JVC GR-D350U Instructions Manual

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Page 1 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information precautions contained in the pages 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D350U GETTINGSTARTED VIDEORECORDING & PLAYBACK Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for...
Page 2 • 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.
Page 3 • 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 and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter.
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTIONS When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on Read these instructions. all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") Keep these instructions. or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Heed all warnings.
Page 5 EN 5 Wipe/FaderEffects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make Simply pressing the BACI(/IGHT button pro-style scene transitions. (_ pg. 30) brightens the image darkened by backlight. (_ pg. 28) • You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
6 EN CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 7 ADVANCED FEATURES Index ..............ADJUSTMENT MENUS FOR DETAILED ....Provided Accessories ........Changing The Menu Settings ......Power .............. Recording Menus ..........Operation Mode ..........Playback Menus ..........RECORDING Language Settings .......... FEATURES FOR .......
Page 7 GETTINGSTARTED EN I Index...
Page 8: Gettingstarted
GETTINGSTARTED Controls Connectors (_Rewind Button [-<4] (pg.20) The connectors are located beneath the covers. Left Button [<] ( pg. 14) mAudio/Video Output Connector [AV] Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] (pg.21,32) (_,- pg. 19) reDO Input Connector [DO] (: pg. 11) (_Set Button [SET] (pg.
Page 9 GETTINGSTARTED EN LCDMonitor/Viewfinder Indications _1_: Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( "pg. 29) During VideoRecording Backlight Compensation Indicator "pg. 28) [_: Iris Lock Indicator (:" pg. 28) +: Exposure Adjustment Indicator pg. 27) @Wipe/Fader Mode indicator pg. 30) i i i i ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii i _!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!!!!!!!!!!!!!_!!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_! @Wind Cut Indicator...
Page 10: Providedaccessories
JVC brand cassette tapes. Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder. Also read "CAUTIONS"...
Page 11: Power
GETTINGSTARTED EN 1 1 HowToAttach TheLens Cap II Power To protect the lens, attach This camcorder's 2-way power supply system the provided lens cap to the lets you choose the most appropriate source camcorder as shown in the power. Do not use provided power supply units illustration.
Page 12 • This product includes patented and other Provided proprietary technology and will operate only NOTES: with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN- VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using • Recording time is reduced significantly under the generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage following conditions: to the internal charging circuitry.
Page 13: Operationmode
GETTINGSTARTED EN 13 Using ACPower II OperationMode Perform step 4 in "Charging The Battery Pack". To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch NOTE: to any operation mode except "OFF" while The provided AC Adapter features automatic pressing down the Lock Button located on the voltage selection...
Page 14: Language Settings
14 EN GETTINGSTARTED Power-Linked Operation | Date/Time Settings When the Power Switch is set to "REC", you can The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/ times but its display can be turned on or off closing the LCD monitor...
Page 15: Viewfinder Adjustment
GETTINGSTARTED EN 1 5 II Viewfinder Adjustment _ Brightness Adjustment O f The Display 1 Set the Power Switch to ' REC" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Set the Power Switch Make sure the LCD monitor is closed to "REC"...
Page 16: Loading/Unloading A Cassette
16 EN GETTINGSTARTED NOTES: I Loading/Unloading A Cassette • If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder The camcorder needs to be powered up to load does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still does not or eject a cassette.
Page 17: Video Recording & Playback
VIDEO RECORDING EN 1 Tape Remaining Time | BasicRecording Approximate tape remaining NOTE: time appears on the display. Before continuing, perform the procedures listed '---min" means the below: camcorder is calculating • Power pg. 11) remaining time. When the • Loading A Cassette pg.
Page 18: Lcd Monitor Andviewfinder
VXDEO RECORDXNG LCD Monitor AndViewfinder Zooming While using the LCD monitor: Produces the zoom in/out effect or an Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pull instantaneous change in image magnification. on the end (_ of the LCD monitor and open the Zoom LCD monitor fully.
Page 19: Journalistic Shooting
VIDEO RECORDING EN Journalistic Shooting NOTES: • The time code cannot be reset. In some situations, • During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time different shooting code indication does not move smoothly. angles may provide • The time code is displayed only when "TIME more dramatic results.
Page 20: Video Playback
EN VIDEO PLAYBA£K • During playback, press and hold _ or 44. The I NormalPlayback search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release the button, normal playback resumes. VOL,+_ Lock Button • A slight mosaic effect appears on the display I_/ll -- during Shuttle Search.
Page 21: Connections To A Tv Or Vcr
VIDEO PLAYBA£K EN 1 Make sure all units are turned off. i Connections ToA TV Or VCR 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR shown in the illustration. If using a VCR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,...
Page 22: Changing The Menu Settings
EN MENUS FORDETAILED AD3USTMENT VideoRecording Menus I Changing TheMenuSettings FUNCTION (:," pg. 23) Selected parameter This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, SETTING pg. 23) on-screen menu system that simplifies many of SYSTEM pg. 24) the more detailed camcorder settings. DISPLAY pg.
Page 23: Recording Menus
MENUS FORDETAILED AD3USTMENT EN NOTES: I Recording Menus • If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. FUNCTION • It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this The menu settings can be changed...
Page 24 EN MENUS FORDETAILED AD3USTMENT DISPLAY [_.'11_1 L |J ".J OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no • The menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to "REC'L picture brightness adjustment. • The DISPLAY settings except "BRIGHT"...
Page 25: Playback
MENUS FORDETAILED AD3USTMENT EN D] = ILV_ Eo; I Lvj [o] D ]=I _ollJ _ID]LVj[O] D]: OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take [STEREO b'41]: Sound is output on both "U' and "R" channels in stereo. place. [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as SOUND L _ : Sound...
Page 26: Night-Alive
EN FEATURESFORRECORDING NOTES: I Wide Mode • During Night-Alive, "GAIN UP" or "DIS" in SETTING Menu ( pg. 23) cannot be activated. This camcorder allows you to choose the type of • Night-Alive cannot be activated simultaneously image output format for recording.
Page 27: Exposure
FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN I Manual F ocus I Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in the The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up following situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the close as approx.
Page 28: Backlight Compensation
EN FEATURESFORRECORDING I IrisLock I Backlight Compensation Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris Backlight compensation brightens the subject contracts in well-lit environments to keep too quickly. much light from entering and dilates in dim With simple operation, backlight compensation environments...
Page 29: Spot Exposure Control
FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN i SpotExposure Control I White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation.You can select color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be one of the three metering...
Page 30: Wipe Or Fader Program
EN FEATURESFORRECORDING I ManualWhite Balance Adjustment I Wipe Or FaderEffects Adjust the white balance These effects let you make pro-style scene manually when shooting transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. under various types lighting.
Page 31 FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN PROGRAM AE I Program AE, Effects AndShutter OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) Effects SPORTS (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 - 1/4000): 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC". This setting allows fast-moving images to be Set the recording mode to "_".
Page 32: Dubbing To A Vcr
32 EN EDITING 1 Following the illustrations, connect I Dubbing T oA VCR camcorder and the VCR's input connectors. Start playback on the camcorder. "pg. 20) 3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR's instruction manual.)
Page 33: Connection
• When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable, To use this carncorder as a recorder 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect...
Page 34: Connection To A Personal Computer
PC with a DV connector by using the • When using a DV cable, be sure to use the software equipped with the PC or commercially optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U available software. cable depending on the type of DV connector If you are.using...
Page 35: Advanced Features
JVC dealer. • Effects and "DIS" functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a _Re-read the sections covering Effects and "DIS".
Page 36 -")'Find a white subject and compose your shot so previously set date/time has been erased. that it also appears in the frame. ( pg. 26) -")'Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. • Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. • This is not a malfunction.
Page 37 -.I. pg.37. Consult your nearest JVC dealer replacement. Warning Indications I _ 1_lle#.,l "J Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.
Page 38: User Maintenance
• Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. • 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.
Page 39: Cautions
"Siemens Plug" as shown. protected place for a short time, then For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC attach it to the camcorder. dealer. NOTES: Plug adapter • It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.
Page 40 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please _.in places of over 50°C. consult your nearest JVC dealer. _.in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). _.in direct sunlight..in a closed car in summer. _. near a heater.
Page 41 JVC dealer. Changes or modifications not approved JVC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from tested and found to comply with the limits for a aTV, a radio etc.) might prevent it from...
Page 42 42 EN SPECIFICATIONS Comcorder Format DV format (SD mode) Signal format Power supply NTSC standard DO 11 V (Using AC Adapter) Recording/Playback format DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Video: Digital component recording Power consumption Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel Approx.
Page 43: Wide Mode
TERMS EN AC Adapter ..........13, 39 Playback Sound ..........Auto / Manual Mode ........Power-Linked Operation ........ Priority ............. Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects ..31 Backlight Compensation ........ Battery Pack ........11, 12, 39 Blank Search ..........Quick Review ..........

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