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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-D32
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 2 – 3 to ensure
safe use of this product.
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO 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. 15, 17)
LYT1228-001A
ENGLISH
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Page 1: Digital Video Camera
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D32 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 2 –... -
Page 2: Safety Precautions
However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. - Page 3 This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked “ this unit. Before recording an important scene…...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Provided Accessories ...5 Power ...6 Grip Adjustment ...7 Operation Mode ...8 Date/Time Settings ...8 Viewfinder Adjustment ...8 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ...9 Tripod Mounting ...9 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...9 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK VIDEO RECORDING ...10 Basic Recording ...10 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...11 Tape Remaining Time ...11... -
Page 5: Getting Started
NOTES: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder. -
Page 6: Power
POWER/CHARGE Lock Button To DC connector Wind once. This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. Charging The Battery Pack With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount a. -
Page 7: Grip Adjustment
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. Using AC Power Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder as shown in the illustration on page 6. -
Page 8: Operation Mode
GETTING STARTED Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF (CHARGE)” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. POWER/CHARGE lamp Power Switch Lock Button Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch. -
Page 9: Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
It is not advised to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage to the unit by falling over. Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a MMENU/VOL. cassette. BRIGHT... -
Page 10: Video Recording & Playback
If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. LCD monitor/viewfinder indications: •... -
Page 11: Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder
30) Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display. “– h – – m” means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time. When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts blinking. 0h 25 m –... -
Page 12: Journalistic Shooting
When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape”... -
Page 13: Video Playback
If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged. When 4/9 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image. Shuttle Search Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. -
Page 14: Connections To A Tv Or Vcr
In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable. Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. If using a VCR, go to step 3. -
Page 15: Advanced Features
Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on- screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ( pg. 16 – 18) MMENU/VOL. Power Switch Lock Button For Video Recording Menus: Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. -
Page 16: Recording Menus
• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting. • When shooting scenes with movement in various directions. • When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds. Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used. -
Page 17: Camera Display
21) ON: The date/time is always displayed. TIME CODE [OFF]: Time code is not displayed. ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. ( CLOCK ADJ. pg. 8, “Date/Time Settings”... -
Page 18: Playback Menus
16-bit sound. (In previous models’ functions, “12-bit” is called “32 kHz” and “16-bit” is called “48 kHz”.) The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast-forward or rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner. -
Page 19: Features For Recording
20). • “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu. ( • “DIS” in MANUAL Menu. ( During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended. FEATURES FOR RECORDING pg. 11) ”... -
Page 20: Wipe Or Fader Effects
FEATURES FOR RECORDING SNAPSHOT Button MMENU/VOL. Power Switch Lock Button Wipe Or Fader Effects IMPORTANT: Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects. (See the right column) If an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out. -
Page 21: Snapshot (For Video Recording)
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. The “O” indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re- enters the Record-Standby mode. You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still image will be recorded for approx. -
Page 22: Manual Focus
To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to “A”. If FOCUS is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again. NOTES: Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. -
Page 23: Backlight Compensation
If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction. -
Page 24: Editing
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( As the camcorder starts to play your footage, it will appear on your TV. This will confirm the connections and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes. -
Page 25: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector (Digital Dubbing)
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. To use this camcorder as a recorder 1) Perform steps 1 to 3 in “To use this camcorder as a player”. 2) Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. ( 3) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder. -
Page 26: Connection To A Personal Computer
( 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. The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. -
Page 27: References
• Detach the battery from the camcorder. Using the optional AA-V40U AC Power Adapter/Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an AC Adapter. Loading/Unloading A Cassette (pg. 9) It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If the problem still exists after following the steps below, please consult your nearest 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;... - Page 29 HSet the date/time. ( The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. There is no picture. The camcorder is not getting power, or some other malfunction exists.
- Page 30 LCD monitor. When this happens, the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder. HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor. pg. 9, 11) When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light reaches the end...
- Page 31 Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached. COPYING FAILED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder. E01, E02 or E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has occured.
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Page 32: Cautions
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. - Page 33 This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.
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Page 34: User Maintenance
Cassette holder cover 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 PUSH HERE dealer. Remove. -
Page 35: Specifications
Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.3 W (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 4.6 W (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) Approx. 8.6 W (Maximum) Dimensions (W x H x D) 71 mm x 91 mm x 118 mm (2-13/16"... -
Page 36: Index
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Page 37: Other Parts
Controls Menu Wheel [MMENU/VOL.] ( Speaker Volume Control [MMENU/VOL.] ( Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 11) Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( Blank Search Button [BLANK SRCH] ( Diopter Adjustment Control ( Recording Start/Stop Button ( Power Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] ( Lock Button ( pg. - Page 38 31) Date/Time ( pg. 8) Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 16) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( Time Code ( pg. 17, 18) During Video Playback 1h40m Sound Mode Indicator (...
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Page 39: Terms
Beep (BEEP) ...17 Blank search ...13 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display (BRIGHT) ...13 Changing The Menu Settings ...15 Charging The Battery Pack ...10 Cleaning The Camcorder ...34 Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ.) ...12 Connections Charging ...10 Dubbing ...24, 25 To A PC ...26 To A TV Or VCR ...14... - Page 40 Printed in Malaysia COPYRIGHT© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 1203-FO-ID-PJ...