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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-D770AS
INSTRUCTIONS
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please
read the safety information and
precautions contained in the pages
3 – 5 to ensure safe use of this
product.
GETTING STARTED
RECORDING & PLAYBACK
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
To deactivate the demonstration,
set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF".
(
pg. 31, 34)
LYT1681-001B
ENGLISH
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- Page 1 3 – 5 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED GR-D770AS RECORDING & PLAYBACK DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK ADVANCED FEATURES REFERENCES...
- Page 2 Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to Simply pressing the button brightens the make pro-style scene transitions. image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 38) pg. 40) Fade in Data Battery You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button.
- Page 3 Read This First! ● Before recording important video, be sure to ● It is recommended that you use JVC brand make a trial recording. cassette tapes. Play back your trial recording to make sure the Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of video and audio have been recorded properly.
- Page 4 fire or ● Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in electric shock. fire. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself. NOTES: ● To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
- Page 5 ● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. ● To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS GETTING STARTED MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Regarding This Manual........7 Changing The Menu Settings ......31 Provided Accessories ........7 Recording Menus..........32 Index ..............8 Playback Menus..........35 Grip Adjustment ..........12 FEATURES FOR RECORDING .......36 Power..............13 LED Light ............36 Language Settings ..........14 Live Slow............36 Date/Time Settings .........15 Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) ..36 Viewfinder Adjustment ........15... -
Page 7: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Regarding This Manual Provided Accessories Control Lever LCD Monitor AC Adapter Power Cord Battery Pack AP-V14A BN-VF808U Control lever Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) There are two kinds of operation using the control lever: moving the lever towards up/down/left/right, or pressing down the lever. -
Page 8: Index
GETTING STARTED Index " &( 23 36 24 How to open the LCD monitor Pull on the end A of the LCD monitor. NOTES: ● The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which one to use. - Page 9 GETTING STARTED Controls Indicators ä 11 : Left/Rewind [1] ( pg. 21)/Quick POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 13) Review [QUICK REVIEW] ( pg. 18) Other Parts ã 2 : Right/Fast-Forward [¡] ( pg. 21)/ å LED Light [LIGHT] ( pg. 36) LCD Monitor ( pg.
- Page 10 GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor/Viewfinder During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording Indications " During Video Recording Only 10 x & PHOTO 1 2 3 16:9 – – –min SOUND 12 B I T 1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 15:55 " 2Operation Mode ( pg.
- Page 11 GETTING STARTED During Video Playback During D.S.C. Playback 100-0013 B I T BLANK SEARCH PUSH "STOP" BUTTON 11:13 TO CANCEL 30. 6. 2007 1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2Folder/File Number 2 0 : 3 0 . 3Operation Mode Indicator 4Date/Time 1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2Sound L/R Indicator ( pg.
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Page 12: Grip Adjustment
GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Lens Cap How To Attach The Core Filter To protect the lens, attach Attach the core filters to the cables. The core the provided lens cap to filter reduces interference. When connecting a the camcorder as shown cable, attach the end with the core filter to the in the illustration. -
Page 13: Power
GETTING STARTED Power NOTES: ● If the protective cap is attached to the battery Charging The Battery Pack pack, remove it first. ● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated. POWER/CHARGE Lamp ● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of Battery pack battery is used. -
Page 14: Language Settings
Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery tried to press DATA several times, there may Pack” ( pg. 13). be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Maximum continuous recording time Using AC Power LCD monitor Battery pack Viewfinder on... -
Page 15: Date/Time Settings
GETTING STARTED Date/Time Settings Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Select CLOCK ADJ. Select DATE. MONTH. YEAR 09. 2007 21 : 38 BRIGHT The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off. Perform steps 1 –... -
Page 16: Loading/Unloading A Cassette
GETTING STARTED Loading/Unloading A Cassette NOTES: ● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to holder does not open, close the cassette holder load or eject a cassette. cover and try again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again. -
Page 17: Loading/Unloading A Memory Card
GETTING STARTED Loading/Unloading A Memory 16:9 Wide Mode Card You can record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9 size. By default, the camera is set to record Card Cover ( videos at the 16:9 size. Memory card (Optional) Clipped edge Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. -
Page 18: Recording & Playback
VIDEO RECORDING NOTES: Basic Recording ● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes and no operation is performed, the NOTE: camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To Before continuing, perform the procedures listed turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull below: out the viewfinder again or close and re-open ●... -
Page 19: Zooming
VIDEO RECORDING Zooming Journalistic Shooting While recording In some situations, different shooting Zoom out Zoom in angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the W: Wide angle T: Telephoto desired position and ● You can zoom in up to 34X by using the optical tilt the LCD monitor zoom. -
Page 20: Time Code
VIDEO RECORDING Time Code Recording From The Middle Of A Tape During recording, a time code is recorded on 1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search the tape. This code is to confirm the location of pg. 22) to find the spot at which you want the recorded scene on the tape during to start recording, then engage the Still playback. -
Page 21: Video Playback
VIDEO PLAYBACK NOTES: Normal Playback ● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV. VOL. +/– VIDEO/ pg. 23) MEMORY Lock Button ● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder ¡... -
Page 22: Variable Shuttle Search
VIDEO PLAYBACK Variable Shuttle Search Blank Search Allows variable-speed search in either Helps you find where you should start direction during video playback. recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time 1) During playback, press ¡ once or twice for code interruption. -
Page 23: Connections To A Tv Or Vcr
Power Switch The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the to“REC”, then set your TV to the appropriate YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC input mode. ● Service Centre described on the sheet included in Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its the package for details on its availability. -
Page 24: Playback Using The Remote Control
VIDEO PLAYBACK Buttons And Functions Playback Using The Remote Control A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase. Remove the insulation sheet before use. Installing The Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025). Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab. - Page 25 VIDEO PLAYBACK 2) At the point you want to zoom in, press the Zoom Button (T). ● To zoom out, press the Zoom Zoom (T/W) PAUSE or (Up) Button (W). SLOW ( 3) You can move the image on SLOW ( PLAY the screen around to find a (Right)
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Page 26: D.s.c. Recording
D.S.C. RECORDING Approximate Number of Storable Images Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ● The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality/Image Size, etc. You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are SD Memory Card Image Size/Picture stored in the memory card. -
Page 27: D.s.c. Playback
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Normal Playback Of Images Auto Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically. automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can Perform steps 1 –... -
Page 28: Additional Features For D.s.c
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. Resetting The File Name Select “EXECUTE”, PROTECT press SET. PROTECT ? ● To cancel protection, By resetting the file name, a new folder will be EXECUTE made. The new files you are going to make will select “RETURN”. -
Page 29: Deleting Files
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. Deleting Files Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)* Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order Perform steps 1 –... -
Page 30: Initialising A Memory Card
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. To Print By Selecting Still Images And To Reset The Number Of Prints Number Of Prints Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)” ( pg. 29). Perform steps 1 – 3 DPOF Select “RESET”, press SET or . -
Page 31: Menus For Detailed Adjustment
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Changing The Menu Settings Select the desired function, press SET or The selected function menu appears. This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to- Example: FUNCTION menu. use, on-screen menu system that simplifies Current Setting many of the more detailed camcorder settings. pg. -
Page 32: Recording Menus
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT CAMERA In the following pages, [ ] refers to Factory preset settings. The following menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “REC”. Recording Menus ZOOM* FUNCTION [34X]: When set to “34X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 34X ●... - Page 33 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT NOTES: GAIN UP ● Audio Dubbing ( pg. 45) and Insert Editing OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no pg. 45) are possible on tapes recorded in picture brightness adjustment. the SP mode. [AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, ●...
- Page 34 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ON SCREEN MELODY LCD: Keeps the camcorder’s display (except OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, the date, time and time code) from appearing shutter sound is recorded on the tape. on the connected TV screen. [ON]: A melody sounds when any operation is [LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder’s display performed.
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Page 35: Playback Menus
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY Playback Menus Each setting (except “OFF” in “ON SCREEN”, “DATE/TIME” and “TIME CODE”) is linked with “DISPLAY”, which appears when the Power The settings below are effective only for video Switch is set to “REC”. playback except “REC MODE”... -
Page 36: Features For Recording
FEATURES FOR RECORDING 1.5 seconds, and then normal recording or LED Light playback resumes. NOTES: LED Light can be used to ● brighten the subject in the dark This feature is effective when the recording place during video recording or mode selection is set to both “... -
Page 37: Manual Focus
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Manual Focus Exposure Control The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers Manual exposure control is recommended in continuous shooting ability from close-up (as the following situations: ● close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. -
Page 38: Iris Lock
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Iris Lock Spot Exposure Control Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation. contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim Set the Power Switch to “REC”. -
Page 39: White Balance Adjustment
FEATURES FOR RECORDING White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If Adjust the white the white balance is correct, all other colours balance manually will be accurately reproduced. when shooting under The white balance is usually adjusted various types of... -
Page 40: Wipe Or Fader Effects
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Wipe Or Fader Effects Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition Set the Power Switch to “REC”. from one scene to the next. Wipe or Fader works when video recording is Set the recording mode to “... -
Page 41: Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card
FEATURES FOR RECORDING EFFECT Dubbing Still Images Recorded On OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) A Tape To A Memory Card SEPIA : Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a MONOTONE : Like classic black and white memory card. -
Page 42: Editing
* Not required for watching still images only NOTE: The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the... -
Page 43: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector (Digital Dubbing)
DV IN/OUT connector. ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV cable. To use this camcorder as a recorder To DV IN/OUT Make sure all units are turned off. -
Page 44: Connection To A Personal Computer
● (provided) When using a DV cable, be sure to use the To DV optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U connector DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. ● To USB... -
Page 45: Audio Dubbing
EDITING Audio Dubbing Insert Editing The audio track can be customised only when You can record a new scene into a previously recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. recorded tape, replacing a section of the pg. 33) original recording with minimal picture ●... -
Page 46: References
● Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. its VIDEO mode. ➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer. ➜Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback. ( pg. 21) Picture does not appear on the LCD ●... - Page 47 ● The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. High Exhausted ➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer for As the battery power comes close to nil, the replacement. battery remaining power indicator blinks. UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE...
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Page 48: Cautions
CAUTIONS Battery Packs The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have The supplied battery pack is Terminals a large power capacity. However, when one a lithium-ion battery. Before is exposed to cold temperatures (below using the supplied battery 10°C), its usage time becomes shorter and it pack or an optional battery may cease to function. - Page 49 CAUTIONS Memory Cards Main Unit ● To properly use and store your memory cards, For safety, DO NOT be sure to read the following cautions: ... open the camcorder’s chassis. ● ... disassemble or modify the unit. During use ... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack..
- Page 50 If, after using the cleaning cassette, the phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, dealer.
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Page 51: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette) SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min. For General For Digital Still Camera Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) Storage media DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Power consumption Compression system Approx. -
Page 52: Terms
TERMS Interface Shooting ..19 Iris Lock ......38 AC Adapter ....14 Shutter Effect ....41 Audio Dubbing ....45 Slow-Motion Playback .. 25 Auto/Manual Mode ..20 Snapshot Mode ..... 33 Journalistic Shooting ..19 Sound L/R ..... 35 Sound Mode ... 33, 35 Backlight Compensation ..38 Speaker Volume ...