* Memory cards can be used with GR-D90/D70 only.

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

AC Adapter AP-V11U or AP-V13U Battery Pack BN-V408U USB Cable (GR-D90/D70 only)

CD-ROM (GR-D90/D70 only)

Lens Cap (See below for attachment)
Audio/Video Cable (3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

Shoulder Strap

Lithium Battery* CR2025 (GR-D90/D70 only) (for remote control unit)

Core Filter

(for optional S-Video cable pg. 6 for attachment)
Remote Control Unit* RM-V718U (GR-D90/D70 only)
Pull out by inserting a pointed instrument into the slot. Memory Card 8 MB (GR-D90 only) (Already inserted in the camcorder)
* A battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit a time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet.
In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder.
HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera.
1 Make sure the arrow (L) is

pointing upward.

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HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER
Attach the Core Filter(s) (if provided with your model pg. 5) to an optional cable(s). The Core Filter reduces interference.

Stopper

Wind once
Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter.
Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter. Wind the cable once around the outside of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration. Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
Close the Core Filter until it clicks shut.
Take care not to damage the cable. When connecting cables, attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder.
Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON (factory-preset).

Grip Adjustment

1 Separate the Velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button w and Power Switch y and Power Zoom Lever &. Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference.

& y w

About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion. WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire. The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures (below 10C/50F), its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack itself is not cold, it should not affect performance. (If youre using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it.)

Viewfinder Adjustment

1 Set the Power Switch y to
or while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch.
2 Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for

best viewability.

3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control q until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

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Shoulder Strap Attachment
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.
1 Thread the strap through the eyelet e, then fold it
back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet e located under the Grip Strap. Confirm the strap is not twisted.
1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT W 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. Insert or remove a tape and 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. When the batterys charge is low, you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing.
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.

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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.

Operation Mode

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch y and VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 (GR-D90/D70 only). Power Switch Position
: Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode. (Full Auto): Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording. OFF (CHARGE): Allows you to switch off the camcorder. PLAY: Allows you to play back a recording on the tape. Allows you to access data stored on the memory card or to transfer a still image stored on the memory card to a computer.
VIDEO/DSC Switch Position (GR-D90/D70 only)
VIDEO: Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If REC SELECT is set to / in the DSC Menu Screen, still images are recorded on the memory card as well. Zoom magnification over 16X is available ( pg. 13, 28). DSC: Allows you to record on a memory card or access data stored on a memory card.

Power-Linked Operation

When the Power Switch y is set to or , you can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder.

TAPE RECORDING

To AV (

1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown
in the illustration. If using a VCR. go to step 3. If not. go to step 4.

To S-VIDEO )

Connector cover*
3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to
your VCRs instruction manual.
Audio/Video cable (provided)
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV
to its VIDEO mode. 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*** Red to AUDIO R IN** White to AUDIO L IN** To TV or VCR TV VCR

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.

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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.

Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby. Some modes of Program AE special effects cannot be used during Night-Alive.

* appears.

while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

SHUTTER

1/60: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/100: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced.
2 Press NIGHT 0 so that the Night-Alive indicator
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity. * while the shutter speed is A appears beside being automatically adjusted. To Deactivate Night-Alive.. press NIGHT 0 again so that the Night-Alive indicator disappears.
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. 23, 24). GAIN UP in the CAMERA Menu ( pg. 29). DIS in the MANUAL Menu ( pg. 29). During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of manual focus and/or a tripod is recommended.
SPORTS (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 1/4000) This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions. SNOW
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.

SPOTLIGHT

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.
Program AE With Special Effects
SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control ( pg. 26).

TWILIGHT

Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance ( pg. 27) is initially set to , but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the focus manually.
PROGRAM AE, then press it.

Exposure Control

Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When the background is overly dark or the subject light.
3 To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU/
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).

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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.

For Recording Menu

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( pg. 28 31). 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.

WIPE/FADER

Refer to Fade/Wipe Effects ( pg. 24).

PROGRAM AE

Refer to Program AE With Special Effects ( pg. 23).

EXPOSURE

Refer to Exposure Control and Iris Lock ( pg. 26, 27).
3 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select the
desired function menu, and press it.

W.BALANCE

Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation ( pg. 27).
4 Function menu setting depends on the function.
If you have selected WIPE/FADER, PROGRAM AE, EXPOSURE or W. BALANCE.. see the column on the right. If you have selected CAMERA, MANUAL, SYSTEM, CAMERA DISPLAY or DSC.. go to step 5.

CAMERA

Settings made in the CAMERA Menu remain effective whether the Power Switch y is set to or . However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch y is set to .
CAMERA R EC MODE SOUND MODE 12B I T 40X Z OOM S NAP MODE FUL L AGC GA I N UP
desired function and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Then, rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select the parameter, and press it. Selection is complete. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select RETURN and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes. The icon represents END.

REC MODE

Allows you to set the tape recording mode ([SP] or LP) depending on your preference ( pg. 10).
When the Menu Screen is left on for a couple of minutes, a residual image may be left on the screen and it may take several seconds for the residual image to disappear. This is not due to any defect of the unit.
SOUND MODE [12BIT]: Enables tape recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing audio dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models) 16BIT: Enables tape recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models) ZOOM 16X: When set to 16X while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 16X since digital zoom will be disengaged. [40X]: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification. 700X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 700X digital magnification. SNAP MODE Refer to Snapshot (For Tape Recording) ( pg. 25).

(GR-D90/D70 only) ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card ( pg. 21). [OFF]: Enables snapshots to be taken during tape playback.

For Playback Menu

1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to VIDEO (GR-D90/ 2 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. The Menu
S/AV INPUT (GR-D90/D70 only) ON: Enables audio/video signal input from the AV and S-VIDEO connectors ( pg. 33). [OFF]: Enables audio/video signal output to a TV, VCR, etc. via the AV and S-VIDEO connectors ( pg. 16, 33). When S/AV INPUT is set to ON, camcorder playback cannot be viewed on the AV output.
desired function, and press it to display the Sub Menu.
desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete.
RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen.
Each setting is linked with SYSTEM, which appears when the Power Switch y is set to ( pg. 30). The parameters are the same as in the description on pg. 30. [ ] = Factory-preset

VIDEO DISPLAY

Settings made in the VIDEO DISPLAY Menu are effective only for tape playback.
V I DEO BR I GH T ON SCR E E N DA TE / T I ME T I ME COD E D I SPLAY LCD OF F OF F
For GR-D90/D70 Owners: You can also use the provided remote controls AUDIO button T to change the output sound (without having to access the Playback Menu). Make sure you point the remote control at the camcorders remote sensor 1. 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. 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.)
BRIGHT , DATE/TIME , TIME CODE Refer to CAMERA DISPLAY on page 30, 31. The factory-preset of DATE/TIME in the VIDEO DISPLAY Menu is OFF. ON SCREEN OFF: Camcorder's display (except the date, time and time code) is not shown on LCD or connected TV. [LCD]: Camcorder's display is shown only on LCD and not on connected TV (except the date, time and time code). LCD/TV: Camcorder's display is shown on both LCD and connected TV.

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ON SCREEN setting: For playback sound, tape speed and tape running.
DATE/TIME setting: For date/time.

Playback Sound

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 pg. 31, select SOUND MODE or 12BIT MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.

DEC 5 : PM

TIME CODE setting: For time code. Minutes Seconds Frames*
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. 12BIT MODE MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels. [SOUND 1]: Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo. SOUND 2: Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo.

The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.
Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. Press the BACKLIGHT Button ! ( pg. 26).
The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.
The subject is too bright. Set PROGRAM AE to SPOTLIGHT in the Menu Screen ( pg. 23).
Digital Zoom does not work.
16X optical zoom is selected. Set ZOOM to 40X or 700X in the Menu Screen ( pg. 28). The VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 is set to DSC. Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to VIDEO ( pg. 13).

There is no picture.

The camcorder is not getting power, or some other malfunction exists. Turn the camcorders power off and on again ( pg. 13).

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The Black & White Fader does not work.
The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. Turn off Sepia and Monotone ( pg. 23).
Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.
In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this happens, the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder. When the LCD monitor's fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor ( pg. 12).
Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated.
When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter. If you want the lighting to look more natural, set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 29).
White Balance cannot be activated.
The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance ( pg. 23, 27).
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.
The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch y to OFF (CHARGE), and let the unit cool down.
When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.
This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a malfunction.
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.
When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.
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 memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder.
Push in the memory card a few more times ( pg. 11).
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints).
Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage ( pg. 43).

An unusual mark appears.

Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor/viewfinder indications ( pg. 48 51).
An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears.
A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable. Remove the power supply (battery pack, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Do not eject the cassette. This will cause damage to the tape.
An error indication (E03 or E04) appears.
A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable. 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 even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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AC Adapter When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Temperature Range Specifications Charging. 10C to 35C (50F to 95F) Operation.. 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) Storage. 10C to 30C (14F to 86F) Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C (68F). The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting the units power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a Siemens Plug, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Plug adapter

Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use. make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark. be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting. do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and can result in damage. do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust. 2. Store cassettes. away from heaters or other heat sources. out of direct sunlight. where they wont be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration. where they wont be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets). vertically, in their original cases.

If there is dust or dirt on the AC Adapter, wipe it clean before using.

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. To avoid hazards. Terminals. do not burn. do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag. do not modify or disassemble. do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60C (140F), as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch fire. use only specified chargers. 2. To prevent damage and prolong service life. do not subject to unnecessary shock. charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the following chart. This is a chemical reaction type batterycooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging. store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life. fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time. remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.

Memory Cards

To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use. make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark. make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting. 2. While the memory card is being accessed (during recording, playback, deletion, initialization, etc.). never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder. 3. Store memory cards. away from heaters or other heat sources. out of direct sunlight. where they wont be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration. where they wont be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).

CAUTIONS

LCD Monitor
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT. push it strongly or apply any shocks. place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. 2. To prolong service life. avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. 3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions: 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.
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
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. 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.

p Displays the sound mode.. pg. 31, 32 Q Displays the Blank Search mode. pg. 15 W Displays the tape speed.. pg. 10 E Appears while a tape is running
Playback Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search Rewind/Shuttle Search Pause Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/SlowMotion 16 : Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/SlowMotion e : Audio Dubbing (GR-D90/D70 only) 6e : Audio Dubbing Pause (GR-D90/D70 only) 64 : : : : :
0 Displays the Time Code.. pg. 14, 31 ! Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) is @ Displays the image size.. pg. 11 # Appears and blinks during shooting.. pg. 17 $ : Appears during shooting. pg. 17
: Blinks when a memory card is not loaded.. pg. 17 engaged.. pg. 29
after turning on the camcorder. pg. 28
% Displays the picture quality
There are 2 modes available: F (Fine) and S (Standard) (in order of quality).. pg. 11
R Displays the date/time.. pg. 30, 32 T BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD
^ Displays the remaining number of shots that can be
stored. The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality/Image Size, etc.. pg. 17
monitor.. pg. 12 VOLUME : Displays the speaker volume.. pg. 14 The level indicator moves.
& Appears when the Power Switch is set to *
... pg. 13 : Appears when Night-Alive is engaged... pg. 23 : Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted.. pg. 29... pg. 27... pg. 26 : Appears when backlight compensation is used... pg. 26
Y Displays the time code. pg. 31, 32 U Displays the operation mode. pg. 19 I Displays the folder and file number. pg. 19 O Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor
... pg. 12 The level indicator moves.
( Appears when the white balance is adjusted
) : Appears when the exposure is adjusted
q Displays the selected Program AE with special
w Appears when the iris is locked.. pg. 27 e Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during zooming

... pg. 13

effects... pg. 23

WARNING INDICATIONS

(high) (exhausted)
Displays the battery remaining power level. As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks (battery power warning). When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is loaded. ( pg. 9)

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

52 TERMS
1 GR-D90/70/30US EN 38-02.11.6, 3:16 PM
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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