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JVC GR-D796U Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-D796U
INSTRUCTIONS
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please
read the safety information and
precautions contained in the pages
3 – 5 to ensure safe use of this
product.
GETTING STARTED
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)
LYT1655-001B
ENGLISH
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29
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  • Page 1: Digital Video Camera

    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D796U INSTRUCTIONS Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 – 5 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH GETTING STARTED RECORDING &...
  • Page 2 DATA button. ( Auto Button You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO button. ( Dual Rec. You can capture and view still images without disturbing the recording in progress.

  • Page 3: Read This First

    SDHC Memory Card cannot be used with this camcorder. Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes. Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U 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 5: Cleaning The Camcorder

    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. USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Regarding This Manual ...7 Provided Accessories ...7 Index...8 Grip Adjustment...12 Power ...13 Language Settings...14 Date/Time Settings ...15 Viewfinder Adjustment...15 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display...15 Tripod Mounting...15 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...16 Loading/Unloading A Memory Card ...17 16:9 Wide Mode ...17 RECORDING &...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Shoulder Strap 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 8: Index

    Pull on the end A of the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. Power-linked operation When the power switch is set to “REC”, you can also turn the camcorder on/off by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder. &(...
  • Page 9 To perform recording on the tape or in the memory card. pg. 13) OFF: To switch off the camcorder. PLAY: To play back a recording on the tape. To display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC.
  • Page 10 (only indicator is displayed) !SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 31) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording – – –min 1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2Operation Mode ( 3LED Light 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 2Sound L/R Indicator ( pg. 33) 3Blank Search Indicator ( 4Tape Speed (SP/LP) ( pg. 33) (only LP indicator is displayed) 5Variable Search Speed Indicator: x-10, x-3, x3 and x10 ( pg.

  • Page 12: Grip Adjustment

    GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Lens Cap 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 13: Power

    AC adapter. In this case, the battery charge AC Adapter starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder. Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.

  • Page 14: Language Settings

    DATA several times, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Using AC Power Viewfinder on Perform step 4 – 5 in “Charging The Battery 2 hrs.

  • Page 15: Date/Time Settings

    Press MENU. Press 1 whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen. 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. Then tighten the screw clockwise.

  • Page 16: Loading/Unloading A Cassette

    If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again. If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette.

  • Page 17: Loading/Unloading A Memory Card

    Card Card Cover ( Memory card (Optional) Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. Open the card cover ( To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its clipped edge first. To unload a memory card, push it once.

  • Page 18: Recording & Playback

    If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes and no operation is performed, 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.

  • Page 19: Zooming

    “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. ( Journalistic Shooting In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180°...

  • Page 20: Time Code

    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 pg.

  • Page 21: Video Playback

    23) Lock Button If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder 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.

  • Page 22: Variable 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. Recording

    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 ( Remove the lens cap.

  • Page 25: D.s.c. Playback

    Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album. VIDEO/MEMORY [PLAY]...

  • 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

    Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check files before deleting. ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)* This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing. Select * Up to a maximum limit of 999 stored files in the...

  • Page 28: Initializing A Memory Card

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)” ( Select “CURRENT”, press SET or . The DPOF screen appears. Press to select the desired file.

  • 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 – 33) VIDEO/MEMORY Power Switch Select MENU For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus: Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”...

  • Page 30: Recording Menus

    Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. “DIS” cannot be activated when “NIGHT” in “PROGRAM AE” or “STROBE” in “EFFECT” is selected, or when LIGHT is set to on, or when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
  • Page 31 ” is picture will be blurred at the switching point. During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound. SOUND MODE [12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels.
  • Page 32 CLOCK ADJ. pg. 15, “Date/Time Settings” 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. * Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

  • Page 33: Playback Menus

    Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. ( * SP indicator does not appear on the screen.

  • Page 34: Features For Recording

    Press SNAPSHOT. will be recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then the appears.) camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still image will be recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.

  • Page 35: Manual Focus

    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. However, correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

  • Page 36: Iris Lock

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING Iris Lock Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. Use this function in the following situations: When shooting a moving subject.

  • Page 37: White Balance Adjustment

    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 38: Wipe Or Fader Effects

    During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended. EFFECT OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) SEPIA brownish tint like old photos.

  • Page 39: Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card

    To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT. The “ ” indication appears during dubbing. Dubbing To A VCR To use this camcorder as a player Following the illustration, “Connections To A TV Or VCR” , connect the camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors.

  • 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

    Core filter the camcorder. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the To DV optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U connector DV cable depending on the type of 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

    ➜Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor. ( When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. ➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer. pg. 16) pg. 35) pg. 34, 37) pg. 44) pg.
  • Page 43 Appears when the date/time is not set. pg. 15). The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. ➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY OR DC PLUG Error indications 01, 02 or 06.

  • Page 44: Cautions

    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. Before...
  • Page 45 After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
  • Page 46 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 47: Specifications

    Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 2.2 W (2.3 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 2.7 W (2.8 W*) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) Approx. 7.5 W (Maximum; when charging the...

  • Page 48: Terms

    TERMS AC Adapter ...14 Auto/Manual Mode ...20 Backlight Compensation 36 Battery Pack ...13, 14, 44 Blank Search ...22 Bright ...15, 32, 33 Cam Reset ...32 Changing The Menu Settings ...29 – 33 Charging The Battery Pack Clock Adj..15, 32, 33 Connection To A Personal Computer ...41 Connections To A TV Or...

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