Jvc GR-D231 EN User Manual

LYT1283-001AMasterPage: FrontCoverENENGLISHGR-D231GR-D230Dear Customer,Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the

GETTING STARTED10 ENMasterPage: LeftHow To Attach The Lens CapTo protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illus

GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTEDEN 11MasterPage: Start_RightS/AV/Editing cable 3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut. NOTES:● Take care not to da

GETTING STARTED12 ENMasterPage: LeftAbout BatteriesDANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as i

GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTEDEN 13MasterPage: Start_Right1 Adjust the velcro strip.2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.3 Adjus

GETTING STARTED14 ENMasterPage: LeftThe camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKEN 15MasterPage: Video_Heading0_RightVIDEO RECORDINGNOTE:Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:● Power

VIDEO RECORDING16 ENMasterPage: LeftZoomingProduces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.Zoom InSlide the Power Z

EN 17MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_RightVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKTime CodeDuring recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to con

VIDEO PLAYBACK18 ENMasterPage: LeftShuttle SearchAllows high-speed search in either direction during video playback.1) During playback, press 5 for fo

VIDEO PLAYBACKVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKEN 19MasterPage: Video_RightTo choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV● Da

2 ENMasterPage: Safety_LeftWipe/Fader EffectsYou can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (墌 pg. 34) Program AE with Specia

VIDEO PLAYBACK20 ENMasterPage: Left.Slow-Motion PlaybackDuring normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.● After approx

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKEN 21MasterPage: DSC_Heading0_RightD.S.C. RECORDINGYou can use your camcorder as a Digital Still

22 ENMasterPage: Heading0_LeftD.S.C. PLAYBACKImages shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory c

D.S.C. PLAYBACKEN 23MasterPage: DSC_RightDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKYou can view several different files stored in the memo

24 ENMasterPage: Heading0_LeftADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.You can make video clips in 160 x 120 pixels from real-time camera image or recorded video

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.EN 25MasterPage: DSC_RightDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKThe Protect mode helps prevent the accid

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.26 ENMasterPage: LeftThis camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to suppor

ADVANCED FEATURESEN 27MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_RightMENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu syst

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT28 ENMasterPage: Left[12 BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTEN 29MasterPage: Advan_RightADVANCED FEATURES[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with

EN 3MasterPage: Safety_RightSAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.CAUTIONS:● This c

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT30 ENMasterPage: Left[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected T

EN 31MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_RightADVANCED FEATURESIMAGE SEL. / TAPE SEL. / ALL / RETURN墌 pg. 36, “To delete thumbnail images” 墌 pg. 18, “Blank Sea

FEATURES FOR RECORDING32 ENMasterPage: LeftRecord a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. This function is avail

FEATURES FOR RECORDINGEN 33MasterPage: Advan_RightADVANCED FEATURESManual exposure control is recommended in the following situations:● When shooting

FEATURES FOR RECORDING34 ENMasterPage: LeftThe white balance that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white

FEATURES FOR RECORDINGEN 35MasterPage: Advan_RightADVANCED FEATURES1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.2 Set “r” to the desired mode. (墌 pg. 27)● The PROGRA

FEATURES FOR RECORDING36 ENMasterPage: LeftTo make thumbnail images after video recording manually1 Set “NAVIGATION” to “MANUAL”. (墌 pg. 27, 28)2 Set

ADVANCED FEATURESEN 37MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_RightEDITINGA Remote plug: Not connected (When not in use, keep the Remote plug in its protective cad

EDITING38 ENMasterPage: LeftIt is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since

EDITINGEN 39MasterPage: Advan_RightADVANCED FEATURES[A] Using USB cableIt is possible to do the following things:● Transfer still images stored on a m

4 ENMasterPage: Safety_LeftIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instr

EDITING40 ENMasterPage: LeftThe audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. (墌 pg. 27)● Use the provided remote contr

EDITINGEN 41MasterPage: Advan_RightADVANCED FEATURESCreate edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cut

EDITING42 ENMasterPage: LeftMake ConnectionsAlso refer to page 18.1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE connectorConnect the editing cable to the

EDITINGEN 43MasterPage: Advan_RightADVANCED FEATURESSelect Scenes6 Press PLAY (U) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.● The Random As

EDITING44 ENMasterPage: LeftAutomatic Editing To VCR13 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUS

EN 45MasterPage: Ref_Heading0_RightREFERENCESTROUBLESHOOTINGIf, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult

TROUBLESHOOTING46 ENMasterPage: Left● The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) m

TROUBLESHOOTINGREFERENCESEN 47MasterPage: Ref_RightWarning IndicationsDisplays the battery remaining power.Remaining power levelAs the battery power c

48 ENMasterPage: Heading0_LeftAppears if there are no video clip files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback. Appears when t

EN 49MasterPage: Ref_Heading0_RightREFERENCESCAUTIONSAC AdapterWhen using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USAThe provided AC Adapter features a

EN 5MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_RightCONTENTSGETTING STARTED 6Index ...6Provi

CAUTIONS50 ENMasterPage: Left ... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.). ...in places

REFERENCESEN 51MasterPage: Ref_Heading0_RightSPECIFICATIONSCamcorderPower supplyDC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)Power consumpti

COPYRIGHT© 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.USMasterPage: BackCoverPrinted in Japan0204HOH-ID-VPENAAC Adapter ...

6 ENMasterPage: Heading0_LeftGETTING STARTED Indexa123456789JKLMNOPRS TUVQWX YZabcdefgh ijklmnopqrsTo open the connector cover, pull the bottom of

GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTEDEN 7MasterPage: Start_RightControlsA Index Button [INDEX] (墌 pg. 23)Navigation Button [INDEX] (墌 pg. 36)B Thumbnail Stor

GETTING STARTED8 ENMasterPage: LeftDuring D.S.C. Recording Onlya Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280 (1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 48

GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTEDEN 9MasterPage: Start_RightDuring Video Playbacka Sound Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 30)B Blank Search Indicator (墌 pg. 18)C Th