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... GR-D90. Retain this instruction manual are available on GR-D90 and GR-D70 INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. Serial No. DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D90 GR-D70 GR-D30 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc... 11 TAPE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 12 - 16 MEMORY CARD RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17 - 22 ADVANCED FEATURES 23 - 37 REFERENCES 38 - 53 The camcorder illustrations appearing in this information for future reference. Memory card recording features are of the camcorder. Model No. and Serial No. EN LYT1069-001B
... GR-D90. Retain this instruction manual are available on GR-D90 and GR-D70 INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. Serial No. DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D90 GR-D70 GR-D30 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc... 11 TAPE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 12 - 16 MEMORY CARD RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17 - 22 ADVANCED FEATURES 23 - 37 REFERENCES 38 - 53 The camcorder illustrations appearing in this information for future reference. Memory card recording features are of the camcorder. Model No. and Serial No. EN LYT1069-001B
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...battery pack & AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger Read the kit's instruction manual before using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it . Failure to the camcorder. 3 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. Remove the battery pack from the camcorder. Viewfinder on 1 hr. 10 min. 2 hrs. 30 min. 4...next page. Please purchase a new one. ● Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor is used . ● When charging the battery pack for a fully discharged battery pack. Power CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 With the ...
...battery pack & AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger Read the kit's instruction manual before using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it . Failure to the camcorder. 3 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. Remove the battery pack from the camcorder. Viewfinder on 1 hr. 10 min. 2 hrs. 30 min. 4...next page. Please purchase a new one. ● Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor is used . ● When charging the battery pack for a fully discharged battery pack. Power CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 With the ...
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... Power Switch y to " " or " " while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. 2 Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability. 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control q until the indications in well-ventilated areas. ● The following operation stops charging: • Set the... only in the viewfinder are small but have a large power capacity. As long as it to the camcorder. Be sure to "PLAY", " " or " ". • Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder. • Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. • Detach the battery from the AC...
... Power Switch y to " " or " " while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. 2 Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability. 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control q until the indications in well-ventilated areas. ● The following operation stops charging: • Set the... only in the viewfinder are small but have a large power capacity. As long as it to the camcorder. Be sure to "PLAY", " " or " ". • Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder. • Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. • Detach the battery from the AC...
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...● Zoom magnification of over 16X is set various recording functions using the Power Switch y and VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 (GR-D90/D70 only). VIDEO/DSC Switch Position (GR-D90/D70 only) VIDEO: • Allows you want more dramatic results. Zooming To produce the zoom in/out effect,... RECORDING 13 Operation Mode Choose the appropriate operation mode according to " " or " ", you to switch off the camcorder by using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Also see "TELE MACRO" in the LCD monitor. It can shoot yourself while viewing your preference using the Menus. Hold the...
...● Zoom magnification of over 16X is set various recording functions using the Power Switch y and VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 (GR-D90/D70 only). VIDEO/DSC Switch Position (GR-D90/D70 only) VIDEO: • Allows you want more dramatic results. Zooming To produce the zoom in/out effect,... RECORDING 13 Operation Mode Choose the appropriate operation mode according to " " or " ", you to switch off the camcorder by using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Also see "TELE MACRO" in the LCD monitor. It can shoot yourself while viewing your preference using the Menus. Hold the...
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... cable (optional) To S-VIDEO IN TV Yellow to VIDEO IN*** Red to AUDIO R IN** White to " " or " ", then set your VCR and TV instruction manuals. 1 Make sure all units are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the speaker... your TV to the appropriate input mode. † GR-D90/D70 only ● Make sure you have a TV or speakers that are turned off the date indication. • Time Code ..... If not . . . set "ON SCREEN" to "LCD", "LCD/TV" or "OFF" in the camcorder playback picture. ● If no image is displayed ...
... cable (optional) To S-VIDEO IN TV Yellow to VIDEO IN*** Red to AUDIO R IN** White to " " or " ", then set your VCR and TV instruction manuals. 1 Make sure all units are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the speaker... your TV to the appropriate input mode. † GR-D90/D70 only ● Make sure you have a TV or speakers that are turned off the date indication. • Time Code ..... If not . . . set "ON SCREEN" to "LCD", "LCD/TV" or "OFF" in the camcorder playback picture. ● If no image is displayed ...
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...Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. Night-Alive Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the focus manually. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. 2 Press NIGHT 0 so that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright ...100: The shutter speed is shot in step 4. SPORTS (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 - 1/4000) This setting allows fast-moving images to bring the camcorder into focus. NOTE: "SPOTLIGHT" has the same effect as if it enhances the "classic film" effect. NOTES: ● Program AE with special ...
...Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. Night-Alive Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the focus manually. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. 2 Press NIGHT 0 so that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright ...100: The shutter speed is shot in step 4. SPORTS (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 - 1/4000) This setting allows fast-moving images to bring the camcorder into focus. NOTE: "SPOTLIGHT" has the same effect as if it enhances the "classic film" effect. NOTES: ● Program AE with special ...
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...Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to "VIDEO" (GR-D90/ D70 only), then set to select the desired Snapshot mode, then press it twice. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. ...● If "REC SELECT" is set the Power Switch y to serial photography. (Interval between the camcorder and the subject. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for approx. 6 seconds...; pg. 29), the Stabilizer will be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): • When two subjects overlap in the same scene. • When illumination is low.*...
...Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to "VIDEO" (GR-D90/ D70 only), then set to select the desired Snapshot mode, then press it twice. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. ...● If "REC SELECT" is set the Power Switch y to serial photography. (Interval between the camcorder and the subject. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for approx. 6 seconds...; pg. 29), the Stabilizer will be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): • When two subjects overlap in the same scene. • When illumination is low.*...
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...8226; Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch y is set the Power Switch y to " ". Focus adjustment is complete. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. 2 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in . The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME...Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. To Brighten The Subject Quickly press BACKLIGHT !. ) is displayed and the subject is pressed once, the camcorder will blink. Manual Focus To obtain correct focus. 1 If you are using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting on ...
...8226; Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch y is set the Power Switch y to " ". Focus adjustment is complete. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. 2 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in . The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME...Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. To Brighten The Subject Quickly press BACKLIGHT !. ) is displayed and the subject is pressed once, the camcorder will blink. Manual Focus To obtain correct focus. 1 If you are using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting on ...
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...Iris Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-lit environments to keep the iris locked. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more natural result. ● Once you , the image will be difficult to the correctness of color reproduction under... Automatic Iris Control rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to " " and the iris is correct, all other colors will not darken or brighten. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. 2 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in . " " w changes to display "AUTO" then press it...
...Iris Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-lit environments to keep the iris locked. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more natural result. ● Once you , the image will be difficult to the correctness of color reproduction under... Automatic Iris Control rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to " " and the iris is correct, all other colors will not darken or brighten. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. 2 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in . " " w changes to display "AUTO" then press it...
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...MODE - 12B I N UP - For Recording Menu This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings (੬ pg. 28 - 31). 1 Set the...the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to a maximum of 40X digital magnification. 700X: Allows you have selected " CAMERA", " MANUAL", " SYSTEM", " CAMERA DISPLAY" or " DSC go to step 5. 5 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to... MODE Refer to "Exposure Control" and "Iris Lock" (੬ pg. 26, 27). Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. 2 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in the " ...
...MODE - 12B I N UP - For Recording Menu This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings (੬ pg. 28 - 31). 1 Set the...the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to a maximum of 40X digital magnification. 700X: Allows you have selected " CAMERA", " MANUAL", " SYSTEM", " CAMERA DISPLAY" or " DSC go to step 5. 5 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to... MODE Refer to "Exposure Control" and "Iris Lock" (੬ pg. 26, 27). Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. 2 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in the " ...
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.... Naturally expands the image to shoot dark scenes with the camcorder on noise created by wind. WIND CUT [OFF]: Disengages ...RETURN DIS OFF: To turn off this mode, refer to "VIDEO" (GR-D90/ D70 only). WIDE MODE [OFF]: Records with no picture brightness adjustment.../recording on noise created by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. LCD CAM RESET RETURN [ ] = Factory-preset EN 29 USING MENUS ... The quality of focus. When set to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is being automatically...
.... Naturally expands the image to shoot dark scenes with the camcorder on noise created by wind. WIND CUT [OFF]: Disengages ...RETURN DIS OFF: To turn off this mode, refer to "VIDEO" (GR-D90/ D70 only). WIDE MODE [OFF]: Records with no picture brightness adjustment.../recording on noise created by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. LCD CAM RESET RETURN [ ] = Factory-preset EN 29 USING MENUS ... The quality of focus. When set to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is being automatically...
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...DV connector-equipped capture board. ● When using the DV connection refer to manufacturer instructions of the software on the LCD monitor since this can also be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC... into the PC. ● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. ● The still images can result in the illustration. 3 For GR-D90/D70 Owners: If you are using the USB connection, set the VIDEO/DSC switch 4 to "DSC". 4 Turn the camcorder's Power Switch y to "PLAY" while pressing down...
...DV connector-equipped capture board. ● When using the DV connection refer to manufacturer instructions of the software on the LCD monitor since this can also be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC... into the PC. ● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. ● The still images can result in the illustration. 3 For GR-D90/D70 Owners: If you are using the USB connection, set the VIDEO/DSC switch 4 to "DSC". 4 Turn the camcorder's Power Switch y to "PLAY" while pressing down...
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... 10). • The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set to the Manual mode. ¥ Set Focus to see if you can correct the problem yourself. The color of...SPOTLIGHT" in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 23). "SET DATE/TIME!" There is no picture. • The camcorder is dead. ¥ Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one (੬ pg. 7, 8). Snapshot mode cannot...the wrong position. ¥ Set it and proceed as usual from the beginning. Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to the Auto mode (੬ pg. 26). • The ...
... 10). • The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set to the Manual mode. ¥ Set Focus to see if you can correct the problem yourself. The color of...SPOTLIGHT" in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 23). "SET DATE/TIME!" There is no picture. • The camcorder is dead. ¥ Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one (੬ pg. 7, 8). Snapshot mode cannot...the wrong position. ¥ Set it and proceed as usual from the beginning. Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to the Auto mode (੬ pg. 26). • The ...
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... three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate. • The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned on. ¥ Turn the camcorder's power off and on the camcorder does not light. • The ... bar appears at the bottom of the manual that explains LCD monitor/viewfinder indications (੬ pg. 48 - 51). The memory card cannot be avoided. Do not eject the cassette. If the indication remains even though you can resume using the camcorder. Blocks of noise appear during playback, or...
... three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate. • The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned on. ¥ Turn the camcorder's power off and on the camcorder does not light. • The ... bar appears at the bottom of the manual that explains LCD monitor/viewfinder indications (੬ pg. 48 - 51). The memory card cannot be avoided. Do not eject the cassette. If the indication remains even though you can resume using the camcorder. Blocks of noise appear during playback, or...
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...Playback/SlowMotion e : Audio Dubbing (GR-D90/D70 only) 6e : Audio Dubbing Pause (GR-D90/D70 only) R Displays the date/time pg. 30, 32 T • BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor pg. 12 The level indicator moves. The number increases or decreases depending on the camcorder pg. 28 0 Displays the Time...of shots that can be stored. EN INDEX 49 pg. 50 i Displays the date/time pg. 10, 30, 32 o Appears when the focus is adjusted manually pg. 25, 26 p Displays the sound mode pg. 31, 32 Q Displays the Blank Search mode pg. 15 W Displays the tape speed pg. 10 E...
...Playback/SlowMotion e : Audio Dubbing (GR-D90/D70 only) 6e : Audio Dubbing Pause (GR-D90/D70 only) R Displays the date/time pg. 30, 32 T • BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor pg. 12 The level indicator moves. The number increases or decreases depending on the camcorder pg. 28 0 Displays the Time...of shots that can be stored. EN INDEX 49 pg. 50 i Displays the date/time pg. 10, 30, 32 o Appears when the focus is adjusted manually pg. 25, 26 p Displays the sound mode pg. 31, 32 Q Displays the Blank Search mode pg. 15 W Displays the tape speed pg. 10 E...
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.... 12 C Channels (Left/Right pg. 32 Charge The Battery Pack pg. 7 Cinema pg. 29 Classic Film pg. 23 Clean The Camcorder pg. 43 Connections pg. 7, 16, 33, 34, 37 D Darken The LCD Monitor pg. 12 Date/Time Display pg. 30 - 32 Date/Time Settings pg. 10 Deleting Files pg. 20 Demonstration Mode... Card pg. 11, 41 Menu Screen, CAMERA pg. 28, 29 Menu Screen, CAMERA DISPLAY pg. 30, 31 Menu Screen, DSC pg. 11, 31 Menu Screen, MANUAL pg. 29 Menu Screen, SYSTEM pg. 30 Menu Screen, VIDEO pg. 31 Menu Screen, VIDEO DISPLAY pg. 32 Monotone pg. 23 Motor Drive Mode pg...
.... 12 C Channels (Left/Right pg. 32 Charge The Battery Pack pg. 7 Cinema pg. 29 Classic Film pg. 23 Clean The Camcorder pg. 43 Connections pg. 7, 16, 33, 34, 37 D Darken The LCD Monitor pg. 12 Date/Time Display pg. 30 - 32 Date/Time Settings pg. 10 Deleting Files pg. 20 Demonstration Mode... Card pg. 11, 41 Menu Screen, CAMERA pg. 28, 29 Menu Screen, CAMERA DISPLAY pg. 30, 31 Menu Screen, DSC pg. 11, 31 Menu Screen, MANUAL pg. 29 Menu Screen, SYSTEM pg. 30 Menu Screen, VIDEO pg. 31 Menu Screen, VIDEO DISPLAY pg. 32 Monotone pg. 23 Motor Drive Mode pg...