JVC GR-D750U User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

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

GR-D750U

GETTING STARTED

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.

7

16

22

34

40

ENGLISH

INSTRUCTIONS

To deactivate the demonstration,
set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
(



pg. 22, 24)

LYT1658-001B

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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.
( pg. 30)

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.
( pg. 30)

LED Light

You can brighten the subject in the dark
place with the LED Light. ( pg. 26)

Backlight Compensation

Simply pressing the button brightens the
image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 28)

Data Battery

You can check the battery status by simply
pressing the

DATA

button. ( 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. ( pg. 18)

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/VF815U/VF823U battery packs.
Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause
damage to the internal charging circuitry.

●

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
optimized to maximize the performance of your
camcorder.

●

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 (122°F)

- 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 high­precision 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.

●

●

●

®

Microsoft
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.

and Windows® are either registered

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

●

This camcorder is designed to be used with
NTSC-type color 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/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. (An
appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs
of AC outlets in different countries.)

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material ­special handling may apply.
See www

.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate

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 (3-15/16") 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

9. Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.

10. Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table
specified by the
manufacturer, or
sold with the
apparatus. When a
cart is used, use
caution when
moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip­over.

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

USER MAINTENANCE

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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.

●

Mold 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

( pg. 3)

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CONTENTS

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GETTING STARTED 7

Regarding This Manual .................................7

Provided Accessories....................................7

Index.............................................................. 8

Grip Adjustment........................................... 11

Power ..........................................................12

Language Settings.......................................13

Date/Time Settings......................................14

Viewfinder Adjustment................................. 14

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........ 14

Tripod Mounting...........................................14

Loading/Unloading A Cassette....................15

16:9 Wide Mode ..........................................15

RECORDING & PLAYBACK 16

VIDEO RECORDING ........................................16

Basic Recording ..........................................16

Tape Remaining Time ............................. 16

Quick Review...........................................16

Zooming...................................................17

Journalistic Shooting ...............................17

Interface Shooting ...................................17

Time Code...............................................18

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...18

Auto/Manual Mode ..................................18

VIDEO PLAYBACK ..........................................19

Normal Playback .........................................19

Still Playback ...........................................19

Variable Shuttle Search........................... 20

Blank Search ...........................................20

Playback Snapshot..................................20

Connections To A TV Or VCR..................... 21

ADVANCED FEATURES 22

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ..............22

Changing The Menu Settings...................... 22

Recording Menus........................................ 23

Playback Menus.......................................... 25

FEATURES FOR RECORDING ...........................26

LED Light .................................................... 26

Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) ..... 26

Manual Focus.............................................. 27

Exposure Control ........................................ 27

Iris Lock....................................................... 28

Backlight Compensation ............................. 28

Spot Exposure Control................................ 28

White Balance Adjustment.......................... 29

Manual White Balance Adjustment ............. 29

Wipe Or Fader Effects................................. 30

Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects.... 30

EDITING ........................................................31

Dubbing To A VCR...................................... 31

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped

With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) .. 32

Connection To A Personal Computer ......... 33

REFERENCES 34

TROUBLESHOOTING....................................... 34

CAUTIONS..................................................... 36

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................39

TERMS ..........................................................40

GETTING STARTED

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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

(

3/4/1/2

) to select:

Operation To select

3 6

4 7

2 ¡

1 1

2)

Press down the control lever to select

FOCUS

LIGHT

QUICK
REVIEW

LCD Monitor

Select

Move the control lever up.
Move the control lever

down.
Move the control lever

right.
Move the control lever left.

SET

SET

Provided Accessories

OR

AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U

OR

Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

Shoulder

Strap

( pg. 11)

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.

:

Audio/Video Cable

(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

Lens Cap

( pg. 11)

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Index

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26

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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
use. Set “PRIORITY” to the desired
mode in SYSTEM Menu. ( pg. 24)

● Colored bright spots may appear all over
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
However, this is not a malfunction.

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Controls

11 : Left/Rewind (1) ( pg. 19)/

Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW] ( pg. 16)
2 : Right/Fast-Forward (¡) ( pg. 19)/
LED Light [LIGHT] ( pg. 26)
3 : Up/Play/Pause (6) ( pg. 19)/
Manual Focus [FOCUS] ( pg. 27)
4 : Down/Stop (7) ( pg. 19)/
Backlight Compensation [ ] ( pg. 28)/
Spot Exposure ( pg. 28)
Press down : SET

216:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] ( pg. 15)

Blank Search [BLANK] ( pg. 20)

3Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 22)
4Data Battery Button [DATA] ( pg. 13)
5Auto Button [AUTO] ( pg. 18)
6Diopter Adjustment Control ( pg. 14)
7Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( pg. 26)
8Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 17)

Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –]
( pg. 19)

9Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP]

( pg. 16)

!Power Switch [REC, PLAY, OFF]
"Lock Button
#Battery Release Button [BATT.] ( pg. 12)
$Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]

( pg. 15)

Connectors

%Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]

(i.LINK*) ( pg. 32, 33)

* i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry

specification and extensions thereof. The
logo is used for products compliant with the

i.LINK standard.
The connectors are located beneath the
covers.
&Audio/Video Output Connector [AV]

( pg. 21)
(DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 12)

GETTING STARTED

Indicators

á

POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 12)

Other Parts

à

LCD Monitor ( pg. 8)

â

Viewfinder ( pg. 14)

ä

Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 12)

ã

Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( pg. 11)

å

Grip Strap ( pg. 11)

ç

Speaker ( pg. 19)

é

Lens

è

LED Light ( pg. 26)

ê

Camera Sensor
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.)

ë

Stereo Microphone

í

Stud Hole ( pg. 14)

ì

Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 14)

î

Cassette Holder Cover ( pg. 15)

ï

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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GETTING STARTED

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
Indications

During Video Recording

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M

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

!

1Battery Remaining Power Indicator
2Operation Mode ( pg. 18)

3LED Light Indicator ( pg. 26)
4 : Night-Alive Indicator ( pg. 30)

5Shutter Speed ( pg. 31)
6White Balance Indicator ( pg. 29)
7Selected Effect Indicator ( pg. 31)
8Selected Program AE Indicator ( pg. 30)
9SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode

!Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) ( pg. 23)

"Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 17)
#Zoom Indicator ( pg. 17)
$Selected Wide Mode Indicator ( pg. 15)

%Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( pg. 24)

&Tape Remaining Time ( pg. 16)
(REC: (Appears during recording.)

) : Spot Exposure Control Indicator

10

SOUND

15:55

A

: Auto Mode

M

: Manual Mode

: Gain Up Mode ( pg. 23)

Indicator ( pg. 24) (Appears for approx. 5

seconds after turning on the camcorder.)

(only indicator is displayed)

(only 16:9 indicator is displayed)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

( pg. 16)

PHOTO

: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)

( pg. 20, 26)

( pg. 28)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator
( pg. 28)
±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator
( pg. 27)

: Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 28)

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16:9

12 BIT

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LP

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~Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator

( pg. 30)

+Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 23)
,Tape Running Indicator

(Rotates while tape is running.)

-Date/Time ( pg. 24)
.Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

( pg. 27)

/Time Code ( pg. 24)

During Video Playback

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X

BIT

BLANK SEARCH

PUSH "STOP" BUTTON

TO CANCEL

V

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1Battery Remaining Power Indicator
2Sound L/R Indicator ( pg. 25)
3Blank Search Indicator ( pg. 20)
4Tape Speed (SP/LP) ( pg. 25)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

5Variable Search Speed Indicator: x-10, x-3,

x3 and x10 ( pg. 20)

63: Playback

¡: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
1: Rewind/Shuttle Search
8: Pause

7Date/Time ( pg. 25)
8VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator

( pg. 19)

9Time Code ( pg. 25)

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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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EN 11

Grip Adjustment

Open the pad and make grip adjustments.

● Before making the adjustment, remove any
security tags that may be attached to the
velcro.

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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GETTING STARTED

Power

Charging The Battery Pack

POWER/CHARGE Lamp

Battery pack
mount

Arrow

Battery
pack

Power switch

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 1.

3 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in

place 2.

4 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet.
5 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.

To detach the battery pack

Slide the battery pack downward 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

2

1

BATT.

To DC connector

AC Adapter

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 Record­Standby 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.

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries
apart, or expose them to flame or excessive
heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its
terminals to come in contact with metals, as
this can result in a short circuit and possibly
start a fire.

To restore the accuracy of the battery
power indicator

If the battery power indication differs from the
actual operating time, fully charge the battery,
and then run it down. However this method
may not work if the battery was used for a long
period of time under extremely high/low
temperature condition or charged too many
times.