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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D290 GR-D270 Please visit our Homepage on the bottom of this digital video camera. Retain this information for purchasing...OFF". (੬ pg. 31, 33) EN LYT1354-001B ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 6 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 25 ADVANCED FEATURES 31 REFERENCES 47 INSTRUCTIONS TERMS Back cover For Customer Use: Enter...No. 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...
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D290 GR-D270 Please visit our Homepage on the bottom of this digital video camera. Retain this information for purchasing...OFF". (੬ pg. 31, 33) EN LYT1354-001B ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 6 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 25 ADVANCED FEATURES 31 REFERENCES 47 INSTRUCTIONS TERMS Back cover For Customer Use: Enter...No. 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...
Instruction Manual
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... number of shots that can be stored during shooting. : Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded. : Blinks 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... Wind Cut Indicator (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. Recording 89 1 2 25x W T 3 O0 4 5 6 7 BRIGHT q 50m ...
... number of shots that can be stored during shooting. : Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded. : Blinks 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... Wind Cut Indicator (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. Recording 89 1 2 25x W T 3 O0 4 5 6 7 BRIGHT q 50m ...
Instruction Manual
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..., for important video recordings. It is intended for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Use SP (Standard) mode for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode. Your camcorder is compatible with the Mini DV mark . Be sure to make sure the video and ...in cassette cases. We recommend cleaning your cassette tapes and camcorder in a bag or other digital video formats. Cassette tapes should be used your camcorder. 10 EN GETTING STARTED Before Using This Camcorder Make sure you use JVC brand cassette tapes. If you may be sure to ...
..., for important video recordings. It is intended for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Use SP (Standard) mode for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode. Your camcorder is compatible with the Mini DV mark . Be sure to make sure the video and ...in cassette cases. We recommend cleaning your cassette tapes and camcorder in a bag or other digital video formats. Cassette tapes should be used your camcorder. 10 EN GETTING STARTED Before Using This Camcorder Make sure you use JVC brand cassette tapes. If you may be sure to ...
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...previously recorded scene, the time code continues from "00:00:00". Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T". Display 10 x W T Digital zoom zone 25X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES: ● Focusing may automatically zoom out depending on the tape. This will not... occur when "TELE MACRO" is possible to "W". Zoom in the most convenient direction. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in (T: Telephoto) 1 xW T 1 0 xW T 20xW T 40xW T Zoom out (W: Wide angle...
...previously recorded scene, the time code continues from "00:00:00". Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T". Display 10 x W T Digital zoom zone 25X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES: ● Focusing may automatically zoom out depending on the tape. This will not... occur when "TELE MACRO" is possible to "W". Zoom in the most convenient direction. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in (T: Telephoto) 1 xW T 1 0 xW T 20xW T 40xW T Zoom out (W: Wide angle...
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... to "A" or "M" and power is set in the memory card. D.S.C. RECORDING EN 25 Approximate Number of your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ●... 645 1024 x 768/FINE 25 50 100 1024 x 768/STANDARD 75 160 320 * Optional ** Provided (GR-D290 only) Interval Shooting During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder continues to take snapshots automatically with no frame. ● To delete unwanted still images, refer to "Deleting...
... to "A" or "M" and power is set in the memory card. D.S.C. RECORDING EN 25 Approximate Number of your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ●... 645 1024 x 768/FINE 25 50 100 1024 x 768/STANDARD 75 160 320 * Optional ** Provided (GR-D290 only) Interval Shooting During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder continues to take snapshots automatically with no frame. ● To delete unwanted still images, refer to "Deleting...
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...; It is recommended to create movie files from the captured still images (Windows® only). Playback Zoom (GR-D290 only) Available only with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the provided software "Digital Photo Navigator" can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album...
...; It is recommended to create movie files from the captured still images (Windows® only). Playback Zoom (GR-D290 only) Available only with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the provided software "Digital Photo Navigator" can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album...
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...+ or - The PROTECT screen appears. 5 Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T" or "W" to use the provided AC Adapter, as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. The PROTECT screen appears. 5 Press + or - CAUTION: Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as the... MENU. NOTE: If the " " mark appears, the selected file is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in "Normal Playback Of Images" (੬ pg. 26). 2 Press MENU. This camcorder is protected and cannot be deleted. NOTES: ● If you load a memory card already set as...
...+ or - The PROTECT screen appears. 5 Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T" or "W" to use the provided AC Adapter, as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. The PROTECT screen appears. 5 Press + or - CAUTION: Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as the... MENU. NOTE: If the " " mark appears, the selected file is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in "Normal Playback Of Images" (੬ pg. 26). 2 Press MENU. This camcorder is protected and cannot be deleted. NOTES: ● If you load a memory card already set as...
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... is possible from 25X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 800X digital magnification. * Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to "VIDEO". [FULL] NEGA PIN-UP FRAME For details on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be grainy, but the subject's...when recording with the camcorder on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models) ZOOM 25X: When set to "25X" while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 25X since digital zoom will be disengaged. [100X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. NOTES: ...
... is possible from 25X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 800X digital magnification. * Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to "VIDEO". [FULL] NEGA PIN-UP FRAME For details on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be grainy, but the subject's...when recording with the camcorder on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models) ZOOM 25X: When set to "25X" while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 25X since digital zoom will be disengaged. [100X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. NOTES: ...
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To lock the iris After step 3, press and hold MENU over 2 seconds. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to "A". HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of a spot metering area enables more professional color/ tint reproduction. NOTE:...the same time with following functions. • "SQUEEZE" in "WIDE MODE" (੬ pg. 33) • "STROBE" in "PROGRAM AE" (੬ pg. 42) • Digital Zoom (੬ pg. 19) • Manual Exposure Control ● Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may cause the light around the subject...
To lock the iris After step 3, press and hold MENU over 2 seconds. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to "A". HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of a spot metering area enables more professional color/ tint reproduction. NOTE:...the same time with following functions. • "SQUEEZE" in "WIDE MODE" (੬ pg. 33) • "STROBE" in "PROGRAM AE" (੬ pg. 42) • Digital Zoom (੬ pg. 19) • Manual Exposure Control ● Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may cause the light around the subject...
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... Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. To DV IN/OUT Core filter DV cable (optional) To DV IN/OUT Video unit equipped with DV connector To use this camcorder. To use this camcorder as a player 1 Make sure all units are turned...
... Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. To DV IN/OUT Core filter DV cable (optional) To DV IN/OUT Video unit equipped with DV connector To use this camcorder. To use this camcorder as a player 1 Make sure all units are turned...
Instruction Manual
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...Program AE with special effects, "DIS" and other functions that cannot be performed. ● The tape's erase protection tab is not a malfunction. The camcorder is selected. HSet "5S" to "SAVE". Power No power is supplied. ● The power is selected. HReplace the dead battery with an optional... the cassette holder cover. (੬ pg. 16) Blocks of Program AE with special effects and "DIS". (੬ pg. 31, 32, 41, 42) Digital Zoom does not work. ● 25X optical zoom is a microcomputer-controlled device. HClean the video heads with a fully charged one. (੬ pg. 13)...
...Program AE with special effects, "DIS" and other functions that cannot be performed. ● The tape's erase protection tab is not a malfunction. The camcorder is selected. HSet "5S" to "SAVE". Power No power is supplied. ● The power is selected. HReplace the dead battery with an optional... the cassette holder cover. (੬ pg. 16) Blocks of Program AE with special effects and "DIS". (੬ pg. 31, 32, 41, 42) Digital Zoom does not work. ● 25X optical zoom is a microcomputer-controlled device. HClean the video heads with a fully charged one. (੬ pg. 13)...
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... card's memory is full and shooting is no indication appears. HDV Appears when pictures recorded in the memory card when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on a memory card. CARD ERROR! If the indication still appears, the memory card is dark. ... is being used as a recorder. ● Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to the "LOCK" position. Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once and insert it has not been initialized. CHECK CARD'S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears...
... card's memory is full and shooting is no indication appears. HDV Appears when pictures recorded in the memory card when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on a memory card. CARD ERROR! If the indication still appears, the memory card is dark. ... is being used as a recorder. ● Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to the "LOCK" position. Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once and insert it has not been initialized. CHECK CARD'S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears...
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...camcorder when it is no guarantee that pouring a cold liquid into an outlet on either the front or back surface. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of Conformity Model Number : GR-D290U, GR-D270U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC... to the cool air from direct sunlight. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Operation is a microcomputer-controlled device. Serious ...
...camcorder when it is no guarantee that pouring a cold liquid into an outlet on either the front or back surface. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of Conformity Model Number : GR-D290U, GR-D270U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC... to the cool air from direct sunlight. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Operation is a microcomputer-controlled device. Serious ...
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...) Signal format NTSC standard Recording/Playback format Video: Digital component recording Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-BIT), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-BIT) Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s SPECIFICATIONS EN 55 Maximum recording time (using 80 min. Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC...
...) Signal format NTSC standard Recording/Playback format Video: Digital component recording Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-BIT), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-BIT) Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s SPECIFICATIONS EN 55 Maximum recording time (using 80 min. Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC...