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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-D250
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/
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 9 to ensure safe use of this 
product.
ENGLISH
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING & 
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
6
17
22
38
47
INSTRUCTIONS
To deactivate the demonstration, 
set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. 
(墌 pg. 22, 25) 
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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. 33) 
Fade in
Backlight Compensation
Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button 
brightens the image darkened by backlight. 
(墌 pg. 31)
● You can also select a spot metering area so 
that more precise exposure compensation 
is available. (墌 pg. 31, 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. 34) 
Data Battery
You can check the battery status by simply 
pressing the DATA button. (墌 pg. 12)
BATTERY CONDITION
LEVEL
MAX  TIME
100%
50
0
LCD
60min
FINDER
80min
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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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GETTING STARTED
6
Index................................................................. 6
Provided Accessories ..................................... 10
Power.............................................................. 11
Operation Mode.............................................. 13
Language Settings.......................................... 14
Date/Time Settings ......................................... 14
Grip Adjustment.............................................. 14
Viewfinder Adjustment.................................... 15
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ........... 15
Tripod Mounting.............................................. 15
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................... 16
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
17
VIDEO RECORDING ........................................... 17
Basic Recording.............................................. 17
Tape Remaining Time ................................ 17
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................... 18
Zooming...................................................... 18
Journalistic Shooting .................................. 19
Time Code .................................................. 19
Quick Review.............................................. 19
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 19
VIDEO PLAYBACK ............................................. 20
Normal Playback............................................. 20
Still Playback .............................................. 20
Shuttle Search ............................................ 20
Blank Search .............................................. 20
Connections To A TV Or VCR ........................ 21
CONTENTS
EN 5
ADVANCED FEATURES
22
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 22
Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 22
Recording Menus............................................ 23
Playback Menus ............................................. 26
FEATURES FOR RECORDING............................... 28
5-Second Recording ....................................... 28
Night-Scope .................................................... 28
Snapshot (For Video Recording) .................... 29
Manual Focus ................................................. 29
Exposure Control ............................................ 30
Iris Lock .......................................................... 30
Backlight Compensation ................................. 31
Spot Exposure Control.................................... 31
White Balance Adjustment.............................. 32
Manual White Balance Adjustment................. 32
Wipe Or Fader Effects .................................... 33
Program AE With Special Effects ................... 34
EDITING............................................................ 35
Dubbing To A VCR ......................................... 35
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With 
A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing).............. 36
Connection To A Personal Computer ............. 37
REFERENCES
38
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................... 38
USER MAINTENANCE......................................... 42
CAUTIONS ........................................................ 43
SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 46
TERMS
47
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Index
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Other Parts
S Monitor Latch (墌 pg. 18)
T LCD Monitor (墌 pg. 18, 19)
U Viewfinder (墌 pg. 15)
V Battery Pack Mount (墌 pg. 12)
W Shoulder Strap Eyelet (墌 pg. 11)
X Speaker (墌 pg. 20)
Y Grip Strap (墌 pg. 14)
Z Lens
a Camera Sensor
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor 
necessary for shooting is built-in here.)
b Stereo Microphone
c Stud Hole (墌 pg. 15)
d Tripod Mounting Socket (墌 pg. 15)
e Cassette Holder Cover (墌 pg. 16)
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Controls
A Stop Button [8] (墌 pg. 20)
Backlight Compensation Button [BACK 
LIGHT] (墌 pg. 31)
B Play/Pause Button [4/9] (墌 pg. 20)
Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (墌 pg. 29)
C Rewind Button [3] (墌 pg. 20)
Menu select Button [–] (墌 pg. 14)
Quick Review Button [
] (墌 pg. 19)
D Fast-Forward Button [5] (墌 pg. 20)
Menu select Button [+] (墌 pg. 14)
Night Button [NIGHT] (墌 pg. 28)
E Menu Button [MENU] (墌 pg. 22)
Data Battery Button [DATA] (墌 pg. 12)
F Dioptre Adjustment Control (墌 pg. 15)
G Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (墌 pg. 29)
H Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌 pg. 18)
Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] 
(墌 pg. 20)
I Battery Release Button [PUSH BATT.] 
(墌 pg. 11)
J Recording Start/Stop Button (墌 pg. 17)
K Power Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] (墌 pg. 13)
L Lock Button (墌 pg. 13)
M Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT] 
(墌 pg. 16)
Connectors
The connectors are located beneath the covers.
N S-Video/Audio/Video Output Connector [S/
AV] (墌 pg. 21, 35)
O DC Input Connector [DC] (墌 pg. 11)
P Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*) 
(墌 pg. 36, 37)
Q Microphone connector [MIC] (墌 pg. 26)
(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
R POWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌 pg. 11, 17)
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S Battery Remaining Power Indicator 
(墌 pg. 40)
T Date/Time (墌 pg. 14)
U Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/
Viewfinder) (墌 pg. 15)
V Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator 
(墌 pg. 29)
W Time Code (墌 pg. 26, 27)
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
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a Operation Mode (墌 pg. 13)
B
: Night-Scope Indicator (墌 pg. 28)
: Gain Up Mode (墌 pg. 23)
C White Balance Indicator (墌 pg. 32)
D : Spot Exposure Control Indicator 
(墌 pg. 31)
: Backlight Compensation Indicator 
(墌 pg. 31)
±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌 pg. 30)
E Selected Program AE With Special Effects 
Indicator (墌 pg. 34)
F Iris Lock Indicator (墌 pg. 30)
G SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator 
(墌 pg. 23) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds 
after turning on the camcorder.)
L
R
(Appears when an optional microphone is 
connected. 墌 pg. 26, “AUX MIC” )
: Auxiliary Microphone Level 
Indicator
H Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (墌 pg. 24)
I Approximate Zoom Ratio (墌 pg. 18)
J Zoom Indicator (墌 pg. 18)
K Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator 
(墌 pg. 33)
L Tape Running Indicator (墌 pg. 17)
(Rotates while tape is running.)
M Selected Wide Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 24)
N Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌 pg. 23)
O Tape Remaining Time (墌 pg. 17)
P REC: (Appears during recording.) (墌 pg. 17)
PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby 
mode.) (墌 pg. 17)
O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) 
(墌 pg. 29)
Q 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording 
mode or Animation recording mode. 
(墌 pg. 24)
R Wind Cut Indicator (墌 pg. 24)