JVC Digital Camera GR D290 GR D270 User Manual

Dear Customer,  
Thank you for purchasing this digital  
video camera. Before use, please  
read the safety information and  
precautions contained in the pages  
3 – 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of  
this product.  
ENGLISH  
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA  
GR-D290  
GR-D270  
6
GETTING STARTED  
VIDEO RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
18  
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA  
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for  
Digital Video Camera:  
25  
31  
47  
For Accessories:  
ADVANCED FEATURES  
REFERENCES  
TERMS  
Back cover  
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. 31, 33)  
INSTRUCTIONS  
EN  
LYT1354-001A  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
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.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains  
a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these  
materials may be regulated in your community  
due to environmental considerations.  
For disposal or recycling information please  
contact your local authorities, or the Electronics  
Industries Alliance:  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an  
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the  
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude  
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
<http://www.eiae.org>  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is  
intended to alert the user to the presence of important  
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in  
the literature accompanying the appliance.  
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO  
RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
CAUTIONS:  
This camcorder is designed to be used with  
NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be  
used for playback with a television of a different  
standard. However, live recording and LCD  
monitor/viewfinder playback are possible  
anywhere.  
This product includes patented and other  
proprietary technology and will operate only  
with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC  
BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U 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.)  
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery  
The battery used in this device may present a fire  
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.  
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C  
(212°F) or incinerate.  
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita  
Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.  
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is  
incorrectly replaced.  
Dispose of used battery promptly.  
Keep away from children.  
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in  
fire.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
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 (3-15/16")  
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.)  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by  
the manufacturer.  
10. Use only with the  
cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table  
specified by the  
manufacturer, or  
sold with the  
apparatus. When a  
cart is used, use  
caution when  
moving the cart/  
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-  
over.  
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder 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.  
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel. Servicing is required when the  
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such  
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid  
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the  
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to  
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or  
has been dropped.  
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach  
and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding  
the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or 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.  
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GETTING STARTED  
Index................................................................. 6  
Provided Accessories ..................................... 11  
Power.............................................................. 13  
Operation Mode.............................................. 14  
Language Settings.......................................... 15  
Date/Time Settings ......................................... 15  
Grip Adjustment.............................................. 15  
Viewfinder Adjustment.................................... 16  
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........... 16  
Tripod Mounting.............................................. 16  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................... 16  
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card................ 17  
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 31  
Recording Menus............................................ 32  
Playback Menus ............................................. 35  
LED Light........................................................ 37  
Live Slow ........................................................ 37  
5-Second Recording....................................... 37  
Night-Alive ...................................................... 38  
Snapshot (For Video Recording) .................... 38  
Iris Lock .......................................................... 39  
Backlight Compensation................................. 40  
White Balance Adjustment.............................. 40  
Manual White Balance Adjustment................. 41  
Wipe Or Fader Effects .................................... 41  
Program AE With Special Effects ................... 42  
EDITING............................................................ 43  
Dubbing To A VCR ......................................... 43  
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With  
A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing).............. 44  
Connection To A Personal Computer............. 45  
Audio Dubbing (GR-D290 only)...................... 46  
Insert Editing (GR-D290 only)......................... 46  
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK  
18  
VIDEO RECORDING ........................................... 18  
Basic Recording.............................................. 18  
Tape Remaining Time ................................ 18  
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................... 18  
Zooming...................................................... 19  
Journalistic Shooting .................................. 19  
Time Code.................................................. 19  
Quick Review.............................................. 20  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 20  
VIDEO PLAYBACK ............................................. 20  
Normal Playback............................................. 20  
Still Playback .............................................. 20  
Shuttle Search............................................ 21  
Blank Search .............................................. 21  
Connections To A TV Or VCR........................ 22  
Playback Using The Remote Control (GR-D290  
only)............................................................ 23  
REFERENCES  
47  
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................... 47  
USER MAINTENANCE......................................... 51  
CAUTIONS ........................................................ 52  
SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 55  
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING  
& PLAYBACK  
25  
TERMS  
Back cover  
D.S.C. RECORDING............................................ 25  
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot).................. 25  
Interval Shooting......................................... 25  
D.S.C. PLAYBACK.............................................. 26  
Normal Playback Of Images........................... 26  
Auto Playback Of Images ............................... 27  
Index Playback Of Files.................................. 27  
Removing On-Screen Display ........................ 27  
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. .................... 28  
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A  
Memory Card.............................................. 28  
Resetting The File Name................................ 28  
Protecting Files............................................... 28  
Deleting Files.................................................. 29  
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)........ 29  
Initializing A Memory Card.............................. 30  
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Index  
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Controls  
A Stop Button [8] (pg. 20)  
V LCD Monitor (pg. 18, 19)  
W Viewfinder (pg. 16)  
Index Button [INDEX] (pg. 27)  
Backlight Compensation Button [BACK  
LIGHT] (pg. 40)  
X Card Cover [MEMORY CARD] (pg. 17)  
Y Battery Pack Mount (pg. 13)  
Z Shoulder Strap Eyelet (pg. 11)  
a Speaker (pg. 20)  
b Grip Strap (pg. 15)  
B Play/Pause Button [4/9] (pg. 20)  
Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (pg. 38)  
C Rewind Button [3] (pg. 20)  
Menu select Button [] (pg. 15)  
Quick Review Button [ ] (pg. 20)  
D Fast-Forward Button [5] (pg. 20)  
Menu select Button [+] (pg. 15)  
Night Button [NIGHT] (pg. 38)  
E Menu Button [MENU] (pg. 31)  
Data Battery Button [DATA] (pg. 14)  
F VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (pg. 14)  
G LED Light Button [LIGHT] (pg. 37)  
H Diopter Adjustment Control (pg. 16)  
I Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]  
(pg. 25, 38)  
d LED Light (pg. 37)  
(When using an optional conversion lens, it  
may cover this area and block the light.)  
e Remote Sensor (GR-D290 only) (pg. 23)  
f Camera Sensor  
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor  
necessary for shooting is built-in here.)  
g Stereo Microphone (pg. 46)  
h Stud Hole (pg. 16)  
i Tripod Mounting Socket (pg. 16)  
j Cassette Holder Cover (pg. 16)  
Live Slow Button [SLOW] (pg. 31, 37)  
J Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (pg. 19)  
Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –]  
(pg. 20)  
K Battery Release Button [PUSH BATT.]  
(pg. 13)  
L Recording Start/Stop Button (pg. 18)  
M Power Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] (pg. 14)  
N Lock Button (pg. 14)  
O Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]  
(pg. 16)  
Connectors  
The connectors are located beneath the covers.  
P USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector  
(pg. 45)  
Q Audio/Video Output Connector [AV]  
(pg. 22, 43)  
R DC Input Connector [DC] (pg. 13)  
S Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*)  
(pg. 44, 45)  
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry  
specification and extensions thereof. The logo  
is used for products compliant with the i.Link  
standard.  
Indicators  
T POWER/CHARGE Lamp (pg. 13, 18)  
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5
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During Video Recording Only  
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1h40m  
7
REC  
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a Image Size: 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640  
(640 x 480) (pg. 34)  
B Interval Shooting Icon (pg. 25)  
C Shooting Icon (pg. 25)  
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)  
D Card Icon (pg. 25)  
e
w
SOUND 12BIT  
15:55  
: Appears during shooting.  
: Blinks in white when a memory card is  
: Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is  
reading the data in the memory card.  
q
a Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator  
(pg. 41)  
B Tape Running Indicator (pg. 18)  
(Rotates while tape is running.)  
C Selected Wide Mode Indicator (pg. 33)  
E Picture Quality:  
(FINE) and  
(STANDARD) (in order of quality) (pg. 34)  
F Remaining Number Of Shots (pg. 25)  
(Displays the approximate remaining number  
of shots that can be stored during D.S.C.  
recording.)  
D
: Live Slow Indicator (pg. 37)  
: Snapshot Indicator (pg. 38)  
E Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (pg. 32)  
F Tape Remaining Time (pg. 18)  
G REC: (Appears during recording.) (pg. 18)  
PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby  
mode.) (pg. 18)  
H Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode  
(pg. 46)  
I 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording  
mode or Animation recording mode.  
(pg. 33)  
J Wind Cut Indicator (pg. 33)  
K Time Code (pg. 34, 36)  
G Clock Icon (pg. 25)  
During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording  
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1
2
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4
5
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L Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) (pg. 32)  
M SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator  
(pg. 32) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds  
after turning on the camcorder.)  
50m  
7
BRIGHT  
NOV 10 05  
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a Operation Mode (pg. 14)  
e
B
: Night-Alive Indicator (pg. 38)  
: Gain Up Mode (pg. 32)  
C LED Light Indicator (pg. 37)  
D White Balance Indicator (pg. 41)  
E
: Spot Exposure Control Indicator  
(pg. 40)  
: Backlight Compensation Indicator  
(pg. 40)  
: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (pg. 39)  
F Selected Program AE With Special Effects  
Indicator (pg. 42)  
G Iris Lock Indicator (pg. 39)  
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H Approximate Zoom Ratio (pg. 19)  
I Zoom Indicator (pg. 19)  
J O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)  
(pg. 25, 38)  
I VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (pg. 20)  
BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD  
monitor/Viewfinder) (pg. 16)  
J Time Code (pg. 34, 36)  
SLOW: (Appears when using Live Slow.)  
(pg. 37)  
K Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/  
Viewfinder) (pg. 16)  
During D.S.C. Playback  
1
2
L Battery Remaining Power Indicator  
(pg. 49)  
M Date/Time (pg. 15)  
N Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator  
(pg. 38)  
100-0013  
50m  
During Video Playback  
1
4
3
a Operation Mode Indicator (pg. 27)  
B Folder/File Number (pg. 27)  
C Battery Remaining Power Indicator  
(pg. 49)  
2
3 4 5  
6
12B I T / M I X  
L
D Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/  
Viewfinder) (pg. 16)  
MIC  
BLANK SEARCH  
PUSH "STOP" BUTTON  
TO CANCEL  
50m  
VOLUME  
7
NOV 10 '05  
10: 00 AM  
20 : 21 : 25  
0
8
9
a Sound Mode Indicator (pg. 35)  
B Blank Search Indicator (pg. 21)  
C
: Live Slow Indicator (pg. 37)  
: Snapshot Indicator (pg. 35, 38)  
D Tape Speed (pg. 32)  
E 4: Playback  
5: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search  
3: Rewind/Shuttle Search  
9: Pause  
9 U: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/  
Slow-Motion  
Y 9: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/  
Slow-Motion  
D: Audio Dubbing  
9D: Audio Dubbing Pause  
(Appear while a tape is running.)  
F Sound Input For Audio Dubbing (pg. 46)  
(GR-D290 only)  
G Battery Remaining Power Indicator  
(pg. 49)  
H Date/Time (pg. 34, 36)  
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®
®
Before Using This Camcorder  
Microsoft and Windows are either registered  
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini  
DV mark  
Make sure you only use memory cards with the  
mark or  
.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple  
Computer, Inc.  
QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple  
Computer, Inc.  
.
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the  
digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and  
MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “  
” and  
memory cards marked “  
” or  
” can be used with this unit.  
Remember that this camcorder is not  
compatible with other digital video formats.  
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.)  
Before recording important video, be sure to  
make a trial recording.  
Play back 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) mode for important video  
recordings.  
LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more  
video than SP (Standard) 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.  
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 optimized to maximize the  
performance of your camcorder.  
Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 52 – 54.  
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NOTES:  
Provided Accessories  
In order to maintain optimum performance of the  
camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with  
one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core  
filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be  
connected to the camcorder.  
Make sure to use the provided cables for  
connections. Do not use any other cables.  
OR  
How To Attach The Lens Cap  
To protect the lens, attach  
the provided lens cap to the  
camcorder as shown in the  
illustration.  
NOTE:  
To confirm the lens cap is on  
correctly make sure the cap is  
flush to the camcorder.  
a AC Adapter AP-V16U or AP-V14U  
b Battery Pack BN-VF707U  
c Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA  
plug)  
d USB Cable  
e Core Filter (for USB cable, pg. 12 for  
attachment)  
f CD-ROM  
g Remote Control Unit RM-V720U (GR-D290  
only)  
h Lithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control  
unit) (GR-D290 only)  
Place here during  
shooting.  
How To Attach The Shoulder Strap  
Follow the illustration.  
1 Thread the strap through the eyelet.  
2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap  
guide and the buckle.  
To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then  
tighten the strap in the buckle.  
i Memory Card 8 MB (Already inserted in the  
camcorder) (GR-D290 only)  
j Shoulder Strap (see the right column for  
attachment)  
k Lens Cap (see the right column for  
attachment)  
* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote  
Control Unit at time of shipment (with insulation  
sheet). To use the Remote Control Unit, remove  
the insulation sheet.  
3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.  
Buckle  
Strap guide  
2
3
1
Eyelet  
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How To Attach The Core Filter  
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core  
filter reduces interference.  
1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the  
core filter.  
Stopper  
2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving  
approx. 3 cm (1-3/16") of cable between the  
cable plug and the core filter.  
Wind the cable once around the outside of the  
core filter as shown in the illustration.  
Core filter  
3 cm (1-3/16")  
Wind once.  
3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.  
NOTES:  
Take care not to damage the cable.  
When connecting a cable, attach the end with the  
core filter to the camcorder.  
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To detach the battery pack  
Power  
Slide the battery pack upward while pressing  
PUSH BATT. to detach it.  
This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system  
lets you choose the most appropriate source of  
power. Do not use provided power supply units  
with other equipment.  
Battery pack  
BN-VF707U*  
Charging time  
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.  
Approx. 2 hr. 40 min.  
Approx. 5 hr. 40 min.  
BN-VF714U  
BN-VF733U  
* Provided  
Charging The Battery Pack  
Power switch  
M
A
OFF PLAY  
POWER/CHARGE lamp  
NOTES:  
POWER/  
CHARGE  
It is recommended that only genuine JVC  
Battery pack mount  
PUSH BATT.  
batteries are used in this camcorder. Using  
generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to  
the internal charging circuitry.  
If the protective cap is attached to the battery  
pack, remove it first.  
During charging, the camcorder cannot be  
operated.  
Battery pack  
Charging is not possible if the wrong type of  
battery is used.  
Arrow  
mark  
When charging the battery pack for the first time  
or after a long storage period, the POWER/  
CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove  
the battery pack from the camcorder, then try  
charging again.  
To DC connector  
Open the cover.  
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.  
To AC outlet  
AC Adapter  
Using the optional AA-VF7 Battery Charger, you  
can charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U  
battery pack without the camcorder.  
After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standby  
mode with the cassette inserted, 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.  
1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.  
2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing  
downward, push the battery pack slightly against  
the battery pack mount a.  
3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in  
place b.  
4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.  
Using The Battery Pack  
Perform steps 2 3 in “Charging The Battery  
Pack”.  
5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The  
POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder  
blinks to indicate charging has started.  
Maximum continuous recording time  
6 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.  
LCD monitor  
Battery pack  
Viewfinder on  
on  
BN-VF707U*  
BN-VF714U  
BN-VF733U  
* Provided  
1 hr. 5 min.  
2 hr. 20 min.  
5 hr. 25 min.  
1 hr. 25 min.  
3 hr.  
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To resume the original function of the  
accurate battery power indication  
NOTES:  
Recording time is reduced significantly under the  
following conditions:  
If the battery power indication differs from the  
actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and  
then run it down. However this function may not  
turn back if the battery was used for a long period  
of time under extremely high/low temperature  
condition or charged too many times.  
Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged  
repeatedly.  
The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.  
The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.  
The LED Light is used.  
Before extended use, it is recommended that you  
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the  
planned shooting time.  
Operation Mode  
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch  
to any operation mode except “OFF” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
ATTENTION:  
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.  
Power Switch  
MENU/DATA  
Data Battery System  
You can check the remaining battery power and  
the recordable time.  
Lock Button  
1) Make sure the battery is attached and the  
M
A
Power Switch is set to “OFF”.  
POWER/  
CHARGE  
2) Open the LCD monitor fully.  
3) Press DATA, and the battery status screen  
appears.  
POWER/  
CHARGE lamp  
It can be displayed on the viewfinder when the  
LCD monitor is closed.  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
It is displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the  
button is pressed and released quickly, and for  
approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed  
and hold for several seconds.  
Choose the appropriate operation mode  
according to your preference using the Power  
Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.  
If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears  
instead of the battery status even though you  
tried to press DATA several times, there may  
be a problem with your battery. In such a case,  
consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
Power Switch Position  
A (Full Auto Recording):  
Allows you to record using NO special effects  
or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard  
recording.  
The “A” indicator appears on the display.  
Using AC Power  
Perform step 4 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.  
M (Manual Recording):  
Allows you to set various recording functions  
using the Menus. (pg. 31)  
If you want more creative capabilities than Full  
Auto Recording, try this mode.  
NOTE:  
The provided AC Adapter features automatic  
voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to  
240 V.  
OFF:  
About Batteries  
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.  
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.  
PLAY:  
Allows you to play back a recording on the  
tape.  
Allows you to display a still image stored in  
the memory card or to transfer a still image  
stored in the memory card to a PC.  
Allows you to set various playback functions  
using the Menus. (pg. 31)  
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VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position  
VIDEO:  
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a  
tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “  
Date/Time Settings  
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all  
times, but its display can be turned on or off  
during playback. (pg. 31, 36)  
/
(pg. 35), still images are recorded both on  
the tape and the memory card.  
1 Perform steps 1 4 in “Language Settings”  
on the left column.  
MEMORY:  
Allows you to record in a memory card or  
access data stored in a memory card.  
When the Power Switch is set to A” or “M”,  
2 Press + or to select “CLOCK ADJ., and  
press MENU. The parameter for “Month” is  
highlighted.  
the currently selected image size appears.  
3 Press + or to input  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
the month, and press  
MENU. Repeat to input  
the day, year, hour and  
Power-Linked Operation  
When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you  
can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/  
closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in  
the viewfinder.  
CLOCK  
ADJ .  
DEC  
5
2 0 '0 5  
PM  
:
0
0
minute.  
4 Press + or to select  
BRETURN”, and press  
INFORMATION:  
MENU twice. The Menu Screen closes.  
The following explanations in this manual  
supposes the use of LCD monitor in your  
operation. If you want to use the viewfinder,  
close the LCD monitor and pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
Grip Adjustment  
1 Adjust the velcro strip.  
2 Pass your right hand  
through the loop and grasp  
the grip.  
Language Settings  
3 Adjust your thumb and  
fingers through the grip to  
easily operate the  
Recording Start/Stop  
Button, Power Switch and  
Power Zoom Lever. Be  
The language on the display can be changed.  
(pg. 31, 34, 36)  
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 18)  
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference.  
4 Press + or to select  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
BRIGHT  
n”, and press MENU.  
ON SCREEN  
DATE / T I ME  
T I ME CODE  
LANGUAGE  
CLOCK  
LCD / TV  
AUTO  
The CAMERA DISPLAY  
Menu appears.  
OFF  
ENGLISH  
DEC 2 0 '0 5  
5: 0 0  
ADJ .  
PM  
5 Press + or to select  
“LANGUAGE”, and press  
MENU.  
RETURN  
6 Press + or to select  
the desired language, and  
press MENU.  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
LANGUAGE  
7 Press + or to select  
BRETURN”, and press  
MENU twice. The Menu  
Screen closes.  
ENGLISH  
FRANÇAIS  
ESPAÑOL  
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7 Press MENU to clear the brightness control  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
indicator from the display.  
1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
Tripod Mounting  
To attach the camcorder  
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and  
locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it  
manually for best viewability.  
to a tripod, align the  
direction stud and screw  
to the mounting socket  
and stud hole on the  
camcorder. Then tighten  
the screw clockwise.  
Some tripods are not  
equipped with studs.  
3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
Example:  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load  
or eject a cassette.  
Cassette holder  
Cassette holder  
PAUSE  
cover  
PUSH HERE  
Diopter Adjustment Control  
CAUTION:  
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to  
pinch your fingers.  
Brightness Adjustment Of The  
Display  
Erase  
protection tab  
OPEN/EJECT  
1 Set the Power Switch  
Make sure the window side  
is facing out.  
+
to “M” or “PLAY” while  
pressing down the Lock  
1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction  
of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover  
open until it locks. The cassette holder opens  
automatically.  
Button located on the  
switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor  
fully. (pg. 18)  
MENU  
Do not touch internal components.  
To adjust the brightness of  
the viewfinder, pull out the  
viewfinder fully and set  
2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH  
HERE” to close the cassette holder.  
Be sure to press only the section labeled “PUSH  
HERE” to close the cassette holder; touching  
other parts may cause your finger to get caught in  
the cassette holder, resulting in injury or product  
damage.  
“PRIORITY” to “FINDER”  
(pg. 31, 34).  
BRIGHT  
3 Press MENU. The  
Menu Screen appears.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely  
before closing the cassette holder cover.  
4 Press + or to select “n”, and press MENU.  
The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.  
5 Press + or to select “BRIGHT”, and press  
MENU. The Menu Screen closes and the  
brightness control indicator appears.  
6 Press + or until the appropriate brightness  
is reached.  
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When the battery pack’s charge is low, you may  
not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do  
not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a  
fully charged one or use AC power before  
continuing.  
Loading/Unloading A Memory  
Card  
The provided memory card is already inserted in  
the camcorder at the time of purchase.  
(GR-D290 only)  
3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it  
locks into place.  
Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)  
Label  
To protect valuable recordings  
Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the  
tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the  
tape from being recorded over. To record on this  
tape, slide the tab back to “REC” before loading  
it.  
Memory card  
NOTES:  
If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder  
does not open, close the cassette holder cover  
and try again. If the cassette holder still does not  
open, turn the camcorder off then on again.  
If the tape does not load properly, open the  
cassette holder cover fully and remove the  
cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.  
When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a  
cold place to a warm environment, wait a short  
time before opening the cassette holder cover.  
Write/erase protection tab  
Clipped edge  
1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.  
2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).  
3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with  
its clipped edge first.  
To unload a memory card, push it once. After  
the memory card comes out of the camcorder,  
pull it out.  
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of  
the label.  
4 Close the card cover.  
To protect valuable files (available only for  
SD Memory Card)  
Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side  
of the memory card in the direction of “LOCK”.  
This prevents the memory card from being  
recorded over. To record on this memory card,  
slide the tab back to the position opposite to  
“LOCK” before loading it.  
NOTES:  
Some brands of memory cards are not compatible  
with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory  
card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.  
Before using a new memory card, it is necessary  
to format the card. (pg. 30)  
ATTENTION:  
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the  
camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the  
memory card to be corrupted or cause the  
camcorder to become unable to recognize whether  
or not the card is installed.  
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Basic Recording  
When a blank portion is left between recorded  
scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted  
and errors may occur when editing the tape. To  
avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle Of  
NOTE:  
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed  
below:  
To turn the beep sounds off, pg. 31, 33.  
Power (pg. 13)  
Loading A Cassette (pg. 16)  
Tape Remaining Time  
Approximate tape remaining  
time appears on the display.  
“– h – – m” means the  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
camcorder is calculating the  
remaining time. When the  
remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication  
starts blinking.  
The time required to calculate and display the  
remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the  
calculation, may vary according to the type of tape  
used.  
Power Zoom Lever  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
POWER/CHARGE Lamp  
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder  
While using the LCD monitor:  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pull  
1 Remove the lens cap. (pg. 11)  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully.  
on the end  
of the LCD monitor and open the  
LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270° (90°  
downward, 180° upward).  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
While using the viewfinder:  
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and  
locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully.  
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the  
camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.  
PAUSE” is displayed.  
180˚  
To record in LP (Long Play) mode, pg. 32.  
5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/  
Stop Button. “T REC” appears on the display  
while recording is in progress.  
90˚  
6 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/  
Stop Button again. The camcorder re-enters the  
Record-Standby mode.  
NOTES:  
The image will not appear simultaneously on the  
LCD monitor and the viewfinder. When the  
viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is  
opened, you can select which one to use. Set  
“PRIORITY” to the desired mode in SYSTEM  
Menu. (pg. 31, 34)  
Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a  
malfunction. (pg. 48)  
Approximate recording time  
Recording mode  
Tape  
SP  
LP  
45 min.  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
90 min.  
120 min.  
NOTES:  
If the Record-Standby mode continues for  
5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off  
automatically. To turn the camcorder on again,  
push back and pull out the viewfinder again or  
close and re-open the LCD monitor.  
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Zooming  
Journalistic Shooting  
Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an  
instantaneous change in image magnification.  
In some situations,  
different shooting  
angles may provide  
more dramatic results.  
Hold the camcorder in  
the desired position  
and tilt the LCD  
monitor in the most  
convenient direction. It  
can rotate 270° (90°  
downward, 180°  
Zoom In  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.  
Zoom Out  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.  
The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the  
quicker the zoom action.  
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)  
upward).  
1
x
W
T
10  
x
W
T
20  
xW  
T
40  
xW  
T
During recording, a time code is recorded on the  
tape. This code is to confirm the location of the  
recorded scene on the tape during playback.  
Display  
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)  
10  
x
W
T
Minutes  
Digital zoom zone  
25X (optical) zoom zone  
Seconds  
Frames*  
(30 frames = 1 second)  
12 : 34 : 24  
Approximate zoom ratio  
NOTES:  
* Frames are not displayed during recording.  
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.  
In this case, set the zoom while in Record-  
Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus  
(pg. 38), then zoom in or out in Record mode.  
Zooming is possible to a maximum of 800X, or it  
can be switched to 25X magnification using the  
optical zoom. (pg. 32)  
Zoom magnification of over 25X is done through  
Digital image processing, and is therefore called  
Digital Zoom.  
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time  
code begins counting from “00:00:00”  
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from  
the end of a previously recorded scene, the time  
code continues from the last time code number.  
If during recording a blank portion is left partway  
through the tape, the time code is interrupted.  
When recording is resumed, the time code starts  
counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means  
the camcorder may record the same time codes  
as those existing in a previously recorded scene.  
To prevent this, perform Recording From The  
Middle Of A Tape (pg. 20) in the following  
cases;  
When shooting again after playing back a  
recorded tape.  
When power shuts off during shooting.  
When a tape is removed and re-inserted during  
shooting.  
When shooting using a partially recorded tape.  
When shooting on a blank portion located partway  
through the tape.  
During Digital zoom, the quality of image may  
suffer.  
Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/  
MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.  
Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to  
the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom  
Lever is set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE  
MACRO” in MANUAL Menu on page 33.  
When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom  
out first. If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the  
camcorder may automatically zoom out  
depending on the distance between the  
camcorder and the subject. This will not occur  
when “TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”. (pg. 33)  
When shooting again after shooting a scene then  
opening/closing the cassette holder cover.  
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EN  
NOTES:  
Normal Playback  
5
The time code cannot be reset.  
During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time  
code indication does not move smoothly.  
The time code is displayed only when “TIME  
CODE” is set to “ON”. (pg. 34)  
VOL. +/–  
Lock Button  
3
4/9  
8
Speaker  
M
A
Quick Review  
Enables to check the end of the last recording.  
Power  
Switch  
1) Press  
during the Recording-Standby  
mode.  
2) Tape is rewound for about several seconds  
and played back automatically, then pauses in  
the Recording-Standby mode for the next shot.  
Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is  
normal.  
MENU  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape  
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search  
(pg. 21) to find the spot at which you want to  
start recording, then engage the Still Playback  
mode. (See the right column.)  
2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch, then start recording.  
4 To start playback, press 4/9.  
5 To stop playback, press 8.  
During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5  
to fast-forward the tape.  
To control the speaker volume  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL. +/–) towards  
“+” to turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn  
down the volume.  
NOTES:  
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD  
monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.  
(pg. 22)  
If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power  
is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off  
automatically. To turn on again, set the Power  
Switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”.  
When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector,  
the sound is not heard from the speaker.  
Still Playback  
Pauses during video playback.  
1) Press 4/9 during playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9  
again.  
If still playback continues for more than about  
3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is  
automatically engaged.  
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Shuttle Search  
Allows high-speed search in either direction  
during video playback.  
1) During playback, press 5 for forward  
search, or 3 for reverse search.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.  
During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The  
search continues as long as you hold the button.  
Once you release the button, normal playback  
resumes.  
NOTES:  
Before starting Blank Search, if the current  
position is at a blank portion, the camcorder  
searches in the reverse direction. If the current  
position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder  
searches in the forward direction.  
If the beginning or end of the tape is reached  
during Blank Search, the camcorder stops  
A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of  
tape may not be detected.  
The detected blank portion may be located  
between recorded scenes. Before you start  
recording, make sure there is no recorded scene  
after the blank portion.  
A slight mosaic effect appears on the display  
during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.  
ATTENTION:  
During Shuttle Search, parts  
of the picture may not be  
clearly visible, particularly on  
the left side of the screen.  
Blank Search  
Helps you find where you should start recording  
in the middle of a tape to avoid time code  
interruption. (pg. 19)  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
5 Press MENU to select “t”. The VIDEO  
Menu appears.  
6 Press + or to select “BLANK SRCH”, and  
press MENU. The Sub Menu appears.  
7 Press + or to select “EXECUTE”, and press  
MENU.  
The “BLANK SEARCH” indication appears and  
the camcorder automatically starts reverse or  
forward search, then stops at the spot which is  
about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of  
the detected blank portion.  
To cancel Blank Search, press 8.  
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1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
Connections To A TV Or VCR  
2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as  
shown in the illustration.  
If using a VCR, go to step 3.  
If not, go to step 4.  
3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,  
referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.  
To AV  
connector  
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
Open the cover.  
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set  
Audio/Video cable  
(provided)  
the TV to its VIDEO mode.  
6 Start playback on the camcorder. (pg. 20)  
To choose whether or not the following  
displays appear on the connected TV  
Date/Time  
1
2
3
TV  
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.  
(pg. 31, 36)  
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control  
(provided with GR-D290 only) to turn on/off the  
date indication.  
VCR  
Time Code  
Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”.  
(pg. 31, 36)  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.  
(pg. 31, 36)  
A Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/  
VCR has only A/V input connectors.)  
B Red to AUDIO R IN*  
C White to AUDIO L IN*  
* Not required for watching still images only.  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as  
the power supply instead of the battery pack.  
(pg. 14)  
To monitor the picture and sound from the  
camcorder without inserting a tape or memory  
card, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “A” or  
M”, then set your TV to the appropriate input  
mode.  
Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its  
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound  
when the camcorder is turned on.  
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The following buttons are available only when  
Playback Using The Remote  
Control (GR-D290 only)  
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can  
operate this camcorder from a distance as well  
as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause,  
Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also  
makes additional playback functions possible.  
(pg. 24)  
the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.  
B PAUSE Button  
Pauses the tape (pg. 24)  
Up Button (pg. 24)  
C SLOW Rewind Button (pg. 24)  
D REW Button  
Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape  
(pg. 21)  
Displays previous file in a memory card  
(pg. 26)  
Left Button (pg. 24)  
Installing The Battery  
The remote control uses  
one lithium battery  
(CR2025).  
E INSERT Button (pg. 46)  
F SHIFT Button (pg. 24)  
G DISPLAY Button (pg. 22, 43)  
H SLOW Forward Button (pg. 24)  
I PLAY Button  
Starts Playback of a tape (pg. 20)  
Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory  
card (pg. 27)  
2
1
1 Pull out the battery  
3
holder by pushing the lock  
tab.  
1
Lock tab  
2 Insert the battery in the  
J FF Button  
Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on a tape  
(pg. 21)  
holder, and be sure to  
have the “+” mark visible.  
Displays next file in a memory card (pg. 26)  
Right Button (pg. 24)  
3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.  
Beam Effective Area (indoor use)  
K A. DUB Button (pg. 46)  
L STOP Button  
Stops the tape (pg. 20)  
Stops Auto Playback (pg. 27)  
Down Button (pg. 24)  
M EFFECT Button (pg. 24)  
N EFFECT ON/OFF Button (pg. 24)  
When using the remote  
control, be sure to point it  
at the remote sensor.  
The transmitted beam’s  
approximate effective  
distance for indoor use is  
The following buttons are available when the  
camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.  
o Zoom (T/W) Buttons  
Zoom in/out (pg. 19, 24)  
(Also available with the Power Switch set to  
“PLAY”)  
5 m (16 ft).  
Remote sensor  
NOTE:  
The transmitted beam may not be effective or may  
cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor  
is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.  
p START/STOP Button  
Buttons And Functions  
Functions the same as the Recording Start/  
Stop Button on the camcorder.  
q S.SHOT Button  
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the  
camcorder.  
(Also available with the Power Switch set to  
“PLAY”)  
A Infrared beam transmitting window  
Transmits the beam signal.  
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.
2) At the point you want to zoom  
in, press the Zoom Button (T).  
To zoom out, press the Zoom  
Button (W).  
PAUSE or  
(Up)  
Zoom (T/W)  
SLOW (YI)  
SLOW (IU)  
3) You can move the image on  
the screen around to find a  
particular portion of the picture.  
While holding down SHIFT,  
PLAY  
(Right)  
STOP or  
(Down)  
(Left)  
press  
(Left), (Right),  
(Down).  
SHIFT  
(Up) and  
To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification  
returns to normal. Or, press STOP (8) and then  
press PLAY (U) during video playback.  
Slow-Motion Playback  
During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI  
or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.  
After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback  
resumes.  
To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE  
(9).  
NOTES:  
Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still  
playback.  
Due to digital image processing, the quality of the  
image may suffer.  
To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).  
Playback Special Effects  
Allows you to add creative effects to the video  
playback image.  
NOTES:  
You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from  
Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more  
than approx. 2 seconds.  
CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a  
strobe effect.  
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white  
films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together  
with the Cinema mode (pg. 33, “WIDE  
During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image  
processing, the picture may take on a mosaic  
effect.  
After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the  
still image may be displayed for a few seconds,  
followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This  
is not a malfunction.  
During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be  
disturbances in video and the picture may seem  
unstable, especially with steady images. This is  
not a malfunction.  
MODE”), it enhances the “classic film” effect.  
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish  
tint like old photos. Combine this with the  
Cinema mode (pg. 33, “WIDE MODE”) for a  
classic look.  
STROBE: Your recording looks like a  
series of consecutive snapshots.  
1) To start  
Frame-By-Frame Playback  
EFFECT ON/OFF  
playback,  
press PLAY  
(U).  
During normal or still playback, press SLOW  
(IU) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI)  
repeatedly for reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or  
IU) is pressed, the frame is played back.  
EFFECT  
2) Press  
EFFECT. The  
Playback Zoom  
PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears.  
3) Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the  
highlight bar to the desired effect.  
The selected function is activated and after  
2 seconds the menu disappears.  
Magnifies the recorded image up to 32X at any  
time during video playback and D.S.C. playback.  
1) Press PLAY (U) to start video  
playback. Or perform normal  
To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT  
ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press  
EFFECT ON/OFF again.  
playback of images.  
To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2  
above.  
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Approximate Number of Storable Images  
The number increases or decreases depending  
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)  
You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still  
Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are  
stored in the memory card.  
on the Picture Quality/Image Size, etc.  
SD Memory Card  
Image Size/Picture  
Quality  
8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB*  
640 x 480/FINE  
47  
160 295 625 1285  
21 47 95 200  
95 205 425  
NOTE:  
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed  
below:  
640 x 480/STANDARD  
1024 x 768/FINE  
Power (pg. 13)  
Loading a Memory Card (pg. 17)  
1024 x 768/STANDARD  
65 145 310 640  
SNAPSHOT  
MultiMediaCard  
Image Size/Picture  
Quality  
Power Switch  
8 MB** 16 MB* 32 MB*  
640 x 480/FINE  
190  
25  
105  
320  
50  
215  
645  
100  
320  
640 x 480/STANDARD  
VIDEO/  
MEMORY  
1024 x 768/STANDARD  
75  
160  
1 Remove the lens cap.  
*
Optional  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 18)  
** Provided (GR-D290 only)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
Interval Shooting  
“MEMORY”.  
During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder  
continues to take snapshots automatically with  
an interval of your desired setting.  
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality,  
1 Set “INT.SHOT” to “ON”. (pg. 31, 35)  
“INTERVALand “ ” appear.  
5Ppregs.s31S,N3A4.PSHOT. The “O” indication  
appears while the snapshot is being taken.  
Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode  
with no frame.  
To delete unwanted still images, refer to “Deleting  
Files” (pg. 29).  
When you do not want to hear the shutter sound,  
set “BEEP” to “OFF”. (pg. 31, 33)  
2 Set “INT.TIME” to the desired shooting  
interval. (pg. 31, 35)  
3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
4 Press SNAPSHOT.  
First shot is taken after 2 seconds.  
The “O” indicator appears while the snapshot  
is being taken.  
NOTE:  
If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes  
when the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and  
power is supplied from the battery pack, the  
camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. To  
perform shooting again, push back and pull out the  
viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD  
monitor.  
The clock icon “ ” turns while waiting for the next  
shot is being taken.  
The next shot is being taken automatically when  
the shooting interval set in step 2 has passed.  
5 Press SNAPSHOT to stop Interval Shooting.  
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To cancel Interval Shooting mode  
Normal Playback Of Images  
Images shot with the camcorder are  
automatically numbered, then stored in  
numerical order in the memory card. You can  
view the stored images, one at a time, much like  
flipping through a photo album.  
Set “INT.SHOT” to “OFF” in step 1.  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as  
the power supply instead of the battery pack.  
(pg. 13, 14)  
To distinguish between still images taken in  
Interval Shooting mode and other still images, it is  
recommended that you reset the file names before  
shooting. (pg. 28)  
Interval Shooting will stop if the battery runs out of  
power or the Memory Card becomes full.  
The function “Animation” in the provided software  
“Digital Photo Navigator” can be used to create  
movie files from the captured still images  
Lock Button  
+
4/9  
M
A
8
Power Switch  
®
(Windows only). To create movie files with the  
Macintosh, it is recommended that you use the  
function “Creating a Slideshow From Still Images”  
in the commercial software “QuickTime Pro”.  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
MENU  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 17)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
“MEMORY”.  
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
A stored image is displayed.  
4 Press to display the previous file. Press + to  
display the next file.  
NOTE:  
Images shot and stored on the card with another  
device with resolutions other than “640 x 480” and  
“1024 x 768” will be displayed as thumbnails only.  
These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a  
PC.  
Playback Zoom (GR-D290 only)  
Available only with the remote control.  
(pg. 24)  
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Auto Playback Of Images  
You can run through all the images stored in  
memory card automatically.  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in “Normal Playback Of  
Images” (pg. 26).  
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in “Normal Playback Of  
Images” (pg. 26).  
3 Press + or to select “DISPLAY”, and press  
MENU. The Sub Menu appears.  
2 Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.  
If you press during Auto Playback, files are  
displayed in descending order.  
If you press + during Auto Playback, files are  
displayed in ascending order.  
4 Press + or to select “OFF”, and press  
MENU. The operation mode indicator, folder/file  
number and battery remaining power indicator  
disappear.  
To display the indicators again, select “ON”.  
Operation mode indicator  
3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.  
Folder/file number  
Index Playback Of Files  
You can view several different files stored in the  
memory card at a time. This browsing capability  
makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.  
100-0013  
MENU  
50m  
D I SPLAY OFF  
ON  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in “Normal Playback Of  
Images” (pg. 26).  
Battery remaining power indicator  
2 Press INDEX. The  
Selected file  
Index Screen appears.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
3 Press + or to move  
the frame to the desired  
file.  
Press to display the  
previous page. Press +  
to display the next page.  
6
9
Index number  
4 Press MENU. The  
selected file is displayed.  
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Dubbing Still Images Recorded On  
A Tape To A Memory Card  
Protecting Files  
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental  
erasure of files.  
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in “Normal Playback Of  
Images” (pg. 26).  
memory card.  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 16)  
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
2 Load a memory card. (pg. 17)  
3 Press + or to select “PROTECT”, and press  
3 Set “SNAP/SLOW” to the desired mode.  
MENU. The Sub Menu appears.  
(except “SLOW”, pg. 31, 32)  
To protect the currently displayed file  
4 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
4 Press + or to select  
5 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
“CURRENT”, and press  
MENU  
PROTECT  
CURRENT  
PROT . ALL  
CANC . ALL  
MENU. The PROTECT  
screen appears.  
RETURN  
6 Set “  
COPY” to “ON”.  
5 Slide the Power Zoom  
Lever towards “T” or “W”  
to select the desired file.  
(pg. 31, 35)  
7 Press 4/9 to start playback.  
8 At the point you want to dub, press 4/9  
“EXECUTE”, and press  
MENU.  
PROTECT  
again to engage Still Playback.  
9 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.  
To cancel protection,  
select “RETURN”.  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for  
all files you want to  
protect.  
The “  
” indication appears during dubbing.  
PROTECTED  
RETURN  
NOTES:  
W
T
To use Playback Special effects with a video  
image you wish to dub, perform up to step 9 using  
the remote control (provided with GR-D290 only).  
(pg. 24)  
To protect all files stored in the memory card  
Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.  
4 Press + or to select “PROT.ALL, and press  
MENU. The PROTECT screen appears.  
Resetting The File Name  
5 Press + or to select “EXECUTE”, and press  
MENU.  
By resetting the file name, a new folder will be  
made. The new files you are going to make will  
be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to  
separate the new files from previously made  
files.  
To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.  
NOTES:  
If the “  
” mark appears, the currently displayed  
file is protected.  
When the memory card is initialized or corrupted,  
even protected files are deleted. If you do not want  
to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and  
save them.  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in “Normal Playback Of  
Images” (pg. 26).  
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
3 Press + or to select “NO. RESET”, and  
press MENU. The NO. RESET screen appears.  
4 Press + or to select “EXECUTE”, and press  
MENU. The new folder (such as “101JVCGR”)  
will be made and the file name of the next shot  
starts from DVC00001.  
NOTE:  
If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder  
(such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the file  
name will start again from DVC00001.  
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To delete all files stored in the memory card  
To Remove Protection  
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 3  
in “Protecting Files”.  
4 Press + or to select “ALL, and press  
MENU. The DELETE screen appears.  
5 Press + or to select “EXECUTE”, and press  
MENU.  
To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.  
To remove protection from the currently  
displayed file  
4 Press + or to select “CURRENT”, and press  
NOTES:  
MENU. The PROTECT screen appears.  
Protected files (pg. 28) cannot be deleted. To  
delete them, remove protection first.  
Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.  
5 Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T” or  
“W” to select the desired file.  
6 Press + or to select “EXECUTE”, and press  
MENU.  
CAUTION:  
To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to  
remove protection.  
Do not remove the memory card or perform any  
other operation (such as turning off the camcorder)  
during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided  
AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted  
if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If  
the memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it.  
(pg. 30)  
To remove protection from all files stored in  
the memory card  
4 Press + or to select “CANC.ALL, and press  
MENU. The PROTECT screen appears.  
5 Press + or to select “EXECUTE”, and press  
MENU.  
To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.  
Setting Print Information (DPOF  
Setting)  
This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF  
(Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to  
support future systems such as automatic  
printing. You can select one of the 2 print  
information settings for images stored in the  
memory card: “To Print All Still Images (One  
Print For Each)” or “To Print By Selecting Still  
Images And Number Of Prints”.  
Deleting Files  
Previously stored files can be deleted either one  
at a time or all at once.  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in “Normal Playback Of  
Images” (pg. 26).  
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
NOTES:  
3 Press + or to select “DELETE”, and press  
If you load a memory card already set as shown  
below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will  
make prints of the selected still images  
automatically.  
MENU. The Sub Menu appears.  
To delete the currently displayed file  
4 Press + or to select  
To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them  
to a memory card. (pg. 28)  
“CURRENT”, and press  
MENU  
MENU. The DELETE  
screen appears.  
DELETE  
CURRENT  
ALL  
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)  
RETURN  
5 Slide the Power Zoom  
Lever towards “T” or “W” to  
select the desired file.  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in “Normal Playback Of  
Images” (pg. 26).  
6 Press + or to select  
“EXECUTE”, and press  
MENU.  
To cancel deletion, select  
“RETURN”.  
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
3 Press + or to select  
DELETE  
“DPOF”, and press MENU.  
MENU  
DELETE?  
The Sub Menu appears.  
DPOF  
CURRENT  
ALL  
RESET  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
1
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for  
all files you want to delete.  
4 Press + or to select  
“ALL 1”, and press MENU.  
The DPOF screen  
appears.  
RETURN  
NOTE:  
If the “  
” mark appears, the selected file is  
protected and cannot be deleted.  
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5 Press + or to select  
“EXECUTE”, and press  
MENU. The normal  
To Reset The Number Of Prints  
DPOF  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in “To Print All Still  
playback screen appears.  
To cancel selection, select  
“RETURN”.  
ALL1?  
Images (One Print For Each)”.  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
2 Press + or to select “RESET”, and press  
MENU. The DPOF screen appears.  
3 Press + or to select “EXECUTE”, and press  
MENU. The normal playback screen appears.  
To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.  
The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still  
images.  
To Print By Selecting Still Images And  
Number Of Prints  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in “To Print All Still  
Images (One Print For Each)”.  
CAUTION:  
While performing the above, never disconnect  
power, as this may cause the memory card to be  
corrupted.  
2 Press + or to select  
DPOF  
“CURRENT”, and press  
MENU. The DPOF screen  
appears.  
SHEETS  
0 0  
Initializing A Memory Card  
You can initialize a memory card any time.  
After initializing, all files and data stored in the  
memory card, including those which have been  
protected, are cleared.  
3 Slide the Power Zoom  
W
RETURN  
T
Lever towards “T” or “W” to  
select the desired file.  
4 Press + or to select the number indication  
(00), and press MENU.  
5 Select the number of  
DPOF  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
prints by pressing + to  
“MEMORY”.  
increase the number, or –  
to decrease the number,  
2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
SHEETS  
and press MENU.  
0 5  
Repeat steps 3 through 5  
for the desired number of  
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
prints.  
FORMAT  
4 Press + or to select  
The number of prints can be set up to 15.  
To correct the number of prints, select the image  
again and change the number.  
“FORMAT”, and press  
ERASE ALL  
EX I ST I NG DATA?  
MENU. The FORMAT  
screen appears.  
6 Press + or to select  
DPOF  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
“RETURN”, and press  
5 Press + or to select  
MENU. The “SAVE?”  
“EXECUTE”, and press  
appears.  
MENU. The memory card  
is initialized.  
When initialization is finished, “NO IMAGES  
STORED” appears.  
SAVE?  
If you did not change any  
EXECUTE  
CANCEL  
settings in step 3 through  
5, the Menu Screen  
reappears.  
To cancel initialization, select “RETURN”.  
7 Press + or to select “EXECUTE” to save the  
setting you have just made, and press MENU.  
To cancel selection, select “CANCEL.  
CAUTION:  
Do not perform any other operation (such as  
turning off the camcorder) during initialization.  
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as  
the memory card may be corrupted if the battery  
becomes exhausted during initialization. If the  
memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it.  
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Menus without Sub Menus  
Changing The Menu Settings  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,  
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of  
the more detailed camcorder settings.  
(pg. 32 – 36)  
v WIPE/FADER  
(pg. 41)  
Selected menu icon  
blinks.  
r PROGRAM AE  
(pg. 42)  
p EXPOSURE  
(pg. 39)  
u W. BALANCE  
(pg. 40)  
Selected  
PROGRAM AE  
Lock Button  
SPORTS  
+
SPOTLIGHT  
TWILIGHT  
SEPIA  
MONOTONE  
CLASSIC FILM  
1) Press + or to select  
the desired parameter.  
Example: r PROGRAM  
AE Menu  
STROBE  
Power Switch  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
2) Press MENU. Selection is complete. The  
Menu Screen returns.  
Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other  
function menus.  
MENU  
3) Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.  
1 For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO” or  
“MEMORY”.  
Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
Menus with Sub Menus  
m CAMERA (pg. 32)  
q MANUAL  
Selected menu icon  
blinks.  
(pg. 32)  
s SYSTEM (pg. 33)  
For Video Playback Menus:  
Selected function  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C.  
PLAYBACK” (pg. 26).  
n
CAMERA DISPLAY  
pg. 34)  
CAMERA  
REC MODE  
(
SOUND MODE 1 2B I T  
ZOOM  
2 5 x  
o DSC (pg. 34)  
t VIDEO (pg. 35)  
n VIDEO DISPLAY  
(pg. 36)  
SNAP/SLOW  
GA I N UP  
FULL  
AGC  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 18)  
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
RETURN  
1) Press + or to select  
the desired function,  
and press MENU. The  
Sub Menu appears.  
Example: m CAMERA  
Menu  
Sub Menu  
4 Press + or to select the desired function,  
and press MENU. The selected function menu  
appears.  
CAMERA  
REC MODE  
Screen for Video and Screen for Video  
D.S.C. Recording Menu Playback Menu  
2) Press + or to select  
the desired parameter.  
3) Press MENU.  
WI PE / FADER  
OFF  
V I DEO  
SOUND MODE STEREO  
FADER–WH I TE  
FADER–BLACK  
FADER–B .W  
WI PE–CORNER  
WI PEWI NDOW  
WI PE–SL I DE  
WI PE–DOOR  
WI PE–SCROLL  
WI PE–SHUTTER  
NARRAT I ON  
REC MODE  
OFF  
COPYOFF  
BLANK SRCH  
Selection is complete.  
Repeat the procedure if  
you wish to set other  
function menus.  
CAMERA  
REC MODE  
SOUND MODE 1 2B I T  
ZOOM  
2 5 x  
SNAP/SLOW  
GA I N UP  
FULL  
AGC  
RETURN  
4) Press MENU. The  
Menu Screen returns.  
Repeat the procedure if  
5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the  
selected function.  
RETURN  
you wish to set other function menus.  
5) Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.  
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Recording Menus  
SNAP/SLOW  
[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame  
NEGA: Nega mode  
PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode  
CAMERA  
The “m CAMERA” settings are effective when  
the Power Switch is set to both “A” and “M”.  
However, the menu settings can be changed  
only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame  
SLOW: Live Slow mode  
REC MODE  
[FULL]  
NEGA  
PIN-UP  
FRAME  
For details on the procedure, refer to “Live Slow”  
(pg. 37) and “Snapshot (For Video  
Recording)” (pg. 38).  
[SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode  
LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5  
times the recording time.  
NOTES:  
GAIN UP  
Audio Dubbing (pg. 46) and Insert Editing  
(pg. 46) are possible on tapes recorded in the  
SP mode.  
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no  
picture brightness adjustment.  
[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy,  
but the image is bright.  
AUTO  
adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor  
lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter  
image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s  
movements are not smooth or natural. The  
overall appearance may be grainy. While the  
shutter speed is being automatically adjusted,  
If the recording mode is switched, the playback  
picture will be blurred at the switching point.  
It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP  
mode on this camcorder be played back on this  
camcorder.  
During playback of a tape recorded on another  
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there  
may be momentary pauses in the sound.  
: The shutter speed is automatically  
SOUND MODE  
” is displayed.  
[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo  
sound on four separate channels, and is  
recommended for use when performing Audio  
Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of  
previous models)  
16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound  
on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the  
48 kHz mode of previous models)  
MANUAL  
The “q MANUALsettings are effective only  
when the Power Switch is set to “M”.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
DIS  
OFF: Disables the function.  
[ON  
]: To compensate for unstable images  
ZOOM  
caused by camera-shake, particularly at high  
magnification.  
25X: When set to “25X” while using digital zoom,  
the zoom magnification will reset to 25X since  
digital zoom will be disengaged.  
[100X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By  
digitally processing and magnifying images,  
zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom  
limit), to a maximum of 100X digital  
magnification.  
800X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By  
digitally processing and magnifying images,  
zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom  
limit), to a maximum of 800X digital  
magnification.  
NOTES:  
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand  
shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting  
condition.  
” indicator blinks or goes out if the  
Stabilizer cannot be used.  
Switch off this mode when recording with the  
camcorder on a tripod.  
The “  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
is set to “VIDEO”.  
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5S  
[OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording.  
5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. (pg. 37)  
Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only.  
By using an inanimate object and changing its  
position between shots, you can record the  
subject as though it is moving.  
The “s SYSTEM” functions which are set when  
the Power Switch is set to “M” are also applied  
when the Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
BEEP  
OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,  
shutter sound is recorded on the tape.  
BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is  
turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of  
recording. It also activates the shutter sound  
effect. (pg. 25, 38)  
[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds  
when any operation is performed. It also  
activates the shutter sound effect.  
TELE MACRO  
[OFF]: Disables the function.  
ON: When the distance to the subject is less  
than 1 m (3.3 ft), set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”.  
You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a  
distance of approx. 40 cm (1.4 ft).  
NOTE:  
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out  
of focus.  
(pg. 25, 38)  
REMOTE  
WIDE MODE  
OFF: Disables the remote control operations.  
[ON]: Enables the remote control operations.  
For GR-D270 owners: It is recommended that  
this function be set to “OFF” to prevent improper  
operation.  
[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen  
ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen  
ratio.  
CINEMA* : Inserts black bands at the top and  
bottom of the screen. The  
indicator appears.  
During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black  
bands at the top and bottom of the screen are  
cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When  
using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s  
instruction manual. During playback/recording  
on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands  
are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen  
and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9  
movie.  
SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an  
aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the  
image to fit the screen without distortion. The  
indicator appears. When using this mode,  
refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction  
manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/  
LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated  
vertically.  
DEMO MODE  
OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take  
place.  
[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as  
Program AE with special effects, etc., and can  
be used to confirm how these functions operate.  
Demonstration starts in the following cases:  
When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO  
MODE” is turned “ON”.  
With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no  
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power  
Switch is set to “A” or “M”.  
Performing any operation during the  
demonstration stops the demonstration  
temporarily. If no operation is performed for more  
than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will  
resume.  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
is set to “VIDEO”.  
NOTES:  
If a cassette is in the camcorder, the  
demonstration cannot be turned on.  
“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the  
camcorder power is turned off.  
If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions  
will not be available. After viewing demo, set to  
“OFF”.  
WIND CUT  
[OFF]: Disengages the function.  
ON  
wind. The “  
the sound will change. This is normal.  
: Helps cut down on noise created by  
” indicator appears. The quality of  
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PRIORITY  
LANGUAGE  
[LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD  
monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while  
the LCD monitor is opened.  
[ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / ESPAÑOL /  
The language setting can be changed.  
(pg. 15)  
FINDER: The image is displayed in the  
viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out  
while the LCD monitor is opened.  
pg. 15, “Date/Time Settings”  
CAM RESET  
DSC  
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-  
preset.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
[RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the  
factory-preset.  
QUALITY  
[FINE] / STANDARD  
The Picture Quality mode can be selected to  
best match your needs. Two Picture Quality  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are  
effective even when the Power Switch is set to  
A”. However, the menu settings can be changed  
only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.  
The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings except  
“BRIGHT” are effective only for shooting.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
modes are available: FINE (  
) and  
STANDARD (  
) (in order of quality).  
NOTE:  
The number of storable images depends on the  
selected picture quality as well as the composition  
of the subjects in the images and the type of  
memory card being used. (pg. 25)  
BRIGHT  
IMAGE SIZE  
pg. 16, “Brightness Adjustment Of The  
Display”  
640 x 480 / [1024 x 768]  
The Image Size mode can be selected to best  
match your needs. (pg. 25)  
ON SCREEN  
LCD: Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the  
date, time and time code) from appearing on the  
connected TV screen.  
NOTE:  
The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO/  
MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.  
[LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder’s display  
appear on screen when the camcorder is  
connected to a TV.  
DATE/TIME  
OFF: The date/time does not appear.  
[AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5  
seconds when the Power Switch is set from  
“OFF” to “A” or “M”.  
ON: The date/time is always displayed.  
The date indication can also be turned on/off by  
pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote  
control (provided with GR-D290 only).  
(pg. 22, 43)  
TIME CODE  
[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.  
ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder  
and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are  
not displayed during recording. (pg. 19)  
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REC SELECT  
(TAPE)]: When Snapshot recording is  
Playback Menus  
[
performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set  
to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded only onto  
the tape.  
VIDEO  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
/
(TAPE/CARD): When Snapshot  
SOUND MODE and NARRATION  
recording is performed with the VIDEO/  
MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images  
are recorded not only onto the tape but also in  
the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this  
mode, the “SNAP/SLOW” selection in CAMERA  
Menu is also applicable to memory card  
recording.  
During tape playback, the camcorder detects the  
sound mode in which the recording was made,  
and plays the sound back. Select the type of  
sound to accompany your playback picture.  
According to the menu access explanation on  
page 31, select “SOUND MODE” or  
“NARRATION” from the Menu Screen and set it  
to the desired parameter.  
INT.SHOT  
[OFF]: Disables the function.  
ON: Enables interval shooting. (pg. 25)  
SOUND MODE  
[STEREO  
]: Sound is output on both “Land  
“R” channels in stereo.  
SOUND L : Sound from the “Lchannel is  
output.  
SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is  
output.  
INT.TIME  
15SEC  
30MIN  
/
/
30SEC  
60MIN  
/
[1MIN]  
/
2MIN  
/
5MIN  
/
10MIN  
/
Allows you to select the shooting interval for  
interval shooting. (pg. 25)  
NARRATION  
[OFF]: Original sound is output on both “Land  
“R” channels in stereo.  
ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “Land “R”  
channels in stereo. (pg. 46)  
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined  
and output in stereo on both “Land “R”  
channels.  
REC MODE  
[SP] / LP  
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP  
or LP) depending on your preference. It is  
recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO  
Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder  
during dubbing. (pg. 43, 44)  
COPY  
[OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed  
during tape playback, the playback image  
pauses and normal playback will resume after  
approximately 6 seconds. (The still image is not  
recorded.)  
ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a  
tape to a memory card. (pg. 28)  
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VIDEO DISPLAY  
BLANK SRCH  
pg. 21, “Blank Search”  
The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are  
effective only for video playback except  
“BRIGHT”.  
SYSTEM  
The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN  
settings) are the same as in the description  
(CAMERA DISPLAY) on page 34.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
Each setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which  
appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”.  
(pg. 31)  
The parameters are the same as in the  
description on page 33.  
BRIGHT  
pg. 16, “Brightness Adjustment Of The  
Display”  
ON SCREEN  
OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV  
When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display  
disappears.  
DATE/TIME  
[OFF] / AUTO / ON  
When set to “AUTO”, the date/time are displayed  
in the following cases:  
When playback starts. The camcorder displays  
the date/time when scenes are recorded.  
When the date is changed during playback.  
TIME CODE  
[OFF] / ON  
pg. 19, “Time Code”  
LANGUAGE  
[ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / ESPAÑOL /  
The language setting can be changed.  
(pg. 15)  
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LED Light  
LED Light can be used to  
brighten the subject in the dark  
place during video recording or  
D.S.C. shooting.  
5-Second Recording  
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-  
second clips to keep the action moving. This  
function is available only for video recording.  
1 Set “5S” to “5S”. (pg. 33)  
The “5S” indicator appears.  
1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to  
change the setting.  
LED Light  
appears.)  
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to  
start recording, and after 5 seconds the  
camcorder enters Record-Standby mode  
automatically.  
Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button  
again within 5 seconds after recording starts,  
Record-Standby mode is not engaged.  
OFF: Turns off the light.  
ON: The light is on always. (  
AUTO: The light turns on automatically when  
dark. ( appears.)  
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to  
start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a  
still image.  
3 To exit the 5S mode, select “OFF” in step 1.  
To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording  
mode  
Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop  
Button in step 2, select the desired Snapshot  
mode in CAMERA Menu (pg. 32), then press  
SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5-  
second still. When “5S” is set to “Anim., this  
function is not available.  
NOTES:  
Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to  
eyes.  
If the light does not reach the subject, the Night-  
Alive function will be activated, and makes it  
possible to shoot the subject brighter.  
There is a difference in the brightness of the  
images shot between the centre area which is  
illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding  
areas (which will be darker).  
Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter  
speed when the LED Light setting is “ON”, they  
will appear slightly blurred.  
NOTE:  
When “5S” is set to “Anim., the 5-Second  
Recording mode is not available. Animation  
recording of a few frames only is taken instead.  
Live Slow  
This feature is useful for recording or playing  
back precious or hard-to-see moments at a slow  
speed. Sound is recorded and played back in  
real time.  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
2 Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SLOW”.  
(pg. 31, 32) The Live Slow indicator “  
appears.  
3 Press SLOW during recording or playback.  
The moving pictures are divided into four  
frames. They are recorded or played back for  
1.5 seconds, and then normal recording or  
playback resumes.  
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Motor Drive Mode  
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides  
an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval  
The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC  
SELECT” is set to “  
Night-Alive  
Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than  
they would be under good natural lighting.  
Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may  
look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter  
speed.  
”. (pg. 35)  
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers  
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as  
close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to  
infinity.  
However, correct focus may not be obtained  
depending on the shooting condition. In this  
case, use the manual focus mode.  
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.  
2 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Alive indicator  
” appears.  
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to  
provide up to 30 times sensitivity.  
“ ” appears beside “  
” while the shutter speed  
is being automatically adjusted.  
To deactivate Night-Alive  
Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Alive  
indicator disappears.  
1 Set the Power Switch to  
M”.  
NOTES:  
2 Press FOCUS. The  
manual focus indicator  
appears.  
During Night-Alive, the following functions or  
settings cannot be activated and its indicator  
blinks or goes out:  
Some modes of “Program AE With Special  
Effects” (pg. 42).  
“GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu (pg. 32).  
“DIS” in MANUAL Menu (pg. 32).  
During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the  
camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a  
tripod is recommended.  
3 Press + or to focus on  
a subject.  
Manual focus  
indicator  
When the focus level  
cannot be adjusted any  
further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
4 Press MENU. Focus adjustment is complete.  
To reset to Auto Focus  
Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to  
A”.  
Snapshot (For Video Recording)  
This feature lets you record still images that look  
like photographs onto a tape.  
Manual focus is recommended in situations  
listed below.  
When two subjects overlap in the same scene.  
When illumination is low.*  
When the subject has no contrast (difference in  
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-  
color wall, or a clear, blue sky.*  
When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder.*  
When the scene contains minute patterns or  
identical patterns that are regularly repeated.  
When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light  
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.  
When shooting a scene with a high-contrast  
background.  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
2 Set the Power Switch to “M”.  
3 Set “SNAP/SLOW” to the desired mode.  
(pg. 31, 32) The Snapshot indicator “  
appears.  
4 Press SNAPSHOT.  
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.  
The “O” indication appears and a still image  
will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the  
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.  
You can perform Snapshot also during recording.  
A still image will be recorded for approx.  
* The following low-contrast warnings appear  
6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.  
Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A” or  
M”), Snapshot recording takes place using the  
selected Snapshot mode.  
blinking:  
,
,
and  
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Exposure Control  
Manual exposure control is recommended in the Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris  
following situations:  
When shooting using reverse lighting or when the  
background is too bright.  
contracts in well-lit environments to keep too  
much light from entering, and dilates in dim  
environments to allow in more light.  
When shooting on a reflective natural background  
such as at the beach or when skiing.  
When the background is overly dark or the subject  
is bright.  
Use this function in the following situations:  
When shooting a moving subject.  
When the distance to the subject changes (so its  
size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder  
changes), such as when the subject is backing  
away.  
When shooting on a reflective natural background  
such as at the beach or when skiing.  
When shooting objects under a spotlight.  
When zooming.  
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.  
2 Set “p” to “MANUAL. (pg. 31)  
The exposure control indicator appears.  
3 To brighten the image, press +. To darken the  
image, press . (maximum 6)  
+3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight  
compensation. (pg. 40)  
–3 exposure has the same effect as when “r” is  
set to “SPOTLIGHT”. (pg. 42)  
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.  
2 Set “p” to “MANUAL. (pg. 31)  
The exposure control indicator appears.  
3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold  
MENU for over 2 seconds. The exposure control  
indicator and the “ ” indication appear.  
4 Press MENU. Exposure adjustment is  
complete.  
To return to automatic exposure control  
Select “AUTO” in step 2. Or, set the Power  
Switch to “A”.  
4 Press MENU. The “ ” indication changes to  
” and the iris is locked.  
NOTES:  
To return to automatic iris control  
Select “AUTO” in step 2. Or, set the Power  
Switch to “A”.  
You cannot use the manual exposure control at  
the same time when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”  
or “SNOW” (pg. 42), or with the backlight  
compensation.  
The exposure control indicator and “  
disappear.  
If the adjustment does not cause any visible  
change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”.  
(pg. 31, 32)  
To lock the exposure control and the iris  
After step 2, adjust the exposure by pressing +  
or . Then lock the iris in steps 3 and 4. For  
automatic locking, select “AUTO” in step 2. The  
exposure control and the iris become automatic.  
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Backlight Compensation  
Backlight compensation brightens the subject  
You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the  
same time with following functions.  
“SQUEEZE” in “WIDE MODE” (pg. 33)  
“STROBE” in “PROGRAM AE” (pg. 42)  
Digital Zoom (pg. 19)  
quickly.  
With simple operation, backlight compensation  
feature brightens the dark subject portion by  
increasing the exposure.  
Manual Exposure Control  
Depending on the shooting location and condition,  
optimum result may not be attained.  
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.  
2 Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight  
The white balance refers to the correctness of  
color reproduction under various lighting. If the  
white balance is correct, all other colors will be  
accurately reproduced.  
The white balance is usually adjusted  
automatically. However, more advanced  
camcorder operators control this function  
manually to achieve a more professional color/  
tint reproduction.  
Compensation indicator “ ” appears.  
To cancel Backlight Compensation  
Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the “  
indicator disappears.  
NOTE:  
Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light  
around the subject to become too bright and the  
subject to become white.  
Spot Exposure Control  
To change the setting  
Set “u” to the desired mode. (pg. 31)  
The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”  
appears.  
Selection of a spot metering area enables more  
precise exposure compensation. You can select  
one of the three metering areas on the LCD  
monitor/viewfinder.  
[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted  
automatically.  
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.  
MWB: Adjust the white balance manually  
when shooting under various types of lighting.  
(“Manual White Balance Adjustment”)  
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.  
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.  
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of  
lighting is used.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
2 Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot  
Exposure Control indicator “ ” appears.  
A spot metering area frame appears at the  
centre of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.  
3 Press + or to select the desired spot  
metering area frame.  
4 Press MENU.  
Spot Exposure Control is engaged.  
Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of  
the selected area most appropriate.  
To return to automatic white balance  
Set “u” to “AUTO”. (pg. 31)  
Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.  
To lock the iris  
After step 3, press and hold MENU over 2  
seconds. The “ ” indication appears and the  
iris is locked.  
To cancel Spot Exposure Control  
Press BACK LIGHT once so that the “  
indicator disappears.  
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To deactivate the selected effect  
Manual White Balance Adjustment  
Adjust the white balance  
manually when shooting  
under various types of  
lighting.  
Select “OFF” in step 3. The effect indicator  
disappears.  
NOTES:  
You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by  
pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop  
Button.  
1 Set the Power Switch  
Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with  
certain modes of Program AE with special effects.  
(pg. 42) In this case, the selected indicator  
blinks or goes out.  
to “M”.  
White paper  
2 Select “MWB” in  
u W.BALANCE” menu. (pg. 31)  
The  
indication blinks slowly.  
WIPE/FADER  
3 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of  
the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so  
that the white paper fills the screen.  
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)  
FADER–WHITE: Fade in or out with a white  
screen.  
4 Press and hold MENU until  
begins  
blinking rapidly.  
FADER–BLACK: Fade in or out with a black  
screen.  
When the setting is completed,  
normal blinking.  
resumes  
FADER–B.W: Fade in to a color screen  
from a black and white screen, or fade out from  
color to black and white.  
5 Press MENU twice. The Menu Screen closes  
and the Manual White Balance indicator  
displayed.  
is  
WIPE–CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen  
from the upper right to the lower left corner, or  
wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a  
black screen.  
NOTES:  
In step 3, it may be difficult to focus on the white  
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.  
(pg. 38)  
WIPE–WINDOW: The scene starts in the  
centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the  
corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually  
wiping out to the centre.  
A subject can be shot under various types of  
lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,  
candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature  
is different depending on the light source, the  
subject tint will differ depending on the white  
balance settings. Use this function for a more  
natural result.  
WIPE–SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or  
wipe out from left to right.  
WIPE–DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of  
a black screen open to the left and right,  
revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black  
screen reappears from left and right to cover the  
scene.  
Once you adjust white balance manually, the  
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or  
the battery removed.  
Wipe Or Fader Effects  
These effects let you make pro-style scene  
transitions. Use them to spice up the transition  
from one scene to the next.  
Wipe or Fader works when video recording is  
started or stopped.  
WIPE–SCROLL: The scene wipes in from  
the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes  
out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.  
WIPE–SHUTTER: Wipe in from the centre  
of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or  
wipe out from the top and bottom toward the  
centre leaving a black screen.  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
2 Set the Power Switch to “M”.  
3 Set “v” to the desired mode. (pg. 31)  
The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the  
effect is reserved.  
The selected effect indicator appears.  
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to  
activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.  
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SPORTS  
Program AE With Special Effects  
(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000):  
This setting allows fast-moving images to be  
captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable  
slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter  
speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the  
shutter function under good lighting conditions.  
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.  
2 Set “r” to the desired mode. (pg. 31)  
The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the  
selected effect is activated.  
The selected effect indicator appears.  
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may  
otherwise appear too dark when shooting in  
extremely bright surroundings such as in the  
snow.  
To deactivate the selected effect  
Select “OFF” in step 2. The effect indicator  
disappears.  
SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects  
that may otherwise appear too bright when  
shooting under extremely strong direct lighting  
such as spotlights.  
NOTES:  
Program AE with special effects can be changed  
during recording or during Record-Standby.  
Some modes of Program AE with special effects  
cannot be used during Night-Alive.  
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look  
When a subject is too bright or reflective, a vertical more natural. White Balance (pg. 40) is  
streak may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear  
phenomenon tends to occur when “SPORTS” or  
any mode of “SHUTTER 1/250 – 1/4000” is  
selected.  
Some modes of Program AE with special effects  
cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects.  
(pg. 41) In this case, the selected indicator  
blinks or goes out.  
automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to  
your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen,  
the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus  
from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less  
than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.  
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish  
tint like old photos. Combine this with the  
Cinema mode (pg. 33, “WIDE MODE”) for a  
classic look.  
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white  
films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together  
with the Cinema mode (pg. 33, “WIDE  
MODE”), it enhances the “classic film” effect.  
CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a  
strobe effect.  
PROGRAM AE  
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)  
SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is fixed  
at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually  
appear when shooting a TV screen become  
narrower.  
SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is  
fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that  
occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light  
or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced.  
STROBE*: Your recording looks like a  
series of consecutive snapshots.  
MIRROR*: Creates a mirror image on the  
right half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal  
image on the other half.  
SHUTTER 1/250/ SHUTTER 1/500/  
SHUTTER 1/1000*/ SHUTTER 1/2000*/  
SHUTTER 1/4000*: These settings allow fast-  
moving images to be captured one frame at a  
time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback by  
fixing shutter speed variables. Use these  
settings when an automatic adjustment does not  
work well, using SPORTS mode. The faster the  
shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes.  
Use the shutter function under good lighting  
conditions.  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
is set to “VIDEO”.  
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To use this camcorder as a player  
1 Following the illustrations, connect the  
Dubbing To A VCR  
camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors.  
2 Start playback on the camcorder. (pg. 20)  
3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start  
recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s  
instruction manual.)  
4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR,  
Open the cover.  
To AV  
connector  
then stop playback on the camcorder.  
Audio/Video cable  
(provided)  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as  
the power supply instead of the battery pack.  
(pg. 14)  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV  
Date/time  
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.  
(pg. 31, 36) Or, press DISPLAY on the  
remote control (provided with GR-D290 only) to  
turn on/off the date indication.  
Time code  
1
2
3
TV  
VCR  
Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”.  
(pg. 31, 36)  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/  
TV”. (pg. 31, 36)  
A Yellow to VIDEO IN  
B Red to AUDIO R IN  
C White to AUDIO L IN  
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NOTES:  
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit  
Equipped With A DV Connector  
(Digital Dubbing)  
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from  
the camcorder onto another video unit equipped  
with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is  
sent, there is little if any image or sound  
deterioration.  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as  
the power supply instead of the battery pack.  
(pg. 14)  
If a blank portion or disturbed image is played  
back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing  
may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.  
Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,  
sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If  
this occurs, turn off the power and make  
connections again.  
If “Playback Zoom” (pg. 24) or “Playback  
Special Effects” (pg. 24) is attempted or  
SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the  
original playback image recorded on the tape is  
output from the DV IN/OUT connector.  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the  
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.  
To use this camcorder as a recorder  
1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
To DV IN/OUT  
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit  
equipped with a DV output connector using a DV  
cable as shown in the illustration.  
3 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (pg. 32)  
4 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”.  
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to  
DV cable (optional)  
To DV IN/OUT  
Core filter  
engage the Record-Pause mode.  
The “  
” indication appears on the screen.  
DV IN  
6 Start playback on the player.  
7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press  
the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
dubbing. The  
indication rotates.  
8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again  
to stop dubbing. The  
rotating.  
indication stops  
9 Press 8 to return to the normal playback  
Video unit equipped with DV connector  
mode.  
To use this camcorder as a player  
NOTE:  
Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode  
recorded on the original tape, regardless of the  
current “SOUND MODE” setting. (pg. 32)  
1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit  
equipped with a DV input connector using a DV  
cable as shown in the illustration.  
3 Start playback on the camcorder. (pg. 20)  
4 At the point you want to start dubbing, start  
recording on the video unit. (Refer to the video  
unit’s instruction manual.)  
5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video  
unit, then stop playback on this camcorder.  
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[A] Using USB cable  
It is possible to do the following things:  
Transfer still images stored on a memory card  
to a PC.  
Transfer still/moving images recorded on a  
Connection To A Personal Computer  
[A] Using USB cable [B] Using DV cable  
OR  
tape to a PC.  
This a misprint, NO VIDEO thru USB  
[B] Using DV cable  
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images  
to a PC with a DV connector by using the  
provided software, software equipped with the  
PC or commercially available software.  
®
If you are using a Windows XP, you can use  
®
Windows Messenger to conduct video  
conferences over the Internet, using a  
To USB  
To DV IN/OUT  
Core filter  
camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the  
®
Windows Messenger.  
NOTES:  
Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC  
CONNECTION GUIDE” for the bundled software  
and drivers.  
USB cable  
(provided)  
DV cable  
(optional)  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as  
the power supply instead of the battery pack.  
(pg. 14)  
Core filter  
Never connect the USB cable and the DV  
cable simultaneously to the camcorder.  
Connect only the cable you wish to use to the  
camcorder.  
To USB  
To DV connector  
connector  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the  
optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV  
cable depending on the type of DV connector  
(4 or 6 pins) on the PC.  
If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB  
cable is not powered, the camcorder does not  
enter the USB mode.  
The date/time information cannot be captured into  
the PC.  
PC with DV connector  
PC  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and  
Software.  
The still images can also be transferred to a PC  
with a DV connector-equipped capture board.  
The system may not work properly depending on  
the PC or capture board you are using.  
When connecting the camcorder to a PC  
using a DV cable, make sure to follow the  
procedure below. Connecting the cable  
incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the  
camcorder and/or the PC.  
Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and then  
to the camcorder.  
Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly  
according to the shape of the DV connector.  
“USB” and/or “  
appears on the  
LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in  
the camcorder or the camcorder is  
transferring a file to the PC.  
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while  
” is displayed on the LCD  
monitor since this can result in product  
damage.  
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Audio Dubbing (GR-D290 only)  
Insert Editing (GR-D290 only)  
The audio track can be customized only when  
recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes.  
(pg. 32)  
You can record a new scene into a previously  
recorded tape, replacing a section of the original  
recording with minimal picture distortion at the in  
and outpoints. The original audio remains  
unchanged.  
Use the provided remote control.  
Use the provided remote control.  
NOTES:  
Speaker  
Before performing the following steps, make sure  
that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (pg. 31, 36)  
Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in  
the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.  
START/  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point  
and press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at  
this point. (pg. 19)  
Stereo Microphone  
REW  
INSERT  
A.DUB  
2 Press REW (3) until the Edit-In point is  
1 Play back the tape to locate the point where  
editing will start, then press PAUSE (9).  
located, then press PAUSE (9).  
3 Press and hold INSERT (I) on the remote  
control, then press PAUSE (9). The “9I”  
indicator and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear  
and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode.  
2 While holding A. DUB (D) on the remote  
control, press PAUSE (9). The “9D” and “MIC”  
indicators appear.  
3 Press PLAY (U), then begin “narrating”.  
4 Press START/STOP to begin editing.  
Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in  
step 1.  
To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it  
again to resume editing.  
Speak into the microphone.  
To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).  
4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9),  
then STOP (8).  
5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP,  
then STOP (8).  
To hear the dubbed sound during playback  
Set “NARRATION” to “ON” or “MIX”.  
(pg. 31, 35)  
NOTES:  
Program AE with special effects (pg. 42) can  
be used to spice up the scenes being edited  
during Insert Editing.  
NOTES:  
Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio  
Dubbing.  
During Insert Editing, the date and time  
information changes.  
When editing onto a tape that was recorded at  
12-BIT, the old and new soundtracks are recorded  
separately.  
If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the  
sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit  
recorded areas.  
If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback,  
move the camcorder’s microphone away from the  
TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.  
If you change from 12-BIT to 16-BIT in mid-  
recording and then use the tape for Audio  
Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where  
16-BIT recording began.  
If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on  
the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted.  
Make sure you only edit recorded areas.  
During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to  
scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank  
portion, Insert Editing stops. (pg. 50)  
During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to  
scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes  
recorded in 16-BIT audio or a blank portion, Audio  
Dubbing stops.  
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If, after following the steps in the chart below, the  
problem still exists, please consult your nearest  
JVC dealer.  
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications  
Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of  
Program AE with special effects, “DIS” and other  
functions that cannot be used together are  
selected at the same time.  
HRe-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader  
effects, Program AE with special effects and  
“DIS”. (pg. 31, 32, 41, 42)  
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled  
device. External noise and interference (from a  
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from  
functioning properly. In such cases, first  
disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack,  
AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and  
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from  
the beginning.  
Digital Zoom does not work.  
25X optical zoom is selected.  
HSet “ZOOM” to “100X” or “800X”. (pg. 32)  
The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to  
“MEMORY”.  
Power  
No power is supplied.  
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
The power is not connected properly.  
HConnect the AC Adapter securely. (pg. 14)  
The battery pack is not attached firmly.  
HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach  
it firmly. (pg. 13)  
The battery is dead.  
HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged  
Video and D.S.C. Playback  
The tape is moving, but there is no picture.  
Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to  
its VIDEO mode.  
HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for  
one. (pg. 13)  
video playback. (pg. 22)  
The cassette holder cover is open.  
HClose the cassette holder cover. (pg. 16)  
Video and D.S.C. Recording  
Recording cannot be performed.  
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or  
there is no playback picture and the screen  
The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.  
HSet the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”.  
(pg. 16)  
HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning  
cassette. (pg. 53)  
TAPE END” appears.  
HReplace with new cassette. (pg. 16)  
The cassette holder cover is open.  
HClose the cassette holder cover.  
Advanced features  
The focus does not adjust automatically.  
When shooting a subject illuminated by  
bright light, vertical lines appear.  
Focus is set to the Manual mode.  
HSet Focus to the Auto mode. (pg. 38)  
The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.  
HClean the lens and check the focus again.  
(pg. 51)  
This is not a malfunction.  
When the screen is under direct sunlight  
during shooting, the screen becomes red or  
black for an instant.  
In the 5-Second mode, recording ends  
before 5 seconds have elapsed.  
This is not a malfunction.  
The 5-Second mode is set to “Anim.in MANUAL  
Menu.  
HSet “5S” to “5S” in MANUAL Menu.  
(pg. 31, 37)  
During recording, the date/ time does not  
appear.  
“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.  
HSet “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. (pg. 31, 34)  
Snapshot mode cannot be used.  
The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.  
HDisengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode.  
(pg. 31, 33)  
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The color of Snapshot looks strange.  
“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.  
The light source or the subject does not include  
white. Or there are various different light sources  
behind the subject.  
HFind a white subject and compose your shot so  
that it also appears in the frame. (pg. 25, 38)  
The date/time is not set.  
HSet the date/time. (pg. 15)  
The built-in clock battery has run out and the  
previously set date/time has been erased.  
HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.  
The image taken using Snapshot is too  
dark.  
Files stored in the memory card cannot be  
deleted.  
Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. Files stored in the memory card are protected.  
HPress BACK LIGHT. (pg. 40)  
HRemove protection from the files stored in the  
memory card and delete them. (pg. 28)  
The image taken using Snapshot is too  
bright.  
When the image is printed from the printer,  
a black bar appears at the bottom of the  
screen.  
The subject is too bright.  
HSet “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”. (pg. 42)  
This is not a malfunction.  
HBy recording with “DIS” activated (pg. 31, 32)  
White Balance cannot be activated.  
this can be avoided.  
The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode is activated.  
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone  
(MONOTONE) mode before setting White  
Balance. (pg. 42)  
When the camcorder is connected via the  
DV connector, the camcorder does not  
operate.  
The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power  
turned on.  
The Black & White Fader does not work.  
HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again,  
then operate it.  
The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode is activated.  
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone  
(MONOTONE). (pg. 42)  
Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or  
whitish.  
The image looks like the shutter speed is  
too slow.  
In places subject to low temperature, images  
become dark due to the characteristics of the  
LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.  
HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD  
monitor. (pg. 16, 18)  
When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes  
highly sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to  
“AUTO”.  
When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light reaches  
the end of its service life, images on the LCD  
monitor become dark.  
HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set  
“GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”. (pg. 31, 32)  
Other problems  
HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.  
Colored bright spots appear all over the  
LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the  
camcorder does not light during charging.  
The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made  
with high-precision technology. However, black  
spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue)  
may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the  
tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit.  
(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)  
Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely  
high/low temperatures.  
HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to  
charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to  
35°C (50°F to 95°F). (pg. 52)  
The battery pack is not attached firmly.  
HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach  
it firmly. (pg. 13)  
The cassette will not load properly.  
The battery’s charge is low.  
HInstall a fully charged battery. (pg. 13)  
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Warning Indications  
The memory card cannot be removed from  
the camcorder.  
HPush in the memory card a few more times.  
(pg. 17)  
Displays the battery remaining power.  
Remaining power level  
Picture does not appear on the LCD  
monitor.  
High  
The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is  
set to “FINDER”.  
HPush the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to  
As the battery power comes close to nil, the  
battery remaining power indicator blinks.  
When the battery power is exhausted, power  
turns off automatically.  
“LCD”. (pg. 18, 31, 34)  
The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark.  
HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.  
(pg. 16)  
HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open  
the monitor fully. (pg. 18)  
Appears when no tape is loaded. (pg. 16)  
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB  
An error indication (01 – 04 or 06) appears.  
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to  
“SAVE” while the Power Switch is set to “A” or  
M” and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to  
“VIDEO”. (pg. 14)  
A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this  
case the camcorder’s functions become  
unusable.  
Hpg. 51.  
USE CLEANING CASSETTE  
The remote control does not work.  
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during  
recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette.  
(pg. 53)  
“REMOTE” is set to “OFF”.  
HSet “REMOTE” to “ON”. (pg. 31, 33)  
The remote control does not point at the remote  
sensor.  
HPoint at the remote sensor. (pg. 23)  
The remote control batteries are exhausted.  
HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. (pg. 23)  
CONDENSATION, OPERATION  
PAUSED PLEASE WAIT  
Appears if condensation occurs. When this  
indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour  
until condensation disappears.  
TAPE!  
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the  
Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT  
Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set  
to “A” or “M” and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
is set to “VIDEO”.  
TAPE END  
Appears when the tape ends during recording or  
playback.  
SET DATE/TIME!  
Appears when the date/time is not set.  
(pg. 15)  
The built-in clock battery has run out and the  
previously set date/time has been erased.  
Consult your nearest JVC dealer for  
replacement.  
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LENS CAP  
UNSUPPORTED FILE!  
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if Appears when playing back a file that is not  
the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.  
compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is  
not compatible with this camcorder.  
A. DUB ERROR!  
COPYING FAILED  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a  
blank portion of a tape. (pg. 46)  
Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is  
attempted while this camcorder is being used  
as a recorder.  
Appears in the following cases when dubbing  
from a tape to a memory card:  
when no memory card is loaded.  
when the memory card’s memory is full.  
when the memory card is not formatted.  
when a write-protected SD Memory Card is  
loaded. (pg. 28)  
A. DUB ERROR!  
<CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED  
TAPE>  
<CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING>  
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION  
TAB>  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a  
tape recorded in the LP mode. (pg. 46)  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a  
tape recorded in 16-BIT audio. (pg. 46)  
Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is  
pressed when the erase protection tab is set to  
“SAVE”. (pg. 46)  
MEMORY CARD!  
Appears if there is no memory card loaded when  
you attempt to record on a memory card or  
access data on a memory card.  
PLEASE FORMAT  
INSERT ERROR!  
Appears when there is a problem with a memory  
card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not  
been initialized. Initialize the memory card.  
(pg. 30)  
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank  
portion of a tape. (pg. 46)  
INSERT ERROR!  
<CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED  
TAPE>  
NO IMAGES STORED  
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION  
TAB>  
Appears if there are no image files stored in the  
memory card when you attempt memory card  
playback.  
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape  
recorded in the LP mode. (pg. 46)  
Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control  
is pressed when the erase protection tab is set  
to “SAVE”. (pg. 46)  
CARD ERROR!  
Appears when the camcorder does not  
recognize the loaded memory card. Remove the  
memory card once and insert it again. Repeat  
these procedures until no indication appears. If  
the indication still appears, the memory card is  
corrupted.  
MEMORY IS FULL  
Appears when the memory card’s memory is full  
and shooting is not possible.  
CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION  
SWITCH  
HDV  
Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV  
format are detected. The pictures in the HDV  
format cannot be played back with this  
camcorder.  
Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still  
images when the write protection tab on the  
SD Memory Card is set to the “LOCK” position.  
Appears when you attempt MEMORY  
SELECT menu operation with a write-  
protected SD Memory Card loaded.  
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USER MAINTENANCE  
EN  
51  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE  
REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
The error indications (01, 02 or 06) show what  
type of malfunction has occured. When an error  
indication appears, the camcorder turns off  
automatically. Remove the power supply  
(battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the  
indication to clear. When it does, you can  
resume using the camcorder. If the indication  
remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and  
remove the battery pack and AC Adapter.  
To clean the exterior  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in  
diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off  
heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.  
To clean the LCD monitor  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to  
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE  
EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE  
To clean the lens  
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently  
with lens cleaning paper.  
The error indications (03 or 04) show what type  
of malfunction has occured. When an error  
indication appears, the camcorder turns off  
automatically. Eject the cassette once and re-  
insert it, then check if the indication clears.  
When it does, you can resume using the  
camcorder. If the indication remains, consult  
your nearest JVC dealer.  
NOTES:  
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as  
benzine or alcohol.  
Cleaning should be done only after the battery  
pack has been removed or other power units have  
been disconnected.  
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.  
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth  
refer to the cautions of each product.  
To clean the viewfinder, please consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
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CAUTIONS  
EN  
52  
...remove from charger or powered unit when not in  
use, as some machines use current even when  
switched off.  
AC Adapter  
WhenusingtheACAdapterinareasotherthan  
the USA  
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries  
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a  
large power capacity. However, when one is  
exposed to cold temperatures (below 10°C/  
50°F), its usage time becomes shorter and it  
may cease to function. If this happens, place  
the battery pack in your pocket or other warm,  
protected place for a short time, then re-  
attach it to the camcorder.  
The provided AC Adapter features automatic  
voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to  
240 V.  
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER  
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an  
AC wall outlet other than American National  
StandardC73seriestypeuseanACplugadapter,  
called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.  
ForthisACplugadapter,consultyournearestJVC  
dealer.  
NOTES:  
Plug adapter  
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
Temperature Range Specifications  
Charging: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)  
Operation: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Storage: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)  
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging  
takes.  
Battery Packs  
The supplied battery  
pack is a lithium-ion  
battery. Before using the  
Terminals  
Charging times are for a fully discharged battery  
pack.  
supplied battery pack or  
an optional battery pack,  
be sure to read the  
following cautions:  
To avoid hazards  
...do not burn.  
...do not short-circuit the terminals. When  
transporting, make sure the provided battery cap  
is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is  
misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.  
...do not modify or disassemble.  
...do not expose the battery to temperatures  
exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the  
battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.  
...use only specified chargers.  
Cassettes  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be  
sure to read the following cautions:  
During use  
...make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.  
...be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes  
automatically erases the previously recorded  
video and audio signals.  
...make sure the cassette is positioned properly  
when inserting.  
...do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly  
without allowing the tape to run at all. This  
slackens the tape and can result in damage.  
...do not open the front tape cover. This exposes  
the tape to fingerprints and dust.  
To prevent damage and prolong service  
life  
Store cassettes  
...do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
...charge in an environment where temperatures  
are within the tolerances shown in the chart  
below. This is a chemical reaction type battery —  
cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction,  
while warmer temperatures can prevent  
complete charging.  
...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to  
high temperatures will increase natural discharge  
and shorten service life.  
...away from heaters or other heat sources.  
...out of direct sunlight.  
...where they won’t be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
...where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic  
fields (such as those generated by motors,  
transformers or magnets).  
...vertically, in their original cases.  
...fully charge and then fully discharge the battery  
every 6 months when storing the battery pack  
over a long period time.  
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53  
...near a television set.  
Memory Cards  
To properly use and store your memory cards,  
be sure to read the following cautions:  
During use  
...make sure the memory card bears the SD or  
MultiMediaCard mark.  
...near appliances generating strong magnetic or  
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,  
etc.).  
...in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or  
104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)  
temperatures.  
...make sure the memory card is positioned  
properly when inserting.  
DO NOT leave the unit  
...in places of over 50°C (122°F).  
...in places where humidity is extremely low (below  
35%) or extremely high (above 80%).  
...in direct sunlight.  
While the memory card is being accessed  
(during recording, playback, deletion,  
initialization, etc.)  
...never unload the memory card and never turn off  
the camcorder.  
Store memory cards  
...away from heaters or other heat sources.  
...out of direct sunlight.  
...where they won’t be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
...where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic  
fields (such as those generated by motors,  
transformers or magnets).  
...in a closed car in summer.  
...near a heater.  
To protect the unit, DO NOT  
...allow it to become wet.  
...drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.  
...subject it to shock or excessive vibration during  
transportation.  
...keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects  
for long periods.  
...expose the lens and viewfinder’s lens to direct  
sunlight.  
...carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder.  
...swing it excessively when using the hand strap or  
the grip.  
...swing the soft camera case excessively when the  
camcorder is inside it.  
Dirty heads can cause the following  
problems:  
LCD Monitor  
To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO  
NOT  
...push it strongly or apply any shocks.  
...place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the  
bottom.  
To prolong service life  
...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
Be aware of the following phenomena for  
LCD monitor use. These are not  
malfunctions  
...While using the camcorder, the surface around  
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD  
monitor may heat up.  
...If you leave power on for a long time, the surface  
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.  
...No picture during playback.  
...Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
...During recording or playback, the Head Clog  
Warning indicator “ ” appears.  
...Recording cannot be performed properly.  
In such cases, use an optional cleaning  
cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette  
is used more than once consecutively, damage  
to the video heads may result. After the  
camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it  
stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning  
cassette’s instructions.  
Main Unit  
For safety, DO NOT  
...open the camcorder’s chassis.  
...disassemble or modify the unit.  
...short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.  
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in  
use.  
...allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to  
enter the unit.  
...remove the battery pack or disconnect the power  
supply while the power is on.  
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the  
problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
Mechanical moving parts used to move the  
video heads and video tape tend to become  
dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain  
a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups  
are recommended after using the unit for about  
1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please  
consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
...leave the battery pack attached when the  
camcorder is not in use.  
Avoid using the unit  
...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.  
...in places subject to soot or steam such as near a  
cooking stove.  
...in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.  
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CAUTIONS  
EN  
54  
How To Handle A CD-ROM  
Declaration of Conformity  
Model Number  
: GR-D290U,  
GR-D270U  
: JVC  
Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface  
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write  
anything or put a sticker on either the front or back  
surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it  
with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole.  
Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning  
spray.  
Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror  
surface.  
Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or  
humid environment. Keep it away from direct  
sunlight.  
Trade Name  
Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS  
CORP.  
Address  
: 1700 Valley Road  
Wayne, N. J. 07470  
Telephone Number : 973-317–5000  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
About moisture condensation  
You have observed that pouring a cold liquid  
into a glass will cause drops of water to form on  
the glass’ outer surface. This same  
phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a  
camcorder when it is moved from a cool place  
to a warm place, after heating a cold room,  
under extremely humid conditions or in a place  
directly subjected to the cool air from an air  
conditioner.  
Moisture on the head drum can cause severe  
damage to the video tape, and can lead to  
internal damage to the camcorder itself.  
Changes or modifications not approved by  
JVC could void the user’s authority to operate  
the equipment. This equipment has been  
tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of  
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference  
by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
Serious malfunctioning  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC  
dealer.  
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled  
device. External noise and interference (from  
a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from  
functioning properly. In such cases, first  
disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack,  
AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and  
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from  
the beginning.  
equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/  
TV technician for help.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est  
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
EN  
55  
Maximum recording time (using 80 min.  
cassette)  
Camcorder  
SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.  
For General  
Power supply  
For Digital Still Camera  
DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)  
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)  
Power consumption  
Approx. 3.2 W (3.5 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder  
on)  
Approx. 4.2 W (4.5 W*) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder  
off)  
Approx. 6.5 W (Maximum; when charging the  
battery pack)  
Storage media  
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard  
Compression system  
JPEG (compatible)  
File size  
Still image:  
2 modes (1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels)  
Picture quality  
2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)  
Approximate number of storable images  
pg. 25  
*
Using LED Light  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
56 mm x 94 mm x 112 mm (2-1/4" x 3/4" x 7/16")  
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder  
pushed back in)  
For Connectors  
AV  
Weight  
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
Approx. 430 g (0.95 lbs) (without battery, cassette,  
memory card and lens cap)  
Approx. 510 g (1.1 lbs) (incl. battery, cassette,  
memory card and lens cap)  
Operating temperature  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Operating humidity  
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analogue, stereo  
DV  
Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant  
USB  
Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1/2.0 (Full speed for  
GR-D270, High speed for GR-D290) compliant  
35% to 80%  
AC Adapter  
Power requirement  
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Output  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)  
Pickup  
1/6" CCD  
Lens  
DC 11 V G, 1 A  
F 1.8, f = 2.2 mm to 55 mm, 25:1 power zoom lens  
Filter diameter  
ø27 mm  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless  
otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and  
specifications subject to change without notice.  
LCD monitor  
2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active  
matrix system  
Viewfinder  
Electronic viewfinder with 0.16" color LCD  
Speaker  
Monaural  
LED Light  
Effective distance: 1.5 m (5 ft)  
For Digital Video Camera  
Format  
DV format (SD mode)  
Signal format  
NTSC 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  
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TERMS  
A
AC Adapter ....................................................14 Night-Alive ......................................................38  
Animation .......................................................33  
Audio Dubbing ...............................................46  
Backlight Compensation ................................40 Playback Special Effects ................................24  
Battery Pack .......................................13, 14, 52 Power-Linked Operation ................................15  
Beep ...............................................................33 Program AE With Special Effects ..................42  
B
Blank Search ..................................................21  
Q
C
Changing The Menu Settings ................31 – 36  
Charging The Battery Pack ............................13  
Connection To A Personal Computer ............45  
Connections To A TV Or VCR .......................22  
Memory Card ..........................................25  
Tape ........................................................18  
Recording Media Selection ............................35  
D
Deleting Files .................................................29  
Demonstration Mode ......................................33  
Slow-Motion Playback ....................................24  
Snapshot Mode ..............................................32  
Spot Exposure Control ...................................40  
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ....................32  
DPOF Setting  
(Digital Print Order Format) ...............29, 30  
Dubbing ..............................................28, 43, 44  
E
Exposure Control ...........................................39  
T
I
Tape Speed (REC MODE) .......................32, 35  
Image Size .....................................................34 Telephoto Setting ...........................................33  
Initializing A Memory Card .............................30 Time Code ...............................................19, 34  
Insert Editing ..................................................46 Tripod Mounting .............................................16  
Iris Lock ..........................................................39 Troubleshooting .............................................47  
L
W
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder ....................16, 18 Warning Indications .......................................49  
LED Light .......................................................37 White Balance ................................................40  
Live Slow ........................................................37 Wide Mode .....................................................33  
Loading A Cassette ........................................16 Wipe Or Fader Effects ...................................41  
Loading A Memory Card ................................17  
Z
M
Zooming .............................................19, 24, 32  
Manual Focus ................................................38  
Memory Card ...........................................17, 53  
5-Second Recording ......................................37  
Motor Drive Mode ..........................................38  
Printed in Malaysia  
US  
1104MKH-ID-VM  
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