Instruction Manual
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2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (੬ pg. 30) Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the button .... 13) BATTERY CONDITION LEVEL 100% 50 0 MAX TIME LCD 110min FINDER 135min Auto Button You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO button. (੬ pg. 18) LED Light You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the...
2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (੬ pg. 30) Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the button .... 13) BATTERY CONDITION LEVEL 100% 50 0 MAX TIME LCD 110min FINDER 135min Auto Button You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO button. (੬ pg. 18) LED Light You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the...
Instruction Manual
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... Time 16 Quick Review 16 Zooming 17 Journalistic Shooting 17 Interface Shooting 17 Time Code 18 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape... 18 Auto/Manual Mode 18 VIDEO PLAYBACK 19 Normal Playback 19 Still Playback 19 Variable Shuttle Search 20 Blank Search 20 Playback Snapshot 20 Connections To A TV Or... The Menu Settings 22 Recording Menus 23 Playback Menus 25 FEATURES FOR RECORDING 26 LED Light 26 Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) ..... 26 Manual Focus 27 Exposure Control 27 Iris Lock 28 Backlight Compensation 28 Spot Exposure Control 28 White Balance Adjustment 29...
... Time 16 Quick Review 16 Zooming 17 Journalistic Shooting 17 Interface Shooting 17 Time Code 18 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape... 18 Auto/Manual Mode 18 VIDEO PLAYBACK 19 Normal Playback 19 Still Playback 19 Variable Shuttle Search 20 Blank Search 20 Playback Snapshot 20 Connections To A TV Or... The Menu Settings 22 Recording Menus 23 Playback Menus 25 FEATURES FOR RECORDING 26 LED Light 26 Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) ..... 26 Manual Focus 27 Exposure Control 27 Iris Lock 28 Backlight Compensation 28 Spot Exposure Control 28 White Balance Adjustment 29...
Instruction Manual
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... to maintain optimum performance of operation using the control lever: moving the lever towards up/down/left . They are two kinds of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the... QUICK REVIEW Move the control lever left /right, or pressing down the lever. If a cable has only one or more core filter. Regarding This Manual Control Lever LCD Monitor GETTING STARTED EN 7 Provided Accessories OR AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U GETTING STARTED OR Control lever There are described...
... to maintain optimum performance of operation using the control lever: moving the lever towards up/down/left . They are two kinds of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the... QUICK REVIEW Move the control lever left /right, or pressing down the lever. If a cable has only one or more core filter. Regarding This Manual Control Lever LCD Monitor GETTING STARTED EN 7 Provided Accessories OR AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U GETTING STARTED OR Control lever There are described...
Instruction Manual
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... not to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. PLAY: To play back a recording on the tape. OFF: To switch off the camcorder. Controls 11 : Left/Rewind (1) (੬ pg. 19)/ Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW] (੬ pg. 16) 2 : Right/Fast-Forward (¡) (੬ ...pg. 19)/ LED Light [LIGHT] (੬ pg. 26) 3 : Up/Play/Pause (6) (੬ pg. 19)/ Manual Focus [FOCUS] (੬ pg. 27) 4 : Down/Stop (7) (੬ pg. 19)/ Backlight Compensation [ ] (੬ pg. 28)/ Spot Exposure (੬ pg. 28) Press down :...
... not to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. PLAY: To play back a recording on the tape. OFF: To switch off the camcorder. Controls 11 : Left/Rewind (1) (੬ pg. 19)/ Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW] (੬ pg. 16) 2 : Right/Fast-Forward (¡) (੬ ...pg. 19)/ LED Light [LIGHT] (੬ pg. 26) 3 : Up/Play/Pause (6) (੬ pg. 19)/ Manual Focus [FOCUS] (੬ pg. 27) 4 : Down/Stop (7) (੬ pg. 19)/ Backlight Compensation [ ] (੬ pg. 28)/ Spot Exposure (੬ pg. 28) Press down :...
Instruction Manual
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...8 , 9 SOUND 12 BIT 11 : 13 AM ! 15:55 DEC . 6 . 2007 / . - 1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2Operation Mode (੬ pg. 18) A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode 3LED Light Indicator (੬ pg. 26) 4 : Night-Alive Indicator (੬ pg. 30) : Gain Up Mode (੬ pg. 23) 5Shutter Speed (੬ pg. 31) 6White... (੬ pg. 30) 9SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 24) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) !Digital Image Stabilizer ("DIS") (੬ pg. 23) (only indicator is displayed) "Approximate Zoom Ratio (੬ pg. 17) #Zoom Indicator...
...8 , 9 SOUND 12 BIT 11 : 13 AM ! 15:55 DEC . 6 . 2007 / . - 1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2Operation Mode (੬ pg. 18) A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode 3LED Light Indicator (੬ pg. 26) 4 : Night-Alive Indicator (੬ pg. 30) : Gain Up Mode (੬ pg. 23) 5Shutter Speed (੬ pg. 31) 6White... (੬ pg. 30) 9SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 24) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) !Digital Image Stabilizer ("DIS") (੬ pg. 23) (only indicator is displayed) "Approximate Zoom Ratio (੬ pg. 17) #Zoom Indicator...
Instruction Manual
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Data Battery System You can result in a camcorder malfunction. INFORMATION: The following conditions: • Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged ... screen. In such a case, consult your operation. NOTE: The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in this manual supposes the use the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully. M...Viewfinder on the switch. When the battery is recommended that the camcorder's power is in your nearest JVC dealer. Press 1 whenever you prepare enough battery packs to 240 V.
Data Battery System You can result in a camcorder malfunction. INFORMATION: The following conditions: • Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged ... screen. In such a case, consult your operation. NOTE: The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in this manual supposes the use the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully. M...Viewfinder on the switch. When the battery is recommended that the camcorder's power is in your nearest JVC dealer. Press 1 whenever you prepare enough battery packs to 240 V.
Instruction Manual
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...time code starts counting up again from the end of the recorded scene on the tape during recording. AUTO MANUAL If during shooting. ● When shooting using no special effects or manual adjustments. If recording starts from "00:00:00". When recording is selected, the indicator " " appears ...after shooting a scene then opening/closing the cassette holder cover. Auto/Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to "REC" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the tape. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in the following cases...
...time code starts counting up again from the end of the recorded scene on the tape during recording. AUTO MANUAL If during shooting. ● When shooting using no special effects or manual adjustments. If recording starts from "00:00:00". When recording is selected, the indicator " " appears ...after shooting a scene then opening/closing the cassette holder cover. Auto/Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to "REC" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the tape. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in the following cases...
Instruction Manual
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.../TV" (੬ pg. 25). If using a VCR, 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 use the AC Adapter as shown.... NOTES: ● It is recommended to its VIDEO mode. 6 Start playback on . VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 21 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 13) ● To monitor the picture and sound from the...
.../TV" (੬ pg. 25). If using a VCR, 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 use the AC Adapter as shown.... NOTES: ● It is recommended to its VIDEO mode. 6 Start playback on . VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 21 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 13) ● To monitor the picture and sound from the...
Instruction Manual
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...; When the focus level cannot be adjusted any visible change in the following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , and . Select ADVANCED FEATURES 1 2 SET Manual focus indicator M 2 Set the recording mode to " ". (੬ pg. 18) 4 Press MENU. 5 Select "FUNCTION", press SET or 2. 6 Select...the appropriate exposure, press SET or 2. ● To brighten the image, press 3. The manual focus indicator appears. 4 Press 1 or 2 to focus on the shooting condition. Manual Focus The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5...
...; When the focus level cannot be adjusted any visible change in the following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , and . Select ADVANCED FEATURES 1 2 SET Manual focus indicator M 2 Set the recording mode to " ". (੬ pg. 18) 4 Press MENU. 5 Select "FUNCTION", press SET or 2. 6 Select...the appropriate exposure, press SET or 2. ● To brighten the image, press 3. The manual focus indicator appears. 4 Press 1 or 2 to focus on the shooting condition. Manual Focus The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5...
Instruction Manual
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...appears. [AUTO]: White balance is activated. ADVANCED FEATURES However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function for a more professional color/ tint reproduction. MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of color reproduction under various types of lighting.... Set the recording mode to " ". (੬ pg. 18) 3 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in "W. Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various lighting. NOTES: ● In step 3, it may be accurately reproduced. HALOGEN: A video light...
...appears. [AUTO]: White balance is activated. ADVANCED FEATURES However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function for a more professional color/ tint reproduction. MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of color reproduction under various types of lighting.... Set the recording mode to " ". (੬ pg. 18) 3 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in "W. Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various lighting. NOTES: ● In step 3, it may be accurately reproduced. HALOGEN: A video light...
Instruction Manual
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...TWILIGHT : Makes evening scenes look as if it may appear (smear phenomenon). NIGHT : Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. Use them to " ". (੬ pg. 18) 3 Set "EFFECT", "PROGRAM AE" or "SHUTTER" in extremely bright surroundings such as spotlights. NOTE...Start/Stop Button to "AUTO". NOTES: ● Shutter Effects cannot be difficult to right. SNOW : Compensates for approx. 2 seconds before the camcorder returns to the next. BLACK screen. : Fade in from right to left, or wipe out from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to bottom, ...
...TWILIGHT : Makes evening scenes look as if it may appear (smear phenomenon). NIGHT : Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. Use them to " ". (੬ pg. 18) 3 Set "EFFECT", "PROGRAM AE" or "SHUTTER" in extremely bright surroundings such as spotlights. NOTE...Start/Stop Button to "AUTO". NOTES: ● Shutter Effects cannot be difficult to right. SNOW : Compensates for approx. 2 seconds before the camcorder returns to the next. BLACK screen. : Fade in from right to left, or wipe out from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to bottom, ...
Instruction Manual
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... date/time and time code Set "ON SCREEN" to the VCR's instruction manual.) 4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop playback on the camcorder. SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is recommended to use this camcorder as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 13... Dubbing To A VCR To use the AC Adapter as a player 1 Following the illustration, ੬ pg. 21, "Connections To A TV Or VCR" , connect the camcorder and the VCR's input connectors. 2 Perform steps 1 - 6 (੬ pg. 21) 3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the connected ...
... date/time and time code Set "ON SCREEN" to the VCR's instruction manual.) 4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop playback on the camcorder. SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is recommended to use this camcorder as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 13... Dubbing To A VCR To use the AC Adapter as a player 1 Following the illustration, ੬ pg. 21, "Connections To A TV Or VCR" , connect the camcorder and the VCR's input connectors. 2 Perform steps 1 - 6 (੬ pg. 21) 3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the connected ...
Instruction Manual
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...OUT Video unit equipped with DV connector To use the AC Adapter as a recorder. NOTES: ● It is recommended to the video unit's instruction manual.) 5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video unit, then stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed. ● Even though the ... to start dubbing, start dubbing. The indication stops rotating. 9 Press 7 to return to use this camcorder as a recorder 1 Make sure all units are turned off . 2 Connect this camcorder. To use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV cable. Since a digital signal is sent, there is output from the...
...OUT Video unit equipped with DV connector To use the AC Adapter as a recorder. NOTES: ● It is recommended to the video unit's instruction manual.) 5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video unit, then stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed. ● Even though the ... to start dubbing, start dubbing. The indication stops rotating. 9 Press 7 to return to use this camcorder as a recorder 1 Make sure all units are turned off . 2 Connect this camcorder. To use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV cable. Since a digital signal is sent, there is output from the...
Instruction Manual
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... to the PC, and then to the camcorder. ● Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according to the camcoder and it doesn't work properly depending on the PC. ● The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. ● Refer to the instruction manuals of the DV connector. Connection To A Personal... AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 13) ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC or capture board you are using...
... to the PC, and then to the camcorder. ● Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according to the camcoder and it doesn't work properly depending on the PC. ● The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. ● Refer to the instruction manuals of the DV connector. Connection To A Personal... AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 13) ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC or capture board you are using...
Instruction Manual
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...whitish. ● In places subject to low temperature, images become dark. ➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer. 34 EN TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in places with condensation. ➜Clean ...cover. (੬ pg. 15) The focus does not adjust automatically. ● Focus is set to the Manual mode. ➜Set Focus to the Auto mode. (੬ pg. 27) ● The lens is...pack is set "GAIN UP" to "AGC" or "OFF". (੬ pg. 23) Images on the camcorder does not light during charging. ● Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low ...
...whitish. ● In places subject to low temperature, images become dark. ➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer. 34 EN TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in places with condensation. ➜Clean ...cover. (੬ pg. 15) The focus does not adjust automatically. ● Focus is set to the Manual mode. ➜Set Focus to the Auto mode. (੬ pg. 27) ● The lens is...pack is set "GAIN UP" to "AGC" or "OFF". (੬ pg. 23) Images on the camcorder does not light during charging. ● Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low ...
Instruction Manual
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...G Gain Up 23 I Interface Shooting .........17 Iris Lock 28 J Journalistic Shooting .....17 L Language 24 LCD Monitor and Viewfinder 8, 14 LED Light 26 Loading A Cassette ....... 15 M Manual Focus 27 Melody 24 Motor Drive Mode .......... 26 N Narration 25 Night Alive 30 O On Screen 24, 25 P Playback Sound 25 Power-linked operation ... 8 Priority 24..., 24 Tripod Mounting 14 Troubleshooting 34 W White Balance 29 Wind Cut 23 Wipe Or Fader Effects ...30 Z Zooming 17, 23 16:9 Output 24, 25 GR-D750U © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited UC Printed in Malaysia 1206ASR-NF-MP
...G Gain Up 23 I Interface Shooting .........17 Iris Lock 28 J Journalistic Shooting .....17 L Language 24 LCD Monitor and Viewfinder 8, 14 LED Light 26 Loading A Cassette ....... 15 M Manual Focus 27 Melody 24 Motor Drive Mode .......... 26 N Narration 25 Night Alive 30 O On Screen 24, 25 P Playback Sound 25 Power-linked operation ... 8 Priority 24..., 24 Tripod Mounting 14 Troubleshooting 34 W White Balance 29 Wind Cut 23 Wipe Or Fader Effects ...30 Z Zooming 17, 23 16:9 Output 24, 25 GR-D750U © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited UC Printed in Malaysia 1206ASR-NF-MP