JVC GR-D375US - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

ENGLISH

GR-D396U

LYT1590-001A EN

TERMS

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital

video camera. Before use, please

read the safety information and

precautions contained in the pages

2 5 to ensure safe use of this

product.

Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for

Digital Video Camera:

For Accessories:

http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/

http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/

INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GETTING STARTED

VIDEO RECORDING &

PLAYBACK

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

(D.S.C.) RECORDING &

PLAYBACK

ADVANCED FEATURES

REFERENCES

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.

To deactivate the demonstration,

set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF".

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pg. 31, 34)

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Before recording important video, be sure to

make a trial recording.

Play back your trial recording to make sure the

video and audio have been recorded properly.

We recommend cleaning your video heads before

use.

If you haven't used your

camcorder for awhile, the

heads may be dirty. We

recommend periodically

cleaning the video heads

with a cleaning cassette

(optional).

Be sure to store your

cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper

environment.

Video heads can become dirty more easily if your

cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a

dusty area. Cassette tapes should be removed

from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases.

Store the camcorder in a bag or other container.

Use SP (Standard) mode for important video

recordings.

LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more

video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may

experience mosaic-like noise during playback

depending on the tape characteristics and the

usage environment.

So, for important recordings, we recommend

using SP mode.

For safety and reliability.

It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries

and accessories are used in this camcorder.

This product includes patented and other

proprietary technology and will operate only with

JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/

VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic

non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the

internal charging circuitry.

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.

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.)

DO NOT leave the unit

- in place of over 50°C (122°F)

- in place where humidity is extremely low (below

35%) or extremely high (80%).

- in direct sunlight.

- in a closed car in summer.

- near a heater.

The LCD monitor is made with high-precision

technology. However, black spots or bright spots

of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly

on the LCD monitor. These spots are not

recorded on the tape. This is not due to any

defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than

99.99%)

Do not leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use and check the unit

regularly whether it is working or not.

Read This First!

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

This product includes patented and other

proprietary technology and will operate only

with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC

BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U 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.)

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

(212°F) 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.

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.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

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.)

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 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 it on top of the TV is

not recommended, as tripping on the cables will

cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

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Before Using This Camcorder

Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini

DV mark

Make sure you only use memory cards with the

mark

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.

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.)

Before recording important video, be sure to

make a trial recording.

Play back your trial recording to make sure the

video and audio have been recorded properly.

We recommend cleaning your video heads

before use.

If you haven't used your camcorder for a while, the

heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically

cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette

(optional).

Be sure to store your cassette tapes and

camcorder in the proper environment.

Video heads can become dirty more easily if your

cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty

area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the

camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the

camcorder in a bag or other container.

Use SP (Standard) mode for important video

recordings.

LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more

video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may

experience mosaic-like noise during playback

depending on the tape characteristics and the

usage environment.

So, for important recordings, we recommend using

SP mode.

It is recommended that you use JVC brand

cassette tapes.

Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of

commercially available cassette tapes complying

with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette

tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the

performance of your camcorder.