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JVC GR-D372U Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-D372U
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 – 5 to ensure safe use of this
product.
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
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".
(
pg. 29, 32)
LYT1624-001A
ENGLISH
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  • Page 1: Digital Video Camera

    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D372U 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: Read This First

    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.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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 INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 5 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 6 ( pg. 33) Auto Button You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO button. AUTO pg. 36, Spot pg. 14) BATTERY CONDITION...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    GETTING STARTED Index ... 8 Provided Accessories ... 12 Power ... 13 Operation Mode... 15 Language Settings... 16 Date/Time Settings ... 16 Grip Adjustment... 16 Viewfinder Adjustment... 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display... 17 Tripod Mounting... 17 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ... 18 Loading/Unloading A Memory Card ...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Index 16:9...
  • Page 9 Controls 1Rewind Button [1] ( pg. 21) Left Button [1] Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] pg. 21) 2Set Button [SET] ( pg. 16) Data Battery Button [DATA] ( 3Stop Button [7] ( pg. 21) Down Button [4] Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT] 4VIDEO/MEMORY Switch ( 5Play/Pause Button [6] ( Up Button [3]...
  • Page 10 20) pg. 24) pg. 24) : Appears during shooting. : Blinks in white when a memory card is : Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is pg. 24, 34) : Spot Exposure Control Indicator pg. 36) : Backlight Compensation Indicator pg.
  • Page 11 During Video Playback B I T BLANK SEARCH PUSH "STOP" BUTTON TO CANCEL 2 0 : D E C 1Battery Remaining Power Indicator pg. 44) 2Sound Mode Indicator ( 3Blank Search Indicator ( 4Tape Speed (SP/LP) ( pg. 32) (only LP indicator is displayed) 53: Playback ¡...

  • Page 12: Provided Accessories

    8 Lens Cap (see the bottom for attachment) 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 13: Power

    This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only PUSH BATT. 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. If the protective cap is attached to the battery POWER/ pack, remove it first.
  • Page 14 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. Data Battery System You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time.

  • Page 15: Operation Mode

    Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Lock Button VIDEO/ AUTO MEMORY MENU Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.

  • Page 16: Language Settings

    GETTING STARTED Language Settings The language on the display can be changed. pg. 29, 31) Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully. ( Set the recording mode to “ Press MENU.

  • Page 17: Viewfinder Adjustment

    Press 3 or 4 until the appropriate brightness is reached and press SET or 2. Press MENU. The menu screen closes. Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder.

  • Page 18: Loading/Unloading A Cassette

    GETTING STARTED Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. OPEN/EJECT Cassette holder cover PUSH Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks.

  • Page 19: Video Recording & Playback

    PAUSE indicator may not appear), the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape.

  • Page 20: Zooming

    first. 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”. ( Journalistic Shooting In some situations,...

  • Page 21: Quick Review

    TV. pg. 23) If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

  • Page 22: Shuttle Search

    To cancel Blank Search, press 7 or NOTES: Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the forward direction.

  • Page 23: Connections To A Tv Or Vcr

    3White to AUDIO L IN* * Not required for watching still images only. 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 24: D.s.c. Playback

    D.S.C. RECORDING Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Power ( pg. 13) Loading a Memory Card (...

  • Page 25: Auto Playback Of Images

    Auto Playback Of Images You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically. Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of Images”. Press 6 to start Auto Playback. If you press 1 during Auto Playback, files are displayed in descending order.

  • Page 26: Additional Features For D.s.c

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. Resetting The File Name By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from previously made files.

  • Page 27: Deleting Files

    Check files before deleting. CAUTION: Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion.

  • Page 28: Initializing A Memory Card

    To cancel initialization, select “RETURN”. CAUTION: Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during initialization. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it.

  • Page 29: Advanced Features

    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. pg. 29 – 32) 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 VIDEO/...

  • Page 30: Recording Menus

    If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder. During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.
  • Page 31 TV. 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. pg. 20)

  • Page 32: Playback Menus

    If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume. NOTES: If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.

  • Page 33: Features For Recording

    Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”. Wide Mode This camcorder allows you to choose the type of image output format for video recording. Set the Power Switch to “REC”. Press 16:9 button repeatedly to choose your selection.

  • Page 34: Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape)

    1 second) The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC SELECT” is set to “ Manual Focus The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity.

  • Page 35: Exposure Control

    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 36: Backlight Compensation

    The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/ tint reproduction. To change the setting Set “W. BALANCE” to the desired mode.

  • Page 37: Manual White Balance Adjustment

    Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. Set the Power Switch to “REC”. Set the recording mode to “ Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.

  • Page 38: Program Ae, Effects And Shutter Effects

    15) automatically set to “ your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, pg. 29) the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. SHUTTER OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is fixed...

  • Page 39: Editing

    (provided) 1Yellow to VIDEO IN 2Red to AUDIO R IN 3White to AUDIO L IN To use this camcorder as a player Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors. Start playback on the camcorder. ( At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the VCR.

  • Page 40: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector (Digital Dubbing)

    DV IN/OUT connector. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV cable. To use this camcorder as a recorder Make sure all units are turned off.

  • Page 41: Connection To A Personal Computer

    DV connector To DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.

  • Page 42: References

    TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, 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.
  • Page 43 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. Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted. Files stored in the memory card are protected.
  • Page 44 Appears when the date/time is not set. 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. LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.
  • Page 45 (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications (03 or 04) show what type of malfunction has occured.

  • Page 46: User Maintenance

    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 47: Cautions

    In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery.
  • Page 48 Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time.
  • Page 49 Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 50: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 2.8 W (3.0 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder Approx. 3.2 W (3.4 W*) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) Approx. 6.5 W (Maximum; when charging the...

  • Page 51: Terms

    AC Adapter ... 14 Backlight Compensation ... 36 Battery Pack ... 13, 14, 47 Blank Search ... 22 Changing The Menu Settings ... 29 – 32 Charging The Battery Pack ... 13 Connection To A Personal Computer ... 41 Connections To A TV Or VCR ... 23 Data Battery ...
  • Page 52 Printed in Malaysia 0506ASR-NF-VM © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited...
  • Page 53 ENGLISH SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE LYT1520-001A...
  • Page 54 Contents JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT..3 Notice for Users ... 5 System Requirements ... 6 Software Installation (Windows ® Connecting (Windows ) ... 8 Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card ® (Windows ) ... 9 Copying Files to the PC (Windows Playing Back Files on the PC (Windows ...

  • Page 55: Jvc Software License Agreement

    COPYRIGHT; OWNERSHIP You acknowledge that all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Program are owned by JVC and its licensor, and remain vested in JVC and such licensor. The Program is protected under the copyright law of Japan and other countries, and related Conventions.
  • Page 56 Should You breach any provision of this Agreement, JVC may terminate this Agreement without giving any notice to You. In this event, JVC may claim against You for any damages caused by Your breach. Should this Agreement be terminated, You must immediately...

  • Page 57: Notice For Users

    CD-ROM to run this software. Do not attempt to modify this software. Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. How to handle a CD-ROM Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface).

  • Page 58: System Requirements

    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://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/ english/accessory/) ® Windows...

  • Page 59: Software Installation (Windows ® )

    Software Installation ® (Windows 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 formats.

  • Page 60: Connecting (Windows ® )

    VIDEO/MEMORY (DSC) mode on the camcorder causes malfunctions of the PC. If you connect the camcorder to the PC through a USB hub, compatibility issues between the hub and the PC may result in instability in the operation of the PC. If this happens, connect the camcorder directly to the PC, not through the hub.

  • Page 61: Viewing The Contents Of A Memory Card (Windows )

    LCD monitor. If you are using a brand new memory card, you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first. You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so.

  • Page 62: Copying Files To The Pc (Windows ® )

    To copy still images: Copy the folder within the [DCIM] folder. “ ” appears on the LCD monitor of the camcorder, and the folder is copied from the memory card to the PC. NOTE: Never disconnect the USB cable while “...

  • Page 63: Disconnecting The Usb Cable (Windows ® )

    Disconnecting the USB 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 “ currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder. If “...

  • Page 64: Connections (Macintosh)

    VIDEO/MEMORY (DSC) mode on the camcorder causes malfunctions of the PC. If you connect the camcorder to the PC through a USB hub, compatibility issues between the hub and the PC may result in instability in the operation of the PC. If this happens, connect the camcorder directly to the PC, not through the hub.

  • Page 65: Viewing The Contents Of A Memory Card (Macintosh)

    LCD monitor. If you are using a brand new memory card, you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first. You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so.

  • Page 66: Copying Files To The Pc (Macintosh)

    To copy still images: Copy the folder within the [DCIM] folder. NOTE: Never disconnect the USB cable while “ ” is displayed on the camcorder’s LCD monitor. Playing Back Files on the PC (Macintosh) Use an application that can handle the JPEG file format.

  • Page 67: Disconnecting The Usb Cable (Macintosh)

    Disconnecting the USB cable (Macintosh) Before loading or unloading memory cards or turning off the PC, first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. Drop the memory card icon on the desktop into the [Trash] icon. If the confirmation message appears, click [OK].
  • Page 68 Printed in Malaysia M6D1 © 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 1205ASR-PR-VM...

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