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..., Thank you for future reference. Serial No. DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D93 GR-D73 GR-D33 Please visit our Homepage 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/ The camcorder illustrations appearing in the pages 2 - 3 to "OFF". (੬ pg. 25...
..., Thank you for future reference. Serial No. DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D93 GR-D73 GR-D33 Please visit our Homepage 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/ The camcorder illustrations appearing in the pages 2 - 3 to "OFF". (੬ pg. 25...
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...QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. NOTES: ● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are possible anywhere. ● Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or supply power to environmental considerations. However, live recording and LCD monitor/...a malfunction. For disposal or recycling information please contact your finger caught in different countries.) Caution on the cables will cause the camcorder to persons. the heat may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of AC outlets in the cassette holder cover. When ...
...QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. NOTES: ● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are possible anywhere. ● Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or supply power to environmental considerations. However, live recording and LCD monitor/...a malfunction. For disposal or recycling information please contact your finger caught in different countries.) Caution on the cables will cause the camcorder to persons. the heat may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of AC outlets in the cassette holder cover. When ...
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...other apparatus (including amplifiers) that this unit. Heed all instructions. 5. Only cassettes marked " " and memory cards* marked " " or " " can be used with this camcorder is prohibited. (Even if you obtain permission beforehand.) * Memory cards can be used , use without proper permission is intended for the digital video cassette, SD... the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 11. Keep these instructions. 2. Follow all warnings. 4. When a cart is used with GR-D93 and GR-D73 only. Clean only with the manufacturer's instructions. 8.
...other apparatus (including amplifiers) that this unit. Heed all instructions. 5. Only cassettes marked " " and memory cards* marked " " or " " can be used with this camcorder is prohibited. (Even if you obtain permission beforehand.) * Memory cards can be used , use without proper permission is intended for the digital video cassette, SD... the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 11. Keep these instructions. 2. Follow all warnings. 4. When a cart is used with GR-D93 and GR-D73 only. Clean only with the manufacturer's instructions. 8.
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... to use the provided cables for attachment) * A lithium battery is pre-installed 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. Do not use... (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) d Core Filter (for USB Cable (provided with one core filter, the end that is flush to the camcorder. Place here during shooting. Provided Accessories or GETTING STARTED EN 5 How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap...
... to use the provided cables for attachment) * A lithium battery is pre-installed 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. Do not use... (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) d Core Filter (for USB Cable (provided with one core filter, the end that is flush to the camcorder. Place here during shooting. Provided Accessories or GETTING STARTED EN 5 How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap...
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... Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of power. The POWER/ CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to detach it first. ● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated. ● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is finished. To AC outlet NOTES: ... AC Adapter to the cables. Unplug the AC Adapter from the camcorder. 6 EN GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Core Filter (for USB Cable (provided with GR-D93/73 only) and optional SVideo Cable) Attach the core filters to the camcorder. 5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The core...
... Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of power. The POWER/ CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to detach it first. ● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated. ● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is finished. To AC outlet NOTES: ... AC Adapter to the cables. Unplug the AC Adapter from the camcorder. 6 EN GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Core Filter (for USB Cable (provided with GR-D93/73 only) and optional SVideo Cable) Attach the core filters to the camcorder. 5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The core...
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... warm, protected place for the first time or after having been fully charged, the battery is recommended that the camcorder's power is exposed to the camcorder. Maximum continuous recording time ● GR-D73/33 Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on BN-V408U* 1 hr. 5 min. 1 hr. 35... min. BN-V428U 4 hr. 5 hr. 30 min. * Provided NOTES: ● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: • Zoom ...
... warm, protected place for the first time or after having been fully charged, the battery is recommended that the camcorder's power is exposed to the camcorder. Maximum continuous recording time ● GR-D73/33 Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on BN-V408U* 1 hr. 5 min. 1 hr. 35... min. BN-V428U 4 hr. 5 hr. 30 min. * Provided NOTES: ● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: • Zoom ...
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...and the memory card. PLAY: ● Allows you to record using the Power Switch and VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch (GR-D93/73 only). 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. Power Switch Position A (Full Auto ... play back a tape. Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can also turn on the camcorder, set various recording functions using the Menus. (੬ pg. 25) If you move the highlight bar to transfer a still image stored in your ...
...and the memory card. PLAY: ● Allows you to record using the Power Switch and VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch (GR-D93/73 only). 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. Power Switch Position A (Full Auto ... play back a tape. Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can also turn on the camcorder, set various recording functions using the Menus. (੬ pg. 25) If you move the highlight bar to transfer a still image stored in your ...
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...for best viewability. 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the appropriate brightness is not advised to use small sized tripods. Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ... to the unit by pulling out the viewfinder, setting "PRIORITY" in the viewfinder are not equipped with studs. CAUTION: When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its legs to "M" MMENU/VOL. Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Set the Power Switch to stabilize the...
...for best viewability. 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the appropriate brightness is not advised to use small sized tripods. Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ... to the unit by pulling out the viewfinder, setting "PRIORITY" in the viewfinder are not equipped with studs. CAUTION: When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its legs to "M" MMENU/VOL. Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Set the Power Switch to stabilize the...
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...recordings Slide the erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of "LOCK". Write/erase protection tab 1 Make sure the camcorder's power is installed. The cassette holder opens automatically. ● Do not touch internal components. 2 Insert or remove a tape and press "PUSH HERE.... 2 Open the LCD monitor (੬ pg. 12), then open until it locks. OPEN/EJECT Cassette holder cover Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-D93/73 only) The provided memory card is already inserted in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open the card...
...recordings Slide the erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of "LOCK". Write/erase protection tab 1 Make sure the camcorder's power is installed. The cassette holder opens automatically. ● Do not touch internal components. 2 Insert or remove a tape and press "PUSH HERE.... 2 Open the LCD monitor (੬ pg. 12), then open until it locks. OPEN/EJECT Cassette holder cover Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-D93/73 only) The provided memory card is already inserted in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open the card...
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...NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power (੬ pg. 6) ● Loading A Cassette (੬ pg. 10) Push. 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...
...NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power (੬ pg. 6) ● Loading A Cassette (੬ pg. 10) Push. 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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...downward, 180° upward). m" means the camcorder is not a malfunction. (੬ pg. 42) Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. It can be switched to 16X (10X for GR-D93) (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES: ● Focusing may be used ...when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set all over 16X (10X for GR-D93) is done through Digital image processing, and is ...
...downward, 180° upward). m" means the camcorder is not a malfunction. (੬ pg. 42) Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. It can be switched to 16X (10X for GR-D93) (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES: ● Focusing may be used ...when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set all over 16X (10X for GR-D93) is done through Digital image processing, and is ...
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... shooting. ● When shooting using a partially recorded tape. ● When shooting on the tape. When recording is interrupted. 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 the following cases...the switch, then start point point point It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward). Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. Journalistic Shooting In some situations, different shooting angles may...
... shooting. ● When shooting using a partially recorded tape. ● When shooting on the tape. When recording is interrupted. 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 the following cases...the switch, then start point point point It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward). Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. Journalistic Shooting In some situations, different shooting angles may...
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... as long as you start recording, make sure there is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image. This is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse direction. Blank Search Helps you find where you release the button, normal playback resumes. ...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" while pressing down the volume. ATTENTION: During Shuttle Search, parts of tape may not be detected...
... as long as you start recording, make sure there is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image. This is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse direction. Blank Search Helps you find where you release the button, normal playback resumes. ...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" while pressing down the volume. ATTENTION: During Shuttle Search, parts of tape may not be detected...
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... And Functions T W A Infrared beam transmitting window The following buttons are available only when the camcorder's Power Switch is set to "PLAY" as well. a S.SHOT (Snapshot) Button* b START/STOP Button* c Zoom (T/W) Buttons pg. 12, 16) * Functions the same as the basic operations (Playback, Stop..., 20) N A. 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 each corresponding button on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 51) ** Functions when the camcorder's Power Switch is set to "PLAY". NOTE: The...
... And Functions T W A Infrared beam transmitting window The following buttons are available only when the camcorder's Power Switch is set to "PLAY" as well. a S.SHOT (Snapshot) Button* b START/STOP Button* c Zoom (T/W) Buttons pg. 12, 16) * Functions the same as the basic operations (Playback, Stop..., 20) N A. 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 each corresponding button on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 51) ** Functions when the camcorder's Power Switch is set to "PLAY". NOTE: The...
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...camcorder's Power Switch to "A" or "M", then set the TV to its minimum level to step 3. If using a VCR, go to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your TV to the appropriate input mode. * GR... (੬ pg. 25, 28) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control (provided with GR-D93/73 only) to turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set... connections. When making the connections, refer also to use the AC Adapter as shown in the camcorder playback picture. ● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is ...
...camcorder's Power Switch to "A" or "M", then set the TV to its minimum level to step 3. If using a VCR, go to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your TV to the appropriate input mode. * GR... (੬ pg. 25, 28) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control (provided with GR-D93/73 only) to turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set... connections. When making the connections, refer also to use the AC Adapter as shown in the camcorder playback picture. ● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is ...
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Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. The "O" indication appears while the snapshot is the sound of Storable ... x 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.... ● To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality, ੬ pg. 25, 27. 5 Press SNAPSHOT. 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 of Storable ... x 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.... ● To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality, ੬ pg. 25, 27. 5 Press SNAPSHOT. RECORDING (GR-D93/D73 only) Basic Shooting (D.S.C. 18 EN D.S.C.
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...capability makes it easy to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the displayed file. (੬ pg. 21) Playback Zoom Available only with DCF cannot be displayed. To display the next image To display the previous image Normal Playback 100-0013 100-0014 ... image after the lastrecorded one at a time. Press 5 to a PC. * GR-D93 only ● Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-DVM70) that are automatically stored after playing back a lownumbered one, this camcorder; These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to display the next file. ● Pressing ...
...capability makes it easy to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the displayed file. (੬ pg. 21) Playback Zoom Available only with DCF cannot be displayed. To display the next image To display the previous image Normal Playback 100-0013 100-0014 ... image after the lastrecorded one at a time. Press 5 to a PC. * GR-D93 only ● Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-DVM70) that are automatically stored after playing back a lownumbered one, this camcorder; These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to display the next file. ● Pressing ...
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.... Wheel to select "DPOF", and press it . (੬ pg. 24) Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) This camcorder is reset to support future systems such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Wheel to select "RETURN", and press it . ● To cancel deletion, select "RETURN". You can... on a tape, first dub them , remove protection first. ● Once files are deleted, they cannot be deleted. ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. (GR-D93/D73 only) EN 23 To delete all still images. Wheel to select "EXECUTE", and press it . DPOF CURRENT 6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL...
.... Wheel to select "DPOF", and press it . (੬ pg. 24) Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) This camcorder is reset to support future systems such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Wheel to select "RETURN", and press it . ● To cancel deletion, select "RETURN". You can... on a tape, first dub them , remove protection first. ● Once files are deleted, they cannot be deleted. ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. (GR-D93/D73 only) EN 23 To delete all still images. Wheel to select "EXECUTE", and press it . DPOF CURRENT 6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL...
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...fully. (੬ pg. 12) 4 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in . RESET", and press it . The new folder (such as turning off the camcorder) during initialization. appears. 6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Also, be made using a number which have been protected, are going to select "EXECUTE", and ..., including those which is finished, "NO IMAGES STORED" appears. ● To cancel initialization, select "RETURN". 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 stored in the new folder...
...fully. (੬ pg. 12) 4 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in . RESET", and press it . The new folder (such as turning off the camcorder) during initialization. appears. 6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Also, be made using a number which have been protected, are going to select "EXECUTE", and ..., including those which is finished, "NO IMAGES STORED" appears. ● To cancel initialization, select "RETURN". 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 stored in the new folder...
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... the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO" or "MEMORY". (GR-D93/73 only) ● Set the Power Switch to "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. ● For D.S.C. SCROLL WI PE-SHUTTER V I NPUT - SOUND MODE - 1 2 b i t ZOOM - 40x SNAP MODE - BALANCE(੬ pg. 33) Selected.... Wheel in . The Menu Screen closes. Selected menu icon blinks. FUL L GA I ON - AUTO A RETURN Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is complete. ● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus. 4) Press the MMENU/VOL. Power Switch Lock Button MENUS FOR...
... the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO" or "MEMORY". (GR-D93/73 only) ● Set the Power Switch to "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. ● For D.S.C. SCROLL WI PE-SHUTTER V I NPUT - SOUND MODE - 1 2 b i t ZOOM - 40x SNAP MODE - BALANCE(੬ pg. 33) Selected.... Wheel in . The Menu Screen closes. Selected menu icon blinks. FUL L GA I ON - AUTO A RETURN Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is complete. ● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus. 4) Press the MMENU/VOL. Power Switch Lock Button MENUS FOR...