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LYT1809-001A

ENGLISH

EN

INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-D850
GR-D870

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this 
digital video camera. Before 
use, please read the safety 
information and precautions 
contained in pages 4 – 6 to 
ensure safe use of this product.

The camcorder illustrations appearing in this 
instruction manual are of the GR-D870.

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Содержание D870U - GR Camcorder - 680 KP

Страница 1: ... digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 4 6 to ensure safe use of this product The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR D870 GR D850 870UB_EN indb 1 GR D850 870UB_EN indb 1 11 28 2007 10 07 56 AM 11 28 2007 10 07 56 AM ...

Страница 2: ... 1 Set the Power Switch to PLAY 13 2 2 The screen will be displayed for approx 3 seconds Set MEMORY VIDEO Switch to VIDEO 13 Bottom of the camcorder Notes The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase Please charge the battery pack before use Use the JVC BN VF808U VF815U VF823U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry GR D850 870UB...

Страница 3: ...ed correctly As a start we recommend you to use the AUTO mode setting A for recording Note To set the date and time 17 Note To play back picture on a connected TV 40 Note We recommend cleaning your video heads before use If you haven t used your camcorder for awhile the heads may be dirty We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette optional Make sure the window side...

Страница 4: ...al video formats It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper...

Страница 5: ...G TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence...

Страница 6: ...f this symbol is shown it is only valid in the European Union IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such ...

Страница 7: ... Deleting Files 26 Setting Print Information DPOF Setting 26 Initializing A Memory Card 27 Advance Features 28 Menus For Detailed Adjustment 28 Changing The Menu Settings 28 Recording Menus 29 Playback Menus 33 Features For Recording 34 LED Light 34 Live Slow 34 Snapshot Record Still Image On Tape 34 Manual Focus 35 Exposure Control 35 Iris Lock 36 Backlight Compensation 36 Spot Exposure Control 3...

Страница 8: ...owards up down left right to select 2 Press down the control lever to select SET SET Accessories AC Adapter AP V14E Battery Pack BN VF808U or Audio Video Cable ø3 5 mini plug to RCA plug Shoulder Strap 9 Lens Cap 9 Note Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables USB Cable CD ROM Icon Icons such as indicate that the feature is applicable to the specified model ...

Страница 9: ...rap Peel off the pad and thread the end of the strap through the eyelet Thread the strap through the buckle adjust its length and use the strap guide to fix it in place Position the buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad Place here during recording Eyelet Strap Guide Buckle GR D850 870UB_EN indb 9 GR D850 870UB_EN indb 9 11 28 2007 10 08 03 AM 11 28 2007 10 08 03 AM ...

Страница 10: ...mounting socket with the screw and lock it in place Grip Adjustment Open the pad and make grip adjustments Remove any security tags that may be attached to the velcro Bottom of the camcorder Velcro Strip GR D850 870UB_EN indb 10 GR D850 870UB_EN indb 10 11 28 2007 10 08 03 AM 11 28 2007 10 08 03 AM ...

Страница 11: ...consult its manufacturer or dealer Before using a new memory card it is necessary to format the card 27 PLEASE FORMAT Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialized Intialize the memory card 27 CARD ERROR Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card Remove the memory card once and insert it again Repeat these proc...

Страница 12: ... rotate 270 Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor However this is not a malfunction Power linked operation You can also turn the camcorder on off by opening closing the LCD monitor during the recording mode GR D850 870UB_EN indb 12 GR D850 870UB_EN indb 12 11 28 2007 10 08 04 AM 11 28 2007 10 08 04 AM ...

Страница 13: ...s are located beneath the cover f Audio Video Output Connector AV 40 g DC Input Connector DC 16 Indicator R POWER CHARGE Lamp 16 Other parts S LCD Monitor 12 T Shoulder Strap Eyelet 9 U Grip Strap 10 V Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here W Stereo Microphone X Lens Y Speaker 21 Z LED Light 34 Be careful not to cover this area during shoot...

Страница 14: ...d D S C Recording Battery Remaining Power Indicator 45 Operation Mode 20 A Auto Mode M Manual Mode LED Light Indicator 34 Night Alive Indicator 39 Gain Up Mode 29 Shutter Speed 39 White Balance Indicator 37 Selected Effect Indicator 39 Selected Program AE Indicator 38 LCD LCD Backlight Indicator 31 Appears for approx 5 seconds during process of switching over to indoor outdoor brightness Manual Fo...

Страница 15: ... Fast Forward Shuttle Search 3 Rewind Shuttle Search 9 Pause DV IN DV Input Indicator 41 42 Date Time 17 VOLUME Volume Level Indicator 21 Time Code 20 31 During D S C Playback Battery Remaining Power Indicator 45 Folder File Number Operation Mode Indicator Date Time 2 Card Icon 23 Appears during shooting Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded 3 Shooting Icon Appears and blinks during sho...

Страница 16: ...prox 10 seconds before it turns off If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas After 5 minutes have elapsed in Record Standby mode with the cassette...

Страница 17: ...tep 3 3 in Charging The Battery Pack 16 Attention Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction 1 Select 2 SET Language Settings The language on the display can be changed 28 32 1 1 Set the Power Switch to REC or PLAY 13 If set to REC the recording mode should be set to M 20 2 Press MENU 3 Select SETTING ...

Страница 18: ...charged one or use AC power before continuing PUSH Cassette holder OPEN EJECT Cassette holder cover Make sure the window side is facing out Erase protection tab 3 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place 16 9 Wide Mode You can record videos at 4 3 size and 16 9 size By default the camcorder is set to record videos at the 16 9 size 1 1 Set the MEMORY VIDEO Switch to VIDEO ...

Страница 19: ...iting the tape To avoid this refer to Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 20 To record in LP Long Play mode 30 Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display min means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indication starts blinking The accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used Quick R...

Страница 20: ...o Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto manual recording mode When manual mode is selected the indicator M appears on the LCD monitor Auto Mode A You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments Manual Mode M Recording is possible by setting various functions manually 5 54 Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the l...

Страница 21: ...by using the optical zoom Zoom magnification over 35X is done through digital image processing and is therefore called digital zoom Digital zooming is possible up to 800X Set ZOOM to 70X or 800X 29 Notes Macro shooting is possible as close as approx 5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W When you zoom into a subject close to the lens the camcorder may automatically zoom ou...

Страница 22: ...e is no recorded scene after the blank portion Attention During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible particularly on the left side of the screen During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible across the screen Variable Shuttle Search Allows variable speed search in either direction during video playback During playback press 5 once or twice for forw...

Страница 23: ...o OFF 32 Note If shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to REC and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again close and re open the LCD monitor Approximate Number of Storable Images The number increases or decreases depending on the Image Quality etc Image Quality SD Memory Card 8 MB 16 ...

Страница 24: ...t a time This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want 1 1 Perform steps 1 3 3 in Normal Playback Of Images 2 2 Press INDEX The Index Screen appears 3 3 Press or to move the frame to the desired file 4 4 Press SET The selected file is displayed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 Selected file Index number Removing On Screen Display 1 1 Perform steps 1 3 3 in Normal Playback Of Images ...

Страница 25: ...reen To protect the currently displayed file 5 5 Select CURRENT press SET The PROTECT screen appears 6 6 Press or to select the desired file 7 7 Select EXECUTE press SET To cancel protection select RETURN Repeat steps 6 6 and 7 7 for all files you want to protect To protect all files stored in the memory card 5 5 Select PROT ALL press SET The PROTECT screen appears 6 6 Select EXECUTE press SET To ...

Страница 26: ...TE screen appears 6 6 Select EXECUTE press SET To cancel deletion select RETURN Notes Protected files 25 cannot be deleted To delete them remove protection first Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting Setting Print Information DPOF Setting This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard in order to support future systems such as au...

Страница 27: ...Still Images One Print For Each 26 2 2 Select RESET press SET The DPOF screen appears 3 3 Select EXECUTE press SET To cancel selection select RETURN The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images Caution While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted Note When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of th...

Страница 28: ... screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings 28 33 1 Open the LCD monitor fully 12 2 2 For Video and D S C Recording Menus Set the MEMORY VIDEO Switch to VIDEO or MEMORY Set the Power Switch to REC 13 Set the recording mode to M 20 For Video Playback Menus Set the MEMORY VIDEO Switch to VIDEO 13 Set the Power Switch to PLAY 13 For D S C Playback Menu refer to D ...

Страница 29: ... ON When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m set TELE MACRO to ON You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 50 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus DIS OFF Disables the function DIS disable icon appears ON To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification Notes Accurate stabilization may not be ...

Страница 30: ...Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models SNAP SLOW SNAP Snapshot mode SLOW Live Slow mode For details on the procedure refer to Live Slow 34 and Snapshot Record Still Image On Tape 34 REC MEDIA When Snapsho...

Страница 31: ...N Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording 20 WIDE TV To enable your tv to display images in 16 9 wide mode set the tv screen size correctly ON 16 9 For TV with an aspect ratio of 16 9 only 16 9 indicator appears on the screen OFF 4 3 For TV with an aspect ratio 4 3 LCD BRIGHT 18 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display LCD BACKLI...

Страница 32: ... confirm how these functions operate Notes Demonstration starts in the following cases When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON With DEMO MODE set to ON if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to REC Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after t...

Страница 33: ...stereo on both L and R channels SNAP SLOW 30 SNAP SLOW DUB COPY REC MODE 30 REC MODE T Z M COPY OFF When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during tape playback the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds The still image is not recorded ON Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card Each setting except OFF in ON SCREEN DATE TIME and TIME CO...

Страница 34: ...ot also during recording A still image will be recorded for approx 5 seconds then the normal recording resumes If the image taken by snapshot is too dark or too bright select 36 or SPOTLIGHT 38 The image quality for Snapshot in 16 9 mode is 640 x 360 However the approx number of storable images is similar with Snapshot in 4 3 mode 23 Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 5 provides a...

Страница 35: ...tterns that are regularly repeated When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking 9 and A Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright...

Страница 36: ...the pupil of the human eye the iris contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light Use this function in the following situations When shooting a moving subject When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor changes such as when the subject is backing away When shooting on a reflective natural b...

Страница 37: ...turned off or the battery removed White Balance cannot be activated simultaneously with TWILIGHT in PROGRAM AE 38 White Balance cannot be activated if the SEPIA or MONOTONE mode is activated White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balanc...

Страница 38: ... The selected effect will be shown for approx 2 seconds before the camcorder returns to the menu screen Notes Shutter Effects cannot be used during NIGHT When a subject is too bright or reflective a vertical streak may appear smear phenomenon Smear phenomenon tends to occur when SPORTS or any mode of SHUTTER 1 500 1 4000 is selected PROGRAM AE OFF Disables the function SPORTS H Variable Shutter Sp...

Страница 39: ...UTTER OFF Disables the function 1 60 SHUTTER 1 60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 100 SHUTTER 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced SHUTTER 1 500 SHUTTER 1 4000 Refer to PROGRAM AE SPORTS ...

Страница 40: ...TV Date Time Set DATE TIME to ON AUTO or OFF 31 Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF 31 On Screen Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV 31 Notes It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack 16 To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch to REC then set your TV to the appropriate...

Страница 41: ...f SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN OUT connector When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U or VC VDV206U DV cable To use this camcorder as a recorder 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in ...

Страница 42: ... simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV206U or VC VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector 4 or 6 pins on the PC If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode The date time information cannot be captured into t...

Страница 43: ...ant the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF 29 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor 12 18 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark Adjust ...

Страница 44: ...18 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 4 The color of Snapshot looks strange 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 35 G...

Страница 45: ...en erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement Appears if a tape is loaded while the Power Switch is set to REC Blinks when no tape is loaded CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to REC MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not possible UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND...

Страница 46: ...ll 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 Notes It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specificatio...

Страница 47: ...rder case excessively when the camcorder is inside it Dirty heads can cause the following problems No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording or playback the Head Clog Warning indicator appears Recording cannot be performed properly In such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively da...

Страница 48: ...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 How To Handle A CD ROM T...

Страница 49: ...h Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 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 Mold may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemic...

Страница 50: ...t NTSC standard Recording Playback format Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 BIT 48 kHz 2 channel 16 BIT Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette SP 80 min LP 120 min For Digital Still Camera Storage media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Compression system JPEG compatible File size Still...

Страница 51: ...MEMO GR D850 870UB_EN indb 51 GR D850 870UB_EN indb 51 11 28 2007 10 08 34 AM 11 28 2007 10 08 34 AM ...

Страница 52: ...emory Card 27 Iris Lock 36 Index Playback 24 L Language 17 32 LCD Monitor 12 Loading A Cassette 18 LED Light 34 Live Slow 34 M Manual Focus 35 Melody 32 Memory Card 11 47 Memory Video Switch 13 Motor Drive Mode 34 N Narration 33 Night Alive 39 O On Screen 31 33 P Playback Sound 33 Program AE 38 39 Power Link Operation 12 Protecting Files 25 Q Quick Review 19 R Rec Mode 30 Recording Capacity Memory...

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