JVC GR-D90 GR-D70 instruction manual Safety Precautions

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions ( pgs. 3 and 4) to ensure safe use of this product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

●If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC adapter, shut it down and unplug it immediately. Continue using the camcorder or AC adapter under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself.

●To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

●When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

NOTES:

●The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

●The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

CAUTION:

To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.

Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

Keep away from children.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

CAUTIONS:

●This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere.

●Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter and Power Cord. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

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Contents GR-D90 GR-D70 Contents Safety Precautions Before recording an important scene Make sure the arrow is Pointing upward Stopper Wind onceSub Menu Using AC Power PowerCharging the Battery Pack Using the Battery PackAbout Batteries Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperaturesLoading/Unloading a Cassette Approximate recording time Tape Recording modeShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingDate/Time Settings Recording Mode SettingScreen closes Display Loading a Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size SettingTo Unload a Memory Card Label Clipped edge Memory cardTo Adjust The Brightness Of The Display Basic RecordingTape Recording Self-Recording Operation ModePower-Linked Operation Journalistic ShootingNormal Playback To Control The Speaker VolumeTime Code Recording from the Middle of a TapeTape Playback To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search Press Blank SearchConnections If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepTo Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory Card Basic Shooting SnapshotTo Delete Unwanted Still Images To Remove The Shutter SoundApproximate Number of Storable Images MultiMediaCardTo Magnify The Stored Images Removing On-Screen Display Viewing File InformationAuto Playback Index PlaybackAdvanced Features Protecting Files Deleting FilesTo Remove Protection To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each Setting Print Information Dpof SettingTo Reset The Setting Dubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory CardFolder and File names To Reset The No. Of PrintsInitialising a Memory Card Making a New FolderProgramme AE With Special Effects Night-ScopeFade/Wipe Effects Auto Focus Snapshot Mode SelectionSnapshot For Tape Recording Snapshot RecordingTo Brighten The Subject Quickly Manual FocusExposure Control To Return To Automatic Exposure ControlWhite Balance Adjustment Iris LockManual White Balance Operation Balance WIPE/FADERProgram AE ExposureManual Camera Display SystemDSC For Playback MenuVideo Bright , DATE/TIME , Time Code Video DisplayPlayback Sound DisplayDubbing Dubbing To Or From a VCRTo Use This Camcorder As a Player To Use This Camcorder As a RecorderDV cable Optional Core filter To DV To DV @ Core filterPlayback Special Effects Using the Remote Control UnitSlow-Motion Playback Frame-By-Frame PlaybackTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Set 12bit Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pgAudio Dubbing Insert EditingRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit SET REMOTE/VCR CodeMake Connections Select Scenes Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingAutomatic Editing to VCR For More Accurate EditingConnection To a Personal Computer Using USB cableUsing DV cable Using USB cableImage taken using Snapshot is too dark No power is suppliedFocus does not adjust automatically Snapshot mode cannot be usedDate/time does not appear Black & White Fader does not workImage looks like the shutter speed is too Slow White Balance cannot be activatedMemory card cannot be played back Charger indicator on the camcorder does Not lightAn error indication E01, E02 or E06 appears An error indication E03 or E04 appearsBattery Packs CassettesMemory Cards How to handle a CD-ROM LCD MonitorMain Unit About moisture condensation For Your MaintenanceCleaning The Camcorder After UseAC Adapter CamcorderLCD monitor Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsRemote Control IndexAudio/Video Input/Output @ Digital Video Input/Output ConnectorPower Switch pg1024 During Both Tape And Memory Card Recording LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications2b i t / SOUND1 During Memory Card Recording OnlyAppears when Digital Image Stabiliser DIS is Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema modeAppears when the Insert Editing w or Insert Editing Displays the sound mode for approx seconds afterHigh E01, E02 or E06 Unit in Safeguard Mode E03 or E04 Unit in Safeguard Mode EjectAppears if a file in another format is selected RM-V717U optional Using The Optional RM-V717U Remote Control UnitTerms See previous page as well