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... purchasing this information for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/ The camcorder illustrations appearing in the pages 2 - 3 to "OFF". (੬ pg. 25, 27) EN LYT1196-001C DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D93 GR-D73 GR-D33 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web...
... purchasing this information for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/ The camcorder illustrations appearing in the pages 2 - 3 to "OFF". (੬ pg. 25, 27) EN LYT1196-001C DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D93 GR-D73 GR-D33 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web...
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...physical damage to the camcorder and to environmental considerations. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as they are on...Disposal of these batteries must be exposed to the camcorder from children. ● Do not disassemble and do... the camcorder by a newspaper, or cloth etc. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving...may be placed on all sides to the camcorder. CAUTIONS: ● This camcorder is designed to be used with arrowhead ... countries.) Caution on the cables will cause the camcorder to get your community due to the user. Do...
...physical damage to the camcorder and to environmental considerations. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as they are on...Disposal of these batteries must be exposed to the camcorder from children. ● Do not disassemble and do... the camcorder by a newspaper, or cloth etc. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving...may be placed on all sides to the camcorder. CAUTIONS: ● This camcorder is designed to be used with arrowhead ... countries.) Caution on the cables will cause the camcorder to get your community due to the user. Do...
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...the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Clean only with this camcorder is used with the apparatus. Any commercial use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and.... (Even if you obtain permission beforehand.) * Memory cards can be used , use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer, or sold with GR-D93 and GR-D73 only. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 10.
...the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Clean only with this camcorder is used with the apparatus. Any commercial use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and.... (Even if you obtain permission beforehand.) * Memory cards can be used , use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer, or sold with GR-D93 and GR-D73 only. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 10.
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...the right column for attachment) f CD-ROM g Memory Card 8 MB (GR-D93/73 only) (Already inserted in the camcorder) h Remote Control Unit RM-V718U (GR-D93/73 only) i Lithium Battery CR2025* (GR-D93/73 only) (for remote control unit) j USB Cable (GR-D93/73 only) k Lens Cap (See the right column for connections.... NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is closest to the camcorder. If a ...
...the right column for attachment) f CD-ROM g Memory Card 8 MB (GR-D93/73 only) (Already inserted in the camcorder) h Remote Control Unit RM-V718U (GR-D93/73 only) i Lithium Battery CR2025* (GR-D93/73 only) (for remote control unit) j USB Cable (GR-D93/73 only) k Lens Cap (See the right column for connections.... NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is closest to the camcorder. If a ...
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...not to damage the cable. ● When connecting a cable, attach the end with GR-D93/73 only) and optional SVideo Cable) Attach the core filters to the cables. Unplug the AC Adapter from the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. 1 Release the stoppers on the battery pack pointing ... pack mount Arrow Battery pack BATT.RELEASE AC Adapter Wind once. 3 Close the core filter until it first. ● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated. ● Charging is finished. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. To detach the battery pack Slide...
...not to damage the cable. ● When connecting a cable, attach the end with GR-D93/73 only) and optional SVideo Cable) Attach the core filters to the cables. Unplug the AC Adapter from the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. 1 Release the stoppers on the battery pack pointing ... pack mount Arrow Battery pack BATT.RELEASE AC Adapter Wind once. 3 Close the core filter until it first. ● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated. ● Charging is finished. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. To detach the battery pack Slide...
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... min. * Provided NOTES: ● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: • Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. • The LCD monitor is used repeatedly. • The...prepare enough battery packs to come in direct contact with metals, as shown in a camcorder malfunction. GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED EN 7 The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion...battery packs are small but have a large power capacity. Maximum continuous recording time ● GR-D73/33 Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on BN-V408U* 1 hr. 5 min. ...
... min. * Provided NOTES: ● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: • Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. • The LCD monitor is used repeatedly. • The...prepare enough battery packs to come in direct contact with metals, as shown in a camcorder malfunction. GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED EN 7 The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion...battery packs are small but have a large power capacity. Maximum continuous recording time ● GR-D73/33 Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on BN-V408U* 1 hr. 5 min. ...
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...When you can be turned on or off during playback. (੬ pg. 25, 28) 1 Set the Power Switch to switch off the camcorder. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position (GR-D93/73 only) VIDEO: Allows you to "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. OFF: Allows you to record on...or access data stored in a memory card. ● When the Power Switch is set . 8 EN GETTING STARTED Operation Mode To turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder. MEMORY: ● Allows you to "A" or "M", the currently selected image size ...
...When you can be turned on or off during playback. (੬ pg. 25, 28) 1 Set the Power Switch to switch off the camcorder. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position (GR-D93/73 only) VIDEO: Allows you to "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. OFF: Allows you to record on...or access data stored in a memory card. ● When the Power Switch is set . 8 EN GETTING STARTED Operation Mode To turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder. MEMORY: ● Allows you to "A" or "M", the currently selected image size ...
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...with studs. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears. 6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to pinch your fingers. PAUSE Diopter Adjustment Control CAUTION: When retracting the viewfinder..., take care not to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder. CAUTION: When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its legs to the unit by pulling out the viewfinder, setting "PRIORITY" in . The CAMERA...
...with studs. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears. 6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to pinch your fingers. PAUSE Diopter Adjustment Control CAUTION: When retracting the viewfinder..., take care not to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder. CAUTION: When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its legs to the unit by pulling out the viewfinder, setting "PRIORITY" in . The CAMERA...
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...finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in the camcorder at the time of the camcorder, pull it out. ● Do not touch the terminal on this camcorder. OPEN/EJECT Cassette holder cover Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-D93/73 only) The provided memory card is off. 2 Open...label. 4 Close the card cover. To switch the recording mode, refer to load or eject a cassette. Write/erase protection tab 1 Make sure the camcorder's power is already inserted in injury or product damage. ● Once the cassette holder is installed. touching other notes, ੬ pg. 38. ...
...finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in the camcorder at the time of the camcorder, pull it out. ● Do not touch the terminal on this camcorder. OPEN/EJECT Cassette holder cover Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-D93/73 only) The provided memory card is off. 2 Open...label. 4 Close the card cover. To switch the recording mode, refer to load or eject a cassette. Write/erase protection tab 1 Make sure the camcorder's power is already inserted in injury or product damage. ● Once the cassette holder is installed. touching other notes, ੬ pg. 38. ...
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... while recording is in LP (Long Play) mode, ੬ pg. 25, 26. 5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button. POWER/CHARGE lamp Power Zoom Lever Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button VIDEO RECORDING EN 11 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12...) 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO". (GR-D93/73 only) 4 Set the Power Switch to "Recording From The Middle Of A Tape" (੬ pg. 13). ● To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open...
... while recording is in LP (Long Play) mode, ੬ pg. 25, 26. 5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button. POWER/CHARGE lamp Power Zoom Lever Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button VIDEO RECORDING EN 11 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12...) 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO". (GR-D93/73 only) 4 Set the Power Switch to "Recording From The Middle Of A Tape" (੬ pg. 13). ● To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open...
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...towards "W". ● The further you can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward). However, this case, set all over 16X (10X for GR-D93) (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES: ● Focusing may become unstable during use . h - - m 1 h 0 m (Now calculating) 0h 0m (Blinking) 0...0 xW T 20xW T 40xW T Monitor Opening Button Zoom out (W: Wide angle) NOTES: ● The image will not appear simultaneously on the display. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T". m" means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time. When the remaining time ...
...towards "W". ● The further you can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward). However, this case, set all over 16X (10X for GR-D93) (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES: ● Focusing may become unstable during use . h - - m 1 h 0 m (Now calculating) 0h 0m (Blinking) 0...0 xW T 20xW T 40xW T Monitor Opening Button Zoom out (W: Wide angle) NOTES: ● The image will not appear simultaneously on the display. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T". m" means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time. When the remaining time ...
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...9679; When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/ closing the cassette holder cover. This code is interrupted. If during playback. This means the camcorder may provide more dramatic results. To prevent this, perform "Recording From The Middle Of A Tape" (See the right column) in a previously recorded... 05:43:21 05:44:00 Tape Already recorded scene New scene Latest scene Shooting start Shooting start Shooting start recording. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward...
...9679; When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/ closing the cassette holder cover. This code is interrupted. If during playback. This means the camcorder may provide more dramatic results. To prevent this, perform "Recording From The Middle Of A Tape" (See the right column) in a previously recorded... 05:43:21 05:44:00 Tape Already recorded scene New scene Latest scene Shooting start Shooting start Shooting start recording. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward...
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...on the switch. 4 During Stop mode, press BLANK SEARCH. ● The "BLANK SEARCH" indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search, then stops at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on the switch. 4 To start playback, press 4/9. 5 To stop ...engaged. ● When 4/9 is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption. (੬ pg. 13) 1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 10) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO". (GR-D93/73 only) 3 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" ...
...on the switch. 4 During Stop mode, press BLANK SEARCH. ● The "BLANK SEARCH" indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search, then stops at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on the switch. 4 To start playback, press 4/9. 5 To stop ...engaged. ● When 4/9 is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption. (੬ pg. 13) 1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 10) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO". (GR-D93/73 only) 3 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" ...
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...* c Zoom (T/W) Buttons pg. 12, 16) * Functions the same as each corresponding button on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 51) ** Functions when the camcorder's Power Switch is set to "A" or "M". DUB Button pg. 37) O DISPLAY Button pg. 17, 34) The following buttons are available when the camcorder's Power...16) M PLAY Button pg. 14, 20) N A. VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Playback Using The Remote Control (GR-D93/73 only) The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as well. It also makes additional playback functions possible. (੬ pg. 16) ...
...* c Zoom (T/W) Buttons pg. 12, 16) * Functions the same as each corresponding button on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 51) ** Functions when the camcorder's Power Switch is set to "A" or "M". DUB Button pg. 37) O DISPLAY Button pg. 17, 34) The following buttons are available when the camcorder's Power...16) M PLAY Button pg. 14, 20) N A. VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Playback Using The Remote Control (GR-D93/73 only) The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as well. It also makes additional playback functions possible. (੬ pg. 16) ...
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...25, 28) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control (provided with GR-D93/73 only) to turn on/off . 2 Connect the camcorder to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card*, set the camcorder's Power Switch to "A" or "M", then set the TV to your TV... to the appropriate input mode. * GR-D93/73 only ● Make sure you have a TV or speakers that are some basic...
...25, 28) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control (provided with GR-D93/73 only) to turn on/off . 2 Connect the camcorder to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card*, set the camcorder's Power Switch to "A" or "M", then set the TV to your TV... to the appropriate input mode. * GR-D93/73 only ● Make sure you have a TV or speakers that are some basic...
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18 EN D.S.C. Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. The "O" indication appears while the snapshot is the sound ...768/FINE 1024 x 768/STANDARD 1280 x 960/FINE*** 1280 x 960/STANDARD*** 1600 x 1200/FINE*** 1600 x 1200/STANDARD*** * Optional ** Provided *** GR-D93 only MultiMediaCard 8 MB** 16 MB* 32 MB* 55 105 215 190 320 645 24 48 100 75 160 320 16 32 60 50 105...Of Shots (੬ pg. 52) Approximate Number of a shutter closing. Still images are recorded in the memory card. RECORDING (GR-D93/D73 only) Basic Shooting (D.S.C.
18 EN D.S.C. Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. The "O" indication appears while the snapshot is the sound ...768/FINE 1024 x 768/STANDARD 1280 x 960/FINE*** 1280 x 960/STANDARD*** 1600 x 1200/FINE*** 1600 x 1200/STANDARD*** * Optional ** Provided *** GR-D93 only MultiMediaCard 8 MB** 16 MB* 32 MB* 55 105 215 190 320 645 24 48 100 75 160 320 16 32 60 50 105...Of Shots (੬ pg. 52) Approximate Number of a shutter closing. Still images are recorded in the memory card. RECORDING (GR-D93/D73 only) Basic Shooting (D.S.C.
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...JVC GR-DVM70) that are automatically stored after the lastrecorded one at a time. "UNSUPPORTED FILE!" will be displayed thumbnail images. The Index Screen appears. Power Switch Lock Button MMENU/VOL. 3 8 VIDEO/ MEMORY You can turn off the on the displayed file. (੬ pg. 21) Playback Zoom Available only with the camcorder... locate a particular file you shoot a new image after playing back a lownumbered one, this camcorder; This browsing capability makes it easy to a PC. * GR-D93 only ● Images shot with DCF cannot be displayed. Index number Wheel in "Normal...
...JVC GR-DVM70) that are automatically stored after the lastrecorded one at a time. "UNSUPPORTED FILE!" will be displayed thumbnail images. The Index Screen appears. Power Switch Lock Button MMENU/VOL. 3 8 VIDEO/ MEMORY You can turn off the on the displayed file. (੬ pg. 21) Playback Zoom Available only with the camcorder... locate a particular file you shoot a new image after playing back a lownumbered one, this camcorder; This browsing capability makes it easy to a PC. * GR-D93 only ● Images shot with DCF cannot be displayed. Index number Wheel in "Normal...
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...select "CANCEL". appears. ● If you have just made, and press it . (੬ pg. 24) Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) This camcorder is displayed. 4 Press the MMENU/VOL. SAVE? Wheel in the memory card 6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. DPOF CURRENT 6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. ... . ● To cancel deletion, select "RETURN". CAUTION: While performing the above, never disconnect power, as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. (GR-D93/D73 only) EN 23 To delete all still images. DPOF The DPOF screen appears. 3 Press 3 or 5 to decrease...
...select "CANCEL". appears. ● If you have just made, and press it . (੬ pg. 24) Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) This camcorder is displayed. 4 Press the MMENU/VOL. SAVE? Wheel in the memory card 6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. DPOF CURRENT 6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. ... . ● To cancel deletion, select "RETURN". CAUTION: While performing the above, never disconnect power, as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. (GR-D93/D73 only) EN 23 To delete all still images. DPOF The DPOF screen appears. 3 Press 3 or 5 to decrease...
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...finished, "NO IMAGES STORED" appears. ● To cancel initialization, select "RETURN". a gap will remain in use the provided AC Adapter, as turning off the camcorder) during initialization. MENU PROT EC T DELETE DPOF NO . The FORMAT screen ERASE ALL EX I ST I GHT END 5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. If the.... 3 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12) 4 Press the MMENU/VOL. RESET", and press it . 24 EN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. (GR-D93/D73 only) Resetting The File Name Initializing A Memory Card By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made and the file name will...
...finished, "NO IMAGES STORED" appears. ● To cancel initialization, select "RETURN". a gap will remain in use the provided AC Adapter, as turning off the camcorder) during initialization. MENU PROT EC T DELETE DPOF NO . The FORMAT screen ERASE ALL EX I ST I GHT END 5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. If the.... 3 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12) 4 Press the MMENU/VOL. RESET", and press it . 24 EN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. (GR-D93/D73 only) Resetting The File Name Initializing A Memory Card By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made and the file name will...
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...you wish to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the selected function. AUTO A RETURN Sub Menu CAMERA REC MODE - PLAYBACK (GR-D93/D73 only)" (੬ pg. 20). 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12) 3 Press the MMENU/VOL. RETURN.... The selected function menu appears. OFF RETURN 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the switch. SOUND MODE - 1 2 b i t ZOOM - 40x SNAP MODE - FUL L GA I PE- Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with Sub Menus m CAMERA (੬ pg. 26) q MANUAL (੬ pg. 26) s SYSTEM (੬ pg. ...
...you wish to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the selected function. AUTO A RETURN Sub Menu CAMERA REC MODE - PLAYBACK (GR-D93/D73 only)" (੬ pg. 20). 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12) 3 Press the MMENU/VOL. RETURN.... The selected function menu appears. OFF RETURN 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the switch. SOUND MODE - 1 2 b i t ZOOM - 40x SNAP MODE - FUL L GA I PE- Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with Sub Menus m CAMERA (੬ pg. 26) q MANUAL (੬ pg. 26) s SYSTEM (੬ pg. ...