JVC GR-D90 GR-D70 User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
ENLYT1125-001A
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION
6
GETTING STARTED 7 – 11
TAPE
RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
12 – 16
MEMORY CARD
RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
17 – 22
ADVANCED
FEATURES
23 – 40
REFERENCES 41 – Back Cover
GR-D90
GR-D70
The camcorder illustrations appearing in
this instruction manual are of the GR-D90.
1 GR-D90/70A EN 01-11 03.2.4, 17:041

JVC GR-D90 GR-D70 Specifications

General

Media Format	Mini DV
Image Sensor	1/4-inch CCD
Screen Size	2.5-inch
Recording Media	MiniDV
LCD Screen	Yes
Viewfinder	Color
Audio Recording Format	12/16-bit PCM
Interface	IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Battery	Lithium-ion

Summary

Provided Accessories

Getting Started

Power

Details on charging and using the battery pack and AC adapter for operation.

Tape Recording

Basic Recording

Step-by-step guide for performing basic video recording onto tape.

Tape Playback

Slow-Motion Playback/Playback Special Effects/ Playback Zoom

How to use slow-motion, special effects, and zoom during tape playback.

Connections

Memory Card Recording

Basic Shooting (Snapshot)

How to use the camcorder as a digital still camera for snapshots.

Memory Card Playback

Normal Playback

Steps for playing back still images stored on a memory card.

Advanced Features

For Recording

Snapshot (For Tape Recording)

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

Steps to perform snapshot recording onto tape.

Auto Focus

Manual Focus

Exposure Control

White Balance Adjustment

For Recording Menu

EXPOSURE

Reference to Exposure Control and Iris Lock settings.

W.BALANCE

Reference to White Balance Adjustment settings.

SYSTEM

CAMERA DISPLAY

For Playback Menu

VIDEO DISPLAY

Dubbing To Or From A VCR

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)

To Use This Camcorder As A Player

How to use the camcorder as a player for digital dubbing.

To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder

How to use the camcorder as a recorder for digital dubbing.

Insert Editing

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]

SELECT SCENES

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Connection To A Personal Computer

[A] Using USB cable

Instructions for connecting via USB cable for data transfer.

[B] Using DV cable

Instructions for connecting via DV cable for data transfer.

Troubleshooting

No power is supplied.

Solutions for when the camcorder does not power on.

Recording cannot be performed.

Solutions for tape recording failures.

There is no picture.

Solutions for when no image is displayed.

A memory card cannot be played back.

There is no playback picture on the connected TV.

Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.

Battery Packs

Cassettes

Memory Cards

Main Unit

For safety, DO NOT ...

Critical safety warnings and precautions for the camcorder's main unit.

Serious malfunctioning

For Your Maintenance

2) Cleaning The Camcorder

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

Camcorder

General

General technical specifications like power supply and consumption.

Connectors

Technical details of the camcorder's input/output connectors.

Controls, Connectors And Indicators

Power Switch

Reference to the power switch positions.

Recording Start/Stop Button

Reference to the recording start/stop button.

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

WARNING INDICATIONS

HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE

Warning to use a cleaning cassette due to head dirt.

CARD ERROR!

E01, E02 or E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY

E03 or E04 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE