GR-D750US_EN.book Page 1 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 – 5 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDING & PLAYBACK 16 ADVANCED FEATURES 22 REFERENCES 34 TERMS 40 For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of the camcorder.
MasterPage: Left GR-D750US_EN.book Page 2 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM 2 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. 30) Simply pressing the button brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 28) Fade in Data Battery Fade out You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button. ( pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D750US_EN.book Page 3 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM EN 3 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: Left GR-D750US_EN.book Page 4 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM 4 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: Start_Right GR-D750US_EN.book Page 5 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM USER MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT SAFETY 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: Left GR-D750US_EN.book Page 6 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM 6 EN CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 7 ADVANCED FEATURES Regarding This Manual ................................. 7 Provided Accessories .................................... 7 Index..............................................................8 Grip Adjustment...........................................11 Power ..........................................................12 Language Settings.......................................
MasterPage: Video_Heading0_Right GR-D750US_EN.book Page 7 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM GETTING STARTED Regarding This Manual EN 7 Provided Accessories Control Lever LCD Monitor OR OR Control lever There are two kinds of operation using the control lever: moving the lever towards up/down/left/right, or pressing down the lever. They are described and illustrated as shown below. Battery Pack BN-VF808U Audio/Video Cable (ø3.
MasterPage: Left GR-D750US_EN.book Page 8 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM 8 EN GETTING STARTED Index 78 u (& 31 24 25 26 27 30 9 " ! 21 22 4 5 6 # 29 28 $ 18 19 132 23 How to open the LCD monitor Pull on the end A of the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. Power-linked operation When the power switch is set to “REC”, you can also turn the camcorder on/off by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D750US_EN.book Page 9 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM GETTING STARTED 11 : Left/Rewind (1) ( pg. 19)/ Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW] ( pg. 16) 2 : Right/Fast-Forward (¡) ( pg. 19)/ LED Light [LIGHT] ( pg. 26) 3 : Up/Play/Pause (6) ( pg. 19)/ Manual Focus [FOCUS] ( pg. 27) 4 : Down/Stop (7) ( pg. 19)/ Backlight Compensation [ ] ( pg. 28)/ Spot Exposure ( pg. 28) Press down : SET 216:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] ( pg. 15) Blank Search [BLANK] ( pg.
MasterPage: Left GR-D750US_EN.book Page 10 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM 10 EN GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording " 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! # $ % & – – –min M 10 x 16:9 LP REC ( 3 ) ~ + , WH SOUND 12 BIT 11 : 13 AM D EC . 6 . 2007 15:55 / . - 1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2Operation Mode ( pg. 18) : Auto Mode : Manual Mode 3LED Light Indicator ( pg. 26) 4 : Night-Alive Indicator ( pg. 30) : Gain Up Mode ( pg. 23) 5Shutter Speed ( pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D750US_EN.book Page 11 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Lens Cap EN 11 Grip Adjustment To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. Open the pad and make grip adjustments. ● Before making the adjustment, remove any security tags that may be attached to the velcro. NOTE: GETTING STARTED To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder.
MasterPage: Left GR-D750US_EN.book Page 12 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM 12 EN GETTING STARTED Power NOTES: Charging The Battery Pack POWER/CHARGE Lamp Battery pack mount Arrow 2 1 Battery pack BATT. Power switch To DC connector Lock Button AC Adapter To AC outlet ● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first. ● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated. ● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D750US_EN.book Page 13 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM GETTING STARTED Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack” ( pg. 12). Maximum continuous recording time EN 13 ● If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on Using AC Power BN-VF808U* 1 hr. 50 min. 2 hrs.
MasterPage: Left GR-D750US_EN.book Page 14 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM 14 EN GETTING STARTED Date/Time Settings 1 Select CLOCK ADJ. YEAR. MONTH. DATE 24h Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Select 2007 JAN 03 2 SET 14 : 10 BRIGHT The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off. ( pg. 24, 25) Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Language Settings” ( pg. 13). 1 Select “DISPLAY”, press SET or 2. 2 Select “CLOCK ADJ.”, press SET or 2.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D750US_EN.book Page 15 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM GETTING STARTED Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. EN 15 • Appears if a tape is loaded while the Power Switch is set to “REC”. • Blinks when no tape is loaded. TAPE! PUSH Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “REC”.
RECORDING & PLAYBACK MasterPage: Left GR-D750US_EN.book Page 16 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM 16 EN VIDEO RECORDING Tape Remaining Time Basic Recording NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power ( pg. 12) ● Loading A Cassette ( pg. 15) ● Remove the lens cap. ( pg. 11) ● Open the LCD monitor fully. ● Select videos at 4:3 size or 16:9 (wide) size. ( pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D750US_EN.book Page 17 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM VIDEO RECORDING EN 17 Interface Shooting While recording Zoom out Zoom in W: Wide angle T: Telephoto ● You can zoom in up to 34X by using the optical zoom. ● Zoom magnification over 34X is done through digital image processing, and is therefore called digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to 800X. Set (ZOOM) to [68X] or [800X]. ( pg.
MasterPage: Left GR-D750US_EN.book Page 18 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM 18 EN VIDEO RECORDING Time Code Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 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. 1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 20) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. ( pg.
MasterPage: Video_Heading0_Right GR-D750US_EN.book Page 19 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM VIDEO PLAYBACK 19 NOTES: Normal Playback ● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD VOL. +/– Lock Button BLANK 6 ¡ Power Switch 1 EN monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV. ( pg. 21) ● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically.
MasterPage: Left GR-D750US_EN.book Page 20 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM 20 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK Variable Shuttle Search Blank Search Allows variable-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press ¡ once or twice for forward search, or 1 once or twice for reverse search. Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption. ( pg. 18) 1 x-10 ¡ x-3 x3 x10 2) To resume normal playback, press 6.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D750US_EN.book Page 21 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM VIDEO PLAYBACK Connections To A TV Or VCR EN 21 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.
ADVANCED FEATURES MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-D750US_EN.book Page 22 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM 22 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy-touse, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ( pg. 22 – 25) Power Switch Lock Button 1 Select 4 Select the desired function, press SET or 2. The selected function menu appears. Example: FUNCTION menu.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D750US_EN.book Page 23 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Recording Menus FUNCTION The following menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “REC”. WIPE/FADER ( pg. 30), “Wipe or Fader Effects” PROGRAM AE ( pg. 30), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects” EFFECT ( pg. 30, 31), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects” EXPOSURE ( pg. 27), “Exposure Control” W. BALANCE ( pg. 29), “White Balance Adjustment” SHUTTER ( pg.
MasterPage: Left GR-D750US_EN.book Page 24 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM 24 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT VTR REC MODE [SP]*: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time. * SP indicator does not appear on the screen. NOTES: ● If the recording mode is switched, the playback BRIGHT pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D750US_EN.book Page 25 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Playback Menus VTR EN 25 DISPLAY Each setting (except “OFF” in “ON SCREEN”, “DATE/TIME” and “TIME CODE”) is linked with “DISPLAY”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “REC”. The parameters (except “OFF” in “ON SCREEN” setting) are the same as in the description on pg. 24. The settings below are effective only for video playback except “REC MODE”.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-D750US_EN.book Page 26 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM 26 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING LED Light Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording. This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. LIGHT LED Light 1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting. The light is on always. ( appears.) The light turns on automatically when dark. ( appears.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D750US_EN.book Page 27 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM FEATURES FOR RECORDING Manual Focus 1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. FOCUS Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations: ● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. ● When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. ● When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright.
MasterPage: Left GR-D750US_EN.book Page 28 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM 28 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Iris Lock Spot Exposure Control Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. Use this function in the following situations: ● When shooting a moving subject.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D750US_EN.book Page 29 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM FEATURES FOR RECORDING The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/ tint reproduction. To change the setting Set “W.
MasterPage: Left GR-D750US_EN.book Page 30 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM 30 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING 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. 1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. 2 Set the recording mode to “M”. ( pg. 18) 3 Set “WIPE/FADER” in “FUNCTION” Menu. ( pg.
MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_Right GR-D750US_EN.book Page 31 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM EFFECT OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) SEPIA : Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. MONOTONE : Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. CLASSIC : Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. STROBE : Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.
MasterPage: Left GR-D750US_EN.book Page 32 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM 32 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-D750US_EN.book Page 33 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM EDITING Connection To A Personal Computer Using DV cable EN 33 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. If you are using a Windows® XP, you can use Windows® Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet, using a camcorder.
REFERENCES MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-D750US_EN.book Page 34 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM 34 EN TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. No power is supplied. ● The power is not connected properly. ➜Connect the AC Adapter securely. ( pg. 12) ● The battery pack is not attached firmly. ➜Detach the battery pack once again and reattach it firmly. ( pg. 13) ● The battery is dead.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D750US_EN.book Page 35 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 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. 8, 24) ● The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark. ➜Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. ( pg. 14) ➜If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the monitor fully. ( pg.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-D750US_EN.book Page 36 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM 36 EN CAUTIONS AC Adapter 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. 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: Start_Right GR-D750US_EN.book Page 37 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 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 EN 37 ... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods. ...
MasterPage: Left GR-D750US_EN.book Page 38 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM 38 EN CAUTIONS About moisture condensation ● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D750US_EN.book Page 39 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM SPECIFICATIONS For General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 2.2 W (2.3 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 2.7 W (2.8 W*) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) Approx. 7.
MasterPage: BackCover Back cover GR-D750US_EN.book Page 40 Thursday, December 7, 2006 4:39 PM EN TERMS L T AC Adapter ....................13 Auto/Manual Mode ........18 Language ...................... 24 LCD Monitor and Viewfinder ................................ 14 LED Light ...................... 26 Loading A Cassette ....... 15 Tape Speed (REC MODE) ...........................24, 25 Tele Macro .....................23 Telephoto Setting ..........23 Time Code ...............
