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-D93 and GR-D73 only.
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CONTENTS

5 ADVANCED FEATURES
Provided Accessories..5 Power....6 Grip Adjustment...7 Operation Mode...8 Date/Time Settings...8 Viewfinder Adjustment...9 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display.9 Tripod Mounting...9 Loading/Unloading A Cassette.10 Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-D93/73 only). 10
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.. 25
Changing The Menu Settings.. 25 Recording Menus... 26 Playback Menus... 28
FEATURES FOR RECORDING.. 29
White LED Light... 29 Night Alive.. 29 Wipe Or Fader Effects.. 30 Program AE With Special Effects.. 30 Snapshot (For Video Recording).. 31 Auto Focus... 31 Manual Focus.. 32 Exposure Control.. 32 Iris Lock... 32 Backlight Compensation... 33 White Balance Adjustment.. 33 Manual White Balance Adjustment.. 33
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

VIDEO RECORDING...11

Basic Recording...11 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder..12 Tape Remaining Time..12 Zooming...12 Journalistic Shooting..13 Self Recording...13 Time Code..13 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape..13

EDITING.. 34

Dubbing To Or From A VCR.. 34 Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing).. 35 Connection To A Personal Computer. 36 Audio Dubbing (GR-D93/73 only).. 37 Insert Editing (GR-D93/73 only).. 37

VIDEO PLAYBACK...14

Normal Playback...14 Still Playback...14 Shuttle Search...14 Blank Search...14 Playback Using The Remote Control (GR-D93/73 only). 15 Connections To A TV Or VCR..17

When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your fingers.
It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder by pulling out the viewfinder, setting PRIORITY in the SYSTEM Menu to FINDER ( pg. 25, 27) and adjusting as described above.

Tripod Mounting

To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw clockwise.
Some tripods are not equipped with studs.
When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its legs to stabilize the camcorder. It is not advised to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage to the unit by falling over.
Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
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10 EN GETTING STARTED Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.
OPEN/EJECT Cassette holder cover
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-D93/73 only)
The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase.

Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)

PUSH HERE

Memory card

Cassette holder
Make sure the window side is facing out. Erase protection tab

Clipped edge

Write/erase protection tab
1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the
arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.
Do not touch internal components.
1 Make sure the camcorders power is off. 2 Open the LCD monitor ( pg. 12), then open the card

cover (MEMORY CARD).

2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to
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. 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.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY. 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down
3 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 12) 4 Press the MMENU/VOL.
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select NO.
RESET, and press it. The NO. RESET screen appears.
EXECUTE, and press it. The new folder (such as 101JVCGR) will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001. Folder and File names Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made using a number which is larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use. Even if you delete an image or video clip file with a number in the middle of range, the number will not be used for a new shot; a gap will remain in the numerical sequence. If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder (such as 101JVCGR) will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001.
MENU PROTECT DELETE DPOF NO. RESET FORMAT D I SPLAY BR I GHT END
F ORMAT ERASE AL L EX I ST I NG DATA?
Wheel to select FORMAT, and press it. The FORMAT screen appears.
Wheel to select EXECUTE, and press it. The memory card is initialized.

EXECUTE RETURN

When initialization is finished, NO IMAGES STORED appears. To cancel initialization, select RETURN.
Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during initialization. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization. If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it.
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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN
Changing The Menu Settings
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, onscreen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ( pg. 26 28)

Menus without Sub Menus

v WIPE/FADER ( pg. 30) r PROGRAM AE ( pg. 30) p EXPOSURE ( pg. 32) u W. BALANCE( pg. 33) 1) Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select the desired parameter.
Selected menu icon blinks. Selected parameter
P ROGRAM AE SHUT T E R SHUT T E R SPOR T S SNOW SPOT L I GHT TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE

Power Switch Lock Button

Example: r PROGRAM AE Menu
2) Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. Selection is complete. The Menu Screen returns.
Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.
3) Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in again. The Menu Screen closes.

Menus with Sub Menus

m CAMERA ( pg. 26) Selected menu icon q MANUAL ( pg. 26) blinks. s SYSTEM ( pg. 27) Selected function n CAMERA DISPLAY ( pg. 27) CAME RA RE C MOD E o DSC (GR-D93/73 only) SOUND MOD E b i t ZOOM 40x ( pg. 27) SNA P MODE FU L L GA I N UP AU TO A t VIDEO ( pg. 28) n VIDEO DISPLAY ( pg. 28) 1) Rotate the MMENU/VOL. RETURN Wheel to select the desired function, and press it. The Sub Sub Menu Menu appears.

Example: m CAMERA Menu

CAME RA RE C MOD E
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (GR-D93/73 only)
and the Power Switch as follows. For Video and D.S.C. (GR-D93/73 only) Recording Menus:
For Video Playback Menus:
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. (GR-D93/73 only) Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to D.S.C. PLAYBACK (GR-D93/D73 only) ( pg. 20).
2) Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select the desired parameter. 3) Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. Selection is complete. 4) Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen returns.
RETURN CAME RA RE C MOD E SOUND MOD E ZOOM SNA P MODE GA I N UP
12b i t 40x FU L L AU TO A
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select the desired
function, and press it. The selected function menu appears.
Screen for Video and D.S.C. Screen for Video Playback Recording Menu Menu
W I PE / F AD E R OFF FADE R WH I T E FADE R B LAC K FADE R B.W W I PE CO RNE R W I PE W I NDOW W I PE S L I DE W I PE DOOR W I PE S C ROL L W I PE S H UT T E R
5) Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in again. The Menu Screen closes.
V I D EO SOUND MOD E ST E REO NARRAT I ON OF F RE C MOD E COP Y OF F S / A V I N PU T OF F
5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected

function.

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO or MEMORY. (GR-D93/73 only) Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
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26 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Recording Menus

CAMERA

The m 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. 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.

MANUAL

The q settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to M. [ ] = Factory-preset DIS OFF: Disables the function. [ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY.
REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to PLAY or M.
REC SELECT [ ]: When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO, still images are recorded only onto the tape. / : When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO, still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the SNAP MODE selection in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording.
[OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during tape playback, the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds. (The still image is not recorded.) ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card. ( pg. 19) S/AV INPUT (GR-D93/73 only)

Playback Menus

[ ] = Factory-preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on page 25, select SOUND MODE or NARRATION from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. SOUND MODE [STEREO ]: Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. SOUND L : Sound from the L channel is output. SOUND R : Sound from the R channel is output. NARRATION [OFF]: Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. ON: Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels.
[OFF]: Disables audio/video signal input from the AV and S-Video connectors. ( pg. 34) ON: Enables audio/video signal input from the AV and SVideo connectors. ( pg. 34)
Each setting is linked with s, which appears when the Power Switch is set to M. ( pg. 25)
The parameters are the same as in the description on page 27.
[ ] = Factory-preset BEEP REMOTE DEMO MODE PRIORITY CAM RESET OFF / BEEP / [MELODY] OFF / [ON] OFF / [ON] [LCD] / FINDER EXECUTE / RETURN

VIDEO DISPLAY

The n (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for video playback except BRIGHT.

The parameters (except OFF in ON SCREEN settings) are the same as in the description on page 27.
[ ] = Factory-preset BRIGHT pg. 9, Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV When set to OFF, the camcorders display disappears. DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON
For GR-D93/73 Owners: You can also use AUDIO button on the provided remote control ( pg. 15) to change the output sound (without having to access the Playback Menu). The SOUND MODE setting is available for both 12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models functions, 12-bit is called 32 kHz and 16-bit is called 48 kHz.) The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast-forward or rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner.
When set to AUTO, the date/time are displayed in the following cases:
When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/ time when scenes are recorded. When the date is changed during playback.

TIME CODE

[OFF] / ON
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN
SNAPSHOT Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button

Night Alive

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 12) 3 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Alive indicator
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity. appears beside while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted.

NIGHT White LED Light

To deactivate Night-Alive Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Alive indicator disappears.

White LED Light

White LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D.S.C. shooting.
During Night-Alive, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out: Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects ( pg. 30). GAIN UP in CAMERA Menu. ( pg. 26) DIS in MANUAL Menu. ( pg. 26) During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image.
Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes. If the light does not reach the subject, the Night-Alive function will be activated, and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter. There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot between the centre area which is illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding areas (which will be darker). Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the White LED Light setting is ON, they will appear slightly blurred.

To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set NARRATION to ON or MIX. ( pg. 25, 28)
To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).
Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1. To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it again to resume editing.
5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then

STOP (8).

Program AE with special effects ( pg. 30) 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. 43)
Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing. When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit, the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately. If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas. If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the camcorders microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TVs volume. If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where 16-bit recording began. During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-bit audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops. To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make connections. ( pg. 17) To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorders AV connector, first set S/AV INPUT to ON in VIDEO Menu. ( pg. 25, 28) The AUX indication appears instead of MIC.
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38 EN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Power (pg. 6)

Perform charging where the temperature is between 10C and 35C (50F and 95F). 20C to 25C (68F to 77F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. Charging time is based on room temperature of 20C (68F). Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack. To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a radio. Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in wellventilated areas. The following operation stops charging: Set the Power Switch to PLAY, A or M. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Detach the battery from the camcorder. Using the optional AA-V40U AC Power Adapter/Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an AC Adapter.

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. 17) The cassette holder cover is open. HClose the cassette holder cover. ( pg. 10)
For D.S.C. Recording (GR-D93/73 only)
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.
HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette. ( pg. 46)
The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO. HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.
When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.
This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a malfunction.
A memory card cannot be played back.
The Power Switch is set to A or M. HSet the Power Switch to PLAY. ( pg. 20) The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO. HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.

(GR-D93/73 only)

When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.
This is not a malfunction.
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TROUBLESHOOTING EN

Advanced features
The focus does not adjust automatically.
Focus is set to the Manual mode. HSet Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 31) The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. HClean the lens and check the focus again. ( pg. 48) The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was low.

Other problems

The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light.
The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low. Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low temperatures. HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10C to 35C (50F to 95F). ( pg. 45)
Snapshot mode cannot be used.
The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected. HDisengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode. ( pg. 25, 26)

SET DATE/TIME! appears.

The date/time is not set. HSet the date/time. ( pg. 8) The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
The color of Snapshot looks strange.
The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject. HFind a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame. ( pg. 18, 31) The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated. HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone (MONOTONE). ( pg. 25, 31)

An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears.
A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable. H pg. 44.
An error indication (E03 or E04) appears.
Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with highprecision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder during recording or playback. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %)
The remote control does not work. (GR-D93/73 only)
REMOTE is set to OFF. HSet REMOTE to ON. ( pg. 25, 27) The remote control does not point at the remote sensor. HPoint at the remote sensor. ( pg. 15) The remote control batteries are exhausted. HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. ( pg. 15)
The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear.
This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.
The cassette will not load properly.
The batterys charge is low. HInstall a fully charged battery. ( pg. 6, 7)
The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder. (GR-D93/73 only)
HPush in the memory card a few more times. ( pg. 10)
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. 12, 25, 27) The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark. HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. ( pg. 9) HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the monitor fully. ( pg. 12)
Images on the LCD monitor are jittery.
The speaker volume is too great. HTurn the speaker volume down. ( pg. 14)
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints).
HWipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage. ( pg. 48) To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Time code does not appear.
TIME CODE is set to OFF. HSet TIME CODE to ON. ( pg. 25, 27, 28)

About moisture condensation
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.
Declaration of Conformity Model Number : GR-D93U/D73U/D33U 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. Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance 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.
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48 EN USER MAINTENANCE After Use
1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the
arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette.

Cleaning The Camcorder

1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put
the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.
2 Press the Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD
monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
3 Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder.
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.
3 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then
wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
4 Slide BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the battery pack
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected. Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Remove. Cassette holder

BATT.RELEASE
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SPECIFICATIONS EN

Camcorder
For General Power supply DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.3 W (GR-D73/33), Approx. 3.5 W (GR-D93) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 4.6 W (GR-D73/33), Approx. 4.8 W (GR-D93) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) Approx. 8.6 W (Maximum) Dimensions (W x H x D) 71 mm x 91 mm x 118 mm (2-13/16" x 3-5/8" x 4-11/16") (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in) Weight Approx. 500 g (1.1 lbs) (without cassette and battery) Approx. 590 g (1.3 lbs) (incl. cassette and battery) 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 (GR-D73/33), 1/4" CCD (GR-D93) Lens F 1.6, f = 2.7 mm to 43.2 mm, 16:1 power zoom lens (GR-D73/33), F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38.0 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens (GR-D93) Filter diameter 30.5 mm LCD monitor 2.37" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" color LCD Speaker Monaural White LED Light Effective distance: 1.5 m

For Digital Video Camera Format DV format (SD mode) Signal format NTSC 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. cassette) SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min. For Digital Still Camera (GR-D93/73 only) Storage media SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compression system Still image: JPEG (compatible) File size Still image: 2 modes (1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels) (GR-D73) 4 modes (1600 x 1200 pixels/1280 x 960 pixels/ 1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels) (GR-D93) Picture quality 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD) Approximate number of storable images pg. 18 For Connectors S S-Video input (GR-D93/73 only): Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analog C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 , analog S-Video output: Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analog C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analog AV Video input (GR-D93/73 only): 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analog Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analog Audio input (GR-D93/73 only): 300 mV (rms), 50 k, analog, stereo Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analog, stereo DV Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant USB (GR-D93/73 only) 5-pin

AC Adapter

Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz Output DC 11 V G, 1 A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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50 EN INDEX

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INDEX EN

Controls
a Menu Wheel [MMENU/VOL.] ( pg. 25)
Speaker Volume Control [MMENU/VOL.] ( pg. 14) b Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( pg. 18, 31) c Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 12) d Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( pg. 32) Blank Search Button [BLANK SRCH] ( pg. 14) e Diopter Adjustment Control ( pg. 9) f Recording Start/Stop Button ( pg. 11) g Power Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] ( pg. 8) h Lock Button ( pg. 8) i Stop Button [8] ( pg. 14) j Rewind Button [3] ( pg. 14) Night Button [NIGHT] ( pg. 29) k Play/Pause Button [4/9] ( pg. 14) l Fast-Forward Button [5] ( pg. 14) Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT] ( pg. 33) m Index Button [INDEX] (GR-D93/73 only) ( pg. 20) n VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (GR-D93/73 only) ( pg. 8) o Information Button [INFO] (GR-D93/73 only) ( pg. 21) p Battery Release Switch [BATT.RELEASE] ( pg. 6) q Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT] ( pg. 10) r White LED Light Switch [LIGHT] ( pg. 29) s Monitor Opening Button ( pg. 12) For models without button, simply pull on bottom end of LCD monitor to open.

SD Memory Card...10, 45 Self Recording...13 Shuttle Search...14 Slow-Motion Playback..16 Snapshot...18, 31 Snapshot Mode (SNAP MODE)..26 Sound Mode (SOUND MODE)..26, 28 Speaker Volume...14 Specifications...49 Still Playback...14 S-Video/AV input (S/AV INPUT)..28, 34, 35
Telephoto setting (TELE MACRO)..26 Time Code (TIME CODE)..13, 27 Tripod Mounting...9
Unloading A Cassette..10 Unloading A Memory Card..10
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position..8 Viewfinder Adjustment...9
White Balance (W.BALANCE)..33 White LED Light...29 Wide Mode (WIDE MODE) Cinema (CINEMA)..26 Squeeze (SQUEEZE)..26 Wipe In/Out...30

Zooming (ZOOM)...12, 26

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