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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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... packs. Notes: • The battery pack is not charged at the time of the camcorder BATT. 2. BLANK/ 16:9 INDEX Set MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to "VIDEO". (੬ 13) 3. Video Recording 1 Open the LCD Monitor. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. 2 Set the Power Switch to "REC...
... packs. Notes: • The battery pack is not charged at the time of the camcorder BATT. 2. BLANK/ 16:9 INDEX Set MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to "VIDEO". (੬ 13) 3. Video Recording 1 Open the LCD Monitor. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. 2 Set the Power Switch to "REC...
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... play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. • As a start, we recommend you haven't used your camcorder for recording. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start recording.
... play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. • As a start, we recommend you haven't used your camcorder for recording. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start recording.
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... them to "OFF". (੬ 28, 32) LP (Long Play) mode lets you use JVC brand cassette tapes. Your camcorder is compatible with the MiniDV standard, but you haven't used with this camcorder is not compatible with other proprietary technology and will operate only with metals, as this... not in use and check the unit regularly whether it is strongly recommended that this can be used your cassette tapes and camcorder in contact with JVC Data Battery. About Batteries DANGER! Any commercial use only. in a bag or other countries. near a heater. • The LCD monitor...
... them to "OFF". (੬ 28, 32) LP (Long Play) mode lets you use JVC brand cassette tapes. Your camcorder is compatible with the MiniDV standard, but you haven't used with this camcorder is not compatible with other proprietary technology and will operate only with metals, as this... not in use and check the unit regularly whether it is strongly recommended that this can be used your cassette tapes and camcorder in contact with JVC Data Battery. About Batteries DANGER! Any commercial use only. in a bag or other countries. near a heater. • The LCD monitor...
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... holes. (If the ventilation holes are possible anywhere. • This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. The apparatus shall not be followed strictly. the heat may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of these batteries must...persons. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of electric shock to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use this equipment, fire or electric shock may not be able to the unit, first firmly insert the ...
... holes. (If the ventilation holes are possible anywhere. • This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. The apparatus shall not be followed strictly. the heat may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of these batteries must...persons. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of electric shock to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use this equipment, fire or electric shock may not be able to the unit, first firmly insert the ...
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...have fallen into the sun. It could tip over, causing serious damage to excessive heat such as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to avoid injury from tip over. 11. If this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of internal circuitry. Follow...used, use the provided strap. This can result in dropping the unit, or in any ventilation openings. When carrying, be exposed to the camcorder. Take care not to always securely attach and use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to fall, resulting in the European Union IMPORTANT...
...have fallen into the sun. It could tip over, causing serious damage to excessive heat such as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to avoid injury from tip over. 11. If this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of internal circuitry. Follow...used, use the provided strap. This can result in dropping the unit, or in any ventilation openings. When carrying, be exposed to the camcorder. Take care not to always securely attach and use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to fall, resulting in the European Union IMPORTANT...
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Thread the strap through the eyelet. Strap Guide Buckle Eyelet Attach the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to fix it in the illustration. 2 3 1 Place here during recording. Attach the Shoulder Strap Getting Started EN 9 Peel off the pad and thread the end of the strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and use the strap guide to the camcorder as shown in place. ENGLISH Position the buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad.
Thread the strap through the eyelet. Strap Guide Buckle Eyelet Attach the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to fix it in the illustration. 2 3 1 Place here during recording. Attach the Shoulder Strap Getting Started EN 9 Peel off the pad and thread the end of the strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and use the strap guide to the camcorder as shown in place. ENGLISH Position the buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad.
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Bottom of the camcorder Velcro Strip Tripod Mounting Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw and lock it in place. 10 EN Getting Started Grip Adjustment Open the pad and make grip adjustments. • Remove any security tags that may be attached to the velcro.
Bottom of the camcorder Velcro Strip Tripod Mounting Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw and lock it in place. 10 EN Getting Started Grip Adjustment Open the pad and make grip adjustments. • Remove any security tags that may be attached to the velcro.
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... appears, the memory card is necessary to "OFF". 1 Open the card cover. Card Cover () 2 Firmly insert the card with its memory is a problem with this camcorder. Repeat these procedures until no indication appears. Using the SD Card Set the power switch to format the card (੬ 27). Intialize the memory card... and its clipped edge first. After the card comes out a little, pull it again. Notes: • Some brands of the label. Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card.
... appears, the memory card is necessary to "OFF". 1 Open the card cover. Card Cover () 2 Firmly insert the card with its memory is a problem with this camcorder. Repeat these procedures until no indication appears. Using the SD Card Set the power switch to format the card (੬ 27). Intialize the memory card... and its clipped edge first. After the card comes out a little, pull it again. Notes: • Some brands of the label. Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card.
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However, this is not a malfunction. • Power-linked operation You can rotate 270˚. • Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor. 12 EN Getting Started X Index 8QP e a Z VW K b c d L 1 2 U T 6R YI J7 M 5 f g S 4 3N O Notes: • The LCD monitor can also turn the camcorder on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor during the recording mode.
However, this is not a malfunction. • Power-linked operation You can rotate 270˚. • Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor. 12 EN Getting Started X Index 8QP e a Z VW K b c d L 1 2 U T 6R YI J7 M 5 f g S 4 3N O Notes: • The LCD monitor can also turn the camcorder on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor during the recording mode.
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OFF: To switch off the camcorder. MEMORY: To record in a memory card or access data stored in the memory card or PC. PLAY: • To play back a tape. REC: • To ...
OFF: To switch off the camcorder. MEMORY: To record in a memory card or access data stored in the memory card or PC. PLAY: • To play back a tape. REC: • To ...
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...) Selected Effect Indicator (੬ 39) Selected Program 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 process of switching over to indoor...
...) Selected Effect Indicator (੬ 39) Selected Program 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 process of switching over to indoor...
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...in well-ventilated areas. • After 5 minutes have elapsed in RecordStandby mode with the cassette inserted and no operation is performed, the camcorder will automatically turn off . • If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is ...The Battery Pack To Detach The Battery Pack Perform step 2 in place. 3 Connect the AC adapter. • The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to be replaced. To DC r Arrow Connector Battery Pack BATT. POWER/ CHARGE Lamp AC Adapter Power Cord To AC Outlet (110V to ...
...in well-ventilated areas. • After 5 minutes have elapsed in RecordStandby mode with the cassette inserted and no operation is performed, the camcorder will automatically turn off . • If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is ...The Battery Pack To Detach The Battery Pack Perform step 2 in place. 3 Connect the AC adapter. • The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to be replaced. To DC r Arrow Connector Battery Pack BATT. POWER/ CHARGE Lamp AC Adapter Power Cord To AC Outlet (110V to ...
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...to the normal screen. • Data battery status cannot be a problem with your nearest JVC dealer. • Battery data display may differ due to the environment change if the LCD Backlight is in a camcorder malfunction. 1 Select 2 SET ENGLISH 2 Select the desired date display format, press SET... press SET. Getting Started EN 17 Checking the Remaining Battery Power Attach the battery pack. Attention: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder's power is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be set to "M" (੬ 20). 2 Press MENU. 3 Select "...
...to the normal screen. • Data battery status cannot be a problem with your nearest JVC dealer. • Battery data display may differ due to the environment change if the LCD Backlight is in a camcorder malfunction. 1 Select 2 SET ENGLISH 2 Select the desired date display format, press SET... press SET. Getting Started EN 17 Checking the Remaining Battery Power Attach the battery pack. Attention: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder's power is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be set to "M" (੬ 20). 2 Press MENU. 3 Select "...
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...is suddenly moved from a cold place to close the cassette holder cover and try again. Wait until it again. • When the camcorder is facing out. OPEN/ EJECT Cassette holder cover 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it recedes completely before opening the... cassette holder cover. The camcorder needs to be able to a warm environment, wait a short time before closing the cassette holder cover. • When the battery pack's ...
...is suddenly moved from a cold place to close the cassette holder cover and try again. Wait until it again. • When the camcorder is facing out. OPEN/ EJECT Cassette holder cover 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it recedes completely before opening the... cassette holder cover. The camcorder needs to be able to a warm environment, wait a short time before closing the cassette holder cover. • When the battery pack's ...
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...is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in the Recording-Standby mode for 5 minutes and no operation is performed, the camcorder's power shuts off . Recording Start/Stop Button 1 Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to "VIDEO" (੬ 13). 2 Set the Power Switch to...Tape" (੬ 20). • To record in progress. Quick Review Enables you to on/off automatically. NO TAPE! To turn the camcorder on again, close and reopen the LCD monitor. • When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the heads during recording....
...is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in the Recording-Standby mode for 5 minutes and no operation is performed, the camcorder's power shuts off . Recording Start/Stop Button 1 Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to "VIDEO" (੬ 13). 2 Set the Power Switch to...Tape" (੬ 20). • To record in progress. Quick Review Enables you to on/off automatically. NO TAPE! To turn the camcorder on again, close and reopen the LCD monitor. • When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the heads during recording....
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... processing, and is possible up to 800X. You can zoom in progress. A sub screen will be displayed for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder's Stop mode is recorded onto the cassette tape. • "REC MEDIA" must be displayed for approx. 6 seconds to show you zoom into the.... min 640F 13 PHOTO SET • The above screen (referring to the control lever (੬ 8)) will be set "TELE MACRO" to the lens, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the LCD Monitor. 4 To start playback, press U/ 9. To pause during playback, press U/ 9. • If still playback...
... processing, and is possible up to 800X. You can zoom in progress. A sub screen will be displayed for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder's Stop mode is recorded onto the cassette tape. • "REC MEDIA" must be displayed for approx. 6 seconds to show you zoom into the.... min 640F 13 PHOTO SET • The above screen (referring to the control lever (੬ 8)) will be set "TELE MACRO" to the lens, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the LCD Monitor. 4 To start playback, press U/ 9. To pause during playback, press U/ 9. • If still playback...
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...is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the picture may not be played back with this camcorder. If the current position is at the spot which is not heard from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. • When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is ...search continues as long as you release the button, normal playback resumes. HDV Appears when pictures recorded in either direction during Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically. • A blank portion which is no recorded scene after the blank portion. Once you hold 5 or 3.
...is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the picture may not be played back with this camcorder. If the current position is at the spot which is not heard from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. • When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is ...search continues as long as you release the button, normal playback resumes. HDV Appears when pictures recorded in either direction during Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically. • A blank portion which is no recorded scene after the blank portion. Once you hold 5 or 3.
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...model . Note: If shooting is set to save power. Recording & Playback EN 23 3 Press SNAPSHOT. Check the recording operation before use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is not performed for taking snapshots. Appears if there is no memory...shutter sound, set "MELODY" to start recording after the power is supplied from your SD card by transferring the data from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to the "LOCK" position. Image Quality 640 x 480/FINE 640 x 360/FINE 640 x 480/ STANDARD 640 x 360/ ...
...model . Note: If shooting is set to save power. Recording & Playback EN 23 3 Press SNAPSHOT. Check the recording operation before use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is not performed for taking snapshots. Appears if there is no memory...shutter sound, set "MELODY" to start recording after the power is supplied from your SD card by transferring the data from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to the "LOCK" position. Image Quality 640 x 480/FINE 640 x 360/FINE 640 x 480/ STANDARD 640 x 360/ ...
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Recording & Playback Normal Playback Of Images Index Playback Of Files Images shot with the camcorder are no image files stored in the memory card. NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in ... card automatically. 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Normal Playback Of Images". 2 Press 6 to a PC. Note: Images shot and stored on the card with another device with this camcorder.
Recording & Playback Normal Playback Of Images Index Playback Of Files Images shot with the camcorder are no image files stored in the memory card. NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in ... card automatically. 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Normal Playback Of Images". 2 Press 6 to a PC. Note: Images shot and stored on the card with another device with this camcorder.
