JVC GR-D90 GR-D70 instruction manual Manual

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SNAP MODE

Refer to “Snapshot (For Tape Recording)” ( pg. 25).

GAIN UP

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.

[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.

AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1/25 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the

shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “ ” is displayed.

MANUAL

The “ MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch u is set to “ ”.

 

 

MANUAL

D I S

 

ON

TELE

MACRO

OFF

W I DE

MODE

OFF

W I ND CUT

OF F

RETURN

DIS

OFF: To turn off this function.

[ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

NOTES:

Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:

When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

When shooting dark or dim subjects.

When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.

When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

The “ ” indicator ! blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used.

TELE MACRO

[OFF]: To turn off this function.

ON: Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

WIDE MODE

[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.

CINEMA : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. 2 appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie.

The “CINEMA” mode is effective only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 4 is set to “VIDEO”.

SQUEEZE : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. 2 appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.

The “SQUEEZE” mode is effective only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 4 is set to “VIDEO”.

WIND CUT

[OFF]: Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.

ON

: Helps cut down on noise created by wind.

7 appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.

[ ] = Factory-preset

EN

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Contents GR-D90 GR-D70 Contents Safety Precautions Before recording an important scene Make sure the arrow is Pointing upward Sub Menu StopperWind once Charging the Battery Pack PowerUsing the Battery Pack Using AC PowerViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures About BatteriesShoulder Strap Attachment Approximate recording time Tape Recording modeTripod Mounting Loading/Unloading a CassetteScreen closes Date/Time SettingsRecording Mode Setting To Unload a Memory Card Loading a Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size SettingLabel Clipped edge Memory card DisplayTape Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The DisplayBasic Recording Power-Linked Operation Operation ModeJournalistic Shooting Self-RecordingTime Code To Control The Speaker VolumeRecording from the Middle of a Tape Normal PlaybackBlank Search To cancel Blank Search midwayPress Blank Search Tape PlaybackConnections If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepTo Delete Unwanted Still Images Basic Shooting SnapshotTo Remove The Shutter Sound To Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory CardTo Magnify The Stored Images Approximate Number of Storable ImagesMultiMediaCard Auto Playback Viewing File InformationIndex Playback Removing On-Screen DisplayTo Remove Protection Advanced FeaturesProtecting Files Deleting Files To Reset The Setting Setting Print Information Dpof SettingDubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory Card To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for EachInitialising a Memory Card To Reset The No. Of PrintsMaking a New Folder Folder and File namesProgramme AE With Special Effects Night-ScopeFade/Wipe Effects Snapshot For Tape Recording Snapshot Mode SelectionSnapshot Recording Auto FocusExposure Control Manual FocusTo Return To Automatic Exposure Control To Brighten The Subject QuicklyManual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentIris Lock Program AE WIPE/FADERExposure BalanceManual Camera Display SystemVideo DSCFor Playback Menu Playback Sound Video DisplayDisplay Bright , DATE/TIME , Time CodeTo Use This Camcorder As a Player Dubbing To Or From a VCRTo Use This Camcorder As a Recorder DubbingDV cable Optional Core filter To DV To DV @ Core filterSlow-Motion Playback Using the Remote Control UnitFrame-By-Frame Playback Playback Special EffectsAudio Dubbing Set 12bit Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgInsert Editing To hear the dubbed sound during playbackMake Connections Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET REMOTE/VCR Code Select Scenes Automatic Editing to VCR Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingFor More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingUsing DV cable Using USB cableUsing USB cable Connection To a Personal ComputerFocus does not adjust automatically No power is suppliedSnapshot mode cannot be used Image taken using Snapshot is too darkImage looks like the shutter speed is too Slow Black & White Fader does not workWhite Balance cannot be activated Date/time does not appearAn error indication E01, E02 or E06 appears Charger indicator on the camcorder does Not lightAn error indication E03 or E04 appears Memory card cannot be played backMemory Cards Battery PacksCassettes Main Unit How to handle a CD-ROMLCD Monitor Cleaning The Camcorder For Your MaintenanceAfter Use About moisture condensationAC Adapter CamcorderRemote Control Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsIndex LCD monitorPower Switch @ Digital Video Input/Output Connector pg Audio/Video Input/Output2b i t / SOUND1 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsDuring Memory Card Recording Only 1024 During Both Tape And Memory Card RecordingAppears when the Insert Editing w or Insert Editing Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema modeDisplays the sound mode for approx seconds after Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser DIS isHigh Appears if a file in another format is selected E01, E02 or E06 Unit in Safeguard ModeE03 or E04 Unit in Safeguard Mode Eject RM-V717U optional Using The Optional RM-V717U Remote Control UnitTerms See previous page as well