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.
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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

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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 REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

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.)
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 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.

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.

Tripod Mounting

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. To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket o and stud hole i on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw clockwise. Some tripods are not equipped with studs.
Make sure the window side is facing out. Cassette holder

Cassette holder cover

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.
Approximate recording time Recording mode Tape 30 min. 60 min. 80 min. SP 30 min. 60 min. 80 min. LP 45 min. 90 min. 120 min.
The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.

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It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force. There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. 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. Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder. Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not recede. It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading. When resuming recording, once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not. See page 14 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.

If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorders power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. 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. 14). To turn the tally lamp 3 or beep sounds off, pg. 30. When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead. Black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder ( pg. 39). When the Recording Start/Stop button w is pressed, it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts. 3 starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording. 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. TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded.

12 TAPE RECORDING

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Journalistic Shooting

In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270 (90 downward, 180 upward).

Zooming

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever & towards T. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever & towards W. The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever &, the quicker the zoom action.

Self-Recording

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180 so that it faces forward, then point the lens toward yourself and start recording.
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus ( pg. 26), then zoom in or out in Record mode. Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can be switched to 16X magnification using the optical zoom ( pg. 28). Zoom magnification of over 16X 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/DSC Switch 4 is set to DSC ( VIDEO/DSC Switch Position). 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 the Menu Screen on page 29.

To S-VIDEO IN

It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 7). To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, set the camcorders Power Switch y to or , then set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
* When connecting the cable, open this cover. ** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only. *** Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.

GR-D90/D70 only

Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on. If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture. If no image is displayed or no sound is heard from the TV, set S/AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen (GR-D90/D70 only, pg. 31). While the Audio/Video cable is connected to the AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the speaker.

16 TAPE PLAYBACK

Basic Shooting (Snapshot)
You can use your camcorder as a digital still camera for taking snapshots. Perform the procedures listed below before continuing. Power ( pg. 7) Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) Loading A Memory Card ( pg. 11) Picture Quality/Image Size Setting ( pg. 11) the Power Switch y to or while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.
2 Press SNAPSHOT ^. PHOTO y appears while
the snapshot is being taken. The image is recorded on the memory card. Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame. To Delete Unwanted Still Images.. when unwanted still images are stored in the memory card or its memory is full, refer to Deleting Files ( pg. 20) and delete unwanted still images. To Remove The Shutter Sound.. when you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set BEEP to OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 30). The sound is no longer heard from the speaker.
Even if DIS is set to ON ( pg. 29), the Stabilizer will be disabled. If Snapshot recording is not possible, PHOTO y blinks when SNAPSHOT ^ is pressed. If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 23) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks. If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch y is set to or and power is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. To perform shooting again, close the LCD monitor and re-open it. When using the viewfinder, push back it in and pull it out again. The Motor Drive mode ( pg. 25) is disabled when the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 is set to DSC. Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). They do not have any compatibility with devices which are not compliant to DCF.

Menu Screen

EN ADVANCED FEATURES
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Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card.
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)
This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing, which records information about the still images you wish to print (such as the number of prints to make). There are 2 print information settings available: TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES (ONE PRINT FOR EACH) explained below and TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS.
1 Load a memory card ( pg. 11) and cassette
( pg. 9). Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to VIDEO, then set the Power Switch y to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button t.
Screen appears. Rotate it to select press it. VIDEO and
COPY and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate it to select ON and press it. Selection is complete.
TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES (ONE PRINT FOR EACH)
1 Set the VIDEO/DSC switch 4 to DSC, then set the
Power Switch y to PLAY, while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. A stored file is displayed. Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. The Menu Screen appears.
RETURN and press it twice. The normal playback screen reappears. playback by pressing 4/6 7. At the moment you find the image you wish to dub, press it again to engage Still Playback.
6 To select a video image to be dubbed, start
DPOF and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
7 To start dubbing, press SNAPSHOT ^. The
selected image is stored on the memory card. blinks during dubbing.
ALL 1 and press it. Selection is complete. The DPOF Screen appears.
EXECUTE and press it. The normal playback screen appears. To cancel selection, rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select RETURN and press it. To Reset The Setting.. select RESET in step 4. The setting is reset to 0 for all still images.
If SNAPSHOT ^ is pressed in step 7 when a memory card is not loaded, the message COPYING FAILED is displayed. To change the Snapshot mode for dubbing, pg. 25. If an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode ( pg. 29) is dubbed to a memory card, the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it. To use Playback Special Effects with a video image you wish to dub, perform up to step 7 using the remote control ( pg. 35). Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to VIDEO (GR-D90/
D70 only), then set the Power Switch y to while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

(CAMERA), then press it.

SNAP MODE, then press it.
5 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select the
desired Snapshot mode, then press it. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select RETURN and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
To remove the shutter sound, BEEP on pg. 30. If Snapshot recording is not possible, PHOTO y blinks when SNAPSHOT ^ is pressed. If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 23) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks. If SNAPSHOT ^ is pressed when DIS is set to ON ( pg. 29), the Stabilizer will be disabled. The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to / in the Menu Screen ( pg. 31). / in the DSC If REC SELECT is set to Menu Screen, still images are recorded on the memory card as well (640 x 480 pixels). During tape playback as well, all snapshot modes are available when COPY is set to OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 31). However, the shutter sound is not heard. During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is no effect in the recorded image. When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape.

Auto Focus

The camcorders Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity.
FULL Snapshot mode with no frame PIN-UP Pin-Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame
However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): When two subjects overlap in the same scene. When illumination is low.* When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a clear, blue sky.* When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.* When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated. When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water. When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

4 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. Focus
adjustment is complete. To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS * twice or set the Power Switch y to . If FOCUS * is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.
(EXPOSURE), then press it.
MANUAL, then press it. The Menu Screen disappears. The exposure control indicator appears.
5 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % towards + to
brighten the image, or towards to darken the image. (maximum 6)
Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths. When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, or will blink.
6 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. Exposure
adjustment is complete. To Return To Automatic Exposure Control.. select AUTO in step 4. Or, set the Power Switch y to . To Brighten The Subject Quickly. ) is displayed and the.. press BACKLIGHT !. subject is brightened. If pressed again, ) disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level. +3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT ! Button. Using BACKLIGHT ! may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white. Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch y is set to .

Focus detection zone

While focusing on a further subject While focusing on a nearer subject
You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time with backlight, spotlight ( pg. 23) compensation and SNOW ( pg. 23).

26 FOR RECORDING

Iris Lock
Use this function in the following situations: When shooting a moving subject. When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the subject is backing away. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When shooting objects under a spotlight. When zooming. When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not darken or brighten. Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 of Exposure Control ( pg. 26). Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold the MENU/ VOLUME wheel % for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator ) and w appear. Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. w changes to and the iris is locked. To Return To Automatic Iris Control.. rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to display AUTO then press it in step 4. The exposure control indicator ) and w disappear. Or, set the Power Switch y to . To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris.. after step 4 of Exposure Control ( pg. 26), adjust the exposure rotating the MENU/VOLUME wheel %. Then lock the iris in step 5 of Iris Lock. For automatic locking, rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select AUTO, then press it in step 4. The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds. Iris Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.

USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

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BEEP OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect ( pg. 17, 25). [MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect ( pg. 17, 25). TALLY OFF: The tally lamp remains off at all times. [ON]: The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording. REMOTE OFF: Disables the camcorder from receiving the remote control's beam signals. The camcorder cannot be operated by the remote control. [ON]: Enables the camcorder to receive the remote controls beam signals. For GR-D30 Owners: It is recommended that this function be set to OFF to prevent improper operation. DEMO MODE OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place. [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the following cases: When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON. With DEMO MODE set to ON, if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch y is set to or . Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.
CAM RESET [CANCEL]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset. EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.

CAMERA DISPLAY

Settings made in the CAMERA DISPLAY Menu are effective only for video shooting. Settings made in the CAMERA DISPLAY Menu remain effective even when the Power Switch y is set to . However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch y is set to .
BRIGHT pg. 12, To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display ON SCREEN LCD: Keeps the camcorders display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. [LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorders display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV. DATE/TIME OFF: The date/time does not appear. [AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases: When the Power Switch y is set from OFF (CHARGE) to or . When tape playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when scenes are recorded. When the date is changed during tape playback. ON: The date/time is always displayed. The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button l on the remote control (provided with GR-D90/D70 only). TIME CODE [OFF]: Time code is not displayed. ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording.
If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off. If DEMO MODE remains ON, some functions will not be available. After viewing demo, set to OFF.

2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to VIDEO (GR-D90/
3 Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes. 4 Engage the camcorders Play mode to find a spot
just before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press 4/on the camcorder.
5 Press 4/on the camcorder and engage the

VCRs Record mode.

6 Engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode and press

4/on the camcorder.

After dubbing, set S/AV INPUT back to OFF. Analog signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure. It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.
7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.
As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will appear on your TV. This will confirm the connections and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes. Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV. If they do, they are being recorded onto the new tape.
To AV ( Connector cover* Audio/ Video cable (provided)
To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV. Date/Time.. set DATE/TIME to AUTO, ON or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 30, 32). Or, press DISPLAY l on the remote control (provided with GR-D90/D70 only) to turn on/off the date indication. Time Code.. set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 31, 32). Indications other than date/time and time code.. set ON SCREEN to LCD, LCD/TV or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 30, 32).

S-Video cable (optional)

Yellow to VIDEO** IN or OUT Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT White to AUDIO L IN or OUT

To S-VIDEO IN or OUT

TV VCR
* When connecting the cable, open this cover. ** Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.

DUBBING

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from this 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.

This is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.
Certain Fade/Wipe effects, certain modes of Program AE with special effects, DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. Re-read the sections covering Fade/Wipe effects, Program AE with special effects and DIS ( pg. 23, 24, 29).
The date/time does not appear.
DATE/TIME is set to OFF in the Menu Screen. Set DATE/TIME to ON in the Menu Screen ( pg. 30, 32).
Files stored on the memory card cannot be deleted.
Files stored on the memory card are protected. Remove protection from the files stored on the memory card and delete them ( pg. 20).
Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %)
Time code does not appear.
TIME CODE is set to OFF in the Menu Screen. Set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen ( pg. 31, 32).
During recording, sound cannot be heard.

This is normal.

Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward functions do not work.
The Power Switch y is set to or . Set the Power Switch y to PLAY ( pg. 14).

TROUBLESHOOTING

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A memory card cannot be played back.
The Power Switch y is set to or . Set the Power Switch y to PLAY ( pg. 18). The VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 is set to VIDEO. Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to DSC.
The charger indicator 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. To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10C to 35C (50F to 95F) ( pg. 41).
The LCD monitor image is distorted.
During playback of the unrecorded portion, High-speed Search and still playback, LCD monitor indications appear distorted. This is not a defect.
When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
This is not a malfunction. By recording with DIS activated ( pg. 29) this can be avoided.
Images on the LCD monitor are jittery.
The speaker volume is too great. Turn the speaker volume down ( pg. 14).
There is no playback picture on the connected TV.
Since the analog input mode is engaged, the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. Set S/AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 31).

Digital Still Camera Function (GR-D90/D70 only)
Storage media Compression system File size : SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard : JPEG (compatible) : 2 modes (1024 x 768 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels) : 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)
Picture quality Approximate number of storable images :

pg. 18.

Connectors
S-Video Output Input* : Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 , analog C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analog : Y : 0.8 V (p-p) 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analog C : 0.2 V (p-p) 0.4 V (p-p), 75 , analog : 1 V (p-p), 75 , analog : 0.8 V (p-p) 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analog : 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analog, stereo : 300 mV (rms), 50 k, analog, stereo : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant : 5-pin
AV Video output Video input* Audio output Audio input* DV Output Input USB* * GR-D90/D70 only
Power requirement U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz Other countries : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz Output : DC 11 V ,1A

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 : SP : 80 min. (using 80 min. LP : 120 min. cassette)
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

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Controls, Connectors And Indicators
Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.

LCD monitor

Viewfinder

% ^ & * (

w e r t y E R T Y U I O P a s d f g h j k l ; A W

i o p Q

Remote Control (provided with GR-D90/D70 Only)

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1 Remote Sensor (GR-D90/D70 only)
The transmitted beams approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5m (16ft). The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting. Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here.

p MEMORY CARD Cover

(GR-D90/D70 only)..
Q Battery Release Button [BATT. RELEASE]. pg. 7 W OPEN/EJECT Switch.. pg. 9 E Infrared Beam Transmitting Window
Transmits the beam signal.

50 INDEX

CARD ERROR! Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is corrupted. UNSUPPORTED FILE! Appears if a file in another format is selected. CHECK CARDS WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt to record on a SD Memory Card with its write/erase protection tab in the LOCK position. Appears when you attempt Memory Card menu operation using a SD Memory Card with its write/ erase protection tab in the LOCK position. E01, E02 or E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. E03 or E04 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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Analog Input.. pg. 31, 33 Audio Dubbing.. pg. 36 Auto Date.. pg. 30 Auto Focus... pg. 25 Auto Playback.. pg. 19 Auto Shut off.. pg. 12, 15, 17 AC Adapter... pg. 7, 8
Fade-In/Out.. pg. 24 Fast-Forward The Tape.. pg. 14 Frame-By-Frame Playback.. pg. 14, 35
Gain Up... pg. 29 Grip Adjustment.. pg. 8
Backlight Compensation.. pg. 26 Battery Low.. pg. 50 Beep... pg. 30 Blank Search.. pg. 15 Brighten The LCD Monitor.. pg. 12 Battery Pack.. pg. 7, 8, 41
Icons.. pg. Index Playback.. pg. 19 Index Screen.. pg. 19 Initialize A Memory Card.. pg. 22 Insert Editing.. pg. 36 Iris... pg. 27 Iris Lock... pg. 27
Channels (Left/Right).. pg. 32 Cinema... pg. 29 Classic Film.. pg. 23 Clean The Camcorder. pg. 43 Connections.. pg. 7, 16, 33, 34, 37 Charge The Battery Pack.. pg. 7
Journalistic Shooting.. pg. 13
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications. pg. Load A Tape... pg. 9
Darken The LCD Monitor. pg. 12 Date/Time Settings.. pg. 10 Date/Time Display.. pg. 30 32
Maintenance.. pg. 43 Manual Focus.. pg. 26 Memory Card.. pg. 11, 41 Menu Screen, CAMERA. pg. 28, 29 Menu Screen, CAMERA DISPLAY.. pg. 30, 31 Menu Screen, DSC.. pg. 11, 31 Menu Screen, MANUAL.. pg. 29 Menu Screen, SYSTEM.. pg. 30 Menu Screen, VIDEO. pg. 31 Menu Screen, VIDEO DISPLAY.. pg. 32 Monotone.. pg. 23 Motor Drive Mode.. pg. 25 MultiMediaCard.. pg. 11, 41

pg. 6, 30 Digital Zoom.. pg. 13, 28 DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer).. pg. 29 Diopter Adjustment.. pg. 8 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). pg. 21, 22 Dubbing.. pg. 33, 34

Demonstration Mode..

Deleting Files.. pg. 20
Exposure Control.. pg. 26 Erase Protection... pg. 9

Night-Alive.. pg. 23

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Tally... pg. 30 Tele Macro... pg. 29 Time Code.. pg. 14, Tripod Mounting.. pg. 9 Twilight... pg. 23
pg. 11 Playback Special Effects.. pg. 35 Playback Zoom... pg. 35 Power-Linked Operation.. pg. 13 Power Switch Position. pg. 13 Program AE With Special Effects. pg. 23 Protecting Files... pg. 20 Provided Accessories.. pg. 5
Picture Quality/Image Size..

Unload A Tape.. pg. 9

Record-Standby.. pg. 12 Recording Mode.. pg. 10 Reset.. pg. 30 Rewind The Tape.. pg. 14 Remote Control.. pg. 5, 35
VIDEO/DSC Switch Position. pg. 13
White Balance.. pg. 27 Wide Mode... pg. 29 Wind Cut... pg. 29 Wipe In/Out.. pg. 24
SD Memory Card.. Self-Recording.. pg. 13 Sepia.. pg. 23 Shuttle Search.. pg. 14 Shutter Speed.. pg. 23 Snapshot.. pg. 17, 25 Slow-Motion Playback.. pg. 14, 35 Snapshot Mode... pg. 25

pg. 11, 41

Zooming.. pg. 13
Snow.. pg. 23 Sound Mode.. pg. 28, 31, 32 Speaker Volume.. pg. 14 Specifications.. pg. 45 Sports.. pg. 23 Spotlight.. pg. 23 Squeeze.. pg. 29 Still Playback.. pg. 14 Strobe.. pg. 23
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