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MasterPage: Left GR-D650US.book Page 6 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM 6 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make Simply pressing the BACKLIGHT button pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 40) brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 39) ● You can also select a spot metering area so Fade in that more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 39, Spot
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MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_Right GR-D650US.book Page 7 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM CONTENTS EN 7 GETTING STARTED 8 ADVANCED FEATURES 31 Index................................................................. 8 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 31 Provided Accessories ..................................... 12 Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 31 Power ............................................................. 13 Recording Menu
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MasterPage: Left GR-D650US.book Page 8 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM GETTING STARTED 8 EN Index
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D650US.book Page 9 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM GETTING STARTED EN 9 Controls Indicators 1Rewind Button [1] ( pg. 22) POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 13, 19) Left Button [1] Other Parts Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] ( pg. 21) LCD Monitor ( pg. 19, 20) 2Set Button [SET] ( pg. 16) Viewfinder ( pg. 17) Data Battery Button [DATA] ( pg. 14) Card Cover [ ] ( pg. 18) 3Stop Button [7] ( pg. 22) Battery Pack Mount (
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MasterPage: Left GR-D650US.book Page 10 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM GETTING STARTED 10 EN During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications "# 9 ! During Video Recording Only 1 235 4 1 M 2 10 x 3 PHOTO $ TELE LP – – –min 4 5 6 3 % PAUSE 6 7 & 8 WH 7 " DEC0 . 6.2 06 SOUND 12BIT 111 : 3 AM ) ( 15:55 ! DEC0 . 6 .2 06 1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 9 8 2Operation Mode ( pg. 15) 1Tape Running Indicator ( pg. 19) A : Auto Mode (Rotates while tape is
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D650US.book Page 11 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM GETTING STARTED EN 11 During 16:9 Recording During D.S.C. Playback 1 Wide 16:9 (16:9) 100-0013 mode Indicator BRIGHT – 5 3 2 25x PHOTO 1Folder/File Number ( pg. 27) LP 1 00min 120min 2Operation Mode Indicator ( pg. 27) 3Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ The lower side of the screen blackens when Viewfinder) ( pg. 17) “16:9” is selected in Wide Mode ( pg. 36). Some of the indicators are displayed o
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MasterPage: Left GR-D650US.book Page 12 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM GETTING STARTED 12 EN 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. OR NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder. Place here during shooting. How To Attach The Shoulder Strap Follow the illustration. 1 Thread the strap through the eyelet. 2 Fold it back and thread it thro
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D650US.book Page 13 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM GETTING STARTED EN 13 How To Attach The Core Filter Power Attach the core filters to the cables. The core This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system filter reduces interference. lets you choose the most appropriate source of 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the power. Do not use provided power supply units core filter. with other equipment. Charging The Battery Pack Battery pack mount Stopper PUSH 2 Run t
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MasterPage: Left GR-D650US.book Page 14 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM GETTING STARTED 14 EN To detach the battery pack Using The Battery Pack Slide the battery pack upward while pressing Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery PUSH BATT. to detach it. Pack”. Battery pack Charging time Maximum continuous recording time BN-VF707U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. LCD monitor Battery pack Viewfinder on BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. on BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hrs. 40 min. BN-VF707U* 1 hr. 30 min.
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D650US.book Page 15 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM GETTING STARTED EN 15 Using AC Power Power Switch Position REC: Perform step 4 in “Charging The Battery Pack”. ● Allows you to perform recording on the tape. NOTE: ● Allows you to set various recording functions The provided AC Adapter features automatic using the menus. ( pg. 32) voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. OFF: Allows you to switch off the camcorder. About Batteries PLAY: DANGER! D
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MasterPage: Left GR-D650US.book Page 16 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM GETTING STARTED 16 EN Power-Linked Operation Date/Time Settings When the Power Switch is set to “REC”, you can The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/ times, but its display can be turned on or off closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in during playback. ( pg. 34, 35) the viewfinder. 1 Perform steps 1 – 5 in “Language Settings” INFORMATION: on the left colu
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D650US.book Page 17 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM GETTING STARTED EN 17 Grip Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Adjust the velcro strip. ● Before making the 1 Set the Power Switch 3 3 3 3 adjustment, remove any to “REC” or “PLAY” while 2 2 2 2 security tags that may pressing down the Lock be attached to the Button located on the velcro. 1 1 1 1 switch. 2 Pass your right hand 2 Open the LCD monitor through the loop and fully. ( pg. 19)
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MasterPage: Left GR-D650US.book Page 18 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM GETTING STARTED 18 EN ● If the tape does not load properly, open the Loading/Unloading A Cassette cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again. The camcorder needs to be powered up to load ● When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a or eject a cassette. cold place to a warm environment, wait a short OPEN/EJECT time before opening the cassette holder cover. Cassette ho
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GR-D650US.book Page 1 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please
read the safety information and
precautions contained in the pages
2 – 5 to ensure safe use of this
product.
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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GETTING STARTED 8
GR-D650U
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
19
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
For Accessories:
PLAYBACK 26
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/
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ADVANCED
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MasterPage: Left GR-D650US.book Page 2 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM 2 EN Read This First! ● Before recording important video, be sure to ● DO NOT leave the unit make a trial recording. - in place of over 50°C (122°F) Play back your trial recording to make sure the - in place where humidity is extremely low (below video and audio have been recorded properly. 35%) or extremely high (80%). ● We recommend cleaning your video heads before - in direct sunlight. use.
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D650US.book Page 3 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM EN 3 Caution on Replaceable lithium battery SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C CAUTION (212°F) or incinerate. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTR
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MasterPage: Left GR-D650US.book Page 4 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM 4 EN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on 1. Read these instructions. all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") 2. Keep these instructions. or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). 3. Heed all warnings. Do not block the ventilation holes. 4. Follow all instructions. (If the ventilation holes are bl
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D650US.book Page 5 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM EN 5 ● Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered Before Using This Camcorder trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini countries. DV mark . ● Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Make sure you only use memory cards with the Computer, Inc. mark or . ● QuickTime is a registered tradema
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK MasterPage: Video_Heading0_Right GR-D650US.book Page 19 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM EN 19 ● When a blank portion is left between recorded VIDEO RECORDING scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To Basic Recording avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” ( pg. 21). ● To turn the melody sounds off, pg. 33. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed Tape Remaining Time below
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MasterPage: Left GR-D650US.book Page 20 Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:04 AM VIDEO RECORDING 20 EN Zooming Tele Mode Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an Performs instant clear zoom to an image during instantaneous change in image magnification. recording or record/standby mode. Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. Press 1.3x TELE alternately during recording or ● The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the record/standby mode to
