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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-D34
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Digital Video Camera:
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For Accessories:
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INSTRUCTIONS
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please read
the safety information and precautions
contained in the pages 2 – 3 to ensure
safe use of this product.
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
To deactivate the demonstration, set
"DEMO MODE" to "OFF".
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pg. 14, 16)
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Page 1: Digital Video Camera
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D34 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 2 –... -
Page 2: Safety Precautions
However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. ● Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. - Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Provided Accessories ...5 Power ...6 Grip Adjustment ...7 Operation Mode ...8 Date/Time Settings ...8 Viewfinder Adjustment ...8 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ...9 Tripod Mounting ...9 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...9 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK VIDEO RECORDING ...10 Basic Recording ...10 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...10 Tape Remaining Time ...10... -
Page 5: Getting Started
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 6: Power
POWER/CHARGE lamp To DC connector Wind once. To AC outlet This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. Charging The Battery Pack With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount a. -
Page 7: Grip Adjustment
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. Using AC Power Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter as shown in the illustration on page 6. -
Page 8: Operation Mode
GETTING STARTED Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF (CHARGE)” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. POWER/CHARGE lamp Power Switch Lock Button Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch. -
Page 9: Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
It is not advised to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage to the unit by falling over. Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a MMENU/VOL. cassette. BRIGHT... -
Page 10: Video Recording & Playback
However, this is not a malfunction. ( Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display. “– h – – m” means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time. When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts blinking. -
Page 11: Journalistic Shooting
When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape”... -
Page 12: Video Playback
If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged. When 4/9 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image. Shuttle Search Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. -
Page 13: Connections To A Tv Or Vcr
CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable. 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 14: Advanced Features
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 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. ( MMENU/VOL. Power Switch Lock Button For Video Recording Menus: Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. -
Page 15: Recording Menus
• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting. • When shooting scenes with movement in various directions. • When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds. Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used. -
Page 16: Camera Display
Power Switch is set from “OFF” to “A” or “M”. ON: The date/time is always displayed. 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. ( CLOCK ADJ. -
Page 17: Playback Menus
16-bit sound. (In previous models’ functions, “12-bit” is called “32 kHz” and “16-bit” is called “48 kHz”.) The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast-forward or rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner. -
Page 18: Features For Recording
19). • “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. pg. 10) ” ” while the shutter speed is being pg. -
Page 19: Wipe Or Fader Effects
SNAPSHOT MMENU/VOL. Power Switch Lock Button Wipe Or Fader Effects IMPORTANT: Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects. (See the right column.) If an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out. -
Page 20: Snapshot (For Video Recording)
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. The “O” indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re- enters the Record-Standby mode. You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still image will be recorded for approx. -
Page 21: Auto Focus
When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first. pg. 10) 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”. ( Manual Focus... -
Page 22: Exposure Control
FEATURES FOR RECORDING 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 23: Backlight Compensation
If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction. -
Page 24: Editing
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( As the camcorder starts to play your footage, it will appear on your TV. This will confirm the connections and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes. -
Page 25: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector (Digital Dubbing)
Video unit equipped To use this camcorder as a recorder with DV connector 1) Perform steps 1 to 3 in “To use this camcorder as a player”. 2) Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. ( 3) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder. -
Page 26: Connection To A Personal Computer
( 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. The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. -
Page 27: References
• Detach the battery from the camcorder. Using the optional AA-V40 AC Power Adapter/Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an AC Adapter. Loading/Unloading A Cassette (pg. 9) It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If the problem still exists after following the steps below, 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 29 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. There is no picture. The camcorder is not getting power, or some other malfunction exists.
- Page 30 The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again, then operate The rear of the LCD monitor is hot. The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot.
- Page 31 Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached. COPYING FAILED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder. E01, E02 or E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has occurred.
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Page 32: Cautions
LCD Monitor To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT… ... push it strongly or apply any shocks..place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. To prolong service life… ... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. - Page 33 This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.
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Page 34: User Maintenance
Cassette holder cover 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 PUSH HERE dealer. Remove. -
Page 35: Specifications
Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.3 W (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 4.6 W (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) Approx. 8.6 W (Maximum) Dimensions (W x H x D) -
Page 36: Index
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Page 37: Other Parts
Controls Menu Wheel [MMENU/VOL.] ( Speaker Volume Control [MMENU/VOL.] ( Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 10) Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( Blank Search Button [BLANK SRCH] ( Dioptre Adjustment Control ( Recording Start/Stop Button ( Power Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] ( Lock Button ( pg. - Page 38 31) Date/Time ( pg. 8, 16) Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 15) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( Time Code ( pg. 16, 17) During Video Playback 1h40m Sound Mode Indicator (...
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Page 39: Terms
Beep (BEEP) ...16 Blank search ...12 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display (BRIGHT) ...9 Changing The Menu Settings ...14 Charging The Battery Pack ...6 Cleaning The Camcorder ...34 Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ.) ...8 Connections Charging ...6 Dubbing ...24, 25 To A PC ...26 To A TV Or VCR ...13... - Page 40 Printed in Malaysia COPYRIGHT© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 1203-FO-ID-PJ...