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JVC GR-D328 Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-D338AH
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 – 4 and 6 to ensure safe use of this
product.
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
PAL
To deactivate the demonstration,
set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF".
(
pg. 22, 25)
ENGLISH
EN
LYT1598-001A
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  • Page 1 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED GR-D338AH VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ ADVANCED FEATURES For Accessories http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/ REFERENCES TERMS To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
  • Page 2 ● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN- VF707U/VF714/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.
  • Page 3 (10 cm or more on conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. both sides, on top and at the rear). Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to Do not block the ventilation holes. repair the malfunction yourself.
  • Page 4 Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.
  • Page 5 Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make Simply pressing the BACKLIGHT button pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 30) brightens the image darkened by backlight. pg. 28) Fade in ÷ You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available.
  • Page 6 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 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS GETTING STARTED ADVANCED FEATURES Index ..............8 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT....22 Provided Accessories ........11 Changing The Menu Settings ......22 Power ............. 12 Recording Menus..........23 Operation Mode ..........14 Playback Menus ..........25 Auto/Manual Mode ......... 14 FEATURES FOR RECORDING .......

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Index " " % & 30 31...
  • Page 9 GETTING STARTED Controls Other Parts ã å 1Rewind Button [1] ( pg. 20) LCD Monitor ( pg. 17) ç Left Button [1] ( pg. 14) Viewfinder ( pg. 15) é Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 13) è...
  • Page 10 GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications ~Wipe/Fader Mode indicator ( pg. 30) +Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 24) During Video Recording ,Time Code ( pg. 24, 25) -Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator pg. 27) Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ Viewfinder)( pg. 15) 10 x 1/50 BRIGHT...

  • Page 11: Provided Accessories

    GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Lens Cap Provided Accessories 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 flush to the camcorder.

  • Page 12: Power

    Charging The Battery Pack BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hr. 40 min. Battery pack mount * Provided NOTES: ● It is recommended that only genuine JVC PUSH Battery pack batteries are used in this camcorder. Using BATT. generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.
  • Page 13 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds. ● If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

  • Page 14: Operation Mode

    GETTING STARTED Power-Linked Operation Operation Mode When the Power Switch is set to “REC”, you can To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/ to any operation mode except “OFF” while closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in pressing down the Lock Button located on the the viewfinder.

  • Page 15: Date/Time Settings

    GETTING STARTED Date/Time Settings Viewfinder Adjustment The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing times, but its display can be turned on or off down the Lock Button located on the switch. during playback.

  • Page 16: Tripod Mounting

    GETTING STARTED To protect valuable recordings Tripod Mounting Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the To attach the camcorder tape from being recorded over. To record on this to a tripod, align the tape, slide the tab back to “REC”...

  • Page 17: Video Recording & Playback

    VIDEO RECORDING Tape Remaining Time Basic Recording Approximate tape remaining NOTE: time appears on the display. Before continuing, perform the procedures listed “---min” means the below: camcorder is calculating the ● Power ( pg. 12) remaining time. When the ● Loading A Cassette ( pg.

  • Page 18: Zooming

    VIDEO RECORDING 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 In more dramatic results. Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Hold the camcorder in Zoom Out the desired position Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

  • Page 19: Quick Review

    VIDEO RECORDING NOTES: ● The time code cannot be reset. ● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly. ● The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. ( pg. 24) Quick Review Enables to check the end of the last recording.

  • Page 20: Video Playback

    VIDEO PLAYBACK ● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display Normal Playback during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction. ¡ ATTENTION: VOL. +/– During Shuttle Search, parts Lock Button of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on the left side of the screen.

  • Page 21: Connections To A Tv Or Vcr

    VIDEO PLAYBACK Make sure all units are turned off. Connections To A TV Or VCR Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. If using a VCR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4. Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

  • Page 22: Advanced Features

    MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Video Recording Menus Changing The Menu Settings FUNCTION ( pg. 23) Selected This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, parameter 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 FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SETTING Recording Menus The menu settings can be changed only when FUNCTION the Power Switch is set to “REC”. [ ] = Factory-preset The menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “REC”. REC MODE [ ] = Factory-preset [SP*]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode...
  • Page 24 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ZOOM PRIORITY [28X]: When set to “28X” while using digital [LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 28X monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while since digital zoom will be disengaged. the LCD monitor is opened.

  • Page 25: Playback Menus

    MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT DEMO MODE SOUND MODE OFF : Automatic demonstration will not take [STEREO ]: Sound is output on both “L” and place. “R” channels in stereo. [ON] : Demonstrates certain functions such as SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects, etc., output.

  • Page 26: Features For Recording

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING Wide Mode Snapshot (Record still Image on Tape) This camcorder allows you to choose the type of image output format for recording. This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. [ ] = Factory-preset Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

  • Page 27: Manual Focus

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING Manual Focus Exposure Control The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers Manual exposure control is recommended in the continuous shooting ability from close-up (as following situations: ● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. background is too bright.

  • Page 28: Iris Lock

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING Iris Lock 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 to allow in more light.

  • Page 29: Spot Exposure Control

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING Spot Exposure Control White Balance Adjustment Selection of a spot metering area enables more The white balance refers to the correctness of precise exposure compensation. You can select colour reproduction under various lighting. If the one of the three metering areas on the LCD white balance is correct, all other colours will be monitor/viewfinder.

  • Page 30: Manual White Balance Adjustment

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING Manual White Balance Adjustment Wipe Or Fader Effects Adjust the white balance These effects let you make pro-style scene manually when shooting transitions. Use them to spice up the transition under various types of from one scene to the next. lighting.

  • Page 31: Program Ae, Effects And Shutter Effects

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that Program AE, Effects And Shutter may otherwise appear too bright when shooting Effects under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights. Set the Power Switch to “REC”. TWILIGHT : Makes evening scenes look more natural.

  • Page 32: Editing

    EDITING Following the illustrations, connect the Dubbing To A VCR camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors. Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 20) At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s instruction manual.) To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop playback on the camcorder.

  • Page 33: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector (Digital Dubbing)

    ● 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. Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.

  • 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 DV available software. ® cable depending on the type of DV connector...

  • Page 35: References

    If, after following the steps in the chart below, the The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications problem still exists, please consult your nearest blink. JVC dealer. ● Effect and “DIS” functions that cannot be used The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled together are selected at the same time.
  • Page 36 ➜Find a white subject and compose your shot so previously set date/time has been erased. ➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. that it also appears in the frame. ( pg. 26) The image taken using Snapshot is too When the image is printed from the printer, dark.
  • Page 37 ● The built-in clock battery has run out and the case the camcorder’s functions become previously set date/time has been erased. unusable. ➜ Consult your nearest JVC dealer for pg. 37. replacement. Warning Indications LENS CAP 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

    CAUTIONS Battery Packs NOTES: ● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after The supplied battery Terminals charging, or after use. pack is a lithium-ion Temperature Range Specifications battery. Before using the Charging: 10°C to 35°C supplied battery pack or Operation: 0°C to 40°C an optional battery pack, Storage: –20°C to 50°C...
  • Page 40 If, after using the cleaning cassette, the ... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC enter the unit. dealer..remove the battery pack or disconnect the power Mechanical moving parts used to move the supply while the power is on.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For Digital Video Camera Format For General DV format (SD mode) Signal format Power supply PAL standard DC 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 42: Terms

    TERMS AC Adapter ............13 Shutter Effects ..........31 Auto/Manual Mode .........14 Snapshot Mode ..........26 Sound Mode ..........23, 25 Speaker Volume ..........20 Backlight Compensation ........28 Specifications ..........41 Battery Pack ........11, 12, 39 Spot Exposure Control ........29 Blank Search ..........20 Tape Speed (REC MODE) .......23, 25 Changing The Menu Settings ....22 –...
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  • Page 44 Printed in Malaysia © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0106MAR-NF-VM...

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