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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

GR-D93

GR-D73

GR-D33

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For Accessories:

GETTINGSTARTED 5

VIDEORECORDING&

PLAYBACK11

DIGITALSTILLCAMERA

(D.S.C.) RECORDING&

PLAYBACK(GR-D93/D73

only)18

ADVANCEDFEATURES25

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Mini_NTS c

DIGITAL

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The camcorder illustrations appearing in this

instruction manual are of the GR-D93.

The D.S.C. (Digital Still Camera) features

are available on GR-D93 and GR-D73.

REFERENCES38

TERMS 54

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial

No. which is located on the bottom of

the camcorder. Retain this information

for future reference.

Model NO.

Serial NO.

INSTRUCTIONS

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2 EN

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

CAUTION: 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.

The lightening flash with arrowt_ead symbol w_hJn an

equilateral triangle, is intended to ale_t the user to the

pngsence of uninsu_ated _dangeroos voltage" w_hin the

product's enclcsure that may be Of sufficient magn_ude

to const_ute a nsk of e_ect tic shock to peP_ons

The exclamation point w_hJn an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instrdctions in

the literature accompanying the appliance¸

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTES:

• The rating plate (serial number plata) and safety caution

are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

• The rating information and salty caution of the AC

Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

CAUTIONS:

• This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type

color television signals. It cannot be used for playback

with a television of a different standard. However, live

recording and LCD monitadviewfioder playback are

possible anywhere.

• Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs

and, to recharge them or supply power to the camcorder

from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC

Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be

necessary to accommodate different designs of AC

outlets in different countries.)

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or

chemical burn hazard ff mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above t00°C (212°F)

or incinerate.

Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric),

Sanyo, Sony or Maxelt CR2025.

Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is

incorrectly replaced.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

Keep away from children.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

I This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small

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

local authorities, or the Elect ronics Industries Alliance:

<http:llwww.eiae.org>

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf,

make sure that it has sufficient space on al! sides to allow

for ventilation (t0 cm (3-t 5/t6") or more on both sides, on

top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or

cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should

be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must

be considered and the local rules or Iaws governing the

disposal of these batteries must be fctfowed strictly.

The apparatus sbell not be exposed to ddpping or

splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with

water.

Also do not place any containers fltled with water or liquids

(such as cosmetics or medicines, ffower vases, potted

plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or

electric shock may be caused.)

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 intamal circuitry. There is also a risk of

fire or electric shock.

CAUTIONI

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. Carrying or holding the camcorder by

the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in

dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.

Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette

holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as

they are particuledy susceptible to this type of injury.

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or untevel surfaces. It

could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.

CAUTIONI

Connecting cables (AedidiVideo, S-Video, etc.) to the

camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not

recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the

camcorder to tall, resulting in damage.

IMPORTANTSAFTYINSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed alI warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. 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. OnIy use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

10. Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

11. Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualgfad service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as powePsupply cord or plug

is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen

into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to

rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been

dropped.

EN3

Mini NTS c

MultiMediaCard

This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video

cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only

cassettes marked "_D_ T" and memory cards* marked

"5_31k" or "MlfltiMediaCard" can be used with this unit.

Before recording an important scene...

...make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark

...make sure you only use memory cards* with the mark

S_ or IFhlltllVledlaCard.

...remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other

digitaI video formats.

...remember that this camcorder is intended for private

consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper

permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as

a show, performance or exhibition for personaI enjoyment, it

is strong{y recommended that you obtain permission

beforehand.)

* Memory cards can be used with GR-D93 and GR-D73

only.

4 EN CONTENTS

GETTINGSTARTED S ADVANCEDFEATURES 25

ProvidedAccessories .................................................... 5

Power ............................................................................. 6

Grip Adjustment ............................................................. 7

Operation Mode ............................................................. 8

Date/Time Settings ........................................................ 8

Viewfinder Adjustment ................................................... 9

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display .......................... 9

Tripod Mounting ............................................................. 9

Loading/Unloading A Cassette .................................... 10

Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-D93/73 only) ,-.- 10

11VIDEORECORDING& PLAYBACK

VIDEORECORDING..................................................... ! !

Basic Recording ........................................................... 11

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ........................................ 12

Tape Remaining Time .................................................. 12

Zooming ....................................................................... 12

Journalistic Shooting .................................................... 13

Self Recording ............................................................. 13

Time Code ................................................................... 13

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ....................... 13

VIDEOPLAYBACK......................................................... 14

Norma! Playback .......................................................... 14

SflII Playback ................................................................ 14

Shuttle Search ............................................................. 14

Blank Search ................................................................ 14

PlaybackUsing The Remote Control (GR-D93/73 only) .. t5

Connections To A TV Or VCR ..................................... 17

DIGITALSTILLCAMERA(D.S.C.)RECORDING&

PLAYBACK(GR-D93/D73only) 18

D.S.C.RECORDING(GR-D93/D73 only) ......................... 18

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ............................... 18

Dubbing Still images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory

Card ......................................................................... 19

D.S.C.PLAYBACK(GR-D93/D73 only) ............................ 20

Normal Playback Of images ........................................ 20

Auto Playback Of images ............................................ 20

Index Playback Of Files ............................................... 20

Viewing File Information ............................................... 21

Removing On-Screen Display ...................................... 21

ADDITIONALFEATURESFORD.S.C.(GR-D93/D73 only) ...22

Protecting Files ............................................................ 22

Deleting Files ............................................................... 22

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ..................... 23

Resetting The File Name ............................................. 24

Initializing A Memory Card ........................................... 24

MENUSFORDETAILEDADJUSTMENT.............................. 25

Changing The Menu Settings ...................................... 25

Recording Menus ........................................................ 26

Playback Menus .......................................................... 28

FEATURESFORRECORDING......................................... 29

White LED Light .......................................................... 29

Night Alive ................................................................... 29

Wipe Or Fader Effects ................................................. 30

Program AE With Special Effects ................................ 30

Snapshot (For Video Recording) ................................. 31

Auto Focus .................................................................. 31

Manual Focus .............................................................. 32

Exposure Control ......................................................... 32

Iris Lock ....................................................................... 32

Backlight Compensation .............................................. 33

White Balance Adjustment .......................................... 33

Manual White Balance Adjustment ............................. 33

EDITING...................................................................... 34

Dubbing To Or From A VCR ....................................... 34

Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector

(Digital Dubbing) ...................................................... 35

Connection To A Personal Computer .......................... 36

Audio Dubbing (GR-D93/73 only) ................................ 37

Insert Editing (GR-D93/73 only) .................................. 37

REFERENCES 38

ADDITIONALINFORMATION..........................................38

TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................40

CAUTIONS..................................................................45

USERMAINTENANCE......................................................48

SPECIFICATIONS............................................................49

INDEX..........................................................................50

TERMS 54

I ProvidedAccessories

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GETTING STARTED EN 5

HowToAttachTheLeasCap

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.

® ®

® ®

® ® @

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. 6 for

attachment)

_ Shoulder Strap (See the right column for attachment)

® CD-ROM

_7>Memory Card 8 MB (GR-D93/73 only) (Already

inserted in the carncorder)

® Remote Control Unit RM-V718U (GR-D93/73 only)

_ Lithium Battery CR2025" (GR-D93/73 on_y)

(for remote control unit)

L_ USB Cable (GR-D93/73 only)

Lens Cap (See the right column for attachment)

* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit

at time of shipme_ (with insulation sheet). To use the

Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet.

NOTES:

• In order to maintain optimum performance of the

camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or

more core filter. If a cable has only one core fitter, the end

that is closest to the filter should be connected to the

camcorder.

• Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do

not use any other cables.

Place here during shooting.

HowToAttachTheShoulderStrap

Follow the illustration.

1Thread the strap through the eyelet.

Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and

the buckle.

• To adiust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten

the strap in the buckle.

Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.

Strap guide

Buckle

Eyelet

6EN GETTINGSTARTED

HowToAttachTheCoreFilter (forUSBCable I Power

(providedwithGR-093/73 only)andoptionalS-

VideoCable)

Attach the core fi_ters to the cables. The core fi_ter

reduces interference.

1Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter.

Stopper ,_

2Run 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 inthe illustration.

•Windthe csble so that it is not slack.

3 cm

3Close the core filter until it clicks shut.

NOTES:

• Take care not to damage the cable.

• When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core tilter

to the csmcorder.

POWER/CHARGE

BaRery pack

mount

To DC connector

Battery pack

BATT.RELEASE

AC Adapter

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.

ChargingTheBatteryPack

1With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward,

push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack

mount _.

2Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place ®.

3Set the Power Switch to "OFF (CHARGE)".

4Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.

5Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet.The POWER/

CHARGE _ampon the camcorder blinks to indicate

charging has started.

6When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out, charging

is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.

Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

To detach the battery pack

Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding BATT.

RELEASE to detach it.

Battery pack Charging time

BN-V408U* _,pprox. 1 hr. 30 min.

BN_V416U _,pprox. 3 h_

BN_V428U _,pprox. 5 h_

*Provided

NOTES:

• 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.

• When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a

long storage period, the POWER/CHARGE _amp may not

light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the

camcorder, then try charging again.

• tt the battery operation time remains extremely short even

after having been fuIly charged, the battery is worn out and

needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.

•For other notes, ::_ pg. 38.

UsingTheBatteryPack

Perform steps ! - 2 in "Charging The Battery Pack _.

Maximum continuous recording time

•GR-D73/33

Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on

BN-V408U* 1 hr. t 0 rain. 1 hr. 40 rain.

BN-V416U 2 hr. 20 rain. 3 hr. 15 rain.

BN-V428U 4 hr. t0 rain. 5 hr. 50 rain.

• GR-D93

Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on

BN-V408U* 1 hr. 5 rain. 1 hr. 35 rain.

BN-V416U 2 hr. 15 rain. 3 hr. 5 rain.

BN-V428U 4 hr. 5 hr. 30 rain.

* Provided

NOTES:

• Recording time is reduced significantly under the following

conditions:

• Zoom or Recor&Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.

• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

• The White LED Light is used.

• Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare

enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned

shooting time.

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make sure that the

camcorder's power is turned offi Failure to do so can result in

a camcorder malfunction.

UsingACPower

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder as shown in

the illustration on page 6,

NOTES:

• The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage

selection in the AC range from t t0 V to 240 V.

• Do not allow the DC terrainats of the AC Adapter to come in

contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and

cause malfunction.

•For other notes, _:_pg. 38.

AboutBatte_es

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or

expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause

a fire or explosion.

WARNING! Do not allow the battery or itsterminals to

come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short

circuit and possibly start a fire.

GETTINGSTARTED EN 7

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.

battery packinyour pocket

or other warm, protected

place for a short time, then

re-attach it to the camcorder. AS long as the battery pack

itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.

(If you're using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack

does not come in direct contact with it.)

For other notes, _pg. 38. "_

|GripAdjustment

1Adjust the velcro strip.

2Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

grip.

3Adjust 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.

8 EN GETTINGSTARTED

I OperationMode

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any

operationmode except "OFF (CHARGE)" while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

POWER/CHARGE lamp

Power Switch

Lock Button

VIDEO/MEMORY

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to

your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/

MEMORY Switch (GR-D93/73 only).

Power Switch Position

I_1(Full Auto Recording):

Allows you to record using NO special effects or

manual adjustments, Suitable for standard recording.

The "1_" indicator appears on the display.

(Manual Recording):

Allows you to set various recording functions using the

Menus. (_,,-pg. 25)

If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto

Recording, try this mode.

There is no indication on the display.

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

•Allows you to playback a recording on the tape,

• Allows you to display a still image stored in the

memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the

memory card to a PC. (GR-D93/73 only)

• Allows you to set various playback functions using

the Menus. (_p pg, 25)

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position

GR-D93i73 only)

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 bothon the tape and the memory

card.

MEMORY:

• Allows you to record in a memory card or access

data stored in a memory card.

• When the Power Switch is set to !_" or'_", the

currently selected image size appears,

Power-LinkedOperation

When the Power Switch is set to "l_" or'_", you can also

turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD

monitor or pullingout/pushing in the viewfinder.

INFORMATION:

The following explanations in this manual supposes the

use of LCD monitor in your operation, If you want to use

the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the

viewfinder fully.

|Date/TimeSettings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but

its display can be turned on or off during playback.

(_p pg. 25, 28)

1Set the Power Switch to '_" while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

2Open the LCD monitor fully. (_J pg, 12)

3Press the _MENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

4Rotate the _MENU/VOL.

Wheel to select '_", and press it.

The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu

appears.

5Rotate the _MENU/VOL.

Wheel to select '=CLOCK ADJ,',

and press it. The parameter for

'Month" is highlighted.

6Rotate the _MENU/VOL.

Wheel to input the month, and

press it. Repeat to input the day,

year, hour and minute.

7Rotate the _MENU/VOL.

Wheel to select "tJRETURN", and

press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

NOTE:

Even if you select "CLOCK ADJ?,if the parameteris not

highlighted,the camcorder's internal clock continues to

operate. Once you movethe highlightbar to the firstdate/

time parameter (month), the clock stops. When you finish

setting the minute and press the [_MENU/VOL. Wheel in, the

date and timebegin operation from the date and time you

havejust set.

I ViewfinderAdjustment

1Set the Power Switch to 1_1"or '_' while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch,

2Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked, Pull

out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best

viewability,

3Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

41-

'Adjustment Control

CAUTION:

When retractingthe viewfinder, take care not to pinch your

fingers.

GETTINGSTARTED EN 9

|BrightnessAdjustmentOfTheDisplay

1setthePowerSw_fchfo"_" []MENUNOL.

or "PLAY" whffe pressing down

the Lock Button located on the

switch.

2Open the LCD monitor fuffy,

(_,,-pg. 12)

3 Press the t_MENU/VOL

Wheel in, The Menu Screen

appears,

4Rotate the t_MENU/VOL.

Wheel to select '_', and

press it. The CAMERA

DISPLAY Menu appears.

5Rotate the t_MENU/VOL.

Wheel to select "BRIGHT", and press it. The Menu

Screen closes and the brightness control indicator

appears,

6 Rotate the _MENU/VOL. Wheel until the appropriate

brightness is reached.

7 Press the _MENU/VOL. Wheel in,

• It is also possibleto adjustthe brightness of the viewfinder

by pullingout the viewfinder, setting "PRIORITY" in the

SYSTEM Menu to "FINDER"(,,_'pg. 25, 27) and adjusting

as described above.

|TripodMounting

To attach the camcorder to a

tripod, align the direction stud

and screw to the mounting

socket and stud hole on the

camcorder. Then tighten the

screw clockwise.

• Some tripods are not

equipped with studs.

CAUTION:

When attaching the camcorder

to a tripod, extend its legs to

stabilize the camcorder. It is not advised to use small sized

tripods. This may cause damage to the unit by failing over.

10 ENGETTINGSTARTED

I Loading/UnloadingA Cassette

The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a

cassette.

_--O PEN/EJEC_oalSd%erttcever

I Loading/UnloadingA MemoryCard

(GR-D93/73only)

The provided memory cam is already inserted in the

camcorder at the time of purchase.

(MEMORY CARD)

PUSH HERE

Make sure the

window side is

Cassette holder facing out.

Erase protection tab

1Slide 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.

• Do not touch internal components.

2Insert or remove a tape and press "PUSH HERE" to

dose the cassette holder.

• Be sure to press only the section labeled "PUSH HERE" to

cfose the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause

your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in

injury or product damage.

• else the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automat foaIly. Wait until it recedes completely before

dosing the cassette holder cover.

• When the battery pack's charge is low, you may not be able

to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force.

Replace the battery pack with a folly charged one or use

AC power before continuing.

3Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into

place.

Approximate recording time

Tape

30 min.

60 min.

80 min.

Receding mode

SP LP

30min. 45 min.

60min. 90 min.

80min. t20min.

To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 25 and 26.

To protect valuable recordings

Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in

the direction of 'SAVE". This prevents the tape from

being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab

back to "REC" before Iosding it.

For other notes, _pg. 38.

rcard

Write/erase protection tab

1 Make sure the camcorder's power is off.

2Open the LCD monitor (_:;_pg. 12), then open the card

cover (MEMORY CARD),

3 To load a memory card, firmly insert itwith its

cl{ppededge first.

To unload a memory card, push it once. After the

memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull itout,

• Do nottouch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.

4Close the card cover.

To protect valuable files (available only for SD

Memory Card)

Slide the write/erase protectiontab on the side of the

memory card in the direction of "LOCK". This prevents

the memory card from being recorded over. To record on

this memory card, slide the tab back to the position

opposite to "LOCK" before Iosding it.

NOTES:

• Be sure to use onIy SD Memory Cards marked "S_lle" or

MuitiMediaCards marked "MultiMediaCard".

• Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this

camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card, consult its

manufactureror dealer.

• Before using a new memory card, itis necessary to

FORMATthe card. (_' pg. 24)

ATTENTION:

DOnot insert or remove the memory card while the

camcorder is turnedon, as this maycause ttle memory card

to be corrupted or cause the camcorder tobecome unable to

recognize whether or not the card is installed.

I BasicRecording

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:

• Power (!_ pg. 6)

• Leading A Cassette (_:_pg. t0)

POWER/CHARGE lamp Power Zoom Lever

Power Switch

VIDEO RECORD.[NGE N11

1Remove the lens cap.

2Open the LCD monitor fully. (_:_ pg. 12)

3Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".

(GR-D93/73 only)

4Set 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.

• To record in LP (Long Play) mode, _ pg. 25, 26.

5To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop

Button. The "_ REC" appears on the display while

recording is in progress.

6To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop

Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-

Standby mode.

NOTES:

• The image witl not appear simultaneously on the LCD

monitor and the viewfinder.

• If the Record_Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the _=_

camcorder's power shuts off automatically. To turn the

camcorder on again, push back and pul! out the viewfinder _e.

again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.

• LCD monitor/viewfinder indications: c._

•When power is supplied from a battery: the "_" o

battery indicator is displayed. (_,_.pg. 43) ¢_

• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the "_"

battery indicator does not appear.

• When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on o

the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur

when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to "Recording ._

From The Middle Of A Tape" (_ pg. 13).

• To turn the beep sounds off, _ pg. 25, 27.

•For other notes, :.,' pg. 38.

Lock Button

Recording Start/Stop Button

12 ENVIDEORECORDING

LCDMonitorAndViewfinder

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).

While using the viewfinder:

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out

the viewfinder fully.

• Be sure to pul) out the viewfinder until you heara click,

otherwise it may be pushed back in during use.

Zooming

Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous

change in image magnification.

Zoom In

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T".

Zoom Out

S_ide the Power Zoom Lever towards "W".

• The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the

zoom action.

Zoom in (1": Telephoto)

Monitor Opening Button

NOTES:

•The image wii) not appear simuItaneousiy on the LCD

monitor and the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is pulled

out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which

one to use. Set "PRIORITY" to the desired mode in

SYSTEM Menu. (_' pg. 25, 27)

• Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor

or the viewfinder. However, this is not a maffu)_ction.

(_ pg. 42)

TapeRemainingTime

Approximate tape remaining time appears on the d{splay.

"- h - - m" means the camcorder is calculating the

remaining time. When the remaining time reaches

2 minutes, the indication starts blinking.

-h--m---_l h 0m-_0h59m----_- Oh 3m

(Now cafou_ating)

Oh 0m<_0h lm41_Oh 2m

(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)

IZoom out (W: Wide angle)

I106:(mlOXfeOt GR-D93)(optical)

o0,t..oo..ooo

Approximate zoom ratio

NOTES:

• Focusing may become unstabIe during Zooming. In this

case, set the zoom wMle in Record*Standby, fock the focus

by using the manual focus (_ pg. 32), then zoom in or out

in Record mode.

• Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can be

switched to 16X (10X for GR-D93) magnification using the

optical zoom. (,_ pg. 26)

• Zoom magnification of over 16X (10X for GR-D93) is done

through Digital image processing, and is therefore called

DigitaI Zoom.

• During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.

• Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to "MEMORY". (GR-D93/73 only)

• Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the

subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all

the way to "W". Also see _i-ELE MACRO" in MANUAL Menu

on page 26.

JournalisticShooting

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).

SelfRecording

Open the LCD monitor and tilt

it upward to 180° so that it _'_

faces forward, then point the

lens toward yourself and start

recording. If Recording

TimeCode

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.

Display

* Framesare not displayed during recording.

If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code

begins counting from "00:00:00" (minute:second:frame).

If recording starts from the end of a previouslyrecorded

scene, the time code continues from the last time code

number.

If during recording a blank portionis left partway through

the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is

resumed, the time code starts counting up again from

"00:00:00". This means the camcorder may record the

same time codes as those existing in a previously

recorded scene. To prevent this, perform "Recording

From The Middle Of A Tape" (See the right column) in the

following cases;

•When shooting again after playingback a recorded tape.

• When powershuts off during shooting.

• When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting.

• When shooting using a partiallyrecorded tape.

• When shooting on a blank portion located partway through

the tape.

• When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/

closing the cassette holdercover.

VIDEO RECORDING,EN 13

RecordingFromTheMiddleOfATape

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. 14)

2) Set the Power Switch to '1_1"or "_" while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start

recording.

NOTES:

• The time code cannot be reset.

• Curing fast*forwarding and rewinding, the time code

indication does not move smoothly.

• The time code is displayed only when 'q-IME CODE" is set

to "ON". (_ pg. 27)

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Time code Time code Time code

go:go:go 05:43:21 OO:OO:OO

Tape

Shooting start Shooting stop Shooting start

point point point

Proper recording

Time code Time code Time code

00:00:00 05:43:21 05:44:00

Tape

Shooting start Shooting start Shooting start

point point point

14 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK

[_MENU/VOL .BLANK SEARCH

Power Switch

VIDEO/MEMORY (GR-D93/73 only)

I_/11

|NormalPlayback

1Load a cassette. (_:_pg. 10)

2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".

(GR-D93/73 only)

3Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

4To start playback, press i,-/ll.

5To stop playback, press II.

• During Stop mode, press _ to rewind, or _ to fast-

forwardthe tape.

To control the speaker volume

Rotate the _MENU/VOL Wheel towards "+" to turn up

the volume, or towards "-" to turn down the volume.

NOTES:

• The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor,

viewfinder or on a connected TV. (_._'pg. 17)

•For other notes, :;_ pg. 39.

StillPlayback

Pauses during video playback.

1) Press )/11 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press )/11 again.

• If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes,

the camcorder's Stop mode is automatically engaged.

• When II_/I I is pressed, the image may not pause

immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image.

ShutfleSearch

Allows high-speed search in either direction during video

playback.

1) During playback, press _ for forward search, or

<1<1for reverse search.

2) To resume normal playback, press l='-III.

• During playback,pressand hold _ or <1<1.The search

continues as longas you holdthe button. Once you release

the button, normal playback resumes.

• A slight mosaic effectappears on the display during Shuttle

Search. This is not a malfunction.

ATTENTION:

During Shuttle Search, parts of the

picture may not be clearly visible,

particularly on the left side of the

screen.

BlankSearch

Helps you find where you should start recording in the

middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.

(_p pg. 13)

1Load a cassette. (=p pg. 10)

2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".

(GR-D93/73 only)

3Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

4During Stop mode, press BLANK SEARCH,

• The "BLANK SEARCH" indication appears and the

camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search,

then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape

before the beginning of the detected blank portion.

•To cancel Blank Search midway, press •.

NOTES:

• Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a

blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse

direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the

camcorder searches in the forward direction.

• Blank Search does not work if "USE CLEANING

CASSETTE" has appeared with the tape.

• If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank

Search, the camcorder stops automatically.

• A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape

may not be detected.

• The detected blank portion may be located between

recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure

there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.

PlaybackUs;rigTheRemoteControl

(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)

InstallingTheBaltery

BeamE|fe¢liveAinu

{indooruse)

VIDEOPLAYBACKEN15

Bul'|onsAndFum|ions

eInfrared beam transmittingwindow

The followingbuttonsareavailableonlywhen the

car'_corda_Power Switchi$setto"PLAY".

O AUDIO Button ..................................... (L_pg. 25, 28)

•PAUSE Button*. ......................................... [_" p£. 16)

Up Button .................................................. (_" p£. 16)

OSLOW Rewind Button ................................ (_- p£. 16)

tii REWButton ....................................... _ pg. 14,20) _.

Left Button ................................................ _- p£. 16) ,,_

Q INSERT Button .......................................... (_" p£. 37)

ll} STOPButton ...................................... _ pg. 14,20) _

Down Button ............................................. _" p£. 16)

_1 SHIFT Button ............................................ (_" p£. 16)

EFFECT OWOFF Button .......................... (_" p£. 16)

EFFECT Button ........................................ [_" p£. 16)

SLOW ForWard Button ............................... (_" p£. 16)

FF Button ........................................... _ pg. 14, 20)

Right Button .............................................. _" p£. 16)

PLAY Button'. ...................................... [L_ pg. 14, 20)

A. DUB Button ...................................... _....(c_ p£. 37)

DISPLAY Button ................................. (_'_pg. 17, 34)

The followingbuttons are available when the camcorber's

Power Switch is set to '1" or _".

0 &SHOT [Snapshot) Button"

(,_ START/STOP Button

_ Zoom 0-A_/)Buttons _ ........................ (_pg. 12, 16)

• Fu_lctio_ls the same _s each _rrosponding b_tlo_l on the

cemcor_er. (_ pg. 51)

** Fu_ctio_s when the ¢amcor_er'_ Powor Switch i_ r,et to

_PLAY" as well.

16 EN v_rDEo PLAYBACK

SLOW Rewind

ELaton

Left Button

DownButton

or STOP

SHIFT

1Button

or PAUSE

BLrUton

-Right Button

-PLAY

Slow-MotionPlayback

Allows slow speed search in either difaction during video

playback[.

During normal video playback, press SLOW (_11 or lip)

more than approx. 2 seconds.

•After approx. 5 minLtLes (1 minLtLefor GR-Dg,3) Capprox. 20

secor_ds with an 80-minute c_t.*sette_ill Slow Rewiredor

_ep rex. 5minutes in Slow Fon_rd, nermal playback

resulTl_.

•Te pause Slew-Motion playback, press PAUSE (11).

•Te Stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (1_.

NOTES:

•YOU c_ll _180 ellgage Slew- h,1ctior_ Playback from $Ull

Playback by premising SLOW ('41 or lb.) more than approx.

2 se_nd8.

•Durir_g Slow=Motioq Pl_ybacl_ due to digital image

pro_ossing, the picture nl_y take oil _ mos_i_ effect.

•After SLOW (,41or I1_)is pressed and held, the still image

may Pe displayed for a few se_:_nd$, followed Py e blue

8creel1 for a _w S#n_. This is rlet 8 mal_llctiorl.

There may I_ea small martjir_ between the slow-motion

playback start poiot yo_nchose arid the actual start point for

Slow-Motion Playback.

Durir_g Slow-Motion Playback, there will be dicturPar_¢os ir_

video and the picture m_y seem unctaPle, especially with

Steady imsgos. This is not a i'llslfLlnctierl.

Frame-By-FramePlayback

Allows f_e-by f_me s_arsh during video playbasit.

During normal or _ill playbecit, press SLOW ilIPl

repeatedly for forward or SLOW (41) repeatedly for

reverse. Each time SLOW (41 or I1_) is pressed, the

frame is played back.

2) At the point you want to zoom in,press

the Zoom Button _r).

•Tozoom eL,t, pressthe Zeom E_nttar_(W).

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$.

Audio/Video

cable

(provided)

OWhite to AUDIO L IN"

g ROd toAUDIO R IN _

I1_Yellow to VIDEO IN _

OTo S VIDEO IN""

Not r_qu ired for washing still images only.

_" Cor_nest when your I_/VCR has only AN inp_it

con hectors.

"_* Collllest when your TViVCR has S-VIDEO IN and AN

input cor_nestor& In this case, it is r_ot neom;sary to

oonnect the yctlow video c_ble.

V'[BEO PLAYBACK EN 17

1 Meke sure ell units ere turned off,

2Connect the r._recorder to a TV orVCR as shown in

the illustration.

If using o VCR, go to step ;3.

It'no:, go to step 4,.

3Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to

your VOWs instructionmenuel.

4Turn on the cerncorder,the VOR end the TV.

5Set the VOR to its AUX input mo_e, end set the TV to

its VIDEO mode.

TO choose whelher or not the following displays

appear on the connected "IV

• Dete!Time

Set _DATEJTIM E" to _AUTO", _Or-4"or _OFP'. (_ pg. 25, 28)

Or, pres,s DISPLAY on the remote control (provided with

GR-Dg&,'73 or_ly)to turn on/off the date ipeicetion.

•Time Code

Set "TIME CODF to "ON _or "OFP. _:_ _j. 25, 28)

•Illdioatiorl$ other than dateAime 811dtime o3de

Set "ON SC R E Et-4"to "OFP', "LCD _ or "LC D,rFV_.

NOTES:

• It Is recommended to use the AC AcCepter _the power

supply Instead of the baftery pack. {_ pg. 7)

•TO monitor the picture and sound from the c_rnoorder

without inserling a lape or memory c_rd', set the

cenlcorder's P0wer Switch to 'W_0r "_M:_, then set y'ot_r _V

to the appropriate illp_it mode.

G R-D9,3/'/3 only c3

ol'_lakesuieyo_adj_sttheWsoundvolul'neto its mir_inlt_rn _-,

level to a_id a st_dden bu_st of SOUnd whet1 the oamcorder

i8 t_gr_ed oil.

• If you hsve 8 I_/or Speaker8 thet 8re not specially shielded,

do net F_leoethe speakers edjacer_ to the _V es

illterforenoe will ooo_grin the camoorder plsyback F_ict_re.

• When a oa_le is 03 nneoled to the AV O3nneofor, the SOUnd

i8 r_ct peerd f_om the speaker.

18 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 inthe memor_

card.

NOTE:

Beforeoolltinuir_g,performtile prooeduros li_ed below:

Power (r_ pg 6)

•Loadirlg AMemory O_rd _:_ pg. 10_

Monitor Opentng

Bu_ort

VID EO/I_IEMO RY

There tsthe sound of ashutter

closing.

App_imate Number of Storable Images

Image Sizo/PictiJ re SD Memory O_rd

Quali_ 8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB" 64 MB=

640 x _SOiFI N E _5 _._ 20,._ 4(35

_0 x,180/

SXANDARD 160 295 6_o5 "f215

10_o4x 768iFI_E 20 4,_ 95 _90

1024 x 760/

SXANDARD 65 "f,15 310 605

1280 x _6_

FINE=.= 13 29 60 _25

1280 x _6_

160_ x 1200/

FINE=.= 8 19 ,1"f 80

160_ x 1200/

SXANDARD._, 28 60 13(3 275

MiJItiMerJiaCard

Image Size/Pier,ire Quality 8MB *= 16MB* 3_°MB*

640 x _SOiFI N E 55 _05 2"f5

640 x _SOiS_ANDARD _90 320 6,15

10_o4x 768iFI_E 24 ,18 _00

10_o4x 760/STAN DARD 75 _60 320

1280x_60iFINE *_" 16 _60

1280 x _60/STAN DARD =*_ "30 _05 2"f5

160_ x 1200/1:1N E_=* 10 21 ,12

160_ x 1200/STA_ DARD _= ._.'l 65 _5

Optional

_" Providc_J

_'* GR-D93 only

DubbingStillImagesRecordedOnATope

ToAMemoryCord

Still images c_n L_ _ubbad f_rn _ t_pe to amemory

oar_,

1Load a cassette. (L-_ pg. 10)

2Load a memory oard. $_- pg. 10)

Sat the VIDEOIMEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".

4Sat the Power Switch to 'PLAY" while pressing down

the Lock. Button located on the By,itch.

5Sat "r_ Wb_ COPY" to "ON". (L"_ pg. 25, 28)

6Press I_/ll to start playback.

7At the point you w_nt to dub, press I,-/ll ._g_in to

engage Still Pl._yb._ck.

8TO dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.

•Ths "WP[]" ir_rJica_ion_ppears rJ_lring dubbing.

• Ths selected image is _tored in ths memory oard.

NOIES:

•If SNAPSHOT i_ p_Bs_ ir_si_p 8whGn _ mGmory Card is

not IoadGd, ths nlG_._z_g__COPYING FAILED" is di6pl_y_d.

•If an imagG r_¢ordc_J on th_ _ap_ _sing "_11DE MODE"

_:_ pg. 26_ i_ dl__hs_ to a msmoF:/0._, thG WIDE iI]orJG

idG_tifyJr_g_igr_l i_ ilot dubbG_ with it.

•TO u$o F_lt_yback $_i(tl sf{_)¢'_ with avideo imag_ yo_

wi_h to dub, pGrf_rnl up to stop eu_iilg th_ romots 03ntrol

(p_vJ_od). _c_ pg. 16)

• Imagc_sarG ¢J_lbb_vJ ir_640 x,180 pix_ls.

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INormalPlaybackOf 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.

PowerSwkch

VIDEO#

INFO

INDEX

e,._ll

1Laa0 a memorycard, (u:7 p£. 10)

2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY _.

3Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing down

the LOCK Button Iocuted on the switch,

•Astored image is displayed.

4. Press _d41 to display the previous file, Press _1_ to

display the next file.

• Pressing INFO give_ you details on the displeyed file.

(r_pg 21)

•You cen also look for the desired fil_ using Ind_ Screen.

(See the right column)

• You c_n tum off the on-screen playback display. €_ pg. 2_ )

NOTES:

•E_n if you shoot a now image alter playing back _ Iow-

nurebated one, this will not overwrite an existing image,

beasut._ new images _re a_domatic_lly stored _fter the last-

recorded oile.

•Images shot in a fil_ size oth_r than "640 x480 _,

_ 024 x 768% "_280 x9"60_* and "1600 x 1200"* with

8nether device6 will be displayed thumDnail images. These

thumbnail images cannst be trensierred to a PC.

" GR-Dg3 only

•Images shot with d_wfo_s (such as JVC G R-DVMT0) thst

8re not o3mpatible with DCF cermet ba viewed with this

oamo3rder; _UNSUPPORffED FILE!" will be displayed.

Ploybo&Zoom

Available only with the remute control (provided).

(L_ pg. lit)

I,-\ll

tAuto Playback

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).

2F_ss tha I_IMENU!VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

3ROtatethe _MENUiVOL. Wheel to select "DISPLAY',

and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

4ROtate 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'.

Operatto_ mode rndlcalor

NOTE:

With inlege8 shot with other devices or processerJ oil _l PO,

"QUALITY: - - -_' will be displf_yGd.

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ProtectingFiles

The Protect mode helps prevent the _ideatel erasure

of files.

1Leadamemer_sard,(_.pg.10)

2 Set the VIDEOIMEMORY Switchto "MEMORY'.

3Set the PowerSwitch to "PLAY" while pressingdown

the Lock Button located on the switch.

•A Ctore_Jfileis displayS.

4. Press the [] MENU,-'VOL.Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears,

5Make sure 'PROTECT" is

selec-red, and press the _MENUi

VOL. Wheel in. The Sub Menu

appears.

ToRemoveProte¢lion

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 - 5in

"Protecting Files".

TO remove protection from the currently displayed

file

6 Rotate the _MENU/VOL. Wheel to select

_URRENT", and press it.The PROTECT screen

appears,

7Press _tl-tl or _ to select the _esired file.

Rotate the [] MEN U,-'VOL.Wheel to select

"EXECUTE", and p_ss it.

•TOcancel selection, $eleot "RETURN".

•Repeat steps 7anrJefor all filesy,3_want to remove

protectiem

TO remove protection from ell files stored in the

memory card

6Ro_te the _MENU!VOL. Wheel to select

"CANO.ALU', and press it.The PROTECT screen

appears.

7Ro_te the _MENU!VOL. Wheel to select

"EXECUTE", and press it.

•TOcancel selection, $elect "RETLIRN_.

|DeletingFries

VIDEO/MEMORY

ADDITIONAL FEATURESFORD,&C. (GR-D93/D73 only) EN 23

TO delete ell files _tered in lhe memory card

Ro_te the _MENU!VOL. Wheel to select "ALl", and

press it. The DELETE screen appea_.

7Ro_te the _MENU!VOL. Wheel _ select

"EXECUTE", end press it.

•To Cancel _elotion, select _RETURN".

NOTES:

•Protected files (_:__J. 22) Cannot P_ d_leted. TOrJelote

them, remove proteclion first.

•Once files are rJelot_, they cannot Pe restored. Check. fil_

b_rs deloting.

CAUTION:

DO ilot remove the memory card or perform ally other

operation (such as turr_ingoff the ¢amcorder_ during deletion.

AI$O, Pe 81Jre to use the provirJedAO AcJapter, _s the nlernory

card m_y be corruptsd if the Pattery becom&s &,_ha_lsted

during deletion. If the memory card peoonle8 oorrt_pted,

illitialize it. CcGrpg. 24_

ISettingPrintInformation(DPOFSetting)

This carncarder is compatiblewith the DPOF (Digital

Print Order Format) standard in order to support future

systems such as automatic printing.You can select one

of the 2 print i_ormation settings for images storedin the

memory card: "To Print All Still Irnaga,s(One Print For

Each)" or TO Print BySelecting Still Images And Number

Of Prints".

NOTES:

• If you load a memory c_rd alrearJy set as shown below irl a

printer _:)mpati_e with DPOF, it will make prints of the

selectsrJ still imf_ges a_omati_ally.

•TO print _rn_ges recorded on a tape, fir_-t rJ_p them to a

memory c_rd. (_ pg. 19)

ToPrinlAll StillImages(OnePrintForEach)

1Load a memory card. (L_-p£. 10)

2set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMERY'.

3 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing down

the LOCKButton located on the 8'##i_hr

•A StOrerJfile isrJisplay_d.

4Press the _MENU,-'VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

5Rotate tbe _MENU!VOL. Wheel

to select "DPO F', and press it,The

Sub Menu appears.

6Rotate the _MENU!VOL. Wheel

to select "ALL 1", and press itr The

DPOF screen appears.

7Rotate the _MENU!VOL. Wheel

to select "EXECUTE", and press itr

The normal playbackscreen

appears.

•TOCancelselection, select

_RETURN".

ToPrintBySeledlngStl ImagesAndNumberOf

Prinls

ToResetTheNumberOf Pdnls

1Per6"Jrmsteps 1 - 5 in TO PrintAll Still Images (One

Print For E_h)'.

2Rot_ts the I_IMENU!VOL Wheel to select "RESET", _,

and press itrThe DPOF screen appeers.

3Rot_ts the I_IMENU!VOL Wheel to select

"EXECUTE", and press it. The normal playback screen

appears.

•TOc_ncelselection, select "RETURN_.

•The number ot printsis reset to 0 for alJstill image& _._

CAU'IrlONt

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m_yc_L_sethe memorycard to Pecorrupted. ,_

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I ResettingTheRle Name

By resetting the file name, a new folder willbe made. The

mewfiles you are going to make will be stored in the new

faldec It is comvenient to cepa rate the mewfiles from

previouslymade fils_s.

1Lesds memorysard. (u:7pg. 10)

2 Set the VIDEOIMEMORY Switchto "MEMORY'.

3Set the PowerSwitch to "PLAY" while pressimgdown

the Lock Button leoated on the switch.

A etare_Jfileis displayS.

4' Press the []MENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

5Rotate the [] MEN U,-'VOL.Wheel to select "NO.

RESET", and press it.The NO. RESET screen appear&

6Rotate the _ MEN U,-'VOL.Wheel to select

"EXECUTE", and gr_ss it.The new folder (such as

"101JVOGR"} will be made and the file m_ma of the next

shot steres from DVCO0001.

Folder and File names

Each time $ho_timg t_kes place, a file name is re&de

using _ numbar which is I_rger by ona than fha largast

number Of the file names which _ra in use. Even if you

delate an image or video clip ilia with a numbar in tha

rniddla Of range, the number will n_ be used for a new

shot; a gap will remain in the numerical sequance. If tha

file name reaches DV009999, a new folder (such as

"101JVOGR"} will be made and the file name will start

again fr_m DVC00001.

MENUSFORDETAILEDAD,TUSTMENTEN25

I ChangingTheMenuSettings

This carccorde r i8 equippedwith _m easy to-use, on-

screen menu system that simplifies many of the more

dateiled t._ recorder settings. #_- pg. 26 - 28)

Menuswithout$ubMeuus

VIDEO/MEMORY (GR_Dg3i73only)

1sat 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". (G R-Dg_i73 or_ly)

•Set th_ Power Switch to _:_]"while pressir_g down the Lock

BL_tteqIscate_Jor=th_ switch.

For Video Playback Menus:

•Set theVIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO". (GR-D93/_3

or_ly)

•Set th_ Power Switch to _PLAY_ whilepres_ir_gdownthe

LOCKELationIocate_Onthe switch.

•For D.S.C.Playl;eckM_n_8, Purerto "D.S.C.PLAYBACK

(GR-Dg_D7_ only)" €_:_pg. 20_.

2Open the LCD monitor fully, (r__pg, 12)

Press the _MENU/VOL. Wheel in,The Menu Screen

appear&

4Ratete the _MENU/VOL. Wheel to select the _eeired

function, and p_ss it. The selected function menu

appear&

Screen for video and D.8.C. Screen for Video Playback

Recording Menu Menu

MenuswithSubMenus

CAMERA (_ pg. 26)

I_ MANUAL (_ pg. 26)

SYSTEM (L:_pg. 27)

CAMERA DISPLAY

i%1DSC (GR-D93/73 only)

VIDEO (L_ pg. 28)

VIDEO DISPLAY (L_ pg. 28)

1) Rotate the _MEHUiVOL.

Wheel to select the d_sire_

function, and press it.The Sub

Menu appeers.

•Example:_ CAMERA Mequ

2) Rotate the _MEHUiVOL.

Wheel to select the ds_sire_

parameter,

3) Press the I_IMENU!VOL.

Wheel in. Selection is complete.

• Repeatthe procedure it youwish

to setether {_n_tion menus.

4) Press the I_IMENU!VOL.

wheel in. The Menu Screen

returns.

• Repeatthe procedure it youwish

to setether {_notion menus.

5) Press the I_IMENU!VOL.

Wheel in again. The Menu

Screen closes,

Selected menu Icon

blinks.

5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected

function,

2_ ENMENUSFOR 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.

NOTESt

IALibis D_lbbir_g (_ pg. _'F) and Iqsort EcJiting _:_ pg. _'F) ar_

possiblo or_ t_zp08 recordediq tho SP roods. _GR-Dg_'7,3

only]

ItthO _rding taboo is_itoh_.l,the pl_ok piotu_ will

be blurrodattho _i=hing point.

IIt is rooommondod that tap_ rocordo0 in the LP mocks on

this ¢,amco _e r be play¢_ beck on this c_rnoordsr.

m Duringpl_aok of a taps rooo_od on _nothoro_l_ rdor,

blocks of noiso may _lppo_lr or there i'n_y bo momer_ary

payless in the so_md.

[_._,,]

[12 bit]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four

Separate channels, and is recommen_ab _'oruse when

performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz

mobe of previous mo_als)

16 bit: Enables video re_:ording_ stereo sound on two

separate channels. (Equivalent _ the 48 kHz mo_e of

previous mo_als)

I!_lII]lll

16X (G R-DT_), 1OX (GR D93): When set to "16X"

("10__for GR Dg3) while using 0igital zoom, the zoom

magnification will reset to t6X ("10×" for CR Dg3) since

bigitel zoom will be biserlgageb.

[40xr: Allows you to usa the Digital Zoom. By digitally

procesaing and magni_ing images, zooming is possible

from 16X (t0X for GR-Dg6) (the optical zoom limit), to a

maximum of 40X _igital magnification.

7O0X":Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally

procesaing and magni_ing images, zooming is possible

from 16X (t0X for GR-Dg6) (the optical zoom limit), to a

maximum of 700X digital magnification.

* Available only whon tho VIDEO!MEMORYSwkoh is _,atto

'_ID EO". (OR-D93/73 only_

[FULL]: Snapshot mo_e with no frame

PIN-UP: Pin Up mode

FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame

[FULL] PIN-UP FRAME

For details on the prcoebure, rafterto 'Snapshot (Far

Video Recording)" (_ pg. 31).

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture

brightness adjustment.

[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the

image is bright.

AUTO "t_-A : The shutter speed is automatically

aitjustad.Shootinga subjectinloworpoor lighting at

slow shutter spesb provibes a brighter image than inthe

AGO mode, but the subject's movements are not Smooth

or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While

the shutter speed is being automatically adjured, "_I$A"

is displayed.

_] MANUAL

The '_ settings are s'ffeotiveonly when the Power

Switch is set to '_".

[]= Factory preset

OFF: Disables thefunction.

[ON (il] ]: TOcompensate f_Jrunstable imagescaused

by camera=shake, particularly at high magnification.

NO_rES.*

•._c_lrate _t_lbilizetioqm_lynot De bos_ibls if h_ild_hake i_

ex_e_ivs, or_lndsrthe foIlowir_goonditior_:

•Wher_8hootiilg subject8 with,,.,8i_ioaI orhorizontal _tripes.

• Wher_shootir_gd_lrkor dim_lbject_.

• Whor_shc_tiilg _;_bjoc_ withoxcot;sivobf_d_lightillg.

• When shooting t,,,cene_ withmovementin ,,_rio_ls

directions.

• Wher_sh0_tiilg scarce8withIow-ooiltrectbaokgrot_ilds.

•$witoh off thisi'norJewhsil reo3rdiilg withthec_i'n0ordsron

•_zlrs_," irldi_tor bli rl_ or _o_s OL_ i{ th_ _C_ttiliz_ r

[OFF]: Disablersthe funs-cion.

ON: Usually the biste nee to a Subject where the lens is in

_'_USbapenbson thezoom magnification.Unlessthere

is a distance more than 1 m (3.3 ft) to the subjest, the

lens is OUtof focus at the maximum telephoto setting.

When set to '_N", you can shoot a subject as large as

possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft).

NO_rE:

DebeilcJir_goilthe zoompositiorh the ler_ nley go out of

EOFF]: Records with no change inthe screen ratio.For

playbesK Ona IV with a normal screen ratio.

¢INEMA*r_: Inserts blesk banbs at the top and bottom

of the screen. The r_ indicator appears. During playt_ck

on wibe scraan TVs, the black bands at thetop anb

bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio

besomes 16:9. When using this mo_e, refer to your wiite

screen TV's ies_rustion manual. During playback/

recording on 4:8 1VsiLCD monitoriviewfinit er, blesk

banbs are incerteb at the top anb bottom of the screen

and the image appears like a letter boxait 16:9 movie.

SQUEEZE_[_: For playback on TVs with an 8.speot ratio

Of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen

withoutbistortton. The I_] inbicatarapoesrs. When using

MENUSFORDETAILEDAD,TUSTMENTEN27

this mode, rarer to your wide-ecraen TV's instruction

manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVSiLOD

monito rh.,iewfinda r, the image is elongated vertically.

" Available only when the VIDEO,_IEMORY Switch is set to

"VIDEO". (GR-Dg,3i7G only)

[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.

SYSTEM

The _" fuec'cions which are set when the Power Switch

is set to _" are also applied when the Power Switch is

set to "PLAY'.

[] = Factory preset

FINDER: The image 1$displayeit inthe viewlinber when

the viewfindar is pulledout while the LOD monitor is

opened.

EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.

RETURN: Does not reset all settingsto the factory

preset.

CAMERA DISPLAY

•The I _ (CAM ERA DISPLAY) $elting8 are effecti_ _#en

when the Power Switch 18_t to '_F. Howe_r, the men_

8etling8 can be oh_lnged only when the _e rSwitch i8 set

to _.

•The I _ (CAM ERA DISPLAY) $elting8 are effective only

for 8hcoting except "BRIGHT'.

[]=Factory-preset

OFF: Turns off sounds when performing any operations.

It also deactivatesthe shutter sound effect, howeverthe

shutter soundi8 recorded ontothe tape during Snapshot

for Video Recording (__7pg. 31).

BEEP: The beap sounds when the power is turned on or

c'4f,and at the beginning and and of recording. It also

activ&tas the shutter counit effect. (___pg. 18, 31)

[MELODY]: Instasit of a baap, a melody sounds when

any operation is peter mad. It also ectivats_sthe shutter

sound effect. (_ pg. 18, 31) _1 Illlil =i

OFF: DJS_dl6s tha remote control operations.

[ON]: Enadl6s the remote control op,_rations,

For QR_DSS owner8: It is recommendad that this function

ba set to "OFF" to preve_ improper operation,

OFF: Automatic bemonst ration will not talee place.

EON]:Demonstrates certain functions such as Program

AE with special effect,s, etc., and can de used to confirm

how these functionsoperate. Demonstration starts in the

following cases:

• Whenthe Men_ Scan i_clo$edaltar "DEMO MODE" is

turned "el-4".

With "DEMO MODE"set to '_N', it there i_ no o#erationfor

about 3minutesafterthe Power SwiSh is set to '_" or ":_!'.

Performing any operation du ring the demoaslration stops

the demonstration temporarily. If no operation i8

performed for morethan 3 minutes affer that, the

demonstration will resume. Ill-,! i i i'i

NOTES:

• If a ca88etle is ir_the camcorder, the demor_tretion o_nr_et

be turned on.

_DEMO MODF remain8 '_N _wen it the _amo3 _Jer F>3wer

i8 turned off

If _DEk_O MODF r_mt_in8 '_N _, some f_ll_ioll_ will nct 13e

available. Afler viewing denlo, set to '_FF".

li] It I I'1

[LCD]: The image is itisplayed on the LOD monitor when

the viawfindar is pullait out while the LCD monitor is

opened.

pg. 9, "BrightnessAdJustment Of The Display"

LCD: Keeps the oemcorder's display (except the date,

time anit time code) from appeanng on the connected TV

screen.

[LCDiTV]: Ma_s the camcorder's display appear on

screen when the camcorder is cannscted to a TV.

OFF: The data/time itoes not appear.

[AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. S $econit s

when the Power Switch is setfrom "OFP' to '1" or _".

ON: The itatailima is always displayoit.

•The date ir_dio_tiollCall also I_et_riled Or_O__y pressing

the DISPLAY BL_ttOnOnthe remote control(providedwith

GR-D93/73 only).(_ pg. 17, ;34)

2

[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.

ON: Time coite is displayed on the oemcordar and on the

connec-reitTV. Frame numbers are not displayait during '_

recording. (_ pg. 13)

pg. 8, "Data/Time Settings"

rs'l DSC (GR-Dg3,t73 only)

[ ] = Factor_!-preset

[FINE] /STANDARD

The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match

your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available:

FINE (r4_) and STANDARD (E'_) (in order of quality).

NOTE:

The n_nlber ot etoreble image8depentt80il the selected

F_ietur_q_alityt_ well _ the compositionof the 8_bje_ts in

the image8alld the type o{ memory_ard beir_g_._d.

(_g. _8)

28 ENMENUSFOR 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/

MEMORY Switch is€,_tto "MEMORY".

[_]: When Snap.shot recorbing is pedormeb with the

VIDEOff,/IEMORY Switchset to WIDEO", still images are

recordedonly onto the tape.

ql,r"r;li_: When Snapshot recording is performed

withthe VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to %tlDEO", srdll

=magesare recorded not only onto the tape but also in

the rnernor_ card (640 x 480 pisels). Inthis mo_e, the

"SNAP MODE" selection in CAMERA Menu is also

applicable to memory c_rd recording.

I PlaybackMenus

tm VIDEO

[_= Factory preset

SOUND MODE and NARRATION

During t_pe playback,the camcorder betacts the counb

made inwhich the recorbin£ w_a made, enit plays the

sounb Pack. Select the type of counb to accompany your

playbackpie-cure.According to the menu acse_ss

explanation on page 25, select "SOUND MODE" or

"NARRATION" from the Menu Screen and set it to the

basireit parameter,

Allows you to set the video recorbing rno_e (SP or LP)

depenbing on your preference. It is recommendeit you

use "HEO MODE" inVIDEO Menu when usingthis

cerncorderas a recorder ituring ituboing. (__=_pg. 34, 35)

No'IrE:

"REC MODE"car_be set whenthe Power Switch is $et to

,'pLAV',e r "IMI_"

(G R_Dg3_3 only

EOFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is p re_-sedituring

tape playback,the playbackimage pauses and normal

playb_k will r_surne after approximately 6 seconbs.

(The still image is not recorded.)

ON: Enables dubbing of images recordeiton a t_pe to a

memory c_rd. (L_-p£. 19)

[OFF]: Disables audio/video signal inputfrom the AV and

S Video connectors. (_-_pg. 34)

ON: Enables auit io/video signal input fr0rn the AV and S_

Viit eo connectors. (_ pg. 34)

I_ SYSTEM

Each setting is linked with'I#_', which appears when the

Power Switch i$ set to "_". (_ pg. 25)

•Ills part_Lrnetersarethe same _$ inthe description on

page 27.

[] = Factory preset

[STEREO 11_,,.4q:Sound is output on both %"enit "R"

channels in stereo.

SOUND L [_: Sounit from the "/" channel is output.

SOUND R_: Sound from the _R"channel is output.

[OFF]: Original counb is output on both "E' and _R"

channels in stereo.

OR: Dubbeit sound i$ output on both "/" anit "R"

channels in stereo.

MIX: Original anit bubbeit counbs ere combined anit

output in stereo on both "L" end "R" channels.

NOTES.*

For GR-Dg;_'i'_ Owlle re:YOLJcell _lso use l_t DIe bL_Oq

Onthe pro'4ded remote _etrol _:_ _g. 15_to changethe

olJtplJtsolJod (withoet havingto access the Flayl3eok

Mer_u).

•The _SOUNDMODE"8_ir_g i8available for 13oth12-bit_od

called _2 kHz" aod "16-bit" is oalle__4BkHz_'.}

•The ¢amcorder oarlllet dsteetthe 8olJqd mode ir_whichthe

recoiling w_smade during_as_-_oP_var_or r_wir_d.D_dng

playbackthe sound mode i8 displayodir_the upperleft

oorrlGr.

I_ VIDEO DISPLAY

The '_" (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings ere effectise onlyfor

video playbackexcept 'BRIGHT".

•Ills parernetors(_x_pt "OFF" inON SCREEN settir_gs)

are the same as ir_the description er_#ege 27.

[ ] = Factory p_set

_r 9, "BrightaSSS Aitjustment Of The Display"

OFF /[LCD_ /LCD/P#

When set to "OFF", the ¢_mcorber's display disappears.

When set to "AUTO', the data/time are displayeit in the

following cases:

• Wher_ playb_ck start& The ¢amcorder displays the date/

time whell 8Cer3GS_rs re_3rtJed.

• Wher_ the date is char=gad during playl:_ack.

_Bu_oR

Re¢ordln_

LIGHT

NIGHT

WNil

I WhiteLEDLight

White LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in

the dark place during video recording or D.&C. shooting.

1Press LIGHT repaatadlytochenge the saIting.

OFF: Turns off the light.

ON: The light i$ on always, (_]1 appears.)

AUTO: The light turns on eutornatic_llywhen dark.

(_}A appears.)

2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start video

recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a stillimage.

No'IrES:

•Be c_re{_tlr_ctto poilltthe LED Lightdirectly togy6_s.

• Ifthe lightdc_s riot re_ch the 8zJbj_t, the hJight-Alive

tu _ctio_ willbo _cti_ted, _lld iI1_1_ itpoc_sihie to 8ho¢:_

the subject bdghte_

•There is _ di_re rlcg in the brighh16_ssot thg images shot

b_tw_silthg ogrltre ar¢_ whioh is ill_tmiilatc_Jby the LED

Light _lrldthe s_trrot_ildiilg _u'g_ls_whichwillI:_ darkor).

•$inc_ st_bigotsere shotat e rc_Jucgd$1%tttgrsbggdwhsrl

the WhiteLED Light€,_ting is*OhJ",they wJlJapp_r slightly

blur_.

FEATURESFORRECORDZN6EN 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,

1Set the Power Switch to '_ while pressing dow_ the

Lock Button Io¢_t_1 on the switch.

2Open the LCD monitorfully, (_ pg. 12)

P_SS HIGHT so that the Night Alive indicator "_"

appears.

•The shulte rsp_ed is automatically adjustedto pr_ide ub to

30 limossensiti_i_

•"A" abpoarsb_side"_" whilothe shutler spood is doing

automatically adjuctod.

TO deactivate Nigh_-Alive

Press NIGHT again so that the Night Alive indicator

disappears,

NOTES:

• D_tdngNight-Ali,,'_,the _lJowillg _r_ctior_sors6_tirig$

c_r_r_ctbo activated _r_dits illdicator blinksor goo$ out:

• $orno mod_s of "Progrenl AE With $p_ial E_ct 8"

_:_ bg- 30Y

•"GAIN UP" in CAMEFb%Menu. _r_ pg.26)

•"DIS" in MANUAL Mgr_u.(:_ pg.26)

•During Night-Alivo,it m_y be diffiouItto bring the oamo3rd_r

ihto rogue.3-0pr_voiltthis,useOfatripodis recommended.

,=¢

30 ENFEaTUReS FOR RECORDING

VIDEO/MEMORY {GR_D93/73 only)

Jwipe OrFaderEffects

IMPOR'I[ANT:

Some Wipe/F_rJerEffects Cannotbeusedwithcattail1nlod_s

OfProgram AE with 8peoi_le[feot8. _S_ethe right o31_mn_If

en _lrJu,_tl_leWipe/F_rJer EfeG_ti8selected, il_ illdicetor blirik8

in bibleor gee8 e_lt.

These effects let you make pro style scene trensition&

Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the

next,

Wipe or Fe_er workswhen video recording is s_arteb or

stopped.

1SettheVIDEO/MEMORYSwitchto_VlDEO ",

(GR D93_73 only)

2 Set the Power Switch to _" while pressing hewn the

Lock Button Iscete_ on the switeff.

3Open the LCD monitor fully, i___pg. 12)

4. Set "_" to the desired mode. (_ pg. 25)

•The WIPE!FADER menu disappears and the effect is

reserved.

•The selected effectindicator appeers.

5Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the

Fade-in/out or Wipe4rdout.

TO deactivate the selected effect

Select =OFP' instep 4. The effect in_icatsr bisappeers.

NOTE:

YO_can extendthe lengtr_of a Wipe orF_rJerby pressinganrJ

_olding the Recor_JingStert/Stop B_ten.

_'fl WIPE/FADER

OFF: Disables the funs-don. (Factory-praset)

FADER-WHITE: Fade inor out with ewhite

ecrs_n.

_] FADER-BLACK: Fade in or out with eblack

ecrs_n.

FADER-B.W: Fe_e into a color screen from a

blackan_ white screen, or fade out fromcolor to black

enb white.

[] WIPE-CORNER: Wipe inon 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 inthe center of

abl_k screen and wipes in tow_rb the corners, or

comes in from the corners, gradually wipingout to the

center.

[] WIPE-SLIDE: Wipe infr0rn right to left,or wipe out

from left to right.

WIPE-DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a black

screen open to the left enb right, revealing the scene, or

wipe out an_ the bl_k screen reappears from left enb

right to cover the scene.

[] WIPE--SCROLL: The scene wipes in from the

bottom to the top of e black screen, or w,pea out fr0rn top

to bottom, leaving e black screen.

[_ WIPE--SHUTTER: Wipe infrom the center of a

black screen towardthe top an_ bottom, or w=peout from

the top an_ bottom towarb the center leaving e black

screen.

i ProgramAEWithSpecialEffects

IMPORTANT:

Some medesof ProgremAE with 8peoiel effects cennot be

i8ed wi h oeriein Wipe!Fader eff_ot& (See he lefto31_mll_ If

an _lnu,sabl_mod_ i8 selected, the indicator of Program A_

with S#eoiel Effects _lillks or goes oLJt.

1set the Power Switch ts _" while pressing hewn the

Lock Button Ioseteb on the switch.

2Open the LCD monitor fully. (___pg. 12)

Set '11__to the desired mode. (_ pg. 25)

•I_e PROGRAMAE menu disappears and the selected

effect i_activated.

•I_e selected effect indicator apeeers.

TO deactivate the selected effect

Select '_FP' in step ;3. The effect inbicator bisappears.

NO'IrES,

•Program AE withspeoisI effects can be changedduring

recoreingor duringRecore-StenrJ_y.

•$orn8 nlorJe8of ProgramAE withspeoisIeffects cannot_e

_ed d_ring Nigf_t-Alive.

_PROGRAMAE

OFF: Disables the funs-don. (Factory-praset)

1160SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/

6_h of a second. Black bangs that usually appear when

shooting a TV screen become narrower.

1/100 SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is fiseb at 1-

tOOthof asecond, The flickeringthat occurswhen

shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp

is reduse_.

"_ SPORTS

0/erieble Shutter Speed: 1/'250 - 1/4000)

This setting allows fast-moving imagesto 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.

SHOW: Compensates for subjects that may

otherwise appear too dark when shooting inextremely

bright surroundings such as in the snow,

[] SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that may

otherwise appear too brightwhen shooting under

extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights,

NO_E,*

"SPOTLIGHF hasthe s_me effectas _3 with the exposure

cootrol. (_ _j. 32)

,_ TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more

eetur_l. White Balance (r__pg. 33) is automatically set to

"_.", but can be changsb to your desired setting. When

Twilight is chosen, the cemcorder automatically abjusts

the focus from approx. 10 m(32 ft) to infinity.FrDmI_ss

than 10 m, aftjust the f_cus manually.

[_ SEPIA: Recorded scenes have abrownish tint like

old photos. Combine this with the Cinema molts for a

classiclook.

MONOTONE: Like classic black anit white films,

your foot_ge is shot in BiW. Uceit together with the

Cinema mode, it enhances the "classic film" 6'ffect.

CLASSIC FILM": Gives recorded scenes a strobe

effect.

STROBE": Your recording looks like a series of

consecutivesnapshots.

*AvailableonlywhentheVIDEO/MEMORY Switch is sot to

"VIDEO". (GR-Dg3/73 only)

I Snapshot(ForVideoRocord ng)

This _eture lets you re_r_ still imeges that look like

gh_mphs on_ a tege.

1Set the VIDEOIMEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".

(GR DS_?3 only)

2Setthe Power Switch to _" while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

Open the LGD monitor fully. (r__pg. 12)

4Set _SNAP MODE" to the desireb mo_8.

(r_-_pg. 25, 28)

Press SNAPSHOT.

•There is the SOUlld effect Of a Shutter closing.

•The "PHOT0_ indication appears anrJ astill image will be

recorded {or Stpprex. 6 8GOOIIdS,then the oam_rrJer re-

octets the RecorrJ-Standl:_j mode.

•YO_ car_ perforill Sn_pehot alr_ rJ_tring recording. A still

image will be recorded fer approx. 6 s_nd8, ther_ the

norrn_l rob3 _iilg resumes.

• Regardles_ of the Power SwiSh positioil (']_" or "_!"),

Sn_pehct r_o_ing takes place usir_g the selected

Snapshot i'nocJe.

NO'IrES:

•TO remove the Shutter 8o_ird, refer to "BE E P" on page 27.

FEATURESFORRECORDIR6EN 31

• When 'WIDE MODE" i8 set to "SQUEEZE [_]" _[_"pg. 26),

the "_H010° indicotion blinks in Plug erwJ Snapehct recording

PGCOllle8 impot_siPle.

•If Program AE with special effects _[_"pg. 30) is engaged,

certair_ modes of Program AE with special effecLs 8re

disabled during Snapshet recording. Ir_such abase, the

i_n Plinks.

• If SNAPSHOT is pressed when "DIS" is set to '_N _

(_:_pg. 26), the Stabilize r will Pe dir,abled.

•D_ring r_laybaok as well, all sr_spehot mod&s 8re aveilaPle

when "It_r;1 z),_ COPY" i8 set to "QFP in Vl DEC Menu.

(_:_pg. 2_) HOwever, the ShLxtler 80_,111_is not heard.

• D_dng Snapshot recording, the image diapleyed ir_ the

view{illder nlsy be per tisIly illis_illg. Howe,zsr, there is no

effect in the reoord_vJ image.

• When 8cable is contracted to the AV COilhector, the shutter

sourwJ is not hearrJ from the speaker, hcweve r it is recorded

onto the tape.

Motor DriveMode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5provides an

effect similar to serial photography. (Interval belween still

images: appr,'_. 1 second)

•The Motor Drivemo_e is disabledwhen "REO SELEOqTM is

lAura Focus

The camoorder's Full Range AF

System _'4f_rs continuous shooting

ability from close up (as close as

approx. S cm (_) to the subject) to

infinity.

However, correct fcous may n_ be

obtainable in the situations listed

below (in these cases perform

"Manual Focus'):

• When two su Pj_et_ c,¢edap 111the

same sosnG.

• When ill_lmillatioll is low.*

FOCUS detection zone M,I

U.

• When the 8u Pjeet has ilo coot rest (differeilce it1brig hllless ,_

and d_rknes_, S_lch as _ riot, oile-o31or w311,or _1clear,

• When _1rJ_lrk object is b_lrcty visiPie it1the LOD monitor or

ths viswli_rJsr.*

• When the t_¢ene coilt_li_s minute petisrns or ideotical

patisrils thor are regularly repeoterJ.

• When the t_¢ene is _ff_cted by suilPe_nls or light retleeting

o{f ths S_lriltce Of _ borJyOf wate_

• When Shooting a SCe_s with _1high-coot rect I:_kgrouild.

•The following Iow-<_ntrast warnings appear blinking: _,

<, •sn_ 41.

NOTES:

• If the lens is smeared or blurred, _¢curate _cusiil_ is not

possible. K_ap the lens clear_. (_:_pg. 483 When

cor_densotion ocoure, wipe with a sofl cloth or wait for it to

dmj net_lrally.

• When Shooting a S_bject clOSe to the lens, zoom out fir_t.

(_:_pg. 12) If zoomerJ-in 111the auto focus mode, the

camcorder may automatically zoom oct deper_dir_g Oll the

distance betwseil the ct_moordsr and the s_bject. This will

not occur when qELE MACRO _ is set to "ON". _:_ pg. 26_

32 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDZNG

I_M ENUiVOL.

SNAPSHOT FOCUS

LockBu_on PowerSwkch

I ManuelFocus

appears and blinks.

While focusing on a

further subject

Manual focu& indicator

IExposure Control

Manual exposure control is recommenit ed in the

following situations:

I Wheil shootiilg usiilg reverse lighting or when the

background is too bright.

I Wheil shootiilg oil a retlective ilet_lral bsckg round such 8s

_t the beach or when skiiilg.

1set the Power SwiSh to '_" while pressingdown the

Lock Button located on the switch.

2Open the LCD monitor fully. (r__pg. 12)

Press the _MENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

4Ro_te the _MENU!VOL. Wheel to select

'1_ (EXPOSURE)", and press it.

Rotate the _MENU/VOL. Wheel to select _MANUAU',

and press it.

•I_e &_posure_rel indicator8ppears.

TO brighten the image, rotate the _MENUNOL.

Wheel towards '%t TOdarkenthe image, roIate the

_MENUNOL. Wheel towards "-". (msximum =_6)

•_3 exposure hasthe same effectas the backlight

compensstion.(_ pg. 33)

•-3 &_posure has the_me effect8s when 'IP_I"is setto

_SPOTLIGH_'. (_:_bg-31)

Press the _MENU/VOL. Wheel in. Exposure

aitjustment is complete.

TO return 1oautomatic expesuro control

Select _AUTO" in step 5. Or, set the Power Switch to _1__,

NOTES:

• Youcsr_et use the nlar_ual&_pceure_:_ettel et the ssme

time wheil_J_" is set to _SPOTLIGHT"or _St,JOW_

_:_ bg- 30_,orwith the backlight conlpeilsetion. (_ pg.3,3)

• Ifthe adjustment dose riot c._use811yvisiblechsilge ir_

brightness,set '_3AIt-4UP"to "AUTOt _ _j. 25, 26)

I IrisLock

Likethe pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in waif

litenvironments to keep too much lightfrom entering,

and it ilates in itim environments to allow in more light.

USe this function in the following situations:

• When shceting 8 movtngsubject.

• When the distance to the subject ChSllges (so itssize in the

LCD monitor orthe vic_wfinderchsnges), such as Whellthe

subject is Packingaway.

• When shooting on 8 reflecti,_'eIlatul_l beckgreund 8_lCl_aS

at the beach orwhell skiing.

•When shceting objec'6 under a spotlight.

• Wher_z0_millg.

When the subject isclose, keep the iris lacked. Even

when the subJeCtmovers aw_y from you, the image will

notdarken or brighten.

Before doing the following, perform slops 1 - 5in

"Exposure Control" (_ pg. 32).

6Aftjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor

orthe viewfinder,then press anit hold the I_IMENUiVOL.

Wheel for over 2seconds. The exposure control indicator

and the "l] _ indication appear.

7Press the _MENU!VOL. Wheel

in. The _BI,,indicationchanges to

"[_ end the iris is locked.

TO roturn 1oautomatic iris

control

Rotate the _M E NU,-'VOL.Wheel

to seleCt"AUTO",then press it in

step 5. Or, set the PowerSwitch to Iris Lo_k Indicator

• When the background is overly dark or the subject LSbright. •I_e _b_ure _htrel indicator 8nd "111_disspbesr.

To lock the exposure control and the iris

After step 5of "Exposure Control", adjust the exposure

by rotating the _MENU/VOL. Wheel. Then lockthe irisin

steps 6and 7 of "Iris Lock". Forautomatic locking,rotate

the _MENU/VOL. Wheel to select "AUTO", then press it

in step 5. The exposure control and the iris become

automatic.

I BacklightCompensation

Backlight compensation

brightens the subject quickly.

Press BACKLIGNT. The []

indicator is displayed and the

subject is brightened. If

pressed again, []

disappears and the

brightness returns to the BACKLIGHTButton

previous level,

• Using the BACKMGHT

Button may cause the light around the subject to become

too bright and the subject to become white.

• Backlight compensations is also available when the Power

Switch is set to '1_".

I WhiteBalanceAdjustment

The white balance that 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 operatorscontrol

this function manually to achieve a more professional

color/tint reproduction.

To change the setting

Set '_" to the desired mode. (:* pg. 25)

• The selected mode indicator except "AUTO"appears.

[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.

_MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when

shooting under various types of lighting. (_,J-"Manual

White Balance Adjustment")

FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.

6 CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting

is used.

[ ] = Factory-preset

To return to automatic white balance

Set "_" to "AUTO". (_- pg. 25)

Or, set the Power Switch to "Q".

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when '_" isset to "SEPIA" or

"MONOTONE".(_ pg.31)

FEATURESFORRECORDZN6EN 33

I ManualWhite BalanceAdjustment

_ust the white balance

manually when shooting

under various types of

lighting.

1Set the Power Switch to

'_" while pressing down

the Lock Button located on

the switch, White paper

2Open the LCD monitor fully. (_ pg. 12)

3Set '_" to "MWB". (: pg. 25)

• The _=_indicationblinks slowly.

4Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the

white paper fills the screen.

5Press the _MENU/VOL. Wheel in until _=,Jbegins

blinking rapidly.

• When the setting is completed, _=dresumes normal

blinking.

Press the _MENU/VOL. Wheel in twice. The Menu

Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator

_=_ is displayed.

NOTES:

• In step 4, it may be difficultto focus on the white paper. In

such acase, adjust focus manually.(!_' pg. 32)

• A subject can be shot under various types of lighting

conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.).

Because the color temperature is different depending on

the light source, the subjecttint will differ depending on the _._

white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural _¢

result.

• Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is "=_

retained even if the poweris turned off or the battery

removed. _uJ

34 ENEDITING

I DubbingToOrFromAVCR

Audio/Video

cable

(provided)

'ToAV _rToS

_= _ S-Video cable

(optional)

O White to AUDIO LIN or OUT

• Red to AUDIO R IN orOUT

O Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT

O 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

1Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and

the VCR. Also refer to page 17,

2Set the carncorder's VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

"VIDEO", (GR-D93/73 only)

3Set the camcorder's Power Switch to "PLAY" while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4Turn on the VCR's power.

5Insert the source cassette in the camcorder.

6Insert the recording cassette in the VCR.

7Engage the VCR's AUX and Record-Pause modes.

•Referto the instruction manualfor the VCR.

8Press I._/ll on the camcorder to start playback of the

source tape.

9At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the

VCR's Record mode.

1 0 To pause dubbing, engage the VCR's Record-

Pause mode and press I_/11 on the camcorder.

IIRepeat steps 8- | 0for additional editing. Stop the

VCR and camcorder.

NOTES:

•It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power

supply instead of the battery peck. (:_ pg. 7)

• As the camcorder starts to play your footage, it will appear

on your TV. This wilt confirm the connections and the AUX

channel for dubbing purposes.

• Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications do

not appear on the connected TV. If they do, they are being

recorded onto the new tape.

TO choose whether or not the following displays appear

on the connected TV

•Date/time

Set "DATE/TIME" to "AUTO", "ON" or "OFF".

(;:; pg. 25, 28) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control

(provided with GR-D93/73 only) to turn on/off the date

indication.

•Time code

Set 'q-IME CODE" to "OFF" or "ON". (;:_ pg. 25, 28)

•Indications other than date/time and time code

Set "ON SCREEN" to "OFF", "LCD" or "LCDITV".

(_pg.25,28)

To use this camcorder as a recorder (GR-D93/73

only)

1) Perform steps | to 3in 'qo use this camcorder as a

player".

2) Set "S/AV INPUT" to "ON". (_,,- pg. 25, 28)

3) Set "REC MODE" to "SP" or "LP". (:,_ pg. 25, 26)

4) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.

5) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the

Record-Pause mode. The 'A/Y'_.IN" indication appears

on the screen.

6) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording. The _, indication rotates.

7) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop

recording. The _ indication stops rotating.

NOTES:

• After dubbing, set "S/AV INPUT" back to "OFF".

• Analog signals can be converted to digital signals with this

procedure.

• It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.

IubbingToOrFromAVideoUnit

EquippedWithA DVConnector(Digital

Dubbing)

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the

ca_o_er onto another video unit equipped with a DV

connector. Since adigital signal is sent, there is little if

any image or sound deterioration,

To DVIN/OUT

J

Corefllter-- _DVcable

f(optional)

To DVIN/OUT

Video unit equipped

with DV connector

To use this camcorder as a player

1Make sure all units are turned off.

2Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with

a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the

illustration,

3Set this camcorder's VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

"VIDEO". (GR-D93/73 only)

4Set this camcorder's Power Switch to "PLAY" while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5Turn on the video unit's power.

6Insert the source cassette in this camcorder.

7Insert the recording cassette in the video unit.

8Press I_/11 on this camcorder to start playback of the

source cassette.

9At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the

video unit's Record mode.

1 0 To pause dubbing, engage the video unit's Record-

Pause mode and press I_/1! on this camcorder.

1 1 Repeat steps 8 - | 0for additional editing. Stop the

video unit and camcorder.

EDZT[NGEN 35

NOTES:

•It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power

supply instead of the battery pack. (,,, pg. 7)

• if the remote control is used when both the player and

recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the

same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the

buttons on both units. (GR-D93/73 only)

• If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the

player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an

unusual image is not dubbed.

• Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,

sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If this

occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.

• If "Playback Zoom" (_, pg. 16) or "Playback Special Effects"

(_, pg. 16) is attempted (GRAD93/73 only) or SNAPSHOT

is pressed during playback, only the original playback

image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN/OUT

connector.

•When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional

JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable,

To use this camcorder as a recorder

1) Perform steps 1to 4in "To use this camcorder as a

playeP.

2) Set "REC MODE" to "SP" or "LP". (:J- pg. 25, 26)

3) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.

4) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the

Record-Pause mode.

• The" _V.:|N" indicationappears on the screen.

5) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording. The €._ indication rotates.

6) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop

recording. The €._ indication stops rotating.

NOTES:

• If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set "S/AV

INPUT" to "OFF". (_- pg. 25, 28) (GR*D93/73 only)

• Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded

on the original tape, regardless of the current "SOUND

MODE" setting. (,.J'pg. 26)

36 ENEDITING

I ConnectionToA PersonalComputer

[A] Using USB cable [B] Using DV cable

(GR*D93/73 only) OR

TO USB

USB cable

(provided)

TO USB

connector

To DV IN/OUT

-Core filter

DV cable (optional)

--Core filter

TO DV

connector

[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.

• Use this camcorder as a WebOam,

[B] UsingDV cable

It is also possible to transfer stilI/moving images to a PC

with a DV connector by using the provided software,

software equipped with the PC or commercially available

software,

NOTES:

• Refer to "SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB/DV

CONNECTION GUIDE" for the installation of the bundled

software and drivers.

• The software operation manual is provided as PDF file on

the CD-ROM.

•It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power

supply instead of the battery pack. (_' pg. 7)

•Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable

simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the

cable you wish to use to the camcorder= (GR-D93/73

only)

•When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional

JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV 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.

(GR*D93/73 only)

• The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC.

• Refer to the instruction manuaIs of the PC and Software.

• The stilI images can aIso be transferred to a PC with a DV

connector-equipped capture board. (GR-D93/73 only)

• The system may not work properly depending on the PC or

capture board you are using.

For GR-D93/73 owners:

'USB MODE" and/or"ACCESSING FILES" appears

on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data

in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a

file to the PC,

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while

"ACCESSING FILES" is displayed on the LCD

monitor since this can result in product damage.

I AudioDubbing(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

Stereo Microphone -

STOP

REW

STOP

Speaker

1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing

will start, then press PAUSE (11).

2 While holding A. DUB (=) on the remote control,

press PAUSE (11). The "1I@" and "MIC" indicators

appear.

3Press PLAY (1_), then begin "narrating". Speak into

the microphone.

• To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (11).

4TO end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (11), then STOP

(m).

To hear the dubbed sound during playback

Set 'NARRATION" to "ON" or 'MIX". (_J- pg. 25, 28)

NOTES:

• Sound is not heard frol'n the speaker during Audio Dubbfeg.

• When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit, the

old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.

• If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may

be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.

• If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the

camcorder's microphone away from the TV, or turn down

the TV's volume.

• If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-recording and

then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from

the point where 16-bit recording began.

• During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes

recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in t 6*bit audio

or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops.

• To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television,

make connections. (_ pg. 17)

• To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to

the camcorder's AV connector, first set "S/AV INPUT" to

"ON" in VIDEO Menu. (::_ pg. 25, 28)

The "AUX _ indication appears instead of "MIC".

EDITING EN 37

I InsertEditing(GR-D93/73only)

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.

NOTES:

• Before performing the folfewfeg steps, make sure that

'q-IME CODE" is set to "ON". (:_ pg. 25, 28)

• Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP

mode or on a blank portion of a tape.

• To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television,

make connections. (_ pg. 17)

1Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and

press PAUSE (11). Confirm the time code at this point.

(_:- pg. 13)

2Press REW (.<1<) until the Edit-In point is located,

then press PAUSE (11).

3Press and hold INSERT (O) on the remote control,

then press PAUSE (11). The '!10" indicator and the Time

Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters

Insert-Pause mode.

4Press START/STOP to begin editing.

• Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1.

• TOpause editing, press START/STOP. Press it again to

resume editing.

TO end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then

STOP (11).

NOTES:

•Program AE with special effects (_: pg. 30) can be used to

spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing.

• During Insert Editing, the date and time information

changes.

• If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the

tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure you

only edit recorded areas. _,

• During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes

recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Editing

stops. (_-_'pg. 43)

38 ENADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Power(pg.6)

•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.

• To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC

Adapter near a radio.

• Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it

becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-

ventilated areas.

• The following operation stops charging:

• Set the Power Switch to "PLAY", '1_" or '_".

• Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

• Unplug the AC Adapter froln the AC outlet.

• Detach the battery frown the camcorder.

• Using the optional AA-V40U AC Power Adapter/Charger,

you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery pack

without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an

AC Adapter.

Loading/UnloadingACassette(pg.I0)

•It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do

not apply force.

• If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not

open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the

cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off

then on again.

• If the tape does not load propedy, open the cassette holder

cover fully and re,hove the cassette. A few minutes later,

insert it again.

• When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place

to a warm environment, wait a short ti{;qe before opening

the cassette holder cove£

• Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette

holder recedes may cause damage to the camcorder.

• Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can

be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed

with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not

recede. It is recommended to turn the power on before

loading or unloading.

• When resuming recording, once you open the cassette

holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or

a previously recorded scene will be erased {recorded over)

regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not.

See "Recording Prom The Middle Of A Tape" (_-_'pg. 13).

VIDEORECORDING(pg.1I)

• When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,

the LCD tnonitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use

the viewfinder instead.

• The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

• There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder

cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.

• Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before

closing the cassette holder cover.

• When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may

take a few seconds before actual recording starts. The "_._"

indicator starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts

recording.

• The time required to calculate and display the remaining

tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary

according to the type of tape used.

• 'q-APE END" appears when the tape reaches its end, and

the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5

minutes. "TAPE END" also appears when a cassette at its

end is loaded.

ADDITIONAL ZNFORMATION,EN39

VIDEOPLAYBACK(pg.]4)

• 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".

• You can also view the pIayback picture on the LCD monitor

with it flipped over and pushed against the camcorder body.

• LCD monitor/viewfieder indications:

• When power is supplied from a battery: the "_"

battery indicator is displayed. ( ' pg. 43)

• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the "_"

battery indicator does not appear.

• When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound

is not heard from the speaker.

D.S.C.RECORDING(GR-D93/D73only)(pg.18)

• Even if "DIS" is set to "ON" (_¢pg. 26), the Stabilizer will be

disabled.

• ff Program AE with special effects (_v,"pg. 30) is engaged,

certain modes of Program AE with special effects are

disabled during Snapshot recording. In such 8 case, the

icon blinks.

• if shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the

Power Switch is set to '1_" or '_" and power is supplied

from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off

automatically to save power. To perform shooting again,

push back and pull out the viewfinder again or dose and re*

open the LCD monitor.

• The Motor Drive mode (_¢pg. 31 ) is disabled when the

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to "MEMORY".

• When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter

sound is not heard from the speaker.

• Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design rule for

Camera File system). They do not have any compatibility

with devices which are not compliant to DCF.

40 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 aTV, 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

•"DATE/TIME" is set to "OFF".

4Set "DATE/TIM E" to "ON". (_ pg. 25, 27)

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• This is normal.

I I_ ll_il iII iII IIl,_II iI I,I 1"4_,IIlira,[_ h ]ITI I_qJ ,_,/_[J'E! _[ J_l

• Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of Program AE

with special effects, "DIS" and other functions that cannot

be used together are selected at the same time.

-'_Re-read the sections covedng Wipe/Fader effects,

Program AE with special effects and "DIS". (_°_'pg. 25 - 31)

• The power is not connected property.

-)Connect the AC Adapter securely. (_°_'pg. 7)

• The battery is dead.

-) Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one.

(_z pg. 6, 7)

• The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not

pulled out when recording.

-)Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder.

i

• 16X (f0X for GR-D93) optfeai zoom is selected.

_Set "ZOOM" to "40)(" or "700X". (_#' pg. 26)

• The VIDEOIMEMORY Switch is set to "MEMORY".

(GR-D93/73 only)

-'_Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".

• If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the

camcorder's power shuts off automatically.

Then, the POWER/CNARGn lamp will blink to indicate for

charging if the battery pack is attached to the camcorder

and its power is supplied from the AC Adapter.

-) Push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and

re-open the LCD monitor to return to the Record-Standby

mode.

Videoold D.S.C.Recording

• The Power Switch is set to "PLAY" or "OFF".

-) Set the Power Switch to ,,ler, or '_]". (,,, pg. 11, 18)

-- For Video Recording --

• The tape's erase protection tab is set to "SAVE".

-)Set the tape's erase protection tab to "REC". (_;_"pg. 10)

• The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to "MEMORY".

(GR-D93/73 only)

-)Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".

• "TAPE END" appears.

-)Replace with new cassette. (_ pg. 10)

• The cassette ho{der cover is open.

-)Close the cassette holder cover.

-- For D.S,C, Recording (GR-D93/73 only) --

• The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to "VIDEO".

-)Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY".

• This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not 8

malfunction.

• This is not a malfunction.

• White spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may

appear on the LCD monitor. This may occur when the

Night-Alive function is activated during recording and is not

a malfunction.

VideoandD.S.C.Playback

• The Power Switch is set to ,,lel- or "_]".

4.Set the Power Switch to "PLAY". (_, pg. 14)

• VIDnO/MEMORY Switch is set to "MEMORY". (GR-D93/

73 only)

-'_Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".

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• Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO

mode.

-'_Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video

playback. (,_ pg. 17)

• The cassette holder cover is open.

-_ Close the cassette holder cover. (_" pg. 10)

-_Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette.

(_-_,'pg. 46)

-- (GR-D93/73 only) --

• The Power Switch is set to ,,lel- or "_]".

Set the Power Switch to "PLAY". (,_ pg. 20)

• The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to "VIDEO".

-'_Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "MEMORY".

Advancedfeatures

II[_I [oI_l_lEIZeZ_ll[e]l_411] I_l:.lll.]._ll[_tl 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,.ll_141qti_[

• The light source or the subject does not include white. Or

there are various different light sources behind the subject.

-+Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it atso

appears in the frame. (;.z' pg+ !8, 31)

• The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is

activated.

-+Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone

(MONOTONE). (,.z' pg+ 25, 31)

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• Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.

-+Press BACKUGHT. (_¢ pg. 33)

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• The subject is too bright.

-+ Set '1@]_to "SPOTUGHT". (_¢pg. 31 )

• The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is

activated.

-+Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE)

mode before setting White Balance. (_-_'pg+ 3t)

• The Power Switch is set to ,,Imp.

-+ Set the Power Switch to '_]". (_-+'pg. 8)

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• The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is

activated.

-+Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone

(MONOTONE). (,.z' pg+ 25, 31)

• The Power Switch is set to ,,Imp.

-+ Set the Power Switch to '_]". (_-+'pg. 8)

TROUBLESHOOTING,EN41

Otherproblems

• The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low.

• Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low

temperatures.

-+To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in

places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C (E0°F to 95°F).

(_-_'pg+ 45)

• The date/time is not set.

"_ Set the date/time. (:_ pg+ 8)

• The built+in clock battery has run out and the previously set

date/time has been erased.

-+Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

ili_+.ll+._ izli¢]_l.tlilt

• The camcorder is not getting power, or some other

malfunction exists.

-+Turn the camcorder's power off and on again. (_ pg+8)

• The Power Switch is set to "1_"+

-+ Set the Power Switch to '_]'. (_¢pg. 8)

-- (GR-D93/73 only) --

• Files stored in the memory card are protected.

-+Remove protection from the files stored in the memory

card _nd delete them. (,,z' pg. 22)

• This is not a malfunction.

-+By recording with "DIS" activated (_++pg. 25, 26) this can

be avoided.

• The OV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned

on.

-+Turn the camcorder's power off and on again, then operate

it.

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{| I 1+.I li i p. [l [+.I {_T_ _-I _ [P.I | i_ i]I i i {+.l I.'+ IZt_ i_11 h111_iI_I [l|r+_!

• When shooting inthe dark, the unit becomes highly

sensitive to light when "GAIN UP" is set to "AUTO".

-+ If you want the lighting to Iook more natural, set "GAIN UP"

to "AG C" or "OFF". (_ pg. 25, 26)

• The light used to illuminatethe LCD monitor causes it to

become hot.

-'_Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch

to "OFF", and let the unit cool down.

42 ENTROUBLESHOOTING

•In pIaces subiect to few temperature, images become dark

due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this

happens, the displayed colors differ from those that are

actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder.

4Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor.

(_# pg. 9, 12)

• When the LCD monitor's fluorescent fight reaches the end

of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark.

4Consult your nearest JVC dealer.

• The LCD monitor and the viev_nder are made with high-

precision 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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• A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this case the

camcorder's functions become unusable.

4 ::_ pg. 44.

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• A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this case the

camcorder's functions become unusable.

4 ::_ pg. 44.

i(GFI-D93/73 only) i

•"REMOTE" is set to "OFF".

-I' Set "REMOTE" to "ON". (_ pg. 25, 27)

• The remote control does not point at the remote sensor.

-I'Pofet at the remote sensor. (_# pg. 15)

• The remote control batteries are exhausted.

-_ Repfece the batteries with fresh ones. (_°_'pg. 15)

• The battery's charge is low.

-I.Install a fully charged battery. (_o_'pg. 6, 7)

I(GR-D93/73 only) I

"€ Push in the memory card a few more times. (_ pg. 10)

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• The viewfinder is pulled out and "PRIORITY" is set to

"FINDER".

Push the viewffeder back in or set "PRIORITY" to "LCD".

(_ pg. 12, 25, 27)

• The LCD monitoCs brightness setting is too dark.

-_'Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. (:,, pg. 9)

"elf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the

monitor fully. (_°_'pg. 12)

• The speaker volume is too great.

-i.Tum the speaker volume down. (_; pg. 14)

,.€Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can

cause damage. (;" pg. 48) To clean the viewfinder, please

consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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• "TIME CODE" is set to "OFF".

"€ Set "TIME CODE" to "ON". (_;_"pg. 25, 27, 28)

WarningIndications

TROUBLESHOOTING,EN 43

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level

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_

Appears when no tape is loaded. (_ pg. 10)

Appears when the erase protection tab is set to "SAVE"

while the Power Switch is set to '_" or '_' and the

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (GR-D93/73 only) is set to

"VIDEO". (:,_ pg+ 8)

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Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording.

Use an optional cleaning cassefte+ (_J-pg, 46)

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i-

Ill :il =l'__'+.'!=ll,i,/m Ill ILll[l] It'1 I,.11 I!

Appears if condensation occurs, (The two indications

above swiches alternately every 3 seconds.) When this

indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until

condensation disappears,

Ir.'t_"

Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/

Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the

Power Switch is set to 'U" or _' and the VIDEO/

MEMORY Switch (GR-D93/73 only) is set to "VIDEO".

II_,!l:llllll

Appears when the tape ends during recording or

playback, (_';-pg. 38)

VJIILVJIel.'i'll+fAt.'lit

•Appears when the date/time is not set, (zJ-pg. 8)

•Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is

discharged and the previously set dateffime is erased,

(;i pg. 8)

Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens

cap is attached,

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i(GR-D93/73 only) i

Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion

of a tape. (_,_-pg. 37)

i(GR-D93/73 only) i

•Appears if Audio Dubbing is a_empted on a tape

recorded in the LP mode, (;_" pg. 37)

• Appears if Audio Dubbing is a_empted on a tape

recorded in 16-bit audio. (_,_-pg, 37)

• Appears if A. DUB (_) on the remote control is pressed

when the erase protection tab is set to "SAVE".

(_ pg+ 37)

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i(GR-D93/73 only) i

Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion

of a tape. (_,_-pg. 37)

i(GR-D93/73 only) i

• Appears if Insert Editing is a_empted on a tape

recorded in the LP mode, (;,_ pg. 37)

• Appears if INSERT (O) on the remote control is

pressed when the erase protection tab is set to "SAVE".

(_ pg+ 37)

i(GR-D93/73 only) i

Appears when the memory card's memory is full and

shooting is not possible.

• Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is a_empted

while this camcorder is being used as a recorder,

• Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a

tape to a memory card (as digital stills) (GR-D93/73

only):

• when no memory card is loaded.

• when the rnerno_ card's memo_ is full.

• when the memory card is not tormaffed+

• when a write+protected SD Memory Card is loaded.

(;,_'pg+19)

i(GR-D93/73 only) i

Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you

attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a

memory card.

i(GR-D93/73 only) i

Appears when there is a problem with a memory card

and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialized.

Initialize the memory card, (__-pg+24)

i(GR-D93/73 only) i

Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory

card when you attempt memory card playback.

44 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] dI|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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I(GR-D93/73 only) I

Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images

when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is

set to the "LOCK" position.

The error indications (E0t, E02 or E06) show what type

of malfunction has occured. When an error indication

appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove

the power supply (battery, etc.) and waft 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.

The error indications (E03 or EO4) show what type of

malfunction has occured. When an error indication

appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject the

cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication

clears. When it does, you can resume using the

camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest

JVC dealer.

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, called a "Siemens Plug", as

shown,

For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

Plug adapter

BatteryPacks

The supplied battery pack is

a lithium-ion bakery. Before

using the supplied battery

pack or an optional battery

pack, be sure to read the

following cautions:

• TO avoid hazards... Terminals

...do not burn.

...do not short*cbuuit the

terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided

battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is

misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

...do not modify or disassemble.

...do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding

60°C (140°F), as this may cause the battery to overheat,

explode or catch fire.

...use only specified chargers.

•TO prevent damage and prolong service life...

...do not subject to unnecessary shock.

...charge in an environment where temperatures are within

the tolerances shown inthe chart below. This is a chemical

reaction type battery -- cooler temperatures impede

chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent

complete charging.

...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high

temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten

service life.

...fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6

months when storing the battery pack over a long period

time.

... remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as

some machines use current even when switched off.

NOTES:

• It is normal for rhe battery pack to be warm after charging,

or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging: t0°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)

Operation: O°C to 4O°C (32°F to tO4°F)

Storage: -2O°C to 5O°C (-4°F to 122°F)

• The lower the te_qperature, the longer recharging takes.

CAUTIONSE. 45

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read

the following cautions:

•During use...

... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.

...be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes

automatically erases the previously recorded video and

audio signals.

... make sure the cassette is positioned properly when

inserting.

...do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without

allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and

can result in da_qage.

...do not open the front tape cover. This exposes rhe tape to

fingerpdnts and dust.

•Store cassettes...

...away from heaters or other heat sources.

... out of direct sunlight.

...where they won't be subject to unnecessary shock or

vibration.

...where they won't be exposed to strong magnetic fieIds

(such as those generated by motors, transformers or

magnets).

...vertically, in their original cases.

MemoryCards(GR-D93/73 only)

TO properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to

read the following cautions:

•During use...

... make sure the memory card bears the SD or

MultiMediaCard mark.

... make sure the memory card is positioned properly when

inserting.

•While the memory card is being accessed (during

recording, playback, deletion, initialization, etc.)...

... never unload the memory card and never turn off the

camcorder.

•Store memory cards...

...away from heaters or other heat sources.

... out of direct sunlight.

...where they won't be subject to unnecessary shock or

vibration.

...where they won't be exposed to strong magnetic fieIds

(such as those generated by motors, transformers or

magnets).

46 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.

...If you leave power on for a feng time, the surface around

the LCD monitor becomes hot.

MainUnit

•For safety, DO NOT...

...open the camcordeCs chassis.

...disassemble or modify the unit.

... short+circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away

from metallic objects when not in use.

... alfew inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the

unit.

...remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply

while the power is on.

...leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not

ir_ use.

•Avoid using the unit...

...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

...in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking

stove.

...in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

... near a television set.

... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric

fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).

...in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or t 04°F) or

extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) temperatures.

•DO NOT leave the unit...

...in places of over 50°C (t 22°F).

...in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or

extremely high (above 80%).

...in direct sunlight.

...in a closed car in summer.

...near a heater.

• TO protect the unit, DO NOT...

... alfew it to become wet.

...drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

...subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation.

...keep the lens directed at extremely bdght objects for long

periods.

...expose the Iens and viewfindefs fens to direct sunlighb

...carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfieder.

... swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip.

...swing the soft camera case excessively when the

camcorder is inside it.

•Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

in such cases, use an optional cfeaning Cassette. Insert it and

play back. If the cassette is used more than once

consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After

the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops

autometicall_ Also refer to the cleaning cassette's

instructions.

If, after using the cfeaning cassette, the problems stilI exist,

consult your nearest JVC deafe_

Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and

video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. _n

order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-

ups are recommended after using the unit for about t,OOO

hours. For periodic check+ups please consult your nearest

JVC dealer.

HowToHandleACD-ROM

• Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite

to the printed surface). Do net write anything or put a sticker

on either the front or back surface. If the CD+ROM gets

dirty, gentfy wipe it with a soft cleth outward from the center

ho_e.

• Do net use conventional disc cfeaners or cleaning spray.

• Do net bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.

• Do net store your CD+ROM in a dusty, hot or humid

environme_. Keep it away from direct sunlight.

...No picture dedng playback.

... Blocks of noise appear during pIayback.

... During recording, the Head Clog Warning indicator '+_

appears.

... Recording cannot be performed properly.

CAUTIONSEN 47

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 COOlplace

to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under

extremeIy humid conditions or in a place directly

subjected to the cool air from an air conditione_

• Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to

the video tape, and can led to internal damage to the

camcorder itse}f.

Serious malfunctionin_l

IIf_a_ fu;t(tilyni_gc°CCUru_t; t°°uPrlu2nlgjIh_ _taler I

The camcorder is a microcomputer-control}eq device.

Externa} 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

Ipack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and

then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the

Ibeginning.

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{udinginterferencethat may cause undesired

operation.

Change or modifications not approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment. This equipment

has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These _imitsare designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmfu_ interference in a

residential installation.This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installedand used in accordance with the

instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmfu{ interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003+

Cet appareil numerique de la classe Best conforme &

la norme NM8-003 du Canada.

48 ENUSERMAINTENANCE

IAfter Use

1t.rno, the camcorder.

2Slide 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.

3Press "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.

4Slide BATT.RELEASE <_and remove the battery pack

__ Cassette holder

cover

PUSH HERE

I CleaningTheCamcorder

1Too_eantheexterior,wipegently 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.

2Press the Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD

monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to

damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

3To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then

wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

NOTES:

• Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or

alcohol.

• Cleaning should be done only after the battery packhas

been removed or otherpowerunits havebeen

disconnected.

• Mould mayform ifthe lens is left dirty.

• When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to

the cautions of each product.

•TOclean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

CasseRe holder

Remove.

RATT.RELEASE

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 (1.1 Ibs)

(without cassette and battery)

Approx. 590 g (t.3 Ibs)

(incl. cassette and battery)

Operating temperature

0°C to 4O°C (32°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity

35% to 80%

Storage temperature

-2O°C to 5o°c (-4°F to 122°F)

Pickup

1/6" CCD (GR-D73/33). 1/4" COD (GR-D93)

Lens

F1.6, f = 2.7 mm to 43.2 mm, 16:1 power zoom lens

(GR-D73/33), F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38.0 mm, 10:1 power

zoom lens (GR-D93)

Filter diameter

e30.5 mm

LCD monitor

2.37" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix

system

Viewfinder

Electronic viewfinder with0.24" colorLCD

Speaker

Monaural

White LED Light

Effective distance: 1.5 m

SPECIFICATIONSEN 49

Format

DV format (SD mode)

Signal format

NTSC standard

Recording/Playback format

Video: Digital component recording

Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit),

48 kHz 2-channel (t6-bit)

Cassette

Mini DV cassette

Tape speed

SP: 18.8 ram/s, LP: t2.5 mm/s

Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette)

SP: 80 min. LP: 120 rain.

Storage media

SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard

Compression system

Still image: JPEG (compatible)

File size

Still image:

2modes (1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 450 pixels)(GR-D73)

4modes (1600 x 1200 pixels/1280 x 960 pixels/

1024 x788 pixels/640 x 480 pixels) (GR-D93)

Picture quality

2modes (FINE/STANDARD)

Approximate number of storable images

_J-pg. 18

S

S-Video input (GR-D93/73 only):

Y: 0.8 V to t .2 V (p-p), 75 _, analog

C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 _),analog

S-Video output:

Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 _),analog

C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 _),analog

AV

Video input (GR-D93/73 only): 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 _,

analog

Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 _, analog _:

Audio input (GR-D93/73 only): 300 mV (rms), 50 k£_,

analog, stereo

Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k£_,analog, stereo

DV

Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant

USB (GR-D93/73 only)

5-pin

ACAdapter

Power requirement

AC 1t0 V to 240 V%, 50 Hz/80 Hz

Output

DC tl V_-__, 1A

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise

indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to

change without notice.

50 EN [-NDEX

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NDEXEN51

Controls

_ 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. 14)

Night Button [NIGHT] (rr pg. 29)

Play/Pause Button [1_/11](_,ppg. 14)

_$ Fast-Forward Button [1_1_](_J-pg. 14)

Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT]

(;J' pg. 33)

_$ Index Button [INDEX] (GR-D93/73 only) (_,J-pg. 20)

_ VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (GR-D93/73 only) (_,,-pg. 8)

_$ Information Button [INFO] (GR-D93/73 only)

(; J'pg.21)

_$ Battery Release Switch [BATT.RELEASE] (_- pg. 6)

_5 Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]

(;J' pg. 10)

White LED Light Switch [LIGHT] (_,- pg. 29)

Monitor Opening Button (: ,_pg. 12)

For models without button, simply pull on bottom end

of LCD monitor to open.

Connectors

• S-Video Input**/Output Connector [S-VIDEO]

(;_r pg. 17, 34)

• USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector (GR-D93/73

only) (r J-pg. 36)

• Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (LUnk*)

(rr pg. 35, 36)

@ Audio/Video Input**/Output Connector [AV]

(;_r pg. 17, 34)

• DC input Connector [DC] (r_ pg. 6, 7)

• i.Link refers to the IEEE1394*t995 industry specification

and extensions thereof.The logo is used for products

compliant with thei.Link standard.

•*GR-D93/73 only

Indicators

[] POWER/CHARGE Lamp (: ;_pg. 8, 11)

OtherParts

[] Shoulder Strap Eyelet (_- pg. 5)

[]Battery Pack Mount (.'_"pg. 7)

[]Grip Strap (_';-pg. 7)

[]LCD Monitor (_ pg. 12, 13)

Itr_Speaker (r__pg. 14)

[]Stud Hole (rr pg. 9)

[]Tripod Mounting Socket (_- pg. 9)

[]Card Cover [MEMORY CARD] (GR-D93/73 only)

(rr pg. 10)

[] Cassette Holder Cover (.,,- pg. 10)

[] Stereo Microphone (_- pg. 37)

[]White LED Light (r_ pg. 29)

k"BViewfinder(_,_-pg. 9)

[] Remote Sensor (_,_-pg. 15)

[]Camera Sensor

(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary

for shooting is built-in here.)

52 ENINDEX

LCDMonitor/Viewfinder Indications

DuringVideoRecordingOnly

DuringBothVideoAndD.S.C.Recording

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. 11)

O Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode (GR-D93/73

only) (_,r pg. 37)

_ Wind Cut indicator (_,,-pg. 27)

® Sound Mode Indicator (_r pg. 26)

(Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the

camcorder.)

@Time Code (_J-pg. 27, 28)

O Digital Image Stabilizer ("DIS") (_r pg. 26)

DuringD.S.C.RecordingOnly(GR-D93/73only)

Operation Mode (_- pg. 8)

@)H: Night-Alive Indicator (_,r pg. 29)

(Appears when Night-Alive is engaged.)

_|-'-A: Gain Up Mode (: ;. pg. 26)

(Appears when "GAIN UP" is set to "AUTO" and the

shutter speed is automatically adjusted.)

® White LED Light Indicator (_,,-pg. 29)

White Balance Indicator (:-,_pg. 33)

_) F_I: Backlight Compensation Indicator (.,r pg. 33)

±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (_,J-pg. 32)

® Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator

(;; pg. 30)

_7)Iris Lock Indicator (_,,-pg. 32)

Approximate Zoom Ratio (_r pg. 12)

(Appears during zooming.)

_) Zoom Indicator (: ;. pg. 12)

(Appears during zooming.)

(The level indicator ® moves.)

L_ PHOTO:(Appears when taking Snapshot.) (_,,-pg. 31)

BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitod

Viewfinder) (: ;. pg. 9)

(The level indicator ® moves.)

_$ Battery Indicator (;!. pg. 43)

_$ Date/Time (_,r pg. 8)

_4)Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (_r pg. 32)

Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200)*, 1280 (1280 x 960)*,

1024 (1024 x 766) or 640 (640 x 480) (;-r pg. 28)

*GR-D93 onIy

(_ Shooting Icon (_,r pg. 18)

(Appears and blinks during shooting.)

_ Card Icon (_,rpg. 18)

rJ_: Appears during shooting.

F_I: Blinks inwhite when a memory card is not loaded.

_ Picture Quality: _=_ (FINE) and _ (STANDARD) (in

order of quality) (_J-pg. 27)

_} Remaining Number Of Shot (_J-pg. 18)

(Displays the approximate remaining number of shots

that can be stored during D.S.C. recording. The

number increases or decreases depending on the

Picture Quality/Image Size, etc.)

DuringVideoPlayback

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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/Slow-

Motion

• II : Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-

Motion

: Audio Dubbing (GR-D93/73 only)

I1_ :Audio Dubbing Pause (GR-D93/73 only)

(Appear while a tape is running.)

_) Sound Input For Audio Dubbing (GR-D93/73 only)

(_J'pg. 37)

® Battery Indicator (,;- pg, 43)

_7)Date/Time (+,J-pg. 27, 28)

VOLUME +, - : Volume Level Indicator (Speaker)

(;;- pg. t 4)

(The level indicator ® moves,)

BRIGHT : Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/

Viewfinder) (_" pg, 9)

(The level indicator ® moves,)

_) Time Code (:,_ pg. 27, 28)

Operation Mode Indicator (2,- pg. 21)

Folder/File Number (;_ pg. 21)

® Battery Indicator (_J pg, 43)

® Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder)

(_p pg, 9)

(The level indicator ® moves,)

54 ENTERMS

A

AC Adapter ................................................................ 6, 7

Audio Dubbing ............................................................. 37

Auto Focus ................................................................... 31

Auto Playback Of Images ............................................ 20

Auto Shut Off ......................................................... 11, 39

B

Backlight Compensation .............................................. 33

Battery Pack ......................................................... 6, 7, 45

Beep (BEEP) ................................................................ 27

Blank search ................................................................ 14

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display (BRIGHT) .........9

C

Changing The Menu Settings ...................................... 25

Charging The Battery Pack ............................................ 6

Cleaning The Camcorder ............................................. 48

Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ.) ................................... 8

Connections

Charging .................................................................. 6

Dubbing ........................................................... 34, 35

To A PC ................................................................. 36

To A TV Or VCR ................................................... 17

D

Date/Time

Display (DATE/TIME) ...................................... 27, 28

Settings ................................................................... 8

DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) ............ 20, 39

Deleting Files (DELETE) .............................................. 22

Demonstration Mode (DEMO MODE) .......................... 27

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) .................................. 26

DPOF Setting (Digital Print Order Format) .................. 23

Dubbing ............................................................ 19, 34, 35

Dubbing from tape to memory card ............................. 19

E

Erase Protection .......................................................... 10

Exposure Control (EXPOSURE) .................................. 32

F

Fade-In/Out .................................................................. 30

Fast-Forward The Tape ............................................... 14

Frame-By-Frame Playback .......................................... 16

G

Gain Up (GAIN UP) ...................................................... 26

Grip Adjustment ............................................................. 7

I

Image Size (IMAGE SIZE) ........................................... 28

Index Playback Of Files ............................................... 20

Indications on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder .................. 52

Initializing A Memory Card (FORMAT) ........................ 24

Insert Editing ................................................................ 37

Iris ................................................................................ 32

Iris Lock ........................................................................ 32

J

Journalistic Shooting ................................................... 13

L

Loading A Cassette ..................................................... 10

Loading A Memory Card ............................................. 10

M

Manual Focus .............................................................. 32

Memory Card ......................................................... 10, 45

Menu Screen

CAMERA .............................................................. 26

CAMERA DISPLAY .............................................. 27

D.S.C. Playback ........................................... 21 - 24

DSC ...................................................................... 27

MANUAL ............................................................... 26

SYSTEM ......................................................... 27, 28

VIDEO .................................................................. 28

VIDEO DISPLAY .................................................. 28

Motor Drive Mode ........................................................ 31

MultiMediaCard ..................................................... 10, 45

N

Night-Alive ................................................................... 29

P

Picture Quality (QUALITY) .......................................... 27

Playback sound (SOUND MODE, NARRATION) ........ 28

Playback Special Effects ............................................. 16

Playback Zoom ............................................................ 16

Power Switch Position ................................................... 8

Priority Setting (PRIORITY) ......................................... 27

Program AE With Special Effects (PROGRAM AE)

Classic Film (CLASSIC FILM) .............................. 31

Monotone (MONOTONE) ..................................... 31

Sepia (SEPIA) ...................................................... 31

Shutter Speed (SHUTTER) .................................. 30

Snow (SNOW) ...................................................... 31

Sports (SPORTS) ................................................. 31

Spotlight (SPOTLIGHT) ........................................ 31

Strobe (STROBE) ................................................. 31

Twilight (TWILIGHT) ............................................. 31

Protecting Files (PROTECT) ....................................... 22

Provided Accessories .................................................... 5

I:1

Recording media selection {REC SELECT) ................ 28

Recording Mode (REC MODE) ............................. 26, 28

Recording Time

Tape ..................................................................... 10

Record-Standby .......................................................... 11

Remaining Power Level .............................................. 43

Remote control setting (REMOTE) .............................. 27

Resetting Menu Settings (CAM RESET) ..................... 27

Resetting The File Name ............................................. 24

Rewind The Tape ........................................................ 14

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) .............................. 26, 28

Speaker Volume .......................................................... 14

Specifications ............................................................... 49

Stil_ Playback ............................................................... 14

S-Video/AV input (S/AV INPUT) ...................... 28, 34, 35

T

Telephoto setting (TELE MACRO) .............................. 26

Time Code (TIME CODE) ...................................... 13, 27

Tripod Mounting ............................................................. 9

u

Unloading A Cassette .................................................. 10

Unloading A Memory Card .......................................... 10

V

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position ................................. 8

Viewfinder Adjustment ................................................... 9

W

White Balance (W.BALANCE) ..................................... 33

White LED Light ........................................................... 29

Wide Mode (WIDE MODE)

Cinema (CINEMA) ................................................ 26

Squeeze (SQUEEZE) ........................................... 26

Wipe In/Out .................................................................. 30

Z

Zooming (ZOOM) ................................................... 12, 26

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