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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-D750U
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 – 5 to ensure safe use of this
product.
GETTING STARTED
RECORDING & PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which is located on the
bottom of the camcorder. Retain
this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
To deactivate the demonstration,
set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF".
(
pg. 22, 24)
LYT1654-001B
ENGLISH
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16
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- Page 1 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 – 5 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED GR-D750U RECORDING &...
- Page 2 Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to Simply pressing the button brightens the make pro-style scene transitions. image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 28) pg. 30) Fade in Data Battery You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button.
- Page 3 ● Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. ● It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes. Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes...
- Page 4 ● This product includes patented and other CAUTION! proprietary technology and will operate only The following notes concern possible physical with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC damage to the camcorder and to the user. BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and, to recharge them or to supply power to and use the provided strap.
- Page 5 ● To clean the viewfinder, please consult your 12. Refer all servicing to qualified service nearest JVC dealer. personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, USE CLEANING CASSETTE...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS GETTING STARTED ADVANCED FEATURES Regarding This Manual ......... 7 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ....22 Provided Accessories ........7 Changing The Menu Settings...... 22 Index..............8 Recording Menus ........23 Grip Adjustment...........11 Playback Menus.......... 25 Power ............12 FEATURES FOR RECORDING ......26 Language Settings........ -
Page 7: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Regarding This Manual Provided Accessories Control Lever LCD Monitor AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U Audio/Video Cable Control lever Battery Pack (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) BN-VF808U There are two kinds of operation using the control lever: moving the lever towards up/down/left/right, or pressing down the lever. -
Page 8: Index
GETTING STARTED Index & " How to open the LCD monitor Pull on the end A of the LCD monitor. NOTES: ● The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which one to use. - Page 9 GETTING STARTED Controls Indicators á 11 : Left/Rewind (1) ( pg. 19)/ POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 12) Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW] ( pg. 16) Other Parts à 2 : Right/Fast-Forward (¡) ( pg. 19)/ â LED Light [LIGHT] ( pg. 26) LCD Monitor ( pg.
- Page 10 GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ~Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator pg. 30) Indications +Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 23) ,Tape Running Indicator During Video Recording (Rotates while tape is running.) -Date/Time ( pg. 24) & " .Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator pg. 27) –...
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Page 11: Grip Adjustment
GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Lens Cap Grip Adjustment To protect the lens, attach Open the pad and make grip adjustments. the provided lens cap to the ● Before making the adjustment, remove any camcorder as shown in the security tags that may be attached to the illustration. -
Page 12: Power
GETTING STARTED Power NOTES: ● If the protective cap is attached to the battery Charging The Battery Pack pack, remove it first. ● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated. POWER/CHARGE Lamp ● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of Battery pack battery is used. -
Page 13: Language Settings
Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery tried to press DATA several times, there may Pack” ( pg. 12). be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Maximum continuous recording time Using AC Power LCD monitor Battery pack Viewfinder on... -
Page 14: Date/Time Settings
GETTING STARTED Date/Time Settings Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Select CLOCK ADJ. YEAR. MONTH. DATE 24h Select 2007 JAN 03 14 : 10 ± BRIGHT The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off. Perform steps 1 –... -
Page 15: Loading/Unloading A Cassette
GETTING STARTED Loading/Unloading A Cassette • Appears if a tape is loaded while the Power The camcorder needs to be powered up to Switch is set to “REC”. load or eject a cassette. • Blinks when no tape is loaded. TAPE! PUSH Appears if a tape is not loaded when the... -
Page 16: Recording & Playback
VIDEO RECORDING Tape Remaining Time Basic Recording Approximate tape NOTE: remaining time appears on the display. “– – – min” Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: means the camcorder is ● Power ( pg. 12) calculating the remaining ● Loading A Cassette ( pg. -
Page 17: Zooming
VIDEO RECORDING Zooming Interface Shooting While recording The person you shoot can view himself/ Zoom out Zoom in herself in the LCD monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your W: Wide angle T: Telephoto own image in the ●... -
Page 18: Time Code
VIDEO RECORDING Time Code Recording From The Middle Of A Tape During recording, a time code is recorded on 1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search the tape. This code is to confirm the location of pg. 20) to find the spot at which you want to the recorded scene on the tape during start recording, then engage the Still Playback playback. -
Page 19: Video Playback
VIDEO PLAYBACK NOTES: Normal Playback ● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV. VOL. +/– pg. 21) Lock Button ● BLANK If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder ¡... -
Page 20: Variable Shuttle Search
VIDEO PLAYBACK Variable Shuttle Search Blank Search Allows variable-speed search in either Helps you find where you should start direction during video playback. recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time 1) During playback, press ¡ once or twice for code interruption. -
Page 21: 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 22: Advanced Features
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Changing The Menu Settings Select the desired function, press SET or The selected function menu appears. This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to- Example: FUNCTION menu. use, on-screen menu system that simplifies Current Setting many of the more detailed camcorder settings. pg. -
Page 23: Recording Menus
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT In the following pages, [ ] refers to Factory TELE MACRO preset settings. [OFF]: Disables the function. ON: When the distance to the subject is less Recording Menus than 1 m (3.3 ft), set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. - Page 24 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT BRIGHT pg. 14, “Brightness Adjustment Of The REC MODE Display” [SP]*: To record in the SP (Standard Play) SYSTEM mode The “SYSTEM” functions which are set when LP: Long Play—more economical, providing the Power Switch is set to “REC” are also 1.5 times the recording time.
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Page 25: Playback Menus
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY CAM RESET [CANCEL]: Does not reset all settings to the Each setting (except “OFF” in “ON SCREEN”, factory-preset. “DATE/TIME” and “TIME CODE”) is linked with EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory- “DISPLAY”, which appears when the Power preset. -
Page 26: Features For Recording
FEATURES FOR RECORDING LED Light Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark This feature lets you record still images that place during video recording. look like photographs onto a tape. Set the Power Switch to “REC”. -
Page 27: Manual Focus
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Manual Focus Exposure Control The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers Manual exposure control is recommended in continuous shooting ability from close-up (as the following situations: ● close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. -
Page 28: Iris Lock
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Iris Lock Spot Exposure Control Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris Selection of a spot metering area enables contracts in well-lit environments to keep too more precise exposure compensation. much light from entering, and dilates in dim Set the Power Switch to “REC”. -
Page 29: White Balance Adjustment
FEATURES FOR RECORDING White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the Adjust the white white balance is correct, all other colors will be balance manually accurately reproduced. when shooting under The white balance is usually adjusted various types of... -
Page 30: Wipe Or Fader Effects
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Wipe Or Fader Effects Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition Set the Power Switch to “REC”. from one scene to the next. Set the recording mode to “... -
Page 31: Editing
FEATURES FOR RECORDING EDITING EFFECT Dubbing To A VCR OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) To use this camcorder as a player SEPIA : Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Following the illustration, pg. 21, MONOTONE : Like classic black and white “Connections To A TV Or VCR”... -
Page 32: 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 or VC-VDV206U DV cable. To use this camcorder as a recorder Make sure all units are turned off. -
Page 33: Connection To A Personal Computer
13) ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U To DV IN/OUT DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. -
Page 34: References
VIDEO mode. the LCD monitor become dark. ➜Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate ➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer. for video playback. ( pg. 21) ● The cassette holder cover is open. - Page 35 SET DATE/TIME! ● Appears when the date/time is not set. pg. 14). ● The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. ➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
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Page 36: Cautions
“Siemens Plug”, as shown. ● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest charging, or after use. JVC dealer. Temperature Range Specifications Plug adapter Charging: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Operation: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) - Page 37 ... leave the battery pack attached when the If, after using the cleaning cassette, the camcorder is not in use. problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC ● Avoid using the unit dealer..in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
- Page 38 About moisture condensation Changes or modifications not approved by ● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid JVC could void the user’s authority to operate into a glass will cause drops of water to form the equipment. This equipment has been on the glass’...
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Page 39: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For Digital Video Camera Format For General DV format (SD mode) Signal format Power supply NTSC standard DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) Recording/Playback format DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Video: Digital component recording Power consumption Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel Approx. -
Page 40: Terms
TERMS AC Adapter ....13 Language ...... 24 Tape Speed (REC MODE) Auto/Manual Mode ..18 LCD Monitor and Viewfinder ......24, 25 ........ 14 Tele Macro .....23 LED Light ...... 26 Telephoto Setting ..23 Backlight Compensation 28 Loading A Cassette ..15 Time Code ....18, 24 Battery Pack ..12, 13, 36 Tripod Mounting .....14...