JVC GR D820EK D820EK_GR D860EK User Manual D820EK, LYT1814 001A

GR-D860EK GR-D860EK LYT1814-001A nglish,

User Manual: JVC GR-D820EK GR-D820EK, GR-D860EK nglish,

Open the PDF directly: View PDF .
Page Count: 56

GR-D820EK

GR-D860EK

LYT1814-001

A

EN

ENGLISH

The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction

manual are of the GR-D860.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this

digital video camera. Before use,

please read the safety information

and precautions contained in

pages 4 – 8 to ensure safe use of

this product.

INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 1 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

2 EN

MasterPage: Left

1. Preparation

Attach the battery pack.

Charge the battery pack (墌18) .

1

1

1

1

Bottom of the

camcorder

BATT.

Notes:

●The battery pack is not charged at

the time of purchase. Please charge

the battery pack before use.

●Use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/

VF823U battery packs. Using generic

non-JVC batteries can cause

damage to the internal charging

circuitry.

2. Video Recording

Open the LCD Monitor.Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌15).

Set MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO” (墌15).

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

GR-D860

3. Playing Back

Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” (墌15).

Set MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO” (墌15).

The screen will be displayed for approx.

3 seconds.

1

1

1

1

GR-D860

2

2

2

2

16:9

BLANK/

INDEX

MENU

16:9 WIDE SCREEN

Easy Start Guide

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 2 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 3

MasterPage: Start_Right

ENGLISH

Load the cassette (墌20).

2

2

2

2

PUSH

Make sure the window

side is facing out.

OPEN/

EJECT

Press the Recording Start/Stop button

to start recording.

Note:

●To set the date and time (墌21).

Notes:

●Before the actual recording of

important data, make a trial recording

and play back the recorded data to

check that the video and sound have

been recorded correctly.

●As a start, we recommend you to

use the AUTO mode setting A for

recording.

3

3

3

3

Select B/~~ to start playback

(墌10).

3

3

3

3

Note:

●We recommend cleaning

your video heads before

use.

If you haven’t used your

camcorder for a while, the

heads may be dirty. We

recommend periodically

cleaning the video heads

with a cleaning cassette

(optional).

Note:

●To play back picture on a

connected TV (墌43).

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 3 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

4 EN

MasterPage: Left

●Before recording important video, be sure to

make a trial recording.

Playback your trial recording to make sure the

video and audio have been recorded properly.

●We recommend cleaning your video heads

before use.

If you haven’t used your

camcorder for a while,

the heads may be dirty.

We recommend

periodically cleaning the

video heads with a

cleaning cassette

(optional).

●Be sure to store your

cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper

environment.

Video heads can become dirty more easily if

your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored

in a dusty area. Cassette tapes should be

removed from the camcorder and stored in

cassette cases. Store the camcorder in a bag or

other container.

●Use SP (Standard Play) mode for important

video recordings.

LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more

video than SP (Standard Play) mode, but you

may experience mosaic-like noise during

playback depending on the tape characteristics

and the usage environment.

So, for important recordings, we recommend

using SP mode.

●For safety and reliability.

It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries

and accessories are used in this camcorder.

●This product includes patented and other

proprietary technology and will operate only

with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC

BN-VF808U/BN-VF815U/BN-VF823U battery

packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can

cause damage to the internal charging

circuitry.

●Make sure you only use cassettes with the

Mini DV mark .

● This camcorder is designed

exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD

Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only

cassettes marked and memory cards

marked or can be

used with this unit.

●Remember that this camcorder is not

compatible with other digital video formats.

●It is recommended that you use JVC brand

cassette tapes.

Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of

commercially available cassette tapes

complying with the MiniDV standard, but JVC

brand cassette tapes are designed and

optimised to maximise the performance of your

camcorder.

●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

personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended

that you obtain permission beforehand).

●DO NOT leave the unit

- in place of over 50°C.

- in place where humidity is extremely low

(below 35%) or extremely high (80%).

- in direct sunlight.

- in a closed car in summer.

- near a heater.

●The LCD monitor is made with high-

precision technology. However, black spots or

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

appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These

spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not

due to any defect of the unit.

(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

●Do not leave the battery pack attached when

the camcorder is not in use and check the

unit regularly whether it is working or not.

●Microsoft® and Windows® are either

registered trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States

and/or other countries.

Also read “Cautions” on pages 50 - 52.

Read This First !

GR-D860

About Batteries

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 its

terminals to come in contact with metals, as

this can result in a short circuit and possibly

start a fire.

To deactivate the demonstration, set

“DEMO MODE” to “OFF” (墌31, 35).

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 4 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 5

MasterPage: Start_Right

ENGLISH

Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)

Connection to the mains supply in the

United Kingdom.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this

equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power

points in your home or the cable is too short to

reach a power point, then obtain an

appropriate safety approved extension lead or

consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an

identical approved type, as originally fitted,

and to replace the fuse cover.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure

to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug

immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by

inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains

plug then follow the instructions given below:

DO NOT make any connection to the Larger

Terminal coded E or Green.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in

accordance with the following code:

If these colours do not correspond with the

terminal identifications of your plug, connect as

follows:

Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or

coloured black.

Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or

coloured Red.

If in doubt - consult a competent electrician.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

●To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer

servicing to qualified personnel.

●When you are not using the AC Adapter for

a long period of time, it is recommended that

you disconnect the power cord from AC

outlet.

Blue to N (Neutral)

or Black

Brown to L (Live)

or Red

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a

fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above

100°C (212°F) or incinerate.

Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita

Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell 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.

CAUTION:

To avoid electric

shock or damage to

the unit, first firmly

insert the small end

of the power cord

into the AC Adapter

until it is no longer

wobbly, and then

plug the larger end of the power cord into an

AC outlet.

CAUTIONS:

●This camcorder is designed to be used with

PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot

be used for playback with a television of a

different standard. However, live recording

and LCD monitor playback are possible

anywhere.

●This product includes patented and other

proprietary technology and will operate

only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC

BN-VF808U/BN-VF815U/BN-VF823U

battery packs and, to recharge them or to

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.)

NOTES:

●The rating plate (serial number plate) and

safety caution are on the bottom and/or the

back of the main unit.

●The rating information and safety caution of

the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower

sides.

WARNI N G:

Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive

heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 5 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

6 EN

MasterPage: Left

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or

on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient

space on all sides to allow for ventilation

(10 cm 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 laws governing the disposal of these

batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping

or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or

places with water.

Also do not place any containers filled with

water or liquids (such as cosmetics or

medicines, flower 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 directly into the sun. This

can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the

malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is

also a risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION!

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 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 particularly susceptible to this type of

injury.

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel

surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious

damage to the camcorder.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, 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 fall, resulting in

damage.

Dear Customer, [European Union]

This apparatus is in conformance with the

valid European directives and standards

regarding electromagnetic compatibility and

electrical safety.

European representative of Victor Company of

Japan Limited is:

JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH

Postfach 10 05 52

61145 Friedberg

Germany

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 6 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 7

MasterPage: Start_Right

ENGLISH

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries

[European Union]

These symbols indicate that the electrical and electronic equipment and the

battery with this symbol should not be disposed of as general household waste

at its end-of-life. Instead, the products should be handed over to the applicable

collection points for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment as well

as batteries for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your

national legislation and the Directive 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to conserve natural

resources and will help to prevent potential negative effects on the environment

and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste

handling of these products.

For more information about collection points and recycling of these products,

please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service

or the shop where you purchased the product.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance

with national legislation.

[Business users]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page

www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to dispose of

these items, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or

other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic

equipment and batteries.

Products

Battery

Notice:

The sign Pb

below the symbol

for batteries

indicates that this

battery contains

lead.

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 7 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

8 EN

MasterPage: Left

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE

USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and

manufactured to meet international safety

standards but, like any electrical

equipment, care must be taken if you are to

obtain the best results and safety is to be

assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you

attempt to use the equipment.

DO ensure that all electrical connections

(including the mains plug, extension leads and

interconnections between pieces of equipment)

are properly made and in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and

withdraw the mains plug when making or

changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt

about the installation, operation or safety of your

equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on

equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you

are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it

is damaged in any way - switch off, withdraw the

mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may

expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is

unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is

designed for unattended operation or has a

standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the

equipment and make sure that your family knows

how to do this. Special arrangements may need to

be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos

or radios so that you are distracted from the

requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch

television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as

such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment,

for example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the

life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs

with wood screws - to ensure complete safety

always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or

legs with the fixings provided according to the

instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed

to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

●NEVER let anyone especially children push

anything into holes, slots or any other opening

in the case - this could result in a fatal electrical

shock;

●NEVER guess or take chances with electrical

equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe

than sorry!

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 8 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_Right

EN 9

ENGLISH

Regarding This Manual .........................10

Accessories .......................................10

Attach The Lens Cap...............................11

Attach The Shoulder Strap...................... 11

Grip Adjustment.......................................12

Tripod Mounting ...................................... 12

Using The SD Card .................................12

Preparing The Remote Control ...............13

Index ...............................................14

LCD Monitor Indications ........................16

Power ..............................................18

Language Settings ...............................19

Date/Time Settings ..............................19

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........20

Loading/Unloading A Cassette .................20

16:9 Wide Mode ..................................20

Basic Recording ..................................21

Tape Remaining Time............................. 21

Quick Review .......................................... 21

Auto/Manual Mode.................................. 22

Time Code............................................... 22

Zoom ....................................................... 23

Dual Rec.................................................. 23

Normal Playback .................................23

Variable Shuttle Search........................... 24

Blank Search........................................... 24

Playback Using The Remote Control..........25

Slow-Motion Playback............................. 25

Frame-By-Frame Playback ..................... 25

Playback Zoom........................................25

Playback Special Effects......................... 25

D.S.C. Snapshot..................................26

Normal Playback Of Images....................27

Auto Playback Of Images .......................27

Index Playback Of Files .........................27

Removing On-Screen Display ..................27

Resetting The File Names ......................28

Protecting Files...................................28

Deleting Files.....................................29

Setting Print Information

(DPOF Setting)* ...............................29

To Print All Still Images

(One Print For Each) ..............................29

To Print By Selecting Still Images

And Number Of Prints .............................30

To Reset The Number Of Prints..............30

Initialising A Memory Card ........................ 30

Menus For Detailed Adjustment.........31

Changing The Menu Settings..................31

Recording Menus ....................................32

Playback Menus ......................................36

Features For Recording...................37

LED Light ..........................................37

Live Slow ..........................................37

Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) ......37

Manual Focus.....................................38

Exposure Control .................................38

Iris Lock............................................39

Backlight Compensation ........................39

Spot Exposure Control ...........................39

White Balance Adjustment......................40

Manual White Balance Adjustment............40

Wipe Or Fader Effects ...........................41

Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects......41

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On

A Tape To A Memory Card ......................42

Connections/Editing.......................43

Connections To A TV Or VCR ...................43

Dubbing To A VCR................................43

Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With

A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) .............44

Connection To A Personal Computer ..........45

Audio Dubbing ....................................46

Insert Editing......................................46

Troubleshooting............................47

Cautions.....................................50

User Maintenance .........................52

Specifications..............................53

Terms ........................................54

Getting Started 10

Recording & Playback 21

D.S.C. Recording &

Playback 26

GR-D860

Advanced Features 31

References 47

Contents

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 9 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

10 EN

MasterPage: Left

Control Lever (墌15)

There are two kinds of operation using the

control lever.

*

Regarding This Manual

Operation To select

4/9FOCUS Move the control lever up.

8Move the control lever down.

5

LIGHT * Move the control lever right.

3

QUICK

REVIEW Move the control lever left.

GR-D860

Accessories

A Move the control lever towards up/down/

left/right to select.

B Press down the control lever to select SET.

SET

Icons such as indicate that the feature is applicable to the specified model only.

GR-D860

Shoulder Strap

(墌

11)

Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

AC Adapter

AP-V14E

Audio/Video Cable

(Ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

or

Power Cord

Note:

Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

Lens Cap

CD-ROM

GR-D860

Remote Control Unit

RM-V740U

GR-D860

USB Cable

GR-D860

Lithium Battery CR2025

Pre-installed in the remote

control unit.

GR-D860

Getting Started

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 10 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 11

MasterPage: Start_Right

ENGLISH

Getting Started

To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.

Attach The Lens Cap

Attach The Shoulder Strap

Place here during recording.

2

31

Strap Guide

Peel off the pad and thread

the end of the strap through

the eyelet.

Thread the strap through the

buckle, adjust its length, and use

the strap guide to fix it in place.

Position the buckle near

the eyelet and reattach the

pad.

Buckle

Eyelet

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 11 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

12 EN Getting Started

Open the pad and make grip adjustments.

●Remove any security tags that may be attached

to the velcro.

Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod

stud, and the mounting socket with the screw

and lock it in place.

Set the power switch to “OFF”

Open the card cover.

Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge

first.

Close the card cover.

To remove the SD Card

Push the SD Card once.

After the card comes out a little, pull it out.

●Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of

the label.

Notes:

●Some brands of memory cards are not

compatible with this camcorder. Before

purchasing a memory card, consult its

manufacturer or dealer.

●Before using a new memory card, it is

necessary to format the card (墌30).

Grip Adjustment

Tripod Mounting

Velcro

Strip

Bottom of the

camcorder

Using The SD Card

PLEASE FORMAT

Appears when there is a problem with a

memory card and its memory is corrupt, or it

has not been initialised. Intialise the memory

card.

CARD ERROR!

Appears when the camcorder does not

recognise 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.

GR-D860

1

1

1

1

Card Cover

()

2

2

2

2

Memory Card

(optional)

Clipped Edge

3

3

3

3

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 12 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 13

MasterPage: Start_Right

ENGLISH

Getting Started

A battery is included inside the remote control

at the time of purchase.

Remove the insulation sheet before use.

Beam Effective Area

Note:

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may

cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor

is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

To Reinsert the Battery

Pull out the battery holder by pressing the

lock tab.

AInfrared beam transmitting window

BPAUSE Button/Up Button (墌25)

CSLOW Rewind Button (墌25)

DREW Button/Left Button (墌25)

EINSERT Button (墌46)

FSHIFT Button (墌25)

GDISPLAY Button (墌27)

HSLOW Forward Button (墌25)

IPLAY Button

JFF Button/Right Button (墌25)

KA.DUB Button (墌46)

LSTOP Button/Down Button (墌25)

MEFFECT Button (墌25)

NON/OFF Button (墌25)

oZoom (T/W) Buttons/Zoom in/out (墌23, 25)

PSTART/STOP Button

Functions the same as the Recording Start/

Stop Button on the camcorder.

QS.SHOT Button

Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the

camcorder.

Preparing The Remote

Control

GR-D860

Remote Sensor

Effective distance: 5 m

Lithium Battery

(CR2025)

Lock Tab

Index

GR-D860

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 13 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

14 EN Getting Started

Index

Notes:

●The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

●Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor. However, this is not a malfunction.

●Power-linked operation

You can also turn the camcorder on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor during the recording

mode.

9

J

Q

M

Y

b

Z

2

7

8

6

5

O

3

L

4

V

U

T

S

P

Rf

c

e

d

g

h

N

XWa

K

1

i

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 14 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 15

MasterPage: Start_Right

ENGLISH

Getting Started

aControl Lever (墌10)

: Left / Rewind [

3

] (墌23) /

Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW] (墌21)

: Right / Fast-Forward [

5

] (墌23) /

Led Light [LIGHT] (墌37)

: Up / Play / Pause [4/9] (墌23) /

Manual Focus [FOCUS] (墌38)

: Down / Stop [8] (墌23) /

Backlight Compensation (墌39) /

Spot Exposure (墌39)

Press down: SET

BMenu Button [MENU] (墌31)

CAuto Button [AUTO] (墌22)

DData Battery Button [DATA] (墌19)

E MEMORY/VIDEO Switch

FRecording Start/Stop Button (墌21)

GZoom Lever [T/W] (墌23) /

Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] (墌23)

HPower Switch [REC, OFF, PLAY]

ILock Button

JCassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]

(墌20)

KBattery Release Button [BATT.] (墌18)

L16:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] (墌20) /

Blank Search Button [BLANK] (墌24) /

Index Button [INDEX] (墌27)

MSnapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (墌26, 37) /

Live Slow Button [SLOW] (墌37)

N S-Video Output Connector [S] (墌43)

O USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector

(墌45)

PDigital Video Connector [DV OUT] (i.LINK*)

(墌44, 45)

* i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry

specification and extensions thereof. The logo

is used for products compliant with the i.LINK

standard.

The connectors are located beneath the cover.

QAudio/Video Output Connector [AV] (墌43)

RDC Input Connector [DC] (墌18)

SPOWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌18)

TLCD Monitor (墌14)

UShoulder Strap Eyelet (墌11)

VGrip Strap (墌11)

WCamera Sensor

(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here)

XStereo Microphone

YLens

ZSpeaker (墌23)

a LED Light (墌37)

(Be careful not to cover this area during

shooting)

bCassette Holder Cover (墌20)

cStud Hole (墌12)

dTripod Mounting Socket (墌12)

eBattery Pack Mount

fConnector Cover

g Memory Card Slot

hCard Cover

iRemote Sensor (墌13)

Controls

Connectors

Indicator

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D860

Other Parts

Power Switch Position

REC:

●To perform recording on the tape.

● To perform recording in the memory

card.

OFF:

To switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

●To play back a recording on the tape.

● To display a still image stored in the

memory card or to transfer a still image

stored in the memory card to a PC.

MEMORY/VIDEO

Switch Position

VIDEO:

To record on a tape or play back a tape.

MEMORY:

To record in a memory card or access data

stored in a memory card.

GR-D860

GR-D860

Set the power switch while

pressing down the lock button.

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 15 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

16 EN Getting Started

aTape Running Indicator

(Rotates while tape is running.)

BSelected Wide Mode Indicator (墌20)

C Live Slow Indicator (墌37)

DRecording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌33)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

ETape Remaining Time (墌21)

FREC: (Appears during recording.) (墌21)

SLOW: (Appears when using Live

Slow.) (墌37)

G I: Insert (墌46)

9I:Insert Pause

HSelected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌41)

IWind Cut Indicator (墌33)

JTime Code (墌22, 34)

KDigital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (墌32)

(only indicator is displayed)

LSOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode

Indicator (墌33) (Appears for approx. 5

seconds after turning on the camcorder.)

aBattery Remaining Power Indicator (墌49)

BOperation Mode (墌22)

A : Auto Mode

M : Manual Mode

C LED Light Indicator (墌37)

D: Night-Scope Indicator (墌41)

: Gain Up Mode (墌32)

EShutter Speed (墌42)

FWhite Balance Indicator (墌40)

GSelected Effect Indicator (墌42)

HSelected Program AE Indicator (墌41)

I: LCD Backlight Indicator (墌34)

(Appears for approx. 5 seconds during the

process of switching over to indoor/outdoor

brightness.)

JManual Focus Adjustment Indicator (墌38)

KDate/Time (墌19, 34)

L: Spot Exposure Control Indicator (墌39)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator

(墌39)

±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌38)

: Iris Lock Indicator (墌39)

MPHOTO: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)

(墌26, 37)

N Remaining Number Of Shots (墌26)

(Displays the approximate remaining

number of shots that can be stored during

D.S.C. recording.)

LCD Monitor Indications

During Video Recording Only

LP

W

H

SOUND

12

BIT

–––min

16:9

K

J

1235

6

8

4

L

9

7

15:55

REC

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D860

During Both Video And

D.S.C.

Recording

GR-D860

3

10

x

M

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

S

206.2 0

7

1

15

PHOTO

.11:13

i

0

w

r

t

y

u

q

e

640

F

9

LCD

GR-D860

LCD

/

GR-D860

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 16 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 17

MasterPage: Start_Right

ENGLISH

Getting Started

O Image Quality: FINE and

STANDARD (in order of quality)

(墌26, 33)

P Card Icon (墌26)

: Appears during shooting.

: Blinks in white when a memory card is

not loaded.

Q Shooting Icon (墌24)

(Appears and blink during shooting)

RZoom Indicator (墌23)

SApproximate Zoom Ratio (墌23)

aBattery Remaining Power Indicator (墌49)

BSound Mode Indicator (墌36)

CBlank Search Indicator (墌24)

DTape Speed (SP/LP) (墌33)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

EVariable Search Speed Indicator: x-10, x-3,

x3 and x10 (墌24)

F4: Playback

5

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

3

: Rewind/Shuttle Search

9: Pause

9 4: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/

Slow-Motion

Y 9: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/

Slow-Motion

D: Audio Dubbing

9 D: Audio Dubbing Pause

GDate/Time (墌19, 34)

HVOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (墌23)

ITime Code (墌22, 34)

aBattery Remaining Power Indicator (墌49)

BFolder/File Number

COperation Mode Indicator

DDate/Time

During Video Playback

GR-D860

640

F

640

S

GR-D860

GR-D860

L

2

0

:2

V

1

O

:

L

2

1

2

.

.

200

7

x3

6

U

5

M

E

11:13

2

1346

5

7

8

9

12 BIT

LP

BLANK SEARCH

PUSH "STOP" BUTTON

TO CANCEL

GR-D860

During D.S.C. Playback

GR-D860

100-0013

2

1

3

11:13

12. 6. 2007 4

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 17 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

18 EN Getting Started

Set the Power Switch to “OFF” (墌15).

Attach the battery pack.

●With the “ ” (arrow) on the battery pack

pointing at the correct direction, slide the

battery pack until it locks in place.

Connect the AC Adapter.

●The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the

camcorder blinks to indicate charging has

started.

●When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes

out, charging is finished. Unplug the AC

Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the

AC Adapter from the camcorder.

Slide the battery pack while pressing BATT. to

detach it.

Charging/Recording Time (approx.)

Notes:

●If a fully charged battery pack is attached to the

unit, POWER/CHARGE lamp will blink for

approx. 10 seconds before it turns off.

●If the battery operation time remains extremely

short even after having been fully charged, the

battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.

Please purchase a new one.

●Since the AC Adapter processes electricity

internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure

to use it only in well-ventilated areas.

●After 5 minutes have elapsed in Record-

Standby mode with the cassette inserted, and

no operation is performed, the camcorder will

automatically turn off its power supplied from

the AC Adapter. In this case, the battery charge

starts if the battery is attached to the

camcorder.

●Please do not pull or bend the AC Adapter plug

and cable. This may damage the AC Adapter.

Perform step in “Charging The Battery

Pack”.

Notes:

●Recording time is reduced significantly under

the following conditions:

•Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

repeatedly.

•The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

• LED Light is used repeatedly.

●Before extended use, it is recommended that

you prepare enough battery packs to cover

3 times the planned shooting time.

Power

Charging The Battery Pack

To Detach The Battery Pack

Battery

Pack Required

Charging Time

Maximum

Continuous

Recording

Time

BN-VF808U

(Provided)

1hr.30min. 2hrs.

BN-VF815U 2hrs.40min. 4 hrs.5min.

BN-VF823U 3 hrs. 50 min. 6 hrs. 10 min.

1

1

1

1

To AC Outlet

(110V to 240V)

AC Adapter

To DC Connector

Battery Pack

POWER/

CHARGE

Lamp

BATT.

Arrow

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

Using The Battery Pack

2

2

2

2

GR-D860

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 18 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 19

MasterPage: Start_Right

ENGLISH

Getting Started

Attach the battery pack.

●When the Power Switch is set to “OFF”, it is

displayed for approx. 5 seconds if the button is

pressed and released quickly, and for approx.

15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for

several seconds.

●When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” or

“REC”, press DATA again to return to the

normal screen.

●Data battery status cannot be displayed during

playback or while recording is in progress.

●If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears

instead of the battery status even though you

tried to press DATA several times, there may be

a problem with the battery. In such a case,

consult your nearest JVC dealer.

●Battery data display may differ due to the

environmental change if the LCD Backlight is

set to “AUTO” (墌34).

Perform step in “Charging The Battery

Pack” (墌18).

Note:

Before detaching the power source, make sure

that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to

do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

The language on the display can be changed

(墌31, 35).

Set the Power Switch to “REC” or “PLAY”

(墌15).

●If set to “REC”, the recording mode should

be set to “M” (墌22).

Press MENU.

Select “SETTING”, ( ).

Select “LANGUAGE”, press SET.

Select the desired language, press

SET.

●Press whenever you want to return to the

previous menu screen.

Press MENU.

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all

times, but its display can be turned on or off

(墌34, 36).

Perform steps – in “Language Settings”.

Select “CLOCK ADJ.” press SET.

Select the desired date display format,

press SET.

●Repeat this step to input time display format

(Select from “24h” or “12h”), month, date,

year, hour and minutes.

●Press whenever you want to return to the

previous menu screen/setting.

Press MENU.

Checking The Remaining Battery

Power

Using AC Power

LEVEL

MAX TIME

120min

100%

50%

0%

BATTERY CONDITION

DATA

3

3

3

3

Language Settings

Date/Time Settings

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

Fn

SET RETURN

FRANCAIS

DEUTSCH

ITALIANO

2

A

ESPAÑOL

SET

Select

5

5

5

5

6

6

6

6

1

1

1

1

3

3

3

3

1

1

1

1

Fn

CLOCK ADJ.

DATE. MONTH. YEAR

24

h

12. 06 . 2007 11:13

SET RETURN

A

B

Select

SET

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 19 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

20 EN Getting Started

Perform steps – in “Language Settings”

(墌19).

Select “DISPLAY”, ( ).

Select “LCD BRIGHT”, press SET.

Select the appropriate brightness,

press SET.

Press MENU.

The camcorder needs to be powered up to load

or eject a cassette.

Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the

direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette

holder cover open until it locks.

Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH”

to close the cassette holder.

●Be sure to press only the section labelled

“PUSH” to close the cassette holder.

●Once the cassette holder is closed, it

recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes

completely before closing 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 fully charged one or use

AC power before continuing.

Close the cassette holder cover firmly until

it locks into place.

Notes:

●If you wait a few seconds and the cassette

holder does not open, close the cassette holder

cover and try again. Turn the camcorder off then

on again.

●If the tape does not load properly, open the

cassette holder cover fully and remove 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

time before opening the cassette holder cover.

You can record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9

size. By default, the camcorder is set to record

videos at the 16:9 size.

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO” (墌15).

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌15).

Each press 16:9 switches the screen size.

Note:

If you record videos in 16:9 size, the image may

appear to be slightly vertically stretched when

playing back on TV with the 4:3 screen

(墌34, 36).

Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

LCD BRIGHT

±

0

A

2SET

Select

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

16:9 Wide Mode

Make sure the window

side is facing out.

Erase

protection

tab

Cassette Holder

OPEN/

EJECT

Cassette

Holder

Cover

3

3

3

3

1

1

1

1

GR-D860

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

16:9 4:3

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 20 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 21

ENGLISH

Preparation:

●Power (墌18).

●Load Cassette (墌20).

●Remove the lens cap (墌11).

●Open the LCD monitor fully (墌14).

●Select videos at 4:3 size of 16:9 (wide) size

(墌20).

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO” (墌15).

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌15).

Press recording start/stop button to start

recording. “REC” appears on the display

while recording is in progress. To stop

recording, press recording start/stop button

again.

Approximate recording time

Notes:

●If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5

minutes and no operation is performed, the

camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To

turn the camcorder on again, close and re-open

the LCD monitor.

●When a blank portion is left between recorded

scenes on 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” (墌22).

●To record in LP (Long Play) mode, (墌33).

Approximate tape remaining time appears on

the display. “---min” means the camcorder is

calculating the remaining time. When the

remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the

indication starts blinking.

●The accuracy of the calculation may vary

according to the type of tape used.

Enables you to check the end of the last

recording.

Tape is rewound for about several seconds and

played back automatically, then pauses in the

Recording-Standby mode for the next shot.

●Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is

normal.

●Slide the Zoom lever repeatedly to change the

sound setting to on/off.

Basic Recording

Tape Recording mode

SP LP

30 min. 30 min. 45 min.

60 min. 60 min. 90 min.

80 min. 80 min. 120 min.

Recording Start/Stop Button

Power Switch

Zoom Lever

MEMORY/

VIDEO

1

1

1

1

GR-D860

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

NO TAPE!

Appears if a tape is not loaded when the

Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed.

USE CLEANING CASSETTE

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads

during recording. Use an optional cleaning

cassette (墌4).

Tape Remaining Time

Quick Review

62 min

QUICK REVIEW

Recording & Playback

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 21 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

22 EN

MasterPage: Left

Recording & Playback

During recording, a time code is recorded on

the tape. This code is to confirm the location of

the recorded scene on the tape during

playback.

1, 3, & 4, time code begins counting from

“00:00:00” (minute:second:frame).

2, time code continues from the last time code

number.

If during recording a blank portion is 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”.

To prevent this, perform “Recording from the

middle of a tape” (墌22) in the following cases;

●When shooting again after playing back a

recorded tape.

●When power shuts off during shooting.

●When a tape is removed and re-inserted during

shooting.

●When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

●When shooting again after shooting a scene

then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

Notes:

●The time code cannot be reset.

●During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time

code indication does not move smoothly.

●The time code is displayed only when “TIME

CODE” is set to “ON” (墌34).

Recording from the middle of a tape

Playback a tape or use Blank Search

(墌24) to find the spot at which you want to

start recording, then engage the Still

Playback mode (墌23).

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌15),

then start recording.

Auto/Manual Mode

Time Code

Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to

auto/manual recording mode. When manual

mode is selected, the indicator “M” appears

on the LCD monitor.

Auto Mode : A

You can record using no special effects or

manual adjustments.

Manual Mode : M

Recording is possible by setting various

functions manually.

M

12:34:24

12 3 4

Minutes

Seconds

Frames

(25 frames =

1 second)

Recording Portion

Blank Portion

Recording Start Point

recorded tape

Display

1

2

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 22 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 23

MasterPage: Start_Right

Recording & Playback

ENGLISH

●You can zoom in up to 35X by using the optical

zoom.

●Zoom magnification over 35X is done through

digital image processing, and is therefore called

digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to

800X. Set (ZOOM) to [70X] or [800X] (墌32).

Notes:

●Macro shooting is possible as close as approx.

5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set

all the way to “W”.

●When you zoom into a subject close to the lens,

the camcorder may automatically zoom out

depending on the distance to the subject. In this

case, set “TELE MACRO” to “ON” (墌32).

You can capture still images without disturbing

the recording in progress. Press SNAPSHOT.

A sub screen will be displayed for approx. 6

seconds to show you the snapshot image.

●The Still image is saved into the memory card

while video is recorded on to the cassette tape.

●“REC MEDIA” must be set to “ (Card)” only

(墌33).

Load a cassette (墌20).

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO” (墌15).

Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” (墌15).

●The above screen (referring to the control

lever (墌8)) will be displayed for approx. 3

seconds on the LCD Monitor.

To start playback, press 4/9.

To pause during playback, press 4/9.

●If still playback continues for more than

about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop

mode is automatically engaged.

To resume normal playback, press 4/9.

To stop playback, press 8.

●During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or

5 to fast-forward the tape.

●Press SET to display the guide operation

screen.

To control the speaker volume

Slide the Zoom Lever (VOL. +/–) towards

“+” to turn up the volume, or towards “–” to

turn down the volume.

Notes:

●The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD

monitor, or on a connected TV. (墌43)

●If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when

power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder

shuts off automatically.

●When a cable is connected to the AV connector,

the sound is not heard from the speaker.

Zoom

Dual Rec.

– VOL.+

T

W

Zoom out Zoom in

T: Telephoto

W: Wide angle

80

0

35

Optical Zoom (up to 35X)

Digital Zoom (up to 800X)

GR-D860

min

13

640

F

16:9

---

PHOTO

Normal Playback

3

5

MENU

4/9

8

VOL. +/–

Power

Switch

16:9

BLANK/

INDEX

Speaker

MEMORY/VIDEO

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

GR-D860

3

3

3

3

SET

4

4

4

4

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 23 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

24 EN

MasterPage: Left

Recording & Playback

Allows variable-speed search in either direction

during video playback.

During playback, press 5 once or twice for

forward search, or 3 once or twice for

reverse search.

●To resume normal playback, press 4/9.

●During playback, press and hold 5 or 3.

The search continues as long as you hold the

button. Once you release the button, normal

playback resumes.

Helps you find where you should start

recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time

code interruption (墌22).

Perform steps – in “Normal

Playback” (墌23).

Press BLANK.

●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, press 8 or

BLANK.

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.

●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.

HDV

Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV

format are detected. The pictures in the HDV

format cannot be played back with this

camcorder.

Variable Shuttle Search

3 5

x-10 x-3 x3 x10

During Shuttle Search,

parts of the picture may

not be clearly visible,

particularly on the left side

of the screen.

During Shuttle Search,

parts of the picture may

not be clearly visible

across the screen.

A

ttention:

Blank Search

1

1

1

1

1

3

3

3

3

2

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 24 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 25

MasterPage: Start_Right

Recording & Playback

ENGLISH

During normal video playback or still playback,

press SLOW (W or X) more than approx. 2

seconds.

●After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback

resumes.

●To pause Slow-Motion playback, press

PAUSE (9).

●To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).

Notes:

●After SLOW (W or X) is pressed and held, the

still image may be displayed for a few seconds,

followed by a blue screen for a few seconds.

This is not a malfunction.

●During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be

disturbances in video and the picture may seem

unstable, especially with steady images. This is

not a malfunction.

During normal or still playback, press SLOW

(W or X) repeatedly. Each time SLOW

(W or X) is pressed, the frame is played back.

Magnifies the recorded image up to 23X at any

time during video playback and D.S.C.

playback.

Press PLAY (U) to start

video playback or perform

normal playback of images.

At the point you want to

zoom in, press the Zoom

Button (T).

●To zoom out, press the

Zoom Button (W).

You can move the image on

the screen around to find a

particular portion of the

picture. While holding down

SHIFT, press w (Left),

e (Right), r (Up) and t (Down).

●To end zoom, press and hold W until

magnification returns to normal. Or, press

STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U) during

video playback.

●To end zoom during D.S.C. playback, press

PLAY (U).

Notes:

●Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and

still playback.

●Due to digital image processing, the quality of

the image may suffer.

Allows you to add creative effects to the video

playback image.

SEPIA (墌42).

MONOTONE (墌42).

CLASSIC (墌42).

STROBE (墌42).

To start playback, press PLAY (U).

Press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT

Select Menu appears.

Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the

highlight bar to the desired effect.

●The selected function is activated and after

2 seconds the menu disappears.

●To deactivate/activate the selected effect,

press ON/OFF.

●To change the selected effect, repeat from

step above.

Playback Using The

Remote Control

Slow-Motion Playback

Frame-By-Frame Playback

GR-D860

Zoom (T/W)

SHIFT

SLOW (YI)

(Right)

PAUSE or

(Up)

(Left)

PLAY SLOW (IU)

STOP or

(Down)

ON/OFF

EFFECT

Playback Zoom

Playback Special Effects

1

2

3

1

2

3

2

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 25 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

26 EN

MasterPage: Left

This operating instruction (墌26–30) is

applicable to model .

Preparation:

●Power (墌18).

●Load a Memory Card (墌12).

●Remove the lens cap (墌11).

●Open the LCD monitor fully (墌14).

You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still

Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are

stored in the memory card.

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“MEMORY” (墌15).

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌15).

●To change the Image Quality (墌33).

Press SNAPSHOT. The “PHOTO”

indication appears while the snapshot is

being taken.

●To delete unwanted still images, refer to

“Deleting Files” (墌29).

●When you do not want to hear the shutter

sound, set “MELODY” to “OFF” (墌35).

Note:

If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes

when the Power Switch is set to “REC” and power

is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder

shuts off automatically to save power. To perform

shooting again. To perform shooting again, close

and re-open the LCD monitor.

Approximate Number of Storable Images

●The number increases or decreases depending on the Image Quality, etc.

A

ttention:

When using a high-capacity SD card, it takes time

to start recording after the power is turned on if the

free space on the SD card is small. Check the

recording operation before use, and if you still feel

it takes too long to record, reduce the used area

on your SD card by transferring the data from your

SD card to a computer.

D.S.C. Snapshot

GR-D860

16:9

BLANK

INDEX

MENU

[PLAY] 4/9,

MEMORY/

VIDEO

INDEX

Power Switch

MENU

SET

[STOP] 8,

SNAPSHOT

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION

SWITCH

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.

MEMORY CARD!

Appears if there is no memory card loaded

when the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed.

3

3

3

3

Image Quality SD Memory Card

8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB

640 x 480/FINE

640 x 360/FINE

47 95 205 425 860 1700 3350 6800 12200

640 x 480/STANDARD

640 x 360/STANDARD

160 295 625 1285 2500 5180 10000 20500 30600

Image Quality MultiMediaCard

8MB 16MB 32MB

640 x 480/FINE

640 x 360/FINE

55 105 215

640 x 480/STANDARD

640 x 360/STANDARD

190 320 645

D.S.C. Recording & Playback

GR-D860

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 26 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 27

MasterPage: Start_Right

D.S.C. Recording & Playback

GR-D860

ENGLISH

Images shot with the camcorder are

automatically numbered, then stored in

numerical order in the memory card. You can

view the stored images, one at a time, much

like flipping through a photo album.

Perform “Preparation” in “D.S.C. Snapshot”

(墌26).

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“MEMORY” (墌15).

Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” (墌15).

●A stored image is displayed.

Press to display the previous file.

Press to display the next file.

Note:

Images shot and stored on the card with another

device with resolutions other than “640 x 480” will

be displayed as thumbnails only. These thumbnail

images cannot be transferred to a PC.

You can run through all the images stored in

memory card automatically.

Perform steps – in “Normal Playback

Of Images”.

Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.

●If you press during Auto Playback, files

are displayed in descending order.

●If you press during Auto Playback, files

are displayed in ascending order.

To end Auto Playback, press 8.

You can view several different files stored in the

memory card at a time. This browsing capability

makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.

Perform steps – in “Normal Playback

Of Images”.

Press INDEX.

The Index

Screen

appears.

Press , ,

or to

move the

frame to the

desired file.

Press SET.

The selected file is displayed.

Perform steps – in “Normal Playback

Of Images”.

Press MENU.

Select “DISPLAY”, ( ).

Select “ON SCREEN”, press SET.

The ON SCREEN menu appears.

●Press whenever you want to return to the

previous menu screen.

Select “OFF”, press SET.

Press MENU.

●The operation mode indicator and folder/file

number, date/time and battery remaining

power indicators disappear.

●To display the indicators again, select “ON”.

Normal Playback Of Images

NO IMAGES STORED

Appears if there are no image files stored in

the memory card when you attempt memory

card playback.

?

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.

Auto Playback Of Images

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

3

3

3

3

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

Index Playback Of Files

Removing On-Screen Display

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

3

3

3

3

123

456

79

8

Selected file

Index number

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

3

3

3

3

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

ON SCREEN

OFF

SET RETURN

ON

OFF

ON

6

6

6

6

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 27 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

28 EN

MasterPage: Left

D.S.C. Recording & Playback

GR-D860

By resetting the file name, a new folder will be

made. The new files you are going to make will

be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to

separate the new files from previously made

files.

Perform steps – in “Normal Playback

Of Images” (墌27).

Press MENU.

Select “MEMORY CARD”, ( ).

Select “NO. RESET”, press SET. The NO.

RESET screen appears.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET. The new

folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will be made

and the file name of the next shot starts

from DVC00001.

Note:

If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder

(such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the file

name will start again from DVC00001.

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental

erasure of files.

Perform steps – in “Normal Playback

Of Images” (墌27).

Press MENU.

Select “MEMORY CARD”, ( ).

Select “PROTECT”, press SET. The

PROTECT menu appears.

●Press whenever you want to return to the

previous menu screen.

To protect the currently displayed file

Select “CURRENT”, press SET.

The PROTECT screen appears.

Press or to select the desired file.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

●To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

●Repeat steps and for all files you

want to protect.

To protect all files stored in the memory

card

Select “PROT.ALL”, press SET.

The PROTECT screen appears.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

●To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

Note:

If the “ ” mark appears, the currently displayed

file is protected.

Before doing the following, perform steps

– in “Protecting Files”.

To remove protection from the currently

displayed file

Select “CURRENT”, press SET. The

PROTECT screen appears.

Press or to select the desired file.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

●To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

●Repeat steps and for all files you want

to remove protection.

To remove protection from all files stored in

the memory card

Select “CANC.ALL”, press SET. The

PROTECT screen appears.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

●To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

Resetting The File Names

Protecting Files

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

3

3

3

3

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

3

3

3

3

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

PROTECT

CURRENT

SET RETURN

PROT. ALL

CANC. ALL

6

6

6

6

To Remove Protection

7

7

7

7

6

6

6

6

7

7

7

7

EXECUTE

PROTECT ?

RETURN

PROTECT

5

5

5

5

6

6

6

6

1

1

1

1

4

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

6

6

6

6

7

7

7

7

6

6

6

6

7

7

7

7

5

5

5

5

6

6

6

6

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 28 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 29

MasterPage: Start_Right

D.S.C. Recording & Playback

GR-D860

ENGLISH

Previously stored files can be deleted either

one at a time or all at once.

Perform steps – in “Normal Playback

Of Images” (墌27).

Press MENU.

Select “MEMORY CARD”, ( ).

Select “DELETE”, press SET. The DELETE

menu appears.

●Press whenever you want to return to the

previous menu screen.

To delete the currently displayed file

Select “CURRENT”, press SET. The

DELETE screen appears.

Press or to select the desired file.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

●To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

●Repeat steps and for all files you

want to delete.

Note:

If the “ ” mark appears, the selected file is

protected and cannot be deleted.

To delete all files stored in the memory card

Select “ALL”, press SET. The DELETE

screen appears.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

●To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

Notes:

●Protected files (墌28) cannot be deleted. To

delete them, remove protection first.

●Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.

Check files before deleting.

This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF

(Digital Print Order Format) standard in order

to support future systems such as automatic

printing.

* Up to a maximum limit of 999 stored files in the

memory card.

Perform steps – in “Normal Playback

Of Images” (墌27).

Press MENU.

Select “MEMORY CARD”, ( ).

Select “DPOF”, press SET. The DPOF

menu appears.

●Press whenever you want to return to the

previous menu screen.

Select “ALL 1”, press SET. The DPOF

screen appears.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

●To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

Deleting Files

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

3

3

3

3

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

DELETE

CURRENT

SET RETURN

ALL

6

6

6

6

7

7

7

7

6

6

6

6

7

7

7

7

EXECUTE

DELETE

?

RETURN

DELETE

5

5

5

5

6

6

6

6

Setting Print Information

(DPOF Setting)*

To Print All Still Images

(One Print For Each)

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

3

3

3

3

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

DPOF

CURRENT

SET RETURN

ALL 1

RESET

5

5

5

5

EXECUTE

ALL 1?

RETURN

DPOF

6

6

6

6

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 29 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

30 EN

MasterPage: Left

D.S.C. Recording & Playback

GR-D860

Perform steps – in “To Print All Still

Images (One Print For Each)” (墌29).

Select “CURRENT”, press SET. The DPOF

screen appears.

Press or to select the desired file.

Press or to select the number

indication (00), and press SET.

Select the number of prints by pressing

to increase the number, or to decrease

the number, and press SET.

●Repeat steps – through for the

desired number of prints.

●The number of prints can be set up to 15.

●To correct the number of prints, select the

image again and change the number.

Select “RETURN”, press SET. The

“SAVE?” appears.

●If you did not change any settings in step

– through, the DPOF Menu

reappears.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

●To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.

Perform steps – in “To Print All Still

Images (One Print For Each)” (墌29).

Select “RESET”, press SET. The DPOF

screen appears.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

●To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

●The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still

images.

Caution:

While performing the above, never disconnect

power, as this may cause the memory card to be

corrupted.

Note:

When the image is printed from the printer, a black

bar appears at the bottom of the screen. This is

not a malfunction. By recording with “DIS”

deactivated (墌32) this can be avoided.

You can initialise a memory card any time.

After initialising, all files and data stored in the

memory card, including those which have been

protected, are cleared.

Perform steps – in “Normal Playback

Of Images” (墌27).

Press MENU.

Select “MEMORY CARD”, ( ).

Select “FORMAT”, press SET.

The FORMAT screen appears.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET. The

memory card is initialised.

●When initialisation is finished, “NO IMAGES

STORED” appears.

●To cancel initialisation, select “CANCEL”.

To Print By Selecting Still Images

And Number Of Prints

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

4

4

4

4

2

2

2

2

0 1

SHEETS

RETURN

DPOF

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

SHEETS

0 1

DPOF

3

3

3

3

5

5

5

5

6

6

6

6

EXECUTE

SAVE?

CANCEL

DPOF

3

3

3

3

5

5

5

5

7

7

7

7

To Reset The Number Of Prints

Initialising A Memory Card

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

4

4

4

4

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

3

3

3

3

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

EXECUTE

ERASE ALL

EXISTING DATA?

CANCEL

FORMAT

5

5

5

5

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 30 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 31

ENGLISH

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-

use, on-screen menu system that simplifies

many of the more detailed camcorder settings

(墌31–36).

Open the LCD monitor fully (墌14).

For Video and D.S.C. Recording

Menus:

● Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO” or “MEMORY” (墌15).

●Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌15).

●Set the recording mode to “M” (墌22).

For Video Playback Menus:

● Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO” (墌15).

●Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” (墌15).

● For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to

“D.S.C. Recording & Playback” (墌26 – 30).

Press MENU. The Menu Screen

appears.

(RECORDING) is available for Video

Recording Menu only.

(DUB/COPY) is available only for .

* Applicable for only.

Press or to select the desired

function menu. Setting procedure here

after depends on the selected function.

Example: FUNCTION menu.

●Select (Exit) and then press SET to exit.

Press or to select the desired

selection, press SET.

Example: WIPE/FADER menu.

Press or to select the desired

selection, press SET.

●Press to return to the previous menu

screen.

Press MENU.

Note:

Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other

function menus.

Changing The Menu Settings

A

2

MENU

L

I

G

H

T

Select SET

MENU

Power Switch

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D860

3

3

3

3

FUNCTION

WIPE/FADER

Fn

SET

PROGRAM AE

EXPOSURE

W.BALANCE

EFFECT

EXIT

+ 0

MENU

OFF

OFF

OFF

AUTO

PLAYBACK

SOUND L/R

SET

NARRATION

* SNAP/SLOW

EXIT

MENU

OFF

Screen for Video and

D.S.C

Recording Menu

GR-D860

Screen for Video

Playback Menu

GR-D860

GR-D860

4

4

4

4

FUNCTION

WIPE/FADER

Fn

SET

PROGRAM AE

EXPOSURE

W.BALANCE

EFFECT

EXIT

+ 0

MENU

OFF

OFF

OFF

AUTO

5

5

5

5

WIPE/FADER

OFF

Fn

SET

WHITE

SLIDE

SCROLL

BLACK

OFF

WH

Bk

A

2

L

I

G

H

T

RETURN

SET

Select

6

6

6

6

7

7

7

7

Menus For Detailed Adjustment

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 31 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

32 EN Menus For Detailed Adjustment

●The following menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “REC”.

● Each setting (except “EFFECT” and “SHUTTER”) which is set in Video Recording Menu

is also applied in the D.S.C Recording Menu.

*Available only when the MEMORY/VIDEO switch set to “VIDEO”.

Recording Menus

Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-Preset

FUNCTION

WIPE/FADER*

(墌41), “Wipe Or Fader Effects”.

PROGRAM AE

(墌41, 42), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects”.

EFFECT (墌41, 42), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects”.

EXPOSURE (墌38), “Exposure Control”.

W. BALANCE (墌40), “White Balance Adjustment”.

SHUTTER (墌41, 42), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects”.

CAMERA

ZOOM*[35X]: When set to “35X” while using Digital Zoom, the zoom

magnification will reset to 35X since Digital Zoom will be

disengaged.

70X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and

magnifying images, zooming is possible from 35X (the optical zoom

limit), to a maximum of 70X digital magnification.

800X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and

magnifying images, zooming is possible from 35X (the optical

zoom limit), to a maximum of 800X digital magnification.

TELE MACRO [OFF]: Disables the function.

ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m, set “TELE

MACRO” to “ON”. You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a

distance of approx. 50 cm. Depending on the zoom position, the

lens may go out of focus.

DIS* OFF: Disables the function. (DIS disable icon “ ” appears.)

[ON]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake,

particularly at high magnification.

Notes:

●Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or

depending on the shooting condition.

●Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

●DIS cannot be activated when “NIGHT” in “PROGRAM AE”, or “STROBE” in

“EFFECT” is selected, or when LIGHT is set to “ON” when

SNAPSHOT is pressed.

GAIN UP 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: The shutter speed is automatically adjusted. Shooting a subject in

low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image

than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not

smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While

the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “ ” is

displayed.

GR-D860

Fn

GR-D860

GR-D860

Menus For Detailed Adjustment

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 32 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 33

MasterPage: Start_Right

Menus For Detailed Adjustment

ENGLISH

(RECORDING) is available for Video Recording Menu only.

* Available only when the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

** Available only when the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-Preset

CAMERA

WIND CUT*[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.

IMAGE

QUALITY**

[FINE] ()/STANDARD ()

The Image Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs.

For the approx. number of storable images (墌26).

RECORDING

REC MODE [SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode. (SP indicator does not

appear on the screen).

LP: Long Play - more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording

time.

Note:

During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may

appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.

SOUND

MODE [12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate

channels. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models).

16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate

channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models).

SNAP/SLOW

[SNAP ] : Snapshot mode.

SLOW : Live Slow mode.

For details on the procedure, refer to “Live Slow” (墌37) and “Snapshot

(Record Still Image On Tape)” (墌37).

REC MEDIA

(Tape): When Snapshot recording is performed, still

images are recorded only onto the tape.

/ (Tape/Card): Still images are recorded only onto the tape but

also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels).

[ (Card)]: Still images are recorded into the Memory Card

only. Select this setting to perform Dual Rec.

(墌23)

GR-D860

640

F

640

S

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D860

Menus For Detailed Adjustment

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 33 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

34 EN Menus For Detailed Adjustment

The “DISPLAY” settings except (“WIDE TV” and “LCD BRIGHT”) are effective only for shooting.

*Available only when the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-Preset

DISPLAY

ON SCREEN LCD: Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time

code) from appearing on the connected TV screen.

[LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the

camcorder is connected to a TV.

DATE/TIME [OFF]: The date/time does not appear.

AUTO: Display the date/time for approx. 5 seconds when the camcorder

is turned on.

ON: The date/time is always displayed.

TIME CODE*[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.

ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV.

Frame numbers are not displayed during recording (墌22).

WIDE TV To enable your TV to display images in 16:9 wide mode, set the TV

screen size correctly.

[ON] 16:9: For TV with an aspect ratio of 16:9 (16:9 indicator only appear

on the screen).

OFF 4:3: For TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3.

LCD BRIGHT 墌20, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”.

LCD

BACKLIGHT [AUTO]: Brightness of the LCD Backlight is automatically

adjusted to compensate for the indoor/outdoor

brightness of your surrounding.

BRIGHT : Brightness of the LCD backlight is increased.

STANDARD : Standard brightness is maintained.

GR-D860

Menus For Detailed Adjustment

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 34 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 35

MasterPage: Start_Right

Menus For Detailed Adjustment

ENGLISH

The “SETTING” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “REC” are also applied

when the Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.

Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-Preset

SETTING

LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] / FRANCAIS / DEUTSCH / ESPAÑOL / ITALIANO /

NEDERLANDS / PORTUGUÊS / РУССКИЙ / POLSKI / ČEŠTlNA /

MAGYAR / SPRÅK

The language setting can be changed (墌19).

CLOCK ADJ. (墌19), “Date/Time Settings”.

MELODY OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded

on the tape.

[ON]: A melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also

activates the shutter sound effect.

REMOTE

OFF: Disables the remote control operations.

[ON]: Enables the remote control operations.

DEMO MODE OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place.

[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Wipe/Fader and Effect,

etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate.

Notes:

●Demonstration starts in the following cases:

•When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO MODE” is turned “ON”.

•With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no operation for about

3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “REC”.

•Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the

demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3

minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.

●Demonstration cannot be turned on the following conditions;

•If a cassette is in the camcorder.

•If power is not supplied from the AC Adapter.

●“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.

CAM RESET [CANCEL]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.

EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.

GR-D860

Menus For Detailed Adjustment

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 35 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

36 EN Menus For Detailed Adjustment

SOUND L/R and NARRATION

During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and

plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture.

“SNAP/SLOW” is linked with “RECORDING” which appears when the Power Switch is set to

“REC”

.

*

Each setting (except “OFF” in “ON SCREEN”, “DATE/TIME”, and “TIME CODE”) is linked with

“DISPLAY”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to

“REC”

.

The parameters (except “OFF” in “ON SCREEN” setting) are the same as in the description on (

墌

34).

Each setting (except “DEMO MODE”) is linked with “SETTING”, which appears when the Power

Switch is set to “REC”. The parameters are the same as in the description on page 墌35.

Playback Menus

Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-Preset

PLAYBACK

SOUND L/R [STEREO ]: Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is output.

SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is output.

NARRATION Although it is not possible to perform audio dubbing with this

camcorder, you can hear sound from an audio-dubbed tape during

playback using this function.

[OFF]: Original sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo

on both “L” and “R” channels.

SNAP/SLOW

墌33, “SNAP/SLOW”.

DUB/COPY *

[T] -> [M]

COPY [OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during tape playback,

the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after

approximately 6 seconds. (The still image is not recorded).

ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card

(墌42).

GR-D820

GR-D860

GR-D860

Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-Preset

DISPLAY

ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV

When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display disappears.

DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON

TIME CODE [OFF] / ON

墌22, “Time Code”.

WIDE TV [ON] 16:9 / OFF 4:3

墌34, “WIDE TV”.

LCD BRIGHT 墌20, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”.

SETTING

Menus For Detailed Adjustment

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 36 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 37

MasterPage: Start_Right

Features For Recording

ENGLISH

LED Light can be used to brighten the subject

in the dark place during video recording or

D.S.C. shooting.

Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the

setting.

Notes:

●Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to

eyes.

●If the light does not reach the subject when the

LED Light setting is “ON”, the Night-Scope

function will be activated, and makes it possible

to shoot the subject brighter.

●Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter

speed when the LED Light setting is “ON”, they

will appear slightly blurred.

This feature is useful for recording or playing

back precious or hard-to-see moments at a

slow speed. Sound is recorded and played

back in real time.

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO” (墌15).

Set the Power Switch to “REC” or

“PLAY” (墌15).

●If set to “REC”, the recording mode should

be set to “M” (墌22).

Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SLOW”.

(墌33, 37) The Live Slow indicator “ ”

appears.

Press SLOW during recording or

playback.

●The moving pictures are divided into four

frames. They are recorded or played back

for 1.5 seconds, and then normal recording

or playback resumes.

Note:

Live Slow cannot be used when the 16:9 Wide

mode is selected.

This feature lets you record still images that

look like photographs onto a tape.

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch

to “VIDEO” (墌15).

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌15).

Set “REC MEDIA” to “

/

” or

“

”. (墌33)

Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SNAP”

(墌33).

Press SNAPSHOT.

Notes:

●The “O” indication appears and a still image

will be recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then the

camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

●You can perform Snapshot also during

recording. A still image will be recorded for

approx. 5 seconds, then the normal recording

resumes.

●If the image taken by snapshot is too dark or too

bright, select (墌39) or “SPOTLIGHT”

(墌41).

●The image size for snapshot in 16:9 mode is

640 x 360. However, the approx. number of

storable images is similar with snapshot in 4:3

mode (墌26).

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step

provides an effect similar to serial photography.

(Interval between still images: approx. 1

second).

● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when

“REC MEDIA” is set to

/ or

(墌33)

.

LED Light

Live Slow

GR-D860

LIGHT

LED Light

No

display

The light is on always.

The light turns on automatically

when dark.

Turns off the light.

GR-D860

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

Snapshot

(Record Still Image On Tape)

Motor Drive Mode

4

4

4

4

1

1

1

1

GR-D860

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

GR-D860

4

4

4

4

GR-D860

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

GR-D860

Features For Recording

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 37 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

38 EN Features For Recording

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers

continuous shooting ability from close-up (as

close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.

However, correct focus may not be obtained

depending on the shooting condition. In this

case, use the manual focus mode.

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌15).

Set the recording mode to “M” (墌22).

Press FOCUS. The manual focus

indicator appears.

Press or to focus on a subject.

●When the focus level cannot be adjusted

any further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

Press SET. Focus adjustment is

complete.

To reset to Auto Focus

Press FOCUS twice.

Manual focus is recommended in situations

listed below.

●When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

●When illumination is low.*

●When the subject has no contrast (difference in

brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one

colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

●When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD

monitor.*

●When the scene contains minute patterns or

identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

●When the scene is affected by sunbeams or

light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

●When shooting a scene with a high-contrast

background.

* The following low-contrast warnings appear

blinking: , , and .

Manual exposure control is recommended in

the following situations:

●When shooting using reverse lighting or when

the background is too bright.

●When shooting on a reflective natural

background such as at the beach or when

skiing.

●When the background is overly dark or the

subject is bright.

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌15).

Set the recording mode to “M” (墌22).

Press MENU.

Select “FUNCTION”, ( ).

Select “EXPOSURE”, press SET.

Select the appropriate exposure, press

SET.

●To brighten the image, press . To darken

the image, press (maximum +/-6).

Press MENU.

Notes:

●If the adjustment does not cause any visible

change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”

(墌32).

●You cannot use the manual exposure control at

the same time when “PROGRAM AE” is set to

“SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (墌41), or with the

backlight compensation.

Manual Focus

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

SET

FOCUS

Manual focus indicator

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

Exposure Control

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

Fn

5

5

5

5

EXPOSURE

±

0

A

2SET

Select

6

6

6

6

7

7

7

7

Features For Recording

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 38 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 39

MasterPage: Start_Right

Features For Recording

ENGLISH

Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris

contracts in well-lit environments to keep too

much light from entering, and dilates in dim

environments to allow in more light.

Use this function in the following situations:

●When shooting a moving subject.

●When the distance to the subject changes (so

its size in the LCD monitor changes), such as

when the subject is backing away.

●When shooting on a reflective natural

background such as at the beach or when

skiing.

●When shooting objects under a spotlight.

●When zooming.

Perform steps – in “Exposure

Control” (墌38).

Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the

LCD monitor then press and hold SET

for over 2 seconds. The “ ” indication

appears.

Press SET. The iris is locked.

Press MENU.

Backlight compensation brightens the dark

subject portion by increasing the exposure.

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌15).

Set the recording mode to “M” (墌22).

Press so that the Backlight

Compensation indicator “ ” appears.

To cancel Backlight Compensation

Press twice so that the “ ” indicator

disappears.

Note:

Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light

around the subject to become too bright and the

subject to become white.

Selection of a spot metering area enables more

precise exposure compensation.

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌15).

Set the recording mode to “M” (墌22).

Press twice so that the Spot

Exposure Control indicator “ ”

appears.

●A spot metering area frame appears at the

centre of the LCD monitor.

Press SET.

●Spot Exposure Control is engaged.

●Exposure is adjusted to make the

brightness of the selected area most

appropriate.

To cancel Spot Exposure Control

Press once so that the “ ” indicator

disappears.

To lock the iris

After step , press and hold SET over 2

seconds. The “ ” indication appears and the

iris is locked.

Notes:

●Depending on the shooting location and

condition, optimum result may not be attained.

●“STROBE” in “EFFECT” cannot be used with

Spot Exposure Control.

Iris Lock

Backlight Compensation

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

5

5

5

5

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

SET

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

Spot Exposure Control

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

3

3

3

3

Features For Recording

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 39 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

40 EN Features For Recording

The white balance refers to the correctness of

colour reproduction under various lighting. If

the white balance is correct, all other colours

will be accurately reproduced.

The white balance is usually adjusted

automatically. However, more advanced

camcorder operators control this function

manually to achieve a more professional

colour/tint reproduction.

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌15).

Set the recording mode to “M” (墌22).

Set “W. BALANCE” to the desired mode

(墌32).

●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.

(墌40, “Manual White Balance Adjustment”).

FINE :

Outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD :

Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN :

A video light or similar type of lighting is used.

[ ]=Factory-preset

Adjust the white balance manually when

shooting under various types of lighting.

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌15).

Set the recording mode to “M” (墌22).

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front

of the subject. Adjust zoom or position

yourself so that the white paper fills the

screen.

Select “MWB” in “W. BALANCE” menu.

(墌32), then press and hold SET until

begins blinking.

●When the setting is completed, stops

blinking.

Press SET to engage the setting.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes

and the Manual White Balance indicator

is displayed.

Notes:

●In step , it may be difficult to focus on the

white paper. In such a case, adjust focus

manually (墌38).

●Because the colour temperature is different

depending on the light source, use this function

for a more natural result.

●Once you adjust white balance manually, the

setting is retained even if the power is turned off

or the battery removed.

●White Balance cannot be activated

simultaneously with “TWILIGHT” in “PROGRAM

AE” (墌41).

●White Balance cannot be activated if the

“SEPIA” or “MONOTONE” mode is activated.

White Balance Adjustment

W. BALANCE

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

Manual White Balance

Adjustment

White Paper

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

6

6

6

6

3

3

3

3

Features For Recording

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 40 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 41

MasterPage: Start_Right

Features For Recording

ENGLISH

These effects let you make pro-style scene

transitions. Use them to spice up the transition

from one scene to the next.

Wipe or Fader works when video recording is

started or stopped.

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch

to “VIDEO” (墌15).

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌15).

Set the recording mode to “M” (墌22).

Set “WIPE/FADER” in FUNCTION Menu

(墌32).

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

to activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/

out.

Note:

You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by

pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop

Button.

[OFF]:

Disables the function.

WHITE :

Fade in or out with a white screen.

BLACK :

Fade in or out with a black screen.

SLIDE :

Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to

right.

SCROLL :

The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top

of a black screen, or wipes out from top to

bottom, leaving a black screen.

[ ]=Factory-preset

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌15).

Set the recording mode to “M” (墌22).

Set “EFFECT”, “PROGRAM AE” or

“SHUTTER” in “FUNCTION” Menu

(墌32).

●The selected effect will be shown for approx.

2 seconds before the camcorder returns to

the menu screen.

Notes:

●Shutter Effects cannot be used during “NIGHT”.

●When a subject is too bright or reflective, a

vertical streak may appear (smear

phenomenon). Smear phenomenon tends to

occur when “SPORTS” or mode of “SHUTTER

1/500 and 1/4000” is selected.

[OFF]:

Disables the function.

SPORTS

(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000):

This setting allows fast-moving images to be

captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable

slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter

speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use

the shutter function under good lighting

conditions.

SNOW :

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise

appear too dark when shooting in extremely

bright surroundings such as in the snow.

SPOTLIGHT :

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise

appear too bright when shooting under

extremely strong direct lighting such as

spotlights.

TWILIGHT :

Makes evening scenes look more natural.

White Balance (墌40) is automatically set to

“AUTO”. When Twilight is chosen, the

camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from

approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m,

adjust the focus manually.

NIGHT :

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter

than they would be under good natural lighting.

Wipe Or Fader Effects

WIPE/FADER

1

1

1

1

GR-D860

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

Program AE, Effects And

Shutter Effects

PROGRAM AE

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

Features For Recording

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 41 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

42 EN Features For Recording

Although the recorded image is not grainy, it

may look as if it is strobing due to the slow

shutter speed.

During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring

the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use

of a tripod is recommended.

[ ]=Factory-preset

[OFF]:

Disables the function.

SEPIA :

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old

photos.

MONOTONE :

Like classic black and white films, your footage

is shot in B/W.

CLASSIC* :

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

STROBE* :

Your recording looks like a series of

consecutive snapshots.

MIRROR* :

Creates a mirror image on the left half of the

screen, juxtaposed to the normal image on the

other half.

* Not available for still image recording.

[ ]=Factory-preset

[OFF]:

Disables the function.

SHUTTER 1/50:

The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a

second. Black bands that usually appear when

shooting a TV screen become narrower.

SHUTTER 1/120:

The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a

second. The flickering that occurs when

shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-

vapour lamp is reduced.

SHUTTER 1/500 / SHUTTER 1/4000*:

(Refer to “PROGRAM AE”- “SPORTS”

mode).

* Not available for still image recording.

[ ]=Factory-preset

Still Image can be dubbed from a tape to a

memory card.

Preparation:

●Load a cassette (墌20).

●Load a memory card (墌12).

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO” (墌15).

Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”

(墌15).

Set “[T] -> [M] COPY” to “ON” (墌36).

Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SNAP” (墌33).

Press U/9 to start playback.

At the point you want to dub, press U/9

again to engage Still Playback.

To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.

●The “ ” indication appears during

dubbing.

Note:

To use Playback Special effects with a video image

you wish to dub, perform up to step using the

remote control (墌25).

EFFECT

SHUTTER

GR-D860

GR-D860

Dubbing Still Images

Recorded On A Tape To A

Memory Card

GR-D860

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

6

6

6

6

7

7

7

7

7

7

7

7

Features For Recording

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 42 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 43

MasterPage: Start_Right

Connections/Editing

ENGLISH

A Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when

your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO in and A/V input

connectors. In this case, it is not necessary

to connect the yellow video cable).

BYellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your

TV/VCR has only A/V input connectors).

CRed to AUDIO R IN*.

DWhite to AUDIO L IN*.

* Not required for watching still images only.

Note:

The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to

use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the

JVC Service Centre described on the sheet

included in the package for details on its

availability. Make sure to connect the end with a

core filter to the camera. The core filter reduces

interference.

Make sure all units are turned off.

Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR

as shown in the illustration.

If using a VCR, go to step .

If not, go to step .

Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR’s instruction

manual.

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the

TV.

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and

set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

Start playback on the camcorder

(墌23).

●Please set “WIDE TV” of Playback Menus so

that the image may suit your TV (16:9 or

4:3 (墌31, 34).

To choose whether or not the following

displays appear on the connected TV

●Date/Time

Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”, “AUTO” or “OFF”

(墌34).

●Time Code

Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” (墌34).

●On Screen

Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/

TV” (墌34).

Notes:

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack

(墌18).

●To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape or a

memory card, set the camcorder’s Power

Switch to “REC”, then set your TV to the

appropriate input mode.

●Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to

its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of

sound when the camcorder is turned on.

To use this camcorder as a player

Following the illustration, (墌43)

“Connections To A TV Or VCR”, connect

the camcorder and the VCR’s input

connectors.

Perform steps – “Connections To

A TV Or VCR” (墌43).

At the point you want to start dubbing,

start recording on the VCR. (Refer to the

VCR’s instruction manual).

To stop dubbing, stop recording on the

VCR, then stop playback on the

camcorder.

Connections To A TV Or VCR

4

TV VCR

Audio/Video Cable

(provided)

To AV Connector

or

S-Video Cable

(optional)

GR-D860

GR-D860

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

Dubbing To A VCR

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

6

6

6

6

GR-D860

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

6

6

6

6

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

Connections/Editing

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 43 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

44 EN Connections/Editing

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from

the camcorder onto another video unit

equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital

signal is sent, there is little, if any, image or

sound deterioration.

Make sure all units are turned off.

Connect this camcorder to a video unit

equipped with a DV input connector

using a DV cable as shown in the

illustration.

Start playback on the camcorder

(墌23).

At the point you want to start dubbing,

start recording on the video unit. (Refer

to the video unit’s instruction manual.)

To stop dubbing, stop recording on the

video unit, then stop playback on this

camcorder.

Notes:

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack

(墌18).

●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 . If this occurs, turn off the power and

make connections again.

●If “Playback Zoom” (墌25) or “Playback Special

Effects” (墌25) is attempted or SNAPSHOT is

pressed during playback, only the original

playback image recorded on the tape is output

from the DV OUT connector.

●When using a DV cable, be sure to use the

optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV

cable.

Dubbing To A Video Unit

Equipped With A DV

Connector (Digital Dubbing)

Core Filter

To DV OUT

DV Cable (optional)

To DV IN

Video unit equipped with DV connector

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

4

4

4

4

Connections/Editing

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 44 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 45

MasterPage: Start_Right

Connections/Editing

ENGLISH

It is possible to transfer still images stored on a

memory card to a PC.

It is also possible to transfer still/moving

images to a PC with a DV connector by using

the provided software*, software equipped with

the PC or commercially available software.

If you are using a Windows® XP, you can use

Windows® Messenger to conduct video

conferences over the Internet, using a

camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the

Windows® Messenger.

*

Notes:

● Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE” for the

bundled software and drivers.

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack

(墌18).

● Never connect the USB cable and the DV

cable simultaneously to the camcorder.

Connect only the cable you wish to use to the

camcorder.

●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.

●The date/time information cannot be captured

into the PC.

●Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and

Software.

●The still images can also be transferred to a PC

with a DV connector-equipped capture board.

●The system may not work properly depending

on the PC or capture board you are using.

●If, after connecting a DV cable to the camcorder

and it doesn’t work, restart the camcorder.

● Do not remove memory card during USB

connection between PC and set.

Connection To A Personal

Computer

When connecting the camcorder to a PC

using a DV cable, make sure to follow the

procedure below. Connecting the cable

incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the

camcorder and/or the PC.

●Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and

then to the camcorder.

●Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly

according to the shape of the DV connector.

[A] Using USB cable

PC with DV connector

USB Cable

(provided)

To DV Connector

Core Filter

Core Filter

To USB

Connector

or

DV Connector

[A]

[B]

To USB

Connector

DV Cable

(optional)

GR-D860

[B] Using DV cable

“USB” and/or “” 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

“ ” is displayed on the LCD

monitor since this can result in product

damage.

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D860

Connections/Editing

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 45 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

46 EN Connections/Editing

The audio track can be customised only when

recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes (墌33).

●Use the provided remote control.

Play back the tape to locate the point

where editing will start, then press

PAUSE (9).

While holding A. DUB (D) on the

remote control, press PAUSE (9). The

“9D” indicator appears.

Press PLAY (U), then begin “narrating”.

Speak into the microphone.

●To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).

To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE

(9), then STOP (8).

To hear the dubbed sound during playback

Set “NARRATION” to “ON” or “MIX” (墌36).

Notes:

●Sound is not heard from the speaker during

Audio Dubbing.

●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.

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 following steps, make

sure that “TIME CODE” in both Recording and

Playback Menus is set to “ON” (墌22, 36).

●Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded

in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.

Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out

point and press PAUSE (9). Confirm the

time code at this point (墌22).

Press REW (

3

) until the Edit-In point

is located, then press PAUSE (9).

Press and hold INSERT (I) on the

remote control, then press PAUSE (9).

The “9I” indicator and the Time Code

(min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder

enters Insert-Pause mode.

Press START/STOP to begin editing.

●Confirm the insert at the time code you

checked in step .

●To pause editing, press START/STOP.

Press it again to resume editing.

To end Insert Editing, press START/

STOP, then STOP (8) on the remote

control.

Notes:

●Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects (墌41)

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.

Audio Dubbing

GR-D860

PAUSE

PLAY

A.DUB

STOP

REW

INSERT

START/

STOP Stereo

Microphone

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

Insert Editing

GR-D860

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

1

1

1

1

5

5

5

5

Connections/Editing

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 46 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 47

ENGLISH

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest

JVC dealer.

Problem Possible Cause Remedy

Recording cannot be

performed.

●The tape’s erase

protection tab is set to

“SAVE”.

●“TAPE END” appears.

●The cassette holder cover

is open.

H

Set the tape’s erase protection tab to

“REC”

. (

墌

20)

H

Replace with new cassette (

墌

20).

H

Close the cassette holder cover.

When shooting a subject

illuminated by bright light,

vertical lines appear.

●This is not a malfunction.

When the screen is under

direct sunlight during

shooting, the screen

becomes red or black for

an instant.

●This is not a malfunction.

The focus does not adjust

automatically.

●Focus is set to the Manual

mode.

●The lens is dirty or covered

with condensation.

H

Set Focus to the Auto mode (

墌

38).

H

Clean the lens and check the focus

again (

墌

38).

The image looks like the

shutter speed is too slow.

●When shooting in the dark,

the unit becomes highly

sensitive to light when

“GAIN UP” is set to

“AUTO”.

H

If you want the lighting to look more

natural, set “GAIN UP” to “AGC” or

“OFF” (

墌

32).

Images on the LCD

monitor appear dark or

whitish.

●In places subject to low

temperature, images

become dark due to the

characteristics of the LCD

monitor. This is not a

malfunction.

H

Adjust the brightness and angle of the

LCD monitor (

墌

14, 20).

Picture does not appear

on the LCD monitor.

●The LCD monitor’s

brightness setting is too

dark.

H

Adjust the brightness of the LCD

monitor (

墌

20).

H

If the monitor is tilted upward 180

degrees, open the monitor fully.

Aspect ratio is strange. H

If the aspect ratio of the video you are

playing is strange, change the setting

in “WIDE TV” (

墌

31, 34).

No power is supplied. ●The power is not

connected properly.

●The battery pack is not

attached firmly.

●The battery is dead.

H

Connect the AC Adapter securely

(

墌

18).

H

Detach the battery pack once again

and re-attach it firmly (

墌

18).

H

Replace the dead battery with a fully

charged one (

墌

18).

Troubleshooting

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 47 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

48 EN Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Remedy

The LCD monitor

indications blink.

●Effects functions that

cannot be used together

are selected at the same

time.

H

Re-read the sections covering Effects

(

墌

42).

The POWER/CHARGE

lamp on the camcorder

does not light during

charging.

●Charging is difficult in

places subject to

extremely high/low

temperatures.

●The battery pack is not

attached firmly.

H

To protect the battery, it is

recommended to charge it in places

with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C

(

墌

50).

H

Detach the battery pack once again

and re-attach it firmly (

墌

18).

The tape is moving, but

there is no picture.

●Your TV has AV input

terminals, but is not set to

its VIDEO mode.

●The cassette holder cover

is open.

H

Set the TV to the mode or channel

appropriate for video playback

(

墌

43).

H

Close the cassette holder cover

(

墌

20).

Blocks of noise appear

during playback, or there

is no playback picture and

the screen becomes blue.

H

Clean the video heads with an

optional cleaning cassette.

The colour of snapshot

looks strange.

●The light source or the

subject does not include

white. Or there are various

different light sources

behind the subject.

H

Find a white subject and compose

your shot so that it also appears in the

frame (

墌

40).

The remote control

does not work.

●“REMOTE” is set to “OFF”.

●The remote control does

not point at the remote

sensor.

●The remote control

batteries are exhausted.

H

Set “REMOTE” to “ON” (

墌

35).

H

Point at the remote sensor (

墌

13).

H

Replace the batteries with fresh ones

(

墌

13).

GR-D860

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 48 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 49

ENGLISH

* The camcorder turns off automatically. Re-check if the indication clears. When it does, you can resume

using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Warning Indication Meaning / Remedy

●Displays the battery remaining power.

●As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery remaining power

indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns

off automatically.

SET TO MANUAL MODE ●Appears when you attempt to change “Menu Settings”, “Backlight

Compensation” or “Manual Focus” while in AUTO mode A (墌22).

TAPE END ●Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.

LENS CAP ●Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is

attached or when it is dark.

SET DATE/TIME! ●Appears when the date/time is not set (墌19).

●The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time

has been erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

●Appears if a tape is loaded while the Power Switch is set to

“REC”.

●Blinks when no tape is loaded.

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION TAB

●Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the

Power Switch is set to “REC”.

A. DUB ERROR!

<CANNOT DUB ON A LP

RECORDED TAPE>

<CANNOT DUB ON A

16BIT RECORDING>

<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION TAB>

●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape

(墌46).

●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP

mode (墌46).

●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-BIT

audio (墌46).

● Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed when the

erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” (墌46).

INSERT ERROR!

<CANNOT EDIT ON A LP

RECORDED TAPE>

<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION TAB>

<CANNOT EDIT ON A

BLANK PORTION>

●Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP

mode (墌46).

●Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is pressed when the

erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. (墌46)

●Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape

(墌46).

MEMORY IS FULL ●Appears when the memory card’s memory is full and shooting is not

possible.

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD

MODE

REMOVE AND

REATTACH BATTERY

OR DC PLUG

●Error indications (01, 02 or 06).

Remedy: Remove and reattach the power supply or battery*.

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD

MODE

EJECT AND REINSERT

TAPE

●Error indications 03 or 04.

Remedy: Eject the cassette and re-insert*.

High

Exhausted

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D860

Troubleshooting

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 49 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

50 EN

The supplied battery pack is

a lithium-ion battery. Before

using the supplied battery

pack or an optional battery

pack, be sure to read the

following cautions:

●To avoid hazards

...do not burn.

...do not short-circuit 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, 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 in the 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 the battery pack to be warm after

charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging: 10°C to 35°C

Operation: 0°C to 40°C

Storage: –20°C to 50°C

●The lower the temperature, the longer

recharging takes.

●Charging times are for a fully discharged battery

pack.

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 damage.

...do not open the front tape cover. This exposes

the tape to fingerprints 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 fields (such as those generated by

motors, transformers or magnets).

...vertically, in their original cases.

●To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,

DO NOT

...push it strongly or apply any shocks.

●To prolong service life

...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

Battery Packs

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have

a large power capacity. However, when one

is exposed to cold temperatures (below

10°C), its usage time becomes shorter and it

may cease to function. If this happens, place

the battery pack in your pocket or other

warm, protected place for a short time, then

re-attach it to the camcorder.

Terminals

Cassettes

LCD Monitor

Cautions

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 50 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 51

MasterPage: Start_Right

Cautions

ENGLISH

●For safety, DO NOT

...open the camcorder’s chassis.

...disassemble or modify the unit.

...short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in

use.

...allow 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 in 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 appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting

antennas, etc.).

...in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)

or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

●DO NOT leave the unit

...in places of over 50°C.

...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

...allow 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 bright

objects for long periods.

...expose the lens to direct sunlight.

...carry it by holding the LCD monitor.

...swing it excessively when using the hand strap

or the grip.

...swing the soft camcorder case excessively

when the camcorder is inside it.

●Dirty heads can cause the following

problems:

...No picture during playback.

...Blocks of noise appear during playback.

...During recording or playback, the Head Clog

Warning indicator “ ” appears.

...Recording cannot be performed properly.

In such cases, use an optional cleaning

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 automatically. Also refer to the cleaning

cassette’s instructions.

If, after using the cleaning cassette, the

problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

Mechanical moving parts used to move the

video heads and video tape tend to become

dirty and worn out over time. In order to

maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic

check-ups are recommended after using the

unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-

ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

●Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface

(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write

anything or put a sticker on either the front or

back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently

wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre

hole.

●Do not use conventional disc cleaners or

cleaning spray.

●Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror

surface.

●Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or

humid environment. Keep it away from direct

sunlight.

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,

initialisation, 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 fields (such as those generated by

motors, transformers or magnets).

Main Unit

How To Handle A CD-ROM

Memory Cards

GR-D860

GR-D860

././

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 51 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

52 EN

Serious malfunctioning

About moisture condensation

●You have observed that pouring a cold liquid

into a glass will cause drops of water to form

on the glass’ outer surface. This same

phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a

camcorder when it is moved from a cool

place to a warm place, after heating a cold

room, under extremely humid conditions or in

a place directly subjected to the cool air from

an air conditioner.

●Moisture on the head drum can cause

severe damage to the video tape, and can

lead to internal damage to the camcorder

itself.

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consult your local JVC

dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-

controlled device. External noise and

interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might

prevent it from functioning properly. 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.

CONDENSATION, OPERATION

PAUSED PLEASE WAIT

Appears if condensation occurs. When this

indication is displayed, wait more than 1

hour until condensation disappears.

Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and

remove the battery pack and AC Adapter.

To clean the exterior

Wipe gently 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.

To clean the LCD monitor

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to

damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

To 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

pack has been removed or other power units

have been disconnected.

● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

● When using a cleaner or chemically treated

cloth refer to the cautions of each product.

Cleaning The Camcorder

Cautions User Maintenance

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 52 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

EN 53

MasterPage: Start_Right

ENGLISH

Specifications

Power supply

DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)

DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

Power consumption**

Approx. 2.4 W

Approx. 2.4 W (2.6 W*)

* Using LED Light

**LCD Backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.

Dimensions (W x H x D)

68 mm x 74 mm x 118 mm

Weight

Approx. 420 g (without battery, cassette and

lens cap)

Approx. 485 g (incl. battery, cassette and lens cap)

Approx. 490 g (incl. battery, cassette and lens cap)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C

Operating humidity

35% to 80%

Storage temperature

–20°C to 50°C

Pickup

1/6" CCD

Lens

F 1.8 to 4.0, f = 2.2 mm to 77 mm, 35:1 power

zoom lens

Filter diameter

ø30.5 mm

LCD monitor

2.7" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active

matrix system

Speaker

Monaural

LED Light

Effective distance: 1.5 m

Format

DV format (SD mode)

Signal format

PAL standard

Recording/Playback format

Video: Digital component recording

Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel

(12-BIT), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-BIT)

Cassette

Mini DV cassette

Tape speed

SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s

Maximum recording time (using 80 min.

cassette)

SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.

Storage media

SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard

Compression system

JPEG (compatible)

File size

Still image:

640 x 480 pixels

Picture quality

2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

Approximate number of storable images

墌 26

S

S-Video output:

Y:1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

C:0.3 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

AV

Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue,

stereo

DV

Output: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant

USB

Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1 compliant

Power requirement

AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Output

DC 11 V G, 1 A

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless

otherwise indicated E & O.E. Design and

specifications subject to change without notice.

Camcorder

For General

For Digital Video Camera

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D860

For Digital Still Camera

For Connectors

AC Adapter

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D860

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 53 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

54 EN

A

AC Adapter ....................... 18

Audio Dubbing .................. 46

Auto/Manual Mode ........... 22

B

Backlight Compensation ... 39

Battery Pack ............... 18, 50

Blank Search .................... 24

C

Cam Reset ....................... 35

Changing The Menu

Settings ............. 31 – 36

Charging The Battery

Pack .......................... 18

Clock Adj. ................... 19, 35

Connection To A Personal

Computer ................... 45

Connections To A TV

Or VCR ...................... 43

Control Lever .................... 10

D

Data Battery ..................... 19

Date/Time Settings ........... 19

Deleting Files .................... 29

Demo Mode ...................... 35

Digital Image Stabilisation

(DIS) .......................... 32

Digital Still Camera ........... 26

DPOF Setting (Digital Print

Order Format) ............ 29

Dual Rec. .......................... 23

Dubbing ............................ 44

E

Effect ................................ 42

Exposure Control .............. 38

G

Gain Up ............................ 32

I

Image Quality ...................33

Index Playback .................27

Initialising A Memory

Card ...........................30

Insert Editing .....................46

Iris Lock ............................39

L

Language ....................19, 35

LCD monitor .....................14

LED Light ..........................37

Live Slow ..........................37

Loading A Cassette .......... 20

M

Manual Focus ...................38

Melody ..............................35

Memory Card ..............30, 51

Motor Drive Mode .............37

N

Narration ...........................36

Night-Scope ......................41

O

On screen ...................34, 36

P

Playback Sound ................36

Playback Special Effect .... 25

Power-linked Operation .... 14

Program AE ......................41

Protecting Files .................28

Q

Quick Review ....................21

R

Rec Media .........................33

Rec Mode ..........................33

Recording Capacity

Memory Card .............26

Recording Menus ..............32

Remote Control ...........25, 35

Resetting The File

Names ........................28

S

Shutter Effects ..................42

Slow-Motion Playback .......25

Snap/Slow ...................33, 36

Snapshot Mode ...........26, 37

Sound L/R .........................36

Sound Mode ......................33

Speaker Volume ...............23

Spot Exposure Control ......39

T

Tape ..................................21

Tele Macro ........................32

Time Code ............22, 34, 36

Tripod Mounting ................12

V

Video/Memory Switch .......15

W

White Balance ...................40

Wide TV ......................34, 36

Wind Cut ...........................33

Wipe Or Fader Effects ......41

Z

Zoom ...........................23, 32

Terms

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 54 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 55 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM

MasterPage: BackCover

EK Printed in Malaysia

1107MZR-YG-SE

© 2007 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

GR-D820EK_GR-D860EK.book Page 56 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:15 AM