JVC GR-D338AH 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 awhile, 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 BN- VF707U/VF714/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 .

This camcorder is designed exclusively for the

digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked

” can be used with this unit.

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.

-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.

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Contents GR-D338AH Dear CustomerFor safety and reliability We recommend cleaning your video heads before useUse SP Standard mode for important video recordings Do not leave the unitSafety Precautions Page Program AE and Special Effects Data BatteryWipe/Fader Effects Backlight CompensationIt is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes Before Using This CamcorderMake sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Quick Review Playback SnapshotIndex Controls ConnectorsÄIndicators ÃOther PartsDuring Video Playback Getting StartedDuring Video Recording How To Attach The Shoulder Strap Provided AccessoriesHow To Attach The Lens Cap Slide the battery pack upward while pressing PowerCharging The Battery Pack EN Getting StartedData Battery System Using The Battery PackUsing AC Power About BatteriesPower-Linked Operation Operation ModeLanguage Settings Auto/Manual ModeBrightness Adjustment Date/Time SettingsViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentTripod Mounting To protect valuable recordingsTape Remaining Time Basic RecordingVideo Recording EN LCD Monitor And ViewfinderZoom EN Video RecordingTime Code Zoom OutQuick Review Recording From The Middle Of a TapeBlank Search Normal PlaybackEN Video Playback Playback SnapshotIf using a VCR , go to step Video Playback ENVideo Playback Menus EN Menus for Detailed AdjustmentVideo Recording Menus Recording Menus Menus for Detailed Adjustment EN pg , White Balance Adjustment  pg , Program AE, Effects And Shutter EffectsLanguage setting can be changed.  pg Pg , Brightness Adjustment Of The DisplayPg , Date/Time Settings Is displayedOFF / on Sound Mode and NarrationPlayback Menus SP* / LPTape Features for RecordingMotor Drive Mode Night-ScopeExposure Control To reset to Auto FocusManual Focus Manual focus is recommended in situations listed belowTo return to automatic iris control EN Features for RecordingIris Lock To lock the exposure control and the irisAuto White balance is adjusted automatically White Balance AdjustmentTo change the setting Spot Exposure ControlSet WIPE/FADER to the desired mode.  pg Select OFF in . The effect indicator disappearsTo REC To deactivate the selected effectProgram AE, Effects And Shutter Features for Recording ENEffects SportsEN Editing To AV connector Audio/Video cable providedDubbing To a VCR Equipped With a DV Connector Digital DubbingConferences over the Internet, using a To a PC with a DV connector by usingIf you are using a Windows XP, you can use It is also possible to transfer still/moving imagesAdvanced features Troubleshooting ENPower Video PlaybackEN Troubleshooting Other problemsReplacement Button is pressed while the Power Switch is setAppears when the date/time is not set Displays the battery remaining powerCleaning The Camcorder EN User MaintenanceLCD Monitor Battery PacksCassettes EN Cautions Main UnitCamcorder AC AdapterRecording Capacity Tape Speed REC ModeTerms Memo GR-D338AH