JVC GR-D770U User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-D770U

INSTRUCTIONS

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		7
RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &		24
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES		29
REFERENCES		42
TERMS		48
	For Customer Use:
	Enter below the Model No. and
	Serial No. which is located on the					ENGLISH
	bottom of the camcorder. Retain
	this information for future reference.
	Model No.
	Serial No.

To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. ( pg. 29, 32)

LYT1652-001B

2 EN

Major Features of this Camcorder

Wipe/Fader Effects

Backlight Compensation

You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions.

( pg. 38)

Simply pressing the button brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 36)

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. 38)

Data Battery

You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button. ( pg. 14)

BATTERY CONDITION

100% MAX TIME

LCD

50%			min
			FINDER

min

0%

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. 20)

LED Light

You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the LED Light. ( pg. 34)

Dual Rec.

You can capture and view still images without disturbing the recording in progress. ( pg. 20)

16:9 --- min

13

PHOTO

EN 3

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.

●This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked

“” and memory cards marked “ ” or “” can be used with this unit.

●SDHC Memory Card cannot be used with this camcorder.

●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 44 – 46.

●Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered 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.

4 EN

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		EN 5

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).

6 EN CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED	7
Regarding This Manual .................................	7
Provided Accessories ....................................	7
Index..............................................................	8
Grip Adjustment...........................................	12
Power ..........................................................	13
Language Settings.......................................	14
Date/Time Settings ......................................	15
Viewfinder Adjustment.................................	15
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........	15
Tripod Mounting...........................................	15
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................	16
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card ............	17
16:9 Wide Mode ..........................................	17
RECORDING & PLAYBACK	18
VIDEO RECORDING ........................................	18
Basic Recording ..........................................	18
Tape Remaining Time .............................	18
Quick Review...........................................	18
Zooming...................................................	19
Journalistic Shooting ...............................	19
Interface Shooting ...................................	19
Time Code ...............................................	20
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...	20
Dual Rec..................................................	20
Auto/Manual Mode ..................................	20
VIDEO PLAYBACK ..........................................	21
Normal Playback .........................................	21
Still Playback ...........................................	21
Variable Shuttle Search...........................	22
Blank Search ...........................................	22
Playback Snapshot..................................	22
Connections To A TV Or VCR.....................	23
D.S.C. RECORDING .........................................	24
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ..............	24
D.S.C. PLAYBACK ...........................................	25
Normal Playback Of Images........................	25
Auto Playback Of Images ............................	25
Index Playback Of Files...............................	25
Removing On-Screen Display .....................	25

ADVANCED FEATURES	29
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ..............	29
Changing The Menu Settings......................	29
Recording Menus ........................................	30
Playback Menus ..........................................	33
FEATURES FOR RECORDING ...........................	34
LED Light.....................................................	34
Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) .....	34
Manual Focus..............................................	35
Exposure Control.........................................	35
Iris Lock .......................................................	36
Backlight Compensation..............................	36
Spot Exposure Control ................................	36
White Balance Adjustment ..........................	37
Manual White Balance Adjustment .............	37
Wipe Or Fader Effects.................................	38
Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects....	38
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To
A Memory Card .......................................	39
EDITING ........................................................	39
Dubbing To A VCR......................................	39
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped
With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) ..	40
Connection To A Personal Computer..........	41
REFERENCES	42
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................	42
CAUTIONS .....................................................	44
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................	47
TERMS ..........................................................	48

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.	26
Resetting The File Name.............................	26
Protecting Files............................................	26
Deleting Files...............................................	27
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)* ...	27
Initializing A Memory Card...........................	28

GETTING STARTED EN 7

Regarding This Manual

Control Lever

LCD Monitor

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:

Select

Provided Accessories

OR

AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U

	OR
Battery Pack	Audio/Video Cable
BN-VF808U	(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

USB Cable

CD-ROM

GETTING STARTED

	Operation		To select
3	6	FOCUS	Move the control lever up.
4	7		Move the control lever
			down.
2	¡	LIGHT	Move the control lever
			right.
1	1	QUICK	Move the control lever left.
		REVIEW

2) Press down the control lever to select SET:

SET

Shoulder Strap	Lens Cap
( pg. 12)	( pg. 12)

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.

8 EN GETTING STARTED

Index

89	o~) 35

27

28

29

30

33

$

32

31

%

20

1 4 3

How to open the LCD monitor

Pull on the end A of the LCD monitor.

!#"

24

25

5 6

7

21

2 26 &( 22 34 23

NOTES:

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.

●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. 32)

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

GETTING STARTED EN 9

Controls

11 : Left/Rewind (1) ( pg. 21)/

Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW] ( pg. 18) 2 : Right/Fast-Forward (¡) ( pg. 21)/ LED Light [LIGHT] ( pg. 34)

3 : Up/Play/Pause (6) ( pg. 21)/ Manual Focus [FOCUS] ( pg. 35) 4 : Down/Stop (7) ( pg. 21)/

Backlight Compensation [ ] ( pg. 36)/ Spot Exposure ( pg. 36)

Press down : SET 2VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

316:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] ( pg. 17) Blank Search [BLANK] ( pg. 22)

Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 25) 4Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 29) 5Data Battery Button [DATA] ( pg. 14) 6Auto Button [AUTO] ( pg. 20) 7Diopter Adjustment Control ( pg. 15) 8Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]

( pg. 24, 34)

9Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 19) Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] ( pg. 21)

!Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] ( pg. 18)

"Power Switch [REC, PLAY, OFF]

#Lock Button

$Battery Release Button [BATT.] ( pg. 13) %Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]

( pg. 16)

Connectors

&USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector

( pg. 41)

(Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]

(i.LINK*) ( pg. 40, 41)

*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. 23, 39)

~DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 13)

Indicators

âPOWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 13)

Other Parts

äLCD Monitor ( pg. 8) ãViewfinder ( pg. 15) åCard Cover [ ] ( pg. 17)

çBattery Pack Mount ( pg. 13) éShoulder Strap Eyelet ( pg. 12) èGrip Strap ( pg. 12) êSpeaker ( pg. 21)

ëLens

íLED Light ( pg. 34) ìCamera Sensor

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

îStereo Microphone ïStud Hole ( pg. 15)

ñTripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 15) óCassette Holder Cover ( pg. 16) òMemory Card Slot

ôConnector Cover

Power Switch Position

REC:

To perform recording on the tape or in the memory card.

OFF:

To switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

●To play back a recording on the tape.

●To display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position

VIDEO:

To record on a tape or play back a tape.

MEMORY:

To record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card.

GETTING STARTED

10 EN GETTING STARTED

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder													During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording
Indications																		9 !										" # $
During Video Recording Only													1																					15
													2				M					10 x									640F							%
1 2					3				4				3																					PHOTO				&
													4																						3			(
			16:9		LP				– – –min				5
													6
										REC		5	7
													8

WH 6

7

!SOUND 12 B I T

9 15:55

8

1Tape Running Indicator (Rotates while tape is running.)

2Selected Wide Mode Indicator ( pg. 17) (only 16:9 indicator is displayed)

3Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( pg. 31) (only LP indicator is displayed)

4Tape Remaining Time ( pg. 18)

5REC: (Appears during recording.) ( pg. 18)

6Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator ( pg. 38)

7Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 31)

8Time Code ( pg. 32)

9Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) ( pg. 30) (only indicator is displayed)

!SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 31) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.)

11 : 13 AM

DEC . 6 . 2007

~)

1Battery Remaining Power Indicator

2Operation Mode ( pg. 20) A : Auto Mode

M : Manual Mode

3LED Light Indicator ( pg. 34)

4 : Night-Alive Indicator ( pg. 38)

: Gain Up Mode ( pg. 31) 5Shutter Speed ( pg. 39)

6White Balance Indicator ( pg. 37)

7Selected Effect Indicator ( pg. 38)

8Selected Program AE Indicator ( pg. 38)

9Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 19) !Zoom Indicator ( pg. 19) "Shooting Icon

(Appears and blinks during shooting.)

#Card Icon ( pg. 24)

: Appears during shooting.

: Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded.

$Image Size/Picture Quality: 640F 640 x 480 F 640F (FINE) and 640 x 480 S 640S (STANDARD) (in order of quality)

( pg. 31)

%Remaining Number Of Shots ( pg. 24) (Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D.S.C. recording.)

&PHOTO: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) ( pg. 24, 34)

( : Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( pg. 36)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator ( pg. 36)

±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 35)

: Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 36) )Date/Time ( pg. 15)

~Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 35)

		GETTING STARTED EN 11
During Video Playback	During D.S.C. Playback

1 2

34

5 6

LP x3

12 B I T / M I X

L

BLANK SEARCH

PUSH "STOP" BUTTON

TO CANCEL

		VOLUME					3 AM
				11 :1
20 : 21 : 25				DE C . 6 .			2007
9		8		7

1Battery Remaining Power Indicator

2Sound L/R Indicator ( pg. 33)

3Blank Search Indicator ( pg. 22)

4Tape Speed (SP/LP) ( pg. 33) (only LP indicator is displayed)

5Variable Search Speed Indicator: x-10, x-3, x3 and x10 ( pg. 22)

63: Playback

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

8: Pause

7Date/Time ( pg. 33)

8VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator ( pg. 21)

9Time Code ( pg. 33)

1 2

100-0013
						3
	11:13 AM
						4
	DEC. 6. 2007

1Battery Remaining Power Indicator

2Folder/File Number

3Operation Mode Indicator

4Date/Time

GETTING STARTED

12 EN GETTING STARTED

	How To Attach The Lens Cap	Grip Adjustment
	To protect the lens, attach	Open the pad and make grip adjustments.
	the provided lens cap to the
		● Before making the adjustment, remove any
	camcorder as shown in the
		security tags that may be attached to the
	illustration.
		velcro.

NOTE:

To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder.

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.

2 Thread the strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and use the strap guide to fix it in place.

3 Position the buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad.

Eyelet

Strap Guide

Buckle

			GETTING STARTED EN 13
	Power		NOTES:
	Charging The Battery Pack		● If the protective cap is attached to the battery
			pack, remove it first.
	POWER/CHARGE Lamp		● During charging, the camcorder cannot be
			operated.
	Battery pack		● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of
			battery is used.
	mount
			● 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,
	Arrow	2	remove the battery pack from the camcorder,
			then try charging again.
	1		● If a fully charged battery pack is attached to the
			unit, POWER/CHARGE lamp will blink for
	Battery
			approx. 10 seconds before it turns off.
	pack		● If the battery operation time remains extremely
	BATT.		short even after having been fully charged, the
			battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.
	Power Switch	To DC connector	Please purchase a new one.
			● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity
	Lock		internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure
			to use it only in well-ventilated areas.
	Button
			● 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
		AC Adapter	the AC adapter. In this case, the battery charge
			starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.
	To AC outlet
			● Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug
	1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.
			and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.
	2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing		About Batteries
	upward, push the battery pack slightly against		DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries
	the battery pack mount 1.
			apart, or expose them to flame or excessive
	3 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in
			heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion.
	place 2.		WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its
	4 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet.		terminals to come in contact with metals, as
	5 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.		this can result in a short circuit and possibly
			start a fire.
	● The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder
	blinks to indicate charging has started.		To restore the accuracy of the battery
	● When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,
			power indicator
	charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter
	from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter		If the battery power indication differs from the
	from the camcorder.		actual operating time, fully charge the battery,
	To detach the battery pack		and then run it down. However this method
			may not work if the battery was used for a long
	Slide the battery pack downward while
			period of time under extremely high/low
	pressing BATT. to detach it.
			temperature condition or charged too many
	Battery pack	Charging time	times.
	BN-VF808U*	Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
	BN-VF815U	Approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.
	BN-VF823U	Approx. 3 hrs. 50 min.
	* Provided

GETTING STARTED

14 EN GETTING STARTED

Using The Battery Pack

● If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears

instead of the battery status even though you

Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery

tried to press DATA several times, there may

Pack” ( pg. 13).

be a problem with your battery. In such a

Maximum continuous recording time

case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Using AC Power

Battery pack

LCD monitor

Viewfinder on

on

Perform step 4 – 5 in “Charging The Battery

BN-VF808U*

1 hr. 50 min.

2 hrs. 15 min.

Pack” ( pg. 13).

BN-VF815U

3 hrs. 40 min.

4 hrs. 30 min.

NOTE:

BN-VF823U

5 hrs. 30 min.

6 hrs. 45 min.

The provided AC Adapter features automatic

voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to

* Provided

240 V.

NOTES:

INFORMATION:

● Recording time is reduced significantly under

The following explanations in this manual

the following conditions:

supposes the use of LCD monitor in your

• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

operation. If you want to use the viewfinder,

repeatedly.

• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

close the LCD monitor and pull out the

• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

viewfinder fully.

• The LED Light is used.

Language Settings

● Before extended use, it is recommended that

you prepare enough battery packs to cover

3 times the planned shooting time.

The language on the display can be changed.

ATTENTION:

( pg. 32)

Before detaching the power source, make sure

1 Select

LANGUAGE

that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to

do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

Data Battery System

ENGLISH

You can check the remaining battery power

and the recordable time.

2 SET

When the battery is attached, press DATA.

1 Open the LCD monitor fully.

BATTERY CONDITION

2 Set the Power Switch to “REC” or “PLAY”

100%

MAX TIME

while pressing down the Lock Button located

LCD

min

on the switch.

50%

● If set to “REC”, the recording mode should be

FINDER

set to “M” ( pg. 20).

0%

min

3 Press MENU.

● When the Power Switch is set to “OFF”, it is

4 Select “SYSTEM”, press SET or 2.

5 Select “LANGUAGE”, press SET or 2.

displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the button

is pressed and released quickly, and for

6 Select the desired language, press SET or

approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed

2.

and hold for several seconds.

7 Press MENU.

● When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” or

“REC”, press DATA again to return to the

Press 1 whenever you want to return to the

normal screen.

previous menu screen.

●Data battery status cannot be displayed during playback or while recording is in progress.

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Date/Time Settings

1 Select	CLOCK ADJ.
	MONTH. DATE. YEAR 12h

JAN. 03. 2007

02 : 10 AM

2 SET

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off. ( pg. 32, 33)

Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Language Settings” ( pg. 14).

1 Select “DISPLAY”, press SET or 2.

2 Select “CLOCK ADJ.”, press SET or 2.

3 Select the desired date display format, press SET or 2.

●Repeat this step to input time display format (Select from “24h” or “12h”), month, date, year, hour and minutes.

4 Press MENU.

Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display

1 Select

BRIGHT

± 0

2 SET

Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Language Settings” ( pg. 14).

●To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder fully and set “PRIORITY” to “FINDER” ( pg. 32).

1 Select “DISPLAY”, press SET or 2.

2 Select “BRIGHT”, press SET or 2.

3 Select the appropriate brightness, press

SET or 2.

4 Press MENU.

Press 1 whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen/setting.

Viewfinder Adjustment

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully.

3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Example:

Press 1 whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen.

Tripod Mounting

To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw clockwise.

●Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

Diopter Adjustment Control

CAUTION:

GETTING STARTED

When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your fingers.