GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 1 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 2 – 5 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D370AH For Accessories: 8 GETTING STARTED VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 20 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 27 ADVANCED FEATURES 32 REFERENCES 47 http://www.jvc.co.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 2 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 2 EN Read This First! ● Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording. Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. ● We recommend cleaning your video heads before use. If you haven’t used your camcorder for awhile, the heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette (optional).
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 3 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONS: ● If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it down and unplug it immediately. Continue using the camcorder or AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 4 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 4 EN Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 5 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM EN Before Using This Camcorder Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark . Make sure you only use memory cards with the mark or . This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “ ” and memory cards marked “ ” or “ ” can be used with this unit. Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 6 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 6 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 41) Simply pressing the BACKLIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 40) ● You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg.
MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 7 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 8 ADVANCED FEATURES Index ................................................................. 8 Provided Accessories ..................................... 12 Power ............................................................. 14 Operation Mode.............................................. 16 Language Settings.......................................... 17 Date/Time Settings .......................
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 9 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM GETTING STARTED 1 Rewind Button [1] ( pg. 23) Left Button [1] Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] ( pg. 22) 2 Set Button [SET] ( pg. 17) Data Battery Button [DATA] ( pg. 15) 3 Stop Button [7] ( pg. 23) Down Button [4] Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT] 4VIDEO/MEMORY Switch ( pg. 16) 5Play/Pause Button [6] ( pg. 23) Up Button [3] Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( pg. 38) 6Wide (16:9) Button [16.9] ( pg.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 10 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 10 EN GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 9 During Video Recording Only 12 34 16:9 " ! 5 – – –min LP PAUSE 6 WH 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 M "# ! 10 x PHOTO 3 & 1 2 . 6 . 2006 SOUND 12 B I T 15:55 11 : 13 AM 1 2 . 6 . 2006 9 8 1Tape Running Indicator ( pg. 20) (Rotates while tape is running.) 2Selected Wide Mode Indicator ( pg. 37) 3Live Slow Indicator ( pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 11 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM GETTING STARTED During 16:9 Recording Wide (16:9) mode Indicator EN 11 During D.S.C. Playback 1 16:9 100-0013 BRIGHT –5 PHOTO 120min LP The lower side of the screen blackens when “16:9” is selected in Wide Mode ( pg. 37). Some of the indicators are displayed on the area. During Video Playback 1 2 3 4 5 LP 12 B I T / M I X L BLANK SEARCH PUSH "STOP" BUTTON TO CANCEL VO LUME 1 1 : 1 3 AM 1 2 . 6 .
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 12 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 12 EN GETTING STARTED Provided Accessories 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! " AC Adapter AP-V14E Power Cord Battery Pack BN-VF707U Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5mini-plug to RCA plug) USB Cable Core Filter (for USB cable, pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 13 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM GETTING STARTED EN 13 How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. 2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter. Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration. 3 cm Core filter Wind once.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 14 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 14 EN GETTING STARTED To detach the battery pack Power This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. Charging The Battery Pack Battery pack mount Slide the battery pack upward while pressing PUSH BATT. to detach it. Battery pack Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hrs. 40 min.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 15 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM EN 15 Using The Battery Pack Using AC Power Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack”. Perform steps 4 – 6 in “Charging The Battery Pack”. Maximum continuous recording time NOTE: Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. About Batteries BN-VF707U* 1 hr. 45 min. 2 hrs. BN-VF714U 3 hrs.35 min. 4 hrs.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 16 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 16 EN GETTING STARTED Auto/Manual Mode Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Lock Button VIDEO/ MEMORY AUTO POWER/ CHARGE lamp Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto/ manual recording mode. When manual mode is selected, the indicator “ ” appears on the LCD monitor.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 17 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM GETTING STARTED Date/Time Settings The language on the display can be changed. ( pg. 32, 35) 1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 20) 3 Set the recording mode to “M”. ( pg. 16) 4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 5 Press 4, 3, 1 or 2 to select “ ΰඊ ” (DISPLAY), and press SET. The ΰඊ (DISPLAY) Menu appears.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 18 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 18 EN GETTING STARTED Grip Adjustment 1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference. Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 19 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM GETTING STARTED Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. PUSH Cassette holder cover Loading/Unloading A Memory Card Card Cover ( Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out. Erase protection tab 1 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.
MasterPage: Left VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 20 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 20 EN VIDEO RECORDING ● When a blank portion is left between recorded Basic Recording NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power ( pg. 14) ● Loading A Cassette ( pg. 19) VIDEO/MEMORY Zoom Lever POWER/CHARGE Lamp Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 21 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM VIDEO RECORDING Zooming Journalistic Shooting Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. 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). Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 22 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM VIDEO RECORDING 22 EN Time Code Quick Review During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. Enables to check the end of the last recording. 1) Press QUICK REVIEW during the RecordingStandby mode. 2) Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in the Recording-Standby mode for the next shot.
MasterPage: Video_Heading0_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 23 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM VIDEO PLAYBACK Lock Button Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press ¡ for forward search, or 1 for reverse search. 2) To resume normal playback, press 6. ● During playback, press and hold ¡ or 1. The MENU search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release the button, normal playback resumes.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 24 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 24 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK Connections To A TV Or VCR 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in 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. 4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set To AV connector the TV to its VIDEO mode.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 25 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM Playback Using The Remote Control The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. ( pg. 26) Installing The Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025). 1 Pull out the battery holder by pushing the lock tab.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 26 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM VIDEO PLAYBACK 26 EN 2) At the point you want to zoom in, press the Zoom Button (T). ● To zoom out, press the Zoom . Zoom (T/W) SLOW ( ) PAUSE or (Up) Button (W). SLOW ( ) PLAY (Right) (Left) STOP or (Down) SHIFT Slow-Motion Playback During normal video playback, press SLOW ( or ) more than approx. 2 seconds. ● After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback resumes. ● To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (PAUSE).
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 27 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM D.S.C. RECORDING Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) EN 27 Approximate Number of Storable Images ● The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality, etc. You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 28 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM D.S.C. PLAYBACK 28 EN Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album. 1 6 2 Lock Button Index Playback Of Files You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 29 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. By 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 is convenient to separate the new files from previously made files. 1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of Images”. ( pg. 28) 2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press 4, 3, 1 or 2 to select “NO. RESET”, and press SET. The NO. RESET screen appears.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 30 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 30 EN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) To delete the currently displayed file This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 31 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. 1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)”. ( pg. 30) 2 Press 4 or 3 to select “CURRENT”, and press SET or 2. The DPOF screen appears. 3 Press 1 or 2 to select the desired file. 4 Press 4 or 3 to select the number indication (00), and press SET. 5 Select the number of prints by pressing 3 to increase the number, or 4 to decrease the number, and press SET.
ADVANCED FEATURES MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 32 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 32 EN Changing The Menu Settings Video Recording and D.S.C. Recording Menus FUNCTION ( pg. 33) Selected menu icon SETTING ( pg. 33) SYSTEM ( pg. 34) WIPE/FADER DISPLAY ( pg. 35) EF DSC ( pg. 35) This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ( pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 33 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT WIPE/FADER ( pg. 41), “Wipe or Fader Effects” EFFECT ( pg. 42), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects” PROGRAM AE ( pg. 42), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects” SHUTTER ( pg. 42), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects” EXPOSURE ( pg. 39), “Exposure Control” WB W. BALANCE ( pg. 40), “White Balance Adjustment” TELE MACRO [OFF]: Disables the function.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 34 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 34 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SNAP/SLOW* [SNAP]: Snapshot mode SLOW : Live Slow mode For details on the procedure, refer to “Live Slow” ( pg. 37) and “Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape)” ( pg. 38). * Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”. ZOOM* [32X]: When set to “32X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 32X since digital zoom will be disengaged.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 35 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT when the Power Switch is set to “REC”. ● The DISPLAY settings except “BRIGHT” and “LANGUAGE” are effective only for shooting. [ ] = Factory-preset BRIGHT pg. 18, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display” demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 36 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 36 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Playback Menus [ ] = 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 32, select “SOUND MODE” or “NARRATION” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 37 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM FEATURES FOR RECORDING LED Light EN 37 Wide Mode This camcorder allows you to choose the type of image output format for video recording. 1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting. LED Light OFF: Turns off the light. ON: The light is on always. ( appears.) AUTO: The light turns on automatically when dark. ( appears.) 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 38 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 38 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Motor Drive Mode Night-Scope 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. 1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. 2 Set the recording mode to “M”. ( pg. 16) 3 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Scope indicator “ ” appears.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 39 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM FEATURES FOR RECORDING Exposure Control such as at the beach or when skiing. ● When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright. 1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. 2 Set the recording mode to “M”. ( pg. 16) 3 Set “EXPOSURE” to “MANUAL” in FUNCTION Menu. ( pg. 32) ● The exposure control menu appears. 4 To brighten the image, press 3. To darken the image, press 4.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 40 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 40 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING NOTES: Backlight Compensation ● You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. With simple operation, backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure. 1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. 2 Press BACKLIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator “ ” appears.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 41 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM FEATURES FOR RECORDING Manual White Balance Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. Wipe Or Fader Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped. White paper 2 Set the recording mode to “M”. ( pg. 16) 3 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 42 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 42 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. 2 Set the recording mode to “M”. ( pg. 16) 3 Set “EFFECT”, “PROGRAM AE” or “SHUTTER” in FUNCTION Menu. ( pg. 33) ● The EFFECT, PROGRAM AE or SHUTTER menu disappears and the selected effect is activated. ● The selected effect indicator appears. To deactivate the selected effect Select “OFF” in step 3.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 43 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM EDITING EN 43 1 Following the illustrations, connect the Dubbing To A VCR camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors. 2 Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 23) 3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start To S connector recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s instruction manual.) 4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop playback on the camcorder.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 44 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 44 EN EDITING 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. NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 45 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM EDITING EN 45 Connection To A Personal Computer [A] Using USB cable [A] Using USB cable [B] Using DV cable [B] Using DV cable OR To DV IN/OUT To USB It is possible to transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC. 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.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 46 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 46 EN EDITING Audio Dubbing Insert Editing The audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. ( pg. 33) ● Use the provided remote control. Speaker You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points. The original audio remains unchanged. ● Use the provided remote control.
REFERENCES MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 47 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM TROUBLESHOOTING 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.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning. Power No power is supplied. ● The power is not connected properly.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 48 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 48 EN TROUBLESHOOTING The image taken using Snapshot is too dark. ● Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. ➜Press BACKLIGHT. ( pg. 40) The image taken using Snapshot is too bright. When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen. ● This is not a malfunction. ➜By recording with “DIS” de-activated ( pg. 32, 33) this can be avoided. ● The subject is too bright.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 49 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor. ● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to “FINDER”. ➜Push the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to “LCD”. ( pg. 20, 32, 34) ● The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark. ➜Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. ( pg. 18) ➜If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the monitor fully. ( pg.
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 50 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 50 EN TROUBLESHOOTING INSERT ERROR! ● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ( pg. 46) ● Appears if INSERT ( ) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. ( pg. 46) ● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 51 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM USER MAINTENANCE EN 51 Cleaning The Camcorder Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter. To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 52 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 52 EN CAUTIONS Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: ● To avoid hazards Cassettes Terminals ... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 53 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM CAUTIONS LCD Monitor ● To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT ... push it strongly or apply any shocks. ... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. ● To prolong service life ... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. ● Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions ...
MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 54 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 54 EN CAUTIONS How To Handle A CD-ROM ● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole. ● Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray. ● Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 55 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM SPECIFICATIONS For General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 2.4 W (2.6 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 2.7 W (2.9 W*) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) * Using LED Light Dimensions (W x H x D) 59 mm x 94 mm x 114 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in) Weight Approx. 400 g (without battery, cassette and lens cap) Approx.
ENGLISH SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE LYT1520-006A EN
Contents JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT.. .................................................................. 3 Notice for Users ............................................ 5 System Requirements .................................. 6 Software Installation (Windows®).................. 7 Connecting (Windows®) ................................ 8 Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card (Windows®) .............................................. 9 Copying Files to the PC (Windows®) ...........
distribute, rent, lease or transfer the Program to any third party or otherwise let them use the Program. JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 4 LIMITED WARRANTY IMPORTANT TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED “DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR” (“Program”) ON YOUR PC. The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (“JVC”) to You only on the condition that You agree to the following.
6 TERM 9 GENERAL This Agreement will become effective on the date when You install and use the Program on Your machine, and continue to be in effect until the termination under the following provision. Should You breach any provision of this Agreement, JVC may terminate this Agreement without giving any notice to You. In this event, JVC may claim against You for any damages caused by Your breach.
CAUTION: ● Operate this equipment according to the operating procedures described in this manual. ● Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any other CD-ROM to run this software. ● Do not attempt to modify this software. ● Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. How to handle a CD-ROM Notice for Users Use of this software is authorised according to the terms of the software license.
System Requirements 䡲 Windows® The following requirements must be satisfied to connect a camcorder to a PC and to use Digital Photo Navigator.
Software Installation (Windows®) Follow the procedure described below to install the software. Quit any other software you are using. (Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar.) Digital Photo Navigator 1.5 This application is used to organise still images and convert them into a variety of formats. Click [Next]. [Setup Status] screen appears. Wait for a moment until the installation is finished. 1 Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.
Connecting (Windows®) Connecting the USB cable Connect the USB cable to copy still image files in a memory card to the PC. PC To USB connector To USB connector Camcorder USB cable 1 To assure safety, make sure all 2 units are turned off before making any connections. Use the USB cable to connect the camcorder to the PC. NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack.
Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card (Windows®) 1 Make sure that there is a memory card in the camcorder. 2 Double-click the [Removable Disk] icon. 2 Set the camcorder’s VIDEO/ 3 MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 6 The folders in the memory card appear. The camcorder turns on. 4 Connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable. (墌 pg. 8) On the camcorder’s LCD monitor [USB] appears.
NOTE: Never disconnect the USB cable while “ ” is displayed on the camcorder’s LCD monitor. Copying Files to the PC (Windows®) Still image files that are stored in a memory card can be copied to the PC and played back on the PC. Playing Back Files on the PC (Windows®) 1 Perform the procedure in Still Images “Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card (Windows®)” (墌 pg. 9). Use an application that can handle the JPEG file format. To view a still image, double-click the still image file (extension “.jpg”).
● Windows® Me Disconnecting the USB cable (Windows®) Before loading or unloading memory cards or turning off the PC, first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. 1 Confirm that “ ” is not currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder. ● If “ ” is currently displayed, wait until it disappears before proceeding. 2 Doubleclick the [Safely Remove Hardware] or [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the status bar. The [Stop a Hardware device] dialogue box appears. 4 Click [OK].
Connections (Macintosh) Connect the USB cable to copy still image files in a memory card to the PC. PC To USB connector Camcorder To USB connector USB cable 1 To assure safety, make sure all 2 units are turned off before making any connections. Use the USB cable to connect the camcorder to the PC. NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack.
Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card (Macintosh) 1 Make sure that there is a memory card in the camcorder. 2 Set the camcorder’s VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. 3 Set the camcorder’s Power 4 Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable. (墌 pg. 12) NOTES: ● Saving the wrong kinds of files in a memory card or deleting files or folders from a memory card can cause problems with the operation of the camcorder.
Copying Files to the PC (Macintosh) Playing Back Files on the PC (Macintosh) Still image files that are stored in a memory card can be copied to the PC and played back on the PC. 1 Double-click the memory card icon on the desktop. Still Images Use an application that can handle the JPEG file format. To view a still image, either double-click the still image file (extension “.jpg”), or drag and drop the file on the application icon. The folders in the memory card appear.
Disconnecting the USB cable (Macintosh) Before loading or unloading memory cards or turning off the PC, first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. 1 Drop the memory card User’s Guide/Help/Readme (Windows®) This manual only refers to software installation and PC connection. For more details of each software, refer to its user’s guide/help/Readme. 䡲 Digital Photo Navigator icon on the desktop into the [Trash] icon. ● If the confirmation message appears, click [OK].
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