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Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital
Video Camera:
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/cyber/
For Accessories:
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which is located on the bottom of the
camcorder. Retain this information for
future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
INSTRUCTIONS
GR-D90
GR-D70
GR-D30
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
EN
LYT1069-001B
The camcorder illustrations appearing in
this instruction manual are of the GR-D90.
Memory card recording features are
available on GR-D90 and GR-D70
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION
6
GETTING STARTED
7 ­ 11
TAPE
RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
12 ­ 16
MEMORY CARD
RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
17 ­ 22
ADVANCED
FEATURES
23 ­ 37
REFERENCES
38 ­ 53
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CONTENTS
None
ADVANCED FEATURES ............................... 20 ­ 22
Protecting Files .................................................. 20
Deleting Files ..................................................... 20
Dubbing Still Images Recorded
On A Tape To A Memory Card ............................... 21
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ............. 21 ­ 22
Making A New Folder ........................................... 22
Initializing A Memory Card .................................... 22
ADVANCED FEATURES
FOR RECORDING ..................................... 23 ­ 27
Night-Alive ....................................................... 23
Program AE With Special Effects .............................. 23
Fade/Wipe Effects .............................................. 24
Snapshot (For Tape Recording) ................................ 25
Auto Focus ........................................................ 25
Manual Focus .................................................... 26
Exposure Control ................................................ 26
Iris Lock ........................................................... 27
White Balance Adjustment ..................................... 27
Manual White Balance Operation ............................. 27
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .... 28 ­ 32
For Recording Menu ...................................... 28 ­ 31
For Playback Menu ....................................... 31 ­ 32
DUBBING .............................................. 33 ­ 34
Dubbing To Or From A VCR .................................... 33
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped
With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) .................... 34
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
(GR-D90/D70 only) ................................. 35 ­ 36
Slow-Motion Playback .......................................... 35
Frame-By-Frame Playback ..................................... 35
Playback Special Effects ........................................ 35
Playback Zoom .................................................. 35
Audio Dubbing ................................................... 36
Insert Editing ..................................................... 36
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ................................... 37
Connection To A Personal Computer .......................... 37
REFERENCES
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................. 38 ­ 40
CAUTIONS ............................................ 41 ­ 44
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................ 45
INDEX ................................................. 46 ­ 51
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ................... 46 ­ 47
Indications ................................................. 48 ­ 51
TERMS ................................................. 52 ­ 53
Refer to the diagrams on page 46 and 48 while reading the instruction manual as all the controls,
connectors, indicators and indications are numbered on the diagrams and those corresponding
numbers are used throughout this manual unless specified.
GETTING STARTED
Power ............................................................ 7 ­ 8
Grip Adjustment ...................................................... 8
Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................. 8
Shoulder Strap Attachment ......................................... 9
Tripod Mounting ...................................................... 9
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ............................... 9 ­ 10
Date/Time Settings ................................................. 10
Recording Mode Setting ............................................ 10
Loading A Memory Card (GR-D90/D70 only) .................. 11
Picture Quality/Image Size Setting (GR-D90/D70 only) ..... 11
TAPE RECORDING & PLAYBACK
TAPE RECORDING .................................. 12 ­ 14
Basic Recording .................................................. 12
Zooming .......................................................... 13
Time Code ........................................................ 14
TAPE PLAYBACK .................................... 14 ­ 16
Normal Playback ......................................... 14 ­ 15
Blank Search ..................................................... 15
Connections ...................................................... 16
MEMORY CARD RECORDING & PLAYBACK
(GR-D90 and GR-D70 only)
MEMORY CARD RECORDING ..................... 17 ­ 18
Basic Shooting (Snapshot) ............................... 17 ­ 18
MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK ....................... 18 ­ 19
Normal Playback ................................................ 18
Auto Playback ................................................... 19
Index Playback .................................................. 19
Viewing File Information ....................................... 19
Removing On-Screen Display .................................. 19
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
4
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
5
HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP
5
HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER
6
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
6
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NOTES:
The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main
unit.
The rating information and safety caution of the AC
Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS"
and "IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (
pgs. 3 and 4) to ensure safe use of this
product.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTIONS:
This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a
television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible
anywhere.
Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder
from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary
to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to
allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing
the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,
potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
None
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
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(10) Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
(11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
(12) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or holding the
camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder,
as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camcorder.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving the unit on top of the TV is not
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only
cassettes marked "
" and memory cards* marked "
" or "
" can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene . . .
..... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
.
..... make sure you only use memory cards* with the mark
or
.
..... remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.
..... remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper
permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)
* Memory cards can be used with GR-D90/D70 only.
(1) Read these instructions.
(2) Keep these instructions.
(3) Heed all warnings.
(4) Follow all instructions.
(5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
(6) Clean only with dry cloth.
(7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
(8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
(9) Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
None
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may
be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org>
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NOTE:
In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core
filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder.
Audio/Video Cable
(ø3.5 mini-plug to
RCA plug)
Shoulder Strap
Memory Card 8 MB
(GR-D90 only) (Already
inserted in the camcorder)
AC Adapter AP-V11U or AP-V13U
Lens Cap (See below
for attachment)
or
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
None
CD-ROM
(GR-D90/D70 only)
Remote Control Unit*
RM-V718U
(GR-D90/D70 only)
Lithium Battery* CR2025
(GR-D90/D70 only)
(for remote control unit)
Pull out by inserting
a pointed instrument
into the slot.
Slot
9
0
2
3
4
6
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* A battery is pre-installed in the Remote
Control Unit a time of shipment (with
insulation sheet). To use the Remote
Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet.
Battery Pack BN-V408U
USB Cable
(GR-D90/D70 only)
Core Filter
(for optional S-Video cable
pg. 6 for attachment)
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera.
HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP
1 Make sure the arrow (L) is
pointing upward.
Arrow
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