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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-D290
GR-D270
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for
Digital Video Camera:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/
For Accessories:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/
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.
ENGLISH
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
6
18
25
31
47
TERMS
Back cover
To deactivate the demonstration,
set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 31, 33)
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Major Features of this Camcorder
Wipe/Fader Effects
You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make
pro-style scene transitions. (墌 pg. 41)
Fade in
Backlight Compensation
Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button
brightens the image darkened by backlight.
(墌 pg. 40)
● You can also select a spot metering area so
that more precise exposure compensation
is available. (墌 pg. 40, Spot Exposure
Control)
Fade out
Program AE with Special Effects
For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fast-
moving images to be captured one frame at a
time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. (墌 pg. 42)
Data Battery
You can check the battery status by simply
pressing the DATA button. (墌 pg. 14)
BATTERY CONDITION
MAX TIME
100%
50%
0%
FINDER
min
LCD
min
LED Light
You can brighten the subject in the dark place
with the LED Light. (墌 pg. 37)
Live Slow
You can record and play back precious or
hard-to-see moments at a slow speed. The
sound is recorded and played back in real
time. (墌 pg. 37)
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
● If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming
from the camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it down
and unplug it immediately. Continue using the
camcorder or AC Adapter under these
conditions could lead to fire or electric shock.
Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to
repair the malfunction yourself.
● 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.
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.
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.
● This product includes patented and other
proprietary technology and will operate only
with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC
BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs
and, to recharge them or to supply power to the
camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided
multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate
conversion adapter may be necessary to
accommodate different designs of AC outlets in
different countries.)
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
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.
● Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
fire.
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.
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).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(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.
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.)
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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 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 it on top of the TV is
not recommended, as tripping on the cables will
cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
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CONTENTS
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ADVANCED FEATURES
31
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 31
Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 31
Recording Menus............................................ 32
Playback Menus ............................................. 35
FEATURES FOR RECORDING............................... 37
LED Light........................................................ 37
Live Slow ........................................................ 37
5-Second Recording ....................................... 37
Night-Scope .................................................... 38
Snapshot (For Video Recording) .................... 38
Manual Focus ................................................. 38
Exposure Control ............................................ 39
Iris Lock .......................................................... 39
Backlight Compensation ................................. 40
Spot Exposure Control.................................... 40
White Balance Adjustment.............................. 40
Manual White Balance Adjustment................. 41
Wipe Or Fader Effects .................................... 41
Program AE With Special Effects ................... 42
EDITING............................................................ 43
Dubbing To Or From A VCR........................... 43
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With
A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing).............. 44
Connection To A Personal Computer ............. 45
Audio Dubbing ................................................ 46
Insert Editing................................................... 46
REFERENCES
47
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................... 47
USER MAINTENANCE......................................... 51
CAUTIONS ........................................................ 52
SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 55
TERMS
Back cover
GETTING STARTED
6
Index................................................................. 6
Provided Accessories ..................................... 11
Power.............................................................. 13
Operation Mode.............................................. 14
Date/Time Settings ......................................... 15
Grip Adjustment.............................................. 15
Viewfinder Adjustment.................................... 16
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ........... 16
Tripod Mounting.............................................. 16
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................... 16
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card................ 17
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
18
VIDEO RECORDING ........................................... 18
Basic Recording.............................................. 18
Tape Remaining Time ................................ 18
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................... 18
Zooming...................................................... 19
Journalistic Shooting .................................. 19
Time Code .................................................. 19
Quick Review.............................................. 20
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 20
VIDEO PLAYBACK ............................................. 20
Normal Playback............................................. 20
Still Playback .............................................. 20
Shuttle Search ............................................ 21
Blank Search .............................................. 21
Connections To A TV Or VCR ........................ 22
Playback Using The Remote Control.............. 23
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING
& PLAYBACK
25
D.S.C. RECORDING............................................ 25
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot).................. 25
Interval Shooting......................................... 25
D.S.C. PLAYBACK .............................................. 26
Normal Playback Of Images ........................... 26
Auto Playback Of Images ............................... 27
Index Playback Of Files .................................. 27
Removing On-Screen Display ........................ 27
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. .................... 28
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A
Memory Card.............................................. 28
Resetting The File Name................................ 28
Protecting Files ............................................... 28
Deleting Files.................................................. 29
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)........ 29
Initialising A Memory Card.............................. 30
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Index
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B C
D E
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G Y
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Other Parts
V Monitor Latch (墌 pg. 18)
W LCD Monitor (墌 pg. 18, 19)
X Viewfinder (墌 pg. 16)
Y Card Cover [MEMORY CARD] (墌 pg. 17)
Z Battery Pack Mount (墌 pg. 13)
a Shoulder Strap Eyelet (墌 pg. 11)
b Speaker (墌 pg. 20)
c Grip Strap (墌 pg. 15)
d Lens
e LED Light (墌 pg. 37)
(When using an optional conversion lens, it
may cover this area and block the light.)
f Remote Sensor (墌 pg. 23)
g Camera Sensor
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.)
h Stereo Microphone (墌 pg. 46)
i Stud Hole (墌 pg. 16)
j Tripod Mounting Socket (墌 pg. 16)
k Cassette Holder Cover (墌 pg. 16)
D
E
T
R
A
T
S
G
N
I
T
T
E
G
Controls
A Stop Button [8] (墌 pg. 20)
Index Button [INDEX] (墌 pg. 27)
Backlight Compensation Button [BACK
LIGHT] (墌 pg. 40)
B Play/Pause Button [4/9] (墌 pg. 20)
Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (墌 pg. 38)
C Rewind Button [3] (墌 pg. 20)
Menu select Button [–] (墌 pg. 15)
Quick Review Button [
] (墌 pg. 20)
D Fast-Forward Button [5] (墌 pg. 20)
Menu select Button [+] (墌 pg. 15)
Night Button [NIGHT] (墌 pg. 38)
E Menu Button [MENU] (墌 pg. 31)
Data Battery Button [DATA] (墌 pg. 14)
F VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (墌 pg. 14)
G LED Light Button [LIGHT] (墌 pg. 37)
H Dioptre Adjustment Control (墌 pg. 16)
I Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]
(墌 pg. 25, 38)
Live Slow Button [SLOW] (墌 pg. 31, 37)
J Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌 pg. 19)
Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –]
(墌 pg. 20)
K Battery Release Button [PUSH BATT.]
(墌 pg. 13)
L Recording Start/Stop Button (墌 pg. 18)
M Power Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] (墌 pg. 14)
N Lock Button (墌 pg. 14)
O Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]
(墌 pg. 16)
Connectors
The connectors are located beneath the covers.
P USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector
(墌 pg. 45)
Q S-Video/Audio/Video Input/Output Connector
[S/AV] (墌 pg. 22, 43)
R DC Input Connector [DC] (墌 pg. 13)
S Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*)
(墌 pg. 44, 45)
T Microphone connector [MIC] (墌 pg. 34, 46)
(An optional microphone can be used during
video recording and audio dubbing. To
stabilise the microphone, use of an optional
shoe adapter is recommended.)
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry
specification and extensions thereof. The
is used for products compliant with the i.Link
standard.
Indicators
U POWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌 pg. 13, 18)
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
During Video Recording Only
4
1 23 5 6
1h40m
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a Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator
(墌 pg. 41)
B Tape Running Indicator (墌 pg. 18)
(Rotates while tape is running.)
C Selected Wide Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 33)
D : Live Slow Indicator (墌 pg. 37)
: Snapshot Indicator (墌 pg. 38)
E Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌 pg. 32)
F Tape Remaining Time (墌 pg. 18)
G REC: (Appears during recording.) (墌 pg. 18)
PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby
mode.) (墌 pg. 18)
H Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode
(墌 pg. 46)
I 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording
mode or Animation recording mode.
(墌 pg. 33)
J Wind Cut Indicator (墌 pg. 33)
K Time Code (墌 pg. 34, 36)
L Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (墌 pg. 32)
M SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator
(墌 pg. 32) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds
after turning on the camcorder.)
L
R
(Appears when an optional microphone is
connected. 墌 pg. 36, “AUX MIC” )
: Auxiliary Microphone Level
Indicator
During D.S.C. Recording Only
3 4 5
1024 INTERVAL
6
51
7
a Image Size: 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640
(640 x 480) (墌 pg. 34)
B Interval Shooting Icon (墌 pg. 25)
C Shooting Icon (墌 pg. 25)
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)
D Card Icon (墌 pg. 25)
: Appears during shooting.
: Blinks in white when a memory card is
not loaded.
: Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is
reading the data in the memory card.
E Picture Quality:
(FINE) and
(STANDARD) (in order of quality) (墌 pg. 34)
F Remaining Number Of Shots (墌 pg. 25)
(Displays the approximate remaining number
of shots that can be stored during D.S.C.
recording.)
G Clock Icon (墌 pg. 25)
During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording
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2
3
4
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a Operation Mode (墌 pg. 14)
B
: Night-Scope Indicator (墌 pg. 38)
: Gain Up Mode (墌 pg. 32)
C LED Light Indicator (墌 pg. 37)
D White Balance Indicator (墌 pg. 41)
E : Spot Exposure Control Indicator
(墌 pg. 40)
: Backlight Compensation Indicator
(墌 pg. 40)
±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌 pg. 39)
F Selected Program AE With Special Effects
Indicator (墌 pg. 42)
G Iris Lock Indicator (墌 pg. 39)