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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-D252
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INSTRUCTIONS
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please
read the safety information and
precautions contained in the pages
3 – 4 and 9 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. 24, 27)
LYT1488-001A
ENGLISH
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Page 1: Digital Video Camera
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D252 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 3 –... - Page 2 Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( Fade out Program AE with Special Effects For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fast- moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion.
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
Continue using the camcorder or AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself. To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. - Page 4 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
GETTING STARTED Index ... 6 Provided Accessories ... 10 Power... 11 Operation Mode ... 13 Language Settings... 14 Date/Time Settings ... 14 Grip Adjustment ... 14 Viewfinder Adjustment ... 15 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ... 15 Tripod Mounting... 15 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ... -
Page 6: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Index B C D E f g N... -
Page 7: Other Parts
Controls Stop Button [8] ( pg. 20) Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] ( pg. 33) Play/Pause Button [4/9] ( Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( Rewind Button [ pg. 20) Menu select Button [–] ( Quick Review Button [ Fast-Forward Button [ Menu select Button [+] ( Night Button [NIGHT] ( pg. - Page 8 36) Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 32) SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator pg. 25) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) : Auxiliary Microphone Level Indicator (Appears when an optional microphone is connected. pg. 28, “AUX MIC” ) Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (...
- Page 9 So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode. It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes. Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying...
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Page 10: Provided Accessories
NOTES: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder. -
Page 11: Power
Slide down the battery pack until it locks in place b. Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder. Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter. Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started. - Page 12 * Provided NOTES: This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.
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Page 13: Operation Mode
GETTING STARTED Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Power Switch... -
Page 14: Language Settings
GETTING STARTED Power-Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder. INFORMATION: The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation. -
Page 15: Viewfinder Adjustment
Press + or – until the appropriate brightness is reached. Press MENU to clear the brightness control indicator from the display. Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder. -
Page 16: Loading/Unloading A Cassette
GETTING STARTED Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Cassette holder Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE OPEN/EJECT Make sure the window side is facing out. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. -
Page 17: Video Recording & Playback
To start recording, press the Recording Start/ Stop Button. “T REC” appears on the display while recording is in progress. To stop recording, press the Recording Start/ Stop Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. Approximate recording time Recording mode Tape 30 min. -
Page 18: Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder
If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when “TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”. ( 40xW pg. 26) -
Page 19: Journalistic Shooting
When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ( pg. -
Page 20: Video Playback
TV. pg. 21) If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”. -
Page 21: Connections To A Tv Or Vcr
White to AUDIO L IN* Not required for watching still images only. 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 3. - Page 22 Down Button ( EFFECT Button ( EFFECT ON/OFF Button ( The following buttons are available when the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”. Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out ( (Also available with the Power Switch set to “PLAY”)
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Page 23: Slow-Motion Playback
Zoom (T/W) SLOW (YI) PLAY (Left) SHIFT Slow-Motion Playback During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) 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: You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more... -
Page 24: Advanced Features
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. pg. 25 – 29) – MENU For Video Recording Menus: Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. -
Page 25: Recording Menus
If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder. During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound. - Page 26 ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used. Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. [OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording. 5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. ( Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only.
- Page 27 If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume. NOTES: If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.
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Page 28: Playback Menus
DISPLAY Button on the remote control. ( pg. 21, 37) 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. ( LANGUAGE ] / ENGLISH The language setting can be changed. -
Page 29: Video Display
BRIGHT pg. 15, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display” ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display disappears. DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON When set to “AUTO”, the date/time are displayed in the following cases: When playback starts. -
Page 30: Features For Recording
• “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu ( • “DIS” in MANUAL Menu ( During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended. pg. 25), then press ” appears. -
Page 31: Snapshot (For Video Recording)
1 second) FEATURES FOR RECORDING Manual Focus 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. -
Page 32: Exposure Control
FEATURES FOR RECORDING Exposure Control 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. -
Page 33: Backlight Compensation
Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. With simple operation, backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure. Set the Power Switch to “M”. Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator “ ” appears. To cancel Backlight Compensation Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the “... -
Page 34: White Balance Adjustment
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/ tint reproduction. To change the setting Set “u” to the desired mode. ( The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”... -
Page 35: Wipe Or Fader Effects
Wipe Or Fader Effects 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 Power Switch to “M”. Set “v”... -
Page 36: Program Ae With Special Effects
White Balance ( automatically set to “ your desired setting. 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. SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. -
Page 37: Editing
In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable. Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors. Start playback on the camcorder. ( At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the VCR. -
Page 38: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector (Digital Dubbing)
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. To use this camcorder as a recorder Make sure all units are turned off. Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration. -
Page 39: Connection To A Personal Computer
13) 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. -
Page 40: Audio Dubbing
Make sure you only edit recorded areas. If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TV’s volume. If you change from 12-BIT to 16-BIT in mid-... -
Page 41: References
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest 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;... - Page 42 HSet the date/time. ( The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. pg. 31) When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
- Page 43 Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. SET DATE/TIME! Appears when the date/time is not set. pg. 14) The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. TROUBLESHOOTING Exhausted pg. 16)
- Page 44 40) indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications (03 or 04) show what type of malfunction has occurred.
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Page 45: User Maintenance
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. USER MAINTENANCE... -
Page 46: Cautions
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. NOTES: It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after Terminals charging, or after use. - Page 47 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.
- Page 48 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from...
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Page 49: Specifications
Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.2 W (3.5 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder Approx. 4.2 W (4.5 W*) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) * Using LED Light... -
Page 50: Terms
TERMS AC Adapter ... 13 Animation ... 26 Audio Dubbing ... 40 Backlight Compensation ... 33 Battery Pack ... 11, 13, 46 Beep ... 27 Blank Search ... 20 Changing The Menu Settings ... 24 – 29 Charging The Battery Pack ... 11 Connection To A Personal Computer ... - Page 52 Printed in Malaysia © 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0705MKH-ID-VM...