DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-D750AA
LYT1683-001A
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
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
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INSTRUCTIONS
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
To deactivate the demonstration,
set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 23, 26)
Back cover
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Major Features of this Camcorder
Wipe/Fader Effects
You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make
pro-style scene transitions. (墌 pg. 31)
Fade in
Fade out
Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects
For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fastmoving images to be captured one frame at a
time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. (墌 pg. 32)
Backlight Compensation
Simply pressing the button brightens the
image darkened by backlight. (墌 pg. 29)
Data Battery
You can check the battery status by simply
pressing the DATA button. (墌 pg. 13)
BATTERY CONDITION
MAX TIMELEVEL
100%
50
0
LCD
110min
FINDER
135min
Auto Button
You can change the recording mode between
manual setting to the standard mode setting
of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO
button. (墌 pg. 19)
READ THIS FIRST !
● Before recording important video, be sure to
make a trial recording.
Play back your trial recording to make sure the
video and audio have been recorded properly.
● We recommend cleaning your video heads
before use.
If you haven’t used your
camcorder for awhile, the
heads may be dirty. We
recommend periodically
cleaning the video heads with
a cleaning cassette
(optional).
● Be sure to store your cassette tapes and
camcorder in the proper environment.
Video heads can become dirty more easily if your
cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a
dusty area. Cassette tapes should be removed
from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases.
Store the camcorder in a bag or other container.
● Use SP (Standard) mode for important video
recordings.
LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more
video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may
experience mosaic-like noise during playback
depending on the tape characteristics and the
usage environment.
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. Use the JVC
BN-VF808U/BN-VF815U/BN-VF823U battery
packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can
cause damage to the internal charging
circuitry.
● Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini
DV mark .
● 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 complying
with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette
tapes are designed and optimised to maximised
the performance of your camcorder.
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● Remember that this camcorder is intended for
private consumer use only.
Any commercial use without proper permission is
prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a
show, performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you
obtain permission beforehand).
● DO NOT leave the unit
- in place of over 50°C.
- in place where humidity is extremely low (below
35%) or extremely high (80%).
- in direct sunlight.
- in a closed car in summer.
- near a heater.
● The LCD monitor is made with high-precision
technology. However, black spots or bright spots
of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly
on the LCD monitor. These spots are not recorded
on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the
unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%).
● Do not leave the battery pack attached when
the camcorder is not in use and check the unit
regularly whether it is working or not.
Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 36 - 38.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
● If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming
from the camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it down
and unplug it immediately. 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. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
● When you are not using the AC Adapter for a
long period of time, it is recommended that you
disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
CAUTION:
To avoid electric
shock or damage to
the unit, first firmly
insert the small end
of the power cord into
the AC Adapter until it
is no longer wobbly,
and then plug the
larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
CAUTIONS:
● This camcorder is designed to be used with
PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be
used for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and LCD
monitor/viewfinder playback are possible
anywhere.
● This product includes patented and other
proprietary technology and will operate only
with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC
BN-VF808U/BN-VF815U/BN-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. (An
appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs of
AC outlets in different countries.)
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
AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on
all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on
both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or
places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder 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.
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach
and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding the
camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD
monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a
malfunction.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the
cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate
the camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible
to this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage
to the camcorder.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to
the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause
the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
Cleaning The Camcorder
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and
remove the battery pack and AC Adapter.
To clean the exterior
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in
diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off
heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.
To clean the LCD monitor
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
To clean the lens
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently
with lens cleaning paper.
To clean the viewfinder lens
Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower
brush.
NOTES:
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as
benzine or alcohol.
● Cleaning should be done only after the battery
pack has been removed or other power units have
been disconnected.
● 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.
USE CLEANING CASSETTE
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during
recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette.
(墌 pg. 3)
USER MAINTENANCE
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CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED 7
Index .................................................................7
Regarding This Manual...................................10
Provided Accessories .....................................10
Grip Adjustment ..............................................11
Power..............................................................12
Language Settings..........................................14
Date/Time Settings .........................................14
Viewfinder Adjustment ....................................14
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display...........14
Tripod Mounting.............................................. 15
Loading/Unloading A Cassette .......................15
16:9 Wide Mode..............................................16
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17
VIDEO RECORDING ...........................................17
Basic Recording..............................................17
Tape Remaining Time................................. 17
Quick Review..............................................17
Zooming...................................................... 18
Journalistic Shooting...................................18
Interface Shooting.......................................18
Time Code ..................................................19
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 19
Auto/Manual Mode......................................19
VIDEO PLAYBACK..............................................20
Normal Playback.............................................20
Still Playback............................................... 21
Variable Shuttle Search..............................21
Blank Search .............................................. 21
Playback Snapshot .....................................21
Connections To A TV Or VCR........................22
ADVANCED FEATURES 23
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT..................23
Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 23
Recording Menus............................................24
Playback Menus.............................................. 26
FEATURES FOR RECORDING...............................28
Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape)......... 28
Manual Focus .................................................28
Exposure Control ............................................29
Iris Lock........................................................... 29
Backlight Compensation .................................29
Spot Exposure Control....................................30
White Balance Adjustment..............................30
Manual White Balance Adjustment................. 31
Wipe Or Fader Effects ....................................31
Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects........32
EDITING............................................................33
Dubbing To A VCR .........................................33
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With
A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)..............33
Connection To A Personal Computer.............34
REFERENCES 35
TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................35
CAUTIONS.........................................................36
SPECIFICATIONS................................................39
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How to open the LCD monitor
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.
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NOTES:
● The image will not appear
simultaneously on the LCD monitor and
the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is
pulled out while the LCD monitor is
opened, you can select which one to
“PRIORITY” to the desired
use. Set
mode in
● Coloured bright spots may appear all
SYSTEM Menu. (墌 pg. 26)
over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
However, this is not a malfunction.
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Controls
a : Left / Rewind [
Review [QUICK REVIEW] (墌 pg. 17)
: Right / Fast-Forward [5] (墌 pg. 20)
: Up/Play/Pause [4/9] (墌 pg. 20) /
Manual Focus [FOCUS] (墌 pg. 28)
: Down / Stop [8] (墌 pg. 20) / Backlight
Compensation (墌 pg. 29) /
Spot Exposure (墌 pg. 30)
Press down: SET
B 16:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] (墌 pg. 16)
Blank Search [BLANK] (墌 pg. 21)
C Menu Button [MENU] (墌 pg. 23)
D Data Battery Button [DATA] (墌 pg. 13)
E Auto Button [AUTO] (墌 pg. 19)
F Dioptre Adjustment Control (墌 pg. 14)
G Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (墌 pg. 28)
H Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌 pg. 18)
Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –]
(墌 pg. 20)
I Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP]
(墌 pg. 17)
J Power Switch [REC, PLAY, OFF]
K Lock Button
L Battery Release Button [BATT.] (墌 pg. 12)
M Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]
(墌 pg. 15)
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] (墌 pg. 20) / Quick
Connectors
N Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.LINK*)
(墌 pg. 33, 34)
* i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry
specification and extensions thereof. The logo
is used for products compliant with the i.LINK
standard.
O S-Video Output Connector [S] (墌 pg. 22)
The connectors are located beneath the covers.
P DC Input Connector [DC] (墌 pg. 12)
Q Audio/Video Output Connector
[AV] (墌 pg. 22)
Indicators
R POWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌 pg. 12)
Other Parts
S LCD Monitor (墌 pg. 7)
T Viewfinder (墌 pg. 14)
U Battery Pack Mount (墌 pg. 12)
V Shoulder Strap Eyelet (墌 pg. 11)
W Grip Strap (墌 pg. 11)
X Speaker (墌 pg. 20)
Y Lens
Z Camera Sensor
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.)
a Stereo Microphone
b Stud Hole (墌 pg. 15)
c Tripod Mounting Socket (墌 pg. 15)
d Cassette Holder Cover (墌 pg. 15)
e Connector Cover
Power Switch Position
REC:
To perform recording on the tape.
OFF:
To switch off the camcorder.
PLAY:
To play back a recording on the tape.
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
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During Video Recording
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a Battery Remaining Power Indicator
(墌 pg. 36)
B Operation Mode
A : Auto Mode
M : Manual Mode
C : Night Indicator (墌 pg. 32)
: Gain Up Mode (墌 pg. 24)
D Shutter Speed (墌 pg. 32)
E White Balance Indicator (墌 pg. 30)
F Selected Effect Indicator (墌 pg. 32)
G Selected Program AE Indicator (墌 pg. 32)
H SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator
(墌 pg. 25) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds
after turning on the camcorder.)
I Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (墌 pg. 24)
(only indicator is displayed)
J Time Code (墌 pg. 25)
K Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
(墌 pg. 28)
L Date/Time (墌 pg. 25)
M Wind Cut Indicator (墌 pg. 24)
N Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator
(墌 pg. 31)
O : Spot Exposure Control Indicator
(墌 pg. 30)
: Backlight Compensation Indicator
(墌 pg. 29)
±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌 pg. 29)
: Iris Lock Indicator (墌 pg. 29)
P PHOTO: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)
REC: (Appears during recording.)
Q Tape Running Indicator
(Rotates while tape is running.)
R Tape Remaining Time (墌 pg. 17)
S Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌 pg. 25)
(only LP indicator is displayed)
T Selected Wide Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 16)
(only 16:9 indicator is displayed)
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U Zoom Indicator (墌 pg. 18)
V Approximate Zoom Ratio (墌 pg. 18)
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BLANK SEARCH
PUSH "STOP" BUTTON
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a Battery Remaining Power Indicator
(墌 pg. 36)
B Sound L/R Indicator (墌 pg. 26)
C Blank Search Indicator (墌 pg. 21)
D Tape Speed (SP/LP)
(only LP indicator is displayed)
E Variable Search Speed Indicator: x-10, x-3,
x3 and x10 (墌 pg. 21)
F 4: Playback
5
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
3
: Rewind/Shuttle Search
9: Pause
G Date/Time (墌 pg. 27)
H VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (墌 pg. 20)
I Time Code (墌 pg. 27)
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TO CANCEL
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Regarding This Manual
Control Lever
.
Control lever
There are two kinds of operation using the
control lever: moving the lever towards up/down/
left/right, or pressing down the lever.
They are described and illustrated as shown
below.
1. Move the control lever up/down/left/right
(///) to select.
Operation To select
4/9 FOCUS Move the control lever up.
8 Move the control lever
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REVIEW
2. Press down the control lever to select SET.
MENU
QUICK
LCD Monitor
16:9 / BLANK
Select
down.
Move the control lever right.
Move the control lever left.
SET
Provided Accessories
AC Adapter
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. Do not use any other cables.
AP-V14E
Audio/Video Cable
(Ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
Battery Pack
BN-VF808U
Power Cord
or
Shoulder Strap
(墌pg. 11)
Lens Cap
(墌pg. 11)
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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.
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Grip Adjustment
Open the pad and make grip adjustments.
● Before making the adjustment, remove any
security tags that may be attached to the velcro.
EN 11
Place here
during shooting
How To Attach The Shoulder Strap
1 Peel off the pad
and thread the end
of the strap through
the eyelet.
Eyelet
2 Thread the strap
through the buckle,
adjust its length, and
use the strap guide
to fix it in place.
Strap Guide
Buckle
3 Position the
buckle near the
eyelet and reattach
the pad.
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Power
Charging The Battery Pack
Battery pack mount
POWER/
CHARGE lamp
2
Arrow
Battery
pack
Lock
button
To AC outlet
1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.
2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing
upward, push the battery pack slightly against
the battery pack mount a.
3 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in
place b.
4 Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.
5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet.
6 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.
● The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder
blinks to indicate charging has started.
● When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,
charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from
the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the
camcorder.
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BATT
Power switch
To D C
connector
AC Adapter
To detach the battery pack
Slide the battery pack upward while pressing
BATT. to detach it.
Battery pack Charging time
BN-VF808U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-VF815U Approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.
BN-VF823U Approx. 3 hrs. 50 min.
* Provided
NOTES:
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery
pack, remove it first.
● During charging, the camcorder cannot be
operated.
● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of
battery is used.
● When charging the battery pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the POWER/
CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove
the battery pack from the camcorder, then try
charging again.
● If a fully charged battery pack is attached to the
unit, POWER/CHARGE lamp will blink for approx.
10 seconds before it turns off.
● If the battery operation time remains extremely
short even after having been fully charged, the
battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.
Please purchase a new one.
● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to
use it only in well-ventilated areas.
● After 5 minutes have elapsed in Record-Standby
mode with the cassette inserted, and no operation
is performed, the camcorder will automatically turn
off its power supplied from the AC Adapter. In this
case, the battery charge 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.
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