JVC GR-D90 GR-D70 manual

Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web f or Digital Video Camera: http://www .jvc-victor .co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www .jvc-victor .co.jp/english/accessory/ INSTRUCTIONS DIGIT AL VIDEO CAMERA EN L YT1125-001A ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION 6 GETTING ST ARTED 7 – 11 T APE RECORDING & PLA YBACK 12 – 16[...]

EN 2 CONTENTS None Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ............. 21 – 22 Making A New Folder ........................................... 22 Initialising A Memory Card ..................................... 22 ADV ANCED FEA TURES FOR RECORDING ..................................... 23 – 27 Night-Scope .....................................[...]

EN 3 None None NOTES: ● The rating plate (serial number plate) and saf ety caution are on the bottom and/or the bac k of the main unit. ● The rating inf or mation and safety caution of the A C Adapter are on its upper and lower sides. W ARNING: T O PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS UNIT T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. Dear Customer , Than[...]

EN 4 None 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 circuitr y . There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The f ollowing notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user . When carrying, be sure to always secure[...]

EN 5 NOTE: In order to maintain optimum perf ormance of the camcorder , provided cab les may be equipped with one or more core filter . If a cab le 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 Memory Card 8 MB (Already inserted i[...]

EN 6 A utomatic Demonstration takes place when “ DEMO MODE ” is set to “ ON ” (factory-preset). 䡲 A utomatic Demonstration star ts when there is no operation f or about 3 minutes after the P ower Switch u is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder . 䡲 P erforming any operation during the demonstration stops the dem[...]

EN 7 u t # W 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 TTERY P A CK 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 y our r ight hand through the loop and gr asp the grip. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button e and P o wer Switch u and P ower Zoom Lev er & . Be sure to f asten the V elcro strip to your pref erence. Viewfinder Adjustment 1 [...]

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

EN 10 ● It takes a f ew seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force . ● There may be a dela y after you open the cassette holder cov er until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force . ● If you wait a f ew seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cov er and tr y again. If the cassette holder [...]

EN 11 u t % y Loading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inser ted in the camcorder when you receiv e the camcorder . 1 Make sure the camcorder ’ s power is off . 2 Open the LCD Monitor ( 墌 pg. 49, i Monitor Open Button), then open the card cov er ( MEMOR Y CARD ) Q . 3 Insert the memor y card clipped edge first. • Do not touch[...]

EN 12 OFF ( CHARGE ) PLA Y e % y u t 4 180 ° 90 ° i 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. ● P ow er ( 墌 pg. 7) ● Grip Adjustment ( 墌 pg. 8) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( 墌 pg.[...]

EN 13 T APE RECORDING Po wer Switch Position : Allows y ou to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode. (Full A uto): Allows y ou to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable f or standard recording. OFF (CHARGE): Allows y ou to switch off t[...]

EN 14 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 playbac k. If recording star ts from a b lank por tion, the time code begins counting from “ 00:00:00 ” (minute:second:frame). If recording star ts from the end of a pre viously rec[...]

EN 15 6 5 7 8 % 4 u T APE PLA YBA CK Blank Search Helps you find where y ou should star t recording in the middle of a tape to av oid time code interruption ( 墌 pg. 14). 1 Load a tape ( 墌 pg. 9). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch 4 to “ VIDEO ” , then set the P ower Switch u to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button y located on the[...]

EN 16 To S-VIDEO q To AV ( A udio/Video cable (pro vided) S-Video cable (optional) Connector cover * * When connecting the cables, open this co ver . ** The Audio cab le is not required for watching still images only . *** Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. VCR TV T APE PLA YBA CK Connections 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect [...]

EN 17 5 1 1024 ^ u y 4 MEMOR Y CARD RECORDING Basic Shooting (Snapshot) Y ou can use y our camcorder as a digital still camera f or taking snapshots. Perform the procedures listed below before continuing. ● P ower ( 墌 pg. 7) ● Grip Adjustment ( 墌 pg. 8) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( 墌 pg. 8) ● Loading A Memory Card ( 墌 pg. 11) ● Pictu[...]

EN 18 Normal Playback 1 Load a memor y card ( 墌 pg. 11). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch 4 to “ MEMORY ” , then set the P ower Switch u to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Loc k Button y . • A stored file is display ed. 3 Press 3 8 to display the next image, or press 2 6 to display the previous image. T o Magnify The Stored Images Press[...]

EN 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OFF ( CHARGE ) PLA Y 6 5 7 8 & % 4 ! 0 u y MEMOR Y CARD PLA YB ACK Auto Playback Y ou can run through all the images stored on memory automatically . 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “ Normal Playback ” ( 墌 pg. 18). 2 Press 4 / 6 7 . • If you press 2 6 during Auto Pla yback, images are displa yed in descending order . [...]

EN 20 ME NU DIS P L A Y END BR I GHT PR OTEC T D ELETE DPOF NO . RE S E T FO R M AT Protecting Files The Protect mode helps pre vent the accidental erasure of files. 1 Load a memory card ( 墌 pg. 11). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch 4 to “ MEMORY ” , then set the P ower Switch u to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button y located on [...]

EN 21 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A T ape T o A Memor y Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. 1 Load a memory card ( 墌 pg. 11) and cassette ( 墌 pg. 9). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch 4 to “ VIDEO ” , then set the P ower Switch u to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Loc k Button y . 3 Press the MENU/V OLUME w[...]

EN 22 Initialising A Memory Card Y ou can initialise a memory card anytime. After initialising, all files and data stored on the memory card, including those which have been protected, are cleared. 1 P erf orm step 1 of “ Making A New F older ” . 2 Press the MENU/V OLUME wheel % in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/V OLUME wheel % to se[...]

EN 23 Night-Scope Makes dark subjects or areas e ven brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grain y , it ma y look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed. 1 Set the P ower Switch u to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button y located on the s witch. Open the LCD monitor fully or p[...]

EN 24 Fade/Wipe Effects These eff ects let you mak e pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the ne xt. Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or when you stop recording. 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch 4 to “ VIDEO ” , then set the Power Switch u to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Butto[...]

EN 25 FOR RECORDING Snapshot (For T ape Recording) This f eature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape . SNAPSHO T MODE SELECTION 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch 4 to “ VIDEO ” , then set the Power Switch u to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button y located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out[...]

EN 26 FOR RECORDING Manual Focus T o obtain correct focus . 1 If you are using the viewfinder , you should already hav e made the necessar y viewfinder adjustments ( 墌 pg. 8). 2 Set the P ower Switch u to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button y located on the switch, then press FOCUS * ( 墌 pgs. 48 and 49). The manual f ocus indicator appe[...]

EN 27 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 a wa y . • When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. • When sh[...]

EN 28 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. 28 – 31). 1 Set the P ower Switch u to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button y located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull ou[...]

EN 29 USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT ON IS D – RE TUR N OF F IN D C U T W – OF F ID E M O D E W – OF F ELE M A C R O T – N A MU A L SNAP MODE Ref er to “ Snapshot (F or T ape Recording) ” ( 墌 pg. 25). GAIN UP OFF: Allows y ou to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. [A GC]: The o verall appearance ma y be grai[...]

EN 30 USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM “ SYSTEM ” functions which are set when the Po wer Switch u is set to “ ” are also applied when the P o wer Switch u is set to “ PLA Y ” ( 墌 pg. 31). 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[...]

EN 31 USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT TIME CODE [OFF]: Time code is not display ed. ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV . F rame numbers are not displa yed during recording. CLOCK ADJ. Allows you to set the current date and time ( 墌 pg. 10). DSC QU ALITY , IMA GE SIZE Ref er to “ Picture Quality/Image Siz e [...]

EN 32 12 12 : 34 : 24 0 3 0 . 2 1 3 : 7 1 . 5 2 bi t /S O U N D 1 4 6 L USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT ON SCREEN setting: For playback sound, tape speed and tape running. D A TE/TIME setting: For date/time. Display Minutes Seconds Frames * * 25 frames = 1 second TIME CODE setting: For time code. VIDEO DISPLA Y • Settings made in the “ VID[...]

EN 33 DUBBING Connector cover * * When connecting the cables , open this cov er. ** Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. VCR TV To A V ( To S-VIDEO q Audio/Video cable (pro vided) S-Video cable (optional) Dubbing T o Or From A VCR T o Use This Camcorder As A Pla yer 1 F ollowing the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also ref er[...]

EN 34 DUBBING 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 this 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 Camcorder As A Pla yer 1 Make sure al[...]

EN 35 USING THE REMOTE CONTR OL UNIT Slow-Motion Playback T o allow slow-speed search in either direction during tape pla yback. 1 T o change from nor mal to Slow-Motion Pla yback, press SLOW ( 9 ) I or ( 0 ) h more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 5 minutes (appro x. 20 seconds with an 80-minute cassette) in Slo w Rewind or appro x. 5 minutes[...]

EN 36 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( 墌 pg. 28). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. ● T o perform Audio Dubbing while w atching on the television, make[...]

EN 37 USING THE REMOTE CONTR OL UNIT 34 0 9 2 5 1 8 7 6 5 4 ^ VCR (Recording dec k) IMPORT ANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of man y other makers, it may not work with your s or may off er limited functions. NOTES: ● If the VCR ’ s po wer does not come on in step 1 , try another code from the VCR CODE LIST . ● Some b[...]

EN 38 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ! @ 9 4 ) r # ● Make sure to set “ S/A V INPUT ” to “ OFF ” in the Menu Screen ( 墌 pg. 31). ● When editing on a VCR equipped with a D V input connector , an optional D V cable can be connected instead of an S-Video cable and audio/video cab le. T o Remote P A USE or R.A.EDIT TV T o P A USE IN $ Edit[...]

EN 39 USING THE REMOTE CONTR OL UNIT DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING 1 Pla y back the tape in the camcorder , then point the remote control at the camcorder ’ s remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF r . The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears . 2 P erf orm Random Assemble Editing on Programme 1 only . In order to chec k VCR and camcorder timin[...]

EN 40 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS “ ACCESSING FILES ” appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC. NEVER disconnect the USB cable while “ ACCESSING FILES ” is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage. To D V @ T o USB connector DV cable (opti[...]

EN 41 TROUBLESHOOTING The focus does not adjust automaticall y . • Focus is set to the Manual mode. ¥ Set Focus to the A uto mode ( 墌 pg. 26). • The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was lo w. • The lens is dir ty or covered with condensation. ¥ Clean the lens and check the f ocus again ( 墌 pg. 46). The cassette will n[...]

EN 42 TROUBLESHOOTING The Black & White Fader does not work. • The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. ¥ T ur n off Sepia and Monotone ( 墌 pg. 23). 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 “ AU T O ” in the Menu Screen.[...]

EN 43 The charger indicator on the camcor der 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 batter y , it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 ° C to 35 ° C ( 墌 pg. 44). When the image is prin[...]

EN 44 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 av oid hazards . . . ... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the ba[...]

EN 45 CAUTIONS 4. T o protect the unit, DO NO T . . . ... allow it to become wet. ... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. ... subject it to shock or excessiv e vibration during transpor tation. ... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods . ... expose the lens to direct sunlight. ... carr y it by holding the [...]

EN 46 CAUTIONS Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer . The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device . Exter nal noise and interf erence (from a TV , a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly . In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (bat[...]

EN 47 SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder General P ower supply : DC 11.0 V (Using A C Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) P ower 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) : 69 mm x 94 mm x 143 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed bac k in) W eight [...]

EN 48 INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators OFF ( CHARGE ) PLA Y 9 0 2 3 4 6 we 5 T W %^ (q ) & * 2 3 1 4 9 567 8 e r t y Q o $ u i W # @ ! 0 w E p R T O Y P I ; j h U a s g f l A S d k Viewfinder Speaker LCD monitor Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. Remote Control Stereo microphone 1 GR-D90/70A EN 41-56_J 03.2.4, 17:10 [...]

EN 49 INDEX 1 • Remote Sensor The transmitted beam ’ s approximate eff ective distance f or indoor use is 5m. The transmitted beam ma y not be eff ective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting. • Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessar[...]

EN 50 INDEX LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications C E R SOUND b i t 2 1 15 : 55 6 w 12 3 4 5 6 09 8 7 1h50m ! 5 1 1024 @# $ % ^ 4 3 0 3 : 7 1 0 xW T 2 5.1 2.0 3 PHOTO BR I GH T r e t y o i u & * ( ) q w 6 w 12 / 1 bi S O U N D B L ANK S E ARCH VOL U ME t 116 : 21 : 24 6 4 L p E W Q Y R T u 0 3 : 7 1 25 . 12 . 03 BR I GH T 1 1 0 0 - 0 0 1 U I O u D[...]

EN 51 INDEX 1 Displays the selected F ade/Wipe eff ect .... 墌 pg. 24 2 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode .................................................................. 墌 pg. 29 3 Rotates while the tape is running .............. 墌 pg. 12 4 Displays the recording mode (SP or LP) ... 墌 pg. 10 5 Displays the tape remaining time ...[...]

EN 52 INDEX W ARNING INDICA TIONS (high) (exhausted) Displays the battery remaining power le vel. As the batter y po wer comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks (battery power warning). When the battery power is e xhausted, power turns off automatically . Appears when no tape is loaded. ( 墌 pg. 9) CHECK T APE’S ERASE PRO TECTION T AB A[...]

EN 53 CARD ERROR! Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card. Remo ve the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is corrupted. UNSUPPORTED FILE! Appears if a file in another f or mat is selected. CHECK CARD ’ S WRITE PRO [...]

EN 54 + – + – 1 2 3 AAA (R03) Battery x 2 Ta b Using The Optional RM-V717U Remote Control Unit The RM-V717U remote control unit is provided with the optional Remote Control kit RM-V717KITU , that also contains the Editing Cable required f or Random Assemble Editing ( 墌 pg. 38). 1 Infrared Beam T r ansmitting Window T ransmits the beam signal.[...]

EN 55 G Gain Up .......................................................... 墌 pg. 29 Grip Adjustment ............................................... 墌 pg. 8 I Icons ...................................................... 墌 pg. 28 – 32 Inde x Pla yback ............................................... 墌 pg. 19 Inde x Screen ...................[...]

R Random Assemble Editing ..................... 墌 pg. 37 – 39 Record-Standby ............................................. 墌 pg. 12 Recording Mode ............................................. 墌 pg. 10 Remote Control .......................................... 墌 pg. 5, 35 Reset ..............................................................[...]