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JVC GR-D366EK Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-D366EK
For Accessories
:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/
INSTRUCTIONS
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please
read the safety information and
precautions contained in the pages 2,
4 – 6 and 12 to ensure safe use of
this product.
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
To deactivate the demonstration,
set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF".
(
pg. 32, 34)
LYT1544-001A
ENGLISH
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  • Page 1 2, 4 – 6 and 12 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED GR-D366EK VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & For Accessories PLAYBACK http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/...
  • Page 2 So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode. ● For safety and reliability. It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries and accessories are used in this camcorder. ● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery.
  • Page 3 Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make Simply pressing the BACKLIGHT button pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 40) brightens the image darkened by backlight. pg. 39) Fade in ● You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available.
  • Page 4 DO NOT make any connection to the Larger proprietary technology and will operate only Terminal coded E or Green. with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC The wires in the mains lead are coloured in BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs accordance with the following code:...
  • Page 5 Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. (Business users) If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product. [Other Countries outside the European Union]...
  • Page 6 SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the OF EQUIPMENT requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. This equipment has been designed and DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as manufactured to meet international safety such use can permanently damage your hearing.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS GETTING STARTED ADVANCED FEATURES Index ..............8 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT....32 Provided Accessories ........12 Changing The Menu Settings ......32 Power.............. 14 Recording Menus..........33 Operation Mode ..........15 Playback Menus ..........35 Language Settings.......... 16 FEATURES FOR RECORDING....... 36 Date/Time Settings .........

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Index 16:9...
  • Page 9 GETTING STARTED Controls Other Parts Rewind Button [ pg. 23) LCD Monitor ( pg. 20) Left Button [ ] Viewfinder ( pg. 17) Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] Card Cover [ pg. 19) pg. 22) Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 14) Set Button [SET] ( pg.
  • Page 10 GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C Recording During Video Recording 10 x – – –min PHOTO PAUSE SOUND 12 B I T 6 . 2 06 15:55 Battery Remaining Power Indicator Operation Mode Tape Running Indicator ( pg.
  • Page 11 GETTING STARTED During 16:9 Recording During D.S.C. Playback 16:9 Wide (16:9) mode 100-0013 Indicator BRIGHT – 5 PHOTO 120min Folder/File Number ( pg. 28) Operation Mode Indicator ( pg. 28) The lower side of the screen blackens when Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ “16:9”...

  • Page 12: Provided Accessories

    So, for important recordings, we recommend using CD-ROM SP mode. Remote Control Unit RM-V720U It is recommended that you use JVC brand Lithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control cassette tapes. unit) Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of...
  • Page 13 GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Core Filter NOTES: ● In order to maintain optimum performance of the Attach the core filters to the cables. The core camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with filter reduces interference. one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be Release the stoppers on both ends of the connected to the camcorder.

  • Page 14: Power

    ● This product includes patented and other PUSH proprietary technology and will operate only BATT. with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN- Battery pack VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.

  • Page 15: Operation Mode

    Menus. ( pg. 32) be a problem on the battery. In such a case, OFF: consult your nearest JVC dealer. Allows you to switch off the camcorder. Using AC Power PLAY: ● Allows you to play back a recording on the Perform steps 4 –...

  • Page 16: Language Settings

    GETTING STARTED Language Settings VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO: The language on the display can be changed. Allows you to record on a tape or play back a pg. 32, 34) tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ ” Set the Power Switch to pg.

  • Page 17: Grip Adjustment

    GETTING STARTED Grip Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Adjust the velcro strip. Pass your right hand Set the Power Switch through the loop and to “REC” or “PLAY” while grasp the grip. pressing down the Lock Button located on the Adjust your thumb switch.

  • Page 18: Loading/Unloading A Cassette

    GETTING STARTED ● When the battery pack’s charge is low, you may Loading/Unloading A Cassette not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a The camcorder needs to be powered up to load fully charged one or use AC power before or eject a cassette.

  • Page 19: Loading/Unloading A Memory Card

    GETTING STARTED Loading/Unloading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase. Card Cover ( Label Memory card Write/erase protection tab Clipped edge Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. Open the card cover ( To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its clipped edge first.

  • Page 20: Video Recording & Playback

    VIDEO RECORDING avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle Of Basic Recording A Tape” ( pg. 22). ● To turn the melody sounds off, pg. 32, 34. NOTE: Tape Remaining Time Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Approximate tape remaining ●...

  • Page 21: Zooming

    VIDEO RECORDING Zooming Journalistic Shooting Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an In some situations, instantaneous change in image magnification. different shooting angles may provide Zoom In more dramatic results. Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Hold the camcorder in Zoom Out the desired position Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

  • Page 22: Time Code

    VIDEO RECORDING Time Code Recording From The Middle Of A Tape During recording, a time code is recorded on the 1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search tape. This code is to confirm the location of the pg. 23) to find the spot at which you want to recorded scene on the tape during playback.

  • Page 23: Video Playback

    VIDEO PLAYBACK Shuttle Search Normal Playback Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. VOL. +/– 1) During playback, press 5 for forward Lock Button search, or 3 for reverse search. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9. ● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The Speaker search continues as long as you hold the button.

  • Page 24: Connections To A Tv Or Vcr

    * Not required for watching still images only. NOTE: The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camera.

  • Page 25: Playback Using The Remote Control

    VIDEO PLAYBACK The following buttons are available only when Playback Using The Remote the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “PLAY”. Control PAUSE Button ● Pauses the tape ( pg. 26) Up Button ( pg. 26) The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can SLOW Rewind Button ( pg.

  • Page 26: Playback

    VIDEO PLAYBACK 2) At the point you want to zoom in, press the Zoom Button (T). PAUSE or ● To zoom out, press the Zoom (Up) Zoom (T/W) Button (W). SLOW (YI) SLOW (IU) 3) You can move the image on PLAY the screen around to find a (Right)

  • Page 27: D.s.c. Recording

    D.S.C. RECORDING Approximate Number of Storable Images Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ● 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 SD Memory Card Image Size/Picture stored in the memory card.

  • Page 28: D.s.c. Playback

    D.S.C. PLAYBACK Normal Playback Of Images Index Playback Of Files Images shot with the camcorder are You can view several different files stored in the automatically numbered, then stored in memory card at a time. This browsing capability numerical order in the memory card. You can makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.

  • Page 29: Additional Features For D.s.c

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. Resetting The File Name Protecting Files By resetting the file name, a new folder will be The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental made. The new files you are going to make will erasure of files. be stored in the new folder.

  • Page 30: Deleting Files

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. To Remove Protection NOTE: If the “ ” mark appears, the selected file is Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 3 protected and cannot be deleted. in “Protecting Files”. To delete all files stored in the memory card To remove protection from the currently Press to select “ALL”, and press SET...

  • Page 31: Initialising A Memory Card

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. To Reset The Number Of Prints Press select “DPOF”, and press SET. The DPOF Menu Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still appears. Images (One Print For Each)”. pg. 30) Press to select Press to select “RESET”, and press “ALL 1”, and press SET or...

  • Page 32: Advanced Features

    MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Video Recording and D.S.C. Recording Menus Changing The Menu Settings FUNCTION Selected menu icon This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, pg. 33) on-screen menu system that simplifies many of SETTING ( pg. 33) the more detailed camcorder settings. SYSTEM ( pg.

  • Page 33: Recording Menus

    MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP Recording Menus mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder. ● During playback of a tape recorded on another FUNCTION camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there The menu settings can be changed only when may be momentary pauses in the sound.
  • Page 34 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT *Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY FINDER: The image is displayed in the Switch is set to “VIDEO” viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened. GAIN UP REMOTE OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.

  • Page 35: Playback Menus

    MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ● When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO The settings below are effective only for video MODE” is turned “ON”. playback except “BRIGHT”, “16:9” and “REC ● With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no MODE”.

  • Page 36: Features For Recording

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING NOTE: LED Light Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to“VIDEO” LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark Wide Mode place during video recording or D.S.C. shooting. This camcorder allows you to choose the type of Press LIGHT repeatedly to image output format for recording.

  • Page 37: Night-Scope

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING Motor Drive Mode Night-Scope Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval they would be under good natural lighting. between still images: approx. 1 second) Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may ●...

  • Page 38: Exposure Control

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING Exposure Control Iris Lock Manual exposure control is recommended in the Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris following situations: contracts in well-lit environments to keep too ● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the much light from entering, and dilates in dim background is too bright.

  • Page 39: Backlight Compensation

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING NOTES: Backlight Compensation ● You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions. Backlight compensation brightens the subject • “16:9” in “WIDE MODE” ( pg. 36) quickly. • “STROBE” in “EFFECT” ( pg.

  • Page 40: Manual White Balance Adjustment

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING ● The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the Manual White Balance Adjustment effect is reserved. ● The selected effect indicator appears. Adjust the white balance Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to manually when shooting activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out. under various types of lighting.
  • Page 41 FEATURES FOR RECORDING EFFECT SHUTTER OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) SHUTTER 1/50: The shutter speed is fixed SEPIA : Recorded scenes have a brownish at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually tint like old photos. appear when shooting a TV screen become MONOTONE : Like classic black and white...

  • Page 42: Editing

    * Not required for watching still images only. NOTE: The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camera.

  • Page 43: Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector (Digital Dubbing)

    DV cable (optional) Core filter output from the DV OUT connector. ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV cable. To DV IN Video unit equipped with DV connector...

  • Page 44: Connection To A Personal Computer

    ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the To DV connector To USB optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV connector cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. ● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.

  • Page 45: Audio Dubbing

    EDITING Audio Dubbing Insert Editing The audio track can be customised only when You can record a new scene into a previously recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. recorded tape, replacing a section of the original pg. 33) recording with minimal picture distortion at the in ●...

  • Page 46: References

    If, after following the steps in the chart below, the The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications problem still exists, please consult your nearest blink. JVC dealer. ● Effects and "DIS" functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled HRe-read the sections covering Effects and “DIS”.
  • Page 47 HFind a white subject and compose your shot so previously set date/time has been erased. HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. that it also appears in the frame. ( pg. 37, 40) The image taken using Snapshot is too Files stored in the memory card cannot be dark.
  • Page 48 Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. SET DATE/TIME! ● Appears when the date/time is not set. pg. 16) ● The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
  • Page 49 TROUBLESHOOTING LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if Appears when playing back a file that is not the lens cap is attached or when it is dark. compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder.
  • Page 50 (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications (03 or 04) show what type of malfunction has occurred.

  • Page 51: User Maintenance

    ● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. ● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. ● To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

  • Page 52: Cautions

    CAUTIONS ● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery Battery Packs pack. The supplied battery Terminals Cassettes pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the To properly use and store your cassettes, be supplied battery pack or sure to read the following cautions: an optional battery pack, ●...
  • Page 53 ... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a If, after using the cleaning cassette, the cooking stove. problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC ... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. dealer..near a television set.
  • Page 54 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local 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.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette) SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min. For General For Digital Still Camera Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) Storage media DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Power consumption Compression system Approx.

  • Page 56: Terms

    TERMS AC Adapter ............ 15 Night-Scope ........... 37 Audio Dubbing ..........45 Playback Menus ..........35 Backlight Compensation ........ 39 Playback Sound ..........35 Battery Pack ........14, 15, 52 Playback Special Effects ........ 26 Blank Search ..........23 Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects ..40 Changing The Menu Settings ....

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