JVC GR-D290 GR-D270 manual Digital Still Camera D.S.C. Recording, Dear Customer, For Customer Use

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-D290

GR-D270

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INSTRUCTIONS

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 – 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of this product.

ENGLISH

GETTING STARTED

VIDEO RECORDING &

PLAYBACK18

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING &

PLAYBACK25

ADVANCED FEATURES 31

REFERENCES47

TERMS

Back cover

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. ( pg. 31, 33)

LYT1354-001A EN

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Contents Dear Customer Digital Still Camera D.S.C. RecordingFor Customer Use Model No Serial NoWipe/Fader Effects Data BatteryProgram AE with Special Effects LED LightSafety Precautions Important Safety Instructions References EN Getting Started IndexIndicators ConnectorsControls Other PartsInterval During D.S.C. Recording OnlyBright NOVDuring Video Playback VolumeDuring D.S.C. Playback MICBefore Using This Camcorder How To Attach The Lens Cap Provided AccessoriesHow To Attach The Shoulder Strap Close the core filter until it clicks shut How To Attach The Core FilterStopper Core filter Cm 1-3/16 Wind onceCharging The Battery Pack PowerUsing The Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording timeData Battery System Operation ModeUsing AC Power About BatteriesLanguage Settings Grip AdjustmentDate/Time Settings Power-Linked OperationBrightness Adjustment Of The Display Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting Loading/Unloading a CassetteTo protect valuable recordings CardClose the card cover To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory CardEN Video Recording Basic RecordingTape Remaining Time LCD Monitor And ViewfinderTime Code Zooming Journalistic ShootingZoom Zoom OutNormal Playback To control the speaker volumeQuick Review Video PlaybackShuttle Search Video Playback ENBlank Search To AV connector Open the cover Audio/Video cable provided If using a VCR, go to . If not, go to stepEN Video Playback Control GR-D290 only Installing The BatteryBeam Effective Area indoor use Buttons And FunctionsFrame-By-Frame Playback Playback Special EffectsPlayback Zoom Approximate Number of Storable Images C. Recording ENPress Snapshot Normal Playback Of Images To cancel Interval Shooting modeC. Playback Playback Zoom GR-D290 onlyIndex Playback Of Files Auto Playback Of ImagesRemoving On-ScreenDisplay C. Playback ENProtecting Files Tape To a Memory Card Resetting The File NameTo protect the currently displayed file MenuDeleting Files Setting Print Information Dpof SettingTo Remove Protection To Reset The Number Of Prints EN Additional Features for D.S.CInitializing a Memory Card EXECUTE, and pressMenus without Sub Menus Menus for Detailed Adjustment ENMenus with Sub Menus Recording Menus EN Menus for Detailed AdjustmentDemo Mode Remote Wide ModeBeep Tele MacroPriority CAM ResetLanguage Clock ADJPlayback Menus OFF / LCD / LCD/TV Blank SrchDATE/TIME OFF / Auto / onLED Light To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording modeLive Slow Second RecordingNight-Alive EN Features for RecordingSnapshot For Video Recording To return to automatic exposure control Exposure Control Iris LockTo return to automatic iris control To lock the exposure control and the irisBacklight Compensation White Balance AdjustmentSpot Exposure Control To deactivate the selected effect Wipe Or Fader EffectsVariable Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000 SportsShutter 1/250/ Shutter 1/500 Shutter 1/1000*/ Shutter 1/2000Editing EN Dubbing To a VCRTo use this camcorder as a player Following the illustrations, connectEN Editing Digital DubbingDubbing To Or From a Video Unit To use this camcorder as a recorderUsing DV cable Using USB cableUsing USB cable B Using DV cable To end Audio Dubbing, press Pause 9, then Stop Insert Editing GR-D290 onlyPress START/STOP to begin editing To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then StopPower Troubleshooting ENAdvanced features Video and D.S.C. RecordingOther problems EN TroubleshootingCheck TAPE’S Erase Protection TAB USE Cleaning CassetteCONDENSATION, Operation Paused Please Wait TapeInsert Error DUB ErrorCard Error Check CARD’S Write Protection SwitchUser Maintenance EN Cleaning The CamcorderUnit in Safeguard Mode Remove and Reattach Battery Unit in Safeguard Mode Eject and Reinsert TapeUsing Household AC Plug Adapter Battery PacksEN Cautions AC AdapterLCD Monitor Memory CardsMain Unit NotDeclaration of Conformity How To Handle a CD-ROMAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningReferences CamcorderTerms Dpof SettingRecording Capacity