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.... Serial No. DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D290 GR-D270 Please visit our Homepage on the bottom of this digital video camera. which is located on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/...accessory/ Dear Customer, Thank you for future reference. and Serial No. To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to ensure safe use of the camcorder. ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 6 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING ...
.... Serial No. DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D290 GR-D270 Please visit our Homepage on the bottom of this digital video camera. which is located on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/...accessory/ Dear Customer, Thank you for future reference. and Serial No. To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to ensure safe use of the camcorder. ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 6 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING ...
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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. 41) Fade in Backlight Compensation Simply pressing ...
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. 41) Fade in Backlight Compensation Simply pressing ...
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...Sony or Maxell CR2025. It cannot be of sufficient magnitude to environmental considerations. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from children. ● Do not disassemble and do not dispose of electric shock to ... bottom and/or the back of the main unit. ● The rating information and safety caution of a different standard. CAUTIONS: ● This camcorder is incorrectly replaced. ● Dispose of used battery promptly. ● Keep away from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter...
...Sony or Maxell CR2025. It cannot be of sufficient magnitude to environmental considerations. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from children. ● Do not disassemble and do not dispose of electric shock to ... bottom and/or the back of the main unit. ● The rating information and safety caution of a different standard. CAUTIONS: ● This camcorder is incorrectly replaced. ● Dispose of used battery promptly. ● Keep away from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter...
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...in the cassette holder cover. Do not use this type of internal circuitry. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the camcorder. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any heat sources such as lead to get your finger caught in ... (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this apparatus near any way, such as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to the camcorder and leaving it has sufficient space on all sides to qualified service personnel. the heat may be caused.) Do not point the lens...
...in the cassette holder cover. Do not use this type of internal circuitry. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the camcorder. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any heat sources such as lead to get your finger caught in ... (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this apparatus near any way, such as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to the camcorder and leaving it has sufficient space on all sides to qualified service personnel. the heat may be caused.) Do not point the lens...
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...42 EDITING 43 Dubbing To A VCR 43 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing 44 Connection To A Personal Computer 45 Audio Dubbing (GR-D290 only 46 Insert Editing (GR-D290 only 46 REFERENCES 47 TROUBLESHOOTING 47 USER MAINTENANCE 51 CAUTIONS 52 SPECIFICATIONS 55 TERMS Back cover CONTENTS EN... 20 Still Playback 20 Shuttle Search 21 Blank Search 21 Connections To A TV Or VCR 22 Playback Using The Remote Control (GR-D290 only 23 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 25 D.S.C. Snapshot 25 Interval Shooting 25 D.S.C.
...42 EDITING 43 Dubbing To A VCR 43 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing 44 Connection To A Personal Computer 45 Audio Dubbing (GR-D290 only 46 Insert Editing (GR-D290 only 46 REFERENCES 47 TROUBLESHOOTING 47 USER MAINTENANCE 51 CAUTIONS 52 SPECIFICATIONS 55 TERMS Back cover CONTENTS EN... 20 Still Playback 20 Shuttle Search 21 Blank Search 21 Connections To A TV Or VCR 22 Playback Using The Remote Control (GR-D290 only 23 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 25 D.S.C. Snapshot 25 Interval Shooting 25 D.S.C.
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...c Lens d LED Light (੬ pg. 37) (When using an optional conversion lens, it may cover this area and block the light.) e Remote Sensor (GR-D290 only) (੬ pg. 23) f Camera Sensor (Be careful not to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. Controls A Stop Button [8] (੬...(੬ pg. 45) Q Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] (੬ pg. 22, 43) R DC Input Connector [DC] (੬ pg. 13) S Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*) (੬ pg. 44, 45) * i.Link refers to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is used for products compliant with ...
...c Lens d LED Light (੬ pg. 37) (When using an optional conversion lens, it may cover this area and block the light.) e Remote Sensor (GR-D290 only) (੬ pg. 23) f Camera Sensor (Be careful not to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. Controls A Stop Button [8] (੬...(੬ pg. 45) Q Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] (੬ pg. 22, 43) R DC Input Connector [DC] (੬ pg. 13) S Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*) (੬ pg. 44, 45) * i.Link refers to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is used for products compliant with ...
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... (੬ pg. 33) K Time Code (੬ pg. 34, 36) L Digital Image Stabilizer ("DIS") (੬ pg. 32) M SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 32) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) During D.S.C. E Picture Quality: (FINE) and (STANDARD) (in order of quality)...Fader Effect Indicator (੬ pg. 41) B Tape Running Indicator (੬ pg. 18) (Rotates while tape is reading the data in yellow while the camcorder is running.) C Selected Wide Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 33) D : Live Slow Indicator (੬ pg. 37) : Snapshot Indicator (੬ pg...
... (੬ pg. 33) K Time Code (੬ pg. 34, 36) L Digital Image Stabilizer ("DIS") (੬ pg. 32) M SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 32) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) During D.S.C. E Picture Quality: (FINE) and (STANDARD) (in order of quality)...Fader Effect Indicator (੬ pg. 41) B Tape Running Indicator (੬ pg. 18) (Rotates while tape is reading the data in yellow while the camcorder is running.) C Selected Wide Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 33) D : Live Slow Indicator (੬ pg. 37) : Snapshot Indicator (੬ pg...
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... Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion D: Audio Dubbing 9D: Audio Dubbing Pause (Appear while a tape is running.) F Sound Input For Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 46) (GR-D290 only) G Battery Remaining Power Indicator (੬ pg. 49) H Date/Time (੬ pg. 34, 36) GETTING STARTED EN 9 I GHT 100-0013 50m 4 3 a Operation Mode Indicator (੬...
... Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion D: Audio Dubbing 9D: Audio Dubbing Pause (Appear while a tape is running.) F Sound Input For Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 46) (GR-D290 only) G Battery Remaining Power Indicator (੬ pg. 49) H Date/Time (੬ pg. 34, 36) GETTING STARTED EN 9 I GHT 100-0013 50m 4 3 a Operation Mode Indicator (੬...
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... cards marked " " or " " can become dirty more video than SP (Standard) mode, but JVC brand cassette tapes are stored in a bag or other digital video formats. Store the camcorder in a dusty area. Also read "CAUTIONS" on the tape characteristics and the usage environment. We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with the Mini DV mark .
... cards marked " " or " " can become dirty more video than SP (Standard) mode, but JVC brand cassette tapes are stored in a bag or other digital video formats. Store the camcorder in a dusty area. Also read "CAUTIONS" on the tape characteristics and the usage environment. We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with the Mini DV mark .
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.... 12 for attachment) f CD-ROM g Remote Control Unit RM-V720U (GR-D290 only) h Lithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control unit) (GR-D290 only) i Memory Card 8 MB (Already inserted in the camcorder) (GR-D290 only) j Shoulder Strap (see the right column for attachment) k Lens Cap... (see the right column for connections. GETTING STARTED a AC Adapter AP-V16U or AP-V14U b Battery Pack BN-VF707U c Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to the camcorder...
.... 12 for attachment) f CD-ROM g Remote Control Unit RM-V720U (GR-D290 only) h Lithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control unit) (GR-D290 only) i Memory Card 8 MB (Already inserted in the camcorder) (GR-D290 only) j Shoulder Strap (see the right column for attachment) k Lens Cap... (see the right column for connections. GETTING STARTED a AC Adapter AP-V16U or AP-V14U b Battery Pack BN-VF707U c Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to the camcorder...
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... the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. 12 EN GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the core filters to the camcorder.
... the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. 12 EN GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the core filters to the camcorder.
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...to use it becomes warm during use provided power supply units with JVC Data Battery. Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 2 - 3 in "Charging The Battery Pack". Unplug the AC Adapter from the camcorder. to the camcorder. 5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. Battery pack...is finished. Do not use . Using generic non-JVC batteries can charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery pack without the camcorder. ● After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standby mode with the cassette inserted, the camcorder will operate only with other proprietary technology and will...
...to use it becomes warm during use provided power supply units with JVC Data Battery. Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 2 - 3 in "Charging The Battery Pack". Unplug the AC Adapter from the camcorder. to the camcorder. 5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. Battery pack...is finished. Do not use . Using generic non-JVC batteries can charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery pack without the camcorder. ● After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standby mode with the cassette inserted, the camcorder will operate only with other proprietary technology and will...
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...; The LED Light is used. ● Before extended use, it may cause a fire or explosion. Using AC Power Perform step 4 in a camcorder malfunction. WARNING! About Batteries DANGER! However this mode. Power Switch Position A (Full Auto Recording): Allows you tried to "OFF". 2) Open the LCD...9679; Allows you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording, try this function may not turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to your nearest JVC dealer. 14 EN GETTING STARTED NOTES: ● Recording time is reduced significantly under extremely high/low temperature ...
...; The LED Light is used. ● Before extended use, it may cause a fire or explosion. Using AC Power Perform step 4 in a camcorder malfunction. WARNING! About Batteries DANGER! However this mode. Power Switch Position A (Full Auto Recording): Allows you tried to "OFF". 2) Open the LCD...9679; Allows you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording, try this function may not turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to your nearest JVC dealer. 14 EN GETTING STARTED NOTES: ● Recording time is reduced significantly under extremely high/low temperature ...
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... twice. Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in your operation. to select "BRETURN", and press MENU twice. CLOCK ADJ . to select "CLOCK...
... twice. Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in your operation. to select "BRETURN", and press MENU twice. CLOCK ADJ . to select "CLOCK...
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...; 16 EN GETTING STARTED Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to "A" or "M" while pressing down the Lock - Example: 6 Press + or - The camcorder needs to be powered up to close the cassette holder. ● Be sure to press only the section labeled "PUSH HERE" to load or eject... locked. to select "n", and press MENU. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears. Button located on the camcorder. Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to pinch your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in...
...; 16 EN GETTING STARTED Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to "A" or "M" while pressing down the Lock - Example: 6 Press + or - The camcorder needs to be powered up to close the cassette holder. ● Be sure to press only the section labeled "PUSH HERE" to load or eject... locked. to select "n", and press MENU. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears. Button located on the camcorder. Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to pinch your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in...
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... once. To unload a memory card, push it locks into place. NOTES: ● Some brands of purchase. (GR-D290 only) Card Cover (MEMORY CARD) Label Memory card Write/erase protection tab Clipped edge 1 Make sure the camcorder's power is off then on the reverse side of "LOCK". NOTES: ● If you may cause the...
... once. To unload a memory card, push it locks into place. NOTES: ● Some brands of purchase. (GR-D290 only) Card Cover (MEMORY CARD) Label Memory card Write/erase protection tab Clipped edge 1 Make sure the camcorder's power is off then on the reverse side of "LOCK". NOTES: ● If you may cause the...
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... type of the calculation, may vary according to "Recording From The Middle Of A Tape" (੬ pg. 20). ● To turn the camcorder on the display while recording is opened, you can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward). Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape ...: ● The image will not appear simultaneously on the display. It can select which one to use. "PAUSE" is calculating the remaining time. m" means the camcorder is displayed. ● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, ੬ pg. 32. 5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/ Stop Button. h...
... type of the calculation, may vary according to "Recording From The Middle Of A Tape" (੬ pg. 20). ● To turn the camcorder on the display while recording is opened, you can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward). Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape ...: ● The image will not appear simultaneously on the display. It can select which one to use. "PAUSE" is calculating the remaining time. m" means the camcorder is displayed. ● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, ੬ pg. 32. 5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/ Stop Button. h...
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... set all the way to the lens, zoom out first. If recording starts from the end of the recorded scene on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. If during shooting. ● When shooting using the optical zoom. (੬ pg. 32) ● Zoom magnification of over 25X is done ... time code begins counting from the last time code number. When recording is interrupted. If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may suffer. ● Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set the zoom while in RecordStandby, lock the focus by using the manual focus...
... set all the way to the lens, zoom out first. If recording starts from the end of the recorded scene on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. If during shooting. ● When shooting using the optical zoom. (੬ pg. 32) ● Zoom magnification of over 25X is done ... time code begins counting from the last time code number. When recording is interrupted. If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may suffer. ● Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set the zoom while in RecordStandby, lock the focus by using the manual focus...
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... on the switch, then start recording. Still Playback Pauses during video playback. 1) Press 4/9 during the Recording-Standby mode. 2) Tape is not heard from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. NOTES: ● The playback picture can be reset. ● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly... the Power Switch to "OFF", then to "PLAY". ● When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector, the sound is rewound for about 3 minutes, the camcorder's Stop mode is normal.
... on the switch, then start recording. Still Playback Pauses during video playback. 1) Press 4/9 during the Recording-Standby mode. 2) Tape is not heard from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. NOTES: ● The playback picture can be reset. ● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly... the Power Switch to "OFF", then to "PLAY". ● When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector, the sound is rewound for about 3 minutes, the camcorder's Stop mode is normal.
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.... ● To cancel Blank Search, press 8. VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 21 NOTES: ● Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the forward direction. ● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search, the... camcorder stops automatically. ● A blank portion which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the screen. The Menu Screen appears. 5 Press MENU to select "...
.... ● To cancel Blank Search, press 8. VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 21 NOTES: ● Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the forward direction. ● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search, the... camcorder stops automatically. ● A blank portion which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the screen. The Menu Screen appears. 5 Press MENU to select "...