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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-D238
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for
Digital Video Camera:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/
For Accessories:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/
INSTRUCTIONS
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please read
the safety information and precautions
contained in the pages 2 – 3 to ensure
safe use of this product.
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
To deactivate the demonstration, set
"DEMO MODE" to "OFF".
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pg. 14, 16)
LYT1454-001A
ENGLISH
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- Page 1 2 – 3 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED GR-D238 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/...
- Page 2 Adapter under these conditions could lead to fire or When discarding batteries, environmental problems must electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself. be considered and the local rules or laws governing the ●...
- Page 3 This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked “ ” can be used with this unit. Before recording an important scene… …make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark …remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS GETTING STARTED ADVANCED FEATURES Provided Accessories ............5 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ......14 Power ................6 Changing The Menu Settings ........14 Grip Adjustment .............7 Recording Menus ............15 Operation Mode .............8 Playback Menus ............17 Date/Time Settings ............8 FEATURES FOR RECORDING ........... 18 Viewfinder Adjustment ...........8 White LED Light ............ -
Page 5: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Lens Cap Provided Accessories To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder. -
Page 6: Power
GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Core Filter (for optional S-Video Power Cable) Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter Power Switch reduces interference. POWER/CHARGE lamp Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. Lock Button Stopper Battery pack mount... -
Page 7: Grip Adjustment
GETTING STARTED ● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a The Benefits Of long storage period, the POWER/CHARGE lamp may not Lithium-Ion Batteries light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the Lithium-ion battery packs camcorder, then try charging again. -
Page 8: Operation Mode
GETTING STARTED Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen Operation Mode appears. Rotate the MMENU/VOL. To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any BR G I HT Wheel to select “n”, and press it. operation mode except “OFF (CHARGE)” while pressing ON S –... -
Page 9: Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
GETTING STARTED Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Loading/Unloading A Cassette Set the Power Switch to “M” The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a MMENU/VOL. or “PLAY” while pressing down cassette. the Lock Button located on the OPEN/EJECT switch. -
Page 10: Video Recording & Playback
VIDEO RECORDING ● To turn the beep sounds off, pg. 14, 16. Basic Recording ● For other notes, pg. 27. LCD Monitor And Viewfinder NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: While using the LCD monitor: ● Power ( pg. -
Page 11: Journalistic Shooting
VIDEO RECORDING If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code Zoom in (T: Telephoto) begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code 1 xW number. -
Page 12: Video Playback
VIDEO PLAYBACK Shuttle Search MMENU/VOL. BLANK SEARCH Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search. 2) 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. -
Page 13: Connections To A Tv Or Vcr
VIDEO PLAYBACK Make sure all units are turned off. Connections To A TV Or VCR Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. These are some basic types of connections. When If using a VCR, go to step 3. making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV If not, go to step 4. -
Page 14: Advanced Features
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Menus without Sub Menus Changing The Menu Settings v WIPE/FADER ( pg. 19) Selected menu icon r PROGRAM AE ( This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on- pg. 19) blinks. p EXPOSURE ( screen menu system that simplifies many of the more pg. -
Page 15: Recording Menus
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth Recording Menus or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “ ” CAMERA is displayed. The “m” settings are effective when the Power Switch is MANUAL set to both “A”... - Page 16 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM CAMERA DISPLAY ● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even The “s” functions which are set when the Power Switch when the Power Switch is set to “A”. However, the menu is set to “M” are also applied when the Power Switch is settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set set to “PLAY”.
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Page 17: Playback Menus
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM Playback Menus Each setting is linked with “s”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”. ( pg. 14) VIDEO ● The parameters are the same as in the description on [ ] = Factory-preset page 16. -
Page 18: Features For Recording
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Night Scope SNAPSHOT Power Switch Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they Lock Button would be under good natural lighting. Although the Recording Start/Stop Button recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed. -
Page 19: Wipe Or Fader Effects
FEATURES FOR RECORDING WIPE–CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen from SNAPSHOT the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen. MMENU/VOL. WIPE–WINDOW: The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or Power Switch comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the... -
Page 20: Snapshot (For Video Recording)
FEATURES FOR RECORDING ● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely onto the tape. -
Page 21: Auto Focus
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Manual Focus FOCUS SNAPSHOT NOTE: If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have performed “Viewfinder Adjustment” ( pg. 8). MMENU/VOL. Set the Power Switch to “M” While focusing on a while pressing down the Lock further subject Button located on the switch. -
Page 22: Exposure Control
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Exposure Control Iris Lock Manual exposure control is recommended in the Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well- following situations: lit environments to keep too much light from entering, ● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. -
Page 23: Backlight Compensation
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Backlight Compensation Manual White Balance Adjustment Backlight compensation Adjust the white balance brightens the subject quickly. manually when shooting Press BACKLIGHT. The under various types of indicator is displayed and the lighting. subject is brightened. If Set the Power Switch to pressed again, “M”... -
Page 24: Editing
EDITING To use this camcorder as a player Dubbing To A VCR Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to page 13. Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Turn on the VCR’s power. -
Page 25: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector (Digital Dubbing)
DV connector. To DV IN/OUT ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. Video unit equipped To use this camcorder as a recorder with DV connector 1) Perform steps 1 to 3 in “To use this camcorder as a... -
Page 26: Connection To A Personal Computer
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional To DV IN/OUT JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. ● The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. -
Page 27: References
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ● The time required to calculate and display the remaining Power (pg. 6) tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary ● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C according to the type of tape used. ●... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If the problem still exists after following the steps below, During recording, the date/ time does not appear. please consult your nearest JVC dealer. ● “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”. HSet “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. ( The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. - Page 29 ● The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set The colour of Snapshot looks strange. date/time has been erased. HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. ● The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject.
- Page 30 ( pg. 34) To clean the viewfinder, please ● The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to consult your nearest JVC dealer. become hot. Time code does not appear. HClose the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down.
- Page 31 When it does, you can resume As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult indicator blinks. your nearest JVC dealer. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. E03 or E04...
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Page 32: Cautions
CAUTIONS Battery Packs Cassettes The supplied battery pack is To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read a lithium-ion battery. Before the following cautions: ● During use… using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery ... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.. - Page 33 ● Avoid using the unit… If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit ... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. immediately and consult your local JVC dealer..in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove.
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Page 34: User Maintenance
● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. cover ● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. ● To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC PUSH HERE dealer. Remove. -
Page 35: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For Digital Video Camera Format For General DV format (SD mode) Signal format Power supply PAL standard DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter) Recording/Playback format DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Video: Digital component recording Power consumption Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit), Approx. -
Page 36: Index
INDEX... - Page 37 INDEX Controls Connectors Menu Wheel [MMENU/VOL.] ( pg. 14) S-Video Output Connector [S-VIDEO] ( pg. 13, 24) Speaker Volume Control [MMENU/VOL.] ( pg. 12) Digital Video Connector [DV] (i.Link*) ( pg. 25, 26) Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( pg. 20) Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] ( pg.
- Page 38 INDEX LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback During Video Recording b i t K LM N O 1h40m 40 x W BLANK SEARCH PUSH "STOP" BUTTON TO CANCEL BRIGHT 1 0 1 2 0 : SOUND 12 b i t 1 0 1 15:55 Sound Mode Indicator (...
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Page 39: Terms
TERMS AC Adapter ..............6, 7 Night-Scope ..............18 Auto Focus ..............21 Auto Shut Off ............10, 28 Playback sound (SOUND MODE, NARRATION) ..17 Power Switch Position ........... 8 Backlight Compensation ..........23 Priority Setting (PRIORITY) ........16 Battery Pack ............6, 7, 32 Program AE With Special Effects (PROGRAM AE) Beep (BEEP) ...............16 Classic Film (CLASSIC FILM) ...... - Page 40 Printed in Malaysia © 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0205HOH-ID-VM...