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ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 8 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 20 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 27 ADVANCED FEATURES 32 REFERENCES 47 INSTRUCTIONS TERMS Back cover For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. Model No. ... to ensure safe use , please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 2 - 5 to "OFF". (੬ pg. 32, 35) EN LYT1557-001B DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D370AH For Accessories: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/ Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this information for future reference. Serial No. Retain this...
ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 8 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 20 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 27 ADVANCED FEATURES 32 REFERENCES 47 INSTRUCTIONS TERMS Back cover For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. Model No. ... to ensure safe use , please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 2 - 5 to "OFF". (੬ pg. 32, 35) EN LYT1557-001B DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D370AH For Accessories: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/ Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this information for future reference. Serial No. Retain this...
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...; Before recording important video, be sure to the internal charging circuitry. ● This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/ VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to make sure the video and audio have been recorded...
...; Before recording important video, be sure to the internal charging circuitry. ● This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/ VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to make sure the video and audio have been recorded...
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... " " can become dirty more video than SP (Standard) mode, but JVC brand cassette tapes are stored in a bag or other digital video formats. Be sure to make a trial recording. Before Using This Camcorder Make sure you only use cassettes with this unit. Store the camcorder in a dusty area. Also read "CAUTIONS" on the tape...
... " " can become dirty more video than SP (Standard) mode, but JVC brand cassette tapes are stored in a bag or other digital video formats. Be sure to make a trial recording. Before Using This Camcorder Make sure you only use cassettes with this unit. Store the camcorder in a dusty area. Also read "CAUTIONS" on the tape...
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... Icon (੬ pg. 27) : Appears during shooting. : Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded. : Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is displayed) 5Tape Remaining Time (੬ pg. 20) 6REC: (Appears during recording.) (੬ pg. 20) PAUSE: (Appears during D.S.C. Recording Only... (੬ pg. 35) 9Time Code (੬ pg. 35) !Digital Image Stabiliser ("DIS") (੬ pg. 33) "SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 33) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) During D.S.C. 10 EN GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications ...
... Icon (੬ pg. 27) : Appears during shooting. : Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded. : Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is displayed) 5Tape Remaining Time (੬ pg. 20) 6REC: (Appears during recording.) (੬ pg. 20) PAUSE: (Appears during D.S.C. Recording Only... (੬ pg. 35) 9Time Code (੬ pg. 35) !Digital Image Stabiliser ("DIS") (੬ pg. 33) "SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 33) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) During D.S.C. 10 EN GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications ...
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...Switch is set all the way to the lens, zoom out first. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in (T: Telephoto) 1x 10x 20x 40x Zoom out (W: Wide angle) 10 x Digital zoom zone 32X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES: ● Focusing may ...the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is executed during Zooming. To check the playback picture in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may provide more dramatic results. Interface Shooting The person you shoot can be switched to 32X magnification using the manual focus (੬...
...Switch is set all the way to the lens, zoom out first. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in (T: Telephoto) 1x 10x 20x 40x Zoom out (W: Wide angle) 10 x Digital zoom zone 32X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES: ● Focusing may ...the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is executed during Zooming. To check the playback picture in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may provide more dramatic results. Interface Shooting The person you shoot can be switched to 32X magnification using the manual focus (੬...
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...hear the shutter sound, set "MELODY" to "OFF". (੬ pg. 32, 34) NOTE: If shooting is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to "REC" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Picture Quality, etc. RECORDING EN 27 Approximate Number of Storable Images...on the switch. ● To change the Picture Quality, ੬ pg. 32, 35. 5 Press SNAPSHOT. Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to "REC" and power is not performed for taking snapshots.
...hear the shutter sound, set "MELODY" to "OFF". (੬ pg. 32, 34) NOTE: If shooting is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to "REC" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Picture Quality, etc. RECORDING EN 27 Approximate Number of Storable Images...on the switch. ● To change the Picture Quality, ੬ pg. 32, 35. 5 Press SNAPSHOT. Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to "REC" and power is not performed for taking snapshots.
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..."EXECUTE", and press SET. ● To cancel deletion, select "RETURN". ● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for images stored in a printer compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in "Normal Playback Of Images" (੬ pg. 28). 2 Press MENU. The DELETE screen appears. 5 Press 4 or 3 to select "...: ● Protected files (੬ pg. 29) cannot be restored. You can be sure to support future systems such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. To delete all at once. 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in order to use the provided AC Adapter, as shown below in the...
..."EXECUTE", and press SET. ● To cancel deletion, select "RETURN". ● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for images stored in a printer compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in "Normal Playback Of Images" (੬ pg. 28). 2 Press MENU. The DELETE screen appears. 5 Press 4 or 3 to select "...: ● Protected files (੬ pg. 29) cannot be restored. You can be sure to support future systems such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. To delete all at once. 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in order to use the provided AC Adapter, as shown below in the...
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...perform any other operation (such as the memory card may cause the memory card to use the provided AC Adapter, as turning off the camcorder) during initialisation. Initialising A Memory Card You can be set up to 15. ● To correct the number of prints, select the... image again and change any time. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK CAUTION: While performing the above, never disconnect power, as this may be corrupted. The FORMAT screen appears. 5 Press ...
...perform any other operation (such as the memory card may cause the memory card to use the provided AC Adapter, as turning off the camcorder) during initialisation. Initialising A Memory Card You can be set up to 15. ● To correct the number of prints, select the... image again and change any time. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK CAUTION: While performing the above, never disconnect power, as this may be corrupted. The FORMAT screen appears. 5 Press ...
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...following functions. • "16:9" in "WIDE MODE" (੬ pg. 37) • "STROBE" in EFFECT (੬ pg. 42) • Digital Zoom (੬ pg. 21) ● Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may cause the light around the subject to become too ... Press BACKLIGHT twice so that the " " indicator disappears. MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various lighting. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to the desired mode. (੬ pg. 32) ● The selected mode indicator except "AUTO" appears. [AUTO...
...following functions. • "16:9" in "WIDE MODE" (੬ pg. 37) • "STROBE" in EFFECT (੬ pg. 42) • Digital Zoom (੬ pg. 21) ● Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may cause the light around the subject to become too ... Press BACKLIGHT twice so that the " " indicator disappears. MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various lighting. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to the desired mode. (੬ pg. 32) ● The selected mode indicator except "AUTO" appears. [AUTO...
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... to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. To use the AC Adapter as shown in step 4. Since a digital signal is sent, there is output from the DV IN/OUT connector. ● When using a DV cable, be sure to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit ... a DV output connector using a DV cable as the power supply instead of the current "SOUND MODE" setting. (੬ pg. 33) NOTE: Digital Dubbing is performed in the illustration. 3 Set the camcorder's Power Switch to "PLAY". 4 Set "REC MODE" to "SP" or "LP". (੬ pg. 36) 5 Start playback on the player. ...
... to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. To use the AC Adapter as shown in step 4. Since a digital signal is sent, there is output from the DV IN/OUT connector. ● When using a DV cable, be sure to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit ... a DV output connector using a DV cable as the power supply instead of the current "SOUND MODE" setting. (੬ pg. 33) NOTE: Digital Dubbing is performed in the illustration. 3 Set the camcorder's Power Switch to "PLAY". 4 Set "REC MODE" to "SP" or "LP". (੬ pg. 36) 5 Start playback on the player. ...
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... wait a few minutes; Or there are selected at the same time. ➜Re-read the sections covering Effects and "DIS". (੬ pg. 32, 33, 42) Digital Zoom does not work. ● 32X optical zoom is selected. ➜Set "ZOOM" to "64X" or "800X". (੬ pg. 34) ● The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch... not include white. Recording Recording cannot be used together are various different light sources behind the subject. ➜Find a white subject and compose your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is not a malfunction.
... wait a few minutes; Or there are selected at the same time. ➜Re-read the sections covering Effects and "DIS". (੬ pg. 32, 33, 42) Digital Zoom does not work. ● 32X optical zoom is selected. ➜Set "ZOOM" to "64X" or "800X". (੬ pg. 34) ● The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch... not include white. Recording Recording cannot be used together are various different light sources behind the subject. ➜Find a white subject and compose your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is not a malfunction.
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...Playback format Video: Digital component recording Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-BIT), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-BIT) Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s Maximum recording time (using 80 min. SPECIFICATIONS EN 55 Camcorder For General Power ...Dimensions (W x H x D) 59 mm x 94 mm x 114 mm (with 0.33" colour LCD Speaker Monaural LED Light Effective distance: 1.5 m For Digital Still Camera Storage media SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compression system JPEG (compatible) File size Still image: 640 x 480 pixels Picture quality 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD) ...
...Playback format Video: Digital component recording Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-BIT), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-BIT) Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s Maximum recording time (using 80 min. SPECIFICATIONS EN 55 Camcorder For General Power ...Dimensions (W x H x D) 59 mm x 94 mm x 114 mm (with 0.33" colour LCD Speaker Monaural LED Light Effective distance: 1.5 m For Digital Still Camera Storage media SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compression system JPEG (compatible) File size Still image: 640 x 480 pixels Picture quality 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD) ...
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... MB Free hard disk space: At least 10 MB for installation, at least 500 MB recommended Connector: USB connector Display: Must be capable of displaying 800 x 600 dots with a USB connector OS: Mac OS X (10.1.5, 10.2.1 to 10.2.8, 10.3.1 to 10.3.9, 10.4.2, 10.4.3) RAM: At ...on your PC. (Refer to "JVC Accessories" on all personal computers meeting those requirements. ● If your PC does not meet the system requirements above, you can use Digital Photo Navigator. System Requirements Ⅲ Windows® The following requirements must be satisfied to connect a camcorder to a PC and to a...
... MB Free hard disk space: At least 10 MB for installation, at least 500 MB recommended Connector: USB connector Display: Must be capable of displaying 800 x 600 dots with a USB connector OS: Mac OS X (10.1.5, 10.2.1 to 10.2.8, 10.3.1 to 10.3.9, 10.4.2, 10.4.3) RAM: At ...on your PC. (Refer to "JVC Accessories" on all personal computers meeting those requirements. ● If your PC does not meet the system requirements above, you can use Digital Photo Navigator. System Requirements Ⅲ Windows® The following requirements must be satisfied to connect a camcorder to a PC and to a...
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...PDF format. Open the "Start.pdf" file and click the button of the camcorder. ● If " " is not currently displayed on the CD-ROM in [My Computer], then click [Open]. The camcorder turns off the camcorder. 1 Drop the memory card icon on the desktop into the [Trash] icon..., wait until it disappears before proceeding. 3 Disconnect the USB cable. 4 Set the camcorder's Power Switch to "OFF". For more details of each software, refer to its user's guide/help/Readme. Ⅲ Digital Photo Navigator ● The instruction manual is included on the LCD monitor of the desired...
...PDF format. Open the "Start.pdf" file and click the button of the camcorder. ● If " " is not currently displayed on the CD-ROM in [My Computer], then click [Open]. The camcorder turns off the camcorder. 1 Drop the memory card icon on the desktop into the [Trash] icon..., wait until it disappears before proceeding. 3 Disconnect the USB cable. 4 Set the camcorder's Power Switch to "OFF". For more details of each software, refer to its user's guide/help/Readme. Ⅲ Digital Photo Navigator ● The instruction manual is included on the LCD monitor of the desired...