JVC GR-D31US manual

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EN 2 CONTENTS None ADV ANCED FEA TURES FOR RECORDING ..................................... 16 – 20 Night-Alive ....................................................... 16 Program AE With Special Effects .............................. 16 Fade/Wipe Effects .............................................. 17 Snapshot (For T ape Recording) .............[...]

EN 3 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. W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APP ARA TUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Dear Customer , Th[...]

EN 4 (10) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer , or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over . (11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. (12) Refer all servici[...]

EN 5 NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder , provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter . If a cable has only one core filter , the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder. Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) Shoulder Strap Battery Pack BN-V408U AC Adapter AP-V1 [...]

EN 6 Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). 䡲 Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch r is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder . 䡲 Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration[...]

EN 7 r w ! i Battery pack BN-V408U BN-V416U (optional) BN-V428U (optional) Charging time approx. 1 hr . 30 min. approx. 3 hrs. approx. 5 hrs. Power CHARGING THE BA TTER Y P ACK 1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount ! , then slide up the battery pack until it locks in plac[...]

EN 8 Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the V elcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button ) and Power Switch r and Power Zoom Lever % . Be sure to fasten the V elcro strip to your preference. Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power[...]

EN 9 o Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 Thread the strap through the eyelet q , then fold it back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet q located under the Grip Strap. Confirm the strap is not twisted. T ripod Mounting CAUTION When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its l[...]

EN 10 ● It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force. ● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. ● 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 do[...]

EN 11 OFF ( CHARGE ) PLA Y ) # e r w 180 ° 90 ° t 2 0 5 m h 1h30m 1h29m 0h 0 3m 1 h 30 m 0h 0 2m (Blinking) 0h 0 1m (Blinking) 0h 0 0m (Blinking) ( ) Now calculating During shooting Basic Recording Perform the procedures listed below before continuing. ● Power ( 墌 pg. 7) ● Grip Adjustment ( 墌 pg. 8) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( 墌 pg. 8) [...]

EN 12 T APE RECORDING Power Switch Position : Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode. (Full Auto): Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording. OFF (CHARGE): Allows you to switch off the cam[...]

EN 13 T APE RECORDING Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded sc[...]

EN 14 T APE PLA YBACK Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( 墌 pg. 13). 1 Load a tape ( 墌 pg. 9). 2 Set the Power Switch r to “PLA Y” while pressing down the Lock Button e located on the switch. 3 Press BLANK SEARCH ^ . • “BLANK SEARCH” e appears and the c[...]

EN 15 To S-VIDEO * To AV & Audio/Video cable (provided) White to AUDIO L IN** Red to AUDIO R IN ** T o S-VIDEO IN S-Video cable (optional) Connector cover* Y ellow to VIDEO IN*** * When connecting the cable, open this cover . ** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only . *** Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. VCR T[...]

EN 16 Night-Alive Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy , it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed. 1 Set the Power Switch r to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button e located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull o[...]

EN 17 Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or when you stop recording. 1 Set the Power Switch r to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button e located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or p[...]

EN 18 FOR RECORDING Snapshot (For T ape Recording) This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the Power Switch r to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button e located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully . 2 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel # in[...]

EN 19 FOR RECORDING Manual Focus T o obtain correct focus. 1 If you are using the viewfinder , you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( 墌 pg. 8). 2 Set the Power Switch r to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button e located on the switch, then press FOCUS ^ ( 墌 pgs. 36 and 37). The manual focus indicator appears. [...]

EN 20 Iris Lock Use this function in the following situations: • When shooting a moving subject. • When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the subject is backing away . • When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. • When shoo[...]

EN 21 USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT For Recording Menu This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( 墌 pg. 21 – 24). 1 Set the Power Switch r to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button e located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out[...]

EN 22 USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT SNAP MODE Refer to “Snapshot (For T ape Recording)” ( 墌 pg. 18). 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 (1/30 — 1/200 sec.). Shootin[...]

EN 23 USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM “ SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch r is set to “ ” are also applied when the Power Switch r is set to “PLA Y” ( 墌 pg. 24). BEEP OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or of[...]

EN 24 USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT TIME CODE [OFF]: T ime code is not displayed. ON: T ime code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV . Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. CLOCK ADJ. Allows you to set the current date and time ( 墌 pg. 10). VIDEO SOUND MODE ........ 墌 pg. 25, “Playback Sound”. 12BIT MODE[...]

EN 25 12 12 : 34 : 24 0 3 0 ’ 5 2 3 : 5 bi t /S O U M P C E D ND 1 4 6 L USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT ON SCREEN setting: For playback sound, tape speed and tape running. DA TE/TIME setting: For date/time. Display Minutes Seconds Frames * * 30 frames = 1 second TIME CODE setting: For time code. Playback Sound During tape playback, the camc[...]

EN 26 6 DUBBING Dubbing T o A VCR T o Use This Camcorder As A Player 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 15. 2 Set the camcorder ’s Power Switch r to “PLA Y” while pressing down the Lock Button e located on the switch, turn on the VCR’s power , and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcor[...]

EN 27 DUBBING Dubbing T o Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from this camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector . Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. T o Use This Camcorder As A Player 1 Make sure all u[...]

EN 28 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS OFF ( CHARGE ) PLA Y r T o DV 0 DV cable (optional) To D V connector PC with DV connector Core filter Core filter Connection T o A Personal Computer It is possible to transfer video to a PC with a DV connector by using software equipped with the PC or commercially available software. 1 Make sure the camcorder and PC are tur[...]

EN 29 TROUBLESHOOTING The focus does not adjust automatically . • Focus is set to the Manual mode. ¥ Set Focus to the Auto mode ( 墌 pg. 19). • The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was low . • The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. ¥ Clean the lens and check the focus again ( 墌 pg. 34). The cassette will not l[...]

EN 30 TROUBLESHOOTING The Black & White Fader does not work. • The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. ¥ T urn off Sepia and Monotone ( 墌 pg. 16). The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow . • When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” in the Menu Screen. ¥ If [...]

EN 31 The charger indicator on the camcorder does not light. • The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low . • Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low temperatures. ¥ T o protect the battery , it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) ( 墌 pg. 32). When the im[...]

EN 32 CAUTIONS Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery . Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. T o avoid hazards . . . ... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the bat[...]

EN 33 CAUTIONS 5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems: • No picture during playback. • Blocks of noise appear during playback. • During recording or playback, the Head Clog Warning indicator “ ” appears. • Recording cannot be performed properly . In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the [...]

EN 34 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compli[...]

EN 35 SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder General Power supply : DC 1 1.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 3.4 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 4.7 W Dimensions (W x H x D) : 76 mm x 94 mm x 143 mm (3" x 3-3/4" x 5-11/16") (with the LCD monitor closed and th[...]

EN 36 INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators OFF ( CHARGE ) PLA Y 2 3 1 r #$ &* % ^ ) q w e ( u y 456 7 @ ! 0 9 8 t i o Viewfinder Speaker LCD monitor Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. Stereo microphone During T ape Recording During T ape Playback LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications 6 w C E R SOUND b i t 2 1 5:5 5 1h50m 4 [...]

EN 37 INDEX 1 Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here. 2 Grip Strap .................................................... 墌 pg. 8 3 T ally Lamp ........................................... 墌 pg. 1 1, 23 4 Stop Button [ 5 ] ......................................... 墌 pg. 13 5 Rewind Butto[...]

EN 38 INDEX W ARNING INDICA TIONS (high) (exhausted) Displays the battery remaining power level. As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks (battery power warning). When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically . Appears when no tape is loaded. ( 墌 pg. 9) CHECK T APE ’ S ERASE PROTECTION T AB Appe[...]

EN 39 A AC Adapter ................................................... 墌 pg. 7, 8 Auto Date ....................................................... 墌 pg. 23 Auto Focus ..................................................... 墌 pg. 18 Auto Shut off ............................................ 墌 pg. 11, 14 B Backlight Compensation ..............[...]

S Self-Recording ............................................... 墌 pg. 12 Sepia .............................................................. 墌 pg. 16 Shuttle Search ............................................... 墌 pg. 13 Shutter Speed ................................................ 墌 pg. 16 Snapshot .....................................[...]