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JVC
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR D396U
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on the World
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Digital Video
Camera:
Dear Customer,
Thank
you for purchasing
this digital
video
camera,
Before
use, please
read the safety
information
and
precautions
contained
in the pages
2 - 5 to ensure
safe use of this
product,
ENGLISH
GETTINGSTARTED
8
VIDEORECORDING &
PLAYBACK
19
DIGITALSTILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING&
PLAYBACK
26
For Accessories:
ADVANCED FEATURES
31
REFERENCES
46
INSTRUCTIONS
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NTSC
MdtiMediaCard
TERMS
55
For Customer
Use:
Enter below the Model
No. and
Serial No. which
is located
on the
bottom
of the camcorder.
Retain
this
information
for future reference.
Model
No.
Serial
No.
To deactivate
the demonstration,
set ,DEMO
MODE"
to 'OFF".
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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 2 - 5 to ensure safe use of this product, ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTINGSTARTED GR D396U VIDEORECORDING & PLAYBACK DIGITALSTILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING&...
- 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 Your camcerder 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" on pages 51 -53.
- Page 6 6 EN Wipe/FaderEffects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make Simply pressing the BACKLIGHT button pro-style scene transitions. (_ pg. 40) brightens the image darkened by backlight. (_ pg. 39) • You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS EN GETTING STARTED ADVANCED F EATURES Index ..............ADJUSTMENT MENUS FOR DETAILED ....Provided Accessories ........Changing The Menu Settings ......Power ............. Recording Menus ..........Operation Mode ..........Playback Menus ..........RECORDING Language Settings .......... FEATURESFOR ....... Date/Time Settings ......... - Page 8 GETTINGSTARTED | Index...
- Page 9 GETTINGSTARTED EN Controls Indicators (_Rewind Button [<14] ( pg. 21) _POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 13, 19) Left Button [<] Other Parts Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] _IILCD Monitor (pg. 19, 20) pg.21) (_Set Button [SET] (pg. mViewfinder pg. 17) Data Battery Button [DATA] ( pg.
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Page 10: Gettingstarted
GETTINGSTARTED LCDMonitor/ViewfinderIndications During Both VideoAndD.S.C. R ecording During VideoRecording Only _Battery Remaining Power Indicator @Operation Mode ( pg. 15) (_Tape Running Indicator pg. 19) : Auto Mode (Rotates while tape is running.) : Manual Mode (_Selected Wide Mode Indicator pg. 36) _LED Light Indicator pg. - Page 11 GETTINGSTARTED EN 1 1 During VideoPlayback During D.S.C. P layback _Folder/File Number pg.27) (_Operation Mode Indicator ( - pg. 27) (_Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ Viewfinder) - pg. 17) _Battery Remaining Power Indicator (_)Sound Mode Indicator (pg.35) _Blank Search Indicator pg.
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Page 12: Providedaccessories
12 EN GETTINGSTARTED HowToAttach TheLens Cap | ProvidedAccessories To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is ® ®... -
Page 13: Power
GETTINGSTARTED EN 13 HowToAttach TheCore Filter Power Attach the core filters to the cables. The core This camcorder's 2-way power supply system filter reduces interference. lets you choose the most appropriate source 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the power. - Page 14 • 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.
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Page 15: Operation Mode
GETTINGSTARTED EN Using ACPower Power Switch Position REC: Perform step 4 in "Charging The Battery Pack". • Allows you to perform recording on the tape. NOTE: • Allows you to set various recording functions The provided AC Adapter features automatic using the menus.( pg. -
Page 16: Language Settings
16 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 17: Gripadjustment
GETTINGSTARTED EN 17 II GripAdjustment _ Brightness Adjustment O f The Display 1 Adjust the velcro strip. • Before making 1 Set the Power Switch adjustment, remove any to "REC" or "PLAY" while security tags that may pressing down the Lock be attached to the Button located... -
Page 18: Loading/Unloading A Memory
GETTINGSTARTED • If the tape does not load properly, open the I Loading/Unloading A Cassette cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again. The camcorder needs to be powered up to load • When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a or eject a cassette. -
Page 19: Video Recording
VIDEO RECORDING EN • When a blank portion is left between recorded | BasicRecording scenes on the tape. the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To NOTE: avoid this, refer to 'Recording From The Middle Of A Tape"... -
Page 20: Zooming
EN VXDEO RECORDXNG Zooming Journalistic Shooting Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an In some situations, instantaneous change in image magnification. different shooting angles may provide Zoom more dramatic results. Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T'. Hold the camcorder Zoom the desired position... -
Page 21: Quick Review
VIDEO PLAYBACKEN NOTES: | Normal Playback • The time code cannot be reset. • During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time VOL +/- code indication does not move smoothly. I_/11= Lock Button • The time code is displayed only when "TIME _1<1. -
Page 22: Normal Playback
EN VIDEO PLAYBACK Shuttle Search NOTES: • Before starting Blank Search, if the current Allows high-speed search in either direction position is at a blank portion, the camcorder during video playback. searches in the reverse direction. If the current 1) During playback, press I_1_ for forward position... -
Page 23: Connections Toa Tv Or Vcr
VIDEO PLAYBACKEN 1 Make sure all units are turned off. | 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 24: Playback Using The Remote
EN VXDEO PLAYBA£K The following buttons are available only when the camcorder's Power Switch is set to "PLAY". i Playback UsingTheRemote Control O PAUSE Button • Pauses the tape ( pg. 25) Up Button("pg.25) The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can OSLOW Rewind Button ( "pg. -
Page 25: Playback
VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 2) At the point you want to zoom PAUSE or in, press the Zoom Button (T). • To zoom out, press the Zoom A (Up) Zoom Button (W). SLOW, 3) You can move the image on the screen around to find a (Right) particular portion of the picture. -
Page 26: Recording
RECORDING EN D.S._. 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 Image Size/Picture SD Memory Card* stored... -
Page 27: D.s.c. Playback
D.S.C PLAYBACK EN | NormalPlayback Of Images | IndexPlayback Of Files Images shot with the carncorder You can view several different files stored in the automatically numbered, then stored memory card at a time. This browsing capability numerical order in the memory card.You makes it easy to locate a particular file you want. -
Page 28: Resetting The File Name
EN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. To protect all files stored in the memory card I Resetting The FileName Press V or/\ to select "PROT.ALU', and press SET or >. The PROTECT screen appears. By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. -
Page 29: Playback
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. EN | DeletingFiles I SettingPrint Information(DPOF Setting) Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. This camcorder is compatible with tile DPOF 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Normal Playback (Digital Print Order... - Page 30 EN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FORD.S.C ToResetTheNumber O f Prints ToPrintBySelecting StillImages And Number O f Prints 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)".(pg.29) 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "To Print All Still Press v or/\ to select "RESET", and press...
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Page 31: D.s.c. Recording
MENUS FORDETAILED AD3USTMENT EN VideoRecording andD.S.C. R ecording Menus I Changing TheMenuSettings FUNCTION (pg.32) Selected menu icon This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, SETTING pg. 32) on-screen menu system that simplifies many the more detailed camcorder settings. _ SYSTEM pg. -
Page 32: Recording Menus
EN MENUS FORDETAILED AD3USTMENT SETTING I Recording Menus "_FUNCTION The following settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to "REC". The following menu settings can be changed [ ] = Factory-preset only when the Power Switch is set to "REC". :l=[_ ILVJ[e] D]=1 [ ] = Factory-preset... - Page 33 MENUS FORDETAILED AD3USTMENT EN %_ SYSTEM [SNAP]: Snapshot mode The "I_ SYSTEM" functions which are set when SLOW : Live Slow mode the Power Switch is set to "REC" are also For details on the procedure, refer to "Live Slow" applied when the Power Switch is set to "PLAY".
- Page 34 EN MENUS FORDETAILED AD3USTMENT ® DISPLAY OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take • The following menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to "REC". place. • The DISPLAY settings except "BRIGHT" and [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as "LANGUAGE"...
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Page 35: Playback Menus
MENUS FORDETAILED AD3USTMENT EN =]=l[e]:id I Playback Menus pg. 17, "Brightness Adjustment Of The [ ] = Factory-preset Display" SOUND MODE and NARRATION DT:',I i :_Ji hVJ1:1 During tape playback, the camcorder detects the [OFF]: The DATE/TIME does not appear. sound mode in which the recording was made,... -
Page 36: Recording
EN FEATURESFORRECORDING I LEDLight I Wide Mode LED Light can be used to This camcorder allows you to choose the type of brighten the subject in the dark image output format for video recording. place during video recording 1 Set the Power Switch to "REC". -
Page 37: Night-Alive
FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN MotorDriveMode I Night-Alive Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval they would be under good natural lighting. between still images: approx. 1 second) Although the recorded image... -
Page 38: Exposure
EN FEATURESFORRECORDING I IrisLock i Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in tile Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris following situations: contracts in well-lit environments to keep too • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the much light from entering, and dilates in dim... -
Page 39: Backlight Compensation
FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN NOTES: I Backlight Compensation • You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions. Backlight compensation brightens the subject • 16:9"in WIDE MODE" (pg. quickly. • STROBE"in EFFECT (pg.41) With simple operation, backlight compensation... -
Page 40: White
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 41: Program
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 42: Audio
42 EN EDITING To use this camcorder as a player I Dubbing ToA VCR 1 Following the illustratiens, cennect camcorder and the VCR's input connectors. Start playback on the camcorder. pg. 21) At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the VCR. - Page 43 DV IN/OUT connector. • When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U cable. To use this camcorder as a recorder...
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Page 44: Connection To A Personal Computer
Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder. = Core filter • When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U To USB cable depending on the type of DV connector... -
Page 45: Control
EDITINGEN I AudioDubbing I InsertEditing The audio track can be customized 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 original ( "pg. 32) recording with minimal picture distortion... -
Page 46: Advanced F Eatures
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. • Effects and DIS" functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled _Re-read the sections covering Effects and DIS". - Page 47 ( pg. 13) • The date/time is not set. _Set the date/time. ( pg. 16) • The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. _Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
- Page 48 (_ pg. 24) previously set date/time has been erased. • The remote control batteries are exhausted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer _Replace the batteries with fresh ones. ( pg. 24) replacement. Warning Indications ! _ l !-'][_.'l "J Appears...
- Page 49 When it does, you can resume using the camcorder If the indication • - • remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder...
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Page 50: User M Aintenance
• Mold 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 51: Cautions
"Siemens Plug", as shown. attach it to the camcorder. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. NOTES: Plug adapter • It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. - Page 52 ._ in places subject to soot or steam such as near a are recommended after using the unit for about cooking stove. 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please ._ in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. consult your nearest JVC dealer.
- Page 53 This same Changes or modifications not approved phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a JVC could void the user's authority to operate cameorder when it is moved from a cool place the equipment. This equipment...
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Page 54: Led Light
54 EN SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder Maximum recording time (using 80 min, cassette) SP: 80 min. LP: 120 min. 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 55: Live Slow
TERMS EN 55 AC Adapter ............ Night-Alive ............. Audio Dubbing ..........Auto/Manual Mode ........Picture Quality ..........Playback Sound ..........Backlight Compensation ........ Playback Special Effects ....... Battery Pack ........13, 14, 51 Power-Linked Operation ........ Blank Search ..........Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects .. - Page 56 Printed in Malaysia 0106ASR-NF-VM © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited...
- Page 57 ENGLISH SOFTWARE INSTALLATION USB CONNECTION GUIDE LYT1520-001A...
- Page 58 I Contents JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT..............Notice for Users ..........System Requirements ........Software Installation (Windows ®) ....Connecting (Windows ®)........ Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card (Windows ® ) ..........Copying Files to the PC (Windows ® ) ...
- Page 59 Program to any third party or AGREEMENT otherwise let them use the Program. LIMITED WARRANTY JVC warrants that any media in which the Program is embodied are free from TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE any defects in materials and SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY...
- Page 60 Agreement without giving any notice to having jurisdiction over this You. In this event, JVC may claim Agreement, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. against You for any damages caused by Your breach.
- Page 61 Use of this software is authorized according this manual. to the terms of the software license. • Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never When contacting the nearest JVC office or use any other CD-ROM to run this agency in your country about this software software.
- Page 62 PC card adapter CU-VPSD60 or the 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:llwww.jvc-victor.co.jpl english/accessory/) • Windows ® are either registered...
- Page 63 SoftwareInstallation Follow the procedure described below to install the software. Quit any other software you are using. (Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar.) Digital Photo Navigator 1.5 This application is used to organize still images and convert them into a variety of Click [Next].
- Page 64 I Connecting (Windows ® ) Connecting the USB cable Connect the USB cable to copy still image files in a memory card to the PC. To USB connector To USB connector USB cable To assure safety, make sure all NOTES: units are turned off before •...
- Page 65 ViewingtheContentsof a MemoryCard(Windows ® 1 Make sure that there is a memory card in the camcorder. Double-click the [Removable Disk] Set the camcorder's VIDEO/ icon MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY". Set the camcorder's Power The folders in the memory card Switch to "PLAY"...
- Page 66 NOTE: Never disconnect the USB cable while _ opyingFilesto thePC (Windows ®) " _ ===_ "is displayed on the camcorder's LCD monitor. Still image files that are stored m a memory card can be cop_ea to the PC and played back on the PC.
- Page 67 • Windows ® Me Disconnecting theUSB cable (Windows®) Before loading or unloading memory cards or turning off the PC, first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. Confirm that" _lm == _ " is not currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder.
- Page 68 Connect the USB cable to copy still image files in a memory card to the PC. To USB To USB connector connector USB cable NOTES: To assure safety, make sure all • It is recommended to use the AC units are turned off before Adapter as the power supply instead making any connections.
- Page 69 NOTES: • Saving the wrong kinds of files in a Viewingthe Contentsof a memory card or deleting files or folders Memory Card (Macintosh) from a memory card can cause problems with the operation of the camcorder. Make sure that there is a When it is necessary to delete a file from memory...
- Page 70 _ opy!ng Fliesto the PC I Playing Back Fileson thePC (Macintosh) (Macintosh) Still image files that are stored in a memory Use an application that can handle the card can be copied to the PC and played JPEG file format. To view a still image, back on the PC.
- Page 71 I Disconnecting the USB cable I User'sGuide/Help/Readme (W,ndows®) (Macintosh Before loading or unloading memory cards This manual only refers to software installation and PC connection. For more or turning off the PC, first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. details of each software, refer to its user's guide/help/Readme.
- Page 72 Printed in Malaysia F_%qq 1205ASR-PR-VM © 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited...