JVC GR-D720 Manual

JVC Videokamera GR-D720

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ENGLISH

GR-D720EK

GR-D740EK

LYT1679-001

TERMS

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital

video camera. Before use, please read

the safety information and precautions

contained in the pages, 3 – 6 to ensure

safe use of this product.

INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GETTING STARTED 8

VIDEO RECORDING &

PLAYBACK 18

ADVANCED FEATURES 24

REFERENCES 35

To deactivate the demonstration,

set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.

( pg. 24, 27) 墌

Back cover

2 EN

Wipe/Fader Effects

You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make

pro-style scene transitions. (墌pg. 31)

Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects

For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fast-

moving images to be captured one frame at a

time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. (墌pg. 32)

Backlight Compensation

Simply pressing the button brightens the

image darkened by backlight. (墌pg. 30)

Data Battery

You can check the battery status by simply

pressing the DATA button. (墌pg. 14)

Auto Button

You can change the recording mode between

manual setting to the standard mode setting

of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO

button. (墌pg. 20)

Major Features of this Camcorder

Fade in

Fade out

MAX TIMELEVEL

LCD

110min

FINDER

135min

100%

BATTERY CONDITION

EN 3

●Before recording important video, be sure to

make a trial recording.

Play back your trial recording to make sure the

video and audio have been recorded properly.

●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).

●Be sure to store your cassette tapes and

camcorder in the proper environment.

Video heads can become dirty more easily if your

cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a

dusty area. Cassette tapes should be removed

from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases.

Store the camcorder in a bag or other container.

●Use SP (Standard) mode for important video

recordings.

LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more

video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may

experience mosaic-like noise during playback

depending on the tape characteristics and the

usage environment.

So, for important recordings, we recommend using

SP mode.

●For safety and reliability.

It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries

and accessories are used in this camcorder.

●This product includes patented and other

proprietary technology and will operate only

with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC

BN-VF808U/BN-VF815U/BN-VF823U battery

packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can

cause damage to the internal charging

circuitry.

●Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini

DV mark .

●Remember that this camcorder is not

compatible with other digital 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 optimised to maximised

the performance of your camcorder.

●Remember that this camcorder is intended for

private consumer use only.

Any commercial use without proper permission is

prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a

show, performance or exhibition for personal

enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you

obtain permission beforehand).

●DO NOT leave the unit

- in place of over 50°C.

- in place where humidity is extremely low (below

35%) or extremely high (80%).

- in direct sunlight.

- in a closed car in summer.

- near a heater.

●The LCD monitor is made with high-precision

technology. However, black spots or bright spots

of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly

on the LCD monitor. These spots are not recorded

on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the

unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%).

●Do not leave the battery pack attached when

the camcorder is not in use and check the unit

regularly whether it is working or not.

Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 36 - 38.

READ THIS FIRST !

4 EN

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)

Connection to the mains supply in the United

Kingdom.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this

equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power

points in your home or the cable is too short to

reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate

safety approved extension lead or consult your

dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an

identical approved type, as originally fitted,

and to replace the fuse cover.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to

remove the fuse and dispose of the plug

immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by

inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains

plug then follow the instructions given below:

DO NOT make any connection to the Larger

Terminal coded E or Green.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in

accordance with the following code:

If these colours do not correspond with the

terminal identifications of your plug, connect as

follows:

Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or

coloured black.

Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured

Red.

If in doubt - consult a competent electrician.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

●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.

Blue to N (Neutral)

or Black

Brown to L (Live)

or Red

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-VF808U/BN-VF815U/BN-VF823U 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.)

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.

WARNING:

Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat

such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

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.)

EN 5

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.

[European Union]

This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as

general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to the

applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper

treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help

prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could

otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information

about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal office,

your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national

legislation.

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to

obtain information about the take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national

legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic

equipment.

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

Dear Customer, [European Union]

This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European

directives and standards regarding electromagnetic

compatibility and electrical safety.

European representative of Victor Company of Japan

Limited is:

JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH

Postfach 10 05 52

61145 Friedberg

Germany

6 EN

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE

OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and

manufactured to meet international safety

standards but, like any electrical equipment,

care must be taken if you are to obtain the

best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you

attempt to use the equipment.

DO ensure that all electrical connections (including

the mains plug, extension leads and

interconnections between pieces of equipment) are

properly made and in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw

the mains plug when making or changing

connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt

about the installation, operation or safety of your

equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on

equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are

in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damaged in any way - switch off, withdraw the

mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose

dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is

unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is

designed for unattended operation or has a standby

mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment

and make sure that your family knows how to do

this. Special arrangements may need to be made

for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or

radios so that you are distracted from the

requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch

television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as

such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for

example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life

of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs

with wood screws - to ensure complete safety

always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs

with the fixings provided according to the

instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to

rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

●NEVER let anyone especially children push

anything into holes, slots or any other opening in

the case - this could result in a fatal electrical

shock;

●NEVER guess or take chances with electrical

equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe

than sorry!

Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and

remove the battery pack and AC Adapter.

To clean the exterior

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in

diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off

heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.

To clean the LCD monitor

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. 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.

To clean the viewfinder lens

Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower

brush.

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.

●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.

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during

recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette.

(墌pg. 3)

Cleaning The Camcorder

USE CLEANING CASSETTE

USER MAINTENANCE

EN 7

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED 8

Index................................................................. 8

Regarding This Manual................................... 11

Provided Accessories ..................................... 11

Grip Adjustment.............................................. 12

Power.............................................................. 13

Language Settings.......................................... 15

Date/Time Settings ......................................... 15

Viewfinder Adjustment.................................... 15

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........... 15

Tripod Mounting.............................................. 16

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................... 16

16:9 Wide Mode.............................................. 17

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18

VIDEO RECORDING ........................................... 18

Basic Recording.............................................. 18

Tape Remaining Time ................................ 18

Quick Review.............................................. 18

Zooming...................................................... 19

Journalistic Shooting .................................. 19

Interface Shooting ...................................... 19

Time Code.................................................. 20

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 20

Auto/Manual Mode ..................................... 20

VIDEO PLAYBACK ............................................. 21

Normal Playback............................................. 21

Still Playback .............................................. 21

Variable Shuttle Search.............................. 21

Blank Search.............................................. 22

Playback Snapshot..................................... 22

Connections To A TV Or VCR........................ 22

ADVANCED FEATURES 24

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 24

Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 24

Recording Menus............................................ 25

Playback Menus ............................................. 27

FEATURES FOR RECORDING............................... 29

Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape)......... 29

Manual Focus ................................................. 29

Exposure Control............................................ 29

Iris Lock .......................................................... 30

Backlight Compensation................................. 30

Spot Exposure Control.................................... 30

White Balance Adjustment.............................. 31

Manual White Balance Adjustment................. 31

Wipe Or Fader Effects .................................... 31

Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects........ 32

EDITING............................................................ 33

Dubbing To A VCR ......................................... 33

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With

A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing).............. 33

Connection To A Personal Computer ............. 34

REFERENCES 35

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 35

CAUTIONS ........................................................ 36

SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 39

TERMS Back cover

8 EN GETTING STARTED

Index

BATT .

2829

4 5

9 0q

NOTES:

●The image will not appear

simultaneously on the LCD monitor and

the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is

pulled out while the LCD monitor is

opened, you can select which one to

use. Set “PRIORITY” to the desired

mode in SYSTEM Menu. (墌pg. 27)

●Coloured bright spots may appear all

over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

However, this is not a malfunction.

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

Power-linked operation

When the power switch is set to “REC”, you

can also turn the camcorder on/off by

opening/closing the LCD monitor or pulling

out/pushing in the viewfinder.

How to open the LCD monitor

Pull on the end a of the LCD monitor.

* For GR-D740EK only

EN 9

GETTING STARTED

Controls

a: Left / Rewind [

] (墌pg. 21) / Quick

Review [QUICK REVIEW] (墌pg. 18)

: Right / Fast-Forward [

] (墌pg. 21)

: Up/Play/Pause [4 9/] (墌pg. 21) /

Manual Focus [FOCUS] (墌pg. 29)

: Down / Stop [8] (墌pg. 21) / Backlight

Compensation (墌pg. 30) /

Spot Exposure (墌pg. 30)

Press down: SET

B16:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] (墌pg. 17)

Blank Search [BLANK] (墌pg. 22)

CMenu Button [MENU] (墌pg. 24)

DData Battery Button [DATA] (墌pg. 14)

EAuto Button [AUTO] (墌pg. 20)

FDioptre Adjustment Control (墌pg. 15)

GSnapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (墌pg. 29)

HPower Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌pg. 19)

Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –]

(墌pg. 21)

IRecording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP]

(墌pg. 18)

JPower Switch [REC, PLAY, OFF]

KLock Button

LBattery Release Button [BATT.] (墌pg. 13)

MCassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]

(墌pg. 16)

Connectors

NDigital Video Connector [DV OUT] (i.LINK*)

(墌pg. 33, 34)

* i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry

specification and extensions thereof. The logo

is used for products compliant with the i.LINK

standard.

OS-Video Output Connector [S] (墌pg. 22)

(For GR-D740EK only)

The connectors are located beneath the covers.

PDC Input Connector [DC] (墌pg. 13)

QAudio/Video Output Connector

[AV] (墌pg. 22, 33)

Indicators

RPOWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌pg. 13)

Other Parts

SLCD Monitor (墌pg. 8)

TViewfinder (墌pg. 15)

UBattery Pack Mount (墌pg. 13)

VShoulder Strap Eyelet (墌pg. 12)

WGrip Strap (墌pg. 12)

XSpeaker (墌pg. 21)

YLens

ZCamera Sensor

(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.)

aStereo Microphone

bStud Hole (墌pg. 16)

cTripod Mounting Socket (墌pg. 16)

dCassette Holder Cover (墌pg. 16)

eConnector Cover

Power Switch Position

REC:

To perform recording on the tape.

OFF:

To switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

To play back a recording on the tape.

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GETTING STARTED

10 EN

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

During Video Recording

aBattery Remaining Power Indicator

(墌pg. 36)

BOperation Mode

A : Auto Mode

M : Manual Mode

C: Night Indicator (墌pg. 32)

: Gain Up Mode (墌pg. 25)

DShutter Speed (墌pg. 32)

EWhite Balance Indicator (墌pg. 31)

FSelected Effect Indicator (墌pg. 32)

GSelected Program AE Indicator (墌pg. 32)

HSOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator

(墌pg. 26) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds

after turning on the camcorder.)

IDigital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (墌pg. 25)

(only indicator is displayed)

JTime Code (墌pg. 26)

KManual Focus Adjustment Indicator

(墌pg. 29)

LDate/Time (墌pg. 26)

MWind Cut Indicator (墌pg. 25)

NSelected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator

(墌pg. 31)

O: Spot Exposure Control Indicator

(墌pg. 30)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator

(墌pg. 30)

±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌pg. 29)

: Iris Lock Indicator (墌pg. 30)

PPHOTO: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)

REC: (Appears during recording.)

QTape Running Indicator

(Rotates while tape is running.)

RTape Remaining Time (墌pg. 18)

SRecording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌pg. 25)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

TSelected Wide Mode Indicator (墌pg. 18)

(only 16:9 indicator is displayed)

UZoom Indicator (墌pg. 19)

VApproximate Zoom Ratio (墌pg. 19)

During Video Playback

aBattery Remaining Power Indicator

(墌pg. 36)

BSound L/R Indicator (墌pg. 27)

CBlank Search Indicator (墌pg. 22)

DTape Speed (SP/LP)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

EVariable Search Speed Indicator: x-10, x-3,

x3 and p10-x10 (墌pg. 21)

F4: Playback

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

: Rewind/Shuttle Search

9: Pause

GDate/Time (墌pg. 28)

HVOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (墌pg. 21)

ITime Code (墌pg. 28)

SOUND

B I T

15:55

0 q

11:13

12. 6. 2007

REC

– – –min

16:9

a ops

: 2

200

11:13

21 3 4 65

789

12 BIT/MIX

BLANK SEARCH

PUSH "STOP" BUTTON

TO CANCEL

: 2

200

11:13

21 3 4 65

789

12 BIT/MIX

BLANK SEARCH

PUSH "STOP" BUTTON

TO CANCEL

EN 11

GETTING STARTED

Control Lever

There are two kinds of operation using the

control lever: moving the lever towards up/down/

left/right, or pressing down the lever.

They are described and illustrated as shown

below.

1. Move the control lever up/down/left/right

( / / / ) to select.

2. Press down the control lever to select SET.

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.

●Make sure to use the provided cables for

connections. Do not use any other cables.

Regarding This Manual

Operation To select

4/9FOCUS Move the control lever up.

8Move the control lever

down.

Move the control lever right.

QUICK

REVIEW

Move the control lever left.

MENU 16:9 / BLANK

LCD Monitor

Control lever

Select

SET

Provided Accessories

Shoulder Strap

(墌

pg. 12)

Lens Cap

(墌

pg. 12)

Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

AC Adapter

AP-V14E

Audio/Video Cable

(Ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

Power Cord

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GETTING STARTED

12 EN

How To Attach The Lens Cap

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.

How To Attach The Shoulder Strap

1Peel off the pad

and thread the end

of the strap through

the eyelet.

2Thread the strap

through the buckle,

adjust its length, and

use the strap guide

to fix it in place.

3Position the

buckle near the

eyelet and reattach

the pad.

Open the pad and make grip adjustments.

●Before making the adjustment, remove any

security tags that may be attached to the velcro.

Place here

during shooting

Eyelet

Strap Guide

Buckle

Grip Adjustment

EN 13

GETTING STARTED

Charging The Battery Pack

1Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.

2With the arrow on the battery pack pointing

upward, push the battery pack slightly against

the battery pack mount a.

3Slide up the battery pack until it locks in

place b.

4Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.

5Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet.

6Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.

●The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder

blinks to indicate charging has started.

●When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,

charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from

the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the

camcorder.

To detach the battery pack

Slide the battery pack upward while pressing

BATT. to detach it.

* Provided

NOTES:

●If the protective cap is attached to the battery

pack, remove it first.

●During charging, the camcorder cannot be

operated.

●Charging is not possible if the wrong type of

battery is used.

●When charging the battery pack for the first time

or after a long storage period, the POWER/

CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove

the battery pack from the camcorder, then try

charging again.

●If a fully charged battery pack is attached to the

unit, POWER/CHARGE lamp will blink for approx.

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 inserted, and no operation

is performed, the camcorder will automatically turn

off its power supplied from the AC Adapter. In this

case, the battery charge starts if the battery is

attached to the camcorder.

● Please do not pull or bend the AC Adapter plug

and cable. This may damage the AC Adapter.

Power

To DC

connector

BATT

Battery

pack

Power switch

Battery pack mount

Arrow

To AC outlet

AC Adapter

POWER/

CHARGE lamp

Lock

button

Battery pack Charging time

BN-VF808U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

BN-VF815U Approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.

BN-VF823U Approx. 3 hrs. 50 min.

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EN 15

GETTING STARTED

The language on the display can be changed.

(墌pg. 24, 27)

1Open the LCD monitor fully.

2Set the Power Switch to “REC” or “PLAY”

while pressing down the Lock Button located on

the switch.

● If set to “REC”, the recording mode should be

set to “M”. (墌pg. 20)

3Press MENU.

4Select “SYSTEM”, press SET or .

5Select “LANGUAGE”, press SET or .

6Select the desired language, press SET or .

7Press MENU.

Press whenever you want to return to the

previous menu screen.

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all

times, but its display can be turned on or off.

(墌pg. 26, 28)

Perform steps 1 3– in “Language Settings”.

(墌pg. 15)

1Select “DISPLAY”, press SET or .

2Select “CLOCK ADJ.” press SET or .

3Select the desired date display format, press

SET or .

● Repeat this step to input time display format (Select

from “24h” or “12h”), month, date, year, hour and

minutes.

4Press MENU.

Press whenever you want to return to the

previous menu screen/setting.

1Set the Power Switch to “REC” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

2Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and

locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully.

3Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

CAUTION:

When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to

pinch your fingers.

Perform steps 1 3– in “Language Settings”.

(墌pg. 15)

● To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, pull

out the viewfinder fully and set “PRIORITY” to

“FINDER”. (墌pg. 27)

1Select “DISPLAY”, press SET or .

2Select “BRIGHT”, press SET or .

3Select the appropriate brightness,

press SET or .

4Press MENU.

Press whenever you want to return to the

previous menu screen/setting.

Language Settings

Date/Time Settings

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS

NEDERLANDS

ITALIANO

ESPAÑOL

2SET

Select

CLOCK ADJ.

DATE. MONTH. YEAR

6. 9. 2007

Select

SET

Viewfinder Adjustment

Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display

Dioptre Adjustment Control

Example:

BRIGHT

2SET

Select

GETTING STARTED

16 EN

To attach the camcorder

to a tripod, align the

direction stud and screw

to the mounting socket

and stud hole on the

camcorder. Then tighten

the screw clockwise.

●Some tripods are not

equipped with studs.

The camcorder needs to be powered up to load

or eject a cassette.

1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction

of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover

open until it locks. The cassette holder opens

automatically.

●Do not touch internal components.

2Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH” to

close the cassette holder.

●Be sure to press only the section labelled “PUSH”

to close the cassette holder; touching other parts

may cause your finger to get caught in the

cassette holder, resulting in injury or product

damage.

●Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely

before closing the cassette holder cover.

●When the battery pack’s charge is low, you may

not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do

not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a

fully charged one or use AC power before

continuing.

3Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it

locks into place.

NOTES:

●If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder

does not open, close the cassette holder cover

and try again. If the cassette holder still does

open, turn the camcorder off then on again.

●If the tape does not load properly, open the

cassette holder cover fully and remove the

cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.

●When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a

cold place to a warm environment, wait a short

time before opening the cassette holder cover.

●Appears if a tape is loaded while the Power

Switch is set to “REC”.

●Blinks when no tape is loaded.

Appears if a tape is not loaded when the

Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT

Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set

to “REC”.

Appears when the erase protection tab is set to

“SAVE” while the Power Switch is set to “REC”.

(墌pg. 9)

Tripod Mounting

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

Make sure the window

side is facing out

Cassette holder

PUSH

Erase

protection tab

Cassette

holder cover

OPEN/EJECT

TAPE!

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB

EN 17

GETTING STARTED

You can record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9 size.

By default, the camera is set to record videos at

the 16:9 size.

1Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

2Each press 16:9 switches the screen size.

On the LCD monitor:

NOTE:

If you record videos in 16:9 size, the image may

appear to be slightly vertically stretched when

playing back on TV with the 4:3 screen.

(墌pg. 26, 28)

16:9 Wide Mode

16:9

4 : 3

16 : 9

4 : 3

16 : 9

On the viewfinder :

18 EN VIDEO RECORDING

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed

below:

● 墌Power. ( pg. 13)

●Loading A Cassette. (墌pg. 16)

●Remove the lens cap. (墌pg. 12)

●Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 8)

●Select videos at 4:3 size of 16:9 (wide) size.

(墌pg. 17)

1Set the Power Switch to “REC” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

2Press START/STOP button to start recording.

“REC” appears on the display while recording is

in progress. To stop recording press

START/STOP again.

Approximate recording time

NOTES:

●If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5

minutes and no operation is performed, 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.

●When a blank portion is left between recorded

scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted

and errors may occur when editing the tape. To

avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle Of

A Tape”. (墌pg. 20)

●To record in LP (Long Play) mode. (墌pg. 26)

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 time required to calculate and display the

remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the

calculation, may vary according to the type of tape

used.

Quick Review

Enables to check the end of the

last recording.

1) Press QUICK REVIEW during

the Recording-Standby mode.

2) Tape is rewound for about

several seconds and played back automatically,

then pauses in the Recording-Standby mode for

the next shot.

●Distortion may occur at start of playback. This

is normal.

●Slide the Power Zoom lever repeatedly to

change the sound setting to on/off.

Basic Recording

Tape Recording mode

SP LP

30 min. 30 min. 45 min.

60 min. 60 min. 90 min.

80 min. 80 min. 120 min.

Recording Start/Stop Button

Lock Button

Zoom Lever

62 min

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VIDEO RECORDING

20 EN

Time Code

During recording, a time code is recorded on the

tape. This code is to confirm the location of the

recorded scene on the tape during playback.

* Frames are not displayed during recording.

If recording starts from a blank portion, the time

code begins counting from “00:00:00”

(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from

the end of a previously recorded scene,

the time code continues from the last time code

number. If during recording a blank portion is left

partway through the tape, the time code is

interrupted. 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

( 墌pg. 20) in the following cases;

●When shooting again after playing back a

recorded tape.

●When power shuts off during shooting.

●When a tape is removed and re-inserted during

shooting.

●When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

●When shooting on a blank portion located partway

through the tape.

●When shooting again after shooting a scene then

opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

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”. (墌pg. 20, 26)

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search

(墌pg. 22) to find the spot at which you want to

start recording, then engage the Still Playback

mode. (墌pg. 21)

2) Set the Power Switch to “REC” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch, then start recording.

Auto/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

Manual recording is possible by setting various

functions.

1 2 : 34 : 2 4

Minutes

Seconds

Frames*

(25 frames = 1 second)

Display

EN 21

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

VIDEO PLAYBACK

1Load a cassette. (墌pg. 16)

2Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

●The above screen (referring to the control lever

(墌pg. 11)) will be displayed for approx. 3

seconds on the LCD Monitor.

3To start playback, press 4 9/ .

4To stop playback, press 8.

●During Stop mode, press 3 5 to rewind, or

to fast-forward the tape.

●Press SET to display the guide operation screen.

To control the speaker volume

Slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL. +/–) towards

“+” to turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn

down the volume.

NOTES:

●The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD

monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.

(墌pg. 23)

●If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power

is supplied from a battery, the camcorder 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.

●When a cable is connected to the AV connector,

the sound is not heard from the speaker.

Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV

format are detected. The pictures in the HDV

format cannot be played back with this

camcorder.

Still Playback

Pauses during video playback.

1) Press 4 9/ during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4 9/

again.

●If still playback continues for more than about

3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is

automatically engaged.

Variable Shuttle Search

Allows to variable-speed search in either

direction during video playback.

1) During playback, press 5 once or twice for

forward search, or 3 once or twice for reverse

search.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4 9/ .

●During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The

search continues as long as you hold the button.

Once you release the button, normal playback

resumes.

●A slight mosaic effect appears on the display

during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.

Normal Playback

Operation To select

4/9 Move the control lever up

8Move the control lever down

5Move the control lever right

3Move the control lever left

Speaker

Lock Button

4 9/

VOL. +/–

Power

Switch

SET

HDV

3 5

x-10 x-3 x3 x10

TTENTION:

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.

VIDEO PLAYBACK

22 EN

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording

in the middle of a tape to avoid time code

interruption. (墌pg. 20)

1Perform steps 1 2– in “Normal Playback”.

(墌pg. 21)

2Press BLANK.

● The “BLANK SEARCH” indication appears and

the camcorder automatically starts reverse or

forward search, then stops at the spot which is

about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of

the detected blank portion.

● To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8 or

BLANK.

NOTES:

● Before starting Blank Search, if the current

position is at a blank portion, the camcorder

searches in the reverse direction. If the current

position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder

searches in the forward direction.

● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached

during Blank Search, the camcorder stops

automatically.

● A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of

tape may not be detected.

● The detected blank portion may be located

between recorded scenes. Before you start

recording, make sure there is no recorded scene

after the blank portion.

Playback Snapshot

This camcorder allows you to take snapshots

during video playback.

Press SNAPSHOT.

EN 23

VIDEO PLAYBACK

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

ABlack to S-VIDEO IN* (Connect when your

TV/VCR has S-VIDEO in and A/V input

connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to

connect the yellow video cable).

BYellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your

TV/VCR has only A/V input connectors).

CRed to AUDIO R IN

DWhite to AUDIO L IN

* For GR-D740EK only

NOTE:

The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the

YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC

Service Centre described on the sheet included in

the package for details on its availability. Make sure

to connect the end with a core filter to the camera.

The core filter reduces interference.

1Make sure all units are turned off.

2Connect 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.

3Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

4Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

5Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set

the TV to its VIDEO mode.

6Start playback on the camcorder. (墌pg. 21)

● Please set “16:9 OUTPUT” of Playback Menus so

that the image may suit your TV (16:9 TV or 4:3

TV). (墌pg. 17, 28)

To choose whether or not the following

displays appear on the connected TV

● Date/Time

Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF”.

(墌pg. 28)

● Time Code

Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”. (墌pg. 28)

● Indications other than date/time and time code

Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.

(墌pg. 28)

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack.

(墌pg. 14)

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape, set the

camcorder’s Power Switch to “REC”, then set

your TV to the appropriate input mode.

● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound

when the camcorder is turned on.

Connections To A TV Or VCR

TV VCR

Audio/Video

cable

(provided)

To AV

connector

*S cable

(optional)

EN 25

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

ADVANCED FEATURES

In the following pages, [ ] refers to Factory

preset settings.

FUNCTION

The following menu settings can be changed

only when the Power Switch is set to “REC”.

(墌pg. 31), “Wipe or Fader Effects”

(墌pg. 32), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter

Effects”

(墌pg. 32), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter

Effects”

(墌pg. 29), “Exposure Control”

(墌pg. 31), “White Balance Adjustment”

(墌pg. 32), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter

Effects”

CAMERA

The following menu settings can be changed

only when the Power Switch is set to . “REC”

[28X]* / [34X]: When set to “28X* / 34X” while

using Digital Zoom, the zoom magnification will

reset to 28X* / 34X since Digital Zoom will be

disengaged.

56X* / 68X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom.

By digitally processing and magnifying images,

zooming is possible from 28X* / 34X (the optical

zoom limit), to a maximum of 56X* / 68X digital

magnification.

800X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By

digitally processing and magnifying images,

zooming is possible from 28X* / 34X (the optical

zoom limit), to a maximum of 800X digital

magnification.

* For GR-D720EK only

[OFF]: Disables the function.

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. 40 cm. Depending on the

zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

OFF : Disables the function.

[ON]: To compensate for unstable images

caused by camera-shake, particularly at high

magnification.

NOTES:

●Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand

shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting

condition.

●Switch off this mode when recording with the

camcorder on a tripod.

●DIS cannot be activated when “NIGHT” in

“PROGRAM AE”, or “STROBE” in “EFFECT” is

selected or when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no

picture brightness adjustment.

[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy,

but the image is bright.

AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically

adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor

lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter

image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s

movements are not smooth or natural. The

overall appearance may be grainy. While the

shutter speed is being automatically adjusted,

“ ” is displayed.

[OFF]: Disengages the function.

ON : Helps cut down on noise created by

wind. The “ ” indicator appears. The quality of

the sound will change. This is normal.

Recording Menus

WIPE/FADER

PROGRAM AE

EFFECT

EXPOSURE

W. BALANCE

SHUTTER

ZOOM

TELE MACRO

DIS

GAIN UP

WIND CUT

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

26 EN

VTR

[SP]*: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode

LP: Long Play - more economical, providing 1.5

times the recording time.

* SP indicator does not appear on the screen.

NOTES:

●If the recording mode is switched, the playback

picture will be blurred at the switching point.

●It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP

mode on this camcorder be played back on this

camcorder.

●During playback of a tape recorded on another

camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there

may be momentary pauses in the sound.

[12BIT]: 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)

DISPLAY

The “DISPLAY” settings except (“CLOCK ADJ.”,

“16:9 OUTPUT” and “BRIGHT”) are effective

only for shooting.

LCD: Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the

date, time and time code) from appearing on the

connected TV screen.

[LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder’s display

appear on screen when the camcorder is

connected to a TV.

[OFF]: The date/time does not appear.

ON: The date/time is always displayed.

墌pg. 15, “Date/Time Settings”

[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. (墌pg. 20)

To enable your tv to display images in 16:9 wide

mode, set the tv screen size correctly.

4:3TV: For TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3.

[16:9TV]: For TV with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

墌pg. 15, “Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display”

REC MODE

SOUND MODE

ON SCREEN

DATE/TIME

CLOCK ADJ.

TIME CODE

16:9 OUTPUT

BRIGHT

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EN 27

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

ADVANCED FEATURES

SYSTEM

The “SYSTEM” functions which are set when the

Power Switch is set to “REC” are also applied

when the Power switch is set to “PLAY”.

[ENGLISH] / FRANCAIS / ESPAÑOL /

ITALIANO / NEDERLANDS

The language setting can be changed.

(墌pg. 15)

OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,

shutter sound is recorded on the tape.

[ON]: A melody sounds when any operation is

performed. It also activates the shutter sound

effect. (墌pg. 24, 29)

[LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD

monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while

the LCD monitor is opened.

FINDER: The image is displayed in the

viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out

while the LCD monitor is opened.

OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take

place.

[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as

Wipe/Fader and Effect, etc., and can be used to

confirm how these functions operate.

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 that, the demonstration will

resume.

NOTES:

●If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration

cannot be turned on.

●“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the

camcorder power is turned off.

[CANCEL]: Does not reset all settings to the

factory-preset.

EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-

preset.

VTR

The settings below are effective only for video

playback .

SOUND L/R and NARRATION

During tape playback, the camcorder detects the

sound mode in which the recording was made,

and plays the sound back. Select the type of

sound to accompany your playback picture.

[OFF]: Original sound is output on both “L” and

“R” channels in stereo.

ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R”

channels in stereo.

MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined

and output in stereo on both “L” and “R”

channels.

[STEREO ]: Sound is output on both “L” and

“R” channels in stereo.

SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is

output.

SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is

output.

LANGUAGE

MELODY

PRIORITY

DEMO MODE

CAM RESET

Playback Menus

NARRATION

SOUND L/R

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

28 EN

DISPLAY

Each setting (except “OFF” in “ON SCREEN”,

“DATE/TIME”, and “TIME CODE”) is linked with

“DISPLAY”, which appears when the Power

Switch is set to “REC”.

The parameters (except “OFF” in “ON SCREEN”

setting) are the same as in the description on.

(墌pg. 26)

When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display

disappears.

[OFF]: The date/time does not appear.

ON: The date/time is always displayed.

墌pg. 15, “Date/Time Settings”

墌pg. 20, “Time Code”

墌pg. 27, “16:9 OUTPUT”

墌pg. 15, “Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display”

SYSTEM

Each setting (except “DEMO MODE”) is linked with

“SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power Switch

is set to “REC”.

The parameters are the same as in the

description on page. (墌pg. 27)

ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV

DATE/TIME

CLOCK ADJ.

/ TIME CODE [OFF] ON

16:9 OUTPUT 4:3TV / [16:9 TV]

BRIGHT

EN 29

ADVANCED FEATURES

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

This feature lets you record still images that look

like photographs onto a tape.

1Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

2Press SNAPSHOT.

●The “O” indication appears and a still image will

be recorded for approx. 5 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. 5 seconds,

then the normal recording resumes.

●If the image taken by snapshot is too dark or too

bright, select ( 墌pg. 30) or “SPOTLIGHT”.

(墌pg. 32)

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 2 provides

an effect similar to serial photography.

(Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers

continuous shooting ability from close-up (as

close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.

However, correct focus may not be obtained

depending on the shooting condition. In this

case, use the manual focus mode.

1Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

2Set the recording mode to “M”. (墌pg. 20)

3Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator

appears.

4Press or to focus on a subject.

●When the focus level cannot be adjusted any

further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

5Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus

Press FOCUS twice.

Manual focus is recommended in situations

listed below.

●When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

●When illumination is low.*

●When the subject has no contrast (difference in

brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-

colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

●When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder.*

●When the scene contains minute patterns or

identical patterns 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: , , and .

Manual exposure control is recommended in the

following situations:

●When shooting using reverse lighting or when the

background is too bright.

●When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

●When the background is overly dark or the subject

is bright.

1Open the LCD monitor fully.

2Set the Power Switch to “REC”

3Set the recording mode to “M”. (墌pg. 20)

4Press MENU.

5Select “FUNCTION”, press SET or .

6Select “EXPOSURE”, press SET or .

7Select the appropriate exposure, press SET

or .

●To brighten the image, press . To darken the

image, press , maximum +/-6.

8Press MENU.

NOTES:

●If the adjustment does not cause any visible

change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”.

(墌pg. 25)

Snapshot (Record Still Image On

Tape)

Manual Focus

Manual focus indicator

SET

FOCUS

Exposure Control

EXPOSURE

2SET

Select

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

30 EN

●You cannot use the manual exposure control at

the same time when “PROGRAM AE” is set to

“SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (墌pg. 32), or with the

backlight compensation.

Like 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 or the viewfinder

changes), such as when the subject is backing

away.

●When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

●When shooting objects under a spotlight.

●When zooming.

1Perform steps 1 6– in “Exposure Control”.

(墌pg. 29)

2Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold

SET or for over 2 seconds. The “ ” indication

appear.

3Press SET or . The iris is locked.

4Press MENU.

Backlight compensation brightens the subject

quickly.

With simple operation, backlight compensation

feature brightens the dark subject portion by

increasing the exposure.

1Set the Power Switch to

“REC”.

2Set the recording mode

to “M”. (墌pg. 20)

3Press so that the

Backlight Compensation indicator “ ” appears.

To cancel Backlight Compensation

Press twice so that the “ ” indicator

disappears.

NOTE:

Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light

around the subject to become too bright and the

subject to become white.

Selection of a spot metering area enables more

precise exposure compensation.

1Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

2Set the recording mode to “M”. (墌pg. 20)

3Press twice so that the Spot Exposure

Control indicator “ ” appears.

●A spot metering area frame appears at the

centre of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.

4Press SET.

●Spot Exposure Control is engaged.

●Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of

the selected area most appropriate.

To lock the iris

After step 3, press and hold SET over 2

seconds. The “ ” indication appears and the

iris is locked.

To cancel Spot Exposure Control

Press once so that the “ ” indicator

disappears.

NOTES:

●Depending on the shooting location and condition,

optimum result may not be attained.

●“STROBE” in “EFFECT” cannot be used with Spot

Exposure Control.

Iris Lock

Backlight Compensation

SET

Spot Exposure Control

EN 31

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

ADVANCED FEATURES

The white balance refers to the correctness of

colour reproduction under various lighting. If the

white balance is correct, all other colours 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 colour/

tint reproduction.

To change the setting

Set “W.BALANCE” to the desired mode.

●The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”

appears.

[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted

automatically.

MWB: Adjust the white balance manually

when shooting under various types of lighting.

“Manual White Balance Adjustment” (墌pg. 31).

FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of

lighting is used.

Adjust the white balance

manually when shooting

under various types of

lighting.

1Set the Power Switch

to “REC”.

2Set the recording mode to “M”. (墌pg. 20)

3Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of

the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so

that the white paper fills the screen.

4Select “MWB” in “W.BALANCE” menu.

(墌pg. 25), then press and hold SET or until

begins blinking.

●When the setting is completed, stops

blinking.

5Press SET or to engage the setting.

6Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes and

the Manual White Balance indicator is

displayed.

NOTES:

●In step 3, it may be difficult to focus on the white

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.

(墌pg. 29)

●Because the colour temperature is different

depending on the light source, use this function for

a more natural result.

●Once you adjust white balance manually, the

setting is retained even if the power is turned off or

the battery removed.

●White Balance cannot be activated

simultaneously with “TWILIGHT” in “PROGRAM

AE” (墌pg. 32).

●White Balance cannot be activated if the “SEPIA”

or “MONOTONE” mode is activated.

These effects let you make pro-style scene

transitions. Use them to spice up the transition

from one scene to the next.

Wipe or Fader works when video recording is

started or stopped.

1Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

2Set the recording mode to “M”. (墌pg. 20)

3Set “WIPE/FADER” in FUNCTION Menu.

(墌pg. 25)

4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.

NOTE:

You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by

pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop

Button.

WIPE/FADER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

WHITE : Fade in or out with a white screen.

BLACK : Fade in or out with a black screen.

SLIDE : Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out

from left to right.

SCROLL : The scene wipes in from the

bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out

from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.

White Balance Adjustment

Manual White Balance Adjustment

White paper

Wipe Or Fader Effects

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

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1Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

2Set the recording mode to “M”. (墌pg. 20)

3Set “EFFECT”, “PROGRAM AE” or

“SHUTTER” in “FUNCTION” Menu. (墌pg. 25)

●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

mode of “SHUTTER 1/500 and 1/4000” is

selected.

PROGRAM AE

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

SPORTS

(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000):

This setting allows fast-moving images to be

captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable

slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter

speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the

shutter function under good lighting conditions.

SNOW : Compensates for subjects that may

otherwise appear too dark when shooting in

extremely bright surroundings such as in the

snow.

SPOTLIGHT : Compensates for subjects

that may otherwise appear too bright when

shooting under extremely strong direct lighting

such as spotlights.

TWILIGHT : Makes evening scenes look

more natural. White Balance (墌pg. 31) is

automatically set to “AUTO”. When Twilight is

chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the

focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less

than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.

NIGHT : Makes dark subjects or areas even

brighter than they would be under good natural

lighting. Although the recorded image is not

grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the

slow shutter speed.

During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring

the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of

a tripod is recommended.

EFFECT

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

SEPIA : Recorded scenes have a brownish

tint like old photos.

MONOTONE : Like classic black and white

films, your footage is shot in B/W.

CLASSIC : Gives recorded scenes a strobe

effect.

STROBE : Your recording looks like a series

of consecutive snapshots.

MIRROR : Creates a mirror image on the

left half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal

image on the other half.

SHUTTER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

SHUTTER 1/50: The shutter speed is fixed

at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually

appear when shooting a TV screen become

narrower.

SHUTTER 1/120: The shutter speed is

fixed at 1/120th 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 mode).

Program AE, Effects and Shutter

Effects

EN 33

ADVANCED FEATURES

EDITING

To use this camcorder as a player

1 Following the illustration, (墌pg. 23)

“Connections To A TV Or VCR”, connect the

camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors.

2Perform steps 1 6– . (墌pg. 23)

3At the point you want to start dubbing, start

recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s

instruction manual).

4To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR,

then stop playback on the camcorder.

NOTES:

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack.

(墌pg. 14)

●To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV

•Date/time

Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF”.

(墌pg. 24, 28)

•Time code

Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”.

(墌pg. 24, 28)

•Indications other than date/time and time code

Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/

TV”. (墌pg. 24, 28)

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from

the camcorder onto another video unit equipped

with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is

sent, there is little, if any, image or sound

deterioration.

To use this camcorder as a player

1Make sure all units are turned off.

2Connect this camcorder to a video unit

equipped with a DV input connector using a DV

cable as shown in the illustration.

3Start playback on the camcorder. (墌pg. 21)

4At the point you want to start dubbing, start

recording on the video unit. (Refer to the video

unit’s instruction manual.)

5To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video

unit, then stop playback on this camcorder.

NOTES:

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack.

(墌pg. 14)

●If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back

on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop

so that an unusual image is not dubbed.

●Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,

sometimes the image may not appear in step 4.

If this occurs, turn off the power and make

connections again.

●When using a DV cable, be sure to use the

optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV

cable.

Dubbing To A VCR

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit

Equipped With A DV Connector

(Digital Dubbing)

Core filter

To DV OUT

DV cable

(optional)

To DV IN

Video unit equipped with DV connector

EDITING

34 EN

It is also possible to transfer still/moving images

to a PC with a DV connector by using the

provided software, software equipped with the

PC or commercially available software.

If you are using a Windows® XP, you can use

Windows ®

Messenger to conduct video

conferences over the Internet, using a

camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the

Windows ®

Messenger.

NOTES:

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack.

(墌pg. 14)

●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.

●Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and

Software.

●The still images can also be transferred to a PC with

a DV connector-equipped capture board.

●The system may not work properly depending on the

PC or capture board you are using.

●If, after connecting a DV cable to the camcorder and

it doesn't work, restart the camcorder.

Connection To A Personal Computer

When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a

DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below.

Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause

malfunctions to the camcorder and/or the PC.

●Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and then to

the camcorder.

●Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according

to the shape of the DV connector.

PC with DV connector

To DV OUT

To DV connector

Core filter

DV cable (optional)

EN 35

REFERENCES

TROUBLESHOOTING

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the

problem still exists, please consult your nearest

JVC dealer.

●The power is not connected properly.

HConnect the AC Adapter securely. (墌pg. 14)

●The battery pack is not attached firmly.

HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach

it firmly. (墌pg. 13)

●The battery is dead.

HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged

one. (墌pg. 13)

●The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.

HSet the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”.

(墌pg. 16)

●“TAPE END” appears.

HReplace with new cassette. (墌pg. 16)

●The cassette holder cover is open.

HClose the cassette holder cover.

This is not a malfunction.

●Effects functions that cannot be used together are

selected at the same time.

HRe-read the sections covering Effects. (墌pg. 32)

●Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to

its VIDEO mode.

HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for

video playback. (墌pg. 23)

●The cassette holder cover is open.

HClose the cassette holder cover. (墌pg. 16)

Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning

cassette. (墌pg. 6)

●Focus is set to the Manual mode.

HSet Focus to the Auto mode. (墌pg. 29)

●The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

HClean the lens and check the focus again.

(墌pg. 6, 29)

●The light source or the subject does not include

white. Or there are various different light sources

behind the subject.

HFind a white subject and compose your shot so

that it also appears in the frame. (墌pg. 29, 31)

●Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely

high/low temperatures.

HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to

charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to

35°C. (墌pg. 37)

●The battery pack is not attached firmly.

HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach

it firmly. (墌pg. 13)

●When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes

highly sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to

“AUTO”.

HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set

“GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”. (墌pg. 25)

●In places subject to low temperature, images

become dark due to the characteristics of the

LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.

HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD

monitor. (墌pg. 8, 15)

●When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light

reaches the end of its service life, images on

the LCD monitor become dark.

HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.

●The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is

set to “FINDER”.

HPush the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to

“LCD”. (墌pg. 8, 24, 27)

●The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark.

HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

(墌pg. 15)

HIf the monitor is titled upward 180 degrees, open

the monitor fully. (墌pg. 8)

If the aspect ratio of the video you are playing is

strange, change the setting in “16:9 OUTPUT”.

(墌pg. 26, 28)

No power is supplied.

Recording cannot be performed.

When shooting a subject illuminated by

bright light, vertical lines appear.

When the screen is under direct sunlight

during shooting, the screen becomes red or

black for an instant.

The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.

The tape is moving, but there is no picture.

Blocks of noise appear during playback, or

there is no playback picture and the screen

becomes blue.

The focus does not adjust automatically.

The colour of Snapshot looks strange.

The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the

camcorder does not light during charging.

The image looks like the shutter speed is

too slow.

Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or

whitish.

Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.

Aspect ratio is strange.

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Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level

As the battery power comes close to nil, the

battery remaining power indicator blinks.

When the battery power is exhausted, power

turns off automatically.

Appears when the tape ends during recording or

playback.

Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if

the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.

●Appears when the date/time is not set.

(墌pg. 15)

●The built-in clock battery has run out and the

previously set date/time has been erased.

H Consult your nearest JVC dealer for

replacement.

Error indications (01, 02 or 06).

Remedy: Remove and reattach the power

supply or battery.

Error indications 03 or 04.

Remedy: Eject the cassette and re-insert.

In the above 2 error indications, the camcorder

turns off automatically. Eject the cassette once

and re-insert it, then check if the indication

clears. When it does, you can resume using the

camcorder. If the indication remains, consult

your nearest JVC dealer.

TAPE END

LENS CAP

SET DATE/TIME!

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE

REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY OR DC

PLUG

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE

EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE

ExhaustedHigh

Battery Packs

The supplied battery

pack is a lithium-ion

battery. Before using the

supplied battery pack or

an optional battery pack,

be sure to read the

following cautions:

●To avoid hazards

...do not burn.

...do not short-circuit the terminals. When

transporting, make sure the provided battery cap

is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is

misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

...do not modify or disassemble.

...do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery to

overheat, explode or catch fire.

...use only specified chargers.

●To prevent damage and prolong service

life

...do not subject to unnecessary shock.

...charge in an environment where temperatures

are within the tolerances shown in the chart

below. This is a chemical reaction type battery -

cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction,

while warmer temperatures can prevent

complete charging.

...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to

high temperatures will increase natural discharge

and shorten service life.

...fully charge and then fully discharge the battery

every 6 months when storing the battery pack

over a long period time.

...remove from charger or powered unit when not in

use, as some machines use current even when

switched off.

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion battery packs are small 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.

Terminals

TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTIONS

EN 37

CAUTIONS

REFERENCES

NOTES:

●It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging: 10°C to 35°C

Operation: 0°C to 40°C

Storage: –20°C to 50°C

●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

●Charging times are for a fully discharged battery

pack.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be

sure to read the following cautions:

●During use

...make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.

...be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes

automatically erases the previously recorded

video and audio signals.

...make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

...do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly

without allowing the tape to run at all. This

slackens the tape and can result in damage.

...do not open the front tape cover. This exposes

the tape to fingerprints and dust.

●Store cassettes

...away from heaters or other heat sources.

...out of direct sunlight.

...where they won’t be subject to unnecessary

shock or vibration.

...where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic

fields (such as those generated by motors,

transformers or magnets).

...vertically, in their original cases.

LCD Monitor

●To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO

NOT

...push it strongly or apply any shocks.

...place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the

bottom.

●To prolong service life

...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

●Be aware of the following phenomena for

LCD monitor use. These are not

malfunctions

...While using the camcorder, the surface around

the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD

monitor may heat up.

...If you leave power on for a long time, the surface

around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

Main Unit

●For safety, DO NOT

...open the camcorder’s chassis.

...disassemble or modify the unit.

...short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in

use.

...allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to

enter the unit.

...remove the battery pack or disconnect the power

supply while the power is on.

...leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

●Avoid using the unit

...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

...in places subject to soot or steam such as near a

cooking stove.

...in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

...near a television set.

...near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,

etc.).

...in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or

extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

●DO NOT leave the unit

...in places of over 50°C.

...in places where humidity is extremely low (below

35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

...in direct sunlight.

...in a closed car in summer.

...near a heater.

●To protect the unit, DO NOT

...allow it to become wet.

...drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

...subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation.

...keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects

for long periods.

...expose the lens and viewfinder’s lens to direct

sunlight.

...carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder.

...swing it excessively when using the hand strap or

the grip.

...swing the soft camera case excessively when the

camcorder is inside it.

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CAUTIONS

38 EN

●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, damage

to the video heads may result. After the

camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it

stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning

cassette’s instructions.

If, after using the cleaning cassette, the

problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

Mechanical moving parts used to move the

video heads and video tape tend to become

dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain

a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups

are recommended after using the unit for about

1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please

consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Serious malfunctioning

About moisture condensation

●You have observed that pouring a cold liquid

into a glass will cause drops of water to form on

the glass’ outer surface. 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.

●Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

damage to the video tape, and can lead to

internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Appears if condensation occurs. When this

indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour

until condensation disappears.

CONDENSATION, OPERATION

PAUSED PLEASE WAIT

If malfunctioning occurs, stop 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.

Produkt Specifikationer

Mærke:	JVC
Kategori:	Videokamera
Model:	GR-D720
Bredde:	61 mm
Dybde:	114 mm
Højde:	94 mm
Vægt:	410 g
Skærm diagonal:	2.7 "
Skærmopløsning:	112000 pixel
Skærm:	LCD
Sensortype:	CCD
Optisk zoom:	28 x
Digital zoom:	800 x
Autofokus:	Ja
Optisk sensorstørrelse:	1/6 "
Kameraets lukkerhastighed:	1/50 - 1/4000 sek./side
Filterstørrelse:	27 mm
Effektive megapixels (film):	400 MP
Opløsning på optisk sensor:	800 pixel
Videokameraets båndtype:	Mini-DV
FireWire-porte (IEEE 1394):	1
DV-port:	Ja