MasterPage: FrontCover GR-D32US.book Page 1 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 2 – 3 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED 5 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 10 ADVANCED FEATURES 15 REFERENCES 27 TERMS 39 GR-D32 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.
MasterPage: Safety_Left GR-D32US.book Page 2 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM 2 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
MasterPage: Safety_Right GR-D32US.book Page 3 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM EN IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-D32US.book Page 4 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM 4 EN CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 5 ADVANCED FEATURES Provided Accessories ....................................................5 Power .............................................................................6 Grip Adjustment .............................................................7 Operation Mode .............................................................8 Date/Time Settings .......................................
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D32US.book Page 5 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM GETTING STARTED Provided Accessories EN 5 How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder. Push. a b c d AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V15U Battery Pack BN-V408U-B Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) Core Filter (for optional S-Video Cable 墌 pg.
MasterPage: Left GR-D32US.book Page 6 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM 6 EN GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Core Filter (for optional S-Video Cable) Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. Power Power Switch POWER/CHARGE lamp Lock Button Battery pack mount Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D32US.book Page 7 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM GETTING STARTED Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 1 – 2 in “Charging The Battery Pack”. Maximum continuous recording time Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on BN-V408U* 1 hr. 10 min. 1 hr. 40 min. BN-V416U 2 hr. 20 min. 3 hr. 15 min. BN-V428U 4 hr. 10 min. 5 hr. 50 min.
MasterPage: Left GR-D32US.book Page 8 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM 8 EN GETTING STARTED 3 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen Operation Mode appears. To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF (CHARGE)” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. POWER/CHARGE lamp 4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “n”, and press it. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears. 5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “CLOCK ADJ.”, and press it.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D32US.book Page 9 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM GETTING STARTED Brightness Adjustment Of The Display MMENU/VOL. Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. OPEN/EJECT Cassette holder cover 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌 pg. 11) 3 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “n”, and press it. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears. 5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK GR-D32US.book Page 10 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM 10 EN VIDEO RECORDING 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌 pg. 11) 3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing Basic Recording NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power (墌 pg. 6) ● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 9) down the Lock Button located on the switch. ● The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.
MasterPage: Video_Right GR-D32US.book Page 11 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM VIDEO RECORDING EN LCD Monitor And Viewfinder Zooming While using the LCD monitor: Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Press the Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward). Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. While using the viewfinder: Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
MasterPage: Left GR-D32US.book Page 12 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM 12 EN VIDEO RECORDING Journalistic Shooting Recording From The Middle Of A Tape In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward). 1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Video_Heading0_Right GR-D32US.book Page 13 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 13 Shuttle Search MMENU/VOL. BLANK SEARCH Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9. ● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release the button, normal playback resumes.
MasterPage: Left GR-D32US.book Page 14 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM 14 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in Connections To A TV Or VCR These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. the illustration. If using a VCR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.
ADVANCED FEATURES MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_Right GR-D32US.book Page 15 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, onscreen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. (墌 pg. 16 – 18) Menus without Sub Menus v WIPE/FADER (墌 pg. 20) r PROGRAM AE (墌 pg. 20) p EXPOSURE (墌 pg. 22) u W. BALANCE (墌 pg. 23) 1) Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select the desired parameter. MMENU/VOL.
MasterPage: Left GR-D32US.book Page 16 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM 16 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Recording Menus CAMERA The “m” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “A” and “M”. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “M”. [ ] = Factory-preset REC MODE [SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.
MasterPage: Advan_Right GR-D32US.book Page 17 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN WIND CUT [OFF]: Disengages the function. ON : Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The “ ” indicator appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal. SYSTEM The “s” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “M” are also applied when the Power Switch is set to “PLAY”. [ ] = Factory-preset BEEP OFF: Turns off sounds when performing any operations.
MasterPage: Left GR-D32US.book Page 18 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM 18 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM Playback Menus VIDEO [ ] = Factory-preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on page 15, select “SOUND MODE” or “NARRATION” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.
MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_Right GR-D32US.book Page 19 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 19 Night Alive SNAPSHOT Power Switch Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed. Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button 1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
MasterPage: Left GR-D32US.book Page 20 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM 20 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING SNAPSHOT Button MMENU/VOL. WIPE–WINDOW: The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the center. Power Switch WIPE–SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.
MasterPage: Advan_Right GR-D32US.book Page 21 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN NOTE: “SPOTLIGHT” has the same effect as –3 with the exposure control. (墌 pg. 22) TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance (墌 pg. 23) is automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.
MasterPage: Left GR-D32US.book Page 22 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM 22 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING 1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the MMENU/VOL. SNAPSHOT Lock Button located on the switch. FOCUS 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌 pg. 11) 3 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “p (EXPOSURE)”, and press it. 5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “MANUAL”, and press it. ● The exposure control indicator appears.
MasterPage: Advan_Right GR-D32US.book Page 23 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN To lock the exposure control and the iris After step 5 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the exposure by rotating the MMENU/VOL. Wheel. Then lock the iris in steps 6 and 7 of “Iris Lock”. For automatic locking, rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “AUTO”, then press it in step 5. The exposure control and the iris become automatic.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-D32US.book Page 24 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM 24 EN EDITING ● Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV. If they do, they are being recorded onto the new tape. To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV • Date/time Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 15, 18) • Time code Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Advan_Right GR-D32US.book Page 25 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM EDITING EN Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. 25 NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Left GR-D32US.book Page 26 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM 26 EN EDITING Connection To A Personal Computer It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software, software equipped with the PC or commercially available software.
REFERENCES MasterPage: Ref_Heading0_Right GR-D32US.book Page 27 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EN 27 Power (pg. 6) VIDEO RECORDING (pg. 10) ● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. ● Charging time is based on room temperature of 20°C (68°F). ● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-D32US.book Page 28 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM 28 EN TROUBLESHOOTING If the problem still exists after following the steps below, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.
MasterPage: Ref_Right GR-D32US.book Page 29 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM TROUBLESHOOTING EN Advanced features The focus does not adjust automatically. ● Focus is set to the Manual mode. HSet Focus to the Auto mode. (墌 pg. 21) ● The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. HClean the lens and check the focus again. (墌 pg. 34) ● The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was low. 29 Other problems The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light.
MasterPage: Left GR-D32US.book Page 30 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM 30 EN TROUBLESHOOTING Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish. An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears. ● In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this happens, the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder. HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Ref_Right GR-D32US.book Page 31 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM TROUBLESHOOTING EN Warning Indications E01, E02 or E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level High 31 Exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is loaded. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-D32US.book Page 32 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM 32 EN CAUTIONS When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. Cassettes USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.
MasterPage: Ref_Right GR-D32US.book Page 33 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM CAUTIONS EN ... allow it to become wet. ... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. ... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation. ... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods. ... expose the lens and viewfinder’s lens to direct sunlight. ... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. ... swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip. ...
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-D32US.book Page 34 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM 34 EN USER MAINTENANCE After Use Cleaning The Camcorder 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette. 3 Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder. ● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically.
MasterPage: Ref_Heading0_Right GR-D32US_08Spec.fm Page 35 Wednesday, November 26, 2003 9:18 AM SPECIFICATIONS EN For General Power supply DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.3 W (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 4.6 W (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) Approx. 8.6 W (Maximum) Dimensions (W x H x D) 71 mm x 91 mm x 118 mm (2-13/16" x 3-5/8" x 4-11/16") (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in) Weight Approx. 500 g (1.
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MasterPage: Ref_Right GR-D32US.book Page 37 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM INDEX EN 37 Controls Connectors a Menu Wheel [MMENU/VOL.] (墌 pg. 15) Q S-Video Output Connector [S-VIDEO] (墌 pg. 14, 24) R Digital Video Connector [DV] (i.Link*) (墌 pg. 25, 26) S Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] (墌 pg. 14, 24) T DC Input Connector [DC] (墌 pg. 6, 7) * i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard.
MasterPage: Left GR-D32US.book Page 38 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM 38 EN INDEX LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 1 During Video Recording I J g K LM N H 3 4 O 1h40m A B C D E F G 2 12 b i t / M I X L 40 x W T REC Q g R S 3 BRIGHT SOUND 12 b i t 15:55 W P NO V 1 0 ' 0 4 1 0 : 0 0 AM V U T a Operation Mode (墌 pg. 8) b : Night-Alive Indicator (墌 pg. 19) (Appears when Night-Alive is engaged.) : Gain Up Mode (墌 pg.
TERMS MasterPage: Ref_Right GR-D32US.book Page 39 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM TERMS EN 39 A P AC Adapter ............................................................10, 11 Auto Focus ...................................................................21 Auto Shut Off ...............................................................10 Playback sound (SOUND MODE, NARRATION) ....... 18 Power Switch Position ................................................. 12 Priority Setting (PRIORITY) ............
MasterPage: BackCover GR-D32US.book Page 40 Friday, November 21, 2003 9:31 AM EN GR-D32 COPYRIGHT© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
