JVC GR D40 User Manual

ENGLISH  
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA  
CONTENTS  
AUTOMATIC  
GR-D50  
GR-D40  
GR-D30  
GR-D20  
DEMONSTRATION  
6
GETTING STARTED  
7 – 10  
TAPE  
RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
11 – 15  
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FEATURES  
16 – 33  
34 – 47  
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REFERENCES  
INSTRUCTIONS  
LYT1098-001A  
EN  
Dear Customer,  
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and  
precautions (pgs. 3 and 4) to ensure safe use of this product.  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery  
WARNING:  
The battery used in this device may present a fire or  
chemical burn hazard if mistreated.  
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C 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.  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN  
OR MOISTURE.  
CAUTIONS:  
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user  
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified  
personnel.  
When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long  
period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect  
the power cord from AC outlet.  
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.  
CAUTIONS:  
This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type  
colour 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.  
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.  
Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs  
and, to recharge them or to supply power to the  
camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-  
voltage AC Adapter and Power Cord. (An appropriate  
conversion adapter may be necessary to accommo-  
date different designs of AC outlets in different  
countries.)  
CAUTION:  
To avoid electric shock or  
damage to the unit, first firmly  
insert the small end of the power  
cord into the AC Adapter until it  
is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end  
of the power cord into an AC outlet.  
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 or more on both  
sides, on top and at the rear).  
IMPORTANT  
Connection to the mains supply in the United  
Kingdom.  
Do not block the ventilation holes.  
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.  
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in  
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power  
point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved  
extension lead or consult your dealer.  
(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.  
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical  
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace  
the fuse cover.  
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to  
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately,  
to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent  
connection to the mains supply.  
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug  
then follow the instructions given below:  
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal  
coded E or Green.  
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.)  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord-  
ance with the following code:  
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black  
Brown to L (Live) or Red  
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal  
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:  
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.  
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.  
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.  
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NNoonnee  
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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.  
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder 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 the unit on top of the TV is not  
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.  
SOME DOS AND DONTS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT  
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any  
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.  
DO  
DO  
read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.  
ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections  
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.  
Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.  
consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.  
be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.  
DO  
DO  
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in  
any way switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.  
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.  
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for  
unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make  
sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or  
handicapped people.  
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of  
road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.  
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will  
cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.  
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the  
manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.  
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.  
ABOVE ALL  
NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case this  
could result in a fatal electrical shock;  
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry!  
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked “  
can be used with this unit.  
Before recording an important scene . . .  
..... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark  
.
..... 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.)  
EN  
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None  
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
or  
Battery Pack BN-V408U  
Audio/Video Cable  
(ø3.5 mini-plug to  
RCA plug)  
AC Adapter AP-V11E or AP-V13E  
USB Cable  
(GR-D50/D40 only)  
Shoulder Strap  
Power Cord  
Lithium Battery*  
CR2025  
(for remote  
control unit)  
Core Filter x 2 (for  
optional S-Video Cable  
and Editing Cable  
provided with Remote  
Control kit RM-V717KITU  
pg. 6 for attachment)  
Lens Cap  
(See below for  
attachment)  
3
4
2
Remote  
1
Pull out by inserting  
a pointed instrument  
into the slot.  
Control Unit*  
RM-V718U  
Slot  
* A battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit  
a time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the  
Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet.  
CD-ROM  
(GR-D50/D40 only)  
Cable Adapter  
NOTE:  
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.  
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 camera.  
1 Make sure the arrow (L) is  
2
3
pointing upward.  
Arrow  
EN  
5
None  
HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER  
Attach the Core Filter(s) (if provided with your model pg. 5) to an optional cable(s). The Core Filter reduces  
interference.  
3 cm  
1
2
3
Stopper  
Wind once  
Release the  
stoppers on both  
ends of the Core  
Filter.  
Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. 3 cm  
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.  
Close the Core Filter until it  
clicks shut.  
• Wind the cable so that it is not slack.  
NOTE:  
Take care not to damage the cable.  
When connecting cables, attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder.  
Be sure to use a cable with a thickness that will allow it to be wound around the core filter.  
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION  
Automatic Demonstration takes place when  
DEMO MODEis set to ON(factory-preset).  
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Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for  
about 3 minutes after the Power Switch y is set to “ ” or “  
and no cassette is in the camcorder.  
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.  
“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is  
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turned off.  
To cancel Automatic Demonstration:  
1. Set the Power Switch y to “ ” while pressing down the Lock  
Button t located on the switch and press the MENU/VOLUME  
wheel $ in. The Menu Screen appears.  
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Sub Menu  
2. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select “  
(SYSTEM)”  
and press it.  
SYSTEM  
3. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select “DEMO MODE”  
and press it. The Sub Menu appears.  
DEMO MODE  
OFF  
ON  
4. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select “OFF” and press  
it.  
5. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select “ RETURN”,  
and press it twice. The normal screen appears.  
NOTE:  
If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on  
the LCD monitor or viewfinder.  
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Power  
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
1With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward,  
push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack  
mount @, then slide up the battery pack until it locks in  
place.  
Arrow  
2Set the Power Switch y to OFF (CHARGE).  
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then  
connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.  
To DC  
connector  
Battery pack  
AC Adapter  
3Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet. The  
POWER/CHARGE lamp r on the camcorder blinks to  
indicate charging has started.  
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4When the POWER/CHARGE lamp r goes off,  
charging is finished. Unplug the Power Cord from the  
AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the  
camcorder.  
To AC outlet  
To Detach The Battery Pack:  
Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding down  
BATT. RELEASE p to detach it.  
ATTENTION  
Battery pack  
BN-V408U  
Charging time  
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.  
approx. 3 hrs.  
Before detaching the power source, make sure that the  
camcorders power is turned off. Failure to do so can  
result in a camcorder malfunction.  
BN-V416U (optional)  
BN-V428U (optional)  
approx. 5 hrs.  
INFORMATION  
Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.  
The extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of  
a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/Charger:  
VU-V840 KIT : BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15EK  
AC Power Adapter/Charger  
USING THE BATTERY PACK  
VU-V856 KIT : BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80EK  
AC Power Adapter/Charger  
Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK.  
Approximate recording time  
Read the kit's instruction manual before using.  
Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC  
Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or  
BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply  
power directly to the camcorder.  
Battery pack  
LCD monitor on  
Viewfinder on  
BN-V408U  
1 hr. 10 min.  
1 hr. 40 min.  
BN-V416U  
(optional)  
2 hrs. 30 min.  
4 hrs. 20 min.  
5 hrs. 20 min.  
8 hrs. 10 min.  
3 hrs. 30 min.  
6 hrs. 20 min.  
7 hrs. 30 min.  
11 hrs. 10 min.  
NOTES:  
BN-V428U  
(optional)  
If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack,  
remove it first.  
During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.  
Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is  
used.  
When charging the battery pack for the first time or after  
a long storage period, the POWER/CHARGE lamp r  
may not light. Remove the battery pack from the  
camcorder, then try charging again.  
If a fully-charged batterys operation time remains  
extremely short, the battery is worn out. Please purchase  
a new one.  
Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or  
Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD  
monitor is used repeatedly.  
BN-V840U  
(optional)  
BN-V856U  
(optional)  
USING AC POWER  
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder as shown in  
the following illustration.  
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage  
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.  
Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare  
enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned  
shooting time.  
Continued on next page.  
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7
GETTING STARTED  
Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally,  
it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in  
well-ventilated areas.  
The following operation stops charging:  
Set the Power Switch y to PLAY, “ ” or “ ”.  
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.  
Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.  
Detach the battery from the camcorder.  
Grip Adjustment  
1Separate the Velcro strip.  
2Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the  
grip.  
3Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to  
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button w and  
Power Switch y and Power Zoom Lever ^. Be sure to  
fasten the Velcro strip to your preference.  
This camcorder will be automatically turned off if its power  
is supplied from the AC adapter and about 5 minutes pass  
since it has entered into the recording standby mode with  
a cassette inserted. If, under those conditions, the battery  
is attached to the camcorder, its charging will start.  
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Using the optional AA-V40EK AC Power Adapter/  
Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U  
battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot  
be used as an AC adapter.  
To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC  
Adapter near a radio.  
Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C  
and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for  
charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be  
incomplete.  
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Charging time varies according to the ambient  
temperature and the status of the battery pack.  
About Batteries  
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.  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
1Set the Power Switch y to “ ” or “ ” while  
pressing down the Lock Button t located on the  
switch.  
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.  
2Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for  
best viewability.  
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), 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. As long as the battery pack itself is not  
cold, it should not affect performance.  
3Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control q until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
PAUSE  
(If youre using a heating pad, make sure the battery  
pack does not come in direct contact with it.)  
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Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.  
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EN  
8
GETTING STARTED  
Shoulder Strap Attachment  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject  
a cassette.  
1Thread the strap through the eyelet e, then fold it  
back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the  
procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the  
other eyelet e located under the Grip Strap. Confirm  
the strap is not twisted.  
1Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT Q in the direction of  
the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until  
it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.  
Do not touch internal components.  
2Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HEREto  
close the cassette holder.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before  
closing the cassette holder cover.  
When the batterys charge is low, you may not be able  
to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force.  
Replace the battery with a fully charged one before  
continuing.  
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3Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks  
into place.  
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 RECbefore loading it.  
Tripod Mounting  
CAUTION  
When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its  
legs to stabilise the camcorder. It is not advised to use  
small sized tripods. This may cause damage to the unit  
by falling over.  
Make sure the  
window side  
is facing out.  
Cassette holder  
1To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the  
direction stud and screw to the stud hole u and  
mounting socket i on the camcorder. Then tighten the  
screw clockwise. Some tripods are not equipped with  
studs.  
Cassette  
holder  
Q
cover  
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Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH  
HEREto close the cassette holder; touching other  
parts may cause your finger to get caught in the  
cassette holder, resulting in injury or product damage.  
Approximate recording time  
Recording mode  
Tape  
SP  
LP  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
45 min.  
90 min.  
120 min.  
NOTES:  
The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power  
supply is attached.  
Continued on next page.  
EN  
9
GETTING STARTED  
It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do  
not apply force.  
CAMERA D I SPLAY  
CAMERA D I SPLAY  
BR I GHT  
ON SCREEN  
DATE / T I ME  
T I ME CODE  
CLOCK  
LCD / TV  
AUTO  
There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder  
cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.  
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.  
OFF  
25 . 12 . 03  
17 : 30  
CLOCK  
ADJ .  
25 . 12 . 03  
17 : 30  
ADJ .  
RETURN  
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.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automati-  
cally. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the  
cassette holder cover.  
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Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette  
holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder.  
Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can  
be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed  
with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not  
recede. It is recommended to turn the power on before  
loading or unloading.  
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When resuming recording, once you open the cassette  
holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape  
or a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded  
over) regardless of whether the cassette holder came out  
or not. See page 13 for information about recording from  
the middle of a tape.  
Recording Mode Setting  
Set the tape recording mode depending on your  
preference.  
Date/Time Settings  
1Set the Power Switch y to “ ” while pressing  
down the Lock Button t located on the switch, and  
open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder  
fully. The POWER/CHARGE lamp r lights and the  
camcorder is turned on.  
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but  
its display can be turned on or off during playback  
(pg. 24).  
1Set the Power Switch y to “ ” while pressing  
down the Lock Button t located on the switch, and  
open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder  
fully. The POWER/CHARGE lamp r lights and the  
camcorder is turned on.  
2Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
3Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select  
(CAMERA)and press it.  
4Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select REC  
MODEand press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select  
SPor LPby rotating the MENU/VOLUME wheel $  
and press it. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to  
select RETURN, and press it twice. The Menu  
Screen closes.  
2Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in to access  
the Menu Screen.  
3Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select  
(CAMERA DISPLAY)and press it.  
4Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select  
CLOCK ADJ.. Press it and dayis highlighted. Rotate  
the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to input the day. Press it.  
Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute.  
Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select  
Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing (pg. 29) are  
possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.  
• “LP(Long Play) is more economical, providing  
1.5 times the recording time.  
RETURN, and press it twice. The Menu Screen  
NOTES:  
closes.  
If the recording mode is switched during recording, 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.  
NOTE:  
Even if you select CLOCK ADJ., if the parameter is not  
highlighted the camcorders internal clock continues to  
operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/  
time parameter (day), the clock stops. When you finish  
setting the minute and press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $  
in, the date and time begin operation from the date and  
time you just set.  
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10  
GETTING STARTED  
Basic Recording  
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Perform the procedures listed below before continuing.  
Power (pg. 7)  
Grip Adjustment (pg. 8)  
Viewfinder Adjustment (pg. 8)  
Load A Cassette (pg. 9)  
Recording Mode Setting (pg. 10)  
1Remove the lens cap.  
During shooting  
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Pull on bottom end o of LCD monitor to open.  
2Set the Power Switch y to “ ” or “ ” while  
pressing down the Lock Button t located on the  
switch.  
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180°  
90°  
Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Open the  
LCD monitor fully.  
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)
CHARGE  
OFF  
PLAY  
Shooting while using the viewfinder: Pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
• The POWER/CHARGE lamp r lights and the  
camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE”  
^ is displayed.  
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Display  
• The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD  
monitor and the viewfinder. See “PRIORITY” in the  
SYSTEM Menu (pg. 23).  
Now  
calculating  
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25m  
1h30m  
1h30m  
1h29m  
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3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button w. “  
%, ^ appears and the tally lamp 3 lights while  
recording is in progress.  
Tape remaining time  
indicator (Approximate)  
0h03m  
To Stop Recording, press the Recording Start/Stop  
Button w. The camcorder re-enters the Record-  
Standby mode.  
0h02m (Blinking)  
0h01m (Blinking)  
0h00m (Blinking)  
To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display  
1. Make sure the Power Switch y is set to “ ” and  
open the LCD monitor fully, then press the MENU/  
VOLUME wheel $ in. The Menu Screen appears.  
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.  
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 A TAPE”  
(pg. 13).  
2. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select  
(CAMERA DISPLAY)” and press it.  
3. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select  
“BRIGHT” and press it. The Menu Screen closes and  
the bright level indicator 7 appears on the display.  
To cancel, press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $  
again so that the bright level indicator 7 disap-  
pears.  
To turn the tally lamp 3 or beep sounds off,  
pg. 23.  
4. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ until the bright  
level indicator 7 moves and the appropriate  
brightness is reached, then press it. The bright level  
indicator 7 disappears.  
• It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the  
viewfinder by closing the LCD monitor, pulling out  
the viewfinder and adjusting as described above.  
When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct  
sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this  
happens, use the viewfinder instead.  
Black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue)  
may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder (pg. 35).  
When the Recording Start/Stop button w is pressed, it  
may take a few seconds before actual recording starts.  
% starts rotating when the camcorder actually  
starts recording.  
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.  
TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and  
the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for  
5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette at  
its end is loaded.  
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TAPE RECORDING  
Journalistic Shooting  
Zooming  
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° upward).  
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous  
change in image magnification.  
Zoom In  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever ^ towards “T”.  
Zoom Out  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever ^ towards “W”.  
Self-Recording  
The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever ^, the  
You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image  
in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it  
upward 180° so that it faces forward, then point the  
lens toward yourself and start recording.  
quicker the zoom action.  
NOTES:  
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. 19), then zoom  
in or out in Record mode.  
Operation Mode  
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to  
your preference using the Power Switch y.  
Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can be  
switched to 16X magnification using the optical zoom  
(pg. 21).  
Zoom magnification of over 16X is done through Digital  
image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom.  
During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.  
Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject)  
is possible when the Power Zoom Lever ^ is set all the  
way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in the Menu Screen  
on page 22.  
Power Switch Position  
:
Allows you to set various recording functions using the  
Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full  
Auto recording, try this mode.  
(Full Auto):  
Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual  
adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.  
^
OFF (CHARGE):  
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.  
PLAY:  
• Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.  
• Allows you to transfer still/moving images recorded on  
the tape to a computer (GR-D50/D40 only).  
Power-Linked Operation  
When the Power Switch y is set to “ ” or “ ”, you can  
also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD  
monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder.  
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TAPE RECORDING  
Time Code  
Normal Playback  
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.  
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.  
1Load a tape (pg. 9).  
2Set the Power Switch y to PLAYwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button t located on the switch. To start  
playback, press 4/6 6.  
To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback), press  
4/6 6.  
To stop playback, press 5 4.  
Press  
2
5 to rewind, or  
3
7 to fast-forward the  
To perform Random Assemble Editing (pg. 30 32),  
time code is necessary. 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 TAPEin the following cases;  
tape during Stop mode.  
High-speed picture search (Shuttle Search) is  
possible by pressing 5 or 7 during playback  
(holding  
2
3
2
5 or  
3
7 down during playback  
continues search until released).  
Press the Zoom Button T l on the remote control to  
zoom in (up to 44X), or W ; to zoom out.You can  
also magnify a particular part of an image (pg. 28).  
At any time, pressing 4/6 6 resumes normal  
playback.  
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.  
Slow-Motion Playback/Playback Special Effects/  
Playback Zoom:  
Available only with the remote control (pg. 28)  
When shooting using a partially recorded tape.  
When shooting on a blank portion located partway  
through the tape.  
When shooting again after shooting a scene then  
opening/closing the cassette holder cover.  
To Control The Speaker Volume:  
Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ so that the  
volume level indicator o on the display moves to obtain  
the appropriate volume.  
ATTENTION  
Display  
During Shuttle Search, parts  
of the picture may not be  
clearly visible, particularly on  
the left side of the screen.  
Minutes  
Seconds  
Frames  
(25 frames = 1 second)  
12 : 34 : 24  
Frames are not displayed  
during recording.  
6
7
5
4
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RECORDING FROM THE MIDDLE OF A TAPE  
1Play back a tape or use Blank Search (pg. 14) to  
find the spot at which you want to start recording, then  
engage the Still Playback mode (pg. 13, Normal  
Playback).  
2Set the Power Switch y to “ ” or “ ” while  
pressing down the Lock Button t located on the  
switch, then start recording.  
NOTES:  
The time code cannot be reset.  
Speaker  
y
During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code  
indication does not move smoothly.  
The time code is displayed only when TIME CODEis  
set to ON(pg. 24).  
Continued on next page.  
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TAPE RECORDING  
TAPE PLAYBACK  
NOTES:  
Blank Search  
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 y  
to OFF (CHARGE), then to PLAY.  
Helps you find where you should start recording in the  
middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption  
(pg. 13).  
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor,  
viewfinder or on a connected TV (pg. 15).  
You can also view the playback picture on the LCD  
monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the  
camera body.  
1Load a tape (pg. 9).  
2Set the Power Switch y to PLAYwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button t located on the switch.  
3Press BLANK SEARCH &.  
LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:  
When power is supplied from a battery: the “  
pack remaining power indicator is displayed.  
When power is supplied from an AC outlet: “  
not appear.  
battery  
• “BLANK SEARCHr appears and the camcorder  
automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search,  
then stops at the spot which is about  
does  
3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the  
detected blank portion.  
When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the  
sound is not heard from the speaker.  
If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes,  
the camcorders Stop mode is automatically engaged.  
When 4/6 6 is pressed to engage still playback, the  
image may not pause immediately while the camcorder  
stabilises the still image.  
To cancel Blank Search midway . . .  
..... press 5 4.  
NOTES:  
In step 3, if the current position is at a blank portion the  
camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the  
current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder  
searches in the forward direction.  
Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING  
REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTEhas appeared  
with the tape.  
If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during  
Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically.  
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.  
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TAPE PLAYBACK  
Connections  
1Make sure all units are turned off.  
To AV *  
2Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown  
in the illustration.  
Connector  
cover*  
If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.  
If not . . . go to step 4.  
3Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to  
Audio/Video  
your VCRs instruction manual.  
To  
cable  
S-VIDEO )  
(provided)  
4Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
5Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV  
to its VIDEO mode.  
S-Video cable  
(optional)  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connectedTV . . .  
Date/Time  
To AUDIO**,  
VIDEO***  
..... set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFFin the  
Menu Screen (pg. 23, 25).  
Or, press DISPLAY k on the remote control to  
turn on/off the date indication.  
Time Code  
..... set TIME CODEto ONor OFFin the Menu  
Screen (pg. 24, 25).  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
..... set ON SCREENto LCD, LCD/TVor OFFin  
the Menu Screen (pg. 23, 25).  
and  
-IN  
connectors  
“Y/C”/“CVBS”  
If your VCR has the  
SCART connector,  
use the provided  
cable adapter.  
video out  
select switch  
To TV or VCR  
TV  
NOTES:  
VCR  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the  
power supply instead of the battery pack (pg. 7).  
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as  
required:  
Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts  
Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.  
CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not  
accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video  
cable.  
*
When connecting the cables, open this cover.  
** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images  
only.  
*** Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.  
To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder  
without inserting a tape, set the camcorders Power  
Switch y to “ ” or “ ”, 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.  
If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially  
shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as  
interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture.  
If no image is displayed or no sound is heard from the TV,  
set S/AV INPUTto OFFin the Menu Screen  
(GR-D50/D30 only, pg. 24).  
While the Audio/Video cable is connected to the AV  
connector, sound cannot be heard from the speaker.  
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TAPE PLAYBACK  
NOTES:  
Night-Scope  
Programme AE with special effects can be changed  
during recording or during Record-Standby.  
Some modes of Programme AE special effects cannot be  
used during Night-Scope.  
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.  
1Set the Power Switch y to “ ” while pressing down  
the Lock Button t located on the switch. Open the  
LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.  
SHUTTER  
1/50: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second.  
Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV  
screen become narrower.  
2Press NIGHT 9 so that the Night-Scope indicator  
2 appears.  
1/120: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a  
second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under  
a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced.  
• The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide  
up to 30 times sensitivity.  
• “A” appears beside “  
being automatically adjusted.  
2 while the shutter speed is  
SPORTS  
(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000)  
To Deactivate Night-Scope . . .  
..... press NIGHT 9 again so that the Night-Scope  
indicator disappears.  
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  
NOTES:  
During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings  
cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:  
• Some modes of “Programme AE With Special Effects”  
(pg. 16).  
becomes. Use the shutter function  
under good lighting conditions.  
SNOW  
• “GAIN UP” in the CAMERA Menu (pg. 22).  
• “DIS” in the MANUAL Menu (pg. 22).  
During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the  
camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of manual  
focus and/or a tripod is recommended.  
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear  
too dark when shooting in extremely bright surround-  
ings such as in the snow.  
SPOTLIGHT  
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear  
too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct  
lighting such as spotlights.  
Programme AE With Special Effects  
1Set the Power Switch y to “ ” while pressing down  
the Lock Button t located on the switch. Open the  
LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.  
NOTE:  
“SPOTLIGHT” has the same effect as –3 with the exposure  
control (pg. 19).  
2Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
TWILIGHT  
3Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select  
Makes evening scenes look more natural.  
White Balance (pg. 20) is initially set to  
PROGRAM AE”, then press it.  
, but can  
be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is  
chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus  
from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m,  
adjust the focus manually.  
4Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select the  
desired mode, then press it. Selection is complete.  
Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in again. The  
Menu Screen closes.  
SEPIA  
• The PROGRAM AE Menu disappears and the  
selected mode is activated. The selected mode  
indicator appears.  
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos.  
Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.  
To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .  
..... select “OFF” in step 4.  
MONOTONE  
Like black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W.  
Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the  
“classic film” effect.  
IMPORTANT  
Some modes of Programme AE with special effects  
cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects  
(pg. 17). If an unusable mode is selected, its  
indicator blinks or goes out.  
CLASSIC FILM  
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.  
STROBE  
Your recording looks like a series of consecutive  
snapshots.  
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FOR RECORDING  
FADER WHITE  
Fade/Wipe Effects  
Fade in or out with a white screen.  
These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.  
Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to  
the next.  
FADER BLACK  
Fade in or out with a black screen.  
Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or  
when you stop recording.  
FADER B.W  
Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white  
screen, or fade out from colour to black and white.  
1Set the Power Switch y to “ ” while pressing  
down the Lock Button t located on the switch. Open  
the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.  
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.  
2Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
3Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select  
WIPE WINDOW  
WIPE/FADER, then press it.  
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.  
4Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select the  
desired function, then press it. Selection is complete.  
Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in again.  
The WIPE/FADER Menu disappears and the effect is  
reserved. The indicator representing the selected  
effect appears.  
WIPE SLIDE  
Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.  
WIPE DOOR  
5Press the Recording Start/Stop Button w to activate  
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.  
the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.  
To Deactivate The Selected Effect . . .  
..... select OFFin step 4.  
WIPE SCROLL  
IMPORTANT  
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.  
Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain  
modes of Programme AE with special effects (pg.  
16). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is selected, its  
indicator blinks or goes out.  
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.  
NOTE:  
You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing  
and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button w.  
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FOR RECORDING  
NOTES:  
Snapshot (For Tape Recording)  
To remove the shutter sound, BEEPon pg. 23.  
If Snapshot recording is not possible, PHOTO^ blinks  
when SNAPSHOT % is pressed.  
This feature lets you record still images that look like  
photographs onto a tape.  
If Programme AE with special effects (pg. 16) is  
engaged, certain modes of Programme AE with special  
effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a  
case, the icon blinks.  
If SNAPSHOT % is pressed when DISis set to ON”  
(pg. 22), the Stabiliser will be disabled.  
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION  
1Set the Power Switch y to “ ” while pressing  
down the Lock Button t located on the switch. Open  
the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.  
During tape playback as well, all snapshot modes are  
available. However, the shutter sound is not heard.  
During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the  
viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is no  
effect in the recorded image.  
When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the  
shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is  
recorded onto the tape.  
2Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
3Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select  
(CAMERA), then press it.  
4Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select  
SNAP MODE, then press it.  
5Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select the  
Auto Focus  
desired Snapshot mode, then press it.  
Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select  
The camcorders Full Range AF system offers  
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as  
approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.  
RETURNand press it twice. The Menu Screen  
closes.  
However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the  
situations listed below (in these cases use manual  
focusing):  
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-colour  
wall, or a clear, blue sky.*  
When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*  
When the scene contains minute patterns or identical  
patterns that are regularly repeated.  
FULL  
PIN-UP  
FRAME  
Snapshot mode  
with no frame  
Pin-Up mode  
Snapshot mode  
with frame  
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.  
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 back-  
ground.  
SNAPSHOT RECORDING  
1Press SNAPSHOT %. PHOTO^ appears while  
* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking:  
the snapshot is being taken.  
,
,
and  
If you press during Record-Standby . . .  
..... PHOTO^ appears and a still image will be  
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the  
NOTES:  
If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not  
possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft  
cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with  
a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.  
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.  
If you press during Recording . . .  
..... PHOTO^ appears and a still image will be  
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal  
recording resumes.  
When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first  
(pg. 12). 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(pg. 22) is activated.  
Regardless of the Power Switch y position (“ ” or  
), Snapshot recording takes place using the  
selected Snapshot mode.  
Motor Drive Mode  
Keeping SNAPSHOT % pressed provides an effect  
similar to serial photography. (Interval between still  
images: approx. 1 second)  
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FOR RECORDING  
Manual Focus  
To obtain correct focus.  
Exposure Control  
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the  
following situations:  
1If you are using the viewfinder, you should already  
have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments  
(pg. 8).  
When shooting using reverse lighting or when the  
background is too bright.  
When shooting on a reflective natural background  
such as at the beach or when skiing.  
When the background is overly dark or the subject  
light.  
2Set the Power Switch y to “ ” while pressing  
down the Lock Button t located on the switch, then  
press FOCUS & (pgs. 40 and 41). The manual  
focus indicator appears.  
1Set the Power Switch y to “ ” while pressing  
down the Lock Button t located on the switch. Open  
the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.  
3To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU/  
VOLUME wheel $ towards +. “ ” q appears and  
blinks.  
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU/  
VOLUME wheel $ towards “–”. “ ” q appears and  
blinks.  
2Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
3Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select  
(EXPOSURE), then press it.  
4Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in. Focus  
adjustment is complete.  
4Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select  
MANUAL, then press it.The Menu Screen disappears.  
The exposure control indicator appears.  
To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS & twice or set  
the Power Switch y to “ ”.  
If FOCUS & is pressed once, the camcorder will enter  
the focus adjustment mode again.  
5Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ towards +to  
brighten the image, or towards “–” to darken the image.  
(maximum 6)  
NOTES:  
Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto  
position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you  
focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply  
focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up  
because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal  
lengths.  
6Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in. Exposure  
adjustment is complete.  
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .  
..... select AUTOin step 4. Or, set the Power Switch  
y to “ ”.  
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or  
closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .  
..... press BACKLIGHT 0.  
4 is displayed and the  
subject is brightened. If pressed again,  
4
disappears and the brightness returns to the  
previous level.  
+3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT  
Button 0.  
Using BACKLIGHT 0 may cause the light around the  
subject to become too bright and the subject to  
become white.  
Focus detection zone  
Backlight compensations is also available when the  
Power Switch y is set to “ ”.  
NOTE:  
You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same  
time with backlight, spotlight (pg. 16) compensation and  
SNOW(pg. 16).  
While focusing on  
a further subject  
While focusing on  
a nearer subject  
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3Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select  
(W.BALANCE), then press it.  
Iris Lock  
Use this function in the following situations:  
4Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select the  
When shooting a moving subject.  
desired mode.  
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.  
AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically  
(factory preset).  
MWB: White balance is set manually.  
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.  
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.  
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting  
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even  
when the subject moves away from you, the image will  
not darken or brighten.  
is used.  
5Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in. Selection is  
complete. Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in  
again. The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode  
indicator except AUTOappears.  
Before the following steps, perform steps 1  
through 4 of Exposure Control(pg. 19).  
5Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor  
or the viewfinder, then press and hold the MENU/  
VOLUME wheel $ for over 2 seconds. The exposure  
control indicator 4 and “ ” 6 appear. Press the  
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .  
..... select AUTOin step 4. Or, set the Power Switch  
y to “ ”.  
NOTE:  
MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in. “ ” 6 changes to “  
White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone  
and the iris is locked.  
(pg. 16) is activated.  
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .  
..... rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to display  
AUTOthen press it in step 4. The exposure  
control indicator 4 and “ ” 6 disappear. Or, set  
the Power Switch y to “ ”.  
Manual White Balance Operation  
To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .  
..... after step 4 of Exposure Control(pg. 19),  
adjust the exposure rotating the MENU/VOLUME  
wheel $. Then lock the iris in step 5 of Iris Lock.  
For automatic locking, rotate the MENU/VOLUME  
wheel $ to select AUTO, then press it in step 4.  
The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.  
Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under  
various types of lighting.  
1Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance  
adjustment, and select “  
MWB.  
2Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the lens.  
Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper  
fills the screen.  
Iris  
Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-lit  
environments to keep too much light from entering, and 3Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in until  
dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.  
begins blinking rapidly.  
When the setting is completed,  
blinking.  
resumes normal  
White Balance Adjustment  
4Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in twice. The  
Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance  
A term that refers to the correctness of colour  
reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance  
is correct, all other colours will be accurately repro-  
duced.  
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.  
However, more advanced camcorder operators control  
this function manually to achieve a more professional  
colour/tint reproduction.  
indicator  
3 is displayed.  
NOTES:  
In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In  
such a case, adjust focus manually (pg. 19).  
A subject can be shot under various types of lighting  
conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight, etc.).  
Because the colour 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.  
1Set the Power Switch y to “ ” while pressing  
down the Lock Button t located on the switch. Open  
the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.  
Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is  
retained even if the power is turned off or the battery  
removed.  
2Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
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FOR RECORDING  
WIPE/FADER  
Refer to Fade/Wipe Effects(pg. 17).  
PROGRAM AE  
For Recording Menu  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,  
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the  
more detailed camcorder settings (pg. 21 24).  
Refer to Programme AE With Special Effects”  
(pg. 16).  
1Set the Power Switch y to “ ” while pressing  
down the Lock Button t located on the switch. Open  
the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.  
EXPOSURE  
2Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in. The Menu  
Refer to Exposure Controland Iris Lock(pg. 19,  
20).  
Screen appears.  
3Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select the  
W.BALANCE  
desired function menu, and press it.  
Refer to White Balance Adjustmentand Manual  
White Balance Operation(pg. 20).  
4Function menu setting depends on the function.  
If you have selected “  
WIPE/FADER,  
CAMERA  
PROGRAM AE, “  
W. BALANCE. . .  
EXPOSUREor  
Settings made in the “  
effective whether the Power Switch y is set to “ ” or  
. However, the menu settings can be changed only  
CAMERAMenu remain  
..... see the column on the right.  
If you have selected CAMERA, “  
SYSTEMor CAMERA DISPLAY. . .  
..... go to step 5.  
MANUAL,  
when the Power Switch y is set to “ ”.  
CAMERA  
5Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select the  
desired function and press it. The Sub Menu appears.  
Then, rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select  
the parameter, and press it. Selection is complete.  
REC MODE  
SOUND MODE12B I T  
ZOOM  
SNAP MODE  
GA I N UP  
40X  
FULL  
AGC  
6Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select  
RETURNand press it twice. The Menu Screen  
RETURN  
closes.  
The  
icon represents END.  
REC MODE  
NOTE:  
Allows you to set the tape recording mode ([SP] or  
LP) depending on your preference (pg. 10).  
When the Menu Screen is left on for a couple of minutes, a  
residual image may be left on the screen and it may take  
several seconds for the residual image to disappear. This is  
not due to any defect of the unit.  
SOUND MODE  
[12BIT]: Enables tape 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 tape recording of stereo sound on  
two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz  
mode of previous models)  
ZOOM  
16X: When set to 16Xwhile using digital zoom, the  
zoom magnification will reset to 16X since digital  
zoom will be disengaged.  
[40X]: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally  
processing and magnifying images, zooming is  
possible from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a  
maximum of 40X digital magnification.  
700X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally  
processing and magnifying images, zooming is  
possible from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a  
maximum of 700X digital magnification.  
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SNAP MODE  
TELE MACRO  
Refer to Snapshot (For Tape Recording)(pg. 18).  
[OFF]: To turn off this function.  
ON: Usually the distance to a subject where the lens  
is in focus depends on the zoom magnification.  
Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the  
subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum  
telephoto setting. When set to ON, you can shoot a  
subject as large as possible at a distance of approx.  
60 cm.  
GAIN UP  
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  
: The shutter speed is automatically  
adjusted (1/25 1/200 sec.). Shooting a subject in  
low or poor lighting at 1/25 sec. shutter speed  
provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but  
the subjects movements are not smooth or natural.  
The overall appearance may be grainy. While the  
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go  
out of focus.  
WIDE MODE  
[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio.  
For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.  
shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “  
is displayed.  
CINEMA  
: Inserts black bands at the top and  
bottom of the screen. During playback on  
wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and  
bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio  
MANUAL  
The “  
MANUALsettings are effective only when the  
Power Switch y is set to “ ”.  
becomes 16:9.  
@ appears. When using this  
mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs 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 letterboxed 16:9 movie.  
MANUAL  
D I S  
ON  
TELE MACROOFF  
WI DE MODE  
WI ND CUT  
OFF  
OFF  
SQUEEZE  
ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the  
screen without distortion. @ appears. When  
using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs  
instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3  
TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated  
vertically.  
: For playback on TVs with an aspect  
RETURN  
DIS  
OFF: To turn off this function.  
WIND CUT  
[ON  
]: To compensate for unstable images caused  
by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.  
[OFF]: Disengages the function which cuts down on  
noise created by wind.  
NOTES:  
ON  
: Helps cut down on noise created by wind.  
Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake  
is excessive, or under the following conditions:  
When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal  
stripes.  
* appears. The quality of the sound will  
change. This is normal.  
When shooting dark or dim subjects.  
When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.  
When shooting scenes with movement in various  
directions.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.  
Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder  
on a tripod.  
The “  
cannot be used.  
indicator 8 blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser  
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SYSTEM  
PRIORITY  
[LCD]: When the LCD monitor is fully open, even if  
the viewfinder is pulled out, the image is displayed  
only on the LCD monitor; it will not be displayed in the  
viewfinder.  
SYSTEMfunctions which are set when the Power  
Switch y is set to “ ” are also applied when the  
Power Switch y is set to PLAY(pg. 24).  
SYSTEM  
FINDER: When the viewfinder is pulled out, even if  
the LCD monitor is fully open, the image is displayed  
only in the viewfinder; it will not be displayed on the  
LCD monitor.  
BEEP  
TALLY  
MELODY  
ON  
REMOTE  
ON  
DEMO MODE  
PR I OR I TY  
CAM RESET  
ON  
LCD  
CAM RESET  
[CANCEL]: Does not reset all settings to the  
factory-preset.  
RETURN  
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.  
BEEP  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter  
sound is recorded on the tape.  
Settings made in the “  
CAMERA DISPLAYMenu  
are effective only for video shooting.  
BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on  
or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. Also  
to activate the shutter sound effect (pg. 18).  
Settings made in the “  
CAMERA DISPLAYMenu  
remain effective even when the Power Switch y is set  
to “ ”. However, the menu settings can be changed  
only when the Power Switch y is set to “ ”.  
[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds  
when any operation is performed. It also activates the  
shutter sound effect (pg. 18).  
CAMERA D I SPLAY  
BR I GHT  
ON SCREEN  
DATE / T I ME  
T I ME CODE  
CLOCK  
LCD / TV  
AUTO  
TALLY  
OFF  
OFF: The tally lamp remains off at all times.  
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ADJ .  
[ON]: The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of  
recording.  
REMOTE  
RETURN  
OFF: Disables the camcorder from receiving the  
remote control's beam signals. The camcorder cannot  
be operated by the remote control.  
BRIGHT  
pg. 11, To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display”  
[ON]: Enables the camcorder to receive the remote  
controls beam signals.  
ON SCREEN  
LCD: Keeps the camcorders display (except the date,  
time and time code) from appearing on the connected  
TV screen.  
DEMO MODE  
OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place.  
[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as  
Programme AE with special effects, etc., and can be  
used to confirm how these functions operate.  
Demonstration starts in the following cases:  
[LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorders display appear on  
screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV.  
DATE/TIME  
When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO  
MODEis turned ON.  
With DEMO MODEset to ON, if there is no  
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power  
Switch y is set to “ ” or “ ” .  
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.  
OFF: The date/time does not appear.  
[AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5  
seconds in the following cases:  
When the Power Switch y is set from OFF  
(CHARGE)to “ ” or “ ”.  
When tape playback starts. The camcorder displays  
the date/time when scenes are recorded.  
When the date is changed during tape playback.  
ON: The date/time is always displayed.  
NOTES:  
The date indication can also be turned on/off by  
pressing the DISPLAY Button k on the remote  
control.  
If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be  
turned on.  
DEMO MODEremains ONeven if the camcorder  
power is turned off.  
If DEMO MODEremains ON, some functions will not  
be available. After viewing demo, set to OFF.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
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TIME CODE  
VIDEO  
[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.  
V I DEO  
ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on  
the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed  
during recording.  
SOUND MODE  
STEREO  
12B I T MODE  
SYNCHRO  
REC MODE  
S / AV I NPUT  
SOUND  
O . O  
1
OFF  
CLOCK ADJ.  
Allows you to set the current date and time (pg. 10).  
RETURN  
For Playback Menu  
SOUND MODE  
12BIT MODE  
SYNCHRO  
........pg. 25, Playback Sound.  
The following procedure applies to all except Synchro  
Comp (pg. 32).  
........pg. 25, Display.  
........pg. 32, For More  
1Set the Power Switch y to PLAYwhile pressing  
Accurate Editing.  
down the Lock Button t located on the switch.  
REC MODE  
2Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in. The Menu  
Allows you to set the tape recording mode ([SP] or  
LP) depending on your preference (pg. 10).  
It is recommended you use REC MODEin the  
Screen appears.  
3Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select the  
desired function menu, and press it.  
VIDEOMenu when using this camcorder as a  
recorder during dubbing (GR-D50/D30 only, pg. 26,  
27).  
4Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select the  
desired function, and press it to display the Sub Menu.  
• “REC MODEcan be set when the Power Switch y is  
set to PLAYor “ ” (pg. 10, 21).  
5Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select the  
desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete.  
S/AV INPUT (GR-D50/D30 only)  
6Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select  
ON: Enables audio/video signal input from the AV and  
S-VIDEO connectors (pg. 26).  
RETURNand press it twice to close the Menu  
Screen.  
[OFF]: Enables audio/video signal output to a TV,  
VCR, etc. via the AV and S-VIDEO connectors  
(pg. 15, 26).  
When S/AV INPUTis set to ON, camcorder  
playback cannot be viewed on the AV output.  
SYSTEM  
SYSTEM  
BEEP  
MELODY  
ON  
TALLY  
REMOTE  
ON  
DEMO MODE  
PR I OR I TY  
CAM RESET  
ON  
LCD  
RETURN  
Each setting is linked with “  
appears when the Power Switch y is set to “  
(pg. 23).  
SYSTEM, which  
The parameters are the same as in the description on  
pg. 23.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
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VIDEO DISPLAY  
Settings made in the VIDEO DISPLAYMenu are  
effective only for tape playback.  
NOTES:  
You can also use the provided remote controls AUDIO  
button R to change the output sound (without having to  
access the Playback Menu). Make sure you point the  
remote control at the camcorders remote sensor 1.  
The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which  
the recording was made during fast-forward or rewind.  
During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper  
left corner.  
V I DEO D I SPLAY  
BR I GHT  
ON SC  
DATE / T I ME  
T I M COD  
R
EEN  
LCD  
O
FF  
E
E
OFF  
The SOUND MODEsetting is available for both  
12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous modelsfunctions,  
12-bitis called 32 kHzand 16-bitis called 48 kHz.)  
RETURN  
Display  
BRIGHT  
,
DATE/TIME  
,
TIME CODE  
Refer to “  
CAMERA DISPLAYon page 23, 24.  
4
6
12b i  
L
t
/ SOUND  
1
The factory-preset of DATE/TIMEin the “  
VIDEO  
ON SCREEN setting:  
For playback sound,  
tape speed and tape  
running.  
DISPLAYMenu is OFF.  
ON SCREEN  
OFF: Camcorder's display (except the date, time and  
time code) is not shown on LCD or connected TV.  
[LCD]: Camcorder's display is shown only on LCD  
and not on connected TV (except the date, time and  
time code).  
LCD/TV: Camcorder's display is shown on both LCD  
and connected TV.  
DATE/TIME setting:  
For date/time.  
Playback Sound  
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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 pg. 24, select SOUND MODEor  
12BIT MODEfrom the Menu Screen and set it to the  
desired parameter.  
TIME CODE setting:  
For time code.  
Minutes  
Seconds  
Frames*  
12 : 34 : 24  
SOUND MODE  
* 25 frames = 1 second  
[STEREO  
]: Sound is output on both Land R”  
channels in stereo.  
SOUND L : Sound from the Lchannel is output.  
SOUND R : Sound from the Rchannel is output.  
12BIT MODE  
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and  
output in stereo on both Land Rchannels.  
[SOUND 1]: Original sound is output on both Land  
Rchannels in stereo.  
SOUND 2: Dubbed sound is output on both Land  
Rchannels in stereo.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
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3. Connect the cables as shown in the illustration and  
load a cassette to record on.  
Dubbing To Or From A VCR  
4. Press the Recording Start/Stop button w to  
To Use This Camcorder As A Player  
engage the Record-Pause mode. A/V IN  
appears on the screen.  
1Following the illustration, connect the camcorder  
5. Press the Recording Start/Stop button w to start  
recording. % rotates.  
6. Press the Recording Start/Stop button w again to  
engage the Record-Pause mode.  
rotating.  
and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 15.  
2Set the camcorders Power Switch y to PLAY”  
while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the  
switch, turn on the VCRs power, and insert the  
appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.  
% stops  
3Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes.  
NOTES:  
To use an output cable adapter (commercially available),  
refer to its instructions.  
4Engage the camcorders Play mode to find a spot  
just before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press  
4/6 6 on the camcorder.  
After dubbing, set S/AV INPUTback to OFF.  
Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with  
this procedure.  
5Press 4/6 6 on the camcorder and engage the  
It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.  
VCRs Record mode.  
6Engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode and press  
4/6 6 on the camcorder.  
7Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then  
To AV *  
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.  
Connector  
cover*  
NOTES:  
As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will appear  
on your TV. This will confirm the connections and the AUX  
channel for dubbing purposes.  
Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications  
do not appear on the connected TV. If they do, they are  
being recorded onto the new tape.  
Audio/Video  
cable  
(provided)  
To  
S-VIDEO )  
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as  
required:  
S-Video cable  
(optional)  
Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts  
Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.  
CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not  
accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video  
cable.  
To AUDIO,VIDEO**  
and S-Video  
connectors  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connectedTV . . .  
Cable  
Adapter***  
Date/Time  
..... set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFFin the  
Menu Screen (pg. 23, 25).  
Or, press DISPLAY k on the remote control to  
turn on/off the date indication.  
TV  
Time Code  
VCR  
..... set TIME CODEto ONor OFFin the Menu  
Screen (pg. 24, 25).  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
..... set ON SCREENto LCD, LCD/TVor OFFin  
the Menu Screen (pg. 23, 25).  
*
When connecting the cables, open this cover.  
** Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.  
*** If your VCR has a SCART connector  
To use this camcorder as a player use the provided  
cable adapter.  
To use this camcorder as a recorder (GR-D50/D30 only)  
To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder (GR-D50/  
D30 only)  
use a commercially available output cable adapter.  
1. Set the camcorders Power Switch y to PLAY”  
while pressing down the Lock Button t located on  
the switch.  
2. Set S/AV INPUTto ONand set REC MODEto  
SPor LP(pg. 24).  
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DUBBING  
5. Press the Recording Start/Stop button w to start  
recording. % rotates.  
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit  
Equipped With A DV Connector  
(Digital Dubbing)  
6. Press the Recording Start/Stop button w again to  
engage the Record-Pause mode.  
rotating.  
% stops  
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from this  
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.  
NOTES:  
Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded  
on the original tape, regardless of the current SOUND  
MODEsetting (pg. 21).  
To Use This Camcorder As A Player  
During Digital Dubbing, incoming signals cannot be  
output through the video or audio connectors if they are  
copy-guarded.  
1Make sure all units are turned off. Connect this  
camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input  
connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.  
2Set this camcorders Power Switch y to PLAY”  
while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the  
switch, turn on the video units power, and insert the  
appropriate cassettes in this camcorder and the video  
unit.  
6
w
3Press  
4
6 to play back the source tape.  
4While watching the playback on the monitor, engage  
the DV connector-equipped video units record mode  
from the spot on the source tape you want to begin  
recording.  
To DV !  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the  
power supply instead of the battery pack (pg. 7).  
If the remote control is used when both the player and  
recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the  
same operation. To prevent this from happening, press  
the buttons on both units.  
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.  
t
(
)
CHARGE  
Core filter  
OFF  
PLAY  
DV cable  
(optional)  
y
Core filter  
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. 13, 28), Playback Special  
Effects(pg. 28) or Snapshotis attempted during  
playback, only the original playback image recorded on  
the tape is output from the DV connector !.  
To DV  
IN/OUT  
Video unit equipped  
with DV connector  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional  
JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.  
To UseThis Camcorder As A Recorder  
(GR-D50/D30 only)  
1. Set this camcorders Power Switch y to PLAY”  
while pressing down the Lock Button t located on  
the switch.  
2. Set REC MODEto SPor LPin the Menu  
Screen (pg. 24).  
3. Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration  
and load a cassette to record on.  
4. Press the Recording Start/Stop button w to  
DV. IN  
engage the Record-Pause mode. “  
appears  
on the screen.  
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DUBBING  
Playback Special Effects  
Make sure “REMOTE” in the SYSTEM Menu is set  
to “ON” (pg. 23) and the remote control is  
pointed at the remote sensor 1. The transmitted  
beam’s approximate effective distance for indoor  
use is 5m.  
To allow you to add creative effects to the playback  
image.  
1To start playback, press PLAY (4) h.  
2Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote  
sensor and press EFFECT d. The PLAYBACK  
EFFECT Select Menu appears.  
Slow-Motion Playback  
To allow slow-speed search in either direction during  
tape playback.  
3Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by  
pressing EFFECT d. The selected function is activated  
and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.  
1To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback,  
press SLOW (9) Y or (0) f more than approx. 2  
seconds. After approx. 5 minutes (approx. 20 seconds  
with an 80-minute cassette) in Slow Rewind or approx.  
5 minutes in Slow Forward, normal playback resumes.  
To deactivate the selected effect, press ON/OFF s  
on the remote control. Pressing it again re-activates  
the selected effect.  
To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2  
above.  
To stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (4) h.  
NOTE:  
NOTES:  
The effects that can be used during playback are Classic  
Film, Monotone, Sepia and Strobe. The effects work the  
same in playback as they did in recording. Refer to page 16  
for more information.  
You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still  
Playback by pressing SLOW Y f more than approx.  
2 seconds.  
During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image  
processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.  
After SLOW (9) Y or (0) f 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.  
There may be a small margin between the slow-motion  
playback start point you chose and the actual start point  
for Slow-Motion Playback.  
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.  
During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE (6) T to  
pause playback.  
Playback Zoom  
To magnify the recorded image up to 44X at any time  
during playback.  
1Press PLAY (4) h to find the scene of interest.  
2Press the Zoom Button T l or W ; on the remote  
control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the  
camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T l zooms in.  
3You can move the image on screen around to find a  
particular portion of the picture. While holding down  
SHIFT P, press  
*
(Left) U, T(Right) g,  
^
(Up) T  
W
and (Down) O.  
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To end zoom, press and hold W ; until magnification  
returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) O and then  
press PLAY (4) h.  
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Due to ditital image processing, the quality of the image  
may suffer.  
Press T l  
Normal playback  
Frame-By-Frame Playback  
To allow frame-by-frame search during tape playback.  
1To change from normal to Frame-By-Frame  
Playback, press SLOW (0) f repeatedly for forward or  
SLOW (9) Y repeatedly for reverse. Each time it is  
pressed, the frame is played back.  
To move image, press  
T
(Right) g while keeping  
SHIFT P held down.  
NOTE:  
You can also engage Frame-By-Frame Playback from Still  
Playback by pressing SLOW (9) Y or (0) f repeatedly.  
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
Audio Dubbing  
Insert Editing  
The audio track can be customized only when recorded  
in the 12-bit mode (pg. 21).  
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.  
NOTES:  
Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in  
16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a  
blank portion of a tape.  
NOTES:  
Before performing the following steps, make sure that  
TIME CODEis set to ONin the Menu Screen  
(pg. 24, 25).  
To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the  
television, make connections (pg. 15).  
Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP  
mode or on a blank portion of a tape.  
To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television,  
1Play back the tape to locate the point where editing  
will start, then press PAUSE (6) T.  
make connections (pg. 15).  
2While holding A.DUB (e) j on the remote control,  
press PAUSE (6) T. 6ey and MIC(GR-D50/D30  
only) appear.  
1Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and  
press PAUSE (6) T. Confirm the time code at this  
point (pg. 24, 25).  
3Press PLAY (4) h, then begin narrating.  
Speak into the microphone.  
2Press REW (2) U until the Edit-In point is located,  
then press PAUSE (6) T.  
To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6) T.  
3Press and hold INSERT (w) I on the remote  
control, then press PAUSE (6) T. 6w& and the  
Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder  
enters Insert-Pause mode.  
4To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6) T, then  
STOP (5) O.  
To hear the dubbed sound during playback . . .  
..... set 12BIT MODEto SOUND 2or MIXin the  
Menu Screen (pg. 25).  
4Press START/STOP a to begin editing.  
Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in  
step 1.  
NOTES:  
Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio  
Dubbing.  
To pause editing, press START/STOP a. Press it  
again to resume editing.  
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 camcorders microphone away from the TV, or turn  
down the TVs 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.  
5To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP a, then  
STOP (5) O.  
NOTES:  
Programme AE with special effects (pg. 16) can be  
used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert  
Editing.  
During Insert Editing, the date and time information  
changes.  
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 (pg. 44).  
To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to  
the camcorders AV connector, first set S/AV INPUTto  
ONin the Menu Screen (GR-D50/D30 only, pg. 24).  
AUXappears instead of MIC.  
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. 44).  
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
IMPORTANT  
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]  
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs  
and those of many other makers, it may not work  
with yours or may offer limited functions.  
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as  
the source player.You can select up to 8 cutsfor  
automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is  
more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand  
Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see  
VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by  
operating the VCR manually.  
NOTES:  
If the VCRs power does not come on in step 1, try  
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.  
Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically. In  
this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.  
If the remote control is not able to control the VCR, use  
the controls on the VCR.  
When the remote controls batteries run out, the VCR  
brand you have set will be erased.  
Use the optional Remote Control kit RM-V717KITU.  
Before operation, make sure the batteries are  
installed in the remote control (pg. 45).  
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE  
In that case, replace the old battery with a new one to  
reset the VCR brand.  
1Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote  
towards the VCRs infrared sensor. Then, referring to  
the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold MBR SET ^,  
and enter the brand code.  
The code is automatically set once you release MBR  
SET ^, and the VCRs power comes on.  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Also refer to pg. 15 and 31.  
1
A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause  
connector . . .  
2Make sure the VCRs power is on. Then, while  
holding SHIFT 5, press the button on the remote for  
the desired function. The functions the remote can  
control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR  
REC STBY (you do not need to press SHIFT 5 for this  
one).  
....connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE  
connector.  
A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote  
pause connector but equipped with an  
R.A.EDIT connector . . .  
....connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT  
connector.  
You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.  
A VCR other than above . . .  
....connect the editing cable to the remote controls  
PAUSE IN connector $.  
VCR  
(Recording deck)  
2Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. Set the  
Power Switch y to PLAYwhile pressing down the  
Lock Button t located on the switch.  
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5
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1
6
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3Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape  
and engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCRs  
instructions).  
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NOTES:  
RM-V717U  
(optional)  
7
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Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the  
indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If they do,  
they will be recorded onto the new tape.  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV . . .  
Date/Time  
VCR BRAND BRAND VCR BRAND BRAND VCR BRAND BRAND  
NAME  
CODE  
NAME  
CODE  
NAME  
CODE  
AKAI  
MITSUBISHI  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
6
6
3
3
7
8
7
8
9
3
3
9
9
1
1
6
6
3
3
9
9
9
3
4
6
5
1
6
5
0
5
0
9
1
1
6
7
2
6
6
7
1
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9
9
3
1
3
2
4
7
3
8
7
8
2
4
4
.... set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFFin the Menu  
Screen (pg. 23, 25).  
NEC  
BLAUPUNKT  
DAEWOO  
FERGUSON  
SELECO,  
REX  
Or, press DISPLAY 4 on the remote control to turn  
PANASONIC  
1
1
1
9
1
1
9
1
9
9
9
1
3
7
3
7
1
4
8
9
5
1
4
1
6
2
3
2
on/off the date indication.  
SHARP  
Time Code  
.... set TIME CODEto ONor OFFin the Menu Screen  
SONY  
(pg. 24, 25).  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
.... set ON SCREENto LCD, LCD/TVor OFFin the  
Menu Screen (pg. 23, 25).  
PHILIPS  
6
6
THOMSON,  
TELEFUNKEN,  
SABA,  
6
3
JVC  
A
B
C
9
9
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6
3
NORDMENDE  
TOSHIBA  
6
6
9
1
LG/GOLDSTAR  
1
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
Make sure to set S/AV INPUTto OFFin the Menu  
Screen (GR-D50/D30 only, pg. 24).  
SELECT SCENES  
4Point the remote control at the camcorders remote  
sensor. Press PLAY (4) ) and then press R.A.EDIT  
ON/OFF r on the remote control.  
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as  
required:  
Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts  
Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.  
CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not  
accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video  
cable.  
When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input  
connector, an optional DV cable can be connected  
instead of an S-Video cable and audio/video cable.  
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.  
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OUT  
MODE  
Random  
Assemble  
Editing Menu  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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– – : – –  
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Programme  
T I ME CODE  
TOTAL  
– –  
:
– –  
00 : 00  
To AV *  
5If using a Fade/Wipe at the beginning of the scene,  
press FADE/WIPE 9 on the remote control.  
Connector  
Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and  
stop when the one you want is displayed.  
cover**  
6At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT  
@ on the remote control. The Edit-In position appears  
in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.  
To  
S-VIDEO )  
7At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT @. The  
Edit-Out position appears in the Random Assemble  
Editing Menu.  
To EDIT (  
Audio/Video cable  
(provided)  
S-Video cable  
(optional)  
8If using a Fade/Wipe at the end of the scene, press  
To AUDIO, VIDEO*  
FADE/WIPE 9.  
and  
-IN  
connectors  
Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and  
stop when the one you want is displayed.  
If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an Edit-Out point,  
the effect is automatically applied to the following  
Edit-In point.  
When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is  
included in the total time.  
Editing cable***  
“Y/C”/“CVBS”  
video out  
select switch  
If your VCR has the  
SCART connector,  
use the provided  
cable adapter.  
To Remote PAUSE  
or R.A.EDIT  
9If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT !  
(pg. 28).  
VCR  
10 Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional  
scenes.  
To PAUSE IN $  
To change previously registered points, press  
CANCEL # on the remote control. The registered  
points disappear, one at a time, from the most  
recently registered point.  
If you are not using Fade/Wipe or Programme AE with  
special effects, repeat steps 6 and 7 only.  
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NOTES:  
When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points  
so that there is a relatively large difference between  
them.  
If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the  
recording decks Record-Standby mode will be cancelled  
and editing will not take place.  
*
Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.  
** When connecting cables, open this cover.  
*** Provided with the optional Remote Control kit  
RM-V717KITU.  
If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and  
Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be included in the  
edited version.  
Since time codes register time only as accurately as  
seconds, the time code total time may not match the total  
programme time exactly.  
Turning off the camcorders power erases all registered  
Edit-In and Edit-Out points.  
Continued on next page.  
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Programme  
AE with special effects, you cannot use the Black & White  
Fader. In this case the Black & White indicator begins  
blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is registered, the  
effect is turned off. To combine these effects, use Sepia  
or Monotone during recording, then use the Black &  
White Fader during Random Assemble Editing.  
It is not possible to use Fade/Wipe effects and  
Programme AE with special effects during Random  
Assemble Editing using a DV cable.  
DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING  
1Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the  
remote control at the camcorders remote sensor and  
press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF r.  
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.  
2Perform Random Assemble Editing on Programme 1  
only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing,  
select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-  
In point.  
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR  
3Play back the dubbed scene.  
If any images from the scene prior to the transition  
you chose for your Edit-In point were recorded, that  
means your VCR moves too quickly from Record-  
Pause to Record mode.  
11 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning  
of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6) e.  
12 Point the remote control towards the VCRs  
remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6) t, or  
manually engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode.  
If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the  
VCR is slow to start recording.  
13 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button w on the  
camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed, right  
through to the end of the last registered scene.  
ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING  
4Point the remote control at the camcorders remote  
sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF r to make the  
Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press  
the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters the  
Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record-Pause  
mode.  
If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will  
be dubbed all the way to the end automatically.  
If you operate the camcorder during automatic editing,  
the VCR will enter its Record-Pause mode and  
automatic editing will stop.  
5Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select  
VIDEOand press it. Then, rotate it to  
SYNCHROand press it. The value for SYNCHROis  
highlighted.  
14 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the  
VCR.  
6Based on the diagnostics performed, you can now  
advance the VCRs record timing by rotating the  
MENU/VOLUME wheel $ towards +.You can also  
delay the VCRs record timing by rotating the MENU/  
VOLUME wheel $ towards “–”. The adjustment range  
is from 1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second incre-  
ments. Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ in to finish  
the setting.  
To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press  
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF r on the remote control.  
NOTES:  
Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF r on the remote control  
clears all settings registered during Random Assemble  
Editing.  
When the editing cable is connected to the remote  
controls Pause In connector during dubbing, make sure  
the remote control is pointed at the VCRs sensor, and  
the path between the two is unobstructed.  
Random Assemble Editing may not function properly  
when using a tape including several duplicated time  
codes (pg. 13).  
7Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select  
RETURNand press it twice.  
Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with  
step 4 on page 31.  
NOTES:  
Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do a  
few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether  
the value you have input is appropriate or not, and make  
adjustments accordingly.  
Depending on the recorder, there may be situations  
where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.  
For More Accurate Editing  
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to  
Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin  
editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the  
same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find  
that you have recorded scenes you did not want. For a  
cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the  
camcorder against your VCR.  
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
Connection To A Personal Computer  
[A] Using USB cable  
(GR-D50/D40 only)  
[B] Using DV cable  
[A] Using USB cable (GR-D50/D40 only)  
It is possible to do the following things:  
Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to a PC.  
Capture still/moving images in real-time.  
Use this camcorder as a WebCam.  
[B] Using DV cable  
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a  
PC with a DV connector by using software equipped  
with the PC or commercially available software.  
To USB 8  
To DV !  
Core filter  
NOTES:  
Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB  
CONNECTION GUIDE” for the installation of the bundled  
software and drivers (GR-D50/D40 only).  
OR  
DV cable  
(optional)  
USB cable  
(provided)  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the  
power supply instead of the battery pack (pg. 7).  
Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable  
simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the  
cable you wish to use to the camcorder.  
If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable  
is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB  
mode (GR-D50/D40 only).  
Core filter  
To USB  
connector  
To DV  
connector  
The date/time information cannot be captured into the  
PC.  
Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to  
capture video in real-time (GR-D50/D40 only).  
You can also use the camcorder for webconference by  
using Windows® Microsoft Netmeeting and signing up for  
Microsoft Hotmail (GR-D50/D40 only).  
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.  
PC  
PC with DV  
connector  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional  
JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depend-  
ing on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the  
PC.  
The system may not work properly depending on the PC  
or capture board you are using.  
When using the DV connection refer to manufacturer  
instructions of your capture board for driver’s installation  
and operation instructions.  
GR-D50/D40 only:  
“ACCESSING FILES” 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  
“ACCESSING FILES” is displayed on the LCD  
monitor since this can result in product damage.  
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  
Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the  
following to see it you can correct the problem yourself.  
The focus does not adjust automatically.  
• Focus is set to the Manual mode.  
¥ Set Focus to the Auto mode (pg. 19).  
• The recording was done in a dark place, or the  
contrast was low.  
• The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.  
¥ Clean the lens and check the focus again  
(pg. 38).  
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.  
The cassette will not load properly.  
• The cassette is in the wrong position.  
¥ Set it in the right position (pg. 9).  
• The battery’s charge is low.  
No power is supplied.  
¥ Install a fully charged battery (pg. 7, 8).  
• The power is not connected properly.  
¥ Connect the AC Adapter securely (pg. 7).  
• The battery is dead.  
Snapshot mode cannot be used.  
• The Squeeze mode is selected.  
¥ Disengage the Squeeze mode (pg. 22).  
¥ Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one  
(pg. 7, 8).  
The colour 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.  
¥ Find a white subject and compose your shot so that  
it also appears in the frame (pg. 18).  
• The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated.  
¥ Turn off Sepia and Monotone (pg. 16).  
• The date/time is not set.  
¥ Set the date/time (pg. 10).  
• The built-in clock battery has run out and the  
previously set date/time has been erased.  
¥ Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.  
Recording cannot be performed.  
• The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.  
¥ Set the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”  
(pg. 9).  
The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.  
• Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.  
¥ Press the BACKLIGHT Button 0 (pg. 19).  
• The Power Switch y is set to “PLAY” or “OFF  
The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.  
• The subject is too bright.  
¥ Set “PROGRAM AE” to “SPOTLIGHT” in the Menu  
Screen (pg. 16).  
(CHARGE)”.  
¥ Set the Power Switch y to “ ” or “ ” (pg. 12).  
• “TAPE END” appears.  
¥ Replace with new cassette (pg. 9).  
• The cassette holder cover is open.  
¥ Close the cassette holder cover.  
Digital Zoom does not work.  
• 16X optical zoom is selected.  
¥ Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or “700X” in the Menu Screen  
(pg. 21).  
There is no picture.  
• The camcorder is not getting power, or some other  
malfunction exists.  
The Black & White Fader does not work.  
¥ Turn the camcorder’s power off and on again  
(pg. 12).  
• The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated.  
¥ Turn off Sepia and Monotone (pg. 16).  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
The image looks like the shutter speed is too  
slow.  
• When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly  
sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” in  
the Menu Screen.  
¥ If you want the lighting to look more natural, set  
“GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF” in the Menu Screen  
(pg. 22).  
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.  
• The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it  
to become hot.  
¥ Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power  
Switch y to “OFF (CHARGE)”, and let the unit cool  
down.  
The indicators and the image colour on the  
LCD monitor are not clear.  
White Balance cannot be activated.  
• The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated.  
• This may occur when the surface or the edge of the  
LCD monitor is pressed.  
¥ Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White  
Balance (pg. 16, 20).  
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications  
blink.  
• Certain Fade/Wipe effects, certain modes of  
Programme AE with special effects, “DIS” and other  
functions that cannot be used together are selected at  
the same time.  
When shooting a subject illuminated by bright  
light, vertical lines appear.  
• This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is  
not a malfunction.  
¥ Re-read the sections covering Fade/Wipe effects,  
Programme AE with special effects and “DIS”  
(pg. 16, 17, 22).  
When the screen is under direct sunlight  
during shooting, the screen becomes red or  
black for an instant.  
Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder.  
• This is not a malfunction.  
The date/time does not appear.  
• “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF” in the Menu Screen.  
¥ Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” in the Menu Screen  
(pg. 23, 25).  
• 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 %)  
Time code does not appear.  
• “TIME CODE” is set to “OFF” in the Menu Screen.  
¥ Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” in the Menu Screen  
(pg. 24, 25).  
During recording, sound cannot be heard.  
• This is normal.  
Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or  
whitish.  
Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward functions do  
not work.  
• In places subject to low temperature, images become  
dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor.  
When this happens, the displayed colours differ from  
those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of  
the camcorder.  
• The Power Switch y is set to “ ” or “ ”.  
¥ Set the Power Switch y to “PLAY” (pg. 13).  
• When the LCD monitor's fluorescent light reaches the  
end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor  
become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
¥ Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor  
(pg. 11).  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
The charger indicator on the camcorder does  
not light.  
The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low.  
The LCD monitor image is distorted.  
During playback of the unrecorded portion,  
High-speed Search and still playback, LCD monitor  
indications appear distorted. This is not a defect.  
Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely  
high/low temperatures.  
Images on the LCD monitor are jittery.  
¥ To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge  
it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C  
(pg. 37).  
The speaker volume is too great.  
¥ Turn the speaker volume down (pg. 13).  
There is no playback picture on the  
connected TV.  
When the image is printed from the printer, a  
black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.  
Since the analogue input mode is engaged, the  
camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.  
¥ Set S/AV INPUTto OFFin the Menu Screen  
(pg. 24).  
This is not a malfunction.  
¥ By recording with DISactivated (pg. 22) this  
can be avoided.  
When the camcorder is connected via the DV  
connector, the camcorder does not operate.  
The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power  
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or  
there is no playback picture and the screen  
becomes blue.  
¥ Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning  
cassette (pg. 38).  
turned on.  
¥ Turn the camcorders power off and on again, then  
operate it.  
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens  
have become dirty (ex. fingerprints).  
¥ Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly  
can cause damage (pg. 38).  
An unusual mark appears.  
¥ Check the section of the manual that explains LCD  
monitor/viewfinder indications (pg. 42 44).  
An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears.  
A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case  
the camcorders functions become unusable.  
¥ Remove the power supply (battery pack, etc.) and  
wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it  
does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the  
indication remains even though you repeat the  
above two or three times, please consult your  
nearest JVC dealer. Do not eject the cassette. This  
will cause damage to the tape.  
An error indication (E03 or E04) appears.  
A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case  
the camcorders functions become unusable.  
¥ 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 even  
though you repeat the above two or three times,  
please consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
2. Store cassettes . . .  
... away from heaters or other heat sources.  
... out of direct sunlight.  
Battery Packs  
The supplied battery pack is a  
... where they wont be subject to unnecessary shock  
or vibration.  
... where they wont be exposed to strong magnetic  
fields (such as those generated by motors,  
transformers or magnets).  
lithium-ion battery. Before using  
the supplied battery pack or an  
optional battery pack, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
1. To avoid hazards . . .  
... do not burn.  
Terminals  
... vertically, in their original cases.  
... 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, as this may cause the battery to  
overheat, explode or catch fire.  
LCD Monitor  
1. 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.  
2. To prolong service life . . .  
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
... use only specified chargers.  
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .  
... 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 batterycooler  
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.  
... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery  
every 6 months when storing the battery pack  
over a long period time.  
3. 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.  
Main Unit  
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .  
... open the camcorders 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.  
... leave the battery pack attached when the  
camcorder is not in use.  
... remove from charger or powered unit when not in  
use, as some machines use current even when  
switched off.  
NOTES:  
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
Temperature Range Specifications  
Charging ................ 10°C to 35°C  
Operation ............... 0°C to 40°C  
Storage................... 10°C to 30°C  
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C.  
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.  
2. 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.  
... near a television set.  
... near appliances generating strong magnetic or  
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,  
etc.).  
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or  
extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.  
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .  
... in places of over 50°C.  
... in places where humidity is extremely low (below  
35%) or extremely high (above 80%).  
... in direct sunlight.  
... in a closed car in summer.  
... near a heater.  
Cassettes  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
1. 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.  
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CAUTIONS  
4. 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 to direct sunlight.  
... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder.  
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.  
... swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap  
or the grip.  
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:  
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.  
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.  
For Your Maintenance  
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 cassettes instructions.  
1) After Use  
1. Turn off the camcorder.  
2. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT Q in the direction  
of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover  
open until it locks. The cassette holder opens  
automatically. Remove the cassette.  
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.  
3. Press PUSH HEREto close the cassette holder.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely  
before closing the cassette holder cover.  
4. Tilt the viewfinder upward. Press BATT.  
RELEASE p and remove the battery pack.  
How to handle a CD-ROM  
2) Cleaning The Camcorder  
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 using a circular motion.  
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.  
1. 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.  
2. Open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft  
cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.  
Close the LCD monitor.  
3. To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,  
then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.  
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.  
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CAUTIONS  
Connectors  
Camcorder  
S-Video  
Output  
General  
: Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
Power supply  
:
DC 11.0 V  
DC 7.2 V  
(Using AC Adapter)  
(Using battery pack)  
Input*  
: Y : 0.8 V (p-p) 1.2 V (p-p), 75 ,  
Power consumption  
LCD monitor off,  
viewfinder on : Approx. 3.4 W  
LCD monitor on,  
viewfinder off : Approx. 4.7 W  
Dimensions  
(W x H x D)  
analogue  
C : 0.2 V (p-p) 0.4 V (p-p), 75 ,  
analogue  
AV  
Video output  
Video input*  
: 1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
: 0.8 V (p-p) 1.2 V (p-p), 75 ,  
analogue  
: 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analogue,  
stereo  
: 300 mV (rms), 50 k, analogue,  
stereo  
: 69 mm x 94 mm x 143 mm  
(with the LCD monitor closed and  
the viewfinder pushed back in)  
Audio output  
Audio input*  
Weight  
Operating  
temperature  
Operating  
humidity  
Storage  
temperature  
Pickup  
Lens  
: Approx. 525 g  
: 0°C to 40°C  
: 35% to 80%  
DV  
Output  
Input*  
USB**  
EDIT  
: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant  
: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant  
: 5-pin  
: 20°C to 50°C  
: 1/6" CCD  
: F 1.6, f = 2.7 mm to 43.2 mm,  
16:1 power zoom lens  
: ø3.5 mm, 2-pole  
* GR-D50/D30 only  
Filter diameter  
LCD monitor  
: ø37 mm  
: 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD  
panel/TFT active matrix system  
** GR-D50/D40 only  
AC Adapter  
Viewfinder  
Speaker  
: Electronic viewfinder with 0.24"  
black/white LCD  
: Monaural  
Power requirement : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Output : DC 11 V , 1 A  
Digital Video Camera  
Format  
Signal format  
: DV format (SD mode)  
: PAL standard  
Recording/  
Playback format : Video: Digital component recording  
: Audio: PCM digital recording,  
32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit),  
48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)  
Cassette  
: Mini DV cassette  
Tape speed  
: SP : 18.8 mm/s  
LP : 12.5 mm/s  
Maximum  
recording time : SP : 80 min.  
(using 80 min.  
cassette)  
LP : 120 min.  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject  
to change without notice.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Controls, Connectors And Indicators  
Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.  
1
4
5
6
7
8
LCD monitor  
Stereo  
microphone  
2
Speaker  
3
9
0
!
@
#
Viewfinder  
u i  
o
$
%
^
&
* (  
)
p
q
w
e
Q
W
r
t
(
)
CHARGE  
OFF  
PLAY  
E
T
U
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d
g
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R
Y
I
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j
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O
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;
Remote Control  
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INDEX  
1 • Remote Sensor  
W Infrared Beam Transmitting Window  
The transmitted beam’s approximate effective  
distance for indoor use is 5m.  
Transmits the beam signal.  
E Snapshot Button* [S. SHOT]  
R Audio Monitor Button [AUDIO]................... pg. 25  
T PAUSE Button*  
• Up Button ................................................ pg. 28  
The transmitted beam may not be effective or may  
cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the  
remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or  
powerful lighting.  
• Camera Sensor  
Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor  
necessary for shooting is built-in here.  
Y SLOW Button [9] ...................................... pg. 28  
U • REW Button*  
• Left Button ............................................... pg. 28  
2 Grip Strap .................................................... pg. 8  
3 Tally Lamp ........................................... pg. 11, 23  
4 Stop Button [5] ......................................... pg. 13  
5 Rewind Button [2]................................... pg. 13  
6 Play/Pause Button [4/6] ........................... pg. 13  
7 Fast-Forward Button [3] ......................... pg. 13  
I INSERT Button .......................................... pg. 29  
O • STOP Button*  
• Down Button ............................................ pg. 28  
P SHIFT Button ............................................ pg. 28  
a START/STOP Button*  
s ON/OFF Button ......................................... pg. 28  
d EFFECT Button ......................................... pg. 28  
f SLOW Button [0] ...................................... pg. 28  
g • FF Button*  
• Right Button ............................................ pg. 28  
8 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector  
(GR-D50/D40 only) ................................... pg. 33  
9 NIGHT Button ............................................ pg. 16  
0 BACKLIGHT Button................................... pg. 19  
! Digital Video Input (GR-D50/D30 only)/  
Output Connector [DV] (i.Link*) ............ pg. 27, 33  
h PLAY Button*  
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry  
j A. DUB Button ........................................... pg. 29  
k DISPLAY Button .................................. pg. 15, 26  
l Zoom (T) Button .................................. pg. 12, 28  
; Zoom (W) Button ................................. pg. 12, 28  
specification and extensions thereof. The  
used for products compliant with the i.Link  
standard.  
logo is  
@ Battery Pack Mount ..................................... pg. 7  
# DC Input Connector .................................... pg. 7  
$ • MENU Wheel [+, –] ................................. pg. 21  
• Speaker Volume Control [VOLUME]........ pg. 13  
% Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ................. pg. 18  
^ Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ........................... pg. 12  
& • FOCUS Button ........................................ pg. 19  
• BLANK SEARCH Button ......................... pg. 14  
* Audio/Video Input (GR-D50/D30 only)/  
Output Connector [AV] .................. pg. 15, 26, 31  
( Edit Connector [EDIT] ............................... pg. 31  
) S-Video Input (GR-D50/D30 only)/  
Output Connector [S-VIDEO] ........ pg. 15, 26, 31  
q Dioptre Adjustment Control ......................... pg. 8  
w Recording Start/Stop Button ..................... pg. 11  
e Shoulder Strap Eyelets................................ pg. 9  
r POWER/CHARGE Lamp ................ pg. 7, 11, 12  
t Lock Button ............................................... pg. 12  
y Power Switch  
[
,
, PLAY, OFF (CHARGE)] .............. pg. 12  
u Stud Hole .................................................... pg. 9  
i Tripod Mounting Socket ............................... pg. 9  
o Monitor Latch [OPEN] ............................... pg. 11  
p Battery Release Button [BATT. RELEASE] .....pg. 7  
Q OPEN/EJECT Switch .................................. pg. 9  
* Functions the same as each corresponding button on  
the camcorder.  
The connectors (, ) are located beneath a cover.  
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INDEX  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications  
During Tape Recording  
0
9
!
@
#
$
1h50m  
REC  
1
2
3
5
7
8
40x W  
T
%
&
^
(
w
6
4
6
3
*
SOUND 12b i t  
15 : 55  
25 . 12 . 03  
17 : 30  
w
q
)
During Tape Playback  
e
r
t
y
12b i t  
L
/
SOUND  
1
4
6
BLANK SEARCH  
VOLUME  
u
25 . 12 . 03  
17 : 30  
116 : 21 : 24  
p
o
i
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INDEX  
1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “  
y Appears while a tape is running  
.................................................................. pg. 12  
4
: Playback  
2 •  
: Appears when Night-Scope is engaged  
..................................................... pg. 16  
: Appears when GAIN UPis set to AUTO”  
and the shutter speed is being automati-  
cally adjusted................................ pg. 22  
3
2
6
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search  
: Rewind/Shuttle Search  
: Pause  
: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-  
Motion  
: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-  
Motion  
: Audio Dubbing  
6
1
e
4
3 Appears when the white balance is adjusted  
6
.................................................................. pg. 20  
4 • “ؓ: Appears when the exposure is adjusted  
..................................................... pg. 19  
6e : Audio Dubbing Pause  
: Appears when backlight compensation is  
used.............................................. pg. 19  
u Displays the battery remaining power level.  
.................................................................. pg. 44  
5 Displays the selected Programme AE with special  
effects ........................................................ pg. 16  
i Displays the date/time ......................... pg. 23, 25  
o BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD  
6 Appears when the iris is locked ................. pg. 20  
7 SOUND: Displays the sound mode for approx. 5  
monitor ................................ pg. 11  
VOLUME : Displays the speaker volume  
seconds after turning on the camcorder.. pg. 21  
............................................ pg. 13  
The level indicator moves.  
BRIGHT: Displays the brightness of the  
LCD monitor ............................................ pg. 11  
p Displays the time code ........................ pg. 24, 25  
8 Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) is  
engaged .................................................... pg. 22  
9 Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during zooming  
.................................................................. pg. 12  
0 Appears during zooming  
Zoom level indicator ............................ pg. 12  
! Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect .... pg. 17  
@ Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode  
.................................................................. pg. 22  
# Displays the recording mode (SP or LP) ... pg. 10  
$ Displays the tape remaining time .............. pg. 11  
% Rotates while the tape is running .............. pg. 11  
^ • “RECappears during recording  
• “PAUSEappears during Record-Standby mode  
................................................................ pg. 11  
PHOTO: Appears when taking a Snapshot  
................................................................ pg. 18  
& Appears when the Insert Editing (w) or Insert  
Editing Pause (6w) mode is engaged ...... pg. 29  
* Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut  
down on noise created by wind ................. pg. 22  
( Displays the battery remaining power level.  
.................................................................. pg. 44  
) Displays the date/time ................... pg. 10, 23, 25  
q Appears when the focus is adjusted manually  
............................................................ pg. 18, 19  
w Displays the Time Code ...................... pg. 13, 24  
e Displays the sound mode .................... pg. 24, 25  
r Displays the Blank Search mode .............. pg. 14  
t Displays the tape speed ............................ pg. 10  
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43  
WARNING INDICATIONS  
(high)  
INSERT ERROR!  
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank  
portion of a tape.  
(exhausted)  
(pg. 29)  
Displays the battery remaining power level. As the  
battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator  
blinks (battery power warning). When the battery  
power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.  
INSERT ERROR!  
<CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>  
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB>  
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape  
recorded in the LP mode.  
Appears if INSERT (w) I on the remote control is  
pressed when the erase protection tab is set to  
Appears when no tape is loaded.  
(pg. 9)  
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB  
SAVE.  
(pg. 29)  
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE”  
while the Power Switch y is set to “ ” or “ ”.  
(pg. 9)  
E01, E02 or E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE  
REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY  
The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) 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.  
HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING  
CASSETTE  
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during  
recording or playback. Use an optional cleaning  
cassette.  
CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED  
PLEASE WAIT  
(pg. 38)  
E03 or E04 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT  
AND REINSERT TAPE  
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is  
displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation  
disappears.  
The error indications (E03 or E04) 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.  
TAPE!  
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording  
Start/Stop Button w or SNAPSHOT Button % is  
pressed while the Power Switch y is set to “ ” or  
.  
TAPE END  
Appears when the tape ends during recording or  
playback.  
SET DATE/TIME!  
Appears when the date/time is not set.  
(pg. 10)  
Appears when the built-in clock battery runs out and  
the previously set date/time is erased. Consult your  
nearest JVC dealer for replacement.  
LENS CAP  
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the  
lens cap is attached.  
A. DUB ERROR!  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank  
portion of a tape.  
(pg. 29)  
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.  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape  
recorded in 16-bit audio.  
Appears if A. DUB (e) j on the remote control is  
pressed when the erase protection tab is set to  
SAVE.  
(pg. 29)  
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1 Infrared Beam Transmitting Window  
Using The Optional RM-V717U  
Remote Control Unit  
Transmits the beam signal.  
2 Zoom (W) Button*  
3 Zoom (T) Button*  
4 DISPLAY Button*  
5 SHIFT Button ...................................... pg. 28, 30  
The RM-V717U remote control unit is provided with the  
optional Remote Control kit RM-V717KITU, that also  
contains the Editing Cable required for Random  
Assemble Editing (pg. 31).  
6 SLOW Button* [0  
]
Right Button*  
7 SLOW Button* [9  
Left Button*  
]
1
3
Tab  
8 REW Button*  
AAA (R03)  
Battery x 2  
9 FADE/WIPE Button ................................... pg. 31  
0 EFFECT ON/OFF Button*  
! EFFECT Button*  
2
+
@ EDIT IN/OUT Button ................................. pg. 31  
# CANCEL Button ........................................ pg. 31  
$ PAUSE IN Connector ................................ pg. 31  
% START/STOP Button*  
+
^ MBR SET Button ....................................... pg. 30  
& Snapshot Button* [SNAPSHOT]  
* Up Button*  
INSERT Button*  
( Down Button*  
A. DUB Button*  
1
$
) PLAY Button*  
2
q FF Button*  
w STOP Button*  
e PAUSE Button*  
r R.A.EDIT ON/OFF Button ................... pg. 31, 32  
t VCR REC STBY Button ............................ pg. 32  
%
3
4
7
0
^
(
w
5
8
&
)
6
9
*
q
!
e
@
r
* Functions the same as each corresponding button on  
the provided remote control RM-V718U (pg. 40,  
41).  
#
t
RM-V717U  
(optional)  
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A
I
AC Adapter................................................... pg. 7, 8  
Analogue Input ......................................... pg. 24, 26  
Audio Dubbing................................................ pg. 29  
Auto Date ....................................................... pg. 23  
Auto Focus ..................................................... pg. 18  
Auto Shut off ............................................ pg. 11, 14  
Icons ...................................................... pg. 21 25  
Insert Editing .................................................. pg. 29  
Iris .................................................................. pg. 20  
Iris Lock .......................................................... pg. 20  
J
Journalistic Shooting ...................................... pg. 12  
B
L
Backlight Compensation ................................ pg. 19  
Battery Low .................................................... pg. 44  
Battery Pack ........................................... pg. 7, 8, 37  
Beep............................................................... pg. 23  
Blank Search.................................................. pg. 14  
Brighten The LCD Monitor ............................. pg. 11  
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications ....... pg. 42 44  
Load A Tape ..................................................... pg. 9  
M
Maintenance .................................................. pg. 38  
Manual Focus................................................. pg. 19  
Menu Screen, CAMERA .......................... pg. 21, 22  
Menu Screen, CAMERA DISPLAY .......... pg. 23, 24  
Menu Screen, MANUAL ................................. pg. 22  
Menu Screen, SYSTEM ................................. pg. 23  
Menu Screen, VIDEO ..................................... pg. 24  
Menu Screen, VIDEO DISPLAY ..................... pg. 25  
Monotone ....................................................... pg. 16  
Motor Drive Mode .......................................... pg. 18  
C
Channels (Left/Right) ..................................... pg. 25  
Charge The Battery Pack ................................. pg. 7  
Cinema ........................................................... pg. 22  
Classic Film.................................................... pg. 16  
Clean The Camcorder .................................... pg. 38  
Connections ....................... pg. 7, 15, 26, 27, 31, 33  
D
N
Darken The LCD Monitor ............................... pg. 11  
Date/Time Display .................................. pg. 23 25  
Date/Time Settings ........................................ pg. 10  
Demonstration Mode .................................. pg. 6, 23  
Digital Zoom ............................................. pg. 12, 21  
DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser) ......................... pg. 22  
Dioptre Adjustment .......................................... pg. 8  
Dubbing .................................................... pg. 26, 27  
Night-Scope ................................................... pg. 16  
P
Playback Special Effects ................................ pg. 28  
Playback Zoom .............................................. pg. 28  
Power-Linked Operation................................. pg. 12  
Power Switch Position .................................... pg. 12  
Programme AE With Special Effects .............. pg. 16  
Provided Accessories ...................................... pg. 5  
E
Erase Protection .............................................. pg. 9  
R
Exposure Control ........................................... pg. 19  
Random Assemble Editing ..................... pg. 30 32  
Record-Standby ............................................. pg. 11  
Recording Mode ............................................. pg. 10  
Remote Control .......................................... pg. 5, 28  
Reset .............................................................. pg. 23  
Rewind The Tape ........................................... pg. 13  
F
Fade-In/Out .................................................... pg. 17  
Fast-Forward The Tape .................................. pg. 13  
Frame-By-Frame Playback ............................. pg. 28  
G
Gain Up .......................................................... pg. 22  
Grip Adjustment ............................................... pg. 8  
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TERMS  
S
Self-Recording ............................................... pg. 12  
Sepia .............................................................. pg. 16  
Set Remote Control/VCR Code ..................... pg. 30  
Shuttle Search ............................................... pg. 13  
Shutter Speed ................................................ pg. 16  
Slow-Motion Playback .............................. pg. 13, 28  
Snapshot ........................................................ pg. 18  
Snapshot Mode .............................................. pg. 18  
Snow .............................................................. pg. 16  
Sound Mode....................................... pg. 21, 24, 25  
Speaker Volume ............................................. pg. 13  
Specifications ................................................. pg. 39  
Sports ............................................................ pg. 16  
Spotlight ......................................................... pg. 16  
Squeeze ......................................................... pg. 22  
Still Playback .................................................. pg. 13  
Strobe ............................................................ pg. 16  
T
Tally ................................................................ pg. 23  
Tele Macro ..................................................... pg. 22  
Time Code ....................................... pg. 13, 23 25  
Tripod Mounting ............................................... pg. 9  
Twilight ........................................................... pg. 16  
U
Unload A Tape.................................................. pg. 9  
W
White Balance ................................................ pg. 20  
Wide Mode ..................................................... pg. 22  
Wind Cut ........................................................ pg. 22  
Wipe In/Out .................................................... pg. 17  
Z
Zooming ......................................................... pg. 12  
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EK  
COPYRIGHT© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  

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