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IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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

Place here during shooting.
How To Attach The Shoulder Strap

Follow the illustration.

1 Thread the strap through the eyelet. 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and
To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle.

the buckle.

* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit at time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet.
3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.

Strap guide

NOTES:
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. Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

Buckle

Eyelet

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How To Attach The Core Filter (for USB Cable (provided with GR-D93/73 only) and optional SVideo Cable)
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference.
POWER/CHARGE lamp Lock Button Power Switch
1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter.
Battery pack mount Stopper
2 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. 3 cm BATT.RELEASE To DC connector

Battery pack

AC Adapter Wind once.
3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.

To AC outlet

This camcorders 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
Charging The Battery Pack
Take care not to damage the cable. When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter to the camcorder.

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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).
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 14) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. ( pg. 14) 2) Set the Power Switch to A or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start recording.

Self Recording

Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 so that it faces forward, then point the lens toward yourself and start recording.
The time code cannot be reset. During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly. The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON. ( pg. 27)
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
Self Recording Time code 00:00:00 Time code Time code 05:43:21 00:00:00

Time Code

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback.
Display Minutes Seconds Frames* (30 frames = 1 second)

12 : 34 : 24

Already Tape recorded scene
Newly recorded scene Shooting start point
Shooting start Shooting stop point point

Proper recording

Time code 00:00:00 Time code Time code 05:43:21 05:44:00
* Frames are not displayed during recording.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from 00:00:00 (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number. If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from 00:00:00. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform Recording From The Middle Of A Tape (See the right column) in the following cases;
When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape. When power shuts off during shooting. When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting. When shooting using a partially recorded tape. When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape. When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/ closing the cassette holder cover.

If you load a memory card already set as shown below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will make prints of the selected still images automatically. To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a memory card. ( pg. 19)
To Reset The Number Of Prints
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)
2 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select RESET,
and press it. The DPOF screen appears.
3 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
To cancel selection, select RETURN. The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images.
4 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select DPOF, and press it. The Sub Menu appears. 6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select ALL 1, and press it. The DPOF screen appears. 7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select EXECUTE, and press it. The normal playback screen appears.
ME NU DPOF CURRENT AL L 1 RESET RETURN
EXECUTE, and press it. The normal playback screen appears.
While performing the above, never disconnect power, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted.

AL L 1 ? EXECUTE RETURN

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24 EN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. (GR-D93/D73 only) Resetting The File Name
By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from previously made files.
Initializing A Memory Card
You can initialize a memory card anytime. After initializing, all files and data stored in the memory card, including those which have been protected, are cleared.
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.

The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided with GR-D93/73 only). ( pg. 17, 34)
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. ( pg. 13) CLOCK ADJ. pg. 8, Date/Time Settings
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 is set to A or M.
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.

DSC (GR-D93/73 only)

[ ] = Factory-preset QUALITY [FINE] / STANDARD The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE ( ) and STANDARD ( ) (in order of quality).
If a cassette 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.
The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used. ( pg. 18)
PRIORITY [LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened.
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28 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
IMAGE SIZE GR-D73: 640 x 480 / [1024 x 768] GR-D93: 640 x 480 / 1024 x 768 / [1280 x 960] / 1600 x 1200 The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs. ( pg. 18) REC MODE [SP] / LP Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommended you use REC MODE in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. ( pg. 34, 35)
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)

Wipe Or Fader Effects

IMPORTANT:
Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects. (See the right column) If an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out.
WIPESHUTTER: Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen.
Program AE With Special Effects
Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects. (See the left column) If an unusable mode is selected, the indicator of Program AE with Special Effects blinks or goes out.
These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 12) 3 Set r to the desired mode. ( pg. 25)
2 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the
The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated. The selected effect indicator appears.
3 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 12) 4 Set v to the desired mode. ( pg. 25)
To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 3. The effect indicator disappears.
The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved. The selected effect indicator appears.
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the
Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out. To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 4. The effect indicator disappears.
Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby. Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night-Alive.

PROGRAM AE

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) 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. SHUTTER 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.

You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.

WIPE/FADER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) FADERWHITE: Fade in or out with a white screen. FADERBLACK: Fade in or out with a black screen. FADERB.W: Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from color to black and white.
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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.
SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control. ( pg. 32)
When WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE ( pg. 26), the O indication blinks in blue and Snapshot recording becomes impossible. If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 30) 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. 26), the Stabilizer will be disabled. During playback as well, all snapshot modes are available when COPY is set to OFF in VIDEO Menu. ( pg. 28) 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.
Snapshot (For Video Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. (GR-D93/73 only) 2 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the
3 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 12) 4 Set SNAP MODE to the desired mode.

( pg. 25, 26)

5 Press SNAPSHOT.
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 LCD monitor or 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. * The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , and

A White to AUDIO L IN or OUT B Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT C Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT D To S-VIDEO IN or OUT*
* Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.
To use this camcorder as a recorder (GR-D93/73 only) 1) Perform steps 1 to 3 in To use this camcorder as a player. 2) Set S/AV INPUT to ON. ( pg. 25, 28) 3) Set REC MODE to SP or LP. ( pg. 25, 26) 4) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder. 5) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the Record-Pause mode. The A/V. IN indication appears on the screen. 6) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. The T indication rotates. 7) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. The T indication stops rotating.
To use this camcorder as a player
1 Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and
the VCR. Also refer to page 17.
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.
2 Set the camcorders VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

VIDEO. (GR-D93/73 only)

3 Set the camcorders Power Switch to PLAY while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4 Turn on the VCRs power. 5 Insert the source cassette in the camcorder. 6 Insert the recording cassette in the VCR. 7 Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes.
Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR.
8 Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of the

source tape.

9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the

VCRs Record mode.

10 To pause dubbing, engage the VCRs RecordPause mode and press 4/9 on the camcorder. VCR and camcorder.
11 Repeat steps for additional editing. Stop the
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EDITING EN

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration.
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 7) If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the buttons on both units. (GR-D93/73 only) If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed. Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again. If Playback Zoom ( pg. 16) or Playback Special Effects ( pg. 16) is attempted (GR-D93/73 only) or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN/OUT connector. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

To DV IN/OUT

To use this camcorder as a recorder 1) Perform steps 1 to 4 in To use this camcorder as a player. 2) Set REC MODE to SP or LP. ( pg. 25, 26) 3) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder. 4) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the Record-Pause mode.
The DV. IN indication appears on the screen.

Core filter

DV cable (optional)
5) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. The T indication rotates. 6) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. The T indication stops rotating.
If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set S/AV INPUT to OFF. ( pg. 25, 28) (GR-D93/73 only) Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting. ( pg. 26)
Video unit equipped with DV connector
1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with
a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.
3 Set this camcorders VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. (GR-D93/73 only) 4 Set this camcorders Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 5 Turn on the video units power. 6 Insert the source cassette in this camcorder. 7 Insert the recording cassette in the video unit. 8 Press 4/9 on this camcorder to start playback of the

source cassette.

9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the video units Record mode. 10 To pause dubbing, engage the video units RecordPause mode and press 4/9 on this camcorder.
video unit and camcorder.
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36 EN EDITING Connection To A Personal Computer
[A] Using USB cable (GR-D93/73 only)
It is possible to do the following things: Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC. Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to a PC. Capture still/moving images in real-time. Use this camcorder as a WebCam.

[B] Using DV cable

It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software, software equipped with the PC or commercially available software.
To USB To DV IN/OUT Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB/DV CONNECTION GUIDE for the installation of the bundled software and drivers. The software operation manual is provided as PDF file on the CD-ROM. It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 7) Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder. (GR-D93/73 only) When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode. (GR-D93/73 only) The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board. (GR-D93/73 only) The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using.

MEMORY CARD! (GR-D93/73 only) Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card. PLEASE FORMAT (GR-D93/73 only) Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialized. Initialize the memory card. ( pg. 24) NO IMAGES STORED (GR-D93/73 only) Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback.
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44 EN TROUBLESHOOTING

CARD ERROR! (GR-D93/73 only) 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! (GR-D93/73 only) Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder. CHECK CARDS WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH (GR-D93/73 only) Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to 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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CAUTIONS EN

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. 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: 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.

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: 20C to 50C (4F to 122F) The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
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46 EN CAUTIONS

LCD Monitor
To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT To prolong service life
. push it strongly or apply any shocks. place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. 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 checkups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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.

Main Unit

For safety, DO NOT
. open the camcorders chassis. disassemble or modify the unit. short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit. remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on. leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use. in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove. in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. near a television set. near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.). in places subject to extremely high (over 40C or 104F) or extremely low (under 0C or 32F) temperatures. in places of over 50C (122F). in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). in direct sunlight. in a closed car in summer. near a heater.

How To Handle A CD-ROM

Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole. Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray. Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface. Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.

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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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.

Changing The Menu Settings..25 Charging The Battery Pack..6 Cleaning The Camcorder..48 Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ.)..8 Connections Charging...6 Dubbing...34, 35 To A PC...36 To A TV Or VCR...17

Night-Alive.. 29

Date/Time Display (DATE/TIME)..27, 28 Settings..8 DCF (Design rule for Camera File system).20, 39 Deleting Files (DELETE)...22 Demonstration Mode (DEMO MODE).27 Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)..26 DPOF Setting (Digital Print Order Format).23 Dubbing..19, 34, 35 Dubbing from tape to memory card..19
Picture Quality (QUALITY).. 27 Playback sound (SOUND MODE, NARRATION). 28 Playback Special Effects.. 16 Playback Zoom.. 16 Power Switch Position... 8 Priority Setting (PRIORITY)... 27 Program AE With Special Effects (PROGRAM AE) Classic Film (CLASSIC FILM).. 31 Monotone (MONOTONE).. 31 Sepia (SEPIA).. 31 Shutter Speed (SHUTTER).. 30 Snow (SNOW).. 31 Sports (SPORTS).. 31 Spotlight (SPOTLIGHT).. 31 Strobe (STROBE).. 31 Twilight (TWILIGHT).. 31 Protecting Files (PROTECT).. 22 Provided Accessories.. 5
Erase Protection...10 Exposure Control (EXPOSURE)..32
Fade-In/Out...30 Fast-Forward The Tape..14 Frame-By-Frame Playback..16
Recording media selection (REC SELECT). 28 Recording Mode (REC MODE).. 26, 28 Recording Time Tape... 10 Record-Standby... 11 Remaining Power Level... 43 Remote control setting (REMOTE).. 27 Resetting Menu Settings (CAM RESET). 27 Resetting The File Name.. 24 Rewind The Tape... 14
Gain Up (GAIN UP)..26 Grip Adjustment...7
Image Size (IMAGE SIZE)..28 Index Playback Of Files..20 Indications on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder.52 Initializing A Memory Card (FORMAT).24 Insert Editing...37 Iris...32 Iris Lock..32
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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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