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JVC GR-D72
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LYT1226-001A
MasterPage: FrontCover
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ENGLISH
GR-D72
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for
Digital Video Camera:
For Accessories:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/
INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING STARTED
5
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
11
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
18
ADVANCED FEATURES
25
REFERENCES
38
TERMS
54
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which is located on the bottom of
the camcorder. Retain this information
for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
To deactivate the demonstration, set
“DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
( pg. 25, 27)
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please read
the safety information and precautions
contained in the pages 2 – 3 to ensure
safe use of this product.
GR-D72US_01Cover.fm Page 1 Tuesday, November 18, 2003 11:38 AM

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JVC GR-D72 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandJVC
ModelGR-D72
CategoryCamcorder
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

General warnings about electric shock and not opening the unit.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD

Warning to protect the unit from rain, moisture, and water.

NOTES

Notes on rating plate location and AC adapter safety cautions.

CAUTIONS

Cautions regarding NTSC signal compatibility, battery packs, and AC adapter.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

Hazards and precautions for handling lithium batteries.

Environmental Considerations

Information on mercury content in lamps and disposal.

Ventilation and Placement

Advice on ensuring adequate space for ventilation and avoiding heat sources.

Fire and Shock Hazards

Warnings about naked flames, water containers, and direct sun exposure.

Handling and Usage

Cautions on carrying the unit, finger safety, and tripod use.

Cable Hazards

Warning about tripping on connecting cables.

IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS

GETTING STARTED

Provided Accessories

Lists and illustrates the accessories included with the camcorder.

How To Attach The Lens Cap

Instructions for attaching the lens cap for lens protection.

How To Attach The Shoulder Strap

Step-by-step guide on attaching the shoulder strap to the camcorder.

Power

How To Attach The Core Filter (for USB Cable and optional S-Video Cable)

Instructions for attaching core filters to cables to reduce interference.

Charging The Battery Pack

Procedure for charging the camcorder's battery pack using the AC adapter.

Using The Battery Pack

Using AC Power

Instructions for powering the camcorder using the AC adapter.

About Batteries

Safety warnings and information about lithium-ion batteries.

Grip Adjustment

Steps to adjust the camcorder's grip for comfortable operation.

Operation Mode

DateTime Settings

Instructions for setting the camcorder's date and time.

Viewfinder Adjustment

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

Instructions to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

Tripod Mounting

Guide on how to attach the camcorder to a tripod.

LoadingUnloading A Cassette

LoadingUnloading A Memory Card

Procedures for inserting and removing memory cards.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Basic Recording

Step-by-step guide to start recording video.

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder

Explains how to use the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

Tape Remaining Time

How the remaining tape time is displayed on the camcorder.

Zooming

Instructions for using the zoom function to magnify images.

Journalistic Shooting

Tips for shooting from different angles for dramatic results.

Self Recording

How to record yourself using the camcorder.

Time Code

Explanation of the time code recorded on tape for scene location.

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

Guide on how to start recording from a specific point on a tape.

Normal Playback

Steps to play back recorded video from a tape.

Still Playback

How to pause playback to view a still image.

Blank Search

Function to find blank sections on a tape for recording.

Shuttle Search

How to perform high-speed search during playback.

Playback Using The Remote Control

Operating the camcorder's playback functions using the remote control.

Slow-Motion Playback

How to play back video in slow motion.

Frame-By-Frame Playback

How to advance playback frame by frame.

Playback Zoom

Using zoom during playback to magnify the image.

Playback Special Effects

Adding creative effects to video playback.

Connections To A TV Or VCR

How to connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR for playback.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)

How to take still pictures using the camcorder.

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card

Transferring still images from tape to a memory card.

Normal Playback Of Images

Viewing stored still images one by one.

Auto Playback Of Images

Automatically playing back all stored still images.

Index Playback Of Files

Browsing multiple files at once using an index.

Viewing File Information

Displaying details about stored image files.

Removing On-Screen Display

Turning off on-screen indicators during playback.

Protecting Files

Preventing accidental deletion of files on a memory card.

Deleting Files

Removing files from a memory card.

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)

Setting print options for compatible printers.

To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints

Selecting specific images and number of prints for printing.

To Reset The Number Of Prints

Resetting the print count for all images.

Resetting The File Name

Creating a new folder and resetting file naming sequence.

Initializing A Memory Card

Formatting a memory card to clear all data.

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

Changing The Menu Settings

Overview of the camcorder's on-screen menu system.

Recording Menus

Detailed settings for video and D.S.C. recording modes.

SYSTEM

System settings like BEEP, REMOTE, DEMO MODE, and PRIORITY.

CAMERA DISPLAY

Settings for on-screen display elements like BRIGHT, DATE/TIME, TIME CODE.

QUALITY

Selecting picture quality mode for still images.

IMAGE SIZE

Selecting the image size for still photos.

REC SELECT

How to select recording media for snapshot images.

Playback Menus

Settings for video playback, including SOUND MODE and NARRATION.

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

White LED Light

Using the LED light to brighten subjects in dark environments.

Night Alive

Enhancing brightness for low-light shooting.

Wipe Or Fader Effects

Applying scene transition effects during recording.

Program AE With Special Effects

Using automatic exposure modes with special effects.

SPORTS

Setting variable shutter speed for fast-moving subjects.

SNOW

Compensating for bright snowy conditions.

SPOTLIGHT

Compensating for strong direct lighting.

TWILIGHT

Enhancing evening scenes for natural look.

SEPIA

Applying a sepia tone for an old-photo look.

BW MONOTONE

Recording in black and white for a classic film effect.

Snapshot (For Video Recording)

Recording still images onto video tape.

Auto Focus

How the camcorder automatically focuses on subjects.

Manual Focus

Exposure Control

Manually adjusting exposure for optimal image brightness.

Iris Lock

Locking the iris to maintain consistent exposure in changing light.

Backlight Compensation

White Balance Adjustment

Adjusting color reproduction based on lighting conditions.

Manual White Balance Adjustment

Manually setting white balance using a white reference.

EDITING

Dubbing To Or From A VCR

Connecting to a VCR for dubbing video content.

Connection To A Personal Computer

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

Audio Dubbing

Adding narration or other audio during playback.

Insert Editing

Replacing a section of recorded video with new footage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Power

Notes on charging and battery operation.

LoadingUnloading A Cassette

Additional notes on cassette handling.

VIDEO RECORDING

Refers back to video recording section.

VIDEO PLAYBACK

D.S.C. RECORDING

Refers back to DSC recording section.

TROUBLESHOOTING

No power is supplied.

Troubleshooting steps when the camcorder does not power on.

Recording cannot be performed.

Solutions for issues preventing recording.

When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.

Explanation of vertical lines due to high contrast.

During recording, the datetime does not appear.

How to enable date/time display during recording.

The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.

Troubleshooting blinking indicators.

Digital Zoom does not work.

Reasons why digital zoom might not function.

The tape is moving, but there is no picture.

Steps to take when playback has no picture.

A memory card cannot be played back.

Solutions for memory card playback issues.

The focus does not adjust automatically.

Snapshot mode cannot be used.

Reasons why snapshot mode may be unavailable.

The color of Snapshot looks strange.

Addressing unusual colors in snapshots.

The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.

How to fix dark snapshot images.

The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.

How to fix bright snapshot images.

White Balance cannot be activated.

Troubleshooting white balance activation issues.

WipeFader effects do not work.

Reasons why wipe/fader effects may not function.

The Black & White Fader does not work.

Troubleshooting B&W fader issues.

Program AE with special effects does not work.

Troubleshooting Program AE with special effects.

The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.

Adjusting GAIN UP for slow shutter speed appearance.

The POWERCHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light.

Troubleshooting when the power/charge lamp is off.

SET DATETIME! appears.

Resolving the "Set Date/Time!" error message.

There is no picture.

Troubleshooting absence of picture.

Some functions are not available using the MENUVOL. Wheel.

Ensuring functions are available by setting Power Switch correctly.

Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted.

How to delete protected files from a memory card.

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.

Information about the LCD monitor heating up.

Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.

The cassette will not load properly.

Troubleshooting cassette loading problems.

The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder.

Steps for removing a stuck memory card.

Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.

Troubleshooting no picture on the LCD monitor.

Images on the LCD monitor are jittery.

Addressing jittery images on the LCD monitor.

Time code does not appear.

How to enable time code display.

An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears.

An error indication (E03 or E04) appears.

Error codes related to unit malfunction.

CAUTIONS

Battery Packs

Warnings and precautions for handling battery packs.

Cassettes

Guidelines for using and storing video cassettes.

Memory Cards

Guidelines for using and storing memory cards.

LCD Monitor

Precautions for preventing damage to the LCD monitor.

Main Unit

Safety and usage precautions for the camcorder body.

About moisture condensation

Explains condensation and its potential damage.

Serious malfunctioning

What to do if serious malfunctions occur.

USER MAINTENANCE

After Use

Steps to follow after using the camcorder.

Cleaning The Camcorder

Instructions for cleaning the camcorder's exterior, monitor, and lens.

SPECIFICATIONS

For General

General specifications of the camcorder.

For Digital Video Camera

Specifications related to video recording and format.

For Digital Still Camera

Specifications related to still image capture.

For Connectors

Electrical specifications for various connectors.

AC Adapter

Power requirements and output of the AC adapter.

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