This document describes the JVC GR-D366EK Digital Video Camera, a camcorder designed for private consumer use, capable of recording video, still images, and offering various playback and editing features.
Function Description
The GR-D366EK is a versatile camcorder that allows users to capture both video and still images. It supports recording onto Mini DV cassettes for video and SD Memory Cards or MultiMediaCards for still images. The device offers a range of features to enhance recording and playback, including various Program AE modes, special effects, and manual controls for more professional results. It can also connect to a TV or VCR for playback and dubbing, and to a personal computer for transferring digital video and still images.
Important Technical Specifications
For General:
- Power Supply: DC 11 V (using AC Adapter), DC 7.2 V (using battery pack).
- Power Consumption: Approx. 2.4 W (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on), Approx. 2.7 W (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off). (Values increase by 0.2W when using LED Light).
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 59 mm x 94 mm x 114 mm (with LCD monitor closed and viewfinder pushed back in).
- Weight: Approx. 400 g (without battery, cassette, memory card, and lens cap); Approx. 480 g (including battery, cassette, memory card, and lens cap).
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C.
- Operating Humidity: 35% to 80%.
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to 50°C.
- Pickup: 1/6" CCD.
- Lens: F 2.0, f = 2.3 mm to 73.6 mm, 32:1 power zoom lens.
- Filter Diameter: Ø27 mm.
- LCD Monitor: 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system.
- Viewfinder: Electronic viewfinder with 0.33" colour LCD.
- Speaker: Monaural.
- LED Light Effective Distance: 1.5 m.
For Digital Video Camera:
- Format: DV format (SD mode).
- Signal Format: PAL standard.
- Recording/Playback Format: Video: Digital component recording; Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-BIT), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-BIT).
- Cassette: Mini DV cassette.
- Tape Speed: SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s.
- Maximum Recording Time (using 80 min. cassette): SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.
For Digital Still Camera:
- Storage Media: SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
- Compression System: JPEG (compatible).
- File Size (Still Image): 1 mode (640 x 480 pixels).
- Picture Quality: 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD).
- Approximate Number of Storable Images: Refer to page 27 for detailed table (e.g., 47 FINE images on 8 MB SD card, 160 STANDARD images on 8 MB SD card).
For Connectors:
- S-Video Output: Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue; C: 0.3 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue.
- AV (Audio/Video) Output: Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue; Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 KΩ, analogue, stereo.
- DV Output: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant.
- USB: Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1 compliant.
AC Adapter (AP-V17E, AP-V19E or AP-V14E):
- Power Requirement: AC 110 V to 240 V~, 50 Hz/60 Hz.
- Output: DC 11 V, 1 A.
Usage Features
Power and Battery:
The camcorder uses a 2-way power supply system, allowing operation with either an AC adapter or a battery pack (BN-VF707U, BN-VF714U, BN-VF733U). Charging times vary by battery model (e.g., BN-VF707U charges in approx. 1 hr. 30 min.). A Data Battery System allows checking remaining battery power and recordable time by pressing the DATA button.
Operation Modes:
The Power Switch offers "REC" (recording), "OFF" (power off), and "PLAY" (playback) modes. The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch toggles between video recording/playback and memory card operations. An AUTO button switches between manual and standard mode settings.
Recording Features:
- Basic Recording: Simple start/stop recording onto Mini DV cassettes. Supports SP (Standard Play) and LP (Long Play) modes.
- Zooming: Power Zoom Lever for optical (32X) and digital (up to 800X) zoom.
- Journalistic/Interface Shooting: Allows flexible shooting angles and self-recording with the LCD monitor.
- Time Code: Records time code on tape for precise scene location.
- Quick Review: Rewinds and plays back the last few seconds of recording for quick checks.
- LED Light: Brightens subjects in dark environments (effective distance 1.5 m).
- Live Slow: Records and plays back moments at slow speed with real-time sound.
- Wide Mode (16:9): Records in a 16:9 aspect ratio for wide-screen TVs.
- Night-Scope: Brightens dark scenes for shooting in low light.
- Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape): Records still images onto video tape.
- Manual Focus: Allows manual adjustment of focus for specific shooting conditions.
- Exposure Control: Manual exposure adjustment (±6 levels) and Iris Lock.
- Backlight Compensation: Brightens subjects darkened by backlight.
- Spot Exposure Control: Allows precise exposure compensation by selecting a spot metering area.
- White Balance Adjustment: Automatic or manual white balance adjustment (MWB, FINE, CLOUD) for accurate color reproduction.
- Wipe/Fader Effects: Pro-style scene transitions (White, Black, Slide, Scroll).
- Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects: Includes modes like SPORTS (variable shutter speed for fast-moving images), SEPIA, MONOTONE B/W, CLASSIC, STROBE, SNOW, SPOTLIGHT, and TWILIGHT, as well as fixed shutter speeds (1/50, 1/120, 1/500, 1/4000).
- Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS): Compensates for camera shake.
Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) Features:
- Basic Shooting (Snapshot): Captures still images onto SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard (640 x 480 pixels, FINE/STANDARD quality).
- Playback: Normal playback, auto playback, and index playback of stored images.
- File Management: Resetting file names, protecting files, deleting files, and setting print information (DPOF).
- Memory Card Initialization: Formats memory cards, clearing all data.
Playback Features:
- Normal Playback: Standard video playback.
- Still Playback: Pauses video playback.
- Shuttle Search: High-speed search in forward or reverse.
- Blank Search: Locates blank portions on tape for continuous recording.
- Connections to TV/VCR: Outputs video and audio to a TV or VCR using AV or S-Video cables.
- Remote Control: Full-function remote control for playback and recording operations.
- Playback Special Effects: Includes SEPIA, MONOTONE B/W, CLASSIC, STROBE.
- Playback Zoom: Magnifies recorded images up to 25X (remote control only).
Editing Features:
- Dubbing to VCR: Copies recorded scenes to a VCR.
- Digital Dubbing: Copies recorded scenes to another DV-equipped video unit via i.LINK (DV OUT) connector without quality loss.
- Connection to Personal Computer: Transfers still images via USB cable or digital video via DV cable (i.LINK).
- Audio Dubbing: Customizes audio tracks in 12-BIT and SP modes.
- Insert Editing: Records new scenes into existing recordings, replacing sections with minimal picture distortion, while preserving original audio.
Menu System:
An on-screen menu system allows detailed adjustments for recording, playback, and system settings, including language, date/time, display brightness, and demonstration mode.
Maintenance Features
- Cleaning:
- Exterior: Wipe gently with a soft cloth and mild soap solution.
- LCD Monitor: Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
- Lens: Blow with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
- Viewfinder Lens: Remove dust with a blower brush.
- Video Head Cleaning: Recommended periodically with an optional cleaning cassette, especially if the camcorder hasn't been used for a while or if blocks of noise appear during playback.
- Battery Care: Avoid extreme temperatures, short-circuiting, and physical shock. Fully charge and discharge every 6 months during long storage.
- Cassette Care: Ensure proper insertion, avoid repeated loading/unloading without tape movement, and store away from heat, direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields, and vibration.
- Memory Card Care: Ensure proper insertion, avoid removal during access, and store away from heat, direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields, and vibration.
- Moisture Condensation: If condensation occurs, wait at least 1 hour before operating the camcorder.
- Troubleshooting Guide: The manual includes a comprehensive troubleshooting section for common issues such as power problems, recording errors, playback issues, and warning indications.
- Periodic Check-ups: Recommended after approximately 1,000 hours of use to maintain clear picture quality.
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