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INSTRUCTIONS
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please
read the safety information and
precautions contained in the pages
3 – 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of
this product.
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
To deactivate the demonstration,
set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF".
(
pg. 31, 33)
LYT1383-001B
ENGLISH
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18
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Back cover
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- Page 1 GR-D270 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for PLAYBACK Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/ ADVANCED FEATURES REFERENCES TERMS Back cover To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
- Page 2 Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 41) brightens the image darkened by backlight. pg. 40) Fade in ● You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available.
- Page 3 ● Keep away from children. conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. ● Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to fire. repair the malfunction yourself. ● To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside.
- Page 4 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS GETTING STARTED ADVANCED FEATURES Index ..............6 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT....31 Provided Accessories ........11 Changing The Menu Settings ......31 Power.............. 13 Recording Menus..........32 Operation Mode ..........14 Playback Menus ..........35 Date/Time Settings ......... 15 FEATURES FOR RECORDING....... -
Page 6: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Index i j O... - Page 7 GETTING STARTED Controls Other Parts Stop Button [8] ( pg. 20) Monitor Latch ( pg. 18) Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 27) LCD Monitor ( pg. 18, 19) Backlight Compensation Button [BACK Viewfinder ( pg. 16) LIGHT] ( pg. 40) Card Cover [MEMORY CARD] ( pg.
- Page 8 GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only 34 5 During Video Recording Only 1 23 1024 INTERVAL 1h40m Image Size: 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480) ( pg. 34) Interval Shooting Icon ( pg. 25) Shooting Icon ( pg.
- Page 9 GETTING STARTED Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 19) VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator ( pg. 20) Zoom Indicator ( pg. 19) BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) monitor/Viewfinder) ( pg. 16) pg. 25, 38) Time Code ( pg.
- Page 10 So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode. It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes. Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying...
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Page 11: Provided Accessories
GETTING STARTED Provided Accessories NOTES: ● 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. - Page 12 GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. Stopper Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter.
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Page 13: Power
● This product includes patented and other POWER/ CHARGE proprietary technology and will operate only Battery pack mount with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC PUSH BATT. BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. -
Page 14: Operation Mode
Allows you to record using NO special effects be a problem on the battery. In such a case, or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard consult your nearest JVC dealer. recording. Using AC Power The “A” indicator appears on the display. -
Page 15: Date/Time Settings
GETTING STARTED Date/Time Settings VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO: The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all Allows you to record on a tape or play back a times, but its display can be turned on or off tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ ”... -
Page 16: Viewfinder Adjustment
GETTING STARTED Press + or – until the appropriate brightness Viewfinder Adjustment is reached. Press MENU to clear the brightness control Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while indicator from the display. pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. -
Page 17: Loading/Unloading A Memory Card
GETTING STARTED ● When the battery pack’s charge is low, you may Loading/Unloading A Memory not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do Card not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing. -
Page 18: Video Recording & Playback
VIDEO RECORDING ● When a blank portion is left between recorded Basic Recording scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To NOTE: avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape”... -
Page 19: Zooming
VIDEO RECORDING Zooming Journalistic Shooting Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an In some situations, instantaneous change in image magnification. different shooting angles may provide Zoom In more dramatic results. Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Hold the camcorder in Zoom Out the desired position Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. -
Page 20: Quick Review
VIDEO PLAYBACK NOTES: Normal Playback ● The time code cannot be reset. VOL. +/– ● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly. Lock Button ● The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. ( pg. -
Page 21: Shuttle Search
VIDEO PLAYBACK Shuttle Search NOTES: ● Before starting Blank Search, if the current Allows high-speed search in either direction position is at a blank portion, the camcorder during video playback. searches in the reverse direction. If the current 1) During playback, press 5 for forward position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder search, or 3 for reverse search. -
Page 22: Connections To A Tv Or Vcr
VIDEO PLAYBACK Make sure all units are turned off. Connections To A TV Or VCR Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. If using a VCR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4. Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual. -
Page 23: Playback Using The Remote Control
VIDEO PLAYBACK The following buttons are available only when Playback Using The Remote the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “PLAY”. Control PAUSE Button ● Pauses the tape ( pg. 24) Up Button ( pg. 24) The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can SLOW Rewind Button ( pg. -
Page 24: Playback
VIDEO PLAYBACK 2) At the point you want to zoom in, press the Zoom Button (T). PAUSE or (Up) ● To zoom out, press the Zoom Zoom (T/W) Button (W). SLOW (YI) SLOW (IU) 3) You can move the image on PLAY the screen around to find a (Right) -
Page 25: Recording
D.S.C. RECORDING Approximate Number of Storable Images Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ● The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality/Image Size, etc. You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are SD Memory Card Image Size/Picture stored in the memory card. -
Page 26: D.s.c. Playback
D.S.C. PLAYBACK To cancel Interval Shooting mode Normal Playback Of Images Set “INT.SHOT” to “OFF” in step 1. NOTES: Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in ● To distinguish between still images taken in Interval Shooting mode and other still images, it is numerical order in the memory card. -
Page 27: Auto Playback Of Images
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Auto Playback Of Images Removing On-Screen Display You can run through all the images stored in Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of memory card automatically. Images” ( pg. 26). Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Perform steps 1 –... -
Page 28: Additional Features For D.s.c
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. Dubbing Still Images Recorded On Protecting Files A Tape To A Memory Card The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of memory card. -
Page 29: Deleting Files
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. To Remove Protection To delete all files stored in the memory card Press + or – to select “ALL”, and press Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 3 MENU. The DELETE screen appears. in “Protecting Files”. Press + or –... -
Page 30: Initialising A Memory Card
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. To Reset The Number Of Prints Press + or – to select DPOF “EXECUTE”, and press MENU. The normal Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still playback screen appears. AL L 1 ? Images (One Print For Each)”. -
Page 31: Advanced Features
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Menus without Sub Menus Changing The Menu Settings v WIPE/FADER Selected menu icon This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, pg. 41) blinks. on-screen menu system that simplifies many of r PROGRAM AE Selected the more detailed camcorder settings. parameter pg. -
Page 32: Recording Menus
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SNAP/SLOW Recording Menus [FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame NEGA: Nega mode CAMERA PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode The “m CAMERA” settings are effective when FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame the Power Switch is set to both “A” and “M”. SLOW: Live Slow mode However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “M”. - Page 33 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM [OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording. The “s SYSTEM” functions which are set when 5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. ( pg. 37) the Power Switch is set to “M” are also applied Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only. when the Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.
- Page 34 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT PRIORITY LANGUAGE ]* / [ENGLISH] / РУССКИЙ [LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while The language setting can be changed. the LCD monitor is opened. pg. 15) FINDER: The image is displayed in the * GR-D290AH or GR-D270AH only viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out...
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Page 35: Playback Menus
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT REC SELECT Playback Menus (TAPE)]: When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set VIDEO to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded only onto [ ] = Factory-preset the tape. (TAPE/CARD): When Snapshot SOUND MODE and NARRATION recording is performed with the VIDEO/ During tape playback, the camcorder detects the MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images... - Page 36 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT VIDEO DISPLAY BLANK SRCH pg. 21, “Blank Search” The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for video playback except S/AV INPUT “BRIGHT”, “LANGUAGE” and “AUX MIC”. [OFF]: Disables audio/video signal input from ● The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN settings) are the same as in the description the S/AV connector.
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Page 37: Features For Recording
FEATURES FOR RECORDING LED Light 5-Second Recording LED Light can be used to Record a vacation or an important event in 5- brighten the subject in the dark second clips to keep the action moving. This place during video recording or function is available only for video recording. -
Page 38: Night-Scope
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Motor Drive Mode Night-Scope Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval they would be under good natural lighting. between still images: approx. 1 second) Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may ●... -
Page 39: Exposure Control
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Exposure Control Iris Lock Manual exposure control is recommended in the Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris following situations: contracts in well-lit environments to keep too ● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the much light from entering, and dilates in dim background is too bright. -
Page 40: Backlight Compensation
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Backlight Compensation NOTES: ● You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions. Backlight compensation brightens the subject • “SQUEEZE” in “WIDE MODE” ( pg. 33) quickly. • “STROBE” in “PROGRAM AE” ( pg. -
Page 41: Manual White Balance Adjustment
FEATURES FOR RECORDING To deactivate the selected effect Manual White Balance Adjustment Select “OFF” in step 3. The effect indicator disappears. Adjust the white balance NOTES: manually when shooting ● You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by under various types of pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop lighting. -
Page 42: Program Ae With Special Effects
FEATURES FOR RECORDING SPORTS Program AE With Special Effects (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000): This setting allows fast-moving images to be Set the Power Switch to “M”. captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter Set “r”... -
Page 43: Editing
EDITING • Time code Dubbing To Or From A VCR Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”. pg. 31, 36) • Indications other than date/time and time code Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/ TV”. ( pg. 31, 36) To use this camcorder as a recorder Following the illustrations, connect the To S/AV... -
Page 44: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector (Digital Dubbing)
DV IN/OUT connector. ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. To use this camcorder as a recorder Make sure all units are turned off. -
Page 45: Connection To A Personal Computer
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. ● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode. -
Page 46: Audio Dubbing
EDITING ● While an optional microphone is connected, the Audio Dubbing built-in microphone is disabled. ● To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit The audio track can be customised only when connected to the camcorder’s S/AV connector, recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. first set “S/AV INPUT”... -
Page 47: References
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications problem still exists, please consult your nearest blink. JVC dealer. ● Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of Program AE with special effects, “DIS” and other The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled functions that cannot be used together are device. - Page 48 ● The built-in clock battery has run out and the HFind a white subject and compose your shot so previously set date/time has been erased. HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. that it also appears in the frame. ( pg. 25, 38)
- Page 49 Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. SET DATE/TIME! ● Appears when the date/time is not set. pg. 15) ● The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
- Page 50 TROUBLESHOOTING LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if Appears when playing back a file that is not the lens cap is attached or when it is dark. compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder.
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Page 51: User Maintenance
When it does, you can heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE damage the monitor. - Page 52 CAUTIONS Battery Packs ● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. The supplied battery Terminals Cassettes pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the To properly use and store your cassettes, be supplied battery pack or sure to read the following cautions: an optional battery pack, ●...
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Page 53: Cautions
... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a If, after using the cleaning cassette, the cooking stove. problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC ... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. dealer..near a television set. - Page 54 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.
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Page 55: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette) SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min. For General For Digital Still Camera Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) Storage media DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Power consumption Compression system Approx. -
Page 56: Terms
TERMS AC Adapter ............ 14 Night-Scope ........... 38 Animation ............33 Audio Dubbing ..........46 Picture Quality ..........34 Playback Sound ..........35 Backlight Compensation ........ 40 Playback Special Effects ........ 24 Battery Pack ........13, 14, 52 Power-Linked Operation ........ 15 Beep ............... - Page 57 Program. CONDITIONS. LIMITED WARRANTY COPYRIGHT; OWNERSHIP JVC warrants that any media in which You acknowledge that all copyrights and the Program is embodied are free from other intellectual property rights in the any defects in materials and...
- Page 58 Agreement will be valid unless INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, reduced to writing and signed by an EVEN IF JVC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF authorized representative of JVC. THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH (2) If any part of this Agreement is held DAMAGES.
- Page 59 Use of this software is authorized according this manual. to the terms of the software license. ● Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never When contacting the nearest JVC office or use any other CD-ROM to run this agency in your country about this software software.
- Page 60 Update] in [All Programs]. For details, disk on your PC. ® refer to the Windows XP help or the (Refer to “JVC Accessories” on our world Microsoft’s web site: http:// web site at: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/ www.microsoft.com/ english/accessory/) ®...
- Page 61 PowerDirector 3 Software Installation PowerDirector 3 is software for easily capturing video from a camcorder and for ® (Windows easily editing MPEG, AVI, and other video files, still images, and other contents for Follow the procedure described below to creating a movie. This software has an install the software.
- Page 62 Following steps are the example of CyberLink DVD Solution on ® Windows [Choose Setup Language] screen appears. Click [Next]. [Setup Type] screen appears. Select the desired language and click [OK]. Then, [CyberLink DVD Solution Setup] screen appears. Click [Next]. [License Agreement] screen appears. Select the program(s) you want to install, then click [Next].
- Page 63 Updating [Device Manager] ® (Windows 98SE only) If the camcorder is connected to the PC with the USB cable before installing [USB Mass Storage Class driver], the installation might not be performed properly. In this case, follow the procedure described below to update the [Device Manager] and install [USB Mass Storage Class driver] properly.
- Page 64 ® Connections (Windows Connecting the USB cable Connect the USB cable to copy still image and video clip files in a memory card to the PC or to use PowerDirector 3 in capturing video. To USB connector To USB connector USB cable Camcorder To IEEE1394...
- Page 65 ® When using Windows 98SE/Me/ Viewing the Contents of a 2000: ® Memory Card (Windows 1 Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop. The [Removable Disk] icon which represents the Install [USB Mass Storage Class memory card in the camcorder ®...
- Page 66 [NAVI]: Contains folders with Create a new folder, enter the navigation data folder name, and then double- ● The [NAVI] folder is displayed only click it. when the camcorder is equipped ● For example, create a new folder in with NAVIGATION function. the [My Pictures] folder.
- Page 67 Playing Back Files on the PC Disconnecting the USB Cable ® ® (Windows (Windows Still images Before loading or unloading memory cards or turning off the PC, first disconnect the Use an application that can handle the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. JPEG file format.
- Page 68 ® When using Windows 2000/Me/XP ® ● Windows Confirm that “ ” is not currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder. ● If “ ” is currently displayed, wait until it disappears before proceeding. Double- click the [Safely Remove Hardware] or [Unplug The [Stop a Hardware device] dialog or Eject Hardware] icon in the...
- Page 69 Connections (Macintosh) Connect the USB cable to copy still image or video clip files in a memory card to the PC. To USB To USB connector connector Camcorder USB cable To assure safety, make sure all Viewing the Contents of a units are turned off before Memory Card (Macintosh) making any connections.
- Page 70 The folders in the memory card Copying Files to the PC appear. (Macintosh) Still image and video clip files that are stored in a memory card can be copied to the PC and played back on the PC. Double-click the memory card icon on the desktop.
- Page 71 Playing Back Files on the PC User’s Guide/Help/Readme (Macintosh) This manual ony refers to software installation and PC connection. For more Still images details of each software, refer to its user’s Use an application that can handle the guide/help/Readme. JPEG file format. To view a still image, CyberLink DVD Solution either double-click the still image file (extension “.jpg”), or drag and drop the file...
- Page 72 Overview of Enjoying the Moving or Still Images on the PC Moving images Still images SHOOT SHOOT the moving images the still images Camcorder Cassette Memory Card TRANSFER TRANSFER the moving the still images images via the USB or DV cable via the USB cable with PowerDirector 3 EDIT...
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