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ENGLISH The camcorder illustrations appearing in pages 4 - 6 to ensure safe use of this instruction manual are of the GR-D870. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in this product. INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D850 GR-D870 LYT1809-001A EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera.
ENGLISH The camcorder illustrations appearing in pages 4 - 6 to ensure safe use of this instruction manual are of the GR-D870. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in this product. INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D850 GR-D870 LYT1809-001A EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera.
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...Computer......... 42 References 43 Troubleshooting 43 Cautions 46 User Maintenance 49 Specifications 50 Terms 52 ENGLISH Contents EN 7 Getting Started 8 Regarding This Manual 8 Accessories 8 Attach the Shoulder Strap 9 Attach the Lens Cap 9 Grip Adjustment 10 Tripod Mounting 10 Using the SD Card 11 Index 12...Unloading A Cassette 18 16:9 Wide Mode 18 Recording & Playback 19 Basic Recording 19 Tape Remaining Time 19 Quick Review 19 Auto/Manual Mode 20 Time Code 20 Zoom 21 Dual Rec 21 Normal Playback 21 Variable Shuttle Search 22 Blank Search 22 D.S.C.
...Computer......... 42 References 43 Troubleshooting 43 Cautions 46 User Maintenance 49 Specifications 50 Terms 52 ENGLISH Contents EN 7 Getting Started 8 Regarding This Manual 8 Accessories 8 Attach the Shoulder Strap 9 Attach the Lens Cap 9 Grip Adjustment 10 Tripod Mounting 10 Using the SD Card 11 Index 12...Unloading A Cassette 18 16:9 Wide Mode 18 Recording & Playback 19 Basic Recording 19 Tape Remaining Time 19 Quick Review 19 Auto/Manual Mode 20 Time Code 20 Zoom 21 Dual Rec 21 Normal Playback 21 Variable Shuttle Search 22 Blank Search 22 D.S.C.
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...) Battery Pack BN-VF808U Shoulder Strap (੬ 9) Lens Cap (੬ 9) USB Cable CD-ROM Note: Make sure to select SET. 8 EN Getting Started Regarding This Manual Control lever (੬ 13) There are two kinds of operation using the control lever. g 1 QUICK Move the control lever left /right to the specifi...
...) Battery Pack BN-VF808U Shoulder Strap (੬ 9) Lens Cap (੬ 9) USB Cable CD-ROM Note: Make sure to select SET. 8 EN Getting Started Regarding This Manual Control lever (੬ 13) There are two kinds of operation using the control lever. g 1 QUICK Move the control lever left /right to the specifi...
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...[QUICK REVIEW] (੬ 19) k : Right/Fast-Forward (5) (੬ 22)/ LED Light [LIGHT] (੬ 34) e : Up/Play/Pause (U/9) (੬ 21)/ Manual Focus [FOCUS] (੬ 35) f : Down/Stop (8) (੬ 21)/Backlight Compensation [] (੬ 36)/Spot Exposure (੬ 36) Press down the lock button. OFF:... To switch off the camcorder. REC: • To perform recording on the tape. • To display a still image stored in the memory card. ENGLISH PLAY: •...
...[QUICK REVIEW] (੬ 19) k : Right/Fast-Forward (5) (੬ 22)/ LED Light [LIGHT] (੬ 34) e : Up/Play/Pause (U/9) (੬ 21)/ Manual Focus [FOCUS] (੬ 35) f : Down/Stop (8) (੬ 21)/Backlight Compensation [] (੬ 36)/Spot Exposure (੬ 36) Press down the lock button. OFF:... To switch off the camcorder. REC: • To perform recording on the tape. • To display a still image stored in the memory card. ENGLISH PLAY: •...
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...AE Indicator (੬ 38) LCD (੬ 31) : LCD Backlight Indicator (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) During Both Video And D.S.C. recording.) Image Quality: FINE and STANDARD (in order of shots that can be stored during D.S.C. 14...displayed) SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator (੬ 30) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds during process of switching over to indoor/outdoor brightness.) Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (੬ 35) Date/Time (੬ 17) : Spot Exposure Control Indicator (੬ 36) : Backlight Compensation ...
...AE Indicator (੬ 38) LCD (੬ 31) : LCD Backlight Indicator (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) During Both Video And D.S.C. recording.) Image Quality: FINE and STANDARD (in order of shots that can be stored during D.S.C. 14...displayed) SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator (੬ 30) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds during process of switching over to indoor/outdoor brightness.) Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (੬ 35) Date/Time (੬ 17) : Spot Exposure Control Indicator (੬ 36) : Backlight Compensation ...
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...-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly. • The time code is displayed only when "TIME CODE" is set to auto/manual recording mode. Auto Mode : A You can record using a partially recorded tape. • When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape. •...removed and re-inserted during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. 20 EN Recording & Playback Auto/Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to "ON". (੬ 31) Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape....
...-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly. • The time code is displayed only when "TIME CODE" is set to auto/manual recording mode. Auto Mode : A You can record using a partially recorded tape. • When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape. •...removed and re-inserted during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. 20 EN Recording & Playback Auto/Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to "ON". (੬ 31) Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape....
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Features For Recording EN 35 Manual Focus Exposure Control The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as a flat, one-color wall, or a clear, blue sky.* • When a ... in the same scene. • When illumination is low.* • When the subject has no contrast (difference in finity. In this case, use the manual exposure control at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is overly dark or the subject is affected by sunbeams or light re...
Features For Recording EN 35 Manual Focus Exposure Control The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as a flat, one-color wall, or a clear, blue sky.* • When a ... in the same scene. • When illumination is low.* • When the subject has no contrast (difference in finity. In this case, use the manual exposure control at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is overly dark or the subject is affected by sunbeams or light re...
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..."TWILIGHT" in "PROGRAM AE" (੬ 38). • White Balance cannot be accurately reproduced. In such a case, adjust focus manually (੬ 35). • Because the color temperature is different depending on a sunny day. If the white balance is usually adjusted ...type of lighting is used. [ ] = Factory-preset Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of color reproduction under various types of plain white paper in "W. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function for a more professional color/tint...
..."TWILIGHT" in "PROGRAM AE" (੬ 38). • White Balance cannot be accurately reproduced. In such a case, adjust focus manually (੬ 35). • Because the color temperature is different depending on a sunny day. If the white balance is usually adjusted ...type of lighting is used. [ ] = Factory-preset Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of color reproduction under various types of plain white paper in "W. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function for a more professional color/tint...
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... 37) is too bright or reflective, a vertical streak may appear (smear phenomenon). From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. 38 EN Features For Recording Wipe Or Fader Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use the shutter function under extremely ...motion playback. Use them to spice up the transition from left , or wipe out from one frame at a time, for approx. 2 seconds before the camcorder returns to bottom, leaving a black screen. [ ] = Factory-preset [OFF]: Disables the function. SNOW (: Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear ...
... 37) is too bright or reflective, a vertical streak may appear (smear phenomenon). From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. 38 EN Features For Recording Wipe Or Fader Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use the shutter function under extremely ...motion playback. Use them to spice up the transition from left , or wipe out from one frame at a time, for approx. 2 seconds before the camcorder returns to bottom, leaving a black screen. [ ] = Factory-preset [OFF]: Disables the function. SNOW (: Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear ...
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... sound volume to its minimum level to "REC", then set "WIDE TV" of sound when the camcorder is turned on. 40 EN Connections/Editing Connections To A TV Or VCR To AV connector To choose..." to step 3 . or Audio/Video cable (provided) 123 Notes: • It is recommended to use this camcorder as shown in the illustration. 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 ...
... sound volume to its minimum level to "REC", then set "WIDE TV" of sound when the camcorder is turned on. 40 EN Connections/Editing Connections To A TV Or VCR To AV connector To choose..." to step 3 . or Audio/Video cable (provided) 123 Notes: • It is recommended to use this camcorder as shown in the illustration. 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 ...
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... on the video unit. (Refer to the normal playback mode. The T indication stops rotating. 9 Press 8 to return to the video unit's instruction manual.) 5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video unit, then stop dubbing. Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (.... • The " " indication appears on the tape is performed in the illustration. 3 Start playback on the camcorder (੬ 21). 4 At the point you want to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV cable. The T indication rotates. 8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to ...
... on the video unit. (Refer to the normal playback mode. The T indication stops rotating. 9 Press 8 to return to the video unit's instruction manual.) 5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video unit, then stop dubbing. Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (.... • The " " indication appears on the tape is performed in the illustration. 3 Start playback on the camcorder (੬ 21). 4 At the point you want to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV cable. The T indication rotates. 8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to ...
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... to "SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE" for the Windows® Messenger. If you are 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 LCD monitor since this can also be... captured into the PC. • Refer to the instruction manuals of the DV connector. [A] Using USB cable It is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode. • The date/time information cannot be transferred to follow the procedure below...
... to "SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE" for the Windows® Messenger. If you are 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 LCD monitor since this can also be... captured into the PC. • Refer to the instruction manuals of the DV connector. [A] Using USB cable It is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode. • The date/time information cannot be transferred to follow the procedure below...
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...«Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (੬ 12, 18). The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant. • This is ... in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when "GAIN UP" is set to the Manual mode. «Set Focus to 35°C. (੬ 46) «Detach the battery pack once... again and re-attach it in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Troubleshooting EN 43 If, after following the steps in places with new cassette (੬ 18). ...
...«Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (੬ 12, 18). The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant. • This is ... in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when "GAIN UP" is set to the Manual mode. «Set Focus to 35°C. (੬ 46) «Detach the battery pack once... again and re-attach it in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Troubleshooting EN 43 If, after following the steps in places with new cassette (੬ 18). ...
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... AND REINSERT TAPE • Error indications 03 or 04. Re-check if the indication clears. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is loaded. LENS CAP • Appears for replacement. •... memory is full and shooting is set date/time has been erased. SET TO MANUAL MODE • Appears when you can resume using the camcorder. Remedy: Eject the cassette and reinsert.* * The camcorder turns off automatically. Troubleshooting EN 45 Warning Indication Meaning / Remedy High Exhausted •...
... AND REINSERT TAPE • Error indications 03 or 04. Re-check if the indication clears. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is loaded. LENS CAP • Appears for replacement. •... memory is full and shooting is set date/time has been erased. SET TO MANUAL MODE • Appears when you can resume using the camcorder. Remedy: Eject the cassette and reinsert.* * The camcorder turns off automatically. Troubleshooting EN 45 Warning Indication Meaning / Remedy High Exhausted •...
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52 EN Terms A I R AC Adapter 16, 46 Auto/Manual Mode 20 B Backlight Compensation ... 36 Battery Pack 16, 46 Blank Search 22 C Cam Reset 32 Changing The Menu Settings 28 − 33 Clock Adj 17, ... Initializing A Memory Card 27 Iris Lock 36 Index Playback 24 L Language 17, 32 LCD Monitor 12 Loading A Cassette .......... 18 LED Light 34 Live Slow 34 M Manual Focus 35 Melody 32 Memory Card 11, 47 Memory/Video Switch ....... 13 Motor Drive Mode 34 N Narration 33 Night Alive 39 O On Screen 31, 33...
52 EN Terms A I R AC Adapter 16, 46 Auto/Manual Mode 20 B Backlight Compensation ... 36 Battery Pack 16, 46 Blank Search 22 C Cam Reset 32 Changing The Menu Settings 28 − 33 Clock Adj 17, ... Initializing A Memory Card 27 Iris Lock 36 Index Playback 24 L Language 17, 32 LCD Monitor 12 Loading A Cassette .......... 18 LED Light 34 Live Slow 34 M Manual Focus 35 Melody 32 Memory Card 11, 47 Memory/Video Switch ....... 13 Motor Drive Mode 34 N Narration 33 Night Alive 39 O On Screen 31, 33...