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JVC GR-D640E Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-D650E
GR-D640E
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 – 6 and 12 to ensure safe use of
this product.
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
To deactivate the demonstration,
set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF".
(
pg. 32, 34)
LYT1579-001B
ENGLISH
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  • Page 1: Digital Video Camera

    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D650E GR-D640E 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 – 6 and 12 to ensure safe use of this product.

  • 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 Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( Fade out Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fast- moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion.

  • Page 4: 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 5 Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. (Business users) If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product. [Other Countries outside the European Union]...
  • Page 6 SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    GETTING STARTED Index ... 8 Provided Accessories ... 12 Power... 14 Operation Mode ... 15 Language Settings... 16 Date/Time Settings ... 16 Grip Adjustment ... 17 Viewfinder Adjustment ... 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ... 17 Tripod Mounting... 17 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Index...
  • Page 9 Controls Rewind Button [ pg. 23) Left Button [ ] Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] pg. 22) Set Button [SET] ( pg. 16) Data Battery Button [DATA] ( Stop Button [8] ( pg. 23) Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT] ( pg. 39) Down Button [ VIDEO/MEMORY Switch ( Play/Pause Button [4/9] (...
  • Page 10 GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording TELE SOUND 12 BIT 15:55 Tape Running Indicator ( (Rotates while tape is running.) Tele Mode Indicator ( pg. 21) Live Slow Indicator ( pg. 36) Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( (only LP indicator is displayed) Tape Remaining Time ( REC: (Appears during recording.) ( PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby...
  • Page 11 During 16:9 Recording 16:9 Wide (16:9) mode Indicator The lower side of the screen blackens when “16:9” is selected in Wide Mode ( Some of the indicators are displayed on the area. During Video Playback 25min 12BIT BLANK SEARCH PUSH "STOP" BUTTON TO CANCEL VOLUME 15:29:03...

  • Page 12: Provided Accessories

    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 13 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. Make sure to use the provided cables for connections.

  • Page 14: Power

    This product includes patented and other PUSH proprietary technology and will operate only 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 pack, remove it first.

  • Page 15: Operation Mode

    DATA several times, there may be a problem on the battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Using AC Power Perform steps 4 – 5 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.

  • Page 16: Language Settings

    GETTING STARTED VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO: Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ pg. 35), still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card. MEMORY: Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card.

  • Page 17: Grip Adjustment

    Grip Adjustment Adjust the velcro strip. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference.

  • 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: Loading/Unloading A Memory Card

    Loading/Unloading A Memory Card Card Cover ( Memory card (optional) Write/erase protection tab 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. After the memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it out.

  • Page 20: Video Recording & Playback

    VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Power ( pg. 14) Loading A Cassette ( pg. 18) VIDEO/MEMORY Zoom Lever Power Switch Lock Button POWER/CHARGE Lamp Recording Start/Stop Button Remove the lens cap. ( Open the LCD monitor fully. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

  • Page 21: Zooming

    Zooming Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action.

  • Page 22: Time Code

    VIDEO RECORDING 2) Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self-recording) and start recording. During Interface Shooting, the monitor image appears inverted as it would when viewing a mirror. However, the actual recorded image does not appear inverted. If the Quick Review pg.

  • Page 23: Video Playback

    Normal Playback VOL. +/– Speaker VIDEO/ MEMORY Load a cassette. ( pg. 18) Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. To start playback, press 4/9. To stop playback, press 8.

  • Page 24: Connections To A Tv Or Vcr

    * 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.

  • Page 25: Playback Using The Remote Control

    Playback Using The Remote Control The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. pg. 26) Installing The Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery...

  • Page 26: Playback

    VIDEO PLAYBACK Zoom (T/W) SLOW (YI) PLAY (Left) SHIFT Slow-Motion Playback During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback resumes. To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9). To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U). NOTES: You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more...

  • Page 27: 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. 14) Loading a Memory Card ( pg.

  • Page 28: D.s.c. Playback

    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. Speaker VIDEO/ MEMORY...

  • Page 29: 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 30: Deleting Files

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. To Remove Protection Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 3 in “Protecting Files”. To remove protection from the currently displayed file Press to select “CURRENT”, and press SET or . The PROTECT screen appears. Press to select the desired file.

  • Page 31: Initialising A Memory Card

    Press select “DPOF”, and press SET. The DPOF Menu appears. Press to select “ALL 1”, and press SET or . The DPOF screen appears. Press to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET. The normal playback screen appears. To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

  • Page 32: 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. pg. 32 – 35) VIDEO/ MEMORY For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus: Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO” or “MEMORY”.

  • Page 33: Recording Menus

    Recording Menus FUNCTION The menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “REC”. [ ] = Factory-preset WIPE/FADER pg. 40), “Wipe or Fader Effects” EFFECT pg. 41), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects” PROGRAM AE pg.
  • Page 34 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT GAIN UP OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. [AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright. AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or natural.

  • Page 35: Playback Menus

    Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. 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”...

  • Page 36: Features For Recording

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING LED Light LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D.S.C. shooting. Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting. OFF: Turns off the light. ON: The light is on always. ( AUTO: The light turns on automatically when dark.

  • Page 37: Night-Scope

    Night-Scope Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed. Set the Power Switch to “REC”...

  • Page 38: 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 39: Backlight Compensation

    Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. With simple operation, backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure. Set the Power Switch to “REC” Press BACKLIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator “ ” appears. To cancel Backlight Compensation Press BACKLIGHT twice so that the “...

  • Page 40: Manual White Balance Adjustment

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING 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 “M”. ( pg. 16) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject.
  • Page 41 EFFECT OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) SEPIA : Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. MONOTONE : Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. CLASSIC *: Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. STROBE *: Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.

  • Page 42: Editing

    ** GR-D650E 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.

  • Page 43: 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. * GR-D650E only To use this camcorder as a recorder (GR-D650E only) Make sure all units are turned off.

  • Page 44: Connection To A Personal Computer

    When using a DV cable, be sure to use the To DV connector optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U 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 45: Audio Dubbing

    Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. pg. 33) Use the provided remote control. Speaker START/ STOP PAUSE Stereo Microphone PLAY STOP INSERT A.DUB Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then press PAUSE (9).

  • Page 46: 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 47 The date/time is not set. 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. pg. 37, 40) Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted.
  • Page 48 Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. SET DATE/TIME! Appears when the date/time is not set. The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. pg. 16) pg. 16) Exhausted pg. 18)
  • Page 49 LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark. A. DUB ERROR! Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( pg. 45) A.
  • Page 50 (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 occurred.

  • Page 51: 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. USER MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 52: Cautions

    CAUTIONS Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: To avoid hazards ... do not burn..do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery.
  • Page 53 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. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time.
  • Page 54 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...

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 2.4 W (2.6 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder Approx. 2.7 W (2.9 W*) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) * Using LED Light Dimensions (W x H x D) 59 mm x 97 mm x 112 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)

  • Page 56: Terms

    TERMS AC Adapter ... 15 Audio Dubbing ... 45 Backlight Compensation ... 39 Battery Pack ... 14, 15, 52 Blank Search ... 23 Changing The Menu Settings ... 32 – 35 Charging The Battery Pack ... 14 Connection To A Personal Computer ... 44 Connections To A TV Or VCR ...

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