Jvc GR-D260 User Manual

ENGLISHGR-D260LYT1443-001BENTERMSDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and

GETTING STARTED10 ENMasterPage: LeftBefore Using This CamcorderMake sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark .Make sure you only use memory

EN 11GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDa AC Adapter AP-V14Eb Power Cordc Battery Pack BN-VF707Ud S/AV Cablee USB Cablef Core Filter

GETTING STARTED12 ENMasterPage: LeftHow To Attach The Core FilterAttach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference.1 Release

EN 13GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDThis camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of po

GETTING STARTED14 ENMasterPage: LeftNOTES:● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: • Zoom or Record-Standby mode is e

EN 15GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDPower-Linked OperationWhen the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you can also turn on/off t

GETTING STARTED16 ENMasterPage: Left1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.2 Make sure the LCD

EN 17GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTED● When the battery pack’s charge is low, you may not be able to close the cassette holder co

18 ENMasterPage: LeftVIDEO RECORDINGNOTE:Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:● Power (墌 pg. 13)● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 16)1 Rem

EN 19VIDEO RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKZoomingProduces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image m

2 ENMasterPage: LeftWipe/Fader EffectsYou can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (墌 pg. 41) Program AE with Special Effec

MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_Right20 ENNOTES:● The time code cannot be reset.● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not m

EN 21VIDEO PLAYBACKMasterPage: Start_RightVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKShuttle SearchAllows high-speed search in either direction during video playba

VIDEO PLAYBACK22 ENMasterPage: Left A Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not n

EN 23VIDEO PLAYBACKMasterPage: Start_RightVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKThe Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distan

VIDEO PLAYBACK24 ENMasterPage: Left.Slow-Motion PlaybackDuring normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.● After approx

EN 25MasterPage: Start_RightDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKD.S.C. RECORDINGYou can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera

MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_Right26 ENTo cancel Interval Shooting modeSet “INT.SHOT” to “OFF” in step 1.NOTES:● To distinguish between still images tak

EN 27D.S.C. PLAYBACKMasterPage: Start_RightDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKYou can run through all the images stored in memory c

MasterPage: Heading0_Left28 ENADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card.1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)2 Lo

EN 29ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.MasterPage: Start_RightDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKTo Remove ProtectionBefore doing the f

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

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.30 ENMasterPage: Left5 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press MENU. The normal playback screen appears.● To cancel

EN 31MasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESMENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that s

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT32 ENMasterPage: LeftCAMERAThe “m CAMERA” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “A” and “M”. Howeve

EN 33MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURES[OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording.5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. (墌 pg. 37

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT34 ENMasterPage: Left[LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD mon

EN 35MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURES[ (TAPE)]: When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switc

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT36 ENMasterPage: Left墌 pg. 21, “Blank Search” SYSTEMEach setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power

EN 37MasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESFEATURES FOR RECORDINGLED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video record

FEATURES FOR RECORDING38 ENMasterPage: LeftMakes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the rec

EN 39FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESManual exposure control is recommended in the following situations:● When shooting

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

FEATURES FOR RECORDING40 ENMasterPage: LeftBacklight compensation brightens the subject quickly.With simple operation, backlight compensation feature

EN 41FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESAdjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.1 S

FEATURES FOR RECORDING42 ENMasterPage: Left1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.2 Set “r” to the desired mode. (墌 pg. 31)● The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and

EN 43MasterPage: 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

EDITING44 ENMasterPage: LeftIt is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since

EN 45EDITINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURES[A] Using USB cableIt is possible to do the following thing:● Transfer still images stored on a me

EDITING46 ENMasterPage: LeftThe audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. (墌 pg. 32)● Use the provided remote contr

EN 47MasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESTROUBLESHOOTINGIf, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your n

TROUBLESHOOTING48 ENMasterPage: Left● The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the

EN 49TROUBLESHOOTINGMasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESHPush in the memory card a few more times. (墌 pg. 17)● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY

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

TROUBLESHOOTING50 ENMasterPage: LeftAppears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark. Appears if Audio Du

MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_RightREFERENCESEN 51The error indications (01, 02 or 06) show what type of malfunction has occurred. When an error indicati

MasterPage: Heading0_Left52 ENCAUTIONSBattery PacksThe supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an op

EN 53CAUTIONSMasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESLCD Monitor● To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT ...push it strongly or apply any shocks. ... p

CAUTIONS54 ENMasterPage: LeftHow To Handle A CD-ROM● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not wri

EN 55MasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESSPECIFICATIONSCamcorderPower supplyDC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)Power consumptionAppro

MasterPage: BackCoverENEKPrinted in Malaysia0405MKH-ID-VM© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, LimitedBack coverAAC Adapter ...

6 ENMasterPage: LeftGETTING STARTED Index1V WB CG YD E9JLKM NUX8 PQRSFaZbcdehfgijOkTGR-D260PAL.book Page 6 Tuesday, February 8, 2005 3:05 PM

EN 7GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDControlsA Stop Button [8] (墌 pg. 20)Index Button [INDEX] (墌 pg. 27)Backlight Compensation But

GETTING STARTED8 ENMasterPage: LeftLCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsDuring Video Recording Onlya Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌 pg. 41)B Tap

EN 9GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDH Approximate Zoom Ratio (墌 pg. 19)I Zoom Indicator (墌 pg. 19)J O: (Appears when taking Snaps