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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages and 10 to ensure safe use of this product.

ENGLISH

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-D290 GR-D270

Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera:

GETTING STARTED

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/

For Accessories:

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

ADVANCED FEATURES

REFERENCES

Back cover

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. ( pg. 31, 33)

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT1354-001A
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2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder

Wipe/Fader Effects

You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 41)

Fade in

Backlight Compensation
Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 40) You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 40, Spot Exposure Control)

Fade out

Program AE with Special Effects
For example, SPORTS mode allows fastmoving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. ( pg. 42)

Data Battery

You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button. ( pg. 14)

BATTERY CONDITION

100% 50%
MAX TIME LCD min FINDER min

LED Light

You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the LED Light. ( pg. 37)

Live Slow

You can record and play back precious or hard-to-see moments at a slow speed. The sound is recorded and played back in real time. ( pg. 37)
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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. 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>
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:

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 100C (212F) 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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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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers 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 tipover. 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.

Using The Battery Pack

Perform steps in Charging The Battery Pack. Maximum continuous recording time
Battery pack BN-VF707U* BN-VF714U BN-VF733U * Provided LCD monitor on 1 hr. 5 min. 2 hr. 20 min. 5 hr. 25 min. Viewfinder on 1 hr. 25 min. 3 hr. 7 hr. 5 min.
6 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,
charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

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To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and then run it down. However this function may not turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high/low temperature condition or charged too many times.
Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. The LCD monitor is used repeatedly. The playback mode is engaged repeatedly. The LED Light is used. Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.

Operation Mode

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
MENU/DATA Power Switch Lock Button

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorders power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

Data Battery System

You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time. 1) Make sure the battery is attached and the Power Switch is set to OFF. 2) Open the LCD monitor fully. 3) Press DATA, and the battery status screen appears. It can be displayed on the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is closed. It is displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds. If COMMUNICATION ERROR appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

2 Open the LCD monitor

fully. ( pg. 18)
To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder fully and set PRIORITY to FINDER ( pg. 31, 34). MENU
2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH
HERE to close the cassette holder.

3 Press MENU. The

Menu Screen appears.
4 Press + or to select n, and press MENU. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears. 5 Press + or to select BRIGHT, and press
MENU. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears.
Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in injury or product damage. Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.
6 Press + or until the appropriate brightness

is reached.

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When the battery packs charge is low, you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing.
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card
The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase. (GR-D290 only)
Card Cover (MEMORY CARD) Label
3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it
locks into place. To protect valuable recordings Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE. This prevents the tape from being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab back to REC before loading it.
Memory card Write/erase protection tab Clipped edge
If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again. If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again. When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover.

1 Make sure the camcorders power is off. 2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). 3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with
its clipped edge first. To unload a memory card, push it once. After the memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it out.
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.

4 Close the card cover.

To protect valuable files (available only for SD Memory Card) Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of LOCK. This prevents the memory card from being recorded over. To record on this memory card, slide the tab back to the position opposite to LOCK before loading it.
Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card, consult its manufacturer or dealer. Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to format the card. ( pg. 30)
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed.
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VIDEO RECORDING
When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ( pg. 20). To turn the beep sounds off, pg. 31, 33.

Basic Recording

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Power ( pg. 13) Loading A Cassette ( pg. 16) VIDEO/MEMORY

Tape Remaining Time

Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display. h m means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time. When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts blinking.
The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.
Power Zoom Lever Power Switch Lock Button POWER/CHARGE Lamp Recording Start/Stop Button

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback.

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

10 x W T
Display Minutes Seconds Frames* (30 frames = 1 second)

12 : 34 : 24

Digital zoom zone 25X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in RecordStandby, lock the focus by using the manual focus ( pg. 38), then zoom in or out in Record mode. Zooming is possible to a maximum of 800X, or it can be switched to 25X magnification using the optical zoom. ( pg. 32) Zoom magnification of over 25X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom. During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer. Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY. Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W. Also see TELE MACRO in MANUAL Menu on page 33. When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first. If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when TELE MACRO is set to ON. ( pg. 33)
* Frames are not displayed during recording.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from 00:00:00 (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number. If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from 00:00:00. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ( pg. 20) in the following cases;
When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape. When power shuts off during shooting. When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting. When shooting using a partially recorded tape. When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape. When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

Example: m CAMERA Menu

For Video Playback Menus:
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 18) 3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Press + or to select the desired function,
and press MENU. The selected function menu appears.
Screen for Video and Screen for Video D.S.C. Recording Menu Playback Menu
W I PE / F AD E R OF F FADE R WH I T E FADE R B LAC K FADE R B.W W I PE CO RNE R W I P E W I NDOW W I P E S L I DE W I PE DOOR W I PE S C ROL L W I PE S H UT T E R
V I D EO SOUND MOD E ST E REO NARRAT I ON OF F RE C MOD E COP Y OF F BL ANK S RCH
2) Press + or to select the desired parameter. 3) Press MENU. Selection is complete.

RETURN

5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the

selected function.

CAME RA RE C MOD E SOUND MOD E ZOOM SNAP/SLOW GA I N UP

1 2B I T 25x FU L L AGC

4) Press MENU. The Menu Screen returns.
5) Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.
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SNAP/SLOW [FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame NEGA: Nega mode PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame SLOW: Live Slow mode

Recording Menus

CAMERA
The m CAMERA settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both A and M. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to M. [ ] = Factory-preset REC MODE [SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP: Long Playmore economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.

[FULL]

PIN-UP
For details on the procedure, refer to Live Slow ( pg. 37) and Snapshot (For Video Recording) ( pg. 38). GAIN UP OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. [AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright. AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subjects movements are not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, is displayed.
Audio Dubbing ( pg. 46) and Insert Editing ( pg. 46) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode. If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder. During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.

Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white.

Spot Exposure Control

Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation. You can select one of the three metering areas on the LCD monitor/viewfinder.
The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears.
1 Set the Power Switch to M. 2 Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot
Exposure Control indicator appears. A spot metering area frame appears at the centre of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.
3 Press + or to select the desired spot

metering area frame.

4 Press MENU.
Spot Exposure Control is engaged. Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate. To lock the iris After step 3, press and hold MENU over 2 seconds. The indication appears and the iris is locked. To cancel Spot Exposure Control Press BACK LIGHT once so that the indicator disappears.
[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically. MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. ( Manual White Balance Adjustment) FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day. CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day. HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting is used. [ ] = Factory-preset To return to automatic white balance Set u to AUTO. ( pg. 31) Or, set the Power Switch to A.
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Manual White Balance Adjustment
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.
To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 3. The effect indicator disappears.

White paper

2 Select MWB in
u W.BALANCE menu. ( pg. 31)
The indication blinks slowly.
You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button. Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects. ( pg. 42) In this case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.
3 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of
the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.

WIPE/FADER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) FADERWHITE: Fade in or out with a white screen. FADERBLACK: Fade in or out with a black screen. FADERB.W: Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from color to black and white. WIPECORNER: Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
4 Press and hold MENU until

recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCRs instruction manual.)
4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR,
then stop playback on the camcorder.
A Yellow to VIDEO IN B Red to AUDIO R IN C White to AUDIO L IN
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 14) To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date/time Set DATE/TIME to AUTO, ON or OFF. ( pg. 31, 36) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control (provided with GR-D290 only) to turn on/off the date indication. Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON. ( pg. 31, 36) Indications other than date/time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF, LCD or LCD/ TV. ( pg. 31, 36)
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It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 14) If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed. Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again. If Playback Zoom ( pg. 24) or Playback Special Effects ( pg. 24) is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN/OUT connector. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration.
To use this camcorder as a recorder

To DV IN/OUT

1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit
equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.

Core filter

DV cable (optional)
3 Set REC MODE to SP or LP. ( pg. 32) 4 Set the camcorders Power Switch to PLAY. 5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to
engage the Record-Pause mode.
The DV IN indication appears on the screen.
6 Start playback on the player. 7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press
the Recording Start/Stop Button to start dubbing. The indication rotates.
8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again
to stop dubbing. The rotating.
Video unit equipped with DV connector

indication stops

9 Press 8 to return to the normal playback

Program AE with special effects ( pg. 42) can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing. During Insert Editing, the date and time information changes. If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas. During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Editing stops. ( pg. 50)
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TROUBLESHOOTING

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.
Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of Program AE with special effects, DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. HRe-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader effects, Program AE with special effects and DIS. ( pg. 31, 32, 41, 42)
Digital Zoom does not work.
25X optical zoom is selected. HSet ZOOM to 100X or 800X. ( pg. 32) The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY. HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.

No power is supplied.

The power is not connected properly. HConnect the AC Adapter securely. ( pg. 14) The battery pack is not attached firmly. HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. ( pg. 13) The battery is dead. HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged one. ( pg. 13)
Video and D.S.C. Playback
The tape is moving, but there is no picture.
Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO mode. HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback. ( pg. 22) The cassette holder cover is open. HClose the cassette holder cover. ( pg. 16)
Video and D.S.C. Recording
Recording cannot be performed.
The tapes erase protection tab is set to SAVE. HSet the tapes erase protection tab to REC. ( pg. 16) TAPE END appears. HReplace with new cassette. ( pg. 16) The cassette holder cover is open. HClose the cassette holder cover.

Warning Indications

Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level High Exhausted
Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.
The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITY is set to FINDER. HPush the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITY to LCD. ( pg. 18, 31, 34) The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark. HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. ( pg. 16) HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the monitor fully. ( pg. 18)
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery remaining power indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.
Appears when no tape is loaded. ( pg. 16) CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to A or M and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO. ( pg. 14) USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette. ( pg. 53) CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears. TAPE! Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to A or M and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO. TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. SET DATE/TIME! Appears when the date/time is not set. ( pg. 15) The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
An error indication (or 06) appears.
A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable. H pg. 51.
The remote control does not work.
REMOTE is set to OFF. HSet REMOTE to ON. ( pg. 31, 33) The remote control does not point at the remote sensor. HPoint at the remote sensor. ( pg. 23) The remote control batteries are exhausted. HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. ( pg. 23)
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UNSUPPORTED FILE! Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder. COPYING FAILED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder. Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card:
when no memory card is loaded. when the memory cards memory is full. when the memory card is not formatted. when a write-protected SD Memory Card is loaded. ( pg. 28)
LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark. A. DUB ERROR! Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( pg. 46) A. DUB ERROR! <CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING> <CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB> Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ( pg. 46) Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-BIT audio. ( pg. 46) Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE. ( pg. 46) INSERT ERROR! Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( pg. 46) INSERT ERROR! <CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB> Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ( pg. 46) Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE. ( pg. 46) MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory cards memory is full and shooting is not possible. HDV Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected. The pictures in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder.

Main Unit

For safety, DO NOT
. open the camcorders chassis. disassemble or modify the unit. short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit. remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on. leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use. in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove. in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

Avoid using the unit

In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassettes instructions. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
. While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up. If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
. No picture during playback. Blocks of noise appear during playback. During recording or playback, the Head Clog Warning indicator appears. Recording cannot be performed properly.
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Declaration of Conformity Model Number : GR-D290U, GR-D270U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP. Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J. 07470 Telephone Number : 973-3175000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

How To Handle A CD-ROM

Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole. Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray. Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface. Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.
About moisture condensation
You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner. Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.
Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
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SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder

For General
Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.2 W (3.5 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 4.2 W (4.5 W*) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) Approx. 6.5 W (Maximum; when charging the battery pack) * Using LED Light Dimensions (W x H x D) 56 mm x 94 mm x 112 mm (2-1/4" x 3/4" x 7/16") (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in) Weight Approx. 430 g (0.95 lbs) (without battery, cassette, memory card and lens cap) Approx. 510 g (1.1 lbs) (incl. battery, cassette, memory card and lens cap) Operating temperature 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) Operating humidity 35% to 80% Storage temperature 20C to 50C (4F to 122F) Pickup 1/6" CCD Lens F 1.8, f = 2.2 mm to 55 mm, 25:1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 27 mm LCD monitor 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0.16" color LCD Speaker Monaural LED Light Effective distance: 1.5 m (5 ft) Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette) SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.

For Digital Still Camera

Storage media SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compression system JPEG (compatible) File size Still image: 2 modes (1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels) Picture quality 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD) Approximate number of storable images pg. 25

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