JVC GR-D850AA User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT1815-001

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-D850AA

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 – 4 to ensure safe use of this product.

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Read This First !

● Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording.

Playback 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 a while, 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/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 maximise 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 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 34 - 36.

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 deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF” (墌 18, 21).

Safety Precautions

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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 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.

WAR N I N G :

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

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

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.)

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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.

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

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Getting Started 6

Regarding This Manual .......................... 6

Accessories ........................................ 6

Attach The Lens Cap................................. 6

Attach The Shoulder Strap........................ 7

Grip Adjustment......................................... 7

Tripod Mounting ........................................7

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

LCD Monitor Indications ........................10

Power ..............................................11

Language Settings ...............................12

Date/Time Settings .............................. 12

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........13

Loading/Unloading A Cassette .................13

16:9 Wide Mode ..................................13

Recording & Playback 14

Basic Recording .................................. 14

Tape Remaining Time.............................14

Quick Review ..........................................14

Auto/Manual Mode..................................15

Time Code...............................................15

Zoom .......................................................16

Normal Playback ................................. 16

Variable Shuttle Search...........................17

Blank Search........................................... 17

Advanced Features 18

Menus For Detailed Adjustment.........18

Changing The Menu Settings..................18

Recording Menus ....................................19

Playback Menus ......................................22

Features For Recording...................23

Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) ......23

Manual Focus .....................................23

Exposure Control .................................24

Iris Lock............................................24

Backlight Compensation ........................24

Spot Exposure Control ...........................25

White Balance Adjustment......................25

Manual White Balance Adjustment ............26

Wipe Or Fader Effects ...........................26

Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects......27

Connections/Editing.......................29

Connections To A TV Or VCR ...................28

Dubbing To A VCR................................28

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped

With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing).......29

Connection To A Personal Computer..........30

References 31

Troubleshooting............................31

Cautions.....................................34

User Maintenance .........................36

Specifications..............................37

Terms ........................................38

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Getting Started

Regarding This Manual

Control Lever (墌 9)

There are two kinds of operation using the control lever.

A Move the control lever towards up/down/

left/right to select.

Accessories

Operation To select

FOCUS Move the control lever up.

4/9

QUICK

Move the control lever down.

Move the control lever right.

Move the control lever left.

5 3

REVIEW

B Press down the control lever to select SET.

SET

AC Adapter

AP-V14E

Shoulder Strap

(墌7)

Power Cord

Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

Lens Cap

Audio/Video Cable

(Ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

Note:

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

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.

Attach The Shoulder Strap

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

Eyelet

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

Strap Guide

Grip Adjustment

Open the pad and make grip adjustments.

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

Velc ro strip

Position the buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad.

Buckle

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

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Index

K 1 2

Notes:

● The LCD monitor can rotate 270°C.

● Coloured 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

a Control Lever (墌 6)

: Left / Rewind [3] (墌 16) /

Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW] (墌 14)

: Right / Fast-Forward [5] (墌 16)

: Up / Play / Pause [4/9] (墌 16) /

Manual Focus [FOCUS] (墌 23)

:Down / Stop [8] (墌 16) /

Backlight Compensation (墌 25) / Spot Exposure (墌 25)

Press down: SET

B Menu Button [MENU] (墌 18) C Auto Button [AUTO] (墌 15) D Data Battery Button [DATA] (墌 12) E Recording Start/Stop Button (墌 14) F Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌 16) /

Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] (墌 16)

G Power Switch [REC, OFF, PLAY] H Lock Button I Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]

(墌 13)

J Battery Release Button [BATT.] (墌 11) K 16:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] (墌 13) /

Blank Search [BLANK] (墌 17)

L Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (墌 23)

Connectors

M S-Video Output Connector [S] (墌 28) N Digital Video Connector [IN/OUT] (i.LINK*)

(墌 29, 30)

* 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 cover.

O Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] (墌 28) P DC Input Connector [DC] (墌 28)

Other Parts

R LCD Monitor (墌 8) S Shoulder Strap Eyelet (墌 7) T Grip Strap (墌 7) U Camera Sensor

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

V Stereo Microphone W Lens X Speaker (墌 16) Y Cassette Holder Cover (墌 13) Z Stud Hole (墌 7) a Tripod Mounting Socket (墌 7) b Battery Pack Mount c Connector Cover

Power Switch Position

Set the power switch while pressing down the lock button.

REC:

To perform recording on the tape.

OFF:

To switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

To play back a recording on the tape.

Indicator

Q POWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌 11)

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LCD Monitor Indications

During Video Recording

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SOUND12BIT LCD

Battery Remaining Power Indicator (墌 33)

B Operation Mode (墌 15)

A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode

C : Night-Scope Indicator (墌 27)

: Gain Up Mode (墌 19)

D Shutter Speed (墌 27) E White Balance Indicator (墌 25) F Selected Effect Indicator (墌 27) G Selected Program AE Indicator (墌 27) H SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode

Indicator (墌 20) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.

I : LCD Backlight Indicator (墌 20)

LCD

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

J Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (墌 19)

(only indicator is displayed)

K Time Code (墌 15, 20) L Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (墌 23) M Date/Time (墌 12, 20) N Wind Cut Indicator (墌 20) O Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌 26) P : Spot Exposure Control Indicator (墌 25)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator (墌 24) ±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌 24)

: Iris Lock Indicator (墌 24)

Q REC: (Appears during recording.) (墌 14)

(Appears when using Live)

R Tape Remaining Time (墌 14) S Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌 20)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

16:9

15:55

11:13

206.2 0

–––min

REC

u y

t r

T Tape Running Indicator (墌 14)

(Rotates while tape is running.)

U Selected Wide Mode Indicator (墌 13) V Zoom Indicator (墌 16) W Approximate Zoom Ratio (墌 16)

During Video Playback

12 BIT

BLANK SEARCH

PUSH "STOP" BUTTON

1 2

TO CANCEL

2 0 :2V1

a Battery Remaining Power Indicator (墌 33)

B Sound Mode Indicator (墌 22) C Blank Search Indicator (墌 17) D Tape Speed (SP/LP) (墌 20)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

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

x3 and x10 (墌 17)

F 4: Playback

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

: Rewind/Shuttle Search

9: Pause

G DV IN: DV Input Indicator (墌 17) H Date/Time (墌 12, 20) I VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (墌 16) J Time Code (墌 15, 20)

11:13

..200

DV IN

Power

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Charging The Battery Pack

Set the Power Switch to “OFF” (墌 9).

To DC

Arrow

Battery

Pack

BATT.

POWER/

CHARGE

Lamp

Attach the battery pack.

● With the “ ” (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 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 AC Outlet (110V to 240V)

connector

AC Adapter

Notes:

● If a fully charged battery pack is attached to the unit, POWER/CHARGE 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.

lamp will blink for

Using The Battery Pack

Perform step in “Charging The Battery Pack”.

Notes:

● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions:

• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

repeatedly.

• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

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

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

Required

Charging Time

1hr.30min. 2hrs.

Maximum

Continuous

Recording

Time

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Checking The Remaining Battery Power

Attach the battery pack.

BATTERY CONDITION

DATA

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

displayed for approx. 5 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds.

● When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” or “REC”, press DATA again to return to the

normal screen.

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

● If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times, there may be a problem with the battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

● Battery data display may differ due to the environmental change if the LCD Backlight is set to “AUTO”

100%

50%

(墌 20).

LEVEL

MAX TIME

120min

Using AC Power

Perform step in “Charging The Battery Pack” (墌 11).

Note:

Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

Language Settings

The language on the display can be changed (墌 21).

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

(墌 9).

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

be set to “M” (墌 15).

Press MENU.

Select “SETTING” ( ).

Select “LANGUAGE”, press SET.

SET

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL

SET

RETURN

Select

Select the desired language, press

SET.

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

Press MENU.

Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off (墌 20, 22).

Perform steps

Select “CLOCK ADJ.” press SET.

Select

Select the desired date display format,

press SET.

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

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

Press MENU.

– in “Language Settings”.

CLOCK ADJ

DATE. MONTH. YEAR

12. 6 . 2007 11:13

SET

RETURN

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