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ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
LYT1803-001A
EN SP
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Dear Customer,
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
Thank you for purchasing this
VIDEOCÁMARA DIGITAL
digital video camera. Before
use, please read the safety
information and precautions
GR-D850U
contained in pages 4 – 6 to
ensure safe use of this product.
GR-D870U
Estimado cliente:
Gracias por comprar esta
videocámara digital. Antes de
usarla, lea la información de
seguridad y las precauciones
contenidas en las páginas 4 – 6
para
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Easy Start Guide 2 EN 1. Preparation 1 1 Attach the battery pack. 2 Charge the battery pack. ( 16) Notes: � The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase. Please charge Bottom of the the battery pack before use. camcorder � Use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/ BATT. VF823U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. 2. Video Recording 1 1 Open the LCD Monitor. 2 2 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. ( 13) AUTO Set MEMORY/VIDEO Switc
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ENGLISH EN 3 2 2 Load the cassette. ( 18) Make sure the window OPEN/ side is facing out. EJECT 2 3 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start recording. Notes: � Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. � As a start, we recommend you to use the AUTO mode setting A for recording. Note: � To set the date and time. ( 17) 2 3 3 Select U/ 9 to start playback.
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4 EN Read This First! � Before recording important video, be sure � It is recommended that you use JVC brand to make a trial recording. cassette tapes. Play back your trial recording to make sure Your camcorder is compatible with all brands the video and audio have been recorded of commercially available cassette tapes properly. complying with the MiniDV standard, but � We recommend JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and cleaning your video optimized to maximize the performance of hea
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ENGLISH EN 5 Safety Precautions NOTES: CAUTION � The rating plate (serial number plate) and RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK safety caution are on the bottom and/or the DO NOT OPEN back of the main unit. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, � The rating information and safety caution of DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. sides. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead
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6 EN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the 1. Read these instructions. malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is 2. Keep these instructions. also a risk of fire or electric shock. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. CAUTION! 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. The following notes concern possible physical 6. Clean only with dry cloth. damage to the camcorder and to the user. 7. Do n
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ENGLISH Contents EN 7 Getting Started 8 Advance Features 28 Regarding This Manual ......................... 8 Menus For Detailed Adjustment ..............28 Accessories ....................................... 8 Changing The Menu Settings .................28 Attach the Shoulder Strap .........................9 Recording Menus ...............................29 Attach the Lens Cap ..................................9 Playback Menus .................................33 Grip Adjustment ................
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8 EN Getting Started Regarding This Manual Control lever ( 13) Operation To select There are two kinds of operation using 6 FOCUS Move the control lever up. the control lever. Move the control lever down. 7 y LIGHT Move the control lever right. QUICK Move the control lever left. 1 REVIEW 1 Move the control lever towards up/down/ 2 Press down the control lever to select SET. left/right to select. SET Icon Icons such as indicate that the feature is applicable to the specifi ed model
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ENGLISH Getting Started EN 9 Attach the Shoulder Strap Peel off the pad and thread the Thread the strap through the Position the buckle near the end of the strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and eyelet and reattach the pad. eyelet. use the strap guide to fi x it in place. Strap Guide Buckle Eyelet Attach the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. 2 3 1 Place here during recording. GR-D850&870US_EN.indb 9 GR-D850&87
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10 EN Getting Started Grip Adjustment Open the pad and make grip adjustments. � Remove any security tags that may be attached to the velcro. 1 Velcro Strip 2 T ripod Mounting Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw and lock it in place. 3 Bottom of the camcorder G GR-D850&870US_EN.indb 10 R-D850&870US_EN.indb 10 1 11/12/2007 2:47:54 PM 1/12/2007 2:47:54 PM
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ENGLISH Getting Started EN 11 Using the SD Card Set the power switch to “OFF”. 1 1 Open the card cover. Card Cover ( ) 2 2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge fi rst. Memory Card (optional) Clipped edge 3 3 Close the Card cover. To remove the SD Card Push the SD Card once. After the card comes out a little, pull it out. � Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. Notes: � Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memor
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12 EN Getting Started Index 8QP e X a U Z T V W 6I R Y K J 7 b M c 5 d L f 1 g 2 S 43NO Notes: � The LCD monitor can rotate 270˚. � Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor. However, this is not a malfunction. � Power-linked operation You can also turn the camcorder on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor during the recording mode. GR-D850&870US_EN.indb 12 GR-D850&870US_EN.indb 12 1 11/12/2007 2:47:55 PM 1/12/2007 2:47:55 PM
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ENGLISH Getting Started EN 13 Controls Other parts Control Lever ( 8) S LCD Monitor ( 12) : Left/Rewind (3) ( 22)/Quick Review T Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( 9) [QUICK REVIEW] ( 19) U Grip Strap ( 10) : Right/Fast-Forward (5) ( 22)/ V Camera Sensor LED Light [LIGHT] ( 34) (Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor : Up/Play/Pause (U/9) ( 21)/ necessary for shooting is built-in here.) Manual Focus [FOCUS] ( 35) W Stereo Microphone : Down/Stop (8) ( 21)/Backlight X Lens Compensation
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14 EN Getting Started LCD Monitor Indications During Video Recording Only During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording LP –––min 16:9 REC F M 640 10 x 15 PHOTO WH 3 SOUND 12BIT 15:55 LCD 11:13AM DEC. 6.2007 Tape Running Indicator ( 19) (Rotates while tape is running.) Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( 45) Selected Wide Mode Indicator ( 18) Operation Mode ( 20) A : Auto Mode Live Slow Indicator ( 34) M : Manual Mode Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( 30) LED
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ENGLISH Getting Started EN 15 Card Icon ( 23) During D.S.C. Playback : Appears during shooting. : Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded. Shooting Icon 100-0013 (Appears and blinks during shooting.) Zoom Indicator ( 21) Approximate Zoom Ratio ( 21) 11:13AM DEC. 6.2007 During Video Playback Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( 45) Folder/File Number LP Operation Mode Indicator 12BIT DV IN Date/Time L VOLUME 11:13AM 20 : 21 : 25 DEC. 6.2007 Battery Remaining P
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16 EN Getting Started Power Charging/Recording Time (approx.) Charging The Battery Pack Maximum Required 1 1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF” ( 13). Continuous Battery Pack Charging Recording Time Time To DC BN-VF808U 1 hr. 30 min. 2 hrs. Connector r Arrow (Provided) BN-VF815U 2 hrs. 40 min. 4 hrs. 5 min. Battery BN-VF823U 3 hrs. 50 min. 6 hrs. 10 min. Pack Notes: BATT. � If a fully charged battery pack is attached to POWER/ the unit, POWER/CHARGE lamp will blink for AC Adapter CHARGE Lam
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ENGLISH Getting Started EN 17 Checking the Remaining Batter y Language Settings Power The language on the display can be changed Attach the battery pack. ( 28, 32). 1 1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” or “PLAY”. BATTERY CONDITION LEVEL ( 13) DATA 100% � If set to “REC”, the recording mode should MAX TIME be set to “ M ” ( 20). 50% 120min 2 Press MENU. 0% 3 Select “SETTING” ( ). � When the Power Switch is set to “OFF”, it is 4 4 Select “LANGUAGE”, press SET. displayed for approx. 5 seconds
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18 EN Getting Started Make sure the window Brightness Adjustment Of Erase side is facing out. protection The Display tab Cassette holder Perform steps 1 1 – 2 2 in “Language Settings” OPEN/ ( 17). EJECT 1 Select “DISPLAY” ( ). Cassette holder 2 2 Select “LCD BRIGHT”, press SET. cover 1 Select 3 3 Close the cassette holder cover fi rmly until it locks into place. Notes: � If you wait a few seconds and the cassette 2 SET holder does not open, close the cassette 3 3 Select the appropriate
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ENGLISH Recording & Playback EN 19 NO TAPE! Basic Recording Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Preparation: Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed. � Power ( 16). � Load a cassette ( 18). � Remove the lens cap ( 9). USE CLEANING CASSETTE � Open the LCD monitor fully ( 12). Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during � Select videos at 4:3 size or 16:9 (wide) size recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette ( 18). ( 4). Power Switch Zoom Lever Tape Remaining Time MEMORY/ Ap
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20 EN Recording & Playback “00:00:00”. To prevent this, perform Recording Auto/Manual Mode From The Middle Of A Tape ( 20) in the following cases; Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to � When shooting again after playing back a auto/manual recording mode. When manual recorded tape. mode is selected, the indicator “M” appears � When power shuts off during shooting. on the LCD monitor. � When a tape is removed and re-inserted Auto Mode : A during shooting. You can record using no spec
