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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED GR-D338AH VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ ADVANCED FEATURES For Accessories http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/ REFERENCES TERMS To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
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● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN- VF707U/VF714/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.
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(10 cm or more on conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. both sides, on top and at the rear). Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to Do not block the ventilation holes. repair the malfunction yourself.
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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.
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Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make Simply pressing the BACKLIGHT button pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 30) brightens the image darkened by backlight. pg. 28) Fade in ÷ You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available.
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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...
CONTENTS GETTING STARTED ADVANCED FEATURES Index ..............8 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT....22 Provided Accessories ........11 Changing The Menu Settings ......22 Power ............. 12 Recording Menus..........23 Operation Mode ..........14 Playback Menus ..........25 Auto/Manual Mode ......... 14 FEATURES FOR RECORDING .......
GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Lens Cap Provided Accessories To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder.
Charging The Battery Pack BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hr. 40 min. Battery pack mount * Provided NOTES: ● It is recommended that only genuine JVC PUSH Battery pack batteries are used in this camcorder. Using BATT. generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.
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15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds. ● If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
GETTING STARTED Power-Linked Operation Operation Mode When the Power Switch is set to “REC”, you can To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/ to any operation mode except “OFF” while closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in pressing down the Lock Button located on the the viewfinder.
GETTING STARTED Date/Time Settings Viewfinder Adjustment The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing times, but its display can be turned on or off down the Lock Button located on the switch. during playback.
GETTING STARTED To protect valuable recordings Tripod Mounting Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the To attach the camcorder tape from being recorded over. To record on this to a tripod, align the tape, slide the tab back to “REC”...
VIDEO RECORDING Tape Remaining Time Basic Recording Approximate tape remaining NOTE: time appears on the display. Before continuing, perform the procedures listed “---min” means the below: camcorder is calculating the ● Power ( pg. 12) remaining time. When the ● Loading A Cassette ( pg.
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”.
VIDEO RECORDING NOTES: ● The time code cannot be reset. ● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly. ● The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. ( pg. 24) Quick Review Enables to check the end of the last recording.
VIDEO PLAYBACK ● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display Normal Playback during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction. ¡ ATTENTION: VOL. +/– During Shuttle Search, parts Lock Button of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on the left side of the screen.
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.
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Video Recording Menus Changing The Menu Settings FUNCTION ( pg. 23) Selected This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, parameter SETTING ( pg. 23) on-screen menu system that simplifies many of SYSTEM ( pg. 24) the more detailed camcorder settings. DISPLAY ( pg.
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SETTING Recording Menus The menu settings can be changed only when FUNCTION the Power Switch is set to “REC”. [ ] = Factory-preset The menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “REC”. REC MODE [ ] = Factory-preset [SP*]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode...
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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ZOOM PRIORITY [28X]: When set to “28X” while using digital [LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 28X monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while since digital zoom will be disengaged. the LCD monitor is opened.
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT DEMO MODE SOUND MODE OFF : Automatic demonstration will not take [STEREO ]: Sound is output on both “L” and place. “R” channels in stereo. [ON] : Demonstrates certain functions such as SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects, etc., output.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Wide Mode Snapshot (Record still Image on Tape) This camcorder allows you to choose the type of image output format for recording. This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. [ ] = Factory-preset Set the Power Switch to “REC”.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Manual Focus Exposure Control The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers Manual exposure control is recommended in the continuous shooting ability from close-up (as following situations: ● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. background is too bright.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Iris Lock Backlight Compensation Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris Backlight compensation brightens the subject contracts in well-lit environments to keep too quickly. much light from entering, and dilates in dim With simple operation, backlight compensation environments to allow in more light.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Spot Exposure Control White Balance Adjustment Selection of a spot metering area enables more The white balance refers to the correctness of precise exposure compensation. You can select colour reproduction under various lighting. If the one of the three metering areas on the LCD white balance is correct, all other colours will be monitor/viewfinder.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Manual White Balance Adjustment Wipe Or Fader Effects Adjust the white balance These effects let you make pro-style scene manually when shooting transitions. Use them to spice up the transition under various types of from one scene to the next. lighting.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that Program AE, Effects And Shutter may otherwise appear too bright when shooting Effects under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights. Set the Power Switch to “REC”. TWILIGHT : Makes evening scenes look more natural.
EDITING Following the illustrations, connect the Dubbing To A VCR camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors. Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 20) At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s instruction manual.) To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop playback on the camcorder.
● 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. Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.
PC with a DV connector by using the ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the software equipped with the PC or commercially optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV available software. ® cable depending on the type of DV connector...
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. ● Effect and “DIS” functions that cannot be used The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled together are selected at the same time.
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➜Find a white subject and compose your shot so previously set date/time has been erased. ➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. that it also appears in the frame. ( pg. 26) The image taken using Snapshot is too When the image is printed from the printer, dark.
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● The built-in clock battery has run out and the case the camcorder’s functions become previously set date/time has been erased. unusable. ➜ Consult your nearest JVC dealer for pg. 37. replacement. Warning Indications LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.
● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. ● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. ● To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
CAUTIONS Battery Packs NOTES: ● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after The supplied battery Terminals charging, or after use. pack is a lithium-ion Temperature Range Specifications battery. Before using the Charging: 10°C to 35°C supplied battery pack or Operation: 0°C to 40°C an optional battery pack, Storage: –20°C to 50°C...
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If, after using the cleaning cassette, the ... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC enter the unit. dealer..remove the battery pack or disconnect the power Mechanical moving parts used to move the supply while the power is on.
SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For Digital Video Camera Format For General DV format (SD mode) Signal format Power supply PAL 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.