Jvc GR-D201 User Manual

LYT1210-001AMaster Page: Cover1ENENGLISHGR-D201AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION9GETTING STARTED10VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK17DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)

Master Page: Left-start10 ENGETTING STARTEDThis camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use

EN 11Master Page: RightNOTES:● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: • Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeat

12 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading01 Adjust the velcro strip.2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.3 Adjust your thumb and fingers th

EN 13Master Page: Right1 Set the Power Switch to “A”, “M” or “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.2 Open the LCD monitor

14 ENMaster Page: LeftThe date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback. (墌 pg. 31, 41)1 S

EN 15Master Page: RightThe camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, the

16 ENMaster Page: LeftThe provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase.1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.2

EN 17Master Page: Right-startVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKVIDEO RECORDINGNOTE:Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:● Power (墌 pg. 1

18 ENMaster Page: LeftZoomingProduces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.Zoom InSlide the Power Zoom Lever towa

EN 19Master Page: RightTime CodeDuring recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on t

2 ENMaster Page: Left-Safety-DummyUsing This Instruction Manual● All major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. ● Notes app

20 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0VIDEO PLAYBACK1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 15)2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” wh

EN 21Master Page: RightShuttle SearchAllows high-speed search in either direction during video playback.1) During playback, press FF (5) for forward s

22 ENMaster Page: LeftThese are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals.* Conn

EN 23Master Page: Right-startD.S.C. RECORDINGYou can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the

Master Page: Left-start24 END.S.C. PLAYBACKImages shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory car

EN 25Master Page: RightYou can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically.1 Perform steps 1 – 6 in “Normal Playback Of Images”.2 P

26 ENMaster Page: LeftYou can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a par

EN 27Master Page: RightThe Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files.1 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

28 ENMaster Page: LeftTo remove protection from all files stored in the memory card9 Press + or – to select “CANC.ALL”, and press SELECT/SET. The PROT

EN 29Master Page: RightBy resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It

EN 3Master Page: Right-SafetySOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENTThis equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international

30 ENMaster Page: LeftTo Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints1Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)”

EN 31Master Page: Right-startADVANCED FEATURESMENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that

32 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0X24 Press SELECT/SET. The Menu Screen returns.● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.5 Press SE

EN 33Master Page: RightADVANCED FEATURES WIPE–CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower

34 ENMaster Page: Left SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look. MONOTONE: Li

EN 35Master Page: RightADVANCED FEATURESZoomingZOOM (Factory-preset: 40X)10X: When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will

36 ENMaster Page: LeftMANUALDigital Image StabilisationTo compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.DI

EN 37Master Page: RightADVANCED FEATURESWide modeWIDE MODE (Factory-preset: OFF)OFF: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV

38 ENMaster Page: LeftAutomatic demonstration modeDemonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to con

EN 39Master Page: RightADVANCED FEATURESDSCPicture qualityThe Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes

4 ENMaster Page: Left-SafetySAFETY PRECAUTIONSDo not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as l

40 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0PLAYBACK MENUSVIDEOPlayback soundDuring tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was

EN 41Master Page: RightADVANCED FEATURESSYSTEMEach setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (墌 pg. 31) Th

42 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMakes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Althou

EN 43Master Page: RightADVANCED FEATURES● If Program AE with special effects (墌 pg. 33) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects a

44 ENMaster Page: LeftOnce the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding the final touch to

EN 45Master Page: RightADVANCED FEATURESThe camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 c

46 ENMaster Page: LeftManual exposure control is recommended in the following situations:● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background

EN 47Master Page: RightADVANCED FEATURESBacklight compensation brightens the subject quickly.Press BACK LIGHT. The indicator is displayed and the sub

48 ENMaster Page: LeftThe Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card.To make thumbnail images durin

EN 49Master Page: RightADVANCED FEATURES● The “NAVIGATION SEARCH” indication appears blinking and the camcorder starts searching the tape for the rele

EN 5Master Page: RightNOTES:● In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter.

50 ENMaster Page: LeftYou can make video clips in 160 x 120 pixels from real-time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory ca

EN 51Master Page: RightADVANCED FEATURESTo make video clips from recorded video footage1Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 15)2 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)3 S

Master Page: Left-start52 ENDUBBING.* Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO and A/V connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow

EN 53Master Page: RightADVANCED FEATURESNOTES:● After dubbing, set “S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF”.● Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals w

54 ENMaster Page: LeftIt is also possible to copy recorded scenes from another video unit equipped with a DV connector onto the camcorder. Since a dig

EN 55Master Page: RightADVANCED FEATURESStill images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card.1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 15)2 Load a memory card. (墌

Master Page: Left-start56 ENUSING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNITThe Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as t

EN 57Master Page: RightADVANCED FEATURESButtons And FunctionsA Infrared beam transmitting windowThe following buttons are available only when the camc

58 ENMaster Page: Left.Slow-Motion PlaybackAllows slow-speed search in either direction during video playback.During normal video playback, press SLOW

EN 59Master Page: RightADVANCED FEATURES SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic

6 ENMaster Page: LeftHow To Attach The Core FilterAttach the core filter(s) to the provided AC Adapter’s cord, S-Video/Audio/Video/Editing cable and U

60 ENMaster Page: LeftYou can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture d

EN 61Master Page: RightADVANCED FEATURESSet Remote/VCR Code1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. The

62 ENMaster Page: LeftMake ConnectionsAlso refer to page 22.* Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN connector. In this case, it is not necessary

EN 63Master Page: RightADVANCED FEATURESSelect Scenes6 Press PLAY (U) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.The Random Assemble Editing

64 ENMaster Page: LeftPicture Wipe And Dissolve Menu (available only for Random Assemble Editing)You can use not only the wipe/fader effects on page 3

EN 65Master Page: RightADVANCED FEATURESFor More Accurate EditingSome VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others. Ev

Master Page: Left-start66 ENSYSTEM CONNECTIONS[A] Using USB cableIt is possible to do the following things:● Transfer still images stored on a memory

EN 67Master Page: RightADVANCED FEATURESThis camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection.1 Make sure all necessary software (provided) are in

Master Page: Left-start68 ENDETAILSITEMS NOTESV Power (墌 pg. 10) ● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is th

EN 69Master Page: Right-Heading0REFERENCESTROUBLESHOOTINGIf, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult yo

EN 7Master Page: RightHow To Attach The Lens CapTo protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.NOTE:T

70 ENMaster Page: LeftVideo and D.S.C. Playback8. Digital Zoom does not work. 8. •10X optical zoom is selected.•The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “MEM

EN 71Master Page: RightREFERENCESAdvanced featuresSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION13. The focus does not adjust automatically.13. • Focus is

72 ENMaster Page: LeftOther problemsSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION24. The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light when the chargi

EN 73Master Page: RightREFERENCES33. Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.33. •The LCD monitor and the viewfinder a

74 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0CAUTIONSCaution on Replaceable lithium batteryThe battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazar

EN 75Master Page: RightREFERENCESLCD Monitor1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,DO NOT…... push it strongly or apply any shocks... place the camc

76 ENMaster Page: LeftHow To Handle A CD-ROM•Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anyth

EN 77Master Page: Right-Heading0REFERENCESUSER MAINTENANCE1 Turn off the camcorder.2 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pul

78 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0SPECIFICATIONSCamcorderFor GeneralPower supply : DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)Power consumpti

EN 79Master Page: RightREFERENCESSpecifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to ch

8 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0CONTENTSAUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 9GETTING STARTED 10Power ...

Master Page: Left-start80 ENINDEX Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsGR-D200PAL.book Page 80 Monday, June 30, 2003 6:10 PM

EN 81Master Page: RightREFERENCESControlsa Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ... 墌 pg. 23, 42b •Power Zoom Lever [T/W]... 墌 pg. 18•Speaker

82 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0INDEX IndicationsIndicationsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Onlya Navigation Indicator (墌 pg.

EN 83Master Page: RightREFERENCES• : Gain Up Mode (墌 pg. 35)(Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted.)

84 ENMaster Page: LeftWarning IndicationsIndications FunctionDisplays the battery remaining power.Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: e

EN 85Master Page: RightREFERENCESIndications FunctionINSERT ERROR!<CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE><CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB>●

86 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0TERMSAAC Adapter ...10, 11Animation ...

EN 87Master Page: RightTERMSSnow (SNOW) ...33Sports (SPORTS) ...3

COPYRIGHT© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.ENGR-D201Master Page: Cover4EKPrinted in Japan0903-HO-IB-VPGR-D200PAL.book Page 89 Monday, June 30, 200

EN 9Master Page: Right-startAUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATIONAutomatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). 䡲 Automatic D