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.

1 Make sure the camcorders power is off. 2 Open the LCD monitor ( pg. 12), then open the card

cover (MEMORY CARD).

2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to
Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in injury or product damage. Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. When the battery packs charge is low, you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing.
3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its
clipped edge first. To unload a memory card, push it once. After the memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it out.
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.
close the cassette holder.

4 Close the card cover.

To protect valuable files (available only for SD Memory Card)
Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of LOCK. This prevents the memory card from being recorded over. To record on this memory card, slide the tab back to the position opposite to LOCK before loading it.
3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into

place.

Recording mode SP 30 min. 60 min. 80 min. 45 min. 90 min. 120 min. LP
Approximate recording time
Tape 30 min. 60 min. 80 min.
Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked or MultiMediaCards marked . Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card, consult its manufacturer or dealer. Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to FORMAT the card. ( pg. 24)
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed.
To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 25 and 26.
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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Basic Recording
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Power ( pg. 6) Loading A Cassette ( pg. 10)
1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 12) 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.

(GR-D93/73 only)

4 Set the Power Switch to A or M while pressing
The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. PAUSE is displayed. To record in LP (Long Play) mode, pg. 25, 26.

Digital zoom zone 16X (10X for GR-D93) (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio

Tape Remaining Time

Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display. h m means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time. When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts blinking.

0h 25 m

1h 0m 0h 0m

0h59m 0h 1m

0h 3m 0h 2m
(Now calculating) (Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)
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. 32), then zoom in or out in Record mode. Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can be switched to 16X (10X for GR-D93) magnification using the optical zoom. ( pg. 26) Zoom magnification of over 16X (10X for GR-D93) is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom. During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer. Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY. (GR-D93/73 only) Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W. Also see TELE MACRO in MANUAL Menu on page 26.

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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.

Already recorded scene

New scene

Latest scene

Shooting start point
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14 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK

MMENU/VOL. BLANK SEARCH

Shuttle Search

Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.
During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release the button, normal playback resumes. A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.
Power Switch Lock Button VIDEO/MEMORY (GR-D93/73 only) 8 4/9 During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on the left side of the screen.

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption. ( pg. 13)
1 Load a cassette. ( pg. 10) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down

You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds. During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect. After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still image may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction. There may be a small margin between the slow-motion playback start point you chose and the actual start point for Slow-Motion Playback. During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with steady images. This is not a malfunction.
Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback. Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.

Playback Special Effects

Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image. The effects that can be used during playback are CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA and STROBE. The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording. ( pg. 30) CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the classic film effect. SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look. STROBE: Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. 1) To start playback, EFFECT press PLAY (U). EFFECT ON/OFF 2) Press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears. T 3) Press EFFECT W repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect.
The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears. To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON/OFF again. To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2 above.

Frame-By-Frame Playback

Allows frame-by-frame search during video playback. During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the frame is played back.

20 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK (GR-D93/D73 only) Normal Playback Of Images
Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.
Power Switch Lock Button MMENU/VOL. VIDEO/ MEMORY

Auto Playback Of Images

You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically.
1 Perform steps in Normal Playback Of Images. 2 Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.
If you press 3 during Auto Playback, files are displayed in descending order. If you press 5 during Auto Playback, files are displayed in ascending order.
3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.
To display the next image Normal Playback

100-0013 100-0014

To display the previous image

100-0015

Auto Playback INFO INDEX 5 4/9

Index Playback Of Files

You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.
1 Load a memory card. ( pg. 10) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY. 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down
A stored image is displayed.
1 Perform steps in Normal Playback Of Images. 2 Press INDEX. The Index Selected file

Screen appears.

3 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to move the frame to the desired file.
Press 3 to display the previous page. Press 5 to display the next page.
4 Press 3 to display the previous file. Press 5 to

display the next file.

Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file. ( pg. 21) You can also look for the desired file using Index Screen. (See the right column) You can turn off the on-screen playback display. ( pg. 21) Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a lownumbered one, this will not overwrite an existing image, because new images are automatically stored after the lastrecorded one. Images shot in a file size other than 640 x 480, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 960* and 1600 x 1200* with another devices will be displayed thumbnail images. These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC. * GR-D93 only Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-DVM70) that are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this camcorder; UNSUPPORTED FILE! will be displayed.

4 Press the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel in. The selected file is displayed.

Index number

Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file. ( pg. 21)

7 Press 3 or 5 to select the

desired file.

8 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select EXECUTE, and press it.
To cancel protection, select RETURN. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files you want to protect.

P ROTECT

PROTECTED RETURN
To protect all files stored in the memory card
PROT.ALL, and press it. The PROTECT screen appears.
To cancel protection, select RETURN.
If the mark appears, the currently displayed file is protected. When the memory card is initialized or corrupted, even protected files are deleted. If you do not want to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and save them.
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select DELETE, and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
To delete the currently displayed file
Wheel to select CURRENT, and press it. The DELETE screen appears.
ME NU DELETE CURRENT ALL RETURN

To Remove Protection

Before doing the following, perform steps in Protecting Files. To remove protection from the currently displayed file
CURRENT, and press it. The PROTECT screen appears.
To cancel deletion, select RETURN. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files you want to delete.

D ELETE

DELETE? EXECUTE RETURN
7 Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file. 8 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
To cancel selection, select RETURN. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files you want to remove protection.
If the mark appears, the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted.
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To delete all files stored in the memory card
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select ALL, and
press it. The DELETE screen appears.
To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints
7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select EXECUTE, and press it.
To cancel deletion, select RETURN.
1 Perform steps in To Print All Still Images (One

Print For Each).

2 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
to select CURRENT, and press it. The DPOF screen appears.
Protected files ( pg. 22) cannot be deleted. To delete them, remove protection first. Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check files before deleting.
3 Press 3 or 5 to select the

SHEETS 00 RETURN

Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it. ( pg. 24)
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel 5 Select the number of prints by
rotating the MMENU/VOL. Wheel towards + to increase number, or towards to decrease the number, and press it.
to select the number indication (00), and press it.

[OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during tape playback, the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds. (The still image is not recorded.) ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card. ( pg. 19) S/AV INPUT (GR-D93/73 only)

Playback Menus

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

VIDEO DISPLAY

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

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
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. The O indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder reenters the Record-Standby mode. You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes. Regardless of the Power Switch position (A or M), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode.
If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean. ( pg. 48) When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally. When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first. ( pg. 12) If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when TELE MACRO is set to ON. ( pg. 26)
To remove the shutter sound, refer to BEEP on page 27.
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance ( pg. 33) is automatically 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, adjust the focus manually. SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look. MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the classic film effect. CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.

the microphone.

4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9), then STOP (8).
To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set NARRATION to ON or MIX. ( pg. 25, 28)
To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).
Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1. To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it again to resume editing.
5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then

STOP (8).

Program AE with special effects ( pg. 30) can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing. During Insert Editing, the date and time information changes. If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas. During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Editing stops. ( pg. 43)
Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing. When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit, the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately. If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas. If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the camcorders microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TVs volume. If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where 16-bit recording began. During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-bit audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops. To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make connections. ( pg. 17) To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorders AV connector, first set S/AV INPUT to ON in VIDEO Menu. ( pg. 25, 28) The AUX indication appears instead of MIC.
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Power (pg. 6)

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

Other problems

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

SET DATE/TIME! appears.

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

There is no picture.

The camcorder is not getting power, or some other malfunction exists. HTurn the camcorders power off and on again. ( pg. 8)
The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.
Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. HPress BACKLIGHT. ( pg. 33)
Some functions are not available using the MENU/VOL. Wheel.
The Power Switch is set to A. HSet the Power Switch to M. ( pg. 8)
The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.
The subject is too bright. HSet r to SPOTLIGHT. ( pg. 31)
Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted. (GR-D93/73 only)
Files stored in the memory card are protected. HRemove protection from the files stored in the memory card and delete them. ( pg. 22)
White Balance cannot be activated.
The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated. HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode before setting White Balance. ( pg. 31)
When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
Wipe/Fader effects do not work.
When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate.
The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned on. HTurn the camcorders power off and on again, then operate it.
The Black & White Fader does not work.
The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated. HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone (MONOTONE). ( pg. 25, 31)
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.
The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot. HClose the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down.

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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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.

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.

Avoid using the unit

DO NOT leave the unit
To protect the unit, DO NOT
Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
. allow it to become wet. drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation. keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods. expose the lens and viewfinders lens to direct sunlight. carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip. swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it.
. No picture during playback. Blocks of noise appear during playback. During recording, the Head Clog Warning indicator appears. Recording cannot be performed properly.
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You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner. Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.
About moisture condensation
Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.