JVC GR-D340EK - Manuals

EN 9 GETTING STARTED GETTING ST AR TED Controls A Rewind Button [ 3 ] ( 墌 pg. 21) Left Button [ ] ( 墌 pg. 15) Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] ( 墌 pg. 20) B Set Button [SET] ( 墌 pg. 15) Data Battery Button [DATA] ( 墌 pg. 13) C Stop Button [ 8 ] ( 墌 pg. 21) Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT]...

GETTING STARTED 10 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording a Auto/Manual Mode Indicator A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode B : Night-Scope Indicator ( 墌 pg. 27) : Gain Up Mode ( 墌 pg. 24) C Shutter Speed ( 墌 pg. 32) D White Balance Indicator ( 墌 pg. 30) E Effect Mode Indicator ( 墌 pg...

EN 11 GETTING STARTED GETTING ST AR TED Before Using This Camcorder Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark . This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked “ ” can be used with this unit. Remember that this camcorder is not compatible wit...

GETTING STARTED 12 EN How To Attach The Lens Cap 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. How To Attach The Shoulder Strap Follow the illustration. 1 Thr...

EN 13 GETTING STARTED GETTING ST AR TED To detach the battery pack Slide the battery pack upward while pressing PUSH BATT. to detach it. * Provided NOTES: ● It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camcorder. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal ...

GETTING STARTED 14 EN Using AC Power Perform steps 4 – 6 in “Charging The Battery Pack”. NOTE: The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. About Batteries DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive he...

EN 15 GETTING STARTED GETTING ST AR TED Power-Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to “REC”, 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 mon...

GETTING STARTED 16 EN 1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability. 3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in...

EN 17 GETTING STARTED GETTING ST AR TED The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. ● Do not touch internal components. 2...

18 EN VIDEO RECORDING NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power ( 墌 pg. 12) ● Loading A Cassette ( 墌 pg. 17) 1 Remove the lens cap. ( 墌 pg. 12) 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. 3 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. ● The P...

EN 19 VIDEO RECORDING VI DEO R E CO RD ING & PLA YBACK Zooming Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. ● The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the qu...

VIDEO RECORDING 20 EN 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 pg. 25) Quick Review Enables to check the end of the last recording. 1) Press ...

VI DEO R E CO RD ING & PLA YBACK EN 21 VIDEO PLAYBACK 1 Load a cassette. ( 墌 pg. 17) 2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 3 To start playback, press 4 / 9 . 4 To stop playback, press 8 . ● During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fast-fo...

VIDEO PLAYBACK 22 EN A Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input connectors). B Red to AUDIO R IN* C White to AUDIO L IN* D Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR/VDR has S-VIDEO in and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video c...

EN 23 ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ( 墌 pg. 23 – 26) 1 For Video Recording Menus: ● Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing down the Loc...

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 24 EN FUNCTION The menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “REC”. [ ] = Factory-preset ( 墌 pg. 31), “Wipe or Fader Effects” ( 墌 pg. 31), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects” ( 墌 pg. 32), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects” ( 墌 pg. 32...

EN 25 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “ ” is displayed. [OFF] : Disengages the function. ON : Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The “ ” indicator appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal. SYSTEM The “...

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 26 EN [ ] = Factory-preset SOUND MODE 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. According to the menu access explanatio...

EN 27 ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES FEATURES FOR RECORDING This camcorder allows you to choose the type of image output format for recording. [ ] = Factory-preset 1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” . 2 Press 16:9 button repeatedly to choose your selection. [4:3] : Records with no change in the screen rati...

FEATURES FOR RECORDING 28 EN 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. 1 Set the ...

EN 29 FEATURES FOR RECORDING ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES 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 su...

FEATURES FOR RECORDING 30 EN 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 con...

EN 31 FEATURES FOR RECORDING ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES 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. 1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. 2 Set the recording mode to ...

FEATURES FOR RECORDING 32 EN PROGRAM AE OFF : Disables the function. (Factory-preset) 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 pictu...

EN 33 ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES EDITING A Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input connectors). B Red to AUDIO R IN* C White to AUDIO L IN* D Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR/VDR has S-VIDEO in and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to connec...

EDITING 34 EN 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. 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equ...

EN 35 EDITING ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the 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 th...

36 EN TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Power ● The power is not connected properly. H Connect the AC Adapter securely. ( 墌 pg. 14) ● The battery pack is not attached firmly. H Detach the battery pack o...

EN 37 TROUBLESHOOTING RE FE REN C ES ● 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 pg. 27) ● Shooting was performed under backlit condit...

TROUBLESHOOTING 38 EN ● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to “FINDER”. H Push the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to “LCD”. ( 墌 pg. 23, 25) ● The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark. H Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. ( 墌 pg. 16) H If the monitor is tilted upw...

EN 39 RE FE REN C ES USER MAINTENANCE 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 L...

40 EN CAUTIONS Battery Packs 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 pr...

EN 41 RE FE REN C ES CAUTIONS Main Unit ● 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 u...

42 EN SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.0 W (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on)Approx. 3.4 W (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) Dimensions (W x H x D) 59 mm x 94 mm x 114mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfin...

EN 43 TE RMS TERMS A AC Adapter .................................................... 14Auto/Manual Mode ......................................... 14 B Backlight Compensation ................................ 29Battery Pack ...................................... 12, 14, 40Blank Search ...................