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Page 1: Digital Video Camera
INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D850AA LYT1815-001A Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 – 4 to ensure safe use of this product. -
Page 2: Read This First
Mini DV mark Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. Read This First ! It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes. Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Continue using the camcorder or AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction your self. To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. - Page 4 Do not point the lens 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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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Getting Started Regarding This Manual ... 6 Accessories ... 6 Attach The Lens Cap... 6 Attach The Shoulder Strap ... 7 Grip Adjustment... 7 Tripod Mounting ... 7 Index ... 8 LCD Monitor Indications ...10 Power ...11 Language Settings ...12 Date/Time Settings ...12 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display...13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...13... -
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Control Lever ( There are two kinds of operation using the control lever. Move the control lever towards up/down/ left/right to select. AC Adapter AP-V14E Shoulder Strap Note: Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. -
Page 7: Attach The Shoulder Strap
Attach The Shoulder Strap Peel off the pad and thread the end of the strap through the eyelet. Eyelet Grip Adjustment Open the pad and make grip adjustments. Remove any security tags that may be attached to the velcro. Velcro strip Thread the strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and use... -
Page 8: Index
Getting Started Notes: The LCD monitor can rotate 270°C. Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor. However, this is not a malfunction. Power-linked operation You can also turn the camcorder on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor during the recording mode. -
Page 9: Other Parts
Controls Control Lever ( : Left / Rewind [ Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW] ( : Right / Fast-Forward [ : Up / Play / Pause [4/9] ( Manual Focus [FOCUS] ( : Down / Stop [8] ( 16) / Backlight Compensation Spot Exposure ( Press down: SET Menu Button [MENU] (... -
Page 10: Lcd Monitor Indications
EN Getting Started During Video Recording 16:9 10 x SOUND 12 B I T 15:55 Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( Operation Mode ( A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode : Night-Scope Indicator ( : Gain Up Mode ( Shutter Speed ( White Balance Indicator ( Selected Effect Indicator (... -
Page 11: Power
Charging The Battery Pack Set the Power Switch to “OFF” ( Arrow Battery Pack BATT. POWER/ CHARGE Lamp To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) Attach the battery pack. With the “ ” (arrow) on the battery pack pointing at the correct direction, slide the battery pack until it locks in place. -
Page 12: Checking The Remaining Battery Power
DATA several times, there may be a problem with the battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Battery data display may differ due to the environmental change if the LCD Backlight is set to “AUTO”... -
Page 13: Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Perform steps – in “Language Settings” 12). Select “DISPLAY”, ( Select “LCD BRIGHT”, press SET. Select LCD BRIGHT Select the appropriate brightness, press SET. Press whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen. Press MENU. -
Page 14: Recording & Playback
Recording & Playback Basic Recording Preparation: Power ( 11). Load Cassette ( 13). Remove the lens cap ( Open the LCD monitor fully ( Select videos at 4:3 size of 16:9 (wide) size 13). Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop Button Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( Press recording start/stop button to start recording. -
Page 15: Auto/Manual Mode
Auto/Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto/manual recording mode. When manual mode is selected, the indicator “M” appears on the LCD monitor. Auto Mode : A You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments. Manual Mode : M Recording is possible by setting various functions manually. -
Page 16: Zoom
EN Recording & Playback Zoom Zoom out – VOL.+ W: Wide angle You can zoom in up to 35X by using the optical zoom. Zoom magnification over 35X is done through digital image processing, and is therefore called digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to 800X. -
Page 17: Variable Shuttle Search
Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected. The pictures in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder. Variable Shuttle Search Allows variable-speed search in either direction during video playback. During playback, press 5 once or twice for forward search, or 3 once or twice for reverse search. -
Page 18: 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 18 – 22). Power Switch Select MENU MENU Open the LCD monitor fully ( For Video Recording Menus: Set the Power Switch to “REC”... -
Page 19: Recording Menus
Menus For Detailed Adjustment The following menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “REC”. Menus WIPE/FADER 26), “Wipe Or Fader Effects”. PROGRAM AE ( 27, 27), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects”. EFFECT 26, 27), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects”. EXPOSURE 24), “Exposure Control”. - Page 20 Menus For Detailed Adjustment Menus For Detailed Adjustment Menus WIND CUT [OFF]: Disengages the function. REC MODE [SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode. (SP indicator does not Note: During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.
- Page 21 Menus For Detailed Adjustment The “SETTING” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “REC” are also applied when the Power switch is set to “PLAY”. Menus LANGUAGE NEDERLANDS / PORTUGUÊS / РУССКИЙ / POLSKI / ČEŠTlNA / TÜRKÇE The language setting can be changed ( CLOCK ADJ.
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Page 22: Playback Menus
Menus For Detailed Adjustment Menus For Detailed Adjustment The settings below are effective only for video playback except “REC MODE”. SOUND L/R and NARRATION During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. -
Page 23: Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape)
Features For Recording Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. Set the Power Switch to “REC” SNAPSHOT. Press Notes: The “O ” indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. -
Page 24: Exposure Control
Features For Recording 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. -
Page 25: Spot Exposure Control
Features For Recording Spot Exposure Control Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation. Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( Set the recording mode to “M” ( Press twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator “ appears. -
Page 26: Manual White Balance Adjustment
Features For Recording Features For Recording Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. White paper Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( Set the recording mode to “M” ( Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. -
Page 27: Program Ae, Effects And Shutter Effects
Features For Recording Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( Set the recording mode to “M” ( Set “EFFECT”, “PROGRAM AE” or “SHUTTER” in “FUNCTION” Menu 19). The selected effect will be shown for approx. 2 seconds before the camcorder returns to the menu screen. -
Page 28: 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 29: Connections/Editing
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 30: Connection To A Personal Computer
12). When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. -
Page 31: References
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Problem Recording cannot be performed. When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear. When the screen is under... - Page 32 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem The LCD monitor indications blink. The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging. The tape is moving, but there is no picture. Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.
- Page 33 MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE * The camcorder turns off automatically. Re-check if the indication clears. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Meaning / Remedy Displays the battery remaining power.
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Page 34: 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 35: Main Unit
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 36: User Maintenance
1 hour until condensation disappears. 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 functioning properly. -
Page 37: Specifications
For General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption* Approx. 2.4 W * LCD Backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode. Dimensions (W x H x D) 68 mm x 74 mm x 118 mm Weight Approx. -
Page 38: Terms
Terms AC Adapter ... 11 Auto/Manual Mode ... 15 Backlight Compensation ... 24 Battery Pack ... 11, 34 Blank Search ... 17 Cam Reset ... 21 Changing The Menu Settings ... 18 – 22 Charging The Battery Pack ... 11 Clock Adj. - Page 40 Printed in Malaysia © 2007 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 1207ASR-YG-MD...
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