D870 For D S C Playback Menu refer to D S C Recording amp Playback gt 23 9 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Screen for Video Playback Menu Screen for Video and D S C
51. objects under a spotlight e When zooming Perform steps 1 Gin Exposure Control c 35 2 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor then press and hold SET for over 2 seconds The L indication appears amp Press SET The iris is locked 44 Press MENU Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure ocus SET Q PALA O id 1 Set the Power Switch to REC c 13 2 Set the recording mode to M lt 20 amp Press EN so that the Backlight Compensation indicator ES appears To cancel Backlight Compensation Press E twice so that the EX indicator disappears Note Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white Spot Exposure Control Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation 1 Set the Power Switch to REC c 13 2 Set the recording mode to M c7 20 amp Press EP twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator e appears e A spot metering area frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor 4 Press SET e Spot Exposure Control is engaged e Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate To cancel Spot Exposure Control Press EJ once so that the e indicator disappears To lock the iris After st
52. odel only Accessories Audio Video Cable Sawer Cord 63 5 mini plug to RCA plug Ciba H Battery Pack Shoulder Strap Lens Cap GR D870 BN VF808U 79 79 USB Cable CD ROM Note Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables Getting Started EN 9 Attach the Shoulder Strap Peel off the pad and thread the Thread the strap through the Position the buckle near the end of the strap through the buckle adjust its length and eyelet and reattach the pad eyelet use the strap guide to fix it in place Strap Guide Buckle SIN Attach the Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration Place here during recording m 2 e 7 I 10 EN Getting Started Grip Adjustment Open the pad and make grip adjustments e Remove any security tags that may be attached to the velcro Tripod Mounting Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud and the mounting socket with the screw and lock it in place Bottom of the camcorder m Using the SD Card Set the power switch to OFF 1 Open the card cover Card Cover 5 5 2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge first Memory Card at optional a Clipped edge amp Close the Card cover To remove the SD Card Push the SD Card once After the card comes out a little pull it
53. ord 50 more video than SP Standard Play mode but you may experience mosaic like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment So for important recordings we recommend using SP mode For safety and reliability It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries and accessories are used in this camcorder This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF808U VF815U VF823U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry GR D870 This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked and memory cards marked Sp or MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats e It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder e Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly reco
54. otes 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 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 WARNING Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine fire or the like IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by th
55. ption c7 20 1 Perform steps 1 in Normal Playback c 21 2 Press BLANK e The BLANK SEARCH indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion e To cancel Blank Search press ll or BLANK 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 f the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically e A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected e The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes Before you start recording make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion D S C Recording amp Playback p423 This operating instruction lt 23 27 is applicable to model GR D870 Preparation Power r7 16 e Open the LCD monitor fully gt 12 Load a Memory Card c 11 Remove the lens cap c7 9 Power Switch SNAPSH TES PLAY H 16 9 RODS MEMORY VIDEO STOP B v 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 1 Set
56. ration is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Wipe Fader and Effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate Notes e 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 REC e Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume e Demonstration cannot be turned on in the following conditions e If a cassette is in the camcorder e f power is not supplied from the AC Adapter e DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off CANCEL Does not reset all settings to the factory preset EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset Menus For Detailed Adjustment EN 33 Playback Menus The settings below are effective only for video playback except REC MODE and SNAP SLOW SOUND L R and NARRATION During tape playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the sound to accompany your playback picture Menus Settings Factory preset SOUND L R STEREO h Sound is output o
57. s lt or gt to select the desired file 4 Press v or A to select the number indication 00 and press SET g Select the number of prints by pressing to increase the number or v to decrease the number and press SET DPOF SHEETS 02 e Repeat steps amp through g for the 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 Select RETURN press SET The SAVE appears DPOF SAVE EXECUTE CANCEL e f you did not change any settings in step amp through the DPOF Menu reappears Zf Select EXECUTE press SET e To cancel selection select CANCEL To Reset The Number Of Prints Perform steps 1 4 in To Print All Still Images One Print For Each c 26 2 Select RESET press SET The DPOF screen appears amp Select EXECUTE press SET e To cancel selection select RETURN e The number of prints is reset to O for all still images Caution While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted Note When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction By recording with DIS deactivated r3 29 this can be avoided Initializing A Memory Card You can initialize a memory card any time After initializing all files a
58. t Auto Playback e f you press lt during Auto Playback files are displayed in descending order e f you press gt during Auto Playback files are displayed in ascending order amp To end Auto Playback press Ml 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 7 Perform steps 7 8 in Normal Playback Of Images 2 Press INDEX file The Index Screen appears amp Press v K or 9 to move the frame to the desired file 44 Press SET The selected file is Index number displayed Removing On Screen Display Perform steps I amp in Normal Playback Of Images 2 Press MENU amp Select DISPLAY 1G I Select ON SCREEN press SET The ON SCREEN menu appears e Press lt whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen g Select OFF press SET x RETURN Press MENU The operation mode indicator folder file number date time and battery remaining power indicator disappear e To display the indicators again select ON D S C Recording amp Playback fy 25 Select EXECUTE press SET e To cancel protection select RETURN Resetting The File Name e To cancel protection select RETURN Note If the on mark appears the currently displayed file is protected By resetting the file name a ne
59. te holder e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the battery pack s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing Make sure the window side is facing out Erase protection tab Cassette holder cover amp Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place Notes e f you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again Turn the camcorder off then on again e f the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again e When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover 16 9 Wide Mode You can record videos at 4 3 size and 16 9 size By default the camcorder is set to record videos at the 16 9 size 1 GR D870 Set the MEMORY VIDEO Switch to VIDEO 13 2 Set the Power Switch to REC 13 amp Each press 16 9 switches the screen size Note If you record videos in 16 9 size the image may appear to be slightly vertically stretched when playing back on TV with the 4 3 screen r7 28 31
60. the time code indication does not move smoothly e The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON c 31 Time Code Recording From The Middle Of A Tape During recording a time code is recorded on 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search the tape This code is to confirm the location lt 22 to find the spot at which you want of the recorded scene on the tape during to start recording then engage the Still playback Playback mode i 21 Display 2 Set the Power Switch to REC c7 13 then start recording Frames EL Frames Minutes A 1 second le 12 34 24 Frames are not displayed during recording Recording Start Point Recording portion ES Recorded tape 0 9 9 Blank portion D amp time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame 2 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 Recording amp Playback EN 21 Zoom Normal Playback Zoom out Zoom in pec VOL VOL W T dili nw MEMORY VIDEO KO bed c So Switch W Wide angle T Telephoto f S e You can zoom in up to 35X by using the optical zoom e Zoom magnification over 35X is done through digital image processing and is therefore called digital zoom Digital
61. tte the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic check ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer Memory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards be sure to read the following cautions e During use make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting e While the memory card is being accessed during recording playback deletion initialization etc never 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 magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets m 2 C o I 48 EN Cautions How To Handle A CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spr
62. tte 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 LCD Monitor e To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks e To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth Main Unit e For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use e Avoid using the unit IN places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric
63. u the snapshot image The Still image is saved into the memory card while video is recorded onto the cassette tape e REC MEDIA must be set to M Card only lt 30 m 2 O o E 22 EN Recording amp Playback Notes e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor or on a connected TV c7 40 e f Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker HDV Meo Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected The pictures in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder Variable Shuttle Search Allows variable speed search in either direction during video playback During playback press B once or twice for forward search or t4 once or twice for reverse search 0 x e To resume normal playback press B M e During playback press and hold gt or au The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release the button normal playback resumes Attention During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible particularly on the left side of the screen During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible across the screen Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interru
64. ure becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions SNOW amp Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow SPOTLIGHT 4 Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance r7 37 is automatically set to AUTO When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually NIGHT 24 Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Although the recorded image is not grainy it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed During Night Alive it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended Factory preset EFFECT OFF Disables the function SEPIA Ld Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos MONOTONE B W Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W CLASSIC np Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots MIRROR Bi Creates a mirror image on the left half of the screen juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half GR D870 Not available
65. urrent SOUND MODE setting c 30 COPY PROTECTED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder m 2 e o I 42 En Connections Editing Connection To A Personal Computer DV connector USB connector USB Cable provided s Core filter To USB connector DV cable optional To DV Core filter Connector PC with DV connector When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable make sure to follow the procedure below Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and or the PC e Connect the DV cable first to the PC and then to the camcorder e Connect the DV cable plugs correctly according to the shape of the DV connector A Using USB cable It is possible to transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC 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 If you are using a Windows XP you can use Windows Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet using a camcorder For details refer to the help for the Windows Messenger Notes Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE for the bundled software and drivers e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as th
66. w folder will be e Repeat steps tJ and for all files you made The new files you are going to make will want to protect be stored in the new folder It is convenient to PROTECT separate the new files from previously made PROTECT files EXECUTE RETURN Perform steps amp in Normal Playback Of Images 24 To protect all files stored in the memory m 2 Press MENU card amp Select MEMORY CARD m amp Select PROT ALL press SET The PROTECT screen appears 4 Select NO RESET press SET The NO PP RESET screen appears Select EXECUTE press SET Select EXECUTE press SET The new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVCO00001 Note E If the file name reaches DVC09999 a new folder To Remove Protection such as 101JVCGR will be made and the Before doing the following perform steps file name will start again from DVC00001 A in Protecting Files To remove protection from the currently Protecting Files displayed file amp Select CURRENT press SET The The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental PROTECT screen appears erasure of files Perform steps amp in Normal Playback Of Images 7 24 Select EXECUTE press SET To cancel selection select RETURN 2 Press MENU e Repeat steps UJ and for all files you 3 Press or gt to select the desired file amp Select ME
67. y bright light vertical lines appear When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant The LCD monitor indications blink The focus does not adjust automatically The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor Aspect ratio is strange No power is supplied The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE TAPE END appears The cassette holder cover is open This is not a malfunction This is not a malfunction Effects function that cannot be used together are selected at the same time Focus is set to the Manual mode The lens is dirty or covered with condensation When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to AUTO In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor This is nota malfunction The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark The power is not connected properly The battery pack is not attached firmly The battery is dead Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures The battery pack is not attached firmly 5 Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC r7 18 Repl
68. y card amp Select ALL press SET The DELETE screen appears Select EXECUTE press SET e To cancel deletion select RETURN Notes e Protected files c 25 cannot be deleted To delete them remove protection first e Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting D S C Recording amp Playback Deleting Files 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 Up to a maximum limit of 999 stored files in the memory card To Print All Still Images One Print For Each 1 Perform steps 1 amp in Normal Playback Of Images i 24 2 Press MENU amp Select MEMORY CARD mi I Select DPOF press SET The DPOF Menu appears e Press lt whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen mago CURRENT ALL 1 RETURN amp Select ALL 1 press SET The DPOF screen appears ALL 1 EXECUTE RETURN 9 Select EXECUTE press SET e To cancel selection select RETURN D S C Recording amp Playback tw27 To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints Perform steps 1 4 in To Print All Still Images One Print For Each c 26 2 Select CURRENT press SET The DPOF screen appears DPOF SHEETS 00 RETURN amp Pres
69. zooming is possible up to 800X Set ZOOM to 70X or 800X 29 ER Speaker Load a cassette r7 18 Optical zoom up to 35X 2 Set the MEMORY VIDEO Switch to VIDEO c7 13 Cs ACT 4 Set the Power Switch to PLAY c 13 1 35 800 ocuUs Digital zoom up to 800X AAN ETE Notes 2 N e Macro shooting is possible as close as approx 5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set SET all the way to W When you zoom into a subject close to the The above screen referring to the control lens the camcorder may automatically zoom lever c7 8 will be displayed for approx out depending on the distance to the subject 3 seconds on the LCD Monitor In this case set TELE MACRO to ON r7 29 I To start playback press B IM To pause during playback press B IM e If still playback continues for more than Dual Rec about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop You can capture still images without disturbing mode is automatically engaged To resume normal playback press P IL NG stop playback press W During Stop mode press td to rewind or bp to fast forward the tape Press SET to display the guide operation screen the recording in progress Press SNAPSHOT To control the speaker volume Slide the Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn A sub screen will be displayed for approx 6 down the volume seconds to show yo

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