JVC GR-D850 GR-D870 manual

LYT1809-001A ENGLISH EN INSTRUCTIONS DIGIT AL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D850 GR-D870 Dear Customer , Thank you f or purchasing this digital video camera. Bef ore use, please read the saf ety information and precautions contained in pages 4 – 6 to ensure safe use of this product. The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR[...]

2 EN Easy Start Guide 3. Playing Back AUTO 16:9 BLANK/ INDEX MENU 16:9 WIDE SCREEN 1. Preparation 1 1 Attach the battery pack. Charge the battery pack. (  16) BA TT. 2 1 1 Open the LCD Monitor . 2. Video Recording 2 2 Set the P ower Switch to “REC”. (  13) Set MEMOR Y/VIDEO Switch to “VIDEO”. (  13) 1 1 Set the P ower Switch to “[...]

ENGLISH EN 3 PUSH 2 2 Load the cassette. (  18) 2 3 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start recording. 2 3 3 Select U / 9 to start playback. (  8) OPEN/ EJECT Notes: • Before the actual recording of impor tant data, make a trial recording and play bac k the recorded data to check that the video and sound hav e been recorded correct[...]

4 EN • Before recor ding impor tant video, be sure to make a trial recording. Play bac k your trial recording to make sure the video and audio hav e been recorded properly . • We recommend cleaning y our video heads before use. If you ha ven’t used your camcorder f or awhile, the heads may be dirty . W e recommend periodically cleaning the vi[...]

EN 5 ENGLISH Safety Precautions NOTES: • The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. • The rating inf or mation and saf ety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lo wer sides. When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, mak e sure that it has sufficient s[...]

6 EN Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This can cause ey e injur ies, as w ell as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitr y . There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The follo wing notes concer n possible ph ysical damage to the camcorder and to the user . When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use [...]

EN 7 ENGLISH Contents Getting Started 8 Regarding This Manual ......................... 8 Accessories ....................................... 8 Attach the Shoulder Strap ......................... 9 Attach the Lens Cap .................................. 9 Grip Adjustment ...................................... 10 T r ipod Mounting....................[...]

8 EN Getting Started Regarding This Manual Control le ver (  13) There are two kinds of operation using the control lev er . Operation T o select ¡ 6 FOCUS Mov e the control lev er up. ¢ 7 - Mov e the control lev er down. ¤ y LIGHT Mov e the control lev er r ight. £ 1 QUICK REVIEW Mov e the control lev er left. 1 Mov e the control lev er tow[...]

EN 9 Getting Started ENGLISH 2 3 1 Attach the Lens Cap T o protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. Attach the Shoulder Strap P eel off the pad and thread the end of the strap through the ey elet. Thread the strap through the buc kle, adjust its length, and use the strap guide to fi x it in plac[...]

10 EN Getting Started T ripod Mounting Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting sock et with the screw and lock it in place . Grip Adjustment Open the pad and make grip adjustments. • Remov e any security tags that may be attached to the velcro . Bottom of the camcorder 1 2 3 V elcro Strip GR-D850&870UB_EN.indb 10 [...]

EN 11 Getting Started ENGLISH Using the SD Card Set the power s witch to “OFF” . 1 1 Open the card cover . 2 2 Fir mly insert the card with its clipped edge fi rst. 3 3 Close the Card cover . T o 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 la[...]

12 EN Getting Started O N 3 4 T U a QP e 8 X Z W V K d c b 1 L 2 S g f 5 M 7 J 6I R Y Index Notes: • The LCD monitor can rotate 270˚. • Colored bright spots may appear all ov er the LCD monitor . Howe ver , this is not a malfunction. • P ower-linked operation Y ou can also tur n the camcorder on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor during [...]

EN 13 Getting Started ENGLISH Controls ! Control Lev er (  8) £ : Left/Rewind ( 3 ) (  22)/Quick Re view [QUICK REVIEW] (  19) ¤ : Right/F ast-Forward ( 5 ) (  22)/ LED Light [LIGHT] (  34) ¡ : Up/Play/P ause ( U / 9 ) (  21)/ Manual F ocus [FOCUS] (  35) ¢ : Down/Stop ( 8 ) (  21)/Backlight Compensation [ - ] (  36)/[...]

14 EN Getting Started LP W H SOUND 12 BIT ––– m i n 16:9 15:55 REC , + !# $ & ( ) % - * 3 10 x M - , ! # $ % & ( ) * 0 . 15 PHOTO 640 F DEC. 6.2007 11:13AM + / 54 21 3 LCD LCD Monitor Indications During Video Recording Only ! T ape Running Indicator (  19) (Rotates while tape is running.) # Selected Wide Mode Indicator (  18) $ [...]

EN 15 Getting Started ENGLISH 1 L 2 20 : 2 V 1 O : L 2 BIT DV I N U 5 ME DEC. 6.2007 11:13AM # !$ % ( & * ) + , LP 100-0013 11:13AM DEC. 6.2007 # ! $ % During Video Playback ! Batter y Remaining P ower Indicator (  45) # Sound Mode Indicator (  30) $ Blank Search Indicator (  22) % T ape Speed (SP/LP) (  30) (only LP indicator is di[...]

16 EN Getting Started Power Charging The Battery Pack 1 1 Set the Po wer Switch to “ OFF ” (  13). r Arrow BA TT. A C Adapter T o AC Outlet (110V to 240V) Battery Pac k PO WER/ CHARGE Lamp T o DC Connector 2 2 Attach the batter y pack. • With the “ r ” (arrow) on the batter y pac k pointing at the correct direction, slide the battery p[...]

EN 17 Getting Started ENGLISH DAT A BATTERY CONDITION 100% LEVEL MAX TIME 120min 50% 0% 1 Select 2 SET 2 Checking the Remaining Battery Power Attach the battery pack. • When the P ower Switch is set to “ OFF ”, it is display ed for appro x. 5 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly , and for approx. 15 seconds if the button is p[...]

18 EN Getting Started 16:9 4:3 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display P erform steps 1 1 – 2 2 in “Language Settings” (  17). 1 Select “DISPLA Y” ( ). 2 2 Select “LCD BRIGHT”, press SET . 1 Select 2 SET 3 3 Select the appropr iate brightness, press SET . • Press £ whenever y ou want to return to the previous men u screen. 4 4 Pres[...]

EN 19 Recording & Playback ENGLISH Basic Recording Preparation: • P ower (  16). • Load a cassette (  18). • Remov e the lens cap (  9). • Open the LCD monitor fully (  12). • Select videos at 4:3 size or 16:9 (wide) size (  18). 1 1 Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to “ VIDEO ” (  13). 2 Set the Po wer Switch to “ [...]

20 EN Recording & Playback “00:00:00”. T o pre vent this, perf or m Recording F rom The Middle Of A T ape (  20) in the follo wing cases; • When shooting again after playing bac k a recorded tape. • When power shuts off during shooting. • When a tape is remov ed and re-inser ted during shooting. • When shooting using a par tially[...]

EN 21 Recording & Playback ENGLISH Normal Playback 1 Load a cassette (  18). 2 2 Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to “ VIDEO ” (  13). 3 3 Set the Po wer Switch to “ PLA Y ” (  13). SET • The abov e screen (referring to the control lev er (  8)) will be display ed for appro x. 3 seconds on the LCD Monitor . 4 4 T o star t pla y[...]

22 EN Recording & Playback Blank Search Helps you fi nd where you should star t recording in the middle of a tape to av oid time code interruption (  20). 1 P erform steps 1 1 – 3 3 in “Normal Pla yback” (  21). 2 Press BLANK . • The “BLANK SEARCH” indication appears and the camcorder automatically star ts rev erse or forw ar[...]

EN 23 D.S.C. Recording & Playback ENGLISH This operating instruction (  23 - 27) is applicable to model . Preparation: • P ower (  16). • Open the LCD monitor fully (  12). • Load a Memory Card (  11). • Remov e the lens cap (  9). 16:9 BLANK/ INDEX MENU MENU MEMOR Y/VIDEO P ower Switch INDEX ¤ £ [PLA Y] U / 9 , ¡ [ST [...]

24 EN D.S.C. Recording & Playback 13 4 5 13 4 5 6 Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memor y card. Y ou can view the stored images , one at a time, much like fl ipping through a photo album. 1 1 P erform “Preparation” in “D .S.C. Snapshot”. (  23[...]

EN 25 D.S.C. Recording & Playback ENGLISH Resetting The File Name By resetting the fi le name, a ne w folder will be made. The ne w fi les you are going to mak e will be stored in the new f older . It is convenient to separate the new fi les from previously made fi les. 1 1 P erform steps 1 – 3 3 in “Normal Pla yback Of Images” (  [...]

26 EN D.S.C. Recording & Playback 14 2 4 5 35 6 3 5 7 Deleting Files Previously stored fi les can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. 1 1 P erform steps 1 – 3 3 in “Normal Pla yback Of Images” (  24). 2 Press MENU . 3 Select “MEMOR Y CARD” ( ). 4 4 Select “DELETE”, press SET . The DELETE Menu appears. • Press £ [...]

EN 27 D.S.C. Recording & Playback ENGLISH T o Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints 1 1 P erform steps 1 – 4 4 in “T o Pr int All Still Images (One Print For Each)” (  26). 2 2 Select “CURRENT”, press SET . The DPOF screen appears. 3 Press £ or ¤ to select the desired fi le. 4 4 Press ¢ or ¡ to select the number[...]

28 EN Menus For Detailed Adjustment 4 4 Press £ or ¤ to select the desired function menu. Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function. Example: FUNCTION menu. • Select “ ” and then press SET to exit. 5 5 Press ¡ or ¢ to select the desired selection, press SET . Example: WIPE/F ADER menu. 1 Select 2 SET 6 6 Press ¡ or ¢ [...]

EN 29 Menus For Detailed Adjustment ENGLISH 4 5 6 7 Recording Menus • The follo wing menu settings can be changed only when the P ower Switch is set to “ REC ”. • Each setting (except “EFFECT” and “SHUTTER”) which is set in Video Recording Menu is also applied in the D .S.C Recording Menu. Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset FUNCTI[...]

30 EN Menus For Detailed Adjustment Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset CAMERA WIND CUT* [OFF] : Disengages the function. ON: Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The “ ” indicator appears. The quality of the sound will change . This is normal. IMA GE QU ALITY [FINE ( )]/ST ANDARD ( ) The Image Quality mode can be selected to best match yo[...]

EN 31 Menus For Detailed Adjustment ENGLISH The “DISPLA Y” settings (e xcept “WIDE TV” and “LCD BRIGHT”) are effectiv e only for shooting. Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset DISPLA Y ON SCREEN LCD: Keeps the camcorder’ s display (e xcept the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. [LCD/TV]: Makes the cam[...]

32 EN Menus For Detailed Adjustment The “SETTING” functions which are set when the Po wer Switch is set to “ REC ” are also applied when the P ower Switch is set to “ PLA Y ”. Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset SETTING LANGU A GE 日本語 / / 繁體字 / ENGLISH / FRANCAIS / ESP AÑOL / [PORTUGUÊS] The language setting can be change[...]

EN 33 Menus For Detailed Adjustment ENGLISH Playback Menus The settings below are eff ective only f or video playback e xcept “REC MODE” and “SNAP/SLOW”. SOUND L/R and NARRA TION During tape playbac k, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound bac k. Select the sound to accompany your pla ybac[...]

34 EN Features For Recor ding LED Light LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D .S.C. shooting. Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting. The light is on alwa ys. The light turns on automatically when dark. No display Disables this function. Notes: • Be careful not to point the LED Light dir[...]

EN 35 Features For Recor ding ENGLISH 1 3 4 5 5 4 Manual Focus The camcorder’ s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infi nity . Howe ver , correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual f ocus mode. 1 Set the Po wer[...]

36 EN Features For Recor ding Note: Using Backlight Compensation ma y cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white. Spot Exposure Control Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation. 1 Set the Po wer Switch to “ REC ” (  13). 2 Set the recording mode to “ M ” ( ?[...]

EN 37 Features For Recor ding ENGLISH 3 4 3 Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. White paper 1 Set the Po wer Switch to “ REC ” (  13). 2 Set the recording mode to “ M ” (  20). 3 3 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or posi[...]

38 EN Features For Recor ding Wipe Or Fader Effects These effects let y ou make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. Wipe or F ader works when video recording is star ted or stopped. 1 1 Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to “ VIDEO ”. 2 Set the Po wer Switch to “ REC ” (  13). 3 Set the r[...]

EN 39 Features For Recor ding ENGLISH 3 NIGHT : Makes dark subjects or areas e ven brighter than they would be under good natur al lighting. Although the recorded image is not grain y , it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed. During Night-Alive, it ma y be diffi cult to bring the camcorder into focus . T o prev ent this, us[...]

40 EN Connections/Editing 12 3 Connections T o A TV Or VCR 1 Y ellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input connectors). 2 Red to A UDIO R IN* 3 White to A UDIO L IN* * Not required for w atching still images only . 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. If usin[...]

EN 41 Connections/Editing ENGLISH 1 2 6 3 4 Dubbing T o Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to cop y recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a D V connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little, if any , image or sound deterioration. T o use this camcor[...]

42 EN Connections/Editing Connection T o A Personal Computer When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a D V cable, make sure to f ollow the procedure below . Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and/or the PC. • Connect the D V cable fi rst to the PC , and then to the camcorder . • Connect the D V cable ([...]

EN 43 T roubleshooting ENGLISH If , after following the steps in the chart below , the problem still e xists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer . Problem Possible Cause Remedy Recording cannot be performed. • The tape’s er ase protection tab is set to “SA VE”. • “T APE END” appears . • The cassette holder cover is open. « Set [...]

44 EN T roubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy The tape is moving, but there is no picture. • Y our TV has A V input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO mode. • The cassette holder cover is open. « Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video pla yback. (  40) « Close the cassette holder cover . (  18) Blocks of nois[...]

EN 45 T roubleshooting ENGLISH W arning Indication Meaning / Remedy High Exhausted • Displays the battery remaining power . • As the batter y power comes close to nil, the battery remaining power indicator blinks. When the battery power is e xhausted, power turns off automatically . SET TO MANU AL MODE • Appears when you attempt to change “[...]

46 EN 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 follo wing cautions: • T o avoid hazar ds ... do not bur n . ... do not shor t-circuit the terminals. When transpor ting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the ba[...]

EN 47 Cautions ENGLISH LCD Monitor • T o prevent damage to the LCD monitor , DO NO T ... push it strongly or apply any shocks. • T o prolong service life ... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. Main Unit • For safety , DO NO T ... open the camcorder’s chassis. ... disassemble or modify the unit. ... shor t-circuit the ter minals of the batt[...]

48 EN Cautions About moisture condensation • Y ou hav e obser ved that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to f or m on the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is mov ed from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or[...]

EN 49 User Maintenance ENGLISH Cleaning The Camcorder Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remov e the batter y pack and A C Adapter . T o clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. T o clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with [...]

50 EN Specifi cations Camcorder For General P ower supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using batter y pack) P ower consumption** Approx. 2.4 W (2.6 W*) * Using LED Light **The LCD Backlight is set to [ST AND ARD] mode. Dimensions (W x H x D) 68 mm x 74 mm x 118 mm W eight Approx. 420 g (without batter y , cassette and lens cap) Approx. 485[...]

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52 EN Te r m s © 2007 Victor Company of Japan, Limited Printed in Brazil 1207ZAR-NF-VM UB A AC Adapter ................ . 16, 46 Auto/Man ual Mode ........... . 20 B Backlight Compensation .. . 36 Battery Pack .............. . 16, 46 Blank Search ................... . 22 C Cam Reset ....................... . 32 Changing The Menu Settings .........[...]