JVC GR-D850, GR-D870 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT1809-001A

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-D850 GR-D870

The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-D870.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 4 – 6 to ensure safe use of this product.

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1. Preparation

Attach the battery pack.

Charge the battery pack. ( 16)

Bottom of the camcorder

BATT.

2. Video Recording

Open the LCD Monitor.

Notes:

• The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase. Please charge the battery pack before use.

• Use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/ VF823U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.

Set the Power Switch to “REC”. ( 13)

AUTO

Set MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO”.

( 13)

3. Playing Back

Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. ( 13)22 The screen will be displayed for

Set MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO”.

( 13)

approx. 3 seconds.

BLANK/

16:9

INDEX

16:9 WIDE SCREEN

Load the cassette. ( 18)

Make sure the window

side is facing out.

PUSH

Notes:

• Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly.

• As a start, we recommend you to use the AUTO mode setting A for recording.

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OPEN/ EJECT

Press the Recording Start/Stop button

to start recording.

Note:

• To set the date and time. ( 17)

Select U/ 9 to start playback.

( 8)

Note:

• To play back picture on a connected

TV. ( 40)

Note:

• 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).

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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 Play) mode for important video recordings.

LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50%

more video than SP (Standard Play) 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.

• exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “ cards marked “ can be used with this unit.

• Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

This camcorder is designed

” and memory

” or “ ”

• 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.

- 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.

• Microsoft registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Also read “Cautions” on pages 46 – 48.

and Windows® are either

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries

apart, or expose them to ﬂ ame or excessive heat, as it may cause a ﬁ re 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 ﬁ re.

To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. ( 28, 32)

Safety Precautions

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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 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.)

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.)

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.

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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. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by 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.

WARNING:

Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

If this symbol is shown, it is only valid in the European Union

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 ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

9. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer.

10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁ ed 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 tip over.

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

12. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed 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.

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Getting Started 8

Regarding This Manual ......................... 8

Accessories ....................................... 8

Attach the Shoulder Strap .........................9

Attach the Lens Cap ..................................9

Grip Adjustment ......................................10

Tripod Mounting....................................... 10

Using the SD Card .................................. 11

Index .............................................. 12

LCD Monitor Indications ....................... 14

Power ............................................. 16

Language Settings .............................. 17

Date/Time Settings .............................17

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ......18

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ................ 18

16:9 Wide Mode.................................18

Recording & Playback 19

Basic Recording .................................19

Tape Remaining Time .............................19

Quick Review .......................................... 19

Auto/Manual Mode ..................................20

Time Code ...............................................20

Zoom ....................................................... 21

Dual Rec. ................................................21

Normal Playback ................................ 21

Variable Shuttle Search ...........................22

Blank Search ........................................... 22

D.S.C. Recording &

Playback 23

D.S.C. Snapshot ................................23

Normal Playback Of Images ...................24

Auto Playback Of Images ......................24

Index Playback Of Files ........................24

Removing On-Screen Display ................. 24

Resetting The File Name ......................25

Protecting Files .................................25

Deleting Files ................................... 26

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ...26

Initializing A Memory Card ....................27

Advance Features 28

Menus For Detailed Adjustment ..............28

Changing The Menu Settings ................. 28

Recording Menus ...............................29

Playback Menus .................................33

Features For Recording ..................34

LED Light ......................................... 34

Live Slow .........................................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

Connections/Editing ......................40

Connections To A TV Or VCR ..................40

Dubbing To A VCR ..............................40

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped

With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) .....41

Connection To A Personal Computer .........42

References 43

Troubleshooting .................................43

Cautions .......................................... 46

User Maintenance ..............................49

Speciﬁ cations ...................................50

Terms .............................................52

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Getting Started

Regarding This Manual

Control lever ( 13)

There are two kinds of operation using the control lever.

1 Move the control lever towards up/down/

left/right to select.

Icon

Icons such as

indicate that the feature is applicable to the speciﬁ ed model only.

Accessories

AC Adapter AP-V14E

Power Cord

Operation To select

6 FOCUS

y LIGHT

QUICK

REVIEW

Move the control lever up. Move the control lever down.

Move the control lever right. Move the control lever left.

2 Press down the control lever to select SET.

SET

Audio/Video Cable

(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

CD-ROM

Note:

Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

Shoulder Strap

( 9)

Lens Cap

( 9)

USB Cable

Attach the Shoulder Strap

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Peel off the pad and thread the end of the strap through the eyelet.

Thread the strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and use the strap guide to ﬁ x it in

Position the buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad.

place.

Strap Guide

Buckle

Eyelet

Attach the Lens Cap

To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.

Place here during

recording.

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Grip Adjustment

Open the pad and make grip adjustments.

• Remove any security tags that may be attached to the velcro.

Velcro Strip

Tripod Mounting

Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw and lock it in place.

Bottom of the camcorder

Using the SD Card

Set the power switch to “OFF”.

Open the card cover.

Card Cover

)

(

Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge

ﬁ rst.

Memory Card

(optional)

Clipped edge

Close the Card cover.

To remove the SD Card

Push the SD Card once. After the card comes out a little, pull it out.

• Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.

Notes:

• Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.

• Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to format the card ( 27).

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PLEASE FORMAT

Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialized. Intialize the memory card. ( 27)

CARD ERROR!

Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card. Remove 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.

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Index

6IR Y

L 1

f g

Notes:

• The LCD monitor can rotate 270˚.

• Colored 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.

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Controls

! Control Lever ( 8) £ : Left/Rewind (3) ( 22)/Quick Review

[QUICK REVIEW] ( 19) ¤ : Right/Fast-Forward (5) ( 22)/ LED Light [LIGHT] ( 34) ¡ : Up/Play/Pause ( Manual Focus [FOCUS] ( 35) ¢ : Down/Stop (8) ( 21)/Backlight Compensation [ - ] ( 36)/Spot Exposure ( 36) Press down : SET

# Menu Button [MENU] ( 21) $ Auto Button [AUTO] ( 20) % Data Battery Button [DATA] ( 17) & MEMORY/VIDEO Switch ( 13) ( Recording Start/Stop Button ( 19) ) Zoom Lever [T/W] ( 21)/

Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] ( 21)

* Power Switch [REC, OFF, PLAY] + Lock Button , Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/

EJECT] ( 18)

- Battery Release Button [BATT.] ( 16)

. 16:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] ( 18)/

Blank Search [BLANK] ( 22)/

/ Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( 21, 34)/

( 34)

Index Button [INDEX] ( 24)

Live Slow Button [SLOW]

U/9

) ( 21)/

Connectors

d USB (Universal Serial Bus)

Connector ( 42)

e Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]

(i.LINK*) ( 41, 42)

* i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995

industry speciﬁ cation and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.LINK standard.

The connectors are located beneath the cover.

f Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] ( 40) g DC Input Connector [DC] ( 16)

Indicator

R POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( 16)

Other parts

S LCD Monitor ( 12) T Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( 9) U Grip Strap ( 10) V Camera Sensor

(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.)

W Stereo Microphone X Lens Y Speaker ( 21) Z LED Light ( 34)

(Be careful not to cover this area during shooting.)

a Cassette Holder Cover ( 18) b Stud Hole ( 10) c Tripod Mounting Socket ( 10) d Battery Pack Mount ( 16) e Connector Cover

f Memory Card Slot g Card Cover

Power Switch Position

Set the Power Switch while pressing down the lock button.

REC:

• To perform recording on the tape.

• memory card.

OFF:

To switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

• To play back a recording on the tape.

• in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card or PC.

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.

To perform recording in the

To display a still image stored

MEMORY/VIDEO

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LCD Monitor Indications

During Video Recording Only

!# $ &

SOUND12BIT

15:55

! Tape Running Indicator ( 19)

(Rotates while tape is running.)

# Selected Wide Mode Indicator ( 18) $ Live Slow Indicator ( 34)

% Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( 30)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

& Tape Remaining Time ( 19) ( REC: (Appears during recording.) ( 19)/

Live Slow.) ( 34)

) Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator * Wind Cut Indicator + Time Code , Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) ( 29)

(only indicator is displayed)

- SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode

Indicator ( 30) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.)

SLOW: (Appears when using

16:9

–––min

REC

During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording

(

) *

# $ % & ( ) *

LCD

! Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( 45) # Operation Mode ( 20)

A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode

$ LED Light Indicator ( 34) % : Night-Alive Indicator ( 39)

& Shutter Speed ( 39) ( White Balance Indicator ( 37) ) Selected Effect Indicator ( 39) * Selected Program AE Indicator ( 38) +

LCD

( 31) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds during process of switching over to indoor/outdoor brightness.)

, Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( 35)

- Date/Time ( 17) . . : Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( 36)

- : Backlight Compensation Indicator ( 36) ± : Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( 35)

: Iris Lock Indicator ( 36)

/ PHOTO: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) 0 Remaining Number Of Shots

( 23) (Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D.S.C. recording.)

1 Image Quality: FINE and

STANDARD (in order of quality) ( 23, 30)

: Gain Up Mode ( 29)

: LCD Backlight Indicator

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PHOTO

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not loaded.

(Appears and blinks during shooting.)

4 Zoom Indicator ( 21) 5 Approximate Zoom Ratio ( 21)

Card Icon ( 23) : Appears during shooting. : Blinks in white when a memory card is

Shooting Icon

During Video Playback

Getting Started

During D.S.C. Playback

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! Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( 45) # Sound Mode Indicator ( 30) $ Blank Search Indicator ( 22) % Tape Speed (SP/LP) ( 30)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

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

x3 and x10 ( 22)

( U : Playback

5 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search 3 : Rewind/Shuttle Search 9 : Pause

) DV IN : DV Input Indicator ( 41, 42) * Date/Time ( 17) + VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator ( 21) , Time Code ( 20, 31)

DV IN

)

! Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( 45) # Folder/File Number $ Operation Mode Indicator % Date/Time

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Getting Started

Power

Charging The Battery Pack

Set the Power Switch to “OFF” ( 13).

r Arrow

Battery

Pack

BATT.

POWER/

CHARGE Lamp

Attach the battery pack.

• With the “r” (arrow) on the battery pack pointing at the correct direction, slide the battery pack until it locks in place.

Connect the AC adapter.

• The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the

AC Adapter

To AC Outlet

(110V to 240V)

To DC Connector

Power Cord

camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.

• When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is ﬁ nished. Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder.

To Detach The Battery Pack

Slide the battery pack while pressing BATT. to detach it.

Charging/Recording Time (approx.)

Battery Pack

BN-VF808U (Provided)

BN-VF815U 2 hrs. 40 min. 4 hrs. 5 min. BN-VF823U 3 hrs. 50 min. 6 hrs. 10 min.

Notes:

• If a fully charged battery pack is attached to the unit,

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.

Required Charging

Time

1 hr. 30 min. 2 hrs.

POWER/CHARGE lamp will blink for

Maximum

Continuous

Recording

Time

Using The Battery Pack

Perform step 22 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.

Notes:

• Recording time is reduced signiﬁ cantly under the following conditions:

• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

repeatedly.

• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

• The LED Light is used.

• Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.

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JVC GR-D850, GR-D870 User Manual

Easy Start Guide

Safety Precautions

Contents

Getting Started

Regarding This Manual

Accessories

Index

LCD Monitor Indications

Power