Jvc GR-D640E User Manual

ENGLISHGR-D650EGR-D640ELYT1579-001BENTERMSDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety informa

GETTING STARTED10 ENMasterPage: LeftLCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsDuring Video Recordinga Tape Running Indicator (墌 pg. 20)(Rotates while tape is

EN 11GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDDuring 16:9 RecordingThe lower side of the screen blackens when “16:9” is selected in Wide M

GETTING STARTED12 ENMasterPage: LeftBefore Using This CamcorderMake sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark .Make sure you only use memory

EN 13GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDNOTES:● In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be eq

GETTING STARTED14 ENMasterPage: LeftThis camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provid

EN 15GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDUsing The Battery PackPerform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.Maximum continuous

GETTING STARTED16 ENMasterPage: LeftAuto/Manual ModePress AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto/manual recording mode. When manual mode is selected

EN 17GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTED1 Adjust the velcro strip.2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.3 Adjus

GETTING STARTED18 ENMasterPage: LeftThe camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of

EN 19GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTED1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.2 Open the card cover ( ).3 To load a memory card,

2 ENMasterPage: Left● Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording.Play back your trial recording to make sure thevideo and aud

20 ENMasterPage: LeftVIDEO RECORDINGNOTE:Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:● Power (墌 pg. 14)● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 18)1 Rem

EN 21VIDEO RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKZoomingProduces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image m

VIDEO RECORDING22 ENMasterPage: Left2) Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self-recording) and start recording.● During Interface Shootin

MasterPage: Video_Heading0_RightEN 23VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKVIDEO PLAYBACK1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 18)2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”

VIDEO PLAYBACK24 ENMasterPage: Left A Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input connectors). B Red to AUDIO R IN*C White to AUDI

EN 25VIDEO PLAYBACKMasterPage: Start_RightVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKThe Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distan

VIDEO PLAYBACK26 ENMasterPage: Left.Slow-Motion PlaybackDuring normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.● After approx

EN 27MasterPage: Start_RightDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKD.S.C. RECORDINGYou can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera

MasterPage: Heading0_Left28 END.S.C. PLAYBACKImages shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory c

EN 29MasterPage: Start_RightDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.By resetting the file name, a new fold

EN 3MasterPage: Start_RightWipe/Fader EffectsYou can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (墌 pg. 40) Program AE, Effects an

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.30 ENMasterPage: LeftTo Remove ProtectionBefore doing the following, perform steps 1 – 3 in “Protecting Files”.To remove

EN 31ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.MasterPage: Start_RightDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK3 Press , , or to select “DPOF”, and

MasterPage: Heading0_Left32 ENMENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many

EN 33MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESFUNCTIONThe menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set t

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT34 ENMasterPage: LeftOFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.[AGC]: The overall appear

EN 35MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURES● Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration

MasterPage: Heading0_Left36 ENFEATURES FOR RECORDINGLED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D.S.C. s

EN 37FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESMakes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural li

FEATURES FOR RECORDING38 ENMasterPage: LeftManual exposure control is recommended in the following situations:● When shooting using reverse lighting o

EN 39FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESBacklight compensation brightens the subject quickly.With simple operation, backlig

4 ENMasterPage: LeftSAFETY PRECAUTIONSIMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.DO NOT cut off the mains

FEATURES FOR RECORDING40 ENMasterPage: LeftAdjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.1 Set the Power Switch to “

EN 41FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESEFFECTOFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)SEPIA : Recorded scenes have a b

MasterPage: Heading0_Left42 ENEDITING A Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input connectors). B Red to AUDIO R IN* or OUT**C Wh

EN 43EDITINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESIt is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped wi

EDITING44 ENMasterPage: Left* GR-D650E only[A] Using USB cableIt is possible to transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC.[B] Using DV cab

EN 45EDITINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESThe audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. (墌 pg. 33)● Use t

MasterPage: Heading0_Left46 ENTROUBLESHOOTINGIf, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest J

EN 47TROUBLESHOOTINGMasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCES● The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light so

TROUBLESHOOTING48 ENMasterPage: LeftHPush in the memory card a few more times. (墌 pg. 19)● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to “FIND

EN 49TROUBLESHOOTINGMasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESAppears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark. Ap

EN 5MasterPage: Start_RightWhen the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow fo

TROUBLESHOOTING50 ENMasterPage: LeftThe error indications (01, 02 or 06) show what type of malfunction has occurred. When an error indication appears,

EN 51MasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESUSER MAINTENANCEBefore cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter.To clean the

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. ...pl

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: BackCoverENEXPrinted in Malaysia0406ASR-PR-VM© 2006 Victor Company of Japan, LimitedBack coverAAC Adapter ...

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

MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_RightEN 7CONTENTSGETTING STARTED 8Index... 8Provided Accessorie

8 ENMasterPage: LeftGETTING STARTED IndexGR-D650E-640E.book Page 8 Tuesday, May 30, 2006 11:31 AM

EN 9GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDControlsA Rewind Button [3] (墌 pg. 23)Left Button [ ] Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] (墌 p