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INSTRUCTIONS
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
EN
LYT1121-001A
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION
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GETTING STARTED
7 ­ 10
TAPE
RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
11 ­ 15
ADVANCED
FEATURES
16 ­ 33
REFERENCES
34 ­ 47
GR-D50
GR-D30
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Refer to the diagrams on page 40 and 42 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
TAPE RECORDING & PLAYBACK
TAPE RECORDING .................................. 11 ­ 13
Basic Recording ........................................... 11 ­ 12
Zooming .......................................................... 12
Time Code ........................................................ 13
TAPE PLAYBACK .................................... 13 ­ 15
Normal Playback ......................................... 13 ­ 14
Blank Search ..................................................... 14
Connections ...................................................... 15
ADVANCED FEATURES
FOR RECORDING ..................................... 16 ­ 20
Night-Scope ...................................................... 16
Programme AE With Special Effects ........................... 16
Fade/Wipe Effects .............................................. 17
Snapshot .......................................................... 18
Auto Focus ........................................................ 18
Manual Focus .................................................... 19
Exposure Control ................................................ 19
Iris Lock ........................................................... 20
White Balance Adjustment ..................................... 20
Manual White Balance Operation ............................. 20
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
5
HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP
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HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER
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AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
6
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
Insert Editing ..................................................... 29
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] .................. 30 ­ 32
For More Accurate Editing ...................................... 32
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ................................... 33
Connection To A Personal Computer .......................... 33
REFERENCES
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................. 34 ­ 36
CAUTIONS ............................................ 37 ­ 38
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................ 39
INDEX ................................................. 40 ­ 45
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ................... 40 ­ 41
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications .................. 42 ­ 44
Using The Optional RM-V717U Remote Control Unit ...... 45
TERMS ................................................. 46 ­ 47
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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 PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety
information and precautions (
pgs. 3 and 4) to ensure safe use of this product.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTIONS:
If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC adapter, shut it down and unplug it
immediately. Continue using the camcorder or AC adapter under these conditions could lead to fire or electric
shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself.
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the
power cord from AC outlet.
CAUTION:
To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end
of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then
plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
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.
CAUTIONS:
This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour 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 and Power Cord. (An appropriate
conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
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This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked "
"
can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene . . .
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
.
.... 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, perform-
ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission
beforehand.)
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.
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 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.)
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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
USB Cable
(GR-D50 only)
Battery Pack
BN-V408U
AC Adapter
AP-V11E or AP-V13E (GR-D50AH/D30AH/D50AA)
AP-V13A (GR-D50AG/D30AG/D50AS/D30AS)
Lens Cap
(See below for
attachment)
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
CD-ROM
(GR-D50 only)
Power Cord
Remote
Control Unit*
RM-V718U
Lithium Battery*
CR2025
(for remote
control unit)
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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Core Filter x 2 (for
optional S-Video Cable
and Editing Cable
provided with Remote
Control kit RM-V717KITU
pg. 6 for attachment)
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a pointed instrument
into the slot.
Slot
* 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.
or
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