JVC GR D 240 User Manual

ENGLISHGR-D240LYT1380-001AENDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and preca

GETTING STARTED10 ENMasterPage: Lefta AC Adapter AP-V17E or AP-V14Eb Power Cord (only for AP-V14E)c Battery Pack BN-VF707Ud S/AV Cablee Cable Adapterf

EN 11GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDHow To Attach The Shoulder StrapFollow the illustration.1 Thread the strap through the eyele

GETTING STARTED12 ENMasterPage: LeftTo detach the battery packSlide the battery pack upward while pressing PUSH BATT. to detach it.* ProvidedNOTES:● I

EN 13GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDUsing AC PowerPerform steps 4 – 5 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.NOTE:The provided AC Adapte

GETTING STARTED14 ENMasterPage: LeftPower-Linked OperationWhen the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you can also turn on/off the camcorder by openin

EN 15GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTED1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the swit

GETTING STARTED16 ENMasterPage: LeftThe camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of

MasterPage: Video_Heading0_RightEN 17VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKVIDEO RECORDINGNOTE:Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:● Power

VIDEO RECORDING18 ENMasterPage: LeftLCD Monitor And ViewfinderWhile using the LCD monitor:Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pull on the end

EN 19VIDEO RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKJournalistic ShootingIn some situations, different shooting angles may provid

2 ENMasterPage: LeftWipe/Fader EffectsYou can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (墌 pg. 33) Program AE with Special Effec

20 ENMasterPage: LeftVIDEO PLAYBACK1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the sw

EN 21VIDEO PLAYBACKMasterPage: Start_RightVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK● The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes. Before yo

MasterPage: Heading0_Left22 ENMENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many

EN 23MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESCAMERAThe “m CAMERA” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT24 ENMasterPage: LeftMANUALThe “q MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.[ ] = Factory-

EN 25MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESSYSTEMThe “s SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT26 ENMasterPage: LeftCAMERA DISPLAY● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to

EN 27MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESVIDEO DISPLAYThe “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for video p

MasterPage: Heading0_Left28 ENFEATURES FOR RECORDINGRecord a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. This function

EN 29FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESThis feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.1

EN 3MasterPage: Start_RightSAFETY PRECAUTIONSIMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.DO NOT cut off the

FEATURES FOR RECORDING30 ENMasterPage: LeftManual exposure control is recommended in the following situations:● When shooting using reverse lighting o

EN 31FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESBacklight compensation brightens the subject quickly.With simple operation, backlig

FEATURES FOR RECORDING32 ENMasterPage: LeftThe white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white bal

EN 33FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESThese effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the tr

FEATURES FOR RECORDING34 ENMasterPage: Left1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.2 Set “r” to the desired mode. (墌 pg. 22)● The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and

EN 35MasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESEDITINGA To S-VIDEO IN**B Yellow to VIDEO INC Red to AUDIO R IND White to AUDIO L IN* If your VCR has a S

EDITING36 ENMasterPage: LeftIt is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since

EN 37EDITINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESIt is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the softw

MasterPage: Heading0_Left38 ENTROUBLESHOOTINGIf, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest J

EN 39TROUBLESHOOTINGMasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCES● The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light so

4 ENMasterPage: LeftSOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENTThis equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety st

TROUBLESHOOTING40 ENMasterPage: Left● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to “FINDER”.HPush the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to

EN 41TROUBLESHOOTINGMasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESAppears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.App

MasterPage: Heading0_Left42 ENUSER MAINTENANCEBefore cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter.To clean the exterior

EN 43MasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESCAUTIONSBattery PacksThe supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack

CAUTIONS44 ENMasterPage: LeftLCD Monitor● To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT ...push it strongly or apply any shocks. ...place the camcorder

EN 45CAUTIONSMasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESSerious malfunctioningAbout moisture condensation● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a g

MasterPage: Heading0_Left46 ENSPECIFICATIONSCamcorderPower supplyDC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)Power consumptionApprox. 3.2 W

EN 47MasterPage: Start_RightTERMSTERMSAAC Adapter ... 13Animation ...

MasterPage: BackCoverENGR-D240Printed in Malaysia1104MKH-ID-VM© 2004 Victor Company of Japan, LimitedEK/EXGR-D240PAL.book Page 48 Wednesday, Novembe

MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_RightEN 5CONTENTSGETTING STARTED 6Index... 6Provided Accessorie

6 ENMasterPage: LeftGETTING STARTED Index1S TB C D E78JIK LRU6NOPWVXYZbacdMeQGR-D240PAL.book Page 6 Wednesday, November 17, 2004 7:32 PM

EN 7GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDControlsA Stop Button [8] (墌 pg. 20)Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] (墌 pg. 31)B Pl

GETTING STARTED8 ENMasterPage: LeftLCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsDuring Video Recordinga Operation Mode (墌 pg. 13)B : Night-Scope Indicator (墌 pg.

EN 9GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDDuring Video Playbacka Sound Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 26)B Blank Search Indicator (墌 pg. 20)C Ta