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2 – 5 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED GR-D650AG VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & For Accessories PLAYBACK http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/...
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So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode. ● For safety and reliability. It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries and accessories are used in this camcorder. ● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery.
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● Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. fire. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself. ● To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No NOTES: user serviceable parts inside.
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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.
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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...
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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. 41) brightens the image darkened by backlight. pg. 40) ● You can also select a spot metering area so Fade in that more precise exposure compensation is available.
ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT....32 GETTING STARTED Changing The Menu Settings ......32 Recording Menus..........33 Index ..............8 Playback Menus ..........36 Provided Accessories ........12 Power ............. 14 FEATURES FOR RECORDING ....... 37 Operation Mode ..........16 LED Light ............
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GETTING STARTED Controls Indicators è 1Rewind Button [1] ( pg. 23) POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 14, 20) Left Button [1] Other Parts ê Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] ë pg. 22) LCD Monitor ( pg. 20, 21) í 2Set Button [SET] ( pg.
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GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording " During Video Recording Only 1 2 3 10 x TELE – – –min PHOTO PAUSE & 6 . 2 06 " SOUND 12 B I T 15:55 1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2Operation Mode ( pg.
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GETTING STARTED During 16:9 Recording During D.S.C. Playback Wide 1 6 : 9 (16:9) mode 100-0013 Indicator BRIGHT – 5 PHOTO 1Folder/File Number ( 1 00min 120min pg. 28) 2Operation Mode Indicator ( pg. 28) The lower side of the screen blackens when 3Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ “16:9”...
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.
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GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. Stopper Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter.
* Provided Battery pack mount NOTES: ● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only PUSH with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN- BATT. Battery VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using pack generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.
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● 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.
GETTING STARTED Auto/Manual Mode Operation Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto/ To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch manual recording mode. When manual mode is to any operation mode except “OFF” while selected, the indicator “ ”...
GETTING STARTED Language Settings Date/Time Settings The language on the display can be changed. The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all pg. 32, 35) times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback. ( pg. 35, 36) Set the Power Switch to “REC”...
GETTING STARTED Grip Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Adjust the velcro strip. Pass your right hand Set the Power Switch 3 3 3 3 through the loop and to “REC” or “PLAY” while 2 2 2 2 grasp the grip. pressing down the Lock Button located on the Adjust your thumb and...
GETTING STARTED ● If the tape does not load properly, open the 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.
VIDEO RECORDING ● When a blank portion is left between recorded Basic Recording 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”...
VIDEO RECORDING Zooming Tele Mode Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an Performs instant clear zoom to an image during recording or record/standby mode. instantaneous change in image magnification. Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
VIDEO RECORDING Time Code Quick Review During recording, a time code is recorded on the Enables to check the end of the last recording. tape. This code is to confirm the location of the 1) Press QUICK REVIEW during the Recording- recorded scene on the tape during playback.
VIDEO PLAYBACK Shuttle Search Normal Playback Allows high-speed search in either direction ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ during video playback. VOL. +/– 1) During playback, press ¡ for forward Lock Button search, or 1 for reverse search. 2) To resume normal playback, press 6. ●...
* Not required for watching still images only. NOTE: The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camera.
VIDEO PLAYBACK The following buttons are available only when Playback Using The Remote the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “PLAY”. 2PAUSE Button Control ● Pauses the tape ( pg. 26) Up Button ( pg. 26) The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can 3SLOW Rewind Button ( pg.
VIDEO PLAYBACK 2) At the point you want to zoom in, press the Zoom Button (T). PAUSE or ● (Up) To zoom out, press the Zoom Zoom (T/W) Button (W). SLOW ( SLOW ( 3) You can move the image on PLAY the screen around to find a (Right)
D.S.C. RECORDING 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 are SD Memory Card* Image Size/Picture stored in the memory card.
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Normal Playback Of Images Index Playback Of Files Images shot with the camcorder are You can view several different files stored in the automatically numbered, then stored in memory card at a time. This browsing capability numerical order in the memory card. You can makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. To protect all files stored in the memory card Resetting The File Name Press to select “PROT.ALL”, and press SET or . The PROTECT screen appears. By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. Deleting Files Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic Images”...
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. To Print By Selecting Still Images And To Reset The Number Of Prints Number Of Prints Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)”. ( pg. 30) Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still Press to select “RESET”, and press Images (One Print For Each)”.
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Video Recording and D.S.C. Recording Menus Changing The Menu Settings Selected menu icon FUNCTION ( pg. 33) This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, SETTING ( pg. 33) on-screen menu system that simplifies many of SYSTEM ( pg.
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SETTING Recording Menus The following settings are effective when the FUNCTION Power Switch is set to “REC”. The following menu settings can be changed [ ] = Factory-preset only when the Power Switch is set to “REC”. REC MODE [ ] = Factory-preset [SP]*: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode...
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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM SNAP/SLOW* [SNAP]: Snapshot mode The “ 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”.
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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ● DISPLAY Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration ● The following menu settings can be changed only temporarily. If no operation is performed for more when the Power Switch is set to “REC”. than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will ●...
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Playback Menus BRIGHT pg. 18, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display” [ ] = Factory-preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION DATE/TIME During tape playback, the camcorder detects the [OFF]: The DATE/TIME does not appear. sound mode in which the recording was made, ON: The DATE/TIME is always displayed.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING LED Light 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 or Set the Power Switch to “REC”. D.S.C.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Motor Drive Mode Night-Scope 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) ●...
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Exposure Control Iris Lock Manual exposure control is recommended in the 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 background is too bright.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING NOTES: 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. 37) quickly. • “STROBE” in EFFECT ( pg.
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.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING PROGRAM AE Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) SPORTS (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000): Set the Power Switch to “REC”. This setting allows fast-moving images to be Set the recording mode to “ ”.
Recording Start/Stop Button to start dubbing. The indication rotates. The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again Service Centre described on the sheet included in to stop dubbing. The indication stops the package for details on its availability.
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. To DV IN/OUT...
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 DV To DV cable depending on the type of DV connector To USB connector connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC.
EDITING Audio Dubbing Insert Editing The audio track can be customised 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. 33) recording with minimal picture distortion at the in ●...
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. ● 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”.
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● The built-in clock battery has run out and the the camcorder. previously set date/time has been erased. ➜Push in the memory card a few more times. ➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. pg. 19) Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted.
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The built-in clock battery has run out and the ➜Point at the remote sensor. ( pg. 25) previously set date/time has been erased. ● The remote control batteries are exhausted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for ➜Replace the batteries with fresh ones. ( pg. 25) replacement. Warning Indications...
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When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Appears when playing back a file that is not UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE not compatible with this camcorder.
● 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.
CAUTIONS Battery Packs Cassettes The supplied battery To properly use and store your cassettes, be Terminals pack is a lithium-ion sure to read the following cautions: ● battery. Before using the During use supplied battery pack or ... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark..
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If, after using the cleaning cassette, the ... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC ... near a television set. dealer..near appliances generating strong magnetic or Mechanical moving parts used to move the electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,...
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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...
SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For Digital Still Camera Storage media For General SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compression system Power supply JPEG (compatible) DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) File size DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Still image: Power consumption 3 modes (1280 x 960 pixels/1024 x 768 pixels/ Approx.
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è POWER/CHARGE 14 20 ê QUICK REVIEW ë 20 21 í DATA ì î ï BACKLIGHT ñ 4 VIDEO/MEMORY ó ò ô FOCUS BLANK 1.3x TELE ö MENU õ ¡ ú ù NIGHT û INDEX LIGHT " AUTO SNAPSHOT 27 38 32 37 VOL.
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D.S.C. " 10 x TELE – – – & " 6 . 2 06 12 B I T 15:55 SP/LP " " 12BIT/16BIT 27 38 D.S.C. ± 1280 & 1280 (1280 x 960) 1024 (1024 x 768) 640 (640 x 480) D.S.C.
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16:9 D.S.C. 16:9 1 6 : 9 100-0013 1 00min 16:9 B I T 2 0 : 21 : 2 SP/LP ¡...
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– 110 V 240 V BN-VF707U* BN-VF714U BN-VF733U ● ● ● ● ● ● DATA ● ● DATA...
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AUTO POWER/ CHARGE AUTO VIDEO/ M M M M MEMORY MENU AUTO MANUAL VIDEO/MEMORY ● ● PLAY ● ● ● VIDEO MEMORY ● ●...
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32 35 35 36 LANGUAGE DEMO 0001 M NTH DATE YEAR 1 2h 6 2 006 0 : 05 MENU DISPLAY MONTH.DATE.YEAR DATE.MONTH.YEAR YEAR.MONTH.DATE LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRANCAIS ÷ DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO MENU MENU...
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3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 PLAY 4 4 4 4 ÷ MENU 32 34 MENU – 5 MENU ●...
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PLAY ☞ ☞ VIDEO/MEMORY VIDEO VIDEO/MEMORY VIDEO 16:9 16:9 4:3 TV 16:9 TV 16:9...
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● ● DISPLAY LANGUAGE LANGUAGE 640 x 480 1024 x 768 [1280 x 960] [ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / DEUTSCH / ESPAÑOL / ITALIANO / NEDERLANDS / PORTUGUÊS / РУССКИЙ / B.MELAYU / BHS.INDO / ‰∑¬ / VIDEO/MEMORY MEMORY (TAPE) VIDEO/MEMORY VIDEO ●...
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LCD LCD/TV 16:9 16:9 16:9 SP * LP 4:3 TV 16:9 TV 16:9 * SP S/AV S/AV...
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Mini DV 18.8 mm/s 12.5 mm/s 11 V 7.2 V 2.8 W 3.0 W* 3.1 W 3.3 W* JPEG 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 59 mm x 97 mm x 112 mm 640 x 480 0°C 40°C 1.2 V (p-p) 75 Ω Y 0.8 V –20 °...