JVC GR-D20E

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INSTRUCTIONS
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
ENLYT1098-001A
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION
6
GETTING STARTED 7 – 10
TAPE
RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
11 – 15
ADVANCED
FEATURES
16 – 33
REFERENCES 34 – 47
GR-D50
GR-D40
GR-D30
GR-D20
01 D50/40/30/20EK 01-10 02.12.4, 19:071

JVC GR-D20E Specifications

General

Brand	JVC
Model	GR-D20E
Category	Camcorder
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions

Safe Use of Equipment Dos and Donts

Getting Started

Power Sources: Charging and Usage

Instructions on charging the battery, using the battery pack, and AC power connection.

Attaching Accessories and Loading Tape

Tape Recording & Playback

Basic Recording and Display Adjustment

Basic recording steps and adjusting LCD/viewfinder brightness.

Tape Information and Playback Modes

Time code, recording mid-tape, playback modes, and volume control.

Connections

Snapshot (For Tape Recording)

Manual Focus

Exposure Control

White Balance Adjustment

For Recording Menu

System Settings

For Playback Menu

Dubbing To Or From A VCR

Camcorder as PlayerRecorder for Dubbing

Connecting camcorder to VCR for playing back or recording footage.

Digital Dubbing (DV Connector)

Camcorder as PlayerRecorder for Digital Dubbing

Connecting to a DV unit for digital playback or recording.

Playback Features

Slow-Motion, Special Effects, Zoom, and Frame-by-Frame Playback

Audio Dubbing

Insert Editing

Random Assemble Editing (R.A.Edit)

RemoteVCR Code and Connection Setup

Setting remote control, VCR code, and making necessary connections for editing.

Selecting Scenes and Applying Effects

Automatic Editing and Timing Adjustments

Connection To A Personal Computer

PC Connection Methods (USB and DV Cable)

Connecting the camcorder to a PC via USB or DV cable for data transfer.

Troubleshooting

Power and Basic Operation Issues

Solutions for no power, date/time errors, no picture, focus, and cassette loading problems.

Snapshot, Exposure, and Zoom Troubleshooting

Addressing issues with snapshot modes, exposure control, digital zoom, and fader effects.

Image Quality and Monitor Troubleshooting

Resolving problems with image clarity, white balance, LCD monitor indicators, and playback functions.

LCD Monitor Distortions and Connection Errors

Solutions for jittery LCD images, connection errors, noise, and error indications (E01-E06).

Cautions

Battery, Cassette, and LCD Monitor Precautions

Main Unit Usage and Environmental Cautions

Controls, Connectors And Indicators

Camcorder Controls and Connectors

Remote Control Unit Functions

LCD MonitorViewfinder Indications

Recording and Playback Indicator Explanations

Warning Indications

Tape Load, Protection, and Condensation Warnings

Editing, Dubbing, and Malfunction Error Warnings

Using The Optional RM-V717 U Remote Control Unit

RM-V717 U Remote Control Overview