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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital

video camera. Before use, please read

the safety information and precautions

contsined in the pages 2 - 3 to ensure

safe use of this product.

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-D93

GR-D73

GR-D33

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The camcorder illustrations appearing in this

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INSTRUCTIONS

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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contsined in the pages 2 - 3 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTINGSTARTED GR-D93 GR-D73 GR-D33 5 VIDEORECORDING& PLAYBACK 11 DIGITALSTILLCAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING& PLAYBACK(GR-D93/D73 only)18 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: = oo-o =F.
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EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your I This has or a fluorescent lamp Industries that contains a small local product authorities, the Elect ronics Alliance: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT R EMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER_SERV_CEABLE PARTS _NStDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALiFiED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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EN3 IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed alI 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. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amp_iffars) that produce heat. 9.
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EN CONTENTS GETTING STARTED S ADVANCED FEATURES Provided Accessories .................................................... 5 Power ............................................................................. 6 Grip Adjustment ............................................................. 7 Operation Mode ............................................................. 8 Date/Time Settings ........................................................ 8 Viewfinder Adjustment .......................................
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GETTING STARTED HowToAttachTheLeasCap I ProvidedAccessories To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the carncorder as shown in the illustration. NOTE: TOconfirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder. or ® ® ® ® EN 5 ® ® @ AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V15U @> Battery Pack BN-V408U-8 ® AudioNideo Cable (03.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) ® Core Filter (for US8 Cable (provided with GR-D93/73 only) and optional S-Video Cable. _" pg.
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EN GETTINGSTARTED HowToAttachTheCoreFilter (for USBCable (providedwithGR-093/73 only)andoptionalSVideoCable) I Power POWER/CHARGE Attach the core fi_ters to the cables. The core fi_ter reduces interference. 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. BaRery 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. Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration.
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GETTINGSTARTED EN 7 BN-V408U* 1 hr. t 0 rain. 1 hr. 40 rain. BN-V416U 2 hr. 20 rain. 3 hr. 15 rain. The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-fon battery packs are small but have a large power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures (below 10°C/50°F), its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If Lithium4on is vulnerable in this happens, place the colder temperatures.
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EN GETTINGSTARTED VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position GR-D93i73 only) I OperationMode 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 Power Switch Lock Button VIDEO: Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape, If 'REC SELECT" is set to "_ t'_l/_ M" (_,J-pg. 28), still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card.
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GETTINGSTARTED EN 9 I ViewfinderAdjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to 1_1"or '_' while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked, Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability, 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused. 41- ' Adjustment Control CAUTION: When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your fingers.
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ENGETTINGSTARTED I Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. I Loading/Unloading A MemoryCard (GR-D93/73only) The provided memory cam is already camcorder at the time of purchase. (MEMORY _--O PEN/EJEC_oalSd%erttce ver PUSH HERE inserted in the CARD) rcard Make sure the window side is facing out.
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VIDEO 1 Remove 2 Open NOTE: 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY listed below: the LCD monitor (GR-D93/73 N 11 the lens cap. I BasicRecording Before continuing, perform the procedures • Power (!_ pg. 6) • Leading A Cassette (_:_ pg. t0) RECORD.[NGE fully. (_:_ pg. 12) Switch to "VIDEO". only) 4 Set the Power Switch to '1_1" or "_" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. • The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record*Standby mode. "PAUSE" is displayed.
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ENVIDEO RECORDING LCDMonitorAndViewfinder Zooming While using the LCD monitor: Make sure the viewf{nder 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. Pull out the viewfinder fully.
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VIDEO RECORDING, EN 13 Journalistic Shooting Recording FromTheMiddleOf ATape 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 (_J' pg. 14) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. (_J pg.
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EN VIDEO PLAYBACK ShutfleSearch [_MENU/VOL . BLANK SEARCH Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press _ for forward search, or <1<1 for reverse search. 2) To resume normal playback, press l='-III. • During playback,pressand hold _ or <1<1.The search continues as long as you holdthe button. Once you release the button, normal playback resumes. • A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.
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VIDEOPLAYBACK EN 15 Playback Us;rig TheRemoteControl Bul'|ons AndFum|ions (GR-D93/73only) The FuIFFun_.,_ionRamo'ie Control Unit saraoperate this carncorderfrom a biers,nee as well as the be,sic operations (Playb_k, Stop, Pause, Pa_4-For,verd an_ Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes ab_itional playb_k functions possible. (_ pg. 16) Installing TheBaltery e Infrared beam transmitting window The following buttonsareavailable onlywhen the car'_corda_Power Switchi$setto"PLAY". O AUDIO Button .................
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EN v_rDEo PLAYBACK 1 Button or PAUSE SLOW Rewind ELaton BLrUton Left Button -Right -PLAY Down Button or STOP Button 2) At the point you want to zoom in, press the Zoom Button _r). • Tozoom eL,t, pressthe Zeom E_nttar_ (W). SHIFT Slow-MotionPlayback Allows slow speed playback[. search in either di faction during video During normal video playback, press SLOW (_11 or lip) more than approx. 2 seconds. • After approx. 5 minLtLes (1 minLtLefor G R-Dg,3) Capprox.
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V'[BEO PLAYBACK EN 17 1 Meke sure ell units ere turned off, I ConnedionsTo A TV Or VCR These are some basic types of con ne_fon& When making the connections, rear also to your VCR an_ IV Jnstructfon m_nual$. 2 Connect the r._recorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. If using o VCR, go to step ;3. It' no:, go to step 4,. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VOWs instructionmenuel. 4 Turn on the cerncorder,the VOR end the TV.
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1 8 END,$.C,RE¢ORDI_#G (GR-D93/'D73only) I BasicShooting(D.S.C.Snapshot) You Pan usa your camsorber _s a Digi_l Still Camar_ for taking snap.shots, Still _magas are stored in the memor_ card. NOTE: Beforeoolltinuir_g, performtile prooeduros li_ed below: Power (r_ pg 6) • Loadirlg A Memory O_rd _:_ pg. 10_ App_imate Number of Storable Images Image Sizo/PictiJ re Quali_ 8 MB* 640 x _SOiFI N E Monitor Opentng Bu_ort _0 x ,180/ SXANDARD SD Memory O_rd 16 MB* 32 MB" 64 MB = _5 _._ 20,.
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D,$.£, RECORDING(GR-D93/B73 only) EN 19 Dubbing StillImagesRecorded OnATope ToAMemoryCord Still images c_n L_ _ubbad f_rn oar_, 1 Load a cassette. 2 Load a memory _ t_pe to a memory (L-_ pg. 10) oard. $_- pg. 10) Sat the VIDEOIMEMORY Switch to "VIDEO". 4 Sat the Power Switch to 'PLAY" while pressing the Lock. Button located on the By,itch. 5 Sat "r_ 6 Press I_/ll Wb_ COPY" to "ON". (L"_ pg. 25, 28) to start playback. 7 At the point you w_nt to dub, press engage down I,-/ll .
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ENg'&¢" PLAYBACK (GR-DgS/D73On!y) I NormalPlayback Of Images Images shut with the Cemco_er are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical a_er in the memory Card. You Can view the stored irn_g_s, one _t a time, much like flipping though a photo album. Power Swkch VIDEO# I,-\ll t INFO INDEX e,._ll 1 Laa0 a memorycard, 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY (u:7 p£. 10) Switch to "MEMORY _.
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D.$,C. PL4YgACK(GR-Bg3/B73 only) EN 21 I Remov;ngOn-ScreenD;splay 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Normal Playb_k Of Images" (_ pgr 20). 2 F_ss tha I_IMENU!VO L. Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 ROtate the _MENUiVOL. Wheel to select "DISPLAY', and press it. The Sub Menu appears. 4 ROtate the I_IMENU!VOL. Wheel to select "OFF _,and press it. The operation rn_e indica|ar, folder/file number and battery indicator ([3D_]) disappear. • To display the indicf4ors agf_in,SeleCt'_)N'.
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E, ADmTZONAL FEATUR_ FOR D.S.¢. {GR-D93/D73 only) Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the _ideatel of files. erasure 1 Leadamemer_sard, (_.pg.10) 2 Set the VIDEOIMEMORY Switchto "MEMORY'. 3 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. • A Ctore_Jfile is displayS. 4. Press the [] MENU,-'VOL.Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears, 5 Make sure 'PROTECT" is selec-red, and press the _MENUi VOL. Wheel in. The Sub Menu appears.
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ADDITIONAL FEATURESFOR D,&C. (GR-D93/D73 only) EN 23 TO delete Ro_te press 7 ell files _tered it. The DELETE Ro_te in lhe memory the _MENU!VOL. screen the _MENU!VOL. card Wheel to select "ALl", and ToPrintBySeledlngStl ImagesAndNumberOf Prinls appea_. Wheel _ select "EXECUTE", end press it. • To Cancel _elotion, select _RETURN". NOTES: • Protected files (_:_ _J. 22) Cannot P_ d_leted. TO rJelote them, remove proteclion first. • Once files are rJelot_, they cannot Pe restored. Check.
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E, ADmTZONAL FEATUR_ FOR D.S.¢. (6R-D93/D73 I ResettingTheRle Name By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The mewfiles you are going to make will be stored in the new faldec It is comvenient to cepa rate the mewfiles from previously made fils_s. 1 Lesds memorysard. (u:7pg. 10) 2 Set the VIDEOIMEMORY Switchto "MEMORY'. 3 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressimgdown the Lock Button leoated on the switch. A etare_Jfile is displayS. 4' Press the []MENU/VOL. Wheel in.
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MENUS FOR DETAILEDAD,TUSTMENTEN25 I Changing TheMenuSettings Menuswithout$ubMeuus This carccorde r i8 equipped with _m easy to-use, onscreen menu system that simplifies many of the more dateiled t._ recorder settings. #_- pg. 26 - 28) MenuswithSubMenus VIDEO/MEMORY (GR_Dg3i73only) 1 sat the VIDEO/NENORY Switch (GR-Dg&r73 only and the Power Swit#h _,sfollows. For Video and D.S.C. (GR-D93/73 only) Recording Menua: • Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO" or _MEMORY".
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2_ ENMENUS FOR DETAILEDADJUSTMENT I RecordingMenus [] CAMERA The "_" settings are effective when the Power Switch i$ set to both '1" and _'r However, the menu Settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is _ _ _". [ ] = Factory_preset [SP]: TO record in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP: Long Play--more ecoeommcel, providing 1.5 times the recording time. OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. [AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.
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MENUS FOR DETAILEDAD,TUSTMENTEN27 this mode, rarer to your wide-ecraen TV's manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 monito rh.,iewfinda r, the image is elongated " Available only when the VIDEO,_IEMORY "VIDEO". (GR-Dg,3i7G only) instruction TVSiLOD vertically. Switch is set to [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.
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ENMENUS FOR DETAILEDADJUSTMENT GR-D73:640 x 4801 [10f2Ax 768] GR-D93:640 x 480110f24, x 766 / [1280 x 9601I 1600 x 1200 The Image Size rno_e can be selected to best match your needs. (_ pg. 18) NOTE.* The settillg8 c_rl be changed billy whell the VIDEO/ Allows you to set the video recorbing rno_e (SP or LP) depenbing on your preference. It is recommendeit you use "HEO MODE" in VIDEO Menu when usingthis cerncorderas a recorder ituring ituboing. (__=_ pg.
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FEATURESFOR RECORDZN6EN 29 I NightAlive Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they v_uld be under go_ natural lighting.Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as i_it is stroding due to the slow shutter speed, _Bu_oR Re¢ordln_ 1 Set the Power Switch to '_ while pressing dow_ the Lock Button Io¢_t_1 on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully, (_ pg.
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ENFEaTUReS FOR RECORDING [] WIPE-CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower leftto upper right, leaving a black screen. I_1 WIPE-WINDOW: The scene starts in the center of a bl_k screen and wipes in tow_rb the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the center. [] WIPE-SLIDE: Wipe in fr0rn right to left,or wipe out from left to right.
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FEATURESFOR RECORDIR6EN 31 "_ SPORTS 0/erieble Shutter Speed: 1/'250 - 1/4000) This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivib, s_ble slow motion playboY. The f'astsr the shutter sgeeb, the barker the picture becomes. Use the shutterfunction unbar good lightingconditions.
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EN FEATURES FOR RECORDZNG 1 set the Power SwiSh to '_" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. I_M ENUiVOL. SNAPSHOT 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (r__pg. 12) FOCUS Press the _MENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Ro_te the _MENU!VOL. Wheel to select '1_ (EXPOSURE)", and press it. LockBu_on Rotate the _MENU/VOL. Wheel to select _MANUAU', and press it. • I_e &_posure_rel indicator8ppears. TO brighten the image, rotate the _MENUNOL.
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FEATURESFOR RECORDZN6EN 33 To lock the exposure control and the iris After step 5 of "Exposure Control", adjust the exposure by rotating the _MENU/VOL. Wheel. Then lockthe irisin steps 6 and 7 of "Iris Lock". For automatic locking,rotate the _MENU/VOL. Wheel to select "AUTO", then press it in step 5. The exposure control and the iris become automatic. I ManualWhite BalanceAdjustment _ust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.
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ENEDITING I Dubbing ToOr FromAVCR Audio/Video cable (provided) O • O O 'ToAV _rToS _= _ S-Video cable (optional) White to AUDIO L IN or OUT Red to AUDIO R IN orOUT Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT To S-VIDEO IN or OUT* Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable. To use this camcordet as a player 1 Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and the VCR.
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EDZT[NGEN 35 NOTES: Equipped WithA DVConnector (Digital I Dubbing) ubbing ToOrFromAVideoUnit It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the ca_o_er onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration, J To DVIN/OUT Corefllter-- _ DVcable f (optional) To DVIN/OUT Video unit equipped with DV connector To use this camcorder as a player 1 Make sure all units are turned off.
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ENEDITING I Connection ToA Personal Computer [A] Using USB cable (GR*D93/73 only) [B] Using DV cable OR [A] UsingUSBcable(GR-D93/73only) It is possible to do the following things: • Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC. • Transfer stilI/moving images recorded on a tape to a PC. • Capture still/moving images in real-time.
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EDITING EN 37 I AudioDubbing (GR-D93/73only) I InsertEditing(GR-D93/73only) The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the t2-bit and SP modes. (_:_pg. 26) • Use the provided remote control 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 outpoints. The original audio remains unchanged. • Use the provided remote control.
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ENADDITIONAL INFORMATION Power(pg.6) VIDEORECORDING (pg.1I) • Perform charging where the temperature is between 1O°C and 35°C (5O°F and 95°F). 2O°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 2O°C (68°F). • Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. • Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.
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ADDITIONAL ZNFORMATION,EN 39 VIDEOPLAYBACK (pg.]4) D.S.C.RECORDING (GR-D93/D73only)(pg.18) • Clean the video heads using an optional dry cleaning cassette when: • No picture during playback. • Blocks of noise appear during p_ayback. For details, _' pg. 46. • If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to "OFF", then to "PLAY".
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ENTROUBLESHOOTING If the probtem stilt exists after following the steps below, _leaseconsult 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.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning. Power • The power is not connected property.
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TROUBLESHOOTING, EN 41 Advanced features II[_I [oI_l_lEIZeZ_ll[e]l_411] I_l:.lll.]._ll[_tl Otherproblems I • FOCUSis set to the Manual mode. "+ Set Focus to the Auto mode. (;-+"pg. 31 ) • The tens is dirty or covered with condensation. -+'Clean the Iens and check the focus again. (_ pg. 48) • The recording was done in a dark place, or the co.mat was low. • The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected. 4 Disengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode. (_:_"pg. 25, 26) I|_riTIPJll_"[_Ei0'_l'l_II[oi¢];,i,.
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ENTROUBLESHOOTING ii_,i i m-.i((eiil ilOii-l:.i i 1o11 mI ;Ill l llltl • The LCD monitor and the viev_nder are made with highprecision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewffeder during recording or playback. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %) • This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.
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TROUBLESHOOTING, EN 43 WarningIndications High Exhausted AS the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. mlk_ ll,.'tllllllllll]l (_ pg. 10) (GR-D93/73 only) Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (_,_-pg. 37) [_]II __,I _ II _[€-I[e.r_,1.."l,._ _ II g Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording.
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ENTROUBLESHOOTING __*l;llid;i:[o]" -- (GR-D93/73 only) -Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is corrupted. II _ _.']lJ "J".Z;] :lid I] d I | 1 -- (GR-D93/73 only) -Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder.
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CAUTIONS E. 45 When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from f 10 V to 240 V. 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, shown, For this AC plug adapter, dealer.
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ENCAUTIONS LCDMonitor • TO prevent damage to the LeD 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... ...While using the camcorder, the surface around the LeD monitor and/or the back of the LeD monitor may heat up. ...
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CAUTIONSEN 47 About moisture condensation Declaration of Conformity Model Number GR-D93U/D73U/D33U Trade Name JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORR Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J. 07470 Telephone Number 973-317-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inc{udinginterference that may cause undesired operation.
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EN USERMAINTENANCE I Cleaning TheCamcorder 1Too_ean the exterior, wipegently with IAfter Use 1 t.rno, 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. • Ol_e the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically.Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. 4 Slide BATT.
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SPECIFICATIONSEN 49 Camcorder _lt dL_ liar. Power supply DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.3 W (GR-D73/33). Approx. 3.5 W (GR-D93) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 4.6 W (GR-D73/33), Approx. 4.8 W (GR-D93) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) Approx. 8.6 W (Maximum) Dimensions (W x H x D) 71 mmx91 mmx 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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NDEXEN 51 Controls Connectors _ Menu Wheel [_MENU/VOL.] (_ pg. 25) Speaker Volume Control [_MENU/VOL.] (rr pg. 14) @>Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (_,,-pg. 18, 31) Power Zoom Lever IT/W] (rr pg. 12) Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (_,- pg. 32) Blank Search Button [BLANK SRCH] (_,-pg. 14) _ Diopter Adjustment Control (__-pg. 9) ® Recording Start/Stop Button (_,,-pg. 11) _7>Power Switch [1_1_, PLAY, OFF] (: ;_pg. 8) Lock Button (rr pg. 8) _ Stop Button [I] (rr pg. 14) L_ Rewind Button [414] (:_ pg.
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ENINDEX LCDMonitor/Viewfinder Indications DuringBothVideoAndD.S.C.Recording During VideoRecording Only Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (_,r pg. 30) (_ Tape Running Indicator (_J-pg. 1 t ) (Rotates while tape is running.) _ Selected Wide Mode Indicator (: ;"pg. 26) _ Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (_,,-pg. 26) _} Tape Remaining Time (.,,- pg. 12) _ REC: (Appears during recording.) (_,r pg. 11) PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Staodby mode.) (_,,-pg.
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INDEXEN 53 DuringVideoPlayback DuringD.S.C.Playback(GR-D93/73only) ® Sound Mode Indicator (:-i,'pg. 28) @)Blank Search Indicator (_ pg. 14) ® Tape Speed (_-:_pg. 26) • : Playback I_- : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search 4_1 : Rewind/Shuttle Search II : Pause II • : Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/SlowMotion • II : Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/SlowMotion : Audio Dubbing (GR-D93/73 only) I1_ : Audio Dubbing Pause (GR-D93/73 only) (Appear while a tape is running.
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ENTERMS A J AC Adapter ................................................................ 6, 7 Audio Dubbing ............................................................. 37 Auto Focus ................................................................... 31 Journalistic Shooting ................................................... Auto Playback Of Images ............................................ 20 Auto Shut Off .........................................................
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TERMSEN S SD Memory Card ................................................... 10, 45 Self Recording ............................................................. 13 Shuttle Search ............................................................. 14 Slow-Motion Playback ................................................. 16 Snapshot ............................................................... 18, 31 Snapshot Mode (SNAP MODE) ................................... 26 Sound Mode (SOUND MODE) ........................