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... 9 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 9 - 10 Date/Time Settings 10 Recording Mode Setting 10 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .... 21 - 25 For Recording Menu 21 - 24 For Playback Menu 24 - 25 DUBBING 26 - 27 Dubbing To Or From A VCR 26 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing 27 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 28 - 32 Slow-Motion Playback 28 Frame-By-Frame Playback 28 Playback Special Effects 28 Playback Zoom 28 Audio Dubbing 29...
... 9 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 9 - 10 Date/Time Settings 10 Recording Mode Setting 10 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .... 21 - 25 For Recording Menu 21 - 24 For Playback Menu 24 - 25 DUBBING 26 - 27 Dubbing To Or From A VCR 26 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing 27 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 28 - 32 Slow-Motion Playback 28 Frame-By-Frame Playback 28 Playback Special Effects 28 Playback Zoom 28 Audio Dubbing 29...
Instruction Manual
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.... No user serviceable parts inside. CAUTIONS: ● This camcorder is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of this device may be necessary to fire or electric shock. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Contact your JVC dealer. Before use of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is designed to be used battery promptly...
.... No user serviceable parts inside. CAUTIONS: ● This camcorder is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of this device may be necessary to fire or electric shock. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Contact your JVC dealer. Before use of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is designed to be used battery promptly...
Instruction Manual
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... significantly when Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor is a set composed of "CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK". The POWER/CHARGE lamp r on the camcorder blinks to detach it. Remove the battery pack from the AC outlet. INFORMATION The extended-use , it is recommended that the camcorder's power is turned off , charging is worn out. Disconnect the AC Adapter from 110 V to "OFF (CHARGE)". Approximate recording time Battery pack...
... significantly when Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor is a set composed of "CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK". The POWER/CHARGE lamp r on the camcorder blinks to detach it. Remove the battery pack from the AC outlet. INFORMATION The extended-use , it is recommended that the camcorder's power is turned off , charging is worn out. Disconnect the AC Adapter from 110 V to "OFF (CHARGE)". Approximate recording time Battery pack...
Instruction Manual
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... use. Be sure to use the AC Adapter near a radio. ● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button w and Power Switch y and Power Zoom Lever ^. WARNING! The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion battery packs are clearly focused. q t y EN 8 GETTING STARTED ● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it manually for charging...
... use. Be sure to use the AC Adapter near a radio. ● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button w and Power Switch y and Power Zoom Lever ^. WARNING! The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion battery packs are clearly focused. q t y EN 8 GETTING STARTED ● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it manually for charging...
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... mode. • "LP" (Long Play) is not highlighted the camcorder's internal clock continues to select " RETURN", and press it . Date/Time Settings The date/time is turned on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to operate. OF F CLOCK 25 . 12 . 03 ADJ . 17 :30 RETURN $ r CAMERA D I ME - The POWER/CHARGE lamp r lights and the camcorder is recorded onto the tape...
... mode. • "LP" (Long Play) is not highlighted the camcorder's internal clock continues to select " RETURN", and press it . Date/Time Settings The date/time is turned on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to operate. OF F CLOCK 25 . 12 . 03 ADJ . 17 :30 RETURN $ r CAMERA D I ME - The POWER/CHARGE lamp r lights and the camcorder is recorded onto the tape...
Instruction Manual
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... instantaneous change in the most convenient direction. Suitable for standard recording. Journalistic Shooting In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus by opening/closing y the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the view- It can also turn on the tape to switch off the camcorder by using the manual focus...
... instantaneous change in the most convenient direction. Suitable for standard recording. Journalistic Shooting In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus by opening/closing y the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the view- It can also turn on the tape to switch off the camcorder by using the manual focus...
Instruction Manual
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... onto a tape. The Menu Screen closes. "PHOTO" ^ appears while the snapshot is activated. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the Power Switch y to the lens, zoom out first (੬ pg. 12). Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to infinity. However, the shutter sound is engaged, certain modes of Programme AE with a piece of soft cloth if it is the sound effect of the Power Switch y position (" " or " "), Snapshot recording takes place using the...
... onto a tape. The Menu Screen closes. "PHOTO" ^ appears while the snapshot is activated. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the Power Switch y to the lens, zoom out first (੬ pg. 12). Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to infinity. However, the shutter sound is engaged, certain modes of Programme AE with a piece of soft cloth if it is the sound effect of the Power Switch y position (" " or " "), Snapshot recording takes place using the...
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... FOR RECORDING 19 Manual Focus To obtain correct focus. 1 If you are using reverse lighting or when the background is overly dark or the subject light. 1 Set the Power Switch y to " ". The exposure control indicator appears. 5 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ towards "+" to brighten the image, or towards "-" to " ". " " q appears and blinks. To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS & twice or set the Power Switch y to darken the image. (maximum ±6) 6 Press the MENU/VOLUME...
... FOR RECORDING 19 Manual Focus To obtain correct focus. 1 If you are using reverse lighting or when the background is overly dark or the subject light. 1 Set the Power Switch y to " ". The exposure control indicator appears. 5 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ towards "+" to brighten the image, or towards "-" to " ". " " q appears and blinks. To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS & twice or set the Power Switch y to darken the image. (maximum ±6) 6 Press the MENU/VOLUME...
Instruction Manual
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... Manual White Balance indicator 3 is adjusted automatically (factory preset). When the subject is set the Power Switch y to " ". The exposure control indicator 4 and " " 6 appear. Iris Like the pupil of lighting is completed, resumes normal blinking. 4 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in twice. " MWB": White balance is close, keep too much light from you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed. " HALOGEN": A video light or similar type...
... Manual White Balance indicator 3 is adjusted automatically (factory preset). When the subject is set the Power Switch y to " ". The exposure control indicator 4 and " " 6 appear. Iris Like the pupil of lighting is completed, resumes normal blinking. 4 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in twice. " MWB": White balance is close, keep too much light from you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed. " HALOGEN": A video light or similar type...
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.../FADER Refer to set to "White Balance Adjustment" and "Manual White Balance Operation" (੬ pg. 20). CAMERA Settings made in . AGC RETURN REC MODE Allows you to " " while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the function. If you to use , on the right. SOUND MODE - 12b i t ZOOM - 40X SNAP MODE - By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is set the tape recording mode ([SP] or LP) depending on the screen and it twice. Open the LCD monitor fully...
.../FADER Refer to set to "White Balance Adjustment" and "Manual White Balance Operation" (੬ pg. 20). CAMERA Settings made in . AGC RETURN REC MODE Allows you to " " while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the function. If you to use , on the right. SOUND MODE - 12b i t ZOOM - 40X SNAP MODE - By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is set the tape recording mode ([SP] or LP) depending on the screen and it twice. Open the LCD monitor fully...
Instruction Manual
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... on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are effective only when the Power Switch y is bright. During playback on a TV with an aspect ratio of focus. During playback/recording on noise created by camera-shake, particularly at the top and bottom of the sound will change in the AGC mode, but the image is set to "ON", you to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. This is...
... on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are effective only when the Power Switch y is bright. During playback on a TV with an aspect ratio of focus. During playback/recording on noise created by camera-shake, particularly at the top and bottom of the sound will change in the AGC mode, but the image is set to "ON", you to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. This is...
Instruction Manual
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... Power Switch y is set to " ". However, the menu settings can also be changed during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. ON DEMO MODE - CAM RESET [RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset. PRIORITY [LCD]: When the LCD monitor is fully open , the image is always displayed. • The date indication can be turned on to signal the start of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation during tape playback. It also activates the shutter sound...
... Power Switch y is set to " ". However, the menu settings can also be changed during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. ON DEMO MODE - CAM RESET [RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset. PRIORITY [LCD]: When the LCD monitor is fully open , the image is always displayed. • The date indication can be turned on to signal the start of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation during tape playback. It also activates the shutter sound...
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.... 32). 1 Set the Power Switch y to a TV, VCR, etc. S/AV INPUT (GR-D50 only) ON: Enables audio/video signal input from the AV and S-VIDEO connectors (੬ pg. 26). [OFF]: Enables audio/video signal output to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. 2 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in the description on your preference (੬ pg. 10). ON REMOTE - ON DEMO MODE - VIDEO V I DEO SOUND MODE- LCD CAM RESET RETURN Each setting is...
.... 32). 1 Set the Power Switch y to a TV, VCR, etc. S/AV INPUT (GR-D50 only) ON: Enables audio/video signal input from the AV and S-VIDEO connectors (੬ pg. 26). [OFF]: Enables audio/video signal output to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. 2 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in the description on your preference (੬ pg. 10). ON REMOTE - ON DEMO MODE - VIDEO V I DEO SOUND MODE- LCD CAM RESET RETURN Each setting is...
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... Use This Camcorder As A Recorder (GR-D50 only) 1. Connect the cables as shown in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 23, 25). Press the Recording Start/Stop button w again to engage the Record-Pause mode. Press the Recording Start/Stop button w to engage the Record-Pause mode. % stops rotating. Also refer to pg. 15. 2 Set the camcorder's Power Switch y to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the VCR's power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and...
... Use This Camcorder As A Recorder (GR-D50 only) 1. Connect the cables as shown in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 23, 25). Press the Recording Start/Stop button w again to engage the Record-Pause mode. Press the Recording Start/Stop button w to engage the Record-Pause mode. % stops rotating. Also refer to pg. 15. 2 Set the camcorder's Power Switch y to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the VCR's power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and...
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... button on . connect the editing cable to the remote control's PAUSE IN connector $. 2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. set will be erased. connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. To choose whether or not the following displays appear on automatically. You can also be performed by operating the VCR manually. NOTES: ● If the VCR's power does not come on the connected TV . . . • Date/Time .... Or, press DISPLAY 4 on the remote control to turn...
... button on . connect the editing cable to the remote control's PAUSE IN connector $. 2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. set will be erased. connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. To choose whether or not the following displays appear on automatically. You can also be performed by operating the VCR manually. NOTES: ● If the VCR's power does not come on the connected TV . . . • Date/Time .... Or, press DISPLAY 4 on the remote control to turn...
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... point were recorded, that you have input is turned off. Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in . For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the last registered scene. • When dubbing is not possible to make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF r on the remote control. To combine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during recording, then use the Black & White Fader...
... point were recorded, that you have input is turned off. Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in . For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the last registered scene. • When dubbing is not possible to make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF r on the remote control. To combine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during recording, then use the Black & White Fader...
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... use the AC Adapter as a WebCam. [B] Using DV cable It is also possible to transfer still/moving images in real-time. ● Use this can also use the camcorder for driver's installation and operation instructions. Connection To A Personal Computer [A] Using USB cable (GR-D50 only) It is possible to do the following things: ● Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to a PC. ● Capture still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using Windows...
... use the AC Adapter as a WebCam. [B] Using DV cable It is also possible to transfer still/moving images in real-time. ● Use this can also use the camcorder for driver's installation and operation instructions. Connection To A Personal Computer [A] Using USB cable (GR-D50 only) It is possible to do the following things: ● Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to a PC. ● Capture still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using Windows...
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... work . • 16X optical zoom is low. ¥ Install a fully charged battery (੬ pg. 7, 8). Or there are various different light sources behind the subject. ¥ Find a white subject and compose your JVC dealer, please check the following to the Auto mode (੬ pg. 19). • The recording was low. • The lens is set date/time has been erased. ¥ Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. The image taken using...
... work . • 16X optical zoom is low. ¥ Install a fully charged battery (੬ pg. 7, 8). Or there are various different light sources behind the subject. ¥ Find a white subject and compose your JVC dealer, please check the following to the Auto mode (੬ pg. 19). • The recording was low. • The lens is set date/time has been erased. ¥ Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. The image taken using...
Instruction Manual
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... Hz/60 Hz Output : DC 11 V , 1 A Digital Video Camera Format : DV format (SD mode) Signal format : PAL 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 Maximum recording time (using 80 min. Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. Camcorder General Power supply : DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder...
... Hz/60 Hz Output : DC 11 V , 1 A Digital Video Camera Format : DV format (SD mode) Signal format : PAL 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 Maximum recording time (using 80 min. Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. Camcorder General Power supply : DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder...
Instruction Manual
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... Recording Start/Stop Button w or SNAPSHOT Button % is pressed while the Power Switch y is set to " " or " ". (੬ pg. 9) HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is attempted on a tape recorded in clock battery runs out and the previously set to clear. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for 5 seconds after power is turned on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set date/time is exhausted, power turns...
... Recording Start/Stop Button w or SNAPSHOT Button % is pressed while the Power Switch y is set to " " or " ". (੬ pg. 9) HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is attempted on a tape recorded in clock battery runs out and the previously set to clear. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for 5 seconds after power is turned on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set date/time is exhausted, power turns...