JVC GR-D770AS Instructions Manual

video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 – 5 to ensure safe use of this product. INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED 7 RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 26 ADVANCED FEATURES 31 REFERENCES 46 BackCover To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. ( pg. 31, 34)

make pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 40) 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. ( pg. 40) LED Light You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the LED Light. ( pg. 36) Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the button brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 38) Data Battery You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button. ( pg. 14) Live Slow You can record and play back precious or hard-to-see moments at a slow speed. The sound is recorded and played back in real time. ( pg. 36) Auto Button You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO button. ( pg. 20) Dual Rec. You can capture and view still images without disturbing the recording in progress. ( pg. 20) Major Features of this Camcorder Fade in Fade out MAX TIME LCD min min FINDER 100% 50% 0% BATTERY CONDITION min 13 640F 16:9 --- PHOTO

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/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. ●This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “ ” and memory cards marked “ ” or “ ” can be used with this unit. ●SDHC Memory Card cannot be used with this camcorder. ●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 and maximise 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 48 – 50. ●Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ●Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. ●QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Read This First!

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-VF808U/VF815U/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.) 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.)

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 ( pg. 3). 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. Cleaning The Camcorder USE CLEANING CASSETTE USER MAINTENANCE