JVC GR-D390EK manual We recommend cleaning your video heads before use, For safety and reliability

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Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording.

Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.

We recommend cleaning your video heads before use.

If you haven’t used your camcorder for a while, the heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette (optional).

Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment.

Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the camcorder in a bag or other container.

Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings.

LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may experience mosaic-like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment.

So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode.

For safety and reliability.

It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries and accessories are used in this camcorder.

This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BNVF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.

Make sure you only use cassettes with the

Mini DV mark .

Make sure you only use memory cards with the

mark or. This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard.

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).

DO NOT leave the unit

-in place of over 50°C (122°F)

-in place where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (80%).

-in direct sunlight.

-in a closed car in summer.

-near a heater.

The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

Do not leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use and check the unit regularly whether it is working or not.

Only cassettes marked “ ” and memory

cards marked “ ” or “” can be used with this unit.

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Contents Dear Customer For AccessoriesDigital Still Camera D.S.C. Recording For safety and reliability We recommend cleaning your video heads before useUse SP Standard mode for important video recordings Do not leave the unitBacklight Compensation Data BatteryWipe/Fader Effects LED LightImportant for owners in the U.K Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or RedInformation for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment European UnionSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment References Index POWER/CHARGE Lamp  pg ConnectorsIndicators ControlsSound 12BI T LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsDuring Video Recording DEC100-0013 During 169 Recording During D.S.C. PlaybackDuring Video Playback 25xBefore Using This Camcorder Provided AccessoriesHow To Attach The Shoulder Strap How To Attach The Core FilterHow To Attach The Lens Cap Slide the battery pack upward while pressing PowerCharging The Battery Pack With other equipmentData Battery System Operation ModeUsing The Battery Pack Using AC PowerAuto/Manual Mode Language SettingsDate/Time Settings Power-Linked OperationBrightness Adjustment Of The Display Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod MountingTo protect valuable recordings Loading/Unloading a CassetteOr eject a cassette Close the card cover Make sure the camcorder’s power is off Open the card coverLoading/Unloading a Memory Card To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory CardTape Remaining Time While using the LCD monitorWhile using the viewfinder LCD Monitor And ViewfinderZoom Zooming Journalistic ShootingInterface Shooting Zoom OutQuick Review Display Minutes Seconds Frames Frames = 1 secondShuttle Search To control the speaker volumeNormal Playback Still PlaybackCable Optional Provided If using a VCR, go to . If not, go to stepTo S connector To AV Connector Beam Effective Area indoor use Installing The BatteryControl Buttons And FunctionsPlayback Zoom Slow-Motion PlaybackPlayback Special Effects Frame-By-Frame PlaybackApproximate Number of Storable Images Lock Button Power SwitchBasic Shooting D.S.C. Snapshot Stored in the memory cardIndex Playback Of Files Normal Playback Of ImagesAuto Playback Of Images To protect the currently displayed file Resetting The File NameProtecting Files To protect all files stored in the memory cardDpof Setting Deleting FilesNumber Of Prints To Reset The Number Of PrintsInitialising a Memory Card To Print By Selecting Still ImagesVideo Playback Menu Recording Menus Language setting can be changed.  pg  pg , Brightness Adjustment Of The Display pg , Date/Time Settings Is displayedPlayback Menus Sound Mode and NarrationWhen set to OFF, the camcorder’s display disappears Fine / StandardLive Slow Wide ModeLED Light Press Snapshot Slow during recording or playbackSnapshot Record Still Image On Night-ScopeTape Manual FocusTo return to automatic iris control Exposure ControlTo return to automatic exposure control To lock the exposure control and the irisSpot Exposure Control White Balance AdjustmentBacklight Compensation Program AE, Effects and Shutter Manual White Balance AdjustmentWipe Or Fader Effects Features for Recording EN SportsDubbing To a VCR To use this camcorder as a recorder Digital DubbingDubbing To Or From a Video Unit To use this camcorder as a playerUsing USB cable B Using DV cable Using USB cableUsing DV cable Connection To a Personal ComputerTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Audio DubbingInsert Editing To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then StopVideo and D.S.C. Playback PowerAdvanced features Video and D.S.C. RecordingOther problems Troubleshooting ENRemaining power level High Exhausted Displays the battery remaining powerAppears when the tape ends during recording or playback DUB Error Unit in Safeguard Mode Eject and Reinsert Tape To clean the LCD monitor Cleaning The CamcorderTo clean the exterior To clean the lensMemory Cards Battery PacksCassettes Not LCD MonitorMain Unit Serious malfunctioning How To Handle a CD-ROMAbout moisture condensation References CamcorderAC Adapter Dpof Setting Memory Card TapeSoftware Installation and USB Connection Guide Contents JVC Software License Agreement Limited LiabilityTerm How to handle a CD-ROM System Requirements Software Installation Windows Connecting the USB cable To USB connectorDpof setting data Still imagesCopying Files to the PC Windows Still ImagesDisconnecting the USB cable Windows Connections Macintosh USB cableFrom a memory card can cause problems When it is necessary to delete a file fromPlaying Back Files on the PC Macintosh Disconnecting the USB cable Macintosh Software Installation and USB Connection Guide