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ENGLISH
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC
GR-D90
DEMONSTRATION 6
GR-D70
GETTING STARTED 7 – 11
GR-D30
TAPE
RECORDING &
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CONTENTS ADVANCED FEATURES ............................... 20 – 22 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 Protecting Files .................................................. 20 IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY Deleting Files..................................................... 20 Dubbing Still Images Recorded INSTRUCTIONS 4 On A Tape To A Memory Card ............................... 21 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 5 Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ............. 21 – 22 HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP 5 Making A New Folder....
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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” and “IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” ( pgs. 3 and 4) to ensure safe use of this product. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES or USB Cable AC Adapter AP-V11U or AP-V13U Battery Pack BN-V408U (GR-D90/D70 only) Shoulder Strap CD-ROM Lens Cap (See below Audio/Video Cable (GR-D90/D70 only) for attachment) (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) Lithium Battery* CR2025 (GR-D90/D70 only) Core Filter (for remote control unit) (for optional S-Video cable pg. 6 for attachment) 6 9 0 3 2 4 we 5 Remote Control Unit* RM-V718U 3 T 4 W (GR-D90/D70 only) 2 1 1 Memory Card 8 MB * A battery is pre-installed in the Remote Pu
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HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER Attach the Core Filter(s) (if provided with your model pg. 5) to an optional cable(s). The Core Filter reduces interference. 3 cm 12 3 Stopper Wind once Release the Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. 3 cm Close the Core Filter until it stoppers on both of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter. Wind clicks shut. ends of the Core the cable once around the outside of the Core Filter as Filter. shown in the illustration. • Wind the cable
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Power # r y CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward, Arrow push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount #, then slide up the battery pack until it locks in place. 2 Set the Power Switch y to “OFF (CHARGE)”. Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder. 3 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The POWER/ To DC Battery pack CHARGE lamp r on the camcorder blinks to indicate connector Q charging has started. 4 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp r goes off,
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● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, Grip Adjustment it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas. 1 Separate the Velcro strip. ● The following operation stops charging: • Set the Power Switch y to “PLAY”, “ ” or “ ”. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the • Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder. grip. • Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to • Detach the battery from
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Shoulder Strap Attachment Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject 1 Thread the strap through the eyelet e, then fold it a cassette. back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT W in the direction of other eyelet e located under the Grip Strap. Confirm the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until the strap is not twisted. it locks. The cassette holder opens
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● It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do CD AMERA ISPLAY CD AMERA ISPLAY BR I GHT not apply force. ON SCREEN – LCD / TV ● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder DATE / T IME –AO UT TIME CODE – OFF cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. CLOCK DEC 25 ’03 CLOCK DEC 25 ’03 ADJ . 5 : 30 PM ADJ . 5 : 30 PM ● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still
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Loading A Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size Setting (GR-D90/D70 only) (GR-D90/D70 only) The provided memory card (GR-D90 only) is already The Picture Quality/Image Size can be selected to best inserted in the camcorder when you receive the match your needs. Refer to the chart on page 18 for camcorder. your selection. 1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to “DSC”, then set the Power Switch y to “ ” while pressing down the 2 Open the LCD monitor ( pg. 47, u
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Basic Recording % Perform the procedures listed below before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 7) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Load A Cassette ( pg. 9) ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 10) 1 Remove the lens cap. During shooting w For GR-D90/D70 Owners: Open the LCD monitor ( pg. 47, u Monitor Open Button) and set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to “VIDEO”. r 180° 90° 2 Set the Power Switch y to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. OFF (CHARG
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Journalistic Shooting Zooming In some situations, different shooting angles may To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in change in image magnification. the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the Zoom In most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° Slide the Power Zoom Lever & towards “T”. downward, 180° upward). Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever & towards “W”. Self-Recording The further you slide the Power Zoo
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Time Code Normal Playback During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. 1 Load a tape ( pg. 9). This code is to confirm the location of the recorded 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to “VIDEO” (GR-D90/ scene on the tape during playback. D70 only), then set the Power Switch y to “PLAY” If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). switch. To start playback, press 4/6 7. If r
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Blank Search 6 7 % & 5 8 Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( pg. 14). 1 Load a tape ( pg. 9). 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to “VIDEO” (GR-D90/ D70 only), then set the Power Switch y to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. 3 Press BLANK SEARCH *. Speaker 4 •“BLANK SEARCH” Q appears and the camcorder y automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about 3
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Connections These are some basic types of connections. When To AV ( making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Connector 1 Make sure all units are turned off. cover* 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. To S-VIDEO ) Audio/Video If not . . . go to step 4. cable 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to (provided) your VCR’s instruction manual. 4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV
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Basic Shooting (Snapshot) ^ You can use your camcorder as a digital still camera for taking snapshots. Perform the procedures listed below before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 7) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) 4 ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Loading A Memory Card ( pg. 11) ● Picture Quality/Image Size Setting ( pg. 11) 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to “DSC”, then set the Power Switch y to “ ” or “ ” while pressing t y down the Lock Button t located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or p
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Approximate Number of Storable Images Normal Playback Image Size/ SD Memory Card (optional) 1 Load a memory card ( pg. 11). Picture 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Quality 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to “DSC”, then set 1024 x 768/ the Power Switch y to “PLAY” while pressing down the 20 45 95 190 FINE Lock Button t. 1024 x 768/ • A stored image is displayed. 65 145 310 605 STANDARD 3 Press 3 8 to display the next image, or press 2 640 x 480/ 6 to display the previous image. 45 95 205 405 FINE To Magnify The
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Viewing File Information 6 7 & 5 You can get the relevant file information by pressing the 8 INFO button 0 during normal playback or Index % t y playback. Info Screen FOLDER : 1 0 0 JVCGR (CHARGE) F I LE : DVC0 0 0 1 0 OFF DATE : MAR 2 7 ’ 03 PLAY S I ZE : 1 0 2 4X7 6 8 QUAL I TY : F I NE PROTECT : OFF 4 0! FOLDER : Folder name ( pg. 22) FILE : File name ( pg. 22) Auto Playback DATE : Date the file was made You can run through all the images stored on memory SIZE : Image size
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Protecting Files Deleting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a of files. time or all at once. 1 Load a memory card ( pg. 11). 1 Load a memory card ( pg. 11). 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to “DSC”, then set 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to “DSC”, then set the Power Switch y to “PLAY” while pressing down the the Power Switch y to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. Lock Button t located o
