Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GR-D60 JVC
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EN 2 CONTENTS None Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ............. 21 – 22 Making A New Folder ........................................... 22 Initialising A Memory Card ..................................... 22 ADV ANCED FEA TURES FOR RECORDING .
EN 3 None None NOTES: ● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. ● The rating information and safety caution of the A C Adapter are on its upper and lower sides. W ARNING: T O PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS UNIT T O RAIN OR MOISTURE.
EN 4 None Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as w ell as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitr y . There is also a r isk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The follo wing notes concer n possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user .
EN 5 NOTE: 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 . Audio/Video Cable (ø3.
EN 6 Automatic Demonstration takes place when “ DEMO MODE ” is set to “ ON ” (factory-preset). 䡲 Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch u is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder .
EN 7 u t # W Battery pack BN-V408U BN-V416U (optional) BN-V428U (optional) Charging time approx. 1 hr . 30 min. approx. 3 hrs. approx. 5 hrs. Power CHARGING THE BA TTERY P A CK 1 With the arrow on the.
EN 8 Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the V elcro str ip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button e and P o wer Switch u and P ower Zoom Lev er & .
EN 9 E Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 Thread the strap through the eyelet r , then f old it back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet r located under the Grip Strap. Confirm the strap is not twisted.
EN 10 ● It takes a fe w seconds f or the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force . ● There may be a dela y after you open the cassette holder cov er until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force . ● If you wait a f ew seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cov er and tr y again.
EN 11 u t % y Loading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inser ted in the camcorder when you receiv e the camcorder . 1 Make sure the camcorder ’ s power is off . 2 Pull on bottom end Q of LCD monitor to open, then open the card cov er ( MEMOR Y CARD ) p .
EN 12 OFF ( CHARGE ) PLA Y e % y u t 4 180 ° 90 ° Q 2 0 5 m h 1h30m 1h29m 0h 0 3m 1 h 30 m 0h 0 2m (Blinking) 0h 0 1m (Blinking) 0h 0 0m (Blinking) ( ) Now calculating During shooting Basic Recording Perform the procedures listed below before continuing.
EN 13 T APE RECORDING Po wer Switch Position : Allows y ou to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode. (Full A uto): Allows y ou to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments.
EN 14 T APE RECORDING Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playbac k. If recording star ts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “ 00:00:00 ” (minute:second:frame).
EN 15 6 5 7 8 % 4 u T APE PLA YBA CK Blank Search Helps you find where y ou should star t recording in the middle of a tape to av oid time code interruption ( 墌 pg.
EN 16 To S-VIDEO q To AV ( A udio/Video cable (pro vided) S-Video cable (optional) Connector cover * * When connecting the cables, open this co ver . ** The Audio cab le is not required for watching still images only . *** Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.
EN 17 5 1 1024 ^ u y 4 MEMOR Y CARD RECORDING Basic Shooting (Snapshot) Y ou can use y our camcorder as a digital still camera f or taking snapshots. Perform the procedures listed below before continuing. ● P ower ( 墌 pg. 7) ● Grip Adjustment ( 墌 pg.
EN 18 Normal Playback 1 Load a memor y card ( 墌 pg. 11). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 4 to “ MEMORY ” , then set the P ower Switch u to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Loc k Button y . • A stored file is displayed. 3 Press 3 8 to display the next image, or press 2 6 to display the previous image.
EN 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OFF ( CHARGE ) PLA Y 6 5 7 8 & % 4 ! 0 u y MEMOR Y CARD PLA YB ACK Auto Playback Y ou can run through all the images stored on memory automatically . 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “ Normal Playback ” ( 墌 pg. 18). 2 Press 4 / 6 7 .
EN 20 ME NU DIS P L A Y END BR I GHT PR OTEC T D ELETE DPOF NO . RE S E T FO R M AT Protecting Files The Protect mode helps pre vent the accidental erasure of files.
EN 21 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A T ape T o A Memor y Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. 1 Load a memor y card ( 墌 pg. 11) and cassette ( 墌 pg. 9). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 4 to “ VIDEO ” , then set the P ower Switch u to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Loc k Button y .
EN 22 Initialising A Memory Card Y ou can initialise a memory card anytime. After initialising, all files and data stored on the memory card, including those which have been protected, are cleared. 1 Perf or m step 1 of “ Making A New F older ” . 2 Press the MENU/V OLUME wheel % in.
EN 23 Night-Scope Makes dark subjects or areas e ven brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grain y , it ma y look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed. 1 Set the Power Switch u to “ ” while pressing do wn the Lock Button y located on the s witch.
EN 24 Fade/Wipe Effects These eff ects let you mak e pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the ne xt. Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or when you stop recording.
EN 25 FOR RECORDING Snapshot (For T ape Recording) This f eature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape . SNAPSHO T MODE SELECTION 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 4 to “ VIDEO ” , then set the Power Switch u to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button y located on the switch.
EN 26 FOR RECORDING Manual Focus T o obtain correct focus . 1 If you are using the viewfinder , you should already hav e made the necessar y viewfinder adjustments ( 墌 pg. 8). 2 Set the Power Switch u to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button y located on the switch, then press FOCUS * ( 墌 pgs.
EN 27 Iris Lock Use this function in the following situations: • When shooting a moving subject. • When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the subject is backing a wa y . • When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.
EN 28 USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT For Recording Menu This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( 墌 pg. 28 – 31). 1 Set the Power Switch u to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button y located on the switch.
EN 29 USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT ON IS D – RE TURN OF F IN D C U T W – OF F ID E M O D E W – OF F ELE M A C R O T – N A MU A L SNAP MODE Ref er to “ Snapshot (F or T ape Recording) ” ( 墌 pg. 25). GAIN UP OFF: Allows y ou to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.
EN 30 USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT M E LO DY EEP B – RE TURN AM R E S E T C LC D RIO RI T Y P – ON EM O MODE D – ON EM O T E R – ON AL LY T – S Y ST E M SYSTEM “ SYSTEM ” functions which are set when the Po wer Switch u is set to “ ” are also applied when the P o wer Switch u is set to “ PLA Y ” ( 墌 pg.
EN 31 USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT TIME CODE [OFF]: Time code is not display ed. ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV . F rame numbers are not displa yed during recording. CLOCK ADJ. Allows you to set the current date and time ( 墌 pg.
EN 32 12 12 : 34 : 24 0 3 0 . 2 1 3 : 7 1 . 5 2 bi t /S O U N D 1 4 6 L USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT ON SCREEN setting: For playback sound, tape speed and tape running. D A TE/TIME setting: For date/time. Display Minutes Seconds Frames * * 25 frames = 1 second TIME CODE setting: For time code.
EN 33 DUBBING Connector cover * * When connecting the cables, open this co v er . ** Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. *** If y our VCR has a SCART connector T o use this camcorder as a player ➝ use the pro vided cable adapter . T o use this camcorder as a recorder (GR-D70 only) ➝ use a commercially av ailable output cable adapter .
EN 34 DUBBING Dubbing T o Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to cop y recorded scenes from this camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a D V connector . Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration.
EN 35 USING THE REMOTE CONTR OL UNIT Slow-Motion Playback T o allow slow-speed search in either direction during tape pla yback. 1 T o change from normal to Slow-Motion Playbac k, press SLOW ( 9 ) I or ( 0 ) h more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx.
EN 36 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( 墌 pg. 28). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
EN 37 USING THE REMOTE CONTR OL UNIT 34 0 9 2 5 1 8 7 6 5 4 ^ VCR (Recording dec k) IMPORT ANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of man y other makers, it may not work with your s or may off er limited functions. NOTES: ● If the VCR ’ s power does not come on in step 1 , try another code from the VCR CODE LIST .
EN 38 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ! @ 9 4 ) r # ● Make sure to set “ S/A V INPUT ” to “ OFF ” in the Menu Screen (GR-D70 only , 墌 pg. 31). ● Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required: Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable .
EN 39 USING THE REMOTE CONTR OL UNIT DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING 1 Play back the tape in the camcorder , then point the remote control at the camcorder ’ s remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF r . The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears . 2 Perf orm Random Assemble Editing on Programme 1 only .
EN 40 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS “ACCESSING FILES” appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC. NEVER disconnect the USB cable while “ACCESSING FILES” is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage.
EN 41 TROUBLESHOOTING The focus does not adjust automaticall y . • Focus is set to the Manual mode. ¥ Set Focus to the A uto mode ( 墌 pg. 26). • The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was lo w. • The lens is dir ty or covered with condensation.
EN 42 TROUBLESHOOTING The Black & White Fader does not work. • The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. ¥ Turn of f Sepia and Monotone ( 墌 pg. 23). The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow . • When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” in the Menu Screen.
EN 43 The charger indicator on the camcor der does not light. • The temperature of the batter y is extremely high/lo w . • Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low temperatures. ¥ T o protect the batter y , it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 ° C to 35 ° C ( 墌 pg.
EN 44 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: 1. T o av oid hazards . . . ... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals.
EN 45 CAUTIONS 4. T o protect the unit, DO NO T . . . ... allow it to become wet. ... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. ... subject it to shock or excessiv e vibration during transpor tation. ... keep the lens directed at e xtremely bright objects for long periods .
EN 46 CAUTIONS Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer . The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device . Exter nal noise and interf erence (from a TV , a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly .
EN 47 SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder General P ower supply : DC 11.0 V (Using A C Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) P ower consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx.
EN 48 INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators OFF ( CHARGE ) PLA Y 9 0 2 3 4 6 we 5 T W 2 3 1 p Q i o W E 4 9 567 8 $ # @ ! 0 %^ (q ) & * e r t y u w R T O Y P I ; j h U a s g f l A S d k Viewfinder Speaker LCD monitor Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.
EN 49 INDEX 1 • Remote Sensor The transmitted beam ’ s approximate eff ective distance f or indoor use is 5m. The transmitted beam ma y not be eff ective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
EN 50 INDEX LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications C E R SOUND b i t 2 1 15 : 55 6 w 12 3 4 5 6 09 8 7 1h50m ! 5 1 1024 @# $ % ^ 4 3 0 3 : 7 1 0 xW T 2 5.1 2.0 3 PHOTO BR I GH T r e t y o i u & * ( ) q w 6 w 12 / 1 bi S O U N D B L ANK S E ARCH VOL U ME t 116 : 21 : 24 6 4 L p E W Q Y R T u 0 3 : 7 1 25 .
EN 51 INDEX 1 Displays the selected F ade/Wipe effect .... 墌 pg. 24 2 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode .................................................................. 墌 pg. 29 3 Rotates while the tape is running .............. 墌 pg.
EN 52 INDEX W ARNING INDICA TIONS (high) (exhausted) Displays the battery remaining power le vel. As the batter y pow er comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks (battery power warning). When the battery power is e xhausted, power turns off automatically .
EN 53 CARD ERROR! Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card. Remo ve the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is corrupted.
EN 54 + – + – 1 2 3 AAA (R03) Battery x 2 Ta b Using The Optional RM-V717U Remote Control Unit The RM-V717U remote control unit is provided with the optional Remote Control kit RM-V717KITU , that also contains the Editing Cable required f or Random Assemble Editing ( 墌 pg.
EN 55 G Gain Up .......................................................... 墌 pg. 29 Grip Adjustment ............................................... 墌 pg. 8 I Icons ...................................................... 墌 pg. 28 – 32 Inde x Pla yback .
R Random Assemble Editing ..................... 墌 pg. 37 – 39 Record-Standby ............................................. 墌 pg. 12 Recording Mode ............................................. 墌 pg. 10 Remote Control ..........................
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