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JVC GR-D270 Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-D290
GR-D270
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for
Digital Video Camera:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/
For Accessories
:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/
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 – 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of
this product.
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO 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, 33)
LYT1383-001B
ENGLISH
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Back cover
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  • Page 1: Digital Video Camera

    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D290 GR-D270 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/ 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 –...
  • Page 2 Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( Fade out Program AE with Special Effects For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fast- moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Continue using the camcorder or AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself. To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside.
  • Page 4 It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder. CAUTION! Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    GETTING STARTED Index ... 6 Provided Accessories ... 11 Power... 13 Operation Mode ... 14 Date/Time Settings ... 15 Grip Adjustment ... 15 Viewfinder Adjustment ... 16 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ... 16 Tripod Mounting... 16 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ... 16 Loading/Unloading A Memory Card...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Index i j O...

  • Page 7: Other Parts

    Controls Stop Button [8] ( pg. 20) Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 27) Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] ( pg. 40) Play/Pause Button [4/9] ( Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( Rewind Button [ pg. 20) Menu select Button [–] ( Quick Review Button [ Fast-Forward Button [ Menu select Button [+] (...
  • Page 8 34) pg. 25) pg. 25) pg. 25) : Appears during shooting. : Blinks in white when a memory card is : Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is (FINE) and pg. 25) 25 x W BRIGHT 1 0 1 pg.
  • Page 9 Approximate Zoom Ratio ( Zoom Indicator ( pg. 19) O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) pg. 25, 38) SLOW: (Appears when using Live Slow.) pg. 37) Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ Viewfinder) ( pg. 16) Battery Remaining Power Indicator pg. 49) Date/Time ( pg.
  • Page 10 So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode. It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes. Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying...

  • Page 11: Provided Accessories

    NOTES: 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.
  • Page 12 Core filter 3 cm Close the core filter until it clicks shut. NOTES: ● Take care not to damage the cable. ● When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter to the camcorder. Wind once.

  • Page 13: Power

    * Provided NOTES: This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.

  • Page 14: Operation Mode

    3 times the planned shooting time. ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. Data Battery System You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time.

  • Page 15: Date/Time Settings

    When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the currently selected image size appears. Power-Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder. INFORMATION:...

  • Page 16: Viewfinder Adjustment

    Then tighten the screw clockwise. Some tripods are not equipped with studs. Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Cassette holder OPEN/EJECT – Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction...

  • Page 17: Loading/Unloading A Memory Card

    30) ATTENTION: Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognise whether or not the card is installed.

  • Page 18: Video Recording & Playback

    To start recording, press the Recording Start/ Stop Button. “T REC” appears on the display while recording is in progress. To stop recording, press the Recording Start/ Stop Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. Approximate recording time Recording mode Tape 30 min.

  • Page 19: Zooming

    If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when “TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”. ( Journalistic Shooting In some situations,...

  • Page 20: Quick Review

    TV. pg. 22) If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

  • Page 21: Shuttle Search

    To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8. VIDEO PLAYBACK NOTES: Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the forward direction.

  • Page 22: Connections To A Tv Or Vcr

    White to AUDIO L IN* Not required for watching still images only. Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. If using a VCR, go to step 3.

  • Page 23: Playback Using The Remote Control

    Down Button ( EFFECT Button ( EFFECT ON/OFF Button ( The following buttons are available when the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”. Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out ( (Also available with the Power Switch set to “PLAY”)

  • Page 24: Playback

    VIDEO PLAYBACK Zoom (T/W) SLOW (YI) PLAY (Left) SHIFT Slow-Motion Playback During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback resumes. To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9). To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U). NOTES: You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more...

  • Page 25: D.s.c. Recording

    Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Power ( pg. 13) Loading a Memory Card ( pg.

  • Page 26: D.s.c. Playback

    “QuickTime Pro”. D.S.C. PLAYBACK Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.

  • Page 27: Auto Playback Of Images

    Auto Playback Of Images You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically. Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of Images” ( pg. 26). Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback. If you press – during Auto Playback, files are displayed in descending order.

  • Page 28: Additional Features For D.s.c

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. Load a cassette. ( pg. 16) Load a memory card. ( Set “SNAP/SLOW” to the desired mode. (except “SLOW”, pg.

  • Page 29: Deleting Files

    Check files before deleting. CAUTION: Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion.

  • Page 30: Initialising A Memory Card

    To cancel initialisation, select “RETURN”. CAUTION: Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during initialisation. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialisation. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it.

  • Page 31: Advanced Features

    Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. pg. 32 – 36) – MENU For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus: Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO” or “MEMORY”.

  • Page 32: Recording Menus

    If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder. During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.
  • Page 33 If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume. NOTES: If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.

  • Page 34: Camera Display

    ( pg. 22, 43) TIME CODE [OFF]: Time code is not displayed. ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. ( LANGUAGE The language setting can be changed.

  • Page 35: Playback Menus

    Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. ( COPY [OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed...

  • Page 36: Video Display

    BRIGHT pg. 16, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display” ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display disappears. DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON When set to “AUTO”, the date/time are displayed in the following cases: When playback starts.

  • Page 37: Features For Recording

    Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button in step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in CAMERA Menu ( SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5- second still. When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, this function is not available. NOTE: When “5S”...

  • Page 38: Night-Scope

    • “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu ( • “DIS” in MANUAL Menu ( During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended. Snapshot (For Video Recording) This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.

  • Page 39: Exposure Control

    Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations: When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright.

  • Page 40: Backlight Compensation

    The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/ tint reproduction. To change the setting Set “u” to the desired mode. ( The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”...

  • Page 41: Manual White Balance Adjustment

    Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. Set the Power Switch to “M”. Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.

  • Page 42: Program Ae With Special Effects

    White Balance ( automatically set to “ your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos.

  • Page 43: Editing

    NOTES: After dubbing, set “S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF”. Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure. It is also possible to dub from another camcorder. pg. 20) EDITING pg. 31, 36) ” or “ ” indication appears on...

  • Page 44: 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 DV cable. To use this camcorder as a recorder Make sure all units are turned off.

  • Page 45: Connection To A Personal Computer

    Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC.

  • Page 46: Audio Dubbing

    Make sure you only edit recorded areas. If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TV’s volume. If you change from 12-BIT to 16-BIT in mid-...

  • Page 47: References

    If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes;...
  • Page 48 The date/time is not set. HSet the date/time. ( The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. pg. 25, 38) Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted.
  • Page 49 SET DATE/TIME! Appears when the date/time is not set. pg. 15) The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. TROUBLESHOOTING Exhausted pg. 16) pg. 14)
  • Page 50 COPYING FAILED pg. 46) Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder. Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card: •...

  • Page 51: User Maintenance

    (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications (03 or 04) show what type of malfunction has occurred.

  • Page 52: Cautions

    If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then re- attach it to the camcorder. NOTES: It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.
  • Page 53 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time.
  • Page 54 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from...

  • Page 55: Specifications

    ø3.5 mm, stereo Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1/2.0 (Full speed for GR-D270, High speed* for GR-D290) compliant * Supports at the maximum of Full-Speed (12 Mbps) when using USB Mass Storage Class driver. AC Adapter...

  • Page 56: Terms

    TERMS AC Adapter ... 14 Animation ... 33 Audio Dubbing ... 46 Backlight Compensation ... 40 Battery Pack ... 13, 14, 52 Beep ... 33 Blank Search ... 21 Changing The Menu Settings ... 31 – 36 Charging The Battery Pack ... 13 Connection To A Personal Computer ...
  • Page 57 COPYRIGHT; OWNERSHIP You acknowledge that all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Program are owned by JVC and its licensor, and remain vested in JVC and such licensor. The Program is protected under the copyright law of Japan and other countries, and related Conventions.
  • Page 58 CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF JVC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOU WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS JVC FROM...

  • Page 59: Notice For Users

    CD-ROM to run this software. Do not attempt to modify this software. Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. How to handle a CD-ROM Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface).

  • Page 60: System Requirements

    XP Service Pack floppy disk adapter CU-VFSD50 to load the files in the memory card to the hard disk on your PC. (Refer to “JVC Accessories” on our world web site at: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/ english/accessory/) Microsoft registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 61: Software Installation

    Windows Me/2000/XP: Since there is no need to install this driver, the item is not displayed. Simply connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable, and you can read and write memory cards in the camcorder. ® Windows...
  • Page 62 Following steps are the example of CyberLink DVD Solution on ® Windows [Choose Setup Language] screen appears. Select the desired language and click [OK]. Then, [CyberLink DVD Solution Setup] screen appears. Click [Next]. [License Agreement] screen appears. Click [Yes]. [Customer Information] screen appears.
  • Page 63 Updating [Device Manager] ® (Windows 98SE only) If the camcorder is connected to the PC with the USB cable before installing [USB Mass Storage Class driver], the installation might not be performed properly. In this case, follow the procedure described...
  • Page 64 If PowerDirector 3 does not recognize the camcorder, exit PowerDirector 3 once, then start it again. If you connect the camcorder to the PC through a USB hub, compatibility issues between the hub and the PC may result in instability in the operation of the PC. If this happens, connect the camcorder directly to the PC, not through the hub.
  • Page 65 Memory Card (Windows Install [USB Mass Storage Class driver]. (Windows pg. 5) Make sure that there is a memory card in the camcorder. Set the camcorder’s VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

  • Page 66: Copying Files To The Pc

    LCD monitor. If you are using a brand new memory card, you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first. You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so.

  • Page 67: Playing Back Files On The Pc

    Disconnecting the USB Cable ® (Windows Before loading or unloading memory cards or turning off the PC, first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. When using Windows Confirm that “ currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder.
  • Page 68 ® When using Windows 2000/Me/XP Confirm that “ currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder. If “ ” is currently displayed, wait until it disappears before proceeding. Double- click the [Safely Remove Hardware] or [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the status bar.
  • Page 69 VIDEO/MEMORY (DSC) mode on the camcorder causes malfunctions of the PC. ● If you connect the camcorder to the PC through a USB hub, compatibility issues between the hub and the PC may result in instability in the operation of the PC. If this happens, connect the camcorder directly to the PC, not through the hub.
  • Page 70 LCD monitor. If you are using a brand new memory card, you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first. You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so.
  • Page 71 Disconnecting the USB cable (Macintosh) Before loading or unloading memory cards or turning off the PC, first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. Drop the memory card icon on the desktop into the [Trash] icon. If the confirmation message appears, click [OK].
  • Page 72 CREATE the DVD or VCD with PowerProducer 2 Gold PLAYBACK the DVD or VCD DVD Player SHOOT Camcorder TRANSFER via the USB cable CREATE picture album with Digital Photo Navigator 1.0 Use of PowerProducer 2 Gold alone is enough for creating a DVD or VCD with ease.

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