Instruction Manual
Page 1
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D93 GR-D73 GR-D33 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for future reference. Serial No. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in this instruction manual are available on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this ...DEMO MODE" to ensure safe use of the GR-D93. INSTRUCTIONS Dear Customer, Thank you for 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...
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D93 GR-D73 GR-D33 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for future reference. Serial No. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in this instruction manual are available on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this ...DEMO MODE" to ensure safe use of the GR-D93. INSTRUCTIONS Dear Customer, Thank you for 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...
Instruction Manual
Page 4
... only) ...... 10 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 11 VIDEO RECORDING 11 Basic Recording 11 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder 12 Tape Remaining Time 12 Zooming 12 Journalistic Shooting 13 Self Recording 13 Time Code 13 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 13 VIDEO PLAYBACK 14 Normal Playback 14... 33 White Balance Adjustment 33 Manual White Balance Adjustment 33 EDITING 34 Dubbing To Or From A VCR 34 Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing 35 Connection To A Personal Computer 36 Audio Dubbing (GR-D93/73 only 37 Insert Editing (GR-D93/73 only 37 REFERENCES ...
... only) ...... 10 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 11 VIDEO RECORDING 11 Basic Recording 11 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder 12 Tape Remaining Time 12 Zooming 12 Journalistic Shooting 13 Self Recording 13 Time Code 13 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 13 VIDEO PLAYBACK 14 Normal Playback 14... 33 White Balance Adjustment 33 Manual White Balance Adjustment 33 EDITING 34 Dubbing To Or From A VCR 34 Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing 35 Connection To A Personal Computer 36 Audio Dubbing (GR-D93/73 only 37 Insert Editing (GR-D93/73 only 37 REFERENCES ...
Instruction Manual
Page 8
...you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the viewfinder. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position (GR-D93/73 only) VIDEO: Allows you select "CLOCK ADJ.", if the parameter is set to "A" or "M", you have just set various recording... functions using the Menus. (੬ pg. 25) Power-Linked Operation When the Power Switch is not highlighted, the camcorder's internal clock continues to operate. M (Manual Recording): Allows you to set . The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears. 5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. The parameter for standard recording....
...you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the viewfinder. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position (GR-D93/73 only) VIDEO: Allows you select "CLOCK ADJ.", if the parameter is set to "A" or "M", you have just set various recording... functions using the Menus. (੬ pg. 25) Power-Linked Operation When the Power Switch is not highlighted, the camcorder's internal clock continues to operate. M (Manual Recording): Allows you to set . The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears. 5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. The parameter for standard recording....
Instruction Manual
Page 9
... Wheel until the indications in the viewfinder are not equipped with studs. CAUTION: When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its legs to select "n", and press it manually for best viewability. 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the appropriate brightness is also possible to...LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12) 3 Press the MMENU/VOL. or "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw clockwise. ● Some tripods are clearly focused. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears. 6 Rotate ...
... Wheel until the indications in the viewfinder are not equipped with studs. CAUTION: When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its legs to select "n", and press it manually for best viewability. 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the appropriate brightness is also possible to...LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12) 3 Press the MMENU/VOL. or "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw clockwise. ● Some tripods are clearly focused. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears. 6 Rotate ...
Instruction Manual
Page 12
...Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action. However, this case, set all over 16X (10X for GR-D93) (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES: ● Focusing may appear all the way to a maximum of image may suffer. ● Digital zoom...Zoom Lever is set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus (੬ pg. 32), then zoom in or out in Record mode. ● Zooming is possible to "W". Zooming Produces the zoom...h - - m" means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T". Also see "TELE...
...Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action. However, this case, set all over 16X (10X for GR-D93) (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES: ● Focusing may appear all the way to a maximum of image may suffer. ● Digital zoom...Zoom Lever is set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus (੬ pg. 32), then zoom in or out in Record mode. ● Zooming is possible to "W". Zooming Produces the zoom...h - - m" means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T". Also see "TELE...
Instruction Manual
Page 17
..."DATE/TIME" to "AUTO", "ON" or "OFF". (੬ pg. 25, 28) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control (provided with GR-D93/73 only) to turn on/off . 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 7) ● To monitor the picture and... sound from the speaker. In this case, it 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 your VCR's instruction manual. 4 Turn on . ● If you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to ...
..."DATE/TIME" to "AUTO", "ON" or "OFF". (੬ pg. 25, 28) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control (provided with GR-D93/73 only) to turn on/off . 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 7) ● To monitor the picture and... sound from the speaker. In this case, it 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 your VCR's instruction manual. 4 Turn on . ● If you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to ...
Instruction Manual
Page 25
...complete. Selected menu icon blinks. AUTO A RETURN 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. 27) n CAMERA DISPLAY (੬ pg. 27) o DSC (GR-D93/73 only) (੬ pg. 27) t VIDEO (੬ pg....- Screen for Video and D.S.C. Wheel to -use, onscreen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. (੬ pg. 26 - 28) MMENU/VOL. Wheel in . SOUND MODE - 1 2 b i t ZOOM - 40x SNAP MODE - AUTO A RETURN Sub Menu CAMERA REC MODE - The Menu Screen closes. OFF ...
...complete. Selected menu icon blinks. AUTO A RETURN 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. 27) n CAMERA DISPLAY (੬ pg. 27) o DSC (GR-D93/73 only) (੬ pg. 27) t VIDEO (੬ pg....- Screen for Video and D.S.C. Wheel to -use, onscreen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. (੬ pg. 26 - 28) MMENU/VOL. Wheel in . SOUND MODE - 1 2 b i t ZOOM - 40x SNAP MODE - AUTO A RETURN Sub Menu CAMERA REC MODE - The Menu Screen closes. OFF ...
Instruction Manual
Page 26
...Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no change in low or poor lighting at high magnification. Shooting a subject in the screen ratio. MANUAL The "q" settings are possible on TVs with a normal screen ratio. The indicator appears. GAIN UP OFF: Allows you can be grainy...go out of the screen. For playback on another camcorder, blocks of approx. 60 cm (2 ft). By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16X (10X for GR-D93) (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of previous models) ZOOM 16X (GR-D73/33), 10X (GR-D93): When set to "M". [ ] = Factory-...
...Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no change in low or poor lighting at high magnification. Shooting a subject in the screen ratio. MANUAL The "q" settings are possible on TVs with a normal screen ratio. The indicator appears. GAIN UP OFF: Allows you can be grainy...go out of the screen. For playback on another camcorder, blocks of approx. 60 cm (2 ft). By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16X (10X for GR-D93) (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of previous models) ZOOM 16X (GR-D73/33), 10X (GR-D93): When set to "M". [ ] = Factory-...
Instruction Manual
Page 27
... not reset all settings to the factorypreset. ON: The date/time is recommended that , the demonstration will change. For GR-D33 owners: It is always displayed. ● The date indication can be used . (੬ pg. 18) ADVANCED FEATURES.... MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN 27 FINDER: The image is displayed in order of storable images depends on screen when the camcorder is performed. The quality of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation during Snapshot for shooting except "BRIGHT". [ ...Switch is set to best match your wide-screen TV's instruction manual.
... not reset all settings to the factorypreset. ON: The date/time is recommended that , the demonstration will change. For GR-D33 owners: It is always displayed. ● The date indication can be used . (੬ pg. 18) ADVANCED FEATURES.... MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN 27 FINDER: The image is displayed in order of storable images depends on screen when the camcorder is performed. The quality of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation during Snapshot for shooting except "BRIGHT". [ ...Switch is set to best match your wide-screen TV's instruction manual.
Instruction Manual
Page 29
... would be difficult to 30 times sensitivity. ● " " appears beside " " while the shutter speed is "ON", they will be used to brighten the subject in MANUAL Menu. (੬ pg. 26) ● During Night-Alive, it may look as if it may be under good natural lighting. FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 29... Night-Alive Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Alive indicator " " appears. ● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to bring the camcorder into focus. ON: The light is recommended. OFF: Turns off the light.
... would be difficult to 30 times sensitivity. ● " " appears beside " " while the shutter speed is "ON", they will be used to brighten the subject in MANUAL Menu. (੬ pg. 26) ● During Night-Alive, it may look as if it may be under good natural lighting. FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 29... Night-Alive Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Alive indicator " " appears. ● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to bring the camcorder into focus. ON: The light is recommended. OFF: Turns off the light.
Instruction Manual
Page 31
.... NOTE: "SPOTLIGHT" has the same effect as spotlights. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of the Power Switch position ("A" or "M"), Snapshot recording takes...may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between still images: approx. 1 second) ● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when "REC SELECT" is set to "VIDEO". (GR-D93/73... impossible. ● If Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 30) is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from close-up (as close to "SQUEEZE " (੬ pg. 26), the...
.... NOTE: "SPOTLIGHT" has the same effect as spotlights. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of the Power Switch position ("A" or "M"), Snapshot recording takes...may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between still images: approx. 1 second) ● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when "REC SELECT" is set to "VIDEO". (GR-D93/73... impossible. ● If Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 30) is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from close-up (as close to "SQUEEZE " (੬ pg. 26), the...
Instruction Manual
Page 32
...Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Exposure adjustment is close, keep too much light from you use the manual exposure control at the beach or when skiing. ● When shooting objects under a spotlight. ● When zooming. Before doing the following situations: ● When shooting a moving subject. ● When... While focusing on a further subject Button located on a reflective natural background such as at the same time when "r" is pressed once, the camcorder will blink. 32 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING MMENU/VOL. If FOCUS is set to "SPOTLIGHT" or "SNOW" (੬ pg. 30), or...
...Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Exposure adjustment is close, keep too much light from you use the manual exposure control at the beach or when skiing. ● When shooting objects under a spotlight. ● When zooming. Before doing the following situations: ● When shooting a moving subject. ● When... While focusing on a further subject Button located on a reflective natural background such as at the same time when "r" is pressed once, the camcorder will blink. 32 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING MMENU/VOL. If FOCUS is set to "SPOTLIGHT" or "SNOW" (੬ pg. 30), or...
Instruction Manual
Page 33
... while pressing down the Lock Button located on the white balance settings. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various ... the white paper fills the screen. 5 Press the MMENU/VOL. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function for a more professional color/tint reproduction. The exposure control and...type of the subject. To change the setting Set "u" to "A". The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is set the Power Switch to the desired mode. (੬ pg. 25) ●...
... while pressing down the Lock Button located on the white balance settings. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various ... the white paper fills the screen. 5 Press the MMENU/VOL. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function for a more professional color/tint reproduction. The exposure control and...type of the subject. To change the setting Set "u" to "A". The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is set the Power Switch to the desired mode. (੬ pg. 25) ●...
Instruction Manual
Page 34
...engage the VCR's Record mode. 10 To pause dubbing, engage the VCR's Record- Also refer to page 17. 2 Set the camcorder's VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO". (GR-D93/73 only) 3 Set the camcorder's Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 4 Turn on the VCR's power. ... VCR. 7 Engage the VCR's AUX and Record-Pause modes. ● Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR. 8 Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 7) ● As the camcorder starts to VIDEO IN or OUT D To S-VIDEO IN or OUT* * Connect when your TV...
...engage the VCR's Record mode. 10 To pause dubbing, engage the VCR's Record- Also refer to page 17. 2 Set the camcorder's VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO". (GR-D93/73 only) 3 Set the camcorder's Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 4 Turn on the VCR's power. ... VCR. 7 Engage the VCR's AUX and Record-Pause modes. ● Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR. 8 Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 7) ● As the camcorder starts to VIDEO IN or OUT D To S-VIDEO IN or OUT* * Connect when your TV...
Instruction Manual
Page 36
... on the PC or capture board you wish to use to the camcorder. (GR-D93/73 only) ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the AC Adapter as a WebCam. [B] Using DV cable It is recommended to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type... the PC. ● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode. (GR-D93/73 only) ● The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. ● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. ● The still...
... on the PC or capture board you wish to use to the camcorder. (GR-D93/73 only) ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the AC Adapter as a WebCam. [B] Using DV cable It is recommended to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type... the PC. ● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode. (GR-D93/73 only) ● The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. ● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. ● The still...
Instruction Manual
Page 41
... focus again. (੬ pg. 48) ● The recording was plugged/unplugged with "DIS" activated (੬ pg. 25, 26) this can be deleted. - (GR-D93/73 only) - ● Files stored in places subject to "AUTO". Snapshot mode cannot be activated. ● The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode... you want the lighting to look more natural, set "GAIN UP" to the Manual mode. HFind a white subject and compose your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate. ● The DV cable was done in the memory card ...
... focus again. (੬ pg. 48) ● The recording was plugged/unplugged with "DIS" activated (੬ pg. 25, 26) this can be deleted. - (GR-D93/73 only) - ● Files stored in places subject to "AUTO". Snapshot mode cannot be activated. ● The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode... you want the lighting to look more natural, set "GAIN UP" to the Manual mode. HFind a white subject and compose your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate. ● The DV cable was done in the memory card ...
Instruction Manual
Page 51
... X DC Input Connector [DC] (੬ pg. 6, 7) * i.Link refers to cover this area, a sensor necessary for products compliant with the i.Link standard. **GR-D93/73 only Indicators C POWER/CHARGE Lamp (੬ pg. 8, 11) Other Parts a Shoulder Strap Eyelet (੬ pg. 5) b Battery Pack Mount (੬ pg...; pg. 25) Speaker Volume Control [MMENU/VOL.] (੬ pg. 14) b Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (੬ pg. 18, 31) c Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (੬ pg. 12) d Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (੬ pg. 32) Blank Search Button [BLANK SRCH] (੬ pg. 14) e Diopter Adjustment Control (੬ pg. 9)...
... X DC Input Connector [DC] (੬ pg. 6, 7) * i.Link refers to cover this area, a sensor necessary for products compliant with the i.Link standard. **GR-D93/73 only Indicators C POWER/CHARGE Lamp (੬ pg. 8, 11) Other Parts a Shoulder Strap Eyelet (੬ pg. 5) b Battery Pack Mount (੬ pg...; pg. 25) Speaker Volume Control [MMENU/VOL.] (੬ pg. 14) b Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (੬ pg. 18, 31) c Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (੬ pg. 12) d Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (੬ pg. 32) Blank Search Button [BLANK SRCH] (੬ pg. 14) e Diopter Adjustment Control (੬ pg. 9)...
Instruction Manual
Page 52
...30) g Iris Lock Indicator (੬ pg. 32) h Approximate Zoom Ratio (੬ pg. 12) (Appears during zooming.) i Zoom Indicator (੬ pg. 12) (Appears during zooming.) (The level indicator g moves.) j O: (Appears when taking ...2668; pg. 8) n Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (੬ pg. 32) a Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200)*, 1280 (1280 x 960)*, 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480) (੬ pg. 28) *GR-D93 only b Shooting Icon... a memory card is not loaded. The number increases or decreases depending on the camcorder.) j Time Code (੬ pg. 27, 28) k Digital Image Stabilizer ("...
...30) g Iris Lock Indicator (੬ pg. 32) h Approximate Zoom Ratio (੬ pg. 12) (Appears during zooming.) i Zoom Indicator (੬ pg. 12) (Appears during zooming.) (The level indicator g moves.) j O: (Appears when taking ...2668; pg. 8) n Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (੬ pg. 32) a Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200)*, 1280 (1280 x 960)*, 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480) (੬ pg. 28) *GR-D93 only b Shooting Icon... a memory card is not loaded. The number increases or decreases depending on the camcorder.) j Time Code (੬ pg. 27, 28) k Digital Image Stabilizer ("...
Instruction Manual
Page 54
... 21 - 24 DSC 27 MANUAL 26 SYSTEM 27, 28 VIDEO 28 VIDEO DISPLAY 28 Motor Drive Mode 31 MultiMediaCard 10, 45 N Night-Alive 29 P Picture Quality (QUALITY 27 Playback sound (SOUND MODE, NARRATION) ........ 28 Playback Special Effects 16 Playback Zoom 16 Power Switch Position 8 Priority...Beep (BEEP 27 Blank search 14 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display (BRIGHT) .........9 C Changing The Menu Settings 25 Charging The Battery Pack 6 Cleaning The Camcorder 48 Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ 8 Connections Charging 6 Dubbing 34, 35 To A PC 36 To A TV Or VCR 17 D Date/Time Display (...
... 21 - 24 DSC 27 MANUAL 26 SYSTEM 27, 28 VIDEO 28 VIDEO DISPLAY 28 Motor Drive Mode 31 MultiMediaCard 10, 45 N Night-Alive 29 P Picture Quality (QUALITY 27 Playback sound (SOUND MODE, NARRATION) ........ 28 Playback Special Effects 16 Playback Zoom 16 Power Switch Position 8 Priority...Beep (BEEP 27 Blank search 14 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display (BRIGHT) .........9 C Changing The Menu Settings 25 Charging The Battery Pack 6 Cleaning The Camcorder 48 Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ 8 Connections Charging 6 Dubbing 34, 35 To A PC 36 To A TV Or VCR 17 D Date/Time Display (...